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(Mail sent directly to me by Ole, because I made an error when replying the first time - forget to Reply All -. ) Ole Ersoy a écrit : >Comments inline > >--- Emmanuel Lecharny <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > > > >>Some though and enlightement : >> >>Ole Ersoy a écrit : >> >> >> >>>Cool - >>> >>>OK suppose we had a StateManager. >>> >>>The StateManager >>>has a decode method on it that reads a persistent >>> >>> >>file >> >> >>>and creates the directory tree. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>The directory tree is totally different. We have >>many files, including a >>Master table which contains the entries, and other >>files which stores >>the indices. This is a choice that can be discussed, >>but basically, we >>*never* read the file at start (remember that we >>could have millions of >>entries. The cache system (which could perfectly be >>something like >>Hibernate, prevayler, or whatever persistent cache) >>is loaded on the >>fly. However, just keep in mind that a Ldap server >>is not intended to be >>stop very often ! >> >> > > >Just a quick terminology clarification - when I say >cache I mean in memory representations and when I say >persisted I mean written to disk. > >By directory tree I mean all the information that ADS >is intended to provide, regardless of precisely how it >is persisted or managed. So I think we are on the >same page here. > >So if all the information were in a dom like tree, >then something like EMF OCL could be used to query it. > >This may take up more of a memory footprint, or the >queries could be slower, but what if it's just as fast >or faster. Then ADS would all of a sudden have a lot >more developers working on one of its building blocks. > > > > > > > > > >>>The StateManager's encode method uses a list of >>>references to directory tree objects >>>creating a concatenated String of the string >>>representation of all these objects, and then >>> >>> >>writes >> >> >>>the string to a file, once all the concatenation is >>>done. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>Objects stored in the Master table (let's call them >>entries) have this >>structure : >>Entry : >> - DistinguishedName (which contains basically two >>strings), the unique key >> - attributes which are a list of : >> - attribute which are : <a name, a list of :> >> - values (byte[] or String, or - and this this >>what we are talking >>about - a reference to a persisted data) >> >>I don't really see what a StateManager can bring >>here. What we just need >>to do is to store an attribute value somwhere, and >>be able to send it >>back to the user, limiting the memory footprint to >>do so to a minimal >>value (let say, 1024 bytes, for instance). If we >>store a reference to >>this persisted data - be it a file name, a key to a >>blob into a >>database, a mail on google, if we create 10000 gmail >>account to be able >>to store 2Tbytes of data for free :) ... >> >> > >Yeah! Lets go with the GMail one!!!! :-) > >So I think we are thinking pretty much the same thing >here, and that's what the StateManager would do. > >It could even be pluggable, so for instance different >state managers for different peristance mechanisms. > >In the end we are just reading and writing data, and >that's the job of the StateManager. > >Whether it reads it all at once, a little here or a >little there, is up to it. > >If a telecommunications company is using ADS that want >lightning fast queries, then they probably would love >to see ADS restored and run from a single file that is >inmemory for all queries. > >But if it's a authentication service where queries can >take there own sweet time, then maybe the IT dept >would rather just get 1 server with a gigantic drive >and have ADS query a persistant data source when it >needs stuff, and nothing is cached in memory. > >So I think we are thinking the same thing, the only >question is what is the best solution that minimizes >the in memory foot print, regardless of the size of >the cache, maximizes maintenance ease and feature >development / modularity. > > > > > > >>>Am I getting any warmer? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>I can't say. But may be my explenation are not clear >>enough :) >> >> >> >>>I read a little about prevayler. It just >>> >>> >>serializes >> >> >>>all the java objects that need to be peristed >>>immidiately as it becomes aware of them, I think, >>> >>> >>and >> >> >>>then keeps them updated as the objects mutate. >>> >>> >>> >>We are not really willing to store java objetcs, but >>byte[] or Strings. >>I know, technically speaking, they are objects :), >>but they can also be >>seen as streams of bytes, which they are, after all >>! >> >> > >Yeah - lets just call them things...that need to be as >fast as possible to read and as fast as possible to >write. > >Ofcoarse easy of development and maintenance should be >considered vs. the speed considerations. > > > > > >>> So if >>>the application crashes, on reboot it will read the >>>persistant files and be back up. >>> >>> >>> >>I hope that the backend will be able to be reliable >>! Atm, there is >>nothing really done to assure that we can't loose >>data if we brutally >>stop the server, except a flag which force the >>'synch-on-write' when >>modifying the data. But we may have problems, >>because we don't support >>transactions. We need to support transactions, and a >>kind of shadow >>pages mechanism, à la RDBMS. Still a work in start >>(can't say work in >>progress, when we just have a few JIRAs and >>confluence pages about it :) >> >> > >Prevayler claimed to support transactions inheriently >just by the very nature of what it does...which make >sense... > > > > >>> To make reboot more >>>efficient, the persistant files can be managed like >>> >>> >>I >> >> >>>described above with the StateManager on a clean >>>shutdown, which I think is what you are describing. