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Last summer, you couldn't stroll through an outdoor concert, scour a flea market, or simply sip a cocktail on the patio of your favorite watering hole without espying milkmaid braids. The Heidi-inspired style-favored by head-turners like Nicole Richie, Rachel Bilson, and Sienna Miller-spread instantaneously, until it seemed like nearly every hipster with hair had these crowning braids. While the plaited-and-pinned up 'do remains a fashion-world favorite (just check out Chanel's fall ad campaign for reference), we'd like to focus on the next wave of woven hairstyles. Whether it's a modified French, à la Diane Kruger, or an undone fishtail, per Mary-Kate Olsen, there definitely a few fantastic styles worth emulating!
We'll give you the behind-the-scenes info on several celebrity-endorsed looks, but first, we'd like to note that the braids shown into today's layout are actually somewhat easy to achieve! That said, if you're not particularly dexterous in the hair-styling department, do start with something relatively simple: the fishtail. In addition to being relatively uncomplicated, it also happens to be our favorite style, especially when done in an imprecise way, such as the relaxed version Mary-Kate Olsen wore to Proenza Schouler's S/S 09 show. Instead of pulling all of her hair into the fishtail, Olsen kept things casual by leaving her front layers loose; we love the contrast of the untamed pieces with the structured braid. Olsen was ahead of the game with her narrow, multi-strand look (which was created by Rolando Beauchamp, who is one of Bumble and bumble's key talents and a runway/editorial superstar), but of course, she's not the only one wearing this style. Fellow fashion-darling Diane Kruger sported a hybrid double-French-turned-fishtail at the Cannes Film Festival. By wearing her hair in this informal and earthy braid, Kruger tempers the formality of her black strapless vintage Chanel dress and achieves a well-balanced afternoon ensemble.
In addition to these sea-inspired variations, we also appreciate the next generation of Gallic braids-French fusion, if you will-seen on Drew Barrymore and Lauren Conrad. While promoting Grey Gardens Barrymore wore her hair in a wrapped braid that started in the more traditional French-style at her crown, then transformed into a gorgeous braided pinwheel in the back. Hair maestro Giannandrea created the relaxed-yet-ornamental look by first brushing dry shampoo through Barrymore's hair; he typically favors Oscar Blandi's Pronto Dry Shampoo ($19) or Bumble and bumble's Hair Powder ($35). The dry shampoo is crucial: it gives hair the right texture for braids (overly clean hair is tricky to work with) and also imparts it with a lovely, slightly matte look. Using his fingers, Giannandrea created a relatively deep, semi-precise side part, then wove a French braid parallel along Barrymore's hairline. He suggests starting your plait with large sections of hair and keeping the braid relatively loose, as this is a more fashionable and less Big Love-like look. Once the crown was completed, Giannandrea created a gorgeous circular spiral of smaller braids on the back of Barrrymore's head. Again, the braids were slightly imperfect and casually pinned up, which gives the hair a more modern vibe and contrasts nicely with the romantic front.
If your abilities are too amateur to take on such a nuanced braid, you might want to try Lauren Conrad's simpler style instead. Seen above at a book signing for her novel, LA Candy, in Los Angeles, Conrad autographed copies with her long locks pulled back in two French braids, which culminate in a voluminous bun at the nape of her neck. Created by Christine Symonds at Warren Tricomi Salon (323.651.4545), Conrad's hairstyle blends bohemian ease with youthful elegance and is worth attempting at home.
Whatever style appeals to you, we suggest that you check out a few basic technique tips, courtesy of Scotty Cunha and Mara Rozek, in the LA Times' handy how-to slideshow. The Ande Lecompte Salon (310.273.4100) stylists break down both French and fishtail braids in a step-by-step tutorial that is sure to help even the most plait-challenged people figure out this sweet summer look.
Runway Image, from firstVIEW; Photo of Diane Kruger, from Bauer Griffin; Photo of Drew Barrymore, from INF; Photo of Lauren Conrad, from Getty; Photo of Mary Kate Olsen, from Splash.


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The Hickory Crawdads tied the game in the eighth to force extra innings, but ended up falling to the Greensboro Grasshoppers, 3-2, in 11 frames, before 2,772 fans at L.P. Frans Stadium on Thursday night.
Hickory grabbed an early 1-0 lead by scoring a run in the bottom of the second inning. Andrew Clark singled to right field and advanced a to third on a double by Josh Richmond. Christian Villanueva then drove in Clark with a sacrifice fly.
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This invention is directed to spinal implant systems and, in particular, to a multi-component adjustable implant system and polyaxial bone screw and connector kit.
For individuals with spinal pathologies, the development of spinal fixation devices represents a major medical breakthrough. Surgically implanted fixation systems are commonly used to correct a variety of back structure problems, including those which occur as a result of trauma or improper development during growth. These fixation systems typically include one or more stabilizing rods aligned in a desired orientation with respect to a patient's spine. Additionally, anchoring screws are inserted into the patient's spinal bones, and a series of connectors are used to rigidly link the rods and anchors.
A variety of designs exist, with each design addressing various aspects of the difficulties that arise when one re-shapes an individual's spine to follow a preferred curvature. Unfortunately, known spinal implant systems often correct one set of problems only to create new ones.
Common to spinal implant systems is the necessity for proper anchoring to the bone so as to provide support for the aforementioned components. While bone screws are commonly used for anchoring, they are limited in their positioning due to the design of component pieces. Numerous patents are directed to component design in order to accommodate the bone screw, yet few patents are directed to making the assembly as compact as possible to lessen the stress on the individual who must live the object within their body.
