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Some of the craziest light I've seen on a mountain. And yes, they were really that red. My camera picked up too much of the red and went going crazy, blended two exposures and brought out the cacti. I have plenty of images from this area, but none of that light even rivals what was scene this evening. This wasn't even the best of it, that will be coming in my next post, but if you follow me on facebook and or 500px then you have already seen it.
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This it awesome. At first glance I thought it was underwater.
beautiful work
very cool!
Wow, it seems almost like an alien landscape
Whoa, looks surreal... If I didn't know it's a photo, I would think it's CG with plants from Mars.
This light is great. Shot is amazing, GJ
This light is great. Shot is amazing, GJ
Wonderful beautiful colors
really nice pic
The light is sick.
I love the different textures in this photo. There are some very interesting color contrasts in this picture too (The dark ground, the light orange mountains). Really awesome!
Mcdowell mountains! I - will - counqure - you - one - day!!!!!
There are some challenging trails especially to some of the summits, the one to the lit peak isn't too difficult it's fairly gradual. But a lot of the beauty is beneath the mountains themselves, thus I rarely hike to the tops.
I will still concur it! but I do agree with you that the beauty is on the bottom.


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With right breed, a dog can be a great workout partner
I had two standard poodles growing up, and I remember channeling Barbara Woodhouse and calling in a high-pitched British accent, "Walkies!" and then watching my pets come unglued in anticipation.
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I love dogs but can no longer own one because my lovely wife is allergic to anything with hair that has more than two legs. Our kids have pet reptiles. Taking the snake out for a slither just isn't the same, and bearded dragons hate leashes more than cats do. Sigh.
If you need motivation to move, it's hard to beat Canis familiaris to get you out the door. But note that a dog isn't an impulse buy like a Bowflex. You can't ignore them or let them become a coat rack. This is one workout partner you mustn't bail on. You've got to be a good human.
Dogs equal duty, and duty can be a powerful motivator for fitness. Puppy dog eyes that say "Want to go outside?" can get you moving.
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If you want a new four-legged friend to accompany you on your fitness endeavors, it's important to consider breed and build to make sure you're evenly matched. The dog for the workout warrior isn't the same one as for the casual walker. And some dogs swim well, while others should stay land-based.
"For any breed, you want to start out with an exam to give them a clean bill of health," says Idaho-based Marty Becker, the veterinarian for VetStreet.com and author of more than 20 books on pet ownership, including one called "Fitness Unleashed" about working out with your dog. You don't want to push your new pal too hard; they need to adapt to training just like humans do.
"You want to get them panting tired," Becker told me when I asked about how hard to let their pets work. "This will vary based on breed and age. You don't want them panting excessively. If they start falling behind or seeking shade, it's too much."
And it's not just older dogs you need to be concerned about taking it easy on, but younger as well.
"Wait until the dog is fully matured until you really start pushing the mileage," said Katrina Mealey, a professor of veterinary medicine at Washington State University. Mealey, who is a Boston-qualifying marathon runner, told me that certain breeds of dogs, once adapted to the distance, can make excellent training partners even for serious runners.
"It doesn't necessarily have to be a big dog," Mealey told me. "I have a Jack Russell terrier that, when he was younger, I could take running for 8 to 10 miles at a fast pace."
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Mealey and Becker agree that there are simple but significant differences to identify which dogs are better workout warriors than others.
"Dogs with pushed-in faces — pugs, Pekingese and shih tzus, for example — they have a hard time breathing normally," Becker said. "If you take them too far or too fast, they are at a risk of dying."
Mealey added that these short-muzzled dogs can't tolerate heat as well either. What's more, such dogs, especially if they are bulkier or more muscular like a bulldog, aren't great swimmers. Actually, they sink.
But they can still be a good fitness companion for the walker. It's important to match the dog to the owner, and if you're not up for lengthy and intense exercise, an older dog and/or one that is bulkier with a shorter muzzle that isn't built for speed or endurance may be more your style. Little dogs like Yorkshire terriers and miniature poodles are good, too. If you do happen to have a dog with more energy than you, there is always the game of fetch.
For the more ambitious athlete, you, of course, want the dog that simply looks fast: sleeker and with a longer muzzle. Although as shown with Mealey's Jack Russell, they don't have to be big.
Some specific recommendations from Becker and Mealey for dog breeds that are good distance runners are: border collies, German short-haired pointers, Dalmatians, Labrador and golden retrievers, whippets, greyhounds and standard poodles. Even if you want to run sprint intervals, they can keep up. These dogs also make good swimmers.
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I asked Becker what he thought of using a dog as a swimming companion, and he thought it was a great idea. If you've got access to some open water and want someone alongside, a dog trained to swim is fine, but stay close to shore, just in case.
For the hiking aficionado, Becker said the Bernese mountain dog, Alaskan malamute and Siberian husky are all good choices. He also endorses doggy backpacks. "They can bring water and snacks," he said.
Some final words of caution from both experts are that if you don't fulfill your duties by exercising your pet, you're asking for behavioral problems. Dogs are not a home gym you can ignore.
Becker, who also wrote the book "The Healing Power of Pets," says that pet ownership is more than just having a dedicated workout partner.
"Pets don't just make us feel good, they are actually good for us," he told me. "There is a real affection connection. It's a bedrock you can stand on. They help people learn empathy and responsibility, and there is a lot of evidence that they promote longevity."
So, if you're ready to be a good human, there is a four-legged friend out there waiting to become your new workout partner.
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Umbr30n or Arron.
2 Partner Pokemon:
A Mewtwo and a Rayquaza.
Answering the first Topic:
My favourite is Mewtwo because it it such a cool Pokemon plus it has an awesome Back Story.
Which region-based game has the initials as the 3 Legendary Beasts? Answer:
Ruby (Raikou), Sapphire (Suicune) and Emerald (Entei).
What types are Moltres resistant against? Answer:
Fighting, Bug (Double), Steel, Fire, Grass (Double).
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In an all-out WAR including all Legendary Pokemon, which 2 would be the last ones standing? Who would win the one victorious? Discuss why you selected your choices.
Wow, such a war, it'd be amazing, I'd wanna see that so much ! Well, I won't count Arceus. Because it's God. And, being God, it's supposed to have all the powers, to be the ultimate being so the war wouldn't be interesting with it.