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>If shutdown the server cleanly, the database is >>supposed to *always* be >>in correct state. And again, when starting the >>server, we don't load any >>data, except managment data (like Root DSE). We may >>stores the cache, >>and reload it, to improve the 'warm up' process, >>that seems a really >>good idea, but as I said, shutdowning a ldapserver >>should not occurs >>very frequently ... >> >> >> >>>The reason I mention this is because as the >>> >>> >>directory >> >> >>>tree mutates, we would not want to persist the >>> >>> >>entire >> >> >>>tree per mutation right? So we would have to >>> >>> >>either >> >> >>>use relational persistance, or write a single file >>>just containing the mutation. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>If we 'mutate' the directory tree, the cache should >>be updated >> >> > >We mean persistent source here right - when I say >cache I mean in memory data... > > > > >>accordingly. Basically, and if we consider the >>existing server, what we >>do is to remove from the cache the modified data. >>Saving a copy of the >>mutated tree before its mutation is not an option. >>It is far much better >>to modify a copy of this sub-tree, and when the >>modification is done, >>then switch the old tree and the new tree. But this >>is really not easy, >>as we are not storing trees has a whole, but many >>trees (one per index >>file) plus a full bench of entries into the master >>database. This is not >>a simple matter, and it's difficult to explain, >>too... There is a kind >>of explanation here : >> >> > > > > >>http://docs.safehaus.org/display/APACHEDS/Backend >> >> > > >Yes I see what you are saying with respect to >explaining the exact mutation process that is >happening. > >In the end though something changes and we need to >capture that change somehow, so that if the server >goes down we can get back to the same operating state. > >We could be doing jdbc transactions right when the >server goes down, and if the transaction is not >complete then we still can't completely recover, but >come close... > >I think our general conversation with respect to >journaling, etc. applies here. > > > > > > >>>That would mean we are in more of an rsync like >>> >>> >>mode, >> >> >>>where if the server crashes, we load the original >>>directory tree file + any mutation files. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>Yeah, there is definitively something to dig around >>this idea. I like >>that :) This is what is doing OpenLdap with its >>journal (logs files). >> >> >> >>>If the directory shuts down cleanly we encode all >>> >>> >>the >> >> >>>directory objects to one file and delete all the >>>"temporary" mutation files. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>If the server shutdown cleanly, I think that nothing >>should be done. If >>you consider that you have a kind of journal/shadow >>page that contains >>all the not yet applied modifications, then the last >>thing that the >>server should do is to wait until those modification >>are done. When a >>modification is done, then the corresponding >>journal/shadow page should >>be removed (or marked as applied). If we have a >>problem, then, with the >>support of transaction, we may be able to rollback. >>A lot of work ... >> >> > >Yeah - Exactly... > >That's why I suggested the EMF API, because it already >has support for a lot of stuff like that. I need to >get some examples worked up asap. > > > > >>>Incidentally EMF can be used for any type of >>>serialization, a concatenated file like the one I >>> >>> >>just >> >> >>>described, xml, relational persistance, etc. One >>> >>> >>of >> >> >>>the benefits of EMF is that if for whatever reason >>>someone wanted to serialize to XML, implementing a >>>function to do so would be very straight forward. >>> >>> >>If >> >> >>>someone wanted to serialize to a relational source, >>>that's easy too. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>We definitively have to implement a RDBMS backend. >>RDBMS offer all those >> >> >> > >Dang - The message got truncated...now I gotta go and >see what else you said somewhere else... > >but I think we are pretty much on the same page... > >I just sent that stuff out for the sake of awareness >mostly... > >There needs to be a set of considered options for >doing ADS persistance and caching / In memory storing >of directory entries, so I just wanted to make sure I >threw EMF out there for the long run as somethign to >check out. > >I'll get some examples worked up soon. > >Cheers, >- Ole > >=== message truncated === > > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Tired of spam? 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Founded in Seoul in 1984 with the support of the Rev. Sun Myung Moon, leader of the Unification Church, the troupe has had a string of American artistic directors.
