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Sara Peters, Editor in Chief | 7/26/2013 | 71 commentsEric Snowden or any other citizen who has chosen to watch the watchers legitimately fears that his own country will torture him, perhaps my assumptions are naive.
Who's watching the watchers these days? And who's watching the guy who's watching the watchers? Since Snowden leaked the information about the National Security Agency's controversial electronic surveillance activities, both the intelligence agencies and the US government as a whole have faced closer public scrutiny. The Supreme Court in particular is supposed to determine whether the government's actions are unconstitutional. However, further investigation insinuates that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court is overstepping its bounds, too -- in effect, writing legislation instead of solely determining whether a law is unconstitutional. Can we trust the watchers of the watchers? Who will properly surveil government surveillance?
Of course, this can get out of hand. It reminds me of this passage from the Dr. Seuss book Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?:
Oh the jobs people work at!
The Bee-Watcher-Watcher watched the Bee-Watcher.
It doesn't seem like the Hawtch-Hawtch job market is in very good shape. Yet, all joking aside, perhaps this is a job for every single citizen. Maybe each of us needs to be a watch-watcher-watcher. Maybe we all have this civic duty to surveil government surveillance.
If that's the case, IT professionals may have a bigger duty than most. You understand the technology. You have access to sensitive data. You will be asked to deliver that data to the men in black who ask for it.
At what point would you just choose to say no? At what point would you decide that defying the government's demands is worth running the risk of losing your job or even being charged with crimes against your country?
If you're not ready to answer that question, then perhaps you shouldn't work for a telecommunications company. They are the first ones to be asked to violate their customers' trust and rights. Even if you don't work for a telecom, you CIOs and IT professionals should ponder this question. One day, the NSA might come knocking on your door.
Let's take it a step further. There are organizations like the Electronic Frontier Foundation that serve as government watchdogs. Should IT security professionals be watchdogs, as well? Would you want that job, or would you be worried that you'd cross the line from watchdog to traitor? What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.
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In the Global Fight for Jobs, Don't Lay Down Your WeaponsHarold L. Sirkin
America is in a global fight to create and retain jobs. It's a battle our children can't afford to have us lose.
That's why I'm concerned that Congress, enmeshed in election year politics, might fail to renew the Export-Import Bank's charter, which expires at the end of this month. This could put U.S. exporters at a disadvantage. It would be like going into a gunfight armed only with a penknife.
While I'm not a big believer in government intervention in business, the Ex-Im Bank has been very helpful. Established during the Depression to help support U.S. exports, the bank provides loans, loan guarantees, and export credit insurance to companies selling U.S. products overseas. In the last 20 years, the Ex-Im Bank has helped export $365 billion in American goods and services. Most other major exporting countries, including China, have similar programs.
The bank has a great credit history and in fact makes money on its financing. For all practical purposes it's self-sustaining, so why the controversy?
There are three main reasons. First, the bank's portfolio—which grew from $12.6 billion in 2007 to $32.7 billion in 2011—is backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. At times like these, some argue, pointing to the recent real estate debacle, we just can't afford to take on such risks.
Second, much of the bank's financing has benefited large corporations, which could finance overseas customers' purchases with their own funds.
Third, helping foreign companies purchase U.S. goods gives the foreign companies an advantage over their U.S. competitors. Critics frequently cite overseas airlines.
Such criticisms may have some merit, but the global world of commerce is a tough, unforgiving marketplace with relentless competition from everyone, everywhere. Without the Ex-Im Bank, foreign companies would gain an additional advantage in the global business gunfight.
In the history of the world, unilaterally disarming has proven to be a bad strategy. In our battle to create and retain quality jobs, it's an equally bad idea.


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Preliminary findings of an outside investigation seem to support an Millard County sheriff's deputy's claims that he was in fear for his life when he shot and killed a man suspected of car theft.
A final report on the Monday night shooting of Corey Kanosh, 35, of Fillmore, still awaits toxicology and other medical examiner's test results, but a Utah County investigator reviewing the incident on behalf of Millard County said Thursday he had wrapped up interviews in the case.
"There was a struggle, the deputy felt like his life was in danger and that's why he said he shot the suspect," said Utah County Sheriff's Lt. Shawn Chipman. "It appears he [the deputy] was going to the ground with the suspect on top of him when he fired."
While the deputy sustained scrapes and bruises, including some to his neck, it was a bite on an arm from a police dog that arrived on the scene as the incident ended that sent the deputy to the hospital for treatment, Chipman said.
"The canine arrived after the shooting," Chipman said. "The [canine] officer put dog on the suspect and went to check on deputy who was on the ground, and the canine took that as, 'My handler is in a fight with this guy' and then bit deputy."
Chipman said the struggle happened outside of the view of any dashboard cameras.
Kanosh's mother had called 911 Monday evening to report her son was intoxicated and had stolen her car from the Kanosh Paiute Indian Reservation. A short time later, the deputy spotted the vehicle and attempted to pull it over, but the suspects sped away and a pursuit began both on paved and unpaved roads, with the suspect vehicle eventually stopping in the foothills east of the town of Kanosh.
The two occupants Kanosh, and 21-year-old Dana Harnes, of Millard County began to run. The deputy used a Taser to shock Kanosh, and while the deputy attempted to take him into custody a fight ensued, according to the Millard County Sheriff's Office.
In June 1999, Kanosh had been arrested in Millard County two weeks after his escape with another inmate from the nearby Sevier County Jail. In October 1999, he was at Utah State Prison; he was parole just under six years later. He was back in prison in April 2009, and released again in March 2010.
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Harnes, who initially eluded law officers before being arrested Tuesday morning, remained in Millard County Jail Thursday in lieu of $50,000 cash-only bail. He was booked on suspicion of having received or possessed stolen property, failure to stop at the command of a law officer, and driving on an expired driver's license.
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And here was me thinking Daft Punk were taking a break from featuring in every magazine in print circulation. I guess their custom-made Saint Laurent helmets had other ideas and pulled them in the direction of Karlie Kloss and Craig McDean for a fancy spread in this month's Vogue.
But. Do my eyes deceive me? The robots lost out on the August cover to Claire Danes. A one-legged Claire Danes, no less! Perhaps now is the right time for these punks to take a well earned break from fashion. Only one leg, guys! Seriously?


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When I was housing minister I got used to meeting couples who put up with cramped accommodation, or were living with parents well into their thirties. They shared the same aim — that first moment of putting the key into the door of a property they could call their own.
The dream of owning your own home is a truly British aspiration. But over the years it has become harder to do. That's especially true here in our capital.
In nearly every central London borough you're now going to be stumping up at least £250,000 for a two-bed flat. That could mean a deposit of about £75,000 — way out of range for most working Londoners.
We don't think it's right for this generation to be left off the housing ladder. That's why we've brought forward a scheme called Help to Buy.
The scheme helps you get a deposit together. So now that £75,000 deposit can be reduced to £12,500, along with a reasonably priced 95 per cent mortgage.
The greatest thing about Help to Buy is that it's not just a pipe dream. It's actually happening right now.
Tomorrow we'll be reviewing this scheme, which is coming up to its first month in place. We'll be hearing from Londoners who have taken advantage of it to get on to the first rung of the housing ladder.
The scheme has had its detractors. Some fret that 95 per cent mortgages will somehow lead to the housing market overheating. But these types of mortgages have operated for decades without a problem in this country. And we've established a strong financial watchdog to look for threats to the system before they arrive. With the Bank of England now fully in control of monitoring this scheme, there are proper safeguards in place.
Interestingly, when you dig deeper, the nay-sayers are frequently people who have already made that major step — secured their own property and in many cases paid off their mortgages.
Maybe they never experienced living at home, wondering if they'd ever be able to save enough money for even the smallest flat in Zone 2. Those people won't stop us.
When it comes to new homes, the Conservative record is there in bricks and mortar: 150,000 affordable homes have already been delivered, through a £19.5 billion Affordable Homes Programme.
There's help for social tenants too. We've relaunched Margaret Thatcher's flagship policy, Right to Buy. It means that if you're living in London right now and want to buy your council house, we'll knock up to £100,000 off the price. The result? Right to Buy sales have doubled.
