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|Apr 17, 2012
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|Amir Abolfathi
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|Sonitus Medical, Inc.
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The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for transmitting vibrations through teeth or bone structures in and/or around a mouth.
Hearing loss affects over 31 million people in the United States (about 13% of the population). As a chronic condition, the incidence of hearing impairment rivals that of heart disease and, like heart disease, the incidence of hearing impairment increases sharply with age.
While the vast majority of those with hearing loss can be helped by a well-fitted, high quality hearing device, only 22% of the total hearing impaired population own hearing devices. Current products and distribution methods are not able to satisfy or reach over 20 million persons with hearing impairment in the U.S. alone.
Hearing loss adversely affects a person's quality of life and psychological well-being. Individuals with hearing impairment often withdraw from social interactions to avoid frustrations resulting from inability to understand conversations. Recent studies have shown that hearing impairment causes increased stress levels, reduced self-confidence, reduced sociability and reduced effectiveness in the workplace.
The human ear generally comprises three regions: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. The outer ear generally comprises the external auricle and the ear canal, which is a tubular pathway through which sound reaches the middle ear. The outer ear is separated from the middle ear by the tympanic membrane (eardrum). The middle ear generally comprises three small bones, known as the ossicles, which form a mechanical conductor from the tympanic membrane to the inner ear. Finally, the inner ear includes the cochlea, which is a fluid-filled structure that contains a large number of delicate sensory hair cells that are connected to the auditory nerve.
Hearing loss can also be classified in terms of being conductive, sensorineural, or a combination of both. Conductive hearing impairment typically results from diseases or disorders that limit the transmission of sound through the middle ear. Most conductive impairments can be treated medically or surgically. Purely conductive hearing loss represents a relatively small portion of the total hearing impaired population (estimated at less than 5% of the total hearing impaired population).
Sensorineural hearing losses occur mostly in the inner ear and account for the vast majority of hearing impairment (estimated at 90-95% of the total hearing impaired population). Sensorineural hearing impairment (sometimes called "nerve loss") is largely caused by damage to the sensory hair cells inside the cochlea. Sensorineural hearing impairment occurs naturally as a result of aging or prolonged exposure to loud music and noise. This type of hearing loss cannot be reversed nor can it be medically or surgically treated; however, the use of properly fitted hearing devices can improve the individual's quality of life.
Conventional hearing devices are the most common devices used to treat mild to severe sensorineural hearing impairment. These are acoustic devices that amplify sound to the tympanic membrane. These devices are individually customizable to the patient's physical and acoustical characteristics over four to six separate visits to an audiologist or hearing instrument specialist. Such devices generally comprise a microphone, amplifier, battery, and speaker. Recently, hearing device manufacturers have increased the sophistication of sound processing, often using digital technology, to provide features such as programmability and multi-band compression. Although these devices have been miniaturized and are less obtrusive, they are still visible and have major acoustic limitation.
Industry research has shown that the primary obstacles for not purchasing a hearing device generally include: a) the stigma associated with wearing a hearing device; b) dissenting attitudes on the part of the medical profession, particularly ENT physicians; c) product value issues related to perceived performance problems; d) general lack of information and education at the consumer and physician level; and e) negative word-of-mouth from dissatisfied users.
Other devices such as cochlear implants have been developed for people who have severe to profound hearing loss and are essentially deaf (approximately 2% of the total hearing impaired population). The electrode of a cochlear implant is inserted into the inner ear in an invasive and non-reversible surgery. The electrode electrically stimulates the auditory nerve through an electrode array that provides audible cues to the user, which are not usually interpreted by the brain as normal sound. Users generally require intensive and extended counseling and training following surgery to achieve the expected benefit.
Other devices such as electronic middle ear implants generally are surgically placed within the middle ear of the hearing impaired. They are surgically implanted devices with an externally worn component.
The manufacture, fitting and dispensing of hearing devices remain an arcane and inefficient process. Most hearing devices are custom manufactured, fabricated by the manufacturer to fit the ear of each prospective purchaser. An impression of the ear canal is taken by the dispenser (either an audiologist or licensed hearing instrument specialist) and mailed to the manufacturer for interpretation and fabrication of the custom molded rigid plastic casing. Hand-wired electronics and transducers (microphone and speaker) are then placed inside the casing, and the final product is shipped back to the dispensing professional after some period of time, typically one to two weeks.
The time cycle for dispensing a hearing device, from the first diagnostic session to the final fine-tuning session, typically spans a period over several weeks, such as six to eight weeks, and involves multiple with the dispenser.
Accordingly, there exists a need for methods and devices which are efficacious and safe in facilitating the treatment of hearing loss in patients.
In another trend, more and more dentists and oral surgeons have turned to dental implants as an acceptable and appropriate means to restore a tooth that has been lost because of disease or trauma. Such dental implants offer an attractive alternative to other options because with a dental implant the patient realizes a restoration that closely approximates a natural tooth without having to alter the structure or appearance of adjacent natural teeth which occurs, for example, when a patient chooses a bridge option. U.S. Pat. No. 5,984,681 discloses an implant for insertion into the alveolar bone of a patient and wherein the implant is provided with a generally vertically projecting anchoring pin that extends from the implant into the alveolar bone of the patient and effectively interconnects the implant with the alveolar bone.
Methods and apparatus for transmitting vibrations via an electronic and/or transducer assembly through a patch are disclosed herein. The patch assembly may be rigidly attached, adhered, reversibly connected, or otherwise embedded into or upon the implant to form a hearing assembly. The electronic and transducer assembly may receive incoming sounds either directly or through a receiver to process and amplify the signals and transmit the processed sounds via a vibrating transducer element coupled to a tooth or other bone structure, such as the maxillary, mandibular, or palatine bone structure.
In one aspect, an apparatus for facilitating hearing in a patient includes an actuatable transducer to generate sound through bone conduction; and a patch to attach the actuatable transducer to a tooth or oral tissue.
Implementations of the above aspect may include one or more of the following. The patch can be an adhesive layer, one or more suction cups, or one or more fasteners. The patch can be one or more hook-and-loop fasteners, wherein each fastener comprises a hook layer and a loop layers. Alternatively, the patch can have one or more burr and touch fasteners. A force parallel to the plane of the fastener surface call be used to increase bonding strength. Each suction cup can have a flexible stem and an engagement end attached to the stem, the engagement end spaced away from the electronic housing. The engagement end can be a concave surface. The suction cups can be a rubberized material. The patch can be secured to the tooth using a resilient mechanical clips, or clasps.
In yet another aspect, placing a patch with an actuatable transducer on one or more teeth or oral tissue; and generating sound with the actuatable transducer.
In another aspect, a method of transmitting vibrations includes placing a patch on a tooth; and positioning an actuatable transducer such that the implant and transducer remain in vibratory communication.
In another aspect, the apparatus for transmitting vibrations via at least bone or tissue to facilitate hearing in a patient includes an implant having an implant head and a threaded portion adapted to be positioned below a gum line; and a housing coupled to the implant head and in vibratory communication with the implant head, the housing having an actuatable transducer disposed within or upon the housing.
In another aspect, a method of transmitting vibrations via at least one dental implant includes placing the dental implant on a patient; and positioning an actuatable transducer such that the implant and transducer remain in vibratory communication.
One example of a method for transmitting these vibrations via at least one tooth may generally comprising positioning a housing of the removable oral appliance onto at least one tooth, whereby the housing has a shape which is conformable to at least a portion of the tooth, and maintaining contact between a surface of the tooth with an actuatable transducer such that the surface and transducer remain in vibratory communication.
