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July 1, 2004
v No. 245645
Oakland Circuit Court
LC No. 02-042141-CK
Before: Neff, P.J., and Zahra and Murray, JJ.
Plaintiff appeals as of right the trial court?s order dismissing this case for lack of
jurisdiction. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.
I. Facts and Procedure
Defendant submitted a proposal for plaintiff to buy defendant?s software, which
defendant claimed could perform certain functions.1 Based on defendant?s representations,
plaintiff executed a ?Confirmation of Order Agreement? (COA) expressing the intent to purchase
defendant?s software. Plaintiff later filed a complaint against defendant for fraudulent
inducement, breach of contract, violations of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act, MCL
445.901, et. seq., and unjust enrichment, alleging that defendant?s CEO misrepresented the
capacities of the software.
Defendant filed a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, arguing that the ?End User
License Agreement? (EULA) provided that any dispute arising from the agreement would be
adjudicated in Harris County, Texas. Defendant claimed that plaintiff agreed to the EULA when
plaintiff entered into the COA. Defendant further argued that plaintiff accepted the EULA by
clicking on an ?accept? icon during the installation of the software. Plaintiff countered that it did
not agree to the EULA by signing the COA, and that it did not accept the terms of the EULA in
the course of installing any software.
1 Details about the software and its intended use are not relevant to the issues on appeal.
The trial court granted summary disposition for defendant pursuant to MCR 2.116(C)(4).
The trial court concluded that plaintiff accepted the terms of the EULA when plaintiff entered
into the COA. Thus, the trial court concluded that jurisdiction over this case rested in Harris
County, Texas.
II. Analysis
A. Standard of Review
We review de novo motions brought under MCR 2.116(C)(4). Cork v Applebee?s of
Michigan, Inc, 239 Mich App 311, 315; 608 NW2d 62 (2000). ?When viewing a motion under
MCR 2.116(C)(4), this Court must determine whether the pleadings demonstrate that the
defendant was entitled to judgment as a matter of law, or whether the affidavits and other proofs
show that there was no genuine issue of material fact.? Id.
B. Discussion
Plaintiff argues that the trial court erred in concluding that it agreed to the EULA by
signing the COA. We agree. The interpretation of a contract is a question of law that is
reviewed de novo. Schmalfeldt v North Pointe Ins Co, 469 Mich 422, 426; 670 NW2d 651
(2003). The main goal of contract interpretation is to enforce the parties? intent. Burkhardt v
Bailey, 260 Mich App 636, 656; ___ NW2d ___ (2004). ?[W]hen the language of a document is
clear and unambiguous, interpretation is limited to the actual words used . . . .? Id. Rewriting
unambiguous contractual language is ?contrary to the bedrock principle of American contract
law that parties are free to contract as they see fit . . . .? Wilkie v Auto-Owners Ins Co, 469 Mich
41, 51; 664 NW2d 776 (2003).
Here, the unambiguous language of the COA did not incorporate or require plaintiff to
agree to the terms of the EULA. The COA states, ?The End User License Agreement (EULA)
should be read in conjuction [sic] with the terms of this license.? This language only sets forth a
suggestion (?should be?) that the EULA be read in conjunction with the COA. It does not state
that the EULA is incorporated into the COA, or that plaintiff?s agreement to the COA binds it to
the EULA. Furthermore, the COA states, ?Your use of the system, by installing it on a computer
or otherwise, indicates your acceptance of all the terms and conditions of this license.? ?This
license? only refers to the COA, the instrument plaintiff signed. Nothing in this sentence
suggests that the EULA or anything beyond the COA is included in ?this license.? The COA
does not include any other language that could bind plaintiff to the EULA. Simply put, plaintiff
did not agree to the EULA by signing the COA. The trial court erred in concluding that plaintiff
was bound to the forum selection clause of the EULA.
Defendant also argues that even if the COA did not incorporate the terms of the EULA,
plaintiff nonetheless accepted the terms of the EULA when plaintiff loaded defendant?s software
in plaintiff?s computer system. ?Whether an offer has been accepted and a contract formed
involves a factual determination.? In re Costs & Attorney Fees, 250 Mich App 89, 97; 645
NW2d 697 (2002); see also 17B CJS Contracts § 771 (1999). However, whether a court has
subject matter jurisdiction is a question of law for the court. Specht v Citizens Ins Co, 234 Mich
App 292, 294; 593 NW2d 670 (1999).