If you're planning to stay on in rented accommodation there's good news too. We've binned plans for a bureaucratic register of private landlords and old-style rent controls, both of which would force up rents and fees, reduce choice and lead to more run-down housing.
It's going to take time to turn around the housing slump. But we're about actions rather than words. And for anyone who dreams of owning their own home — we're on your side.
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Finally, the mailman had something interesting to me. This is first time I have ordered prints to be made, but the prints seems to have turned out nicely.
The concept is simply a choke loaded preamp. Lets see how it turns out.. :nod:
The project was part of a birthday present to Steenoe, now we can finally start building.
Schematics should be available somewhere else on this forum... hidden in one of Zen Mods crazy threads, but I'll include it in my next post.
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You get the credit if it sounds good, Magura if not! :D
Should those points not have been in opposite order?? :D
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I was just wandering about the project's name, where the inspiration came from? :cool:
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Careful with the language. Big brother is watching.
I just received some of those boards. I must admit that The Drek, is one of the coolest birthday presents that I ever had:cool: Cant beleive you did that guy's, thanks a lot:cool:
I am really looking forward to build, and not less, hear it:) :)
BTW I must be one of the most spoiled members here at DIYA:D I have had several preamps and other stuff custom made on request:D The Drek was a total surprise, though;) Beat that:cool: The legend on the boards says (amongst other things):
"Special Steenoe 50 years birthday project by Zen Mod, Magura and Cviller" Taken from memory, so bear with me;)
I had "Steenoe caps" printed on the X-BosoZ boards, but this is even cooler...He-he
Okay enough of that selfish talk, start up the darn solder iron.....:smash: :smash:
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" Manufacturer: Paladone / Type: Keyring "
I am a sucker for novelty and also for keyrings I have alot all attached to my keys which for me is actually a good thing because I have a large bag but with all my keyrings I can always find my keys fast.
This Etch a Sketch keyring was a gift but I have found it online for £1.99 quite a good novelty gift price I think especially with Christmas coming up.
We have all probably played on a Etch a Sketch and some point and been determined and proud when we have finished the perfect picture using the 2 twisty buttons one for up and down and one for side to side. The thing with Etch a Sketch is you it's like drawing without a pencil and without being able to take your pencil off the paper so any image you do is a great achievement as they are a little hard to get the hang of. Once you have completed your picture you shake and begin again.
Well this keyring is a mini version of that and as it is mini its harder to make the perfect picture, but it is still lots of fun. The Etch a Sketch comes attached to a metal keyring which of course you attach to your keys. The Etch a Sketch is available in Pink with green twisters or green with pink twisters the choice is yours.
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Let's face it, Etch-A-Sketch was rubbish wasnt it? I mean, I had one as a kid, and played with it a lot, but it was effectively impossible to make a halfway-to-decent image on it, like the intricate ones displayed on the front of the packaging, which frankly would be easier to achieve whilst hanging upside-down a felt-tip clenched between your teeth.
To anyone who doesnt remember etch-asketch, basically it was a clever little device whereby lines could be drawn on a graphite screen, by turning two knobs left, right, up and down, with the technological contsraint that you could never lift the "pen" as it were from the "page". This meant that drawing a picture was something of a logistical puzzle, and whilst an engaging concept it was also a very frustrating and limiting one.
The Etch A Sketch Keyring is an impressively well-made, vastly downsized verision of the original, whihc comes attached to a normal little metal keychain but despite being very small still functions perfectly, and can be reset by sahking, either on purpose or as it jingles about in your pocket. It is now DOUBLY impossible to make any kind of intelligable drawing, but it is still good fun to twiddle away and see what you can come up with, though in a world if near-infinite mobile phone games/apps one wonders how much longevity this can really have.
The keyring comes either in garish pink with garish green knobs, or garish green with garish yellow knobs, but whilst this looks quite unpleaseant it does mean that you are less likely to mislay it, which is a massive advantage for a keyring to have!. It's pretty durable (I've accidentally sat on mine countless times without it breaking) and is reasonably priced at around £3 plus a pound or so shipping. All in all, its a fun, god-value little keyring that fans of the original will no-doubt find to be to their liking.
Christmas time can be a nightmare when trying to think of fun add on gifts or stocking filler items for friends and relatives of that certain age who have everything! Its also hard to buy hip, cool, funky stuff for teens too, but I have found that retro toys and things that are a blast from the past do seem to go down well.
We bought one of these little mini Etch A Sketch Keyrings as a part of a retro hamper gift last christmas. We included retro yet fun and jokey items which we thought would suit the giftee. Things like Mr Benn and The Clangers dvds with popcorn and chocs to accompany the films, a retro slinky toy, some retro sweets including cola cubes, pineapple chunks and rosy apples, a hand held mini Cluedo travel game and the Etch A Sketch mini keyring were included.
The hamper went down really well and the new owner approved of the choices within it. The mini Etch A Sketch was a really cool little item for the hamper gift. It cost just £2.99 which we thought was ok, as it suited the gift style we wanted to give. It came in a cardboard backed, plastic vacuum packed set up, which held the mini sketcher safely in place, ready for use when opened.
The Etch A Sketch Keyring is rather teeny yet cute, at just 5.5cm x 4cm, but is perfect to fit into your pocket or handbag. You can easily attach your keys to the handy metal ring, which is sturdy enough to keep them safely together. It looks really funky when you use your attached keys to open your car or house door too.
The actual key chain itself is quite short which isn't a bad thing at all, as it means the mini sketcher does not hang too low if you use the keyring to store you car keys on it. There is nothing worse than a really long key chain attached to car keys, as these then jingle and jangle when you are driving and can be easily knocked against the steering column of your car, which is very annoying.
The mini sketcher comes in a choice of either a lime green outer casing or a shocking pink outer casing. We went for the butch green one, as it wasn't a girly gift we were creating.
There are two small twisty textured and lined, plastic knobs at each of the bottom ends of the sketcher. These can be used to control what you draw on the screen. By using the controlling knobs in conjunction with each other you can use them to create different pictures and shapes that suit your skill and mood!
The screen is small but perfectly formed and is made with a break resistant screen, which makes it better at standing up to knocks and bumps when in use. Once you have finished using the sketcher you just need to shake it slightly to refresh and clear the screen, which leaves it ready for your next masterpiece.
I wouldn't recommend buying this for a very young child due to the small parts included, but older children and teens may appreciate this fun keyring.
I think its great as a fun little gift and our friend says he has used it to pass the time sketching and doodling, while waiting and commuting by train, or even as a general stress buster in the office or at home. Its quite a talking point when people see the keyring too.
However you choose to use the Etch A sketch keyring, its a fun gadget to own that can also keep your keys snug and toasty. The quality of the materials used seems to be reasonably good and the keyring is still going strong as far as we know. I am going to give this a 4 star rating as I think it has lots to offer and is a great little retro gift for the person who has almost everything.
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Gibraltar to scrap curb on funds to lure customers
Gibraltar will scrap a key curb on its funds industry as the minnow British territory tries to take on Ireland, Luxembourg and rivals further afield to become an international financial services hub.
Under current rules a fund and its administrator must be based in the same place, a major burden on funds looking to use the territory as a gateway to investors across the 27-nation European Union which it joined with Britain.
Gibraltar Financial Services Minister Gilbert Licudi said he would scrap the location rule within the next few weeks and replace it with an authorisation system.
It will permit funds to be established in Gibraltar even if the administrator is not in Gibraltar, Licudi told reporters during a visit to London.
We are not going to open the door to anyone. We need to be selective, he said.
There is already interest from the Channel Islands.
Gibraltar's financial services sector is nearly a third of its one billion pound economy and the government hopes growth will pay for big social improvement programmes.
There are 150 funds based there, a fraction of the 20,000 in rival Cayman Islands. Top names operating in Gibraltar include Credit Suisse
Changing the location rule is part of a wider strategy of shifting away from being primarily a funds service centre to becoming a bigger location for funds in its own right.
The Mediterranean port city abutting Spain stresses its onshore and EU credentials to attract business from the BRIC countries like Brazil and China.
It has signed 20 bilateral tax information sharing agreements, enough to put it on the OECD's white list of fully cooperative tax jurisdictions. It signed one with the United States in 2009 when the Group of 20 economies began a global crackdown on tax havens.
