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|Robert L. Cucin
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|Cucin Robert L
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The present Application is a Continuation of application Ser. No. 09/993,297 filed Nov. 19, 2001 now U.S. Pat No. 6,652,522; which is a Continuation of application Ser. No. 08/976,073, filed Nov. 21, 1997, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,346,107, which is a Continuation-in-Part of copending application Ser. No. 08/882,927 filed Jun. 26, 1997, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,795,323, which is a Continuation of application Ser. No. 08/307,000 filed Sep. 16, 1994, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,643,198, which is a Continuation of application Ser. No. 07/627,240 filed Dec. 14, 1990, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,348,535. Each said Application is incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in its entirety.
The present invention relates generally to a method and apparatus for performing liposuction and more particularly to a method and apparatus for performing liposuction in a mechanically assisted manner using powered expedients.
Suction lipectomy, commonly known as liposuction or lipoxheresis, is a well known surgical procedure used for sculpturing or contouring the human body to increase the attractiveness of its form. In general, the procedure involves the use of a special type of curet known as a cannula, which is operably connected to a vacuum source. The cannula is inserted within a region of fatty tissue where removal thereof is desired, and the vacuum source suctions the fatty tissue through the suction aperture in the cannula and carries the aspirated fat away. Removal of fat cells by liposuction creates a desired contour that will retain its form.
Presently, there are two widely accepted techniques of liposuction and each may be practiced using a conventional liposuction cannula. The first and most common method proposed by Yves-Gerard Illouz and described in the paper "Illouz's Technique of Body Contouring by Lipolysis" in Vol. III, No. 3, July 1984 of Clinics in Plastic Surgery, involves making regular tunnels at a depth of at least 1 centimeter under the skin. According to this method, one or two insertions are made, with radial excursions of the cannula into the fatty tissue of the patient. The result is a multitude of concomitant sinuses formed below the subcutaneous fatty tissue, leaving intact as far as possible the connections between the skin and underlying tissue, thereby retaining the blood vessels, the lymphatics and the nerve endings. The second method is the original liposuction procedure proposed by U. K. Kesselring, described in "Body Contouring with Suction Lipectomy", in Vol. 11, No. 3, July 1984, Clinics in Plastic Surgery. According to the technique, an entire layer of regular, deep fat is removed by aspiration through the cannula, leaving a smooth, deep surface of the residual panniculus. The space thus created is then compressed, optimally followed by skin retraction.
Both of these prior art liposuction techniques require that the surgeon push and pull the entire cannula back and forth almost twenty times for each insertion made. Typically, twenty to thirty tunnels are made. This is necessary to ensure even removal of fat in the targeted region. During this procedure, the surgeon typically massages the flesh in the area of the aperture in the cannula, while at the same time, thrusting the rod in and out of the tunnel. Due to the trauma involved during the procedure, the patients' skin, turns black and blue for several weeks. Due to the physically exacting nature of the procedure, the surgeon typically comes out of an operating room extremely tired and suffers from muscular fatigue, which prevents him from performing, for some time thereafter, the delicate operations involved in ordinary plastic surgery.
Recently, the use of a "guided cannula" has been proposed by R. de la Plaza, et al., described in "The Rationalization of Liposuction Toward a Safer and More Accurate Technique," published in Vol. 13, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 1989. According to the technique, a cannula is used in conjunction with an outer guide sheath through which the cannula can slidably pass while held in place by the handle portion of guide sheath. Once the cannula and its sheath have been introduced into the fatty tissue, the sheath guide remains in the tunnel and guides successive introductions of the cannula, keeping it in the same tunnel. While the use of this liposuction technique offers some advantages over the conventional unguided liposuction cannulas, the guided cannula nevertheless suffers from several significant shortcomings and drawbacks. In particular, the guided cannula requires manually thrusting the cannula through the guide sleeve repeatedly for each tunnel. Although this is a less physically demanding procedure, the surgeon must thrust the cannula even more times through each tunnel to achieve the desired effect and hence is still easily fatigued and prevented him from performing, for some time thereafter, the delicate operations involved in ordinary plastic surgery.
In attempts to solve the above-described problem, U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,735,605, 4,775,365 and 4,792,327 to Swartz disclose an assisted lipectomy cannula having an aspiration aperture, which effectively travels along a portion of the length of the cannula, thereby obviating the necessity of the surgeon to repeatedly push the cannula in and out of the patients' subcutaneous tissue where fatty tissue is to be removed. While this assisted lipectomy cannula can operate on either air or electric power, it nevertheless suffers from several significant shortcomings and drawbacks. In particular, the device requires an outer tube with an elongated slot and a inner tube having a spiral slot which must be rotated inside the outer tube to effectuate a traveling aspiration aperture. In addition to the device's overall construction posing difficulties in assembly, cleaning and sterilization, use with a variety of cannulas and highly effective fat aspiration does not appear possible.
Accordingly, there is a great need in the art for a mechanically assisted, lipectomy cannula which overcomes the shortcomings and drawbacks of prior art lipectomy apparatus.
Thus, it is a primary object of the present invention to provide an improved method and apparatus for performing liposuction which assists the surgeon in the removal of fat and other subcutaneous tissue (such as but not restricted to gynecomastia) from surrounding tissue, with increased safety and without promoting physical fatigue.
It is another object of the present invention to provide such an apparatus in the form of a hand-holdable liposuction instrument, having a cannula assembly, in which the location of the aspiration aperture is periodically displaced as the inner or outer cannulas undergo a sliding movement relative to the hand-holdable housing.
It is a further object to provide such a liposuction instrument in which the rate of reciprocation and the amount of excursion of the aspiration aperture, are selectively adjustable by the surgeon during the course of operation.
An even further object of the present invention is to provide such a liposuction instrument, which can be driven by air or electricity.
A further object of the present invention is to provide such a liposuction instrument, in which the cannula assembly can be simply detached from the hand-holdable housing for ease of replacement and/or sterilization.
An even further object of the present invention is to provide an improved method of performing liposuction, in which one of the cannulas of the cannula assembly is automatically reciprocated back and forth relative to the hand-holdable housing, to permit increased control over the area of subcutaneous tissue where fatty and other soft tissue is to be aspirated.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a power-assisted liposuction instrument, wherein means are provided along the cannula assembly to effect hemostasis during liposuction procedures and the like.
Another object of the present invention is to provide such a power-assisted liposuction instrument, wherein the hemostasis means is realized using RF-based electro-cauterization.
Another object of the present invention is to provide such a power-assisted liposuction instrument, wherein RF-based electro-cauterization is carried out by providing electro-cauterizing electrodes along the cannula assembly and supplying to these electrodes RF signals of sufficient power to achieve electro-coagulation and thus hemostasis during liposuction procedures.
Another object of the present invention is to provide such a power-assisted liposuction instrument, wherein the outer cannula is realized from a non-conductive material and electro-cauterizing electrode elements are inserted within the aspiration apertures thereof and electrical wiring embedded along the outer cannula and connected to a contact pad embedded within the base portion thereof and wherein the inner cannula is made from an electrically conductive material which establishes electrical contact with contact brushes, mounted within the central bore of the base portion of the inner cannula.
Another object of the present invention is to provide such a power-assisted liposuction instrument, wherein RF supply and return signals are coupled to the cannula assembly by way of the base portion of the outer cannula.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a power-assisted liposuction instrument, wherein RF-based electro-cauterization is realized using electrically conductive inner and outer cannulas which are electrically isolated by way of thin Teflon coatings applied to the outer surface of the inner cannula and/or the interior surface of the outer cannula.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a power-assisted, liposuction instrument, wherein ultrasonic energy of about 50 KHZ is coupled to the inner cannula in order to effect protein coagulation about the aspiration apertures and thus achieve electro-cauterization (i.e., hemostasis) during liposuction procedures.