In that case, I think the two last ones standing would be Mewtwo and Rayquaza. Mewtwo would have resisted protecting itself as it shows it can in the first movie, and its psychic attack can overcome even the most powerful fire/water/whatever you want attacks. It would reflect its opponent's own attack against them. And I imagine a long battle between Rayquaza and Deoxys (like in the 7th movie), while every one else fight together, and when Rayquaza manages to beat Deoxys, it only remains Mewtwo. Then Mewtwo wins.
Interesting imagination! Though I would have to say Regigigas would add a bit of competition to the remaining 3 Pokemon though. I could see him chill back while the three Pokemon duke it out you mentioned & attempt to make its move at the right time. Not to mention its the leader of the Regi-trio, it could command them to act as a wall or whatever to defend itself.
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There are so many legendary Pokemon, that's gonna be really hard to decide. They're all so powerful, so an all-out war between every single one of them would devastate the earth to the point which the victors would have no more resources and eventually die themselves, leaving the world of Pokemon locked in a barren, dead environment with no one left to repopulate. With Dialga and Palkia dead, time and space will fall apart. With all the weather deities gone, who will control natural calamities? And thus the world of Pokemon has finally seen it's demise...
Just kidding lol I don't know why I wrote that. Um... I can't picture Mew being taken out. MewTwo, yeah, but not Mew. She's the ancestor of all Pokemon, and can transform into any Pokemon and learn any move, so I'd imagine she's got some clever tricks up her sleeve. And Arceus would be left standing too, the God of all Pokemon. That's just my opinion though lol
Also, can I change my Zekrom partner to an Entei partner? My Entei's name is Baba (don't ask... lol)
Another interesting view. I'm surprised no one even mentioned of Regigigas or even Lugia!
For me, I think there would be there separate group of battles pretty much. The cute, rare breed of Pokemon, which Mew would end up victorious after an intense battle with Victini in the end. The other would be the group of Trio's. This would be the hardest to choose, probably the Swordsmen Pokemon? Since they are actually real fighters, they would be a good bet here.
Then we got the strongest of the bunch, where most will say Arceus, but you're forgetting that Arceus can get ganged up on as well. I'd personally bet on Lugia to be honest. Bulky for one, but also very strong. Mewtwo vs Deoxys or Rayquaza, whoever else would fight would be weakness as Lugia makes the final blow onto the final Pokemon. I would say honorable mention should go to Latias/Latios as they would use excellent teamwork to fight the war.
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This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/207,245 filed Mar. 7, 1994, which in turn, was a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 07/724,689, filed Jul. 2, 1991, both now abandoned.
The present invention relates generally to the structure and use of surgical instruments. More particularly, the present invention relates to the structure and use of an electrode assembly in combination with a cannula in surgical procedures.
Electrosurgery refers generally to medical treatment procedures which apply electrical energy to tissue or body organs to effect a desired change, such as cauterization, cutting, and the like. Usually, a high frequency electrical current is applied to the body tissues to cause severing and/or seal small blood vessels by electrocauterization.
Of particular interest to the present invention are monopolar electrosurgical devices, where the patient is grounded and a very high frequency electrical current is applied to a treatment site using a specialized electrode. In general, electrosurgical procedures are desirable since they reduce bleeding from small blood vessels, which in turn facilitates the handling of highly vascular tissues while minimizing exposure of the patient to shock and pain.
An expanding field of surgery referred to generally as endoscopy and including laparoscopic, endoscopic, and arthroscopic surgery, relies on "minimally invasive surgical" (MIS) techniques where specialized instruments are introduced through narrow diameter tubes, such as trocar sleeves, while the treating physician observes manipulation of the instruments through specialized imaging equipment (endoscopes), such as laparoscopes and arthroscopes enhanced by video technology. Such MIS surgical techniques offer significant advantages over conventional "surgical procedures". In particular, the MIS techniques are usually less traumatic, require shorter recovery time, and are less costly than corresponding conventional surgical techniques.
The use of electrosurgical devices and methods in MIS surgical procedures is well known. Usually, a narrow diameter electrosurgical probe is introduced through a previously placed trocar sleeve and is used to perform cauterization or severing of tissue, or the like, while the physician observes the procedure on the imaging equipment. Thus, the benefits of both electrosurgery and MIS can be combined to the great benefit of the patient.
The use of electrosurgical instruments in MIS procedures, however, can be problematic. In particular, the incorporation of only a single type of electrode with a limited function necessitates frequent exchange and replacement of the instrument through the trocar sleeve. Additionally, electrosurgical procedures frequently create smoke near the treatment site, obscuring the treating physician's view of the treatment site through the imaging equipment.
These problems have been at least partly addressed by the design of electrocautery probes having a single irrigation (or aspiration) port and a retractable electrode. Such electrocautery probes are commercially available from Wiltek Medical, Inc., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27116. While an improvement over previous electrocautery devices, the Wiltek electrocautery probes do not permit replacement of the internal electrode assembly within the outer irrigation/aspiration tube. Thus, the entire assembly of the electrode and irrigation/aspiration tube must be removed and replaced whenever a different type of electrode is required. In addition to being inconvenient, the need to replace the entire integrated assembly is costly and requires that a full set of all electrode types be available. Moreover, the Wiltek electrocautery probes include only a single irrigation or aspiration port. Thus, these devices require the user to replace the connecting tube on the port whenever it is desired to switch from aspiration to irrigation, or vice versa or to utilize a two-way stopcock or similar device.
A second type of electrosurgical probe is available from Ximed Medical Systems, Santa Clara, Calif. 94505. The electrosurgical probe also combines an irrigation/aspiration tube with an internal electrode element. While the Ximed probe does include separate aspiration and irrigation valves, it does not permit retraction or rotation of the electrode relative to the aspiration tube. Thus, manipulation of the electrode can be problematic (since the proximal end of the tube is connected to both irrigation and aspiration tubes).
Additionally, prior art electrosurgical instruments have been found to be susceptible to capacitive coupling. Capacitive coupling is a largely unrecognized phenomenon which can produce significant deleterious effects during electrosurgery. As described above, monopolar electrosurgery typically includes the introduction of a narrow electrosurgical probe through a sleeve positioned in a grounded patient body. The probe is electrically isolated from the sleeve in part to prevent the inadvertent application of electrical energy through the sleeve to organs and tissues. However, the sleeves used in prior art electrosurgical systems comprise metallic structures, typically a high strength biocompatible alloy such as stainless steel. Such metallic sleeves have recently been found to form capacitors when disposed around the electrode, thereby creating an electrical potential in the sleeve. Clinically, this effect, herein referred to as capacitive coupling, has been found to lead to serious complications when the electrical potential from a conductive sleeve discharges as an induced current to an internal organ such as a bowel.
