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This invention relates to apparatus and methods for use in sealing a vascular puncture site and to apparatus and methods for properly locating and deploying a sealing device. The locating apparatus comprises a lumen which extends from an opening in the distal region of the apparatus but located proximally of the sealing device, which lumen extends to another opening in the proximal region of the device. When the distal opening is in communication with blood in a blood vessel, blood flow through the lumen and out of the proximal opening signifies such location to the user. When the sealing device is withdrawn such that the sealing device is deployed such that it blocks the blood flow into the distal port, the user will know the location of the sealing device. In a preferred embodiment, the sealing device is then withdrawn proximally a predetermined distance to assure that no part of the sealing device extends into the blood vessel lumen. The sealing device is then detached from the delivery device.
1. A device for sealing a puncture in the wall of a body lumen comprising
an elongate member having a lumen therein and a distal port in a distal region thereof and a proximal port in a proximal region thereof, each of said ports communicating with said lumen in said elongate member,
an obturator housed in said elongate member, a distal portion of said obturator having a relatively large external dimension which is coupled to a shaft which extends proximally from the distal portion thereof,
said obturator being provided with a central lumen which extends from the distal end of said obturator proximally through said shaft,
a groove in the external surface of the distal portion of the obturator, and
a guidewire extending through said lumen in said elongate member and through said groove, said guidewire having a distal region capable of resisting proximal movement, but being sufficiently flexible to be withdrawn proximally through said groove.
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8. A method for substantially sealing an opening in a body lumen, comprising:
inserting at least a distal end of a closure device through a tissue tract into said body lumen,
confirming that at least the distal end of the closure device is in said body lumen,
withdrawing the distal end of the closure device from the body lumen such that the device remains in the tissue tract, and
deploying a sealing element from said closure device.
9. The method of
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11. The method of
positioning said distal end of the closure device at a location in the tissue tract, said location determined at least in part by an engaging of a portion of a guidewire extending through the closure device to a portion of said body lumen.
12. The method of
engaging a distal end portion of the guidewire with a wall of said body lumen, and withdrawing the closure device a predetermined distance after the distal end portion of the guidewire is engaged with the wall of the body lumen.
13. The method of
confirming that the closure device is withdrawn by the predetermined distance by observing a first member attached to a guidewire tube on said closure device and a second member attached to a guidewire.
14. The method of
15. A device for sealing a puncture in the wall of a body lumen comprising:
an elongate member having a distal port, a proximal port, and a passage connecting said distal and proximal ports,
an obturator extending through at least a portion of said elongate member, said obturator having a distal portion adapted to selectively prevent movement of a sealing member in a proximal direction when the elongate member is withdrawn proximally, and
a guidewire extending through said elongate member, said guidewire having a transversely disposed portion at a distal region.
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This patent application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/687,848 filed on Oct. 17, 2003, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.
The present invention relates generally to apparatus and methods for sealing or closing passages through tissue, and more particularly to devices for sealing punctures or other openings communicating with body lumens, such as blood vessels, and to apparatus and methods for delivering such devices.
Catheterization and interventional procedures, such as angioplasty or stenting, generally are performed by inserting a hollow needle through a patient's skin and muscle tissue into the vascular system. A guide wire may then be passed through the needle lumen into the patient's blood vessel accessed by the needle. The needle may be removed, and an introducer sheath may be advanced over the guide wire into the vessel, e.g., in conjunction with or subsequent to a dilator. A catheter or other device may then be advanced through a lumen of the introducer sheath and over the guide wire into a position for performing a medical procedure. Thus, the introducer sheath may facilitate introduction of various devices into the vessel, while minimizing trauma to the vessel wall and/or minimizing blood loss during a procedure.
Upon completion of the procedure, the devices and introducer sheath may be removed, leaving a puncture site in the vessel wall. External pressure may be applied to the puncture site until clotting and wound sealing occur. This procedure, however, may be time consuming and expensive, requiring as much as an hour of a physician's or nurse's time. It is also uncomfortable for the patient, and requires that the patient remain immobilized in the operating room, catheter lab, or holding area. In addition, a risk of hematoma exists from bleeding before hemostasis occurs.
Various apparatus have been suggested for percutaneously sealing a vascular puncture by occluding the puncture site. For example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,192,302 and 5,222,974, issued to Kensey et al., describe the use of a biodegradable plug that may be delivered through an introducer sheath into a puncture site. When deployed, the plug may seal the vessel and provide hemostasis. Such devices, however, may be difficult to position properly with respect to the vessel, which may be particularly significant since it is generally undesirable to expose the plug material, e.g., collagen, within the bloodstream, where it may float downstream and risk causing an embolism.
Another technique has been suggested that involves percutaneously suturing the puncture site, such as that disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,304,184, issued to Hathaway et al. Percutaneous suturing devices, however, may require significant skill by the user, and may be mechanically complex and expensive to manufacture.
Staples and surgical clips have also been suggested for closing wounds or other openings in tissue. For example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,007,921 and 5,026,390, issued to Brown, disclose staples that may be used to close a wound or incision. In one embodiment, an "S" shaped staple is disclosed that includes barbs that may be engaged into tissue on either side of the wound. In another embodiment, a ring-shaped staple is disclosed that includes barbs that project from the ring. These staples, however, have a large cross-sectional profile and therefore may not be easy to deliver through a percutaneous site to close an opening in a vessel wall.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,033,427, issued to Lee, discloses a method and device for sealing internal puncture sites which, in one embodiment, uses a dual lumen bleed back system in which the distal bleed back ports are axially spaced from each other such that when the obturator is in a certain location, there will be bleed back through one of the lumens, but not through the other.
In addition, skin seals have been proposed that may be threaded into an opening in skin. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,645,565, issued to Rudd et al., discloses a surgical plug that may be screwed into a puncture to seal the puncture. The surgical plug includes an enlarged cap and a threaded shaft that extends from the cap. During an endoscopic procedure, the plug may be threaded into an opening through skin until the cap engages the surface of the skin. The plug is intended to seal the opening communicating with a body cavity to prevent insufflation fluid from leaking from the cavity. Such plugs, however, may only be used at the surface of the skin, and may not be introduced through tissue, for example, to seal an opening in the wall of a blood vessel or other subcutaneous region.