In the present case, there is a question of fact regarding whether plaintiff agreed to the
EULA by clicking on an ?accept? icon while loading defendant?s software in plaintiff?s
computer system. Defendant maintains that plaintiff clicked on an ?accept? icon and thus
accepted the EULA, while plaintiff contends that no person authorized to act on behalf of
plaintiff accepted the terms of the EULA during the installation of defendant?s software. The
litigants offer conflicting affidavits in support of their respective positions. In light of such
evidence, reasonable minds could differ regarding whether plaintiff agreed to the EULA.
Consequently, dismissal based on this ground is inappropriate, because there is a genuine issue
of material fact whether plaintiff accepted the EULA in the process of installing defendant?s
software. Since the trial court did not address this issue, we remand this case for further
proceedings consistent with this opinion.
On remand, the trial court shall resolve the question whether plaintiff accepted the EULA
and, consequently, whether Michigan courts have jurisdiction over this case. This issue involves
not only a question of fact, but it also involves an underlying legal question of subject matter
jurisdiction. Whether jurisdiction is proper in Texas or Michigan depends on whether plaintiff
agreed to the forum selection clause in the EULA. Since a question of fact is determinative of
whether jurisdiction is proper in Michigan, there exists the underlying issue whether a jury or
judge should decide this question on remand.2
In Offerdahl v Silverstein, 224 Mich App 417, 420; 569 NW2d 834 (1997), this Court
determined that Michigan had jurisdiction over a threshold question of contract formation where
the contract in question contained a forum selection clause naming Illinois as the venue for
disputes. In Offerdahl, supra, this Court held that a forum selection clause does not apply until
the initial factual question of contract formation is decided. Id. Thus, this Court remanded the
case for a determination by the trial court whether the plaintiffs were bound by the contract. Id.
at 420-421. We conclude that, under Offerdahl, supra, when a factual dispute is determinative of
an underlying jurisdiction question, the court should determine that question of fact.3 On
2 If a factfinder were to find that plaintiff agreed to the EULA, then jurisdiction would not be
proper in Michigan, because the EULA vests jurisdiction only in Harris County, Texas. Neither
the trial court nor the parties have addressed whether a judge or jury resolves a question of fact
when resolution of that question is determinative of an underlying and preliminary question of
law, relating to the establishment of jurisdiction.
3 The Utah Supreme Court reached a similar conclusion in Henrie v Rocky Mountain Packing
Corp, 196 P2d 487 (Utah, 1948). In that case, a sixteen-year-old employee of a canning plant
was fatally injured on the job. Id. at 488. The plaintiff, the boy?s father, brought a wrongful
death suit against the plant and argued that the case did not fall under worker?s compensation
laws, because his son was illegally employed under a Utah statute. Id. Following a trial court
verdict for the plaintiff, the Utah Supreme Court reversed, holding that the boy was a legal
employee under the statute. Id. at 491. In a petition for rehearing, the plaintiff argued that he
was improperly deprived of a jury trial on the legal employment issue. Henrie v Rocky Mountain
Packing Corp, 202 P2d 727 (Utah, 1949). The Utah Supreme Court denied the plaintiff?s
petition, holding that a factual dispute over whether the boy was a legal employee was best left to
remand, the trial court should allow the parties to conduct ample discovery and then preside over
an evidentiary hearing to determine whether plaintiff accepted the EULA.
Finally, plaintiff raises two additional arguments for the first time on appeal. First,
plaintiff claims that a forum selection clause cannot preclude litigation in this suit because of its
claim for fraudulent inducement. Second, plaintiff argues in its reply brief that, even if the
forum selection clause is applicable, it does not necessarily bar litigation of this suit in Michigan.
Issues raised for the first time on appeal are not generally subject to review. Booth Newspapers,
Inc v Univ of Michigan Bd of Regents, 444 Mich 211, 234; 507 NW2d 422 (1993).4
Additionally, a reply brief ?must be confined to rebuttal of the arguments? in the brief to which it
is responding. MCR 7.212(G). We decline to address plaintiff?s remaining issues because they
were not properly preserved for review, and there are no exceptional circumstances that would
cause us to deviate from this rule.
Reversed and remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. We do not
retain jurisdiction.
/s/ Janet T. Neff
/s/ Brian K. Zahra
/s/ Christopher M. Murray
judicial determination because of the presence of an underlying jurisdiction question. Id. Since
the fact question was determinative of jurisdiction, the court appropriately decided it. Id. at 729.
4 The circumstances must be ?exceptional? for the Court to deviate from this rule. Booth, supra
at 234 n 23.


