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Dottie Deans, chairwoman of the Vermont Democratic Party, stood on a stage Friday before more than 850 party members and friends, flanked by screens projecting her own larger than life images to the crowd gathered for Curtis Award Dinner at the Champlain Valley Exposition hall in Essex Junction.
With one of the largest turnouts in this dinner's 15 year history, a roster of so many incumbent statewide office holders it was impossible to let them all speak and a healthy list of candidates for the upcoming election, Deans obviously felt confident that she could boast, "2014 is the year of the Vermont Democrat."
This was a partisan affair – one where party members talk up their political colleagues and criticize their opponents, so it wasn't surprising that Deans spoke with superlatives.
She declared, for example, "2014 has already been a monumental year for Democrats in Vermont with an incredible number of accomplishments that continue to make Vermont the best place to live by far."
Deans' list of accomplishments included Gov. Peter Shumlin's decision to shine a spotlight on opiate addiction "spearheading a national call to action."
She praised the Democrat-dominated Legislature for enacting a GMO labeling law, putting Vermont at the forefront of the food-right to know movement, and for raising the minimum wage to $10.50 by 2018.
Deans reminded the crowd that despite this record, Democrats need to focus on the fall election.
"We are energized for this upcoming election cycle and we have never been more confident in our Democratic candidates throughout the state," Deans said.
Deans could boast about the party's candidate roster since Democrats have recruited at least three dozen more candidates for House races than Republicans, have people running for all but one of the 30 Senate seats and have candidates – mostly incumbents — for every statewide office except lieutenant governor.
The party chairwoman promised the candidates that the party had assembled a strong team of staff and volunteers to help candidates with their campaigns. She didn't mention money and party officials remained mum Monday about how much the party raised at the dinner. That will come out in a future campaign finance report.
However, federal filings as of May 31 for Vermont State Democratic Federal Campaign Committee and the Vermont Republican Federal Elections Committee showed a difference in fundraising muscle. Democrats received $341,000 in contributions between Jan. 1, 2013 and the end of May compared to Republican's tally of $175,000.
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"I know people that are gay -- they just thought it was funny as hell," GoDaddy.com CEO Bob Parsons told ABCNews.com.
GoDaddy.com has a track record of getting ads rejected from the Super Bowl. In 2008, Fox banned a GoDaddy.com ad that featured attractive women accompanied by pet beavers -- the fact that the animal's name was a double entendre for a part of the female anatomy was apparently what forced the network's hand.
In 2006, Parsons said, ABC rejected some eight GoDaddy.com Super Bowl ads before finally accepting one.
Critics say GoDaddy has made a habit of creating over-the-line commercials for the sake of the free publicity that floods in when the ads get banned, but Parsons denies that.
"We never make an ad to have it rejected purposely, because I think people would be able to spot that for being disingenous," he said.
A commercial by Man Crunch, a dating site for gay men, shows two men wearing football jerseys sitting on a couch, watching a game. When both men reach for a bowl of chips and their hands touch, suddenly the two are locked in an embrace and begin kissing. (Watch the Man Crunch ad here.)
CBS was vague on its explanation of why it rejected the ad.
"After reviewing the ad -- which is entirely commercial in nature -- our Standards and Practices department decided not to accept this particular spot," the network said in a statement.
Man Crunch's spokesman said that the rejection constituted discrimination.
"Our feeling is that if this was an ad for a straight dating service where you had a guy and a girl kissing, the way we have them kissing on it, there would have been no issue," Dominic Friesen said.
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"A lot of people believe Man Crunch never had the money to buy the spot, they were just looking for the controversy," Woodard said.
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The Rangers and State Police will continue the search through the weekend. Regional Forest Ranger Captain John Streiff said the search parties consisted of 120 volunteers, 25 Rangers, a DEC Airboat, 25 New York State personnel, including an Aviation unit with a helicopter, dive teams and K-9 units brought in from Syracuse.
The Piercefield Fire Department, Cranberry Lake EMS, Star Lake EMS, Search and Rescue of Northern Adirondacks and Champlain Valley K-9 also searched today.
DEC and State police are requesting for no more volunteers to aide in search efforts tomorrow, as there are only a few very small areas left to search.
"For the most part we've concluded our land based search in the mile radius from Collins last known point," Streiff said. "We're becoming more and more technical as far as aviation support fly-overs and we're now expecting help from Fort Drum as far as helicopters to help fly over the Raquette River and support from State Police Aviation. We continue to utilize state police under water cameras and divers in certain sections of the river, but it has not lead to any leads at this point."
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Antiincomb -
All candidates hold funraisers...
Mitt Romney held fundraisers at not one, not two, but three Hamptons estates this weekend.
The most palatial of the homes where donors paid $50,000 to rub elbows with the Republican candidate...
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/election-2012/romney-trounces-obama-fundraising-total-hamptons-super-rich-donate-millions-article-1.1110662#ixzz20IwiHuOB
Is it too much to ask too show a little respect for the First Lady??
Mechan8 -
Speaking of not letting facts get in the way...
But disclosure forms reveal that in 2010, Wasserman Schultz invested between $1,001-$15,000 in a 401k retirement fund run by Davis Financial Fund. As the fund discloses, it is invested in the Julius Baer Group Ltd. and the State Bank of India GDR Ltd., as well as other financial, insurance, bank institutions.
You can read the full report here if you like.
Can any of you imagine opening your pay stub today and seeing that your wages have been reduced to minimum wage? Even as an act of political theatre this is over the top. Contempt is one word that comes to mind...
Hahaha...hello PapaBobby - I knew sooner or later we would agree on something! Have a fine afternoon. -L2M
After reading the comments here I think bigbart misspoke and meant to say we won't let facts get in the way...
Where Represenatative Wasserman-Schultz shops and what she wears has nothing to do with this article. Nor does the Senator Kerry yacht fiasco, which was duely reported. Same holds true for the Kennedy family...we have seen numerous articles on the family wealth over the years.
Fact is candidate Romney had to know that taxes (policy and well as personal) would be an issue in the campaign. He could have nipped this speculation in the bud had he filed and released them (as he has promised to do) by April 15th rather then request an extension.
He has no one to blame except himself.
Good article...I only wish you had a chance for some follow-up questions and hope to see both candidates expand on their foreign policy views in one of the upcoming debates.
