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Two short days ago we all witnessed a great fight with a very controversial outcome in GSP vs. Hendricks.
UFC hall-of-famer Matt Hughes went as far as to call it the worst decision in MMA history.
I, for one, gave the edge to GSP after five rounds, but I know I'm in the minority.
So this week I could not think of a better poll than to ask who you guys think deserved the win.
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GSP… rds 1-3-5, two of the judges got it right. Givin the fact that GSP got a 30 day suspension and Hendrix a possible 6 month suspension for a knee injury, (no doubt from some of those leg kicks) GSP takes it with more damage caused as well. Wonder why Johnny didn't twitt a pic of his right knee???
You got it, brother.
GSP got his a"s kicked real bad and probably received brain damage. Whats it tell you when one guy can't remember the fight.
By the way Hendricks isn't injured already resuming training at end of week via his twitter so you GSP nuthuggers can quit crying and saying he's out for 6 months.
EVERY MMA website and writers all had Hendricks clearly winning
GSP took an ass whooping
One of the reasons why many people who watched the fight believe Hendricks won the fight is because of the bias commentary of Joe Rogan…He always tries to make the fight closer than it is, like in the third round, where GSP dominated for 4:30 of the round and than Hendricks got a takedown and
had top position for 30 seconds…Joe said that he thinks Hendricks might of stole the round with that take down, Which is a ridiculous statement. No doubt it was a very close fight and Hendricks did inflict more damage, but if you look back at the fight…GSP won 13 minutes and Hendricks won 12 minutes of the fight.
Well it is sad to say but that is true sometimes late takedowns will still the round even if it is with only 45 or 30 seconds left an example is Phil Davis' win over Machida. Machida would beat him for 4 mins then Phil would get a takedown and not do much damge but still get the round.
I guess this weird thing that the UFC has called FightMetric, a computer based machine that collects information on what occurs in the fight was being biased as well, those damn machines must be GSP haters too.
GSP got rounds 1, 3 & 5, 48-47 to GSP…could have been 49-46 if it wasn't for that slip in round 4…close fight but you gotta give it to the champ..
It looked to me like Johny Hendricks won but i wasn't scoring it. Alot of people just listen to Joe Rogan & agree with him.
Gsp lost, rogan, Dana, and the majority of the fans who watched it live not hearing rogan call the fight thought so. Something needs to be done about the judges this song is getting old, real quick. Also Matt Hughes and conduit say Gsp lost that fight.
The same people arguing about a bad decision. Defend Goerges all you want he lost and your rediculous statements make him look even worse. This site doesn't have anyone with an objective opinion anymore. This sh!t gets more stupid by the day.
GSp lost rounds 1, 2, & 4. But, he will definitely win the re match. Jab, then right kick to Hendricks mid – section to neutralize his upper – cut. GSP took heavy shots, but also, remarkably, Hendricks had no marks on his face. That is simply personal genetics. Hendricks won, but it wasn't as bad as the damage made it look. He wasn't dominant. A dominant win would have been if he won the 5th. Instead, GSP showed the heart of a champion in coming out and taking the final round.
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Instruments and methods include a guide instrument mountable to at least one anchor extension to guide the positioning of an anchor in a bony segment. The guide instrument facilitates aligning the anchor with one or more other anchors already engaged to the bony segment. The anchors can then be engaged with a connecting element extending therebetween. The guide instrument facilitates multi-level fixation of bony segments with bone anchors and one or more connecting elements in a minimally invasive surgical approach.
1. A system for placement of an anchor in an animal subject, comprising:
a pair of anchor extensions engageable to the animal subject, each anchor extension including a proximal end and a distal end, said distal ends forming an alignment axis therebetween when engaged to the animal subject; and
a guide instrument mountable adjacent said proximal ends of said pair of anchor extensions, said guide instrument including a guide member defining a guide axis intersecting said alignment axis when mounted to said pair of anchor extensions, said guide member being movable relative to said pair of anchor extensions while maintaining said guide axis in intersecting relation with said alignment axis.
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17. A guide instrument for guiding placement of an anchor in an bony segment, comprising:
a mounting assembly mountable to at least one anchor extension extending from the bony segment, said mounting assembly defining a mounting axis extending toward the bony segment when mounted on the at least one anchor extension; and
a guide member defining a guide axis along which the anchor is positioned for engagement with the bony segment, said guide member being coupled to said mounting assembly with said guide member offset from said mounting axis, said guide axis extending from said guide member toward the bony segment and intersecting the mounting axis adjacent the bony segment when said mounting member is mounted on the at least one anchor extension, said guide member being movably positionable about said mounting axis with said guide axis maintained in intersecting relation with said mounting axis.
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a mounting assembly engageable to a pair of anchor extensions;
a coupling member rotatably coupled to said mounting assembly about an axis, said coupling member including a coupling portion offset from said axis; and
a guide member hingedly coupled to said coupling portion along a hinge axis offset from said axis, said guide member extending to a guide body offset from said hinge axis, said guide body including a passage for guiding placement of an anchor along a guide axis defined by said guide passage.
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engaging first and second primary anchors to the bony segment;
mounting a guide instrument to the first and second primary anchors; and
guiding the secondary anchor to the bony segment with the guide instrument to position a secondary anchor along an alignment axis extending between the first and second primary anchors.
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positioning a connecting element between the aligned primary and secondary anchors; and
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mounting an anchor extension to the secondary anchor;
coupling the anchor extensions of the primary and secondary anchors to one another with an inserter instrument, the inserter instrument including the connecting element coupled thereto; and
pivoting the inserter about the anchor extensions to position the connecting element along the alignment axis.
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Various devices and methods for stabilizing bony segments have been used for many years. For example, the fracture of an elongated bone, such as a femur or humerus, can be stabilized by securing a plate to the fractured bone across the fracture. The plate extends across the fractured area and thus stabilizes the fractured components of the bones relative to one another in a desired position. When the fracture heals, the plate can be removed or left in place, depending on the type of plate that is used.
Another type of stabilization technique uses one or more elongated rods extending between components of a bony segment and secured to the bony segment to stabilize the components relative to one another. The components of the bony segment are exposed and one or more bone engaging fasteners are placed into each component. The elongated rod is then secured to the bone engaging fasteners in order to stabilize the components of the bony segment.
One problem associated with the above described stabilization structures is that the skin and tissue surrounding the surgical site must be cut, removed, and/or repositioned in order for the surgeon to access the location where the stabilization device is to be installed. This repositioning of tissue causes trauma, damage, and scarring to the tissue. There are also risks that the tissue will become infected and that a long recovery time will be required after surgery for the tissue to heal.
Minimally invasive surgical techniques are particularly desirable in, for example, spinal and neurosurgical applications because of the need for access to locations within the body and the potential trauma to vital intervening tissues. The development of percutaneous minimally invasive spinal procedures has yielded a major improvement in reducing trauma, recovery time and post-operative pain. The benefits of minimally invasive techniques have also found application in surgeries for other locations in the body where it is desirable to minimize tissue disruption.
