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|Suresh G. Advani, Michael H. Santare, Freeman Miller, Makarand Joshi
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This application is based upon provisional application Ser. No. 60/140,437, filed Jun. 23, 1999.
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) using metallic hip prostheses has been successfully performed since the early 1960's and is now a routine procedure. The use of cement to fill the space between the bone and the prosthesis, and bony ingrowth, where the bone grows into a porous prosthesis, have been the two primary methods of fixation used. For the structure of the femur before THA, the load distribution can be essentially resolved into an axial component, two bending moments and a torsional moment which depend upon the leg stance. The distribution of these load components is changed after THA. The current methods of fixation allow for transfer of axial loads to the bone mainly through shear stresses at the bone-implant interface. (The muscles attached to the femur transfer load and moments as before THA.) The bending moment is effectively transferred to the bone, primarily through contact between the prosthesis and bone in two or more localized regions. In addition, the great disparity in the stiffness of a metallic prosthesis and the surrounding bone reduces bending displacements changing the bending moment distribution in the surrounding bone. The current procedure although very successful in the older population has a relatively lower rate of success in the younger population.
A major cause of failure of the prosthesis using the current design methodology is associated with the resorption of the bone which can be the result of stress shielding of the bone caused by the use of a stiff prosthesis as well as the increase in shear stresses at the bone-prosthesis interface. The effective transfer of loads will depend on the stiffness of the prosthesis and the bone-prosthesis interface as well as physiological loading of the proximal end.
The conventional approach for providing a hip prosthesis incorporates the use of a stem mounted in the femur. It would be desirable if a hip prosthesis could be provided which is stemless.
An object of this invention is to provide a stemless hip prosthesis.
A further object of this invention is to provide such a stemless hip prosthesis which can easily be applied while still maintaining its effectiveness.
In accordance with this invention the prosthesis is mounted to the femur through the use of cables. Preferably the cable or cables are wrapped around a portion of the femur and a portion of the prosthesis.
FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of a stemless hip prosthesis in accordance with this invention mounted to a femur which is shown in phantom; and
FIGS. 2-4 are views similar to FIG. 1 of alternative practices of the invention.
The present invention is a new prosthetic device to be used in total hip replacement surgery. It involves a conceptual change from the current design methodology which will enable a long term use of the prosthesis in a relatively younger and active population. The focus of this new approach is to apply the load at the proximal end of the femur rather than transferring the load along the prosthesis stem length. The bending moment is applied across the entire cross section of the femur including the greater trochanter. This approach required the development of a new method of fixation which results in a reduction in interface shear stresses, relative torsion and stress shielding.
The problems identified with the conventional design are as follows: The bending moment is applied through an intermedullary stem resulting in stress concentrations at the proximal, medial and the distal lateral ends of the prosthesis. The axial loads and the torsional moments are transferred to the bone across the bone prosthesis interface resulting in high interface shear stresses. Due to the high stiffness of the prosthesis, there is a reduction in bending displacements, resulting in stress shielding. This disparity in stiffness also contributes to interface shear stresses.
The new design eliminates interface shear stresses by using cables as a means of fixation. Cables support axial loads, but not bending moments. Thus, they do not increase the bending stiffness of the bone. The short flexible stem-bolt arrangement 12 in the medial calcar region extends through the prosthesis body 13 into the femur 14 and provides torsional support and an anchor while increasing interface shear stresses locally. The bending stiffness of the lateral region is effectively utilized by the later described use of the metal clip-cable arrangement 30. This also provides an anchor and some torsional support. The cables contact the tendon, resulting in only a marginal increase in local stresses. This arrangement allows a more "natural" stress distribution across the proximal femur cross section. Stress shielding is effectively minimized, since there is no increase in the effective bending stiffness of the femur.
An important aspect of this design is the relative ease of revision (if required) which would essentially involve tightening of the cables. In the extreme, revision surgery would be the use of a conventional prosthesis. In this case the new design has a distinct advantage that a very small portion of the bone is initially removed.
The invention could be applied in various manners. In general, a cable 30 which could be in the form of a known surgical high strength steel cable is applied around a portion of the prosthesis 10 and a portion of the femur 14. Such known surgical cable includes a clamping device 32 which would be used to tighten the cable and dispose the cable in its anchored condition. Any excess cable could then be removed. The cable would be sufficiently flexible to conform to the prosthesis and femur around which the cable is wrapped.
FIG. 1 illustrates one practice of the invention wherein the prosthesis 10 includes the generally spherical joint 16 extending from prosthesis body 13 and includes a mounting plate 18 with its downward extension 20. Extension 20 would be located within the bone. A conventional fixation screw 12 would pass through prosthesis 10 into femur 14 at an angle in the known manner. The cable 30 is illustrated as being wrapped around the prosthesis body 13 directly above the plate 18 and around the femur. The cable is then sufficiently tightened by any suitable clamp device 32 to firmly anchor the prosthesis 10 on the femur 14. Such clamp device could be the type of device generally used with surgical high strength cables.
