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|Dec 30, 2008
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|Peter Aliski, Vasu Nishtala, Benedict Shia, Anthony Tremaglio
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|Gyrus Acmi, Inc.
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The present invention is related to ureteral stents, and more particularly, to methods and apparatus for preventing stent migration and reflux flow.
Tubular prostheses, commonly referred to as stents, are used in a variety of medical procedures. For example, stents are often used in connection with assisting drainage from the kidney through the ureter, from the liver through the biliary ducts, from the dorsal or ventral pancreas through the pancreatic ducts, from the gall bladder through the cystic, hepatic, or common bile ducts, and the like. A leading reason for stent deployment in ducts is to provide drainage to circumvent a blockage. Blockage of ducts in the body can be a serious and very painful affliction that can result in death if not promptly and effectively treated. Blockages can occur for a number of reasons. For example, stones or debris from such stones can pass from the kidney into the ureter, where they become entrapped. Similarly, stones or debris can pass from the gall bladder into the bile ducts, where they become entrapped. Alternatively, cysts or tumors growing against the outer wall of the ducts can cause constriction of the ducts. Similarly, internal or duct wall cysts or tumors can act to block ducts.
The main function of ureteral stents, for example, is to bypass ureteral obstruction and to provide urinary drainage from the kidney to the bladder for a period of time, typically a few days to several months. The ureteral stent is usually provided with drainage means such as a lumen for directing fluid from the renal pelvis to the bladder. Conventional stents include openings provided along the stent for communication with the lumen to aide in drainage.
Early ureteral stents were straight. As a result, after placement into the ureter, these straight stents often migrated or were expelled from the ureter as a result of peristaltic action by the ureter. Later ureteral stents, therefore, were usually designed with means of retention on one or both ends of the stent. The retention means is intended to inhibit stent migration either upward into the kidney or downward into the bladder. Retention means that have been employed are in the form of hooks, pigtails, coils, corkscrews, malecots, barbs, mushrooms, or any other practical shape that will serve the purpose.
In addition to varying lengths, ureteral stents are also made with varying diameters, e.g., from 3 French (1 mm) to 16 French (5.28 mm), and typically, 4.5 French (1.5 mm) to 8.5 French (2.8 mm), and varying degrees of hardness. Ureteral stents with smaller diameters are usually easier to insert but may provide insufficient drainage, whereas stents with larger diameters allow for increasing drainage capacity through the ureter but may be difficult to insert.
Current urinary stents comprise a shaft commonly made of either single or dual durometer polymer material. Current shaft designs often have unique profile cross-sections and hydrophilic or anti-microbial coatings, for example. This shaft typically resides in the ureter to provide drainage of urine after ureteroscopy procedures. Stiff ureteral stents are easier to insert than are softer stents, but once inserted can lead to increased patient discomfort. Stiff stents are less likely to accommodate the dynamic urinary tract anatomy that stretches and relaxes. The relative push and pull of the kidney and bladder is not accommodated for, therefore increasing patient discomfort from contact irritation of the stent within the anatomy. In addition, the lack of accommodation of the normal body movements increases the potential for the stent to migrate or dislodge from its intended location.
Anecdotally, it is believed that the softer the material, the less irritation to the ureter, and the greater the patient comfort. The lack of stiffness makes it difficult to push the stent in place, however. Hence for placement, a certain axial stiffness is built in which equates to a high level of radial stiffness. Stiff stents are believed to be felt by the muscle spasm of the ureter potentially causing patient discomfort. Further, the axial stiffness of current stents may not be ideal for comfort to the urinary tract anatomy without being felt by the patient.
Presently, most available stents are either made of silicone or of a harder polymer. Silicone may increase patient comfort, but because of the softness of silicone, it is more difficult to guide the stent into the ureter. Once in the ureter, the softness of the silicone increases the likelihood of migration of the stent because rigid retention means are not available.
Thus, although stents have been designed to address one or more of the above problems specifically, there are currently no devices incorporating features that can be used to bypass most of the aforementioned disadvantages. It would thus be desirable to have a stent that provides one or more of the following attributes, easy insertion or implantation, strong retention, and increase patient comfort.
Urinary stent typically have a bladder curl made from a soft material to prevent migration and irritation. Patient discomfort from these stents come from a number of areas. One such area is that the bladder curl can rub and irritate the inside of the bladder, especially the sensitive trigone area. Another such area is that flank pain is perceived by the patient due to the reflux occurring as the bladder voids and urine is pushed up through the stent lumen back into the kidney.
Like reference numbers indicate corresponding elements in the figures.
The present invention provides embodiments of medical devices that provide for fluid drainage while both maintaining patient comfort.
An embodiment of the present invention relates to a ureteral stent comprising an elongated tubular member having a body portion and opposed distal end portion and proximal end portion, the elongated tubular member defining a lumen therein; a retention disk comprising a plurality of generally axial, spaced-apart collapsable struts interconnected with a membrane to form a generalized tube with a retention disk lumen therein, the retention disk lumen in fluid communication with the lumen of the body portion, the struts and the membrane couple to the body portion proximal end at a retention disk distal end and terminate at a retention disk proximal end, each strut having a widthwise folding hinge substantially dividing the length of the strut, the struts adapted to have an expanded state wherein the struts are unfolded and substantially straight, as well as a free-resting state wherein each strut folds in upon itself at the folding hinge to form an inverted umbrella-like disk-shaped configuration; and a valve, wherein the inverted umbrella-like configuration provides a conformal shape to the ureteral orifice.
