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Jun 29 2010
YOUR America Photos: Group 1
It's time for your "America" photo submissions. This'll be a fun week!
Here's Group 1 . Group 2 will be posted tonight.
Feel free to continue submitting your "America" photos here. Note: Creativity is encouraged!
(On a separate note: If you love photography contests, check out my friends Angie and Amy's site I Heart Faces. I love browsing the entries and the past winners. Fun!)
By DavidShootsNikon. Love the plowed field. Gorgeous shot!
By t-wi. Yes! Very American. (Does anyone remember the Chevy commercial from the early eighties that had the jingle "Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet!")
By Linzthephotog. And speaking of Chevrolet…nice!
By tohill. Beautiful shot of the USS Arizona Memorial.
By Dana.laymon. My feeble brain would never have thought to include baseball shots in this contest. Perfect!
By Amy Jo Momma. Very nice.
By Jaimees1205. Fantastic shot. I'm going to be thinking about how you achieved this all week. Great one!
By godsmac. Great shot—love the composition! I've never been to Columbus.
By ElizabethDianne. Great shot—creative! Love the light coming through the blinds.
By Samantha Decker. Great shot of a citizenship ceremony! On another note, I have to add that I've always loved those old fashioned American flag drapes. Very Americana to me.
By Missyruthsaunders. Sweet photo and great bokeh.
By KerryHalasz. Ahh…breathtaking American landscape!
By Heather Green Photography. Love the perspective.
By Alicia Bruce. Very evocative. Reminds me of "The Natural."
By Jagr1957. Great post processing!
By LABabble. Lovely!
By Skiingrn. Wow.
By Showflake. Oooooh. Love this.
By kmevans. Nice!
By jkrowburyphotography. I don't know why, but I just love this shot.
By The Rancher's Wife. I now want a Bomb Pop at the earliest possible convenience. Love this shot.
By Veitphoto. Great shot—there's no question about where this was taken!
By 3inGiro. Uncle Sam!
By The Cotton Wife. Ooooh. Very heartland of America. Love it!
See you tonight for Group 2!
121 Comments
Judy @ In His Grip On Tuesday, June 29 at 6:19 am
These a
re great. I love americiana
Tina On Tuesday, June 29 at 6:19 am
LOVE this! I´m going to visit the United States for the FIRST time in september – I´ll be in Washington DC but hope to eventually see more places. So this is a great theme for me to look at!
Have a great day!
TABitha (From Single to Married) On Tuesday, June 29 at 6:21 am
wow – amazing! That first one looks like a painting! Love the guy on stilts too.
Judy On Tuesday, June 29 at 6:24 am
Great images, and wonderful presentations of "America". Wish I had pictures of the
4th we spent on the National Mall in DC…what a great evening.
Beth On Tuesday, June 29 at 6:25 am
Columbus Ohio would love to have you visit!
Carole & Chewy On Tuesday, June 29 at 6:25 am
Beautiful photos – I always love seeing people's interpretations of America. This time I can't even pick a favorite. Good luck Ree.
Kimberly On Tuesday, June 29 at 6:25 am
Excellent! I LOVE THE USA!!!
Patti A On Tuesday, June 29 at 6:27 am
i love the one taken by Showflake, then theres DavidShootsNikon- i love sunflowers..i was perusing yesterday and all of the entries are great.
C.C. On Tuesday, June 29 at 6:28 am
Amazing. Inspirational. Gorgeous.
My Card Making site!
Tracey from Central Coast Seachange On Tuesday, June 29 at 6:29 am
So many talented, talented people out there. I enjoy them and I'm not an American. Keep it comin.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is On Tuesday, June 29 at 6:34 am
Love the fireworks! Just gorgeous!
Marla Taviano On Tuesday, June 29 at 6:38 am
Godsmac in Columbus is my husband!! Way to go, honey!!
Will On Tuesday, June 29 at 6:41 am
Oh, now these are cool. I love photography!
Heather On Tuesday, June 29 at 6:47 am
Columbus would roll out the red carpet to have you visit!!! And beg…and plead…and perhaps offer up a child or two….
nancy in flatkansas On Tuesday, June 29 at 6:54 am
I love the variety here. So many facets of America that make me think, reflect, smile, remember, and wonder. (Wonder how they got that photo.) Congrats, finalists!
TLee On Tuesday, June 29 at 6:56 am
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my first thought was the commercial, basesball, hot dogs, apple pie and chevrolet!!!
TLee On Tuesday, June 29 at 6:59 am
my offerings
Patti On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:00 am
They're all fabulous!
terriab On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:13 am
Wow, you could have a month long contest of all these! The song that keeps going through my head is that "America" song at the Hall of Presidents at Disney World.
http://windowontheprairie.com/ On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:15 am
oh WOW!!!
Brenda On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:17 am
They all made me smile!
Pink Passion Flower On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:17 am
Great shots. Well done everyone.
Those hands around the door is simply beautiful.
The Cotton Wife On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:30 am
Oh my gracious!!! Thank you so much!
I used your action "Old West" on that photo and thought it fit so well.
The singer is my uncle, Jimmy Parker. He's tremendously talented and you can find him here:
Sue On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:31 am
It would be nice since we live in the USA , and the contest is about America that when people leave comments under a certain Photo the they would type in ENGLISH!
William On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:31 am
I hope to see an image of Pink Houses.
sue ellen On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:32 am
Hi Ree-great photos!
"American flag drapes"; buntings, used to be availbale via mailorder from LLbean company. I bought 3 a few years back to drape on our front porch, nice heavy material, reinforced gomets, LOVE THEM !! I put them up for Memorial day and then 4th of July. take it easy, SES
Jen On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:34 am
I love the shot by jkrowburyphotography, too. My 3-year-old nephew does the same thing at parades — he loves the pageantry but can't stand the noise!
Kim in MD On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:35 am
Wow…this is going to be a fun contest! All are amazing!
Meg at the Members Lounge On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:36 am
What a great way to start the day this morning! Kudos to all the winners!
Gabe Taviano On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:37 am
Thanks for including my fireworks photo (godsmac). The past photo groups have been fun to look through. Keep up the great work Pioneer Woman!
Kate On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:40 am
These are beautiful! Lots of creativity!
Jen at Cabin Fever On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:42 am
Oh my. I could not scroll past the first one! It is stunning…. I honestly want a print of that in my home.
And on another note… I know Alicia Bruce! We went to college together. She's a great photographer. That photo of her is of Fenway. If you've ever been to Boston you know that there is almost nothing more "American" to any New Englander than Fenway.
Lindsay Neal On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:47 am
LOVE LOVE LOVE this contest!! I want to print all of them and put them in a little collage. The pictures are amazing and so creative. AWESOME!
WebSavvyMom On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:48 am
–>I honestly can't tell you which one is my favorite because I love them all.
Dana Laymon On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:51 am
I used PW actions on my photo too! I give all credit to Ree!
Heather in Kansas On Tuesday, June 29 at 7:57 am
Fantastic photos. Love the shot of Columbus, OH fireworks. They have an amazing display each year.
Kiran On Tuesday, June 29 at 8:10 am
Awesome shots! Great job!
Darlyne On Tuesday, June 29 at 8:16 am
Love these! Wow!
Rene Foust On Tuesday, June 29 at 8:18 am
I love them!!!
Lisa On Tuesday, June 29 at 8:26 am
How are you gonna choose just one?! These are all great and it's only Group 1. Love the little boy watching fireworks!
Kai On Tuesday, June 29 at 8:30 am
Yes, Columbus would love to see YOU in person… hurry, Red, White & Boom is this Friday – you can see those fireworks first-hand!
BrendaH (aka SkiingRN) On Tuesday, June 29 at 8:34 am
Wow – what a surprise to wake up to this a.m. They are all so wonderful and I'm humbled to be included.
Julie Rentsch On Tuesday, June 29 at 8:37 am
I'm very proud to be included in this group of fantastic photos…thank you so much!!!!
Crystal On Tuesday, June 29 at 8:38 am
Lovely photos! Too bad I'm Canadian! I love to submit to your great contests.
Sadie at heyMamas On Tuesday, June 29 at 8:39 am
LOVE the one with the boy throwing the baseball up in the air.
Sadie at heyMamas
corie On Tuesday, June 29 at 8:40 am
Love love love these! *misty-eyed*
I am a naturalized citizen and the Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays !
lindalou On Tuesday, June 29 at 8:43 am
I love the variety in this category. So many things mean America to different people.