FIG. 2 illustrates a variation wherein either a plurality of cables 30, 30A are wrapped around the prosthesis 10 and the femur 14 or a single cable is wound a multiple number of times around the prosthesis 10 and the femur 14.
FIG. 3 shows a variation wherein a medial lateral hole 34 is drilled in the femur at the angle of cable 30. The cable 30 is threaded through the hole 34 and then wrapped around the femur and prosthesis.
FIG. 4 shows a variation of the invention in which a channel or slot 36 is formed in prosthesis 10 and the cable 30 is located in the channel 36 as well as being wrapped around the femur 14.
As shown in FIG. 4 the slot 36 thus creates a shoulder against which the cable would be located to hold the cable in place. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 1 the mounting plate 18 extends outwardly beyond the peripheral surface of the prosthetic device body. The cable 30 is located against the shoulder so that the shoulder holds the cable 30 in place.
It is thus to be understood that the cables are used in combination with a fixture screw to firmly and effectively anchor the prosthesis in place without the need for a stem extending downwardly from the prosthesis into the medullary canal. The number and location of the cables may vary provided that the cables are wrapped around both the prosthesis and the femur to firmly anchor the prosthesis in place.
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It's the birthplace of Starbucks®, home to the iconic salmon-slinging fish mongers of Pike Place Market, and a cultural beacon of the Pacific Northwest. Welcome to Seattle, Washington! Whether you're a current resident of the city or are looking to experience it for the first time, you'll find that Seattle never ceases to amaze you with new restaurants, interesting sites, and exciting festivals.
As the largest city in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, Seattle is known for many things, including its floating bridges, underground cities, hidden stairways, plethora of roundabouts, and being the birthplace of grunge music.
Seattle residents enjoy the best culture that city life offers, and all against the stunning backdrop of Mount Rainier, a 14,000 ft. volcano that's visible from almost anywhere in downtown Seattle! Forests, water, and mountains are never too far off either. Downtown Seattle sits on a hilly strip of land nestled between the Puget Sound and Lake Washington. Orcas, seals, and waterfowl can often be spotted on early morning ferry rides and from the pier near Pike Place Market.
At 51 percent above the national average, Seattle housing costs tend to be higher than many people expect (unless you're moving from a city like New York or San Francisco).
Apartments in Seattle rent for an average of $2,191, with 1-bedroom apartments renting for approximately $2,005 per month and 2-bedroom apartments renting for about $2,802 (as of June 2016).
The priciest neighborhoods for renters in Seattle include Downtown, Loyal Heights, and South Lake Union. The most affordable neighborhoods for apartment dwellers are Pinehurst, Brighton, and Victory Heights.
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Job growth in Washington is promising. While national employment and wages increased by 2.1 percent year-over-year in the last quarter of 2015, employment in Washington grew by an astonishing 3.7 percent. Industries like construction, information technology, leisure, and hospitality were responsible for much of this hiring. Outside of Seattle, Bellevue and Redmond are also popular areas to work. With a mere twenty to thirty minute commute between Bellevue, Redmond and Seattle, it is easy to live in Seattle and work in other areas.
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The 9th annual Reelfoot Lake Eagle Festival is scheduled for Feb. 1-3 at the Reelfoot Lake State Park Visitor Center/ Ellington Hall along Highway 21 in Tiptonville.
Located in Lake County, Tenn., Reelfoot Lake features one of the largest populations of American bald eagles outside of Alaska. During the winter months Reelfoot Lake is home to approximately 200 American bald eagles and spectacular numbers of waterfowl. Experienced park naturalists will lead daily bald eagle and waterfowl bus or van tours through the end of February. Eagles can be seen perching, flying or soaring, and snatching a fish or waterfowl from the lake. Telescopes for viewing and intriguing information about the natural and cultural history of the wildlife and area are provided. Bald eagle and waterfowl tours reservations are required and can be made by calling the visitor center at 1-731-253-9652. Bus and van tours are $5 per person. All bus or van tours depart from the visitor center. Eagle tours are also available with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by calling 731-538-2481.
Schedule of events:
* 4-8 p.m. - Registration at Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council booth. . Free tote bag to first 100 families. Pick up ticket for door prizes.
* 4-8 p.m. - 50/50 tickets will be for sale all weekend.
* 4-8 p.m. - Vendors open in Ellington Hall building at state park visitor center.
* 4-8 p.m. - Entries for art and photography contest can be turned in at RLTC booth. Deadline is Saturday at 10 a.m.