Another object of the present invention is to provide such a power-assisted liposuction instrument, wherein such ultrasonic energy is produced by piezoelectric crystals embedded within the base portion of the inner cannula and driven by electrical signals having a frequency of about 50 KHZ.
Another object of the present invention is to provide such a liposuction instrument, wherein the electrical drive signals are supplied to the piezoelectric transducers by way of a pair of electrically conductive rails embedded within the interior surface of the cannula cavity of the hand-holdable housing of the liposuction device.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a way of carrying out RF-based cauterization within a cannula assembly, wherein the operating surgeon is enabled to perform lipolysis by driving the piezo-electric transducers within the base portion of the inner cannula with signals in the frequency range of about 20–25 KHZ.
These and other objects of the present invention will become apparent hereinafter.
For a fuller understanding of, the objects of the present, invention, reference is made to the detailed description of the illustrative embodiments which are to be taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
FIG. 3A1 is an elevated side view of the cauterizing electrode of the present invention taken along line 3A1—3A1 of
FIG. 3A2 is an elevated side view of the cauterizing electrode of the present invention taken along line 3A2—3A2 of
FIG. 3B1 is a cross-sectional, view of the electrically-conductive collar and brush device of the present invention taken along line 3B1—3B1 of
FIG. 12A1 is an elevated side view of the cauterizing electrode of the present invention taken long line 12A1—12A1 of
FIG. 12A2 is an elevated side view of the cauterizing electrode of the present invention taken along line 12A2—12A2 of FIG. 12A1;
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While not shown, a conventional vacuum source is connected to outlet port 11, preferably using optically transparent, semi-flexible tubing 15. With this arrangement, aspirated fat tissue can be suctioned through apertures 8A, 8B, 8C and 8D and opening 9 and transported along passageway 14 to a reservoir device (not shown), operably associated with the vacuum source.
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In order to maintain inner aspiration apertures 8A, 8B, 8C and 8D aligned with outer aspiration apertures 16A, 16B, 16C and 16D, respectively, and thus ensure partial registration therebetween, the distal end of the inner and outer tubes are provided with a keying system. In the illustrated embodiment, the keying system comprises a keying element 4D disposed on the outer surface of the inner cannula, before distal tip 4C. Keying element 4D can be a rigid or flexible element that slides within an elongated outer aperture (e.g., 16B) and prevents axial rotation between cannulas 4 and 5 as they undergo relative reciprocation. To assemble cannula assembly 3, distal tip 4C of the inner cannula is inserted through bore 18 in outer cannula base 17 so that the distal end of inner cannula 4A is slidably received within outer cannula 5, as shown in
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In general, there are numerous ways to effectuate reciprocation of inner cannula 4 within cannula cavity 20 and thus within stationary outer cannula 5. Examples of possible reciprocation means 6 include, but are not limited to, gas or electrically driven motor(s). In the embodiments illustrated in
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In general, motor 6 comprises a chamber housing 31 having a gas inlet port 32 and an inner chamber generally indicated by reference numeral 33. Slidably received within the inner chamber of housing 31 is a movable piston 34 having formed in the lower portion wall 35, one or more gas outlet ports 36. Mounted to the top portion of movable piston 34 is actuation element 37, whose extension 13 projects through longitudinally disposed slot 38 formed in the bearing wall surface 22 of cannula cavity 20. As shown in
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The manner of operation of piston-type motor 6 is described as follows. Gas, such as pressurized air or N2 gas, is introduced under constant pressure to inlet port 32 of chamber housing 31. As the gas fills up the volume enclosed by the interior walls of movable piston 34 and chamber 33, inner chamber 33 begins to expand, forcing movable piston 34 upwardly against the biasing force of spring biasing element 40. When movable piston 34 is displaced sufficiently enough from chamber housing 31 so that gas within expanding chamber 33 can be released through gas exit port 39 to the ambient atmosphere, piston 34 will be forced back downwardly into chamber housing 31. The rate of the forced downward piston movement is inversely proportional to the compliance of spring biasing element 40. Subsequently, chamber 33 will again fill up with gas, piston 34 will again be displaced and gas subsequently vented, whereupon reciprocating displacement of piston 34 will be repeated again in a cyclical manner. Since movable piston 34 is operably connected with inner cannula base 10 by way of actuation element 37, this reciprocating movement of piston 34 results in reciprocating movement of inner cannula 3 within cannula cavity 20. Further, this relative reciprocation between the inner cannula and the outer cannula results in periodic displacement of the effective aspiration apertures along the distal end portion of the cannula assembly.
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In order to selectively adjust the amount of cannula excursion permitted during a liposuction operation, piston-type motor 6 can be modified, as shown in
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In order to control the filling and venting of chambers 33A and 33B of the first and second piston motors, to effectuate cyclical reciprocating motion of actuation elements 37A and 37B and thus inner cannula 4′, a mechanically-operated gas flow control device 90 is provided. As shown in
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Adjacent one end of the cylindrical shuttle chamber side wall 98, a first gas exit port 89A is formed, whereas adjacent the other end of wall 98, a second gas exit port 98B is formed, as shown. At about intermediate the end walls, a gas inlet port 100 is formed in shuttle chamber side wall 98. A pair of annulus-shaped shuttle valve stops 101A and 101B are formed at opposite end portions of the interior surface of cylindrical wall 98. These stops 101A and 101B serve to limit sliding movement of shuttle valve 93 when shaft 94 is displaced in one of two possible axial directions by actuation elements 37A and 37B, respectively, as shown in
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The principal function of gas flow control device 90 is to control the flow of gas to pistons 34A and 34B so that only one of the gas pistons is actively driven at a time, while the other is passively driven. The manner of operation of gas flow control device 90 in cooperation with the periodic displacement of pistons 34A and 34B, will now be described.
Owing to the fact that shuttle valve 93 is magnetically biased to be in essentially one of two possible positions, or gas flow states, gas will initially be caused to flow into one of piston-chamber housings 31A or 31B, and cause its respective piston and actuation element to move away (i.e., protract) from its respective chamber housing. Only along a small portion of the piston excursion will shuttle valve shaft 94 and thus shuttle valve 93, be displaced within shuttle valve housing 91 as the actively driven piston is displaced upon buildup of pressurized gas within its respective chamber.
To illustrate this cyclical process, it will be assumed that gas flow control valve 90 is initially in state A, as shown in
Then over piston excursion L2, actuation element 37B contacts shaft end 94B and displaces shuttle valve 93 away from stop 101B to about mid-position in shuttle housing 91, approximately over input port 100, at which point, magnetic shuttle valve 93 is pulled toward ferrous plate 102A into state B and against stop 101A, as shown in
Magnetically biased shuttle valve 93 remains in state B as chamber housing 31A fills with pressurized gas, expanding the chamber 33A and actively displacing piston 34A away from chamber housing 31A, while causing piston 34B to passively retract back into its chamber housing 31B. All the while, inner cannula base 10′″, being operably associated with actuation elements 37A and 37B, undergoes a commensurate amount of inwardly directed excursion within cannula cavity 20. When piston 34B is displaced an amount of distance L4, actuation element 37A contacts shaft end 94A and displaces shuttle valve 93 a small distance L5, at which point, magnetic shuttle valve 93 is pulled towards ferrous plate 102B, back into state A and against stop 101B. At this phase in the cycle, piston 34B is fully retracted within chamber housing 31 while piston 34A is fully protracted within chamber housing 31A and displaced at a distance L6 from the upper portion thereof (i.e., L6=L4+L5). In state A, gas flow control device 90 directs the flow of pressurized gas from the external source, along channel 107, through first shuttle chamber 92A, along channel 104 and into piston chamber housing 31B.