While minimally invasive techniques have yielded benefits, there remains a need for instruments and methods that facilitate minimally invasive stabilization of bony segment.
The present invention relates to instruments and methods for securing a connecting element to a bony segment of an animal subject. The instruments and methods can be employed in minimally invasive surgical procedures.
In one aspect of the invention, there is provided a guide instrument attachable to an anchor extension extending from a bone anchor engaged to a bony segment. The guide instrument is includes a guide member movable relative to the anchor extension to guide placement of a second anchor in the bony segment in a position relative to the first anchor that facilitates engagement of a connecting element to each of the anchors.
In another aspect, a method for engaging a secondary anchor to a bony segment includes: engaging first and second primary anchors to the bony segment; mounting a guide instrument to the first and second primary anchors; and guiding the secondary anchor to the bony segment with the guide instrument to position a secondary anchor along an alignment axis extending between the first and second primary anchors.
Related features, aspects, embodiments, objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following description.
For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Any such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated devices, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated herein are contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
Instruments and methods are provided for placement of a secondary anchor in a bony segment in a desired position relative to at least one primary anchor engaged with the bony segment, and to locate at least a portion of the secondary anchor along an alignment axis. A connecting element is positionable between the primary and second anchors and along the alignment axis to connect the primary and secondary anchors to one another. The instruments and methods position at least a receiver portion of the primary and secondary anchors along the alignment axis prior to positioning the connecting element between the primary and secondary anchors. Accordingly, insertion of the connecting element between the primary and secondary anchors is facilitated since the receiver portions of the primary and second anchors are pre-aligned along the axis in which the connecting element will be positioned.
The instruments include a guide instrument mountable to at least one primary anchor and movable relative thereto. The guide instrument includes a guide member positionable to orient a guide axis at any one of a number of orientations relative to the alignment axis that intersect the alignment axis. The guide instrument can be employed to guide any one or combination of a drill, a tap, and a secondary anchor to a desired orientation relative to the alignment axis, with a receiving portion of the secondary anchor positioned along the alignment axis. After placement of the secondary anchor, a connecting element is positioned along the alignment axis to a location where it is engageable to the primary and second anchors to stabilize the bony segment.
In one application, the guide instrument is mounted between first and second anchor extensions extending from first and second primary anchors. As used herein, primary anchor identifies an anchor engaged to the bony segment prior to placement of the secondary anchor with the guide instrument. The alignment axis extends between receiving portions of the primary anchors along the bony segment. The guide instrument includes an adjustable guide member that defines a guide axis that intersects the alignment axis. When mounted to the anchor extensions of the primary anchors, the guide member can be repositioned to provide a desired trajectory for the secondary anchor into the bony segment. At any position of the guide member, the guide axis intersects the alignment axis.
Thus, drilling and tapping, if necessary, and engagement of the secondary anchor into the bony segment is controlled so that a receiving portion of the secondary anchor is aligned with the receiving portions of the primary anchors along the alignment axis while the trajectory of the secondary anchor into the bony segment can vary from that of one or both of the primary anchors. While it is contemplated that the secondary anchor is positioned between the primary anchors, it is further contemplated that the second anchor can be positioned to provide an extension of the alignment axis extending between the primary anchors. It is also contemplated that the guide instrument can be employed to align receiver portions of two anchors, three anchors, or four or more anchors.
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A guide member 180 is pivotally coupled to coupling member 150 with a hinge pin 170 along a hinge axis 171. Coupling member 150 is movable about a rotational center defined by mounting axis 142 to position hinge axis 171 and thus guide member 180 at any one of a number of positions about mounting member 102. Guide member 180 defines a guide axis 198, which can be positioned by pivoting guide member 180 relative to coupling member 150 about hinge axis 171 and/or by rotating coupling member 150 about mounting axis 142. The adjustable positioning provided by coupling member 150 and guide member 180 allows a secondary anchor to be positioned into the bony segment at a desired trajectory defined by guide axis 198. Coupling member 150 and guide member 180 are structured so that guide axis 198 intersects alignment axis 200 at any position of coupling member 150 and guide member 180 about mounting axis 142.
Mounting member 102 includes a body 104 comprising opposite first and second sides 106, 108 and opposite third and fourth sides 110, 112. A first mounting pin 114 extends from first side 106, and a second mounting pin 116 extends from second side 108. Body 104 further includes a tapered distal end 118 and a proximal end wall 120. A bore 122 extends through body 104 and opens at proximal end wall 120 and distal end 118. Third and fourth sides 110, 112 can include a concave surface profile to accommodate passage of drill, tap or driving instruments along mounting member 102 when guide member 180 is positioned so that guide axis 198 is adjacent thereto, as shown in
Mounting pins 114, 116 are positionable in receptacles formed in sidewalls 45 adjacent the proximal ends 44 of anchor extensions 40 to mount guide instrument 100 thereto with mounting axis 142 intersecting alignment axis 200. Mounting member 102 can be pivoted about mounting pins 114, 116, as indicated by arrow 111 in
Coupling pin 130 extends along mounting axis 142 from a proximal end 133 to a distal end portion 131. Distal end portion 131 includes slot 132 extending therealong that opens at a distal end of pin 130. Slot 132 separates distal end portion 131 into a first finger 134 and a second finger 136. A first protrusion 138 projects radially outwardly from first finger 134, and a second protrusion 140 projects radially outwardly from second finger 136. Fingers 134, 136 can deflect toward one another for insertion through bore 122 of mounting member 102. Fingers 134 are resiliently biased to return toward their pre-insertion configuration when projections 138, 140 extend distally beyond distal end 118 of mounting member 102. Projections 138, 140 engage distal end 118 of mounting member 102 to axially and releasably secure coupling pin 130 to mounting member 102.
Coupling member 150 includes a body portion 152 and a coupling portion 153 extending laterally from body portion 152. Body portion 152 extends from a distal end member 154 to a proximal end wall 156. A bore 158 extends through body portion 152 and opens at proximal end wall 156 and at a distal face of distal end member 154. Mounting pin 130 is positionable through bore 158 and engageable therein via a press fit, mechanical fastener, welding or other suitable engagement technique. Coupling pin 130 is rotatable in bore 122 of mounting member 102 so that coupling member 150 can be rotated 360 degrees about mounting member 102.
Coupling portion 153 include a number of hinge members 160 extending laterally from body portion 152. Hinge members 160 form a hinge bore 164 extending therethrough. A number of slots 162 extend between adjacent hinge members 160. Guide member 180 also includes a number of hinge members 190, which include slots 192 therebetween. A hinge bore 194 extends through hinge members 190. When guide member 180 is assembled to coupling member 150, hinge members 160, 190 interdigitate to align hinge bores 164, 194 to receive hinge pin 170. Hinge pin 170 pivotally couples guide member 180 to coupling member 150 about hinge axis 171.