Reference will now be made to embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language which will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated devices, as such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein as being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
The invention relates to embodiments of medical devices (e.g., stents) for draining fluids. The invention increases patient comfort and prevents fluid retention if a stricture in a vessel develops. For simplicity and illustrative purposes, embodiments of the invention are described herein the context of draining urine from a kidney, through a ureter, and into the bladder. However, the invention is applicable to any situation that requires drainage within a body, from a body, and from one body structure to another. One such situation is, for example, biliary drainage from the gall bladder, through the biliary ducts, to the duodenum.
The body portion 22 comprises an elongated tubular member 20 having a wall 29 defining a lumen 26 therein. The tubular member 20 may be formed from a variety of known materials which are biocompatible and have desired physical properties to be fabricated in the form hereafter described. Examples of suitable materials include, but not limited to, silicone, thermoplastic materials, elastomers, or any material known to one skilled in the art.
Each strut 32 is an elongated member having a widthwise folding hinge 33 substantially dividing the length of the strut 32 in half. The struts 32 are adapted to have an expanded state wherein the struts 32 are unfolded and substantially straight, as well as a free-resting state wherein each strut 32 folds in upon itself at the folding hinge 33 to form an inverted umbrella-like disk-shaped configuration. The inverted umbrella-like configuration provides a conformal shape to the ureteral orifice 101 as shown in
The struts 32 comprise a material suitable for the particular purpose, such as, but not limited to, stainless steel and nickel-titanium alloy. Certain alloys of nickel-titanium are known as Nitinol and can be provided with a super-elastic shape-memory physical property. A super-elastic property provides a high degree of flexibility without elastic deformation which is a desired property for the particular purpose. The shape-memory property provides a predetermined restoring configuration also suitable for the particular purpose.
The membrane 34 comprises a relatively low durometer material. Suitable material for the membrane 34 includes, but not limited to, silicone, although other soft polymer materials could be used. The membrane 34 comprise a material that is elastic and allows for the radially expansion of the struts 32.
In other embodiments in accordance with the present invention, the membrane 34 comprises a non-elastic material that folds down in the pre-deployed configuration. Upon deployment of the retention disk 30, the retention disk lumen 39 shortens to substantially form an orifice in communication with the lumen 26 of the body portion 22.
The valve 40 is coupled to the retention disk proximal end 37. The valve 40 comprises at least two valve lips 42 that couple to the retention disk proximal end 37 and converge in engagement at a valve opening 44. The valve lips 42 define a lumen 46 therebetween and in communication with the retention disk lumen 39, and thus, with the lumen 26 of the body portion 22 and therefore with the kidney 100.
The valve lips 42 press together at the valve opening 44 creating a tight seal against the passage of fluids up to a certain head pressure. The valve lips 42 are held elastically in a closed position by means of a force inherent in the shape and material of valve lips 42 and/or imparted by an elastic element (for example a thin elastic band, not shown) which exerts its force, preferably adjustable, to urge the valve lips 42 closed.
When the force due to the pressure of the fluid coming from the lumen 26 on the valve lips 42 exceeds the force due to the elasticity of the materials, the valve 40 opens and the fluid exits the valve 40 and enters the bladder 102. The valve 40 closes when pressure in the bladder is increased, such as during voiding. When the bladder 102 is being voided, the valve 40 is functionally sealed by the valve lips 42. This serves to stop fluid pressure waves, pulsed or otherwise, from the bladder 104 towards the kidney 100.
In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the valve opening 44 remains slightly open in the relaxed state to permit fluid flow and closes tightly upon increased pressure in the bladder, such as during voiding.
In an embodiment in accordance with the present invention, at least a portion of length of the proximal end portion 28 comprises a flexible portion 38. The flexible portion 38 is characterized by exhibiting a physical property that provides both longitudinal elasticity allowing for stretch and recoil, as well as radial elasticity allowing for bending and recovery.
In an embodiment in accordance with the present invention, the flexible portion 38 is characterized as a region having material of differing material properties than the body portion 22. The body portion 22 comprises a material having a less compliant material property (harder) transitioning to a more compliant (softer) material. In production, this can be accomplished by, for example, a co-extrusion process where deposition of a first material is gradually ceased and deposition of a second is gradually increased.
In another embodiment in accordance with the present invention, the flexible portion 38 is characterized as a region of thinning of the wall 21 of the tubular member 20, wherein the tubular member 20 comprises a homogenous material. The body portion 22 comprises a wall 21 of a predetermined thickness and the flexible portion 38 comprises a wall of a smaller predetermined thickness. In production, this can be accomplished by, for example, a co-extrusion process where deposition of a material is gradually reduced over the length of the flexible portion 38.
In another embodiment in accordance with the present invention, the flexible portion 38 is characterized as a region of geometric change, such as, but not limited to corrugations 27, of the wall 21 of the tubular member 20, wherein the tubular member 20 comprises a homogenous material. The body portion 22 comprises a wall 21 of a predetermined thickness and the flexible portion 38 comprises a wall having ripples or corrugations 27 so as to impart a more flexible property.
