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A plaque scoring catheter comprises a catheter body having a balloon or other radially expansible shell at its distal end. A non-axial scoring structure is carried over the shell and scores a stenosed region in a blood vessel when the balloon is inflated therein. The non-axial scoring structure may be formed directly on the balloon or may alternatively be part of a cage structure which floats over the balloon. Exemplary configurations for the scoring structure include helical, serpentine, and irregular.
1. A scoring catheter comprising:
a catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end;
a radially expansible shell near the distal end of the catheter body; and
a non-axial scoring cage structure carried over the shell so that expansion of the shell expands the cages, wherein said cage structure is unattached to and separate from the shell and includes a plurality of metal helical scoring elements which circumscribe the expansible shell and wherein the helical scoring elements are elastic so that they expand radially as the shell expands and collapse radially as the shell collapses, wherein the helical scoring elements remain over the radially expansible shell as the shell expands and collapses.
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16. A scoring catheter comprising:
a catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end;
a radially expansible shell disposed near the distal end of the catheter body; and
an elastic scoring cage structure comprising a plurality of metal scoring elements and circumscribing the radially expansible shell, wherein the cage structure has a free end which is not attached to the shell and a fixed end which is attached to the catheter body so that the free end of the cage structure slides axially as the shell expands radially, wherein the cage structure remains over the radially expansible shell as the shell expands and collapses with the radially expansible shell as the shell is expanded and collapsed.
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39. An expansible scoring cage adapted to be carried over a balloon of a balloon catheter, said cage comprising:
an assembly of one or more elongate helical elastic scoring elements, wherein said assembly is normally in a radially collapsed configuration and expansible over a balloon to a radially expanded configuration, wherein the assembly returns to its radially collapsed configuration when the balloon is deflated;
wherein the scoring elements are metal and adapted to score hardened stenotic material when expanded by the balloon in a blood vessel lumen wherein said one or more elongate helical scoring elements are disposed between a pair of collars, wherein said collars are adapted to be mounted over the catheter with the balloon therebetween and the collars hold the scoring elements over the balloon as the balloon is inflated and deflated.
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49. A method for dilatating a stenosed region in a blood vessel, said method comprising:
expanding an expansible shell to radially expand an elastic scoring structure within a stenosed region within the blood vessel, wherein said scoring structure is unattached to and separate from the shell and includes one or more elastic metal helical scoring segments, wherein the elastic scoring elements are disposed between the shell and the stenosed region and expanding the shell causes the elastic scoring elements to penetrate into stenotic material to impart a helical score pattern in the stenotic material about the inner wall of the blood vessel as the shell is expanded; and
radially contracting the shell, wherein the scoring structure remains over the shell as the shell is expanded and contracted.
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This application is a non-provisional of application No. 60/442,161, filed on Jan. 21, 2003, the full disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the field of medical devices, more specifically medical to devices intended to treat stenoses in the vascular system.
Balloon dilatation (angioplasty) is a common medical procedure mainly directed at revascularization of stenotic vessels by inserting a catheter having a dilatation balloon through the vascular system. The balloon is inflated inside a stenosed region in a blood vessel in order to apply radial pressure to the inner wall of the vessel and widen the stenosed region to enable better blood flow.
In many cases, the balloon dilatation procedure is immediately followed by a stenting procedure where a stent is placed to maintain vessel patency following the angioplasty. Failure of the angioplasty balloon to properly widen the stenotic vessel, however, may result in improper positioning of the stent in the blood vessel. If a drug-eluting stent is used, its effectiveness may be impaired by such improper positioning and the resulting restenosis rate may be higher. This is a result of several factors, including the presence of gaps between the stent and the vessel wall, calcified areas that were not treated properly by the balloon, and others.
Conventional balloon angioplasty suffers from a number of other shortcomings as well. In some cases the balloon dilatation procedure causes damage to the blood vessel due to aggressive balloon inflation that may stretch the diseased vessel beyond its elastic limits. Such over inflation may damage the vessel wall and lead to restenosis of the section that was stretched by the balloon. In other cases, slippage of the balloon during the dilatation procedure may occur. This may result in injury to the vessel wall surrounding the treated lesion. One procedure in which slippage is likely to happen is during treatment of in-stent restenosis, which at present is difficult to treat by angioplasty balloons. Fibrotic lesions are also hard to treat with conventional balloons, and elastic recoil is usually observed after treatment of these lesions. Many long lesions have fibrotic sections that are difficult to treat using angioplasty balloons.
An additional problem associated with balloon angioplasty treatment has been the "watermelon seed effect." Angioplasty is carried out at very high pressures, typically up to twenty atmospheres or higher, and the radially outward pressure of the balloon can cause axial displacement of the balloon in a manner similar to squeezing a watermelon seed with the fingers. Such axial displacement, of course, reduces the effectiveness of balloon dilatation. Another problem with conventional angioplasty balloon design has been deflation of the balloon. Even after the inflation medium is removed from a balloon, the deflated configuration will have a width greater than the original folded configuration which was introduced to the vasculature. Such an increase in profile can make removal of the balloon difficult.
To overcome at least some of these problems these problems, U.S. Pat. No. 5,320,634 describes the addition of cutting blades to the balloon. The blades can cut the lesions as the balloon is inflated. U.S. Pat. No. 5,616,149 describes a similar method of attaching sharp cutting edges to the balloon. U.S. Patent Publication 2003/0032973 describes a stent-like structure having non-axial grips for securing an angioplasty balloon during inflation. U.S. Pat. No. 6,129,706 describes a balloon catheter having bumps on its outer surface. U.S. Pat. No. 6,394,995 describes a method of reducing the balloon profile to allow crossing of tight lesions.
While the use of angioplasty balloons having cutting blades has proved to be a significant advantage under many circumstances, the present cutting balloon designs and methods for their use continue to suffer from shortcomings. Most commercial cutting balloon designs, including those available from InterVentional Technologies, Inc., San Diego, Calif., now owned by Boston Scientific, Natick, Mass., have relatively long, axially aligned blades carried on the outer surface of an angioplasty balloon. Typically, the blades are carried on a relatively rigid base directly attached to the outer balloon surface. The addition of such rigid, elongated blade structures makes the balloon itself quite stiff and limits the ability to introduce the balloon through torturous regions of the vasculature, particularly the smaller vessels within the coronary vasculature. Moreover, the cutting balloons can be difficult to deflate and collapse, making removal of the balloons from the vasculature more difficult than with corresponding angioplasty balloons which do not include cutting blades. Additionally, the axially oriented cuts imparted by such conventional cutting balloons do not always provide the improved dilatation and treatment of fibrotic lesions which would be desired.
For these reasons, it would be desirable to provide improved cutting balloon designs and methods for their use. In particular, it would be desirable to provide cutting balloons which are highly flexible over the length of the balloon structure, which readily permit deflation and facilitate removal from the vasculature, and which are effective in treating all forms of vascular stenoses, including but not limited to treatment of highly calcified plaque regions of diseased arteries, treatment of small vessels and/or vessel bifurcations that will not be stented, treatment of ostial lesions, and treatment of in-stent restenosis (ISR). Moreover, it would be desirable if such balloon structures and methods for their use could provide for improved anchoring of the balloon during dilatation of the stenosed region. At least some of these objectives will be met with the inventions described hereinafter.
2. Description of the Background Art
The following U.S. patents and printed publication relate to cutting balloons and balloon structures: 6,450,988; 6,425,882; 6,394,995; 6,355,013; 6,245,040; 6,210,392; 6,190,356; 6,129,706; 6,123,718; 5,891,090; 5,797,935; 5,779,698; 5,735,816; 5,624,433; 5,616,149; 5,545,132; 5,470,314; 5,320,634; 5,221,261; 5,196,024; and Published U.S. Pat. App. 2003/0032973. Other U.S. Pat. Nos. of interest include 6,454,775; 5,100,423, 4,998,539; 4,969,458; and 4,921,984.
The present invention provides improved apparatus and methods for the dilatation of stenosed regions in the vasculature. The stenosed regions will often include areas of fibrotic, calcified, or otherwise hardened plaque or other stenotic material of the type which can be difficult to dilatate using conventional angioplasty balloons. The methods and apparatus will often find their greatest use in treatment of the arterial vasculature, particularly the coronary arterial vasculature, but may also find use in treatment of the venous and/or peripheral vasculature, treatment of small vessels and/or vessel bifurcations that will not be stented, treatment of ostial lesions, and treatment of ISR.
