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A tissue connector assembly comprising a multiple loop fastener movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a restraining device attached to the fastener for restraining the fastener in its open configuration provides for a self-closing, multiple suture fastener. A needle may be releasably attached to the fastener. A method for connecting tissues is also disclosed. The method includes inserting a fastener through tissue with the fastener being biased in an open position by a restraining device secured to the fastener, threading the fastener through more than one stitch, and removing the restraining device from the fastener.
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27. A method for connecting multiple portions of material, at least one of which comprises tissue, comprising:
threading a fastener, which is biased away from a closed configuration to an open configuration, through a predetermined number of stitches through said multiple portions of material, at least one of which comprises tissue;
mechanically maintaining said fastener in said open configuration while inserting said fastener through said materials; and
allowing said fastener to return to said closed configuration and secure a portion of said material therein with said predetermined stitches.
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33. A method for connecting multiple portions of material, at least one of which comprises tissue, comprising:
threading a fastener having a first needle attached to a first end portion of the fastener, a second needle attached to a second end portion of the fastener and a restraining device coupled to the fastener for restraining the fastener towards an open configuration, through a predetermined number of stitches through the multiple portions of material, at least one of which comprises tissue;
restraining the fastener towards the open configuration while inserting the fastener through the material; and
allowing the fastener to return to a closed configuration and secure a portion of the material therein with the predetermined stitches.
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39. A method for connecting multiple portions of material, at least one of which comprises tissue, comprising:
providing a fastener having a restraining device coupled to the fastener for restraining the fastener towards an open configuration, wherein the restraining device comprises a lock assembly engaging a coil surrounding at least a portion of the fastener, wherein engagement of the lock with the coil biases the fastener in the open configuration;
threading the fastener through a predetermined number of stitches through the multiple portions of material, at least one of which comprises tissue;
restraining the fastener towards the open configuration while inserting the fastener through the material; and
allowing the fastener to return to a closed configuration and secure a portion of the material therein with the predetermined stitches.
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The present application is a continuation-in-part of copending patent application Ser. No. 09/090,305, filed Jun. 3, 1998 and Ser. No. 09/260,623, filed Mar. 1, 1999.
The present invention relates to instruments and methods for connecting body tissues, or body tissue to prostheses.
Minimally invasive surgery has allowed physicians to carry out many surgical procedures with less pain and disability than conventional, open surgery. In performing minimally invasive surgery, the surgeon makes a number of small incisions through the body wall to obtain access to the tissues requiring treatment. Typically, a trocar, which is a pointed, piercing device, is delivered into the body with a cannula. After the trocar pierces the abdominal or thoracic wall, it is removed and the cannula is left with one end in the body cavity, where the operation is to take place, and the other end opening to the outside. A cannula has a small inside diameter, typically 5-10 millimeters, and sometimes up to as much as 20 millimeters. A number of such cannulas are inserted for any given operation.
A viewing instrument, typically including a miniature video camera, or optical telescope is inserted through one of these cannulas and a variety of surgical instruments and refractors are inserted through others. The image provided by the viewing device may be displayed on a video screen or television monitor, affording the surgeon enhanced visual control over the instruments. Because a commonly used viewing instrument is called an "endoscope," this type of surgery is often referred to as "endoscopic surgery." In the abdomen, endoscopic procedures are commonly referred to as laparoscopic surgery, and in the chest, as thoracoscopic surgery. Abdominal procedures may take place either inside the abdominal cavity (in the intraperitoneal space) or in a space created behind the abdominal cavity (in the retroperitoneal space). The retroperitoneal space is particularly useful for operations on the aorta and spine or abdominal wall hernia.
Minimally invasive surgery has virtually replaced open surgical techniques for operations such as cholecystectomy and anti-reflux surgery of the esophagus and stomach. This has not occurred in either peripheral vascular surgery or cardiovascular surgery. An important type of vascular surgery is to replace or bypass a diseased, occluded or injured artery. Arterial replacement or bypass grafting has been performed for many years using open surgical techniques and a variety of prosthetic grafts. These grafts are manufactured as fabrics (often from DACRON� (polyester fibers) or TEFLON� (fluorocarbon fibers)) or are prepared as autografts (from the patient's own tissues) or heterografts (from the tissues of animals) or a combination of tissues, semi-synthetic tissues and or alloplastic materials. A graft can be joined to the involved artery in a number of different positions, including end-to-end, end-to-side, and side-to-side. This attachment between artery and graft is known as an anastomosis. Constructing an arterial anastomosis is technically challenging for a surgeon in open surgical procedures, and is almost a technical impossibility using minimally invasive techniques.
Many factors contribute to the difficulty of performing arterial replacement or bypass grafting. See generally, Wylie, Edwin J. et al., Manual of Vascular Surgery, (Springer-Verlag New York), 1980. One such factor is that the tissues to be joined must be precisely aligned with respect to each other to ensure the integrity and patency of the anastomosis. If one of the tissues is affixed too close to its edge, the suture can rip through the tissue and impair both the tissue and the anastomosis. Another factor is that, even after the tissues are properly aligned, it is difficult and time consuming to pass the needle through the tissues, form the knot in the suture material, and ensure that the suture material does not become tangled. These difficulties are exacerbated by the small size of the artery and graft. The arteries subject to peripheral vascular and cardiovascular surgery typically range in diameter from several millimeters to several centimeters. A graft is typically about the same size as the artery to which it is being attached. Another factor contributing to the difficulty of such procedures is the limited time available to complete the procedure. The time the surgeon has to complete an arterial replacement or bypass graft is limited because there is no blood flowing through the artery while the procedure is being done. If blood flow is not promptly restored, sometimes in as little as thirty minutes, the tissue the artery supplies may experience significant damage, or even death (tissue necrosis). In addition, arterial replacement or bypass grafting is made more difficult by the need to accurately place and space many sutures to achieve a permanent hemostatic seal. Precise placement and spacing of sutures is also required to achieve an anastomosis with long-term patency.
Highly trained and experienced surgeons are able to perform arterial replacement and bypass grafting in open surgery using conventional sutures and suturing techniques. A suture has a suture needle that is attached or "swaged on" to a long, trailing suture material. The needle must be precisely controlled and accurately placed through both graft and artery. The trailing suture material must be held with proper tension to keep the graft and artery together, and must be carefully manipulated to prevent the suture material from tangling. In open surgery, these maneuvers can usually be accomplished within the necessary time frame, thus avoiding the subsequent tissue damage (or tissue death) that can result from prolonged occlusion of arterial blood flow.
The difficulty of suturing a graft to an artery using minimally invasive surgical techniques has effectively prevented the safe use of this technology in both peripheral vascular and cardiovascular surgical procedures. When a minimally invasive procedure is done in the abdominal cavity, the retroperitoneal space, or chest, the space in which the operation is performed is more limited, and the exposure to the involved organs is more restricted, than with open surgery. Moreover, in a minimally invasive procedure, the instruments used to assist with the operation are passed into the surgical field through cannulas. When manipulating instruments through cannulas, it is extremely difficult to position tissues in their proper alignment with respect to each other, pass a needle through the tissues, form a knot in the suture material once the tissues are aligned, and prevent the suture material from becoming tangled. Therefore, although there have been isolated reports of vascular anastomoses being formed by minimally invasive surgery, no system has been provided for wide-spread surgical use which would allow such procedures to be performed safely within the prescribed time limits.