Various methods and means for determining the location of the distal end of a closure device have been proposed, including "bleed back" methodology such as that disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,738,658 issued to Magro et al. However, prior bleed back devices have been constructed such that blood flow out of the patient continues for a longer period of time during deployment of the sealing means than would be desirable.
A further development in bleed back technology is disclosed in published U.S. patent application 2004/0019330, in which a control element having an enlarged distal end is used both to control blood flow through the blood vessel puncture and to provide an indication of the position of the distal end of an introducer sheath by withdrawing the enlarged distal end from the lumen of the blood vessel into the puncture in the wall of the blood vessel such that bleed back is, according to this published application, stopped.
Leschinsky Patent No. 5,871,501 discloses the use of an anchor on a guide wire to provide an indication of the location of the wall of a blood vessel to assist in the placement of a hemostatic material to block flow of blood out of a puncture in the vessel.
Although these and other methods and devices have been proposed for deploying a plug to prevent blood flow from a puncture in a blood vessel, a need remains for a safe and effective device and method for deploying a plug for this purpose.
The present invention is directed to a device which is capable of both locating a punctured blood vessel and sealing the puncture in the vessel, and to the method of using the device as well. The device makes use of a "bleed back" feature which uses a shut-off feature to indicate the location of a sealing element at an approximate desired location. A guidewire-based system is then used to more precisely locate the sealing element. In a preferred embodiment, the device comprises a delivery tube in the form of an elongate member having a lumen extending from a point in its distal region to a point in its proximal region. The lumen is connected at its proximal and distal regions to proximal and distal ports in the elongate member which create a conduit from the lumen to the outer surface of the elongate member. In this embodiment, the elongate member is also provided with a detachable sealing element which is retained within the elongate member distally of its distal port. The sealing element may be a bioabsorbable felt, a hydrogel, or other material suitable for the purpose of sealing punctures or other openings communicating with body lumens, such as blood vessels. The proximal and distal ports are spaced sufficiently far apart that the proximal port may be outside the patient's body when the distal port is within the lumen of the punctured blood vessel.
The device is also provided with an obturator in the lumen of the elongate member, which obturator has a relatively large diameter distal portion coupled to a shaft having a narrower diameter. The distal port in the elongate member is located proximally of the large diameter portion of the obturator. In this preferred embodiment, the distal portion of the obturator and the shaft have a common central lumen and an outer surface of the distal portion of the obturator is provided with a groove which is substantially parallel to the axis of the obturator. The device is also provided with a guidewire which passes through the groove on the external surface of the distal portion of the obturator and a tether which passes through the central lumen of the obturator. The guidewire has a specialized configuration at its distal end and is provided with an indicator means at its proximal region. These features facilitate the ability of the device to deploy the sealing element at a substantially precise location. Once this location is reached, the elongate member is withdrawn a short distance and the obturator is held stationary to eject the sealing element from the elongate member.
The tether, which passes through the central lumen of the obturator, is attached or coupled to the sealing element in any suitable manner, e.g., by wrapping, looping and/or tying the distal region of the tether around or to the sealing element.
In use, the device of the present invention can be used to close a puncture wound such as that in a femoral artery after a catheterization procedure has been performed. Typically, the device of the present invention will be introduced through an introducer sheath provided with a flange or other means adapted to engage the device and to prevent further distal movement and which preferably is used in the catheterization procedure. When so used, the device is passed through the introducer sheath until the sealing element at the distal end of the obturator and the distal port in the elongate member are within the lumen of the femoral artery. The user will know when this has occurred when the engaging means on the introducer sheath arrests further distal movement by the device. When this occurs, blood will emerge from the proximal port because when the distal port reaches the lumen of a blood vessel, such as the femoral artery, blood will flow from the blood vessel, through the distal port, into and through the lumen in the elongate member and out of the proximal port.
Next, the device and sheath are withdrawn together a short distance such that the distal port is no longer within the lumen of the femoral artery and the flow of blood is substantially blocked from reaching the distal port by the patient's tissue and the sealing element.
The user will know when the sealing element is close to the desired position once it causes the blood flow out of the proximal port to cease or substantially diminish. At this point, the sealing element is at approximately the desired location. The device is then withdrawn until a disc attached to the proximal portion of the delivery tube comes into contact with a disc attached to the proximal portion of the guidewire, at which point the sealing element is in the final deployment position.
The disc attached to the guidewire and the disc attached to the delivery tube are spaced a short distance apart and permit a more precise positioning of the sealing element than would otherwise be possible. It is to be noted, however, that the use of such discs is preferred, but that other structures can be used to accomplish the same purpose.
The guidewire is then withdrawn into the guidewire tube in the groove in the obturator while holding the remainder of the device in place. At this time, the sealing instrument is at the desired location and can be deployed by withdrawing the elongate member a short distance, while holding the obturator in place, as described above. After deployment, the distal end of the obturator will be substantially at the distal end of the elongate member. The distal end of the guidewire will be in the lumen of the guidewire tube and the elongate member, obturator and guidewire may then be withdrawn from the patient as a unit. The tether will remain coupled to the sealing element and can be used to retrieve the sealing element should it become dislodged from the tract in the tissue leading to the puncture in the blood vessel.
If the device of the present invention is delivered through an introducer sheath, it is preferred to provide a coupling device such that the sheath and the device will become attached to each other when the distal port of the elongate member is within the lumen of the blood vessel. If this is done, the withdrawal of the device and the sheath as a unit will be facilitated as will the maintenance of the distal port at a location distal to the distal end of the sheath.
In the preferred embodiment, the sealing element is fabricated from an expandable material such as a felt made from strands of polyglycolic acid (PGA) which, because of its felt structure, then expands to assure an effective closure of the puncture wound. Alternatively, the sealing element may be fabricated from a hydrogel, such as hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) microporous hydrogel The seal may also be coated with or otherwise provided with a hemostatic material which will promote clotting.
The foregoing description has been directed to sealing a puncture wound in the femoral artery, but it is to be understood that the device of the present invention can be used to locate the lumens of other blood vessels and to seal puncture wounds in them. With that understanding, we turn to a more detailed description of the invention.