In a first aspect of the present invention, a scoring catheter comprises a catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end, a radially expansible shell near the distal end of the catheter body, and a non-axial scoring structure carried over the shell. By "non-axial scoring structure," it is meant that the structure will be able to score or cut stenotic material within a treated blood vessel along lines which are generally in a non-axial direction. For example, the scoring lines may be helical, serpentine, zig-zag, or may combine some axial components together with such non-axial components. Usually, the non-axial scoring pattern which is imparted will include scoring segments which, when taken in total, circumscribe at least a majority of and usually the entire inside wall of the blood vessel at least one time, preferably more than one time, usually more than two times, often at least three times, more often at least four, five, six, or more times. It is believed that the resulting scoring patterns which circumscribes the inner wall of the vessel will provide improved results during subsequent balloon dilatation.
Usually the scoring structure will comprise at least one continuous, i.e., non-broken, scoring element having a length of at least 0.5 cm, more usually at least 1 cm, often at least 2 cm, usually at least 3 cm, and sometimes at least 4 cm or more. Alternatively, the scoring structure may comprise a plurality of much smaller segments which may be arranged in a helical or other pattern over the balloon, typically having a length in the range from 0.1 cm to 2 cm, often being 0.5 cm or less, sometimes being 0.3 cm or less.
In order to promote scoring of the blood vessel wall when the underlying expansible shell is expanded, the scoring structure will usually have a vessel contact area which is 20% or less of the area of the expansible shell, usually being below 10%, and often being in the range from 1% to 5% of the area of the expansible shell. The use of a shell having such a relatively small contact area increases the amount of force applied to the vascular wall through the structure by expansion of the underlying expandable shell. The scoring structure can have a variety of particular configurations, often being in the form of a wire or slotted tube having a circular, square, or other cross-sectional geometry. Preferably, the components of the scoring structure will comprise a scoring edge, either in the form of a honed blade, a square shoulder, or the like. A presently preferred scoring edge is electropolished and relatively small.
In a preferred embodiment, the scoring structure may be formed as a separate expansible cage which is positioned over but unattached to the expansible shell of the catheter. The cage will usually have a collar or other attachment structure at each end for placement on the catheter body on either side of the expansible shell. A collar may be a simple tube, and other attachment structures will usually be crimpable or otherwise mechanically attachable to the catheter body, such as a serpentine or other ring structure. The attachment structures on the cage may be attached at both ends to the catheter body, but will more usually be attached at only a single end with the other end being allowed to float freely. Such freedom allows the scoring structure to shorten as the structure is expanded on the expansible shell. In certain embodiments, both ends of the scoring structure will be fixed to the catheter body, but at least one of the attachment structures will have a spring or other compliant attachment component which provides an axial extension as the center of the scoring structure foreshortens.
In many cases, since the scoring elements are non-axial, there are torques induced during the expansion of the balloon and the shortening of the scoring structure. These torques may be high, and if one end of the scoring structure is constrained from rotation, the scoring element will not expand properly. The final expanded configuration of the scoring element is achieved via shortening and rotation.
In a preferred embodiment, both sides of the scoring element are fixed to the catheter, but at least one side will have a compliant structure which will provide axial tension and at the same time will allow the scoring element to rotate to its final configuration.
In some cases both ends of the scoring element are fixed and the shortening is achieved by deformation of the wire. For example, the wire can have a secondary structure which permits elongation (e.g., it may be a coiled filament) or can be formed from a material which permits elongation, e.g., nitinol. The scoring element can be attached in both ends, in a way that will allow rotation. In the case were the torques are low (depending on the design of the scoring element) there is no need for rotation and the torque can be absorbed either be the scoring element of by the catheter.
In all cases, the scoring structure is preferably composed of an elastic material, more preferably a super elastic material, such as nitinol. The scoring structure is thus elastically expanded over the expansible shell, typically an inflatable balloon similar to a conventional angioplasty balloon. Upon deflation, the scoring structure will elastically close to its original non-expanded configuration, thus helping to close and contain the balloon or other expandable shell.
In some cases the scoring element will be a combination of more than one material. In one case the scoring element can be made from nitinol and parts of it can be made from stainless steel. In other cases the scoring element can be made of stainless steel or nitinol and part of it can be made from polymer to allow high deformations.
In other preferred embodiments, the assembly of the shell and the scoring structure will be sufficiently flexible to permit passage through tortuous regions of the vasculature, e.g., being capable of bending at radius of 10 mm or below when advanced through 45�, 90� or higher bends in the coronary vasculature. Usually, the scoring structure will comprise one or more scoring elements, wherein less than 70% of the cumulative length of the scoring element is aligned axially on the shell when expanded, preferably being less than 50% of the cumulative length, and more preferably being less than 25% of the cumulative length. In other instances, the scoring structure may comprise one or more scoring elements, wherein the cumulative length of the scoring element includes a non-axial component of at least 10 mm, preferably at least 12 mm, and more preferably 36 mm. Preferably, at least some of the scoring elements will have scoring edges which are oriented radially outwardly along at least a major portion of their lengths at all times during inflation and deflation and while inflated. By "radially outward," it is meant that a sharp edge or shoulder of the element will be oriented to score or cut into the stenotic material or the interior wall of the treated vessel, particularly as the shell is being inflated.
The scoring elements will usually, but not necessarily, have a scoring edge formed over at least a portion of their lengths. A "scoring edge" may comprise a sharpened or honed region, like a knife blade, or a square shoulder as in scissors or other shearing elements. Alternatively, the scoring elements may be free from defined scoring edges, e.g., having circular or the other non-cutting profiles. Such circular scoring elements will concentrate the radially outward force of the balloon to cause scoring or other disruption of the plaque or other stenotic material being treated.
In a second aspect of the present invention, the scoring catheter comprises a catheter body and a radially expansible shell, generally as set forth above. The scoring structure will be composed of elements which circumscribe the radially expansible shell. By "circumscribing the radially expansible shell," it is meant that at least some scoring elements of the scoring structure will form a continuous peripheral path about the exterior of the expansible shell during expansion. An example of such a fully circumscribing structure is a helical structure which completes at least one 360� path about the balloon before, during and after expansion, usually completing two complete revolutions, and frequently completing three, four, or more complete revolutions. Exemplary helical structures may include two, three, four, or more separate elements, each of which is helically arranged around the radially expansible shell.
In a third aspect of the present invention, a scoring catheter comprises a catheter body and a radially expansible shell, generally as set forth above. An elongated scoring structure is carried over the shell, and the assembly of the shell and the scoring structure will be highly flexible to facilitate introduction over a guide wire, preferably being sufficiently flexible when unexpanded so that it can be bent at an angle of at least 90�, preferably 180�, at a radius of 1 cm without kinking or otherwise being damaged. Such flexibility can be determined, for example, by providing a solid cylinder having a radius of 1 cm and conforming the assembly of the scoring structure and expansible shell over the cylinder. Alternatively, the assembly can be advanced over a guide wire or similar element having a 180� one centimeter radius bend. In either case, if assembly bends without kinking or other damage, it meets the requirement described above. Other specific features in this further embodiment of the catheters of the present invention are as described above in connection with the prior embodiments.
In a fourth aspect of the present invention, a plaque scoring catheter comprises a catheter body and a radially expansible balloon, generally as set forth above. A plurality of scoring elements are distributed over the balloon, typically being attached directly to an outer surface of the balloon. The scoring elements will be relatively short, typically having lengths below about 25% of the balloon length, preferably having lengths in the range from 2% to 10% of the balloon length. The relatively short, segmented scoring elements will permit highly flexible assemblies of balloon and scoring elements, generally meeting the flexibility requirement set forth above. The scoring elements may be arranged randomly over the balloon but will more usually be distributed uniformly over the balloon. In specific embodiments, the scoring elements may be arranged in helical, serpentine, or other regular patterns which circumscribe the balloon. As the balloon expands, such short segments will generally move apart from each other, but will still impart the desired scoring patterns into the vascular wall as the balloon is inflated.
