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July 10, 2009
The Honorable Charles B. Rangel
Committee on Ways and Means
United States House of Representatives
1102 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable Dave Camp
Ranking Member
Committee on Ways and Means
United States House of Representatives
1139E Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Chairman Rangel and Representative Camp:
We the undersigned are writing to urge you to expand the covered healthcare workforce under healthcare reform to include the certified vision rehabilitation specialists: Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapists, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Certified Low Vision Therapists along with Occupational Therapists.
People with severe vision loss caused by macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts must learn new skills to remain independent in their homes, workplace and community. One quarter of all falls have been attributed to some form of visual impairment. Vision rehabilitation professionals and Occupational Therapists provide highly specialized vision rehabilitation services that help people, particularly aging adults, learn to live safely and independently despite their vision loss. Such services prevent accidents, reduce falls and fractures, and help people learn new techniques for independent travel, food preparation, health management, and information access that improve overall health and prevent injuries that would require more costly and intensive rehabilitation services. These specialized vision rehabilitation professionals contribute significantly to the well being of people with visual impairments while reducing long term healthcare costs.
On behalf of people with severe visual impairments, we urge you to include Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapists, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Certified Low Vision Therapists and Occupational Therapists in your health reform covered workforce.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely, (Alpha listing)
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Washington D.C.
American Occupational Therapy Association, Washington, DC
American Society on Aging
Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired-Goodwill, Rochester, NY
American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville, KY
Associated Industries for the Blind, Milwaukee, WI
Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Grand Rapids, MI
Association for the Blind, Charleston, SC
Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh, PA
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Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind, IL
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Delaware Association for the Blind, Wilmington, DE
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Florida Association of Agencies Serving the Blind, National Headquarters
Center for the Visually Impaired, Daytona Beach, FL
Florida Center for the Blind, Ocala, FL
Florida Lions Conklin Center for the Blind, Daytona Beach, FL
Independence for the Blind, Pensacola, FL
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Lighthouse Central Florida, Orlando, FL
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Friedman Place, Chicago, IL
Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Detroit, MI
Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Smithtown, NY
Industries of the Blind, Greensboro, NC
In-Sight, Warwick, RI
Lighthouse for the Blind, St. Louis, MO
Lighthouse International, New York, NY
Lions Blind Center of Oakland, CA
Lions World Services for the Blind, Little Rock, AR
Metrolina Association for the Blind, Charlotte, NC
Maryland School for the Blind, Baltimore, MD
New Hampshire for the Blind, Concord, NH
Overbrook School for the Blind, Philadelphia, PA
Pennsylvania Association for the Blind, Mechanicsburg, PA
Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired of Lehigh County. PA
Berks County Association for the Blind, PA
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Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh (BVRS), PA
Bucks County Association for the Blind, PA
Butler County Association for the Blind, PA
Cambria County Association for the Blind & Handicapped, PA
Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI), PA
Central Susquehanna Sight Services, PA
Chester County Association for the Blind, PA
Fayette County Association for the Blind, PA
Forsight Vision, PA
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Hazleton Blind Association, PA
Indiana County Blind Association, PA
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Keystone Blind Association, PA
Lackawanna Branch, Pennsylvania Association for the Blind, PA
Lawrence County Association for the Blind, PA
Montgomery County Association for the Blind, PA
North Central Sight Services, PA
South Central Blind Association, PA
Susquehanna Association for the Blind & Vision Impaired, PA
Tri-County Association for the Blind, PA
Venango County Association for the Blind, PA
VIABL Services of Northampton County, PA
Vision and Blindness Resources (VBR) - Erie Center, PA
Washington-Greene Association for the Blind, PA
Westmoreland County Blind Association, PA
Prevent Blindness America, National Headquarters, Chicago, IL
San Diego Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired, San Diego, CA
Santa Clara Valley Blind Center, San Jose, CA
Sensory Access Foundation, Sunnyvale, CA
Sight Center of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, OH
Spectrios Institute for Low Vision, Wheaton, IL
St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired, St. Louis, MO
United States Association for Blind Athletes, Colorado Springs, CO
Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Burlington, VT
VisionServe Alliance, National Headquarters, St. Louis, MO
Visually Impaired Preschool Services, Louisville, KY
Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind, Winston-Salem, NC
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Electrosurgical forceps are described that have jaws capable of being closed relative to one another, the jaws each supporting electrode structures especially shaped to enhance the ability of the instrument to desiccate/seal or cut tissue structures clamped between the opposed jaws. One of the opposed jaws has a generally arcuate cross-section with a raised central zone and the other electrode has a recess adapted to accommodate the raised central zone of the cooperating electrode. By appropriating the shaping the mating electrode surfaces, tissue structures placed between the jaws are stretched laterally as clamping occurs. The stretching action prevents bunching of the tissue and results in improved desiccation, sealing and cutting. A fine, uninsulated conductor disposed on the one jaw, but insulated from the electrode surface on that jaw, serves as a cutting electrode.
1. A bipolar electrosurgical instrument for clamping, sealing and cutting tissue comprising:
(a) a handle;
(b) a body joined to the handle;
(c) a jaw assembly joined to the body and arranged such that manipulation of the handle relative to the body allows tissue at a surgical site to be clamped between opposed jaws of the jaw assembly;
(d) a first of said opposed jaws having at least a first sealing electrode, the jaw being formed with a recess extending longitudinally along a length dimension of said first jaw;
(e) the other of said opposed jaws having at least a second sealing electrode, the jaw having a cross-section exhibiting a raised central zone adapted to conform to the recess of the first jaw for pinching and tensioning the tissue when at least one of the jaws is made to close relative to the other jaw; and
(f) a cutting electrode supported by one of said opposed jaws.
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[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of complete application Ser. No. 10/188,207, filed Jul. 2, 2002, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
[0002] I. Field of the Invention
[0003] This invention relates generally to electrosurgical instruments, and more particularly to an improved forceps whose jaws are especially designed to facilitate selective cutting, desiccation and sealing of tissue structures without the need for an instrument exchange.
[0004] II. Discussion of the Prior Art
[0005] The prior art is replete with electrosurgical forceps for use in open and laparoscopic procedures to cut through tissue structures, desiccate the tissue and any blood vessels to stem bleeding and for creating a fluid-tight seal between tissue structures along the margins of a cut. The Stern et al. U.S. Pat. No. 5,443,463 describes a coagulating forceps for use in open procedures in which the cooperating faces of its opposed jaws are generally planar and support a plurality of electrodes on one jaw and temperature sensing elements on the opposed jaw. Cutting of tissue is by way of a sharp blade that is actuated following electrocoagulation on opposed sides of the cut line.