For this and other reasons, screws located in bone structure typically use a specially designed clamp to attach to a component such as an alignment rod. A problem with specially designed clamps is that bone structure cannot be determined until the patient's bone is exposed causing the necessity of a large inventory of various sized clamps to be on hand during surgery because the screws and claims are typically pre-assembled with respect to size, e.g. a larger screw requires a larger clamp, during assembly of the screw and the saddle. Typically a screw is passed through an aperture at the bottom portion of a saddle, therefore the aperture must be large enough for passage of the treads, the spherical portion of the screw must be larger than the threads and the aperture so that the spherical portion will contact the seat which extends around the aperture. A further limitation of the prior art relates to the requirement of a larger saddle for larger screw diameters. The larger saddle complicates the placement of the screw to prevent impingement to adjacent body structures.
In the current art, even if a clamp combination is predicted, insertion of the screw may still require angular insertion due to muscle or tender nerve locations. The result is a bone screw which exerts unpredictable forces upon attachment to component connectors. Further, any movement of muscle and other tissue increases the difficulty of the operation and can be a major trauma to a person.
A conventional bone screw consists of a single shaft with a coarse thread at one end for threading into the bone and a machine thread at the other end for coupling to components. Another type of bone screw has a U-shaped top which acts as a saddle for attachment to an alignment rod. If the screw is placed incorrectly for any reason, the rod clamp must be made to accommodate the position.
A number of patents exist which demonstrate the reliance on the saddle type screw support and various designs to accommodate the problem.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,133,717 sets forth a sacral screw with a saddle support. Disclosed is the use of an auxiliary angled screw to provide the necessary support in placing the screw in an angular position for improved anchoring.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,129,900 sets forth an attachment screw and connector member that is adjustably fastened to an alignment rod. An oblong area provided within each connector member allows minute displacement of the alignment rod.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,887,595 discloses a screw that has a first externally threaded portion for engagement with the bone and a second externally threaded portion for engagement with a locking nut. The disclosure illustrates the use of a singular fixed shaft.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,946,458 discloses a screw which employs a spherical portion which is adapted to receive a locking pin so as to allow one portion of the screw to rotate around the spherical portion. A problem with the screw is the need for the locking pin and the inability of the base screw to accommodate a threaded extension bolt.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,002,542 discloses a screw clamp wherein two horizontally disposed sections are adapted to receive the head of a pedicle screw for use in combination with a hook which holds a support rod at an adjustable distance.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,854,304 discloses the use of a screw with a top portion that is adaptable for use with a specially designed alignment rod to permit compression as well as distraction.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,887,596 discloses a pedicle screw for use in coupling an alignment rod to the spine wherein the screw includes a clamp permitting adjustment of the angle between the alignment rod and the screw.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,836,196 discloses a screw with an upper portion design for threadingly engaging a semi-spherical cup for use with a specially designed alignment rod. The alignment rod having spaced apart covertures for receipt of a spherical disc allowing a support rod to be placed at angular positions.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,800,435 sets forth a modular spinal plate assembly for use with polyaxial pedicle screw implant devices. The device includes compressible components that cooperatively lock the device along included rails.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,591,166 discloses an orthopedic bone bolt and bone plate construction including a bone plate member and a collection of fasteners. At least one of the fasteners allows for multi-angle mounting configurations. The fasteners also include threaded portions configured to engage a patient's bone tissue.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,569,247 discloses a multi-angle fastener usable for connecting patient bone to other surgical implant components. The '247 device includes fastening bolts having spherical, multi-piece heads that allow for adjustment during installation of the device.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,716,357 discloses a spinal treatment and long bone fixation apparatus. The apparatus includes link members adapted to engage patient vertebrae. The link members may be attached in a chain-like fashion to connect bones in a non-linear arrangement. The apparatus also includes at least one multi-directional attachment member for joining the link members. This allows the apparatus to be used in forming a spinal implant fixation system.
Another type of spinal fixation system includes rigid screws that engage the posterior region of a patient's spine. The screws are adapted with rod-engaging free ends to engage a support rod that has been formed into a desired spine-curvature-correcting orientation. Clamping members are often used to lock the rod in place with respect to the screws. Instead of clamping members, other fixation systems, such as that disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,129,900, employ connectors that join the support rods and anchoring screws. The connectors eliminate unwanted relative motion between the rod and the screws, thereby maintaining the patient's spine in a corrected orientation.
Unfortunately, although these so-called "rigid screw fixation systems can alter the curvature of a patient's spine, they can also be difficult to install. In this type of system, the anchoring screws must be secured in a region that is strong/rigid enough to support the characteristically-large loads typically transferred from the support rods. As a result, the number of suitable anchoring locations is limited. Typically, these screws are anchored into the posterior region of a patient's spinal column or into pedicle bone. With rigid screw systems, installation requires bending a support rod into a path that will not only correct the shape a patient's spine but that will also engage each of the installed anchoring screws. Achieving a proper fit between all of the components while contending with the constraints encountered during surgery is often difficult. In severe cases, a suitable fit may not be achieved and the surgery will be unsuccessful.
Additionally, the nature of the installation process required for rigid screw fixation systems often subjects the system components to pre-loading that unduly stresses the interface between the patient's bone and the employed anchoring screws. With these designs, as a patient moves about during daily life, the system components may become separated from the supporting bone.
Corrective surgery to reattach anchoring screws exposes an already-weakened region to additional trauma and presents the risk of additional damage.
Other spinal fixation systems employ adjustable components. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,549,608 includes anchoring screws that have pivoting free ends which attach to discrete rod-engaging couplers. As a result, the relative position of the anchoring screws and rods may be adjusted to achieve a proper fit, even after the screw has been anchored into a patient's spinal bone. This type of fixation system succeeds in easing the rod-and-screw-linking process. This adjustment capability allows the screws to accommodate several rod paths. Unfortunately, some adjustable fixation systems tolerate only limited amounts of relative adjustment between components, operating best when loaded in one of several preferred arrangements. As a result, many prior art adjustable fixation systems are suitable for only a few situations.