Guide member 180 includes a guide body 182 extending between a distal end member 184 and a proximal end wall 186. A guide passage 188 extends along guide axis 198, and opens at the distal and proximal ends of guide body 182. Hinge members 190 extend laterally from guide body 182 such that when guide member 180 is coupled to coupling member 150, guide axis 198 is offset from the hinge axis 171 defined along hinge member 170.
When mounted to one of or each of the anchor extensions 40, as shown in
In the positions indicated by 180′, 180″, guide member 180 is positioned adjacent to or in contact with body portion 152 such that further pivoting movement is limited. The recessed sides 110, 112 of mounting member 102 allow guide axis 198 to remain unobstructed in the positions indicated by 180′, 180″. In one embodiment, angular orientations 202, 204 range from about 2 degrees for minimum angular orientation 204 to about 8 degrees for maximum angular orientation 202. Other embodiments contemplate angular orientations ranging from 0 degrees to about 28 degrees. It is still further embodiments contemplate that guide axis 198 can be oriented relative to alignment axis 200 at any anatomically expected trajectory based on the anatomical location of alignment axis 200, and also based on the anatomical features for a particular patient.
Placement of the secondary anchor can further be guided along mounting axis 142 by removing coupling pin 130 from mounting body 102. In this form of guide instrument 100, drilling, tapping and driving instruments are guided through bore 122 to location intersecting alignment axis 200. Accordingly, the secondary anchor can also be positioned at an angular orientation of 0 degrees relative to mounting axis 142.
When assembled, as shown in
First and second anchor extensions 40 extend proximally from respective ones of the primary anchors 10 along a first extension axis 50 and a second extension axis 52, respectively. Anchor extensions 40 each include an outer sleeve member 41 extending between a distal portion 42 and a proximal portion 44. Proximal portion 44 includes an enlarged, bulbous configuration with flattened medial and lateral sidewalls 45 to facilitate engagement of adjacent anchor extensions 40 to one another. The medially oriented walls 45 are positioned adjacent the first and second sides 106, 108 of mounting member 102, and each includes a receptacle to rotatably receive a corresponding one of the mounting pins 114, 116. Anchor extensions 40 further include a passage 46 extending therethrough and opening proximally and also opening in the receiver portion 14 of anchor 10. Passage 46 provides a pathway for placement of a coupling member, such as a set screw, into receiver portions 14 to secure the connecting element to the respective anchor 10.
Anchor extensions 40 include an inner sleeve member 60 positioned in an outer sleeve member 41. Inner sleeve member 60 includes distal fingers 62 projecting distally from distal portion 42 of outer sleeve member 41. Distal fingers 62 can include an outer cam surface along which the distal portion 42 of outer sleeve member 41 moves to move distal fingers 62 toward and away from one another. Distal fingers 62 form a passage 64 therebetween that is alignable with a passage 16 of receiver portion 14 of anchor 10 when coupled thereto. Fingers 62 can include projections extending therefrom that are positionable in adjacent receptacles formed in the outer surface of receiver portion 14 to firmly secure anchor extension 40 thereto.
A coupling mechanism 48 extends through proximal portion 44 and releasably secures inner and outer sleeve members 60, 41 in at least first and second positions relative to one another. In a first position, shown in
Primary anchors 10 are engaged to each of the first vertebra 22 and third vertebra 26 using any known insertion technique. It contemplated that receiver portions 14 are multi-axial, and can be pivoted and rotated relative to the engagement portion 12 of the primary and secondary anchors 10 when the engagement portion 12 is engaged to the bony structure. Accordingly receiver portions 14 can be aligned with one another along alignment axis 200 extending between the receiver portions of the primary and secondary anchors 10. Connecting element 90 is inserted and positioned along alignment axis 200 and through passages 16 of receiver portions 14. Set screws engaged in receiver portions 14 secure connecting element 90 to the primary anchors 10, and link primary anchors 10 to another.
In one embodiment, connecting element 90 is inserted percutaneously into the patient along an insertion axis that is defined along an extension of alignment axis 200. The connecting element 90 is guided into position through passages 16 of receiver portions 14. Other embodiments contemplate other insertion paths for the connecting element, including top loading and side loading the connecting element for engagement with the anchors, and also placing the anchors through a connecting element already positioned along alignment axis 200.
After primary anchors 10 are engaged to vertebrae 22, 26, the anchor extensions 40 are manipulated through the skin and mounted to mounting member 102 of guide instrument 100. Coupling member 150 and guide member 180 are positioned to provide the desired alignment of guide axis 198 for engagement of a secondary anchor 10 to vertebra 24. A hole can be drilled into vertebra 24 and tapped, if necessary, through the guide member 180 along guide axis 198. Alternatively, a self-drilling screw can be employed and guided into vertebra 24 with guide member 180. In any event, guide instrument 100 allows placement of the secondary anchor at any one of an infinite number of selectable trajectories into vertebra 24 with receiver portion 14 of secondary anchor 10 positioned along alignment axis 200.
Another embodiment guide instrument 220 is shown in
Clamping arms 222, 224 are pivotally coupled to one another at an intermediate joint 230 and pivot thereabout to clamp and release anchor extensions 40 from therebetween. A drawbar 234 is threadingly received in a passage extending through first clamping arm 222, and a distal end of draw bar 234 is engaged in second clamping arm 224. Drawbar 234 is offset proximally from intermediate joint 230. As draw bar 234 is threadingly adjusted in first clamping arm 222 with thumb screw 232 in the directions indicated by arrow 250, its distal end acts on second clamping arm 224 to pivot distal extensions 226, 228 of clamping arms 222, 224 toward or away from one another about intermediate joint 230. For example, adjusting drawbar 234 toward second clamping member 224 moves distal extensions 226, 228 toward one another to clamp anchor extensions 40 therebetween. Adjusting drawbar 234 away from second clamping member 224 moves distal extensions 226, 228 away from one another to release the anchor extensions 40 positioned therebetween.
Second clamping member 224 includes mounting posts 236 extending laterally therefrom. A coupling member 239 is rotatably mounted to posts 236 with a mounting pin 238. Coupling member 239 is movable by pivoting coupling member 239 relative to mounting assembly 221 in either direction about mounting pin 238 as indicated by arrows 252. Coupling member 239 further includes coupling portion 240 opposite mounting pin 238. A hinge pin 242 is rotatably received in coupling portion 240 and engaged to guide member 244. Guide member 244 is pivotal relative to coupling member 239 with hinge pin 242 as indicated by arrows 254.
Guide member 244 includes a guide portion 246 forming a guide passage therethrough that extends along guide axis 248. Guide instrument 220 is structured so that guide axis 248 intersects alignment axis 200 at any position of guide axis 248 relative to the anchor extensions 40 when guide instrument 200 is mounted to anchors extensions 40. For example, with coupling member 239 and guide member 244 each rotated fully clockwise, guide axis 248 is oriented in the position shown in
After placement of the secondary anchor 10 into vertebra 24 with a guide instrument, it is contemplated that connecting element 90 may be installed and secured to anchors 10 with an inserter instrument such as shown in
Prior to mounting inserter instrument 320, a third anchor extension 40 is positioned through the path formed during placement of secondary anchor 10 and mounted to receiver portion 14 of secondary anchor 10. The third anchor extension 40 is manipulated through the skin and tissue of the patient and positioned between and coupled to the anchor extensions 40 extending from the primary anchors 10. Coupling of the proximal portions 44 to one another aligns the passages 16 of the multi-axial receiver portions 14 along alignment axis 200.