An electronic and transducer device may be attached, adhered, or otherwise embedded into or upon a patch dental implant appliance to form a hearing aid assembly. Such an oral appliance may be a custom-made dental implant device. The electronic and transducer assembly may receive incoming sounds either directly or through a receiver to process and amplify the signals and transmit the processed sounds via a vibrating transducer element coupled to a tooth or other bone structure, such as the maxillary, mandibular, or palatine bone structure.
As shown in
Generally, the volume of electronics and/or transducer assembly 16 may be minimized so as to be unobtrusive and as comfortable to the user when placed in the mouth. Although the size may be varied, a volume of assembly 16 may be less than 800 cubic millimeters. This volume is, of course, illustrative and not limiting as size and volume of assembly 16 and may be varied accordingly between different users.
In one variation, with assembly 14 positioned upon screw 12, as shown in
The transmitter assembly 22, as described in further detail below, may contain a microphone assembly as well as a transmitter assembly and may be configured in any number of shapes and forms worn by the user, such as a watch, necklace, lapel, phone, belt-mounted device, etc.
With respect to microphone 30, a variety of various microphone systems may be utilized. For instance, microphone 30 may be a digital, analog, and/or directional type microphone. Such various types of microphones may be interchangeably configured to be utilized with the assembly, if so desired.
Power supply 36 may be connected to each of the components in transmitter assembly 22 to provide power thereto. The transmitter signals 24 may be in any wireless form utilizing, e.g., radio frequency, ultrasound, microwave, Blue Tooth� (BLUETOOTH SIG, INC., Bellevue, Wash.), etc. for transmission to assembly 16. Assembly 22 may also optionally include one or more input controls 28 that a user may manipulate to adjust various acoustic parameters of the electronics and/or transducer assembly 16, such as acoustic focusing, volume control, filtration, muting, frequency optimization, sound adjustments, and tone adjustments, etc.
The signals transmitted 24 by transmitter 34 may be received by electronics and/or transducer assembly 16 via receiver 38, which may be connected to an internal processor for additional processing of the received signals. The received signals may be communicated to transducer 40, which may vibrate correspondingly against a surface of the tooth to conduct the vibratory signals through the tooth and bone and subsequently to the middle ear to facilitate hearing of the user. Transducer 40 may be configured as any number of different vibratory mechanisms. For instance, in one variation, transducer 40 may be an electromagnetically actuated transducer. In other variations, transducer 40 may be in the form of a piezoelectric crystal having a range of vibratory frequencies, e.g., between 250 to 4000 Hz.
Power supply 42 may also be included with assembly 16 to provide power to the receiver, transducer, and/or processor, if also included. Although power supply 42 may be a simple battery, replaceable or permanent, other variations may include a power supply 42 which is charged by inductance via an external charger. Additionally, power supply 42 may alternatively be charged via direct coupling to an alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC) source. Other variations may include a power supply 42 which is charged via a mechanical mechanism, such as an internal pendulum or slidable electrical inductance charger as known in the art, which is actuated via, e.g., motions of the jaw and/or movement for translating the mechanical motion into stored electrical energy for charging power supply 42.
In another variation of assembly 16, rather than utilizing an extra-buccal transmitter, hearing aid assembly 50 may be configured as an independent assembly contained entirely within the user's mouth, as shown in
In order to transmit the vibrations corresponding to the received auditory signals efficiently and with minimal loss to the tooth or teeth, secure mechanical contact between the transducer and the tooth is ideally maintained to ensure efficient vibratory communication. Accordingly, any number of mechanisms may be utilized to maintain this vibratory communication.
In various embodiments, vibrations may be transmitted directly into the underlying bone or tissue structures. As shown in
For a single implant or screw 246, the snap fit housing 240 is attached to the transmission member 244. For multiple screw embodiments, only one screw is needed for bone conduction, and the snap fit housing for the remaining screws can be attached to the respective screw heads without being connected to the transmission member 244.
In yet another variation, rather utilizing a post or screw drilled into the underlying bone itself, a transducer may be attached, coupled, or otherwise adhered directly to the gingival tissue surface adjacent to the teeth. As shown in
For any of the variations described above, they may be utilized as a single device or in combination with any other variation herein, as practicable, to achieve the desired hearing level in the user. Moreover, more than one oral appliance device and electronics and/or transducer assemblies may be utilized at any one time. For example,
Moreover, each of the different transducers 270, 272, 274, 276 can also be programmed to vibrate in a manner which indicates the directionality of sound received by the microphone worn by the user. For example, different transducers positioned at different locations within the user's mouth can vibrate in a specified manner by providing sound or vibrational queues to inform the user which direction a sound was detected relative to an orientation of the user. For instance, a first transducer located, e.g., on a user's left tooth, can be programmed to vibrate for sound detected originating from the user's left side. Similarly, a second transducer located, e.g., on a user's right tooth, can be programmed to vibrate for sound detected originating from the user's right side. Other variations and queues may be utilized as these examples are intended to be illustrative of potential variations.
In variations where the one or more microphones are positioned in intra-buccal locations, the microphone may be integrated directly into the electronics and/or transducer assembly, as described above. However, in additional variation, the microphone unit may be positioned at a distance from the transducer assemblies to minimize feedback. In one example, similar to a variation shown above, microphone unit 282 may be separated from electronics and/or transducer assembly 280, as shown in
Although the variation illustrates the microphone unit 282 placed adjacent to the gingival tissue 268, unit 282 may be positioned upon another dental implant, screw implant or another location within the mouth. For instance,
In yet another variation for separating the microphone from the transducer assembly,
In one embodiment, the implant can be provided with an anchoring pin or screw that functions to securely anchor the implant within the alveolar bone of the patient. The anchoring pin prevents the implant from rotating or becoming loose when the implant is embedded within the alveolar bone of the patient. The anchoring pin is of the self-tapping type and includes a screw head 310, a smooth shank portion 321, and a threaded self-tapping portion 308. The anchoring pin is inserted downwardly through an access opening and into the throughbore. Once in the throughbore, the screw head 310 is engaged with a turning tool such as a screw driver or Allen wrench that extends through the access opening, and the anchoring pin is turned causing the self-tapping threads 308 to be pulled within bone structure adjacent to the implant. The anchoring pin further anchors and secures the implant in place and is particularly designed to prevent the implant from rotating or becoming loose under stress or load.
The implant can be utilized without an anchoring pin and can be inserted and stationed within the alveolar bone of a patient by simply screwing the implant into the alveolar bone. In certain cases, the utilization of an anchoring pin may assist in stabilizing and preventing the implant from rotating under load or stress.
The vibratory transducer 312 may generally include a microphone for receiving sounds and which is electrically connected to a processor for processing the auditory signals. The processor may be electrically connected to an antenna for receiving wireless communication signals, e.g., input control signals from an external remote control and/or other external sound generating devices, e.g., cell phones, telephones, stereos, MP3 players, and other media players. The microphone and processor may be configured to detect and process auditory signals in any practicable range, but may be configured in one variation to detect auditory signals ranging from, e.g., 250 Hertz to 20,000 Hertz. The detected and processed signals may be amplified via amplifier, which increases the output levels for vibrational transmission by transducer 312 into the adjacent, or otherwise coupled, bone structure 322 such as a patient's tooth or teeth.
With respect to microphone, a variety of various microphone systems may be utilized. For instance, microphone may be a digital, analog, piezoelectric, and/or directional type microphone. Such various types of microphones may be interchangeably configured to be utilized with the assembly, if so desired.
The signals transmitted may be received by electronics and/or transducer assembly via a receiver, which may be connected to an internal processor for additional processing of the received signals. The received signals may be communicated to transducer 312, which may vibrate correspondingly against a surface of the tooth to conduct the vibratory signals through the tooth and bone and subsequently to the middle ear to facilitate hearing of the user. Transducer 312 may be configured as any number of different vibratory mechanisms. For instance, in one variation, transducer 312 may be an electromagnetically actuated transducer. In other variations, transducer 312 may be in the form of a piezoelectric crystal having a range of vibratory frequencies, e.g., between 250 to 20,000 Hz.