Magnetically biased shuttle valve 93 remains in state A as chamber housing 91B fills with pressurized gas, expanding chamber 3B and actively displacing piston 34B away from chamber housing 31B, while causing piston 34A to passively retract back into its piston chamber housing 31A. All the while, inner cannula base 10′″, being operably associated with actuation elements 37A and 37B, undergoes once again a commensurate amount of outwardly directed excursion within cannula cavity 20. With a preselected gas pressure and flow rate set at gas inlet port 100 of device 90, the above-described process of gas filling, venting and flow control occurs automatically at a corresponding rate, resulting in periodic reciprocation of inner cannula 10′″ relative to hand-holdable housing 2. In turn, this periodic reciprocation of inner cannula 4′ results in periodic displacement of the general location of aspiration occurring along the length of the cannula assembly.
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To install inner cannula 4′ into cannula cavity 116, semi-flexible transparent tubing 15 is connected to inner cannula outlet port 11. Then cover panel 117 is opened and tubing 15 is fed out through rear port 119 of the barrel portion, as illustrated in
Alternatively, using spring biased actuation elements and inner and outer cannulas of the type shown in
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Rotary motor 113 is preferably an electric motor whose shaft speed is controllable by the voltage applied to its terminals. Such speed control can be realized by a conventional speed control circuit 135 connected between motor 113 and a conventional 110–115 volt, 50–60 Hertz power supply. As illustrated in
To connect handle portion 112 to barrel portion 111 and permit disconnection therebetween for cleaning, sterilization and general service, handle portion 112 is provided with flange 140 and thumb operable spring element 141. Barrel portion 111, on the other hand, is provided with slot 142, catch 143, and cavity 144. To connect handle portion 112 to barrel portion 111, shaft 133 is vertically passed through channels 144 and 145 until gear 134 is slightly below the plane of drive wheel 122. Then, spring element 141 is inserted within cavity 144 while flange 140 is guided into slot 142. By pushing the rear portion of handle 112 in the longitudinal direction of cannula cavity 116, spring element 141 will snap over and clasp catch 143 as shown in
Liposuction device 1G described above employs an electrical rotary motor to effectuate reciprocation of inner cannula 4′ relative to housing 110. However, in an alternative embodiment, it is possible to effect reciprocation of the outer cannula while the inner cannula is stationary with respect to the housing, as shown in
Having described various illustrated embodiments, it is appropriate at this juncture to describe the method of the present invention using, for purposes of illustration only, the liposuction instrument 1C illustrated in
In general, the surgeon prepares in a conventional manner, the area of skin below which liposuction is to be performed. Typically, this entails marking various zones where radial displacement of the aspiration apertures is to occur. Liposuction instrument 1C of the present invention is assembled as described above so that aspiration apertures 8A′, 8B′ and 8C′ of cannula assembly 3′ are in communication with a vacuum source (not shown). A small incision is then made in the patient's skin in a conventional manner, and the distal portion of the cannula assembly is inserted into a premarked radial zone. As pressurized gas is provided to piston motor 6, inner cannula 10 will automatically reciprocate causing the general location of the suction apertures to be automatically displaced along each tunnel of fatty tissue. During the operation of the instrument, the surgeon's hand holding the liposuction instrument is maintained essentially stationary with respect to the patient. Fatty tissue is aspirated through the periodically displaced aspiration apertures, and transferred into a reservoir tank operably associated with the vacuum source.
As deemed necessary, the surgeon can selectively increase the rate of aspiration aperture travel along the distal end of the cannula assembly. This can be achieved by a foot-operated gas flow control device 78, which controls the rate of gas flow to piston motor 6. Also, the amount of inner cannula excursion (i.e., aspiration aperture travel) can also be selected by adjusting the compliance of spring 40 through rotation of threaded element 42.
In the illustrative embodiments described hereinabove, the outer cannula has been made from an electrically non-conductive material (i.e., achieving electrical isolation between the cauterizing electrodes supported on the outer cannula, and electrically conductive inner cannula). The inner cannula ha been made from stainless steel, offering the advantage of being easily cleaned and sterilizable. The plastic outer cannula offers the advantage of electrical insulation, low manufacturing cost and disposability. Preferably, when making the outer cannula from a suitable plastic material, injection molding processes can be used.
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In another illustrative embodiment of the present invention, the inner cannula 4 is made of an electrically non-conductive material such as plastic. The outer cannula is made of electrically conductive material (e.g., stainless steel). The hand-holdable housing is made from an electrically non-conductive material (e.g., plastic). Electrically conductive electrodes are inserted within the inner aspiration apertures thereof, and electrical wiring run to the inner cannula base portion, wherein an electrical contact rail is also embedded.
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In yet other alternative embodiments of the present invention, hemostasis can be carried out in the powered liposuction instruments hereof by producing ultrasonic energy (having a frequency of about 50 kilohertz) and delivering the same to the aspiration aperture regions of the cannula assembly during liposuction procedures. Such ultrasonic energy will cause protein coagulation of aspirated tissue in the regions of the aspiration apertures. When the frequency of the ultrasonic energy is reduced to about 20–25 kilohertz, liquefaction or lipolysis of the aspirated tissue will occur. Such modes of operation can be added to any of the electro-cauterizing liposuction instruments of the present invention, or to liposuction instruments with electro-cauterizing capabilities.
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When the generator 216 is switched to produce signals in range centered about 20 KHz, these signals are delivered to the array of piezo-electric transducers embedded within the base portion of the inner cannula. These drive signals cause the piezo-electric transducers to produce ultrasonic signals in substantially the same frequency range to propagate along the surface of the inner cannula and out the inner and outer aspiration apertures, enabling lipolysis or liquefaction of aspirated fat tissue.
When the generator is switched to produce signals in a range centered about 50 KHz, these signals are delivered to the array of piezo-electric transducers embedded within the base portion of the inner cannula. These drive signals cause the piezo-electric transducers to produce ultrasonic signals in substantially the same frequency range to establish standing waves within the inner cannula, which propagate out the apertures of inner and outer cannula, enabling coagulation of protein molecules within aspirated tissue, thus achieve hemostasis.
While carrying out lipolysis using ultrasonic energy producing means within the liposuction device hereof, the surgeon may also desire to conduct hemostasis by coagulating protein molecules within tissue being aspirated. As shown in
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Notably, an improved degree of surgical control and user safety is provided by the liposuction instrument of the present invention described above.
In particular, control circuit 217 prevents the liposuction instrument hereof from carrying out cauterization along the length of its cannula assembly, unless the cannula is reciprocating and/or aspirating. This condition is detected when the trigger 138 is pulled to a particular degree of angular deflection. The reason for providing such control over the electro-cauterization functionality of the liposuction device hereof is to prevent inadvertent burning of tissue during liposuction and like procedures.
The function of the control logic circuit 215 is to enable the commutation of 20–25 kilohertz electrical signals between the generator 216 and the power supply rails 213A and 213B (to energize the piezo-electric transducers 210 in the base portion of the inner cannula) only when aspirated tissue is flowing through the inner cannula. This condition is detected when the trigger 138 is pulled to a particular degree of angular deflection.