Support arms 322 of inserter instrument 320 are then rotatably mounted to the laterally oriented sidewalls 45 of primary anchor extensions 40 and clamped thereto via clamping mechanism 321. Inserter instrument 320 includes a distal portion 324 transversely oriented to and extending from arms 322. Distal portion 324 includes an arm 331 curved along a radius that extends from the pivotal connection point of arms 322 with anchor extensions 40 to alignment axis 200.
Connecting element 90 is coupled to and extends from arm 331 adjacent a proximal connecting end 91 of connecting element 90, and has a sufficient length extending to a distal insertion end 92 for a two-level stabilization procedure. Connecting element 90 can be curved with a radius of curvature equal to the distance between passageways 16 of anchors 10 and a pivot axis of inserter instrument 320 about anchor extensions 40. Connecting element 90 is fixed on inserter 324 and readied for percutaneous insertion into passageways 16 of anchors 10. Inserter instrument 320 swings about the pivot axis to move connecting element 90 toward receiver portions 14 along an extension of alignment axis 200, and thereby introducing leading end of connecting element 90 into the subject's body towards the aligned passages 16 of anchors 10. Connecting element 90 and inserter instrument 320 are further pivoted to pass portions of connecting element 90 through passages 16 of anchors 10 and finally position connecting element along alignment axis 200 and within receiver portions 14.
Connecting element 90 is placed through passages 16 of anchors 10 to a desired position, which can be confirmed radiographically or with any known imaging technique. Set screws associated with each anchor 10 can be driven downwardly through passages 46 of anchor extensions 40 to contact connecting element 90 and seat it in receiver portions 14 of anchors 10. Arm 331 can then be uncoupled from connecting element 90 and removed from the patient by swinging inserter instrument 320 back along path in which it was inserted. Inserter 324 is removed from anchor extensions 40, and anchor extensions 40 are uncoupled from one another. Anchor extensions 40 are then removed from the patient.
In one specific application, connecting element 90 is installed to stabilize a three vertebrae 22, 24, 26 after placement of one or more implants into one or more of the disc spaces 28, 30. The method can include removing intervertebral disc material from the space between vertebral bodies and/or introducing an implant into the disc space. Implant can be one or more interbody fusion devices, support members, artificial disc devices, annulus repair devices, and/or artificial ligaments. If desired, the anchor extensions 40 can be manipulated by the surgeon to apply a load to compress or distract the vertebrae prior to engaging connecting element 90 to anchors 10. In some surgical procedures, it may be desirable to insert one or more additional connecting elements for stabilization along the same vertebral levels, or along different vertebral levels.
Connecting element 90 can be an elongated rod or shaft curved along its length between connecting end 91 and insertion end 92. However, it should be understood that it is contemplated that connecting element 90 can include any configuration known for a rod, plate, implant, or fastener, so long as connecting element 90 is engageable to the bony segment. Further, connecting element 90 can be elastic or super-elastic member in the form of a cable, band or artificial ligament that used in tethering or other surgical procedures. Connecting element 90 can be percutaneously or non-percutaneously inserted with an inserter instrument, or with a freehand technique.
One specific example of a suitable anchor 10 is a multi-axial screw such as described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,797,911 and 5,879,350, each of which is incorporated herein by reference. Other examples for anchors 10 include uni-axial screws, bolts, clamps, hooks, and pins, for example. It is further contemplated that one or more of the anchors can include a multi-axial head and one or more of the other anchors include an uni-axial head. The anchors can be cannulated to facilitate placement over a guidewire and into the vertebra in minimally invasive procedures, or can be non-cannulated. Cannulated anchors can further include one or more fenestrations or openings for placement of bone cement or other material therethrough.
Pre-operative planning and image guided navigation of anchor placement and installation of connecting element 90 are also contemplated. The surgical techniques can employ any type of known imaging system to determine and locate optimum placement and orientation of the anchors in the bony structure and, if necessary, to locate skin locations for percutaneous puncture entry of the anchors and connecting element.
Primary anchor insertion can be monitored using any known viewing instrument or apparatus, and performed under any known surgical technique. For example, primary anchors 10 can be placed through a cannula or sleeve inserted through the skin that forms a working channel to the anchor location over the target bone. Anchor placement into the bony structure can be monitored endoscopically, microscopically, fluoroscopically, radiographically and/or with naked eye visualization through the cannula. Primary anchor placement can also be performed through micro-incisions, or through open incisions in which the skin and tissue is retracted to expose the bony structure.
In one specific technique for placing primary anchors 10, a guidewire of sufficient length is inserted percutaneously and anchored to the bony structure, such as a pedicle of the vertebra. The guidewire is coupled to a trackable instrument that is tracked via an image guided surgical system that generates a display on a computer monitor. With the guidewire secured at the appropriate location on the bony structure, various instruments for preparing and inserting the screw into the bony structure can be guided by the guidewire. The preparation and insertion can be monitored via a tracking instrument coupled to the various preparation and insertion instruments. After mounting anchor extensions to the engaged primary anchors, a guide instrument is mounted to the anchor extensions to guide placement of the secondary anchor at a desired trajectory into the pedicle located between the pedicles engaged by the primary anchors.
Connecting elements can be engaged on both sides of midline M of the spine, and along one or more levels of the spine. The connecting element can be engaged to stabilize adjacent vertebra in conjunction with any minimally invasive or open surgical techniques for placement of one or more implants into a disc space. For example, one or more interbody fusion devices or intervertebral spacers may be inserted into the disc space via an anterior, anterior oblique, lateral, postero-lateral, or transforaminal approach, and connecting element 90 can be positioned and engaged to the spinal column segment from a posterior approach. Further, connecting element 90 can be used to stabilize adjacent vertebrae, or any other bony structure, without placement of implants between structures comprising bony segment 20.
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LAGRANGE, Ga. (AP) Former Auburn football player Philip Lutzenkirchen and the driver involved in a fatal crash were both legally intoxicated, according to the Georgia State Patrols toxicology report released Wednesday.
The report shows that Lutzenkirchen had a blood alcohol level of 0.377 at the time of the one-vehicle crash in Troup County on June 30. The 23-year-old was a passenger in the car when it ran off the road and overturned at about 3 a.m.
The report also indicated that driver Joseph Ian Davis, who was also killed, had a blood alcohol level of 0.17. He was 22.
The legal limit in Georgia is 0.08.
The Chevrolet Tahoe ran a stop sign near LaGrange. Two other passengers, Christian Case and Elizabeth Craig, were injured and transported to West Georgia Health Systems in LaGrange. Lutzenkirchen and Craig were both ejected from the SUV while Davis was partially ejected.