[0006] The Fineburg U.S. Pat. No. 5,458,598 describes an endoscopic cutting and coagulating device, which, like the Stern '463 device has opposed jaw members whose opposed jaws are generally identical, each having a U-shape defining a central slot and with generally planar, albeit serrated, mating faces. A mechanical, sharpened blade, when actuated, passes longitudinally through the central slot following coagulation on each side of the cut.
[0007] The Wrublewski et al. U.S. Pat. No. 6,174,309 describes an electrosurgical instrument designed to seal and cut tissue. Embodiments for open and endoscopic procedures are described. In each case, the mating faces of the forceps jaws are such that one has raised electrode surfaces straddling a resiliently mounted cutting blade and the other has a recess for receiving the raised electrode surface therein when the jaws are closed and an intermediate groove in which the resiliently mounted cutting blade may enter. Coagulation takes place when tissue is squeezed between the jaws and a suitable voltage is applied between the raised electrodes on one jaw and on the opposite jaw. Cutting takes place when the voltage is applied between the cutting blade and the jaw having the recesses.
[0008] The Rydell et al. U.S. Pat. No. 5,445,638 describes a device somewhat similar to the Fineburg et al. '598 patent described above. It, too, has jaws having planar mating surfaces.
[0009] In each of the above-described embodiments, tissue to be coagulated, desiccated is clamped between the jaws of the device and a voltage is applied to the jaws to cause an RF current to flow through the captured tissue to heat and vaporize the moisture in the tissue. Cutting then takes place as a separate step, either by applying a cut voltage to a movable, metal blade member relative to a cooperating jaw or by effecting movement of a sharp blade through the previously desiccated tissue.
[0010] We have found that significantly improved cutting, sealing or desiccation can be achieved, when compared to prior art devices of which we are aware, by providing a forceps with non-planar mating jaw surfaces. By providing one jaw with a first electrode surface having a raised male profile and the opposite jaw with a correspondingly shaped second electrode surface defining a female recess, as tissue is being clamped therebetween, it is placed under tension and stretched slightly, which allows it to be more readily and uniformly heated when a voltage is applied between the electrodes on the opposed jaws. The tension also aids in cutting in that the shaped electrodes improves movement of the cutting electrode through tissue. As a further feature of our invention, a cutting electrode is supported on the electrode surface on one of the jaw, but is electrically isolated from that electrode surface. Switching means are then provided for applying a desiccating or sealing voltage between the first and second electrode surfaces or a cutting voltage between the cutting electrode and the first and second electrode surfaces.
[0011] Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment, especially when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which like numerals in the several views refer to corresponding parts.
[0012]FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of an electrosurgical cutting and sealing forceps designed for use in open procedures;
[0013]FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 2-2 in FIG. 1;
[0014]FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 3-3 in FIG. 1;
[0015]FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of an electrosurgical forceps designed for use in laparoscopic procedures and having an electrode structure in accordance with the present invention;
[0016]FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 5-5 in FIG. 4;
[0017]FIG. 6 is a partial view of the forceps jaws having an alternative placement for a cutting electrode;
[0018]FIG. 7 is a partial side elevational view of a bipolar cutting, desiccating and sealing forceps jaw assembly fabricated in accordance with a further embodiment of the invention;
[0019]FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 8-8 in FIG. 7;
[0020]FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken through the jaws of a still further embodiment in which an anvil of a compressible material is included;
[0021]FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view like that of FIG. 9, but with the jaws slightly parted;
[0022]FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken through the jaws of yet another embodiment of the invention; and
[0023]FIG. 12 is an electrical wiring diagram showing one way of switching a radio frequency electrosurgical generator to the electrodes of the forceps instruments of FIGS. 1 and 4.
[0024] Referring to FIG. 1, there is indicated generally by numeral 10 a bipolar electrosurgical forceps that is adapted to clamp, seal, desiccate and cut tissue structures in the course of an open surgical procedure, the forceps 10 includes a first forceps half 12 and a second forceps half 14 that are electrically isolated from each other and pivotally joined by a fastener 16. The forceps halves 12 and 14 are preferably fabricated from a metal or plastic and have finger-receiving loops 18 and 20 at a proximal end thereof and jaws 22 and 24 at a distal end thereof.
[0025] Suitably fastened to a planar face 26 of the jaw 22 is a first conductive sealing electrode 28. Electrode 28 may be integral to the jaw 22. As can best be seen in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 2, the jaw/electrode 28 has an inwardly and upwardly sloping recess 30 whose sides converge to form a central, longitudinally extending notch 32 of rectangular cross-section. The exposed surfaces of the tapered recess and the notch are uninsulated.
[0026] The jaw 24 of the forceps half 14 has an electrode 34 either fastened to jaw surface 36 or integral with the jaw 24. As can best be seen from the cross-sectional view of FIG. 3, the electrode 34 may have a generally arcuate or beveled cross-section with a raised dome 36 in a central zone that is adapted to fit within the recess 30 of the electrode 28. A cut electrode 42 is mounted to and extends along the length of the electrode 34, and is isolated from electrode 34 by insulating plastic or ceramic 40. As can be seen from FIG. 3, the strip 40 is generally centrally disposed at the crown of the arcuate dome 36.
[0027] Referring once more to FIG. 1, a cutting electrode 42 may comprise a thin, rigid, isolated conductor disposed on the crown of dome 36 or, alternatively, may be a fine wire that is affixed at its distal end 44 to an end surface of the insulating strip 40. The other end 46 of the wire cut electrode 42 is set in an insulating plastic 48 on the jaw 24. Thus, while the cut electrode 42 runs closely parallel to the arcuate electrode 34 (typically within about 0.025 and 0.050 inch of electrode 34), it remains electrically insulated therefrom along its entire length. While a deposited conductor or a fine wire cut electrode has been found to function well, it is to be understood that the cut electrode can be otherwise configured so as to cooperate with the jaw members in the manner described.
[0028] Routed on or through the forceps half 18 is a three conductor cord 48 having terminals 50, 52 and 54 adapted to be plugged into jacks on an electrosurgical generator or a switch box associated therewith. A first of the three wires in the cord 48 connects to the electrode 28 mounted on the jaw 22. A second conductor in the cord 48 exits the scissors half 12 proximate the pivot fastener 16 and connects to the electrode 34. The third wire in the cord 48 connects to the cut electrode 42.
[0029] In operation, tissue to be sealed and desiccated is positioned between the open jaws 24 and 26 of the forceps instrument 10 and when the forceps halves 12 and 14 are brought together, the tissue becomes squeezed between the arcuate, domed, male electrode 34 affixed to the jaw 24 and the inclined walls or electrode 38 defining the recess 30. Squeezing the finger loops 18 and 20 toward one another results in the interposed tissue being squeezed and stretched by the wiping action between the mating electrode surfaces as the two are brought together.