We are very well aware of the international pressures, Licudi said.
He hopes the new EU hedge fund law from July 2013 will attract new business as it will give a fund approved in Gibraltar a passport to operate across the EU.
Licudi said other reforms were being looked at, including setting up formal trusts and foundations.
(Reporting by Huw Jones; Editing by Chris Vellacott and Helen Massy-Beresford)


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The surgical history of inguinal hernias dates back to ancient Egypt. From Bassini's heralding of the modern era to today's mesh-based open and laparoscopic repairs, this history parallels closely the evolution in anatomical understanding and development of the techniques of general surgery.[1, 2]
Accounting for 75% of all abdominal wall hernias, and with a lifetime risk of 27% in men and 3% in women, inguinal hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the world.[3] In the United States, inguinal herniorrhaphy accounts for approximately 800,000 cases annually.[4]
Most randomized studies comparing laparoscopy to open repair have confirmed the following findings:[5, 6]
- Reduced postoperative pain
- Earlier return to work
- Increased cost
- Lengthier operation
- Steeper learning curve
- Higher recurrence and complication rates early in a surgeon's experience
Although open, mesh-based, tension-free repair remains the criterion standard, laparoscopic herniorrhaphy, in the hands of adequately trained surgeons, produces excellent results comparable to those of open repair.[7, 8] In a comparison of open repair with laparoscopic (totally extraperitoneal patch) repair, Eklund et al found that 5 years postoperatively, 1.9% of patients who had undergone laparoscopic repair continued to report moderate or severe pain compared with 3.5% of those in the open repair group.[9]
For information on manual reduction of hernias, see eMedicine article Hernia Reduction. For a discussion of open repair, see Hernia Inguinal Repair, Open.
Laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphy can refer to any of the following 3 techniques:
Totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair: See the sections below for a detailed description of this technique
Transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair: The abdomen is accessed and pneumoperitoneum is achieved using standard laparoscopic techniques. The preperitoneal space is then exposed transabdominally by sharply incising and bluntly stripping the peritoneum that overlies the inguinal anatomy. A mesh is then deployed and fixed in place as with the TEP technique and the peritoneum returned to its anatomical position.
Intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM) repair: A dual-layer mesh is placed over the myopectineal orifice transabdominally and fixed in place. The preperitoneal space is not entered and minimal dissection is carried out.
The most commonly performed laparoscopic techniques are the TEP and TAPP repairs.[5, 6, 7]
Poor familiarity with the complex anatomy of the posterior inguinal view is an important contributor to the steepness of the laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphy learning curve.[10, 11, 12]
While this section describes the anatomy from a laparoscopic point of view, a working knowledge of the inguinal region and the anterior abdominal wall remains paramount, and the reader is directed to the eMedicine article Hernia Inguinal Repair, Open for a detailed description of the region.
The preperitoneal space is contained between the transversalis fascia and the parietal peritoneum. It contains areolar and adipose tissue and the inferior epigastric artery and vein.
Transabdominal laparoscopic landmarks useful when performing the TAPP repair are the obliterated fetal remnants, which divide the posterior surface of the anterior abdominal wall into 3 fossae.[13]
The median umbilical ligament is a remnant of the embryonic urachus. It forms the center divide by arising in the midline from the apex of the bladder toward the umbilicus.[13]
Laterally, the paired medial umbilical ligaments, vestiges of the fetal umbilical arteries, arise from the superior vesicle arteries toward the umbilicus.[13]
Between the median and medial ligaments lie the supravesical fossae, where external supravesical hernias occur.[13]
Most lateral are the paired lateral umbilical ligaments, which contain the inferior epigastric arteries. Between them and the medial ligaments lies the medial fossa, which contains the Hesselbach triangle, the zone of direct hernias. Lateral to the inferior epigastric arteries is the lateral fossa, which is the site of indirect hernias. Thus, the lateral umbilical ligaments separate the lateral and medial fossae, and delineate between indirect and direct hernias, respectively.[13]
The following 3 landmarks (shown in the image below) found in the preperitoneal space are constant in their presence and location. They are a good starting point to get one's bearings in this difficult region. They are also helpful in cases of large hernias or recurrences.
The inferior epigastric artery and vein complex: This complex lies on the rectus muscles bilaterally.
- Medial to these vessels but above the iliopubic tract (see below) is the external ring, which is not visible in patients without a direct hernia.
- The internal ring is lateral to the inferior epigastric artery and vein but is often obscured by them, even when a hernia is present. The location of the internal ring can be approximated by locating the junction of these vessels and the cord structures.
- The femoral ring is inferior and lateral to the external ring and lies below the iliopubic tract just medial to the external iliac vessels. (The external iliac vessels change their name to the common femoral vessels after they pass beyond the inguinal ligament. Since preperitoneal hernia repair is performed dorsal to the inguinal ligament, these vessels still retain their intra-abdominal name.)
Cooper ligament: This is the name given to the periosteum of the superior pubic ramus. The pubic ramus can be easily palpated with a blunt grasper and is an excellent starting point for dissection.
Iliopubic tract: Another fundamental structure that deserves careful recognition is the iliopubic tract (commonly referred to as the shelving edge of the inguinal ligament in open surgery).
- This aponeurotic stretch of tissue is located posterior to the inguinal ligament and extends from the anterior superior iliac spine to the superior pubic ramus. As a continuation of the transverse abdominus aponeurosis and fascia at the upper border of the femoral sheath, it passes medially to form the inferior border of the internal inguinal ring, crossing over the femoral vessels.[13, 14, 15]
- Importantly, the iliopubic tract forms the superolateral border of the so-called "triangle of pain," an area bounded medially by the spermatic vessels (as shown in the image below). In this area, tacking of the mesh is to be avoided because of the risk of injury to the femoral branch of the genitofemoral nerve or the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve.[10, 13, 14, 16]
Another anatomical zone that requires the surgeon's awareness is the so-called "triangle of doom," bordered medially by the ductus deferens, laterally by the spermatic vessels, and with its apex at the deep inguinal ring, as shown in the image below. This area contains the external iliac artery and vein; thus, tacking of the mesh must be avoided within its boundaries.[13, 15] .
The general indications for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair versus watchful waiting are the same as for open inguinal hernia repair.
Classically, the existence of an inguinal hernia has been reason enough for operative intervention. However, recent studies have shown that the presence of a reducible hernia is not, in itself, an indication for surgery and that the risk of incarceration is less than 1%.[17]
Symptomatic patients (with pain or discomfort) should undergo repair; however, up to one third of patients with inguinal hernias are asymptomatic.[17] The question of observation versus surgical intervention in this asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic population was recently addressed in 2 randomized clinical trials. The trials found similar results, namely that after long-term follow-up, no significant difference in hernia-related symptomology was noted, and that watchful waiting did not increase the complication rate.[18, 19]
In one study, the substantial patient crossover from the observation group to the surgery arm led the authors to conclude that observation may delay but not prevent surgery.[17] This reasoning holds particularly true in the younger patient population. Thus, even an asymptomatic patient, if medically fit, should be offered surgical repair. After a long-term follow-up, one study determined that most patients with a painless inguinal hernia will develop symptoms over time, and, therefore, surgery is recommended for medically fit patients.[20]
Some reports have listed specific indications for laparoscopy over open repair, including recurrent hernias, bilateral hernias, and the need for earlier return to full activities.[21, 22, 23, 24]
Patient preference plays perhaps the greatest role in choosing one type of repair over another.