It is appreciated that a stent 10, in accordance with the present invention, may comprise a valve 40, a retention disk 30, a flexible portion 38, or combinations thereof. In another embodiment in accordance with the present invention, the stent 110 comprises a body portion 22 and a valve 40. In this embodiment, the stent 110 is provided with the benefits of the valve 40.
Referring again to
Once a physician has selected a stent 10 for use in the patient, after considering the normal size of the ureteral passage and the length of the ureter 104, the placement of the ureteral stent 10 may by accomplished in accordance with known prior art techniques. A wire stylet, or guidewire, (not shown) which can be formed of stainless steel, is inserted into the valve opening 44 and retention disk 30, the proximal end portion 28 of the stent 10 and into the lumen 26 and advanced into the distal end portion 24.
Confirmation that the renal pelvis has been entered by the distal end portion 24 can be obtained by x-ray. If desired, radiopaque measurement markings or other suitable radiopaque indicia can be incorporated on the stent 10 and are visible during x-ray examination to aid in confirming the position of the stent 10.
After the distal end portion 24 has been inserted into a predetermined distance into the renal pelvis, the guidewire is withdrawn, enabling the retention disk 30 to deploy. The retention disk 30 bears against the walls of the renal cavity 101 at the ureter orifice 104.
Alternatively, the ureteral stent 10 may be placed in the anatomy during surgery.
Dimensions for the ureteral stent 10 of the present invention are not critical, however, they include internal diameters of 4.5 to 8.5 French, and lengths ranging from 20 cm. to 32 cm.
In certain embodiments of medical devices according to the invention, the body portion 22 may have, for example, a circular cross-section. The circular cross-section may be of any circumference that is of suitable size for the body structure into which the device is placed. For example, for use in the kidney 100, ureter 104, and bladder 102, the body portion 22 may be from about 8.0 French to about 4.8 French in size. The stent 10 may have a substantially constant cross-sectional area along its length. Alternatively, the stent 10 may be tapered from about the distal end portion 24 to about the proximal end portion 28 with the size of the section decreasing from about 7 French to about 3 French. Other French sizes and tapering configurations are useful depending upon either the average size in a population or the actual size in an individual of the body structure or structures into which the device is placed.
The tubular member 20 according to the invention may be constructed from any of a number of materials. Those materials that are useful include, for example, materials that are able to flex but also retain their shape, to a degree, when they are perturbed. Additionally, useful materials are, for example, materials that have a resilient quality, being able to regain at least some of their original shape when the stent 10 ceases to be perturbed and/or resist, for example, compression. One such material that combines these features is Percuflex™. Moreover, thermo-formable materials, including, for example, Percuflex™ are useful in the practice of the invention.
Identical concerns that are mentioned above with respect to stents are also applicable in the catheter and intubation arts, which include, without limitation: intravenous catheters, guiding catheters, sheaths, umbilical catheters, trocar catheters, heart catheters (including, valvostomy catheters, angioplasty catheters, arthroscopy catheters, and the like), perfusion catheters, suction catheters, oxygen catheters, endoscopy catheters, endotracheal tubes, stomach tubes, feeding tubes, lavage tubes, rectal tubes, urological tubes, irrigation tubes, aneurysm shunts, stenosis dialators, trocars, and inserters, generally.
While the invention has been described in connection with specific embodiments thereof, it will be understood that it is capable of further modification, and this application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention following, in general, the principles of the invention and including such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which the invention pertains and as may be applied to the essential features hereinbefore set forth, and as fall within the scope of the invention and the limits of the appended claims.
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Natalie Merchant Biography
26 October 1963, Jamestown, New York, USA. Having originally sung in a church choir, Merchant joined the highly regarded 10, 000 Maniacs in 1981 while studying at Jamestown Community College in New York. She would eventually leave that band over a decade later in 1992, three years before she made her solo bow. Merchant self-evidently relished the control afforded her by this enterprise, writing all the lyrics and music for her debut album, Tigerlily, which she also produced. She had made her intentions to leave known to her former band as early as 1990, but only jumped ship after their label, Elektra Records, offered her a solo contract. When she took it up they promptly dropped 10, 000 Maniacs. Her reflections on her time in the band were revisited on Tigerlilys I May Know The Word, which amplified some of the frustration she felt in the later stages of their career (though the break-up was generally amicable). However, she still felt the need to recruit a core backing band, with Jennifer Turner (lead guitar), Peter Yanowitz (drums) and Barry Maguire (bass/guitar) as her accomplices. The most obvious change from her 10, 000 Maniacs days signalled by Tigerlily was the vocal emphasis. Always a distinctive, affecting singer, her vocals were now mixed much higher and were less prone to smothering by her former bands multi-layered musicianship. The album was also a commercial success, reaching the US Top 20 in July 1995, and established her as one of the leading female pop artists of the 90s.
Merchants ambitious follow-up, Ophelia, was a semi-successful attempt by the singer to broaden her musical and lyrical horizons. The album was another commercial success, however, reaching the US Top 10 in June 1998. An enjoyable live album was released the following year. Merchant teamed up with producer T-Bone Burnett on Motherland, mining a grittier folk rock seam than the over-produced Ophelia. The album proved to be Merchants final release for Elektra, her long-term label. She returned in 2003 with a fine collection of traditional and contemporary folk songs, The House Carpenters Daughter.