[0030] By applying a predetermined voltage, via the cord 48, between the electrodes 28 and 34, tissue cells are desiccated and, in case the tissue structure is tubular, the walls thereof become sealed together. The notch 32 in the electrode 28 receives the cut electrode 42 therein, allowing the electrodes 28 and 34 to close tightly on the tissue structure to be electrocoagulated.
[0031] If it is desired to maintain the tissue structure clamped between the mating electrode surfaces for a time without the need for manually gripping the finger loops 18 and 20, there is provided a tab 51 on the forceps half 14 having a plurality of parallel, saw-tooth, detent grooves 53 formed therein. A cooperating tab 55 with a barb 56 on its undersurface is formed on the forceps half 12. As the forceps handles are brought together, the barb 56 can be made to fall into one of the plurality of saw-tooth notches 53 to thereby latch the forceps jaws in their closed disposition.
[0032] When it is desired to sever the tissue structure, a second predetermined voltage is applied, via the cord 48, between the cut electrode 42 and the electrodes 28 and 34. It will be recalled that the cut wire 42 and the electrode 34 are insulated from one another by virtue of the insulating strip 40 disposed in the groove 38 of the electrode 34. By placing the lower jaw 24 beneath the tissue structure to be cut, and draping it over the surface of electrode 34 so that the tissue is brought into contact with the cut electrode 42 and jaw 34 as a predetermined voltage is applied, the tissue will be severed. Again, the shape of the jaws aids transection of tissue in that the tensioning better enables tissue to glide over the jaw/electrode.
[0033] A second embodiment of the invention is illustrated in FIG. 4. Here, the forceps instrument is designed for a laparoscopic procedure. The forceps of FIG. 4 includes a handle member 60 that supports an elongated barrel 62 having forceps jaws at a distal end thereof, which are indicated generally by numeral 66. The handle and mechanism for opening and closing the forceps jaws 66 relative to one another may be like that described in the Rydell U.S. Pat. No. 5,462,546, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. As is described in that patent, by manipulating the scissors-like handle 60, a push rod 68 coupled to the jaws 66 by links 70 causes the jaws to open and close relative to one another. The first jaw 72 preferably comprises a rigid metal member having a concave recess 74 and a longitudinal notch 75, as shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 5, which is taken along the line 5-5 in FIG. 4. The jaws may be straight and aligned with the barrel 62 or they may be curved as in the Rydell '546 patent.
[0034] The other jaw 76 of the forceps comprises a metal electrode having a generally arcuate cross-sectional shape with a raised central dome that is adapted to fit within the concave recess 74 of the jaw member 72 when the jaws 72 and 76 are made to close relative to one another. The jaw 76 also supports a fine, narrow, conductive cut electrode 78 that remains electrically insulated from a metal jaw 76 in that its proximal and distal ends are embedded in an insulating strip 80 that is fitted into a groove 82 that extends longitudinally and is formed inwardly of the crest of the arcuate surface of the jaw 76.
[0035] It can be seen that when the handle member 61 is squeezed, the jaws 66 close relative to one another while the cut electrode 78 remains electrically isolated from conductive surfaces of the jaw 76. As with the embodiment of FIG. 1, because of the shape profile of the electrode surfaces of the jaw members 72 and 76, when tissue is disposed between the jaws and the handle member 61 is squeezed, the tissue will be draped over the convex arcuate profile of the jaw electrode 76 and stretched taut by wiping action of the concave surface of jaw 72 as the two come together. Now, by applying a predetermined voltage to appropriate ones of the jacks 84, 86 or 88, a current will be made to flow between the jaws 72 and 76 through the tissue captured therebetween to effect desiccation and/or sealing of the tissue structure. When it is desired to effect cutting of the tissue, a different voltage is applied between the cut electrode 78 and the jaw electrodes 76 and 72 to effectively cut through the tissue. It is not required that the jaws 72 and 76 be closed relative to one another during a cutting operation. By placing the lower jaw 76 beneath the tissue structure to be cut and draping it over the cutting electrode 78 so that the tissue engages both the cutting electrode and the metal jaw 76, upon a slight lifting motion on the handle, application of a cutting voltage between the two will result in severing of the tissue.
[0036] Referring next to FIG. 6, there is shown a partial view of the forceps jaw portion of the laparoscopic instrument illustrated in FIG. 4 but with the cutting electrode disposed on an exterior surface of a jaw rather than its mating surface. In this arrangement, the jaw assembly 66′ comprises a first jaw member 72′ and a second jaw member 76′ both being formed from a conductive material, such as stainless steel, Again, the blade assembly 66′ may be rectilinear or may have a curved profile. The mating faces of the jaws are preferably contoured in the fashion indicated in FIG. 5 to provide a stretching or tensioning of tissue structures as it is being pinched between the mating jaw faces. In the embodiment of FIG. 6, however, the cutting electrode 78′ is repositioned so as to be located on an outer surface of the jaw member 76′ with a layer of insulating ceramic effectively electrically isolating the cut electrode 78′ from the metal surface comprising the jaw member 76′. In the embodiment of FIG. 6, the cut electrode 78′ is a small bump or protuberance rather than a length of wire as in the embodiment of FIG. 5.
[0037] In the arrangements of FIGS. 4 and 6, an electrical cord 83, having three insulated conductors extends through the handle 60 and into the lumen of the tubular barrel 62 so as to electrically connect, individually, to the jaws 72 and 76 and to the cut electrode 78. Connector pins 84, 86 and 88 permit the forceps instrument to be connected to a power source such as a conventional electrosurgical generator.
[0038]FIG. 7 shows an alternative jaw construction that is attachable to the handle mechanism of a laparoscopic forceps instrument like that of FIG. 4. Manipulation of the handle member 61 causes the jaws 89 and 90 to open and close in the manner earlier described to clamp and release tissue structures therebetween. The serrated teeth 91 on the opposed jaw surfaces allow better gripping of tissue therebetween.
[0039] Referring to the cross-sectional view of FIG. 8, the lower jaw 89 is raised and includes a longitudinally extending slot 92. Disposed in this slot is an insulator 93, preferably of ceramic that supports a metal cutting electrode element 94. A longitudinal cavity 95 runs along the inner surface of the recessed jaw 90 and it is lined with a thin layer of insulating material 96. By providing this insulated surface, the top and bottom jaws exhibit generally equal tissue-contact areas important to providing effective tissue sealing.
[0040] Electrical connection to the cutting element 94 and to the jaw electrodes is provided by a cord that extends through the handle and is adapted to be connected to an electrosurgical generator in the manner previously described.
[0041] When the forceps jaws are closed about tissue to be sealed, because of the profile of the mating jaw surfaces, the tissue will be stretched slightly. When an appropriate RF voltage is applied between the closed jaws 89 and 90, an electrical current will pass through the tissue captured between the jaws to effect desiccation/sealing. If it is desired severe the tissue, a RF voltage is applied between the cutting electrode element 94 and the electrode comprising the jaw 89 and/or 90.