Referring to
Referring next to
As shown in
The relationship between the tether 28 which has its distal portion looped around the sealing element 17 is shown diagrammatically in
Referring now to
The actuator 31, which is bonded or otherwise suitably attached to the delivery tube 11, is also shown. The actuator 31 is provided with a knob 32 that has a lumen 33 which is aligned with the proximal port 13 in the delivery tube 11. The knob 32 can be used to move the delivery tube 11 proximally and distally. In use, the actuator 31 is moved proximally while holding the obturator 14 stationary such that the sealing element 17 is ejected from the delivery tube 1 1 once the delivery tube has been properly located. A cap 35 is provided with an aperture through which the shaft 20 of the obturator 14 can slide. A length of necked tubing 51 is provided surrounding the shaft 20 to provide a slidable seal. The cap 35 is also provided with an aperture for the guide wire tube 34, but the guide wire tube 34 is bonded or otherwise suitably attached to the cap 35 such that movement of the actuator 31 will cause the delivery tube 11 and the guide wire tube 34 to move as a unit. Adhesive material 52 is provided near the proximal end of the delivery tube 11 to maintain the relative positions and seal the necked tubing 51 and guidewire tube 34 relative to the delivery tube 11.
The actuator 31 is also provided with a recess 36 which is preferably annular in configuration. The recess 36 terminates at a floor 37 which, as explained in more detail with regard to other drawings, functions as a seat for a spring.
The L-shaped slot 41 in the handle 40 is shown in more detail in
Turning to FIGS. 12A-D, additional detail is shown relating to the actuator 31 and the actuator disc 42 and guidewire disc 43. In
Referring to
Additional detail concerning the operation of the actuator disc 42 and guidewire disc 43 will now be described. The actuator disc 42 and guidewire disc 43 are used to provide final, precise positioning of the sealing element 17 in the tract 24 formed in the tissue of the patient. As described previously, the guidewire disc 43 is attached to a proximal portion of the guidewire 14, whereas the actuator disc 42 is attached to the guidewire tube 34, which is, in turn, attached to the actuator 31. The two discs 42, 43 are separated by a small distance, 1, as shown in
As described above, deployment of the sealing element is achieved by causing proximal movement of the delivery tube 11 relative to the obturator 14. This is achieved by sliding the knob 32 axially in the L-shaped slot 41. Because the knob 32 is coupled with the actuator 31, this axial movement causes the actuator 31 and the delivery tube 11 to advance proximally. At the same time, the obturator 14 is held in place, thereby deploying the sealing element 17 in the selected location. The actuator 31 is able to move proximally within the handle 40 against the spring force of the button spring 44, as the proximal end of the button 38 engages an internal surface of the handle 40. In this way, the delivery tube 11, which is attached to the actuator 31, is able to move axially relative to the actuator 14.
While the invention is susceptible to various modifications, and alternative forms, specific examples thereof have been shown in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the invention is not to be limited to the particular forms or methods disclosed, but to the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
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NO I bet most would not.. Most have probably played Football at one time or another. It's a different kind of brutality but still very very brutal. In alot of area's Boxing with gloves is still considered more dangerous than this mma cage fighter stuff, I think it has to do with the gloves allowing someone to get hit more often where as in bare knuckles you get hit like that your down and the fight is over, not much chance for repetitive blows to the head.
that's true, the boxing gloves allow you to hit more often and with greater force. but american football more brutal than MMA? leaving out some of the hits that get put out by people like troy, MMA tops it easily. most cage fighters won't have played american football at all, the wrestlers/boxers may have, but unless they were brought up in the US then they'll have been training in their chosen discipline from a very young age.
i'm not saying that american football isn't for strong/willed people. i watched college football in the middle of the night and had NFL network running constantly on sundays last season (in the uk), so it's not like i have anything against it.
have you ever tried muay thai or krav maga or brazillian jujitsu? or any MMA for that matter?
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The event could bring 1,200 of the nation's top swimmers and tens of thousands of fans to the city.
In a video introducing the city's bid to host the trials, Mayor Julian Castro makes his best pitch for San Antonio as a host city.
"We look forward to sharing our rich cultural heritage, fun festive attitude and Texas hospitality with your athletes, fans and Olympic family in 2016," Castro said. "Bring the Olympic trials to San Antonio and we'll help you grow the sport of swimming in minority communities."
George Block, Chairman of the Board for the San Antonio Sports Foundation, said the bid process began last May and San Antonio is now one of 6 U.S. cities still in the running. The other cities hoping to host the trials are Greensboro, N.C., Indianapolis, IN, Jacksonville, FL, St. Louis, MO and Omaha, NE.
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"The pool would sit in that end just where the old Spurs basketball floor was," Block said. "The other side would be the 2 warm up pools for the athletes and additional locker room space."
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Aside from inspiring future Olympians, hosting the trials could have the added benefit of teaching inner city kids to swim. Block said they are more likely to drown than suburban kids.
"If we can get the Olympic trials in San Antonio that can be a reason for us to go out and get the business community engaged, get the political community engaged and rebuild inner city swimming and reinvest in inner city swimming," Block said. "We need to do it not to be fair or not because it's right but because we have kids dying. We want inner city swimming to be the legacy of the Olympic trials."
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Chat with Takeo Spikes
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM ETTakeo Spikes
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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Takeo Spikes chatted live on Tuesday, March 9, discussing his offseason, playing for Mike Singletary, his outlook for Michael Crabtree and more.
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersWord Up NFL Nation. Give me what you've got! I'm here and ready. I'm also on Twitter at @takeospikes51 and I'll be on NFL Total Access today with Rich Eisen, Marshall Faulk and Michael Lombardi at 7 p.m. ET.
Justin, NC
5:33 PM ETTKO!!! As a 49ers fan I love seeing you next to P Willis shutting down the run game. How many years do you feel you have left in the tank?
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersHey Justin. I would say about three more years. I'm just like a Benz ... when it hits 100,000 miles, that's when you start to get the best performance!
Kosei, New Hampshire
5:34 PM ETDo you believe that the 49ers have the pieces in place to finally win the NFC West division title this year?
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersHi Kosei. Yes, and not only that, but I felt like other teams in our division let some of their key players leave who were big contributors.
Thomas, San Francisco
5:37 PM ETYo! Takeo! I'm a HUGE 49er fan and a big fan of yours too! I just wanted to ask, what area do you think the 49ers need to improve on the most during the off season in order to make the playoffs or even the super bowl next year?