In a fifth embodiment, the scoring catheter according to the present invention comprises a catheter body and a radially expansible balloon generally as set forth above. The balloon has a plurality of lobes extending between ends of the balloons, and at least one scoring element will be formed on at least one of the lobes in a manner arranged to score stenotic material as the balloon is expanded. The lobe will usually be in a helical pattern, and typically two, three, or more lobes will be provided. In the case of helical lobes, the scoring element(s) will usually be disposed along a helical peak defined by the helical lobe when the balloon is inflated. Such helical scoring elements will be arranged to accommodate balloon inflation, typically being stretchable, segmented, or the like.
In still another aspect of the apparatus of the present invention, an expansible scoring cage is adapted to be carried over a balloon of a balloon catheter. The scoring cage comprises an assembly of one or more elongate elastic scoring elements arranged in a non-axial pattern. As defined above, the non-axial pattern may comprise both axial and non-axial segments. The assembly is normally in a radially collapsed configuration and is expansible over a balloon to a radially expanded configuration. After the balloon is deflated, the assembly returns to a radially collapsed configuration, preferably being assisted by the elastic nature of the scoring cage. Advantageously, the scoring cage will enhance uniform expansion of the underlying balloon or other expansible shell and will inhibit "dog boning" where an angioplasty balloon tends to over inflate at each end, increasing the risk of vessel dissection. The scoring elements will be adapted to score hardened stenotic material, such as plaque or fibrotic material, when expanded by the balloon in a blood vessel lumen. The scoring cage may be adapted to mount over the balloon with either or both ends affixed to the balloon, generally as described above in connection with prior embodiments. Preferred geometries for the scoring elements include those which circumscribe the balloon, those which are arranged helically over the balloon, those which are arranged in a serpentine pattern over balloon and the like.
In yet another aspect of the present invention, a method for dilatating a stenosed region in a blood vessel comprises radially expanding a shell which carries a scoring structure. The scoring structure scores and dilates the stenosed region and includes one or more non-axial scoring elements arranged to impart a circumscribing score pattern about the inner wall of the blood vessel as the shell is expanded. The stenosed region is typically characterized by the presence of calcified plaque, fibrotic plaque, or other hardened stenotic material which is preferably scored prior to dilatation. Preferably, the scoring structure will not be moved in axial direction while engaged against the stenosed region, and the scoring structure may optionally be free from axially scoring elements.
In the following description, various aspects of the present invention will be described. For purposes of explanation, specific configurations and details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will also be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details presented herein. Furthermore, well-known features may be omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the present invention.
Embodiments of the present invention relate to device for revascularization of stenotic vessels and specifically to a balloon catheter having external elements. The dilatation device comprises a conventional dilatation balloon such as a polymeric balloon and a spiral, or external elements with other configurations mounted on the balloon catheter.
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Helical unit 14 typically made of nitinol. Helical unit 14 may be made of other metals such stainless steel, cobalt-chromium alloy, titanium, and the like. Alternatively, spiral unit 14 may be a polymeric spiral, or made of another elastic material. Helical unit 14 may be attached at its proximal and distal ends to the proximal end 17 and distal end 18 of dilatation balloon 12. Alternatively, spiral unit 14 may be attached to the distal end and/or the proximal end of dilatation balloon 12 by collar-like attachment elements 15 and 16. Spring or other compliant elements may be alternatively or additionally provided as part of the attachment elements to accommodate shortening of the helical unit as it is expanded.
Dilatation device 10 is inserted into the vascular system, for example, using a conventional catheter procedure, to a region of stenotic material 22 of blood vessel 20. (The term "stenotic" is used herein to refer to the vascular lesion, e.g., the narrowed portion of the vessel that the balloon is meant to open.) At the stenotic area, the dilatation balloon 12 is inflated, for example, by liquid flow into the balloon. Helical unit 14 widens on the inflated dilatation balloon 12. On inflation, the dilatation balloon 12 together with the helical unit 14 is pressed against the walls of blood vessel 20 as shown in
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In other embodiments, the scoring structure of the present invention can have a non-helical configuration. Any design of scoring structure that can accommodate an increase in the diameter of the balloon 12 upon inflation, and return to its configuration when the balloon is deflated, is an appropriate design useful in the invention. At least a portion of the scoring elements will not be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the balloon catheter to enhance flexibility and improve scoring.
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In another embodiment of the invention, dilatation device 10 may carry a stent. The stent can be crimped over the helical unit 14. In this way, the helical unit 14 can push the stent against hard areas of the lesion, enabling proper positioning of the stent against the vessel wall, even in hard-calcified lesions without pre-dilation.
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In alternative embodiments, the wires 19 may comprise short segments that are attached to the balloon 12.
In further alternative embodiments of the invention, the helical unit 14 may be glued, thermally bonded, fused or mechanically attached at one or both ends to dilatation balloon 12.
In yet another embodiment, a scoring structure may comprise wires that are attached to the dilatation balloon 12 in helical configuration or other configuration. The wires may be thermally attached to the balloon 12, glued, mechanically attached, or the like.
In still another embodiment, a scoring structure comprises wire or cage elements that are not parallel to the longitudinal axis of the balloon 12 so that the combination of the scoring structure 19 and the balloon 12 remains flexible.
In additional embodiments, the combination of dilatation balloon 12 and scoring structure scores the lesion and provides better vessel preparation for drug eluting stents by allowing better positioning of the stent against the vessel wall and diffusion of the drug through the scores in the lesion.
In these embodiments, the balloon can be used as a platform to carry drugs to the lesion where scoring of the lesion can enhance delivery of the drug to the vessel wall.
In these embodiments, the balloon can be used for a local drug delivery by embedding drug capsules, drug containing polymer, and the like, through the stenotic material and into the vessel wall.
From the above, it can be seen that the invention comprises catheters and scoring structures, where the scoring structures are positioned over the balloons or other expansible shells of the catheter. The scoring structures may be attached directly to the balloons or other shells, in some cases being embedded in the balloon material, but will more usually be formed as separate cage structures which are positioned over the balloon and attached to the catheter through attachment elements on either side of the balloon. The expansible cages may be formed using conventional medical device fabrication techniques, such as those used for fabricating stents, such as laser cutting of hypotube and other tubular structures, EDM forming of hypotubes and tubes, welding of wires and other components and the like.
Typically, such expansible shell structures will comprise the attachment elements and an intermediate scoring section between the attachment elements. As illustrated in the embodiments above, the attachment elements may be simple cylindrical or tube structures which circumscribe the catheter body on either side of the balloon or other expansible shell. The simple tube structures may float over the catheter body, i.e., be unattached, or may be fixed to the catheter body. A number of alternative embodiments for the attachment elements will be described in connections with the embodiments below.
The intermediate scoring sections may also have a variety of configurations where at least some of the scoring elements will typically be disposed in a non-axial configuration, i.e., in a direction which is not parallel to the axial direction of the expansible cage. A preferred configuration for the intermediate scoring section comprises one or more helical elements, generally as illustrated in the prior embodiments. Other exemplary configurations are set forth in the embodiments described below.
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It will be appreciated that a variety of different circumferential structures may be used in place of the C-shaped structures of
The expansible cage structures 100 and 120 will each be mounted over a dilatation balloon, such as the balloon of
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The attachment structure 180 is advantageous since it permits a fixed attachment of the outermost ring 182 to the underlying catheter body while the inner ring 184 remains floating and expansion and contraction of the intermediate scoring section, comprising helical elements 196, is accommodated by the coil spring structure 186. Since the scoring cage is fixed to the catheter, any risk of loss or slippage from the balloon is reduced while sufficient compliance is provided to easily accommodate radial expansion of the intermediate scoring section. By attaching the structures 180 at at least one, and preferably both ends of the scoring cage, the risk of interference with a stent is reduced.
Yet another embodiment of the attachment element of the present invention includes an axial spring as shown in
The embodiments of
As described thus far, the illustrated embodiments have included separate expansible scoring cages which may be placed over an angioplasty or dilatation balloon. As an alternative to the use of such separate scoring cages, scoring elements of the present invention may be attached directly to the expansible balloon or other shell structures, as shown in
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As an alternative to completely independent scoring element segments, scoring elements may comprise expansible rings arranged circumferentially around a balloon, as shown in
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It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to what has been particularly shown and described hereinabove. Alternate embodiments are contemplated that fall within the scope of the invention.
