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» November 29th, 2013
Where is the Spanish-language healthcare website?
Could you imagine the complaints and shouts of racism if a Republican President had so badly messed up a website set up to provide insurance to Latinos? The criticism would have been immediate, constant, and full of vitriol. Yet, since Barack Obama is the one behind this technological debacle, everything is just fine and dandy.
This is a bit hypocritical, don't you think?
post a comment | tags: Barack Obama, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Latinos, Obamacare, Racism, Spanish
filed in: Health, Racism, Technology
» November 29th, 2013
Banning plastic guns is unconstitutional
A law is set to expire which would ban guns that lack metal parts, and would therefore be undetectable by metal detectors. I'm hoping the law is allowed to expire, and will be gone for good.
The Second Amendment states that the "right to bear arms shall not be infringed." With that in mind, I oppose attempts to ban plastic guns, particularly those made by 3D printers. As far as I know, there have been no incidents involving such guns, and I think you would be hard-pressed to find a law enforcement officer who has even seen one, let alone confiscated one.
» read more
post a comment | tags: 2nd Amendment, 3D Printer, Congress, Guns, Ights, Plastic Guns
filed in: Crime, Government, Guns, Politics, Technology
» November 28th, 2013
Would you want to live in a floating city?
the $10 billion floating city.
A Florida firm is looking for funding to construct a $10 billion floating city. It could accommodate 50,000 permanent residents, along with tens of thousands of overnight guests, visitors, and crew. It would have a roof-top airport, docks, schools, casino, hospital, stores, parks, an art gallery, and just about everything else you could imagine.
There's no doubt the idea is intriguing. Imagine living in the same place, yet also traveling to countries around the globe. Visiting exotic places, meeting new people, and experiencing new cultures would be an everyday occurrence. It's a great idea, but certainly not for everyone.
» read more
post a comment | tags: Airport, Floating City, Florida, School
filed in: Technology, Transportation
» November 28th, 2013
Kanye West is dumber than I thought
Kanye West
After reading about a recent interview done by Kanye West, I found out something I didn't think was possible. West is even dumber than I thought he was!
In the interview, West claims that Barack Obama is having difficulty governing, because as a (half) black man, he lacks the connections a white man would have. Isn't it convenient that he ignored the fact that Barack Obama outspent Mitt Romney, and raised more money than anyone in history?
Once again, we have people blaming Obama's problems on the fact that he is black. They need to realize that his problems aren't due to his race, they're due to him being a lying ass.
post a comment | tags: Barack Obama, Campaign Donations, Connections, Kanye West, Mitt Romney, Money, Presidency, Race, Racism
filed in: Entertainment, Politics, Racism
» November 27th, 2013
Another holiday surprise from Barack Obama
Barack Obama is laughing at you
He's done it again. After announcing a delay to Obamacare just before the 4th of July holiday, Barack Obama has decided to announce another delay for small business. News of this delay comes hours before the nation celebrates Thanksgiving. So, while most people are reuniting with family, watching football, and eating turkey, the headlines will be up for a rather small audience.
If you think I'm wrong, don't bother trying to argue with me. Let's just wait until Christmas or New Year's to see what other little tid bits of information will be leaked when non one is paying attention.
post a comment | tags: Affordable Care Act, Barack Obama, Healthcare, Holidays, Liar, Obamacare
filed in: Government, Health, Politics
» November 25th, 2013
More armored vehicles hit America's neighborhoods
Just what the local police department needs.
Check out this vehicle. This armored, 36,000 pound, $500,000 bomb-proof, bullet-proof behemoth was given to local police departments. So, you can't own a semi-automatic rifle ini your own town, but your police department can treat you like a terrorist. Isn't that great?
By the way, some of the cops like to use these vehicles to serve warrants. I kid you not!
post a comment | tags: Armored Vehicles, Militarization, Military Surplus, Police
filed in: Crime, Government, Transportation, War
» November 25th, 2013
Gordon Jenkins: A racist and a loser
Monticello, New York Mayor Gordon Jenkins
Gordon Jenkins, the mayor of Monticello, New York, who is black, was arrested for drunk driving. He was charged with multiple crimes, and repeatedly called the white police officers "crackas." He was also arrested in the past for violence, and selling fake brand-name sneakers in his store. Let's hope the people of Monticello call a racist a racist, and throw him out of office.
post a comment | tags: Arrest, Cracka, DWI, Gordon Jenkins, Mayor, Monticello, New York, NY, Racism, Racist
filed in: Crime, Racism
» November 18th, 2013
If Oprah Winfrey is looking for racists, she can look in the mirror
Oprah Winfrey: Who is the real racist?
When I hear someone complain about racism, then make generalizations about those of another race without any evidence, I tend to view the person lodging the accusation as a racist. The latest example is none other than Oprah Winfrey.
Despite a huge amount of success and personal wealth, Oprah Winfrey seems to view the United States as a racist country. But don't worry, it won't be racist for long. As she pointed out to a British reporter, all of those old, white racist people will die one day, and the world will be a better place.
» read more
post a comment | tags: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Oprah Winfrey, Racism, Racist, Ronald Reagan
filed in: Media, Politics, Racism
» October 18th, 2013
The Washington Redskins logo should stay
Keep the Washington Redskins' logo!
Now we have the Washington Redskins' logo being compared to the Confederate Flag and the Swastika. I could be wrong, but I don't recall the Washington Redskins murdering 5 million Jews. Those who make such ridiculous accusations do so because of their weak argument.
The logo should stay, and those who don't like it can skip Redskins' games and instead engage in more traditional liberal activities, like filling out food stamp applications.
post a comment | tags: Civil War, Confederate Flag, Football, Germany, Indians, Logo, Native Americans, Nazis, Swastika, Washington Redskins
filed in: Racism, Sports
» October 18th, 2013
National debt rises $328 billion in one day
The National Debt just rose $328 billion…in one day! the big reason for the much larger than normal spending is probably due to the sordid accounting practices used by the Obama Administration, although, I don't think things will slow down that much.
When Congress voted to increase the debt ceiling, they didn't place a cap, or hard limit. Instead, they decided to institute a deadline. That means Obama can spend, and spend, and spend, as long as it all happens before February 7th. Can you imagine how many has would go out of business if they issued credit cards like that to consumers?
post a comment | tags: Barack Obama, Congress, Debt Ceiling, Deficit, National Debt
filed in: Economy, Government, Politics
» October 18th, 2013
Arnold Schwarzenegger for President? No!
Ormer Austrian Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to run for President in 2016. Unfortunately for him, and fortunately for the United States, this is impossible since he isn't a natural-born citizen. He is allegedly trying to push for a change to the Constitution, but thankfully, that doesn't seem likely.
I don't see Congress taking up such a change, but any politician who supports it deserves to be soundly defeated in their next election. A rule requiring the President to be a natural-born citizen was made in order to protect the country. We need to ensure that no President has any allegiance to another country, other than the United States.
With Schwarzenegger, we have three other problems besides his allegiance. The first is that he was an awful governor. Second, he is a RINO (Republican in Name Only), and third, he can't be trusted. If you doubt his trustworthiness, just ask Maria Shriver.
post a comment | tags: 2016 Election, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austria, Constitution, Maria Shriver, President
filed in: Entertainment, immigration, Politics
» October 18th, 2013
Don't allow illegal aliens to break the law
Look out for illegal aliens
With all of the pushovers and politically correct buffoons in the U.S., it seems like illegal aliens are becoming bolder. Instead of marches and rallies, we have individuals blocking trucks, chaining themselves to fences, disrupting legal proceedings, and causing major disruptions.