Additionally, many adjustable fixation systems are prone to post-surgery component loosening. As a patient moves about during day-to-day living, their spine is subjected to a seemingly-endless amount of dynamic loading. Almost all activity requires some form of back motion; over time, this cyclic movement tends to work the components of many adjustable fixation systems loose.
Some adjustable spinal fixation systems include locking mechanisms designed for long-term, post-surgery securement of the system components. Although capable of being locked in place, these systems are often difficult to secure, requiring an excess of tools during the installation process. The need for extra tools, such as those required to shave, to apply anti-torque, or crimp key portions of a fixation system, increasing surgical risk by adding complexity and increasing the number of required steps. Although locking-component fixation systems exist, many of them unduly increase the dangers of back implant surgery to an unacceptable level.
Hardware-intensive fasteners are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,549,608, in which anchoring screws are fitted with wrenching flats that allow an anchoring screw to be attached to a patient's spinal bone with the flats being trimmed away once the screw is in place. Clamping nuts are then used to secure the anchoring screws to included stabilizing rods.
Additionally, many spinal fixation systems do not permit component repairs. If, for example, a threaded portion of a connecting member becomes stripped or cross-threaded, the entire connector must be slid off of the associated stabilizing rod. Often, such removal produces an undesirable domino-effect, requiring that several connectors be slid off to allow removal of the damaged connector. Such requirements add unnecessary difficulty to an already-complex procedure.
The bone screws shown and described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,628,740 and U.S. Pat. No. 6,050,997 have a bone screw with a spherical cavity in the proximal end. A toggle bolt with a spherical distal end is inserted into the cavity in the bone screw. A collet is forced into the spherical cavity superior to the spherical end of the toggle bolt. A support collar or attachment cap is placed over the toggle bolt and tightened down. This forces the retention collet to engage the spherical portion of the toggle bolt and the inside of the spherical cavity locking the toggle bolt in a selected angular disposition. This system requires extremely accurate machining of the threaded components to result in an optimum frictional fit. Further, because the collet is a ring, with a fixed inner diameter, there is only one correct size for the spherical components. Finally, any deformation of the ring will lessen the over-all frictional contact by creating wrinkles or ridges on the collet.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,419,026 to Leto discloses a split ring camming internal locking device used with telescoping tubular members for transporting liquids. The ring is split for flexing to fit around the internal tube and for resiliently sealing against the external tube.
The bone screw described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,128,743 and 6,537,276 and 6,261,287 and 6,090,110 includes an annular head with an opening and a slot. Each slot extends into the opening and is provided with internally threaded portions. A securing screw is screwed into the slot. A relatively stiff threaded rod is inserted into the opening the pedicle screw and is secured in place by the securing screws. In an alternate embodiment the screw includes a shaft with an upper end formed as a ball. A cage cooperates with the ball and further includes a passage to receive a threaded rod. The cage also includes a threaded portion for receiving a securing screw for securing the rod to the cage and screw.
The bone screw described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,726,689 includes a locking or securing element wherein the threads on the implant member and securing element are configured to prevent splaying of the arms of the implant member.
Thus, what is needed is a spinal fixation system that includes the advantages of known devices, while addressing the shortcomings they exhibit. The system should allow component adjustment during installation, thereby enabling satisfactory correction of a wide variety of spinal deformities. The system should also include a component locking mechanism that is simple and reliable. The system should also include mounting hardware that secures with a minimum of tools and that allows modular replacement of components damaged during installation. The system should also include tools and components for the locking mechanism developing a compression fit between components without additional torque on the bone-screw interface.
The present invention is fastening system for bone screws used in spinal fixation systems for reshaping the spine of a patient. The bone screw has threads on one end for anchoring in the spine. The other end has a spherical head with a multi sided recess formed therein for engagement with an appropriate driving tool. The stabilizing rods are shaped and aligned to impart a preferred curvature to a patient's spine.
Attaching each anchoring assembly to a stabilizing rod forces a patient's back into a surgeon-chosen shape. Stabilizing rods may be used singly, or in pairs, depending upon the type of correction required. The rods vary in size, but typically extend between at least two vertebrae.
During the surgical procedure it is common to employ screws of varying diameter threads dependent on the shape and quality of the bone formations presented by the patient. Likewise it is important that the overall size and shape of the connecting elements be kept to an absolute minimum without jeopardizing the structural integrity of the components. In addition, it is also very desirable from a cost and safety perspective to minimize the number of component parts that are maintained in inventory and subsequently brought into the operating room to be used during the procedure.
Accordingly, it is an objective of the present invention is to provide a fastener system for polyaxial bone screws of varying size capable of cooperation with a common head member whose profile is minimized while at the same time optimizing the structural integrity of the head member.
It is another objective of the present invention to provide a polyaxial bone screw assembly for a spinal fixation system that permits component adjustment during installation, thereby enabling satisfactory correction of a wide variety of spinal deformities.
It is still another objective of the present invention to provide a simple, easy to use, reliable and cost effective implant system.
It is an additional objective of the present invention to provide a bone screw assembly that includes a fastener member that is simple and reliable.
It is yet another objective of the present invention to provide a spinal fixation system that includes mounting hardware which requires a minimum number of tools.
It is also an objective of the present invention to provide a spinal fixation system that allows modular replacement of damaged components.
Still another objective is to teach the use of a rod clamping device having a polyaxial bone screw wherein the rod claim saddle permits passage of a bone screw having a diameter larger than the cavity provided in a saddle.
Other objectives and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein are set forth, by way of illustration and example, certain embodiments of this invention. The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments of the present invention and illustrate various objects and features thereof.
It is to be understood that while a certain form of the invention is illustrated, it is not to be limited to the specific form or arrangement of parts herein described and shown. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention and the invention is not to be considered limited to what is shown in the drawings and described in the specification.