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Q&A with Jon Gruden
Jon Gruden, 46, just finished his first season as a "Monday Night Football" analyst. Gruden says he's coming back to coaching this spring, he wants to win a Masters and he's willing to work a British Open. He talks about Jeff Fisher's snoring, Donald Trump's gold clubs and the ramifications of carrying John Daly's bag.
What's your first memory of golf?
My dad is a very good player. When he wasn't coaching, he was playing golf. In the off-season I grew up being his caddie, going to the golf course with him. When he was coaching at Notre Dame we lived on the 7th hole of Knollwood Country Club. I learned how to swing a club at a young age and I entered a few junior tournaments. I had a pretty good swing for a while, but ever since I got into coaching, you can see what has happened to my handicap.
What is your handicap?
I carry a 15, but I try not to make that public knowledge. I'm still negotiating strokes from my friends.
What's your low round?
I've broken 80 twice in my life; once at the Cascades in Bloomington, Indiana, and once I did it at Canton, Ohio when I was a freshman in high school. I was a pretty good player back in the 8th and 9th grade, but ever since I started playing football and coaching the game, my skills have diminished.
Where do you live and are you a member of the club?
I live in Tampa and I live on the 11th hole at Avila Country Club. It's a heck of a course. I live on a par five and I call it "The Gruden Hole."
On a par five, are you more inclined to go for it in two or do you like to lay up?
I usually go for it because I'm better when I take a full swing. When I get 80-yards shots around the green, that's when I get frustrated. I look at a par five as an opportunity to make a birdie. I can hit it off the tee pretty good and my 3-wood is the best club in the bag.
What are you working on now?
My short game. Fortunately at Avila we have a great practice facility. They have chipping ranges. Those are the challenging shots for me because every course you play you get a different lie. The better golfers you play with, the less lenient they are with you rolling the ball over, you know what I'm saying?
Do you have a hole in one?
I do not. I've done my best, but I'm still in search for one.
What's in your bag? Are you an equipment junkie?
I really like equipment. I play TaylorMade Burners. During a pre-season game in New Jersey, we played at Trump National with Donald Trump and he was my partner. We played good as a team. He carried me. He was hitting the dog out of the ball and I asked, "What are those things?" He had TaylorMade Burner irons, and of course he had gold plates on those things. About a week later he sent me a set of those irons, so that's what I'm using.
Did they come with gold plates?
No, he didn't put the gold plates on there.
Being from Ohio, are you a Jack fan? Yeah. I can't help that. When my Dad played in the Cleveland Amateur, and some other major amateur tournaments in Ohio, Jack played in some of the same tournaments. I'll never forget my Dad said, when he watched Jack play a few holes, that's when he realized he was never going to make it on tour. Jack is legendary worldwide, but in the state of Ohio, there's not many people bigger than Jack Nicklaus.
At one point I saw you had Tiger on the sideline of a Bucs game, are you Tiger over Phil?
I'm a big fan of these guys. When I was a head coach of the Bucs, I got a call: Tiger wanted to come by and meet me and have dinner with me. I thought it was a prank call. Sure enough he called that night again and we had a chance to sit down and have dinner and he gave me a chance to ask him questions about his mentality, not just about golf and tips. We became friends and he came to several Bucs games. He would call me and leave messages when we lost, he'd be getting on my case. But I'm a huge Tiger Woods fan because he's the ice man, he's the ultimate clutch competitor and performer that I've seen in my lifetime.
Were you able to extract some of his mental aspects of the game and use them in your coaching style?
Absolutely. I asked him if I could ask him questions and he said, "Sure. Go ahead." So I reached into my desk and pulled out my yellow pad, and I pulled out a list of about 25 questions. I only got to five of them. I asked about his preparation. Do you know how many sand shots this guy hits to get good at hitting sand shots? Do you know how many hours he works on five-foot putts from a downhill lie? His preparation is incredible. And more than that, when he enters a tournament, he's not there for the pre-game function or the post-game function. He's there to win it. He's there to dominate it. And he saves the best for last. So, finishing, preparing and performing when it's time to perform, those really resonated with me. And he was good enough to go into the linebacker room, the secondary room, the defensive line room, the quarterback room, and we were all star struck. He has quite a presence as you know.
If I offered you an all-expenses paid trip to Pebble Beach, Bandon Dunes or Pinehurst, which one would you choose?
I'd be thanking you from the bottom of my heart for any of those, but I'd probably pick Pebble Beach. I got a chance to play that in 1990 and then I went across the street to play Spyglass Hill. I didn't even want to play golf. I wanted to sit there and take pictures of the course. You can't comprehend Pebble Beach until you see it. The first few holes, I was like, "This is Pebble Beach?" Then, all of a sudden, every hole is like a painting. We videotaped our round. We had a graduate assistant come and film our shots. We interviewed each other on the tees. It was great. I've never had more fun in my life.


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Depending on the type of winters you may have in your area; here in the North, this would in no way be warm enough, but you could use it as an additional layer under a down jacket, for example.
This would probably be just fine for coolish summer evenings. But I am a 'cold body' type, and when at the track (out in the country) at night, I actually still have to take something warmer than a fleece. So, that's another factor to figure in on the equation: do you tend to chill easy...or not?
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Solidarity without borders
Monday, March 28, 2011
While war is waged within Libya, Tunisians continue to show their deep solidarity with the tens of thousands crossing the border into their country. ACT Alliance is now cooperating with local groups.
By Arne Grieg Riisnæs, ACT Alliance correspondent on the Tunisian/Libyan border
"We're no heroes. We're just helping our brothers," says Aomed Aowel from the Tunisian capital. He is one of the many volunteers who have come to the border areas of his country to lend a helping hand to those who have fled war and destruction in Libya.
When the Libyan uprising began more than four weeks ago, people immediately began to flock to safety across the borders of neighbouring Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt. The international community had not yet arrived with relief, and it takes time to prepare a well-organised camp that can accommodate 20,000 people. Until formal structures were in place, and without the means to travel any further, large numbers of people began to accumulate just a few kilometers into Tunisia from the border crossing at Ras Ajdir. The majority of these were migrant workers from Asia and from other countries in Africa, carrying with them little more than a few clothes and blankets each. Rumours of inhuman conditions and the great need for help spread quickly throughout Tunisia, and many responded quickly. With an outstretched hand.
"We heard how many had come, and decided that we couldn't just sit back and do nothing," says Aomed Aowel from Tunisia. He and two friends got into the car and drove to the border, their vehicle fully loaded with water and food. "It was chaos. Thousands of people were milling around, or just sitting on the ground. We handed out what we had, and in a few minutes, everything was gone. So we drove back to buy more. We met more people in Tunisia who wanted to help, and quickly became a group of ten. We soon found a bigger car, and then another. Those first weeks saw us distribute two tones of rice every day. Now the camp is up and running properly, and almost everyone there gets what they need from the UN and the other organisations. But we won't stop, not yet," says Aowel, and smiles when asked who is paying for all this.
"We're paying, of course. And our friends and family back home."
"How long will you continue?"
"For as long as the money lasts."
In the long queue that snakes its way through the Sousha camp, residents wait their turn for a plate of rice and vegetables and a carton of milk. In addition to the regular, UN-led distribution of food and water, the Tunisian volunteers' contributions help make life a little more liveable for the people in Sousha.
"I'm happy: since I arrived here nine days ago, I've been given what I need," says John-John from Bangladesh, a wide, warm smile on his face. Representing the most populous group of migrants that has fled from Libya into Tunisia, he knows very well where his food and milk is coming from.
"Good people. Kind people."
A little further into the camp, a mixture of cheering and booing can be heard. In a camp like Sousha, thousands of people have little or nothing to do but wait in the hope that they will be able to move on soon. However today, a football match is in progress, and a great many people from different countries have come to watch. The Tunisian Scouts' Association arranged the event, having travelled to the border area to help.
"Above and beyond the primary needs such as food, water, shelter and security, activity is extremely important for people's health. Here in the camp, there are thousands of people with nothing to do. We know from numerous previous situations like this one that such conditions can have negative consequences," says Sarah Harrison, psychosocial expert for Church of Sweden, currently on mission for ACT Alliance.
"The Scouts that came here are roughly the same age as most of the people in the camp, and they know how to get people involved, whether by organising football matches, music events, or film showings on a big screen. We think this work is so important that we have chosen to support it financially," says Harrison, who goes on to explain that ACT's support has now been expanded in coordination with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
"All indications are that the situation here will be a long-term one. ACT Alliance works largely with local groups, and this is an example of good cooperation. We're looking for more opportunities such as this one," says Harrison.