Furthermore, the electrosurgical systems of the prior art have often been difficult or impossible to sterilize. The increasing importance of cost efficiency in the medical field in recent years has made it increasingly desirable to re-use surgical equipment. Preferably, surgical equipment is steam cleaned in autoclaves. However, prior art electrosurgical assemblies have included insulations and other materials which will not withstand repeated high temperature sterilization. Additionally, the complexity of many prior art systems make cleaning and sterilization extremely time consuming and costly.
For these reasons, it would be desirable to provide improved electrosurgical probe designs for use in MIS procedures. In particular, it would be desirable to provide electrosurgical instruments which incorporate both an electrode assembly and a tube for providing aspiration and irrigation of the area being treated. It would be further desirable to provide an electrode assembly which can be detachably mounted within a conventional aspiration/irrigation cannula so that the need to provide a full range of integrated devices is overcome. The electrode assemblies should also permit both rotation and axial retraction of the electrode relative to the cannula in which it is been mounted. The electrode assembly should still further provide a seal to prevent leakage of fluid through the assembly during use. Finally, it would be particularly desirable if a rigid cannula were available for use with the electrode, where the rigid cannula were not susceptible to capacitive coupling, but which cannula was capable of withstanding autoclave sterilization so as to be reusable.
The Wiltek electrosurgical probes are illustrated in a data sheet (© Wiltek Medical, Inc., 1991), which identifies particular probe models under catalog nos. LEP-37010, 37020, 37030, and 37040. The Ximed electrosurgical probes are illustrated at page 6 of catalog Ximed Surgical Accessories Price List (P/NX1290 Rev. 1). U.S. Pat. No. 4,919,129, describes an electrocautery probe having a reciprocatable electrode. French Patent Application 2,265,344, describes an electrosurgical instrument having a hook electrode at its distal tip.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,448,741 describes a complex bipolar surgical instrument having a rotating wheel and a separate translating trigger for manipulation of a needle electrode. U.S. Pat. No. 1,952,617 describes a surgical resection device having a needle electrode. E.P.O. Application No. 86300490.9 describes a tunneling angioplasty catheter. U.S. Pat. No. 4,445,892 describes a dual balloon catheter having sliding O-ring seals. U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,799,168, 3,805,791, and 4,485,812 are also generally relevant.
The present invention comprises an electrode assembly which is intended to be combined with a separate cannula for use in surgical procedures, particularly "minimally invasive surgical" procedures where the combination of electrode assembly and cannula is introduced through a trocar sleeve to a treatment site. The electrode assembly has a novel design which permits mounting in a conventional cannula having an open distal end, a proximal housing, and a central lumen extending between the open end and the housing. Usually, the cannula will include at least two valves on the proximal housing to permit separate connections for aspiration and irrigation. Separate irrigation and aspiration channels may also be used. In this way, the present invention can further provide an electrosurgical system which permits the interchange of different electrode assemblies within a single cannula. The present invention further permits the selective application of aspiration or irrigation without the need to reconnect the associated tubing. Additionally, the design of the electrode assembly of the present invention permits both rotation and axial retraction of the electrode relative to the cannula, while still providing for complete interchangeability of electrode assemblies. Finally, the present invention provides a non-conductive cannula which avoids capacitive coupling with the shaft of the electrode. Thus the present electrosurgical system eliminates the clinical danger of the cannula inadvertently discharging an induced current into a tissue or organ.
The electrode assembly comprises a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and a sleeve member which includes means for detachably securing the assembly to the proximal housing on the cannula. The shaft of the electrode assembly is slidably and rotatably received in an axial passage through the sleeve, thus permitting both axial and rotational positioning of the assembly relative to the cannula (when the assembly is attached to the cannula). Preferably, the axial passage includes detent stops in the retracted and extended positions, thus avoiding inadvertent extension of the electrode during irrigation, or inadvertent retraction during dissection. The electrode assembly further includes an electrode tip at the distal end of the shaft and a connector plug at the proximal end of the shaft. A sliding seal is provided within the sleeve member to inhibit fluid leakage through the sleeve when the electrode assembly is in use.
In another aspect of the present invention, a non-conductive cannula is provided for use with an electrode. Preferably, the cannula comprises a tube formed of a composite material including fiberglass in a thermoplastic resin. Ideally, the tube includes woven fiberglass tubing and a hub made from polyetherimide or an acetal. Such materials are immune from capacitive coupling, and also provide a rigid structure which is capable of withstanding repeated autoclave steam sterilization cycles. A non-conductive housing is preferably removably attached at the proximal end of the cannula, protecting the surgeon from any capacitive coupling induced discharge. Ideally, the housing includes dual trumpet valves for connection to aspiration and ventilation sources. Particularly advantageous valves for use with the present cannula are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,364,070, the disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference. Suitable non-conductive materials for the trumpet value include polyetherimide, PEEK, and poly fenal sulfone.
The present invention further provides an electrosurgical method where the electrode assembly is introduced to a treatment site in combination with an aspiration/irrigation cannula. The electrode tip of the electrode assembly can be axially retracted and rotated relative to the cannula so that it is properly placed at the treatment site. Electrical current is then passed through the electrode tip to effect the desired severing or cauterization procedure. Optionally, the method further provides for aspirating and/or irrigating through the cannula while the electrode assembly remains in place. The method still further provides for removing the first electrode assembly and introducing a second electrode assembly to the treatment site while the cannula remains in place. When the electrode is retracted, the cannula can be used for tissue manipulation, blunt dissection, irrigation, and aspiration of fluids and smoke.
In a further aspect, the present method comprises introducing an electrode assembly to a treatment site of a grounded patient body, the electrode being disposed in a lumen of a cannula. Current is passed through the electrode within the cannula, but capacitive coupling is avoided by use of a rigid, non-conductive cannula. Preferably, the cannula comprises a high temperature material, allowing the used cannula to be steam sterilized and reused.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the electrosurgical system of the present invention including both an electrode assembly and an aspiration/irrigation cannula.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the electrode assembly of FIG. 1, shown partially disassembled.
FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the proximal end of the electrode assembly of FIGS. 1 and 2, shown with the shaft in a generally retracted configuration.
FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3, shown with the shaft in a generally extended configuration.
FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate a bent wire electrode tip which could be used in place of the hook electrode on the electrode assembly of FIGS. 1-4.
FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate a spatula electrode tip which could be used in place of the hook electrode on the electrode assembly of FIGS. 1-4.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a needle electrode tip which could be used in place of the hook electrode on the electrode assembly of FIGS. 1-4.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a ball electrode tip which could be used in place of the hook electrode on the electrode assembly of FIGS. 1-4.
FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary cannula according to the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a proximal housing of the exemplary cannula of FIG. 9.
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of an electrode sleeve having detent stops for the extended and the retracted positions, shown partially disassembled.
The present invention provides an electrode assembly and electrosurgical system useful for performing a variety of electrosurgical procedures, including both tissue dissection and tissue cauterization, where the dissected tissue will usually be subject to simultaneous cauterization. The present invention is useful for cauterizing small blood vessels in highly vascularized tissue which has been severed or otherwise damaged through use of other surgical devices.
The electrode assembly and electrosurgical system are particularly intended for use in minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures where the electrosurgical system (including both the electrode assembly and an attached but separable cannula as described in more detail hereinbelow) is introduced to a treatment site through a small diameter percutaneous puncture, typically through a trocar sleeve having a lumen diameter of about five millimeters or less. Such MIS procedures include laparoscopic surgery, arthroscopic surgery, and the like, where the treatment site is viewed directly or through video imaging equipment.
The electrosurgical system of the present invention comprises the novel electrode assembly in combination with an aspiration/irrigation cannula, where the cannula will optionally have a conventional design. The electrode assembly includes an elongated shaft having an electrode tip at its distal end and a connector plug at its proximal end. The shaft will usually be rigid, more usually being composed of an electrically conductive metal such as stainless steel to provide a current path between the conductor plug and the electrode tip. When composed of an electrically conductive metal, the shaft will usually be covered with an insulating material, such as tetrafluoroethylene (TFE), fluorinated ethylenepropylene (FEP), Kynar™, or another shrink wrapped plastic, over its length between the electrode tip and the connector plug. Alternatively, the shaft could be composed of a non-conductive material with a wire or other conductor electrically coupling the electrode tip with the connector plug.
The electrode assembly further includes a sleeve member secured at or near the proximal end of the shaft. The sleeve member includes an axial passage and means at one end of the passage for mounting on a proximal housing of the cannula, as described in more detail below. The proximal end of the shaft is rotatably and slidably received within the axial passage of the sleeve so that the shaft can be freely moved relative to the sleeve.
The electrode assembly further includes a means for providing a sliding seal between the shaft and the axial passage within the sleeve member, typically an O-ring mounted on the shaft or the sleeve, more typically being mounted on the shaft. Other sliding seals, such as packings, rings, and the like, would also be suitable, although not necessarily being preferred. Advantageously, the sleeve may optionally incorporate simple detent stops to retain the electrode in an extended and/or retracted position.
Alternatively, the present electrosurgical system will include a non-conductive rigid cannula. The present cannula comprises a tubular member and a housing. At least a distal portion of the tubular member is formed of a non-conductive material, to avoid capacitive coupling with a monopole electrode from discharging within a patient body. Preferably, the cannula is formed substantially entirely of non-conductive material to eliminate all danger of electrical discharge to the patient and surgeon. In a further aspect, the present tubular member is preferably formed from a high temperature material, and is removable from the housing to allow steam sterilization and facilitate cleaning, respectively. Suitable materials include composites having fiberglass in a thermoplastic resin, providing a rigid, durable structure. Such a non-conductive cannula is particularly advantageous when used with the present removable electrode assembly, as it provides an added precaution against injury caused by insulation damaged during electrode replacement.
Referring now to FIG. 1, an electrosurgical system 10 according to the present invention includes an electrode assembly 12 and an aspiration/irrigation cannula 14. The aspiration/irrigation cannula includes a hollow tube 16 having an open distal end 18 and a proximal housing 20. The proximal housing 20 includes a proximal opening 22 which is threaded or which includes other mounting means such as a luer fitting, or the like. Proximal housing 20 further includes a pair of connection ports 24 and 26. Each connection port 24 and 26 will include an on/off valve to permit connection of an aspiration source, (i.e., a vacuum) and irrigation or perfusion source, or the like. As illustrated, connection port 24 comprises, a stopcock and connection port 26 comprises a trumpet valve. It would, of course, be possible to utilize two stopcocks, two trumpet valves, or any other conventional on/off valve for connecting the aspiration and irrigation sources.
Referring now to FIGS. 1-4, the electrode assembly 12 comprises shaft 30, which may be a substantially solid metal rod coated with an insulating material, such as Teflon®. A sleeve member 32 includes an axial passage 34 which slidably receives the proximal end of the shaft 30. A plug connector 36 is connected to the distal end of the rod 30 and carries an O-ring 38 in an O-ring holder 40. The sleeve 32 includes a distal half 42 and a proximal half 44, where the halves 42 and 44 may be brought together to secure the O-ring 38 in O-ring holder 40 within the axial passage 34. In this way, the O-ring 38 provides for a sliding seal within the sleeve member 32.
As illustrated in FIG. 3, the rod 30 and plug 36 may be translated in the proximal direction relative to the sleeve 32. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the rod may also be translated in the distal direction relative to the sleeve 32. To facilitate manual translation and rotation of the rod 30, a thumb wheel 46 is mounted on the connector plug 36. Conveniently, the thumb wheel may be held in place by a set screw 48 which is received in retaining hole 50 on the plug connector 36.
As illustrated in FIGS. 1-4, a hook electrode 60 is disposed on the proximal end of the shaft 30. A variety of other electrode configurations can also be employed. As illustrated in FIGS. 5A and 5B, a bent wire electrode tip 62 may be secured to the distal end of shaft 30. The remainder of the electrode assembly 12 can be unchanged. A spatula electrode design 64 is illustrated in FIGS. 6A and 6B. Similarly, a needle electrode 66 as seen in FIG. 7, or a ball electrode 68 as seen in FIG. 8 may be used in place of hook electrode 60 of FIGS. 1-4.
As illustrated in FIG. 9, an exemplary cannula according to the present invention comprises a non-conductive tubular member 70 and a non-conductive proximal housing 72. Non-conductive tubular member 70 is formed of a rigid, high temperature composite material, such as woven fiberglass in a thermoplastic resin. The exemplary embodiment shown measures roughly 5 mm in diameter and 33 cm in length. A proximal threaded hub 74 allows removal of non-conductive housing 72 to facilitate cleaning. Advantageously, threaded hub 74 may be formed of polyetherimide or an acetal, and may be bonded with epoxy to the woven fiberglass tube.