As explained above, anastomoses are commonly formed in open surgery by suturing together the tissues to be joined. However, one known system for applying a clip around tissues to be joined in an anastomosis is disclosed in a brochure entitled, "VCS Clip Applier System", published in 1995 by Auto Suture Company, a Division of U.S. Surgical Corporation. A clip is applied by applying an instrument about the tissue in a nonpenetrating manner, i.e., the clip does not penetrate through the tissues, but rather is clamped down around the tissues. As previously explained, it is imperative in forming an anastomosis that tissues to be joined are properly aligned with respect to each other. The disclosed VCS clip applier has no means for positioning tissues. Before the clip can be applied, the tissues must first be properly positioned with respect to each other, for example by skewering the tissues with a needle as discussed above in common suturing techniques or with forceps to bring the tissues together. It is extremely difficult to perform such positioning techniques in minimally invasive procedures.
Therefore, there is currently a need for other tissue connector assemblies.
The present invention involves improvements to devices and methods for connecting tissues or tissue(s) and grafts, such as in a vascular anastomosis. The invention generally involves a surgical clip or fastener which is self-closing. Preferably, the surgical fastener comprises a shape memory material, most preferably nitinol.
According to one aspect of the invention, a tissue connector assembly is provided with a self-closing fastener movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and a restraining device attached to the fastener for restraining the fastener in its open configuration. The fastener may have a generally U-shaped configuration when in its open configuration. In one embodiment the restraining device can be uncoupled from the fastener, allowing the fastener to move from an open towards the closed configuration.
According to another aspect of the present invention, the fastener has one or more needles releasably attached to the fastener. In one embodiment the fastener is releasably coupled to one needle, and in a second embodiment the fastener is releasably coupled to two needles. In particular, each fastener end can have a separate release mechanism for releasing a needle.
According to yet another aspect of the present invention, the fastener is a wire that is held in an open configuration with a restraining device comprising a coil wrapped about the wire.
According to an aspect of the present invention, a fastener is provided for forming multiple stitches. In one embodiment, the fastener has an open and a closed configuration. The fastener in an open configuration can be threaded through multiple stitches through tissue. When the fastener is returned to a closed configuration, the fastener provides a closing force to the stitched tissue. In another embodiment the fastener has a restraining device and is attached to a needle. The needle is used to thread the open fastener through the stitches, while the release mechanisms separates the fastener from the needle and allows the fastener to assume a closed configuration having the shape of the stitches.
In another aspect of the invention, a locking device is provided for releasably locking the fastener in its open configuration. Upon release of the locking device a restraining force is removed from the fastener to allow the fastener to move to its unbiased, closed position. Advantageously, the locking device may also be arranged to removably connect a needle to the fastener. Upon release of the locking device, the needle is disconnected from the fastener. Both removal of the needle and release of the biasing force from the fastener may occur simultaneously.
In yet another aspect of the invention, the fastener includes a wire which, in one embodiment has a circular cross-section, and in another embodiment is a shape memory alloy.
A method of the present invention generally includes inserting a fastener through tissue with the fastener biased in an open position by a restraining device coupled to the fastener, and removing the restraining force on the fastener to allow the fastener to close. In one embodiment the fastener is maintained in an open configuration by a locking device and returns to a closed configuration upon release of the locking device.
Yet another aspect of the present invention provides a method of using a fastener to form multiple stitches. A self-closing fastener having a generally open configuration and a closed configuration in the form of a specified number and spacing of multiple stitches is provided. The fastener is stitched, through an attachment to a needle, through the specified stitches. The fastener is then actuated to allow the configuration to assume a closed configuration.
The above is a brief description of some deficiencies in the prior art and advantages of the present invention. Other features, advantages, and embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following description, accompanying drawings, and claims.
Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
Referring now to the drawings, and first to
In the embodiment shown in
The penetrating member or needle 2 has a sharp pointed tip 30 at its distal end for penetrating tissue. The needle 2 may be bent as shown in
As shown in
It is to be understood that the shape memory alloy may also be heat activated, or a combination of heat activation and pseudoelastic properties may be used, as is well known by those skilled in the art.
The cross-sectional diameter of the wire 34 and length of the wire will vary depending on the specific application. The diameter "d" of the wire 34 may be, for example, between 0.001 and 0.015 inch. For coronary bypass applications, the diameter is preferably between 0.001 and 0.008 inch with a diameter "D" of the loop being between 0.0125 and 0.0875 inch (
The proximal end of the wire 34 may include a stop 36 having a cross-sectional area greater than the cross-sectional area of the wire and coil 26 to prevent the wire and coil from passing through the tissue (
The wire 34 has an undeformed or closed position (state or configuration) for keeping or connecting tissue together, and a deformed or open position (state or configuration) for insertion of the wire into tissue, and is moved from its closed position to its open position by one of the restraining devices 8, as further described below. The wire 34 is preferably not deformed past its yield point in its open position. Accordingly, one embodiment provides a U-shaped configuration for an open position to facilitate insertion of the wire 34 through the tissue. It is to be understood that a U-shaped configuration may be alternatively substituted by an equivalent structure such as C-shaped, V-shaped, J-shaped, and other similarly shaped configurations. When in its closed position, the wire 34 of the first embodiment forms a loop with the ends of the wire in a generally side-by-side or overlapping orientation (
The wire 34 may be formed in the above described shape by first wrapping the wire onto a mandrel and heat treating the wire at approximately 400-500 degrees Celsius for approximately 5 to 30 minutes. The wire 34 is then air quenched at room temperature. The mandrel may have a constant diameter, may be conical in shape, or may have other shapes for treating a wire into a shape useful for producing a fastener.
An alternate configuration of the surgical fastener 10 in its closed position is shown in
Another alternate configuration of the surgical fastener 10 is shown in
A modification of the fastener is shown in
A second embodiment of wire 34, as shown in an open configuration in
As shown if
It is to be understood that the fastener 10, 40, 41, 43, 1300 and other fasteners described herein may have undeformed or deformed configurations different than those shown herein without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, a locking clip (not shown) may also be attached to connect the ends of the fasteners of this invention when the fastener is in its closed position to prevent possible opening of the fastener over time. The locking clip may also be integrally formed with one end of the fastener.