* 7 p.m. - Welcome and overview to eagle and waterfowl watchers.
* 7:30 p.m. - Slideshow program on nature, wildlife and history of Reelfoot Lake.
* 6 a.m. - Sunrise photography walk - meet at Reelfoot Lake State Park Visitor Center.
* 9 a.m. - Registration at Reelfoot Lake Tourism Council booth. Free tote bag to first 100 families. Scavenger hunt begins.
* 9 a.m.-9 p.m. - Art and craft vendors open inside Ellington Hall (State Park) - 50/50 tickets will be on sale.
* 10 a.m. - Eagle and waterfowl tours by bus or van (Two-hour tour).
* 10 a.m. - Art and photography must be turned in to RLTC booth.
* 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. - Paint a duck decoy - $5 for children.
* 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. - Storytelling with Sonya Woods-Mahler. (Mahler is the manager of Great Outdoors University. She, along with 40 other leaders, take low-income children hiking, fishing, stream strolling, rock hopping, stargazing, and camping.)
* 1:30 p.m. - Live bird of prey show with John and Dale Stokes.
* 1:30 p.m. - Eagle and waterfowl tours by bus or van (two-hour tour).
* 3 p.m. - Scavenger hunt ends. Check bags into tourism booth.
* 6 p.m. - Announce winners for art and photography contest, scavenger hunt, and duck decoy painting.
* 7 p.m. - Live birds of prey program with John and Dale Stokes (flies BOP over audience).
* 6:30 a.m. - Sunrise photography walk. Meet at Reelfoot Lake Visitor Center.
* 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - 50/50 tickets for sale.
* 9 a.m.-3 p.m. - Vendors open inside Ellington Hall building (state park).
* 10 a.m. - Eagle and waterfowl tours by bus or van (two-hour tour).
* 1 p.m. - Eagle and waterfowl tours by bus or van (two-hour tour).
* 1 p.m. - 50/50 winner announced.
For more information visit www.reelfoottourism.com or call 731-253-9652.


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Many of you have contacted me wanting to know what the General Assembly is doing to collect from delinquent taxpayers. We are determined to make sure everyone is paying their fair share of taxes and are looking at ways to reform our tax code to make it fair for all Georgians. This is what you honest, hardworking, taxpaying Georgians deserve.
Based on state revenues, Georgia's government is 25 percent smaller than it was two and a half years ago. In order to meet the demands of our state's growing population, we are finding ways to do more with less. To that end, the Budget Task Force released their recommendations to the Senate this week on new ways to cut state spending.
When we are looking at all the red ink in the FY 2010 Budget, it is very difficult to find ways of dispensing hope. In spite of the difficulties, I'll try my best.
For those who can't come to Atlanta to see first-hand how the state legislature operates, I'd like to take this opportunity to explain how business works under the Gold Dome.
To cope with a sluggish economy and plummeting revenues, Georgia's state government needs a major lifestyle change. We're putting our budget on a lean diet of essential spending by concentrating funding in the vital areas of government; such as education, public safety and transportation.
Passing a responsible, balanced state budget that meets the needs of all Georgians is the House's greatest responsibility and number one priority.
Trying to come up with a balanced budget for FY 2011 that requires another $1.2 billion cut is like riding on the back of a tiger. One slip and you are lunch for the tiger.
By now a lot of you know that most members of the General Assembly are taking a two-week recess while the rest of us work on the FY 2011 Budget.
Halfway through session, the Senate and House have passed a Fiscal Year 2010 Amended budget that takes us to July 1 and has been reduced to $15.5 billion.
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I applaud the school boards in the 9th Georgia House District for making the same tough decisions that we at the capitol have been coping with. We have tried to cut the least from those who are the most vulnerable; still, some people and organizations can't seem to accept or deal with today's reality.
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Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) is a Canadian consumers' cooperative, which sells outdoor recreation gear and clothing exclusively to its members. MEC is notable for its commitment to environmental protection and other causes.[1] As a co-op, MEC sells only to customers who hold a lifetime membership, which is technically a share and can be purchased by anyone for $5. MEC bills itself as Canada's largest supplier of outdoor equipment. Since its founding in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1971, MEC has expanded across Canada and now operates stores in eighteen cities. Once catering to mountaineers and climbers, MEC now targets a broader clientele. This is evidenced by changes in its marketing imagery, which historically focused on high level climbing and alpinist imagery. MEC has over 4.3 million members in Canada and internationally.[2]
Members can shop at any of the eighteen retail stores, on-line, or on the phone. MEC also operates a "Corporate & Group Sales" store for large orders.[3] Among MEC's largest "corporate" members are the military, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, parks agencies and various search and rescue organizations.[citation needed] MEC stores are often known for their use of eco-friendly design features. The Ottawa[4] and Winnipeg stores were the first and second retail buildings in Canada to comply with Canada's C2000 Green Building Standard, which acknowledges buildings that achieve energy consumption 50% less than similar conventional structures.[5]
The co-op designs and produces the majority of its gear although also carries products by many other well-known companies. A significant proportion of the company's inventory is manufactured in Asia although they also have six contract factories in Canada.[6] Furthermore, directed by the members, MEC fulfills its core purpose: inspire and enable everyone to lead active outdoor lifestyles. They accomplish this by selling outdoor gear, clothing, and services.[7] MEC's head office and phone/service centre are located in Vancouver. Its distribution centre is located in Surrey, British Columbia.