Sharon On Tuesday, June 29 at 8:44 am
This is the best contest so far…I honestly don't know how PW will be able to choose just one to win because there are oodles of totally stunning, amazing photos submitted so far. I had to finally stop looking through them this morning or I'd be in front of my computer all day! It would be wonderful to have a collection of all the best photos from her contests in a book!
Natasha On Tuesday, June 29 at 8:44 am
Columbus is my hometown, so the picture taken by godsmac is very familiar to me. Columbus has an annual 4th of July fireworks celebration downtown!
Great photos!
Nancy On Tuesday, June 29 at 8:55 am
The last shot—-can I go there now? Right now. Please?
Mamadallama On Tuesday, June 29 at 8:56 am
Great pix. Loved the door but my fave is the parade by krowburyphotography!
AmyDinOKLA On Tuesday, June 29 at 9:01 am
Love all the pictures. I love celebrating the 4th of July. God Bless the USA! Ree, thanks for these photography contests. It's so great to see other people's creativity and wonderful work!
Farmer Gal On Tuesday, June 29 at 9:07 am
Gotta vote for Jamee1205 and The Cotton Wife, but they're all great!
Ashley On Tuesday, June 29 at 9:11 am
How great! I submitted a picture…my very first submission!!
Alicia On Tuesday, June 29 at 9:22 am
The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays, so I LOVE all of these American-themed photos.
And how random is it that I find someone I went to school with in the comments above?! Too funny!
Sandy On Tuesday, June 29 at 9:22 am
Definitely the plowed field by DavidShootsNikon! Please let that be the winner!!
rori On Tuesday, June 29 at 9:25 am
Love it! Gave me shivers…of the good kind
the Provident Woman On Tuesday, June 29 at 9:25 am
Those are all just amazing.
megs On Tuesday, June 29 at 9:27 am
Great photos! I love them all but the one that really stuns me is the shot by ElizabethDianne. How someone could depict something so patriotic (the stars, the stripes, the red, white and blue) with a bowl of apples!!!! To me that is over the top awesome.
mnheather On Tuesday, June 29 at 9:31 am
LOVING this!
LeahGeneva On Tuesday, June 29 at 9:35 am
LOVE all these shots! The best thing about this contest is the variety of pictures posted. Amazed at the talent out there! Congrats to group one!!
Kim Aguilar On Tuesday, June 29 at 9:42 am
Jinx! Ree, we said Wow at the same moment! That Grand Canyon shot is Stunning! Gosh I love this subject. I love every single shot!
Alyson On Tuesday, June 29 at 9:47 am
I love all of these shots! God Bless America!!!!
jana B On Tuesday, June 29 at 9:58 am
ooohhhh…..these are great!
Mindi On Tuesday, June 29 at 10:01 am
As a very amateur photographer (Showflake), I'm so proud to be included with these amazing pictures! I also agree that you should visit my hometown (Columbus, OH) sometime soon – we'd love to have you!
Domenico On Tuesday, June 29 at 10:11 am
Got my door shot, all is right in the world.
Elly Oliver On Tuesday, June 29 at 10:23 am
The plowed field is my number one favorite! Then the pic by godsmac, it's fabulous. All are so touching, I got a big old lump in my throat. If you've ever travelled overseas as I have, it's very emotional to come back to American soil and home! I cry over American the beautiful and all the patriotic songs too! Good luck on finding the best photo, all are wonderful
Marie M.C. On Tuesday, June 29 at 10:33 am
Beautiful. American the Beautiful.
I want to know how Uncle Sam manages to walk in those impossibly tall stilts. Someone enlighten us.
cptwentworth On Tuesday, June 29 at 10:35 am
The variety is definitely the spice of life. So many things can whisper or shout our homeland.
Joanne On Tuesday, June 29 at 10:48 am
what Stunning photos
Jenny-Penny On Tuesday, June 29 at 10:51 am
I am so honored to have my parade picture included. I've perused the entries and am awestruck that it was included with so many other amazing shots to choose from is humbling.
Andrea Finley On Tuesday, June 29 at 10:56 am
Jaimees1205 & Godsmac are the best! Fireworks are what make Independence Day my favorite holiday of the year. Parades just add to the fun.
Tickled Red On Tuesday, June 29 at 11:02 am
Those are wonderful!! I wish that I was as creative with my photos.
Genny On Tuesday, June 29 at 11:03 am
Another Columbus, Ohio native who says "Please come visit!"
Dana On Tuesday, June 29 at 11:06 am
I'm humbled to be included. Thank you, very much.
stacy sullivan On Tuesday, June 29 at 11:06 am
wow. I am in awe over the firework shot with the Dad and Son. just….wow! I wonder if that is off camera flash? Amazing!
rayleighsmom On Tuesday, June 29 at 11:16 am
Wow, these photos are amazing!
CaliJilly On Tuesday, June 29 at 11:16 am
All of these are WOW but I really like the Jaimees one of the little boy on the man's shoulders. And of course baseball is all American. Go Dodgers!
Jackie W. On Tuesday, June 29 at 11:19 am
These are all great. I really love the subject!
Caitlin On Tuesday, June 29 at 11:21 am
I love the Alicia Bruce shot. Those seats are home to me…and I knew them right away. Fenway might be my favorite place in all of America.
debbie On Tuesday, June 29 at 11:21 am
I love the guy on the dock and the one with the dad and little boy on his shoulders….I'm with you…how did she do that??? amazing.
Bethany On Tuesday, June 29 at 11:30 am
Beautiful! Love all of them!
Erin On Tuesday, June 29 at 11:50 am
I love t-wi's photo..but I am biased…I know her! I do love it though and I really do love The Cotton Wife's photo…what an awesome shot! I hope that is someone special in their life because what a wonderful photo to capture him in.
Janell On Tuesday, June 29 at 11:52 am
Hmm… I thought it was interesting to see the pictures I loved so far were in this pick. Many you had picked were ones that stood out to me as well.
Jessica On Tuesday, June 29 at 11:53 am
I love these!
Jeanne Hendrickson On Tuesday, June 29 at 11:54 am
Thanks – now I have that Chevrolet song running through my head (I'm like that – songs from the past just pop into my head and wham I can't get rid of them. So, anyhow thanks!) It's taking the place of "I can sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow, sing a rainbow too."
Christina On Tuesday, June 29 at 12:01 pm
Oh my!!! This is going to be such a fabulous week! I love it already!
And those baseballs are by far my favorite of today's!!! LOOOOVE them!!!
MariaV On Tuesday, June 29 at 12:11 pm
JennA On Tuesday, June 29 at 12:33 pm
I think the person in comment 24 really misses the point of what America is all about…. other than native Americans, we all came here speaking another language.
And good for PW having a readership that extends our borders.
I'm not trying to show intolerance by commenting on intolerance. It's 2010…and I never cease to be stunned by comments like this.
JennA On Tuesday, June 29 at 12:34 pm
And BTW, the pictures are all great…can't wait to see more! Happy BIrthday, America!! Happy BIrthday!!
Liz J On Tuesday, June 29 at 12:39 pm
God bless America!
Bonnie On Tuesday, June 29 at 1:05 pm
Love the one's by Showflake and DavidShootsNikon
Christine On Tuesday, June 29 at 1:44 pm
These pictures gave me chills! Great shot of the Columbus skyline!! We love you here in Columbus, come visit!!!
Sleepy4 On Tuesday, June 29 at 1:45 pm
Enjoyed viewing these most unique photos.
Amy Jo On Tuesday, June 29 at 1:53 pm
Thanks for picking my photo Ree! I got so excited this morning when I saw it that my kids thought something was wrong!
Cathryn On Tuesday, June 29 at 2:04 pm
I like the last one. It reminds me of my husband at our lake house (Grand Lake) in the summer.
Lorrie On Tuesday, June 29 at 2:18 pm
Gorgeous photos and God Bless America
Amy C On Tuesday, June 29 at 2:30 pm
Love them all…partial to the one taken in Columbus because I'm a Buckeye. Hopefully we'll get to see some of Washington DC (where I am now!)
Caryn On Tuesday, June 29 at 3:04 pm
AWESOME!!!! I love all of the different perspectives on "America"! The b&w of the baseballs is super cool and for some reason I cant stop going back to the one of the door with the hand prints – so charming!
Kristy On Tuesday, June 29 at 3:17 pm
Yay, Missy!
Those are all awesome pictures and I am feeling so patriotic now!


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NORTHRIDGE, Calif. ---
The Cal State Northridge women's tennis team (6-3, 2-2 Big West) defeated Pacific 4-3 in a Big West Conference women's tennis match at Matador Tennis Complex. CSUN swept the doubles point and Maria Pistalu won a three-set decision in the top singles draw as the Matadors edged the Tigers in impressive fashion.