The electro-cauterization electrodes of the liposuction devices hereof can be controlled in a variety of different ways. One way would be to continuously enable RF-based electro-cauterization during sensed tissue aspiration. In such "continuously-enabled" embodiments of the present invention, there will typically be no need for external switches to activate the electro-cauterizing electrodes embodied within the cannula assembly of the present invention.
Another way would be to enable RF-based electro-cauterization by way of switching RF supply and return signals to the electrodes during sensed tissue aspiration and the supply of an activation signal by the surgeon. Generation of the activation signal can be realized by manually actuating a second trigger, or pushing a button, or depressing a foot pedal, external to the hand-supportable housing, or by automatically detecting a particular condition along the aspiration channel of the device or elsewhere therein.
While the liposuction instruments described above have been shown to include four symmetrically arranged aspiration apertures, it may be desired in particular applications to provide a cannula assembly having inner and outer cannulas with one, two or three aspiration apertures, rather than four as shown in the illustrative embodiments.
In some applications it may be desired to provide a cannula assembly having a pair of diametrically opposed aspiration apertures, and an outer cannula with a single aspiration aperture. The outer cannula assembly can be adapted to be rotatable in one of two angular positions about the inner cannula. In the first position, the single aspiration aperture formed in the outer cannula is aligned in registration with the first aspiration aperture along the inner cannula. When rotated into its second angular position, the single aspiration aperture of the outer cannula is aligned in registration with the second aspiration aperture along the inner cannula. The surgeon can easily switch the outer cannula between its first and second angular positions by rotating a small radially extending projection, adjacent to the hand-holdable housing, in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction to align the aspiration aperture on the outer cannula in registration with the selected aspiration aperture on the inner cannula. This feature of the present invention provides the surgeon with the option of changing which side of the distal end of the cannula assembly is enabled to aspirate tissue during a liposuction procedure without the necessity of removing, repositioning and reinserting the cannula assembly within the housing. This technical feature can be used in conjunction with both electro-cauterizing as well as ultrasonic cauterizing functionalities of the present invention described above. When this aspiration aperture orientation control feature is provided in a liposuction instrument of the present invention having cauterizing electrodes embedded about the aspiration aperture(s) of a plastic outer cannula, an electrical communication mechanism can be embodied within the outer cannula in the proximal portion thereof and in its base portion, so that electrical connectivity can be achieved between the cauterizing electrode on the outer cannula and its electrically conductive contact pad embedded within the base portion of the outer cannula.
While the particular embodiments shown and described above have proven to be useful in many applications in the liposuction art, further modifications of the present invention herein disclosed will occur to persons skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. All such modifications are deemed to be within the scope and spirit of the present invention as defined by the appended claims.
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Computer Modules, Inc. today based in San Diego was founded in 1982 by an engineer who worked at Central Dynamics Ltd. in Canada, Tektronix in Canada, and Matrox in Canada and USA. Our original products were Multibus cards and DVEO became a leader in a niche until the industry died as the PC took over industrial control. Later in the early 90's DVEO focused on high speed data communications cards. We once again evolvedto a leadership role with x.25 communications cards until Cisco took over the data com market. We were really wondering where to go next. In 1999 we created a low cost DVB ASI PCI interface card for someone who did not want to pay $5000 for a high end card. The rest of the story is now visible in our product line today…
Engineering for DVEO is done in Canada by Linear Systems Ltd. We are very closely linked and essentially operate as one. Marketing, sales, and support, and integration are done in San Diego. The core team who developed our current products have been with the companies since the early 80's. Today we have a world class team of hardware and software engineers who have learned to overcome issues with "buggy" Chips, PCI interfaces, FPGA's, Surface Mount manufacturing and even Windows 95/98/2000/XP drivers.. Because of this experience DVEO/Linear has a thorough understanding of digital TV technology.
Our first "broadcast" product was the MPEG Shuttle which is a system product that marries MPEG-2 encoders with our own T1 and E1 interfaces. We pioneered inverse mixing of MPEG-2 over our T1 cards and created our own CSU/DSU's. Next came the DVB Master 1 in 1999. Next came the ATSC Master and the DVB Master FD. Others in far away places make copes sometimes. In January 2002 we introduced the IP Caster, our Linux based DVB to IP encapsulator. Others spent over 30 million dollars to develop similar products. We developed ours at the request of Nortel Networks at a cost of $300,000. It has built-in features such as SNMP management, Supports unicast and multicast technology and other IP layers. From there we introduced DVB Loop, our industry and cost leading DVB Streamer. We believe that most of the world's STB boxes are tested with it.
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When I watch her dance I am reminded that a big layer of fat over the chest and abdomen prevents free movement of the core. That is, she can't bend her body in the middle or pivot at her waist because of the fat layer inhibiting movement.
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Capitol Chatter: Vikings' financial report due soon
ST. PAUL — Minnesotans should know a bit more about the Vikings' ability to pay their share of a new stadium in coming days.
However, don't expect to know how much the Wilf family is worth or learn specifics about their finances.
"We expect this report to be finalized next week and will make this public as soon as we receive it," Chairwoman Michele Kelm-Helgen of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority said Wednesday.
The report is about whether Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf were honest in their dealings with the state in negotiating a stadium deal.
While the Wilfs are responsible for raising nearly half of the $1 billion construction cost (with Minneapolis and the state kicking in the rest), it is not clear how much, if any, will come out of the owners' pockets. They have said they plan to sell seat licenses, for instance, to help with their portion of the costs.
The authority launched an investigation of the Wilfs after a New Jersey judge said in a lawsuit trial that "the bad faith and evil motive were demonstrated in the testimony of Zygi Wilf himself."
Gov. Mark Dayton called for the probe to make sure the Wilfs were up front with Minnesotans.
In a private meeting, the authority last week heard an update to the investigation, none of which was made public.
"We have almost all the information, both financial and legal, that we need to finalize the due diligence review..." Kelm-Helgen said. "However, based on the information received to date, we have indications that the team will have the financial capability to move forward with the stadium project."
The Vikings organization was happy with the comment.
"Our fans deserve — and we are committed to building — a state-of-the-art facility in downtown Minneapolis," a Vikings statement said. "The new $975 million stadium will bring thousands of construction and ongoing jobs, along with further economic activity from stadium attendees who will patronize restaurants, bars and retail stores both before and after events."
Groundbreaking on the stadium is planned for fall, with the first Vikings game set for 2016.
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Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox are on the air across Minnesota.
After a smaller launch last month, comic commercials featuring the Minnesota icons have expanded statewide. They feature Bunyan and Babe facing situations where health care is needed.
In one, after a water skiing accident sends Bunyan into a forest, he cries out: "Babe, get your blue ox over here."
The new state MNsure program bought the spots to promote its mission to provide a new method of for buying health insurance.
On Friday, MNsure announced policies that will be offered. While Minnesotans may take a look at that information now, they cannot purchase policies until Oct. 1. Policies will not take effect until Jan. 1.
Federal law requires Americans to carry health insurance by next spring.
Most Minnesotans who buy private insurance will go online to check out MNsure's offerings, but telephone and in-person options also will be available to compare policies' rates and services.
People with employer-provided insurance likely will not need to check out MNsure unless the coverage is dropped.
More than 1 million Minnesotans are expected to use MNsure. Minnesota is the only state in the region to establish its own insurance marketplace; other states will go with a federally provided one.
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Almost one in nine Minnesota households reported serious problems getting enough to eat at some point last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported, and the liberal Minnesota Budget Project said that shows too many people were forced to cut back on how much they ate.
