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September 2, 2010
Week 1 preview in the ACC
Steve Megargee
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Soap operas and quiz shows always have gone together as staples of afternoon television programming.
So it's probably no coincidence that the soap opera surrounding North Carolina's program this offseason has created its own popular quiz that has left just about everyone at Chapel Hill stumped.
Who's going to play for the Tar Heels this weekend? And who's going to get suspended in the wake of an ongoing NCAA investigation into Carolina's football program?
North Carolina coach Butch Davis announced Wednesday afternoon that defensive tackle Marvin Austin has been suspended indefinitely, but he hasn't indicated whether anyone else could be unavailable for the LSU game.
"This decision is not a result of the ongoing NCAA review," Davis said in a statement released by the university. "Marvin has violated team rules and has neglected his responsibilities to the team."
No other players have been suspended for the LSU game yet, but that could change before Saturday. That possibility affected the way the Tar Heels prepared for this game.
"We've had to be somewhat prudent a little bit in the number of practice repetitions certain guys get," Davis said Wednesday during the ACC coaches' teleconference, before Austin's suspension was announced. "It's something we have to play by ear. Anybody we think might have to play [Saturday] who has limited experience, you may give them slightly more practice opportunities than maybe somebody who's played a lot more."
North Carolina's off-field problems began with the summer revelations that the NCAA had visited Chapel Hill to investigate whether Austin and wide receiver Greg Little had received improper benefits from agents. That was followed last week by reports that the NCAA also was investigating potential allegations of academic misconduct involving football players and a tutor.
At least for the time being, that defense no longer will include Austin, a potential first-round pick in next year's NFL draft. Now the Tar Heels must wait to learn if any other players won't be available.
"We're trying to prepare for all scenarios," Davis said.
The North Carolina-LSU matchup is one of the headliners in an opening week that offers feast or famine for ACC fans. North Carolina's clash with LSU is one of the top games on the national schedule Saturday. Virginia Tech's Labor Day night showdown with Boise State is the nation's most interesting matchup of the week, and Maryland's game with Navy that afternoon also offers plenty of intrigue.
But the other nine ACC games don't offer much sizzle. Clemson should breeze past Sun Belt program North Texas, while the eight other ACC teams are facing FCS opponents.
Best matchup: Navy QB Ricky Dobbs vs. Maryland LB Alex Wujciak. No active FBS player rushed for more touchdowns last season than Dobbs. No active FBS player has averaged more tackles per game over the course of his career than Wujciak. Maryland's chances of knocking off Navy on Monday depend on how often Wujciak is able to introduce himself to Dobbs. Wujciak has averaged 132 tackles in each of the past two seasons. Central Michigan's Nick Bellore is the only other FBS player with at least 130 tackles twice in that span. Maryland faced Middle Tennessee's Dwight Dasher and Virginia Tech's Tyrod Taylor last season, so Wujciak has quite a bit of experience against mobile quarterbacks. Dobbs may represent his toughest challenge yet. Dobbs rushed for 1,203 yards last season and gained at least 100 yards in each of Navy's final five games. He also ran for 27 touchdowns, the most ever by an FBS quarterback.
Player on the spot: North Carolina QB T.J. Yates. Although he is entering his fourth year as the Tar Heels' starting quarterback, Yates must rebound from a junior season in which he threw more interceptions (15) than touchdown passes (14) and ranked 97th in the nation in passing efficiency. He opens the 2010 season facing an LSU secondary that features Thorpe Award candidate Patrick Peterson. Yates held off a preseason challenge from redshirt freshman Bryn Renner, but a poor performance against LSU could prompt Butch Davis to make a switch early in the season.
Numbers game: This marks the first time in the ACC's 58-year history that the conference has opened a season with five schools ranked among the nation's top 20 teams by The Associated Press. The ranked teams are No. 10 Virginia Tech, No. 13 Miami, No. 16 Georgia Tech, No. 18 North Carolina and No. 20 Florida State. The ACC had five teams in the preseason top 25 in 2004 and '05.
What they're saying:
Frank Spaziani, to The Boston Globe about the unusual nature of star LB Mark Herzlich's comeback from Ewing's sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Herzlich, the 2008 ACC defensive player of the year, returned to practice this week after spending much of the summer recovering from a stress fracture in his right foot. He hopes to play Saturday against Weber State
"Miller has the speed of Devin Hester and Willis McGahee." - Former Miami running backs coach Don Soldinger, discussing redshirt freshman RB Lamar Miller's big-play potential to The Miami Herald. Soldinger worked as a Miami assistant when Hester and McGahee played for the Hurricanes. Soldinger also told the Herald that this is "the best group of running backs Miami has had since I left" after the 2005 season
"I feel that I am pretty fast and that I can read defenses pretty good because I played quarterback. I can run the ball hard. I looked at the playbook some last year because I played quarterback [on the scout team]. Other than that, I haven't seen some of the plays. I've been really in the playbook a lot and [have] been making flash cards for the plays." - North Carolina State redshirt freshman RB Dean Haynes, to TheWolfpacker.com after being named a starter for Saturday's season opener with Western Carolina. Haynes was a surprise choice to start ahead of junior Curtis Underwood and sophomore James Washington. He was a scout-team quarterback last season and worked out at safety and cornerback during spring practice before moving to running back two weeks ago
"The results of the touches are more important than how many times they touch it. When you start [trying to get touches for players], you're not playing to win the game. You're not looking into the game saying, 'OK, this is what's going to be good against them. This is what we're good at doing.' Now, you're just starting to think about spreading the ball around. When you start doing those things, you're getting away from the game, and it'll become more of an issue than it needs to be." - Virginia Tech offensive coordinator Bryan Stinespring, to the Newport News, Va., Daily Press about splitting carries between former 1,000-yard rushers Ryan Williams and Darren Evans
"Everybody is excited to be around the McCue Center, in the weight room in conditioning, where 12 months ago, it was a little bit of a drag." - Virginia DT Nick Jenkins, to the Daily Press about the change in energy surrounding the program since coach Mike London has taken over the program
Etc.: Florida State QB Christian Ponder has company. Georgia Tech launched a Web site Tuesday (www.nesbitt4heisman) to promote the Heisman campaign of Yellow Jackets QB Joshua Nesbitt. Earlier this summer, Florida State officials started a Web site (www.cp7forheisman.com) to support Ponder's Heisman candidacy. No ACC player has finished higher than sixth in the Heisman balloting since Florida State QB Chris Weinke won the award in 2000. ... Florida State sophomore WR Willie Haulstead has emerged as a surprise starter for the Seminoles. Haulstead has only one career catch, but he won a starting spot over Bert Reed, who caught 60 passes last season. "He's big, strong, physical, and he can block," Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher told Warchant.com. "He gives you a big target. He can go inside. He can catch that slant and can catch the deep ball." ... London will make his head-coaching debut at Virginia by facing his alma mater and former employer. London played defensive back at Richmond from 1979-82 and coached Richmond the past two seasons. He led the Spiders to the 2008 FCS title. "I would not be human if I sat here and said it's another game," London said. "It's not another game." ... How young is Wake Forest? The Demon Deacons' likely first-team defense for Thursday's season opener against Presbyterian includes three redshirt freshmen (FS Daniel Mack, DT Frank Souza and NT Nikita Whitlock), three sophomores (LB Joey Ehrmann, LB Riley Haynes and CB Kenny Okoro) and only one senior (LB Hunter Haynes). ... Georgia Tech is the defending ACC champion, while South Carolina State is an FCS program. But in at least one respect, South Carolina State has a clear advantage in Saturday's matchup. As The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Doug Roberson pointed out this week, South Carolina State's five offensive linemen average 304 pounds per man, while Georgia Tech's three starting defensive linemen average 277 pounds. ... Clemson LB Brandon Maye had arthroscopic knee surgery Wednesday and will miss the North Texas game. Sophomore Jonathan Willard is expected to start in his place. ... Maryland K Nick Ferrara has a groin injury that makes him a game-time decision for the Navy game. P Travis Baltz also would handle the kicking duties if Ferrara is unavailable. ... Virginia heads into Saturday's game having lost its past four season openers by an average margin of 25.5 points (38-13 against Pittsburgh in 2006, 23-3 against Wyoming in 2007, 52-7 against USC in 2008 and 26-14 against William & Mary in 2009). ... Richmond's starting quarterback is Aaron Corp, who began his college career at USC. ... Duke's game with Elon represents a reunion for an assistant coach on each side. Duke assistant defensive coordinator Jim Collins graduated from Elon in 1974, while Elon offensive line coach John Strollo worked on Duke's staff from 2005-07. ... Florida State CB Greg Reid led the nation in punt returns last season with an average of 18.4 yards per attempt. North Carolina State WR Owen Spencer averaged 25.5 yards per catch to lead the nation in that category.