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All patents and publications mentioned in this specification are indicative of the levels of those skilled in the art to which the invention pertains. All patents and publications are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.
It is to be understood that while a certain form of the invention is illustrated, it is not to be limited to the specific form or arrangement herein described and shown. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention and the invention is not to be considered limited to what is shown and described in the specification and any drawings/figures included herein.
One skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the present invention is well adapted to carry out the objectives and obtain the ends and advantages mentioned, as well as those inherent therein. The embodiments, methods, procedures and techniques described herein are presently representative of the preferred embodiments, are intended to be exemplary and are not intended as limitations on the scope. Changes therein and other uses will occur to those skilled in the art which are encompassed within the spirit of the invention and are defined by the scope of the appended claims. Although the invention has been described in connection with specific preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the invention as claimed should not be unduly limited to such specific embodiments. Indeed, various modifications of the described modes for carrying out the invention which are obvious to those skilled in the art are intended to be within the scope of the following claims.
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In a strange twist on abortion activism, North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple reportedly received death threats after signing legislation March 22 that bans abortion when a heartbeat can be detected — at about six weeks of pregnancy — along with laws that prohibit sex-selective abortions and abortions that target children with genetic anomalies such as Down syndrome. LifeSiteNews.com reported that the administrator of the pro-abortion Stand Up For Women ND Facebook page was forced to post a message urging pro-abortion activists not to become violent against the governor for signing the pro-life measures into law.
"We have received word that Governor Dalrymple is receiving death threats," the Facebook page's owner wrote. "Please, friends, do not make these inappropriate threats against ANYONE, and please urge your friends to do the same." The urgent message added: "PLEASE NO CRIMINAL THREATS! NO VIOLENCE! We want stoic, respectful solidarity or we will not be taken seriously." (Emphases in original.)
A few abortion supporters were skeptical that the threats were legitimate, going as far as accusing pro-life activists of instigating the violent rhetoric in order to cast aspersions on "pro-choice" efforts. "I doubt people are sending death threats," offered one individual. "Until you have a credible source, I wouldn't use these fear tactics." But the owner of the Stand Up for Women ND Facebook page confirmed that the threat "was credible, and remains so. It is currently being investigated. They have traced the threats to somewhere in Richland County."
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MASSENA - Despite receiving what could be perceived as the largest state aid increase of any district in St. Lawrence County, Massena Central School Superintendent Roger B. Clough II says his district is still facing a budget gap of $5.5 million.
A quick glance at Massenas aid run shows the district receiving an aid increase of $1,005,060 or 4.89 percent, but Mr. Clough said if you take a closer look at the numbers thats not really the case. In all reality, Mr. Clough said the districts actual increase, their gap elimination adjustment restoration, is $637,145 or 4.09 percent.
Its true the district will receive more than $1,000,000 from the state, but what is deceiving is that more than $350,000 of that is reimbursement for expenses we paid last year, he said through an emailed statement, explaining school district receive two types of aid each year.
One reimburses the district for previous years expenses such as BOCES costs, extraordinary special education costs and transportation costs, he said. The second type of aid is the aid for the coming year.
Mr. Clough said when those two types of aid are lumped together, as they are in the budget proposal, increases can end up looking bigger than they actually are.
Dont get me wrong, were pleased for any increase in this economic climate, he said. We just dont want people thinking we received more than we did or that this solves our districts budget concerns. At the end of the day, we sill have an approximate $5.5 million gap between the governors promised revenues and our projected expenses.
The news was even worse for the Colton-Pierrepont Central District, which is receiving an actual aid loss of more than $80,000.
This is not the 4.4 percent increase that Governor Cuomo described in his speech Tuesday, Superintendent Joseph A. Kardash said in an emailed statement.
With projected expense increased reaching nearly $500,000, Mr. Kardash said crafting this years budget is not going to be easy.
An overall aid loss of $84,481 is tough when we just projected an increase of about $475,000 in ERS (employee retirement system), TRS (teacher retirement system), social security, health insurance, BOCES and project salaries, he said. We will have to sharpen our pencils and try to find other savings where we can.
Without knowing what the districts tax cap levy is going to be, Mr. Kardash said its too early to tell just how bad things are going to be.
It is early in the budget process, and we dont really know our costs for BOCES or energy yet. We also havent tried to estimate the tax cap yet, he said. There are still too many variables to paint an accurate picture, but this news was less helpful than expected.
As for their gap elimination adjustment restoration, the district is only receiving $24,741, easily the smallest amount of any district in St. Lawrence County. The majority of the districts decrease comes from a $70,700 projected decrease in BOCES aid. That number is reimbursement aid, indicating the district spent less money through BOCES last year than they did the year before.
Parishville-Hopkinton Superintendent Darin P. Saiff also said in an emailed statement that he wants his districts taxpayers to know that the bottom line of his districts aid run is not an accurate depiction of what his district will be receiving.
After reviewing the governors budget proposal, it appears that PHCS is receiving a $311,125 increase in state aid. It is important to know that the majority of that increase in aid is in the type of aid known as categorical aid, such as transportation and building aid, which is based an usage and need. The probability of receiving all of a districts categorical aid is slim.
Mr. Saiff noted Foundation Aid, which is expected to cover the bulk of a districts expenses, once again did not increase.
The true increase in aid in the governors proposal is in the reduction to our GEA (gap elimination adjustment), he said.
The GEA has been imposed on school districts to help close the New York state budget gap. Schools have been losing aid to the GEA for several years and it amounts to millions of dollars in lost aid, even for small school districts over than time period.
The GEA restoration for his district totals just over $109,000.