The implant process starts after a tooth extraction cavity has healed and closed. The first step is to determine the proper size implant from a standard kit or standard group of implants. Since the extraction cavity has now become closed and healed, the particular implant is selected based on the size and condition of the implant site. In any event, after the proper implant has been selected, the next step entails drilling a receiving cavity through the gum and alveolar bone of the patient at the implant site. The particular drill is selected based on the optimum size implant selected from the standard group of implants. But in any event, a drill guide is utilized and the selected drill bit is directed downwardly through the drill gauge into the alveolar bone of the patient creating an implant cavity. Once the bore has been created then the next step is to utilize a selected reamer, again based on the implant selection. This also occurs after a tooth has been extracted and it is the intent of the dentist or oral surgeon to immediately set the implant. In either case, a select reamer is chosen based on the optimum size of the implant to be used. A reamer guide can be secured about the extraction cavity or the cavity formed by the drill. The reamer is preferably of a conical or tapered shape and would generally conform to the shape of the original root structure of the extracted tooth. The cavity is reamed and the extraneous material resulting from the reaming is removed. Thereafter, as discussed herein before, the implant is inserted within the reamed cavity and anchored within the alveolar bone. Next, the anchoring pin or screw is extended through the throughbore and screwed into the alveolar bone adjacent the implant. This couples the implant to the alveolar bone and prevents rotation and loosening.
Complete osseointegration, i.e. the dynamic interaction of living bone with a biocompatible implant without an intervening soft tissue layer, is preferred but not essential in all cases. When the bone quality is sufficient (abundant bone volume and high bone density), immediate loading or delayed loading (weeks) may be considered since the force parameters involved for this application are very low. There may be the possibility that selected force parameters can promote the bone healing.
When the bone quality is insufficient (inadequate bone volume or density), then more healing time may be required for establishing implant stability. In such cases, after the implant has been placed, the implant site is closed in order that the same can heal for a period of time. A temporary cap can be used, or the gingival flap may be returned across the top of the implant so as to close the same. However, it is also possible to leave the implant head exposed during the healing period, similar to the ITI dental implant concept. Thereafter, osseointegration occurs, and bone structure remodels and heals in intimate contact with the implant without an intervening soft tissue layer. The time for complete osseointegration can vary from approximately 3 to 12 months depending on the age of the patient and other factors. However, due to the force parameters of this application, the implant may be used without complete osseointegration. It is likely that 1-3 months may be adequate for many cases. If a flap was placed and healing was allowed to occur under the mucosal tissues, then after the appropriate healing time the dentist or oral surgeon can return to the implant site and surgically opens the gingival flap and attach a transmucosal abutment for the vibratory transducer 312 to be mounted.
Referring now to
In sum, the base plate 322 has a rod 352 or 330 attached to the base plate 322. The rod 352 or 330 slides into the hole in the screw head 312 or 326. The transducer portion then attaches to that base plate either with a magnet as in
Instead of the screw, a snap-fit appliance such as a removable retainer can be used to intra-orally position the implant such as a hearing aid device as well.
The implant can be used to treat tinnitus or stuttering. For stuttering, the implant can play frequency shifted and delayed version of the sound directed at the patient and this delayed playback stops the patient's stuttering. For example, the sound is frequency shifted by about 500 Hz and the auditory feedback can be delayed by about 60 ms. The self-contained dental implant assists those who stutter. With the device in place, stuttering is reduced and speech produced is judged to be more natural than without the device.
The implant can treat tinnitus, which is a condition in which sound is perceived in one or both ears or in the head when no external sound is present. Such a condition may typically be treated by masking the tinnitus via a generated noise or sound. In one variation, the frequency or frequencies of the tinnitus may be determined through an audiology examination to pinpoint the range(s) in which the tinnitus occurs in the patient. This frequency or frequencies may then be programmed into a removable oral device which is configured to generate sounds which are conducted via the user's tooth or bones to mask the tinnitus. One method for treating tinnitus may generally comprise masking the tinnitus where at least one frequency of sound (e.g., any tone, music, or treatment using a wide-band or narrow-band noise) is generated via an actuatable transducer positioned against at least one tooth such that the sound is transmitted via vibratory conductance to an inner ear of the patient, whereby the sound completely or at least partially masks the tinnitus perceived by the patient. In generating a wide-band noise, the sound level may be raised to be at or above the tinnitus level to mask not only the perceived tinnitus but also other sounds. Alternatively, in generating a narrow-band noise, the sound level may be narrowed to the specific frequency of the tinnitus such that only the perceived tinnitus is masked and other frequencies of sound may still be perceived by the user. Another method may treat the patient by habituating the patient to their tinnitus where the actuatable transducer may be vibrated within a wide-band or narrow-band noise targeted to the tinnitus frequency perceived by the patient overlayed upon a wide-frequency spectrum sound. This wide-frequency spectrum sound, e.g., music, may extend over a range which allows the patient to periodically hear their tinnitus through the sound and thus defocus their attention to the tinnitus. In enhancing the treatment for tinnitus, a technician, audiologist, physician, etc., may first determine the one or more frequencies of tinnitus perceived by the patient. Once the one or more frequencies have been determined, the audiologist or physician may determine the type of treatment to be implemented, e.g., masking or habituation. Then this information may be utilized to develop the appropriate treatment and to compile the electronic treatment program file which may be transmitted, e.g., wirelessly, to a processor coupled to the actuatable transducer such that the transducer is programmed to vibrate in accordance with the treatment program.
In use, an implant containing the transducer may be placed against one or more teeth of the patient and the transducer may be actuated by the user when tinnitus is perceived to generate the one or more frequencies against the tooth or teeth. The generated vibration may be transmitted via vibratory conductance through the tooth or teeth and to the inner ear of the patient such that each of the frequencies of the perceived tinnitus is masked completely or at least partially. The oral implant may be programmed with a tinnitus treatment algorithm which utilizes the one or more frequencies for treatment. This tinnitus treatment algorithm may be uploaded to the oral appliance wirelessly by an external programming device to enable the actuator to vibrate according to the algorithm for treating the tinnitus. Moreover, the oral appliance may be used alone for treating tinnitus or in combination with one or more hearing aid devices for treating patients who suffer not only from tinnitus but also from hearing loss.
The applications of the devices and methods discussed above are not limited to the treatment of hearing loss but may include any number of further treatment applications. Moreover, such devices and methods may be applied to other treatment sites within the body. Modification of the above-described assemblies and methods for carrying out the invention, combinations between different variations as practicable, and variations of aspects of the invention that are obvious to those of skill in the art are intended to be within the scope of the claims.
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SOCHI, Russia -- Alexander Radulov scored two goals and Russia survived its first elimination game at its home Olympics with a 4-0 victory Tuesday over Norway in the qualification round. Sergei Bobrovsky made 22 saves in the second straight shutout victory for the fifth-seeded Russians, who earned a meeting with Finland in the quarterfinals Wednesday.
Ilya Kovalchuk and Alexey Tereshenko also scored, but the Russians had to survive another difficult game in Sochi. They failed to earn a bye to the quarterfinals after being forced into two shootouts in the preliminary round, losing to T.J. Oshie and the U.S.
The powerful Russian lineup struggled early against winless Norway, but Radulov's soft backhand finally beat Lars Haugen early in the second period, ending Russia's scoreless streak of more than 101 minutes.
Kovalchuk scored late in the second period, and Russia abruptly doubled its margin of victory in a tight game with two late goals. Radulov got an empty-net goal with 1:07 to play, and Tereshenko added another score in the final minute.