Each year, every member of MEC has the opportunity to vote in the elections for its board of directors, as well as on "special resolutions", through a variety of methods. Before the election period, an information package with platforms of candidates and information on resolutions is distributed. Election results are announced at the annual general meeting.
In the 2014 elections had the highest voter turnout in 15 years, 47,523 members voted.[8] Given that MEC has around 4.3 million members (2014), this represents a voter turnout of just over 1%.
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MEC is governed by a nine-member board of directors. Each year, three directors are elected to three-year terms.[9]
Annual general meeting[edit]
Each April, MEC holds its annual general meeting in Vancouver. At this meeting, the Chief Executive Officer and other staff deliver their annual reports, and answer questions from co-op members. "Other resolutions" may also be brought forward and voted upon. The AGM is typically webcast and members who log in can ask questions, although they cannot vote. Typically, members recite their member numbers before speaking and these numbers are recorded in the official meeting transcript.
MEC has undertaken many initiatives in the name of attempting to fulfill its value of social responsibility, including:
- As a member of 1% for the Planet, MEC donates 1% of its gross revenue each year to conservation and outdoor activity causes. In 2013, this was an estimated $3 million.[10]
- Is a member of the Fair Labor Association.
- MEC was the first Canadian retailer to publicly disclose its list of factories and their locations, and updates this list annually.[6]
- In 2013 MEC became one of 20 companies globally to have its Responsible Sourcing program accredited by the Fair Labour Association.
- In May 2007 MEC became a bluesign member.[11][12] After becoming a Bluesign member in 2007, MEC committed to a goal of sourcing 100% Bluesign approved fabrics by 2017. In 2014, 74% of MEC apparel and sleeping bag materials were Bluesign certified.[13] Bluesign is a third party environmental, health and safety standard for the textiles industry.[11]
- MEC has a commitment of 100 percent organic cotton for all MEC-branded apparel and sets yearly targets to increase its offering of products made from recycled materials.[14]
- Operated a garment recycling program for polar fleece and polyester garments. This program has been discontinued as of January 2009 due to lack of use.
- In 2007 MEC launched its 'Ethical Sourcing Blog', which examines the relationships between MEC's supply chain and a variety of human rights issues.[15]
- MEC promotes a variety of outdoor education opportunities to its membership via an online calendar of events service. Postings must be related to instructional, non-motorized wilderness activities or environmental initiatives.[16]
- In December 2007, MEC became the first retailer in Canada to stop selling certain water bottles and food containers containing bisphenol A, a chemical used to make some plastics that has been linked in some studies to increased incidence of cancer and other diseases.[17]
- In 2008, MEC eliminated all single-use bags from its stores.[18]
- In 2010 MEC launched a new Green Building/Operating initiative called MEC GBS (Green Building Systems). The intention of the initiative is to ensure MEC retains its leadership in building and operating environmentally friendly facilities. Its Winnipeg, Longueuil, Burlington and North Vancouver stores and Montreal office received LEED Gold ratings. Its Winnipeg, Montreal, and Ottawa stores also comply with C2000 standards (Natural Resource Canada's Advanced Commercial Buildings Program).[19]
Business initiatives[edit]
Among MEC's many business initiatives undertaken to better serve its members as well as secure long term financial sustainability are:
- In 1997 MEC introduced its popular (and free of charge) online gear swap where members can recycle used outdoor gear.[20]
- The Fall 2007 launch of MEC's new larger distribution centre in Surrey BC. This new distribution centre is the first "Green" LEED (Silver) accredited distribution centre in North America.[21]
- In November 2008 MEC opened bicycle repair shops in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal stores. The Winnipeg and Burlington stores opened their repair shops in March 2009. As of September 2015[update], sixteen stores have bike servicing.[22]
- In the summer of 2008 MEC developed and launched a series of annual national paddling and biking expositions appropriately named "MEC Paddlefest"[23] and "MEC Bikefest".[24] Billed as the most important date on the paddling or cycling enthusiast calendar these events promote all levels of participation in each activity and interestingly enough although sponsored solely by MEC feature all MEC's major competition in each category. The Toronto MEC Paddlefest already rated as the second largest Paddling festival in North America as rated by participation.