Traditionally an area of strength for Matador Tennis, the doubles play in 2013 has exceeded even those lofty standards. Seniors Anna Yang and Sabrina Man-Son-Hing improved to a perfect 9-0 on the season in No. 1 doubles play with an 8-4 victory.
In the second draw, senior Maria Pistalu and junior Lorraine Cheung captured a convincing 8-1 decision. The duo is now 8-1 on the season in No. 2 doubles play.
Finally, sophomore Corinne Schnyder and freshman Jessica Warren took an 8-5 victory in the third draw to give Northridge a sweep of the three contests.
In singles play, both teams won three matches and three of the draws went to a decisive third set. The Matadors won in straight sets at No. 4 behind Cheung (7-5, 6-0) and No. 6 behind Warren (6-1, 6-4).
Although Pacific won two of the three-set affairs, Northridge won the top draw behind an impressive performance by Pistalu. She roared back to win 3-6, 6-1 and 6-0 in the top draw.
The effort the Matadors put up Sunday was not lost on head coach Gary Victor.
"We got a bad match out of our system and played extremely tough today," Victor said. "Maria Pistalu has become one of the toughest players in the Big West. Jessica Warren grew up so much this week and we are thrilled for her."
Northridge returns to the court on Mar. 14 with a home contest against New Mexico. First serve is slated for 2 p.m.
CSUN 4 Pacific 3
1. Yang/Man-Son-Hing (CSUN) def. Masarova/Ritterova (Pacific): 8-4
2. Pistalu/Cheung (CSUN) def. Ferrari/Te (Pacific): 8-1
3. Schnyder/Warren (CSUN) def. Boncheva/Suarez (Pacific): 8-5
1. Pistalu (CSUN) def. Masarova (Pacific): 3-6, 6-1, 6-0
2. Ritterova (Pacific) def. Yang (CSUN): 6-3, 6-2
3. Te (Pacific) def. Man-Son-Hing (CSUN): 1-6, 6-3, 6-1
4. Cheung (CSUN) def. Boncheva (Pacific): 7-5, 6-0
5. Ferrari (Pacific) def. Schnyder (CSUN): 6-1, 1-6, 6-1
6. Warren (CSUN) def. Suarez (Pacific): 6-1, 6-4

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Maladu (Pottukadalai/Roasted Gram Laddu)
Special Note: The binding for this ladoo is Ghee and though my mom used 3/4 cup (and it turned out to be generous making it hard to form ladoos), personally I made it with just 1/2. But here I think that weather and ingredients plays a huge role. My mom told me that she could make perfect ladoos with her proportion back in India while I have made this with my proportion 4 times already to perfect ladoos. So I am forced to think that there is much more than a perfect recipe for these ladoos. So, take care to read my tips section before making these ladoos.
slightly adapted from my mom's recipe
- 1-1/2 cups (180 grams/abt 6 oz) Roasted Gram/Dalia/Pottukadalai
- 1/2 cup (100 grams/3.5 oz) white granulated Sugar (see Tips)
- 1/2 cup (100 grams/3.5 oz) melted Ghee (see Tips)
- 1-2 Cardamom pods
- 1-2 tbsp broken Cashews
2. Sugar: We all perceive sugar differently I guess, cos what I think to be over sweet might not be enough for you. Inspite of that let me add that this was moderately sweet for us. So for those with sweet tooth, you will need to use 3/4 cup to 1 cup instead of 1/2 cup (or more if you want it really sweet).
You will find it clumping up but keep stirring for few more seconds. The idea is to also toast the roasted gram.
Note: You can alternatively dry roast the roasted gram and then powder it. In that case, you can skip toasting it here. I find many recipes that do not roast the gram at all, but we (my mom and me that is) personally feel that this additional roasting gives these ladoos more flavor.
The heat from the ghee mixture will melt the powdered sugar a bit enabling you to form balls. The mixture will be little warm, so take care while you form ladoos cos you dont want to scald your fingers and palms.
Note: If the mixture cools down completely, you might have problems making ladoos. In that case, warm them up a bit (just a little bit) on the stove and try forming the ladoos again.
RadhikaOctober 13th, 2014 on 6:51 am
Thanks .Tried making it but the ladoo sticks to the teeth.Dont know where I went wrong.Can you please help me?
K. SivagangaiJuly 16th, 2014 on 2:30 am
Easy way to make a maladu recipe. Thank you for ur step by step comment.
K. Sivagangai
KruthikaOctober 29th, 2013 on 3:57 am
Loved the step by step procedure.Really helpful!!
vanishree prashantAugust 28th, 2013 on 10:14 am
hi, though am from tirunelveli originally, hv lived all my life in mumbai. so I really don't recollect hvng eaten this even during those few visits to native place.
would surely make it tomm asap. looks damn tasty, I got a big sweet tooth,
abhyAugust 27th, 2013 on 9:27 pm
wow it was good
Sherry kumarAugust 22nd, 2013 on 4:43 pm
Tried it amazingly delicious . Thank you .
Vidhya AnandAugust 14th, 2013 on 3:46 pm
Lovely recipe. I just tried this now and has come out well. I guess il finish it myself before my hubby comes from office thanks.
ShallAugust 9th, 2012 on 6:31 pm
Was wondering can we use ladoo basen in this recipe?
IshitaJuly 3rd, 2012 on 9:40 pm
I make this with gud (jaggery). I blend everything in the mixer till it is finely done. Incidentally, just a level-table spoon of ghee is good to go in 1/2 cup dalia. They are very delicious and part of my prasad every Thursday. Thursday's tomorrow…I'ld like to try roasting the powdered gram like you do and see the difference
foodieMay 17th, 2012 on 8:12 am
hi dk im new to this website..i like all ur recipes…
ur pan looks wonderful..pl share where did u get it? i hv been looking this kind of pan such a long time!!
May 16th, 2012 on 1:38 pm
These are my favorite and my friend's mom in India makes them the best – everytime I have anyone coming from Salem – she sends me a box of these and I refuse to share it with anyone at home. I want to try making this once myself. Thanks Divs for the recipe!
PraganMay 13th, 2012 on 1:08 pm
Tried it out successfully … really addictive
KavitaMay 11th, 2012 on 10:43 pm
In Tamil one also says something is like 'laddu' when we want to say it's ridiculously easy. Like an exam question was 'laddu'. I guess it's similar to 'easy as pie' or 'piece of cake'!
VonaMay 10th, 2012 on 8:53 am
I must say that I am intrigued by non deepfried ladoo! I'll definitly give these a try!
May 10th, 2012 on 12:03 am
I had never heard of these laddus. They look very yummy. I am bookmarking this
May 9th, 2012 on 9:41 pm
My fav laddu recipe.. looks absolutely tempting and perfect.. mouth watering pictures dear
Indian Cuisine
Bindu AdiMay 9th, 2012 on 4:22 pm
Can I use ladu besan for the above receipe ? Great site and very easy to follow steps.thank you.
May 9th, 2012 on 9:14 am
Wow these are delicious. Thanks for the step by step recipe.
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LAKE GEORGE - As Warren County and local officials negotiated the buyout of the town of Lake George's interest in the Gaslight Village/West Brook Environmental Park project, it was agreed the village government would take over management of the 2.5-acre festival space which is now to be devoid of the Cavalcade of Cars building.
In the negotiations, mayor Robert M. Blais proposed the village oversee the park maintenance and promote its use for events, an idea which was accepted by the county.
Last week, the county approved in concept a plan which would double the village's 19 percent stake to 38 percent in the West Brook Park and festival space after it took over the town government's 19 percent share.
For years, the village has utilized its parks, parking lots and streets to accommodate a variety of events and promote new ones. Annually, Americade, Adirondack Nationals Car Show, Eastern States Tow Truck Show, Lake George Area boat dealers, three craft shows and several music festivals are among those that regularly use village properties.
Blais told county supervisors he anticipates revenues from renting the festival space will initially cover the county's and village's cost of maintaining the park, estimated to be about $33,000 annually.
Town officials endorsed a buyout of their share of the project for $210,000 because they have estimated the project will not generate revenue to meet expenses after the main selling point of the space, the Cavalcade of Cars building, is torn down and replaced with 18 grassy parking spaces.
Tourism experts publicly said they were enthusiastic about marketing the festival space, which is now to be a field. Privately, they said marketing an event venue on the space would generate more revenue and bring more economic activity into the village.