Arne Grieg Riisnæs, communicator for ACT Alliance in Tunisia - tel. (+47) 932 50 257
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Bristol City grateful for a point as they avoid an eighth defeat
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LONG-SUFFERING City fans were not sure whether to laugh or cry at the conclusion of this tale of two penalties.
Badly in need of reasons to be cheerful, those streaming away from Ashton Gate after the final whistle no doubt felt relief that the embarrassment of an eighth successive league defeat had been averted.
But at the same time, that relief will have been tinged by regret at the manner in which City passed up the opportunity to claim three points for the first time since September 18.
A mere ten minutes remained, when substitute Steven Davies swept the Robins in front from the penalty spot with his first touch of the ball.
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Yet City's porous defence, without a single clean sheet all season, was unable to hold out and there was an air of inevitability about the equaliser Tom Ince scored, also from the spot, two minutes into time added on.
Although City manager Derek McInnes was critical of referee Gavin Ward, who ruled Matthew Bates had handled the ball, the fact remains Blackpool thoroughly deserved to return to Lancashire with a point.
The more cohesive team for the most part, the Seasiders created the better chances and were denied victory only by Tom Heaton's heroics between the sticks and their own profligacy in front of goal.
In Ince, the visitors possessed one of the most exciting young talents in the Championship and, on another day, his quick feet and speed of thought could quite easily have been the difference between the two sides.
Watched by his father, Paul, and England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce, the youngster had a number of opportunities to put his side in front, but lacked the wherewithal to take them.
Yet it can be argued that City made their own luck and Heaton was in inspired mood in goal, while young Joe Bryan survived a shaky start to demonstrate his own undoubted talent and keep Ince reasonably quiet.
That said, there is no doubting the fortuitous nature of the penalty that led to the Robins going ahead for the first time in six matches.
Racing on to Neil Kilkenny's lofted pass, Albert Adomah over-ran the ball and had only one option open to him when taking a tumble as Seasiders keeper Matt Gilk raced from his line to engage him.
It could be argued that referee Ward, having made one dubious decision, was doing his best to even things up when he penalised Bates soon afterwards following brief consultation with his assistant.
What cannot be disputed, however, is the tenacity and determination displayed by a City side that were awful in defeat to Charlton six days earlier.
A first clean sheet of the season may have eluded them, as did the victory they so desperately wanted, but at least this result and performance will give McInnes and his players something to build upon.
Certainly, the introduction of new-boys Neil Danns and Bates and the return of Bryan helped lift both their team-mates and the crowd, and there was an encouraging energy about City's performance from start to finish. Although they remain vulnerable at the back, this performance represented a considerable improvement on what had gone before and ending a run of seven straight defeats in itself will help restore belief and confidence ahead of back-to-back away games against Middlesbrough and Brighton that are sure to test resolve to the full.
Criticised for lacking fight against Charlton, City's players answered their critics by being brave on the ball and refusing to lay down before opponents who presented such an obvious threat on the counter-attack.
City remain bottom of the table, three points from safety, and face an almighty battle to extricate themselves from trouble, but this result and performance is a start and McInnes and his charges deserve immense credit for summoning the kind of solidarity and spirit that bespeaks strength of character just when it was most needed.
Of course, further improvement will have to be found in the difficult weeks that lie ahead and a City side ravaged by injury and loss of confidence still faces an uphill task.
But this latest showing at least suggests McInnes and his players are prepared to meet the challenge head-on rather than succumb meekly when the pressure is on.
If nothing else, hard-pressed supporters certainly appreciated their team's integrity and, on this occasion, manager and players quite rightly left the pitch to warm applause.


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Computers running critical applications, often need a way to be reset if an unexpected event causes the system to become unresponsive. Getting a computer back up and running in a remote location can be costly and frustrating. The BeagleBone Black is being used in more applications, and (unattended) situations where an occasional reset may be required from time-to-time. Fortunately, there is an easy way to do this!
A watchdog timer is a circuit that requires a periodic 'wake up' signal or else it generates a reset pulse.
(Feed-me or I will bark!).
The BeagleBone Black has an embedded watchdog timer that can be very useful in providing a reset function.
A watchdog timer will:
- Allow enough time for the system to boot before triggering a reset.
- Needs to receive periodic signals from the critical program (I'm alive and well).
- Reset the system, if the program becomes unresponsive (fails to report on time).
On the BeagleBone Black, the watchdog timer is activated by accessing the system device /dev/watchdog.
cat > /dev/watchdog
The watchdog function is initially activated by writing to /dev/watchdog.
This enables the watchdog, and it must now be periodically accessed. The initial period is about 60 seconds.
Your application program, should then access the watchdog timer to ensure that under normal operation the time interval is satisfied. Failing to write to the watchdog will cause a forced system reset. This is what we would like to happen if our program has become unresponsive.
Testing the WatchdogTo test the watchdog, simply write to the watchdog.
cat > /dev/watchdog
Wait about 60 seconds and your BeagleBone will reset and reboot.
On the other hand, if you issue the command again, before the timer has elapsed, the reset will be delayed further. These simple steps will help you test the watchdog timer.
NOTE: The watchdog is enabled once you FIRST write to /dev/watchdog, otherwise it is in-active.
Programming HintThere are many approaches to implementing the watchdog 'keep alive' function. A simple method is to regularly issue a system command from the programming language chosen. Another method is to simply open the file '/dev/watchdog' for writing.
This tutorial shows an example of issuing a system command using bonescript (exec child process).
BoneScript also has a simple method to automatically run a program. In Bonescript, simply drop the program into the AUTORUN folder.
Similar execution of system functions exist for Python and C/C++. The implementation will vary based on the application needs.
A simple python example:
#!/usr/bin/env python import time import os os.nice(20) time.sleep(60) # Wait before starting wd = open("/dev/watchdog", "w+") while 1: wd.write("\n") wd.flush() time.sleep(5)Is it time for you to implement your own watchdog timer application?
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Congratualtions! Very useful tutorial!ReplyDelete
In accord of my app i'd like to know:
1- how to deactivate the WDT? (necessary on maintenances);
2- how to implement in C language a timer to reset the WDT?
Thanks a lot.
Best regards,
Jose Henrique
You do not want to deactivate the WDT (because 'bad' code execution could deactivate).
(simply don't activate it at the next reboot)
For -C- language implementation . You can open the file '/dev/watchdog' for 'wb' and write to it at regular interval or issue a system command (system("cat > /dev/watchdog").
Watchdog can be stopped without causing a reboot if the device
/dev/watchdog is closed correctly, unless of course your kernel is com-
piled with the CONFIG_WATCHDOG_NOWAYOUT option enabled.
ref: http://swoolley.org/man.cgi/watchdogReplies
This is precisely what I'd like to avoid. Is there a way to keep the watchdog file open if, say the python program exits (sys.exit() or Ctrl+C or error)? Right now if it exits, the watchdog is disabled again. I'd like to keep with the standard Debian image that it ships with...Delete
Thanks for any solutions!
I don't know your application...Why does the python code 'exit'? (better error-handling required?) The watchdog is there to react "when things don't go quite right".Ctrl-C implies 'someone' wants to change/interrupt program flow.Watchdog is typically for un-attended use. Maybe you c write it -C- ? Or have a 'primary program' with the watchdog code (only?) call other program(s) that can terminate (sys.exit) Ctrl-c etc. You want to plan your application, and determine which module is critical, --so that if it stopped-- would result in a system reset. - Hope this helps.Delete
- AnonymousSeptember 6, 2014 at 2:26 AM
Thank you very much,ReplyDelete
Can you please explain what actually happens when the watchdog times out .. what type of reset function is performed?
If I am running ubuntu will the watchdog reset safely close open files and reboot the unbuntu O/S in a similar maller to a power on reset?
Also how do I configure the watchdog for different reset times say 300 seconds?
How does one correctly "close" the watchdog as per your previous post?
The watchdog timer is an independent circuit that performs a hardware reset. 300 seconds is a very long time that would required a large capacitor difficult to integrate into an IC (60 seconds is already quite long). Close the '/dev/watchdog' file the same way as any other file. fclose()ReplyDeleteReplies
- AnonymousApril 20, 2015 at 9:13 AM
But how to change default timeout period?Delete


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Belen Schools to participate in Start Smart program to extend year
Belen elementary school principals are busy recruiting kindergartners for a validation study set to begin in the fall.