Surgical expertise also plays a role in selecting the appropriate type of repair. Data show that the recurrence rate drops significantly with increased surgeon experience with the laparoscopic technique. Some studies suggest that the learning curve for totally extraperitoneal (TEP) laparoscopic herniorrhaphy may be as high as 250 cases (as opposed to 25 for open repair).[8] Transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair has a learning curve closer to that of the open technique.[25] A large randomized controlled trial comparing laparoscopic to open repair found that, with adequate training, laparoscopic repair produced equivalent recurrence rates but reduced postoperative pain and allowed earlier return to work.[21]
A Cochrane database meta-analysis comparing TEP to TAPP found no significant difference in recurrence but did find that TAPP was associated with a higher risk of intra-abdominal injury. The authors concluded that further randomized controlled trials are needed to definitively compare these 2 techniques.[26]
The intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM) technique has fallen out of favor because of reports of unacceptably high rates of organ injury, nerve injury, and hernia recurrence.[23]
Conclusions regarding inguinal hernias in female patients are difficult to draw because most of the inguinal hernia literature involves male patients. In fact, Koch et al found that recurrence rates were higher in women and that recurrence in women was 10 times more likely to be of the femoral variety than in men.[27] This has led some to the conclusion that repairs that provide coverage of the femoral space (eg, laparoscopic repair) at the time of initial operation are better suited for women as a primary repair.[28] A well-designed randomized controlled trial comparing laparoscopic to open herniorrhaphy has yet to be completed.
The actual hospital costs of laparoscopic repairs are higher than those of open repairs but may be offset by the societal benefits of earlier return to full activities.[7, 29]
General contraindications for laparoscopic herniorrhaphy parallel those of open repair.
Inguinal hernia repair has no absolute contraindications. Just as in any other elective surgical procedure, the patient must be medically optimized. Any medical issues, whether acute (eg, upper respiratory tract or skin infection) or exacerbations of underlying medical conditions (eg, poorly controlled diabetes mellitus), should be fully addressed and the surgery delayed accordingly.
Patients with elevated American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) scores and high operative risk should undergo a full preoperative workup and determination of the risk-to-benefit ratio.
Contraindications specific to the laparoscopic technique include a lower midline incision, previous preperitoneal surgery (eg, prostatectomy), irreducible hernia, and inability to tolerate general anesthesia.
General anesthesia is preferred for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs.
Although the totally extraperitoneal (TEP) technique can be performed with epidural anesthesia, the authors routinely use general anesthesia for the occasional development of pneumoperitoneum due to an inadvertent peritoneal rent.
Elective inguinal hernia repair is considered a clean procedure and, as such, should carry a < 2% surgical site infection rate. Current data remain controversial, but the most recent meta-analysis supports the use of antibiotic prophylaxis when performing a mesh-based repair.[30] Typically, a cephalosporin antibiotic (eg, cefazolin) is administered by the anesthesiologist as a single dose prior to the skin incision.[31] A properly powered, well-constructed, prospective, randomized study has yet to be completed in order to definitively answer the antibiotic question.
All methods of laparoscopic hernia repair require the following standard laparoscopic equipment:
- Blunt graspers
- Hook electrocautery
- A 30º laparoscope
- A tacking device or fibrin glue applicator system
A laparoscopic clip applier and suction irrigator should be available on standby.
Foley catheter: The authors routinely place a Foley catheter to decompress the bladder and maximize the preperitoneal space. Patients undergoing unilateral hernias (short procedure) and with no history of urinary retention can probably avoid a Foley catheter if they void immediately prior to the operation.
Balloon dissector and trocars: The authors find that a balloon dissector saves time but does add cost to the totally extraperitoneal (TEP) technique. Simple blunt dissection with the laparoscope can be used instead to create the preperitoneal space. The authors routinely use an integrated trocar/dissector balloon system for the infraumbilical port. In addition, the authors use a 5-mm trocar and an 11-mm trocar. The TAPP technique requires an umbilical Hasson 12-mm trocar and 2 5-mm trocars placed at the midclavicular lines bilaterally.
Mesh: The mesh must be a permanent material large enough to produce a wide overlap beyond the defect's edges. Although some surgeons prefer anatomical mesh configurations, a polypropylene or polyester flat sheet of mesh (5 X 10 cm to 7 X 15 cm) works just as well and is more cost-effective.
Tacks: The authors routinely use nonabsorbable tacks for mesh fixation and exercise extreme caution to avoid the danger zones (see Anatomy above). Laparoscopic absorbable tackers are now available, which may add an extra layer of security. The potential benefit is that even if a nerve is inadvertently impinged, the tack will be resorbed with time. This benefit has not been critically evaluated.
Confirm and mark the correct surgical site preoperatively in the holding area.
Position the patient supine, comfortably securing the upper extremities at the patient's sides.
For large defects, slight Trendelenburg positioning may help exposure by reducing the visceral contents into the abdomen.
Shave the surgical site with electric clippers.
Prepared and drape the surgical site in standard surgical fashion, exposing an area from above the umbilicus to below the pubis. The prepared area should be wide enough to allow for conversion to an open technique if this becomes necessary.
The authors place a single monitor at the foot of the bed. The operating surgeon stands on the side opposite the hernia. The assistant stands on the same side as the hernia.
Make a longitudinal 10-mm infra-umbilical incision and deepen it to expose the anterior rectus sheath.[13]
Incise the anterior rectus sheath longitudinally slightly off the midline (thus avoiding entering the peritoneal space in the midline, where the anterior and posterior rectus sheaths merge).[13, 14, 24] Grasp the midline raphe with a Kelly clamp and retract the underlying rectus muscle fibers laterally, revealing the posterior rectus sheath.
Using the posterior rectus sheath as a guide, introduce a dissecting balloon and slip it along the rectus sheath as shown in the video below. Advance the balloon past the arcuate line and into the preperitoneal space down to the pubic symphysis. Then, inflate the dissection balloon under direct laparoscopic vision to dissect the preperitoneal space.[13, 14, 24, 34] Balloon dissection.
Once adequate dissection is attained, deflate and remove the dissector balloon.
Insufflate the preperitoneal space with CO2 to a pressure of 12 mm Hg.
Insert a 5-mm trocar 2 finger breadths above the pubis as shown in the image below. Place an 11-mm trocar midway between the 5-mm trocar and the umbilical port.
The authors always begin the dissection with exposure of the Cooper ligament and the pubic tubercle. This is most easily performed using a 2-handed technique, whereby 2 blunt graspers are placed against the bone at a single point, then gently spread apart as shown below. Carry out continued gentle dissection with meticulous hemostasis to expose the direct space and the femoral space by clearing the Cooper ligament down to the iliac vessels. Direct space dissection.
A direct hernia often reduces spontaneously with pneumo-preperitoneum but may require careful gentle traction and freeing of fibrous bands to get a complete reduction. Clearing the Cooper ligament in its entirety ensures that a direct hernia is fully reduced.
Great care must be exercised as one approaches the iliac vessels. In addition, obturator vessels often cross the dissection planes and may need to be clipped and divided.
Carry out the dissection of the preperitoneal space superolaterally toward the anterior superior iliac spine by gently pushing the peritoneum away from the ventral abdominal wall as shown below.[13, 14, 24, 34] Care must be exercised when separating the peritoneum from the muscle layers of the abdominal wall. The peritoneum is often very thin and may be tightly adhesed. Attempting to disconnect these structures may result in a peritoneal rent. This is especially evident cephalad. Inferolaterally, the abdominal wall must be cleared to below the iliopubic tract. Lateral abdominal wall dissection.
Next, attention is shifted to the internal ring to identify an indirect hernia sac. Perform careful gentle separation of the cord structures from the sac by elevating the cord/sac bundle then delicately stripping the areolar tissue downward until a window is found between the sac and cord structures as shown below.[13, 14, 24, 34] Indirect sac isolation.
If possible, the sac should then be reduced back into the peritoneal cavity. If this is not possible, ligate the sac proximally and leave it open to drain distally to prevent formation of a hydrocele. The simplest way to do this in a wide mouth sac is to fire a vascular 30-mm linear stapler across the sac and then divide the sac distal to the staple line. Other techniques for sac ligation include Endoclips or an Endoloop.
Be careful to avoid injury to any intraabdominal sac contents or slider component.
Once the dissection is complete, introduce a mesh under direct vision via the 11-mm trocar and drag it as lateral as possible toward the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) as shown in the video below. Then flatten out the mesh across the myopectineal orifice and drape it over the cord structures. Place a single tack at the pubic tubercle. This serves as a fixation point that allows for easy arrangement of the mesh in the tight preperitoneal space. Mesh deployment and fixation.
Manipulate the mesh so its upper border lies above a line from the pubic symphysis to the ASIS. Then place the remaining tacks down the Cooper ligament, up the midline, and along the upper border of the mesh.