The $109,456 proposed difference in the GEA is the new money in the governors proposal, and we are happy for any financial help that we can get, but it should be clearly stated that all of our north country districts are still lagging far behind in the funding promised in the Foundation Aid formula.
Until that changes, Mr. Saiff said district officials will continue to lobby the legislature for change.
As school districts we will continue to ask the state legislature to remove the GEA and find a formula that more equitably distributes the state aid that is available to education.
Although budget figures indicate Canton Central will receive a 9.9 percent increase in state aid, district Superintendent William A. Gregory cautioned that the financial picture is still grim. We are facing some challenges that are not being faced by other districts, Mr. Gregory said. Potentially, we could still be facing significant program and staff reductions. Its not reflecting our excess costs for special education, Mr. Gregory said, noting the actual increase will be less than 9.8 percent. This years gap adjustment will cost the district $1.8 million. Two years ago, the assessment cost the district $2.4 million followed by $2.1 million last year. Making up for that shortfall will be difficult for Canton, which has cut nearly 50 faculty and staff jobs over the past two years. Lobbying efforts to get the state to change its state aid formula went unanswered. It doesnt appear our efforts had a direct effect on budget calculations, Mr. Gregory said.
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Retrograde ejaculation occurs when semen enters the bladder instead of going out through the urethra during ejaculation.
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Retrograde ejaculation is uncommon. The main reason it occurs is that the bladder neck does not close. This causes semen to go backwards into the bladder rather than forward out of the penis.
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A urinalysis that is taken soon after ejaculation will show a large amount of sperm in the urine.
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The manure discharge from Summit Dairy to an unnamed tributary and Mill Creek has resulted in a fish kill that today stretched 12 miles from its source to the edge of Cherokee County. The DNR suggests that livestock and pets be kept away from the impacted waters.
The discharge occurred when rain caused runoff from the facility to enter a trench dug to redirect rain from a construction site at Summit Dairy. The runoff then crossed a soybean field and entered the unnamed tributary. A citizen called the DNR to report a fish kill in Mill Creek August 16.
The DNR traced the incident to the dairy. Summit Dairy responded by redirecting the runoff to a basin and added a berm to prevent further discharges to the stream. In the meantime the runoff continued to flow downstream.
"The runoff caused an elevated level of ammonia and lowered dissolved oxygen in the creek," said Tom Roos, senior environmental specialist at the DNR's Spencer field office. "At the 12-mile mark the ammonia level is beginning to drop, but we're still seeing dead and dying fish downstream.
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Military families say construction workers have fixed only some of the flaws at modular homes they bought in February at Deerfield subdivision, and theyre impatient after waiting for seven months with a laundry list of unfinished repairs.
Spouses whose husbands are serving in Afghanistan still have numerous flaws in their new single-family houses at the site off Route 37 in the town of Pamelia, which cost from $210,000 to $240,000 apiece. An array of flaws was revealed during tours of two homes Tuesday: blatant surface cracks, gaps between walls and flooring, air bubbles and insulation problems.
Five military couples were forced to wait for up to three months to move into their homes this winter because of a construction delay caused by National Grid. Developer Beacon Asset Managers, Jacksonville, Fla., paid for families to stay in hotels during that period. But those already-upset couples werent happy campers after seeing construction flaws when they finally took possession in February.
The four-bedroom unit owned by Jessica and Eduardo Ramos at 9947 Aspen St., for example, has about 30 white spots on walls that workers covered with spackling to hide surface cracks. Some cracks still have to be fixed, Mrs. Ramos said, and spots have to be sanded and painted.
During a tour Tuesday, Mrs. Ramos also showed how insulation installed in the crawl space below the first floor droops almost to the ground and is falling apart in some areas. A large puddle on the concrete floor suggests water is leaking.
The Ramoses, who bought the house for $240,000 and hoped to raise their two children there, said they havent gotten the dream house they anticipated when they signed a purchase agreement last summer with Hunt Real Estate, Watertown. Construction workers have replaced flawed wooden floors and the kitchen countertop, Mrs. Ramos said, but much still needs to be done.
This is poor craftsmanship, Mrs. Ramos said while pointing to a large crack in the wall that was caulked. I dont see how this could be acceptable in a new house. And most recently, we were told that no ones going to paint the walls because all of our stuff is in here.
Mr. Ramos, who spoke about problems Tuesday during a phone interview from Afghanistan, claimed the developer is taking advantage of military spouses whove repeatedly spoken out about problems without any success.
Weve been reporting and reporting and reporting these problems since the beginning, he said. And I feel that theyre taking advantage of military spouses that are home alone while husbands are overseas. Work crews have left the houses that need to be repaired to work on new homes, and theres plenty of work to be done on houses theyve already put up.
The majority of construction flaws are in the first five modular homes installed at the site, built last October through February. At that time, subcontractors completing work reported to Stephen P. Jellie, an independent builder from Black River who was hired by property developer Wimbledon Construction Properties LLC, Maryville, Tenn. Wimbledon was hired by Beacon Asset Managers, the projects leading developer, to install the modular units. Units are built by Clayton Homes at a plant in Lewiston, Pa., before they are shipped to the north country. The general contractor responsible for ground work is Cunningham Construction, Cazenovia.
Mr. Jellie who serves as the deputy fire chief at the Fort Drum Fire Department worked part-time at Deerfield from late November through May. But he resigned after it became apparent the project had numerous problems.
Construction flaws occurred because the houses were shipped during the middle of the winter, and there were no utilities to use, he said. Generators were used to temporarily heat the houses and were shut down at night. The work crew wasnt familiar with the project, and they had about 500 small paper cuts during construction. You can bleed to death with 5,000 paper cuts, but there werent significant issues with the houses. But it was somewhat shoddy craftsmanship, and these are (expensive) homes. I had identified 15 to 20 problems with each house when I turned them over to Wimbledon.