In 1971, four members of the University of British Columbia Varsity Outdoor Club, tired of shuttling south to REI in Seattle for decent climbing and wilderness gear, hatched the idea of a co-op when a snowstorm stranded them on Mount Baker in Washington State. Other Varsity Outdoor club members bought into the plan and MEC was born.[25][26]
MEC's growth has been slow and methodical over the last 30 years. During Peter Robinson's tenure as CEO from 2000 to 2007,[27] the chain targeted one new store opening per year. With a 2007 sales target of almost a quarter of a billion dollars, MEC continues to look for new ways to fulfill its mission statement of "getting people outdoors".
By early 2004 MEC culture, sales and internal financial health was once again thriving, posting surpluses in excess of 5% of sales.
MEC's long-term challenge is to remain relevant to a quickly changing demographic that prefers urban outdoor experiences to those that MEC traditionally caters to.
MEC has expanded across Canada as follows:
- Vancouver (site of the 1971 foundation)[28]
- Calgary (1977)[29]
- Toronto (downtown) (1985)[30]
- Ottawa (1992)[31]
- Edmonton (Glenora) (1998)[32]
- Halifax (2001)[33]
- Winnipeg (2002)[34]
- Montreal (Marché Central) (2003)[35]
- Quebec City (2004)[36]
- North Vancouver (2004)[37]
- Victoria (2006)[38]
- Burlington (2008)[39]
- Longueuil (2009)[40]
- Barrie (2010)[41]
- London, Ontario (2011)[42]
- Montreal (Saint Denis Street boutique) (2012)[43]
- Langley, British Columbia (2013)[44]
- Kelowna (2016)[45]
- Edmonton (South Edmonton Common) (Opening Fall 2016)[46]
- Laval (Opening Fall 2016)[47]
- Toronto (North York) (Opening Fall 2016)[48]
- Kitchener (Opening 2017)[49]
MEC festivals[edit]
In 2006 MEC began a national program of outdoor "festivals" in every MEC city across Canada. MEC Paddlefest was the first of these and billed itself as the most important date on the paddlers' calendar.[23] In 2008, MEC Bikefest was launched in 6 cities and is now in every MEC city.[24] MEC launched its third National Festival, MEC Snowfest, in all MEC cities during the winter of 2011.[50]
MEC expanded assortments[edit]
From 2009-2011 MEC expanded its traditional back-country assortments to now include urban outdoor pursuits. Road running, bikes and yoga were successfully introduced and have now become a permanent mainstay of the assortment, and a significant component of MEC's branding focus.
MEC bikes[edit]
In November 2009 MEC began selling MEC-branded bikes in seven stores: Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Burlington, Toronto, Montreal, and Longueuil. Currently MEC offers a total of 58 different models [51] including road bikes, mountain bikes, hybrid and urban bikes. Some models feature geometry specific for women or kids. In 2012 MEC also began selling a selection of Ghost Bikes.[52] Ridley bikes were added to the assortment in late 2013.[53]
MEC rebranding[edit]
On June 18, 2013 Mountain Equipment rebranded their logo, replacing the mountain with a green square containing the text "MEC" in bold.[54]
See also[edit]
- Cooperatives
- R.E.I., a similar U.S. chain
- MEC Paddlefest
- MEC Bikefest
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- ^ "Mountain Equipment Co-op Main Distribution Centre, Surrey, BC". Bunting Coady Architects. Archived from the original on 2009-08-01.
- ^ "Bike Shop". Mountain Equipment Co-op. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
- ^ a b "MEC Paddlefest". Mountain Equipment Co-op. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
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- ^ Ebner, David (2012-08-23). "Mountain Equipment Co-op: Reinventing an outdoors icon". Retrieved 2015-09-23.
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- ^ "Calgary". Mountain Equipment Co-op. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
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- ^ "Ottawa". Mountain Equipment Co-op. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
- ^ "Edmonton". Mountain Equipment. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
- ^ "Halifax". Mountain Equipment Co-op. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
- ^ "Winnipeg". Mountain Equipment Co-op. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
- ^ "Montreal (Marché Central)". Mountain Equipment Co-op. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
- ^ "Quebec City". Mountain Equipment Co-op. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
- ^ "North Vancouver". Mountain Equipment Co-op. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
- ^ "Victoria". Mountain Equipment Co-op. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
- ^ "Burlington". Mountain Equipment Co-op. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
- ^ "Longueuil". Mountain Equipment Co-op. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
- ^ "Barrie". Mountain Equipment Co-op. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
- ^ "London". Mountain Equipment Co-op. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
- ^ "Montreal (Saint-Denis)". Mountain Equipment Co-op. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
- ^ "Langley". Mountain Equipment Co-op. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
- ^ "Kelowna". Mountain Equipment Co-op. Retrieved 2016-05-29.