Start Smart: New Mexico K-3 Plus Extended School Year-Validation Study will determine the impact of extended school on children's learning over time.
Which schools will participate in the study is dependant on if enough students can be recruited.
The Belen Board of Education voted unanimously to participate in the validation study earlier this month.
This validation study is a cost-effectiveness analysis of the extended school year for kindergarten through third-grade provided through the K-3 Plus Program.
"The purpose of K-3 Plus is to demonstrate that increased time in kindergarten and the early grades narrows the achievement gap between disadvantaged students and other students, increases cognitive skills and leads to higher test scores for all participants," the New Mexico Public Education Department website states.
House Bill 198 established a fund in 2007 allowing New Mexico districts to create a six-year pilot project extending the school year, the website states. The program was set to measure the affect of 25 additional instructional days on student's learning.
However, no data was collected to determine the program's effectiveness, said Scott D. Hughes, Start Smart coordinator.
This validation study will collect data to measure the impact of increased instructional time on literacy, numeric and social skills of students in the program, as well as costs and resources utilized by the schools to implement the program.
"We need to ensure that added days are, in fact, showing an effect on children's progress through time," Hughes said.
This evidence can then be used to support, expand or replicate the K-3 Plus Program and implement or tailor it throughout the country.
"The hope is that by doing this, students are going to receive special services and continued education and support to help prepare them to be able to move onto the next level," said Geneva Nixon, the district's curriculum director.
The study will follow a cohort of students and their teacher throughout all four grades, which will be randomly chosen to participate in the control and intervention groups.
Classroom instruction for the additional instructional days will follow Belen Schools curriculum, but focus on literacy, math, social skills, arts and physical education.
Additional time allows teachers to get through the curriculum, which they usually aren't able to do during the regular school year, and apply prevention techniques for those students who need it.
"We're always looking for ways to extend educational time, and this wouldn't cost the district any additional funding except for providing in kind support," Nixon said.
The study will pay for costs associated with additional school days, as well as professional development for teachers to collect data for the study.
Utah State University Center for Person with Disabilities received a five-year grant, called Investment in Innovation (I3), from the U.S. Department of Education to conduct the validation study.
They've partnered with the University of New Mexico's Center for Education Policy Research, which Hughes is an associate research professor at, to work on this project.
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Re: Just how bad was Haglar robbed if at all against SRL?
I know I'll sound like a broken record to those who have seen my comments on it previously, but oh well.
I thought Hagler landed the harder, cleaner shots, and also put in a lot of good body work that seems to go unappreciated. Much of Leonard's flash was caught on the gloves and shoulders on Marvin, and many of the shots that did get through were grazing, few landed really flush.
I've scored it 3 or 4 times with an open mind, and every time I have it come out 7-5 in favor of Marvin.
Round 1: 10-9 Leonard
Round 2: 10-9 Leonard (20-18 Leonard)
Round 3: 10-9 Hagler (29-28 Leonard)
Round 4: 10-9 Leonard (39-37 Leonard)
Round 5: 10-9 Hagler (48-47 Leonard)
Round 6: 10-9 Leonard (58-56 Leonard)
Round 7: 10-9 Hagler (67-66 Leonard)
Round 8: 10-9 Hagler (76-76)
Round 9: 10-9 Hagler (86-85 Hagler)
Round 10: 10-9 Hagler (96-94 Hagler)
Round 11: 10-9 Hagler (106-103 Hagler)
Round 12: 10-9 Leonard (115-113 Hagler)
I'll gladly discuss any rounds with people who question why I gave it to the said fighter.
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News about Endorsements, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Jul. 12, 2015
American Federation of Teachers gives Hillary Rodham Clinton early endorsement for president, boosting her pro-labor credentials just as she is set to deliver address on economy and plight of middle-class; federation leader Randi Weingarten is longtime supporter of Clinton. MORE
Apr. 15, 2015
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio defends his decision not to endorse Hillary Rodham Clinton for president until she takes stand on current issues like income inequality. MORE
Mar. 13, 2015
Willie Wilson, Chicago businessman who bowed out of city's mayoral race, throws support behind Jesus G Garcia, challenger to incumbent Rahm Emanuel; endorsement comes despite personal appeal from Pres Obama, and could burnish Garcia's image in the eyes of African-American voters who have wavered in their support for Emanuel. MORE
Mar. 12, 2015
African-American businessman Willie Wilson, who won more than 10 percent of vote in Chicago's February mayoral race, says he will endorse candidate Jesus G Garcia in runoff on April 7. MORE
Nov. 4, 2014
Editorial reviews endorsements for midterm elections in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. MORE
Oct. 25, 2014
Editorial endorses Democratic New York Congressional candidates Domenic Recchia Jr for District 11, Rep Sean Patrick Maloney for District 18 and Sean Eldridge for District 19. MORE
Oct. 21, 2014
Editorial, despite some criticisms, endorses New York Gov Andrew Cuomo for re-election; says he is a strong governor who has shown he can end legislative inertia when it suits him. MORE
Oct. 13, 2014
Marina Silva, popular environmentalist who finished third in first round of Brazil's presidential election, endorses leading opposition candidate Aecio Neves in runoff with Pres Dilma Rousseff. MORE
Oct. 13, 2014
New York Gov Andrew C Cuomo endorses Democrat Adrienne Esposito of Suffolk County for State Senate; some liberals suspect Cuomo does not truly want a Democratic Senate. MORE
Sep. 4, 2014
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio endorses Kathy Hochul as running mate for Gov Andrew M Cuomo; endorsement comes as surprise given her conservative stance on several issues, including immigration. MORE
Aug. 30, 2014
Editorial endorses candidates in the Democratic primary for the New York State legislature and Civil Court in New York City; chooses Oliver Koppell in State Senate District 24, John Liu in State Senate District 11, Jo Anne Simon in Assembly District 52 and Gus Christensen in Assembly District 76; endorses Rupert Barry for Civil Court District 2 and Isela Isaac for Civil Court District 6. MORE
Aug. 28, 2014
Editorial endorses Timothy Wu in Democratic primary for New York State lieutenant governor; notes Wu, law professor at Columbia University, presents independent-minded alternative to Kathy Hochul, who has been tapped by Gov Andrew Cuomo. MORE
Aug. 27, 2014
Editorial declines to make endorsement in Democratic primary for governor in New York; contends that Gov Andrew Cuomo has failed to keep campaign promise to reduce state government's subservience to big money; questions whether challenger Zephyr Teachout's lack of political experience makes her suitable for the office. MORE
Jul. 16, 2014
More than 100 Republican politicians and former elected officials in Kansas endorse Democrat Paul Davis in state's 2014 governor's race, presenting stark challenge to re-election prospects of Republican incumbent Sam Brownback, who has spent most of his term pushing sharply conservative policies. MORE
Jul. 6, 2014
Mark Leibovich Your Fellow Americans column underscores uncertainty surrounding effect of celebrity endorsements in political campaigns; contends uncertainty has led to every endorsement being treated as if it is big news. MORE
Jun. 19, 2014
Editorial recommends New York State Sen Adriano Espaillat in Democratic primary for New York's 13th Congressional District; says Espaillat has best chance of replacing Rep Charles Rangel. MORE
Jun. 3, 2014
Michael Powell Gotham column examines grudging compromises made by Gov Andrew Cuomo with the Working Families Party, which endorsed his re-election campaign in exchange for his support on issues including higher minimum wage; labels Cuomo as mercurial and says while governor may now appear to want to leave his compromises behind, promises he made could linger uncomfortably for his campaign. MORE
Jun. 1, 2014
New York Gov Andrew M Cuomo secures endorsement of Working Families Party, easing his path as he runs for re-election and solidifying his broader political prospects. MORE
Apr. 25, 2014