Blais said the village board will devise plans to market the space with the help of Michael Consuelo of the Lake George Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau. Elvis Festivals; an Oktoberfest; cars, trucks, and trailer shows; a circus; and music festivals should all be interested in using the space.
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Northern White Rhinos Come Home
The first task for the team after the rhino settled into their new home was to dehorn and fix the animals with radio transmitters to maximise security and monitoring.
Ear notching provides a permanent, unique identification for each rhino and each transmitter, which has a life span of approximately three years and is about the size of a matchbox, has an individual frequency to each animal. The transmitters were drilled into the remaining horn and secured with dental acrylic.
Dehorning was a vital procedure for the four rhinos. Not only does it allow the horns to grow back to a natural shape once the animals are out of a captive environment, but it will also stop potential injuries once the animals are re-introduced to each other in the larger fence area.
The opportunity was also taken while the rhinos were sedated, to trim Najin & Fatu's nails. They were completely overgrown and starting to affect the animals' foot – a common problem in zoo animals.
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Welcome to our website
Bizzy Bees Pre-School is a privately owned provision which has two Pre-Schools available for children aged 2 - 5 years.
Our first pre-school opened in January 1990 and is located in the grounds of the West Wickham Sports club, Pickhurst Rise.
Our second pre-school opened in September 2005 and is in the Ex-Blues club in Pickhurst Rise, West Wickham.
We offer your child:
- A warm and welcoming environment
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Self-supporting, shaped, three-dimensional cross-linked proteinaceous biopolymeric materials that may be implanted in vivo, and methods of making such materials are disclosed. The biopolymeric materials most preferably include reinforcing media, such as biocompatible fibrous or particulate materials. In use, the preformed, shaped biopolymeric materials may be applied to tissue in need of repair and then sealed around its edges with a liquid bioadhesive. In such a manner, repaired tissue which is capable of withstanding physiological pressures may be provided.
1. A biomaterial structure which includes a biopolymeric member consisting of a pre-formed, self-supporting, shaped, three-dimensional cross-linked proteinaceous biopolymeric material.
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(i) a biopolymeric member consisting of a pre-formed, self-supporting, shaped, three-dimensional cross-linked proteinaceous biopolymeric material;
(ii) a particulate reinforcing medium adhered to said biopolymeric member, said particulate reinforcing medium having a nominal particle size of between about 1 μm to about 7 mm, and optionally
(iii) a fibrous reinforcing medium.
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9. A biomaterial structure which includes:
(i) a biopolymeric member consisting of a pre-formed, self-supporting, shaped, three-dimensional cross-linked proteinaceous biopolymer which is the cross-linked reaction product of human or animal-derived protein material and a di- or polyaldehyde, and
(ii) a fibrous and/or particulate reinforcing medium embedded in said biopolymeric member.
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(i) a biopolymeric member consisting of a pre-formed, self-supporting, shaped, three-dimensional cross-linked proteinaceous biopolymer, and
(ii) a particulate reinforcing medium embedded within said biopolymeric member, wherein the particulate reinforcing medium has a nominal particle size of between about 1 μm to about 7 mm.
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18. A method of making a biomaterial structure comprising forming a biopolymeric member which consists of a self-supporting, shaped, three-dimensional cross-linked proteinaceous biopolymeric material, and embedding within said biopolymeric material a fibrous and/or particulate reinforcing medium.
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31. A method of making a porous biomaterial structure comprising the steps of (i) forming a biopolymeric member which consists of a self-supporting, shaped, three-dimensional cross-linked proteinaceous biopolymeric material, (ii) incorporating a dissolvable particulate medium within the biopolymeric material, and thereafter (iii) dissolving the particulate medium from the biopolymeric material to thereby render the biomaterial structure porous.
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35. The method of any one of claims 31-34, which comprises bringing the biomaterial structure in which the particulate material is dispersed into contact with an acid.
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38. A method of repairing damaged human or animal tissue in vivo, which comprises positioning a biomaterial structure which includes a biopolymeric member consisting of a preformed, self-supporting, three-dimensionally shaped biopolymer onto a tissue site in need of repair, and thereafter sealing edges of the biomaterial structure to the tissue by application of a bioadhesive.
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46. A biomaterial structure which includes a biopolymeric member consisting of a pre-formed, self-supporting, shaped, three-dimensional cross-linked proteinaceous biopolymeric material which is the cross-linked reaction product of human or animal-derived protein material and a di- or polyaldehyde.
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56. A method of making a reinforced biomaterial which comprises (i) embedding a fibrous and/or particulate reinforcing medium within a mass of liquid cross-linkable biopolymeric material, thereafter (ii) allowing the biopolymeric material to cross-link and thereby cure to form a sheet of self-supporting, fibrous and/or particulate reinforced biomaterial, (iii) forming the sheet of reinforced biomaterial into a generally conically or cylindrically shaped structure by overlapping edge portions of the sheet and fixing said overlapped edge portions to one another.
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This application is based on, and claims domestic priority benefits under 35 USC �119(e) from, U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/134,624 filed on May 18, 1999, the entire content of which is incorporated expressly hereinto by reference.
The present invention is embodied generally in self-supporting, shaped, three-dimensional cross-linked proteinaceous biopolymeric materials that may be implanted in vivo, and in the methods of making such materials.
Surgical adhesive compositions for tissue are well known as evidenced, for example, by U.S. Pat. No. 5,385,606 (the entire content of which is expressly incorporated hereinto by reference). In general, such surgical adhesives are achieved by combining a two part system typically comprised of a water soluble proteinaceous material (e.g., albumin, particularly bovine or human serum albumin), and a di- or polyaldehyde (e.g., glutaraldehyde) in appropriate amounts, and allowing the combined mixture to react in situ on the tissue surface or surfaces to be bonded. In this manner, sutureless (or minimally sutured) repairs of tissue wounds, perforations, tears and the like may be achieved.
Some tissue wounds, tears, and/or perforations are too large and/or complex to allow for the in situ reaction and repair by conventional biocompatible surgical adhesives. Thus, it would be highly desirable if pre-formed solid self-supporting, shaped, three-dimensional biocompatible materials possessing sufficient physical strength properties were provided which could be implanted in vivo and thereby enable physicians to repair tissue wounds, tears and/or perforations that are too large and/or complex to allow repair by conventional bioadhesives. It is towards fulfilling such needs that the present invention is directed.
Broadly, the present invention is embodied in self-supporting, shaped, three-dimensional cross-linked proteinaceous biopolymeric materials that may be implanted in vivo, and in the methods of making such materials. Most preferably, the biopolymeric materials of this invention are shaped to allow implantation in vivo. Specifically, according to one preferred embodiment of this invention, the biopolymeric materials of this invention may be cast onto suitable smooth casting surfaces, such as, for example, surfaces formed from stainless steel, aluminum, glass or polymeric (e.g., Lexan� polycarbonate) to make sheets of desired thickness.
According to one preferred embodiment of the invention, the shaped biopolymeric materials may integrally include reinforcing media, such as biocompatible fibrous or particulate materials. If used, the fibrous reinforcing media may be in the form of individual fibers, filaments, rovings and/or yarns embedded into the biopolymeric materials. Alternatively (or additionally), the fibrous reinforcing media may be in the form of woven or non-woven fabric or web structures which are embedded physically within the biopolymeric materials. The reinforcing media may also be in the form of particulate media that may be used alone or in combination with the fibrous reinforcing media.
The biomaterial structures of the present invention may be subjected to a variety of aftertreatments in order to achieve desired physical and/or chemical properties. For example, the tensile strength, flexibility, transparency, texture, biological (e.g., protease) resistance, chemical resistance and the like, may be engineered by virtue of such aftertreatments to suit particular end-use applications. In this regard, the aftertreatments may include, for example, bringing the biomaterial structure into contact with a desired treatment liquid, such as water or an organic liquid (e.g., alcohol, urea or glutaraldehyde solutions). Aqueous solutions of a salt (e.g., sodium chloride) have also been found to affect the biomaterial structure's resistance to proteolysis.
The biomaterial structures of the present invention may also be rendered porous, if desired. Specifically, a dissolvable particulate medium (e.g., calcium carbonate) may be dispersed throughout the biomaterial structure as briefly described above. The particulate-laden biomaterial structure may then be brought into contact with a suitable solvent for the particulate medium so as to dissolve a sufficient amount of the same to render the biomaterial structure porous. For example, when employing calcium carbonate as the particulate medium, the biomaterial structure may be brought into contact with hydrochloric acid sufficient to dissolve an amount of the calcium carbonate and render the structure porous. That is, pores will remain in the biomaterial structure following dissolution of the particulate medium.