Overall I support candidate Warren's position on Iraq and Afghanistan more so then Senator Brown's. While I believe he is right about Saddam Hussein, the reasons he cites were not the reasons we went to war...and in turn that resulted in us loosing focus on the original intent of the war in Afghanistan...hence it continues today.
Elizur -
I agree...along with the arts coordinator looks to me Holyoke is doing some interesting things.
NoPol -
I agree...bad move. I'm guessing the Governor doesn't do the shopping in his household.
stein4u -
I love you guys...you say; ". I liberals are so concerned about the poor, such as he Kennedy`s purport to be; why don`t they open their Hyannis digs to the poor, or the Kerry`s create veterans housing with their money?"
Would you also suggest that since candidate Romney is so concerned about the deficit that he offer to pay it off??
I'd settle for him to simply pay his fair share.
"They concluded it was a tax. That's what it is." Romney went on to criticize Obama for raising taxes by implementing the health care reform.
I just love these Republicans...especially candidate Romney. First he runs from what could be considered his crowning achievement as Governor of Massachusetts (MassHealth) on which the Affordable Health Care Act was in great part based on...then he vows to repeal it "day 1" if elected, while offering nothing in its place, and when it is upheld by the Supreme Court he critizizes it not on its merits, but as a tax increase...and we know what Republicans think of those.
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I'm not all that concerned about how much money candidate Romney has either, though how he got it and the steps he has taken to avoid paying his fair share of taxes on it is another matter. Plus you gotta love it...he wants to extend and expand tax cuts for the wealthiest tax-payers...like that will help the economy. We already know tinkle down doesn't work.
As for BANKRUPTCY...the only thing I see as bankrupt is the Repeblican party and it's lack of ideas on issue after issue. They are the party of no...on health care, immigration, equal rights, womens rights, etc.
sfb52 -
Lets talk...actually people support health care reform, but with the Republican onslaught of negativity, misrepresentation and outright lies the support for the Affordable Health Care Act came down. Now that it has been upheld by the Supreme Court I would expect those numbers to rebound, especially as they see the Republicans continue to distract and distort the issue without offering any viable alternative of their own.
ROMNEY: "Obamacare is a job-killer."
But that's mostly because the law will give many people the opportunity to retire, stay at home with family or switch to part-time work, since they will be able to get health insurance more easily outside of their jobs. That voluntary retreat from the workforce, made possible by the law's benefits, is not the same as employers slashing jobs because of the law's costs, as Romney implies.
And in my opinion you can add Senator Brown's remark about the Affordable Health Care Act being bad for the economy and jobs to this Republican trash talk.
I think a case could be made that the act is actually good for employment and jobs. Knowing several people in the above category who have remained working because of the cost/coverage of health care, upholding the act could actually increase employment. Should they now decide to retire and being at or near the top of their pay scales would open the possibility of their employers hiring not just a person to replace the retiree, but additional help as well while not increasing costs. Plus with people covered by insurance additional jobs in health care and preventitive care could become available.
Call it unintended consequences, but even if not accurate, the most important part of the act is the coverage it provides.
Personally I favor a single-payer system, but for the MassGOP to bring this up now is exactly what candidate Warren's campaign says it is...a feeble attempt at distracting the voters from Senator Brown's position on the UPHELD AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE ACT!
Crow T -
I have no interest in class warfare...only fairness.
That said, it has always rubbed me the wrong way that money made from money is taxed at a lower rate then money made from work...but again that is another matter as is healthcare.
Anyhow, I read your WSJ story...and what sticks out to me is; "Mr. Romney's challenge is to persuade Americans that lower rates will mean more jobs and growth, and more revenues for the government."
We already tried that...and we know tinkle down doesn't work.
remembadat - Thanks for proving my point...nonsense and name calling...without any viable alternative or constructive to say.
Crow T -
Typical indeed. Republicans always see dollars, but have no sense...or viable alternatives.
Personally I think a single-payer system would help control costs, but that is not part of the Affordable Health Care Act...though it is an excelent start. I'll tell you the same thing I always like to remind Papa Bobby of; government is more than balancing the budget...it is also doing the right thing and this is the right thing.
If you want to talk about the deficit that is a whole separate issue, but we can start with the tax code and the wealthiest tax payers not paying their fair share and the Republicans call for extending tax breaks for them.
This is the most significant reform in health care in years and now it has been upheld by the Supreme Court.
Senator Brown opposes the Affordable Health Care Act not on its merits, but because it is bad for the economy andd jobs according to him and now is trying to change the focus of the debate to something that is not in the bill. That said, a single-payer system would be another advance in health care.
Typical Republicans, including candidate Romney. Critizize the court decision and the Affordable Health Care Act, but offer no viabale alternatives.
Re-electing President Obama and electing candidate Warren will be the frosting on the cake.
This is the most significant reform in health care in years and now it has been upheld by the Supreme Court.
Typical Republicans, including Senator Brown. Critizize the court decision and the Affordable Health Care Act, but offer no viabale alternatives.
Re-electing President Obama will be the frosting on the cake.
Crow T -
I lost my job (the day before being diagnosed with a serious disease) and while my health care plan covered me to the end of the month I could not afford the COBRA payments to continue my health care coverage.
Thanks to MassHealth I only went one month without any coverage. Thru them I now have coverage which includes staying with my original PCP and includes a perscription drug plan.


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That's a good question. I have no children, and therefore don't need public schools. If you shouldn't have to pay taxes, then I shouldn't either.
This logic probably isn't going to work.
The children I know who have been home-schooled are good kids, and have no behavioral problems. Wish I could say the same for their parents.
You talk like a grown-up who made a choice knowing the consequences. Good for you. That is the real lesson for your child. How ridiculous is it to decide not to send your child to a public school, and then complain that your kid doesn't have the benefits of being in public school.
Sounds like you're the one doing the hating. It's ridiculous for somebody to choose not to send their child to a public school, and then complain bitterly that their child doesn't have the benefits from being in a public school. Seems like they don't have anybody to blame for that than themselves. So if they can participate in sports, should we also make accommodations for them to come by a eat lunch? Or perhaps they'd like to take a class or two. These are public schools, not community colleges.
I think the word is excel; not accel. Hope you're not the one teaching them English.