- ^ Kent, Gordon (March 24, 2016). "MEC adding second store in South Edmonton Common this fall". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
- ^ "MEC ouvrira un cinquième magasin au Québec cet automne". La Presse (in French). January 27, 2016. Retrieved May 28, 2016.
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- ^ "Bikes : Ridley". Mountain Equipment Co-op. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
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Officials with Community Services of Starke County are looking to fill a vacancy on their board of directors. They're seeking a member from the public sector. Director Becky Anspach says the prospective member may be an elected public official currently holding office or their representative. Continue reading
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There's still time to make the Community Services of Starke County Food Pantry the big winner in this year's Knox v. North Judson-San Pierre football rivalry. WKVI Sports Director Nathan Welter is a Knox graduate, and news director Mary Perren is a North Judson alum. Each year they make a friendly wager on the outcome of the county rivalry. Since North Judson won, Nathan had to dye his beard blue and host an hour-long food drive at Heartland Market, formerly Ray's Super Foods, in downtown North Judson on Saturday. Thanks to the generosity of all who came out, he nearly filled a grocery cart and collected quite a bit of cash as well. Continue reading
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Community Services of Starke County Executive Director Joan Haugh is wrapping up her four-decade tenure with the local nonprofit organization. She started working at the then-Starke County Council on Aging 41 years ago and is preparing to retire at the end of the month. Haugh says the agency has evolved to meet needs that have arisen in the community. Continue reading
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Longtime Community Services of Starke County Executive Director Joan Haugh will be the guest of honor at a gathering there this afternoon. She's retiring at the end of this month after 41 years with the nonprofit organization. Continue reading
Starke United Awards $20,000 in Grants
Several Starke County charities are benefiting from grant money from the Starke United Fund. These type of grants are made possible through a partnership with Starke United and the Starke County Community Foundation. There was $20,000 available that was split up among the various local organizations. Continue reading
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Community Services of Starke County will soon have a new executive director. Joan Haugh is retiring July 31st after 40 years with the nonprofit organization. The board of directors recently hired Becky Anspach of Star City to replace her. Continue reading
Freedom Riders Honor Veterans, Raise Money
Community Services of Starke County received a generous donation thanks to a group compassionate horseback riders called the Freedom Riders. Over Memorial Day weekend, the group traveled from one end of the county to the other, passing through each cemetery on route. Continue reading
Starke County Postal Patrons Help Stamp Out Hunger
Starke County postal patrons did their part to "stamp out hunger" during a recent U.S. Postal Service food drive. Donations placed next to mail boxes on Saturday, May 9 were picked up by mail carriers and given to the Community Services of Starke County food pantry. Executive Director Joan Haugh says they got 1,739 pounds of food. The Knox Post Office collected 1,230 pounds of food; North Judson picked up 475 pounds, and the Hamlet Post Office delivered 34 pounds of food.
Starke County Letter Carriers Taking Part in Food Drive
Mail carriers in Starke County are taking part in a national initiative to collect food for local families in need. The 23rd annual National Association of of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive takes place tomorrow. Postal patrons are asked to place a box of non-perishable items near their mail boxes before their scheduled delivery time. Carriers will pick items up when they deliver mail. All donations will go to the Community Services of Starke County Food Pantry.
Annual Starke County Community Health Fair Set for May 13
Screenings and highly interactive health events will be the focus of the 4th annual Starke County Community Health Fair on Wednesday, May 13 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox.
The health information presented by physicians will range from preventative care for men and women to the importance of a good night's sleep.
Free screenings and tests will be offered including body fat percentage, blood sugar for diabetes, strength and balance assessments, blood pressure, and a heel bone density test for osteoporosis. Those attending the event can sign up for a Heart Cart screening for $25.
Leadership Starke County Class Graduates
The Leadership Starke County class of 2014-2015 has graduated. The 15 participants spent the past nine months honing community leadership skills, building self-confidence and interacting with community leaders. The class included a student from each of the county's three high schools. Members met one day per month at sites throughout the county and learned about local history, geography and culture, the local economy, government, education and social services. Strategic planning and service on boards were also covered. Continue reading
Knox City Council Receives Funding Request from Community Services of Starke County
The Knox City Council discussed a request for funding from Community Services of Starke County.
The city council anticipates this request each year and $500 was already included in the budget for this year. The organization helps residents with transportation and nutrition needs for the elderly. Residents who need assistance with food use the food pantry to feed their families.
Habo Runkle Named Senior Volunteer of the Year
The Community Services of Starke County Board of Directors recently named the Senior Volunteer of the Year for 2015.