Non-conductive housing 72 includes two trumpet valves 76 for connection to an aspiration source and an irrigation source. Exemplary valves for use with the present non-conducting housing are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,364,070, previously incorporated by reference. Proximal housing is preferably formed of a non-conductive material such as polyetherimide, PEEK, or poly fenal sulfone, thereby avoiding any capacitive coupling and allowing autoclave sterilization of both subassemblies of the present cannula. Finally, a sealing end cap 78 is provided for sealing the electrode assembly port of the proximal housing when no electrode is installed.
Referring now to FIG. 10, a perspective view of non-conductive proximal housing 72 is shown. Threads 80 for connection to threaded hub 74 of non-conductive tubular member 70 are clearly visible. Advantageously, valves 76 are accessible through bottom caps 82 for cleaning and sterilization.
FIG. 11 illustrates an embodiment of the present electrode assembly having detent stops in both the extended and retracted positions. As described above, shaft 30 carries O-ring 38 in O-ring holder 40. A detent sleeve 86 again includes a proximal half 88 and a distal half 90. In this embodiment, distal half 90 further includes a retracted detent 92 and an extended detent 94 which protrude into axial passage 96. When proximal half 88 and distal half 90 are joined, O-ring 38 rides within axial passage 96. O-ring 38 must be compressed to pass retracted detent 92 or extended detent 94, thereby preventing inadvertent axial movement of the electrode relative to the sleeve and cannula when the electrode is fully extended or retracted. Advantageously, the retracted electrode will not be extended by application of high pressure irrigation, while the extended electrode will not be retracted when the surgeon applies pressure to the electrode tip during dissection.
In use, a first electrode assembly, e.g., having a hook electrode tip 60, will be inserted into the aspiration/irrigation cannula 14, with threaded connector 31 being received in threaded connector 22 of the proximal housing 20. After the aspiration/irrigation cannula is generally in place, the electrode tip 60 can be axially and rotationally positioned to precisely the desired location. Current can then be applied through a conventional power supply which is connected to the connector plug 36. Such power supplies are available from commercial suppliers, such as Valleylab, Inc., (a Pfizer Company), Boulder, Colo.; Aspen Labs., Inc., (a Conmed Company), Englewood, Colo.; Birtcher Corp., Irvine, Calif.; and Bard Electro Medical Systems, Inc., Englewood, Colo.
Its particular advantage of the electrosurgical system 10 of the present invention is that after an electrosurgical procedure has been completed, smoke and fluids in the treatment area can be aspirated by opening one of the connection ports 24 or 26 connected to an aspiration source. Additionally, the area can be irrigated with a desired irrigation fluid by opening the other of the connection ports 24 and 26 connected to an irrigation source. It is particularly convenient that two connection ports are provided so that both aspiration and irrigation can be alternated (or performed simultaneously) and repeated without the need to reconnect either the aspiration or irrigation source.
The electrosurgical system of the present invention further allows for removal of the first electrode assembly and replacement with a second electrode assembly without removal of the aspiration/irrigation cannula 14 from the treatment site. In particular, if electrode assembly 30 is removed by unscrewing the sleeve 32 from the proximal housing 20 on the cannula 14. The second electrode assembly, typically having a different electrode tip configuration, can then be introduced without the need to remove the cannula 14. Of course, the second electrode assembly can also be axially retracted and rotationally adjusted relative to the cannula after its sleeve has been secured to the cannula housing 20.
Although the foregoing invention has been described in detail for purposes of clarity of understanding, it will be obvious that certain modifications may be practiced within the scope of the appended claims.
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Julia Margaret Cameron in NYC and UNC
A small but choice exhibition of 35 photographs by Julia Margaret Cameron (1815–1879) has recently opened at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art to fine reviews. Which reminds us that here at RBC, one of our most magnificent photographic … Continue reading
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Put on your Thinking Cap. Literally. Made me smile.
Crest Brass Bottle Opener
What a beautiful bottle opener this is! Wow! How perfect when a mundane object like a bottle opener has such decorative and sculptural qualities.
Shelterwood Field Notes
Oh my! The 22nd Field Notes Colors seasonal release is made of wood! The "Shelterwood" edition features covers made from actual American Cherry wood. The fine folks behind Field Notes never cease to amaze. Watch the making off video here.
Hat tip to Jim Coudal and team!
Freitag R521 Coolidge
I am absolutely loving this latest FREITAG truck tarp backpack design called R521 COOLIDGE. It features a compartment with a padded base for a 15″ MacBook, a zippered outer pocket on the flap. and an adjustable cover flap for more volume.
Also, team FREITAG totally wins at product video:
Haibara Letter Sets
How stunning is this letter writing set by HAIBARA? The coloured rims are done by woodblock prints on washi papers. Also comes in light blue. Totally wishlisting this one.
All-In-One Kitchen Tool Set
This bottle looking device by Bin Akebono combines eight (!) kitchen essentials in one clever kit. An ideal gift for anyone living in tight spaces. The set includes a funnel, a lemon juicer, a spice grater, an egg masher, a cheese grater, a lid grip for loosening stubborn jar tops, an egg separator, and a 1 1/4 measuring cup. Seriously cool.
Astronaut Smartphone Stand
This Astronaut Smartphone Stand made me look.
Stamp Yo Face!
A custom stamp of your face. Why not? Definitely makes for a fun gift.
(via Jonathan)
Party Confetti Bomb
Every party needs a little bit of confetti. No? This Confetti Bomb by Knot & Bow lets you carry emergency confetti in your purse. At all times.
Smiling Cloud Pillow
This Smiling Cloud Pillow wins. Totally ordering one for my couch.
Pour Mason
Ostrich Pillow Light
I just had the pleasure to meet one of the co-founders of Switzerland based Studio Banana. Key Portilla-Kawamura is one of the forces behind the wonderful Ostrich Pillow and now it's smaller brother the Ostrich Pillow Light, pictured above. These pillows are made in a small town in Spain and revived a dying factory. What is not to love?
Key also gave a CreativeMornings talk in Geneva a year ago. Yay for smart creative people making cool stuff. And yay for the internet connecting us all.