Caroline Kennedy, whose endorsement of Barack Obama in 2008 was a setback for Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign, as well as personal blow, says she will 'absolutely' support Clinton should she decide to run for president again. MORE
Apr. 15, 2014
New York State Sen Adriano Espaillat picks up number of important endorsements in his second attempt to unseat Rep Charles B Rangel, 22-term Harlem Democrat, in House race; gains support of Bronx Borough Presiden Ruben Diaz Jr, and several other members of Bronx Democratic establishment. MORE
Mar. 15, 2014
Apparent endorsement of Republican Dan Patrick, Texas state senator running for lieutenant governor, by chain of 24-hour convenience stores called Buc-ee's shocks Democrats that a store had turned partisan; lawyer for Buc-ee's says company does not support political candidates, but owners Arch Aplin and Don Wasek made a personal rather than a corporate decision. MORE
Feb. 10, 2014
Tom Moran, editorial page editor of New Jersey's Star-Ledger, writes column calling decision of newspaper to endorse New Jersey Gov Chris Christie for second term 'regrettable.' MORE
Jan. 31, 2014
Sen Mary L Landrieu of Louisiana and her brother, Mayor Mitch Landrieu of New Orleans, face re-election in campaigns that are complicated not only by currents of race and history that run through state, but also by endorsements from Pres Obama; mayor is trumpeting the endorsement, while senator is scurrying away; confluence of campaigns is existential moment for Democratic dynasty that has become reigning political family in state. MORE
Nov. 5, 2013
Editorial endorses Bill de Blasio for New York City mayor, Scott Stringer for New York City comptroller, Kenneth Thompson for Brooklyn district attorney, Tom Suozzi for Nassau County executive and Noah Bramson for Westchester County executive; offers recommendations for state constitutional amendments in New York And New Jersey. MORE
Nov. 3, 2013
Sen Charles E Schumer of New York uses speech to Iowa Democrats as opportunity to endorse Hillary Rodham Clinton for president; endorsement adds to growing support among Democrats for campaign bid by Clinton, who has not said whether she will run in 2016. MORE
Nov. 2, 2013
Editorial endorses Democratic challenger Noam Bramson, mayor of New Rochelle, NY, in race for Westchester County executive; holds Republican incumbent Rob Astorino has demonstrated obstinacy and recklessness in fair housing dispute, costing county millions in federal funds. MORE
Oct. 31, 2013
Editorial endorses Scott Stringer for New York City Comptroller; asserts that Stringer is better qualified than his Republican opponent John Burnett and holds that Stringer would bring the right mix of experience, doggedness, political skills and integrity to the job. MORE
Oct. 27, 2013
Editorial endorses Bill de Blasio in the elections for mayor of New York City; expresses belief that de Blasio can weave his liberal vision with an ability to keep the streets safe, the budgets balanced and the schools working. MORE
Oct. 24, 2013
Editorial endorses Kenneth Thompson for Brooklyn district attorney; contends record of his opponent, incumbent Charles Hynes, has been overshadowed by charges of political favoritism, loyalty to tarnished deputies and reports that his office relied on discredited witnesses to wrongly convict defendants in a string of cases. MORE
Oct. 23, 2013
Editorial endorses Democrat Tom Suozzi in the race for Nassau County executive against Republican incumbent Edward Mangano; contends that Suozzi has an excellent agenda centered on restoring reality-based budgeting, overall competence and redeveloping downtowns as economic engines of an aging suburb. MORE
Oct. 16, 2013
Editorial reminds New Jersey voters that the special election to replace the late United States Senator Frank Lautenberg is being held on Oct 16, and that The Times endorses Democrat Cory Booker. MORE
Oct. 10, 2013
Editorial endorses Newark Mayor Cory Booker over his opponent Steven Lonegan in special election to fill the New Jersey Senate seat held by the late Frank Lautenberg; contends Booker has the pragmatism and commitment to those in need that will make him a necessary and effective voice in Washington. MORE
Sep. 19, 2013
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says in statement that she and former Pres Bill Clinton back Bill de Blasio in New York City's mayoral race; endorsement is unsurprising given that de Blasio served as Clinton's campaign manager in her successful 2000 campaign for New York State Senate. MORE
Sep. 18, 2013
Christine C Quinn urges support for Bill de Blasio, rival she had fought most bitterly in New York City Democratic mayoral primary. MORE
Sep. 14, 2013
Mayor Michael R Bloomberg, dissatisfied with his potential replacements and unsure his political blessing would be beneficial, rules out making an endorsement in the general election for New York City mayor; announcement ends weeks of speculation that he might try to tip the scales in a campaign that has become, in many ways, referendum on his 12-year legacy in office. MORE
Sep. 10, 2013
Editorial endorses candidates in New York City primary elections; backs Democrat Christine Quinn and Republican Joseph Lhota for mayor, Daniel Squadron for public advocate, Scott Stringer for comptroller, Gale Brewer for Manhattan borough president and Melinda Katz in Queens; backs city council candidates Corey Johnson, Ben Kallos, Mel Wymore, Antonio Reynoso, Ede Fox and Carlos Menchaca. MORE
Sep. 5, 2013
New York City mayoral candidates vying to succeed Michael R Bloomberg are distancing themselves from him; race for has taken on an anti-Bloomberg message, and his endorsement, once coveted, is now seen as detriment to both Democratic and Republican hopefuls. MORE
Aug. 31, 2013
Editorial endorses Corey Johnson, Ben Kallos, Mel Wymore, Antonio Reynoso, Ede Fox and Carlos Menchaca in the Democratic primaries for New York City Council elections. MORE
Aug. 25, 2013
Editorial endorses New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn in the Democratic primary for New York's mayoral election; endorses Joseph Lhota in the Republican primary. MORE
Aug. 24, 2013
Editorial endorses candidates in New York City Democratic primary; backs Daniel Squadron for public advocate, Melinda Katz for Queens borough president and Gale Brewer for Manhattan borough president. MORE
Aug. 20, 2013
Trailside blog; former Gov David A Paterson finds himself in difficult position of having endorsed Scott M Stringer in New York City's race for comptroller prior to the entry of Eliot Spitzer into the race; Paterson, who served as lieutenant governor under Spitzer, says he will not switch his endorsement but does comment that Spitzer would do a 'fantastic job' as comptroller. MORE
Aug. 19, 2013
New York Times, Daily News and New York Post endorse Manhattan Borough President Scott M Stringer for city comptroller; endorsement is potential boost for Stringer, who is trailing Eliot Spitzer by as much as 19 points in recent polls. MORE
Aug. 17, 2013
Editorial endorses Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer for New York City comptroller. MORE
Aug. 15, 2013
Commission of 14 evangelical Christian leaders has recommended that churches and other houses of worship be allowed to endorse political candidates without losing their tax-exempt status. MORE
Aug. 13, 2013
Trailside blog; Sen Charles E Schumer is throwing his political weight behind protege State Senator Daniel L Squadron, in battle for public advocate of New York City. MORE
Aug. 7, 2013
Trailside blog; Billionaire financier and liberal icon George Soros endorses public advocate Bill de Blasio as next mayor of New York; praises him for expanded prekindergarten classes, after-school programs and campaign finance reform. MORE
Aug. 3, 2013
Editorial endorses Newark Mayor Cory Booker as Democratic candidate in race to replace New Jersey Sen Frank Lautenberg, who died in June; argues that Booker will be able to use his political star status to continue to fight for neglected and powerless in New Jersey and nationally. MORE
Jul. 31, 2013
New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind, who represents heavily Orthodox neighborhood in Brooklyn, endorses Kenneth P Thompson for borough's district attorney; Thompson, Democratic lawyer in private practice, hopes endorsement will help him make inroads among Jewish voters despite incumbent Charles J Hynes's deep ties to ultra-Orthodox leaders. MORE
Jul. 10, 2013
Trailside blog; William C Thompson Jr, Democrat and former city comptroller, is endorsed by Uniformed Firefighters Association in his bid for mayor of New York. MORE
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July 1, 2015, Wednesday
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The Dual Role of Free Fatty Acid Signaling in Inflammation and Therapeutics
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The Dual Role of Free Fatty Acid Signaling in Inflammation and Therapeutics
Recent Patents on Endocrine Metabolic & Immune Drug Discovery,
7(3): 189-197.