Here are people who have already violated federal law by either coming here illegally, or overstaying a visa. Now, they are attempting to use force in order to secure a "pathway to citizenship." The truth is, they don't want to face the reality. There already is a pathway to citizenship. They might not like the rules, but those rules are already in place. If they don't like those rules, they can always go back to their lovely native countries and complain about them.
post a comment | tags: Citizenship, Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Illegal Aliens, Illegal Immigration, Riots
filed in: Crime, immigration
» September 13th, 2013
John McCain is 1 for 2
All hail King Obama!
John McCain finally said something that made sense in regards to Syria:
"No one wants American boots on the ground," McCain told a radio show. "Nor will there be American boots on the ground, because there would be an impeachment of the president if they did that."
I couldn't agree more. Unfortunately, Juan McCain then came back with this foolish remark:
McCain also disagreed with Obama consulting congress instead of bombing Syria immediately.
"It's common sense you don't warn them and give them plenty of time to disperse," McCain said.
post a comment | tags: Arizona, Barack Obama, Boots on the Ground, Chemical Weapons, Civil War, Impeachment, John McCain, Senator, Syria
filed in: Politics, War
» September 13th, 2013
Maybe poverty isn't so bad after all
If you're in America, living in poverty isn't too bad. Check this out:
American poverty just ain't what it used to be. A new report from the Census Bureau found that 80.9% of households considered poverty stricken have cell phones along with their landline phones, and 58.2% have computers. 96.1% of those in "poverty" have televisions, and 83% have some sort of DVR.
The percentage owning refrigerators? 97.8%
Gas or electric stoves? 96.6%.
Microwaves? 93.2%
Air conditioning? Over 83%.
Washer? 68.7%
Dryer? 65.3%
People still don't mind washing dishes, apparently; only 44.9% surveyed had a dishwasher.
I can't say i'm surprised by this report. After all, if your rent, food, childcare, health insurance, and schooling are free, while transportation and utilities are subsidized, that will leave you with a decent amount of disposable income. I would actually argue that they have more disposable income than someone who earns substantially more than them, since that person does the right thing and pays their way.
Welcome to Obama's America.
post a comment | tags: Air Conditioning, DVR, Luxury Items, Microwave, Poverty
filed in: Welfare
» September 13th, 2013
Some perspective on debt limit increases
Debt limit increases from 1940 to 2013.
I'm glad to see Republicans oppose debt limit increases. At some point, hopefully sooner rather than later, we need to say enough is enough. I just have one question: What took them so long?
A look at the graph above shows how many debt limit increases we've had over the past 70+ years. Where was the outrage? » read more
post a comment | tags: Barack Obama, Debt, Debt Limit, Deficit, Dwight Eisenhower, George Bush, Harry Truman, Ronald Reagan
filed in: Economy, Government, History, Politics
» September 12th, 2013
A Twerking observation
Is it a coincidence that "Twerk" rhymes with jerk? I think not…
post a comment | tags: Dancing, Miley Cyrus, Observation, Robin Thicke, Twerk, Twerking
filed in: Entertainment
» September 6th, 2013
War without approval = impeachment
If Congress approves the resolution to attack Syria, I will be upset and complain incessantly. If Congress votes 'no' and Obama still sends the military, I hope I will be one of many calling for his impeachment.
Ignoring Congress' vote on a war resolution would be one of the most flagrant violations of the Constitution, and would warrant removal from office. If it happens, let's see if Congress has the balls to do anything about it.
post a comment | tags: Barack Obama, Congress, Impeachment, Syria, War Resolution
filed in: Government, international, Politics, War
» September 4th, 2013
John McCain: Ignorant warmonger
John McCain playing poker on his iPhone
It's pretty bad when a U.S. Senator is in a meeting with his colleagues discussing a military mission that could lead to the death of numerous U.S. service members, along with Syrian civilians, and he is so bored, that he feels it necessary to whip out his iPhone and play poker. Ladies and gentlemen, that Senator is John McCain.
John McCain, like his good friend Barack Obama, is nothing but a warmonger whose goal is to feed the military-industrial complex. Gambling on your iPhone during a serious meeting is bad. Gambling with the lives of Americans is unconscionable.
post a comment | tags: iPhone, John McCain, Poker, Senator, Syria, War
filed in: Government, War
» September 4th, 2013
How to be a dictator: Part I
The first lesson in being a successful dictator is learning how to kill your own people. It's inevitable that this will be done at some point, but it can't be done in a haphazard way. The murdering needs to be done in a way that will allow the outside world to turn a blind-eye, allowing enough latitude to kill all the people you like.
When undertaking a mass-killing of your own people, the choice of weapons is an important consideration. In the case of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, he presided over the deaths of over 100,000 people with nary a peep from the world. His secret? "Conventional" weapons, of course! Unfortunately for Mr. Assad, he may have used sarin gas against his own people, resulting in the death of approximately 1,400 people. This is problematic.
post a comment | tags: Bashar al-Assad, Chemical Weapons, Civil War, Civilians, Conventional Weapons, Rebels, Syria
filed in: Crime, Humor, international, War
» August 29th, 2013
Jamie Foxx, but not Tim Scott?
Senator Tim Scott
You know something is wrong when Jamie Fox and Oprah Winfrey are invited to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Marin Lither King's march on Washington, the the only black U.S. Senator wasn't invited. I'm sure it had nothing to do with the fact that Tim Scott is a conservative Republican, and Tea Party favorite.
post a comment | tags: Jamie Foxx, March on Washington, Martin Luther King Jr, Oprah Winfrey, Tim Scott
filed in: Politics
» August 29th, 2013
Dennis Kucinich talks about "Al Qaeda's Air Force"
Dennis Kucinich and his wife Elizabeth Kucinich
I can't believe it. Today, former Congressman Dennis Kucinich said something I agree with wholeheartedly in regards to Syria:
"So what, we're about to become al-Qaeda's air force now?"
Isn't it amazing how people on both sides of the aisle think Barack Obama is a dimwit?
post a comment | tags: Al Qaeda, Barack Obama, Dennis Kucinich, Elizabeth Kucinich, Syria, War
filed in: Government, Politics, Terrorism, War
» August 27th, 2013
A gun didn't kill Chris Lane, 3 degenerates did
Chris Lane
Liberals never miss the opportunity to use a tragedy to advance one of their pet causes. An article in the Huffington Post has blamed the easy availability of guns for the shooting death of Australian baseball player Chris Lane. This is absolutely incorrect. The gun didn't kill Chris Lane, James Edwards, Chancey Luna, and Michael Jones, were what killed Chris Lane.
I'm not sure if any of the liberals noticed, but 88 year-old WWII veteran Delbert Belton was murdered by two teens who beat him to death with flashlights. Are we going to ban flashlights next? If we ban cars, couldn't we end vehicular homicides? Here's another idea: Let's only eat soup and soft foods so we can get rid of knives too! A liberal would say this line of thinking is ridiculous, but it makes perfect sense. Nearly anything could be used to kill someone!
post a comment | tags: 2nd Amendment, Australia, Baseball Player, Chris Lane, Guns, Liberals, NRA
filed in: Crime, Guns
» August 26th, 2013
Miley Cyrus is everything that's wrong with music
Miley Cyrus grinding Robin Thicke at the 2013 VMA's
I used to love watching MTV when I was a kid. Some of you who are under 30 might not know this, but MTV actually stands for Music Television, and get this, they actually played music videos! Wow, what a concept! Not only that, but sometimes they would actually play talented musicians who didn't have to act like over-sexed crack whores to sell a CD.