Several thousand people attended a public memorial for Lutzenkirchen at his alma matter Lassiter High Schools stadium in Marietta, Georgia.
The service was attended by Auburn coach Gus Malzahn, athletic director Jay Jacobs and several dozen current and former Auburn players.
Malzahn said Lutzenkirchen will be remembered as one of the best players to ever put on an Auburn jersey.
Lutzenkirchen was the first player Malzahn recruited when he arrived as Auburns offensive coordinator after the 2008 season.
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RENSSELAER - From a short distance, compared to what you see on TV, Pope Francis appeared "fairly like what I expected...close to the people wanting to be with everyone," said John Kenna.
Casey Frakoski thought it was "weird to see a person on TV and then see them in real life. It's totally different. It's a celebrity you're seeing."
"People were jumping up and down and screaming," as the Popemobile passed by said Conor Gosh.
As will happen with eyewitness accounts, Alyssa Decker saw him differently.
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But for all six teens who went on the religious retreat to Rio, the experience was life altering.
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[ Email | Share ] CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Eleven faculty members, four academic professionals and five graduate teaching assistants at the UI were honored April 26 for excellence in teaching and advising. The honors were presented during a reception at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center.Faculty members honored with the Campus Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching:
Honored with the Campus Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
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Catharine E. Gray, English, understands well the challenges of teaching literature of the distant past to today's undergraduate students. A colleague describes this literature as "potentially arcane" and "difficult" for students to comprehend and interpret. Despite these challenges, Gray consistently receives high ratings for her teaching, in part because she so expertly reduces students' anxiety about approaching the texts she assigns. She encourages creativity among her students by sponsoring classroom activities that emphasize, in her words, "the rich strangeness of the past."
A.J. Hildebrand, mathematics, was praised for his success in the classroom by a colleague who said this success can be attributed to his "knowledge and commitment to mathematics, his preparation and attention to detail, his friendly but demanding attitude, and his generosity in time and effort mentoring students." Hildebrand also has led an NSF-funded research program for undergraduates and has served for more than two decades as head coach for Illinois in the Putnam Examination, known as the world's toughest math test.
Cynthia J. Johnson, speech and hearing science, has appeared on the List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent 68 times in her 29 years at Illinois. Her enthusiasm for teaching is apparent both inside and outside of the classroom. She enjoys explaining difficult concepts and helping students make sense of them. She also mentors and advises undergraduates in learning and laboratory experiences. Johnson provides opportunities for students to take part in laboratory research through independent studies and has directed six to 12 undergraduate students each semester in her Child Language Laboratory.
Dimitrios C. Kyritsis, mechanical science and engineering, teaches undergraduate classes in the basics of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, required courses that students often find extraordinarily difficult. He meets this challenge head-on by offering lectures that are, as one colleague writes, "models of clarity" enlivened by his infectious enthusiasm. Although his courses are demanding, he knows well how to help his students navigate every challenge he puts before them. In addition to maintaining a supportive classroom environment, Kyritsis also mentors undergraduate students and offers them opportunities to work with him as laboratory assistants.
Courses taught by Robert Pahre, political science, range from conventional undergraduate courses that focus on international political economy and the European Union to innovative courses such as those focused on environmental policy. In addition, many students have benefited from the travel experiences associated with Pahre's courses. A student who enjoyed Pahre's experiential learning techniques writes that he "allows students to figure out the answers themselves" and that he "leads by example" and "inspires and motivates others."
Instructional staff members who received the award:
Barbara Hug, a clinical professor in curriculum and instruction, weaves two themes into all of her courses: scientific literacy and the use of technology in science. She provides students with valuable opportunities to design and teach their own lessons. Students describe her teaching style as one that challenges their beliefs and encourages them to evaluate critically their world views. Her dedication to students has led many to characterize her as "influential" and "phenomenal."
In his narrative writing courses, John Rubins, an instructor in English, promotes an atmosphere of unrestricted creativity and constructive critique. In this spirit, he opens his life as a writer to scrutiny. Students often take multiple classes from Rubins in the hope of advancing their art under his guidance. A colleague attributes Rubins' success in the classroom to his desire for students to "experience directly the lessons of the humanities."
The teaching style of Peter S. Sheldon, a lecturer in advertising, has been called "passionate" and inspirational. In all of his courses, Sheldon conveys crucial concepts with clarity and grace. Students respond well to the industry professionals he brings into the classroom who help apply workplace standards in the evaluation of student portfolios. Students describe Sheldon as unusually demanding – but also respectful of their creativity.
Graduate teaching assistants who received the award are Adam C. Irish, political science; Ryan M. Jones, history; Amy L. Norgard, classics; Mary I. Unger, English; and Amanda Vicary, psychology.
The awards recognize professors, instructional staff members and graduate teaching assistants who display consistently excellent performance in the classroom, take innovative approaches to teaching, positively affect the lives of their students, and make other contributions to improved instruction, including influencing the curriculum.
Faculty members and instructional staff members selected for the awards each receive $5,000 cash and a $3,000 recurring salary increase; graduate teaching assistants receive $3,500.
Other award winners honored:
Roy A. Axford, a professor of nuclear, plasma and radiological engineering, and Bruce A. Conway, a professor of aerospace engineering, received the Campus Award for Excellence in Graduate and Professional Teaching. Each receives $5,000 and a $3,000 recurring salary increase.
Axford's commitment to his students in his 45 years as a faculty member at Illinois has been reflected in innovative instructional methods and outstanding teaching evaluations. Former undergraduate and graduate students number among the nation's most prominent nuclear professionals. A former student writes that one of Axford's distinguishing features is his "ability to explain advance concepts to students without compromising mathematical rigor."
Conway's dedication to graduate education can be measured not only by his positive teaching evaluations, but also by the fact that six of his 13 Ph.D. advisees have become university professors. He exhibits a dynamic classroom style that enlivens the presentation of difficult mathematical concepts. Conway's students appreciate his ability to "explain hard concepts clearly" as he helps them solve complex problems in engineering.
Scott K. Silverman, a professor of chemistry, received the Campus Award for Excellence in Guiding Undergraduate Research. The $2,000 award is designed to foster and reward excellence in involving and guiding undergraduate students in scholarly research. On a campus that values undergraduate research, Silverman's involvement of undergraduates in ongoing research activities is in all ways exemplary. Undergraduates in the Silverman lab credit their mentor with a philosophy that places great emphasis on their "development and maturation" as scientists.
Shiv G. Kapoor, a professor of mechanical science and engineering, and Shelly J. Schmidt, a professor of food chemistry, received the Campus Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring, which provides each recipient with $2,000.
Many of Kapoor's nearly 90 master's and 34 doctoral students have gone on to hold positions at major research universities, have emerged as leaders in industrial and national research laboratories, or have gone on to become successful entrepreneurs. Kapoor maintains a robust research portfolio while also attending with great care to the students he mentors. Kapoor's former students speak highly of his "willingness to engage in collaborations" and his creation of an "incredible learning environment."