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The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Fuengirola hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance.
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Mehmet Turan replied to Mehmet Turan's topic in General and Gameplay Programming[quote name='alnite' timestamp='1337217185' post='4940803'] This looks like a translation issue. Can you post more code other than the above? It's really hard to tell with just those two methods. Show us how you create the backgrounds, the camera, and the update and paint processes. Most likely you reset the translate coordinate or something. [/quote] [quote name='ApochPiQ' timestamp='1337212716' post='4940800'] Have you tried stepping through the code in a debugger and looking at the values of the variables you are using? [/quote] I have updated my codes.
Mehmet Turan replied to Mehmet Turan's topic in General and Gameplay Programming[quote name='ApochPiQ' timestamp='1337209379' post='4940789'] Can you post your actual code for how you move the background? Are you using integer coordinates? (In which case you might just be getting rounding errors that truncate 1/2 to 0 and thus the background never moves, etc.) [/quote] My code is the same with in my first post.I'm translating it with back.x+=7f; I'm using floats.
Mehmet Turan replied to Mehmet Turan's topic in General and Gameplay Programming[quote name='ApochPiQ' timestamp='1337207719' post='4940786'] The trick to 2D parallax is to just move the background at a slower rate than the foreground. Try something like moving your "back" layer 1 pixel every time the foreground scrolls 2 pixels (i.e. divide the rate of foreground scroll by 2 to get the rate of background scroll). [/quote] Thanks for your reply.I know how to simulate parallax but my problem is different i think.When i move my camera and character my background don't scroll.I have to scroll them but i couldn't do it.It draws continuously at same position.When i translate them with same amount with my camera translate,parallax effect don't work.
Mehmet Turan posted a topic in General and Gameplay ProgrammingHow can I add a parallax effect into my side-scrolling game? I read a lot about parallax scrolling so I know what the logic is and what parallax is but I can't create a dynamic parallax effect. I have draw and update functions like this: [CODE] Camera2D guiCam = new Camera2D(); updateWorld(){ guiCam.position.x+=7f; } [/CODE] [CODE] public class Background extends DynamicGameObject { int dirX=-1; public Background(float x, float y, float width, float height,float velX) { super(x, y, width, height); velocity.x = velX; } public void update(float deltaTime,float cameraX) { position.x = cameraX * 0.3f; // magic number to make the background move slowly if(position.x + bounds.width-1200 <= 0) position.x+= 2400; } } [/CODE] [CODE] void render() { batcher.beginBatch(Assets.background); batcher.drawSprite(world.onKatman.position.x, 240, 2400, 480, Assets.backgroundRegion); if(world.onKatman.position.x + world.onKatman.bounds.width-1200 < 800) batcher.drawSprite(world.onKatman.position.x + world.onKatman.bounds.width, 240, 2400, 480, Assets.backgroundRegion); batcher.endBatch(); }[/CODE] So this draws a parallax effect with two background objects but it draws it statically. I'm creating a 2D side-scrolling game and I'm translating my character and my camera position along x axis. So I have to translate my parallax effect with my camera but when I add to background `position.x` it doesn't work. How can I solve this?


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U.S. Agencies Have Taken Some Steps, but Serious Impediments Remain to Restricting Trade in Burmese Rubies and Jadeite
GAO-09-987: Published: Sep 30, 2009. Publicly Released: Sep 30, 2009.
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Congress passed the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act in 2008 prohibiting the import of Burmese-origin jadeite, rubies, and related jewelry and calling for certain international actions. The act also requires GAO to assess the effectiveness of the implementation of this section of the act. This report assesses (1) key characteristics of the trade of Burmese-origin jadeite and rubies; (2) progress agencies have made to restrict imports of Burmese-origin jadeite, rubies, and related jewelry; and (3) the progress agencies have made in pursuing international actions. GAO reviewed and analyzed policy guidance, reports, and trade data and interviewed officials from the Departments of State (State), Homeland Security (DHS), other U.S. agencies, as well as U.S. and foreign jewelry industry representatives and foreign government officials.
The Burmese jadeite and ruby trades are very different from one another and significantly involve China and Thailand. Burmese-origin jadeite is primarily purchased, processed, and consumed by China. Burmese-origin rubies are reportedly largely smuggled into Thailand, yielding little revenue to the Burmese regime, and are significantly processed there. U.S. agencies have taken some steps but have not shown that they are effectively restricting imports of Burmese-origin rubies, jadeite, and related jewelry while allowing imports of non-Burmese-origin goods. Some U.S. jewelry representatives said import restrictions constrain legitimate ruby imports. Agencies published an interim final rule, but DHS has not developed specific audit guidance or conducted any postentry reviews of importers' records. In addition, there is little guidance to importers on what constitutes verifiable evidence of non-Burmese-origin. Although agencies have begun to collect data on ruby and jadeite imports, further efforts could contribute to an understanding of whether restrictions are effectively targeting Burmese-origin imports. Agencies sent a required 60-day report to Congress, but it had little information on progress and challenges related to gaining international support to prevent trade in Burmese-origin rubies, jadeite, and related jewelry. Agencies have made no discernible progress in gaining such international support. Strong support and the cooperation of China and Thailand are important to restrict trade in these items, but highly unlikely. The Office of the United States Trade Representative has not requested a World Trade Organization waiver and State has not introduced a United Nations resolution, noting a number of countries would likely oppose a resolution. Finally, there have been no international meetings to negotiate a global arrangement restricting trade in Burmese rubies and jadeite similar to the Kimberley Process for restricting trade in conflict diamonds. Agency officials cited serious impediments to establishing such a framework.