Now, the point of contact who responds to homeowners complaints is Todd J. Schultz, an independent builder from Adams who was hired this summer by Wimbledon to oversee construction after Mr. Jellie resigned. Mr. Schultz has hired a crew of about 10 local construction workers to install modular units.
Mr. Schultz said Tuesday his work crew stopped building new units about three weeks ago to focus on repairs needed at the first five houses installed at the site. Those repairs were previously not a top priority, he said, because work crews were busy installing houses for other military families who already had signed purchase agreements.
Its a problem when you have people who are staying in hotels for three months and are already upset with problems when they move into their homes, he said. But that delay had a domino effect, because we had more families in hotels waiting to be moved in. Thats why this wasnt our priority for a time. We had to put out our fires as we got them, and now were going through and fixing these little problems at houses. When you talk about stress cracks, thats a normal problem in a modular house.
The subdivision now has 14 single-family homes and two duplexes. In total, the developer plans to build 29 single-family units and 39 duplexes.
Flaws at the five houses are expected to be repaired over the next month, Mr. Schultz said. But when asked about the Ramoses house, he suggested that additional repairs might not be warranted.
I dont want to comment, because thats a whole different deal, Mr. Schultz said.
Robert L. Sipple Jr., managing partner for Beacon Asset Managers, said Wimbledon Construction has done its best to respond to homeowners concerns.
The builder is addressing these items, and it hasnt pulled up stakes and left these people in the vapor. I went through the Ramoses house myself in April and saw everything on the list was fixed. But then she finds more items and generates a new list. Most of these things are minimal cosmetic items, and I know her house has been painted twice over.
Kentucky natives Tiffany D. and Robert C. Sprague, both 24, moved into their house in February after Mrs. Sprague gave birth to their daughter. The couple stayed at the Comfort Inn in Watertown for three months before moving in, when they then noticed problems. One of the most glaring flaws, Mrs. Sprague said, is a large indentation line in the ceiling that indicates where the modular unit was connected. Air bubbles are also on the ceiling, along with numerous surface cracks in the walls.
There are blatant lines running along the ceiling, and it looks like its going to fall down, she said. This is the first house that weve bought, and we dont have the energy to fight against them. Theyre acting like were stupid when we talk about the problems. No one can sit on the couch near the living room window because its so cold, but they say its normal because it gets cold up here in New York.
She said she hopes construction workers will make repairs before her husband returns from Afghanistan in January.
Were treated like were being whiners, but were just asking for work to be done properly, she said. What I want accomplished by speaking out is to light a fire under their butts to finish the work.
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Rating: 5 / 5
I love my Torsolite, I doJust let me count the waysIt rolls up tight, quite out of sightIt's weight it will amaze *It gives a cushy, dreamful sleep **(to) My pack it makes a frame ***It's length it works up to my height ****It should work for many days *****notes--* 9.5 oz** 1" die cut foam*** makes a dandy virtual frame for frameless packs**** Fits my torso (I'm a long torsoed 6'2"--pad is 32")***** durable materials and edge welding
Edited by kdesign on 08/26/2005 18:16:14 MDT.
Clearly the best self-inflating pad currently available. Robust, relatively heavy weight fabric resists punctures. Its shape makes it a tad heavier than its next best competitor from POE (also a fine pad). Firmer than the most poplular brand name pads. If a full length is required, just couple it with some closed-cell foam from GossamerGear. Great valve placement - does NOT interfere with head/neck placement. Would probably give this product a 4.75 (hey...there's always room for improvement, right?), but fractional scores are not permitted. So, it merits a five.Oh, i should mention that i'm extremely short, so this pad may prove to be just a tad too short for others of more normal height (women included).
Edited by pj on 03/06/2007 05:20:47 MST.
Rating: 4 / 5
Well, I've taken my BMW Torsolite on a few backpacking trips now, in that never end search for the perfect nights sleep for the least amount of weight.It is true to say that this pad is nice and tough. It's robust and and is built to last and its weight is highly competitive too.It has a tapered design, with the wider part for your shoulders and the narrow end for your hips. I found the narrow end just a little bit too small for my hips, so as i'm a stomach sleeper, I turned the pad around and put the wide end under my hip / thigh area and the narrow end towards my head. As I sleep with my arms under / around my pillow this didn't give my shoulders any problems, although I do get cold arms during the night (Not the fault of the pad)!!!!The pad was comfortable and I have not had any problems with sliding off.It takes only seconds to inflate.I did try to us it as a support for my frameless backpack, (I'm currently using the Golite Breeze) but the tapered shape made this a little difficult.Overall, I'm happy with the product, for a torso pad it's great.
Edited by waterloggedwellies on 07/22/2006 03:19:26 MDT.
I switched from a Therm-a-Rest Prolite 3s to the BMW TorsoLite in my never-ending quest to save a few ounces. I haven't noticed any loss of comfort when combined with my empty Granite Gear Nimbus Ozone pack under my legs and feet. Works like a charm for those of us who need more cushioning than closed-cell pads provide.
Rating: 3 / 5
Sorry to ruin the average score of this well constructed pad, but it is simply too narrow for me. I am not "wide" by any means (not a small guy either), but I always feel like I am about to fall off the pad. That doesn't make for very restful sleep, which was the whole point of upgrading from a 3/8 inch closed cell foam pad.I did not find it a significant increase in comfort over a 3/8 inch closed cell pad. It'll smoothen out the bumps in the ground much better, but feeling like you're precariously balanced all night is not comfortable.It simply weighs too much for the size and comfort it provides.