The wire 34 of any of the fasteners of the present invention, as shown for example in
When the coil 26 is in its free state (with the wire 34 in its undeformed configuration), loops of the coil are generally spaced from one another and do not exert any significant force on the wire 34 (
The locking device 4 a shown in
The proximal end 54 of the tubular member 50 includes a bore 62 having a diameter slightly greater than the outer diameter d of the wire 34, but smaller than the diameter of the enlarged portion 38, and smaller than the outer diameter of the coil 26. The bore 62 extends into a cavity 64 sized for receiving the enlarged portion 38 of the wire 34. Member 50 may be described as having an annular flange 61 for releasably securing the enlarged portion 38. As shown in
An alternate embodiment of the restraining device is shown in
Yet another alternate embodiment of the restraining device, generally indicated with reference numeral 8 c, and locking device, generally indicated with reference numeral 4 c, is shown in
Preferably, a rod 162 extends into distal end portion 106 a to facilitate fixation of the strands thereto, as shown in
The end portions 106 b of the strands in the vicinity of the fastener strands include notches 109 which are formed into the strands to a depth equal to approximately half the diameter of the strand 106. When the strands are arranged in the circular configuration described above, the notches 109 form a chamber 108 configured for receiving and holding enlarged portion 38. Although enlarged portion 38 is shown as having a spherical shape, it may have other shapes including a barrel shape, or other shape that may be easily grasped and easily released. The notches are preferably placed about 0.015″ from the free ends of the strands, but this distance, of course, can be modified, depending upon the amount of compression of spring 26 that is desired when ball 38 is inserted into and held by notches 109.
After placement of ball 38 within chamber 108 formed by notches 109, a shrink wrap layer, preferably a shrink tubing 105 may be provided over at least free end portions 106 b of wires or strands 106, and the tubing heated to compress against strands 106 and hold them in place against ball 38, preferably symmetrically against ball 38. Together, tubing 105 and strands 106 effectively hold ball 38 captive within notches 109, acting as locking mechanism 4. Alternatively, other plastic or elastic restraining members may be mounted around the distal portions of the wires or strands to aid in maintaining them in place, preferably symmetrically against ball 38. Still further, strand members may be designed with an elastic spring force sufficient to maintain notches 109 in place with sufficient force to maintain the ball 38 captive therein under the tensile forces normally experienced during a suturing procedure. Although a seven-strand embodiment is shown, it should be understood that fewer or more than seven strands may be used. The number of strands may vary depending on, for example, the size of the fastener or the size of the strands. Typically, the number of strands may range from two to ten. In a coronary anastomosis, the number of strands preferably will range from five to seven although other numbers may be used.
In assembling, enlarged portion 38 of wire 34 is placed in chamber 108. Tubing 105 is wrapped around at least a portion of the strands (as shown in the drawings) and heated to maintain enlarged portion 38 captive within the cavity formed by the strands. Compression coil or spring 26 is slid over wire 34 and compressed against portions 106 b such that the fastener is in its open configuration. Enlarged portion 36 may then be formed or attached to wire 34 to maintain the fastener in its open configuration.
Locking device 4 c is movable between a locked position (
Movement of the locking mechanisms 4 c, and thus release of restraining device 8 c, to the open position is accomplished by applying a compressive force to the shrink tube 105 and bundle of strands 106, as shown in
It is to be understood that locking devices other than those described above may be used without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, a locking device (not shown) may comprise a tubular member having an opening formed in a sidewall thereof for receiving an end portion of the wire. The end of the wire may be bent so that it is biased to fit within the opening in the sidewall of the tubular member. An instrument, such as a needle holder may then be used to push the wire away from the opening in the tubular member and release the wire from the tubular member. Various other types of locking devices including a spring detent or bayonet type of device may also be used.
Another embodiment of the tissue connector assembly is shown in
The flexible member 118 is attached to the distal end of the locking device 128 with a tapered portion or transition sleeve 156 extending from the locking device to the flexible member 118 to facilitate insertion of the locking device through tissue. The tapered sleeve 156 is preferably sufficiently curved to facilitate movement of the tissue connector assembly 110 through connecting tissue in an anastomosis, for example. The sleeve 156 may be formed from a metal alloy such as stainless steel or a suitable polymeric material. The needle 116 may be swaged into the sleeve 156, or a heat shrink plastic covering may hold the needle in place. The locking device 128 may also be curved.
The flexible member 118 may be in the form of a suture formed from conventional filament material, metal alloy such as nitinol, polymeric material, or any other suitable material. The material may be non-stretchable or stretchable, solid or hollow, and have various cross-sectional diameters. The suture may have a cross-sectional diameter of 0.003 inch, for example. The diameter and length of the suture will vary depending on the specific application. The suture may be attached to the needle 116 by crimping or swaging the needle onto the suture, gluing the suture to the needle, or any other suitable attachment method. The flexible member 118 may have cross-sectional shapes other than the one shown herein.
The needle 116 may be integrally formed with the flexible member 118. The diameter of at least a portion of the needle 116 is preferably greater than the diameter of the flexible member 118 so that the flexible member can easily be pulled through an opening formed in the tissue by the needle.
Another embodiment of the tissue connector assembly is shown in
Yet another embodiment of the tissue connector assembly is shown in
In the embodiment of
Examples of double-arm fasteners are shown in
Other combined release and restraining mechanisms, which provide synchronized release of both needles illustrated in
Restraining device members 1601 have tapered ends 1605, which are configured for positioning between coil 26 and fastener wire 34 as shown in
Flexible member 118″ is threaded through channel 134 and between tapered member 156′″ and annular member 115. When coil 26 is in a compressed state as shown in
As noted above, the tissue connector assemblies 1, 110, 1101, and 1502 of this invention have many uses. They may be especially useful in minimally invasive surgical procedures including creating an anastomosis between vascular graft 12 and artery 14 (
In addition, assemblies providing multiple loop fasteners, such as assemblies 1101 and 1502, allow for forming more than one stitch per fastener. Tissue secured with a multiple stitch, self-closing fastener has many advantages over conventional suture. For example, it allows for a greater are of tissue to be connected per time. In addition, multiple loop fasteners 1300 or 1500 are more rigid and can be formed to provide a greater closing force on the tissue than can be provided by conventional suture.
The patient is first prepped for standard cardiac surgery. After exposure and control of the artery 14, occlusion and reperfusion may be performed as required. Referring to
Once the tissue connector assemblies 110 are inserted, the graft vessel 12 is positioned above the opening 121 in the sidewall of the artery 14 (
A surgical instrument (e.g., needle holder) is used to radially squeeze each locking device 128 to release the locking device from the fastener 120. Upon removal of the locking device 128, the coil 126 moves to its free uncompressed state which allows the wire 134 to return to its original undeformed closed position (
The tissue connector assemblies 1 are subsequently inserted at circumferentially spaced locations around the periphery of the graft vessel 12 to sealingly fasten the graft vessel to the artery 14. The needle 2 of the fastener 1 is inserted into the graft vessel 12 from the exterior surface of the graft vessel and pushed through the graft vessel and artery 14 tissue. The needle holder is then used to pull the needle 2 through the arterial wall. An instrument (same needle holder or other suitable instrument) is used to apply a squeezing force to the locking device 4 to release the wire 34 and coil 26 from the needle 2. This allows the coil 26 to move to its uncompressed configuration and the wire 34 to move to its closed position. It should be noted that the tissue connector assemblies 110 may remain in their open position while the tissue connector assemblies 1 are inserted into the tissue and moved to their closed position. The locking devices 128 of the tissue connector assemblies 110 may subsequently be removed from the fasteners 120 to allow the fasteners to move to their closed position. The number and combination of tissue connectors assemblies 1, 110 required to sealingly secure the connecting tissues together may vary. For example, only tissue connector assemblies 1 may be used to complete the entire anastomosis, or only tissue connector assemblies 110 may be used to connect tissues.