Nan Madden of the project said that proves the Republican congressional effort to cut food stamps, officially known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, are taking the wrong route.
More than 276,000 Minnesota households receive food stamps.
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Two-dozen Minnesota lawmakers paid their own way to this weekend's commissioning of the USS Minnesota submarine.
The heavily Republican delegation was to take part in the Norfolk, Va., ceremony and get back to Minnesota before a planned special legislative session Monday.
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The Coin Look - Counterfeit Detection - 1922 "Plain/No-D" Lincoln CentAlthough counterfeiting is not the big thing plaguing the identification of this coin, telling apart the different examples is.
All 1922 Lincoln Cents were produced at the Denver Mint. The reason there is emphasis on the "No-D" or "Plain" is because although there is no mint mark, it was still produced at the Denver Mint.
There are 4 "varieties" of the 1922-D Lincoln Cent.
The first being a 1922-D Cent with a full mint mark.
The second is a 1922-D Cent with a weak-D. This coin will show a faint trace of the D.
The third is a 1922-D Cent with no-D, and a weak reverse. This coin will show no evidence of a mintmark. The reverse details will be extremely weak, due to overused dies.
The fourth is the big one, the 1922-D Cent with no-D, but with a strong reverse. This is the coin that the big premium is paid for. Although there is much confusion about this coin, it is very easy to identify.
Pictured below is an AU example of the 1922-"No-D" Strong Reverse.
Notice the date. The second "2" is much stronger than than previous numbers. Also, "TRUST" is sharper than "IN GOD WE". If you look at the back of this coin, it looks the way a lincoln cent should.
Notice how unlike the previous picture, the second "2" appears weaker than the previous digits. Also, keep in mind how this is a mint-state coin, the the reverse appears to be in poor condition. As mentioned earlier, this was due to overused dies. There is still a premium paid for this coin, but not as much as the previous "Strong-Reverse".


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Whenever Hollywood announces a project based on an original idea, I get a little bit excited. Lately though, those original ideas don't seem to pan out in another Inception. Instead we end up with the likes of Sucker Punch. Is it any wonder that we're flooded with sequels? Maybe this idea will fare better, a film called Shadow Runner set to star Thor's infinitely hunky Chris Hemsworth.
Sony Pictures has announced that Hemsworth has signed to star in the project, but they aren't telling anyone what it's about. All we know for now is that it's based on idea dreamed up by Shadow Runner exec producer Hossein Amini. Amini is the mind behind the screenplay for Drive, which in his festival review of the film our own Eric Eisenberg called one of the best movies of the year en route to begging people to see it "as many times" as they can when it gets here in September.
In addition to writing what's turning into one of the most praised movies of the year, Amini has also become a pretty hot commodity. He's behind the upcoming movies 47 Ronin and Snow White and the Huntsman too. Hollywood's high on Amini, and maybe with good reason.
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Please join us for a talk on Oedipus Rex (Oedipus the King) by Sophocles to be held Wednesday, January 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the small meeting room on the 2nd floor. The talk is first in the series on the theme of family relations in Western literature, sponsored by the West End Library Friends. The presenter is Ori Z. Soltes, resident scholar in theology and fine arts at Georgetown University.
Discussion questions are:
1. What information do we get from the play (or elsewhere) regarding the family of Laius and Jocasta before the events that unfold in the drama?
2. What/whose are the primary actions/decisions that cause the drama to unfold as it does?
3. Could things have gone in a different direction? Is there a point or a series of points of no return where the outcome becomes inevitable?
4. What is the functional relationship between fate—pre-determination—and free will within the play?
5. What is the role of the gods in the whole mess?
6. What role does knowledge play—and what kinds of knowledge and ignorance are operative or inoperative when, where and by whom—in the shaping of the events of the play?
7. What are some of the likely consequences of the events of the play—ie, where could (and did) Sophocles go dramatically with this story next?
8. What are some of the most fundamental symbols used by Sophocles to underscore many of the preceding questions in the course of the play?
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Announced almost a year ago, the super powerful Eye-Fi Pro X2 cards have recently been given a boost in the form of mobile sharing. While I haven't demoed this feature yet, I have been using this card since Photo Plus of last year. It has been tested out in a variety of cameras with different results depending on the manufacturer and build of the camera. For the sake of timeliness, this review should have been completed a while ago but was delayed over and over again to ensure that we tested it correctly. In conclusion, depending on where your brand loyalty lies, you may want to snag one of these highly recommended items.
In Landscape Photography, composition is one of your most essential decisions. It is how you decide what you want in the frame. Every time you bring your camera to your eye, you are composing a shot. Taking time to think about your landscape photography can turn a snapshot into a great photograph. Using Rule of thirds, lead lines, foreground interest and your background, can make your images truly engaging.
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I love the Nikon D7000. It's a great camera, but it's not really good enough to replace my Nikon D90. Being somewhat frugal, I have to recommend this deal from B&H. I first fell in love with the D90 when I saw the Chase Jarvis video showing off its features like the 12-megapixel sensor with high ISO sensitivity, video mode, and all of its other features. These features made it an ideal camera for me. The D90 has performed admirably for me this last year, and it can do so for you as well.
B&H Photo has a great deal on a Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera Kit with Nikon 18-105mm VR Lens, the exact same kit I bought just over a year ago. If you are on the hunt for a new camera this holiday season, you have until 12-11-2010 to jump on this deal.
As a Nikon D90owner it gives me pleasure to see a new camera, like the Canon 60Dget 'owned' by my not so new Nikon D90. This information comes from DXo Mark. Canon users, I'm ready for your extreme dislike.
As far as the sensor goes, though, on DxOMark.com they compared the Nikon D90, Sony Alpha 55 and the Canon EOS 60D. The 60D did not perform as well as the Sony which had an overall score of 73 and the Nikon which also had an overall score of 73. The Canon 60D scored only 66. The site only measures sensor performance, not the overall camera. The 60D had a more solid body, and like the a55, a rotating LCD screen—which is a must for video capabilities.
We recently did a post comparing the Canon 60D, T2i and 7D. For what it's worth, Chris swears by his 7D.
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The Acquisition of my much loved lens was initially inspired by the post "Why Everyone Needs an 85mm Lens." by Chris Gampat. I desired a little more reach and on my camera, the Nikon 50mm f/1.8D AFwhich is an FX lens was effectively a 75mm lens. Not long after this, another photographer noted that I would be "owned", or dominated by the 50 mm lens, and after about a week of use I was "Owned" and the Nikon 50mm replaced all others as my favorite lens.
On August 19 2010 our Editor Chris Gampat hosted the first monthly networking event which he named Snapshots. The staff of The Phoblographer and loads of other people got together to share a few drinks and some great conversation. I had the Nikon 24mm f/1.4G ED AF-S RF SWM lenson hand to take some pictures of the event.
The Nikon 24mm f/1.4G ED AF-S RF SWM lenswent through some testing with up close shooting and performed admirably. The great thing about primes is that it forces a person to take their time and focus on the composure of their shot. A photographer can take some delight in the fact that the lens gives more visible space to play with because it is also such a wide lens. This is my opinion mind you. I have found close up photography to be fun with this lens.
It was a dog day of summer, somewhere between 95 and 100 degrees on July 24, 2010. Scott Kelby's Third Annual Worldwide Photo Walk, which could almost be considered a photographer's holiday, was at hand. A bright, sunny, and brutal day for photography. Two of the things I carried while trying to keep the load light were the EasyTag GPS Device and Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG APO Macro.