See description at BPL Gear Shop at:http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/torsolite_inflatable_sleeping_pad.htmlI just got this pad and tried it out. This pad and the BMW bivy NANO are my choices for the best buys I made this year, along with the TarpTent/GG Squall Classic, and the TarpTent Rainshadow 2 for when there is a need for a larger tent.This is the answer to a lot of my issues with sleeping. If you are not too big to fit on it (and if you are smaller you can always do a do your own gear modification to size it to fit) this is great. A pure 5.First, I have bought every light weight pad I could find because of a bad back and desire to still go out 'there' and sleep well. I have tried the ThermaRest light weights, the Big Agnes inflatable, and blue foam or closed cell foam. The Gossamer Gear closed cell is the best alternative and it is my standard, but now I have radically increased my arsenal of gear to allow me to sleep well on any kind of terrain in any kind of weather.It was a reader make your own gear thread here at BPL that turned me onto the ability to use a combination of the Torsolite and a closed cell GG type pad (even glueing them together or fitting the Torsolite to a cut out shape in the foam pad -- I'll have to find that thread and edit this to refer to it).The Torsolite combined with a closed cell foam base (I use a 1/8" long pad usually) is now my best choice for inclement weather (cold) and ground conditions (volcanic rocky, hard and lumpy).I have to say, using the GG torso egg shell pad is great, and I will still do it -- but for the insulation value, the waterproofing that goes along with the insulation value, and the PURE comfort at 10 oz. the Bozeman Mountain Works' and BPL sponsored Torsolite is the winner combo IMO.If you do like I did and spend a lot of money on other self- or me- inflated pads, save the money is my advice and try a Torsolite.Durability is not a question, because it is obvious it is built as well as any other pad. Comfort is not an issue because, like all inflatables -- self- or me- inflated -- the loft and density is controllable and easy because the valve is just as good or better than on more expensive "name" brands, and I can control what goes under it as a ground level base layer.Given a choice between a GG torso pad for colder and more difficult terrain, which is the only other pad I would ever use at this point, the BMW Torsolite gets a 10 at 10 oz., but all I can give it is a 5.
Edited by bdavis on 12/29/2006 23:08:34 MST.
After several months of use for the BMW TorsoLite, I rate it a 4.5 (if that were allowed). It is reasonably light. It is warm enough for my winter camping. My only reservation is that I wish it were twice as thick. Yet, it's a lot more comforable than any of the foam pads I've used from GG or Cascade Designs. Comfort for my back has become a bigger factor as I approach 50. I have been pleased with how the TorsoLite works as a soft frame for my ULA packs. My technique is to flatten the TorsoLite and close the valve. Folding it in 3rds, I place the pad on the back of my backpack and fill the bag with gear. Once the bag is loaded, I can inflate the TorsoLite. The TorsoLite adds a nice level of padding and rigidity for the pack.Finally, the TorsoLite is simply a high quality piece of gear. It is a delight to use.
Sleeping is roughly one third of yer time in the backountry. Comfort and good sleep truly adds to your ability to travel well.This pad is a super nice balance between comfort and lightweight.Please note, I glued on an MEC Evazote BIVY foam pad onto my TORSO-LITE. It's for my legs, and it helps a lot. THere is an article on this on this site. LINK:http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/make_your_own_gear_multi_pad_ground_sheet.htmlNote: In this article, I advocate using a tyvec sheet as part of the system, I no longer use that, it's been removed...
I have owned this pad for awhile but haven't used it until this weekend on a trip to Glacier Lake in Oregon. I broke a rib earlier this summer and needed some additional padding not provided by my GG Nightlite. It was very comfortable and definitely adequately sized for my 5' 10" frame.
Just back from the CDT and I used this pad every night I camped out (probably about 100 nights). I am a side sleeper, a 5 foot 5.5 inch woman with, especially toward the end of the trip, the bony-est hips ever. This was a great compromise between comfort and weight savings. This pad held up even in the inflate-a-pad unfriendly desert. The tapered design took a bit of getting used to when using as the support for my frameless (but kick ass) Mountain Laurel Designs Zip pack. After a few days of packing it, I got the hang of using it effectively as the support for the pack. I love this pad!
Rating: 1 / 5
I like to go as light as I reasonably can, but there are limits. For me this pad was too small. That's subjective, I know, but those looking at this pad should consider the size carefully. The weight savings are mostly the result of its tiny dimensions.More importantly, my pad leaked along a seam and I was unable to repair it in the field. Customer service gets a "5" for replacing it, but I slept on a flat pad for a few weeks.
Edited by Colter on 12/27/2013 05:30:57 MST.
I have about 4 weeks of camping with this pad under my back at night. It is pretty comfortable. I like the 1" thickness and the small packed size. Having said that, I'm a pretty big fella and I roll around a lot at night. The Torso light can get a little squirrelly underneath me. I slept great on it during the summer for a two week stint, but in January in the desert, I slept poorly and woke up with a sore back every day for two weeks. I had a small leak (pinhole) and this thing is the fastest self deflating pad ever, due to it's small initial volume! The hole was easy to find, what with the pad being so small and all, and easily fixed with a dab of seam seal. I think this is a great option for a 1" thick pad, but I will also be checking out the MontBell UL90 (same weight, more area!) Anyway, best micro pad I've tried out to date.Update:I let a friend borrow my pad for 2 weeks , so this thing now has 6 weeks of use on it. He is an outdoor professional, who cares for gear extremely well, and was pretty upset when he came back from the field. The pad held no air for him forthe entire 2 weeks. I have since submerged the pad in a pool to find the leak, and it is leaking from no less than 8 different spots. It appears that the leaks all occur at the meeting of the diamond shaped grid in the ripstop fabric. needless to say, I am disappointed. I will be sending the pad back to BPL for warranty, I'm curious to see what the response is. I have had similar problems with other Pacific Outdoor Equipment pads in them past (I now call them leaky-mats instead of insul-mats). Looks like it's time to pick up that Mont-Bell Pad.Update:BPL Customer service is excellent and they will be replaceing the torso lite. I hope that it was a production problem w/ POE and not some recurring fatal flaw! Anyway, I'll keep using this pad on trips where I need the least bulky pad available.