It should be noted that as the locking device 4 is squeezed two steps are accomplished. The fastener 10 is released from the locking device 4, thus allowing the coil 26 to uncompress and the wire 34 to move to its closed configuration, and the needle 2 is released from the fastener. Thus, in the embodiment shown, the locking device 4 provides for simultaneous actuating closure of the fastener 10 and release of the needle 2 from the fastener.
The graft vessel 12 may also be parachuted onto the artery 14 in the method shown in
Although the coil 126 is shown as remaining on the wire (
Preparation of the patient and artery 14 is similar to that described in reference to
A second stitch is then performed with the tissue connector assembly 1101, as shown in
As before, it is noted that as the locking device 128 c is squeezed two steps are accomplished. The fastener 1301 is released from the locking device 128 c, thus allowing the coil 26 to uncompress and the wire 34 to move to its closed configuration, and the flexible member 118 is released from the fastener. Thus, in the embodiment shown, the locking device 128 c provides for simultaneous actuating closure of the fastener 1301 and release of the flexible member 118 and needle 116 from the fastener.
The use of the double-arm, multiple loop fastener has some similarities with that of the single arm fastener. As before, the surgeon selects a multiple loop fastener to execute a specific suture. In the example of
In order to attach the connector assembly 1502, as shown in
A second stitch is then performed with the tissue connector assembly 1502, as shown in
Both of needles 116′ and 116″ are pulled to located fastener 1501 as shown in
As before, it is noted that as the locking device 128 c is squeezed two steps are accomplished. The fastener 1501 is released from the locking device 128 c, thus allowing the coil 26 to uncompress and the wire 34 to move to its closed configuration, and flexible members 118 are released from the fastener. Thus, in the embodiment shown, the locking device 128 c provides for simultaneous actuating closure of the fastener 1501 and release of the flexible member 118 and needle 116 from the fastener.
Although the suturing procedure has been described for an end-to-side anastomosis, it should be appreciated that the procedure is applicable to an end-to-end and side-to-side anastomosis, connecting various tissue structures including single and multiple tissue structures, and puncture sites, and connecting tissue to a prosthetic graft or valve, for example.
It will be observed from the foregoing that the tissue connector assemblies of the present invention have numerous advantages. Importantly, the assemblies are easier and faster to apply than conventional sutures which require tying multiple knots. The assemblies may be used in minimally invasive procedures including endoscopic procedures, and may be inserted single handedly.
All references cited above are incorporated herein by reference.
The above is a detailed description of a particular embodiment of the invention. It is recognized that departures from the disclosed embodiment may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. The full scope of the invention is set out in the claims that follow and their equivalents. Accordingly, the claims and specification should not be construed to unduly narrow the full scope of protection to which the invention is entitled.
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Another reason why I bought a second asus gtx 760 was because that card (the DCII oc version) has a GOP video bios in it to allow for windows 8 fast boots. Now I am old school and didn't know how to activate the UEFI features on my board. With a little research, I was able to do so and now go from 15 second boot times to 6-7 second boot times into windows 8. The question I have is this: Did all of the gtx 700 series get GOP bioses from all vendors or is it still a vendor specific thing to add it later. Because my cards came with the GOP bios right out of the box. I found this out when reading reviews for the cards I have. So if anyone could shed some light on this it would be appreciated.
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Last week was a terrific seven days. Our skier visits were up 15% over the prior year (and it was a strong week last year) plus we had a record Saturday and Sunday. Thank you to everyone who came up to our mountains and valley for some great skiing and riding. With all of our trails open and 16 lifts running, lift lines were short (with the exception of Castlerock, of course) and the trails didn't seem overly crowded. That is what I have always loved about Sugarbush. Our mountain absorbs people and makes for a great day even on busy holiday weekends.
Now some bragging about my grandkids. Jack, who is seven, really started to set an edge and he navigated Stein's and Castlerock like a champ. Madyn, who is six, worked with Helen for two days and was cruising down Sleeper fearlessly. And Cole, my three-year-old grandson, joined Microbears over the weekend and had a blast. It is a great feeling to know that I have more family to ski with in the years ahead.
Our First Timer to Life Timer Program is going great and we now have issued more than 104 season passes to adults who have completed our three-day program. So if you have any friends who have yet to be on-snow, send them our way and we will give them a gift for life.
This morning John Egan and I took the Lincoln Limo out at 7 AM with three journalists from Montreal, a family of three from Virginia, and a few local diehards. We made four runs down soft new powder on Birch, Morning Star, Sunrise and Sleeper before heading-in for some breakfast.
The snow we received last night was heavier that what we have been getting and is just what we needed to set-up the base on the natural trails and in the woods. With more snow forecasted for Friday, the weekend is shaping up to be an excellent one.
Don't let the weather people scare you away with their warning of bitter cold the next few days. It will likely be below zero at night and in the single digits during the day. But if the sun is shining and the winds are light, the skiing and riding is going to be sweet. Remember, there is never a bad day on the slopes, just bad clothing. So I would recommend putting on an extra layer and coming on out. I will be there, no matter what!
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CORPUS CHRISTI - When Nancy Hoang first walked into a department store, she was 21 years old and didn't know where to find her size. Hoang, 40, has been living in the United States for about 20 years now, and one of her favorite leisure activities is shopping. "I work about 70 hours a week," the Vietnam native said. "But I always find a way to keep up with fashion, especially because I have to set an example for my two girls. I want to teach them how to dress nicely so they can have the confidence to head off on their own into the real world someday." Although she works so much at the salon she owns with her husband, Hoang said her customers provide great inspiration and a chance for her to socialize and talk fashion, all in a day's work.
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I want to create a list of buttons from an array, with for each button a texture, but how can i place buttons, with each a specific position and it's own texture and values from an array. The whole idea behind this is to create some kind of app drawer for windows, so each button has to open a specific program on the computer. If anyone has an idea about this. please let me know
asked Jan 16, 2012 at 03:31 PM
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If you're generating buttons in a pattern, you can use for loops. Example:
This will mass create and check buttons in each array item. It's important to say that
answered Jan 16, 2012 at 03:53 PM
Just create a struct with two public members ("Rect buttonRect" and "Texture buttonTexture"), finally declare the list object as array of your struct
answered Jan 16, 2012 at 03:47 PM
but how can it place the buttons then? :S still a noob in GUI scripting:P
Jan 16, 2012 at 03:52 PM Raymond 2
sorry i put it as answer, always forget that i can comment
Jan 16, 2012 at 03:52 PM Raymond 2
This is my current script, how could i edit this so that the buttons link to the different applications, then i would be happy already if i know that.
import System.Diagnostics;
var stringPath = "../";
//All icon textures
var btnTexturePS : Texture;
//All application links
var appLink : String[];
var selGridInt : int = 0;
var selStrings : String[] = ["Grid 1", "Grid 2", "Grid 3", "Grid 4"];
function OnGUI () {
Jan 16, 2012 at 03:54 PM Raymond 2
Excuse me, but are you using C# or JS? You imported something, that's from C#, but the variable definitons look like JS.