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I can't claim to have known Dick Scaife well, but his love of newspapers enabled me to travel a remarkable journey.
During an era in which most newspapers dramatically downsized or even folded, Scaife essentially built one from scratch. I've been around the entire time, watching a fledgling operation with a shaky future evolve into what recently was judged to be Pennsylvania's finest newspaper.
In January 1993, I began working as one of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's first reporters. The upstart operation, which began as a response to the strike that triggered the demise of The Pittsburgh Press, had an initial staff of about eight.
Our task was formidable. Out of a small office building in Station Square, we competed against the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, which had perhaps 200 reporters and editors and a veteran presence in the city.
No one knew how long this journalism experiment would last. The late John G. Craig Jr., the P-G editor at the time, ran into our city editor shortly after our start-up and predicted we would be out of business in six months. Craig considered himself an astute fellow, but he made the one unforgiveable error in battle: Never underestimate your opponent.
We worked long hours practicing what we called "guerrilla journalism." The scoops started to come, readership gradually increased and so did our staff size. With the arrival of reinforcements, our Station Square office began to seem cramped.
Any doubts about Scaife's commitment to making the Trib a permanent Pittsburgh presence were erased in 1997. He wouldn't have dropped $42 million on a new printing plant if he had any plans to pull the plug.
The day Newsworks opened in Warrendale, I couldn't help wonder what Craig was thinking.
Most of us had little personal contact with Scaife, but he did send us birthday cards and occasional personalized notes when he particularly liked a story.
Having outgrown our modest Station Square accommodations, the Trib moved to the. D.L. Clark Building on the North Shore in 1999. Shortly thereafter, I became a columnist. In the nearly 15 years since then, I have on many occasions expressed views contrary to the paper's editorial position. Not once did I hear Scaife was upset with anything I wrote.
I reflected on this remarkable journey in April, when the Trib was named the best daily newspaper in Pennsylvania by the state chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Three weeks later, Scaife announced he was terminally ill.
Hours after his death on Friday, I was in a store in my neighborhood that I frequent often.
"You work for the Trib, don't you?" the cashier said as she rang up my purchase.
I nodded.
"I'm sorry about your publisher," she said.
So am I.
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ABSTRACT: Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration remains a clinically important condition for which treatment is costly and relatively ineffective. The molecular basis of degenerative disc disease has been an intense focus of research recently, which has greatly increased our understanding of the biology underlying this process. To review the current understanding of the molecular basis of disc degeneration. Review article. A literature review was performed to identify recent investigations and current knowledge regarding the molecular basis of IVD degeneration. The unique structural requirements and biochemical properties of the disc contribute to its propensity toward degeneration. Mounting evidence suggests that genetic factors account for up to 75% of individual susceptibility to IVD degeneration, far more than the environmental factors such as occupational exposure or smoking that were previously suspected to figure prominently in this process. Decreased extracellular matrix production, increased production of degradative enzymes, and increased expression of inflammatory cytokines contribute to the loss of structural integrity and accelerate IVD degeneration. Neurovascular ingrowth occurs, in part, because of the changing degenerative phenotype. A detailed understanding of the biology of IVD degeneration is essential to the design of therapeutic solutions to treat degenerative discs. Although significant advances have been made in explaining the biologic mediators of disc degeneration, the inhospitable biochemical environment of the IVD remains a challenging environment for biological therapies.The spine journal: official journal of the North American Spine Society 03/2013; 13(3):318-30. DOI:10.1016/j.spinee.2012.12.003 · 2.43 Impact Factor
Article: The Incidence of C5 Palsy After Multilevel Cervical Decompression Procedures A Review of 750 Consecutive Cases[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Retrospective review of 750 consecutive multilevel cervical spine decompression surgeries performed by a single spine surgeon. To determine the incidence of C5 palsy in a large consecutive series of multilevel cervical spine decompression procedures. Palsy of the C5 nerve is a well-known potential complication of cervical spine surgery with reported rates ranging from 0% to 30%. The etiology remains uncertain but has been attributed to iatrogenic injury during surgery, tethering from shifting of the spinal cord, spinal cord ischemia, and reperfusion injury of the spinal cord. We included patients undergoing multilevel cervical corpectomy, corpectomy with posterior fusion, posterior laminectomy and fusion, and laminoplasty. Exclusion criteria included lack of follow-up data, spinal cord injury preventing preoperative or postoperative motor testing, or surgery not involving the C5 level. Incidence of C5 palsy was determined and compared to determine whether significant differences existed among the various procedures, patient age, sex, revision surgery, preoperative weakness, diabetes, smoking, number of levels decompressed, and history of previous upper extremity surgery. Of the 750 patients, 120 were eliminated on the basis of the exclusion criteria. The 630 patients included in the analysis consisted of 292 females and 338 males. The mean age was 58 years (range, 19-87). The incidence of C5 nerve palsy for the entire group was 42 of 630 (6.7%). The incidence was highest for the laminectomy and fusion group (9.5%), followed by the corpectomy with posterior fusion group (8.4%), the corpectomy group (5.1%), and finally the laminoplasty group (4.8%), although these differences did not reach statistical significance. There was a significantly higher incidence in males (8.6% vs. 4.5%, P = 0.05). Incidence of C5 nerve palsy after cervical spine decompression was 6.7%. This is consistent with previously published studies and represents the largest series of North American patients to date. There is no statistically significant difference in incidence of C5 palsy based on surgical procedure, although there was a trend toward higher rates with laminectomy and fusion.Spine 02/2012; 37(3):174-8. DOI:10.1097/BRS.0b013e318219cfe9 · 2.30 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Back pain, a significant source of morbidity in our society, is related to the degenerative changes of the intervertebral disc. At present, the treatment of disc disease consists of therapies that are aimed at symptomatic relief. This shortcoming stems in large part from our lack of understanding of the biochemical and molecular events that drive the disease process. The goal of this study is to develop a model of early disc degeneration using an organ culture. This approach is based on our previous studies that indicate that organ culture closely models molecular events that occur in vivo in an ex vivo setting. To mimic a degenerative insult, discs were cultured under low oxygen tension in the presence of TNF-α, IL-1β and serum limiting conditions. Treatment resulted in compromised cell survival and changes in cellular morphology reminiscent of degeneration. There was strong suppression in the expression of matrix proteins including collagen types 1, 2, 6 and 9, proteoglycans, aggrecan and fibromodulin. Moreover, a strong induction in expression of catabolic matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) 3, 9 and 13 with a concomitant increase in aggrecan degradation was seen. An inductive effect on NGF expression was also noticed. Although similar, nucleus pulposus and annulus fibrosus tissues showed some differences in their response to the treatment. Results of this study show that perturbations in microenvironmental factors result in anatomical and gene expression change within the intervertebral disc that may ultimately compromise cell function and induce pathological deficits. This system would be a valuable screening tool to investigate interventional strategies aimed at restoring disc cell function.Arthritis research & therapy 10/2011; 13(5):R171. DOI:10.1186/ar3494 · 3.75 Impact Factor