Schmidt is dedicated to readying her students for successful careers, and she is equally committed to sustaining their individual well-being. Colleagues report that she offers students in her lab a "promise and a warning." The promise is "a commitment to help them no matter what issue or problem arises, and the warning . . . is to let them know that if she sees them heading in a 'dangerous' direction, either professionally or personally, she will talk with them about it." The result: Schmidt's students graduate well prepared to keep work and life in productive balance.
Liang Y. Liu, a professor of civil and environmental engineering, and Umberto Ravaioli, the senior assistant dean for undergraduate programs in the College of Engineering and a professor of electrical and computer engineering, received the Campus Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising, which provides each recipient with $2,000.
Liu is described as "passionate" about advising. He develops a sense of trust and friendship with his students. He was responsible for the department's "Fall Kick-Off" at which freshmen could learn about the department from faculty and staff members, and upper-class undergraduates. Liu also revised the introductory course required of all freshmen in his department, which now engages small groups in civil engineering projects that require collaborative research and problem-solving.
In his role as an academic adviser, Ravaioli works tirelessly to understand students' perspectives and to guide them toward course work and co-curricular experiences that are designed to help them grow toward the goal of becoming engineers. Ravaioli works with College of Engineering undergraduates, as well as Division of General Studies students who are looking to transfer into an engineering discipline. One student notes that because Ravaioli takes students' "personal and academic issues to heart," his influence is nothing short of "life-changing."


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Michael A. De Leon is a graphic designer by day, but wears many hats in his off time. In 2004, after several years of covering the Spurs, he started Project Spurs, a Spurs team fansite as an outlet to provide content to Spurs fans, while continuing to write for himself and learning the ins and outs of online publishing and web design. He has since built a writing team and started a popular weekly Spurs podcast called the Spurscast.
Monthly Archive for July, 2012
Buford: De Colo, Mills officially Spurs
By Paul Garcia, ProjectSpurs.com After the San Antonio Spurs Summer League team finished their second practice before heading to Las Vegas, Spurs General Manager R.C. Buford confirmed some Spurs free agent signings. He discussed the re-signing of Boris Diaw, and spoke of what the Summer League will offer to some of the younger players. "Boris […] [Read More]
Leonard gaining valuable experience in Vegas
By Kyle Boenitz, ProjectSpurs.com Kawhi Leonard has never really looked like a rookie. He showed from day one with the Spurs that he was ready to contribute. It wasn't as a scorer or a sharpshooter, just as a role player that could do what was asked of him in all situations. His stats, like his […] [Read More]
Things to look for in Las Vegas
By Trevor Zickgraf, ProjectSpurs.com The Las Vegas Summer League kicks off today and features 24 of the NBA's 30 teams including the San Antonio Spurs. For less successful, rebuilding teams, Summer League provides a time for parts of a young core to get familiarized with one another before offseason workouts and Training Camp get going. The […] [Read More]
Video: Tony Parker, Team France preparations for '12 Olympic Games
By Jeff Garcia, ProjectSpurs.com If there is one team in the basketball tournament at the 2012 Olympic Games many San Antonio Spurs fans will be keeping an eye on will be the French national team. Team France boasts three Spurs' players on the roster including Tony Parker, Boris Diaw and the newest Spur, Nando De […] [Read More]
Danny Green goes shirtless for cover shoot
By Kyle Boenitz, ProjectSpurs.com Lifestyle Mirror recently did an article on ESPN's Charissa Thompson, speaking on her role as a woman in sports, her goals and her professional style. For the article they did a photo shoot where San Antonio Spurs' Danny Green played the role of "man candy." Read the full post on Project Spurs. [Read More]
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Deeper look at amnesty candidates reveals Spurs' slim chances at landing big
By Paul Garcia, ProjectSpurs.com As an active Twitter user and after browsing our reader's comments every day, I try to get the general consensus of what fans are discussing regarding the San Antonio Spurs. A few readers keep bringing up the idea of the Spurs signing Elton Brand now that he's been amnestied by the Philadelphia […] [Read More]
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By Paul Garcia, ProjectSpurs.com With French guard Nando De Colo preparing to join the San Antonio Spurs for the next two seasons, I was interested in finding out exactly what De Colo would be bringing to the Spurs. Since I live in the United States and cover the Spurs in San Antonio, I rarely get to see […] [Read More]
Former Toros highlight Summer League D-League team
With the 2012 Summer League set to start this weekend in Vegas, the D-League announced members of its 11-man headed to compete against the teams sent by other NBA teams. A former San Antonio Spurs player and former Austin Toro will be part of the team tipping off on Sunday against Washington. Leo Lyons, who […] [Read More]
Video: De Colo dazzles on the court in Valencia tribute
By Jeff Garcia, Project Spurs After being drafted in the 2009 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs will finally bring over French guard Nando De Colo after he recently signed a 2-year deal. De Colo honed his basketball skills with Spanish team Valencia, where he dazzled the crowds for three years and would eventually win […] [Read More]
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Votes by Ben Kenigsberg
Best Film
|1. Inherent Vice
|6. Goodbye to Language
|2. Boyhood
|7. The Last of the Unjust
|3. Two Days, One Night
|8. Whiplash
|4. Gone Girl
|9. The Immigrant
|5. The Strange Little Cat
|10. Interstellar
Best Actor
|1. Philip Seymour Hoffman, A Most Wanted Man
|2. Joaquin Phoenix, Inherent Vice
|3. Haluk Bilginer, Winter Sleep
Best Actress
|1. Patricia Arquette, Boyhood
|2. Marion Cotillard, The Immigrant
|3. Jenny Slate, Obvious Child
Best Supporting Actress
|1. Carrie Coon, Gone Girl
|2. Katherine Waterston, Inherent Vice
|3. Lorelei Linklater, Boyhood
Best Supporting Actor
|1. Josh Brolin, Inherent Vice
|2. Tyler Perry, Gone Girl
|3. David Gyasi, Interstellar
Best Undistributed Film
|1. We Come As Friends
|2. Approaching the Elephant
|3. The Kindergarten Teacher
Best Director
|Richard Linklater,
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tokidoki for Sephora Royal Pride Inferno Bronzer Review, Photos, Swatches
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tokidoki Royal Pride Inferno Bronzer ($22.00 for 0.37 oz.) is a warmed, golden-tan with champagne-gold shimmer bronzing powder. The powder itself has a heart and crossbones raised design in the middle, and there's no overspray on it, it's just the same as the rest of the product–which is nice, just because I hate being duped by those oversprays!
Though I was disappointed with the color pay off of Adios Star, I had no such pigmentation issues with Royal Pride. This swatched beautifully–pigmented, smooth, and gorgeous to look at. As far as bronzing goes, I think this will work nicely on lighter medium skin tones to deeper medium skin tones, but it may turn orange on some of the paler beauties. I'd recommend paler and very cool skin tones to swatch in-store if they're able to.
tokidoki also has Diavolina, which is described as a "medium/tan with gold shimmer." I felt like Royal Pride was a pretty deep bronzer, but it's described as a "light/medium with gold shimmer." I think Diavolina may be best for medium deep to deep complexions, but I haven't seen it to be sure.