Jan 16, 2012 at 04:02 PM Kroltan
i write in JS, but the cde works fine so it seems it's JS, and as far as i see, it's written as JS
Jan 16, 2012 at 04:05 PM Raymond 2
I just gave someone else an example of creating a grid of buttons from a multidimentional array on this question... Infect the blank cubes
Take a look at it. It might me of some help to you as well.
answered Jan 16, 2012 at 08:19 PM
Larry Dietz
Problem with that, is it uses 1 draw call per button, very slow, for like 10x10 buttons is 100 draw calls. here is a button using whatever texture you want, it returns number of button clicked on your texture:
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1 cup
diced celery
1 1/2 cups
diced potatoes
2 (10.75 ounce) cans
condensed cream of chicken soup
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processed cheese, cubed
1 cup
diced carrots
1 cup
diced onion
1 (16 ounce) package
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This is a great soup, but I did make some minor changes. I had 2 frozen turkey legs that I partially cooked on the stove with the 4 cups of water and some chicken bouillon. While that was cooking, I chopped the carrots, celery, and onion and put them in a crockpot. I added the turkey legs (whole) and the broth and let that cook on high for a few hours. I then cut the meat off the bone and added it back to the crockpot along with frozen corn and a bag of frozen broccoli and cauliflower and some rice. Just before serving, I added the can of cream of chicken soup, but no cheese. My kids loved it and it is definitely a comfort food type of soup that I will make again.
Perhaps if I had followed the directions more exactly I would have wound up with the "super soup" that everyone else is raving about. Unfortunately, I wanted to make a big pot and used over 2 qts of water and my huge leftover turkey. Added 3 cans chicken broth to get some flavor. Then my mistake.. I hate celery, so I diced it in my food processor. That was alright, but I also diced my carrots and onions in there. End result (after 3 cans cream of chicken / 1 can cream of celery/ half pound of velveeta / half lb cheddar /some parmesan and romano and mounds of seasoning) was basically a slightly cheesy, creamy broth with mini chunks of potato and a few veggies. (Oh yeah, I ended up using 1 lb mixed frozen and 1 lb green beans.) I doubt I'll do this again, I prefer my usual, entirely homemade (i.e. no cans of soup and processed cheese!) turkey, lentil, and barley soup, but if I did, I promise to follow the recipe!! Thanks anyway. Cheers!
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Ok Ok. This is an absolute awesome recipe!!! Here's what I did to make it even better!! First I poached my turkey. Used 3 turkey thighs, filled a big pot with water & a cup of chicken broth, waited for the water to boil,then put in my diced potatoes, cut up veggies & the 3 turkey thighs. Bring water down to a simmer, cover with lid and don't touch for 30 mins. I poured the water/chicken broth into a gravy strainer, and poured 4 cups of skimmed liquid into my croc pot. Put 1 can each Cream of Chicken & Cheddar soup {substitute for cubed cheese} & mixed it with a wire whip. Cut my turkey to mouth size bites & put in the croc. Added a half bag of Green Giant frozen mixed veggies, set on low for 4 hours. Didn't add the onions for no particular reason, will add next time. By far the most tender turkey I have ever had in soup. Incredible. Snowin' like mad here {Massachusetts} & sittin' back with a hot & hearty soup!!! TY Melody!!!!!
I made this soup using left-over turkey and it went over well with my family. I love recipes that let me sneak in vegetables that they normally turn their noses up to, like broccoli. The only thing I added was a healthy dose of ground red pepper. Thank you for sharing.
On edit: The leftover soup was so thick that I used it for pot pie. I mixed 1 stick butter, 1 cup milk, and 1 c self-rising flour and poured it over the soup. Baked 350 for 1 hour. It was wonderful.
omg, is this soup yummy! i made my broth & took meat from a turkey breast carcass. from there, i followed the recipe exactly as written except for using fresh (blanched) broccoli & adding 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper. borden's "american singles" processed cheese worked very well. you'll discover this soup is even more delicious when served the next day! thank you melody!!
I highly recommend this soup. It is a fast & easy meal all in itself. I will be making this a lot this winter.
This soup was excellent. I made it as recommended and it was delicious. Even my kids 4,3 and 3 liked it....veggies and ALL! They were a little suspicious of the broccoli at first, but once they tasted it in the cheesy soup they were sold. My son ate 2 bowls! My husband loved it as well. It is a great soup if you just want some comfort food on a cold day or to use up veggies you have sitting around. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
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Carly arrives at the hospital and asks Dr. Lee for a pregnancy test. She is very excited about the chances of pregnancy and they go to take the test. After the test Carly gets in her car, crying. She tries to make a call.
Patrick is stunned to hear that Robin is pregnant. It takes a minute, but finally he offers his congratulations. He says that he wants her to be happy and gives her a kiss. Cassius, Leyla, Kelly, Ian and Epiphany are nearby and Patrick announces Robin's big news. No one seems to know quite how to react, so Cassius congratulates Patrick! Patrick quickly says that he's not the father and Robin rambles something about going to a sperm bank. Kelly looks confused and Leyla looks relieved. After the crowd disbands, Ian tells Patrick that he looked terrified for a minute there. Kelly immediately corners Robin and asks why she lied to everyone about the sperm bank. Robin says that she didn't want everyone to know that she had sex with a guy from a bar. Kelly looks annoyed and walks away.
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Kelly and Robin are working the night shift and they agree that it's pretty much a ghost town. Kelly starts to talk about Robin's pregnancy, but Robin tells her to "Shh!" Just then, Patrick comes up from behind and asks Robin why she is keeping things from him. It turns out that he's talking about Nikolas's treatment. Robin hastily tells him that she just doesn't want Nikolas to be another notch on his OR belt just like all of the notches on his "other" belt. Patrick says that it's a good thing they broke up because they would've deteriorated to this level down the road anyway.
Robin thinks Kelly is joking about her being pregnant. Kelly tells her that she's four weeks along, which means the baby was conceived right about Christmas time. Robin sits down and Kelly asks why she's not thrilled. Robin says that she wanted to be pregnant, but in her way - in a controlled way. Kelly says that this could've happened in one of three ways. Either she already went to a sperm bank, had unprotected sex, or used a defective condom. Robin says that she would never have unprotected sex! That's when she realizes that her pregnancy is the result of a ripped condom. Kelly says that Robin has to tell the father that he was put at risk for HIV, even though her viral load is undetectable at this point.