It would be easy but not entirely accurate to say that the Russians have taken over since Oleg Vinogradov became artistic director in 1998 after the last New York engagement. Artistic director of the Kirov Ballet for nearly 20 years after 1977, he has now installed a Kirov-trained artistic staff at the Universal Ballet.
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Depth in dancing is inconsistent in what is a touring production, and virtuosity is played down. Yet as Solor, the warrior hero, Jae-Won Hwang had energy and fine classical technique, impressively fusing acting and dancing. The two ballerina roles were similarly projected with individuality and style.
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Polished contemporary dancers, both women knew how to act. They made the usual catfight in Act I something humane and touching. This Gamzatti was not all villain, while this Nikiya fought for her man. So vivid was the expected struggle over a dagger that the knife fell into the orchestra pit. A moment of hilarity was allowed as the string players turned around in puzzlement and a cellist held up the dagger.
Comic relief, more intentional, occurred again when the head fakir or holy man charmed a persuasive-looking prop snake to raise its head out of a basket. The scene served as a prologue to the Kingdom of the Shades scene, which constitutes the third and last act in this version.
There was an occasional wobble in the difficult balances after the 32 Shades, or ghosts of maidens, had finished descending two ramps. But Russian training was visible in the correct classical placement and strong backs of the corps. The company is obviously in transition. Julia H. Moon, the troupe's executive director and Mr. Moon's daughter-in-law, joined Mr. Vinogradov for a bow: she is an American-trained dancer and the still eclectic repertory does not suggest a Soviet-era troupe in the making.
Even this ''Bayadère'' has something of an experimental look. There is no sweep to the dancing but there is a new theatrical edge. Marianna Zentchenko's stylized front curtain contrasts with her realistic sets. The main novelty is a ruined temple, from which the Shades emerge before going down the ramps in repetitive sequences. In the betrothal scene, the festivities are watched by the Rajah from a throne at the top of high steps. Those familiar with the Kirov and Nureyev versions will find the choreography changed only in several details. Some of the Soviet-era choreography seems simplified, as in the love duet in the first scene and the duet for two slaves in the palace.
Act II, with its betrothal festivities, works best. Solor arrives on a huge elephant on casters. There are three excellently danced women's ensembles, and the classical pas d'action allows Mr. Hwang and Ms. Kim to dance with brio. Min-Young Cho did well enough in the Golden Idol solo, and Victoria Stocki was charming as Manu, the woman with a jar on her head.
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Nikolai Ostaltsov was a thuggish and lecherous high priest, given to broad gestures. Nikiya recoiled from him in persuasive disgust. Other dramatic touches came into focus: the self-mutilation by the fakirs around a sacred fire.
The Shades scene is danced on a raked or slanted stage. This section is the heart of any ''Bayadère,'' and the company has the potential to give it what it needs. Of the three soloists, Irina Novikova stood out in the third difficult variation. Pavel Bubelnikov led the New York City Symphony.
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''We have been here for a greater purpose,'' said the lawyer, Michael A. Hardy. He told the jurors that their verdict would influence the extent to which leaders can criticize officials as Dr. King did and, he said, as Mr. Sharpton did a decade ago when he spoke for Ms. Brawley. ''Reverend Sharpton's business, if you will,'' he said, ''was the business of civil rights.''
Mr. Hardy repeatedly referred to a United States Supreme Court ruling, which governs the Brawley case, that protects public criticism of officials by making it difficult for them to prove defamation. That decision, the landmark case of The New York Times v. Sullivan, he reminded the jurors, came in 1964 in the midst of the civil rights movement.
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The plaintiff in the case here, Steven A. Pagones, was an assistant district attorney when Mr. Sharpton and two other Brawley family advisers accused him of having raped Ms. Brawley in 1987.