I didn't watch this years Video Music Awards, and I haven't in about 10 years or so. I stopped once I saw that talented alternative rock bands were getting short shrift due to the Britney Spears and N'Sync's of the world. I wanted nothing to do with the pop crap.
post a comment | tags: 2013, Miley Cyrus, MTV, Robin Thicke, Sex, Twerk, Twerking, Video Music Awards, VMA
filed in: Entertainment, Music, Sex, Weird Stuff
» August 26th, 2013
Kenan Adams-Kinard arrested in murder of Delbert Belton
The second degenerate who allegedly murdered and robbed 88 year-old Delbert Benton has been arrested. 16 year-old Kenan Adams-Kinard was arrested in a basement apartment, along with some other people who offered him assistance in evading the police.
What kind of scum helps the potential murderer of an 88 year-old WWIi veteran?
post a comment | tags: Delbert Belton, Kenan Adams-Kinard, Murder, Robbery, Sorty, Spokane, Veteran, Washington, WWII
filed in: Crime
» August 26th, 2013
George Zimmerman shops for a Kel-Tec CNC shotgun
The Kel-Tec CNC shotgun
George Zimmerman went shopping for a Kel-Tec CNC shotgun recently, along with a tour of the Kel-Tec factory. Some are being critical, since Zimmerman used a 9mm Kel-Tec to defend himself against Trayvon Martin. Of course, those are the same people who believe he should never have a gun. Actually, they wouldn't want you or I to have one either!
If Zimmerman did end up buying the Kel-Tec CNC, he made a good choice. It's a 12 gauge shotgun that is only 26 inches long, holds 12+1 rounds, has a picatinny rail, and is ready for accessories. Nice choice!
post a comment | tags: 2nd Amendment, George Zimmerman, Guns, Kel-Tec, Kel-Tec CNC, Self-Defense, Shotgun, Trayvon Martin
filed in: Crime, Guns
» August 26th, 2013
Syria: Another war for the U.S.?
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
Here we go again. The United States is once again on the brink of initiating military action against a predominantly Muslim, Middle Eastern country, under the guise of helping its citizenry. This time, the alleged use of chemical weapons by the government, against rebels, is the impetus for readying the military.
With the exception of assisting Kuwait in 1991, and invading Afghanistan in 2001, none of the U.S. military interventions since World War II were necessary. Yet, even those two missions were botched, since both became nothing more than an opportunity for the United States to expand their military footprint, further expanding tensions in the region.
post a comment | tags: Assad, Chemical Weapons, Civil War, Destroyers, England, Iran, Israel, Russia, Syria, United States, War
filed in: international, War
» August 26th, 2013
Quote of the day: James Madison
James Madison
"If Tyranny and Oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy."
– James Madison
post a comment | tags: James Madison, Oppression, President, Quote of the Day, Quotes, Tyranny
filed in: Government, Quotes, War
» August 25th, 2013
The Delbert Belton murder: One arrested, one at large, and lots of silence
Alleged killers Kenan Adams-Kinard and Demetrius Glenn
Spokane police have announced that they have arrested 16 year-old Demetrius Glenn in the murder and robbery of 88 year-old WWII veteran Delbert Belton. They are also actively looking for 16 year-old Kenan Adams-Kinard. The two alleged murderers will be charged as adults.
I'm also waiting to hear some type of comment from Barack Obama, Jesse Jackson, or Al Sharpton, but I won't hold my breath waiting. Although, in their defense, they're probably tired from all that time they spent defending that thug who assaulted, and attempted to murder, the neighborhood watchman in Sanford, Florida. After all, they must prioritize!
post a comment | tags: Al Sharpton, Barack Obama, Crime, Delbert Belton, Demetrius Glenn, Jesse Jackson, Kenan Adams-Kinard, Murder, Race, Racism
filed in: Crime, Politics, Racism
» August 25th, 2013
An Obama pledge for the Obama flag
The Barack Obama American Flag
The flag you see above was seen at 50th anniversary celebrations of the March on Washington. Some protesters figured they would deface the American Flag by placing the likeness of a man who is quite possibly, the worst President in U.S. history. I was sure anyone could wrest the honor from Jimmy Carter, but Barack Obama excels at being lousy.
Since we now have the Obama Flag, I figured I would right the Obama Pledge: » read more
post a comment | tags: Barack Obama, March on Washington, Obama Flag, Pledge of Allegiance
filed in: Government, Politics
» August 25th, 2013
Quote of the day: Clint Smith
Clint and Heidi Smith
"When seconds count, the cops are just minutes away."
post a comment | tags: 2nd Amendment, Clint Smith, Cops, Guns, Police, Quote, Quote of the Day, Thunder Ranch
filed in: Crime, Guns


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Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Nuts and Bacon
Now what better side dish would you want with your family's Thanksgiving Dinner. If you like Cabbage, then you will love these. I usually use the frozen kind, but I found these on sale when we went to Jungle Jim's in Cincinnati (another great store). Try these for a side dish at your next dinner or for Thanksgiving. The roasting brings out the flavor.
- 2 lb of fresh Brussels Sprouts. 2 packs of Frozen (defrosted) can be used
- 4 strips of bacon
- 1/2 cup shelled walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Sea salt
- Ground pepper
- Wash Brussel sprouts and cut off core and a few leaves from around the sprout.
- Slice in the sprouts in half
- Brown bacon in a large oven proof skillet over medium heat until done. Do not drain
- Add the walnuts and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add the Brussel sprouts to the skillet and saute for 3 minutes.
- Take off heat and drizzle the olive oil over the sprouts, salt and pepper
Place in a 400º pre-heated oven for 20 minutes.
Serve hot or warm and enjoy!

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Created: 08/17/2014 9:49 PM
By: Danielle Todesco, KOB Eyewitness News 4
People in Ferguson, Missouri are supposed to be off the streets and in their homes in just about an hour. Because of the violent riots and clashes between protestors and police there the curfew was implemented by Missouri's governor Saturday.
All of this started after a Ferguson police officer shot and killed an unarmed African American teen.
Residents here in Albuquerque have had their clashes with APD. And some are drawing comparisons between Albuquerque and Ferguson. But it's important to note, there are also major differences.
There's an Albuquerque man, a citizen journalist, who is out on the front lines in Ferguson. KOB's Danielle Tedesco spoke with him via Skype Sunday about what he's seen and why he's there.
"The last two nights have been pretty hostile," said Albuquerque resident Leo York.
And York is preparing for another wild night in Ferguson, Missouri.
The Albuquerque man created the "Inhabitants of Burque" Facebook page. It's become so popular, he says it's paying his bills and is allowing him to report on one of the biggest news stories in the country right now.
"I'm running around with people from the New York Times, and the Chicago Sun, and the Huffington Post," York told KOB.
He's capturing some incredible images and footage of the violent clashes between police and protestors. York is flooding his Burque page with the frenzy from the front lines of Ferguson.
He says he wanted to go out there to see their riots compared to Albuquerque's.
"These people are definitely way more committed," said York. "You had the one riot and then Albuquerque was kind of like, I think I'm just going to go get some burritos."
York says the people of Ferguson clearly want change and they're not giving up until they get it.