Each fire of the tacker beyond the inferior epigastric artery and vein complex must be above a line from the pubic symphysis to the ASIS. This ensures that no tacks are placed in proximity to nerve structures or iliac vessels (the triangle of pain and triangle of doom). This can be further verified by carefully palpating the tacker head through the abdominal wall and comparing its relationship to this line prior to each fire. No more than 1-2 tacks are needed in this hazardous location.
Attention is now turned to the contralateral side if the patient has bilateral pathology. Close the larger trocar site fascial defects with a figure-of-eight 0-absorbable suture, approximate the skin, and remove the Foley catheter.
The complete procedure is depicted in the video below from SAGES.Laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Video courtesy of SAGES.
A transabdominal preperitoneal repair for recurrent inguinal hernia is depicted in the video below from SAGES.Transabdominal preperitoneal repair of recurrent inguinal hernia. Video courtesy of SAGES.
WARNING : Extreme care must be exercised when placing the mesh fixation tacks. This point cannot be overstated. A nerve injury caused by an errant tack can be truly debilitating, and treating these injuries can be very challenging. Tacks should be placed only above the iliopubic tract.[35] The authors routinely draw a line from the pubic tubercle to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) at the start of the procedure. Prior to firing each tack, carefully palpate the tacker head through the abdominal wall to ensure that it is above this line.
Violation of the peritoneum during totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair causes loss of insufflation from the preperitoneal space into the peritoneal cavity. The preperitoneal space then collapses to some degree, which may make completing the procedure difficult. In addition, it puts intra-abdominal organs at risk for injury and may lead to adhesion formation. Tearing the peritoneum should, therefore, be avoided, if possible. If the rent is small, Endoclips can be placed to close the defect and minimize the leak. Otherwise, conversion to transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) or open hernia repair may be necessary. Another option is to place a Veress needle through a stab incision into the abdominal cavity to drain the CO2.
Trocar placement should always be done under direct vision. To prevent bleeding and hematoma formation, the trocars should be placed exactly in the midline so as to avoid tearing the rectus muscle fibers.
During preperitoneal dissection, the inferior epigastric artery and vein sometimes become separated from the abdominal wall. They then hang down into the operative field. The authors prefer to clip and divide these vessels early in the case rather than struggle and, invariably, injure them anyway.
Placing the mesh in such a way as to help with its flush deployment is very helpful. The authors' technique is to fold the mesh in half lengthwise, grasp the mesh by the fold, and advance the mesh through the trocar toward the ASIS. When the grasper is released, the natural memory of the mesh causes it to spring open in a properly oriented position without the need for time-consuming manipulation.
At the completion of the operation but prior to desufflation, the authors like to spray the preperitoneal space with 20 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine with epinephrine for long-acting local analgesia and improved hemostasis as shown below. Local anesthesia infiltration.
A blunt grasper should be placed against the lower corner of the mesh just lateral to the cord structures while the preperitoneal space is desufflated under direct vision as shown in the image below. This prevents the mesh from rolling upward and exposing the lateral aspect of the internal ring to recurrence. Desufflation.
Rather than pumping the dissector balloon to a preset number of pumps, (manufacturer recommendation is 30-40), the authors prefer to pump under direct vision until no further movement of the tissues is visible, indicating no benefit from further dissection.
Vascular injury is a less common but potentially disastrous pitfall. This can be avoided by respecting the proximity of the femoral vessels, particularly when tacking the mesh to the Cooper ligament.[36]
The use of an ample-sized mesh is the key to minimizing recurrences. It must be large enough to extend 2 cm medial to the pubic tubercle, 3-4 cm above the Hesselbach triangle, and 5-6 cm lateral to the internal ring.
In male patients, always remember to gently pull the testes back down to their normal scrotal position at the end of the case.
Hematoma or seroma formation: This is usually self-limited because of the tamponade effect of the peritoneum. On rare occasions, this complication may require surgical intervention.
Nerve injury: Great care must be exercised when securing the mesh with tacks (see Pearls). Nerve injury is usually self-limited but may require steroid injections or, if persistent, neurectomy.
Intra-abdominal injury: This is uncommon with totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair but may occur if the peritoneum is torn and the abdominal cavity is entered. Take extra care with wide-neck hernia sacs that contain abdominal organs. A final intraperitoneal evaluation may be helpful at the completion of the case if an injury is suspected.
Adhesion formation: This is very uncommon with TEP repair but has been reported with large peritoneal rents. Closure of this defect may be warranted and can be performed laparoscopically with Endoclips or an Endoloop.
Ischemic orchitis leading to atrophic testicle or even necrosis is a catastrophic but known complication of inguinal herniorrhaphy. The exact cause of this vascular injury is unclear, but it is thought to be secondary to venous thrombosis rather than arterial injury. Although rare, a high index of suspicion for this complication and emergency testicular ultrasonography may help avoid orchiectomy. Symptoms include painful testicular swelling and fever commencing 2-3 days after surgery.[37]
Peeters et al compared heavyweight and lightweight meshes for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in men and found that the use of lightweight meshes for bilateral repair negatively influences sperm motility. In a prospective randomized study in 59 male patients, 1-year followup showed that sperm motility had declined from preoperative levels in patients receiving lightweight mesh (Vypro II, TiMesh) but had increased slightly in those receiving heavyweight mesh (Marlex). No difference was noted in quality of life between recipients of different types of mesh.[38]


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A professional cat burglar who targeted homes 14 homes in one night has been jailed for 10 years.
Daryl Kennedy, from Salford, was described as the "managing director" of a professional burglary gang that carried out 140 raids involving £250,000 of items from homes across Cheshire.
The 51-year-old hired three drivers to ferry him to the suburbs and strike at properties near busy roads - allowing him an easy escape back into Greater Manchester.
Two of his drivers, Winston Bell, 56, of Mitchells Quay, Falisworth, and Ajaz Ahmed, 46, of Drake Street, Rochdale, were sentenced to four years and three years behind bars, respectively.
Kennedy meticulously researched properties to ensure they were empty before breaking in - often in broad daylight - between April and December last year. He carried out 140 raids.
His most prolific day was on Christmas Eve when he targeted 14 homes in five villages for "rich pickings".
The heartless criminal targeted five villages on Christmas Eve and stole an engagement ring from a Hoole couple – just two weeks before their wedding day.
He even raided the home of a Chester family while they were visiting a dying relative in hospital, in the week before Christmas, leaving them feeling vulnerable and frightened to leave the house.
Kennedy, nicknamed the 'Sydney Cat Burglar' due to his elaborate criminal past in Australia, masterminded his "professional enterprise" from a Salford bail hostel – and is said to have gambled the proceeds away.
Prosecutor Simon Parry said: "As well as targeting specific areas, that they would often return to burgle again and again, it is a hallmark of Kennedy's professionalism as a burglar that he targeted unoccupied dwellings during daylight hours, being careful to select houses where the occupants were at work or on holiday."
Kennedy, of HMP Altcourse, was caught on New Year's Eve when a member of the public reported Bell's black Audi parked suspiciously in Hale Barns.
Upon being stopped by police, Bell blurted out: "He's the thief, Daryl's the thief". Officers found stolen cash, jewellery and laptops inside the vehicle.
All three pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle dwelling houses at an earlier hearing.
Defending, Nicholas Clarke told Chester Crown Court Kennedy had been suffering from alcohol and gambling addictions.
But Judge Elgan Edwards blasted: "It was run by you, Kennedy, like a business - employing staff as if you were in charge of an office, when in fact you were wreaking misery on householders.
"You were the brains behind the scheme, the managing director of the whole operation."
The fourth defendant, Rosemary Pollard, of Elvate Crescent, Cheetham Hill, who drove Kennedy to the burglaries on Christmas Eve and 46 of the burglaries in December, will now be sentenced at a later date.
The court heard she could not attend the hearing as she had caught headlice from her grandson.