Habo Runkle of Knox was honored for her lifetime of service to help improve the quality of life in her community and her country.
Runkle recently retired from working as a nurse at the Golden Living Center in Knox. She helped residents at the facility for 18 years. Prior to that, Runkle served as a babysitter for many community families and drove a school bus for the Knox Community School Corporation for 16 years. Continue reading
Smoke Detectors Available from Community Services of Starke County
A local nonprofit agency has smoke detectors available for families in need of the potentially life-saving devices. Community Services of Starke County Executive Director Joan Haugh says a couple of recent fire fatalities got her to thinking.
"I just felt we could save a life or two if we made sure every home had a smoke alarm – a working smoke alarm or sometimes two. So we applied to State Farm because they had a safety grant, and they awarded me some funds to purchase smoke detectors," Haugh said. Continue reading


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The Charles Hotel Munich
Named after Sir Rocco's father, Lord Charles Forte, The Charles Hotel opened in Munich on October 4, 2007. Designed by Olga Polizzi, the new-build, 160-bedroom property is located in the city's old Botanical Gardens and will offer guests a relaxing and tranquil retreat away from the bustle of the city.Konigsplatz, the old town and superb shopping opportunities are all nearby, making it ideal for both business and leisure guests. The hotel is well equipped for meetings and events with seven conference rooms, a split-level ballroom and for something extra special, the presidential suite can be combined with a further three suites to create an entire private floor covering 4,898 sq. ft.. The Charles Hotel also offers a large spa facility and an Italian restaurant with a terrace and two bars.
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- The Charles Hotel Munich
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With its picturesque Bavarian old town, array of museums, vibrant arts scene and famous Oktoberfest, Munich is one of the most exciting and varied cities in Europe. Set in the tranquil Botanical gardens in the Stachus district, the hotel will be only a short walk or metro ride from all this, as well as being just half an hour from Munich's Franz-Josef-Strauss Airport and close to the central train station.Corporate guests will value the peace and quiet as well as the accessibility of Munich's business centre, and leisure guests will enjoy being able to stroll to the Fussgangerzone (pedestrian zone) and discover Maximilianstrasse, Residenzstrasse, and Theatinerstrasse, which equal any of the most elegant shopping streets in Europe.Also close by are Schloss Nymphenburg, (palace to the Bavarian kings and a Baroque splendour) the 18th-century Asamkirche and the delightful Marienplatz, Munich's old city centre with its outdoor cafes and splendid neo-Gothic town hall. Not to be missed either is the Englischer Garten, Europe's largest park, which stretches for three miles along the River Isar, the Nationaltheater Opera House and, of course, the world famous biergarten and beer halls such as Hofbrauhaus.
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Munich is a centre of European commerce and the hotel will be in the right location to conduct your business and hold your events. The Charles Hotel's designated conference space will include eight meeting rooms of varying sizes to suit a wide variety of functions and layouts. Natural light, space and peace have been a priority in our design brief, and each room will also be fully-equipped with the most modern conference technology. Rocco Forte Hotels has a quality commitment to its business guests which applies in all its hotels throughout Europe, and the hotel will be no exception. The conference space will also be ideal for receptions and private dining, with the hotel ballroom possessing an elegance that will suit the most glittering social occasion.
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The elegant and refined restaurant at The Charles Hotel will be open lunchtime and evening, offering an inspired range of dishes with many European influences. We aim to make it one of the best restaurants in Munich. For those seeking intimacy, with the exclusive attention of our waiting staff, there will be two private dining rooms, perfect for business events or special celebrations. The bar will provide a relaxing and informal atmosphere throughout the day so guests can meet up with friends or colleagues, and relax over a drink.
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Hotel guests will have the additional facility of the hotel's health club which will include a superb swimming pool and five treatment rooms, where guests can be pampered with a variety of well-being and beauty treatments. With a gym equipped with the most up-to-date fitness machines, the hotel's health club will be amongst the best in Munich.
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I have quite a few pirated games ranging from gameboy to NES to SNES games. Thought I'd share one of them today. This is a Castlevania Dracula X that I picked up last time when I was in Brazil. Not too much is different but the back of the cart is blank and the game is not in english. And of course the label is a little half done.
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State Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg, R-Sterling, announced Tuesday that he will not seek the Republican nomination for the 4th Congressional District.
He considered a run for the seat being vacated by Cory Gardner, R-Colo., who announced Saturday that he will challenge incumbent Democrat Mark Udall for his Senate seat in the 2014 election.
Three Republicans from Weld County, state Sen. Scott Renfroe, Weld County Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer and Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck, already have entered the House race.