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Study of Etoposide, Cisplatin, and Radiotherapy Versus Paclitaxel, Carboplatin and Radiotherapy to Treat Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
This study has been completed.
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First Posted: December 19, 2011
Last Update Posted: December 19, 2011
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Luhua Wang, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
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|December 14, 2011
|First Posted Date ICMJE
|December 19, 2011
|Last Update Posted Date
|December 19, 2011
|Start Date ICMJE
|May 2007
|Primary Completion Date
|October 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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|Overall Survival [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Same as current
|Change History
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|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Progression Free Survival [ Time Frame: 2 years ]
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Same as current
|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
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|Study of Etoposide, Cisplatin, and Radiotherapy Versus Paclitaxel, Carboplatin and Radiotherapy to Treat Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
|Official Title ICMJE
|Phase 3 Study of Etoposide, Cisplatin, and Radiotherapy Versus Paclitaxel, Carboplatin and Radiotherapy in Patients With Unresectable Locally Advanced, Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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|Cisplatin-based combination chemotherapy given concurrently with radiotherapy is the standard of care for patients with inoperable stage III NSCLC. The most common chemotherapeutic agents used concurrently with radiotherapy have been vinorelbine, vinblastine, and etoposide in conjunction with cisplatin or weekly paclitaxel and carboplatin. No randomized phase III trials of concurrent chemoradiotherapy have shown the superiority of one chemotherapy regimen over another. The clinical trial is to compare radiotherapy concurrently with PE (etoposide and cisplatin) and PC (paclitaxel and carbplatin) for local advanced NSCLC (stage IIIA/IIIB). It is a randomized, multicenter, open labeled phase III clinical trial. All patients receive conformal radiotherapy or intensity modulated radiotherapy with conventional fraction. The chemotherapy regimens are PE (etoposide 50mg/m2 d1-5, 29-33 and cisplatin 50mg/m2 d1,8,29 and 36 29-33 ) and PC (paclitaxel 45mg/m2 weekly over 1hour and carbplatin AUC =2mg/mL/min over 30min weekly). The primary purpose is to evaluate objective response rate, complications, progression-free survival, overall survival. The second purpose is to evaluate quality of life and cost.
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Phase 3
|Study Design ICMJE
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Condition ICMJE
|Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
|Intervention ICMJE
|Other: Chemoradiotherapy Regimen between PC and PE
etoposide 50mg/m2 d1-5, 29-33 and cisplatin 50mg/m2 d1,8,29 and 36 29-33 during radiotherapy paclitaxel 45mg/m2 weekly and carbplatin AUC =2mg/mL/min weekly during radiotherapy
Other Name: Chemoradiotherapy
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|Recruitment Status ICMJE
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|Completion Date
|August 2011
|Primary Completion Date
|October 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Eligibility Criteria ICMJE
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
|18 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Senior)
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Things To Do In Dallas Tonight: Jan. 21
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The Rams move into the final phase of the offseason workout program when organized team activities begin on Monday.
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Malcolm Mitchell was working only at receiver on Tuesday and is slated to work at cornerback Wednesday.
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Coach Mark Richt expects Mitchell's offensive snaps to increase Saturday and his defensive snaps to decrease.
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AUGUSTA — A new state report shows mixed results when it comes to serious errors, injuries and accidents in Maine hospitals and other health care facilities.
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9th annual Green 17 Tour with Flogging Molly: With Donots; 7 p.m. Friday; Fox Theater Pomona, 301 S. Garey Ave., Pomona; $35-$45; foxpomona.com.
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"Anniversary Show" auditions: Open auditions by Temecula Performing Arts Company for the production to run May 10-11. There are roles available for both solo and production work. Performers will be replicating numbers from past musicals produced over the past ten years by TPAC. The Production will be directed by Jillian Stones; by appointment only on Saturday; Temecula Valley Cathy's Dance, 28780 Old Town Front Street, Suite B-7, Temecula; (909) 241-3521, (951) 973-8828.
Pechanga Wine Festival: There will be 78 wineries pouring at the event, with less than a third of them being local vineyards. The event will feature live music by Casey Abrams, the Idyllwild resident who finished in sixth place on Season 10 of Fox's "American Idol." Between sips and songs, guests are invited to try food samples offered by the casino's restaurants, including the Great Oak Steakhouse, Paisano's, Blazing Noodles and Bamboo, Seafood Grotto, Kelsey's, and Journey's End. Chefs from each of the restaurants will be conducting live demonstrations; 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday; Grand Ballroom, Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula; $65; (877) 711-2946, pechanga.com.