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An interactive and streetwise real world guide to getting your survival arsenal together
This on-line book is a comprehensive guide for the gun shopper who wants the right hardware for the right price at the right time. It is not simple gun-porn 'reviews' for wannabe commandoes of stuff you will never see in the real world. This site will be packed with more practical knowledge than you will probably need. It is optimized for fast loading, and geared it toward a person who will read the text more than simply surf page to page and link to link. The server for this site is slow with pages that have a lot of pictures, so please bear with it until things improve. Chances are that you will overlook some interesting links on your first few trips through. New links will appear in areas that you have already been to so check them out from time time to time as this thing grows.
In publishing this website, I make no claims to any political alliances or agendas. It has been said that survival is the oldest ideology. It transcends political borders, languages and cultures. The controversy of survivalism is primarily the creation of sensationalist media. I am not here to spew conspiracy theories or political agendas although most readers will notice that I have some bias in my views. On some, I have an open mind, on most, I make no apology.
Back in the 1970's and 1980's it was cool to be a survivalist. Today, it is acceptable for pseudo intellectuals to bash survivalism as anti-social, backward and criminal. The fact is that survivalism is rarely a stand alone philosophy although it is the oldest ideology, the ideology of nature. There are survivalists on every end of the social and political spectrum. If you chose to be prepared for life's biggest unscheduled challenges you are probably a survivalist whether you openly admit it or not.
Being prepared does not mean that you just arm up, get a year's worth of food, and hide out in your bunker waiting for the end of the world. It means getting prepared then maintaining a state of readiness as you carry out your normal day to day life. Paranoia can be a good thing if channeled correctly. Paranoia can keep you out of jail, at your job and in your home. Many successful businessmen are paranoid. Their secret is that they channel it into winning action - not hesitation, doubt and fatalism.
The world's winners don't just take things as they come, they get ready and they stay ready. A recurring theme at most personal success seminars is that success comes when hard work meets opportunity. Winners make plans and fall back plans. Once those plans and preparations are set, they have a blueprint to work off of.
The end of the world may be next week or in the next hundred years - I don't claim to know. I have read predictions by modern and not-so modern prophets. Many have turned out wrong, or at least have been badly interpreted by modern scholars. As we know, World War Three never happened in 1992 as was predicted. Nostradamus was wrong about New York getting nuked in 1991 and Art Bell has been bullshit more than once about alien spores wiping out green plant life on Earth. Mark Koernke was incorrect about UN troops rounding up gun owners in LA. Y2K did not cause global power meltdown.
Over these years of haunting the gunshows, pawn shops and sporting goods counters of almost every gun seller under the sun, I have learned many of the tricks and nuances of buying, selling and trading weapons of all kinds. Of course, I am often reminded of what I don't know. From my time in the military to now budding survivalists have asked for my advice on what guns to buy and where to buy them. Nobody needs to be a gun expert to be a survivor. As a matter of fact, guns are only a part of the true survivalist's preparations for the unknown, but cool guns are a fun part of it.
The bulk of survivalism does not involve weapons. In fact, there are some pacifist vegan types in the movement. Others of us look at it differently. I have seen too much evidence of the fact that protection is an issue that must be taken seriously and personally. There is little guarantee that anyone out there will have the will or the means to protect you when you need it. I have lived in violent places and dealt with violent people. Most Jewish members of my extended family were killed in the Holocaust. The legacy of authority gone evil neither began nor ended with the National Socialist party of Germany.
I have seen a guy bleed to death from simply because he danced with the wrong girl at a nightclub. I have seen a friend with serious injuries because he had the wrong color of skin in the wrong side of town. I have seen and heard a terrorist leader joke about random killing while American (Democrat) political and social leaders nod in approval. I have seen racist demagogues outline plans of murder and genocide. I have seen rioters drag a simple working man out of a truck and beat him half to death. I have seen rioters burn an American Flag - the symbol of liberty - and maim a man for defending it.
The savages of the world do not respect your life or mine. They only respect power. I have concluded that the best way to be ready for these things is to be armed. When you are ready for war, you have the strength to negotiate for peace - anything else is simply begging for mercy.
I had originally worked on this as a book, but as times are changing faster than editing and print schedules. I have decided to put it in website form and get some help with completing it. This allows for frequent revision and reader feedback. It also allows the reader to skim over parts of little interest and explore the tangents of deeper interest. I have also been working on some business links to the site that will be of value to those who visit. Currently, this site serves no business interest and any references or links to products are not the result of paid advertising.
The purpose of the original book was to provide a foundation of knowledge to assemble a modest survival arsenal of the best possible guns at the lowest possible expense in reasonable time. At the time of the first draft, the United States government was passing some of the most far reaching and restrictive gun control laws in its history. The dynamics of the firearms trade will eventually resemble the drug trade of the 1980's - complete with all of the murder, corruption, intrigue and opportunity. Rather than lament about the good old days when drugs were bad and guns were a GOD given right, I will hopefully prepare the reader for the new realities.
The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution has helped to keep America free for two centuries. Whether or not it will be there for our grandchildren is yet to be determined. As long the torch of freedom burns in our hearts and the desire for liberty is on our minds, we will own and use the modern weapons of our time as our forefathers did in their time, confident in the knowledge that we all come under the higher laws of GOD and nature - laws that do not tolerate tyranny. Unfortunately, the Second Amendment as a binding law in America recognizing the right of common people to own and possess weapons has come to an end. This is an unfortunate reality as we step into the twenty first century.
The age of America's recognition and support of the individual right to keep and bear arms is over. That does not mean an end to the existence of this basic human right or an end to the struggle for the recognition of that right. It is more relevant worldwide than ever before. It is my wish that this site will be an international resource for information to people worldwide who see the necessity of being armed as a means of guaranteeing peace and survival.
Your reasons for arming yourself and the premise of the book. - I define some of the ideas that in many ways define the meaning of the survivalist movement and how what they mean to the armed survivor.
Scenarios for armed survival - Not all armed survival situations are the same. Different scenarios call for different action and different weapons. Make an informed decision on how far you are willing to go to be prepared.
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Focus Track Friday: Business of Bioscience
Keck Graduate Institute
Friday, December 2, 2011 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (PST)
Event Details
You are invited to attend Keck Graduate Institute's Focus Track Friday Business of Bioscience on Friday, December 2, 2011.
While, the initial sessions are mainly of interest to business focus track students, all students are encouraged to attend the sessions about the future of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Stephen Eck, VP of Astellas (and former VP of Eli Lilly and Pfizer). Stephen will be talking about "Genomics, Market Segmentation and the Implications for the Pharmaceutical Industry." After lunch, Ryan Bethencourt, Joel Dudley and Raymond McCauley will be discussing their current startup efforts in a panel entitled "Open, cheap and fast: New models of biotechnology entrepreneurship."
Please note that the agenda is subject to change. A final agenda will be available at check-in.
8:30—9:00 am: Check-in
9:00—9:15 am: Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. Sheldon M. Schuster, President; KGI
Dr. Joel West, Professor, Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Focus Track Champion-Business of Bioscience; KGI
9:30—10:30 am and 10:45—11:45 am: Career Workshops
(Business Development, Operations, and Project Management)
11:45—1:15 pm: Lunch and Keynote Speaker
"Genomics, market segmentation and the implications for the pharmaceutical industry"
Therapeutics have historically targeted broad classes of diseased and patients. Today, the existing approaches are reaching their limits. At the same time, genomics medicine is being used to isolate disease subsets and treat specific patients. Diagnosing, proscribing, and delivering such personalized medicines will dramatically change the roles of physicians and pharmacists, and will also require transforming the distribution channels used to deliver these medicines
Stephen Eck, Vice President of Oncology Medical Sciences; Astellas Pharma Global Development
1:30—2:45 pm: Open, Cheap, and Fast: New Models of Biotechnology Entrepreneurship
The rapid fall in computing prices represented by Moore's Law unleashed a wave of IT entrepreneurship from 1990-2010. Today, dramatic cost reductions in genomics, outsourcing, open data and falling IT costs are enabling new models of biotech startups
Ryan Bethencourt, Director of Business Development; Parexel
Joel Dudley, Co-Founder and Director of Informatics, NuMedii
Raymond McCauley, Chief Sciences Officer; Genomeria
Moderated by: Ujval Kondragunt, MBS '13; KGI
3:00—4:30 pm: Reception
When & Where
Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences
Building 517, Lecture Hall
535 Watson Drive
Friday, December 2, 2011 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (PST)
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The Kingsborough Community College Foundation is the tax exempt 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization through which individuals, foundations and corporations can make tax exempt gifts to benefit our students, faculty and college. It is governed by an independent Board of Trustees elected on a rotating basis. The KCC Foundation Board of Trustees represents the commercial, financial, publishing, philanthropic, utilities, legal, real estate, health care, community development, and public relations industries of New York City. Alumni and college faculty and administration also serve on the Board.