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You may be able to collect disability benefits if you have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. If you have a moderate to severe case of arthritis, you will be classified as having a Residual Functional Capacity to work (RFC). This RFC takes into account your ability to lift above your head, stand for a certain amount of time, need to change position, etc. and determines your ability to continue working in any form. In order for you to win your disability claim you will need to be able to prove that you cannot perform your current form of work consistently and that you would be unable to perform other types of work because of your arthritis.
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DETROIT — The day before 88 layoffs of school bus attendants were scheduled to take place, Detroit Public Schools (DPS) officials decided not to proceed with the dismissals.
The change came after two busloads of parents attended a state board of education meeting to complain about special-education problems in the district.
was in response to complaints made by parents about the district's special-needs program at a recent state board of education meeting.
The layoffs would have left DPS with 87 bus attendants to serve special-needs students on 114 bus routes, the Detroit Free Press reports. The district serves approximately 15,000 special-needs students; almost half of those students take a bus to and from school.
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Finally, Grapevine Pastor Ed Young Tells Us What Jesus Would Say to Jerry Jones
Ed Young, the jet-setting, lion-taming, couch-surfing sexpert -- not to mention pastor of Grapevine's Fellowship Church -- ranks as one of Unfair Park's favorite human beings. So we were all ears yesterday when he delivered a sermon answering the question we've all been asking: What would Jesus say to Jerry Jones?
The Christian Post has a recap of the homily, which is more of a parable about humility before God than divinely inspired advice for running a football team.
Jones is a consummate deal maker, Young said, so that's what Jesus would talk about.
"Jesus is about the deal. God is about the deal. We don't make deals with God... I say that against the backdrop of what Jerry Jones just said, 'I made a deal with the big guy upstairs.' ...God makes deals with us."
We often try to make deals with God as we ask Him for something and promise to do something for Him in return. That's like telling God, "I know what's best for my life," and that He's a little God in the pocket, whom we can take out when needed and He will perform, the Texas pastor said. We think He is a "detached deity, the man upstairs."
But God initiated the ultimate deal. "He sent Jesus to live righteously, to die sacrificially and to rise bodily, thereby giving us the sweetest deal in the universe."
But Jesus could say that to any high-powered business executive. Would he have more specific advice for Jones?
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Sifteo, a venture-backed consumer electronics start-up based in San Francisco, is seeking a hybrid art director / lead artist to help with creating a new generation of interactive games on a revolutionary platform.
We are looking for an artist who has a portfolio of 2D art that delights adults and children alike; can create art on their own and manage other artists; is passionate about games and learning; and is excited about jumping into a start up environment. You'll be working with small teams and will be responsible for the look of a wide range of titles. In short, you need to be able to create high-quality game art quickly and with an eye for polish.
We are creating Sifteo cubes: wireless blocks with full color screens that interact with each other and respond to motion to unleash a whole new world of play and learning applications. Sifteo cubes feature technology spun out of the MIT Media Lab, and have been featured on Wired.com, Engadget, CNET, and more.
For more information about our product, see www.sifteo.com.
Yes, this is a position in a startup!
We're well funded, and we can pay you. But if the two main priorities in your life are inherent security and the ability to rely on things planned months ahead, please stop reading this now and do something else. If curiosity, ability to suffer, resilience and clear sense of individual responsibility get you going, please continue reading. You'll find and we expect a sense of truthfulness (towards oneself, each other and reality, learned the hard way), being demanding (is this the best you can do?) as well as extensiveness (have fun really grasping things in their entirety).*
• a strong portfolio of 2D game and interactive art for children and adults
• experience pushing pixels on small screens
• high standards for the aesthetic and technical quality of game art
• strong understanding of UI design and usability
• comfortable working in a fast paced, start-up environment in a small team
• pro-active, detailed, communicative and organized — you take pride in your work
• excited about Sifteo cubes, and ready to work hard with us
• own the overall aesthetic for Sifteo games in conjunction with the development director
• establish art direction for games in conjunction with designers
• create concept and production art for games
• manage contract artists and asset intake
• help to define best practices for art pipeline and workflow
• continue defining your role as we grow
Why you should work here:
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F1 Championship 2000
- Platforms: PC
- Developer: EA Sports
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Genre: Racing, Simulation
- VN:F [1.9.22_1171]User Score: 0 votes
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Re-live the gladitorial battles between Michael Schumaker and David Coulthard or tear up the record books and take an outsider to World Championship glory. With in-depth behind the scenes technical support from the Orange Arrows and Benetton Formula One teams, never before has the game player been able to enter the world of Formula One racing in such detail and authenticity
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F1 Championship 2000
Grand Prix 3 is for many people the number 1 racing sim in the world, but Electronic Arts always give it their best shot to make an even better F1 racer with their F1 Championship titles, and it seems they've done it again. The important things about a racing game are the feeling of speed […]
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