Classics at The Merc: Featuring Katherine Ortega; 3 p.m. Sunday; The Merc, Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St., Temecula; (951) 308-6377, temeculatheater.org.


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Anxious witnesses captured dramatic video on Tuesday in Canada of a military helicopter rescuing a trapped crane operator forced to the edge of his machine by raging flames below him.
The fire began about 2:30 p.m. Eastern time at a construction site in downtown Kingston, Ont., the local Whig-Standard daily reported.
A crane operator – as yet unidentified – had to leave the cab and edge himself along the crane arm as smoke and flames surrounded his rig.
He spent an hour exposed to the cold and wind before a military helicopter from a nearby base arrived to pluck him and transport him to safety. The man needed treatment for only minor injuries.
"This is far from routine," military representative David Elias told CBC News. "He wasn't just standing on a tower crane. He was standing on a tower crane surrounded by flames."
The crane operator – with no choice and no alternative exits – was forced to wait for rescue workers as passersby shouted words of encouragement.
He moved the crane's arm away from the smoke, but there was still some concern the blaze was so intense it would compromise the metal machine and bring it toppling to the ground, the Whig said.
With that intense blaze making it impossible for anyone to climb up after him, or extend him a ladder, the operator could only lie down and wait.
When the helicopter arrived, a rescue worker lowered himself to the arm and strapped a rope around the trapped man. The two were lifted to safety by the pilot.
Flames and smoke could be seen from blocks as firefighters battled to control the blaze and stop it from spreading to nearby buildings, including a gas station across the street.
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The effects of the β2-adrenoceptor agonist salbutamol (Slb) on isometric and isotonic contractile properties of the rat diaphragm muscle (Diamus) were examined. A loading dose of 25 μg/kg Slb was administered intracardially before Diamus excision to ensure adequate diffusion. Studies were then performed with 0.05 μM Slb in the in vitro tissue chamber. cAMP levels were determined by radioimmunoassay. Compared with controls (Ctl), cAMP levels were elevated after Slb treatment. In Slb-treated rats, isometric twitch and maximum tetanic force were increased by ∼40 and ∼20%, respectively. Maximum shortening velocity increased by ∼15% after Slb treatment, and maximum power output increased by ∼25%. During repeated isotonic activation, the rate of fatigue was faster in the Slb-treated Diamus, but both Slb-treated and Ctl Diamusfatigued to the same maximum power output. Still, endurance time during repetitive isotonic contractions was ∼10% shorter in the Slb-treated Diamus. These results are consistent with the hypothesis that β-adrenoceptor stimulation by Slb enhances Diamus contractility and that these effects of Slb are likely mediated, at least in part, by elevated cAMP.
- β2-adrenoceptor agonist
- skeletal muscle
- velocity of shortening
- fatigue
- cAMP
pharmacological improvement of diaphragm muscle (Diamus) contractility may be of clinical importance in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) when compromised Diamus function is a limiting factor. Recent in vitro studies in the rat Diamus have demonstrated an increase in isometric contractile force generation with either subcutaneous or in vitro administration of salbutamol (Slb), a β2-adrenoceptor agonist (24,25). The ability of the Diamus to shorten during activation is also critically important in the generation of ventilatory pressure; however, to date, no study has examined the effects of Slb treatment on isotonic contractile properties of the Diamus. In limb muscles, acute administration of Slb has been reported to increase isometric force in predominantly fast-twitch muscles (type II fibers) and to decrease force production in predominantly slow-twitch muscles (type I fibers) (1). The differential effect of Slb on type I and II fibers may also be relevant in the Diamus. A selective effect on type II fibers might be expected to result in an increase in shortening velocity and/or power output of the Diamus.
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of Slb treatment on the isotonic contractile properties of the rat Diamus. On the basis of the observations cited above, we hypothesized that Slb increases the maximum velocity of shortening (V max) and power output of the Diamus. Furthermore, given the well-known transduction mechanisms associated with the β2-adrenoceptor pathway in smooth and cardiac muscles, we hypothesized that the effects of Slb on isotonic Diamus properties are mediated via an elevation in cAMP.
Animals, treatment, and surgical procedures.