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Mr. Hardy, in the first of what is expected to be four days of closing statements, portrayed Mr. Sharpton as a noble leader and Mr. Pagones as a vengeful man bent on undermining the advisers' civil rights work.
Repeating a characterization he has used throughout the case, Mr. Hardy said that statements Mr. Pagones saw as outrageous slanders were nothing more than an advocate's protection of Ms. Brawley, whom Mr. Hardy repeatedly referred to as ''a 15-year-old girl,'' which she was at the time.
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''This case is about politics,'' he said. ''About Mr. Pagones's own agenda to pay back Reverend Sharpton for having come to Miss Brawley's aid and for having called for Mr. Pagones's arrest.''
After seven and a half months, more than 100 exhibits entered into evidence and dozens of shouting matches, the first of the summations seemed to show that the participants are worn out by the passions of the case.
Mr. Hardy, who can be aggressive, was relatively subdued today, and Mr. Pagones's lawyer, William E. Stanton, made few objections. The judge, S. Barrett Hickman, spent most of the day deep in his swivel chair, with his back turned to the jurors and his eyes closed. When a court officer nudged the judge to say the jurors wanted a brief recess, Justice Hickman appeared startled.
Mr. Hardy often seemed overwhelmed by the sheer volume of the testimony. As he tried to show the jurors excerpts of the videotaped statements Mr. Sharpton made a decade ago, the technician assisting him sometimes played the wrong excerpts. Mr. Hardy seemed to grow impatient. ''It is glitches,'' he said with an apologetic shrug.
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Soak up the mysticism and mythology that pervades Grecian culture, and head to the incredible Temple of Poseidon, perched dramatically atop a craggy cliff-face at Cape Sounion. Constructed in 444BC, there is no more panoramic way to experience the wonder of the Ancient Greeks. If you fancy soaking up the historical highlights that Athens has to offer, head straight to the imposing Acropolis, one of the most culturally important, ancient sites of the Western world. Stunningly preserved and majestic to behold, no history textbook can do this site justice.
Of Greece's abundance of islands, there is none more visually impressive than the sun-bleached paradise of Santorini. Rambling and rustic, the rolling hills and white-washed edifices that embellish this beautiful island will charm and entice even the most experienced traveller. It's also the perfect place to relaxation with a slice of history, as there is a myriad of things to do here.
Beach bums on the lookout for Greece's best offerings need to look no further than the glorious vistas of Skopelos – a coastal gem with stunning scenery in abundance. With azure waves lapping the whitest of white sand, this is a beachside paradise just waiting for you to dive right in!
Beguiling Landscapes
Greece holidays are visited by throngs of travellers throughout the year for an abundance of different reasons. The country's sprinkling of islands such as Corfu, Rhodes, Santorini and Crete provide glorious scenery, beachside escapes and stunning hotel resorts, whereas the island destinations of Kos and Zante are famed for their buzzing nightlife and party atmosphere. Wherever you choose to stay in Greece, the beach is never out of reach.
If you are keen to sample the world-renowned historical landmarks and ancient ruins that holidays to Greece have to offer, there is no better destination than the beautiful capital city of Athens. Check into a trendy hotel or charmingly traditional guesthouse, and soak up the haunting magic of the Parthenon, sample the tasty local cuisine and explore the true character that runs through the heart of the country.
Ancient Ruins, Brought to Life
On viewing the glorious, sweeping landscapes of majestic mountains, lush, rolling hills and rugged coastline, it is easy to understand the mythology of this naturally beautiful country. Replete with godlike beings and mystical creatures, the Grecian countryside of legend seems to meld effortlessly with its present day splendour. Any lover of the great outdoors is sure to revel in the endless pursuits that Greece's glorious landscapes afford; wander through mountainous terrain, snorkel and swim among vibrant coral reefs, explore Byzantine pathways or sail away on the breeze on board a Mediterranean boat. On Greece holidays you can explore at your own pace.
Of all the ancient civilisations, Greece seems the most prevalent through any annals of history. From the humble beginnings of the Olympic Games in the Peloponnese to the haunting resonance of outdoor theatre, and the gods and monsters of legend – said to frolic amongst Greece's sweeping blue skies – to the rambling glory of some of history's most impressive architecture, all of this can be tasted in the air as you marvel at Athens' marbled pillars and Delphi's ornate carvings.