To view the Foundation's most recent 990, please click here.
To view the Foundation's Approved Budget for July 2016 to June 2017, please click here
Joan Bartolomeo, Chairperson
Joan Bartolomeo joined the Community Development Department of Signature Bank in October of 2013, after serving for 29 years with Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation (BEDC), the last 23 years as its president.
At Signature Bank, she works to form strategic partnerships to meet the credit needs of individuals, businesses, municipalities and community-based organizations. In this capacity, she serves as the community's link to the expertise and financial products that the Bank offers. The Community Development Department is also committed to becoming a part of the community on behalf of the Bank through involvement in community activities and by serving on the boards of community-based organizations. Through their active participation at the local level, Signature Bank has developed a first-hand understanding of the banking needs facing our neighbors and communities.
Joan Bartolomeo joined the Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) in 1984, matching her personal and professional interest in community and economic empowerment with an organization equally dedicated to working in that arena. BEDC is dedicated to business development and job creation and retention in Brooklyn, with services in the areas of small business lending, commercial and retail development, entrepreneurship, commercial revitalization and numerous other activities.
Ms. Bartolomeo is also involved with a number of not-for-profit organizations in Brooklyn, and is a founding board member of New Partners for Community Revitalization, which arose from the Pocantico Roundtable on Brownfields, in which she participated. She also serves on the Brooklyn Public Library Success Council, on the board of the Kingsborough Community College Foundation, and on several boards relating to SUNY Downstate Medical Center's biotechnology initiatives. Ms. Bartolomeo is a lifelong resident of Brooklyn. She obtained her B.S. in Biology and her M.A. in Urban Studies from Long Island University, where she received a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2001.
Farley Herzek, President
Farley Herzek returns to his native Brooklyn after working an educator in Southern California for 34 years. Most recently, he served as interim president for Los Angeles Harbor College (11,000 students) ‐ Los Angeles Community College District. He has also served as interim president of East Los Angeles College (35,000 students) and vice president of academic affairs for the Desert Community College District. During that time he provided leadership for the facilities design and instructional planning for two brand new campuses in the Coachella Valley.
He also served as the dean of the School of Trades and Industrial Technologies and interim provost for the Long Beach Community College District. Mr. Herzek's K‐12 experience includes serving as the assistant director of Career and Technical Education and as a full‐time faculty member for Long Beach Unified School District.A product of the New York City public school system and the City University of New York, he attended Brooklyn College and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from City College of New York. He completed his Master of Arts degree and Teaching Credential in Technology Education at California State University Long Beach and his Professional Clear Administrative Services Credential from the University of La Verne.
Mr. Herzek is the past chair of the National Legislative Committee for the Association of Career and Technical Education. He has served on the board of directors for the Harbor City/Harbor Gateway Chamber of Commerce and Long Beach Hillel. He is a member of the Hispanic Association for Colleges and Universities (HACU). He has served on the Long Beach Area COMPACT and was the executive director for the Long Beach Industry Education Council ‐‐ two Long Beach non‐profit agencies that were responsible for connecting Long Beach's educational institutions with local business and industry. He received the Outstanding California Community College Administrator of the Year award from the California Industrial and Technology Education Association. Mr. Herzek is first generation American. His father immigrated to the United States after being liberated from a concentration camp at the end of World War II. His father learned English at a New York City adult education program in order to get his first job in America as a butcher. Mr. Herzek is the first in his family to graduate college.
Suzanne M. Murphy, Vice President
Suzanne M. Murphy became Vice President for Development and External Affairs at Teachers College in February 2008. Prior to working at Teachers College, Ms. Murphy served as Vice President of College Resources at Sarah Lawrence College, and as Vice President of External Affairs and Enrollment Services at Marymount Manhattan College. She also taught intensive summer courses in reading and writing to students in Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP); created a similar program for economically disadvantaged children who did not meet HEOP poverty requirements; and coordinated Marymount's program in alcoholism and counseling. Ms. Murphy holds a B.A. degree from Marymount Manhattan College and both Ed.M. and M.A. degrees from Teachers College.
Dr. Elizabeth Basile, Executive DirectorDr. Basile is the current Vice President of the Office for College Advancement at Kingsborough Community College and also serves as the Executive Director of the Kingsborough Community College Foundation. During her 24-year tenure at Kingsborough, she has held a number of positions including: Counseling Coordinator for the COPE Program; Director of the Liberty Partnerships Program; Assistant Director of the Admissions Information Center; and Director of Career Development including Transfer, New Start and Scholarship Opportunities programs. Dr. Basile is a Member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the American Association of Community Colleges, the Council for Resource Development, and Women in Development. She received her Doctoral Degree in Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, her M.S in Education from Saint John's University, a second M.S. in Education from the College of Staten Island, her B.A. from the College of Staten Island and her A.A from Staten Island Community College.
Gina Argento, Trustee
Ms. Argento is the CEO of Broadway Stages, one of New York City's largest full-service film, television, and music video production facilities. Founded in 1983 by Tony Argento, Broadway Stages spans more than half a million square feet covering 27 stages and support facilities. The company has earned a golden reputation among the largest movie studios and major television networks. Today, Broadway Stages is home to award winning shows, numerous music videos, blockbuster movies, including "The Good Wife," "Royal Pains," "Blue Bloods," "Believe," "Us and Them," "Unforgettable" and "Hostages."
Ms. Argento is currently a board member of the Greenpoint Chamber of Commerce. She also serves on the Board of Managers of the Greenpoint YMCA and EWVIDCO—a membership organization that promotes the development and retention of production, manufacturing and industrial service businesses in order to strengthen neighborhoods in North Brooklyn and surrounding communities.
Michael Correra, Trustee
For the past 15 years, Michael Correra has been the owner of Michael Towne Wine Liquors located in Brooklyn Heights. He received an M.B.A. in Business from Wagner College and is also an alumnus of Kingsborough Community College. For the last two years, Mr. Correra has also been the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Package Association, a 400-store trade conglomerate and advocacy group representing wine and liquor retailers in eight New York State counties. The association has existed for 76 years and remains the largest throughout the state.
James A. Cross, TrusteeJim has been an active member of the energy industry for over 20 years and has held diverse positions at National Grid and its legacy companies in the fields of engineering, marketing, finance, risk management, business development, and energy supply. His professional expertise includes the Northeast energy markets and associated deal structuring, asset optimization and risk management, and forecasting. In his current role as Vice President at National Grid, Jim leads an organization responsible for managing customer-related data and systems; performing advanced analytics, modeling, and forecasting; and developing metrics and reporting performance. He graduated with a Masters of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art and an MBA in Finance from Fordham University. Jim has served on the Edison Electric Institute's Economic Policy Advisory Group and on the National Energy Marketers Association's Executive Committee.
Michael Farmer, Trustee
Michael Farmer is Chairman of Farmer & Company, a strategy consulting firm for advertising agencies and their clients. Farmer & Company seeks to bring improved management disciplines and metrics to advertising agencies to deal with the dramatic strategic changes in their industry – particularly the introduction of new media and the 20-year history of declining fees, driven by client procurement departments.
Previously, Mr. Farmer was a consultant with The Boston Consulting Group and subsequently a Director of Bain & Company. He was with Bain & Company in Boston and Europe, and he headed (in turn) the Munich, Paris and London offices during Bain's period of European expansion.
Michael Farmer has served as Associate Dean for Policy and Resources at the Harvard School of Public Health. He spent 5 years in the U.S. Navy as a Weapons Officer on destroyers and as Professor of Naval Science, Iowa State University.
He has lived and worked in the USA, Brazil, Switzerland, Turkey, Germany, France and the UK.