All procedures used in this study were approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee of the Mayo Clinic and were in strict accordance with the American Physiological Society animal care guidelines. Adult male Sprague-Dawley rats (mean body weight 320 ± 4 g) were divided into two groups:1) saline-treated controls (Ctl; n = 14); and2) salbutamol treated (Slb;n = 12). Animals were anesthetized by intramuscular administration of ketamine (60 mg/kg) and xylazine (2 mg/kg). To minimize potential Slb diffusion limitations, animals in the Slb group were intracardially administered a loading dose of 25 μg/kg Slb; Ctl animals were administered an equal volume of 0.9% NaCl (0.5 ml/kg). Within 5 min after intracardial infusion of Slb or NaCl, the Diamus was excised and transferred to oxygenated Rees-Simpson solution (Ctl) or Rees-Simpson solution containing 0.05 μM salbutamol (Glaxo-Wellcome). The concentration of Slb was calculated based on the mean human serum concentration after a single oral dose of 4 mg (∼10–20 μg/l or 0.03–0.07 μM) (12,13).
cAMP measurements.
In a subset of Ctl (n = 8) and Slb-treated (n = 8) animals, midcostal Diamus segments were dissected, weighed, and then incubated, in triplicate, for 15, 30, and 60 min in the presence (Slb group) or absence (Ctl group) of 0.05 μM Slb dissolved in oxygenated Rees-Simpson solution. This Rees-Simpson solution also contained 1 mM of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine (Sigma Chemical). Immediately after this incubation period, the muscle segments were frozen in melting isopentane cooled in liquid nitrogen and stored at −70°C.
After ethanol extraction, DiamuscAMP levels were measured by using a radioimmunoassay kit (Amersham). Muscle protein content was assessed by using a colorimetric protein concentration assay (Bio-Rad), and cAMP levels were normalized to protein content.
Measurement of Diamus contractile properties.
On the basis of the time course of changes in cAMP levels in response to Slb (Fig. 1), all contractile measurements were completed within 30 min after excision of the Diamus. Segments (∼3 mm wide) of the Diamus from the midcostal region were mounted vertically in a glass tissue chamber containing oxygenated Rees-Simpson solution with the following composition (in mM): 135 Na+, 5 K+, 2 Ca2+, 1 Mg2+, 120 Cl−, 25 , 11 glucose, 0.3 glutamic acid, 0.4 glutamate,N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-aminoethanesulfonic acid buffer, and 0.012 d-tubocurarine chloride (pH 7.4). The solution was oxygenated with 95% O2-5% CO2, and temperature was maintained at 26°C. The origin of the muscle bundle at the costal margin was attached to a metal clamp mounted in series with a micromanipulator at the base of the tissue chamber. The central tendon was glued to a plastic holder that was firmly attached to the lever arm of a dual-mode length-force servo-control system (model 300B, Cambridge Technologies).
The muscle was stimulated directly by using platinum plate electrodes placed on either side of the muscle. Rectangular current pulses (0.5-ms duration) were generated by a Grass S88 stimulator and were amplified by using a current amplifier (Sect. of Engineering, Mayo Foundation). The stimulus intensity yielding the maximum twitch force response was determined, and the stimulus intensity was set at ∼125% of this value for the remainder of the experiment (∼220 mA). Muscle preload force was adjusted by using the micromanipulator until optimal fiber length for maximal twitch force (L o) was achieved.
The Cambridge system was controlled by using commercial software (LabView, National Instruments) configured to meet the present experimental requirements and implemented on an IBM 486 personal computer. Length and force were independently controlled through the software, allowing the Cambridge system to operate either in isometric or isotonic modes, respectively. Length and force data outputs were digitized by using a data-acquisition board (AT-MIO-16-L9; National Instruments) at a sampling frequency of 500 Hz.
The Cambridge system was first set for length control (isometric mode) such that the system acted purely as a force transducer. Peak twitch force (Pt) was determined from a series of five single stimuli. At 26°C, we previously demonstrated that maximum tetanic force (Po) of the Diamus is achieved at 75-Hz stimulation (in 600-ms-duration train) (18, 22).
After determination of isometric Pt and Po, the Cambridge system was set for isotonic measurements. The muscle was stimulated at 75 Hz (600-ms-duration train) while force was clamped at different levels ranging from 3 to 100% of Po. At least 1 min intervened between each force-clamp level.V max at each clamp level was calculated as the change in muscle length during a 30-ms period and was expressed as muscle lengths per second (L o/s). To eliminate the effect of muscle compliance, the time window for shortening velocity measurements was set to begin 10 ms after the first detectable change in length.V max was calculated by extrapolating the force-velocity curve to zero load by using the modified Hill equation (15). Power output was calculated as the product of force and velocity, and the load clamp level yielding maximum power was determined from the force-power curve. The optimal work performed by the Diamus was calculated as the area under the curve relating force and power.