It is because on the Internet there really isn't much more than the front page. And if there's a photo with a story, Wow! Anyway, we're the ones reading this junk. I don't think such a story should be on the front page of a newspaper, and hope it wasn't in Mobile. It's kind of a sad thing, and if this woman has a drug problem, it's really the business of her and her family, not everybody in the state.
Yes, it's a heinous crime and the product of a sick mind. Still, I'll pass on the lynch mob. If it would help somehow, I'd be shouting for blood too. But the death penalty, no matter how swift, won't bring this poor woman back and I doubt will deter the next sicko who kills somebody. Wish it were that simple. We would be at peace if it was.
I have no children in school, and I still pay taxes. I seldom think about it, except when the issue is raised as it has been here. People should raise their children in a way they believe is best. Child-rearing is probably the biggest responsibility we will ever shoulder. And I wouldn't have any problem with home-schooled kids player intramural sports with public school kids or getting involved in other social activities. It seems like a neighborly and decent thing to do. But I do have a problem with them playing competitive sports in which academic standards determine eligibility. Those programs have enough problems trying to strike a balance between education and recreation without throwing in another confounding factor.
Of course we want to lock up undocumented immigrants. Alabama loves to lock people up. We now have about 32,000 people locked up in 29 prisons. About 45 percent are there for violent crimes, 25 percent for property crimes and about 30 percent for drugs. We spend about $42 a day to house each one of these people. We have the nation's fourth highest incarceration rate.
I don't know exactly how to solve the problems of violence and public housing. But I do know that making racist comments and sneering at people's problems isn't any solution.
I wish we would follow Arizona's lead. That state passed a law that revokes the business licenses of companies that hire illegal immigrants. Moreover, the Supreme Court on April 25 found that law was constitutional. Seems like a really effective measure. Too bad Alabama decided to reinvent the wheel and pass a law that is probably unconstitutional. That means it will get thrown out and nothing will get done because we couldn't do this right.
Sounds like somebody from outer space.
Well, in some cases it's not a matter of won't do, but a matter of can't do. For instance, have you ever noticed the number of Mexican-Americans (they may or may not be illegal) who are roofers. I've worked as a roofer, and it is incredibly hot, hard and grueling work. And it doesn't pay that well. I'm now over 60 years old. I seriously doubt I could do it. Maybe there are people who can, but last time I checked Alabamians weren't in the best of physical shape, with the state ranking near the top of the list in obesity.
One last note on this: The next time you go to get a roof put on, you might find that you can't afford it. This is Business 101. When labor costs rise, so does everything else. It may not be matter of whether somebody else can put your roof on, but it may be a matter of whether you can put that roof on. I can probably do mine in a pinch, but I'm not a professional roofer anymore.
OK, let's summarize.
1. Give driving test to everybody whenever they renew their licenses.
2. Make sure the test is in ENGLISH.
3. Test people for road rage somehow.
4. Start testing people all the time at age 70 -- except veterans of Iwo Jima.
5. Make people show proof of insurance when they get a license.
6. Penalize drivers for not having enough insurance.
7. Give drug tests to everybody.
8. Inspect everybody's vehicle.
9. Raise license fees on everyone to pay for all this.
OK. Next problem.
I can't even stand to comment on this is so sickening.
Our open meetings act is filled with exceptions, including any meeting involving an issue that could end up in litigation -- which means officials can close any meeting on any flimsy excuse. As you noted, this is one reason that Alabama politics is filled with corruption and backroom deals.
It's just business to them. They saw a way to make money, and they are doing it. That's why it's not smart to pass laws that are constitutionally suspect. Alabama's illegal immigrant law is going to be an expensive one, too. People just don't get it, and then get really angry when they have to pay up.
If math wins over rhetoric, you better double check you calculations. You are way off in blaming any particular president. The numbers are easily manipulated, but one thing is for sure, there is no math showing that we can cut or tax our way out of this. The last time we put a dent in the deficit was during the presidency of Bill Clinton -- during the longest economic expansion in U.S history. That should provide sufficient evidence that only way to deal with the deficit is through economic expansion. If we start raising taxes or slashing the budget, we're going to do much more harm than good.
That's actually kind of a sad commentary.


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I am so happy to be part of this group and wish to seize this opportunity to laud this initiative. As a child I have always loved to help those in need. I was even told about this poor woman who usually visited our home when I was just a toddler. Seeing her with torn cloths I will inquire why she is putting on such old clothes, then she would say it is because she does not have money to buy new ones, I will then go to my mom's handbag, retrieve all the coins and give to her and collect all the notes and throw in the trash wondering why my mom was storing papers in her purse.
Well, when I became a Journalist and started practicing in 1996, I later became Co-founder and Editor In Chief of a 28 page journal – New Forum in 1997. With the motto 'ignorance to knowledge' our intentions was to strive to contribute to the on-going efforts of the State and Private sector to re-awaken in Cameroonians the need to be more creative, action-oriented and interested in the development of resourceful activities as such the Journal covered social issues in general.
We also strived towards promoting and encouraging comprehensive community development towards progressive business culture, thereby rendering Cameroonians economically independent and financially autonomous. We uphold these are positive steps towards a viable and dependable economy. In this regard, we dedicated our interest more on the less privileged.
Realizing that most Cameroonians are ignorant of their civic and human right especially since the Cameroonian constitution is not common, I created a section – Know Your Civic Rights and Duties where I published some of the decrees I could lay my hands on. I started off with decree No. 90/1516 of 26 Nov. 1990 which lays down the conditions for implementation of law No. 88/13 of July 1993, relating to the protection of disabled persons. I endeavored to meet and discuss with Orphans, Juvenile Delinquents and the Disabled/Handicaps and also Services and Organizations that oversee their needs to disseminate their operational network. I also succeeded in getting some assistance for some in need.
How ever, in 2007 I started hosting a one hour call-in radio program 'Social Forum' with the Christian Broadcasting Service (CBS) Buea and had an audience of about 5 million. As Producer and Editor, I invited Guest and Resource persons. Most of the program I aired for the eleven months I hosted this program before leaving the country had to do with human rights especially the rights of children and women, how the State cater for the disabled. I had Guest from different Public services, and Activists from Philanthropic Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations.