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Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: DHS concurred with the recommendation. In response to the first part, CBP stated that in April 2010 it completed working on a tasking to develop and implement guidance to conduct post-entry reviews of importers' records. Then, at all ports of entry, it assessed entries of imported items subject to the JADE Act (as identified through CBP's systems) and verified, post release, that the entry documentation included the required certifications. CBP stated that all entries verified as part of this national assessment were in compliance with the importer and exporter certification requirements of the JADE Act. CBP stated that it will continue to enforce the JADE Act prohibitions (and associated conditions in CBP?s regulations) until its repeal. In response to the second part of GAO's recommendation, CBP stated that it conducts outreach to the public (which could include importers) by posting information on importing under the JADE Act at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/trade_programs/entry_summary/laws/public_law/. CBP stated that it responds to inquiries from the public at that website on a regular basis (which could include responding with guidance to importers). However, CBP stated that under direction from the National Security Council, other agencies of the U.S. government are better positioned to identify what the U.S. government will rely upon for verifiable evidence for this program. Once such standards are established, CBP stated that it will provide improved guidance to importers on the standards of verifiable evidence needed to certify articles are of non-Burmese origin. Until these standards are established, CBP continues to work alongside the other agencies of the U.S. government to implement the JADE Act within its scope of responsibilities and expertise.
Recommendation: In order to effectively implement the sections of the JADE Act prohibiting the importation of Burmese-origin rubies, jadeite, and related jewelry while allowing imports of non-Burmese-origin goods, DHS, in consultation with relevant agencies, should develop and implement guidance to conduct postentry reviews of importers' records and provide improved guidance to importers on the standards of verifiable evidence needed to certify articles are of non-Burmese origin.
Agency Affected: Department of Homeland Security
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: State agreed with this recommendation and informed Congress on December 16, 2009, that in response to our report, it had undertaken these efforts and included findings from these analyses in its Semi-annual Report to Congress on Conditions in Burma (sent to Congress December 9, 2009). GAO has reviewed this semi-annual report and determined that in it, State has complied with our recommendation. For example, commenting on the efficacy, challenges, and difficulties faced in implementing measures under the JADE Act, State cautions that most of Burma's jadeite is exported to China, a large percentage of rubies are smuggled into Thailand, and that it is impossible to know how much of these resources are smuggled across its porous borders. In addition, State reports that the fact that heat treatment erases many of the unique geographic characteristics of a ruby, the way in which rubies are used in jewelry, and the low price tag the finished stones command all combine to make it ineffective from a cost perspective and in practical terms to chemically test the origin of the average ruby entering the U.S. market.
Recommendation: To enhance the effectiveness of U.S. policy against the military regime in Burma, State should, in consultation with DHS and Treasury, analyze the efficacy, challenges, and difficulties faced in implementing measures to restrict trade in Burmese-origin rubies, jadeite, and related jewelry in the context of the broader U.S. sanctions provisions in the JADE Act, and report to Congress how these measures will contribute to its efforts to influence the military regime in Burma.
Agency Affected: Department of State
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Rich Fruit Biscuits
Recipe by Sam 3
Take from the Healthy Cooking Sugar Free Cookbook. Fruit biscuits are always a firm favorite and do not need any added sugar when made with plenty of fruit.
Top Review by Annacia
Simply delicious! . I made a 6 serving amount and used my biscuit cutter and they raised very well. I just loved the sunflower seeds, the crunch is great. My only change was to use a more heart healthy margarine for the butter and I added a rounded Tbsp of Splenda (just for personal taste). A real treat for Easter weekend and lovely with vanilla coffee :D.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1⁄2 lb flour
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄2 cup raisins
- 3⁄4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ginger
- 2 eggs
- 1 egg, for glaze (optional)
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- Mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl.
- Cut in butter with pastry cutter or 2 knives until mixture resembles bread crumbs.
- Stir in raisins and sunflower seeds.
- Combine eggs and ginger.
- Add beaten eggs to the flour mixture, mixing well to form a soft dough, add a little milk if dough is too stiff.
- Lightly flour a work surface.
- Turn out dough and kneed until smooth.
- Roll dough out to approx 1/2in.
- Cut dough into 2in rounds.
- Place biscuits onto a greased cookie sheet and brush each one with an egg glaze (if using).
- Bake at 400F for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown and well risen.


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The Linares Affair
Lantos, John D.
Miles, Steven H.
Cassel, Christine K.
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Law, Medicine and Health Care. 1989 Winter; 17(4): 308-315.
Allowing to Die; Children; Clinical Ethics; Clinical Ethics Committees; Consent; Decision Making; Diagnosis; Ethics; Ethics Committees; Family Members; Fathers; Government; Hospitals; Infants; Institutional Policies; Judicial Action; Killing; Legal Aspects; Legal Liability; Legal Rights; Life; Liability; Minors; Newborns; Parental Consent; Parents; Persistent Vegetative State; Physicians; Prognosis; Prolongation of Life; Rights; State Government; Third Party Consent; Treatment Refusal; Ventilators; Violence; Withholding Treatment;
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Bengaluru-based Biocon Ltd said it signed an agreement with Pfizer for global commercialisation of its biosimilar versions of insulin and insulin analog products, including recombinant human insulin, glargine, aspart and lispro. No financial details were provided.