As the sun sets on a day of Grecian exploring, there is no better way to float into the evening than to sample some of the country's world-famous cuisine. Whether you dig into the earthy flavours of a stuffed vine leaf, the salty pleasure of a fresh block of feta, or the smoky overtones of steaming moussaka, all can be washed down with a glass of traditional ouzo or raki to really put hairs on your chest.
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Hot-hitting Cibao right fielder Nelson Cruz raised his batting average to .375 by going 2-for-3 (both singles) with another walk. While Cruz hit cleanup for his club on Sunday, third baseman Hanser Alberto batted eighth. He was 0-for-2 with a strikeout before being lifted in mid-game.
Licey's Engel Beltre socked his seventh triple of the winterball campaign in his lone plate appearance.
There were no games in Venezuela on Sunday.
As usual, Liga Paralela is not playing games during the weekend. They'll return to action on Monday afternoon.
No Rangers appeared in Mexico on Sunday.
Ponce and Caguas played a 15-inning marathon on Sunday. The only Rangers player to start in the contest was nine-hole hitting catcher Kevin Torres, who whiffed twice in five hitless at-bats. He also laid down a sacrifice bunt.
Behind the plate, Torres committed a throwing error and gunned down one of two attempted base stealers.
Zach Zaneski and Jared Hoying both got a pinch-hit appearance, and both went 0-for-1.
Sidearming southpaw Alexander Claudio worked a perfect 13th inning, striking out one and lowering his ERA to 4.41.
Sunday's ABL All-Star Game matched up Team Australia with the World All-Stars. Japan native Hirotoshi Onaka batted ninth and manned center field for the World side. The switch-hitter went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a strikeout.
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|Reviews for Colony in Time Locked Space
| GuesssWho chapter 1 . 8/27/2011
I hope Rassilon becomes lunch.
| ShirouHokuto chapter 1 . 12/28/2010
Ooooooh, how fantastic and fascinating! SUSAAAAAAAN, YOU ARE SO AWESOME. *heart* And Romana! AND THE MASTER'S MUM! SO GREAT.
| Indigo1100 chapter 1 . 12/25/2010
Nice! Your character portrayal is wonderful, from the ones we know (Rassilon, the Master, the Rani, Romana...), to the ones we don't (the Master's parents)... And I love your lines, from "I said Thank You, Lord President", to the bathtub one (giggle). And really, your depiction of the Master is wonderful, acting like the king of the world might act no matter what he actually is. Thanks!
| Romana2 chapter 1 . 7/30/2010
I like it a lot but then again I love anything with the Master, Rassilion and the other Time Lords.


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The Tim's Run/Walk has decided to postpone this year's Run in September due to a recent opportunity that was presented to the organization. We will be working hard to make next year's race as wonderful as the past years, and better, with more growth in raising funds towards our mission. We thank you for your continued support, and sincerely look forward to you joining us next September.
For this year, If desired, donations can still be made to the Timothy J. Flaherty Myelofibrosis Fund PO Box 1171, Yarmouth, ME 04096. Many thanks again.
Thank you for visiting the Tim's Run website. Tim's Run is a 5K Run / Walk in memory of Timothy J. Flaherty. Tim was a true family man. A loving husband, father, grandfather,best buddy, vegetable gardener, outdoorsman, and a career man with an impressive 33-year career as a Portland Firefighter… and a runner. Tim passed away August 30, 2011 at only 63 years old following a courageous fight against Myelofibrosis, a rare blood cancer that is now being linked, among other particular cancers, to firefighters. Although we all lost Tim on this day, we feel like we have never lost his spirit.
Since then, we have formed The Timothy J. Flaherty Myelofibrosis Fund, and have committed to hosting an annual blood drive in December, and this annual race, to raise funding, support, and awareness for people who are effected with this illness and other related diseases. Tim's family along with friends have joined together to honor Tim's memory with a run through his hometown of Yarmouth, Maine.