[0042] Turning next to FIGS. 9 and 10, there is shown a modification that may be made to the blade structure of FIGS. 7 and 8. Here, the insulating layer 96 is replaced with a resilient strip 98 of an insulating material. A slight recess or channel 99 runs along the exposed edge of the strip. The resilient strip 98, which may be one of a number of elastomers or a spring having an insulating coating, is bonded within a hollowed-out cavity formed in the recessed jaw 90 and runs parallel to the cutting electrode 94.
[0043]FIG. 9 shows a cross-section through the jaw assembly when the jaws are squeezed together. It can be seen that the exposed cutting electrode 94 compresses the resilient insulating material 98 which, in turn, acts to push a tissue structure being severed against the cutting electrode. In the cross-section of FIG. 10, the raised jaw 89 and the recessed jaw 90 are slightly open relative to one another, showing the resilient material 98 in its undistorted condition.
[0044] In use, when the forceps jaws are clamped about a tissue structure to be cut, as the requisite voltages applied and cutting begins, the elastic properties of the resilient material supplies a force urging the tissue against the cutting electrode 94 to maintain a more uniform and consistent engagement of the tissue being severed with the cutting electrode.
[0045]FIG. 11 is included to illustrate that the cutting electrode element 94 and the ceramic cutting element holder 93 can be affixed to the recessed top jaw 90 instead of to the raised bottom jaw 89, as in the embodiments of FIGS. 7-10.
[0046]FIG. 12 illustrates a switching arrangement for selectively coupling the outputs from an electrosurgical generator 100 to the three separate electrodes on the instruments of FIGS. 1, 4 and 6-11 to selectively desiccate/seal tissue structures or to sever such tissue structures. When the double pole, double throw switch 102 is in the position illustrated in FIG. 12, the RF voltage from the generator will be applied between the electrodes 28 and 34 in the embodiment of FIG. 1 or electrodes 72/72′ and 76/76′ in the embodiment of FIGS. 4 and 6 or electrodes 89-90 in the embodiments of FIGS. 7-11. When the switch 102 is thrown to its alternate position, a voltage for cutting tissue will be applied between the cut electrode 42 (FIG. 1) or 78 (FIG. 4) or the protuberance 78′ (FIG. 6) or to the cut electrode 94 in the embodiments of FIGS. 7-11, and the electrodes 34 (FIG. 1), 76/76′ (FIG. 4 or 6) or 89 (FIGS. 7-11). It may prove expedient to connect a capacitor, C, between the conductors leading to the coag electrodes 28 and 34 in the embodiment of FIG. 1 or electrodes 72 and 76 in the embodiment of FIG. 4 or 89 and 90 in the embodiments of FIGS. 7-11. The capacitor, preferably having a capacitance of about 2.2 nF, functions to create an electrical link between the coag electrodes when the cutting electrode is energized. However, when the coagulating electrodes are energized, a sufficient voltage difference is generated between the coagulating electrodes to effect sealing/coagulation. The switch may take any number of forms and it, along with capacitor, C, may be conveniently located on the instrument itself, on the electrosurgical generator or on a foot switch module often used in electrosurgical systems.
[0047] With the jaw assembly 66′ on the laparoscopic instrument shown in FIG. 4 in place of the jaw assembly 66, sealing or desiccation takes place by closing the mating faces of the jaws 72′ and 76′ about the tissue and then applying a voltage between the two jaws causing a current flow through the captured tissue. When cutting, the voltage is preferably applied between the protuberance 78′ and the jaw members 76′. When the tissue to be severed is draped over the cut electrode 78′, it will also contact the jaw members 76′ functioning as a return electrode. Then by gently lifting the tissue while drawing the electrode 78′ thereacross, cutting occurs along a line traversed by the electrodes 78′.
[0048] This invention has been described herein in considerable detail in order to comply with the patent statutes and to provide those skilled in the art with the information needed to apply the novel principles and to construct and use such specialized components as are required. However, it is to be understood that the invention can be carried out by specifically different equipment and devices, and that various modifications, both as to the equipment and operating procedures, can be accomplished without departing from the scope of the invention itself
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Health and Safety officials advising Derbyshire cattle owner after cows trample man to death
Posted: May 22, 2014|
A WARNING sign has now been put up in the field where a man was attacked by cattle.
And the Health and Safety Executive is working with the owner of the cattle that killed a holidaymaker and, a few hours later, injured a walker to ensure the accidents do not happen again.
The HSE is carrying out an investigation in to the death of Peter Jakeman, 62, who was on holiday in Upper Mayfield, near Ashbourne, on Wednesday last week when he, his wife and his two dogs were caught in a "stampede" of cattle.
His wife escaped with a chest injury but Mr Jakeman, from Cornwall, died after being airlifted to hospital for treatment.
Later that day, Robert Tatler, 68, from Idridgehay, was walking through a nearby field with two dogs when he was attacked by a herd of cows which, he claims, ignored the dogs and "went for him".
A sign has now been put up warning walkers of cows and their calves in the field.
Mr Tatler spent four days in hospital recovering from the attack and the two accidents, on land owned by the Okeover Estate, have prompted calls by walking charity The Ramblers for the cows to be moved out of the fields.
A spokesman for the HSE said: "As part of our investigations, we are discussing appropriate steps with the farmer which he can take to minimise the risk to members of the public accessing the land in question."
The Ramblers, a national charity which represents more than 100,000 members and campaigns for walkers' rights, says the farmer must now act to move the cattle out of any fields which have footpaths crossing them.
Janet Davis, senior policy officer at the Ramblers, said: "The HSE say if you have an animal known or suspected to be aggressive, then it should not be kept in a field that is used by the public.
"In this particular case, because the herd caused the death of a walker and attacked another, in line with the HSE advice, we would call for the herd to be moved to a field that does not have a footpath passing through it."
A spokesman for the National Farmers' Union said that it would be difficult for the farmer, Richard Toon, to move the cows as his fields had many footpaths.
A few days after the attacks, a 70-year-old man was airlifted from a field in Baslow after being injured in a field of cows. He was flown to hospital in Sheffield but his condition is not yet known.


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Participants in Victorian clothing chat during the traditional park... News PhotoAnnual Event,Arts Culture and Entertainment,Clothing,Cultures,Day,Fashion,Germany,Goth,Horizontal,Human Interest,Human Role,Leipzig,Lifestyles,Offbeat,Participant,Picnic,Saxony,Talking,Victorian Style,Waist UpPhotographer Marco ProschCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesLEIPZIG, SAXONY - MAY 17: Participants in Victorian clothing chat during the traditional park picnic on the first day of the annual Wave-Gotik Treffen, or Wave and Goth Festival, on May 17, 2013 in Leipzig, Germany. The four-day festival, in which elaborate fashion is a must, brings together over 20,000 Wave, Goth and steam punk enthusiasts from all over the world for concerts, readings, films, a Middle Ages market and workshops. (Photo by Marco Prosch/Getty Images)


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Patrick G. "Pat" Chun is entering his third year as Director of Athletics at Florida Atlantic University. He has guided the Owls through an aggressive period of growth capitalizing on the limitless potential of Florida Atlantic. Chun was named director of athletics on July 2, 2012 and was elevated to vice president by Dr. John Kelly in June of 2014.