The packaging is made out of plastic, but it feels heavy and thick enough that I don't feel like I'm using dollar-store makeup (which is always my fear whenever I see a non-beauty brand enter the beauty biz!). It's solid, semi-clear, and should be sturdy enough to tote around.
You also get a whopping 0.37 oz. of product, which is rather hefty for a bronzing product. MAC Bronzing Powders are also $22, but you get 0.30 oz. I think tokidoki did a good job pricing themselves above mass, but they didn't price themselves out of range, either. I wouldn't go crazy buying hundreds of dollars over this without testing it first, but I can see myself picking a few items just to try and see (and if all else fails, take advantage of Sephora's excellent return policy).
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So you think he's cheating? This book gives you simple yet versatile tools--from lists of telling clues to stealthy cell phone apps--that will help you confirm your suspicions or ease your fears. Expert authors Rea Frey and Stephany Alexander pair online savvy with the tips and tricks of a private investigator, priming you to outwit your man--no matter how sneaky he's been. You'll get inside his head to learn everything there is to know about where he's been and what you need to do next. When you're done, you'll know: How to catch him in the act Which rules cheaters live by When there's a way to forgive When there's no choice but to forget With this book, you'll know when he cheats, how to catch him red-handed, and where to find a relationship that will make you happy for a lifetime.
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COLUMBIA CITY — A new date, but the same tradition.
The Whitley County Expo is set for Saturday, March 16. It will be held at Indian Springs Middle School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
"March 16 is about a month earlier than it was last year," said Doug Brown, executive director for the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce.
The expo is the chamber's annual gathering to highlight area businesses and nonprofits. With the event previously held later in the spring, Brown said those dates were difficult for landscaping businesses.
"We moved it up for the landscapers and other out door-type businesses," he said. "But we aren't totally reinventing the wheel with the expo."
Brown expects the event to be a continued success and said it is a great chance for businesses to be out in the public eye.
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It's almost imperceptible, but when ambling down the corridors of the 50 acre Jefferson County complex, little clouds of dust kick up.
For the last two years, Alfred Hamilton and Bobby Brumley have been responsible for slowing the decay of the all but abandoned Al Price State Juvenile Correctional Center.
The two might not have to shoulder the work around the 11-building complex alone for much longer.
Earlier this year, the Texas House of Representatives approved a bill penned by Rep. Joe Deshotel that will transfer ownership of the shuttered facility from the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to Jefferson County.
The county takes over Jan. 1, 2014, and plans are already being made to revamp the complex.
Fred Jackson, assistant to Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick, said at least one group is interested in the facility as a possible location for a private school for troubled kids, much like the purpose it served before the state mothballed the campus in 2011.
Jackson said he couldn't give specifics on the group, only that it was working to develop a curriculum and incorporate in the near future and that it was interested in potentially leasing the property from the county.
But it's going to be an admittedly long road, he said.
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Good morning, I'm David Greene with a birthday message that might have grown sweeter with age.
A man residing on East 12th Street in Brooklyn recently received a letter postmarked in 1969. It was addressed to Susan Heifetz, who'd lived at the apartment with her family as a child. The letter wished her a happy 19th birthday. When the man contacted Heifetz, she asked if there was any sign of who it came from. On the back there was a lipstick mark. Her late mother did like to seal letters with a kiss.
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HIRAM, OH – Hiram College jumped out to a 3-0 half-time lead and cruised to a 4-1 win over the visiting Hilbert College men's soccer team on Saturday. The win helps the Terriers improve to 6-1 on the season while the loss drops the Hawks to 2-5.
Hiram got on the board at 18:31 on a penalty kick by Matt Urban. Nick Gdanetz answered at 30:22 and Brain Cole scored his first of two goals on the day at 38:46 to give the Terriers the comfortable lead.
Hilbert's Pat Coleman (Hamburg, NY/Frontier) tried to get the Hawks back in the game and his goal at 63:15 off a pass from Bryan Kraska (Depew, NY/Depew) closed the gap to 3-1. Cole's second goal came just 4:33 later and a stiff Terrier defense prevailed until the final horn sounded.
Hilbert keeper Josh Griffey (Holland, NY/Holland) recorded eight saves on the day while Hiram used three goalies to limit the Hawks to just three shots on goal.
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text: The National Archives was pleased to host the third annual Archives Discovery Forum on 7 March. The Forum brings together information and archives professionals from across the UK to talk about how to open up access to collections and information about collections. You can see the full programme on the UK Archives Discovery Network (UKAD) website. The Forum is a key part of the work of the UKAD network, to get people together and discussing progress in this area. That can be about major changes to standards affecting the sector internationally or about improving awareness of individual archives' collections, and anything in between. We know not everyone in the sector is progressing at the same rate, but so long as everyone is going in the same direction, towards ever-broadening access, there is value in sharing our progress.


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It's absolutely amazing that a district that gets millions of dollars handed to it on a silver platter each year from Hershey Entertainment taxes and a trust fund from Milton Hershey, still can't find a way to operate within its means. I wonder how many programs or jobs they could have saved if they hadn't been throwing money out the window on legal fees for the ridiculous lawsuit they're pursuing in an attempt to steal money from the Hershey Museum and Gardens????
@laxdad17 -what a moronic comment about the creek. Way to make yourself look like an idiot.
Anthony Lubrano, Phil Knight, and Franco Harris have really demonstrated to everyone what it means to stand by - and to stand up for - a friend, and to speak up for what you know is the right thing to do. They have my utmost respect and admiration.
What a complete and utter joke this board of trustees is. And what a bunch of disgusting liars.
So the trustees report say a that Paterno failed in leadership because he only reported the information he had about Sandusky to his superior, Tim Curley. Can anyone explain, then, why Curley is on paid administrative leave with his legal expenses being covered by the University when he obviously "didn't do more" with the information that Paterno gave him, other than report it to HIS immediate supervisor? The trustees' report also neglects to mention that Paterno did inform Schulyz, who oversaw the Penn State police department at that time. Just last week our esteemed governor made a statement to the press that Joe just "didn't do enough.". Does he really think that HE did enough by only putting one investigator on the Sandusky case and allowing that monster to continue to prey on children for three more years?? I think not. Joe Paterno was more of a leader than any of these cowards could ever dream of being. And why the obviously coordinated statements from the governor and the BOT now?? If you can't take responsibility for your OWN roles in enabling Sandusky to continue, then PLEASE STOP TALKING. WE DO NOT BELIEVE A WORD YOU SAY.
There is and has been a whole movement by the PSU lettermen to support due process for Joe Paterno and Penn State. The movement began with a statement of their support the day before Joe's birthday and includes a petition signed by over 500 of them so far asking for due process. There are many of them who are working behind the scenes to try and effect some positive change. They ask that everyone reserve judgement until all the facts are known. And just because if I don't say this someone will bring it up... The statement of support they released of course expressed their support for the victims of Sandusky.