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersHey Thomas. I would say pass defense and our running game. I felt like we often got good pressure on the opposing QBs, but we need to finish plays.
ruben castelar, mexico
5:39 PM EThi Takeo, i would like to know how does it feel playing with Patrick Willis and how you have mentored
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersHey Ruben. It's good to play beside a guy who is very talented, and who is also driven to be one of the greatest to play by the time he's done playing. To me, it's easy, because whenever I talk, he's like a sponge, trying to absorb all of the knowledge and everything I've been through.
Alec Welsh, Rockwood TN
5:41 PM ETTakeo What does the Defense need to do to get to the QB more?
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersHi Alec. What!? We were top-five in the league in sacks! If you have any recommendations, please send them over!
rick, los angeles
5:42 PM ETLast year you guys had multiple losses by 7 points or less,especially heart breakers versus vikings and colts. what do u believe it will take this season to reverse the tables and u guys come out with wins in those close games?
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersHi Rick. I think, first of all, it was bittersweet to experience those losses last year. So, now that the experience lesson is out of the way, we realize we have to become more mentally in-tune throughout the game, in terms of making the plays we have to make. That has to be our mentality -- we have to make the plays we're supposed to make.
JasonG, Porterville Ca
5:44 PM ETWhat are you doing personally to get ready for this season coming up? Any aspects of the game that you are focusing on this offseason? Go Niners!
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersHey JasonG. For me, its understanding the big picture and how everything unfolds on the field. That starts with film study early in the week and even sitting in with coaches while they make up the game plan. As far as offseason training, at this point in my career I know what my body needs to get ready for the season.
Matt, DK
5:47 PM ETHi Takeo, big fan of you, what move has surprised you the most during this off-season?
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersHey Matt, what's up. I'd say I've been surprised at what Detroit has done. It looks like they're making an effort to upgrade their talent with Kyle Vanden Bosch, Nate Burleson, and then trading for Chris Houston.
Kyle, Canada
5:50 PM ETYo Takeo ive followed you ever since your days in philly, whats it, like playing for one of the all time greats in mike Singltary? how much have you learned from him and do you have any tips for an aspiring linebacker?
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersSup Kyle. It's a pleasure and an honor. Not only to play for one of the best that ever played the game, but to be guided by his leadership, as man, as well.
Mike, San Francisco
5:52 PM ETIn your experience who do you think is the hardest running back to take down?
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersHi Mike. I don't really see anyone right now. But, earlier in my career, there was Jerome Bettis and Barry Sanders. Barry was just explosive. You would assume he would be in one place, and a second later he'd be five yards away. Jerome is just big. He was hard to wrap up, and once you did, you had to have leverage. He was like a beefed up SmartCar.
Jasu Samra, Union City,CA
5:55 PM ETHey Takeo, if theres one quarterback you could have a free hit on who would it be?
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersHi Jasu. I'll go with the one who is in the way of our championship run next season. Fair enough?
Hector, Visalia, California
5:56 PM ETIf you were in charge of the two 1st Rounds Picks of this year's draft, what would be your strategy for the 49ers?
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersI would say offensive line and I would go for a two-for-one special -- someone who is a return specialist who can also play running back.
Libo, Hidalgo, TX
5:58 PM ETGood afternoon Mr. TKO. I love all the dances you do after a play. I was wondering if we're going to see any fresh material this upcoming season? Thanks.
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersLOL Libo. I'm going to dedicate this season's dances to all old-school dances. I'm going to take it all the way back to the 1970s, and then work back towards the 1990s. How about that?
jerry, san bernardino,ca
5:59 PM EThello takeo how are why aren't the 49ers making any noise in the free agency it realy bugs alot of 49er fans please let them know
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersWell, Jerry, I understand ... but you need to understand I just work there. That one is out of my control.
Andrew S, Gilroy, CA
6:00 PM ETWhat do you see yourself doing after football? Coaching possibly?
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersHey Andrew. I don't have a passion for coaching in the pros, as of right now. I love doing TV and color commentary or as an analyst. If I was to be in the pro level, I can see myself doing something in team management.
Liam, Garden Grove, California
6:01 PM ETIs Ladainian Tomlinson a fit to your team?
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersSup Liam. I think he would be a great fit for our football team. But, I know he wouldn't agree -- he's not the type of player who is looked at to be a No. 2 back. The skills that LT has would be a great compliment to the great back we already have in Frank Gore.
kyle, Redbymn
6:04 PM ETHi Takeo ...what were you thinking after that pass from Brett to Gregg Lewis for the game winner?
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersHi Kyle. Good question. I was thinking, "That $#@# did it again!"
Derek, Montgomery Pa
6:10 PM ETWhy number 51? Any interesting story to it?
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersActually, I wanted my number to be 55, but I couldn't because Renard Wilson had it before I got to the Bengals. So they issued me No. 51 -- they knew I could hit hard, and Bruce Coslett thought I could be a young Dick Butkus.
Zach, League City, TX
6:12 PM ETWhat do you think of Michael Crabtree? How good do you think he can get?
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersI think the sky is the limit for him. It will all depend on him. In my opinion, as long as he stays humble, we all will see great performances out of him.
Tyler, Winnipeg Canada
6:13 PM ETHey Takeo, big fan of yours. You and Willis make a heck of a tandem in the middle. I'm a huge fan of Michael Vick and think he would be a great fit for the 49ers. Now, I realize you guys have Smith and now Carr, but do you think Vick can start in this league for a team? Would he be a good fit for the 49ers? Good luck this season.
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersI think Vick will not only start again in this league, but he will evolve again into a good quarterback. People don't understand how difficult it is to be away from football that long. I remember when I tore my Achilles, it took me a long time to feel comfortable playing again mentally.
Terrance D, Newark, DE
6:16 PM ETWe all know how Patrick Willis felt about David Carr, what do u think about the signing?
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersHi Terrance. Ask me that question again at the end of training camp. Let's see how things play out.
Takeo Spikes, San Francisco 49ersHey everyone, my time is up. I appreciate all of you guys chatting today, in particular, Niner Nation. You can also follow me on Twitter @takeospikes51 too because I have so much that needs to be heard! Don't forget, I'll be on NFL Total Access today at 7 p.m. ET.