Since his arrival, Chun has been focused primarily on improving the overall experiences of the student-athlete. At Florida Atlantic, Chun provides leadership for 19 varsity sports with over 450 student-athletes as well as 150 staff members. The overarching goal has been student-athlete success and their respective development academically, athletically and socially.
Transformational work began immediately. In November of 2012, Chun engineered FAU's move into Conference USA. The Owl's made their historic move into the new conference on July 1, 2013. Since beginning competition in 1995, Conference USA teams have combined for 83 bowl appearances in football, 100 NCAA Tournament appearances in basketball including three Final Fours, 60 NCAA baseball appearances including six College World Series berths, 71 NCAA soccer tournament appearances including four trips to the College Cup, and 35 individual national champions in track and field and cross country.
A monumental step towards the goal of student-athlete success occurred with the launch of the program's first strategic plan in the history of the department of athletics. This was done through the collective efforts of the athletics senior leadership team, coaches and staff. The plan was introduced in January of 2013. The plan also redefined the mission statement of the department:
"In support of the educational mission of Florida Atlantic University, we prepare and empower our student-athletes for academic, athletic and lifetime achievement. We share an expectation of excellence. We unify and engage our students, alumni and the community."
The strategic plan also identified the core values of the department: excellence, innovation, teamwork and integrity.
A major step in bolstering the athletics program has been the hiring of experienced coaches in alignment with the ideal of student-athlete success. Since his arrival, Chun has hired Patrick Baker (women's soccer), Michael Curry (men's basketball), Ricardo Gonzalez (men's tennis), Lara Preaco (men's and women's swimming and diving) and Charlie Partridge (football).
As part of Florida Atlantic's Athletic Department's commitment to build relationships within the South Florida community, the annual fundraising organization was renamed the Owl Scholarship Fund (OSF) in January 2013. The name was designed to symbolize FAU's commitment to increase the focus on philanthropic giving and the results have been immediate. The close of the 2013-14 fiscal year saw a record $850,000 in donations towards the fund.
Revenue generation has been at the forefront of initiatives for Chun. In August of 2013, FAU agreed to a 10-year agreement with Learfield Sports as its exclusive corporate sponsorship sales unit. The partnership is expected to generate $25 million in revenues over the life of the agreement.
Prior to Florida Atlantic, Chun spent 15 years at The Ohio State University working at his alma mater. He held numerous roles in the department of athletics starting as a student worker and ultimately elevating to Executive Associate Athletics Director for External Relations. In his last role at Ohio State, Chun provided leadership and oversight for all facets of the external relations division from 2009-12. This included administration, development, marketing, communications, ticketing and premium seating, ticket sales, sponsorships, licensing and media relations. Chun also served as the daily administrative liaison with the football program.
On a national level Chun was selected in 2013 and currently serves on the NCAA Division I baseball selection committee. Locally, he serves on the YMCA of South Palm Beach County Board of Trustees. Chun is currently a member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).
In the past, Chun has served on the executive committee for the National Association for Athletics Development Directors (NAADD) and was a longtime board member for the Columbus, Ohio chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame. In 2011, Chun was selected for the inaugural class of the Division 1A Athletics Directors Association Fellowship Program.
A native of Strongsville, Ohio, Chun is a graduate of Holy Name High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and a master's degree from Duquesne University. He and his wife, Natalie, also an OSU alumna, have three daughters (Vanna, Kennedy and Gretta) who enjoy their dog (Little Brother).


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Parallel to the continued work on its AirMule ducted fan vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, Israeli company Urban Aeronautics is also evaluating a high-speed version that will be used for tactical resupply missions.
Work on the design began in 2009, when the company performed initial windtunnel tests of a 250kt (465km/h)-capable cargo variant of its Mule unmanned air system.
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The new variant will be powered by a 1,600shp (1,190kW)class turbine engine, and is 20% larger and 50% heavier than the standard AirMule, which is designed for tasks including medical evacuation from the front line.
According to Rafi Yoeli, Urban Aeronautics president, the fast variant is designed to be an answer to operational requirements in the USA and other countries for a ducted fan high-speed unmanned cargo delivery capability.
Data gathered during the windtunnel test shows that the high-speed variant is capable of exceeding 250kt, Yoeli says.
The new variant's performance is accomplished mainly through a "stagger" built into the three main components of the vehicle: forward fan, centre fuselage and rear fan. A horizontal stabiliser is also mounted at the rear of the vehicle and canted sharply upward.
On the ground and in hover, the fans are essentially horizontal to the ground. The vehicle's vane control system and other company-patented aerodynamic and flight control provisions enable it to take advantage of the Mule's characteristics in terms of safety, gust capability and noise, the company claims.
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William's design lands him and his Torquay club dinghies
Posted: April 06, 2014|
WILLIAM James caught the judge's eye with his striking design for a sail and won young Torquay sailors a dinghy.
William, seven, from Torquay was crowned winner of the national RS Design a Sail competition at a packed RYA Suzuki Dinghy Show at Alexandra Palace, London, and clinched the top prize of his very own RS Tera dinghy.
Picked from more than 190 entries and from a short-list of five very different and spectacular finalists, William's winning design depicted the letters RS with a union flag design through the letters was declared the winner.
William, a keen sailor who was at the show with his family, was presented with his prize by Jon Partridge, sales director, and RS and British Sailing Team sailor Chloe Martin.
Not only does William claim his own new dinghy, but as an additional element to the prize package for 2014, RS will donate a further two dinghies to William's sailing club, the Royal Torbay Yacht Club, so they can further establish their own RS Tera fleet and give other youngsters the opportunity to sail these dinghies.
Mr Partridge, said: "With so many fantastic entries it was really hard choosing the overall winner, but we decided on William's design as it really captured the essence of RS and where we have come from.
"RS is passionate about the sport and its longevity and this competition is a great way to engage youngsters and by introducing the club element of the competition it also helps support the club's training and racing and building the RS fleet."
The competition to design a sail was open to all youngsters aged 16 and under.
The Royal Torbay Yacht Club and Torbay Youth Sailing Trust are actively seeking more youngsters like William to take up sailing and having these extra two boats to add to the fleet will make it more accessible for local children to learn how to sail and progress to competitive sailing.