Article: Does Resection of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Impact the Incidence of C5 Palsy After Cervical Corpectomy Procedures? A Review of 459 Consecutive CasesThe Spine Journal 10/2011; 11(10):S12. DOI:10.1016/j.spinee.2011.08.038 · 2.43 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Although understanding of the biologic basis of intervertebral disk (IVD) degeneration is rapidly advancing, the unique IVD environment presents challenges to the development and delivery of biologic treatments. Acceleration of cellular senescence and apoptosis in degenerative IVDs and the depletion of matrix proteins have prompted the development of treatments based on replacing IVD cells using various cell sources. However, this strategy has not been tested in animal models. IVD degeneration and associated pain have led to interest in pathologic innervation of the IVD and ultimately to the development of percutaneous devices to ablate afferent nerve endings in the posterior annulus. Degeneration leads to changes in the expression of matrix protein, cytokines, and proteinases. Injection of growth factors and mitogens may help overcome these degenerative changes in IVD phenotype, and these potential treatments are being explored in animal studies. Gene therapy is an elegant method to address changes in protein expression, but efforts to apply this technology to IVD degeneration are still at early stages.The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 09/2011; 19(9):543-53. · 2.53 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Prospective study of 29 patients who underwent anterior cervical (AC) or posterior lumbar (PL) spinal surgery. A validated measure of dysphagia, the Swallowing-Quality of Life (SWAL-QOL) survey, was used to assess the degree of postoperative dysphagia. To determine the degree of dysphagia preoperatively and postoperatively in patients undergoing AC surgery compared with a control group that underwent PL surgery. Dysphagia is a well-known complication of AC spine surgery and has been shown to persist for up to 24 months or longer. A total of 18 AC patients and a control group of 11 PL patients were prospectively enrolled in this study and were assessed preoperatively and at 3 weeks and 1.5 years postoperatively using a 14-item questionnaire from the SWAL-QOL survey to determine degree of dysphagia. Other patient factors and anesthesia records were examined to evaluate their relationship to dysphagia. There were no significant differences between the AC and PL groups with respect to age, sex, body mass index, or length of surgery. The SWAL-QOL scores at 3 weeks were significantly lower for the AC group than for the PL group (76 vs. 96; P = 0.001), but there were no differences between the groups preoperatively or at final follow-up. Smokers, patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and women had lower SWAL-QOL scores at one or more time point. Patients undergoing AC surgery had a significant increase in the degree of dysphagia 3 weeks after surgery compared with patients undergoing PL surgery. By final follow-up, swallowing in the AC group recovered to a level similar to preoperative and comparable to that in patients undergoing lumbar surgery at 1.5 years. Smoking, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and female sex are possible factors in the development of postoperative dysphagia.Spine 08/2011; 36(17):1387-91. DOI:10.1097/BRS.0b013e31822340f2 · 2.30 Impact Factor
Article: Lumbar Decompression Using a Traditional Midline Approach Versus a Tubular Retractor System Comparison of Patient-Based Clinical Outcomes[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Study Design. Retrospective analysis of matched cohorts undergoing surgery for unilateral lumbar radiculopathy using either a traditional midline or tubular retractor approach. Objective. To document the clinical outcome after lumbar decompression for unilateral radiculopathy, using validated, patient-based outcome measures. Summary of Background Data. Minimal objective data are available comparing the patient-based clinical outcomes between lumbar decompressive procedures utilizing traditional midline or tubular retractor approaches. Methods. A retrospective analysis was performed for two matched cohorts of patients undergoing decompressive surgery for unilateral lumbar radiculopathy: one group using a tubular retractor approach and a second group with a traditional midline approach. Demographic and surgical data were collected for each group. All patients completed preoperative and postoperative Oswestry Disability Index, Short Form-12, and visual analog scale measures of back and leg pain. The cohorts were compared to determine whether there were any differences in patient-based clinical outcomes. Results. At a mean follow-up of 20.2 and 24.7 months, respectively, the tubular retractor and traditional midline approach groups both achieved significant improvements in physical component scores (Short Form-12), Oswestry Disability Index, and visual analog scale for both back and leg pain compared with their preoperative statuses. Mental component scores (Short Form-12) remained largely unchanged in both groups. There were no significant differences in outcome between the surgical approaches with regards to patient-based outcome measures. Conclusion. Patients with unilateral radiculopathy achieved equally significant improvements in patient-based clinical outcome measures after decompressive surgery with either a traditional midline or tubular retractor approach. Surgeons should choose the surgical approach for unilateral lumbar radiculopathy on the basis of experience and preference and not on the basis of an expected difference in long-term patient outcome.Spine 03/2011; 36(5):E320-5. DOI:10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181db1dfb · 2.30 Impact Factor
- The Spine Journal 09/2010; 10(9):S9–S10. DOI:10.1016/j.spinee.2010.07.031 · 2.43 Impact Factor
Article: Patient Perception of Outcomes Following Failed Spinal Instrumentation With Polyetheretherketone Rods and Titanium Rods[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A structured questionnaire. The purpose of this study was to determine whether material rod composition and its imaging characteristics can determine patient perceptions of pain, outcome, and need for revision surgery in the context of the failure of spinal instrumentation following lumbar arthrodesis. Patient perceptions of radiographic images in the context of failed spinal instrumentation may influence clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Due to radiolucency, failed polyetheretherketone (PEEK) rods may be perceived differently by patients than more traditional materials. Patients presenting primarily with chief complaints of back pain completed a 2-page, 22-question questionnaire containing 3 alternative radiographic images of failed rod instrumentation following posterolateral lumbar arthrodesis. The images represented failed rods composed of either PEEK, PEEK with a longitudinal radio-opaque marker, or traditional titanium. Statistical analysis with the Cochran Q test was performed to determine whether there were statistical differences in the responses. The responses suggested a preference for the images representing PEEK instrumentation as being associated with superior clinical outcomes, the least pain, the most comfort, and the least likelihood of required revision surgery. PEEK rods possess radiolucent properties that can alter patient perceptions of clinical outcomes when compared with images of other equally unfavorable scenarios. The significance of these patient perceptions must still be demonstrated. However, they may play an important role in clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.Spine 08/2010; 35(17):E843-8. DOI:10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181d95316 · 2.30 Impact Factor