Michael Farmer was an honors graduate of Princeton University and of Harvard Business School, where he graduated with highest honors as a Baker Scholar.
Juliet Lewis, TrusteeMs. Lewis is an experienced executive with more than thirty years of experience in community, public, government, and media relations. In her current position with Con Edison of New York, Ms. Lewis manages Brooklyn-based community relations. Previously, she oversaw community relations in Staten Island for the company. In this capacity, Ms. Lewis develops internal and employee relations, reviews funding proposals from nonprofit organizations, and conducts presentations on Con Edison programs, such as Energy Efficiency, to community organizations.
Ms. Lewis maintains community affiliations with the following: Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce ( Co-Chair of the MWBE Committee and member of the Government Affairs Committee); North Brooklyn YMCA, Board Member; (Fund Development Committee member); Brooklyn Community Services, Board Member; Cave Canem, Board Member; and American Association of Blacks in Energy, Member.
Ms. Lewis holds a B.S. in Communication Arts (1981) from St. John's University, and a M.S. in Health Services Administration (2002) from Central Michigan University.
Steven V. Maksin, Trustee Mr. Maksin is Managing Partner at Maksin Legal Group and heads the firm's New York practice. He is also the founder and CEO of Moonbeam Capital Investments (MCI), a fully integrated, self-managed private equity fund. Born in Kiev, Ukraine, Mr. Maksin was 21 years old when he first came to the United States. As an undergraduate at Kingsborough, he majored in Liberal Arts and distinguished himself as a top student.
After graduating from Kingsborough in 1992, Mr. Maksin went on to graduate cum laude from New York University's Stern School of Business in 1994. He earned a law degree from Benjamin M. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University in 2000 and an LL.M. in taxation from New York University School of Law in 2002.
John Manbeck, Trustee
John Manbeck, professor emeritus, taught English and journalism at Kingsborough Community College for 32 years and founded the Kingsborough Historical Society in 1972. Prior to that, he taught English philology for two years at Helsinki University (Finland) on a Fulbright teaching grant. He served as Brooklyn Borough Historian from 1993-2002, appointed by Borough President Howard Golden, as chairman of the Mayor's Advisory Committee to the Municipal Archives from 1997-2002, and on the board of the New York State Local History Advisory Council, 2002-2005. He has held several other city and state appointed positions and still serves on advisory and foundation boards including the board of Friends of Thirteen (PBS). He has written/edited nine books about Brooklyn, wrote a weekly column for The Brooklyn Daily Eagle for eight years and has appeared on television, radio and podcast documentaries about Brooklyn on PBS, A&E, Discovery and History channels. For over 20 years, he has given talks on Brooklyn for The New York Council for the Humanities. He is past president of the Kingsborough Community College Foundation board. His website is www.johnbmanbeck.net, registered with The Authors' Guild.
Eduardo Rios, Trustee
Currently serving as Kingsborough's Vice President of Finance and Administration, Eduardo Rios has extensive executive experience within the City of University of New York. Prior to his current appointment, Mr. Rios served as Assistant Vice President for Finance and Business Services at the College of Staten Island (CSI), and he has also held senior positions at the City College of New York and the CUNY Graduate Center. Mr. Rios graduated from the College of New Rochelle with a B.A. in Psychology. A proud CUNY graduate, Mr. Rios also received an A.A. in Marketing Management from New York City Technical College. Mr. Rios has served on the CSI Foundation Finance and Investment Committee; the CSI Association Board of Directors (President's Designee and Treasurer); and the CUNY Council of Business Managers, and many other college-wide and CUNY-wide committees.
Frank Ruggiero:
Born in Brooklyn, Frank A. Ruggiero attended Kingsborough and is now the owner and manager of Delta Phase Electrical Corporation—a Brooklyn-based, full-service electrical contracting company serving the five boroughs and Long Island. The company delivers high-end electrical contracting services to commercial and residential clients. Mr. Ruggiero, who co-founded the business twenty-two years ago, takes pride in maintaining outstanding client relationships and delivering the highest quality services.
Mr. Ruggiero is an active member of the Italian Cultural foundation at Casa Belvedere. The foundation works to preserve and promote an appreciation of Italian culture and heritage. He is a member of the Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development Corporation whose mission is to help businesses in Sunset Park, Red Hook and Gowanus neighborhoods grow and provide employment for local residents. Frank is also a member of the 12:30 Club, fostering trade and commerce within the Bay Ridge community for 75 years. In 2014 Frank was named Man of the Year by the Brooklyn Italians Soccer Club for his hard work and dedication to his community. Frank lives with his wife Rosemarie in Marine Park, Brooklyn; together they raised three wonderful sons. In his free time Frank is an avid golfer, enjoys skiing and playing tennis.
Roni Shoyfer:
Currently Vice President, Retail Market Manager at Investors Bank, Roni Shoyfer is an experienced banking professional. Mr. Shoyfer has a strong track record of increasing sales, improving client retention, growing the customer base, and employee development. Prior positions include Store Supervisor at TD Bank and Assistant Vice President, Assistant Branch Manager at both TD Bank and Herald National Bank. Mr. Shoyfer graduated from Sinai Academy High School in Brooklyn and attended LaGuardia Community College in Queens and the School of Visual Arts in New York. He is multi-lingual, speaking Russian and Hebrew as well as English. Mr. Shoyfer currently lives in Brighton Beach, Brooklyn.
James Slattery, TrusteeMr. Slattery currently serves as the President of the Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, representing the poor in Brooklyn in a pro bono capacity. Until his retirement in March 2011, he was a Senior Partner at Cullen and Dykman, LLP, located in downtown Brooklyn, and had been with the law firm since 1969. With 35 years of experience in the higher education field, Mr. Slattery headed Cullen and Dykman's higher education and non-for-profit practice group. While he was with the law firm, he was a member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) and previously served on the Editorial Board of NACUA's official publication, The Journal of College and University Law.
Kelly Sullivan, Trustee
Ms. Sullivan is the Senior Managing Director for Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher, a communications firm based in New York City. She works closely with SIRUS XM Satellite Radio and assisted with their 18-month merger review. Ms. Sullivan's clients include MGM Mirage, TIAA-CREF, CenturyLink, FedEx, Bertelsmann, EDF and North General Hospital in Harlem. She graduated from Georgetown University with a B.A. in American Government.
Alec Teytel:
Alec Teytel is a distinguished banking executive with over 20 years in the industry. In his current role as Vice President, Branch Manager at TD Bank, which he has filled for over five years, he is responsible for business development, staff management and overall implementation of corporate goals and vision. Previous positions include Senior Vice President, Managing Director with Herald National Bank; Branch Manager at Commerce Bank; and Vice President, Business Relationship Manager with HSBC Bank USA. Mr. Teytel is President of the Bensonhurst Business Club and a Board Member of the Jewish Community Center of Bensonhurst. Over the years he has received numerous awards in recognition of his leadership and service to his community. He holds a Certificate in Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning in Denver, Colorado; an AS in Business Administration from Berkeley College of Business in New York and a BS in Business Science from the State University of Kiev in Ukraine. Mr. Teytel is fluent in English and Russian and lives in Marine Park, Brooklyn.
David Woloch:
David Woloch is Executive Vice President, Division of External Affairs at the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL)—the fifth largest public library system in the US—where he oversees government and community affairs, marketing and communications and development. In his time with the library, Mr. Woloch has led an overhaul of Library press function, developed a Library-wide communication plan and increased positive press coverage for the Library and its staff. He was also at the forefront of developing the Library's first strategic plan. Prior to his work with BPL, Mr. Woloch spent 10 years as Deputy Commissioner/Policy Advisory for the New York City Department of Transportation where he managed communications, legislative affairs, intergovernmental relations and graphic services for the 4,000-person city agency; provided guidance to the department's borough offices; developed new initiatives and oversaw the implementation of a number of key agency projects. While at the DOT, he was named one of the 20 most influential non-elected persons in City Government by City Hall newspaper.
Mr. Woloch is an adjunct professor at The New School; he serves on the board of multiple associations and non-profits; coaches youth baseball, basketball and soccer; and has volunteered for a number of political campaigns. David has a Masters in Public Policy with a concentration in Urban Development from Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government and a BA in History from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. He currently lives in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.