After a presentation to his school about sailing in Torbay which generated a lot of interest, it is now to be included within the curriculum there and it is hoped more schools will follow. More details can be found at www.rtyc.org


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The duo have been training with Pools since their recent release from St James' Park, with forward Knight scoring twice for the reserves last week.
"We'll try to do something with Dennis and Michael looking to the end of the season," Hughes told the Northern Echo.
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GenreComedy, Romance
Release DateJanuary 21, 2005
MPAA RatingPG
Duration94 min.
Production Budget$32 millions
StudioColumbia Pictures
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DirectorBrian Levant
ProducerMatt Alvarez, Ice Cube, Dan Kolsrud
ScreenwriterSteven Gary Banks, Claudia Grazioso, J. David Stem, David N. Weiss
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In Revolution Studios' family comedy "Are We There Yet?," Nick (Ice Cube), a smooth operator, is trying to land a date with Suzanne (Nia Long). Problem is Suzanne, a divorcee, is stuck working in Vancouver and miserable because she misses her kids. Seizing the opportunity, Nick gallantly offers to make her wish come true - and his own in the process - by bringing seven-year-old Kevin (Philip Bolden) and eleven-year-old Lindsey (Aleisha Allen) up from Portland, Oregon to be reunited with their mom.
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As I have mentioned before on this topic, this is hegemonic triumph: cultural belief in equal opportunity, a moralistic view of social inequality and social mobility, along with a refusal to generally discuss inequalities outside of these terms. Combine that with general ignorance of facts (thank you media) and overall anti-intellectualism and you have a generally ill-informed and deluded population with the corresponding disastrous public policy.
And let us not forget that, contrary to popular belief, there is less social mobility in the US than in other Western countries.
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On the first day of football practice in August, Blake Godsey noticed that there was something different about Richard Montgomery High School senior Thomas Fitzpatrick.
"I saw him come down to the field and I was like, 'Oh my God. Look at that beast.' He was huge," said Godsey, who is the Rockets junior varsity football coach and Fitzpatrick's wrestling coach. "He looked exactly like [Rocky IV movie character] Ivan Drago."
Fitzpatrick, a 220-pound chiseled football player and wrestler, spent the offseason recovering from a left knee injury — he partially tore his anterior cruciate ligament and completely tore the lateral meniscus — suffered during an offseason wrestling practice session.
During his rehabilitation, Fitzpatrick embarked on an aggressive weight lifting and cardiovascular exercise regimen — not just to recover — but to make himself bigger, stronger and faster.
"Starting late February [2013], I was in the gym every single day. The injury just drove me to be better," he said. "Worked on my leg, leg workouts, upper body, everything. ...
"I realized the only way to get better was to keep training. I had to work on [stamina] and now I believe I have the perfect balance of strength and endurance. That's a big part of my success."
All the extra work has paid dividends. Fitzpatrick, no stranger to the sport, having wrestled since first grade for the Rockville Raptors youth team, has always been a strong wrestler — he was 24-10 last season. But this winter, Fitzpatrick has been one of the surprises on the county wrestling scene as a dominating force. He owns a perfect 39-0 record (33 victories coming by way of a first-period pin) and enters Friday and Saturday's Class 4A/3A West Region tournament at Sherwood as the No. 1 seed in his weight class.
During the county tournament last weekend, Fitzpatrick, who didn't place in the top 4 of a tournament until this season, cruised through his competition, recording four pins in a combined 2 minutes, 36 seconds to win a county championship. In the final bout, he pinned Wheaton's Tim Mallet in just 15 seconds.
"He's got some experience," Godsey said. "But the big difference between this year and last year is the pure man strength. I mean, last year I could handle him. This year, everything we've taught him, he uses against us. He's the total package."
Fitzpatrick, who has steadily grown up from the 160-pound weight class as a freshman, says he feels most natural on his feet and is the strongest from the neutral position. He does admit, however, he is slightly concerned — as competition improves at regionals and states — since his matches rarely last the full six minutes.
"I haven't had a lot of competition and haven't had someone go all three rounds to test my abilities," he said. "We've been going to schools like Georgetown Prep and [Our Lady of] Good Counsel so I've been able to practice with some of the best from around this area."


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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - The owner of an Albuquerque candy store is selling a product she's calling "meth candy" and is playing off the popularity of the hit TV-show "Breaking Bad."
Debbie Hall, owner of The Candy Lady, said Monday that the blue-colored snack is merely sugar blocks, though it bears a close resemblance to the blue crystal causing havoc on the Albuquerque-based TV drama.
In fact, Hall said she supplied the "meth candy" for the show as props for the drug during previous seasons.
Hall says hasn't received any complaints.
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Hall drew fire 30 years ago after her "X-rated candy" sparked a protest from an evangelical church.
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PHOTOS: Liam Hemsworth in Prestige Magazine
We previously posted Liam Hemsworth's cover on Hong Kong's Prestige magazine. Now we have Liam's interview from the article and some photos of our Hunger Games heart-throb looking handsome in some suave suits.
How have you been dealing with all the attention your life and everything that surrounds it has been bringing you?
I haven't really changed that much. I still do the things that I've always done. It's just that I'm at a different level now in terms of my career. I'm able to meet extremely talented filmmakers and writers and directors – everyone in the business. I'm just in a different position than I've ever been in. But, you know, my personal life hasn't changed. I still go surfing and hang out with friends. I just feel very lucky to be where I am and to be able to make movies.
There has been an enormous buzz around the world following The Hunger Games. What's it like being caught up in it all?
Pretty much the whole of March I've been travelling, doing press everywhere. It's been awesome. I've never promoted something as big as this. So it's been pretty cool. As an actor I always look for things I relate to in one way or another, or things that are different. And this is definitely all that and has a huge fan base behind it already. I've never been a part of something like that before so it has been interesting.
What attracted you to the production and to the role?
It's been different to any kind of movie that I've done before. I think it has given me a chance to show something different as an actor and be seen in a different light.
So how did the acting bug bite?
My brother Luke got into it first. As a kid I always loved movies; I would sit down and watch movies all day long. But it wasn't like I dreamt of being an actor or anything. It wasn't until I was about 17 and I watched my brothers do TV shows in Australia that I wanted to pursue it seriously, and I started doing classes outside of school. I got an agent and started auditioning as much as I could. That was in my last year of school.
Can you talk a little about what made you decide that acting was the only path you would take?
I left to shoot something for a few weeks and when I returned to school my head just wasn't there any more. So I left school completely about three-quarters of the way through my last year and I just started laying floors with my eldest brother Luke. I was just auditioning as much as I could and laying floors as well.
What did the surfing crowd think about having an aspiring actor in their midst?
I had a really tight circle of friends. A lot of guy friends that I grew up with, there was a big group of us, and they were always just so blasé about anything I ever did in Australia. It was just, "Yeah, cool man. Let's go and surf." So they never really showed that much interest or cared that much. They were just good mates who never treated me any differently.