Meanwhile, back in Albuquerque, many are also frustrated with the Albuquerque Police Department. He says it will be interesting to see what the people of Albuquerque do in the years to come.
"When Albuquerque gets tired of it, the day will come," York said.
York is unsure of when he'll come back to Albuquerque. He says he doesn't want to miss any of the action.
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The University of Houston might be one of the nation's top tier universities, but when it comes to athletics — specifically, how much the athletic department receives as part of its contract with Nike (NYSE: NKE) — UH pales in comparison to many of the nation's top departments.
That was one of the findings of a recent investigation by the Portland Business Journal, which sought to compare the contracts the nation's top 125 athletic departments have with shoe giants Nike, Adidas and Under Armour (NYSE: UA). More than half the schools provided copies of their deals. PBJ published its findings in an online database.
While the UH athletic department receives an annual equipment and apparel allowance from Nike of $550,000, according to public records, The University of Texas has an annual allowance of $2,530,000, plus $1,425,000 in cash — a package roughly seven times that of the University of Houston's.
Texas A&M University's deal with Adidas also dwarfs the Cougars' contract: The Aggies annually get $2.3 million in equipment and apparel, plus $1.42 million in cash.


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Find out more about these trees and how to identify them, from laburnum to oak.
Trees in this group are a striking yellow when in flower.
One of the few deciduous conifers.
This group of deciduous trees has sweet-scented flowers.
Trees in this group are noted for their large, white or pink flowers.
Also known as ginkgo, female trees are less common than males as they produce unpleasant smelling fruits.
These trees can grow to 25m and produce white, fragrant flowers.
The trees in this group, including the sycamore, have fruits that are winged and in pairs.
A tree with large, scale-like leaves and twisted branches. They are often planted as a curiosity.
These trees have bushy crowns and produce raspberry-like fruits.
This group has large, spreading trees that produce the familiar acorn fruit.


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Expect to see new OS on slates and PCs from next year.
Microsoft has given a sneak peek of Windows 8 at this year's D9 event in the States. And if the one officially released screengrab is anything to go by, the new OS is going to be something completely different.
Taking its cue from Windows Phone 7, the new Start screen, pictured here, shows open apps as tiles which can be prodded or clicked on easily. All programmes can be seen as tiles, with the grab also suggesting that emails can be pinned to the Start screen, exactly the same as with Windows Phone.
There are set to be stacks of HTML5 and Java-based widgets and apps, with Internet Explorer 10 set to host these add-ons in a stunning fullscreen mode. As you can tell, the Big M wants Windows 8 to be as tablet-focused as possible.
Windows 8 is expected to be released next year, with tablets and top-end PCs feeling the love. Already it looks as if this will be a huge step up from Windows 7, giving Android and iOS plenty to think about when it comes to slates. What do you make of Windows 8? tell us what you think now on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Via All Things D
Windows 8 video: Hands-on
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DIY- Healthy Home Cooking 101: Dark Leafy Greens
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Join us as we explore the world of Dark Leafy Greens....Earth's Superfood! From Spinach to Chard, we will discuss techniques and recipes to incorporate these nutrient dense foods into your daily diet.
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Following Hamas' election victory, Natan Sharansky and George Bush were mentioned in the same breath by those who contended that this sweeping win proves the failure of the democratization theory they support
On the morning of the day Hamas rose to power, Natan Sharansky was in Washington. He had just completed a lecture tour, and had a few free hours before his flight that evening. So he hopped over to the White House. Any other mortal with a few hours to kill in America, would at best go to Bloomingdale's and spend the time shopping. Sharansky says that he in fact tried to do this once, but the results of his shopping trip were rejected with utter derision by his wife and daughters. Given that stinging failure, he chose this time to hang out at the White House, where he met with presidential adviser Elliot Abrams and other high-ranking administration officials.
The first reports on the outcome of the election in the Palestinian Authority had just begun to flow into Washington. They spoke of a 30 percent vote for Hamas. Senior staffers at the White House were distraught. Sharansky told his hosts: "Tomorrow might be the end of the era that began with President Bush's speech in June, at which he declared the need for promoting democracy in the Middle East. This is the time for a renewed critical assessment of the situation. The Oslo process and the unilateral disengagement strengthened the extremists. You know my opinion on the subject."
Sharansky notes with satisfaction that he did not have to explain very much. They already understood. Presumably as a result of a recommendation by the boss, who happens to be the president, they had read Sharansky's book "The Case for Democracy," from which Bush often quotes. Bush's blurb graces the Hebrew version: "Read Natan Sharansky's book. Read it. A wonderful book."
In Israel, on the other hand, they apparently do not understand quite so well. The parallel lines drawn by Sharansky between peace treaties and democratization of the neighboring regimes were interpreted for years as the attempt of a right-winger to thwart any settlement that involved territorial concessions. Following the sweeping victory of Hamas in democratic elections, Bush and Sharansky were mentioned in the same breath by those who contended that this victory proves the failure of the democratization theory. Democratic elections had handed victory to a movement defined as a terror organization.
'Awful' road map
In a conversation held with him this week, on a day that he was flying to France to mark the publication of his book in French (the 11th language into which the book has been translated), the author was sounding much less evasive than reader Bush in his response to the rise of Hamas.
"Those who interpret my book this way have evidently not read it," he said, indignant. "It reminds me of the reality in the Soviet Union, where they would publicly denounce a book without having read it. The holding of elections is not in itself a proof of democracy; the existence of a free society is. I was not at all surprised by the results. I have been warning of this development for 11 years. There is no real difference between the terror of Hamas and that of the Tanzim or the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades. Here [in Fatah - L.G.] there are corrupt people who care only for themselves, and here are terrorists who care about their people - that is the choice that stood before the Palestinian people."
On this point Sharansky disagrees with Bush, who pushed for the elections, regarding them as part of the Quartet's road map plan. "Germany and Japan didn't have elections in 1945, either," he claimed. "Elections are the end of the building process of a free society, not the beginning." He had even spoken about this with Vice President Dick Cheney immediately after the road map was unveiled. "There is no connection between democracy and elections," he told Cheney. "Democracy is free elections in a free society."
Nor was the Israeli government really listening. "On several occasions in the past decade I did all I could to persuade my ministerial colleagues that the road to peace is conditional upon freedom," he noted. But, as Sharansky writes in his book, Sharon told him once that he could understand that Sharansky's ideas were important in the Soviet Union, but unfortunately they have no place in the Middle East.
Sharansky: "It was obvious to me that the road map was awful. All of a sudden the Quartet appeared in it; it was devoid of moral clarity (for instance, equivalence between the demand for an end to Israeli incitement and the demand for an end to Palestinian incitement), and worst of all - the holding of elections was placed before the democratic reforms that have to take place prior to any election. I voiced to Cheney a series of reservations I harbored, in the spirit of what they themselves have said in the past. Cheney told me that this is what our prime minister should be telling the president. But Arik preferred not to say it, and even opted for disengagement, which it was clear would strengthen the extremists. Conversely, he liked to tell me with more than a little cynicism, 'It's a good thing that you convinced Bush of things that do not exist, like democracy in the Arab world.'"
Dictators and democracy
Now Sharansky thinks Israelis and Americans alike ought to make a critical assessment of the steps that led to the rise of Hamas. "Israel immediately blames the Shin Bet [security service], the Mossad, Bush, Sharansky, everyone. All that is missing is a critique of the misguided ideology of the process," he commented angrily. "The only self-criticism we are hearing is that we did not adequately strengthen Yasser Arafat in his time. Excuse me, but who exactly should have been strengthened? A corrupt dictator who could then rape his people even more? It is true that you cannot impose democracy, but you can impose a dictator by strengthening him."