According to the agreement, Pfizer will have exclusive rights to commercialise these products globally, with certain exceptions, including co-exclusive rights for all of the products with Biocon in Germany, India and Malaysia, Biocon said in a release.
Pfizer will also have co-exclusive rights with existing Biocon licensees with respect to some of the products. Biocon will remain responsible for the clinical development, manufacture and supply of these biosimilar insulin products, the release added.
On Tuesday, Biocon shares climbed 13% at Rs455 on the Bombay Stock Exchange, while the benchmark Sensex declined 0.9% to 19,983 points.
The Retailers Association of India (RAI) works towards creating a favorable climate for the modern retail industry in the country. Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO, RAI, spoke to Moneylife's Priyanka Desai on the various challenges — and opportunities — facing the industry. This is the concluding part of a two-part series
Priyanka Desai (ML): Are there any key issues that RAI is concentrating upon currently?
Kumar Rajagopalan (KR): There are some issues worth talking about. RAI will definitely work towards helping usher in the Goods & Services Tax (GST), which will bring in efficiency.
We also want a change in the Weights and Measures Act, 1976. This Act is of little relevance to today's age and time. It was enacted when the country was going through a paucity of resources, across levels. Currently the country is facing paucity at very few places so the rules made (back) then are of no use now. It is more of a hindrance now. It is also allowing a lot of people to mis-utilize the power vested in them.
We also need a common Shops and Establishments Act across states. For example, not every state allows shops to be open 365 days. It is essential to take care of the people working in a store, making sure they have their mandatory employee leave and that work timings are favourable. It is also essential to understand that retail is a business which works more when people have a holiday, so when a state enacts a law to keep shops shut on Sunday, it is very detrimental for commerce and has a big impact on GDP. We have again made a submission to the government and are trying to bring in a uniform code.
The next thing is women in the retail workforce. Retail can accommodate more than 50% of workforce as women. Women have a natural flair for service industries, and retail is a true service sector. But some states may not allow women to work, let's say, beyond 8pm.
In an urban region where most shoppers arrive between 7.30pm to 8pm, it is very painful not to be able to employ women during peak hours. Thus rules of such nature have to be reformed, like they were for the BPO industry, to make women more independent.
ML: You earlier mentioned that retail is not even an industry right now. Could you please elaborate?
KR: Retail is a state subject and not an industry currently. It is not under any specific ministry. Any ministry can stake its claim on it; any ministry can reframe rules, but no ministry currently says "they are under us". At some point they own us, at some point they don't.
ML: Where is the big growth coming in currently? What are the overall trends that you are observing?
KR: The growth is still predominantly in big cities. Tier-I cities have the most potential. (But) there are two factors curtailing further expansion of retail in Tier-I cities, one is availability of good commercial space and two is high rentals. Since we do not have any zoning capabilities in the country it is more worrisome. Had the government made reservations for shopping centres - like for green spaces - and if they had given out those reserved spaces at reasonable rates to retailers, the consumer could have had much better choice. It's all about (the marriage between) retail and entertainment, which I call 'retainment'. If you want to improve lifestyle, 'retainment' centres have to be built. Malls have become the 'retainment' centres of today. But they are discouraged, not encouraged, by authorities. For example, malls pay more taxes, higher electricity bills, etc.
ML: A few retail analysts say that this festive season will be good for the retail sector compared to last year, but margin dilution is on the cards due to inflation. Do you agree?
KR: No. As of now, I think consumer confidence is high despite inflation. Most retailers have been exhibiting double-digit growth numbers. We do not see why the festive season will not go well this year. In fact, we believe that consumers who could not spend in full strength last year will shop with some additional vigour this year. We have seen that September has been a high-growth month for the automotive industry - this is an indicator that other sectors will follow this trend as well in the upcoming festive season.
The market witnessed a highly choppy session today. Although the indices opened firm, they were in and out of the red quite a few times and ended with cuts of nearly a percent at the end of the day.
The Indian market opened in the green and touched the day's high in initial trade on supportive global cues. The indices soon witnessed a sharp fall to enter the negative zone and were seen hovering on both sides of the neutral line. However, buying in middle-rung stocks improved sentiments in post-noon trade with the indices nearly touching the day's highs. Profit booking surfaced once again dragging the sharply indices lower to end the session down nearly 1%.
The Sensex closed 185.76 points (0.92%) down at 19,983, below the psychological level of 20,000. The bellwether index touched a high of 20,332 and a low of 19,923 during the session. The Nifty settled above the crucial 6,000-mark at 6,027, down 48.65 points (0.80%). The index swung between a high-low of 6,127 and 6,008, respectively.
The losers outnumbered the gainers today. The Sensex had 24 declining stocks against six gainers. The Nifty ended the session with 40 losers and 10 advancing stocks. The broader indices outperformed the key benchmarks today — the BSE Mid-cap and the BSE Small-cap indexes closed with gains of 0.24% each.
The gainers on the Sensex included Hero Honda (up 1.53%), Cipla (up 1.51%) and ACC (up 0.63%). Infosys Technologies (down 3.05%), Hindalco Industries (down 2.23%) and DLF (down 2.19%) were the prominent losers today.