There is tons more to the article, so head to Prestige to read the whole thing!
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As one of the primary system integrators responsible for keeping New York City Public Schools' security and surveillance systems updated and running at peak performance, Kevin Tomlinson, CFO, Champion Alarm Systems, Ltd. of Farmingdale, NY is also responsible for synchronizing the schools' clock systems to ensure schedules stay on track and in sync with one another. But as budgets have become tighter and competition fiercer, Mr. Tomlinson is continually looking for ways to improve efficiencies and performance to retain his company's competitive edge.
The clocks provided by Champion Alarm Systems throughout the massive NYC public school district are configured into a self-corrective system controlled by a master clock. All the clocks are wired back to a master clock where they are connected to a master power supply. Approximately two years ago, Mr. Tomlinson started looking for a more cost-effective way to power the system as the cost of the clock manufacturer's power supply pricing continued to escalate. So he went on the hunt for an alternate power supply that could provide a highly reliable seamless replacement at a more affordable price point.
Having deployed a wide variety of Altronix power supplies for surveillance and security applications both in the NYC public school district and numerous other venues, Champion's technical team looked at the company's portfolio of AC power supplies for a possible solution and found what they were looking for at a fraction of the cost.
"We use Altronix for all of our clock systems," said Mr. Tomlinson. "Early on, we were using Altronix rack mount AC power supplies which actually made installations easier because of the way the connectors were laid out. We later switched to a wall mount model – the ALTV2416350 – a 16 fused output, 14 amp model that provides the solution at a great price. The savings over the clock manufacturer's power supply is greater than 50%, which equates to a great savings with a lifetime warranty to boot when you're looking at 1400 schools."
"Champion technicians are in the NYC schools a few days a week servicing and maintaining various systems, and it's important that the products we deploy not only meet budget, but they also operate consistently and without compromise. Altronix products meet all those criteria, even when used for clocks," concluded Mr. Tomlinson.
For more information on Altronix's extensive line of products, call toll free 1-888-258-7669, e-mail email@example.com or visit www.altronix.com.
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Altronix Corporation is the leading designer and manufacturer of quality low voltage electronics for the video surveillance, security, fire, access control and automation markets. The company continues to enhance its series of products that deliver "More than just power" including eBridgePlus PoE and eBridge Ethernet Adapters, NetWay PoE Midspan Injectors, HubWay UTP video solutions, VertiLine rack mount power solutions, ReServ UPS series for video surveillance, WayPoint Outdoor Power Supplies, and StrikeIt panic device power and control. Altronix's U.S. corporate headquarters located in Brooklyn, NY occupies over 100,000 square feet, with the latest manufacturing technologies for the highest levels of quality and performance. Altronix is an ISO 9001:2008 registered firm. All Altronix products carry a lifetime warranty and are manufactured in the U.S.


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Syracuse Native wins Top Honors at National Education Association Student Leadership Conference in Chicago
Peru Student Education Association Chapter Also Honored
(Peru, Neb.) Peru Student Education Association (PSEA) President and Newsletter Editor Megan Brown was presented the National Education Association's (NEA) Jeffrey "J.D." Miller Outstanding Underclassman Award at the organization's National Student Leadership Conference in Chicago. The PSEA chapter was also honored with the NEA's Outstanding Local Newsletter Award.
Brown, a special education and early childhood education major from Syracuse, will represent PSEA on the Student Education Association of Nebraska's (SEAN) Executive Committee as vice president during the 2011-12 academic year. She is the daughter of Burke and Dee Brown of Lincoln and John and Mary Robison of Syracuse.
Associate Professor of Education and PSEA Advisor Dr. Judith Ruskamp said, "We are extremely proud of Megan. Her work on the PSEA Newsletter over the past two years has been impressive, and her enthusiastic leadership and willingness to contribute to the success of the Peru Student Education Association is deserving of national recognition. PSEA will continue to be an innovative and active campus organization under Meagan's leadership."
Brown said, "To have my dedication and leadership recognized at the national level is a tremendous experience. I am deeply honored to have received such a prestigious award.
"Peru State College is unique in that it provides a variety of platforms for students to engage in leadership and community outreach opportunities. I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to become a more effective leader through PSEA, SEAN and the NEA Student Program. I look forward to continuing PSEA's legacy of excellence."
Two more Peru State students comprised Nebraska's delegation for the national meeting. Diller senior Devin Garcia and Superior senior Nick Miller were also selected by SEAN to represent Nebraska's 1,500 members.
Ruskamp said, "The Peru State Education Association maintains a long tradition of excellence as a chapter of the Student Education Association of Nebraska. Strong leadership, a willingness to provide outreach services to the community, and a passion for education are each important characteristics of our membership. I want to congratulate our students for another successful year of 'making a difference' on our campus, in our community and across our state."
Each year PSEA sponsors several community outreach efforts, one of which is hosting more than 1,200 Head Start and K-4th grade students from a dozen area schools at the annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Party and Celebration. The event is held in conjunction with Read Across America Week and is intended to help children develop a love for reading.
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|Roush receives Caring Kind award at Saint Francis
Grand Island, Neb. — Jenny Roush was recognized as the 2012 Caring Kind recipient on Tuesday, July 10, at Saint Francis Medical Center.
Roush, the wellness education coordinator at Saint Francis, was one of five employees nominated for the annual honor. Other nominees included Benita Alvarado of Oncology, Shawn Elliott of Surgical Services, Jacque Langford-Karre of Oncology and Lori Whitt of the Emergency Department.
For 33 years, the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) has paid tribute to Nebraska's most caring hospital workers with the Caring Kind award. This prestigious recognition honors outstanding health care employees who have demonstrated compassion for patients, cooperation with co-workers and dedication to excellence in their job responsibilities.
Hospitals across the state select one Caring Kind recipient from within their respective institutions to be recognized during the NHA annual convention. More than 1,700 dedicated health care professionals have received this award since its inception in 1979.
Excerpts from Roush's letter of nomination:
--"Jenny Roush always displays respect, trust, truthfulness, compassion and excellence in everything she does. Her energy, positive attitude and great listening skills help connect well with new employees during their orientation. She strives to help them feel a part of Saint Francis Medical Center from Day One — such an awesome person to be making a first impression on our new employees!"
--"Jenny's kindness when others face adversity is well-known. She goes out of her way to care for others. She has strong, caring relationships with many and is a friend to all. I have observed her caring for others during times of grief, times of great joy, times of uncertainty and times of loss. She is totally present when listening to others and that is a rare quality."
--"Jenny seems to have a tireless energy and that energy is to always connect with others. She is willing to accept any challenge and has an enthusiasm and passion for great customer care."