Edited by ryan_hutchins on 05/21/2008 11:20:28 MDT.
Disclaimer: my pad weights 8.7 ounces and this may have resulted in a slightly less warm, albeit lighter, pad. Opinion: I think this is an excellent pad, perhaps the best (read: lightest) inflatable piece of ground insulation on the market. I currently use it under my torso with a Gossamer Gear closed cell foam torso pad under my legs. In very cold weather, I'll put the closed cell foam pad on top of the Torsolite for added warmth. Experience: I have used this pad in several configurations so far. I've found that with a 30 degree bag, it's plenty warm down to the upper 30s (it did not get colder in my experiences). With a 45 degree quilt, it was warm enough down to the upper 40s, but below that I was chilly unless I put my ccf pad on top of it. So far I've not experimented with it below about 32 degrees because it's Springtime and most regions are warming up.Altogether, I'm very pleased with its comfort, but due to the fact that mine is 1.3 ounces under spec, I'm investigating how warm the pad actually is. It seems good down to the 30s with a warm enough bag.
I am 6'3 and 230 lbs and let's just say I enjoy my sleep. A restless night of sleep can definetly effect my hikeing the the next morning. I have used the Torsolite several times on weekend hikes and after two nights out my body starts to REBELL. I can use the Torolite for 2 nights max! If I am on a 5 to 9 day trip I will bring in a larger sleeping pad=Prolite 4- large or A Big Agness Aircore. I know they are much more heaver but in my opion it's worth every once or even pound. I am very happy w/ the Torsolite because of its small packing size, weight and it's weekend warrior use for a big guy.
Rating: 2 / 5
It leaks. I've only used it for perhaps 30 nights over the last year/18 months (when it's warm enough I normally just use a foam pad), and I've already fixed 4 leaks in 2 separate leak finding sessions.I've always slept on it either on a foam pad or a tent floor, never directly on the ground.Somewhat ironic given the marketing around how durable it is. Pity because otherwise it's great: the size and shape work well.But I'm wondering whether to go back for a third trip to the bath tub, or just buy a new thermarest.
I liked this pad while it lasted. After maybe 10 or 20 nights it developed a leak that I could not detect even under water. I think I have had it with inflatable pads...
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A television camera films British Prime Minister David Cameron... Nieuwsfoto'sBritse cultuur,David Cameron - Politicus,Engeland,Europa,Groot-Brittannië,Horizontaal,Londen - Engeland,Minister-president,Politiek,Televisiecamera,Toespraak,VerwachtingPhotographer Oli ScarffCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 23: A television camera films British Prime Minister David Cameron delivering his long-awaited speech on the UK's relationship with the EU on January 23, 2013 in London, England. Mr Cameron has promised a referendum on EU membership should the Conservatives win the next election. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)


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Nice, almost 7 years total of CPU time from this group. I'll probably never be in the top10 since I just started it.
or more specifically
Nice, almost 7 years total of CPU time from this group. I'll probably never be in the top10 since I just started it.
your forgetting that I just started too, you could get ahead of me easily
Alright I have a question. My average CPU time per unit is 9 hr 55 min 44.3 sec, #1 in the group and way better then some of you. I only have a Celeron 950MHZ; why am I crunching these things so fast so far?
maybe you just got a bunch of small work units in a row? I've had two, and we have almost the same amount of time put in.. my box is a P3 866 w/ 256 MB ram..
Yeah I didnt think of that. I thought all work units were about the same size.
my second one was 50 hours I think... ALOT longer than the first one...
edit: I now have my k6-2 400 running SETI.. woo!
I'm baaaaaaaaack.
Ok, boys set up on my freshly upgraded boxen,
Athlon 2500+ (Barton core) overclocked at 2.2GHz
Abit NF7-S Rev. 2.0 NVIDIA nForce2 chipset @400MHz FSB
512MB Crucial DDR400 PC3200 CL3 SDRAM @8-3-3-3
Thermalright SLK900A all copper heatsink
Vantec Tornado fan 92x38mm
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PNY Geforce4 Ti 4400
Running a freshly installed Slackware 9.1
and I'm ready to crunch some serious numbers.
whew - nice binary_boy.
i need to need to get me a barton so i can crunch some serious numbers. so far all ican do are the un-serious silly numbers...
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Diana Krall
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Having methodically built a career as a formidable pop-jazz traditionalist who suggested a hybrid of Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole and Oscar Peterson, Diana Krall seemed poised to coast for decades recording tasteful albums of standards. But recently Ms. Krall, the Canadian singer and pianist, made the kind of break with the past that few performers of her stature would dare.August 26, 2004 artsReview
Swooning Love? No, Thank You
Diana Krall is about the farthest thing from a jazz diva you could expect to find in a world where loud, pyrotechnic vocal display is confused with musical insight and emotional depth. This singer and pianist is a low-key jazz minimalist who takes the meaning of the word ''trio'' much more seriously than most singers.June 30, 1998 artsReview
Expressing Swing's Power, Without Swinging Out
Vocal understatement is so unusual in a pop-jazz world where the majority of singers mistake volume and pyrotechnic display for virtuosity that one is almost inclined not to trust one's ears on the rare occasions one encounters it. But understatement and subtlety are precisely what mark Diana Krall, the popular singer and pianist from British Columbia, as one of the most quietly expressive jazz singers of her generation.August 18, 1997 artsReview
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A Debt Is Owed
To the Editor: Re ''Playing It by Ear, in Her Life if Not Her Art'' [Sept. 17]: It's a bit of a disappointment that neither Stephen Holden nor his subject, Diana Krall, acknowledged Shirley Horn's importance to Ms. Krall's success, something...
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