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Men's Basketball | Friday, February 9, 2007
Andrus Scores 27 Points, Ties Record with 12 of 12 Free Throws, as Bearcats Defeat Bruins, 84-79
SALEM, ORE. -- Willamette University senior wing Rob Andrus (Chimacum, WA/Chimacum HS) scored a career-high 27 points and tied a school record by hitting 12 of 12 free throws, as he led the Bearcats to an 84-79 victory over George Fox University in his final game at Cone Field House on Friday, Feb. 9. Fellow senior C.J. Stuvland (Pt. Guard/Wing, Portland, OR/University of Oregon) added 18 points for the Bearcats, who improved to 10-12, 6-7 in the Northwest Conference. George Fox fell to 11-11, including 6-7 in the NWC.
The Bearcats and the Bruins each finished with 27 field goals and 10 three-pointers, but Willamette connected on 20 of 23 free throws (87.0%), while GFU made 15 of 23 charity shots (65.2%). Stuvland led the 3-point attack for Willamette by hitting 5 of 6 attempts from long-range, including three from about 30-feet.
Willamette also earned a 37-28 margin on the boards. Ian Mansfield (Sr., Post, Hillsboro, OR/Hillsboro HS) registered a game-high 11 rebounds for the Bearcats, while Tain Cantrell (So., Post, Beaverton, OR/Westview HS) grabbed eight boards.
Andrus, who scored 20 points at Lewis & Clark College last Saturday in a 60-55 loss, hit 6 of 11 shots, including 3 of 5 three-point attempts. His 12-for-12 performance at the free throw line tied the Willamette record, set by Russ Sovde against Pacific University on Jan. 16, 1990. Sovde and Andrus are the only Bearcats to go 12 for 12 in a single game. Two Willamette players have gone 11 for 11 at the line and five players have connected on 10 for 10 free throws.
Early in the game, GFU held leads of 5-0 and 7-3, before the teams were tied twice and exchanged the lead seven times. Later in the half, Willamette led by as many as 11 points, when two free throws by Andrus gave the 'Cats a 35-24 margin with 3:47 on the clock. The Bruins cut the lead to seven points, 39-32, at the break. Willamette was 7 of 14 on three-pointers in the first half, while GFU hit 5 of 9 from long range.
The Bearcats remained in front for the first eight minutes of the second half, but George Fox took a 50-49 lead on a 3-pointer by Brent Satern with 11:31 remaining. Stuvland countered with a 3-pointer for Willamette 18 seconds later, then Taylor Martin of GFU sank a jumper with 10:50 on the clock to tie the game at 52-52. Kyler McClary (So., Post, Hillsboro, OR/Glencoe HS) gave Willamette the lead for good, 54-52, with a jump shot at the 10:36 mark.
WU led 64-56 with 7:12 to go, following a pair of free throws by Dan Nugent (Fr., Wing/Post, Portland, OR/Jesuit HS). The Bearcats also led by eight points, 69-61, on a basket by Nugent with 4:26 remaining. The lead reached 11 points, 75-64, on another basket by Nugent at the 2:26 mark.
The Bruins scored nine of the next 11 points on a three-pointer by Brady Strutz and two trifectas from Phil Hue-Weller, as GFU cut the lead to 77-73 with 1:19 left. Andrus sank two free throws with 57 seconds remaining, and McClary added one charity shot with 38 seconds to go, as WU increased its advantage to 80-73. Satern made the second of two free throws for George Fox with 31 seconds left to cut the margin to six points, but Willamette made two more free throws and a layup the rest of the way to hold off the Bruins. Satern scored the game's final basket on a 3-pointer for GFU with one second remaining.
George Fox was led by Satern, who scored 21 points on 7 of 12 shooting (3 of 4 three-pointers). Chris Parker contributed 18 points and was 8 for 11 at the line. Parker also grabbed a team-high five rebounds. Strutz tacked on 14 points, four rebounds and four assists for the Bruins, while Heu-Weller provided 11 points and was 3 for 7 on three-pointers.
Andrus and Stuvland were joined in double figures for Willamette by McClary and Nugent. McClary scored 14 points and was 6 of 9 from the floor. Nugent recorded 12 points and also contributed six rebounds, five assists and two blocked shots.
Overall, Willamette shot 50.0% during the game (27 of 54), including 60.% in the second half (14 of 23). The Bearcats were 10 of 18 on three-pointers. The Bruins hit 46.6% on field goals (27 of 58), but made 7 of 30 (56.7%) in the second half, after shooting 35.7% over the first 20 minutes. GFU was 10 of 22 on three-pointers.
Prior to the game, the Bearcats honored Andrus and Stuvland, as well as injured senior point guard Josh Erickson (Keizer, OR/McNary HS). Willamette concluded its home season with an 8-2 record. The Bearcats shot 51.1% in their 10 home games, while averaging 82.2 points per contest.
At halftime, WU football player Brandon Bennett (Jr., OT, 6'2", 300 lbs., San Marcos, CA/La Costa Canyon HS) received his All-America plaque from the American Football Coaches Association. Also at halftime, the Willamette rowing teams, led by Head Coach Susan Parkman, christened WU's new eight-man plus coxswain shell, which was donated by Lauren Dudley and her family.
Willamette plays another Northwest Conference game on Saturday, Feb. 10, at Linfield College in McMinnville, Ore. Game time is set for 8 p.m. (PST). Earlier this season, the Bearcats defeated the Wildcats, 80-68, at Cone Field House. Saturday's game at Linfield begins a season-ending three-game road trip for the Bearcats, who will play at Whitworth College on Friday, Feb. 16 and at Whitman College on Saturday, Feb. 17.


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If you haven't read this piece that the Blogmen posted last night on "Red Rose", the new film produced by Alabama's own Jeffrey Parker, you may want to start there first. We promise to keep you updated as we get new information about the film, including when and where you can see it. Tonight, however, we want to bring you some hot new pics straight from the on-set photographer, Andrew C. Smith.
What immediately grabbed our attention is the fierce intensity in Mihailoff's eyes. To paraphrase Parker himself, Mihailoff is truly Leatherface without a mask. (For those who may not know, Mihailoff assumed the role of Leatherface in Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3). This is a man who escaped prison with one goal in mind, to bring the man responsible for his fate, a deadly gift in return.
It is apparent that many people are really excited for the release of this film, and shortly after our post last night, we've received so many positive responses and requests for more information that it has nearly blown our minds. Let it be known that this is feedback directed, not to us, but to Parker, Smith, Mihailoff and everyone else involved in creating this gem of a film. Stay tuned as we bring you additional pictures, a trailer, and a few surprises! In the meantime, please get the word out to everyone by sharing this post. We would love to see this film spread to horror fans all over the country!


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Perry Memorial celebrates 90 years with week of events
On Sept.1, Perry Memorial Library will celebrate its 90th birthday.
The library will mark the anniversary with a week of events, climaxed by a private memorial service at the Perry family plot in Elmwood Cemetery on Labor Day.
The following celebratory events will be held next week:
• Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. – Ice cream social at the library, upstairs at the soda fountain. Celebrate Henderson's history with a cool treat.
• Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Remembering public libraries in the Farm Bureau Room. Perry Library memorabilia from the last 90 years will be displayed. The public is invited to bring their memories of public libraries with them to share with others.
• Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. – "Banned Books of the 1920s" in the Farm Bureau Room. Twelve infamous books will be on display. The library staff will discuss the reasons they were challenged. They will be compared to books banned or challenged in the current era.
• Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. – Celebration at the original library building on Young Street. This final event will include music and dancing from the 1920s, a tour of the original library building, a proclamation by Mayor Pro Tem Michael Rainey and selected readings for the occasion.
All of the events are free and open to the public.
Questions about these events may be directed to library director Patti McAnally or adult services librarian Jennifer Brax.
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Kiwi: To Peel or Not To Peel?
I have been eating kiwis as long as I can remember and have always peeled them. That's how my mom gave them to me when I was little and how I continued to do it ever since. The other day I was cutting up a lot of fruit to macerate in balsamic vinegar and top with creme fraiche and when I started to peel the fuzz off the kiwi, my husband looked at me like I was insane. I realized that I had never eaten the fuzz so I tried a bit and was not a fan so I will be peeling them for the rest of my life.
What do all of you do with kiwi? Any other fruits that other people think yo treat oddly?
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Knitting needles come in all different sizes and styles, all depending on what you're trying to knit. This video will go over the different sizes of knitting needles and how they're used.See Transcript
Transcript:Knitting Basics: Needle Sizes
Hello, my name is Jennifer Hoag. I'm from the Northeast Fiber Arts Center in Williston, Vermont, and I'm here for About.com today. I'd like to talk to you about knitting needles.
Different Types of Knitting Needles
Knitting needles come in a variety of styles, sizes, and also they're made out of different materials. The knitting needles you're probably most familiar with are the straight knitting needles. Straight knitting needles have a point at one end and a finial or knob at the other end, and you can knit everything on straight needles.
But if you knit a sweater, or a hat, or socks, or mittens on straight needles, they're going to require a seam. So if you don't want to have a seam in your sweater, or your hat, or your socks, then you're going to want to use what's known as a circular needle. Circular needles are used when you are knitting a sweater, but you can also use circular needles if you're not knitting in the round and just knitting a scarf, like I am here -- I can still use circular needles.
If you need to knit something like a sock or a mitten in the round and you don't want a seam, the circular knitting needles will be too long. So then you'll need something called a double-pointed needle. Double-pointed needles usually come in sets of four or five and they're characterized by having a point at each end.
Knitting Needle Materials
All of these needles can come in a variety of different materials. You'll notice that some are made out of bamboo or wood, and others may be made out of metal, and others still you may find are made out of plastic.
Knitting Needle Sizes
Knitting needles come in a large range of sizes. For example, these are U.S. size 2 needles, and you can see how fine they are, and they'd be appropriate for knitting a very fine lace or fingering weight yarn such as this. And we also have very large needles such as these, for example, U.S. size 11. You can see how much thicker they are and they'd be more appropriate for knitting a bulky gauge yarn such as this. Each ball of yarn is going to have information on the label and they're going to recommend a suggested needle size. In this case it recommends a U.S. size 7. So that will be your starting point.
Different People Knit in Different Styles
But then you have to take into account the fact that everybody knits differently. So here is an illustration of how two different people can take the same yarn and the same needle size, cast on the same number of stitches and knit the same number of rows and you can see how differently these two swatches came out. So some of us knit tighter and others knit more loosely. So you can use this manufacturer's recommendation as a starting point but then you really need to knit a gauge swatch to make sure you're getting the number of stitches you need for your pattern.
Using a Needle Sizer
Now I'd like to introduce a handy tool that every knitter should have, and that's a needle sizer such as this. The reason this tool is important is because most brands of straight needles, double-pointed needles and all circular needles usually etch the size of the needle into the surface of the needle and as you knit with it, that tends to wear off. So after a while you won't know what size needle this is, so by having a needle sizer, or needle gauge, which has holes of various sizes, you can take a needle and insert it through the holes until you find the hole that it just goes through. And then you can read on the needle sizer that this is a U.S. size 11 needle.
Needle sizers also usually have a ruler on an edge that's marked in inches as well as on another side marked in centimeters. That helps you to read your gauge once you've knit your gauge swatch. Most of the packaging of needles give you both the U.S. size as well as the European millimeter size. So that will help you in picking the right needle for your next project.
Thanks for watching. If you'd like to learn more about any of these topics, please visit us on the web at About.com.


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Avalon Homes - 331 Descanso - 3 bedrooms - 1.75 baths
This is a quaint three bedroom, 1 3/4 bath cottage located approximately three blocks from downtown and the beach. The three bedrooms are classic Catalina tandem bedrooms (queen, twins with trundles, queen MBR/full bath) with an open floor plan for the living space. This home will sleep a maximum of 8. You will find a new flat panel TV in the living area and a fully equipped kitchen with a pass through window/counter. No smoking, please.
This vacation home rents on a nightly basis (2 night minimum, holidays and selected dates excepted; 3 night minimum mid-June through Labor Day). Rates subject to change and may vary by week. Rates do not include one-time cleaning and linen fee, 12% City of Avalon occupancy tax, and processing fees.
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|Mar 1, 2016 - May 26, 2016
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We absolutely loved this house! It slept our family of 5 very comfortably and had everything we needed except a garlic press, cheese grater and wine glasses :) It was close enough to walk to everything but just far enough away to not hear constant golf carts. Having the Vons Express close by was great! We would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone looking for a cute and comfortable home on the island. Just a few recommendations: a collapsible wagon to carry stuff to beach or dinghy dock and the back bathroom sink needs a new faucet. The shower pressure, valve and hot water was excellent! Kitchen was well outfitted except for the above mentioned. All in all, a great home!
This house was fine for a short stay: the living room is comfortable (especially the sofa) and has open access to the small kitchen. The two bathrooms were absolutely necessary as we had an almost full house. The master-bedroom bath includes a closet (which proved to be very handy for getting suitcases out of the way in the bedroom). My only suggestion is that a bit of touch-up paint in the bathrooms and removal of rusted soap trays, and perhaps a bit more beach decor throughout would make make this rental feel brighter. Great service from Civr!
We actually stayed at 89 Sol Vista. As Far as Civr goes. You guys were amazing!! Very pleased! The condo on the other hand was OK. The pillows are useless. I had to stack 3 to make 1. No filling. We were only left with 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom that wasn't even a full roll so the first order of business was to go to Von's to get more. The golf cart was nice to have but really needs some work. I even had to wash it myself because it was very dirty. The people across the alley has a dog that barks/yaps all the time. Very annoying. Never the less we had a great week. I have been going to the island for 35+ years so its kinda like home for me. We are already trying to look at weeks for next summer but would pick a different property unless some of these issues were addressed. See you next year.


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November 26, 2012
Swimmers in Lake George will now be able to have a little more freedom, since the Lake George Village Board recently struck down a longstanding prohibition of people in swimsuits walking in the park without covering up with a robe or coat.