Article: Regulation of CCN2/Connective Tissue Growth Factor Expression in the Nucleus Pulposus of the Intervertebral Disc Role of Smad and Activator Protein 1 Signaling[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To investigate transforming growth factor beta (TGFbeta) regulation of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) expression in cells of the nucleus pulposus of rats, mice, and humans. Real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and Western blot analyses were used to measure CTGF expression in the nucleus pulposus. Transfections were used to measure the effects of Smads 2, 3, and 7 and activator protein 1 (AP-1) on TGFbeta-mediated CTGF promoter activity. CTGF expression was lower in neonatal rat discs than in skeletally mature rat discs. An increase in CTGF expression and promoter activity was observed in rat nucleus pulposus cells after TGFbeta treatment. Deletion analysis indicated that promoter constructs lacking Smad and AP-1 motifs were unresponsive to treatment. Analysis showed that full-length Smad3 and the Smad3 MH-2 domain alone increased CTGF activity. Further evidence of Smad3 and AP-1 involvement was seen when DN-Smad3, SiRNA-Smad3, Smad7, and DN-AP-1 suppressed TGFbeta-mediated activation of the CTGF promoter. When either Smad3 or AP-1 sites were mutated, CTGF promoter induction by TGFbeta was suppressed. We also observed a decrease in the expression of CTGF in discs from Smad3-null mice as compared with those from wild-type mice. Analysis of human nucleus pulposus samples indicated a trend toward increasing CTGF and TGFbeta expression in the degenerated state. TGFbeta, through Smad3 and AP-1, serves as a positive regulator of CTGF expression in the nucleus pulposus. We propose that CTGF is a part of the limited reparative response of the degenerated disc.Arthritis & Rheumatology 07/2010; 62(7):1983-92. DOI:10.1002/art.27445 · 7.76 Impact Factor
Article: Cervical Myelopathy[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Study Design. Retrospective analysis of a cohort of patients treated between April 2006 and January 2008, and diagnosed with cervical degenerative disease. Objective. To determine the correlation of the clinical findings associated with cervical myelopathy to the presence of spinal cord compression or cord signal abnormalities on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Summary of Background Data. There are numerous reports describing the radiographic features of cervical spondylosis, however, no publication specifically describes the association between the physical signs of cervical myelopathy and the presenting imaging findings. Methods. Myelopathy was defined as the presence of greater than one long-tract sign localized to the cervical spinal cord (Hoffman or Babinski signs, clonus, hyper-reflexia, crossed abductor sign, and/or gait dysfunction) on physical examination in the absence of other neurologic condition(s). The presence of these signs, MRI imaging features of spinal cord compression and hyperintense T2 intraparenchymal cord signal abnormality, and patient demographics were recorded. Results. One hundred three patients met inclusion criteria (age >18, symptomatic cervical degenerative disease and complete neurologic assessment). Of these, 54 had clinical findings of cervical myelopathy. Radiographic features of cord compression were present in 62% of patients, and 84% had myelopathy on examination. No patients without cord compression presented with myelopathy (P < 0.0001). Thirty-five percent of the patients presented with hyperintense signal on T2 MRI within the spinal cord parenchyma. This finding correlated with the presence of myelopathy (P < 0.0001). Multivariate analysis on the subset with cord compression indicates that the likelihood of myelopathy increased with the presence of cord signal hyperintensity (odds ratio [OR], 11.4), sensory loss (OR, 16.9), and age (OR, 1.10 per year). Conclusion. The diagnosis of cervical myelopathy is based on presenting symptoms and physical examination. This analysis illustrates that radiographic cervical spinal cord compression and hyperintense T2 intraparen chymal signal abnormalities correlate with the presence of myelopathic findings on physical examination.Spine 03/2010; 35(6):620-624. DOI:10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181b723af · 2.30 Impact Factor
Article: Thromboprophylaxis in Traumatic and Elective Spinal Surgery Analysis of Questionnaire Response and Current Practice of Spine Trauma Surgeons[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: A survey on thromboprophylaxis in spinal surgery and trauma was conducted among spine trauma surgeons. Neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons from the Spinal Trauma Study Group were surveyed in an attempt to understand current practices in the perioperative administration of thromboprophylaxis in spinal surgery. Although much research has been invested in the prevention of thromboembolic events following surgical procedures, there have been few investigations specific to spinal surgery, especially in the context of trauma. A total of 47 spine surgeons were provided with a 24-question survey pertaining to deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis in spine surgical patients. There was 100% response to the survey, and 46 of the 47 physicians (98%) responded to the case scenarios. Institutional protocols for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis existed for 42 (89%) of the respondents; however, only 27 (57%) indicated that these protocols included spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. Before surgery, no prophylaxis or mechanical prophylactic measures for SCI and non-SCI spinal fracture patients were routinely used by 36 (77%) and 40 (85%) respondents, respectively. After surgery, pharmacologic prophylaxis was prescribed by 42 (91%) and 28 (62%) surgeons for SCI and non-SCI spinal fracture patients, respectively. There was a statistically significant tendency to use more intensive prophylactic measures for patients with SCI (x2, 10.86; P < 0.01) as well as a statistically significant longer duration of proposed thromboprophylaxis (x2, 24.62; P < 0.001). Postoperative pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis for elective anterior thoracolumbar spine surgery was reported by 23 (51%) of the respondents, whereas only 18 (40%) used pharmacological prophylaxis in elective posterior thoracolumbar spine cases. Spine complications from low-molecular weight heparin were reported by 22 (47%) surgeons, including fatal pulmonary embolism by 19 (40%) surgeons. A basis for a consensus protocol on thromboprophylaxis in spinal trauma was attempted. No more than mechanical prophylaxis was recommended before surgery for non-SCI patients or after surgery for elective cervical spine cases. Chemical prophylaxis was commonly used after surgery in patients with SCI and in patients with elective anterior thoracolumbar surgery.Spine 02/2010; 35(3):323-9. DOI:10.1097/BRS.0b013e3181ca652e · 2.30 Impact Factor
Article: Reversine Enhances Generation of Progenitor-like Cells by Dedifferentiation of Annulus Fibrosus Cells[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to determine if treatment with reversine, a purine analog, promoted generation of skeletal progenitor cells from lineage-committed annulus fibrosus cells. Reversine modulated cell growth, morphology, and the actin cytoskeleton of annulus fibrosus cells. Microarray profiling coupled with Ingenuity Pathway Analysis revealed that reversine treatment resulted in a significant expression change in many genes including those required for cell-cell interaction, cell movement, cell growth, and development. Further analysis revealed that there was involvement of gene networks concerned with cellular assembly and organization, DNA replication and repair, tissue morphology, and cell-to-cell signaling. The gene expression profile was dependent on reversine concentration. In osteogenic media, cells pretreated with 300 nM reversine exhibited an increased induction in alkaline phosphatase activity and enhanced expression of alkaline phosphatase, bone sialoprotein, osteocalcin, and collagen type I mRNA. Maintained in adipogenic media, the reversine-pretreated annulus cells displayed evidence of adipogenic differentiation: accumulation of cytosolic lipid droplets and increased expression of PPAR-gamma2, LPL, and Fabp mRNA. In chondrogenic media, cells pretreated with reversine exhibited marked increase in the induction of aggrecan, collagen types II, IX, and XI, and versican. It is concluded that reversine treatment induced annulus fibrosus cell plasticity and promoted their differentiation along mesenchymal lineages. This agent could be used to generate skeletal progenitor cells to orchestrate the repair of the intervertebral disc.Tissue Engineering Part A 12/2009; 16(4):1443-55. DOI:10.1089/ten.TEA.2009.0343 · 4.64 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The increased risk for venous thromboembolic events following spinal trauma is well established. The purpose of the present study was to examine the literature in