In May 2007 prior to May 15 celebrated as The International Day of the Family I had an interesting panel. The 2007 theme was – Families and Persons with Disabilities. The panel consisted of – The Sub-divisional Delegate of Women Empowerment and the Family, Buea, the Provincial Chief of Statistics and Communication of the South West Provincial Delegation of Social Affairs, Buea an Albino, A mother of a deaf/mute child of 8 years, a Visually Impaired man but works for the Cameroon Telecommunication Service – CAMTEL, married with four kids, he is also the President of the Visually impaired in the South West Province and finally a man born without legs but have diverse activities - he was then a final year Mass Communication Student at the University of Buea, Cameroon, a Pastor, a husband and a father of three kids and also a Businessman having about four call booths. The Personnel from the public services talked on the opportunities of their Services, how they relate with the public and how the population can benefit from these services.
My Disabled Guest had very interesting stories which I will share in my next post including other stories about people living with disabilities in Cameroon. I will also give an insight on how effective the State of Cameroon cater for the Disabled, are they inline with the decree put in place?
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"Soon I began to hear raps, apparently on the floor, and then in different parts of the room. On this, the lady remarked, simply: 'Evidently there is some one here who wishes to communicate with you. Let us go into the front parlor, where it will be quieter.' This we did, the raps following us, or rather beginning again as soon as we were seated. At her suggestion I then took pencil and paper (which I happened to have in my bag), and sat at one side of a marble-top table, while she sat at the other side in a rocker and some distance away. Then she said: 'As one way of getting at the matter, suppose you do this: You know what friends you have in the spirit world. Write now a list of names—any names you please, real or fictitious, only among them somewhere include the names of some friends in the spirit world who, you think, might like to communicate with you, if such a thing were possible.' I then began. I held a paper so that she could not possibly have seen what I wrote, even though she had not been so far away. I took special pains that no movement or facial expression should betray me. Meantime she sat quietly rocking and talking. As I wrote, perhaps at the eighth or tenth name, I began to write the name of a lady friend who had not been long dead. I had hardly written the first letter before there came three loud distinct raps. Then my hostess said, 'This friend of yours, of course, knows where she died. Write now a list of places, including in it the place of her death, and see if she will recognize it.' This I did, beginning with Vienna, and so on with any that occurred to me. Again I had hardly begun to write the real name, when once more came three raps. And so on, concerning other matters. I speak of these only as specimens.
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A hand augmentation device to be used to replace diseased tissue of a hand bone. The device includes a dry matrix, which contains at least 75% by weight biocompatible and bioresorbable biopolymeric fibers such as collagen fibers or polysaccharide fibers, and has a height of 2 mm to 4 cm, a width of 0.5 cm to 6 cm, a depth of 0.5 cm to 6 cm, a density of 0.1 g/cm3 to 0.5 g/cm3, and a pore size of 50 μm to 300 μm.
1. A hand augmentation device comprising a dry matrix which contains at least 75% by weight biocompatible and bioresorbable biopolymeric fibers, and has a height of 2 mm to 4 cm, a width of 0.5 cm to 6 cm, a depth of 0.5 cm to 6 cm, a density of 0.1 g/cm3 to 0.5 g/cm3, and a pore size of 50 μm to 300 μm.
2. The device of claim 1, wherein said biopolymeric fibers are collagen fibers or polysaccharide fibers.
3. The device of claim 2, wherein said biopolymeric fibers are collagen fibers.
4. The device of claim 2, further comprising a bioactive substance dispersed in said matrix.
5. The device of claim 4, wherein said bioactive substance is a glycosaminoglycan, a growth factor, an antibiotic, or a glycoprotein.
6. The device of claim 3, further comprising a bioactive substance dispersed in said matrix.
7. The device of claim 6, wherein said bioactive substance is a glycosaminoglycan, a growth factor, an antibiotic, or a glycoprotein.
8. The device of claim 1, further comprising a bioactive substance dispersed in said matrix.
9. The device of claim 8, wherein said bioactive substance is a glycosaminoglycan, a growth factor, an antibiotic, or a glycoprotein.
10. A hand augmentation device comprising a dry matrix which contains at least 75% by weight biocompatible and bioresorbable biopolymeric fibers, and has a height of 0.5 cm to 1.5 cm, a width of 1 cm to 2 cm, a depth of 1 cm to 2 cm, a density of 0.15 g/cm3 to 0.3 g/cm3, and a pore size of 100 μm to 200 μm.
11. The device of claim 10, wherein said biopolymeric fibers are collagen fibers or polysaccharide fibers.
12. The device of claim 11, wherein said biopolymeric fibers are collagen fibers.
13. The device of claim 11, further comprising a bioactive substance dispersed in said matrix.
14. The device of claim 13, wherein said bioactive substance is a glycosaminoglycan, a growth factor, an antibiotic, or a glycoprotein.
15. The device of claim 12, further comprising a bioactive substance dispersed in said matrix.
16. The device of claim 15, wherein said bioactive substance is a glycosaminoglycan, a growth factor, an antibiotic, or a glycoprotein.
17. The device of claim 10, further comprising a bioactive substance dispersed in said matrix.
18. The device of claim 17, wherein said bioactive substance is a glycosaminoglycan, a growth factor, an antibiotic, or a glycoprotein.
19. A method of fabricating a hand augmentation device of claim 1 comprising:
obtaining biocompatible and bioresorbable biopolymeric fibers in an aqueous dispersion;
coacervating said dispersed fibers;
molding said coacervated fibers;
freeze-drying said molded fibers; and
molecularly crosslinking said dried fibers.
20. A method of using a hand augmentation device of claim 1 comprising:
resecting diseased tissue from a bone of a hand;
forming an implant from the device to have a size and shape substantially the same as the resected tissue; and
securing the formed implant to the bone to replace the resected tissue.
This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No.08/232,743, filed Apr. 25, 1994, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,624,423, which, in turn, is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 07/809,003, filed Dec. 17, 1991, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,306,311, which, in turn, is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. Ser. No. 07/520,027, filed May 7, 1990, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,108,438, which, in turn, is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. Ser. No. 07/317,951, filed Mar. 2, 1989, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,007,934, which, in turn, is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Ser. No. 07/075,352, filed Jul. 20, 1987, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,880,429.
The present invention is in the field of implantable medical devices, and more particularly, is directed to devices useful as augmentation implants for tissue repair in the hand.