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Recently when I start the engine and its sitting and idling, it immediately begins making a screeching/whining noise - sitting in the drivers seat the sound sometimes vibrates behind/under the instrument panel. Then as I begin to drive the noise increases with the rise in rpm and sometimes the noise stops for 10-20 seconds and starts again.
Usually after its warmed up, say 15-20 minutes, the screeching fades to a rough low growling sound which remains constant, idling or driving.
Is it my water pump bearing? Or - for a long time I have oil leaking from where the distributor body meets the engine block - is the distributor bearing breaking up? (By the way, could a new distributor shaft O ring, solve my leak?)
I'd appreciate any insight! Thanks!
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Fun Ford Weekend July 19-21, 2013
I wanted to let everyone on here know about an event that will be going on this summer and invite anyone to come that would like to.
The Event is Fun Ford Weekend in St. Louis, MO at Gateway Motorsports Park July 19th -21st, 2013. At this even all Ford bodied and Ford powered vehicles are welcome to join in events such as autocross, drag racing, car show, audio competition and other events.
While this is an all Ford event, there are individual forums for specific models that will have their own groups or other events specifically for them. I am part of the team setting up FocusFest '13, which is the national www.focusfanatics.com event. We have joined up with Fun Ford Weekend to hold our event with them.
We are also branching out to all other Ford forums to see who else would like to join and help represent their models and groups at this event.
There are also caravans heading there from a majority of the country for other groups that you are welcome to join up with if you would like.
Here's a link to Fun Ford Weekend's site with specific information for the event. You are also welcome to contact me as well with any questions. If I can't answer them then I am in contact with the promoters of Fun Ford Weekend and can get an answer back to you in a timely manner.
Here is the link for FocusFest with some details and pics/vids from previous events.
is there any interest in this? now that my focus is sold and i have a new f150 i'l be at Fun Ford Weekend in the truck. Would love to see some other truck guys (and girls) out there as well!
Sounds awesome might try to bring my truck out there
that's awesome! I would love to see some more trucks out there!
gettin closer to that time. wanted to make sure everyone is aware of the show and hope to see a bunch of nice trucks there.
I forgot all about it.. im gonna be in tulsa dangit.
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Entrepreneurship and Indian Management: A Historians Glimpse of the Future
The paper deals with the historical forces impinching on Indian managerial behaviour. Using this at the foundation the paper seeks to make protection about the organizational structure and managerial environment, which would emerge in Indian enterprises. The author feels that in view of the social and economic changes taking place in India, the business class is going to be more hydrogenous, the business families are going to break and more professionalized environment is going to prevail in India Business. He, however, feels that authoritarianism is going to remain a second element in the Indian managerial behaviour in the foreseeable future.
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How to host the perfect game of Poker
Hosting a game of Poker
Arranging a get together for buddies to meet and enjoy with each other is a great concept. For such occasions having a game night for you and your friends should be just right and also be the perfect way to relax. Playing poker in your own home is fun and enjoyable, only if you know how to host a great one. If you are a poker enthusiast and want to take pleasure in the wonderful experience of actively playing the game in your own home, there are some poker supplies that you simply cannot give up.
But before you get choosing the shopping for those essentials, make sure you understand how many players will probably be attending your poker game. You would appropriately need chairs and a poker table that can accommodate individuals numbers. Making provisions for plenty of drinks and treats is also important yet ensure that drinks and meals are placed at somewhere besides the playing table.
The next thing will be to gather all the necessary items that continue to make a prosperous game of poker. The first in line would be to arrange for a poker table. You can select a nice and decent poker table or transform any existing table with a themed playing surface like poker felt.
Getting good quality poker chip sets is an absolute must. The actual physical number of chips is going to depend on how many chips you have or can borrow. Quality playing cards can actually make a big difference in your home poker game and add a vibrant touch to it. Mainly paper or plastic cards are used for the purpose and at least 2 decks of cards would be needed.
Dealer buttons and a tournament timer are some accessories that would assist you hold the perfect game of poker. Making a nice poker ambience in your room would be a great idea to make the game night more fascinating. Playing the game of poker is all about wagering and so carefully deciding on the best poker chip set will be a great idea. Determining the chip denominations according to the group of players will be the perfect decision. Top notch clay poker chip sets are the best and can make home poker games a whole lot of fun.
After you have everything ready and everything set, inviting and arranging for a few nice music tunes to keep them entertained. Going over the house rules as well and discussing same the rules with all the players before the game are extremely essential. There are numerous occasions to host a great poker tournament at home but one of my favourites is just to have a few beers with your friends and a couple of rounds of poker.


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Are This Weeks New Movies Any Good? Willie Waffle Knows
Three new movies are out this week and Mix 106 movie critic Willie Waffle has seen them and can tell you whether or not you should waste your money on any of them.
Sin City: A Dame To Die For – Revisiting the good, the bad and the ugly in the comic book world of Sin City.
If I Stay – A teen girl goes into a coma and sees what her life could be if she decides to live.
When The Game Stands Tall – A legendary team needs to learn that football isn't everything and it's based on a true story.
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Dombrowski: Ordonez could return
Dombrowski: Ordonez could return
"That will not close the door by any means," Dombrowski said of the decision. "For us, he is definitely a possibility."
The interest is mutual. Dombrowski confirmed what Miguel Cabrera said last week, that Ordonez has a "strong desire to remain a Tiger."
That sets the stage for what could be an interesting offseason saga. While the interest is there on both sides, negotiations likely won't be easy. Ordonez was on track for a potential 100-RBI season, batting .303 with 12 home runs and 59 RBIs, before fracturing his ankle on a slide at home plate on July 24. He had already surpassed most of his numbers from 2009, but was on the verge of much more.
Ordonez is expected to be ready for next season, but nobody can say with confidence how strong his ankle will be -- even with a full offseason to recover. He'll turn 37 years old just before Spring Training next year. And the early-season struggles of rookie Scott Sizemore this year showed that even young bodies can take time to heel from fractures such as his.
Ordonez is represented by agent Scott Boras, who has been known for taking negotiations on free-agent clients deep into the offseason. The Tigers had a late signing with Boras last year when they inked Johnny Damon, whose on-and-off flirtation with the Yankees lasted most of the winter before he agreed to a deal with Detroit in mid-February.
"I don't think Magglio is going to be a quick [signing]," Dombrowski said. "I don't really put that as high for us. You look at our positional players, and if we've got Brandon [Inge] and Jhonny Peralta done, well, your infield's pretty well set. You know what you're getting catcher-wise. You've got a couple of your outfield spots filled. You know what you're looking for in your outfield. But we'll explore what other opportunities are out there, and Magglio coming off of his [injury] situation.
"He's also represented by somebody not normally akin to making fast deals. It comes with the territory."


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La Playa Resort is all grown up.
The resort celebrated its 40th anniversary July 16.
And many of its guests have grown up along with the 21-unit resort.
Kayla Taylor, 17, began visiting La Playa when she was 3 weeks old. Over the past few years, the Temple Terrace resident has started organizing events during her stays, such as beach Olympics and talent shows for the younger children.
"Everyone really operates here like one big family," Taylor said.
Keith Spoto, of Lakeland, has been visiting the resort for 40 years. His parents celebrated their 50th anniversary at La Playa; now, when he and his wife visit, they bring their two sets of twins: Peter and Ronald, and Doug and Vada. (La Playa was seeing double during the second week of July, when it had six sets of twins staying there.)
"The apartments change," Spoto said, "but the essential essence of the place is the same."