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RSU Innovation Center Receives National Recognition
The Innovation Center at Rogers State University recently won a national entrepreneurship award for its work with the Build Bartlesville Innovative Ideas Competition.
During the U.S. SourceLink Take 5 for Entrepreneurship Competition, Build Bartlesville earned the People's Choice award. Build Bartlesville was nominated for the contest via its U.S. SourceLink resource partner, SourceLink Tulsa. The winner was announced April 4 at the annual U.S. SourceLink conference in Kansas City.
Build Bartlesville is dedicated to fueling entrepreneurial spirit, from start-up businesses to existing businesses looking to expand or update a product line by branching into new markets. The competition recently awarded two cash prizes to Bartlesville area entrepreneurs.
"We are so excited to win the national competition with our Innovative Ideas competition," said Jeri Koehler, director of the Innovation Center. "Our program in Bartlesville is fairly new and gaining national exposure fuels our fire to continue our work in building an entrepreneurial culture in Oklahoma."
"The Tulsa Regional Chamber was proud to nominate the Innovation Center in the national contest," says Jessica Chaffee, project manager of entrepreneurship for the Tulsa Regional Chamber. "We are inspired by the Build Bartlesville competition and are thankful for partners such as Rogers State University who invest in economic development in northeast Oklahoma."
The Innovation Center and the Tulsa Regional Chamber will split the $2,500 award from the national competition and both organizations have plans to invest the winnings into furthering entrepreneurial work in the area.
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There have been few more dogged proponents of and participants in the "peace process" than Aaron David Miller. So when he now hops off the bandwagon and declares the "peace process" to be the equivalent of a false religion, it's worth taking note. He explains:
Like all religions, the peace process has developed a dogmatic creed, with immutable first principles. Over the last two decades, I wrote them hundreds of times to my bosses in the upper echelons of the State Department and the White House; they were a catechism we all could recite by heart. First, pursuit of a comprehensive peace was a core, if not the core, U.S. interest in the region, and achieving it offered the only sure way to protect U.S. interests; second, peace could be achieved, but only through a serious negotiating process based on trading land for peace; and third, only America could help the Arabs and Israelis bring that peace to fruition.
He notes that he wrote his share of memos reciting the same catechism, but he couldn't do it again today:
Today, I couldn't write those same memos or anything like them with a clear conscience or a straight face. Although many experts' beliefs haven't changed, the region has, and dramatically, becoming nastier and more complex. U.S. priorities and interests, too, have changed. The notion that there's a single or simple fix to protecting those interests, let alone that Arab-Israeli peace would, like some magic potion, bullet, or elixir, make it all better, is just flat wrong. In a broken, angry region with so many problems — from stagnant, inequitable economies to extractive and authoritarian governments that abuse human rights and deny rule of law, to a popular culture mired in conspiracy and denial — it stretches the bounds of credulity to the breaking point to argue that settling the Arab-Israeli conflict is the most critical issue, or that its resolution would somehow guarantee Middle East stability.
And of course, we have the looming threat of a nuclear-armed Iran (which should rank, but plainly doesn't, with this administration as a higher concern). And the likelihood of a successful negotiation is now nil given, among other factors, the experience of Palestinian rejectionism over the last 60 years and the Fatah-Hamas divide. And he takes exception to the notion gaining traction in the Obama administration that the answer is to impose an American agreement. That, he says, is simply not going to happen given the reality on the ground.
One can take exception to some of Miller's argument, but the core of it is indisputable: the peace-process believers "need to re-examine their faith." The peace process is not merely, as Miller argues, unproductive; it has proven counterproductive, at least in the hands of the Obami. We have reinforced Palestinian rejectionism, weakened the U.S.-Israel relationship that has been a stabilizing and peace-keeping alliance for decades, rattled other Arab leaders (whose main concern is a nuclear-armed Iran), and proven our own fecklessness. You want to promote peace in the Middle East? Stop the peace process.


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JUBA, March 15 (Reuters) - Sudan's simmering border rebellions could yet unravel a freshly signed deal with South Sudan and jeopardise the expected resumption of the South's oil flows through Sudan, a British envoy said on Friday.
Sudan and South Sudan, long-time foes, agreed last week on a timetable to create a demilitarised buffer zone along their contested 2,000-km (1,250-mile) border, capping months of acrimonious negotiations.
That move to secure the shared boundary cleared the way for landlocked South Sudan to order oil companies to resume pumping its crude oil through Sudan to the Red Sea, ending a 15-month shutdown that had hit both economies.
Diplomats who brokered the deal had to overcome deep distrust between both sides - and Khartoum's repeated accusations that Juba was supplying weapons to rebels fighting in the Sudanese border states of Blue Nile and South Kordofan.
"A lot of (the deal) risks being undermined if Sudan believes that South Sudan is continuing to support what they see as their rebels," said Alastair McPhail, the British Ambassador to South Sudan.
"They don't have to be good friends, they just have to be good neighbours."
Relations between Sudan and South Sudan remain deeply troubled following decades of fighting fueled by oil, ethnicity, religion and territorial disputes.
The 1983-2005 civil war between Khartoum and southern rebels ended in a peace deal that paved the way for the South to declare independence from Sudan in July 2011.
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"If there is no agreement in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile there will always be tension because the border is so important at the moment," McPhail, who is leaving South Sudan later this month, told Reuters in an interview.
Sudan's repeated accusations that the South is backing the insurgents have scuppered past efforts to get an accord. Khartoum walked away from a deal in September, demanding guarantees that the support had stopped.
Juba rejects the charge and accuses Sudan of supporting insurgents in the South.
South Sudan's decision to shut down its oil flow months after declaring independence took away its only real source of hard currency and devastated its already impoverished economy.
McPhail said the state needed to do more to improve its legal system if it wanted to have any chance of attracting more foreign investment.
Several foreign businesses have been forced to leave because they have been unable protect their investments, he added.
"(This) sends a very poor message to the international community. I think it's a lot of isolated cases. It's not just one or two but I'm not sure that it's endemic," he said.
McPhail said he is also worried about the South Sudan government's increasing intolerance of dissenting voices.
Several critics have fled the country in recent months. The government denies it is clamping down on critics, and says it is investigating shooting death of an outspoken columnist in December.