order to determine the optimum thromboprophylaxis regimen for patients with acute spinal injuries with or without spinal cord injury. EMBASE, MEDLINE, and Cochrane databases were searched from the earliest available date to April 2008 for clinical trials comparing different methods of thromboprophylaxis in adult patients following acute spinal injuries (with or without spinal cord injury). Outcome measures included the prevalences of deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and treatment-related adverse events. The search yielded 489 studies, but only twenty-one of them fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The prevalence of deep-vein thrombosis was significantly lower in patients without spinal cord injury as compared with patients with spinal cord injury (odds ratio = 6.0; 95% confidence interval = 2.9 to 12.7). Patients with an acute spinal cord injury who were receiving oral anticoagulants had significantly fewer episodes of pulmonary embolism (odds ratio = 0.1; 95% confidence interval = 0.01 to 0.63) than those who were not receiving oral anticoagulants (either untreated controls or patients managed with low-molecular-weight heparin). The start of thromboprophylaxis within the first two weeks after the injury resulted in significantly fewer deep-vein-thrombosis events than delayed initiation did (odds ratio = 0.2; 95% confidence interval = 0.1 to 0.4). With regard to heparin-based pharmacoprophylaxis in patients with spinal trauma, low-molecular-weight heparin significantly reduced the rates of deep-vein thrombosis and bleeding episodes in comparison with the findings in patients who received unfractionated heparin, with odds ratios of 2.6 (95% confidence interval = 1.2 to 5.6) and 7.5 (95% confidence interval = 1.0 to 58.4) for deep-vein thrombosis and bleeding, respectively. The prevalence of deep-vein thrombosis following a spine injury is higher among patients who have a spinal cord injury than among those who do not have a spinal cord injury. Therefore, thromboprophylaxis in these patients should start as early as possible once it is deemed safe in terms of potential bleeding complications. Within this population, low-molecular-weight heparin is more effective for the prevention of deep-vein thrombosis, with fewer bleeding complications, than unfractionated heparin is. The use of vitamin K antagonists appeared to be effective for the prevention of pulmonary embolism.The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 11/2009; 91(11):2568-76. DOI:10.2106/JBJS.H.01411 · 5.28 Impact Factor
Article: 49. Dysphagia Following Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: A Prospective Study Using the SWAL-QOL Questionnaire and Analysis of Patient Co-MorbiditiesThe Spine Journal 10/2009; 9(10):25S-26S. DOI:10.1016/j.spinee.2009.08.060 · 2.43 Impact Factor
Article: 76. Does the Duration of Symptoms from Lumbar Disc Herniation Affect Outcomes in the Spine Patient?The Spine Journal 10/2009; 9(10):38S-39S. DOI:10.1016/j.spinee.2009.08.091 · 2.43 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Although there are several studies evaluating the necessity and efficacy of thromboprophylaxis after spinal trauma with or without spinal cord injury (SCI), to date there is no established standard of practice pertaining to this specific patient population with regards to venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis. To reach a consensus opinion in the administration of thromboprophylaxis in both preoperative and postoperative care in the settings of spinal trauma and SCI. A live survey on thromboprophylaxis after spinal surgery in the setting of trauma was conducted at a meeting among spine trauma surgeons. Twenty-five spine surgeons (Neurosurgeons and Orthopedic surgeons), all members of the Spine Trauma Study Group, participated in a live survey in which they attempted to reach consensus pertaining to the management of deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis in patients with spine fractures (with and without a concomitant SCI). The consensus survey consisted of a 10-item questionnaire. Chi-square test was used for group comparisons in questionnaire responses. Complete agreement was reached for the need of postoperative pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis in cervical spine injuries with SCI and anterior thoracolumbar procedures with or without SCI. Postoperative pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis after cervical spine injuries without SCI was agreed not to be needed. In cases of delayed surgery for patients with SCI, pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis was recommended to be started as soon as possible in the presurgical period. The optimal duration of pharmacologic VTE prophylaxis was determined to be 3 months. Only 53% agreement was noted for the withholding of preoperative chemical prophylaxis in cervical or thoracolumbar spinal injuries with SCI (and 68% without SCI). Only 80% of the surgeons agreed that postoperative pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis is needed after posterior thoracolumbar procedures in patients with or without SCI. The use of vena cava filter after SCI was not universally recommended. Postoperative pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis was opined to be unnecessary in patients with cervical spine injuries without SCI, however, it is recommended for cervical spine trauma with SCI or anterior thoracolumbar procedures irrespective of SCI. Pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis was recommended to start preoperatively as soon as possible in SCI cases or in cases with surgical delay. Pharmacologic prophylaxis was recommended to be administered for at least 3 months postinjury. Although these recommendations met complete consensus by this group, individual patient factors should also be considered in determining optimal thromboprophylaxis in this patient population. Future research recommendations on thromboprophylaxis in spinal trauma are proposed.The spine journal: official journal of the North American Spine Society 03/2009; 9(7):530-6. DOI:10.1016/j.spinee.2009.01.008 · 2.43 Impact Factor
Article: Biomechanical Evaluation of Pedicle Screw-Based Dynamic Stabilization Devices for the Lumbar Spine: A Systematic Review[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: This study is a systematic review of published biomechanical studies involving pedicle screw-based posterior dynamic stabilization devices (PDS) with a special focus on kinematics and load transmission through the functional spine unit (FSU). A literature search was performed via the PubMed online database from 1990 to 2008 using the following key words: "biomechanics," "lumbar dynamic stabilization," "Graf system," "Dynesys," and "posterior dynamic implant." Citations were limited to papers describing biomechanics of pedicle screw-based PDS devices currently available for clinical use. Studies describing clinical experience, radiology, and in vivo testing were excluded from the review. Parameters measured included kinematics of the FSU (range of motion (ROM), neutral zone (NZ), and location of the center of rotation) and load transmission through the disk, facets, and instrumentation. A total of 27 publications were found that concerned the biomechanical evaluation of lumbar pedicle screw-based dynamic stabilization instrumentation. Nine in vitro experimental studies and 4 finite element analyses satisfied the inclusion criteria. The Dynesys implant was the most investigated pedicle screw-based PDS system. In vitro cadaveric studies mainly focused on kinematics comparing ROM of intact versus instrumented spines whereas finite element analyses allowed analysis of load transmission at the instrumented and adjacent levels. Biomechanical studies demonstrate that pedicle screw-based PDS devices limit intervertebral motion while unloading the intervertebral disk. The implant design and the surgical technique have a significant impact on the biomechanical behavior of the instrumented spinal segment. The posterior placement of such devices results in non-physiologic intervertebral kinematics with a posterior shift of the axis of rotation. Biomechanical studies suggest that the difference at the adjacent level between investigated dynamic devices and rigid stabilization systems may not be as high as reported. Finally, additional investigations of semirigid devices are needed to further evaluate their biomechanical properties compared to soft stabilization PDS systems.SAS Journal 12/2008; 2(4):159-170. DOI:10.1016/S1935-9810(08)70035-5