Haugen stopped 27 shots for Norway, which has never beaten Russia in a major tournament.
Russia's strength in Sochi has been its goaltending, and coach Zinetula Bilyaletdinov continued to rotate his netminders after Semyon Varlamov shut out Slovakia two days ago. Bobrovsky played well in the Russians' loss to the U.S., but yielded four goals to Oshie in the shootout.
With Bobrovsky's blanking of Norway, Russia hasn't allowed a goal in 140 minutes, 33 seconds.
Norway hasn't won an Olympic hockey match since its home Lillehammer Games in 1994, and the team finished last in group play in Sochi with three losses of declining quality. The Norwegians also faced Russia without Mats Zuccarello, its only NHL player. The New York Rangers forward watched from a suite with a bandage visible on his left hand.
But this imperfect, top-heavy Russian team faces incalculable pressure in Sochi, with everyone from President Vladimir Putin on down eagerly anticipating a medal run in the nation's first home Winter Olympics.
Even a meeting with Norway was a nail-biter, and Finland presents a formidable challenge with its veteran-laden roster and strong defensive play.
After Bobrovsky was forced to make several tough saves in a scoreless first period, Radulov got the Russians' first goal in more than 101 minutes. The oft-criticized forward circled the net and flung a backhand at the feet of Haugen, who probably should have stopped it. Radulov pumped his fists and screamed as the Bolshoy Ice Dome crowd let loose a cathartic roar.
Late in the period, Radulov drove the net put a shot off Haugen's post. Kovalchuk swatted home the rebound off the back of Haugen's leg.
Russia's offensive drought includes stars Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin. Ovechkin had a goal and an assist in the opening minutes of Russia's Olympic opener against Slovenia, but the reigning NHL MVP hadn't scored since. Malkin also hasn't scored a goal since the first period of the Russians' opener.


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I'm trying to think of ways that "The Job," an ill-conceived reality competition show premiering Friday night on CBS, could have been slightly more offensive than it already is. Hmmm, maybe if it had groveling and begging. Maybe if they showed it on Labor Day. Maybe if the losers were each given the consolation prize of a Taco Bell gift card carrying a balance just 2 cents below the cheapest item on the menu.
Because what's the point here? "The Job" would have you believe that its can-do heart is in the right place at the right time: More than 12 million Americans are out of work, the show tells us; the economy is still shaky; times are tough and all that. To help, "The Job" flies a handful of candidates to television land, where, before a studio audience and all of America, they must compete for a "dream job" with a well-known employer.
In the first episode, the brass ring is to become an assistant manager at a Palm restaurant in Manhattan -- for what salary amount and what sort of schedule, we are never told. Three executives from the family-run chain of swank steak houses sit in judgment while five contestant-applicants, some more experienced than others, answer questions (how much is a 30 percent tip on a $300 tab?) and spend a trial night in the restaurant working a variety of jobs under the camera's watchful eye.
Meanwhile, there is another panel just off to the side of the first panel, made up of three owner-operators of other restaurants, who are allowed to buzz in and make an offer to one of the candidates before the Palm people decide who they want.
This sounds confusing, but the real problem with the show -- besides its exploitative and sad premise -- is how slow it is. Much of the hour is spent watching some people stand on a stage and some other people sit in chairs. During their night at the Palm, pre-recorded and shown to judges, the contestant-applicants botch the protocol for serving wine, forget names and table assignments, and fail to recognize one of the owners when he shows up for his reservation, sending him to the bar to seek out the rest of his party.
Lisa Ling, the show's host, tries to make the proceedings sound a lot more exciting than they are, to no avail. I thought Ling already had a good job -- interviewing sex addicts and other fringy folk on Oprah Winfrey's network, yes? Is she unemployed now, too? Or is she moonlighting?
"The Job" has a way of raising more questions than are answered. The contestants come from as far away as Idaho, Alabama and even Hawaii, hoping to get this job at a restaurant in Manhattan. Like seasoned reality-show contestants, they have learned to spin disaster into personal triumph; the more platitudes they speak, the better their chances. Thus we learn right away about deceased spouses and battles with cancer. Even one of the panelists is moved to ask a contestant -- a widowed mother of six -- how she plans to accomplish moving her family to New York if she gets the Palm job. Her reply ought to be to ask them what sort of relocation package they're offering. Instead she assures them she'll find a way.
"The Job" commits some of the same sins of the far more unctuous (and unfortunately popular) CBS show "Undercover Boss," in which chief executives of brand-name corporations deceive their employees and work alongside them in disguise; once revealed, they chastise the under-performers and play doubloon-tossing Scrooge McDuck with those who were smart enough to move them to tears, gifting them with bonuses or promotions. Both "The Job" and "Undercover Boss" transmit a gooey, upbeat vibe that is completely tone-deaf to the realities faced by the modern American worker, whose rights and expectations have been consistently hollowed out. On his Comedy Central show the other night, Stephen Colbert landed on the perfect term for "The Job": "despertainment."
The thing is, many of us would watch a well-made reality show about people trying to find jobs. I worry all the time about the economy and -- from the admittedly absurd perch of someone who is paid to watch television -- share the stress of the Raw Deal era, in which the once-fulfilling ideals of "work" have been suffocated by piles of pumped-up resumes. We all want to put America back to work, but what is work anymore? Sitting at a computer? Going to meetings? Texting? Being on a reality show?
"The Job" (one hour) premieres Friday at 8 p.m. on CBS.


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What is a Rheumatologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. The rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, etc. The rheumatologist may work closely with other specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists.
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Carmela Lione
Jim C Kim MD Inc
2203 17th St Ste A
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 716-0333
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Charles H Boniske MD
5319 W Hillsdale Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 732-1648
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3850 Riverlakes Dr Ste B
Bakersfield, CA 93312
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5315 W Hillsdale Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
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Bakersfield, CA 93312
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Delano, California 93215
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Delano, California 93257
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Delano, California 93212
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Delano, California 93308
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Delano, California 93212
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Delano, California 93301
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Delano, California 93301
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Delano, California 93309
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By dissection the dream man seeks for answers within his dream. To leave his vicious circle he has to unify his energy with that of his reflection, the female, for her gender wields the energy of sustenance and that is love. Those of us who are of male gender would do well to re-evaluate our most valued, dissection and analysing intellect, and look toward womankind as such for some answers. Intellect splits -- intuition unifies. When woman comes into knowledge of her Power-Source, we shall stand speechless before her awesome power. She represents the nourishing and sustaining aspect of God, and what is more, she knows of magic. She unifies, she does not dissect. Her energy can be likened to an aquarium, displaying clarity, yet having mysterious depths with iridescent fish dashing in the sparkling rays of sunlight piercing the water -- an entrancing scene of hues of dark greens and blues. Male energy is the one which drains the water from this bewitching world and finishes up with a salad of indefinable algae. But at least he went to the 'bottom of things', now he can file it away. That it lost its life in the process does not matter -- another hole in his curiosity is filled. This is the altered Ego's world. Yet it is equal value to the female energy, therefore it must be embraced as such, then it can look toward woman with open eyes and unify with her energy. The answer is to embrace one's Self first, with all its seeming shortcomings and know it is alright. This is forgiveness of one's own state of separation -- not to fight it, but to know it is in its place. It enriches the soul for the experience, but now it is time to move to unity. The first step is to look to woman with acceptance and not reject or evaluate her as incapable of doing certain things, this is invalidating her. If allowed to be herself she will humble man and he will discover all the 'things' he cannot do but which she can. The two are not in competition with each other, instead should compensate each other, for in truth they are but two parts of ONE whole. For each polarity to unite with its opposite reflection neither must be resisted but embraced for what it is -- and that is God. For man to evaluate woman as not being capable of this or that and for woman to believe that she must be capable of this or that is utter blindness on both their parts. Each has its own flow of energy and therefore tasks. To evaluate each in its sate of separation from union is madness indeed. Neither is functional on its own. As it is, the serpent tries to become the sword, instead of enveloping the sword. Only union will heal. To resist each other's movement is the malady -- to forgive each other's movement is the remedy. Woman hears an ancient song in her breast and remembers what man has long forgotten. She still knows where Santa lives. She can still lead her little ones to where the unicorn and undine play with gnome and elf, where the water-gods enchant fairyfolk -- she knows the poetry of the wind. She is a sorceress and as she passes by, fauns begin to whisper to the leprechauns that she can still tell the tale of the moon goddess on a full moon night. Blessed be she -- indeed -- for she is mystery, she knows the magic of God. A world only beknown to her and little children. The World of love.