The hand presents unique anatomic configurations and are exposed to a variety of biomechanical loads and demands. Consequently, there is a propensity for degenerative joint disease to occur in the hand both as progressive osteoarthritis as well as secondary to trauma. In addition to the basal joints of the thumb which are frequently observed in degenerative changes, numerous osteoarthroses and osteoarthritic changes occur in the carpal metacarpal joints, the head of the ulna, the metacarpal phalangeal joints, and the proximal interphalangeal joints of the fingers.
Treatment of injured or diseased osteoarthroses and osteoarthritic conditions of the hand has generally been by surgical repair, by excision and by using autografts, allografts, and artificial materials including metals and plastics. Some of these procedures include joint arthrodesis, arthroplasty with excision or resection of part or all of the effected bone, arthroplasty with interposition of autogenous tissue, allograft tissue, or a metal.
Alternatively, replacements have also been made with synthetic polymers such as silicone rubber, polyurethane, or Proplast (a silicone-polytetrafluroethylene or teflon composite).
Regardless of the various methods and techniques used, there appears to be a high degree of complications and outright failures. For example, arthrodesis involving fusing the articulating surfaces renders the joint stiff and unmovable. Many of the interpositional implants tend to dislodge or migrate. After many years of experience with the silicone implants, it is now recognized that silicone induced synovitis develops in the majority of patients and results in complete failure as a hand implant. Regardless of the procedure used, many of these patients continue to suffer pain, weakness, swelling and discomfort in the involved joint.
A feature of the present invention features a hand augmentation device to be used to replace a part or the entirety of a hand bone, i.e., one of the trapezium, trapezoid, scaphoid, lunate, capitate, hamate, triquetral, and pisiform bones. The device includes a dry matrix, which contains at least 75% (i.e., 75-100%) by weight biocompatible and bioresorbable (i.e., completely or partially; in any event, at least 10% bioresorbable) biopolymeric fibers such as collagen fibers (prepared from type I collagen or another type of collagen) or polysaccharide fibers, and has a height of 2 mm to 4 cm (preferably, 0.5 cm to 1.5 cm), a width of 0.5 cm to 6 cm (preferably, 1 cm to 2 cm), a depth of 0.5 cm to 6 cm (preferably, 1 cm to 2 cm), a density of 0.1 g/cm3 to 0.5 g/cm3 (preferably, 0.15 g/cm3 to 0.3 g/cm3), and a pore size of 50 μm to 300 μm (preferably, 100 μm to 200 μm). The dryness of the matrix of this invention can be easily achieved by air drying in a hood overnight, or by any other methods which bring about the same or similar state of dryness. The dimensions (i.e., height, width, depth, density, and pore size) of the matrix are determined in such a state of dryness. The pore size of the matrix is determined by scanning electron micrography (see below) or by any other analogous or suitable method. The matrix can be of any shape; however, a regular shape, such as a cylinder (e.g., a disk), a square bar, or a cone, is preferred.
If desired, the device can further include a bioactive substance (e.g., a glycosaminoglycan, growth factor, an antibiotic, a glycoprotein, or a combination thereof), up to 25% by weight and dispersed in the matrix. Examples of growth factors which can be dispersed in the matrix include, but are not limited to, bone morphogenetic protein, transforming growth factor β, fibroblast growth factor, epidermal growth factor, and insulin-like growth factor.
Another aspect of this invention features a method of fabricating a hand augmentation device as described above. The method includes the steps of obtaining biocompatible and bioresorbable biopolymeric fibers in an aqueous dispersion (to which a bioactive substance can be added, if desired); coacervating the dispersed fibers; molding the coacervated fibers; freeze-drying the molded fibers; and, molecularly crosslinking the dried fibers (e.g., either with a crosslinking agent such as glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde, carbodiimide, hexamethylene diisocyanate, polyglycerol polyglycidyl ether, or a combination thereof; or by a dehydrothermal process).
A further aspect of this invention features a method of using a hand augmentation device as described above. The method includes resecting diseased tissue from a hand bone (i.e., removing a part or the entirety of one of the trapezium, trapezoid, scaphoid, lunate, capitate, hamate, triquetral, and pisiform bones); forming an implant from the device to have a size and shape substantially those of the resected tissue; and securing the formed implant to the bone to replace the resected tissue (e.g., with sutures or pins).
Other features or advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description and also from the appending claims.
It has been discovered that an augmentation implant fabricated from biocompatible and bioresorbable fibers can be surgically implanted into the hand so as to provide normal joint motion and strength. This augmentation implant also acts as a scaffold for tissue in growth based on its physical characteristics of the implant.
An exemplary hand implant device of this invention is a porous dry matrix which extends circumferentially or laterally at least in part about a central axis. In a preferred form, the augmentation implant has the shape of a disk which extends circumferentially about the axis and has a maximum height of approximately 3 cm and a maximum radial dimension of approximately 3 cm.
The hand implant device may be fabricated of any biocompatible, bioresorbable biopolymeric fibers which include a natural material or an analog thereof which can provide mechanical strength and protection and lubrication while encouraging tissue in growth (e.g., collagen, polysaccharide, elastin, fibrin or biosynthetic analogs thereof). In a preferred embodiment of this invention, collagen based material is used. If desired, a composite of collagen material and a bioactive substance, such as an antibiotic, may be used with collagen material making up at least 75% of the total dry weight of the device.
The matrix has a pore size no less than 50 μm for the ingrowth of tissue. In this regard, the matrix is functioning as a temporary scaffold. In order to maintain the necessary mechanical properties for implantation and in vivo function, the density of the matrix must be in the range of from 0.1 g/cm3 to about 0.5 g/cm3 for maintaining the shape of the implant in vivo.
The temporary stability of the shape of the structure when in vivo, and the rate of matrix resorption, are both attributed to the effective crosslinking formation between the fibers. The crosslinking reagents used may be any biocompatible bifunctional reagents which interacts with amino groups, carboxyl, or hydroxyl groups resulting in covalent bond formation between adjacent molecules. Useful crosslinking reagents include aldehyde, hexamethylene diisocyanate, bis-imidate, polyglycerol polyglycidyl ether, and carbodiimide.
Intermolecular crosslinkages can also be established through a dehydrothermal process (heat and vacuum treatment) which results in peptide bond formation between an epsilon amino group of lysine or hydroxylysine and a carboxyl group of aspartic or glutamic acid.