Article: Biomechanical evaluation and comparison of polyetheretherketone rod system to traditional titanium rod fixation[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) has been increasingly used as a biomaterial for spinal implants. PEEK lumbar fusion rods have recently become available for use in posterior lumbar fusion procedures. To compare Polyetheretherketone Rod System to traditional titanium rod fixation in a cadaveric model and provide mechanical test data for the PEEK system. Biomechanical testing. Cadaveric biomechanical testing was conducted to compare Expedium 5.5 mm PEEK rods to titanium rods of equivalent diameter. Biomaterials testing was performed to determine static and dynamic performance of Expedium 5.5 mm PEEK rods with 6% BaSo4 in compressive bending and torsion. Cadaveric testing demonstrated that PEEK rods can significantly reduce the range of motion of a destabilized segment. The testing showed no significant difference in the stability provided by PEEK and titanium rods in posterolateral fusion (PLF) or posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) constructs. PEEK static compressive bending tests showed 67 degrees displacement without fracture of the rod. Torsion testing showed 30 degrees of rotation without yield or plastic deformation. Dynamic compression testing revealed two fatigue runouts at 23 degrees. PEEK rods provide comparable stability to titanium rods of equivalent diameter in cadaveric testing. Mechanical testing suggests PEEK rods can withstand far beyond the angular displacements suggested by cadaveric testing and that of normal physiologic range of motion. Potential advantages to PEEK rods include better anterior column load sharing, reduced stress at bone-to-screw interface, and reduced computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scatter and artifact.The spine journal: official journal of the North American Spine Society 10/2008; 9(3):263-7. DOI:10.1016/j.spinee.2008.08.002 · 2.43 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Purpose of review: Recent innovation and controversy in spine surgery has centered on the incidence, treatment and prevention of adjacent segment degeneration. This review will focus on the recent published literature pertaining to adjacent segment degeneration and disease of the cervical spine from 2006–2007 and highlight the current controversy, advancements and failures of treatment options. Recent findings: Recent publications continue to show increased rates of adjacent segment degenerative changes at long-term follow-up, with a constant rate of symptomatic disease. Biomechanical analyses indicate that increased stress may be a factor in precipitating accelerated degeneration, however, a clinical evaluation of post patients after surgery shows more global distribution of adjacent segment motion. Technique-related factors also may play a role in adjacent segment degeneration, that is kyphotic alignment and plate position. Short-term clinical results from total disk replacement have shown clinical equivalence to anterior decompression and fusion; however, reoperation for adjacent segment disease continues to be reported. Summary: Adjacent segment disease continues to be a concern as more long-term clinical outcome data of anterior fusions emerge. The etiology of the problem continues to be elusive and is likely multifactorial. The effect of motion-sparing technology will be further revealed as long-term outcomes data become available.Current Orthopaedic Practice 07/2008; 19(4):420–424. DOI:10.1097/BCO.0b013e3282fc9ab2
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What I was curious about was how long the Wildings were allowed to remain unmolested by the Others while they were hanging out north of the wall. The Others/Whites army was already on the move when they attacked the Watch at the Fist of the First Men, only slightly behind the Wilding army at best, marching in parallel with them at worst. The Wildings make it to the wall first, obviously, and they hang out there for quite some time - enough for Stannis' forces to arrive, come to an agreement and bring a ton of people through the gates. What are the Others waiting for? The bunching-up of the Wilding civilians moving through the wall would have been a perfect time to surround and attack a huge contingent of humans that would have been quickly turned to swell their own ranks.
I don't think their numbers are that huge, otherwise they would have done a lot more damage historically. Their troops are time-limited to how long their corpses stay together. I don't think troops can turn troops so it would require one of the Others to do the turning. Sam killed one of their knights but he was on his own. The only other time we see one of their knights is at the very beginning of the first book and he was on his own too.
Of course I could be completely wrong about troops turning other living things but it isn't clear and the troops don't rampage around willy nilly like modern day zombie movies; they are driven by someone who knows about combat and subterfuge.
I thought the whole impetus for the Wildlings gathering together and marching was that the Others were making inroads into their communities. They wanted the horn of Joruman (or at least for Jon to think it had power or was to be desired) to get past the Wall and make it to safety. Did the books not mention that Mance had patrols along the march that were to harry the straglers and move people along? I assumed that was because just like in the flight from the fist, those at the far flung sides or rear were easy pickings.
Once Tormund makes it through the Wall, he said that one of his sons died in the night and came back as a Wight. No one realized he was dead until he raised up and Tormund had to "kill" him. I don't recall Tormund mentioning an Other attack in conjuction with that incident. (Tormund and his band had fled the Wall in the wake of Stannis' attack.)
Mel reveals the Wall is powerful. Could perhaps the spells within the Wall have protected the Wildlings while they were assualting it? Dead stored within the ice vaults don't become Wights.
Is it then safe to assume that anyone that dies beyond the Wall now and is not burned immediately will rise?
I still think Cotter Pyke's message from Hardhome is so chilling. Dead things in the Water.
Perhaps they have not moved yet because they are waiting for the dead and dying to swell their ranks?
I don't think the Wights decompose. Sam pointed out that the flesh was ropey and that there was no corruption.
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Corpus Linguistics is becoming an increasingly important branch of language research and interest has spread noticeably beyond the confines of academia, fuelled by applications like text predicting software. The idea of priming in language goes back to the early 1960s with the concept of a 'Teachable Language Comprehender', which started experiments into language processing and which inspired one of Google's chief engineers. The concept of Lexical Priming (Hoey: 2005) aims to supply answers as to how we can explain word choices and construction forms that are more frequent than laws of probability would allow. This book provides a range of arguments to support the validity of Lexical Priming as a linguistic theory, while it also extends the reach of what Lexical Priming has been used to describe. Beyond the written-text material originally used, this book provides evidence that lexical priming also applies to everyday spoken conversations as its psychological foundations predict that it should.


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Great story, Prairieschooner.
Those sort of days really make it worth it.
You would only be 1.5 hours from Heber Springs, AR and the Little Red River.
And 2.5 hours from Cotter, AR and the White River.
Both are great tailwaters for trout.
I could take-or-leave alignment dots. I will put them on a rod I an building, if the owner wants them.
I think that I've been partially put off by them because: 1) I've seen some poorly aligned...
Not a bad idea....but likely not to work with a dead battery.
I think that most states have printable licenses now.
I print off a few copies, sign them, and then spray some acrylic conformal coating on them.
The spray saturates the paper and makes it...
I don't think that wax is a good choice.
Like David said, the wax may cause some adhesion problems when finishing the thread wraps.
The usual choice is to finish with spar varnish or a...
That's a great idea! Take the core out of the cord.....why didnt I think of that?!
Ive seen a lot of braids and weaves that I like, but IMO they were all too bulky and stiff for...
Yep, I agree with LastChance, too.