To determine isotonic fatigue, the load clamp level was set for maximum power output (determined to be ∼30% Po in both groups), and the muscle was stimulated at 75 Hz in 330 ms duration trains repeated every second. Stimulation continued until no muscle shortening could be observed, and this period was defined as the isotonic endurance time.
After contractile measurements, the length of the muscle segment was measured by using digital calipers. The muscle was freed from the ribs and tendon, and the segment was weighed. Muscle cross-sectional area (CSA) was estimated based on the following formula: CSA = muscle weight (g)/L o(cm) ⋅ 1.056 (g/cm3). This estimated CSA was then used to determine specific force (i.e., force/area) of the muscle segment.
Differences in most contractile parameters between the two treatment groups were analyzed by using a Student'st-test. Repeated measurements during the fatigue test were analyzed by using a two-way ANOVA (repeated measurements design). For the cAMP data, treatment effects were assessed by using a two-way ANOVA with treatment group and incubation time as variables. Statistical significance was accepted at aP < 0.05 level. All values are reported as means ± SE.
cAMP measurements.
In the presence of 0.05 μM Slb, cAMP levels in the Diamus increased significantly compared with Ctl (P < 0.05; Fig.1). The Slb-induced increase in Diamus cAMP was time dependent, being elevated by ∼65% compared with Ctl after 15 min incubation but elevated only by ∼45% after 30 min. By 60 min after incubation, cAMP levels were not significantly different between Slb and Ctl animals.
Isometric contractile properties.
The mean Diamus strip weight (Ctl: 27.9 ± 1.1 mg and Slb: 26.3 ± 1.3 mg) andL o (Ctl: 18.6 ± 0.5 mm and Slb: 19.2 ± 0.3 mm) were not different between Ctl and Slb groups. Between 15 and 30 min after incubation with 0.05 μM Slb, Pt of the Diamus increased by ∼40% compared with Ctl (P < 0.05; Table1), and Po was ∼20% greater (P < 0.05; Table 1). As a result, the Pt/Poratio was also increased by ∼15% in the Slb-treated Diamus(P < 0.05; Table 1).
Isotonic contractile properties.
In the Slb-treated Diamus, the force-velocity relationship was shifted upward and to the right compared with Ctl (Fig. 2). The extrapolated V maxof the Slb-treated Diamus was ∼15% faster than in Ctl (Fig. 2, Table 1;P < 0.05). Therefore, the proportionate effects of Slb onV max and Po were comparable.
The force-power curve of the Slb-treated Diamus was shifted upward compared with Ctl (Fig. 3). Maximum power output, observed at ∼30% Po in both groups, was increased by ∼25% after Slb treatment (P < 0.05; Table 1, Fig. 3). Total work performed by the Slb-treated Diamus increased by ∼36% compared with Ctl (P < 0.05; Table1).
Isotonic fatigue.
During repetitive isotonic contractions, maximum power output of the Diamus in both groups progressively declined (P < 0.05; Fig. 4). Accordingly, the work performed by the Diamus also progressively decreased with repetitive contractions. The rate of decrement in power output, and consequently the work performed, was significantly faster in the Slb-treated Diamus compared with Ctl (P < 0.05; Fig. 4). Isotonic endurance time was also ∼10% shorter in the Slb-treated compared with Ctl (P < 0.05; Fig.4).
The present study demonstrated that acute Slb treatment increases both isometric and isotonic contractility of the rat Diamus. The improved power output and work performance of the Slb-treated Diamus were associated with a more rapid rate of fatigue. However, both Slb-treated and Ctl Diamus fatigue to the same levels of optimal work performance and maximum power output. The endurance time during repeated isotonic shortening was slightly shorter in the Slb-treated Diamus compared with Ctl. It is likely that these changes in fatigability of the Slb-treated Diamus reflected the increased work performance of the muscle. Associated with the improved contractile performance of the Diamus, there was also a transient increase in cAMP levels. Although not conclusive, these results are consistent with the perspective that the Slb-induced enhancement of Diamuscontractility is mediated, at least in part, by elevated cAMP.