These and other aspects and advantages of the present invention will become more clear after careful consideration is given to the following detailed description of the preferred exemplary embodiments thereof.
The accompanying drawing FIGURES depict preferred embodiments of the present invention wherein:
The term "self-supporting" as used herein and in the accompanying claims means that the material is sufficiently solid and has adequate inherent mechanical integrity to maintain its shape in the absence of external supporting structure.
A "three-dimensional" structure is one which is molded, cast, extruded or otherwise shaped into a desired geometric shape. Three-dimensional structures of this invention may be relatively simple such as flat sheets of desired thickness which can be subsequently formed into other geometries, such as tubes, cylinders, cones and the like. The biopolymeric materials of this invention can also be formed into complex shapes in dependence upon the particular mold cavity that is employed.
The self-supporting, shaped, three-dimensional biopolymeric materials of this invention are most preferably the cross-linked reaction product of a two part mixture initially comprised of:
Part A: a water-soluble proteinaceous material of about 27-53% by weight of the mixture, and
Part A of the mixture is most preferably substantially an aqueous solution of a proteinaceous material of human or animal origin. Albumins including ovalbumins are preferred proteins, and serum albumins of human or animal origin are particularly preferred. The proteinaceous material may be a purified protein or a mixture in which the proteins such as serum albumins are the predominant ingredients. For example, the solid mixtures obtained by dehydration of blood plasma or serum, or of commercial solutions of stabilized plasma proteins, can be used to prepare Part A. These mixtures, generally referred to as plasma solids or serum solids, are known to contain albumins as their major ingredients, of the order of 50-90%. As used herein, the term "plasma" refers to whole blood from which the corpuscles have been removed by centrifugation. The term "serum" refers to plasma which has additionally been treated to prevent agglutination by removal of its fibrinogen and/or fibrin, or by inhibiting the fibrin clot formation through addition of reagents, such as citrate or EDTA. The proteinaceous material may also contain an effective amount of hemoglobin.
Part B of the adhesive composition is substantially an aqueous solution of di- or polyaldehydes. A wide range of these substances exist, and their usefulness is restricted largely by availability and by their solubility in water. For example, aqueous glyoxal (ethandial) is useful, as is aqueous glutaraldehyde (pentandial). Water soluble mixtures of di- and polyaldehydes prepared by oxidative cleavage of appropriate carbohydrates with periodate, ozone or the like are also useful. Glutaraldehyde is the preferred dialdehyde ingredient of Part B. When Parts A and B are brought together, the resultant product rapidly hardens to a strong, flexible, leathery or rubbery material within a short time of mixing, generally on the order of 15-30 seconds. The most preferred material for use in the present invention is commercially available from CryoLife, Inc. of Kennesaw, Ga. under the registered trademark "BIOGLUE".
The material will exhibit a tear strength of at least about 400 g/cm2 when tested according to ASTM D638M-93 or ASTM D882-95a. Significant improvements to tear strengths, and other physical properties of the material, are realized by imbedding a fibrous reinforcing material physically within the biopolymeric material. In this regard, the mixture of Parts A and B is most preferably brought into contact with the reinforcing material so that, upon solidification of the mixture, the reinforcing material is physically embedded therewithin. Thus, the reinforcing material may be pre-disposed in a desired shaped configuration on a mold or casting surface so that subsequent introduction of the liquid Part A and Part B mixture will saturate the same and cause the reinforcing material to become a part of, and assume the shape of, the resulting solid, self-supporting biopolymeric material.
The particular fibrous reinforcing material that is employed is not critical, provided it is biologically compatible. Thus, natural or synthetic fibers, such as polyesters, nylons, polyolefins, glass and the like of virtually any desired denier may be employed. Furthermore, the reinforcing fibers may be used in the form of a continuous length of single fibers (i.e., monofilaments) or a yarn, roving or rope of multiple filaments. Moreover, the reinforcing media may be in the form of staple fibers of predetermined lengths which are spun into yarns, rovings and/or ropes of desired denier and continuous length. The mono- or multifilamentary reinforcing materials may also be in the form of woven or non-woven fabric structures. Suffice it to say here, that virtually any physical form of fibrous reinforcing material may be satisfactorily employed in the practice of the present invention.
The reinforcing material may also be in the form of particulates, such as synthetic or natural organic and inorganic particulate reinforcement materials. Some representative examples of such particulates include calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, hydroxyapatite bone chips, ceramic particles and the like. Most preferably, the particulate reinforcement material will have a nominal particulate size of between about 1 μm to about 7 mm, and will be present in the biomaterial in an amount effective to provide the desired reinforcement or other properties while not adversely affecting the biomaterial's self-supporting three-dimensional characteristics.
The accompanying drawing
The biomaterial may be shaped in any convenient manner. Thus, when forming flat sheet materials, the components of Parts A and B may be cast as a batchwise mixture onto a planar surface and then doctor-bladed to the proper thickness. That is, parallel laterally separated guides may be provided on the casting surface so as to support the terminal ends of a doctor blade. By moving the doctor blade along the guides, a sheet of the biomaterial having the same thickness as that of the guides will result.
The biomaterial may also be continuously cast into sheets using conventional continuous casting techniques. Thus, for example, the liquid mixture of Parts A and B may be extruded through a slit nozzle onto a rotating drum casting surface. The resulting cast sheet may be processed between nip rollers for thickness control and wound onto a take-up drum for further processing.
Reinforcing fabric media, if desired, may be positioned on the casting surface prior to batch casting of the liquid biomaterial mixture thereby causing the former to be encapsulated within the latter upon curing. When using continuous casting techniques, the reinforcing fabric material may be unwound from a supply spool onto the surface of the casting roll so that the biomaterial may be extruded thereonto. If using particulate reinforcing media, a suitable supply means may be provided so that the particulates are introduced into the uncured biomaterial.
The sheet material that is formed may be wet with a suitable liquid (e.g., water, alcohol or the like) so as to decrease its surface tension and thereby permit it to be more easily removed from the casting surface.
Sheet thicknesses of the biomaterial according to this invention, whether reinforced or not, are most preferably between about 0.1 mm to about 1.5 mm.
The sheets as depicted in
The biomaterial may also be shaped by suitable molding techniques. Thus, for example, a suitably configured mold cavity may be provided into which the liquid mixture of Parts A and B may be injected. Upon curing, the resulting external surface of the biomaterial will assume the configuration of the mold cavity. Suitable inserts may likewise be provided so that internal surfaces can be molded into the shaped part.
The preformed, self-supporting, three-dimensional biomaterial structures of this invention may be used for the sutureless (or minimally sutured) repair of tissue wounds, perforations, tears and the like. Thus anastomotic techniques to repair severed tissue, such as vascular vessels, may be accomplished using the biomaterial components of this invention in the form of sheets, cylinders, cones, tube or other suitable geometric structures. In practice, therefore, a suitable self-supporting, three-dimensional biomaterial component may be brought into covering relationship with the tissue laceration, wound, sever, perforation, tear or the like and then fixed to the surrounding tissue via a suitable bioadhesive material. A minimal number of sutures may also be employed so as to initially positionally fix the biomaterial component relative to the tissue site undergoing repair. The preformed biomaterial component of this invention may then be sealed around its edges to the tissue to as to provide a fluid-tight seal which is capable of withstanding physiological pressures.
Further understanding of this invention will be gained from the following non-limiting Examples.
A rectangular glass plate having a flat, non-stick casting surface was used for casting sheets of biomaterial. The top of the glass plate was open and included a sliding bar as a doctor blade supported on a pair of laterally spaced-apart parallel guides having a thickness of about 0.4 mm. A large aliquot of liquid BioGlue� proteinaceous material (CryoLife, Inc., Kennesaw, Ga.) was deposited onto the casting surface near the doctor blade. The doctor blade was moved along the guides so as to spread the liquid mixture evenly along the casting surface. Upon curing, the resulting sheet of biomaterial had a substantially uniform thickness of about 0.4 mm.
A generally circular pool (approx. 3 inches in diameter) of liquid BioGlue� proteinaceous material was dispensed onto a surface of a plastic sheet. A piece of fiberglass fabric was then placed on the pool while the material was still liquid, followed by a second layer of plastic sheet. This sandwich structure was then compressed by the weight of a book. After curing, the resulting reinforced biomaterial sheet was easily peeled form the plastic forming sheets and was placed in water to prevent dehydration. The reinforced biomaterial film was observed to be extremely strong, while maintaining a great deal of flexibility and memory.