John N has a great suggestion about maybe getting different booties from Simms.
If you take care of them, the G3 waders will give you years of service,
Those G3's are great waders. That was an...
No one has mentioned the Cabela's "Three Forks" rods.
I do not own one (I have too many rods as it is) But some people really love them.
Good job!
I usually use a loop of wire or a paper clip on the tip top with the rubber band connected to it.
But I didn't want to make the explanation of the process too confusing.
It sounds...
I don't suspend the rod, I keep it horizontal. It makes heating the tip top easier.
And yeah......I've burned my fingers a few times on freshly heated tip top. :cool:
Hi Mike,
It's really easy to do.
Here is how I do it:
Put a rubber band through the tip top. Pass the rubber band through itself to make a lark's head knot.
Cinch the larks head tight to the...
I looked around for some also. No luck.
It also seems that the only Gudebrod chestnut still out there to be found is in size 'D' but none in size 'A'
That's very cool. A very good contribution to FAOL.
Thanks for taking all the time to do the SBS posts and putting them together.
The bullets would hit the ground at the same time.
There is a possible exception if the fired bullet experiences any sort of lift due to the shape of the bullet.
That lift may delay the time by...
I would agree with it being an LT.
It's a 5pc rod.
It has spigot ferrules.
The LT came out in 1996.
Here is a pattern that I ran across:
I use the insulation from some thin wire.
I strip off the length of insulation I want and thread it onto the tippet.
You have to be a little choosy about the wire, you want to make sure that the...
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I agree with the blood knot. Strong and slim.
This is the video that I used to get the 'hang' of it.
I've tried the knot in the past, but wasn't confident enough to use it.
Sometimes I wouldn't tie it correctly and the knot would slip.
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Thanks for posting that Warren. I had no idea.
I just always thought a flymph was a made up word. :confused:
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Diversity Plans for Academic Libraries
Instructor: Julie Biando Edwards
Dates: Not currently scheduled
Credits: 1.5 CEUs
Price: $175
Of the many copyright issues we encounter as librarians, fair use may be one that surfaces most frequently in our work. Many librarians feel daunted when called upon to perform a fair use analysis and are unsure how much they can help patrons with fair use questions without crossing the line into giving legal advice. This course will explore fair use from many angles – from its history to its application in day-to-day operations. Participants will learn about this crucial component of the copyright law through readings, case studies, and guided discussions. By becoming fair use experts, participants will be able to approach a host of copyright questions with increased confidence and become more effective advocates both locally and nationally.
Julie Biando Edwards is the Ethnic Studies Librarian and the Multicultural Coordinator at the Mansfield Library - University of Montana. Her interests are in public libraries and community, critical librarianship, and libraries and human rights. She has published in Libraries & The Cultural Record, Public Libraries, and the journal Information for Social Change, and has presented at various local, regional, national, and international conferences. She co-edited, with Stephan P. Edwards, Beyond Article 19: Libraries and Social and Cultural Rights (Library Juice Press, 2010). Interview with Julie Edwards
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This is an online class that is taught asynchronously, meaning that participants do the work on their own time as their schedules allow. The class does not meet together at any particular times, although the instructor may set up optional sychronous chat sessions. Instruction includes readings and assignments in one-week segments. Class participation is in an online forum environment.
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Samsung Adds 8-, 16-Channel CCTV Systems for HD Security
Samsung debuted the 8-channel SDH-P4040 and 16-channel SDH-P5080 HD CCTV cameras at CES 2013.
Both systems offer four, outdoor-ready 720p HD bullet cameras, all of which promises night vision up to 85 feet. The 16-channel model adds in four additional bullet cameras, with night vision up to 75 feet.
Each one also boasts an all-in-one HDTV kits and Cat5e cable. Each kit comes with a DVR with a 1TB surveillance-class SATA hard disk for 24/7 recording. Other features include Samsung Super Dynamic Range (SSDR) and Samsung Super Noise Reduction (SSNR III) technologies.
All of the new CCTV options can be viewed from a desktop computer or one of Samsung's free iOS and Android apps.
"High-definition CCTV security systems provide exceptional clarity and performance; however, until today, price points have traditionally kept average consumers or small business owners from truly experiencing the benefits offered by such systems," says Mike Palazzolo, VP of sales and marketing for Samsung's consumer video monitoring and security products. "Without cutting any corners in regard to performance or features found in these two new kits, Samsung has now opened the door for all customers to further bolster their security setups with not only the precise detail afforded by high-definition imagery, but the wider field-of-view as well."
Samsung plans to start selling the SDH-P4040 and SDH-P5080 this spring. Look for the products to be priced at $1,399 and $1,799, respectively.
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ScHoolboy Q Takes Us to His 'Hood in 'Break the Bank' Video
As fans wait for the official release of ScHoolboy Q's new album 'Oxymoron,' the TDE artist drops a new visual for his introspective song 'Break the Bank.'
As fans wait for the official release of ScHoolboy Q's new album 'Oxymoron,' the TDE artist drops a new visual for his introspective song 'Break the Bank.'
Schoolboy Q and TDE CEO Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith respond after the rapper's 'Oxymoron' album leaks.
With days until the release of ScHoolboy Q's debut album, 'Oxymoron,' the TDE rapper gives us a taste of one of the project's most anticipated tracks. Today, Q unleashes a lyrical back-and-forth with Raekwon called 'Blind Threats.'
It was not too long ago when fans had no idea when ScHoolboy Q's 'Oxymoron' was coming out. The album is now dropping next week, and ScHoolboy Q is even getting ready to perform the entire effort live for free. Yes, for free.
February is here, which means one of the year's highly anticipated releases is about to drop. After months of delays, ScHoolboy Q's 'Oxymoron' is only weeks away from hitting shelves. The tracklist is finally here.
Schoolboy Q is about to hit the road as a headliner. The 'Collard Greens' creator announces his Oxymoron tour today (Jan. 28), which will begin just four days after his debut album of the same name arrives.
Rapper ScHoolboy Q made his network television debut on 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' on Friday (Jan. 24). The TDE artist performed 'Man of the Year' from his upcoming album 'Oxymoron.'
ScHoolBoy Q's 'Oxymoron' album managed to hover around hip-hop fans' anticipatory lens last year despite massively hyped releases from Kanye West ('Yeezus') and Pusha T ('My Name Is My Name'). The album stayed off shelves partially due to sampling clearance issues, but February is coming, the album art is here and a new song -- 'Break the Bank' featuring the Alchemist's production -- has arrived.
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Junior Engineer ( Mechanical ) , Jobs & Vacancy in Engineering at Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited, Pune Jan 2012
Job or Vacancy Description:
As per above Govt. reference letter Chief Engineer (Mech.) Water Resource Department, Nashik 422 002 invites application in prescribed form from eligible candidates for the below mentioned vacant posts of Junior Engineer (Mechanical) through Maharashtra knowledge corporation Ltd. Pune (MKCL)
Name Of Post : Junior Engineer ( Mechanical )- Group-B (Non Gazetted) : 61
Pay Scale :- Rs.9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs. 4300/- + Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Allowance, Transport Allowance etc. as per prevailing Govt. resolution.