The crosslinked device has a relatively high thermal stability between about 55�-85� C. for sufficient in vivo stability. This may be achieved through manipulation of the crosslinking conditions, including reagent concentration, temperature, pH, and time.
The crosslinked device maintains a sufficient degree of hydrophilicity and elasticity to sustain mechanical stress and to protect and lubricate the joint. In addition, the structure provides an ideal environment for cell infiltration and extracellular matrix synthesis and deposition resulting in regeneration of joint tissue.
In an embodiment of the invention, the hand augmentation implant device is constructed mainly of type I collagen fibers. Type I collagen fibers may be obtained from the Achilles tendons of animals. However, the fibers may also be obtained from animal skin or from the skin or tendon of humans. The tissues are treated with a series of mechanical and chemical means to either totally remove the non-collagenous materials or reduce them to a minimal level.
In the preferred processing steps, the tendon or skin is mechanically disintegrated into fine pieces useful for further processing. The disintegration may be achieved by grinding the tissue at liquid nitrogen temperature, or by cutting the tissue into small pieces with a sharp knife. In certain applications, the tendons are mechanically disintegrated along the fiber direction in order to maintain the length of the fibers for mechanical strength.
Salt (NaCl) extraction of tendon at neutral pH removes a small portion of the collagen molecules that are newly synthesized and have not yet been incorporated into the stable fibrils. Salt also removes some glycoproteins and proteoglycans that are associated with collagen through electrostatic interactions. Other salts such as KCl and the like can be used as a substitute for NaCl.
Lipids that are associated with the cell membranes or collagenous matrices may be removed by extracting with detergents such as Triton X-100, or by extracting with ether-ethanol mixtures or by a combination of detergent and ether-alcohol. The concentration of Triton X-100 is usually about 2-4%, but is preferably about 3%. The preferred mixture of ether-ethanol is usually at about a 1:1 ratio (v/v). The period of extraction is usually from 8 hours to 96 hours, preferably from about 24 to 48 hours.
Further extraction may be accomplished by matrix swelling conducted at two extreme pHs. Both acidic and basic swelling weakens the non-covalent intermolecular interactions, thus facilitating the release of non-covalently attached glycoproteins, glycosaminoglycans, and other non-collagenous molecules through the open pores of the collagenous matrices.
The swelling of matrix at alkaline pH is done by treating the collagen at high pH with Ca(OH)2, NaOH, or the like, for a period of about 16-96 hours. Alkali extraction in the presence of triple-helical stabilizing salts such at (CH3)4 NCl, (NH4)2 SO4, or the like reduces the potential risk of denaturation of the collagen. Alkali treatment dissociates the non-crosslinked glycoproteins and glycosaminoglycans from the collagen matrices. The alkali also removes the residual lipids through saponification.
The acid swelling may be conducted at a low pH in the presence of acetic acid, lactic acid, HCl, or the like. Like the alkali treatment, the acid swelling removes non-crosslinked glycoproteins and glycosaminoglycans.
The non-triple helical portions of the molecule (telopeptides) are involved in intermolecular crosslinking formation. They are weak antigens and are susceptible to attack by proteases, such as pepsin, trypsin, and the like. Prolonged digestion with such proteases dissociates the fibrils (fibers) into individual molecules. However, if the digestion process is properly controlled such that maximal telopeptides are removed without complete dissociation, the immunogenic properties of the fibrils can be reduced to a minimal level without compromising the mechanical strength. For example, to isolate molecular collagen, the digestion of skin or tendon with pepsin is usually conducted at an enzyme:collagen ratio of about 1:10 for about 24-96 hours at below room temperature. In comparison, fibrils may be obtained by limited pepsin digestion achieved at a ratio of about 1:100 (enzyme:collagen) for about 8-24 hours at 4� C.
Collagen fibers obtained according to this methodology are then used to fabricate the hand augmentation implant of the present invention. However, it must be appreciated that collagen obtained from other sources, such as biosynthetically-produced collagen or analogs thereof may also be used in the construction of the augmentation implant.
The method of fabrication includes molding the hydrated collagen fibers into a predetermined shape using a mold made of implantable stainless steel or biocompatible plastics such as teflon, polypropylene, delrin, or combination of these materials. For an example of such a mold and its use, see FIG. 5 of U.S. Pat. No. 5,306,311 and the accompanying text.
Without further elaboration, it is believed that a person of ordinary skill in the art can, based on the description herein, utilize the present invention to its fullest extent. The following specific embodiments are, therefore, to be construed as merely illustrative, and not limitative of the remainder of the disclosure in any way whatsoever. All publications cited herein are incorporated by reference.
Preparation of Purified Collagen
A. Source
Bovine, porcine, or ovine Achilles tendon is obtained from USDA-approved slaughter houses as the source for preparing type I collagen. The preferred age of the animals is between 12-18 months. The tissue is kept cold during the purification process except where specified to minimize bacteria contamination and tissue degradation.
B. Mechanical Disintegration
The adhering tissues of carefully selected tendons are first scrapped off mechanically. The tendons are then minced or cut into fine pieces and washed in excess quantities (10 volumes) of cold water to remove residual blood proteins and water soluble materials.
C. Salt Extraction
The washed tendons are extracted in ten volumes of 5% NaCl for 24 (�4) hours to remove salt soluble materials. The salt extracted tendons are repeatedly washed in about 10 volumes of water to remove the salt.
D. Lipid Extraction
The material is extracted in 3% Triton X-100 for 24 (�2) hours. The detergent is removed by extensive washing with water. The material is then extracted in 3-4 volumes of ether-ethanol (1:1 vol/vol) for 24 (�2) hours to further minimize the lipid content. The lipid extracted material is extensively washed in water to remove the ether and ethanol.
E. Matrix Swelling
The material is then subjected to two extreme pH extractions to remove non-collagenous materials. Alkaline extraction is conducted with 3-4 volumes of 0.5M NaOH at pH 12.5-13.5 at room temperature in the presence of 1.0M Na2 SO4 for 24 (�2) hours with mild agitation.
Following alkaline extraction, the pH is neutralized with HCl and the material is washed with water. The pH is then adjusted to 2.5-3.0 by adding concentrated lactic acid to a final concentration of 0.5M. The acid extraction is continued for 24 (�2) hours with agitation.