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An antiquated law requiring swimmers to cover up with a coat or robe when they walk off the beach in Lake George has been scrapped.
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Before her stints with Fox News and the New York Daily News, Andrea Tantaros helped manage several high-level GOP political campaigns.
If there were a formula for creating outspoken political pundits, Andrea Tantaros '01 may have hit on it: Combine one curious and strong-willed child with politically active and highly opinionated parents. Add a rigorous university experience that challenged a conservative world view.
In short order, you would have Lehigh Valley-born Tantaros, a commentator on FOX News, a columnist for the New York Daily News, and erstwhile manager of high-profile political campaigns.
Tantaros' path to conservative punditry stardom was aided by her experience at Lehigh, where she sharpened her debating skills while sparring with professors and students.
"I remember (journalism professor) Kathy Olson as just fantastic," Tantaros says. "We disagreed on many issues, but we found common ground on the principle that if you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything. She appreciated my strong opinions, which tended to be diametrically opposed to hers, but she challenged me and empowered me, and I always appreciated that."A lifelong love for debate
Tantaros' mother was active in Republican politics, and her father was "the quintessential swing voter" and a strong proponent of limited government, hard work and personal responsibility. "There were always very spirited political discussions in our home," she recalls. "I remember how happy my parents were when I went to Lehigh and found other people to argue with."
She coupled her Lehigh studies with The Université de Paris in France, gained proficiency in Spanish, French and Greek, and considered a career in the U.S. State Department until her mother wisely dissuaded her.
"She said, 'If there's anything you're not, it's a diplomat,' and she's right," Tantaros says.
A production internship with CNN's now-defunct political discussion program Crossfire was a deciding factor for Tantaros, who also considered journalism and law school before settling on a career in politics.
"I realized I didn't want to be behind the scenes," she said. "I wanted to be on the set, debating."
She threw herself into the "grueling but incredibly exciting" world of political campaigns, and found that she flourished in the intense and demanding environment. She directed communications for a roster of clients that included former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld and New York Attorney General Jeanine Piro, and is widely credited with helping former National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Thomas Reynolds narrowly win reelection in 2006.Developing a thick skin
Tantaros also worked as press secretary to GOP leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives and helped craft a media strategy that was key to Republicans retaining the majority until Democrats retook the House in 2006.
Tantaros draws a distinction between party principles and her own beliefs.
"I'm not a Republican. I'm a conservative," she says. "One of the best things about having a column in the New York Daily News is that I can express my personal views without being wedded to party ideology."
Her success and visibility haven't come without drawbacks. The pressure of maintaining a high profile in a competitive and rapidly evolving field can be tremendous, and the criticism can be withering.
One detractor labeled her "an aggrieved chrononaut, determined to spew forth a stinky modicum of baby spit-up on an America that has moved on without her." Others have called her worse.
"I feel so blessed to have all the opportunities I've had, so I take the criticism with a triple helping of salt," she says. "I've developed a thick skin over the years, and when you're in the public eye, a woman, a conservative, and young, you almost expect it. If I'm making liberals that angry, I must be doing something right."
Her columns are found at www.andreatantaros.com. Follow her on Twitter @andreatantaros.
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One hallmark of science is collecting data in order to test hypotheses. General Psychology students are required to experience research either as a participant or as a reviewer of research articles. This experience is intended to provide a deeper understanding of psychology as an empirical science.
Student research is integral to the Psychology major program. Students are introduced to psychological research in General Psychology and follow a course of study whichintegrates research methods in a series of graduated steps including:
Research Design is an introductory research course, including a laboratory experience, which introduces students to the major techniques and issues involved in behavioral research. The course integrates and applies knowledge from General Psychology (PSYC101), Psychological Statistics (PSYC 260), and Writing in Psychology (RHET 301), which are all prerequisites. In the course, students learn how to prepare the various sections of a research paper.
Advanced Research Methods is a series of course offerings, which apply students' foundational knowledge of Research Design in a topical area of inquiry of interest to a particular faculty member. Students take one course in this series, which serves in part as a capstone experience, integrating the knowledge and skills a Psychology student acquires during undergraduate study. Most of these courses incorporate a literature review and data collection as part of the process for preparing a research paper.
Topics around which this course has been designed in the past include: Sibling Relations, Neuropsychology, Sensation & Perception, Measuring Racism, Social Psychology of Aging, Addictions, Foster Children, Dreams and Meditation, Community Health, Applied Social Psychology, Acculturation, Changing Misconceptions, and Measuring Career Preparedness.
Students who show a special aptitude and are sufficiently motivated often apply for and are selected to participate in faculty research as student research assistants. Currently there are many different kinds of research programs being conducted in the department. Research labs in the department and the interests of faculty members managing those labs are listed below:
Spirituality and Health Lab John Pérez's primary research interest is exploring how spirituality and religiosity influence mental and physical health across the lifespan.Cognition and Emotion LabMarisa Knight specializes in cognitive neuroscience. Her research focuses on the interplay between emotion and cognitive functioning across the lifespan.Family Research LabShirley McGuire's research examines children's social and personality development and adjustment during middle childhood and adolescence.Social Cognition and Judgment LabSaera Khan's current research explores how individuals' motivation and their processing of social information act to influence their use of stereotypes when judging others.Foster Care Research Group (FCRG )June Madsen Clausen's research team is currently running studies on the experiences of children who are removed from their homes for reasons of suspected abuse and neglect.Mass Emotion and Intergroup Conflict LabViolet Cheung's research focuses on emotion processes and self-regulation. These topics are approached from both a social and developmental perspective.Acculturation and Immigrant Health Research LabKevin Chun's research focuses on processes of adaptation and their relation to health and psychosocial adjustment for Asian American immigrants and refugees.Psychophysics LabSusan Heidenreich's research uses psychophysical methods to investigate the degree to which eye movements are related to different aspects of visual perception.Learning and Reasoning LabEd Munnich's research focuses on whether, and to what extent, statistics influence people's beliefs and preferences about personal and public policy issues.Aging and Diversity Research LabLisa Wagner's research examines how stereotypes affect both the person holding the stereotype and the target of that stereotype. Her research has examined both ethnic/racial stereotypes and age-related stereotypes with her most recent research examining stereotype threat and older adults.
Psi Chi, the Psychology student honorary at the University of San Francisco, organizes an annual undergraduate research conference. Students from various research labs on campus not only in Psychology but also in other departments present their research. Moreover, presentations from student researchers at the University of California at San Francisco often also participate, making the event both interdisciplinary and multi-institutional. Starting in April 2011, the University is initiating an Undergraduate Research day with speakers and posters in which Psychology undergraduate research will play a major role.
To support the department's academic program, the department of Psychology maintains two fully-equipped computer labs. One lab is utilized for the research courses, Research Design and the various sections of Advanced Research Design. The other lab is a student computer lab, available to support student academic and research activities.Computers in both labs have statistical software installed to support quantitative research in Psychology.