Love Necklace
Over lunch today, the mighty Jessica Hische told me about her brand new collaboration with Caja Jewelry! Check out the stunning, typographic LOVE Necklace. Available in silver and gold. Well done, Jessica!
Front Loading Toolbox
I just discovered this beauty of a simple front loading toolbox over on Best Made Co. With the front loading door you can access all your tools without having to grapple with the top tray. The powder coated toolbox is hand-made, and hand-spot welded using 50+ year methods and machinery in the USA. Bravo.
Airportag Pillows
Gasp! These Airportag Pillows are the perfect gift for the globetrotting friend. (I am so ordering the JFK and HND one)
(Thanks Sara)
Cartolina Blooms
Cartolina Blooms, a new Tattly temporary tattoo by the wonderfully talented Fiona Richards.
Full Moon Ear Studs
Love these Full Moon Ear Studs.
ThePresent is an annual analog clock, displaying the present day, completing one revolution every 365 days. Created by the fine folks of m ss ng p eces. Absolutely love the notion behind this project; more awareness of the present, less hurry. Life's a gift.
Baby Alpaca Cuff
My friend Jen gave me a handmade baby alpaca cuff (like the one pictured above) a few weeks ago and I have been wearing it nonstop. Happy to learn she just launched a small Etsy shop. Yay for handmade with love in Brooklyn!
ps: It's Jen's Birthday today! :)
Sugru Magnet Kit
Sugru introduced their first ever sugru kit: It comes in a small tin. Inside you'll find three packs of sugru (2 for your magnet projects and 1 spare). Below them, nestled in some cleverly cut cardboard, are four fantastic bespoke neodymium magnets. Also included is a great little booklet full of tips and tricks! Those Sugru folks, brilliant, as always! Check out their magnet-kit page for ideas on how to use it.
I just got back from a two-day Tattly country-side retreat where Natalie wore one of these Poler Napsacks pretty much 24/7. Here's proof. It's an ingenious invention if you ask me; a wearable sleeping bag. It has zippers at the shoulders, so you can stick your arms out, and a cinch at the bottom so that you can open it up and stick your legs out. Hike it up to your waist, cinch it, and wear it like a puffy coat around the campfire, and then crawl right back into your tent without ever having to leave the warmth of your bag.
Brilliant, right? Napsacks for everyone!
Sailing Ship Kite
One of my favorite decorative items in our co-working space is the Sailing Ship Kite by Emily Fischer of Haptic Lab. It makes for an amazing, crafty gift.
Nerdy Love Letterpress Cards
Love these nerdy love letterpress cards. Especially the one saying "Baby, let's stay in bed and listen to some NPR".
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Issue date: Wednesday, February 6, 1861
Pages available: 13
Previous edition: Wednesday, January 30, 1861
Next edition: Wednesday, February 13, 1861
Publication name: Banner Of Liberty
Location: Middletown, New York
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Banner Of Liberty (Newspaper) - February 6, 1861, Middletown, New York gn Inbepbmt ll VOL. XIII. gtotrorating 4M anb gleligtoss Iwbom, tje Constitution anb uje Union, anb deposing Jriestaraft anb all as Cognate Is MIPDLETOWff, N. T., FEBKUAEY NO. C. MOXIUY, JAN. coinmu nications wore received from tin1 Mr. Douglas, of IH., introduced n bill nnicnda tory of the act of and the act of ii relation to fugitive blaven. Referred to th Committee on Judiciary. Mr. Iverson, of Fend to the Secretary of the Senate the oflicial information which have received, that on the. llHh inst. the peopl of Georgia, in Convention assembled, passed th following ordinance: [The Secretary then read tlio Ordinance o Secession of Georgia, mid also Mr. Ivevson' resignation.] Mr. paper which law just beei read informs the Senate what has already beer announced to the public, that tho State o Georgia, by a solemn act of sovereign Conven tion, has withdrawn from tho Federal Union She is no longer one of the United States o America, but has resumed all the powers grant by her to the Federal Government, and as serted her independence us a separate and sov ereign State. In performing this important am solemn act, she has been influenced by the de liberate and firm conviction that her safety, her interest, and her honor demanded it. The opinion of her people has been gradually tend ing to thin point for the last ten years, and re cent events hare confirmed it: and an over- whelming majority of the people have elected delegates to a Convention, and expressed in that election a determination to withdraw from the Federal Union. And tho Convention, by a like decteiro majority, has passed the ordinance of secession. Georgia is one of sis States which, in less than sixty days, have dissolved their connection with the Federal Union, and de- clared their separate independence, and art- now in progress to form a confederacy of their own, and in a few weeks at the farthest, a provisional government will be formed giving them ample powers for their own defence, and with power to enter into negotiations witli other nations, to make war, to conclude peace, to form treaties, and to do all other things which Inde- pendent nations may of right do. Provisions will be made for the admission of other States to the new it is confidently believed that, within a few months, all the Southern States of the lato confederacy will be formed into a Union far more homogeneous, and, there- fore, far more stable than the one now broken np. I have only to say that this action of my own State, and of her Southern neighbors and aistors, meets the approval of my well consid- ered ami deliberate judgment, and as one of hor native sons and subjects, I shall cheerfully cast my lot with her and them. And, sink or swim, live or die, I shall be of and with her and them to the last. 15y the secession of the South- ern States, and tho formation of a Southern con- federacy, two great and momentous alternatives will devolve on the federal government. You may acquiesce in the revolution, and acknowl- edge the independence of u great confederacy, or you may make war on the seceding States and attempt to force them back. Jf you ac- knowledge our independence, and treat us as one of the nations of tho earth, you can have friendly relations and intercourse with us. You can have an equitable division of the public property, and of the existing public debt of the United States. Hut if you make war upon us wo will seize and hold all the public property in our borders and in our reach, and we will never pay one dollar of thu public debt the law of nations will extinguish nil private and public obligations between tho States. The first federal gun" that is fired upon the teceding llrst drop of blood of any of our people shed by the fedcr.il cancel every public and private obligation of the South which may be due either to the federal govern- ment or to thu Northern people. We care not in what slupe or form, or under what pretext you undertake coercion. We shall consider all efforts to exercise authority over us as acts of war, and shall meet and resist them according- ly. You may send armies to invade us by land or you may send ships to blockade our ports, and destroy our trade and commerce with other nations. You may abolish our ports of entry and by an act of Congress attempt to collect federal revenues by ships-ot'-war. You may the do all or any of these, or "similar acts. They will be acts of war, and so understood and con- sidered, and in whatever shape you make w.ir we will fight you. You of your superior and strength, but remember that the race is not always to the swift, nor tho battle to the strong.'' You have one hundred