In the conversation with him, as in his book, Sharansky often referred to the theory that democracy is alien to the Muslim existence and to Arabs. In his opinion, this is a racist theory that presumes Western superiority to the Muslim and Arab mentality. "One of the products of this patronizing approach is the disregard of democratic Palestinian groups. They have real dissidents there, exactly as we were in the Soviet Union. Except that there we knew that if we were arrested, the free world would be with us; whereas the free world disregards those here, because they do not have the power."
Sharansky speaks of the need to establish a free society and about the universal human longing for freedom. He is not sure the people of Israel share this assessment in regard to their neighboring countries. "Six months ago, a senior White House aide told me: 'Only now am I understanding what your problem is in Israel. Israelis aren't interested in the removal of the Syrian dictator,'" he declared. "They only understand that reliance on the stability of a dictatorship will eventually result in a war against Hitler or against Saddam Hussein."
Forthright words, but from the book, as well as from the conversation, one significant piece is missing: taking the effects of occupation into account. Even when he blames Israeli policy, from Oslo to disengagement, for strengthening the tyrannical and extremist trends in Palestinian society, the continued occupation and its practical fallout do not figure in the formula. The question of how to build a free society under occupation is not addressed.
However, now Sharansky is not only a philosopher; he is also a candidate on the Likud list. "I have no doubt that when you add it all up and you draw the conclusion that the road map and the disengagement were a failure, Hamas' victory should have a strong effect on the elections in Israel," he said.
And what, in his opinion, should Israel do? "Ignore it," Sharansky replied. "Not cooperate. End the whole relationship and not transfer any funds."
Asked if he sees any possibility of dialogue with Hamas in the future, Sharansky's answer was: "Maybe Hamas will make reforms; the problem with them is not an insensitivity to the suffering of their people, but the fact that they have an ideology of terror. Theoretically, it is possible that they will now say that terror was their mechanism in the past, but now that they are the ruling government, they want to talk. If that would be the case, I am by all means in favor of talking with them. But for that to happen, Hamas has to stop being Hamas, and that seems impossible to me."
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Construction crews are drilling in new life tothe building that's been vacant for a year.
"We think that this pre-k school program gives kids a fair start, ready to come in, ready to learn, ready with routine, ready with regimens and ready to have fun learning," said Madison School Superintendent Dee Fowler.
Within two months, there will be state of the art technology, an entrance with two sets of doors for extra security, and nine classrooms.
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Lung volume reduction is performed in a minimally invasive manner by isolating a lung tissue segment, optionally reducing gas flow obstructions within the segment, and aspirating the segment to cause the segment to at least partially collapse. Further optionally, external pressure may be applied on the segment to assist in complete collapse. Reduction of gas flow obstructions may be achieved in a variety of ways, including over inflation of the lung, introduction of mucolytic or dilation agents, application of vibrational energy, induction of absorption atelectasis, or the like. Optionally, diagnostic procedures on the isolated lung segment may be performed, typically using the same isolation/access catheter.
1. A system for performing intraluminal lung volume reduction, said system comprising:
an isolation/access catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, an occlusion element near the distal end, and at least one lumen extending therethrough;
a sealing catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, and a receptacle therein; and
a closure element releasably carried in the receptacle of the sealing catheter;
wherein the sealing catheter maybe introduced through the lumen of the isolation/access catheter and the closure element may be deployed from the receptacle of the sealing catheter such that upon deployment, the closure element is adapted to remain in the lung when the sealing catheter is removed.
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6. A system for performing intraluminal lung volume reduction, said system comprising:
an isolation/access catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, and at least one lumen extending therethrough;
a sealing catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, and a receptacle therein; and
a closure element releasably carried in the receptacle of the sealing catheter;
wherein the sealing catheter may be introduced through the lumen of the isolation/access catheter and the closure element may be deployed from the receptacle of the sealing catheter such that upon deployment, the closure element is adapted to remain in the lung when the sealing catheter is removed.
The present application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/898,703 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,709,401, filed Jul. 2, 2001, which was a divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/347,032, filed Jul. 2, 1999 (now U.S. Pat. No. 6,287,290), the full disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to medical methods, systems, and kits. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatus for effecting lung volume reduction by aspirating isolated segments of lung tissue.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a significant medical problem affecting 16 million people or about 6% of the U.S. population. Specific diseases in this group include chronic obstructive bronchitis, asthmatic (without bronchitis), and emphysema. While a number of therapeutic interventions are used and have been proposed, none are completely effective, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease remains the fourth most common cause of death in the United States. Thus, improved and alternative treatments and therapies would be of significant benefit.
Of particular interest to the present invention, lung function in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can be improved by reducing the effective lung volume, typically by resecting diseased portions of the lung. Resection of diseased portions of the lungs both promotes expansion of the non-diseased regions of the lung and decreases the portion of inhaled air which goes into the lungs but is unable to transfer oxygen to the blood. Lung reduction is conventionally performed in open chest or thoracoscopic procedures where the lung is resected, typically using stapling devices having integral cutting blades.
While effective in many cases, conventional lung reduction surgery is significantly traumatic to the patient, even when thoracoscopic procedures are employed. Such procedures often result in the unintentional removal of healthy lung tissue, and frequently leave perforations or other discontinuities in the lung which result in air leakage from the remaining lung. Even technically successful procedures can cause respiratory failure, pneumonia, death, and many older or compromised patients are not even candidates for these procedures. For these reasons, it would be desirable to provide improved methods, systems, and kits for performing lung volume reduction which overcome at least some of the shortcomings noted above.
2. Description of the Background Art
WO 99/01076 describes devices and methods for reducing the size of lung tissue by applying heat energy to shrink collagen in the tissue. In one embodiment, air may be removed from a bleb in the lung to reduce its size. Air passages to the bleb may then be sealed, e.g., by heating, to fix the size of the bleb. WO 98/49191 describes a plug-like device for placement in a lung air passage to isolate a region of lung tissue, where air is not removed from the tissue prior to plugging. WO 98/48706 describes the use of surfactants in lung lavage for treating respiratory distress syndrome.
Patents and applications relating to lung access, diagnosis, and treatment include U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,752,921; 5,707,352; 5,682,880; 5,660,175; 5,653,231; 5,645,519; 5,642,730; 5,598,840; 5,499,625; 5,477,851; 5,361,753; 5,331,947; 5,309,903; 5,285,778; 5,146,916; 5,143,062; 5,056,529; 4,976,710; 4,955,375; 4,961,738; 4,958,932; 4,949,716; 4,896,941; 4,862,874; 4,850,371; 4,846,153; 4,819,664; 4,784,133; 4,742,819; 4,716,896; 4,567,882; 4,453,545; 4,468,216; 4,327,721; 4,327,720; 4,041,936; 3,913,568 3,866,599; 3,776,222; 3,677,262; 3,669,098; 3,498,286; 3,322,126; WO 95/33506, and WO 92/10971.
Lung volume reduction surgery is described in many publications, including Becker et al. (1998) Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. 157:1593–1599; Criner et al. (1998) Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. 157:1578–1585; Kotloff et al. (1998) Chest 113:890–895; and Ojo et al. (1997) Chest 112:1494–1500.