About Saint Francis Medical Center
Saint Francis Medical Center is a nonprofit faith-based hospital serving Central Nebraska with state-of-the-art healthcare services. A new patient tower was completed in 2007 with 159 acute-care patient rooms, including the Family Birthing Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit and a 10-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit. Saint Francis also operates a Cancer Treatment Center in Grand Island and Hastings, a Skilled Care Unit and an alcohol and drug treatment center.
About Catholic Health Initiatives
Saint Francis Medical Center is part of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI), a national nonprofit health organization with headquarters in Englewood, Colo. The faith-based system operates in 19 states and includes 73 hospitals; 40 long-term care, assisted- and residential-living facilities; two community health-services organizations; two accredited nursing colleges; and home health agencies. In fiscal year 2011, CHI provided more than $612 million in charity care and community benefit, including services for the poor, free clinics, education and research. With annual operating revenues of approximately $9.6 billion, CHI is the nation's third-largest Catholic health care system.


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Max Cavalera was interviewed by ArtistDirect.com recently, and he talked about the latest Soulfly album, Enslaved, in some detail, from his initial ideas to the recording process and more. (Above is a video of the band playing "World Scum," the first single from Enslaved, with special guest Travis Ryan of Cattle Decapitation, who also sang on the album.)
He reveals that he knew from the beginning that he wanted to go in a more extreme direction, saying, "I told [producer] Zeuss I had some death metal ideas for Soulfly like double bass, blast beats, and super heavy riffs. I wanted to continue some of the Soulfly trademarks too though. The catchy choruses needed to be the same as 'Eye for an Eye' and 'Prophecy.' Some of the rhythms we worked on with Marc [Rizzo, guitar] needed to stay the same. I think the album is a combination of all that...We worked very hard to make Enslaved a different record, but I knew it was going to be extreme from the beginning."
He talks about the song "Chains" in particular as a highlight of the album, saying, "It was intended to be the last song on the record, but I switched it with 'Revengeance.' It still has that vibe of an ending. It's like seven minutes long. It builds block by block. It's like building a pyramid. It starts very slow almost like Bolt Thrower. The nickname of the song was 'Bolt Fucker' because the riff sounded like Bolt Thrower [laughs]...It's about slavery. There are parts about the Middle Passage, which was what the ships coming from Africa to America and Brazil crossed. They say the Middle Passage was the worst experience. A lot of times, they would throw slaves in the water with chains and drown them...It's a heavy fucking tune musically and lyrically."
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(NBC News) There may be some good news in the political fight over the debt ceiling and government shutdown.
Senate leaders and their counterparts in the House are closing in on two separate agreements.
"There have been no decisions about what exactly we will do although both sides of the aisle continue to try and make sure there is no issues of default and get our government re-opened," said House Speaker John Boehner.
Both the Senate and House proposals would end the shutdown and fund the government through January 15th and raise the debt ceiling until February 7th.
They would also require low-income people to verify their income in order to get subsidies under Obamacare.
"There are productive negotiations going on with the republican leader. I am confident we will be able to reach a comprehensive agreement this week, in time to avert a catastrophic default on the nation's bills," said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
The House republican proposal would also eliminate special Obamacare protections for labor unions and replace it with a two year delay of the medical device tax which places new taxes on things like pacemakers and hearing aids.
"It's very, very important for us to stress in whatever proposal we move forward will reflect our position on fairness. No special treatment for anyone under the law," said republican Congressman Eric Cantor of Virginia.
As deals are being worked on time is running out.
The treasury department will hit its borrowing limit in two days.
Both deals are just temporary fixes but the senate plan does require a committee to hammer out a larger budget compromise by mid-December.
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A computer virus that in April this year erased hard disks and shut down systems in an attack on Iran's Oil Ministry bears some resemblance to the nation-state sponsored Duqu and Stuxnet malware, according to anti-virus firm Kaspersky Labs.
On its SecureList blog, Kaspersky Labs noted that the Wiper virus used file names common to Duqu and Stuxnet, and speculated that due to this, the three destructive computer programs were related.
Stuxnet rose to infamy last year as it attacked Iran's nuclear fuel enrichment centrifuges. It was followed by the Duqu virus that also aimed to sabotage Iran's nuclear programme.
Although the actual provenance of the malware was yet to be fully ascertained, Kaspersky believed Stuxnet and Duqu to be the work of a government.
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) asked Kaspersky Labs to analyse the Iranian attacks and work out extent of the damage.
However, Kaspersky had not received any Wiper virus samples, and as the malware used an elaborate and effective technique to erase the hard drives on which it resided, "almost nothing was left" after its activation.
However. by sifting through the remains of data on the wiped disks, Kaspersky Labs recovered a copy of the Windows Registry system settings database. In the Registry hive, Kaspersky discovered a service that created file names, similar in naming format to those written by the Duqu malware.
Wiper isn't related to Flame, another malware discovered by Kaspersky that spread in Middle Eastern countries, but mostly in Iran.
Flame could record sound, keyboard strokes and network traffic, and also take screenshots. It would also attempt to grab information from nearby Bluetooth enabled devices.
Flame was wiped from the infected systems by its controllers, wiping all traces of it.
Kaspersky Labs said there is no doubt that Wiper existed, attacking computers in Iran and maybe elsewhere in the world.
However, "the malware was so well written that once it was activated, no data survived," the firm said.
Due to this, Wiper remains unknown and Kaspersky has been unable to create detection for it.
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Just over one week remains until the final major monster truck show of the season leads into a month-long break until the first quarter of action begins. On that night inside the Minneapolis HHH Metrodome, many unforgettable moments will be made in just a few hours.
The finish of the 2012 calendar year saw a season of new trucks, new drivers, many headlines and controversial moments.
Wins have come by the hauler-full for some of the biggest names in the industry, while new upstarts put their names on the map with incredible races or freestyles. Legends in the industry were honored and rookies kept streaks alive.
Industry leaders such as Monster Jam, Family Events, the Toughest Monster Truck Tour, and others put on thrilling shows across the country and even in Europe and also Aruba. It's been an incredible year with millions of fans being thrilled from the county fairgrounds to the homes of some of the biggest sports teams in the country.
As 2012 comes to a close, every fan reflects on the memories from every show they've attended, every driver they've met, and each autograph obtained.
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It isn't over yet.
City leaders said they expected to receive an investigation report by Thursday from Murman and Associates, the Lakewood-based law firm contracted to the conduct the investigation regarding Sandusky police Chief Kim Nuesse. The hours went by, and city manager Matt Kline received no report.
"I don't have anything to report yet," Kline said at about 3 p.m. Thursday.
E-mail requests sent to Michael Murman on Thursday were met with an automatic response stating he will be out of the office until May 18 and unable to receive messages.
Kline said he still hopes to have the report in hand before the end of the week.