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Donations to Second Chance Fund Needed to Cover Cost of Treatments
(CHICO, CA) -- Butte Humane Society (BHS) is on a mission to save the lives of two heartworm-positive dogs, Brie and Norton, but they need the community's support to do so. Though BHS is able to reduce costs by utilizing their own clinic and veterinarian, they must raise at least $1,000 to cover the cost of the dogs' treatments.
Brie, a 2 year old white boxer who loves to wiggle, and Norton, a 1½ year old chocolate Labrador retriever who loves to run, both tested positive for heartworm during their initial health screening. Heartworm can be fatal if left untreated. Unfortunately, the medication for heartworm treatment is much more than BHS can afford to spend on a single animal in their adoption program, let alone two. The care required for this treatment will also demand many hours of veterinarian and staff time.
The Dorothy N. Johnson Second Chance Fund was established to provide medical treatment to animals like Brie and Norton who would otherwise be considered ineligible for our adoption program. For this reason, BHS is reaching out to our community to ask for donations in the name of Brie and Norton to the Dorothy N. Johnson Second Chance Fund.
To make a secure donation online to the Dorothy N. Johnson Second Chance Fund, go to http://ow.ly/it7C5. Or, mail a check to Butte Humane Society, ATT: Brie/Norton Second Chance Fund, 2580 Fair St, Chico CA 95928.
You can also make a donation via cash, check, or credit card at any BHS facility (Dog Adoption Center at 2579 Fair St, Cat Adoption Center at 587 Country Dr, or Administrative Offices at 2580 Fair St.) Please let BHS staff know that your donation is for the Dorothy N. Johnson Second Chance Fund for Brie and Norton.
For more information on Brie and Norton and to follow their progress, visit the BHS blog at buttehumane.org/blog.
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Your doctor will also do a physical exam, including a pelvic exam.
You may have one or more of the following tests:
It may be difficult for your doctor to diagnose the cause of your
amenorrhea. Evaluation usually includes the following:
Your doctor will also perform a physical exam, including a pelvic exam.
The most common cause of secondary amenorrhea is pregnancy. If your menstrual period is at least 2-3 weeks overdue and you are sexually active, the first consideration is pregnancy.
Your doctor may recommend testing your blood for hormone levels:
Other tests that may be done include:
Abnormal uterine bleeding. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Updated August 15, 2012. Accessed August 20, 2012.
Amenorrhea. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Updated July 15, 2012. Accessed August 20, 2012.
Menstruation and the menstrual cycle fact sheet. Office on Women's Health website. Available at:
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So..I'm giving it a try.
After 6 half-marathons and a handful of shorter races I've decided to try a triathlon. I am in good shape, my swim is about 30mins, and run is about 57mins....my problem is the bike. I wasn't much of a bike rider before, although I bought a cheap road bike (which I like)...but my longest distance has only been 16 miles. I average a 4 min/mile. I am nervous! Before every race, I have doubts if I'll finish...Even though I always do...but this time I have equipment i have to worry about. What if I get a flat tire? I don't know how to fix one! The tri is in 10 days...and even though my bike times are slow (the average speeds for the bike section for this olympic tri in my age division was 3:20 min/mile) i still don't want to feel discouraged.
After all the blabbering...do you have any advice??? lol
FIrst, Don't worry about the bike speed, especially with your first race at that distance.
Secondly, if you could find a friend who can walk you through and watch you change a flat tire, I think it might resolve some of the anxiety. It really is something you need to be able to do out on the course, just in case.
Is there a kit that I can buy? I did look at videos on line on how to patch up a tube. I will be making a trip to the bike shop tonight. Thanks!
Don't worry, the bike shop will take care of you. You'll need:
- A small saddle bag to hold stuff under your seat
- A new tube (you don't want to mess with patching). Be sure the bike shop knows what size tire you have on your bike, and the tube you're using. It's probably something like a 700x23, but you should probably just bring your bike and let them take a look.
- a set of 3 tire levers for removing one side of the tire from the rim
- a small CO2 tire inflator
- a couple of CO2 catridges
It's pretty cheap stuff.
And you should definitely deflate your tire this week and refill it from the CO2 system so you know how it feels and works. You just don't want to be playing with new stuff out on the course for the first time.
Most of all, don't panic, have fun, and practice changing the tire a time or two. If you've got marathon fitness, you're ot going to have any problems in your race.
Race your race and have fun doing it. Don't worry about times, you will have plenty of time to worry about that stuff after your first finish and you are looking to improve. Remember that a lot of people at the race will be doing their first tri also and you are not alone.
Don't worry about patching a tube, just replace it. Go to your LBS and have them show you how to replace a tube and set you up with a saddle bag. One of my issues with LBS is that they never teach you how to change a tube but will spend time showing you how to shift.
One thing about racing is that there are many things that can happen that are out of your control (weather, waves, people, flats, etc). If something happens, except it, stay calm, and get back on track.
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Hey there Triitforme,
The best thing about your bike, no matter the brand/features/etc is that YOU like it! :-) That is a huge positive.
No matter if you're on the swim/bike/run, it helps me to know pre-race and on race day that I'll be passed by many athletes and I'll likely pass some back or pass others. Then when it happens on race day, it doesn't throw me off, and I can focus on the plan I have for my race experience vs. tuning in to others' performances and then questioning mine.
There are many things out of our control on race day. If you fear getting a flat, decide how you'll handle it, practice and keep a tiny cheatsheet with you in case you panic.
It's hard getting passed, even if you're going fast and even if it's your first race. Yes the focus should be on fun and on the experience---that will likely determine your long-term desire to race. But know that your speed on the swim bike or run doesn't determine your worth as a person or as an athlete. And that it's totally normally to wonder how your speed compares with others and to want to keep up. Look at some success measures for the race that have nothing to do with time.
I hope it goes well and that you'll stay connected here,
Sara Cox Landolt
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BRONC FOOTBALL - The Sheridan Bronc football team won a 42-35 shoot-out at Evanston Friday night.
The Broncs spotted the Red Devils a 14-0 lead after to turnovers in the first quarter but climbed back in the game and took the lead and held off a late Evanston rally to win it.
All the damage was done on the ground as Jordan Roberts ran for 354 yards and four touchdowns Gabe Dahmke had 79 yards and two touchdowns after the game a relieved Head coach Don Julian.
The Buffalo Bison football team traveled to Green River Friday to take on the top-ranked Green River Wolves and came away with a 17-14 win in overtime.
Buffalo, outscored 14-0 in the first half, came roaring back in the second half to tie the game and send it into overtime.
Green River had the ball first in overtime, but Buffalo held the Wolves on three downs before blocking their field goal attemp on fourth down.
The Bison then kicked the winning field goal on first down to escape with a 17-14 overtime win.
LARAMIE (AP) - Wyoming Offensive Coordinator and
Quarterbacks Coach, Gregg Brandon, knows Bowling Green well. Bowling Green, Ohio, is where he got his first chance to be a college head football coach, and where he spent nearly one-third of his 30-year coaching career.