The top sectoral performers were BSE Healthcare (HC) (up 1.06%), BSE Auto (up 0.28%) and BSE Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) (up 0.06%). The losers in the sectoral space were led by BSE IT (down 2.22%), BSE Realty (down 1.75%) and BSE TECk (down 1.73%).
Markets in Asia finished mostly in the green on optimism gained from Citigroup's earnings numbers. However, technology stocks were impacted by poor sales of the iPod. Meanwhile, analysts are forecasting a correction after recent gains logged by the regional bourses.
The Shanghai Composite gained 1.58%, Hang Seng rose 1.25%, Jakarta Composite was up 0.73%, KLSE Composite advanced 0.54%, Nikkei 225 was up 0.43% and Straits Times added 0.35%. On the other hand, Seoul Composite tumbled 0.97% and Taiwan Weighted lost 0.18%.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today said it would come out with the second generation (2G) spectrum pricing norms by the end of this month.
The new norms are likely to link pricing of 2G spectrum to the 3G spectrum licence after the controversial allotment of 2G spectrum in 2008, which many in the industry felt, was under-priced to help certain telecom operators.
Earnings report from Citigroup propped US financial stocks resulting in the indices closing in the green on Monday. Investors braced themselves for earning reports from Apple and IBM, which were announced after trade closed for the day. Besides, the National Association of Home Builders said its housing-market index rose three points to 16 in October, the first improvement in five months.
The Dow gained 69.63 points (0.63%) to 11,132. The S&P 500 added 5.56 points (0.47%) to 1,181. The Nasdaq added 5.03 points (0.20%) to 2,474.
Foreign institutional investors were net buyers of stocks worth Rs335 crore on Monday. Domestic institutional investors were net sellers of equities worth Rs1,218 crore on the same day.


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Looks like Palmdale 4 bedroom w/Pool is no longer available on Rent.com which means this information is likely out of date.
Close to fwy; 2 car GARAGE; Swimming POOL; On a cul-de-sac; Laundry area
Freshly painted on inside; ready for you to move in. Laundry area inside; Nice frontyard and backyard. Again, I stress the POOL, which comes in handy. Right now its almost December and we still get in the high 80's. The cul-de-sac provides a safe outdoors with miminal cars going by. The cars that drive by here usually live in the cul-de-sac.
First month payment $1,800 and Security deposit $1,800 required at the time of agreement. Renter pays utilities, including water, electricity, & gas. 45-day notice required when moving out. Sorry, but no Section-8.
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Causeview is a web-based Nonprofit platform developed by Breakeven, Inc. that offers an integrated suite of applications to automate daily operations, including Fundraising, Donor, Event and Volunteer Management, as well as the ability to manage Memberships and Grants. This Mac and iPad compatible solution is a great fit for many types of Nonprofits, including Philanthropic Foundations, Private Schools, National Organizations, Faith-Based Ministries, and more.
Causeview makes it easy to manage online donations, automatically generate IRS and CRA compliant tax receipts, and report with accuracy with just a few keystrokes. Users once frustrated by managing records in spreadsheets will find that they can spend more time on meaningful and productive endeavors. The application is built on Salesforce.com, so it requires little configuration while still offering many customization options.
We really like Causeview Events, a native iOS mobile app. It helps volunteers easily check attendees in to fundraising events. Tickets can be scanned directly from mobile devices and it takes just single swipe to check in via iPhone or iPad. A real-time dashboard reports attendance totals and ticket sales; donor profiles can be updated on the fly. Causeview Events can work on multiple devices, online or offline – the system will sync everything automatically once an Internet connection is reestablished.
Users have reported that Causeview reduces administrative work, which allows them to spend more time serving their beneficiaries and seeking donations. We recommend it to many organizations with three or more users. It's an especially great fit for organizations that are already using Salesforce to manage their records.
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The language capability could be better. It doesnt support all available languages.
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Louisville (Ky.) Central defensive tackle James McKinney was in Columbus on Saturday, attending the Ohio State-Michigan game on an unofficial visit.
"It was pretty fun," McKinney said. "It was a really good experience. I met some people and some coaches.
"It was a great game. The fans drew me in. They love the players. They're treated really well."
McKinney is working on his official visit schedule.
"I have Nebraska Nov. 26," McKinney said. "My second visit will be Oklahoma or Clemson. It will probably be Ohio State or LSU for the next one.
"And I'm looking at Louisville, Kentucky, and Michigan."
So who holds the lead for McKinney's services?
"Right now it's between Michigan and Louisville because I know more about those two," McKinney said. "But that could change."
The 6-foot-2, 277 pound McKinney is the No. 9 defensive tackle prospect in the Rivals.com player rankings and the No. 1 prospect in the state of Kentucky.


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Indian place Rafael Perez on the 15-day disabled list
The Cleveland Indians today announced the club has placed LHP RAFAEL PEREZ (strained left latissimus) on the 15-day Disabled List, retroactive to April 26. To replace Perez on the Major League roster LHP NICK HAGADONE has been recalled from Triple-A Columbus.