The use of mucolytic agents for clearing lung obstructions is described in Sclafani (1999) AARC Times, January, 69–97. Use of a balloon-cuffed bronchofiberscope to reinflate a lung segment suffering from refractory atelectasis is described in Harada et al. (1983) Chest 84:725–728.
The present invention provides improved methods, systems, and kits for performing lung volume reduction in patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or other conditions where isolation of a lung segment or reduction of lung volume is desired. The methods are minimally invasive with instruments being introduced through the mouth (endotracheally) and/or in some cases through the chest, (e.g., thoracoscopically), and rely on isolating the target lung tissue segment from other regions of the lung. Isolation is usually achieved by introducing an isolation/access catheter endotracheally to the air passages of a lung. By positioning a distal end of an isolation/access catheter within an air passage which opens into a target lung tissue segment, the segment may be isolated by occluding the air passage, typically by inflating an occlusion balloon or other structure on the catheter within the air passage. The target lung tissue segment may then be collapsed by aspirating air (and any other gases or liquids that may have been introduced) from the segment, typically through a lumen in the isolation/access catheter. Optionally, the air passage may then be sealed, for example by deploying a plug within the air passage. Suitable plugs include swellable collagen matrices which hydrate and expand within the air passage so that they fully occlude the passage. Other sealing methods include the use of tissue adhesives, such as fibrin glues, cyanoacrylate, etc.; the use of occlusive balloons; the use of self-expanding meshes, coils, and other occlusive structures; the use of energy-induced tissue fusion, such as radiofrequency tissue closure; and the like.
In a first particular aspect of the methods of the present invention, air flow through and from the target lung tissue segment will be enhanced prior to aspiration of the segment. It is an objective of the present invention to aspirate and reduce the volume of the lung tissue segment as completely as possible. In one instance, obstructions to gas flow within the target tissue segment are reduced prior to or during aspiration of the segment. Mucus and other obstructions within the target lung tissue segment (which is diseased and frequently subject to blockages) will interfere with substantially complete aspiration of the segment unless removed, disrupted, or otherwise addressed. In a second instance, where a lack of lung surfactant is a cause of the impeded air flow, the present invention will provide for administering a suitable surfactant prior to or during aspiration of the target lung tissue segment.
In a first specific instance, the present invention reduces gas flow obstructions by inflating the lung tissue segment to a pressure higher than normal respiratory inflation pressures. Optionally, portions or segments of the lung adjacent to the target lung segments may be partially deflated or under-ventilated at the same time that the target segment is being inflated at a higher than normal pressure. For example, airflow into adjacent lung segments can be partially blocked to lower pressure in those segments, causing those segments to partially collapse. In a specific instance, a balloon can be used to partially block the bronchus of the lung with the target lung tissue segment.
Usually, the isolated lung tissue segment will be inflated to a pressure in the range from 60 cm H2O to 200 cm H2O, preferably in the range from 100 cm H2O to 150 cm H2O, usually during the administration of general anesthesia (positive pressure ventilation). If a local anesthesia is being used, the pressure will usually be in the range from 10 cm H2O to 100 cm H2O, preferably from 30 cm H2O to 60 cm H2O. The duration of such "over inflation" will typically be in the range from one second to 600 seconds, preferably being in the range from 5 seconds to 60 seconds. Such lung inflation may be repeated more than one time. For example, the lung inflation may be carried out by inflating the isolated lung tissue segment in a pulsatile fashion. Over inflation will usually be performed using the isolation/access catheter which was used to isolate the lung tissue segment. Optionally, it would be possible to inflate regions of the lung percutaneously using a needle introduced through the chest, typically under thoracoscopic observation.
In a second specific instance, gas flow obstructions within the target lung tissue segment may be reduced by introducing an agent which clears the obstructions and/or dilates the air passages to permit gas flow around any blockages. Exemplary agents include mucolytic agents, bronchodilators, surfactants, desiccants, solvents, necrosing agents, absorbents, and the like. Such agents may be introduced through a catheter, typically through the isolation/access catheter which has been used to isolate the target lung tissue segment. Optionally, such agents may be heated, typically to a temperature in the range from 38� C. to 90� C. to enhance activity.
In a third specific instance, gas flow obstructions are reduced by delivering mechanical energy to the lung segment, typically vibratory energy which will break down at least some of the obstructions. Typically, the vibratory energy will be ultrasonic energy, more typically being ultrasonic energy having a frequency in the range from 20 kHz to 20 MHz, usually from 20 kHz to 5 MHz. The mechanical energy will usually be delivered to the target lung tissue segment through a non-compressible fluid introduced to the segment, usually through the isolation/access catheter. It will be appreciated that air is a poor transmission and absorption material for ultrasonic and other vibratory energy. Thus, introducing a non-compressible fluid, such as saline, contrast medium, treatment solution (e.g., mucolytic solution, surfactant solution, etc.), or the like, will enhance transmission and absorption of the energy throughout the target lung tissue segment. The vibratory energy may then be applied either through a catheter which has been introduced endotracheally and then into the target lung tissue segment, or externally using a hand-held or other ultrasonic probe intended to deliver ultrasonic energy transcutaneously. Typically, the vibrational treatment will last for time in the range from 5 seconds to 60 minutes, usually from 30 seconds to 30 minutes.
In a second aspect of the methods of the present invention, collapse of the target isolated lung tissue segment is enhanced by applying external pressure to the isolated segment. The external pressure will usually be applied through the chest, e.g., thoracoscopically. Most simply, a needle can be introduced to a pleural space over the lung, typically intracostally (between adjacent ribs). The pleural space can then be insufflated, e.g., carbon dioxide or other gas inflation medium introduced to the pleural space, in order to increase pressure on the lung and enhance collapse of the target segment. Simultaneously, the target segment will be aspirated so that the combined lowering of the internal pressure and raising of the external pressure work to substantially completely collapse the segment. Alternatively, the external pressure may be applied by inflating a balloon in the pleural space over the target lung tissue segment. Still further optionally, the external pressure may be applied by a probe which is engaged and pushed against at least a portion of the external surface of the lung overlying the target segment. Optionally, a thoracoscopically or other percutaneously placed needle could be used to puncture and aspirate a portion of the lung, typically in conjunction with a catheter-based aspiration as described elsewhere herein. For example, portions of the lung which could not be collapsed using an internal catheter could be targeted with an external needle by thoracoscopic visualization. Any puncture holes left in the lung could then be sealed with a suitable adhesive, such as a fibrin glue.
In a third aspect of the present invention, methods for reducing lung volume by isolating the lung tissue segment and aspirating the isolated segment are combined with diagnostic methods which permit, for example, determination of whether the segment which has been accessed and isolated is in fact diseased and should be collapsed. The diagnostic methods and steps may take a wide variety of forms. For example, the isolation/access catheter or other endotracheally introduced catheter may be used to measure air flow to and from the lung tissue segment to determine whether the air flow capabilities of that segment are impaired. Alternatively or additionally, the isolation/access catheter may be used to measure carbon dioxide concentrations within the target lung tissue segment. Other parameters which may be measured include forced expiratory volume, pressure, pressure/volume P/V curves, segment compliance curves, work of breathing data, perfusion scans, bronchograms, or the like.
In a still further aspect of the methods of the present invention, a target lung tissue segment is isolated and aspirated, where the segment is collapsed to a volume which is no greater than 40% of its inflated size prior to aspiration, usually being no greater than 30%, and preferably being no greater than 20%. The inflated size is its maximum size at normal spontaneous respiratory pressures, assumed to be 40 cm H2O for patients undergoing positive pressure ventilation, the spontaneous respiratory pressure is assumed to be 90 cm H2O. The change in volume may be determined by conventional techniques, such as thoracoscopy (X-ray), CT scans, MRI, ultrasound imaging, bronchograms, and the like.