They're metaphors, Jimbari, and most good metaphors are sports-related. I knew when I wrote my comment that there would be someone who wouldn't be able resist pointing out that they pertained to football. And they are about basic human dignity, but unfortunately there are many people - in college and out - who don't live their lives this way. At least there are some places that teach and place emphasis on them. My point was that there are a lot of great things about the Penn State Way besides football. Unfortunately, they're being overlooked because scandal sells more newspapers.
The Penn State Way means that academics come first. The Penn State Way means helping others through events and programs like THON and Uplifting Athletes. The Penn State Way means that if you score a touchdown, you act like you've been in the end zone before. It means that you play for the name on the front of the jersey, not the name on the back. This has been the Penn State Way since before Paterno was the head coach, and it absolutely should continue to be so in the future. The Penn State Way is more than one man, and it's more than just the football program.
No disrespect, but if you never played football for Penn State then you cannot possibly understand how all of this has affected those who did. They are far more emotionally invested in this than you or I can identify with. And without having that understanding, it really isn't fair or appropriate to judge any of their words or actions as irrational.
Jim Carlson should get his facts straight before he spouts off in his blog. Short, Arrington, and many other Penn State football lettermen repeatedly reached out to Joyner and Lubert before and during the search process, and Joyner and Lubert refused to listen to them. These lettermen have every right to be heard and to be treated with respect, yet they were granted neither. And they also have a right to express how they are feeling, which is complete disgust and outrage over how this search process was handled. Indeed, I would suggest that they have far more right to express their opinions than Mr. Carlson, who knows nothing about what they have gone through with Joyner, does. And I know all this because my father is a Penn State football letterman, and he and MANY of the other lettermen feel exactly as Brandon Short and LaVar Arrington do. Unless you played football for Penn State, you wouldn't understand. This is not against Bill O'Brien; it is against Joyner and the way he mishandled the search process.
Maybe you ought to fact check yourself, derryright, because you've got a whopping inaccuracy in your own statement. The entire back wall of the gift shop at the museum is filled with books - I stopped in there just to see for myself after reading your rant. There are 47 different titles offered, with numerous copies available for each one.
Can someone tell me how a museum or a garden are not educational? The Derry Twp school board should be ashamed of themselves. They spend $5 million on an outdoor sports complex and then put their hand out for money from a group of non-profit organizations?? Give me a break! My sister's kids go to Hershey elementary school and the garden and museum both gave all those kids in all grades free tickets to get in. And the kids actually learned things while they were there.


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Christopher W. Morgan, A Theology of James: Wisdom for God's People (Phillipsburg: P & R, 2010). 256pp. Paper. $17.99.
"A Theology of James" by Christopher W. Morgan is a recent addition to the Explorations in Biblical Theology series, which seeks to trace the various theological doctrines and themes of a given New Testament book through the Bible. In keeping with this, "A Theology of James" is not so much a commentary on the book (although there are some passages given more detailed attention), as it is a "big picture" look at the book as a whole. Morgan spends the early chapters dealing with broader topics such as the context of the book, the influences on James's thought, and the overarching concern of James. These early chapters include his discussion of the authorship and the occasion for the letter, and a brief overview of the role of the O.T. Law, Prophets, and Wisdom literature in James. Morgan identifies the major theme of James to be "wisdom for consistency in the community." In the middle and later chapters, Morgan then takes each major theme found in James, summarizes James's teaching on the theme, and often shows how this teaching flows out of the Old Testament and is consistent with other New Testament authors. Themes that receive treatment include Wisdom, Consistency, Suffering, the Poor, Words, and God's Word and Law. He also has chapters devoted exclusively to analyzing with the relationship of James and Paul and the theology of James. The book also includes questions to aid study and reflection for each chapter and a list of books and articles that can be referenced for further study of James.
"A Theology of James" does an excellent job of being neither superficial in its treatment of James nor highly technical in its language. On the one hand, Morgan offers enough detail and analysis of key themes and certain passages to make the book worth reading (or at least referencing) for pastors and teachers. His topical treatment of the major themes provides a convenient resource that concisely lays out James's teaching on a given topic. He also acknowledges and interacts with different interpretations of certain key texts, and briefly but effectively defends his position. On the other hand, Morgan avoids excessive references to Hebrew and Greek as well as confusing theological jargon, making the book very accessible to lay readers who have a desire to study the book of James. He also includes application throughout the book and concludes with a chapter devoted entirely to discussing the relevance of James to 21st century Christians.
I recommend "A theology of James" as a good introductory book for lay readers who are interested in studying James, but lack the ability or the desire to digest a larger, more technical, commentary. Pastors and teachers who have access to good commentaries on James will probably not need to read this book in its entirety, as much of the material covered in this book is included in a commentary introduction. However, as mentioned above, it is still useful as a good reference for teaching through James as it provides a concise picture of the different major themes.
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Session H54: Focus Session: Complex and co-evolving networks - Dynamics on Networks
8:00 AM–11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Chair: Daniel Goldman, Georgia Tech
Abstract ID: BAPS.2012.MAR.H54.5
Abstract: H54.00005 : Predicting the origin of contagion processes on complex, multi-scale networks
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Rafael Brune
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Christian Thiemann
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Dirk Brockmann
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Contagion phenomena in space often exhibit complex, multiscale spatio-temporal patterns driven by the interaction of non-local dispersal and nonlinear dynamics. A key challenge is the prediction of dynamic patterns based on information on human interactions, mobility and initial conditions. The development of computational models has thus received considerable attention. However, in many realistic situations, a process has already evolved for some period before detection and identifying the spatial origin is difficult. Surprisingly, this ``inverse problem'' has received little attention in the past. We show in a paradigmatic model for human disease dynamics that despite the spatial complexity of dynamic patterns, the origin of outbreak can be predicted with high fidelity. Based on the technique of shortest path trees in strongly heterogeneous, multi-scale human mobility networks we show that at any point in time the spatial origin can be reconstructed reliably. This novel perspective on complex spatio-temporal dynamics can be applied to systems beyond human disease dynamics for instance the reconstruction of neolithic diffusion of agriculture into Europe and related migration driven historic phenomena.
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In Monroe County, you have more than 20 Wegmans and Tops stores to choose from to shop for groceries so why the big deal over a new store called Hart's Local Grocers? It's the first grocery store to open in downtown Rochester in more than a decade.
It's located on Winthrop Street off East Avenue in the East End which is considered a food desert because it's an urban area where it is difficult to buy affordable or good-quality fresh food.
Hart's is only a quarter the size of the smallest Wegmans store but has rows of conventional groceries as well as specialty foods and prepared items that will be made by chefs on site, which you can enjoy in the store or take to go.
The grocery store is named after a former store which opened in the 1800's and by 1929, there were 113 Hart's location in just about every neighborhood in the city.
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