F. Limited Proteolytic Digestion
The acid swollen tendon is then subjected to a limited proteolytic digestion with pepsin (enzyme:collagen=1:100) for 16 (�2) hours at 4� C. The pepsin and telopeptides are removed through dialysis.
The swollen fibrillar material is then coacervated by adjusting the pH to its isoionic point (between pH 4.5-5.0) with 1M NaOH or HCl. The aggregated collagen fibers are harvested by filtration, and the filtered material extensively washed with cold buffered solution. The highly purified type I collagen is freeze dried and then stored at room temperature until use.
Fabrication of a Hand Implant Device from Collagen Fibers
An aliquot of the purified collagen is first weighed and dispersed in 0.1M lactic acid, homogenized with a Silverson Homogenizer, filtered with a stainless steel mesh filter (40 mesh). The dispersion has a collagen content of 0.75% (w/v). Aliquots of the dispersed collagen fibers are coacervated by adding 0.3% NH4 OH to its isoelectric point (pH 4.5-5.0).
The coacervated hydrated collagen fibers are carefully fit into a mold of specified dimensions in a manner similar to that described in Example 3 of U.S. Pat. No. 5,306,311. In particular, the fibers are partially dehydrated by applying force in the direction of the piston until the desirable dimension and density is obtained according to the design requirements.
The partially dehydrated fibers are frozen at -20� C., removed from the mold, and placed into a freeze dryer (virtis) and freeze dried first at -10� C. for 48 hours and then at 20� C. for an additional 16 hours.
The resulting freeze dried structure is crosslinked with vapor HCHO (generated from 2% HCHO solution at 25� C.) at 95% humidity for 24 hours.
The crosslinked implant device is extensively rinsed with distilled water, air dried for at least 8 hours or overnight under hood, and packaged for sterilization.
The pore size of the implant device can be controlled by varying the density of the matrix and by controlling the speed of freezing of the matrix prior to freeze drying, and is determined from scanning electron micrographs. A pore size is defined as the longest distance across an open pore.
Fabrication of a Hand Implant Device from Polysaccharide Fibers
Chitosan polysaccharide (Sigma Chemicals, St. Louis, Mo.) is dissolved in 1% acetic acid. The amount and acid solution used is such that a 1.5% of chitosan solution is reached. An aliquot of the chitosan solution is slowly neutralized by adding 0.01M NaOH to coacervate the chitosan fibers.
The coacervated hydrated fibers thus prepared are fit into the mold. The fibers are partially dehydrated to the desired dimension and density.
The partially dehydrated fibers are frozen at -20� C., turned out of the mold, and placed into a freeze dryer (Virtis) and freeze dried first at -10� C. for 48 hours and then at 20� C. for an additional 16 hours.
The resulting freeze dried structure is crosslinked with vapor HCHO (generated from 2% HCHO solution at 25� C.) at 95% humidity for 24 hours.
The crosslinked implant device is extensively rinsed with distilled water, air dried for at least 8 hours or overnight under hood, and packaged for sterilization. Its pore size is controlled and determined by the above-described methods used for fabricating the implant device from collagen fibers.
In Vivo Testing of an Hand Implant
Six New Zealand White rabbits weighing 3 to 4 kg were used in the study. One forelimb of each rabbit was operated upon. Each animal was taken to a sterile operating room after adequate anesthesia with an intramuscular injection of a combination of acepromazine, ketamine and xylazine. The left leg was shaved and prepped. An incision was then made over the dorsum of the carpus to expose the carpus.
The rabbits were divided into two groups. Group 1 included four rabbits which underwent total excision of the scaphoid, trapezium and trapezoid bones of the carpal metacarpal region in one forelimb. Following this excision, a collagen implant was used to fill the defect in each of the three animals. More specifically, an implant shaped from a disk-shaped collagen implant (height: 0.9 cm; radius: 1 cm; density: 0.2%; and pore size: 100 μm-300 μm) with a surgery scalpel was used to fill the defect in each animal. The implantation technique consisted of placing two size 4-0 nonabsorbable sutures through the volar capsule and then directly through the implant, and the sutures were tied over the top of the implant to stabilize it in place. The closure of the surgical wound was done routinely. The fourth animal in this group had the defect filled with autogenous flexor digitorum tendon, a procedure identical to that typically done in human patients. The two animals in Group 2 underwent complete excision of the scaphoid and lunate bones. In one of these two animals, the defect was filled with the collagen augmentation implant, and in the other, the defect was filled with autogenous flexor digitorum tendon. The animals in both groups were allowed weight-bearing without restriction following the surgery. There were no intraoperative or immediate post-operative complications.
The animals were carried out for six weeks following surgery prior to harvest of the operated limbs. Five of the six animals had remained stable with no complications. The one animal in Group 2 that had undergone a scapholunate excision with an autogenous tendon implant had luxated the carpal joint and the tendon implant had been displaced.
Results from the histologic studies of the specimens showed that all the collagen implant had the clear evidence of tissue ingrowth and new tissue production. In addition, all collagen implants did not appear to have undergone any mechanical disruption or delamination, indicating that the tissue ingrowth and incorporation would provide early stability to the implant and joint, thus obviate the need for pin fixation of the joint for up to 6 weeks as is typically done when SILASTIC or titanium implants are used in human patients. It was also of marked interest that several of the specimens appeared to be developing articular cartilage in the superficial layers of the collagen implant where the implant was adjacent to host articular cartilage. The one animal in Group 2 that had received the autogenous tendon implant showed a disorganized collagen and dense scar in the area of the implant. Such a finding would be expected at the early time point of 6 weeks.
From the above description, one skilled in the art can easily ascertain the essential characteristics of the present invention, and without departing from the spirit and scope thereof, can make various changes and modifications of the invention to adapt it to various usages and conditions. Thus, other embodiments are also within the claims.
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Second-seeded Walsh came from behind to defeat Cedarville in the semifinals of the Ohio Independent Championships at Milazzo Field Thursday afternoon. The Cavs' (15-4) win ended the Yellow Jackets (12-6) seven-game win streak.