Such efficient collapsing of the target lung tissue segment may be achieved in any of the ways discussed above. Additionally, it may be achieved by inducing absorption atelectasis prior to aspiration. Most simply, absorption atelectasis can be induced by insufflating the isolated lung tissue segment with high oxygen concentrations prior to aspiration. The oxygen concentrations in the insufflation gas should be at least 50% by volume, preferably 75% by volume, and more preferably being substantially pure oxygen.
The present invention further provides systems for performing intraluminal lung volume reduction procedures according to the methods of the present invention. The systems comprise at least an isolation or access catheter having a proximal end, a distal end, an occlusion element near the distal end, and at least one lumen therethrough. The isolation/access catheters are used for establishing access and isolation of a target lung tissue segment, typically by endotracheal introduction into the air passages of the lung. In a first system according to the present invention, the isolation/access catheter is combined with a sealing catheter which carries a closure element. A sealing catheter is adapted to be introduced through the lumen of the isolation/access catheter, and the closure element is adapted to be deployed from the isolation/access catheter within an air passage leading to the target tissue segment. The closure element typically comprises a swellable plug, such as a partially hydrated collagen plug. Deployment within the air passage thus permits the plug to swell in situ and completely block the air passage leading into the target tissue segment so that, once the segment is collapsed, air will not enter to reinflate the segment. Surprisingly, it has been found that such occlusion will substantially inhibit reinflation of the lung, and that there is little significant collateral air flow into the collapsed region.
In a second aspect, the systems of the present invention will combine the isolation/access catheter with a reagent capable of either clearing, dilating, or widening the air passages in order to facilitate substantially complete aspiration of the target tissue segments. Exemplary reagents have been set forth above.
In a third aspect, the systems of the present invention will combine the isolation/access catheter with probes intended for percutaneous introduction to apply external pressure over the lung. The probes may be in the form of a needle, a balloon, or a simple engagement element intended for pressing inwardly against the lung.
The present invention still further comprises kits which include at least an isolation/access catheter as described above. The kits will further comprise instructions for use according to any of the methods set forth above. For example, the instructions for use may set forth that the isolated lung tissue segment is to be over inflated in order to reduce blockages therein. Alternatively, the instructions for use may set forth that certain agents (as described above) are to be introduced to the segment in order to breakdown obstructive materials prior to aspiration. Still further, the kit instructions may set forth that the lung is to be externally collapsed by applying pressure or other external force to a target tissue segment prior to or simultaneous with aspiration of that segment. Still further, the instructions may set forth that the volume of the target lung tissue segment is to be reduced by at least the percentages set forth above. In all cases, the kits will usually further comprise packaging, such as a pouch, tray, tube, box, or the like for holding the kit components together with the instructions for use. The instructions for use may be printed on a separate sheet (commonly referred to as a package insert) and/or may be printed on the packaging itself. Usually, the kit components which will be introduced to the patient will be sterilized and packaged in a sterile manner within the kit.
Lung volume reduction is performed by collapsing a target lung tissue segment, usually within sub-lobular regions of the lung which receive air through a single air passage, i.e., segment of the branching bronchus which deliver to and receive air from the alveolar regions of the lung. Such isolated lung tissue segments are first isolated and then collapsed by aspiration of the air (or other gases or liquids which may have been introduced, as discussed below) from the target lung tissue segment. Lung tissue has a very high percentage of void volume, so removal of internal gases can reduce the lung tissue to a small percentage of the volume which it has when fully inflated, i.e. inflated at normal inspiratory pressures. The exemplary and preferred percentages for the volume reduction are set forth above.
In particular, the present invention provides methods and apparatus for enhancing the aspiration and collapse of the target lung tissue segment. Such methods and apparatus may involve one or more of the following improvements. First, various approaches may be taken to remove or lessen obstructions to gas flow within the target tissue region. Second, methods and apparatus may be employed to apply external pressure over the lung to enhance the collapse achieved by internal aspiration. Third, aspiration of the gases within the target tissue segment may be enhanced by inducing absorption atelectasis prior to aspiration. Absorption atelectasis may be induced, for example, by introducing an oxygen-rich gas to the lung tissue segment, usually at least 50% oxygen by weight, more usually at least 75% oxygen by weight, and preferably substantially pure oxygen. Absorption atelectasis is a phenomena which occurs when an enriched oxygen mixture is inspired. The high oxygen concentration causes an increase in the partial oxygen pressure which in turn causes the rate of oxygen transfer into the capillary blood within the alveolar regions to increase greatly. The increased oxygen flux may increase so much that the net flow of gas into the blood exceeds the inspired flow of gas, causing the lung unit to become progressively smaller. Fourth, the access methods and apparatus may be used for performing in situ diagnosis, usually as part of the collapse procedure. Any one of a number of lung performance characteristics may be measured, typically by sampling using the isolation/access catheter.
The methods of the present invention will generally rely on accessing the target lung tissue segment using an isolation/access catheter adapted to be introduced endotracheally into the bronchus of the lung. An exemplary isolation/access catheter 10 is illustrated in
The dimensions and materials of isolation/access catheter 10 are selected to permit endotracheal introduction and intraluminal advancement through the lung bronchus, optionally over a guidewire and/or through a primary tracheal tube structure (as illustrated in
The isolation/access catheter 10 may be modified in a number of ways, some of which are illustrated in
Optionally, the isolation/access catheter in the present invention can be provided with optical imaging capability. As shown in
Referring now to
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According to the present invention, a variety of steps and protocols may be performed prior to aspirating the isolated lung tissue region in order to enhance gas removal from the region. The region may be over inflated, subjected to vibrations, subjected to a dilating or mucolytic agent, or otherwise treated in order to remove gas flow obstructions within the region. Each of these methods has been well described above and will generally rely on performance of at least one aspect of the procedure using a lumen of the isolation/access catheter 10. For example, over inflation can be effected simply by introducing an inflation gas through the isolation/access catheter to a desired pressure. Pressure may be measured using a transducer at the distal tip of the catheter 10, but will usually be measured statically at a location proximal of the catheter. Alternatively or additionally, an oxygen-rich gas can be introduced through the isolation/access catheter in order to induce absorption atelectasis. For vibratory stimulation incompressible fluid may be introduced through the isolation/access catheter. Stimulation may be imparted using an external probe and/or a vibratory catheter which is introduced through an access lumen of the isolation/access catheter.