The increase in Diamus specific force (both Pt and Po) after acute Slb-treatment is consistent with previous studies on the Diamus (24, 25) as well as in limb muscles (1). However, in limb muscles, it was suggested that the positive inotropic effect of Slb was limited to fast-twitch muscles, comprising type II fibers, whereas force decreased in response to Slb treatment in slow-twitch muscles comprising type I fibers (1). In the present study, it was not possible to discern whether the positive inotropic effects of Slb on the Diamus were restricted to type II fibers. Yet, the effects of Slb treatment on isotonic contractile properties of the Diamus are consistent with a selective effect on type II fibers. BothV max and maximum power output were increased after Slb treatment. The force-power curve was significantly shifted upward in the Slb-treated Diamus, and, consequently, the amount of work performed by the Slb-treated Diamus increased. The increase in power output and work would be accompanied by an increase in energy consumption, which could underlie the greater susceptibility of the Slb-treated Diamus to isotonic fatigue.
The increase in Diamus cAMP levels after Slb treatment is in agreement with previous results in both fast- and slow-twitch limb skeletal muscles (1). These results are also consistent with the elevation of cAMP levels in limb skeletal muscles induced by terbutaline, another β2-adrenoceptor agonist (5, 7,8). It is likely that the increase in cAMP levels induced by β2-adrenoceptor stimulation in the Diamus involves G-protein activation and increased adenylate cyclase activity (3, 17). In isolated skeletal muscle fibers, the increase in force induced by terbutaline is mimicked by 8-bromoadenosine cAMP, a membrane-permeable analog of cAMP (5-7).
There are several potential mechanisms by which elevated cAMP might mediate an increase in Diamusspecific force and a faster cross-bridge cycling rate. For example, it has been suggested that the β2-adrenoceptor agonist-induced elevation in cAMP in skeletal muscle fibers leads to an improvement of excitation-contraction (EC) coupling and an increase in Ca2+ release from the sarcoplasmic reticulum (5, 7, 8). This suggestion is supported by the fact that 1 mM caffeine, which stimulates sarcoplasmic reticulum Ca2+ release, prevents the inotropic effect of terbutaline on force generation (5, 7). The effect of cAMP on EC coupling could be mediated via the activation of cAMP-dependent protein kinases and the subsequent phosphorylation of either voltage-dependent dihydropyridine receptors in the T tubules or ryanodine-receptor Ca2+-release channels in the sarcoplasmic reticulum (14, 19, 20, 26). Indeed, both β-adrenergic receptors and adenylate cyclase activity have been detected in T tubules (9). Intracellular Ca2+ levels were not measured in the present study; therefore, it remains unclear to what extent a Slb-induced enhancement of EC coupling might have contributed to the observed improvements in Diamuscontractility. It is also possible that other cAMP-dependent signaling cascades in skeletal muscle fibers could also have contributed to the Slb-induced improvements in Diamuscontractility. For example, phosphorylation of the regulatory myosin light chain and/or troponin I can affect Ca2+ sensitivity and cross-bridge cycling kinetics.
The present study utilized a low, clinically relevant concentration of Slb. The results may be interpreted as a transient effect of Slb on Diamus contractility, especially on type IIx and IIb fibers. During normal ventilatory maneuvers of the Diamus, motor units consisting of type I and IIa fibers are predominantly recruited (21). These fiber types produce low amounts of force and are not fatigable (4). Accordingly, the transient effect of Slb on Diamus contractility is unlikely to be physiologically significant in the normal animal. However, under conditions such as COPD, increased resistance to breathing may necessitate recruitment of motor units consisting of type IIx and IIb fibers, which produce greater force but are more fatigable. Slb treatment in such situations would enhance contractility and thus add to the inspiratory pressure generating capacity of the Diamus. During fatigue, β2-adrenoceptor agonist treatment may also increase Diamuscontractility, as other in vivo studies have shown by using terbutaline (2), fenoterol (23), and broxaterol (10).
In conclusion, the present study demonstrated that acute Slb treatment increases cAMP levels and improves both isometric and isotonic contractility of the rat Diamus. The rate of fatigue during repeated isotonic contractions was faster in the Slb-treated Diamus, but both Slb-treated and Ctl Diamusfatigued to the same maximum power output. These results are consistent with the hypothesis that β-adrenoceptor stimulation by Slb enhances Diamus contractility and that these effects of Slb are likely mediated, at least in part, by cAMP-dependent mechanisms.
This study was supported by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Grants HL-37680 and HL-34817 and by grants to H. F. M. van der Heijden from Glaxo-Wellcome BV (The Netherlands) and from the Van Walree Foundation of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. Y. S. Prakash is supported by a fellowship from Abbott Laboratories.