We have had tremendous support each year that has been filled with such great energy and community vibe and we have continued to surpass our fundraising goals yearly for each of our beneficiary foundations!! The funds raised through Tim's Run are donated to The MPN Research Foundation which is focused on research, support and awareness to Myelofibrosis and other blood cancers, and the Maine Cancer Foundation which is dedicated to helping Maine citizens battling cancer through the direct support of various organizations throughout the State including research, treatment and patient care. We encourage you to visit their websites for more information about these tremendous organizations. Please visit: www.mpnresearchfoundation.org and www.mainecancer.org
As we approach this years' race, we are looking to surpass our goal once again and truly hope you will join us! We truly thank you and look forward to a day of family, old friends, new friends and a day to remember Tim and others who have battled cancer, and those that are still fighting.
We will be working to secure a date for the 2017 Tim's Run/Walk soon. Look for an announcement in the coming months.
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Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
SESSION TITLE: Bronchoscopy and Interventional Procedures Posters I
SESSION TYPE: Original Investigation Poster
PRESENTED ON: Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
PURPOSE: Current bronchoscopes use either CCD(Charge Couple Device) image-sensors or fiber-optics(FO) for image-guidance. There's incremental improvement in image-resolution of CCDs, but "chip" size limits miniaturization. Smaller fiber-optic or "hybrid" bronchoscopes (CCD sensor in hand-control and FO in shaft) allow navigation to peripheral segments but sacrifice image quality and channel size. CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) image-sensors also capture digital image but through different processing technology. CMOS adoption is widespread in various devices(cell-phones) but hasn't been incorporated into flexible endoscopes. We evaluated a flexible steerable-catheter mounted micro-CMOS camera and guide-sheath combination designed as maneuverable high-resolution alternative to target peripheral lung lesions.
METHODS: Prototype 3 mm CMOS camera-GS system compared ex-vivo with "standard" bronchoscopes for image-resolution with standard USAF Resolution Power Test Target charts and during porcine airway inspection. Resolution graded, extent of airway-segments reached and maneuverability recorded.
RESULTS: Image-Resolutions: Compared to two Pentax(P)CCD, eight Olympus(O)CCD and Olympus "hybrid" bronchoscopes. Resolution presented as ability to distinguish lines in the Group-Element USAF-Target charts, higher number-combinations mean better resolution. Best resolution:O-BFQ180 & P-EB1970K(therapeutic) scopes with 3-3; next:O-1T180(therapeutic), O-180(standard) & P-EB1570K scopes with 3-1; third:O-XT160(large thetapeutic) & O-MP160F(hybrid) scopes 2-2, lowest:O-P160("pediatric 4.9mm) & O-XP160F(hybrid "ultrathin"2.8mm) scopes with 1-5. The 3mmCMOS system scored 3-1, comparable with "standard" 5.1-5.3mm shaft/5.9-6mm distal tip bronchoscopes. Manueverability: The steerable CMOS-system has upward/downward bending-angle of 145 degrees and bending-radius of 12mm, this compares with upward bending-angles of 180-210/downward bending-angles of 130 degrees of the present bronchoscopes; their bend-radius vary from 7mm(O-XP160F) to average 15-22mm. In porcine experiments, the CMOS system is maneuvered to all lobes and between 4-10 generations airways depending on segment and distances. Because the GS is outside the CMOS, the "working-channel" with CMOS removed is 3mm.
CONCLUSIONS: CMOS-based flexible-endoscope systems has high-resolution and extended range.
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: CMOS-systems have potential as high-resolution bronchoscopes to reach lung periphery and provide large-diameter biopsy-channel sampling.
DISCLOSURE: Rex Yung: Grant monies (from industry related sources): Institutional Research Grant & Master Agreement with Philips Imaging, N.A., Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc.: Sanovas Incorporated, maker of CMOS camera system, Consultant fee, speaker bureau, advisory committee, etc.: Terumo Incorporated, manufacturer of catheters, not used for these experiments Mingying Zeng: Grant monies (from industry related sources): Research support from Philips Imaging NA Devin Scheifele: Employee: Engineer involved in development of catheters and cameras Erhan Gunday: Shareholder: Founder of Sanovas, Employee: Designer of CMOS camera system Michael Humason: Employee: Sanovas Inc, developer of instrumentation The following authors have nothing to disclose: Xin Zhang
This is preliminary pre-clinical data of new devices that are being developed for human clinical use as potential alternatives to current standard bronchoscopes. Declaration of financial relationship will be stated.
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Great Pumpkin Patch near Arthur now offering seeds
ARTHUR – The Great Pumpkin Patch south of Arthur is offering pumpkin, squash and gourd seeds for the garden.