thousand fighting men. So have we. And. lighting upon our own soil, and to preserve our and vindicate our honor and defend our homes, our firesides, our wives and children from the in- vader, we shall not be conquered. You may possibly overrun us, ilesolate onr fields, burn our dwellings, lay our cities in ruins, mur- der our people, and reduce ns to beggary, but you cannot subdue and subjugate tts to your will. Your conquest, if you gain over ns, will amount to but little. a victory _______ You will have to keep a standing army of men, costing millions of money, only to keep us in subjection. You may whip us, but we will not stay whipped. We will rise again and again to vindicate our rights and liberty, and to throw off your oppressive and accursed yoke, and we will never cease the strife until our whole white race is extinKiiUhed, and our fair land given over to desolation. You will have ships-of-war mav have none. You may blockade our ports uiui lock up our We can live, if need be, without commerce. But when von shut up our commerce from the looms of ropo we shall whether other nations will not have something to say and something to do upon that subject. Cotton is and will oblige you to raise your blockade and draw olf your I know that great hopes arc raised, and great efforts made to retain the border States in Hie Union. But let coercive measures be commenced against the Southern Confedera- cy, or any of the seceding States, and all such 'topes will vanish into thin air. The first act of and social intercourse. And in thus wishing them each a long lifo of prosperity and peace, I bid them farewell. Mr. Higler presented the of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, which were read. The President's Message was then read on motion of Ifr. Mason. A KKOH TIIK 1'KKMI'KXT. To TIIK SKXATK AMI Horse or TIVK-S nv UXITKU deem it my duty to submit to Congress a series of resolu- tions adopted by the Legislature of Yirpiniaon the luth irist.. having in view the peaceable settlement of the existing questions which now threaten the Union. They were delivered on Thursday, the ex-President Tyler, who has left his honored and dignified retire- ment itf the. hope that he may render service to his country in this hour of peril. The resolutions, it will be perceived, extend an invitation to all States, whether slavehold- ing or non-slnveholding, as'are willing to unite with Virginia in an earnest effort to adjust the present unhappv controversies In the spirit in which the constitution wai originally formed, and consistently with its so" as to af- ford to the people of the riareholiling States adequate guarantees for the security of their rights, to appoint commissioners to meet on the day of February ne.tl. in the city of Wash- ington, similar commissioners appointed by Virginia, to consider, and if practicable, agree upon some suitable adjustment. I confess I hail tho movement on the part of Virginia with great satisfaction. From the tiistorv of ancient and renowned Common- wualth we have the fullest assurance that what ihe has undertaken she will accomplish, if it can be done by able, enlightened and persever- ing efforts. It is highly gratifying to know that other patriotic Slates nafc appointed nnd appointing Commissioners to meet those of Vir- ginia in council. When assembled they will a body entitled in an eminent degree ,o the confidence of the country. The General Assembly of Virginia have also resolved "that ex-President John Tyler is here- federal legislation looking to coercion, the first by appointed by the concurrent vote of each eder.il gun fired, tho first federal ship which branch of the General Assembly a Commit- lakes its station otf a Southern port, will bring sionertothe President of the United States all tho Slates, including Maryland, Inggard as and Judge John Robertson is hereby appoint- ihe seems to be in the vindication of bound; ed, by lUlke vote, a Commissioner to the State ndependencc, into obedience and alliance with! of South Carolina and the other States that ler Southern sisters. And thus united, they! have seceded or shall secede, with instructions re.-ist and defy all your efforts. There ar'u j respectfully to request the President of the Uni- ilso those who, surrendering all hope of pru- ted States and the authorities of such States to cnting the destruction of tho Union, und recog- agree to abstain, pending the proceedings con- lizing the existing state of facts, yet hope to templated by the action of this general asscm- >ee it reconstructed. Sir, a war between the lily, from anv and all acts calculated to pro wo sections will forever close the door to any duce a collision of arms between the State? and ucli project. I will not say that the Southern States, if let alone even after they have formed k Southern Confederacy, will not INen to propo itions of reconciliation. Let the North" makii hem, and we will consider them. The South- r n people have heretofore cherished a firm and iueere reverence and attachment to the Union, uid nothing but stern necessity could have con- vinced them of the propriety of leaving it, or ould h.ive driven them to the alternative of opanitiun from it, ami when they shall see, if t be not too long delated, a fraternal sense of iHtice and feeling to the Northern lind and heart, and when they c.in find sulli- ient and reliable for their rights nd equality in the Union, they m.iv, perhap-, econsider their action and rejoin tlieir former oufederatcs. For myself, I am free to declare lat, unless my opinion shall be greatly changed, shall never agree to a reconstruction of the 'deral Union. Tho Rubicon is parsed, and it iiall never, witli my consent, be it-crossed, hit in this sentiment I may be overruled. I lay safely say that will sutNfy them, xcept the recognition of equality, the Kifuty of lio jiMUution of domestic slavery, and the pro- of their constitutional rights, for which ;iey have been so long contending in the Union, nd the denial of which has forced them to tlieir re-ciU attitude of self-defence. It rennins for le now only to express my grateful acknowledg- tents and thanks for the uniform courtesy ami indues with which I have been treate'd by those Senators with whom I have had olllciat Hie government of the United How- ever strong mav be my desire to entur in such an agreement, I am convinced that I do not po-iess the power. Congress, and Congress alone, under the war making power, can exer- cise the discretion of agreeing to abstain from any and all acts calculated to produce u collis- ion of arms between this and any other govern- ment. It would, therefore, be a usurpation for the Executive to attempt to rc.-train their hands by an agreement in regard to matters over which he lim no control. If were thus to act they might pass laws which ho should be bound "to obey, though in conflict witli his agreement. Under existing circumstances my present actual power is confined within narrow limit-'. It is my duty at all times to defend and protect the public properly within the seceding States so far as may be practicable, and e.