Perez suffered the injury during his scoreless 1.0-inning appearance on Wednesday, April 25 vs. Kansas City. So far this season he is 1-0 with a 3.52 ERA in 8 relief appearances (7.2IP, 5H, 3R/ER, 4BB, 4K). Today marks his first career stint on the Major League Disabled List in his 7-year big league career. He is eligible to come off the DL on May 11.
Hagadone begins his second stint in Cleveland tonight, having split the season to date between Triple-A Columbus and Cleveland. He was with the Indians from April 17-22 where he went 0-0 with a 2.70ERA in 3 relief outings (3.1IP, 2H, 1R/ER, 1BB, 4K, .154AVG). With the Columbus Clippers this season he has recorded 7.1 shutout innings while holding International League hitters to a .167 (4-24) average against, including a 1-for-7 (.143) mark vs. left-handed hitters. He worked 2.0 scoreless innings on April 25 vs. Toledo in his only outing to date after his April 23 option. He wears #50.


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Now, looking for the best company available in your area could be a little tricky. You should visit the Double Glazing Zone to get the best double glazing prices for this company offers their service for you who are looking for the best double glazing prices. They gather all local glass and home improvement companies throughout the UK, so it will be easier to compare the prices from each company. Their service is free, so you don't have to worry about the additional price if you choose to use the service from one of the companies here. It will be a big help in price comparison in order to get you the best price that will suit your budget.
The best thing about using local service is they are trustworthy company among the locals so they won't even try to give you a poor quality of services because they have their reputation to maintain. You could also be protected from any rogue services that will try to rob your money with unreliable services because the Double Glazing Zone only work together with the best companies that proven their quality. Do not hesitate to use the service from Double Glazing Zone because then you will save your time and money. Replace your windows with the double glazing windows to get the best noise reducer.


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Protect: protection from internet fraud
Cases of internet fraud often occur when a user sees an interesting offer and sends a payment or confidential information to hackers. Yandex.Browser tracks fraudulent sites and blocks them.
Examples of internet fraud
The situations described below may occur if you visit fraudulent or infected sites (please note that a website that was secure yesterday may be infected today). They may also be the result of malware on your computer.
- Money-making offers on the internet
- You are told you can get paid to view sites or videos on the internet, read ads, fill out forms or tests, or leave comments in forums.
- You agree and start working. Your "pay" displays on the screen and grows very rapidly.
- Soon thereafter, you are told you can get your pay, but it turns out that you have to make a preliminary payment first (to cover registration, personal income tax, VAT, or power-of-attorney fees so that someone can retrieve your funds from a distant location). Usually the request is for less than 400 RUB.
- You make the payment, but don't receive the promised earnings. Additionally, the bank card info you entered when making the payment ends up in the hands of hackers.
- Offers to install programs that will earn you money
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- You install the program, but the only thing you see are messages telling you that you need to update it. You have to pay to update the program and it usually costs 200-400 RUB.
- Malware that hijacks your personal /payment info is typically installed along with the program.
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- You start playing and win a large sum (or write a request for financial help and receive a positive response).
- You are told that in order to get your winnings (or aid), you need to pay a small sum (about 400 RUB) as a commission to cover exchange fees, VAT, personal income tax, etc.
- After making the payment though, you don't receive the money and your payment info is sent to hackers.
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For a gift of $200, you and a guest can join the whole WEMU crew for the Blues Barbecue Thursday, June 1st, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. featuring Laith Al-Saadi. The concert and picnic will be held outside of the EMU Convocation Center patio (inside in case of rain). Note: due to the potential for record attendance, tickets will be mailed after pledge is paid instead of the traditional names at the door. Please indicate the barbecue as your premium choice when you make your gift.
Live music from Laith Al-Saadi, a great barbecue menu that includes ribs, chicken, hot dogs, potato salad, chips, and lots of vegetarian options, plus a cash bar. (Iced tea, lemonade and water are available with the BBQ buffet.)
All of your favorite 89.1 WEMU personalities will be on hand to say THANK YOU for helping make WEMU's Spring Pledge drive a success.
- Tickets are mailed for this event after May 15th.
- Ample, free parking is available on site.
- The pledge must be paid in full (can pay at the entrance) or set up on a credit installment plan.
WEMU and Eastern Michigan kindly ask that all children under 16 have parental supervision at all times. Additionally, there is to be no smoking at the event. Smokers may stop out of the party area and then return. If you're already made your pledge this Spring, your tickets will be mailed Monday, May 15th.
If you haven't made your gift yet but would like to be there, you still have time.... make your gift here. We'll see you there!
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At an early age, Bless began grinding his way through the hip-hop scene. He was signed to both Flawless Records, as well as, legendary hip-hop crew, Gang Starr through Guru's ILL Kid Records. After signing the deal, he wasted no time& hit the road sharing stages with everyone from Eminem, Gang Starr, DMX and G-Unit, Bless was also a playable character in the video game series Def Jam Fight for NY ... more
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Spoonflower embraces a love that exists for itself, not bound by color, gender, or geography. And to celebrate all love during Pride Month, Spoonflower has created two exclusive designs highlighting the colors of the rainbow and the values of inclusivity that make our vibrant world of color and surface design keep on spinning.
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Surf/snow photog crowdfunds tuition for Nicaraguan children
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Lensman builds fundraising campaign for education.
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Tyler Warren and Ellis Ericson find the stiff offshores and hollow waves a perfect place for field tests.
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