As shown in
In addition to such in situ techniques for enhancing lung aspiration and collapse, the present invention can rely on application of an external force to assist in collapse. As illustrated in
Use of an unconstrained insufflation gas, however, is disadvantageous since it is not directed at a particular target location. In order to more specifically direct an external pressure against the lung, a balloon 210 can be introduced to the pleural space, typically through a thoracic trocar 212. The balloon can be placed based on fluoroscopic observation. Depending on the particular area which is to be collapsed, a variety of specific balloon configurations can be employed, as illustrated in
As a further alternative to needle insufflation and balloon expansion, a target lung tissue segment can be externally collapsed using a simple probe 250, usually introduced through a thoracic trocar 252, as shown in
The methods of the present invention will optionally comprise sealing or occluding the air passage leading to the collapsed tissue region CLT. Such sealing can be performed in a variety of ways, including suturing, gluing, energy-mediated tissue adhesion, and the like. In a preferred aspect of the present invention, a sealing catheter 280 can be used to deliver a plug 282, typically at partially hydrated collagen hydrogel, as illustrated in
Positioning of the isolation/access catheter 10 within the lung can be performed using on-board optical imaging capability, as discussed above. Usually, positioning of a guidewire through the branching bronchus will be manipulated while viewing through the imaging components of the isolation/access catheter. In this way, the isolation/access catheter can be "inched" along by alternately advancing the guidewire and the isolation/access catheter. As an alternative to providing the isolation/access catheter with imaging, positioning could be done solely by fluoroscopy. As a further alternative, a steerable, imaging guidewire 300 (
Referring now to
While the above is a complete description of the preferred embodiments of the invention, various alternatives, modifications, and equivalents may be used. Therefore, the above description should not be taken as limiting the scope of the invention which is defined by the appended claims.
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I do not know the name of the MI5 agent who reported that John Lennon gave money to the Workers Revolutionary Party. It is said that MI5 gave information from its files on Lennon to the FBI in the early 1970s, when the Nixon administration was trying to have him deported. But the US Freedom of Information Act, though considerably less restrictive than Jack Straw intends its British counterpart to be (it will not permit any access to the files kept by the security services), does not allow the names of agents and informers to be revealed.
What I do know, as one who was then a leading member of the WRP, is that John Lennon never gave us a penny. I am also certain that he never gave money to the IRA. Yoko Ono has said that he did not. But neither her denial nor mine are likely to be widely reported. The lie, as is so often the case, has travelled three times around the world while the truth is still getting its boots on.
Does it matter that so many newspapers have repeated these allegations as facts, and will continue to do so despite our denials? Actually, it matters a very great deal, and not just for the obvious reason that truth should always be preferred to falsehood. The Prevention of Terrorism Bill, now going through parliament, would have made John Lennon a criminal, not only for those things he is alleged to have done, but for those things which he certainly did and which thousands of us do today and want to continue to be able to do.
In 1972, Lennon wrote a song "The Luck of the Irish", dedicated to the victims of Bloody Sunday. The song appeared on an album "Sometime in New York City" and the proceeds were donated to the Irish Civil Rights movement. Clause 14 of the terrorism bill makes it an offence to ask for money, give money, or receive money or any property if a person knows or has "reasonable cause to suspect" that it may be used for terrorist purposes.
Clause 18 makes it an offence not to inform the police if one "believes" or "suspects" that a person has asked or given or received money from a proscribed organisation. This clause contravenes the European Convention on Human Rights, Article 10, which guarantees the right to freedom of expression. It also offends against one of the principles of the convention, that a person is presumed innocent until found guilty. In Clause 18, as often elsewhere in the bill, the onus is on the person accused to prove his or her innocence. Subsection 3 says: "It is a defence for a person charged to prove that he had a reasonable excuse for not making the disclosure."
Earlier in the same year, 1972, at a rally in New York organised by the US Transport Workers Union, which was attended by members of the IRA, Lennon issued a statement saying that he was protesting "against the killing of Irish people in the Civil Rights movement". Under Clause 11 of the terrorism bill, he would have been liable to ten years' imprisonment. Clause 11 makes it an offence to "invite support for a proscribed organisation" or to "arrange", "manage," or "assist in arranging or managing" a meeting that a person knows is "to support a proscribed organisation", or "to further the activities of a proscribed organisation", or is "addressed by a person who belongs to or professes to belong to a proscribed organisation".
It is also reported that at a Bloody Sunday rally in New York, Lennon said: "If it's a choice between the IRA and the British Army, I'm with the IRA." That sounds like a quote from a police spy's notebook. But whatever Lennon actually said, he would have been guilty of an offence under the new law. Clause 11, subsection 3, makes it an offence to address a meeting if "the purpose of the address is to encourage support for a proscribed organisation", or if one knows that "the meeting is to be addressed by a person who belongs to a proscribed organisation". And, for the purposes of this clause, it makes no difference whether the meeting in question is an open-air rally in Union Square or a bed-sitting room in Kilburn because: "In subsections (2) and (3) 'meeting' means a meeting of three or more persons, whether or not the public are admitted."
If Lennon today were to give money to any party that supports the struggle of the Kurds against Turkish oppression, or that protests against the Russian authorities' torture camps in Chechnya, he would be liable to prosecution. He would also be liable if he gave money to a group organising a protest against genetically modified crops, or to a group protesting against the dumping of nuclear waste. The bill is designed to catch all of these activities and to make them illegal.
Whether the Crown Prosecution Service would authorise prosecution in any particular case would no doubt depend on the prevailing political climate: what kind of relations our government wanted to maintain with a foreign power, for example, or what it thought to be this country's economic interests. But the bill is so drafted that it will create a climate of fear, and it will severely limit the ability of any campaigning organisation to raise funds. And that, surely, is the point of it. Just as it may be the point, or perhaps merely an unintended side-effect, of the spate of articles about Lennon and MI5, to spread that climate of anxiety a little wider.


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Ohhh Bullsheet, all Gilbert can see is his bank account growing........
Gilbert, why don't you start a fund that will help small businesses in NEOH grow? Is that too boring? Too much to ask?
I'm not talking about giving through a foundation to the 501C3 community, I am talking about real economic growth and God knows the mentoring power you have could be more valuble than money....How much is enough?
those women should put all of that money in the offertory at St. B's...and truly help the students and parish.
You people act like St. B's is a ghost town when in fact it is not...sorry things didn't work out for you but it obviously is working for the majority.
On the same note, you make a choice to send your kids to school there or to be a parishioner, there are other places to go and nobody is forcing you to stay.
Just because you pay tuition and offertory support does not give you the right to start calling the shots, I also think that's where much of this crap is coming from. I personally would much rather have professional educators deciding what is going to be best for my child than a bunch of narcissistic parents.
It is you people that will ultimately damage the parish and school the most in the end...but you are all to bullheaded to see that. How sad.
bucks2009 -- everyone knows it is a very SMALL group of people like you that share your thoughts and ill will towards a Catholic pillar in Westlake...St. Bernadette was there long before you and your bandwagon and will be there long after you are all gone.
Maybe "Church on The Rise" is a better spiritual alternative for your kind.
bucks2009: Oh really? How about I have been a parishioner since 1976 and have seen 1st hand all of the changes..etc. One example talked about above is of a large family that was asked to leave...what about the "other" side of the story (yes there is one) and the unwelcome letter the parents sent to all parishioners' stating their case and making it sound like it was all the school administrators fault...well that letter in itself told many why this family was perhaps asked to leave - and I'll just leave it at that. bucks2009 - your attitude makes me wish I had 10 kids to send to St. B's...and you really need to get a life. These three teachers may have been saints but their true colors will now be exposed.
Maybe the country club atmosphere that existed there for a short while was a little too "soft" and perhaps upset when they didn't get their way...my thoughts are "good riddens" and perhaps those people should have sent their kids to Lake Ridge or Montessori...
The parish is still great and we are probably much better off without all of you loudmouths polluting a terrific school and parish.
You people are all a bunch of bitter betties...don't have your stories straight and are inflicting damage on a fine school and parish.
If there are any people reading these horrible posts, please understand what is really going on here and also understand that there are many more happy families that are a part of the St. Bernadette parish and school.
The hypocrisy of the posters here is amusing.


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