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"It's about a pattern of behaviour and if some people in the organised forces are going beyond their mandates, if they are killing people extra-judicially, if they are detaining people, then that's a concern not just to us but to South Sudanese." (Editing by Andrew Heavens)


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How about Wenatchee/Chelan??
everyone was so helpful with my Rhododendron Cafe question, I'll try one more on you. One of our possible excursions during our visit will be to the Lake Chelan area, probably staying in Wenatchee. Anything decent out that way?
In Wenatchee we like Shakti's, Smokeblossom, Visconti's, Windmill, McGlinn's and various Mexican restaurants. What kind of food are you interested in? The Walnut Cafe in Cashmere is good. No trip to Wenatchee would be complete without a stop at the Anjou Bakery just south of Cashmere.
In Chelan we usually eat at BJ McDonald's.
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thanks, Jane. We will have about ten people with us including youngish children, so nothing too exotic. Mexican is usually a crowd pleaser so that sounds promising. Also good breakfast places would be a must.
re: coney with everything
I don't think any of my suggestions above would be too much fun with lots of young kids. But in Manson, just out of Chelan, Blueberry Hills is a must-stop for any meal.
Favorite Mexican restaurants in Wenatchee that would be great for crowds and kids include: Tequila's, El Sol, and Casa Tapatia (in East Wenatchee). I also like La Fuente in Wenatchee, but I am not sure they could seat 10 people together. It is worth a call.
I respectively disagree with wino22 about skipping BC McDonald's and going to Campbells. If you are in Chelan for lunch, the kids might like the variety of foods at the Hungry Belly. Latte Da is very good for soup, salad, and sandwiches, but is very small. You could get a meal to go and eat in the park.
Are you interested in wineries? There are many around Lake Chelan and Manson. Some are starting to offer lunch and dinner.
I'm glad to hear dinkydog likes the Applewood Grill, but I have yet to hear a local speak well of it. I wil lhave to give it a try.
Have a great trip! Jane
For breakfast, go from Chelan and head into Manson to Blueberry Hill (?) I forget if that's the correct name, but there are signs. Their breakfast is great and good for kids. I would skip BC McDonald's in Chelan... go across the street to Campbells.
Absolutely the Applewood Grill in old downtown Wenatchee, by the old railroad tracks. Fantastic food and terrific wine/beer list. Loved it!


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EL PASO, Texas (AP) - A West Texas county has modified its employee health plan by changing the language in the policy to remove references to gay couples and domestic partners in order to make it "legally defensible."
The new language talks about a "plus one" program, set to begin next year, in which employees can include another adult in the plan, as long as certain requirements are met.
El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar told The Associated Press on Tuesday the change was made to avoid future lawsuits.
The county was sued after Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott issued a nonbinding opinion in May saying the Texas Constitution doesn't permit a legal status for domestic partnerships or allow for public benefits based on it.
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- actively participate in our social media discussion (see the links above).
- get expressive - tell us what you think. What other uses can you think of for this innovative product?
Frequently Asked Questions
At Sandusa we are regularly contacted by people with alternative ideas, suggestions and questions concerning this revolutionary product. Below is a list of the most common:
Is the Sandusa sandproof?
We are not magicians. If you throw sand on the Sandusa it is going to get covered in sand. The toweling side is just like a normal towel so if you get sand on that side and stomp all over it, it will remain sandy like a regular towel would.
The underside is where the magic happens (ok, maybe we are a little bit like magicians). The Base is nylon which has short "loop-less" fibres which sand does not remain stuck to. See images below: both images were taken after a few hours at the beach.The first image is a normal beach towel. The second is a Sandusa.
Unlike the regular towel, the Sandusa's underside is effectively sand-free.
Is the Sandusa waterproof?
Yes, you heard right. A waterproof towel. What?How?Where? Between the absorbent towel and the nylon backing is a thin layer of waterproof material. You're welcome.
If I get stuck in sinking sand will the Sandusa save me?
Initial testing suggests yes. However if it happens to anyone, let us know how you went?
Is the Sandusa machine washable and dryable?
The Sandusa is machine washable. You can use a dryer however regular drying degrades the materials in the towel, shortening the lifespan of the product. Not to mention the environmental effects. So we suggest using the sun to dry your towel.
What other ways can I use the Sandusa?
I'm not your mother but here are a few of our favourite suggestions (let us know if you have any others):
- Having a picnic
- Wrapping up wet gear – boardies, wetshirts, wetsuits, bikinis, etc
- Using as a cot sheet – for babies and little kids
- Protecting your car from wet bodies after a day at the beach or pool
- Washing a dog
- Something for the dog to sit on in the car
- An umbrella in the rain
- Wrapping up electronics in the rain
- As a gym towel- to protect equipment from perspiration
- Protecting furniture at a kid's pool party
- Chemical Cleaning
Whats left?
All we need now is your support. The Sandusa beach towel is ready for the world. You can help it get there by joining in the fun.
In the Press
- Gold Coast Bulletin - http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2013/07/04/454010_gold-coast-news.html
- BETABEAT - http://betabeat.com/2013/07/high-tech-australian-beach-towel-repels-sand-attracts-hotties/
- Huffington Post - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/14/sandusa-beach-towel_n_3594457.html
- New York Daily Times - http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/man-designs-sand-resistant-beach-towel-article-1.1415349
- MSN Now -http://now.msn.com/sandusa-beach-towel-invented-by-baz-brown-said-to-be-sand-resistant
- Telegraph.co.uk - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/10215807/Man-invents-sand-resistant-beach-towel.html


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110 W. New York Ave.
DeLand, FL 32720
Enterprise Preservation Society will be smoking Saturday, May 17
By Pat Andrews
posted May 13, 2014 - 1:45:19pm
The folks at Enterprise Preservation Society are busy preparing for a community barbecue and fish fry 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Enterprise Heritage Center, 360 Main St.
The cost is $10 for adults — 12 years and older — and $5 for children. The menu includes "rockin' ribs, poppin' pulled pork and delicious fried fish," Enterprise Preservation Society Chairwoman Carol Aymar said. Two homemade sides come with the dinner, along with roll and butter. Beverages will be available for purchase.
The event will include live music by Rog Lee, Enterprise's award-winning singer-songwriter and swamp poet.
Proceeds from the event will benefit restoration of the old schoolhouse that is home to the Enterprise Heritage Center.