FOOTBALL - The Sheridan Broncs beat Evanston 42 to 35. Jordan Roberts rushed for 354 yards and four touchdowns. The Broncs are back at home next Friday when they host Rock Springs.
The Big Horn Rams go to 2-1 after shutting out Wright 31-0 Friday afternoon. The Rams play at Glenrock next week.
Both the games will be broadcast live next Friday.
The Wyoming Cowboys play at Bowling Green today; kickoff is at 10:00 on AM 1410 KWYO.
The Big Horn Rams cruised to a convincing win Friday afternoon with a 31-0 drubbing of the Wright Panthers.
The Rams have now won two in a row and sit at 2-1 on the season.
They will take to the road next Friday night to battle the Glenrock Herders.
FOOTBALL - The Sheridan Bronc football team heads for Evanston today for a big early season 4-A showdown both teams are 2-1 heading into the game.
Last week senior running back Jordan Roberts scored six touchdowns the most by any player in a 4-A game this season Broncs Head coach Don Julian says Roberts is only getting better as he learns and gets more comfortable with the Bronc offense.
Julian expects a good game tonight with the Red Devils as both teams are alike in many ways.
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Kai-lan and Rintoo are popping out of these pocket valentines to wish your child a happy Valentine's Day. Everything you need is right here from the foldable pockets, printable cards, and festive finishing touches.
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Print out Kai-lan's Foldable Valentine Envelopes and Kai-lan's Printable Cards.
Help your child cut out the Valentine Envelope along its border. Follow the printed instructions to create the foldable pocket envelope.
Help your child cut out either one of the Valentine Cards along its border. Fold the card in half and use a glue stick to seal the two sides together, creating a double-sided card.
Print Kai-lan's Valentine Stickers onto sticker paper. If you don't have sticker paper, you can print the stickers on regular paper and use glue stick to afix them to the envelope.
Afix one of the Valentine Stickers to the white top flap of the envelope as shown in the picture. Help your child write the name of the recipient and her own name on the sticker.
Open the pocket and slip in one of the printable cards. Your pocket valentine is complete and ready to deliver!
Show your kids how to tell time with this paper plate peek-a-boo clock!
Make a simple decoration that's SUPER cute
Use words--and make a face--to explore feelings together this no-sew pillow
An imaginative stage for your kid's imaginative mind
Say "ni hao" with the el-egg-ant springtime craft from Kai-lan
We'll shed some light on how to put recyclable jars to good use!
Nothing says "Gong Hay Fat Choy" more than these hand-made money envelopes!
Wear your heart on your CD sleeve this Valentine's Day!
Let sweet holiday wishes bloom with these simple, customized cookie boxes.
It's easy to stay warm when Mr. Sun is overhead
Pick, print, tape -- PRESTO! Enchanting lanterns to put on display!
Face those winter winds with a cheery smile from Kai-lan!
Turn your preschooler into Kai-lan's koala pal, Tolee!
Your kids will roar with delight once you transform them into this friendly tiger!
For the cutest costume at a party, come as Tolee!
A creative paper craft that becomes child's play
Take the game outside or inside and toss to your heart's desire
Your kid's kicks are kickin' with these decorative shoelace covers
Cool off with a little help from Kai-lan
A handy case with a friendly face!
It's perfect for your kids' Pop!
Make a super special card for Mom!
Kai-lan and friends are preparing for spring. Watch their garden grow!
Go, tiger! Step it up with a craft from Kai-lan's best friend
All aboard the Kai-lan Express! Next stop, fun and creativity for you and your child.
Let Tolee's favorite friend give you a hand at bathtime.
Jump in the tub with Hoho!
Make sweethearts super happy with this crafty card
Make your little sweetheart "super happy" with a treats-filled heart box!
Turn a "roarrr!" into a "purrr" with this cuddly pillow
Print, fold, & fill with sweet surprises!
The perfect gift for kids to give away on Valentine's Day!
Make lollipops even sweeter with these a-DORA-ble covers
Give your sweet a bag full of Umiriffic treats!
Look who's popping up to say Happy Valentine's Day!
Make a simple decoration that's SUPER cute
Love's in full bloom with this Backyardigans craft
Surround your Valentine with a circle of hearts!
Wear your heart on your CD sleeve this Valentine's Day!
Make sweethearts super happy with this crafty card
Proudly display those family photos in this homemade magnetic clay frame.
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The peregrine falcons born on the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge continue to make news. This time, falcon chick 73-U, born in May of this year, was caught near the Portland International Airport just last month. Birds of prey, they grow up fast.
The young falcon was caught by PDX's birdstrike avoidance team using a goshawk trap and moved to nearby Sauvie Island. The team routinely moves birds away from the airport to reduce conflicts with airplanes.
When Washington State biologists first met 73-U in May, she was just three weeks old. Biologists annually inspect the nesting box high up on the bridge supports to tag the young chicks in hopes of tracking them in the future. Here's what 73-U looked like back in May:
At this point in their development, falcon chicks have adult sized talons but are still too young to fly — the perfect time for tagging (check out this close-up of 73-U's talons, yikes). Here is how it's done — this photo shows 73-U's mother watching over the previous year's brood (May 2011):
In other bird news, migratory Snowy Owls are making their way back to the region again this year. One visited Capitol Hill last night to feed on some seagull:
More snowy-owl-eating-seagull photos here, via photographer David Lichterman's Facebook page. And if you like this sort of thing, the 520 Bridge bald eagle version is here.


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San Francisco Bay Area Gets $5 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) in San Francisco on August 5 approved $5 million in funding for further development of a regional electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure program in the Bay Area. The stations and home chargers are part of the BAAQMD's "Spare the Air" program, designed to make owning EVs viable in the Bay Area.
The program will leverage the funds to support EV charging infrastructure grants that cover 3,000 home chargers at single family and multi-family dwellings. The grants also will supply 2,000 public chargers at employer and high-density parking areas as well as 50 fast chargers near highways. According to the BAAQMD, which covers nine counties, transportation accounts for more than half the air pollution in the region. See the (BAAQMD press release) and the BAAQMD Web site.


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Medford police have made an arrest in the Nov. 13 explosion of a bomb outside the Jackson County District Attorney's Office in Medford.
Medford Police Chief Tim George confirmed this morning that police have arrested someone in connection with the bombing, but he declined to identify the suspect or provide any further details.
The Medford Police Department has scheduled an 11 a.m. press conference to make an announcement about the case, but no further details were given.
An explosion was reported at 4:38 a.m. Nov. 13 outside the district attorney's office, 715 W. 10th St., Medford. An improvised explosive device attached to a propane tank detonated, blowing out several windows on the front of the building and awakening neighbors.
The propane tank itself failed to explode as intended, authorities said. Police roped off the surrounding area for most of the day, combing the neighborhood for evidence.
Police earlier called the bombing a case of domestic terrorism, but there has been no mention of any known motive in the case.
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Since neither the MHS nor any other federal agency had a bacteriology laboratory capable of studying human diseases, it is unclear what motivated Kinyoun's next career move, to join the MHS. It is conceivable that his last-minute New York retraining on the specific subject of cholera, his MHS appointment, and his subsequent MHS assignment had somehow been prearranged. In 1885–1886, MHS Surgeon General John B. Hamilton (1847–1898) was engaged in responding to popular demand for a national public health system by building up the MHS and trying to favorably position it over a competing federal agency, the National Board of Health (2, 25). Hamilton's right-hand man in these efforts was Joe Kinyoun's uncle, MHS Surgeon Preston Heath Bailhache (1835–1919) (Figure 7), friend of the late President Lincoln and physician to Lincoln's children. Whatever the circumstances surrounding Kinyoun's interest in the MHS, Hamilton undoubtedly saw the new discipline of bacteriology as a way to advance the Service's prospects and establish a new level of certainty in making quarantine decisions. Cholera was among the top MHS priorities; Hamilton had just cowritten a book on the subject that emphasized the importance of "bacterioscop[ic]" diagnosis (about which he had apparently just become familiar) as well as essential laboratory equipment and techniques for cholera isolation (26).