Minimum Educational Qualification :-
i) Possess at least three years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering or Production Engineering or Production Technology conferred by the Maharashtra State board of Technical Education of the Government.
ii) A person appointed to the post shall be required to pass examination for Hindi and Marathi languages and such other departmental and Professional Examinations as may be prescribed by the Government, from time to time, according to the rules made in that behalf, unless he has passed or has been exempted from passing these examinations.
Last date of filling the application on website is 12 / 01 / 2012 After filling application on website the candidate should scane his/her passport size photo, own signature and upload at appropriate place given in the application form, then its printout should be taken and enclosing necessary documents & Demand Draft of prescribed amount, the application should be sent to MKCL Pune so as to reach the same on or before by .19 /01 / 2012. up to 17.00 hrs. Applications received after this date & time will not be accepted.andhra pradesh government jobs
Demand Draft of Rs.300/- ( Rs. Three Hundred only.) in case of open category candidates and of Rs.150/- (Rs. One Hundred Fifty only.) for backward class category candidates, of any Nationalized bank drawn in favour of Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Ltd; Pune, & payable at Pune should be enclosed with the application form, mentioning his name and application form No. on back side of the Demand Draft.
How to apply : The Application form duly filled with complete information, necessary documents & as per directives should be sent to following address by post / speed post or R.P.A.D.only. " Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited" MS-IHMCT (Hotel Management College) Campus Ground Floor, 412-C, Next to Bahirat Patil Chowk, Shivajinagar, Pune – 411 016."
General Instructions:
1) As per Govt. rules candidate selected for this post, shall have to pass the professional examination within three years, from date of joining on service
2) Candidates selected for this post are eligible to be transferred any where in Maharashtra State.
3) The Govt. resolutions, circulars, orders issued from time to time ,in respect of recruitment and appointment will be applicable .During and till the completion of the recruitment procedure the changes if any as per the revised Govt. resolution or circular, may occur .
4) After scrutiny of applications, objective written test of 175 marks will be taken for eligible candidates. There after the Qualified candidates in written test as per available posts and as per marks scored in the written test will have to appear for the oral test of 25 marks conducted by the selection committee formed by the Chief Engineer
5) Maharashtra State Public Services (Reservation for scheduled Casts, Scheduled tribes, Denotified Tribes ( Vimukta Jatis), Nomadic Tribes special backward category and other Backward classes) Act-2001 (Mah.Act.VIII of 2004) is implemented by Govt.of Maharashtra since 29 th January 2004.
6) If the application is submitted or possesses required educational qualification, IT IS Not a right FOR , calling for written test / oral &giving appointment. During the selection Candidate found not possessing desired qualification or found misbehaving or pressurizing the selection committee directly or indirectly, the candidature of the candidate will be automatically cancelled and candidate will be disqualified for selection procedure.
7)The candidate should study carefully the vacancies for the post, the application wil be accepted by considering that all information submitted in application is correct and will be checked at any stage of selection procedure. If it is found at any stage that the candidate does not possesses the desired qualification/reservation candidature of the candidate will be cancelled at any stage
8)The application in the prescribed form and received within the stipulated time limit w.r to this advertisement will only be considered. Application received previously with any reference will not be considered . C:\Documents and Settings\ajits.MKCL\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\UMOS00R3\JE Bharti English Advertisementl 20 Dec 11.doc
9) Those candidate register his name in District Employment Exchange they shall also apply separately and submit the attested copy of his Employment Register No. certificate along with the application form.
10) Govt. has prescribed small family affidavit for recruitment to the posts of Group 'A' 'B' 'C' & 'D' as a necessary Qualification as "Maharashtra Public Service (small family affidavit ) rule 2005" vide notification dated 28 March 2005. This advertisement is published in accordance with these rules.
11) As per Govt. resolution No. +ÆÊxɪÉÉä-1005/126/ºÉä´ÉÉ-4 dated 31st October 2005 New Pension Scheme is applicable to the employees entering in Govt. Service on or after 1.11.2005
12) Employees in Govt. Service should inform their controlling officers while applying for the post of Junior Engineer (Mechanical). They should also inform the Controlling officer that, if there is any objection it should be informed to Chief Engineer (Mechanical) Water resources department Nasik within a month. Copy of letter given to controlling officer should be submitted along with the application.
13) Last date of filling the application on website is 12 / 01 / 2012 After filling application on website the candidate should scane his/her passport size photo, own signature and upload at appropriate place given in the application form, then its printout should be taken and enclosing necessary documents & Demand Draft of prescribed amount, the application should be sent to MKCL Pune so as to reach the same on or before by .19 /01 / 2012. up to 17.00 hrs. Applications received after this date & time will not be accepted.
14)The information regarding written test ,time table, examination centre , seat number etc,to the candidates having minimum desired qualification and qualified for written examination ,will be made available on MKCL website Candidates not receiving the admit card should contact MKCL Pune & obtain their admit cards.
15) No of post MAY be changed. All rights are reserved by Chief Engineer (Mechanical) Water resources Department, Nasik-2. regarding Type of examination / C:\Documents and Settings\ajits.MKCL\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\UMOS00R3
16. Prescribed application form will available on website http://oasis.mkcl.org/mech2011 from 24 / 12 / 2011 After filling the application on website candidate should scane his/her passport size photo,
17. Demand Draft of Rs.300/- ( Rs. Three Hundred only.) in case of open category candidates and of Rs.150/- (Rs. One Hundred Fifty only.) for backward class category candidates, of any Nationalized bank drawn in favour of Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Ltd; Pune, & payable at Pune should be enclosed with the application form, mentioning his name and application form No. on back side of the Demand Draft.
18. It should be confirmed that application will reach in above office on or before 19 / 01 / 2012 by 17.00 hrs. No reason like postal delay etc. will be considered and time limit will be strictly followed. Hence it will be beneficial for candidate to fill & send the form promptly ..
Tentative Last Date :19-01-2012
About the organization:
MKCL's Online Application Solutions and Integrated Services (OASIS) is MKCL's Program to empower IT supported e-Application processes in the field of Admission Selection Recruitment in particular and eGovernance processes in general MKCL's Online Admission and Recruitment Framework is mainly useful to transform existing complex admission/recruitment system into applicant/student-friendly, simpler, efficient, accurate, prompt and transparent system at affordable cost with high quality, greater speed and wider accessibility in a mass-personalized manner. OASIS framework can also be used for Field data collection and Registration to various competitive examinations. It also helps in maintaining entire database of all the aspiring applicants for future references and compliances by the admission/recruitment authorities under Right to Information Act.The software hosted on this website for filling in the Application Form on Internet will be so designed that the applicant is presented with a step-by-step and guided process to fill in the form. The next piece of information requested from him/her will be based on online processing of his/her previous entries and interpretation and applicability of various rules to his/her specific case. Thus, the applicant gets a feel that the Application Form is, as if, specially designed for him or personalized for him. As this is simultaneously applicable to a large number of applicants, the application process gets transformed from a generalized faceless process to a personalized service suited to the real needs felt by the applicants. After filling in the online application and uploading the photograph the applicant will be prompted to take printout of the filled in form.
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Maharashtra Knowledge Corporation Limited Government Of Maharashtra
Water Resources Deapartment
Office of the Chief Engineer (Mechanical) Water Resources Department Nashik – 422 002.
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In some parts of the world Christmas isn't Christmas without enjoying a delicious fish dish and this makes the perfect Christmas Eve treat.
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