Cedarville's Zack Gatlin opened the scoring when he sent the ball from outside of the box over goalkeeper Mike Kelley's (Jr., 6-0, Chagrin Falls, OH/NDCL) head shortly after the start of the second half in the 47th minute. The lead was short-lived, however, as Chad Flath (Sr., 5-10, Wadsworth, OH/HS) answered with the equalizer on an assist from Jordan Semple (Jr., 5-7, North Canton, OH/GlenOak) that gave Flath a one-on-one opportunity with the goalkeeper in the 50th minute. Matt Bly (Jr., 5-10, Bellbrook, OH/HS) scored the game winner off of a rebounded shot in the 74th minute to give the Cavaliers the 2-1 advantage. Kelley recorded the win and made five saves on the day.
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This was a great social year! And as much as I hate seeing it come to an end — I greatly anticipate the onset of the brand new year ahead. Say it with me 2012, say it louder 2012! [Read more...]
2012 Digital Marketing Check In
Personal Brand or Not – Who to Hire for a Social Media Strategist Role in 2011?
Does it matter if the person you hire to run your social media strategy development and implementation has been able to successfully build their own personal brand or not?
Would it bring added value to your company if the successful candidate has been able to effectively build a social following by creating and sharing content that is relevant to social media strategy development?
What if that person has proven that they have a keen sense of how to actually be social and engage effectively with the right audience?
Companies will need to hire people with very specialized skills. Someone who is on the ball and able to identify the next big digital media trend. Then, quickly determine the best approach for your company to implement these new strategies into the current action plan. The key is for you to execute "goal oriented" tactics that will deliver cutting edge services to your customers before your competition.
Some of the specialized skills a social media strategist will have to be/become educated in include:
- Web Analytics
- Web Analytics 2.0 Style (Highly recommend knowledge source is the Web Analytics 2.0 book – Written by Avinash Kaushik – @avinash – your should follow him!)
- Driving Customer Engagement Online - meaning how to respond & create community with your customers
- Search engine optimization (SEO) techniques
- Follow Google Webmaster Tools Youtube Channel and Matt Cutts via twitter @mattcutts (amazing info straight form the horses mouth!)
- How to Create DUMB Goals: Doable. Understandable. Manageable. Beneficial.
- Writing effective web content
- Social bookmarking strategies
- The importance of RSS – everywhere
- Video marketing techniques
- Blog & Website user experience optimization
I am not sure whether this list seems long or shot to you, however it's just a very basic starting point from my point of view. There are so many niche area's of specialization which make it very difficult to pinpoint exactly what a social media strategists role looks like. Perhaps, at your company you require other key skills?
Whatever your specific social media role may look like – personal brand or not? Experience or not? Degree or not? Track record or not? I have compiled a list of articles that talk about personal brand and the social media strategist role.
"Dealing With Employees Who Are Social Media Celebrities | Social Media Examiner"
"Canadians look to re-invent careers as workplace change gathers pace, Kelly Global Workforce Index™ finds"
"Personal Brand: Good or Bad for Your Company?"
"How To Be An Effective Corporate Ambassador"
"Why Social Media Is Optimizing The Personal and Corporate Brand"
"Personal vs Career Brands, it's all in the Mindset"
"Social media celebrities can boost or bust corporate branding efforts"
"The corporate brand is cramping my personal brand!"
"A Corporate Brand Won't Shield Your Personal Brand Anymore"
"Why Personal Brand is Essential To Corporate Marketing Success"
What's your opinion? What skills do you think are in demand from a social media marketing standpoint?
The Social Strategist Profile of 2011
Multidisciplinary, Passionate, Risk Taker… These are a few of the core competencies that describe some of the performance expectations that may be sought after from someone in a social strategist role.
With Social Media rapidly moving towards becoming a "mainstream" business communications channel, smart businesses have or will incorporate the "Social Strategist" position into their 2011 corporate payroll.
Being a relatively new discipline, the passionate social strategist will be faced with many challenges. The balancing act of fully defining their own role, while educating internal stakeholders is or will be a major priority in 2011. Along with developing and leading education and training programs, the social strategist will have to work hard to gain initial buy-in and/or support.
A few of the key questions when looking to fill this role might sound like "so what exactly does a social strategist role entail"?, or "where do I go to hire the right person for this role", or "who will this role report to?", perhaps, "what type of education and/or training should this person have"?, and "how much should we pay this person"?
As with staffing any role, the hiring manager will be faced with many challenging decisions before they successfully "interview the best" candidate.
From my research and foresight in the social marketing industry, I believe those who are able to take a proactive approach and develop systems designed towards solving a business problem in align with the strategic vision of the organization will indeed succeed.
Those who are able to build their own personal brand should be given a priority. If one is able to demonstrate professionalism across the social landscape then this positive performance is a strong indication on what to expect in the future.
Other key skills that a social strategist may require in 2011 include:
- Business processes modeling - designed to increase value for the customer and efficiency for the company.
- Customer service orientation – the fundamental skills required to deliver exceptional customer service – the goal to develop a solution for all customers, including dissatisfied to share product information and encourage product innovation through cross-channel solutions.
- Self direction – the ability to self motivate while keeping in line with the businesses' overall direction.
- Cross functional collaboration – the ability to work with internal stakeholders and to lead internal education and training, and inevitably become the "in house" subject matter expert.
It won't be easy for the social strategist, it's a long road with unforeseen results and probably very little or no additional support. The expectations will most likely be high, and the results unpredictable.
With that being said, some of the expectations of the social strategist in 2011 include:
- Accountability for measuring and reporting ROI.
- Accountability for developing strategy and planning.
- Ability to lead the program forward.
- Ability to monitor competitors and trends.
- Ability to manage a team.
- Ability to use inexpensive third party tools and leverage the crowd to the work for them.
In the end, I believe everything boils down to passion and the desire for success!
I kindly thank the following authors for providing valuable information which I used as major sources of research for this article.
Thanks to @jowyang for: Report: Career Path of the Corporate Social Strategist: Be Proactive or Become Social Media Help Desk
Thanks to @sradick for both: Identify the Right People to Manage Your Social Media Initiatives and Social Media is Driven by the Person, Not the Position


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Howard R. Usitalo, M.D. and David Lutchka, P.A.-C. provide urological services for Chelsea and the surrounding communities. The office is located on the St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Campus in the Village Professional Center at the North Campus entrance off of Main St./M52.
Dr. Usitalo and David Lutchka are the clinical caregivers, providing urologic care for many of the most common urological diseases. They work as a team in the care of all patients. You can be assured that your urologic medical needs will be met with the best care we can provide to you in a timely and reasonable manner.
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