The seeds are being offered online through The Homestead Seeds store at www.the200acres.myshopify.com.
This is the newest venture at the Condill family farm, which is home to the Great Pumpkin Patch and The Homestead Bakery, located on their fifth-generation 200-acre working family farm near Arthur.
Mac Condill has resurrected the family tradition of developing and selling heirloom cucurbit seeds that his brother Kit began years ago. Mac Condill, an expert on all things cucurbits and a frequent speaker around the country, takes great pride in the steps his seed-gathering teams take to ensure the purity and the continuity of the common and rare varieties of seeds offered by The Homestead Seeds.
The collection includes selections for serious horticulturists, backyard gardeners, driven home decorators and artists looking for interesting gourds for projects.
"We have seen a significant increase in the number of visitors to The Great Pumpkin Patch and people who attend our educational sessions who are interested in taste-testing and learning how to make pumpkins, squash and gourds part of their family's nutritious diet, garden and environment," according to Mac Condill.
"Growing over 300 varieties of the finest cucurbits (pumpkins, squash and gourds), along with teaching visitors how to grow and prepare them, has been the legacy of the entire Condill family for more than two decades. Making the finest seed of common and rare cucurbit varieties available to the public is a natural extension of our business," he added.
A portion of The Homestead Seeds' sales goes to the Sumerian Foundation, a Scottish-led Kenyan social enterprise project that promotes development of self-sustaining businesses, including family farms, in rural Kenya.
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COMPLETE COVERAGE: Trolley funding
Rep. Pickett fears the project could affect voter support for a measure to generate transportation funds
EL PASO, Texas - State Rep. Joe Pickett issued a letter to the community, stating he is against the trolley project planned for Downtown El Paso.
Pickett told ABC-7 Tuesday he thinks it undermines an effort to generate more money for state transportation projects.
"There's so many other projects. We almost had to beg to get the new interchange on the east side," said Pickett. "TxDOT even pushed that back, so I'm disappointed about the priorities."
Pickett told ABC-7 he doesn't like the timing of the trolley project.
City Council approved creating an agency and funding source for the trolley last week.
And crews could break ground by the end of the year.
"This action ... by TxDOT is jeopardizing a constitutional amendment in November," Pickett said, adding, "We had absolutely no opposition until TxDOT started doing last minute projects like this around the state."
Pickett is referring talking about a measure he sponsored -- the Texas Transportation Funding Amendment. If approved by voters, transportation projects -- from construction, to maintenance and others -- would get additional funding without creating new taxes, tolls or fees.
The money is generated from the state's annual oil and gas production tax collections, most of which currently goes into the state's Rainy Day Fund.
"We're going to the public asking for their support because we're out of money," said Pickett. "But it seems TxDOT can find $97 million when it suits their needs."
Texas Transportation Commission Chairman Ted Houghton -- a strong supporter of the trolley -- wasn't available for comment Wednesday.
The Metropolitan Planning Organization is the agency that sets transportation priorities and policies for the area.
The MPO is slated to designate the trolley a priority project during its meeting Friday.


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Dark screams filled my ears as that thing clawed its way through the prisoner 24 body. The screams were a mix with choking and gulping. Not to mention the sound of the blunt nails digging into bare skin, the crack and snap of bones breaking as he or she was crushed. Or the sound of ripping. Flesh ripped from the bones - I presume- or it could be whoevers hair it was being torn from the scalp. I'd never spoken to prisoner 24, never spoken to anyone other than prisoner 14, the prisoner who was opposite me. I wouldn't call it an in-depth conversation as such, just screaming at him, asking what was wrong. I can't see anything from my cell. There are just walls. Walls that are always too close. If I sat straight up in the cell I could touch the ceiling, and the walls around me. I don't remember getting in here. I don't remember how they take me out to torture me. I fall asleep here, I wake up there. I pass out there, I wake up here. I can't see a door. Any trace of one. I can barely remember my name.
All I know is that I was fed two days ago before they tortured me, prisoner 14 died four days ago..I was taken seven days before that. There are only three things in here with me: a light in the ceiling, a plastic cup of water, and a pot for my excrements. Both of which are changed every time I wake up here. I've been here eleven days.