Lakeland attorney Snow Martin developed La Playa four decades ago after he developed Casa del Mar, which consists entirely of two-bedroom, two-bathroom units. But with four children, he needed more spacious units, so he developed four three-bedroom, two-bathroom units, while the rest of units were developed with two bedrooms.
Today, he spends weekends during summers at his La Playa unit.
Many of the families who stay at the resort book the same weeks each year and have developed friendships that go beyond Longboat Key.
Caroline McKinney, who has visited each year for the past seven years from Northern Ireland with her family, including twins Josh and Hannah, exchanges text messages almost daily with Spoto's wife, Tracie.
After years of vacationing at La Playa, the McKinneys told resort managers Dick and Karen O'Dowd that they needed to check out the beaches of Northern Ireland. A couple of years ago, the O'Dowds took them up on the offer and booked a flight to Belfast, Northern Ireland.
The O'Dowds, who began managing the resort nine years ago, describe the little things that guests appreciate beyond the beachfront location: outdoor chess by the beach, a garden by the pool where guests can snip their own herbs, bocce ball, bird watching and plenty of turtle activity.
"I was an old chess player, and I wanted chess (at La Playa) in part because chess players are quiet," Dick O'Dowd said.
He thinks part of what La Playa sells to guests is peace and quiet.
"Most of the people who come here are very relaxed," he said.


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Shadow of a Horned God
Swanhilda, also called "The Furore", was a Savage Neonate from the Clan of Animals, and a childe to Brocmael. Originally hailed from the Angles, her sire was impressed at her willpower while enduring the harshness of her mortal existence. After her Embrace, Swanhilda briefly served the Artisan Calipha, until she grew weary of being treated as the animal she were. After having murdered all of the Artisans ghouls, Swanhilda escaped her wrath by traveling north, into the Kingdom of Bernicia. There she encountered like-minded Cainites, and sought their companionship. She grew an intense hatred for the Cainite "society" in general, and Via Regalis in particular, and engaged in various activities to destroy her foes.
In the early 7th century, Swanhilda joined a campaign of diablerie along with her clan-mate Graenell, and managed to devour at least half a dozen Cainites, strengthening her blood significantly. After Graenell was destroyed during the havoc preceding the Battle of Deva, Swanhilda briefly retreated, but soon found the company of Morghien.
In the company of Morghien and Aurora, Swanhilda aroused major havoc in the city of Deva Victrix, directed towards its Cainite ruler, Octavius Sibius. Unfortunately (for Swanhilda), her efforts were discovered and she was assaulted by the new resident of the city, Lucius Aurelius Castor. He fell upon her from the sky in his Chiropteran Marauder battle form, tearing her to pieces in an instant.


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James provides a quick overview of the multi-blog solutions out there. Thanks James for your kind assessment of WPMU, we're striving towards a better product and hopefully things will pick up a bit once the support forum is populated and used!
WordPress Multi User Support Forum
Finally, the WordPress Multi User Support Forum is now online but a little empty. The new release is ready and I'm hoping it'll be live tonight but my install of Apache2, PHP and MySQL at home is playing up so it's not tested yet. Check back later and post to the forum if you have any problems!
Excellent Photoshop Post Processing Tutorial
Take a quick look at this tutorial, then open the beach image in Photoshop or GIMP and follow the instructions. You'll learn a lot about post-processing!
My biggest surprise was when I added the "soft light" layer. Painting on it brought out detail or deepened shadow nicely!
RealAge – How old Are you really?
Fill out the survey on RealAge.com and find out how your lifestyle affects your "real age". I only knocked a disappointing 5.3 years off my real age but the weather has to improve and I'm going to get out walking and cycling more.
Now, where's that apple?
Yay! Paris Hilton in the news again!
As Mark says, Paris Hilton's phone got hacked and her phone book was posted online. *Yawn*
Yes, there are pictures too but they're the usual camera phone quality. No doubt a few of them will make it into the banner ads of some less than savoury websites shortly!
And yes, this is an excuse to name Paris Hilton on my blog. She is the most searched for female in Ireland. Thanks Darragh – blogs.linux.ie is going to be up there with the celeb sites for the latest trash news and speculation! 🙂
Much later… Now you too can see Paris Hilton's cellphone for yourself. The guys at liquidgeneration have recreated her phone on the web and it's extraordinary! hehe.
It's Freezing Out!
Taken in my garden this morning as my breath turned to mist and the world was frosty white.
Sudan Red 1 – carcinogenic dye found in household brands
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland has issued a list of Irish products that contain the food dye Sudan Red 1.
The Food Standards Agency in the UK have identified up to 350 food products implicated.
I just checked the kitchen and none of the listed products are in the cupboard. *phew*
So, if that dye causes cancer and has been recalled, why not recall cigarettes?
Later… Maura has more to say on it including links to the slow food website and other goodies!


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Watching Bobby Valentine wait to lose his job is like witnessing the Bataan Death March. It's gruesome but you have to watch.
There might be a quiz on it in AP History.
On Wednesday, Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine was asked whether his assistant coaches have been loyal during his turbulent season. "No," he told WEEI, a local radio station. "You asked me what I feel; that's how I feel." Did Valentine feel undermined by some of his coaches?
"Yes," he said. "Just what I feel."
Later in the day, Valentine expanded on his thoughts with the Boston Globe before the Red Sox played the Yankees. "I thought I had just a feeling. I don't have any facts, just a feeling once in a while we weren't all on the same page," he said. Asked if that was a factor in the team's demise, Valentine apparently just smiled.
"Oh, very little. I don't think that had anything to do with anything," he said. "They usually worked their way through anything that might have been misinterpreted." Valentine would not name those coaches he felt were disloyal.
"No, no, no," he said. "There are situations during the year where I didn't think it was all for one or one for all, or whatever it is." Nonetheless, Valentine said he could not recall a specific situation.
"I'm just trying to be honest," he said.
He may not have brought the wins, but Bobby Valentine definitely brought the drama. Not like the Red Sox weren't synonymous for that themselves. In a story published in August, the Boston Globe detailed the poor communication between Valentine and his coaching staff. Bench coach Tim Bogar and then-pitching coach Bob McClure admitted to having problems with the manager. Valentine said his ability to manage the team was hampered by a lack of information getting to his office.
Valentine also has almost no relationship with bullpen coach Gary Tuck. Like Bogar, he was a holdover from the staff of former manager Terry Francona. Talk about someone, who I'm sure is not missing any of this.
General manager Ben Cherington offered little comment on the matter Wednesday. "[Valentine] expressed his feeling and that's his feeling," Cherington said. "If he feels that way, I'm sorry he feels that way. I don't know any examples that would lead to that kind of feeling. But that's his feeling. I'm not in his office all the time; I'm not in the clubhouse all the time."
The franchise is making sure to make Bobby sound like the crazy ex-girlfriend, he's apparently about to become. Cherington continued, "I don't know what exactly he was referring to. But he has a right to his opinion and expressed it. If he feels that way, I feel bad. I don't want any manager to feel that way." Cherington said Valentine never expressed those feelings to him.
"We talked a lot all year about the coaching staff and we did have to work through some issues,'' said Cherington. "That particular sentiment was not expressed." Bogar, Tuck, and batting coach Dave Magadan were under contract before Valentine was hired as manager. He was urged to retain them.
To be fair, this is a tough situation he walked into. Because Valentine was not hired until late November, few coaches of major league caliber were available, and McClure was a compromise choice as the pitching coach. "I think the process was all right. It was just late," Valentine said. "It was a difficult process. It was fine, but difficult." He essentially walked into a coaching staff, angry at the loss of their skipper, and a team that threw that skipper under the bus.