In his MHS application, Kinyoun stressed his unique bacteriology experience and submitted supporting letters from his old professors Dennis and Flint, from Biggs, from a colorful physician/microscopist/adventurer and Confederate bombmaker, and from two prominent politicians (Figure 8). For good luck, Kinyoun also brought a rabbit's foot to his 5 April 1886 MHS exam, later claiming, according to one source, that it helped him score "at the head of [his] class of seven or eight" (25). (MHS records document a score of 73.6 percent, barely a passing grade, placing Kinyoun fifth out of nine applicants [20]). Kinyoun remained on a waiting list for upcoming MHS vacancies, and when a position became available a few months later, he took it.
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When my kids were little, I used to buy them those popular Advent calendars filled with chocolates. Naturally, I ate all the chocolates, since chocolate isn't good for kids. Then I replaced the spaces with suggestions for fun holiday activities, such as "Get Christmas Tree," "See Santa," "Make Cookies" and so on. Every day the kids opened a tiny door and found an activity that kept them busy until their new toys arrived.
After the kids grew up, I continued to buy the calendars, but just for the chocolates. This year I have a different plan. I'm going to create a Personalized Countdown to Christmas Calendar -- just for me.
Day 1: Get a Tree. After promising myself never to use a fake tree, I'm thinking about getting a fake tree. Year after year we go to the real tree lot and buy a real tree, only to toss it out a few weeks later when it's turned to kindling. Think how much money I'll save buying a fake tree that has the shelf life of a Twinkie. (No more Twinkies?!)
Day 2: Bake Cookies. I used to bake all kinds of Christmas cookies -- candy cane cookies, wreath cookies, snowball cookies, Santa cookies. I have to say, it was a lot of work. This year I'm buying a pack of Holiday Oreos and leaving them out for Santa, along with a glass of spiked egg nog and a diabetes self-check kit.
Day 3: See Santa. I want to sit on Santa's lap this year and ask for a bunch of stuff, like a giant 3-D TV, new furniture, stylish clothes, Channing Tatum and cool sculpting (fat removal). And I still want to know why I didn't get that pony I ordered as a kid.
Day 4: Go Shopping. I plan to take my gift list and see if I can afford anything on it. When I get depressed after realizing everyone wants a new iPad, which is not in my budget, I'll buy one for myself to cheer me up.
Day 5: Decorate Tree. I'm going to toss out all the old broken ornaments and really dress the tree up this year with billions of lights that blink in rhythm to "Gangnam Style." I'll add a few glass bulbs at the bottom for the cats to play with.
Day 6: Wrap Gifts. After the tree is up and decorated, I'll stuff a bunch of gift cards into festive envelopes and stick bows on the outside. Who doesn't love getting a gift card for $10, good at places like the gas station or grocery store?
Day 7: Sing Carols. I'll buy a few new songbooks, then gather the family and we'll serenade the neighborhood with holiday favorites such as "The Economy Got Run Over by a (fill in Republican or Democrat)" using Chipmunk voices.
Day 8: Eat Figgy Pudding. Don't know what that is, but it seems to be popular around this time of year, so I'm going to check it out. Probably tastes something like haggis.
Day 9: Watch Holiday Movies. Nothing says "Christmas" like watching old favorites such as "Freddy's Christmas on Elm Street," " 'Twas Sold Out Before Christmas," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed (and inebriated) Santa" and "Deck the Relatives."
Dec. 10-24: Drink spiked egg nog.
Dec. 25: Enjoy a Merry Christmas.
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Credit card issuers generally do not disclose much information about their product. There are many myths about credit cards in the market, and believing in one can cost you dearly. The best thing to do? Know these myths and get wiser.
Tips to Improve Your Credit Score
Pay your bills on time: If your credit history reflects that you pay your credit card bills on time without any default payment, your credit score will improve substantially.
Don't utilize all your credit limit: It is recommended that you should not utilize your credit limit lower that 30 percent to improve your credit score. So you should first pay down the cards that are nearing the credit limit.
Never ask the creditor to lower your credit limit: Asking you creditor to lower the limit will reduce the gap between the balance and the available credit and thus lower your credit score.
Don't apply for a new card if you have plenty: Applying for a new credit card if you already have plenty can lower your credit rating. It is always wiser to apply for a loan to help you out of the financial crunch.
Here are top five credit card myths you should be aware of:
Myth No. 1: Some credit cards have no credit limit.
You must be aware of the popular tagline advertised by American Express - "No present spending limit". However, all credit cards come with a credit limit.
This tagline is more of a marketing gimmick. It does not mean that anybody who owns an AmEx card can shop for a sports car worth $250,000. This tagline comes with an asterisk sign which further reads -- "... does not mean unlimited spending. Your purchases are approved based on a variety of factors, including current spending patterns, your payment history, credit record and financial resources known to us".
The credit limit on AmEx cards is dynamic. It means that if your credit history reveals that you make purchases of small amount on your card and one fine day you make a purchase for a large amount, your card can be declined by the issuer. Therefore, it is always wiser to make a call before making any such transaction.
Myth No. 2: A credit card company can't change the interest rate until you get a bad credit rating.
You have been paying credit card bills on time or your usage is much below the credit limit. However, the interest rate doubles in your next credit bill and you are surprised about what went wrong. The fact is that credit card companies can change the rates at 15 days of notice.
This privilege enjoyed by the credit card companies will be ending in July 2010 though as the federal regulations will ban hike in interest rate, with certain exceptions, on the existing balances.
Myth No. 3: It is necessary for merchants to ask for your Identification card when you pay through a credit card.
You made a purchase of $3000 at a local store and the merchant charges your credit card without checking whether you are the same person who owns the card. However, the fact is that the Merchant's agreement with the credit card companies forbids them from asking any kind of identification.
Even organizations like American Express and Discover discourages this practice. So don't be surprised at the merchant's behavior as your signature is enough for him.
Myth No.4: Merchants can set a minimum amount for a transaction on your credit card purchase.
All the credit card companies charge the merchant a minimum amount of 2 percent of the sale in addition to the transaction fee. So if you buy a soap for $3 and decide to pay using your credit card the merchant might not earn much in the transaction.
Therefore, most of the times you will see the merchant displaying a board –"Minimum credit card purchase $10". The fact is that in order to save money the merchant is discouraging small sales, which is against the agreement with the credit card companies.
You have the right to charge your card even for a penny. You can inform the credit card company regarding the practice and they will certainly do something about it.
Myth No.5: You can improve your credit rating by paying more than you owe.
The total amount due in your credit account is $200 and you make a payment of $500. This practice will temporarily raise the credit limit in your account. It is, however, recommended to keep a certain amount due in your account for better credit rating. The fact is having below zero balance in your credit account will still reflect a zero balance for the rating purpose.
These are not the only credit card myths. There are a lot more. It's a good idea to let some of your friends and family know these myths now and ask some credit card revelations from them, if they have any. Shared knowledge can get you far.
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How to Learn to Love Your Job
Joy is not typically a word associated with business and work. Yet joy is the foundation of not only why I enjoy my work, but why the company I've help build is successful and growing.
My own career journey took me from joy to fear and back to joy again. I fell in love with writing software as a kid and pursued that path with great energy and determination. However, in the early days of my career, I found myself taking the longest drives to work I could, because I didn't want to get there. I didn't want to be in the industry anymore. I had arrived at disillusionment.