Example 2 was repeated using Vicryl™ (Ethicon) knitted polyester mesh. Similar results were achieved as with Example 1. The material of this Example 2, however, was somewhat more flexible, probably owing to the relatively soft nature of the woven mesh that was employed as the reinforcing medium. This material was pressure tested and was shown to withstand>700 mm Hg.
Cones were constructed from the sheet materials formed according to Example 3 by cutting several small (approx. �-inch diameter circle) or generally isosceles-shaped triangular pieces from approximately 1 mm thick sections of the reinforced biomaterial film and folding the pieces into a generally conically shaped components. The overlapped edges of these components were tack-sutured (between 3 to 4 sutures) using 6-0 Prolene™ suture thread. An additional aliquot of BioGlue� proteinaceous material was applied over the tack-sutured edges to seal them to one another. The resulting segmented conically shaped components had an apex opening of about 2-3 mm and an distal opening of about 3 cm. These components were observed to be extremely flexible and did not break or fracture when subjected to bending and folding. Also, the conically shaped components could be compressed and exhibited sufficient shape-retention memory such that they returned to their native shape once the compressive force was released.
Example 4 was repeated except that generally cylindrical components were made. Similar physical properties were observed.
Example 4 was repeated, except that no reinforcing medium was employed. The cones were positioned over respective severed vascular vessel segments to be anastomosed. The vessels to be joined had a catheter inserted distally and oriented to positionally retain the terminal ends of the severed vessels in opposition to one another and allow communication between the vessels when removed. The large open ends of the opposed cones positioned on each vascular vessel were overlapped so as to enclose the terminal ends of the severed vessels within the resulting hollow interior space of the joined cones. A needle was inserted through one of the cones into the interior space to allow liquid BioGlue� proteinaceous material to be injected thereinto until the space was filled. The material was allowed to cure for several minutes, following which the catheter was removed. The vessel was thereafter pressurized to test the fluid communication and strength of the anastomosis and withstood a pressure estimated to be between about 300 to about 400 mm Hg.
A conventional laboratory hose barb was positioned within a syringe barrel. The space between the exterior surfaces of the hose barb and the interior surface of the syringe barrel wall was then filled with liquid BioGlue� proteinaceous material. After curing, the resulting molded biomaterial component had a cylindrical outer surface with a hollow interior formed of coaxially aligned, stepped cylindrical segments from about � diameter at one end to about ⅛ inch diameter at the opposite end (see FIG. 3). This component could be used for anastomosis applications whereby it could be cut latitudinally to expose the proper interior hollow diameter sized to match the vessel undergoing anastomosis.
A ring-shaped film structure formed of cured BioGlue� proteinaceous material was used to anchor a vessel that would be used in a coronary bypass procedure. In this regard, it is theorized that the vessel could be secured to the surface of a beating heart via the ring-shaped film structure where coronary bypass could be completed.
Example 8 was repeated except with larger tubing in order to produce a self-supporting tube having an inner diameter of 14 mm and an outer diameter of 16 mm. Following this preparation, a fiberglass-reinforced piece of the biopolymeric material was additionally secured to the exterior of the self-supporting tube with BioGlue� proteinaceous material. This reinforced tube was then anastomosed to a porcine aorta obtained from a slaughterhouse. The anastomosis was done using 3-0 Prolene™ to tack suture the ends together, and was reinforced with BioGlue� proteinaceous material. This junction was then pressure tested and was found to hold a pressure greater than 250 mm Hg.
An axially tensioned inner PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) tube having a 1 mm outside diameter was positioned concentrically within an outer tube having an inside diameter of 2.5 mm using an axially separated pair of polypropylene spacers. An annular space of about 1.5 mm and extending about 15 cm axially was thereby defined between the concentrically positioned pair of tubes. Both the inner and outer tubes were lubricated with petroleum jelly to enhance the release of the tube from the molded biomaterial. Liquid BioGlue� proteinaceous material was then introduced into the annular space and allowed to cure. After fully curing, a self-supporting tube having a length of about 15 cm, with an outside diameter of about 2.5 mm and an inside diameter of about 1.0 mm was obtained.
Relatively thin non-reinforced sheets of biomaterial were prepared by introducing liquid BioGlue� proteinaceous material between a pair of glass plates separated by suitable spacers of either 0.75 mm, 0.40 mm and 0.25 mm thick. In general, cooling the plates to about 4� C. and/or using glutaraldehyde in the amount of 5 wt.% enabled thinner sheets to be made.
Sheets of biomaterial were made by depositing a pool of liquid BioGlue� proteinaceous material onto a suitable casting surface in an amount sufficient to obtain the desired sheet thickness. Particularly, biomaterial sheets having nominal thicknesses of 0.2 mm and 0.75 mm thick were made. To test the usefulness of these sheets, porcine lung and liver tissue was obtained from a slaughterhouse. The tissue was warmed by immersion in hot water for several seconds to simulate in vivo physiological conditions. Once the tissue was warmed and dried, the biomaterial sheets were adhesively bonded over lacerations on the surface of the tissue using additional liquid BioGlue� proteinaceous material as a bioadhesive. The repair was tested by slightly pressurizing each tissue with a tire pump beyond physiological air pressure of 15-20 mm H2O water column. Neither tissue is normally under extreme pressure, but the leak test that was performed proved that the biomaterial sheet patches held, regardless of whether the bioadhesive was applied around or under the sheet patch.
Example 12 was repeated except that several tacking sutures were applied through the biomaterial sheet patches reinforced with fiberglass and Vicryl� polyester meshes to provide a preliminary positional fixation onto the tissue surface. Subsequent application of liquid BioGlue� proteinaceous material around and on top of the patch edges served to provide a sealed repair to the lacerated tissue.
Reinforced biopolymeric material was produced by suspending hydroxyapatite in BioGlue� proteinaceous material. The particulate-rich BioGlue� proteinaceous material was cast into rods and was tested for mechanical properties. A linear increase with particulate concentration was seen in the elastic modulus of reinforced materials to>200% of particulate-free biopolymeric material. The concentration of hydroxyapatite tested ranged from 2 to 35 wt % of the protein solution composition.
Example 14 was repeated, but the hydroxyapatite was replaced with calcium carbonate. Again, the reinforced material was tested for mechanical properties. A linear increase with particulate concentration was seen in the elastic modulus of reinforced materials to >200% of particulate-free biopolymeric material. The concentration of calcium carbonate tested ranged from 2 to 65 wt % of the protein solution composition.
Example 15 was repeated, but the reinforced biopolymeric material was treated with a solution of 6 molar hydrochloric acid to dissolve the calcium carbonate. After incubation, the biopolymeric material was seen to be porous as a result of the calcium carbonate's dissolution.
Sheets of biomaterial were made by depositing a pool of liquid BioGlue� proteinaceous material onto a suitable casting surface in an amount sufficient to obtain desired sheet thickness. Particularly, sheets of 0.4 mm thickness were made. The biomaterial sheet was further processed by cutting into several pieces to obtain identical units. These units were either kept sealed in polyethylene pouch or soaked in water or in glutaraldehyde solutions (0.01 to 1 vol %). These treated samples were then digested with trypsin to assess their relative resistances to proteolysis. The water-soaked samples could be digested by the trypsin, while the glutaraldehyde-soaked samples were quite resistant to proteolysis.
Example 17 was repeated, but the units were treated in solutions of varying sodium chloride concentration (0.5 to 5.0 molar). These treated samples were then digested with trypsin to assess their relative resistances to proteolysis. The extent of digestion was shown to be inversely related to the sodium chloride concentration.
Sheets of biomaterial were made by depositing a pool of liquid BioGlue� proteinaceous material onto a suitable casting surface in an amount sufficient to obtain desired sheet thickness. One of these sheets (0.67 mm in thickness) was positioned between two cells of a diffusion chamber as a membrane. These two cells were then filled with water. Methylene blue was added to one chamber, and the other side was monitored spectroscopically for the diffusion of methylene blue across the membrane. The colorless chamber showed evidence of methylene blue diffusion at 5 hours.
Casts of biomaterial were produced by injecting liquid BioGlue� proteinaceous material into a suitable cylindrical mold in an amount sufficient to fill the mold. The casts were immersed in water, and the dimensions monitored. The material increased in weight and in volume by about 10%.
Example 20 was repeated, but the casts were immersed in mono- and poly-functional alcohols (e.g., 100% glycerol or n-propanol). The material was seen to lose weight by 50% in each case, with a similar decrease in volume. This loss was mainly due to dehydration and not decomposition.