I wonder if Valentine misses his gig on ESPN. On WEEI, Valentine said some of the hires he made for the staff were "bad decisions." Nonetheless, Valentine said he "absolutely" had the backing of owners John Henry and Tom Werner and team president Larry Lucchino. "Ownership's been incredible," he said. "I didn't know very much of any of the three guys, but it seemed like when the things got worse one of them would always be there to say, 'Hang with them.' " Valentine also said that Cherington backed him, although he did not go into detail.
Does Valentine regret taking what he called a "dream job" only 10 months ago? "No. It's a great life experience," he said. "That's what life is. It wasn't always an enjoyable experience but it's been great. I'll look back on it and I'm sure I've learned from it. "All of life's lessons. How to deal with good and bad, new people, old people, young people, and circumstance."


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The Whisperer in Darkness
Encounter 4
Shortly after leaving the forest behind, a glowing light appears in the distance, bright enough to be visible through the thick mist. Lumen, much to the surprise of the group, is charmed by the light and steps from a small wooden bridge into the swamp water. Coming to his senses in the bog, he assumes that the bobbing brightness must be an enemy's lantern. Keyleth is also compelled to step off the bridge, and as she splashes into the water, Lumen asks Wistark to extinguish his Light spell in preparation for a more stealthy approach.
The wizard obliges but, as the elf scrambles back onto land, the murky water suddenly explodes with movement as humanoid figures burst from beneath the surface, using the cover of the darkened mist to hide their locations.
Several rotten ghouls launch themselves at Keyleth, and one daring specimen leaps up to grapple with Grimlock as he attempts to cross the islands in the mud. A damaging, fiery blast from Wistark momentarily burns away a layer of the mist and illuminates the swamp, revealing a mass of floating humanoid figures making their way towards the group. Grimlock and Keyleth quickly become surrounded, but then Poobeyr leaps valiantly into the water brandishing his axe… he doesn't leap in their direction, but it is a brave move all the same. Lumen and Wistark remain on dry land, using their ranged skills to aid the others.
In a clever move from Wistark, a normally unimpressive thunder spell becomes deadly when utilising the electrical conductivity of the water. Several of the fiends are eliminated, clearing most of the area around the overwhelmed, now unconscious Keyleth, whom the wizard then pulls back to shore with a mage hand. As the remaining foes are whittled down by the group, the mysterious light appears to loom larger, floating towards them through the mist. The ghostly light unleashes a powerful and blinding attack on Grimlock, then completely vanishes.
Wistark recognises the devilish orb – it is a Will o' the Wisp. The swamp becomes suddenly, tensely silent. Keyleth is revived and those who fought in the swamp pull themselves back onto dry land to ready themselves for further assault. Seeing the filthy state of his group, Wistark boasts of his dry robes. Moments later, he is charmed by the wisp and leaps into the swamp.
The Wisp reappears in a new positon and drains some of Grimlock's energy. In this boggy terrain it has the advantage, for the group can do little more than wade after it. Wistark summons the Flaming Sphere, for it too can move unhindered. As the Sphere blazes against the Wisp, Lumen and Poobeyr assist it with ranged attacks. Eventually the Wisp vanishes into hiding once again.
Pushing on through the swamp, led by the swift-footed Lumen, the adventurers finally discover an exit. As Grimlock and Keyleth struggle to catch up, the Wisp makes another unwelcome return, firing yet more dazzling light attacks at the party. The Flaming Sphere rushes immediately to the group's defence and, assaulted by the frenzied inferno once more, the light of the Wisp soon begins to dim.
The foggy mist above the swamp parts, revealing the waning moon. Agonising pain shoots through Lumen's body, his muscles straining as if they were warping and stretching under his skin, the nerve endings in his gums screaming, seemingly unable to bear housing his teeth any longer.
Through some miracle, he endures this punishment and manages to get back to his feet, feeling oddly invigorated as he notches his next arrow and draws back the bowstring for another shot at the Wisp. Its doom now certain, the Wisp makes one last attack on Grimlock before winking out for good, scoring a devastating hit. As he keels over in pain the Wisp bursts and is destroyed. At long last the adventurers walk unopposed out of the misty swamp.


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As you may noticed already, every website that uses old twitter API (v.1.0) has been stopped to display the timeline tweets. The issue has effected all the RT-Theme WordPress themes and HMTL templates like many other themes and WordPress JetPack plugins. Unfortunately we had to drop twitter widget support, too! So, this means that our themes and templates won't be updated because of the twitter issue and the twitter widgets/plugins won't be included to the upcoming versions.
What is the problem?
Twitter recently decide to retire their old API and released a new API that requires too many access keys from each website. All websites needs to sign the twitters website and create their own keys.
Why you don't update the themes?
As many fellow authors and WordPress.com itself (jetpack plugin) i decided to drop twitter support with a built-in plugin because, it is very hard to teach people to create their own token keys etc. And also Twitter released a new "Display Requirements" that makes the implementation much harder.
What is the possible solutions?
There are some new plugins released on http://wordpress.org/plugins/ such as
http://wordpress.org/plugins/recent-tweets-widget/ one another on githup http://matthewruddy.com/display-tweets-plugin/
These plugins basically grabs the tweets with a php script and caches your webserver. However, I'm not sure twitter is going to like the idea since they want to stop unregistered usage.
You can also display your tweets by using Twitter's own widgets https://twitter.com/settings/widgets/
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While the relationship between the Catholic Church and the gay community has always been rather, let's say antagonistic, there's been some progress toward understanding recently. Yes, it's a small, modicum of progress, but it may be a step in the right direction now that Pope Francis told reporters that he would not judge priests for their sexual orientation.
The New York Times reports that he told journalists, "If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?"
Compare this statement to those of his predecessor, Benedict XVI, who signed a Vatican document in 2005 that said men with homosexual tendencies should not become priests, and one begins to feel some optimism for the church's future.
"The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains this very well," Francis said in the 80-minute long interview on a flight back from Rio de Janeiro. "It says [gay men] should not be marginalized because of this but that they must be integrated into society."
Before you get the impression that this is a total sea change for the Church, Francis followed up with a line about a "gay agenda."
"The problem is not having this orientation," he said. "We must be brothers. The problem is lobbying by this orientation, or lobbies of greedy people, political lobbies, Masonic lobbies, so many lobbies. This is the worse problem."
Ah, the old "gay lobby" boogieman. Because it's such a rational idea that the gays, along with the Masons, the Jews, and the Girl Scouts of America all get together and conspire to bring about a New World Order. The Pope, according to the BBC, also reaffirmed that though homosexual tendencies are not sinful, homosexual acts are.
If you weren't already rolling your eyes, wait until you hear Francis' views on women in the Church. They, like his views on gays in the Church, are by far more progressive than his predecessors'—in that John Paul II and Benedict's views on female priests were basically "fuggedaboutit"—but that doesn't amount to much. Francis is seeking a "theology of women" and a greater role for them in Catholic life, according to The National Catholic Reporter. "We cannot limit the role of women in the Church to altar girls or the president of a charity," said Francis. "There must be more. But with regards to the ordination of women, the Church has spoken and says no…That door is closed."
Francis' words may seem paltry in comparsion to those of retired Anglican bishop Desmond Tutu, keep in mind that this is the Catholic Chruch. They only got around to forgiving John Lennon for saying the Beatles were "bigger than Jesus" three years ago.
In summation: The Pope's views can be chalked up to a baby step in the right direction…maybe.