Caroline M.O. Volpe and Jose A. Nogueira-Machado
Núcleo de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa (NPGP), Hospital Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Belo Horizonte, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
Obesity, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular diseases and atherosclerosis have all been associated with high levels of free fatty acid (FFA). In the present review, we suggest that FFA may act as either pro- or anti-inflammatory agents depending on the chemical structure. Saturated fatty acids (SFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) significantly differ in their contributions to inflammation. While SFAs have been shown to induce inflammation, PUFAs have anti-inflammatory effects by downregulating NF-kappaB, IL-1 β, TNFα- and IL-6 despite upregulating of IL-10. It is suggested that FFA may activate Toll Like Receptor-4 (TLR4) and G protein-coupled receptors (GPCR) activating signaling pathways that promote production and release of inflammatory cytokines (IL-6 and TFN-α ). Fatty acid action on TLR4, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) and GPCRs are potential therapeutic targets for controlling FFA-induced inflammation. Approaches that downregulate the inflammatory properties of free fatty acid are discussed in this manuscript. In this review, some patents associated with controlling FFA effects are also reported.
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Tampa certainly has a problem with that....but it's mainly two people
#1 The biggest offender in DMA 12 is WFLA's Gayle Guyardo. She always tries to show off her "body", which isn't really that good. Here are some quotes from various posters at FLNewsCenter.
Has anyone else noticed that she (Guyardo) finds a way to show off her body on nearly every morning newscast she does. I was flipping channels and saw her rolling around on a ball in what looked like gym clothes. Then I was like, "Hey, she's done this before!" Sure enough, a couple days later, there she was again.
Gayle: "Hey look at me! Look at how great I look. AND I just had kids. Do you see how great I look? No? Well, watch as I roll around in my sports bra and spandex on the floor. Some people say I look like a dying turtle, but I say it's SEXY!!
This morning I saw gayle wearing a blue shirt and her belly button was showing. what is the station thinking?
Not only that....she has no talent. She's had TAPED promos she's stumbled through.
#2 Heather Van Nest at WTSP. Seen regularly wearing tight jeans and shirts. I'd really have no problem with this, as with Guyardo, if she had talent. She's another WTSP airhead, though.
#3 Gloria Gomez at WTVT. Not much to say, she just doesn't dress professionally.
This sounds sort of like a job for SuitSnob, unless he doesn't do fashion reports on female anchors lol.
And don't call me sexist, because I believe male and female anchors should be required to dress professionally.


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College Students' Perceptions of Binge Drinking
Jane Bruce and Diane DeMoura
This study was designed to examine college students' perceptions of binge drinking. Participants included 180 college student volunteers who read one of three scenarios portraying a party atmosphere with a college student engaging in a different level of drinking in each scenario. The students completed measures assessing their perceptions of the scenario character's alcohol use, their own alcohol use, problems they have experienced due to alcohol, and their perceptions of their friends' and family's alcohol use. Results showed that, compared to men, women anticipated positive outcomes regardless of alcohol consumption and greater sexual outcomes without alcohol consumption. For both men and women, negative outcomes were perceived as greater with higher amounts of alcohol use. Influences and perceptions of binge drinking by college students are discussed.
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Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
Date: September 12, 2013 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Science 100
Dr. Marshall graduated from Whitman College in 2000 with a B.A. in biology and chemistry and earned her M.D. at the Mayo Medical School. After a residency in OB-GYN at the University of Utah, she joined Oregon Health and Science University as a fellow in maternal-fetal medicine and is now on the clinical and research faculty at OHSU. At this event, she will describe her ongoing research aimed at understanding how maternal health and nutrition during pregnancy impact long-term health outcomes of children. For more information, contact Jim Russo, email@example.com, 527-5228.


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Welcome to Ritualwell. Like you, we are great admirers of Craig Taubman and his vision of a vibrant, inspired and beautiful Jewish community.
Jewish Ritual and Ritualwell
We are a unique website where users find and share a diverse collection of traditional and innovative Jewish rituals. We offer resources for holidays, life cycle events, social justice work, everyday holiness and more. Read more about us here.
Our blog explores the role of ritual, the dilemma of tradition and the aspiration to do good in the world. Last year Craig introduced our community to the "Jewels of Elul" with a candid post on the art of aging.
An Introduction to Our Content
We hope that you'll get to know us by browsing our site. Here are links to some of our favorite content:
Ten rituals for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur We have lots of resources for the High Holidays so we created this 'top ten' list as an introduction to these sections of our site.
What if the Shema were written by Doctor Seuss? Our friend Leiah Moser was inspired by her students to create a translation of the Shema in the voice of Dr. Seuss. (This is a great resource for kids!)
The Shema in American Sign Language (ASL) In this video our friend Rabbi Darby Leigh explains how he translates and understands the Shema in ASL.
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Mbakwe, Minnesota upset No. 1 Indiana, 77-73
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Trevor Mbakwe had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help Minnesota take down No. 1 Indiana 77-73 on Tuesday night, the seventh time the top-ranked team in The Associated Press' poll has lost a game this season.
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Where do I go now?
Gentlemen (And Ladies, of course)
I've been much less active on these boards over the last 7 or 8 months than ever before, I roll around the forums every day a number of times, but tend not to post as much. My excuse is I've been working really hard with my band in order to produce a desirable sound and some nice songs. The process is by no means over, but I'm trying to become just as active as I used to be, therefore:
Where do I go now? I manage my band, we've gotten a few bookings at a local joint, my automatic drive is to book more shows, but what else should I be doing? I'm having a logo designed, t-shirts will be printed, practice will be had, new songs will be written, eventually we will do some recording. We draw a very sizable crowd (especially for the tiny bar we tend to play in), thanks to a dedicated family and some awesome friends. We haven't played many shows, but the owner of the local venue really likes what we're doing. What else do we need to do. I don't know how far I can take all of this, but at the moment, I see no reason to stop pushing forward.
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Keep doing what you're doing and try to get involved with as much Internet activity as possible to promote your band. Setting up a good band website is a great way to get started. Book more shows and try to book as many as far away as you can manage - build up your live fanbase and they will talk about you. That can only be good for publicity.
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I second having a good web site. Another idea is to make MySpace and Facebook listings for your band... gets the word out pretty fast and also builds up a fan base. Also consider selling your music through iTunes...
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Keep up with your objectives to achieve your goals. Good luck on your endeavour.
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Don't overlook the fact that labels and A&R guys are not inaccessible.
Leave phone messages, emails and send letters to all these industry types and invite them to your shows.
You might be surprised that one of these guys could show up to your show.
Even if it doesn't mean stardom, opportunities arise for those that transcend boundaries.
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Johnson City Police Chief John Lowry said Tuesday he'll end his law enforcement career in May after more than 39 years with the city.
"I've decided it's time to hang up my guns and go to the house," he said, announcing the decision in a news conference at City Hall. "My career with the Johnson City Police Department will end in May."
He's worked at the department 34 years, having served as chief since 2003. But his career with the city began nearly 40 years ago when he started working for the rescue squad.
Lowry said he hopes the department will continue to move forward after his departure.
"I started as chief with a great department. It's an even better department. Our department is one of the premier law enforcement departments across the state."
Lowry said he's certain the high quality of employees in the department will continue to maintain the JCPD's reputation.
He said running the department is a team effort and there is a quality team in place to continue the work.
"I've told them I'm leaving it hear and I don't expect it to go down, I expect it to go to the next step," he said.
A key to that will be finding quality officers and keeping them. Lowry said the department has long been a stepping stone for officers to go to the FBI, TBI, DEA and other federal agencies.
Under Lowry's leadership, including his time in other command positions, the department has attained and retained accreditation and he played a key role in transitioning from a public safety program to a traditional police department.
"The main thing I'm proud of is the people we've brought to the police department. We've always tried to hire what I call top shelf," he said.
City Manager Pete Peterson, who was unavailable for Lowry's press conference, in a prepared statement called the chief "a loyal and dedicated employee." Peterson praised Lowry's accomplishments and said he leaves the city with "a great police department."
Lowry said the thing he'll miss most will be the people he works with.
"I've had a great career and feel I have been very fortunate to be afforded the opportunity to lead an outstanding group of men and women with the JCPD. I believe I am leaving this organization better than it was, but that is mainly due to the hard work and dedication of the great people who work for it," Lowry said.
As for what he'll do after he retires, Lowry said he has no concrete plans except to do a lot of fishing.


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Kulchitsky cells are endocrine cells characterised by a granular or pale pink cytoplasm. They are widely distributed in the gastrointestinal tract.
Because of their apparent similarity to the chromaffin cells of the adrenal medulla, they also became referred to as enterochromaffin cells.


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