Example 21 was repeated, but the casts were immersed in 5 wt % urea. The material's weight increased by 10% and the volume by greater than 25%. In addition, the casts had been further changed to a very soft material.
Sheets of biomaterial were made by depositing a pool of liquid BioGlue� proteinaceous material onto a suitable casting surface in an amount sufficient to obtain desired sheet thickness. Glutaraldehyde concentration of these sheets varied between 5 and 10 wt % of the cross-link solution composition. These sheets were then sealed in polyethylene pouches filled with water. Half of these sheets were sent out for gamma-irradiation. The two sets of sheets were then tested for mechanical properties. The irradiated and unirradiated sheets had similar tensile strengths and elastic moduli. The sheets with glutaraldehyde concentrations at 5 wt. % and 10 wt. % had tensile strengths of 1200 and 3500 gf/cm2 and elastic moduli of 5 and 30 kgf/cm2, respectively.
Biomaterial was produced with chondroitin sulfate that was dissolved in BioGlue� proteinaceous material. The chondroitin sulfate was detectable via a complexation reaction with alcian blue, and showed that this glycosaminoglycan could be eluted from the biomaterial.
Example 1 was repeated using bovine hemoglobin instead of albumin. The resulting material was soft and pliable. The material was made into thin sheets per Example 1, and was shown to have a tensile strength of 3000 g f/cm2 and an elastic modulus of 30 kgf/cm2.
Reinforced biomaterial was produced by attaching a tubular piece of coarse nylon or polyester mesh to a plastic rod. The plastic rod was then rolled in liquid BioGlue� proteinaceous material to evenly coat the mesh. While the mesh had no water holding ability, the new biomaterial was water tight. Testing the burst strength of these vessels showed that they could withstand pressures of 300 to 400 mm of Hg.
A bone-shaped mass of biomaterial was made using a commercially-available plastic model. BioGlue� proteinaceous material was cast into a negative mold of the bone-shape model and then cured. The biomaterial was successfully removed from the mold, and closely resembled the appearance of the model.
While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiment, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
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The Framework Committee developed guidelines for the evaluation of NIOSH research programs. The resulting Framework Document (Appendix A) is a working document subject to revisions on the basis of input from the various evaluation committees and input from the interested public. The Framework Committee developed a flow chart (Figure 1-1) to guide the evaluation committees. The Framework Document provides the rationale to be used by the evaluation committees in determining final scores for impact and relevance. A final report outline was also suggested. This committee closely followed the suggested guidelines.
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Last Friday, Procter & Gamble's Jim Stengel said the company plans to stick to its guns regarding "purpose branding," or building-brand propositions with cause-marketing overlays, according to Ad Age. Stengel said "It's more important than ever" amid turmoil in financial markets and growing consumer fear. "I would argue maybe we wouldn't be in such a mess if we were more purpose-centered in more organizations around the world."
The notion that small acts accumulate to achieve a greater good has a great deal of currency now. So cause marketing should hold up as a promotional premise. Why? The gas and credit crises are waking people up to the reality that they cannot separate themselves from these problems. Buying P & G products or shopping at Target helps people fit "the greater good" into their busy lives. I daresay, purchases without a cause overlay may leave consumers feeling empty, even a little guilty.
A while back, I posted research from Duke University that foresaw a decline in cause-marketing based on a survey of Chief Marketing Officer's who saw it as a frill. That was before the financial crisis. It'd be interesting to see what thay might say now. Perhaps CMO's are ready for some awakening.


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I am shocked that someone is actually proposing to go back to simply servlets for creating web applications. JSP has it's share of problems (one of the reasons why Wicket was started), though the JSP team fixed some of it's most urgent problems in the last few years. However, proposing something like:
if ("true".equals(request.getAttribute(P_SUCCESS))) out.printDIV("smallHeading", "Team picks were saved successfully."); out.printDIV("reminder", "(Reminder: \"Pick 20\" represents the team you" + " think likeliest to win. \"Pick 1\" is the least likely.)");
as the better alternative is so bad I consider it to be too cruel to serve as an April fool's day joke. And if those code fragments aren't ugly enough for you, just imagine what it would look like when you have a couple of forms, statefull components and updating of model objects to do. Brrrr.
But here is the best part (quoted from that article):
Although Web frameworks tend to complicate the overall shape of things, they do solve a variety of smaller problems.
That's quite the inverted argument when you consider a framework like Wicket. Wicket solves the big problems, and leaves the smaller problems to be solved by it's users or through specific components. A sample of the big issues Wicket tries to address:
- The ability to build a larger whole from smaller pieces (Pages from components, behaviors and models), where the smaller pieces are self contained/ encapsulated so that they can easily be designed for reuse in different contexts and have explicit extensions points.
- Enforced separation of logic and presentation so that it is always clear where to find what. Presentation templates can be managed by designers using their favorite tools and the templates are clean and easily readable at all times. The logic is statically typed to facilitate robustness and so that it is easy to test, navigate and debug using standard IDE facilities.
- Providing the proper abstractions to let you reason about the problem domain at hand (the user interface). Coming up with proper names and thinking about your entities' responsibilities is half of the power of object orientation. It's not just about how you organize your code; it's also about how you think about and communicate what you're doing.
In my opinion, Wicket is a 'think big' framework. Rather than having been started to solve a number of day-to-day problems, we – and particular Wicket's founder Jonathan Locke – took a step back and came up with the near-to-ideal programming model for web user interfaces. We created a framework to support good programming practices and team work first. We postponed the optimizations and nitty gritty details like how to deal with Ajax and file uploads etc to when we were ready for it. This is similar to how Java was started – in the first few years bashed for it's poor performace – and now for instance Terracotta – whos builders have the grand idea of transparantly clustering JVMs, and who are working to fill in the gaps now, after having implemented the rough idea first.
Maybe I'm too harsh on the author of the article, and all he wanted was to let people think outside of a narrow mindset of having to utilize frameworks for every little programming problem they have. If this would be the case, I would agree with the idea behind the article. But as this is not the idea I get, I see the suggestion to get back to plain Servlet programming as yet another example of provincial thinking in the world of 'enterprise Java'.


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Helen Turley the greatest? Don't get me started
I almost hurled when I saw Wine Spectator's latest cover story anointing Helen Turley "America's Greatest Winemaker." (Yes, I know they posed it as a question, but with the triumphant cover shot of the Pink Lady, and the worshipful tone of Jim Laube's panegyric, you just know what Wine Spec's answer is.)
Laube has spent the better part of two decades promoting Turley and her brand, Marcassin. He lavished praise on her in his 1995 book, "California Wine." Ten years ago, he called her "arguably California's most talented winemaker". (Going from "California's most talented" to "America's greatest" is a pretty big leap, don't you think?) And, just last month, Laube devoted his blog to her. I can't think of a critic in the world who has spent so much time and energy building up a winemaker. Both sides seem to have profited by this pas de deux: Laube has near exclusive access to Turley and her wines, while Turley receives deified scores from Laube in America's most famous wine magazine. To call a relationship like theirs "elitist" is an understatement (and, by the way, Marc Aubert's slap at Turley is a real howler. Talk about egomania!)
I haven't tasted the wines of every winemaker in America (has anybody?), so I'd be afraid of singling out any of them for "greatest" status. I haven't even had the wines of every winemaker in California (has anybody?). But even if I had, I would never dare call one of them "California's greatest." That's not only absurd, it's an insult to all other hard-working winemakers. It's illogical to even postulate that somebody could be the "greatest" winemaker. Maybe in a little region you could do it. Maybe Josh Jensen is the greatest winemaker in the Mount Harlan AVA. But in all of America? Talk about hype. No, this is beyond hype. It's nonsense, and should be seen that way.
It is true that Wine Enthusiast gives out a Winemaker of the Year award, to recognize a particular winemaker for his or her achievements. But that's a far cry from saying that a winemaker is "the greatest in California" or "America" or (what's next?) "The World." How could anyone read something like that and not wonder what's going down?
I don't review Marcassin wines, because I don't go out of my way to find them, and Turley doesn't reach out to me. The times I've tasted her Pinot Noirs, I thought they were awful. I remember once, at World of Pinot Noir, thinking they were the worst wines in the whole event. Maybe they were bad bottles, I don't know. I've liked some of the wines of Turley's client wineries, for whom she consults or used to, but wineries aren't required to take their consultants' advice, although they still have to pay them; and I think some wineries hire these famous-name consultants just for bragging rights, and then don't even bother to listen to them.
At any rate, if you see that Spectator cover story and feel sorry for yourself because you can't get Marcassin and never will, don't. Feel sorry instead for Wine Spectator for this self-indulgent puff piece.