Getting back to joy was a long pursuit. I had to change everything around me to find that first happiness again. Part of that journey involved understanding what brought me joy, in the context of my job and company, and what brought fear.
Just as there are teachers who simply go through the motions and drag us through the material in order to complete a required course, there are companies and jobs and bosses that do the same. That doesn't mean you have to live with it. Avoid those fear-run workplaces. Quit those jobs. Ask your friends about where they work, or about companies they've read about or heard about where passion, excitement, and human energy are valued above all else. In those places, you will find that fear is not primary motivator for getting to results.
Although I've found that most organizations do not focus on their culture and end up with what I call a "default culture," there are also a significant number of companies who are quite explicit about what they are trying to achieve. Those companies have a mission and a purpose in what they do. The people who work there are focused not on themselves, but on those they serve. They are working on something much bigger than themselves. I learned to love my job and my work by connecting it to joy: joy for our customers, joy for the end users of our products, joy for my team, and personal joy in what we were doing.
Many believe this kind of mission focus can only occur in the non-profit world. This couldn't be further from the truth. There are successful purpose-driven private and public corporations, large and small. They are still rare, though, so it won't necessarily be easy to find them, but it is worth your time to pursue this search. Some of you will be inclined to do what I ultimately did and start your own firm, with its own mission and purpose. Entrepreneurship for me was the enabler of a noble yet selfish pursuit: I wanted to create a company that I loved. I created my own fulfilling job, but it would only be fulfilling to me if it were also rewarding for those who worked around me.
To learn to love your job, it's important to find a job where learning is a requirement to success. Learning engenders joy, regardless of the industry you're in. Become a student again. Read books, study organizations, and stretch yourself to try new things. If you are in a technical or a support role, volunteer for sales support assignments and watch how your company interacts with its customers. Sign up for trade show booth duty and learn what others in the world are seeking from firms like yours. Learn to present in front of others. Sign up to speak at conferences, and then go listen to other speakers. Find the ideas, the people and the companies that inspire you.
You must learn to listen to what makes your heart sing and track toward those things. Never be afraid of hard work and know that loving your job doesn't mean you will be happy every minute. Joy and happiness are not the same thing.
Joy is the feeling a fighter pilot gets when, after all the training and preparation, she lands an F-18 on the deck of an aircraft carrier in rough seas, strong winds, and low visibility. Once the engine is quiet and the chocks are placed, she knows that the aircraft, the carrier, the flight deck team, and she are all safe and sound—and she can't wait to do it again.
We all want joy in our work lives, in our down time, in our kids' schools, in our faith walks, in our families, and in our nation. Humans are wired to work on things bigger than ourselves, to be in community with one another. It's why we join teams, companies, and then work very hard and long to achieve a difficult and elusive shared goal.
I wish that kind of joy at work for you.
Richard Sheridan is the author of "Joy, Inc." (Portfolio) and the CEO of Menlo Innovations.


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by Ken Campbell - April 15, 2013 4:18 PM UTC
The Oilers possess a wide selection of young, promising talent, but there are not enough support pieces in place.
You'd have to think Steve Tambellini saw this coming. Heck, he probably knew all along it would happen. That's because there are precious few GMs in the NHL who have the luxury of both undertaking a rebuild and seeing it through.
by Ken Campbell - April 12, 2013 2:02 PM UTC
By making no comment at all about Hall's slash on Zbynek Michalek Wednesday night, the league failed to send a message.
On Wednesday night in Edmonton, a frustrated Oilers left winger Taylor Hall responded to Phoenix defenseman Zbynek Michalek holding his stick by taking his own stick from over his head, Paul Bunyan-style, and two-handing Michalek across the back of his calves.
by Ken Campbell - April 8, 2013 4:50 PM UTC
The Capitals star who appeared to be declining in front of us, has found a second wind and is leading his team back to contention.
Full disclosure: I was one of the many people in the hockey world who thought Alex Ovechkin was done. Not just for this season, but done for good.
by Ken Campbell - April 5, 2013 10:27 AM UTC
The way the Flyers have been playing lately is drawing comparisons to the 2010 team that squeaked into the playoffs and went to the final.
Ten days ago, the Philadelphia Flyers were seven points out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with six teams to catch. Today they're two points out with three teams to overcome and figure to be in a dogfight for the final playoff spot until the last day of the season.
by Ken Campbell - April 4, 2013 1:10 PM UTC
No teams vastly overpaid for an asset they couldn't afford, which was a major difference between this year's deadline and recent ones.
The trade deadline is supposed to be the one day of the year when GMs make more mistakes than the other 364 days of the year combined. After all, Brian Burke said it, so it must be true.
by Ken Campbell - April 1, 2013 2:06 PM UTC
Has Crosby already done enough to be league MVP?; the ridiculous Ryane Clowe rumors; and the fishy Jarome Iginla deal.
Random thoughts for a Monday morning, two days before trade deadline: • If Sidney Crosby, as expected, misses the rest of the regular season, it will at least make the Hart Trophy race interesting.
by Ken Campbell - March 28, 2013 2:16 PM UTC
Ray Shero continues to prove himself the league's top manager and what helps set him apart is his aggressiveness.
After watching Ray Shero shake the balance of power in the NHL to its foundations over the past week, the temptation might be to compare the Pittsburgh Penguins GM's stunning moves to 1991, when the Penguins acquired Ron Francis, Ulf Samuelsson and Grant Jennings before going on to win their first Stanley Cup.
by Ken Campbell - March 28, 2013 2:25 AM UTC
After a long, drawn out process the Flames traded their long-time captain, but could have received more if they pulled the trigger earlier.
First things first. Let's dispense with the notion that the Great Jarome Iginla Trade of 2013 in any way, shape or form resembles the deal that brought him from the Dallas Stars organization to the Calgary Flames more than 17 years ago.
by Ken Campbell - March 25, 2013 12:00 AM UTC
The Tampa Bay Lightning fired their coach Sunday, which leads to questions about the effectiveness of their GM.
Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman is learning it's far more difficult to run the hockey operations of an NHL team than it is to put together an Olympic roster of superstars from the strongest hockey nation in the world or apprentice with the Detroit Red Wings.
by Ken Campbell - March 22, 2013 12:15 PM UTC
Though he has played all his minor hockey in Detroit, Sean Day has every intention of playing under the Canadian flag.
Sean Day has never lived in Canada and, depending upon where his hockey future takes him, may never do so. But when it comes to his hockey life, he's red and white without the blue.
by Ken Campbell - March 21, 2013 10:11 AM UTC
A team with this much talent and depth at the prospect level can't be this bad, can it? And why Kadri's improvement has widespread impact.
On a night when the Tampa Bay Lightning essentially withdrew from the playoff race in the Eastern Conference, one statistic stood out like no other.
by Ken Campbell - March 20, 2013 7:44 PM UTC
The GMs are willing to address some rule changes, but it all comes down to how the new committee will act.
The NHL's competition committee is basically a clean slate at the moment. Which gives it a perfect opportunity to decide what it wants to be – a legitimate guardian of what is best for the game or a territorial, partisan group interested more in pursuing an agenda than doing what's best for the sport.


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My own judgment is that it's poor policy to set up such a neovoucher system, even as applied to non-religious schools. But I don't see how the authors of this law can legitimately complain that the court's decision on Monday discriminates against religious people and institutions.
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SARG27044 wrote:Has always been this way as long as I've been apart of the tourDiscgo wrote:Conrad 37988 wrote:*Some players are eligable to play both days of the Coke Classic, BUT players will only recieve points for the division they signed up for in the tour.
How does this apply again? I didn't receive points for Atlantic when I played Int but I saw that another Adv player got points for playing in open. Do you only get points when you move up?
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