For advance tickets, call 407-324-3766.
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Hypocritical toolbox gas bag. Good riddance. Don't get a DUI on your way out the door.
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Written By: Billy Sinclair
The Henry "Hank" Skinner case is another of those highly-charged death penalty cases in which a claim of "actual innocence" has emerged and galvanized the pro/anti-death penalty debate both in this country and Europe. Less than an hour before a scheduled 2010 execution of Skinner, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the Texas condemned inmate a stay so the high court could decide if he could pursue a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 civil rights action seeking DNA testing of certain evidence in his capital murder case (here). This past March the Supreme Court ruled, without specifically ordering the DNA testing, that Skinner had a right to pursue DNA evidence testing in a § 1983 action. Put briefly, the Supreme Court "judicially ducked" the DNA claim, i.e., whether an inmate has a right to have evidence DNA tested when state law permits such testing. Gray County District Attorney Lynn Switzer saw this opening and drove through it by seeking and securing a November 9, 2011 execution date for Skinner from a state district court. I have set out the facts of the Skinner case in a previous post and will recount them here:
- On the night of December 31, 1993, Skinner and his girlfriend, Twila Busby, called a friend of Twila's, Howard Mitchell, and expressed interest in going to a New Year's Party, but needed a ride.
- When Mitchell arrived at Twila's residence to pick up the couple, he found Skinner passed out on a couch and was unable to wake him.
- Twila and Mitchell went to Mitchell's trailer where the party was in progress.
- While at the party, Twila was harassed by an uncle, Robert Donnell, with whom she had had an incestuous affair, who followed her around making rude sexual advances. She asked Mitchell to take her home.
- Mitchell dropped Twila off at her residence between 11:00 and 11:15 p.m.
- At midnight a local police officer was dispatched to investigate a stabbing at a house located across the alley from Twila's residence. The officer found Twila's oldest son, Elwin Caler, sitting on the porch at the neighbor's house. He had a stab wound under his left arm and superficial wounds to his right hand and stomach. He was transported to a local hospital where he died at 12:45 a.m.
- The police found a blood trail from the neighbor's house to Twila's front porch. They found blood smeared on a glass front door and a knife on the front porch. The bodies of Twila and her youngest son, Randy Caler, were found inside the house. Twila had been strangled into unconsciousness and beaten at least fourteen times. A blood-and-hair stained ax handle was found near her body. Randy had been stabbed three times in the back as he lay in bed.
- The police also discovered a black plastic bag lying between the couch and coffee table. The bag contained a knife and a towel stained with a wet brownish substance on it.
- The police found a bloody handprint on the door leading out of Randy's bedroom and into a utility room. Another bloody handprint was found on the door knob of the door leading from the kitchen into the utility room. A third bloody handprint was found on the knob of the door of the utility room that led into the backyard.
- Skinner was arrested at a former girlfriend's house at approximately 3:00 a.m. He was standing in a closet wearing blood-stained blue jeans and blood stained socks.
- An autopsy revealed all three murders occurred at approximately the same time.
The evidence against Hank Skinner can be summarized as follows:
- Approximately midnight on the night of the murders Skinner showed up at the residence of a former girlfriend named Andrea Reed who lived four blocks from Twila's residence.
- Skinner told Reed he needed help because he had been shot and stabbed. His pants and shirt were covered with blood.
- Upon removing Skinner's shirt, she did not find any injuries except for a cut on his right hand. She sutured the wound.
- Skinner told Reed a series of inconsistent stories about how he got the wound.
- Reed tried to call the police but Skinner threatened to kill her if she did.
- Reed would testify at Skinner's trial that he told her he had found Twila in bed with Twila's ex-husband, that he and the former husband fought, and that he eventually stomped Twila to death.
- Post-arrest tests established Skinner was both drug and alcohol intoxicated that night.
- Tests on the blood found on Skinner's clothes proved to be that of Twila and Elwin.
- The bloody handprints found in the residence proved to be Skinner's.
- Skinner told the police he could not remember what happened that night.
The DNA evidence found at the crime scene which was not tested includes:
- Twila's fingernail clippings;
- A rape kit;
- Two knives;
- A blood-stained dish towel; and
- A man's windbreaker with hair and sweat on it.
Skinner's supporters believe DNA testing of this evidence will link Twila's uncle, Robert Donnell (who is now deceased), to the murders. The evidence indicating Donnell may have been the killer are:
- Donnell had an incestuous affair with Twila;
- Donnell on the night of the murder made unwelcomed sexual advances toward Twila at a party;
- Donnell was drunk at that party;
- Donnell's widow said he became violent when drunk;
- Donnell wore a windbreaker similar to the one found at Twila's residence on the night of the murders; and
- Donnell was seen cleaning out his truck with a hose several days after the murders, including removing the carpet from the vehicle.
District Attorney Switzer does not want the disputed evidence tested. Why? There is no legitimate reason for not testing the evidence. The crime occurred 18 years ago. Why rush Skinner into the death chamber now? If the DNA testing does not produce conclusive evidence exonerating Skinner, he would be executed sometime next year. The stakes in this case are too high not to test the evidence; so test the evidence and let the DNA chips fall where they may.
Personally I believe that Skinner is guilty. I don't believe DNA testing of the dispute evidence would exonerate him, or even create a remote possibility of his innocence. That's why the evidence should be tested. DNA evidence found at a crime scene should always be tested as much for exonerating as for incriminating results. Because the State of Texas leads the nation in DNA exonerations—nearly 50 altogether with 11 of those being either condemned or former condemned inmates–there will always be a lingering doubt about Skinner's guilt long after he is executed.


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: Thinking of building a site - OpenBSD Diary (?)
: Reuben Sailor <rogue_(_at_)_ngxweb_(_dot_)_com>
: Sun, 04 Mar 2001 21:27:39 -0800
Hi all,
I am playing with the idea of creating a website similar to the FreeBSD Diary. Basically a site to help newbies (like myself). I figured as I learn, I could post what I learned on the site to help others. I assuming there isnt one already in existence as I have searched and couldnt find one.
I think it may also help alleviate some of the more common problems being revisited.
Still a newbie myself, I am thinking about this as I am not sure how much of the content on FreeBSD is applicable to OpenBSD. That is, I am confident that in a general sense, most of it is applicable, but there may be subtle differences that need to be explained. Is this a valid assumption?