Look, I understand the thinking behind cover stories. They're not picked at random; they're the ultimate expression of a magazine's metabolism, linked to every vital organ that keeps the magazine alive, from sales and advertising to reputation to internal considerations and outside personal relationships. There's both more and less to Spectator's Turley cover than meets the eye. More, because we'll never really know exactly why they did this, although we can reasonably assume almost anything; and less, because ultimately, it doesn't matter to normal people. Helen Turley is not "America's greatest winemaker." She's not California's greatest winemaker, or Sonoma County's or even the Sonoma Coast's. I've seen right through lots of wine magazine covers, but this is one of the most pandering and cynical ever. The California wine industry is laughing at it, and you should, too.
I call bull on that story 😉
" Of course, no wine critic would ever become prominent by living off extravagant lunches and dinners to taste wines and telling us all about it. "
Wow. Missed this until today. Had me rolling on the floor laughing. Great tongue-in-cheek line. Kudos.
I'm not here to say Helen is America's greatest winemaker, but Mr. Heimoff may have swolled his own vomit. There are very few winemakers who can put up a resemue quite like Helen's. She has had her hand in crafting some of the finest California wines in the last twenty five years. It's easy to throw stones when your pants of full of rocks. Wake up Steve, let's see your list of great wines that you have crafted.
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You know, when I sat and watched Luis Aguilar of Pizzetteria Brunetti make me an amazing calzone last month, I noted how he cut a couple slits in the top. So why in the hell did I ignore my better judgment and not do the same last night? Heck, I even notched the edges of my calzone with the tines of a fork, just as I saw Mr. Aguilar do.
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DANBURY - Danbury Hospital's year-long campaign to expand its cardiac care services arrives at a crucial step May 12 when the state holds a hearing on the proposal."It is critical the community comes out and allows this issue to be heard," said Keith Hovan, the hospital's senior vice president for operations. The Office of Health Care Access, which regulates the services hospitals can offer, will hold the hearing from 1 to 7 p.m. at the hospital's John Creasy Auditorium. J. Robert Galvin, head of the Department of Public Health, will preside over the hearing. The agency has received a flood of comments from people in the community. About 25,000 have either signed a petition supporting the hospital's expansion of cardiac care or written letters on its behalf. But Hovan said it's important that people who have suffered from the lack of local care tell Galvin how it has affected them."We want to hear from people who have been through the experience, and from their family members," Hovan said. "We want the state to hear what it's like to come to Danbury Hospital with a heart attack and have to be transferred. We want them to explain the impact and the handicaps of having to travel to visit a family member who has been transferred." At stake in the hearing is how area residents get treated for heart attacks. These occur when blood clots inside artery walls work loose and constrict the flow of blood to the heart. If possible, doctors use angioplasty to clear the blockage, by inserting a catheter up to the clot, inflating a balloon at the end of the catheter to open the artery, then inserting a stent - a small metal coil - to keep it open. If this isn't possible, they perform open heart bypass surgery to route the blood flow around the blocked arteries. Only seven hospitals in the state offer angioplasty and open heart surgery - two each in Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven, and the University of Connecticut Medical Center in Farmington. Other community hospitals must treat heart attack patients with a variety of blood thinners - the so-called "clot-busters" - then observe the patient to see if the drugs work. If they fail, the hospital has to ship the patient via ambulance or Life Star helicopter to one of the urban hospitals. For that reason, several community hospitals, including those in Danbury, New Milford and Waterbury, have applied to OHCA to expand their cardiac care units. New Milford Hospital, which completed its hearing process on Feb. 5, is still waiting for the agency to make a decision, hospital spokeswoman Barbara Burnside said Thursday. Ordinarily, OHCA Commissioner Christine Vogel would have presided over the hearing; she did so in New Milford's case. But because she's worked at both Danbury and Waterbury Hospitals, she agreed that Galvin, her counterpart at the state Department of Public Health, should preside over the remaining cardiac care hearings. Danbury Hospital's Hovan said if the hospital wins state approval, it could begin offering expanded cardiac services before the year's end. Hovan said the hospital is already sending some of its staff to the Cleveland Clinic - one of the nation's leaders in cardiac care - to get training in advance of the decision. It has also signed contracted with five experienced physicians - two heart surgeons and three cardiologists who specialize in angioplasty - to work in Danbury once it gets OHCA approval. Despite the public support shown so far, Hovan said it's important for Galvin to see in person what better cardiac care means to the region."We think they'll be impressed in how engaged the community is in the process," he said. Contact Robert Miller at firstname.lastname@example.com or at (203) 731-3345.
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Sundance and Ann Parish elementary school students learn with iPads
The classroom is engaged and relatively quiet except for the murmur of students reading out loud to themselves while recording every word.
Their faces are intent on the device in their hands from which they are reading and simultaneously recording. Each child wears earphone headsets that keeps out the voices of fellow students.
It is plain to see these students are learning, because they are totally immersed in their assignment. Learning has become engrossing and fun, using the small flat-screen iPads.
Two schools in the Los Lunas School District recently received charging carts with 30 iPads each, including Sundance and Ann Parish elementary schools.
The iPads are already integrated into classroom curriculum, and students are really enthusiastic.
"They feel like they're playing a game, even when they're typing a story," said Sundance Elementary sixth-grade teacher Aletha Grugan-Redd.
The instrument offers a visual aspect of learning that crosses all language and cultural barriers, she said.
"iPads in the hands of all students provide equal learning opportunity for all students," said Mildred Chavez, Sundance Elementary principal. "The learning opportunities for our students are limitless.
"Students practice math concepts, read stories or have them read to them, observe science experiments, travel the world, take pictures, and (they) can interact with their peers worldwide."
Classic literature and familiar passages in a textbook story take on a new dimension as students record themselves reading out loud.
Sundance student Charles Nash said he thinks learning the technology is important for his future in the world.
"It can also help us be better writers, and type faster," Luke Freeman said.
They have learned how to make their own videos to critique their own reading skills and pronunciation, or dissect the parts of a sentence naming the verbs, nouns and adjectives.
In math, they record themselves while reading assignment instructions, then play it back to themselves while they work out the solutions.
Toward the end of the period, a student will be selected to share their video with the rest of the students on the large classroom screen in a mini presentations of what they learned that day.
It gives students greater opportunities to learn from each other, because the way a sixth grader explains grammar or mathematical solutions to fellow students can give a unique insight that triggers comprehension.
"I just like these, because it gives us a chance to listen to ourselves, and work on our skills of talking and teaching," said sixth-grader Elizabeth D'Ambrosio. "Because, like my teacher tells us, we're better teachers, sometimes, than the teacher. So, it gives us a great learning experience and it makes learning fun."
"They (iPads) add a whole new way of teaching in school," said classmate Kameron Knight.
In July, the district's technology department had two iPad carts available for student use, purchased with mill levy funds for a program to evaluate the effectiveness of iPads in the classroom.
All the schools were invited to make a proposal and show how iPads would be used in their school to increase student achievement and motivation. A committee reviewed the proposals and selected two schools to receive them.
"One of our goals in our technology plan is to bring in new and innovative technologies for students to use for academic purposes," said Linda M. Jones, director of technology.
Ann Parish and Sundance elementary schools will act as pilot sites, from which the technology department will monitor and evaluate the program and determine if iPads should be pursued for the remaining schools.
The district's special services department purchased two carts, but none of the other schools in the district have iPads.
"We appreciate that we have been given this wonderful opportunity to further enhance student learning," said Chavez.
The nifty instrument is a learning tool the school is using to reinforce the fundamentals of the curriculum being taught.
"iPads and other new technology are the future of education," Chavez said. "These iPads will take student learning to a new level."
Teachers are involved in ongoing training, and at Sundance they have written a grant to buy more applications to download on them.
There are a lot of free apps and free digital e-books that teachers are experimenting with for appropriateness, and there are plans for an entire digital reading group.
One free app, an educational game called Sparklefish, is about parts of speech. The program is so much fun that one student said he was going to download it at home on his parent's iPad, Grugan-Redd said.
"The apps are all educational, but instead of downloading a video game, they're wanting to go home and do parts of speech," she exclaimed.
Initially she worried students would think Sparklefish was lame and boring, but they love anything on the high tech device.
"It's a highly engaging interactive tool," said Grugan-Redd. "You know, the kids want smartphones and touch screens, so to have an actual iPad and it's not their parent's, it creates an ownership that goes above and beyond a textbook. It gets rid of the boring and brings in the interactive and excitement."
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