-pe- cially to employ the constitutional to protect the property of the United ami to preserve the public peace at this, the seat of the federal government. If the seceding States abstain from any and all acts-calculated to pro- duce a collision" of arms, then the danger so much to be. deprecated will no longer Defence, and iftit aggression, has been the pol- icy of the administration from the beginning. Hut I can en'er into no engagement Mich as that I cordially commend it to Congress with much confidence that it will meet their approbation fo abstain from pacing any law calculated to produce a collision of arms pending the contemplated by the action of the General Assembly of Virginia. I am one of those who will never despair of the republic. I ret cherish the belief that tho American will perpetuate the Union of the States on some Jutland honorable for all sections of I trust that tho mediation of Virginia may be destined means, iiudvr the providence of God. of ac- complishing this Gloriousua are the memories of her past history, such an achievement, both in relation to her own famu and welfare of the whole country, would pur- pa- them all. J AMI'S BUCHANAN. WAMHMITON CITV. Jan.U'J, 11IK VIlUHXIl In tlje Virginia House or Delegates, on Thursday, Jan. 17. the following important joint report of both branches of the Legislature was submitted: Whereas, it is the deliberate opinion of tho General Assembly of Virginia that unless tho unhappy controversy which now divides tho- States this confederacy shall be satisfactori- ly adjusted, a dissolution" of the Union is inev- itable anil the General Assembly, ing the wishes of the people of the Common- wealth, is di'shous of employing every reason- able means to avert so dire a calamity, ami de- termined to make a final effort to restore tho Union and the con-titution in the spirit in which thev were established by thu fathers of the republic; therefore, 1. Resolved, That on behalf of the common- wealth of Virginia un invitation is liercbv ex- tended to ull such SUit'-s, whether slaveholding- or non-Mnveholding, as are willing to unite with Virginia En un earnest effort to adjust the- present unhappy controversies, in the spirit ia which the constitution was originally formed and consistently with its principles, so as to af- ford to the people of the slaveholding States adequate guaranties for the security of their rights, to appoint Coinmis-ionerf meet on the 4th day of February next, in the city ol Washington, similar CotnmiMoners appointed by Virginia, to consider, and, if practicable, agree upon some suitable adjustment. 2. Resolved, That five Commissioners be ap- pointed bv the Assembly, whose du- ty it shall be to appear in the city of Washing- ton on the day designated in the "foregoing res- olution, to meet such Commissioners as may bo appointed by any of the States in accordance with the foregoing invitation. :i. if said after full and five conference, shall agree upon any plan of adjustment requiring amendments of the federal constitution, for the further security of the rights of the people of the slaveholding States, they be requeued to communicate thu proposed "amendments to Congress, for tho purpose of having the same submitted to thai body, according to the forms of the constitu- tion', to the several Sta'es for ratilicatfon. J. Itesolved, That if said Commissioners can- not agree on such adjustment, or if agreeing, refuse to submit for ratification such amendments may be proposed, then tho Commissioner? of this State shall immediately communicate tint result to the Kxeciitivu of Him Commonwealth, to be bv him laid before thu Convention of the people of Virginia and tho General As-emblv Provided, That said Coni- mis.-ioners beMibjVct nt nil times to the control of tlie General Assembly or, if in session, to that of the Slate Convention. That In opinion of the General Assembly of Virginia the proposi- tions embraced in the resolutions presented to the Senate of the United States by thu Hon. John J. Crittendcn, embrace the b.isis of Mich an adju-tiiR'nt as. would bo accepted by the people of this Commonwealth. IteMdved, That copies of the foregoing resolutions be forthwith telegraphed to the K.T- ecutive of the several .State-. A vote being dfimuiilcil on the committee's report the preamble mhip'nl rirri rocc, thu first re-olntion by a vole of II'J to 19 nays the second" and third without objection; the fourth resolution amended, on motion of Mr. ISobcrtsun. of Richmond, by making the ComnnViuJH'rs subject to the control of the Gtnerul Assembly or Convention. ;


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Israeli author and journalist Meir Shalev will visit Sarah Lawrence to present a lecture on storytelling entitled "My Russian Grandmother and Her American Vacuum Cleaner." The lecture, on November 2nd at 8:00 p.m. in the Heimbold Visual Arts Center, is free and open to the public. For additional information, call 914-395-2411.
Sponsored by Hillel, the College's Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Writing Program, the lecture tells the story of Shalev's family, socialist pioneers who immigrated to Palestine in the early 1900s. The Israeli author reveals their ideologies and pioneering life in Israel.
Meir Shalev is one of Israel's prominent novelists. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages and have been best sellers in Israel. Shalev's works include Four Meals, The Blue Mountain and Esau. Shalev is also a journalist for the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Achronot.


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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Four Portland firefighters lifted a pickup truck to rescue a man who was trapped underneath after an accident.
Battalion Chief Terry Munro told KGW that strength was the quickest and most efficient way to reach the man after the early Sunday morning crash in which the truck landed on its side.
The injured man was taken to Legacy Emmanuel Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Two other people who were ejected from the truck were treated for minor injuries.


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The Annual "Star Wars" Convention in Orlando sure was a stellar event this year, with would-be Lukes and Princess Leias looking for love through speed dating.
34 Jedi knights stood up and moved to the next chair to strike up a three-minute conversation with their prospective Princess Leias, as DJ MADKID sets the mood by playing "Star Wars" theme party music.
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Darth Vader, the storm trooper, stood guard watching over the event, and an Imperial Storm Trooper, who patrolled the aisles.
Each participant is identified by a number taped to his or her shirt. At the end of the event, the participants go to the back of the room and write their preferred method of contact on a sheet of paper that correlates to the number assigned to the guy or girl they liked.
"At worst, you came in, you talked to some girls and you had a great time. It was fun. I enjoyed that. It was a really good time," said Troy Stull, a first-timer.
When asked how the women responded to his Jedi costume, 38-year-old Mark from Oregon replied, "The Jedi force is working, man."
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Jaffari NewsJaffari News is a Toronto based Islamic magazine. It covers content globally with a focus on the Shia Ithna 'Ashari community. About the Logo The logo is comprised of the letter 'jīm' which is the 5th letter of the Arabic alphabet. It is also the...
Hajj Exhibition LogoLogo design for Hajj exhibition beginning September 15, 2012 @ the Mulla Asghar Memorial Library & Islamic Resource...
Light It Up LogoIn Brazil, a man discovered that if you take a plastic bottle and add water and bleach to it is has the power of a 60-watt light bulb. This is achieved by cutting a small hole in a roof and installing the bottle. An organization called A Liter of Light is currently...
Jaffari Sports & Recreation BoardScope: WordPress based website to serve over 6,000 members of the Jaffari Community Centre. The Jaffari Sports & Recreation Board uses the site as a platform to disseminate news and upcoming events. Features: Image gallery, contact form, rotating...
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