I can't break. That gives them the satisfaction. I won't give them that. I'm already dead inside. I've been here eleven days. I can scarcely remember life before this. I have to remember, have to block out prisoner 24 screams. They've quietened down a bit now. I think it's almost finished. A quick one. Sometimes they go on for what seems like days, but I think its only hours. Time is hard to tell here. I know it's night time when the light turns off, and a new day when the light turns on.
I was on my way home before all this. I remember the street lights were flickering, I thought the man behind me was following me. He wasn't, he lived in a house on a street adjacent to mine. No one was following me. They were waiting in the dark corners of the street, waiting for the man to go inside. I don't know why they want me. They haven't said anything to me. They stand there silently while I'm driven to my limits. I can't even scream anymore, I lost my voice three days ago.
The only thing I know for certain is that here I am prisoner 15. I wake up with new scars every new light. They stitch me up so I don't die. I am fed every two days. I live in a hole with no door. I can hear every movement of the people around me. I know what my holders voices sound like. I heard them mutter about prisoner 24 not being of any use now. A world outside this seems impossible even though I remember it. I'd just finished school. Still awaiting my results, I spent every day possible celebrating the end of exams. I remember the stress and tears of revision. My mums face is now fuzzy in my minds eyes. I don't remember what my friends look like. But these walls will always be ingrained onto my memory.
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Technology giant IBM has announced a partnership with Indian conglomerate and multinational Mahindra to develop blockchain solutions to revolutionize supply chain finance in the country.
The two companies aim to develop a cloud-based solution that is a notable departure from existing traditional banking protocols in India, to enable trade finance transactions from suppliers-to-manufacturers through a permissioned blockchain.
Market observers and researchers of blockchain applications in the financial industry frequently tout trade finance as a sector primed for blockchain disruption. If successful, a blockchain solution for small and mid-sized enterprises in India could have a telling impact in the way the innovation can streamline and fasten business transactions while reducing risks and errors.
Announced today, the IBM-Mahindra blockchain solution will fundamentally enable all parties involved in a supply chain finance solution to act on a singular shared ledger. The supplier and manufacturers will update their individual parts of the transactional process to contribute to a rounded transaction in a process that will ensure increased efficiency and transparency.
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Better economic prosperity, religious freedom and social unrest are just a few of the factors that drive immigration. These are major reasons the United States continues to be a popular destination for migrants.
However, you may be surprised by other countries with the most immigrants. According to data provided by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA), 244 million people (3.3 percent of the world's population) lived abroad in 2015. That's an increase of 71 million since 2000.
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Pet Of The Day!
The best way to describe Coupe is "handsome hunk." Seriously, this 1.5-year-old Great Pyrenees mix is stunning. But he's more than just a pretty face. Coupe is friendly, energetic, playful, and affectionate…the perfect mix for large-dog lovers. Because of his size, however, he's probably not a good match for a family with small children. He'd also prefer a home where he can be someone's canine "one and only" and get all the attention he deserves. Could that be yours? Then stop by the Washington Animal Rescue League and meet Coupe soon.
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4L80e brake
I'm now planning my parking brake installation for a street rod project with a 4L80e.
I wanted to avoid running brake cables to rear calipers and I was told that motorhomes had 4L80e transmissions with a brake assembly mounted to the trans tailshaft.
Is this something to consider so I can connect to a gennie or lokar floor mounted emegency brake handle to the trans.
Thank you for your help.........
Look to hummers and HD trucks. They had them.
I already have the 4L80e trans.
Does anyone know where I can get the tailshaft that has the mechanical parking brake assembly?
What is it actually called, any pictures, etc.
Thanks again....
All of the 2WD out put shafts I have seen on a 4L80E , they are all bolt on style shafts.
The 4x4 shafts are different.
The E brake tail housing design of the 4L80E will require the whole tail housing , brake and yoke.. these parts are all application specific.
This brake assembly is quite large diameter and may not easily fit under the floor of most cars.
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A book realized for a private costumer. The coast of the beautiful SARDINIA ISLAND in Italy.
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I am a food and travel photographer based in Italy and in the U.K. I love colors, shadows and details. LONDON is where I would like to live, NEW YORK is where I would like to work. Recently awarded with second place at IPA 2015 advertising - FOOD category and with an honorable mention in NATURE - LANDSCAPE.
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