If I do decide to go ahead with something like this, who would I have to talk to get permission to use some of the blowfish art work on my site (I like the art used on the OpenBSD Journal site). I dont want to step on any toes if I decide I have the time to do this. Also, I think it would be much more successful if I could find others to help out with writing articles on different topics. I would be interested in hearing from any one who is willing to help out.
Lastly, I also welcome any suggestions on what to name the site. I know that OpenBSDDiary.com is available, but I was thinking the title could be more original (actually, if this thing flies, I am going to contact the guy who maintains the freebsd diary to see if he will give some tips, etc.)
I am eager to hear any thoughts or suggestions on this type of project. I was looking at this as my way, other buying the cd (which I already did), to help the project. =)
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Motorists are paying a little less for gas in West Virginia than they did a week ago.
AAA East Central says the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is about $3.42, down 2 cents from a week ago.
The national average remained rose by a penny to $3.31.
The highest average price is in Martinsburg, where a gallon of regular costs about $3.60. Motorists in Parkersburg are paying the lowest price at $3.22.
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The Bible Speaks
"The Lord Himself is God in heaven above and on earth beneath; there is no other." Deuteronomy 4:39
When I was coming through school, I consistently heard from all my teachers that the key to learning was asking good questions. If I never asked I would never learn. When it came to learning, there was no substitute for asking the right questions. The same is true when it comes to life. We must ask the right questions and the most important question we can ask is "who is God?" Not only is it the right question, but the right answer determines everything that is important in life.
The question of "who is God" began when Satan tried to take over the throne of heaven (Isa. 14; Ezek. 28) and was cast out; it will end when Satan again tries to take over the throne on earth and will be cast into hell, the lake of fire, forever (Rev. 20). Meanwhile men will debate, fight, argue and politely disagree over the question that determines everything in life; each claiming that they are right and others are wrong. Even worse, more and more are saying that no one is right or that everyone is right. In the 21st century, the most commonly held belief is that it doesn't matter what you believe. Nothing could be further from the truth.
There are those who say there is no God. The Bible calls them fools (Ps 14:1) because there is a God and He can be known by man through His creation and especially through His revelation in the Bible. There are those who say there are many gods; the Bible calls them idolaters and says their faith is futile. There are those who say there is only one God but call Him by a different name and believe things about Him that the Bible says are not true. They are false teachers and are condemned throughout Scripture. There are those who believe in the one, true God of the Bible and believe that His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, is their Savior and worthy of their worship; yet, they live their lives as if they themselves are God and, in practice, are no different than all of the others. They have answered the question of "who is God" by saying that the God of the Bible is God but only when He agrees with me. They are in a "time-share" relationship with God; a co-regency with the Almighty. They have asked the right question, gained the right answer but don't really believe it themselves.
For Christians, the question of "who is God" must be asked in every decision they face, in every action they take. Will they seek God's mind, His Word, His will and His way or will they seek their own. The first commandment God gave is "you shall have no other gods before Me." Jesus said "no man can serve two masters." The Bible speaks and says that the Lord is God ALONE and there can be no other. Is He your God?
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AT&T HTC One X android 4.1 Jelly Bean update now officially available for download
After so long time's waiting, AT&T finally released the android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for its HTC One X users satrting March 8. The update was sent out via OTA, the htc one x owners can easily download and install the 4.1 Jelly Bean update on the One X device to follow the guide here, while connected to Wi-Fi, select 'Applications', 'Settings', 'About phone' and 'Check for Updates', then follow the on-screen instructions.
The new firmware update brings a number of improvements for att htc one x users, including Google Now and Project Butter, also it adding some new feutures, including the Isis mobile payment service and a number of AT&T-branded applications.
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You guys have to pay separate tethering plans? That's just sad.
Signature check circumvention allows free tethering without a jailbreak
An interesting security hole has been discovered that allows people to circumvent iOS Carrier.plist file checks by creating, modifying, and restoring a backup file. The example presented iTweakiOS uses the hack to enable tethering without having to go through a carrier.
The iOS Carrier.plist file is responsible for a number of carrier related-settings, including device tethering. iTweaksiOS modified the value of the cellular gateway used for tethering so data could be directed to go through the gateway used for normal device traffic instead.
CommCenter, the iOS service responsible for handling network connectivity, normally performs a signature check on the Carrier.plist to ensure it has not been tampered with. However, modifying it on a backup file and then restoring the modified backup worked to circumvent the check. While it is unclear why it's possible to get around the signature check this way, it seems likely that Apple will fix this with the public release of iOS 7 this fall.
(In case anyone is tempted to try the hack in the meantime, be warned that carriers have been known to start billing users for tethering if they suspect you of tethering illicitly.)
Source: iTweakiOS
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Signature check circumvention allows free tethering without a jailbreak
All data related things include hot spot.
Sad indeed. I would love to flick on the Personal Hotspot feature that Apple built into into my phone to use some of the data I pay At&T for...but that would mean switching to a 5 GB plan and paying an additional $20 per month. No thanks - my butt already kinda hurts.
Tethering has always been free on major Canadian carriers, far as I can remember.
Tethering has been included since carriers dropped the unlimited plans and gave everyone hard data caps.
Back in the day when blackberry controlled the market the big 3 were giving anyway unlimited data plans because no one needed them and were barely using much data (thanks to BB compression); at that time tethering was chargeable. Today with ios and android running around they removed the unlimited plans given us specific bandwidth limits and allow tethering; which they hope will get you over your monthly limit and ding you with overages.
And in New Zealand where I live. Practically everywhere but the US it seems.


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If it were your birthday, you had your own talk show, and you could pick any artist in the world to play for you, who would you chose? Superstar Ellen Degeneres chose Earth, Wind & Fire for her birthday, which she celebrated on The Ellen Degeneres Show. Ellen's favorite band, Earth, Wind & Fire acted as house band throughout the entire show, and we especially loved this performance of "September." Watching the energy and joy with which the band played the song on stage, it's hard to imagine that they started making music in 1971 — they seem so fresh and new! The performance was fun, upbeat and infectious, and we recommend getting out of your chair and doing a little shuffle in front of your desk as a great way to start your work day.
Elsewhere in late night…
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