Address for reprint requests: G. C. Sieck, Anesthesia Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905 (E-mail: sieck.gary{at}mayo.edu).
- Copyright © 1998 the American Physiological Society


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Sir, I have get irritated from hairfall. My Age is now 17+. But my hair is falling continuously from 1 year. Please help me sir.
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Procedures of Hair Transplant
Hair transplantation is very different from hair grafting. Modern hair transplantation methods can be used to achieve the natural hair appearance because the original hair orientation can be mimicked. The various procedures involved in hair transplant procedures are-
Pre operative planning: The scalp or the target area of the patient is analysed. Pre-operative folliscopy is carried out to determine the hair density which helps to assess the post-operative results of the transplant. Patients are advised to refrain from taking any sort of medicine prior to the procedure as it might result in intra-operative bleeding thereby causing poor grafting. Patients are also asked to avoid alcohol and smoking because they can have a negative impact on the survival of the grafts.
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Types of Surgeries
Hair transplant surgery can be of many types including
- Androgenic alopecia- treating permanent hair loss
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In case donor hair numbers are insufficient, body hair transplant can also be used. However, it is very important to assess the natural difference in colour and texture between the body hair and scalp hair.
Although natural hair is versatile and can be twisted, curled, coiled and braided into many different styles, any excessive manipulation can result in a damage to the hair. Aside from the typical hair damage that's caused by over manipulation, damages to the hair often fall under four major categories. Knowing the type of hair damage that you have will help you to better manage your hair and prevent future hair woes.
Physical Damage: This is the most common type of hair damage. Physical hair damages are man-made hairstyles and manipulations that compromises the strength of the hair. Although ponytails and buns are quick and easy to do, when done too often and too tight, they can cause a strain on the edges of the hair which can result in a receding hairline. Another example of physical damage are braids that are too tight and heavy. Particularly braided hairstyles that are left in for too long and that were not well taken care of during the time they were in the hair. So even though you left your hair alone for a period of 12 weeks, the consequences on the health of your hair might be greater than when it was left loose and conditioned on a regular basis. Another way that the hair gets physically damaged is during detangling and styling. Excessive detangling can result in split ends and eventually, breakage. Therefore, the less you detangle your hair, the more likely it will remain healthy and the less split ends and hair damage you'll have.
Chemical Damage: One of the reasons is the heat damage that they experienced from straightening their hair. Women with natural hair still undergo chemical treatments every once in a while to help improve the appearance or to change up their hairstyle. Chemical treatments such as bleaching, highlights, and coloring can have serious consequences on the health of the hair if they're not done properly. This is because chemical treatments change the chemical and physical structure of the hair. Also, products with ingredients that dry out the hair can cause excessive tangles and frizziness. This can leave the hair looking dull, dry and feeling brittle. Another culprit of chemical hair damage is heat damage. Heat appliances such as flat irons and blow-dryers removes moisture from the surface of the hair cuticles, resulting in brittle dry hair which now becomes vulnerable to breakage.
Environmental Damage: The condition of the environment that you live in can also help to contribute to the overall health of your hair. Regions with hard water can affect the look, feel and shine of the hair. This is because hard water leaves mineral deposits on the hair which builds up overtime and eventually affects moisture intake into the hair. Therefore, the hair will end up feeling dry, with lots of frizz and tangles. Environmental factors, such as strong sun, wind, cold air, temperature variations and changes in air humidity can also damage the hair. The static and dry winter air can contribute to moisture loss, leaving the hair dry. Also, the constant change from the cold outdoor air to the warm indoor air can cause the cuticle layers of the hair to loose moisture quickly to the atmosphere. Strong winds can also cause your hair to form more tangles, which can be difficult to detangle later on. The hot sun in the summertime can also affect the health of the cuticle layers of the hair. Environmental effects on the hair cannot be avoided, but they can be better managed by the way you adjust your hair regimen to fit the circumstances in your environment.
Nutritional Damage: Although hair is a dead matter, the follicles which the hair grows out of is a living organism which must be well-nourished. Therefore, proper nutrition is needed for the blood veins that carries nutrients to the individual hair follicles. When the body isn't receiving adequate nutrients, it re-prioritizes the distribution of the nutrients that it receives. This means that vital organs that control life and death will be attended to first, while the least important organs such as the hair follicles will be tended to last. As a result, the condition of the hair health will be compromised. This is why any nutritional deficiency typically shows first in the hair. Also, the growth and appearance of the hair is also affected when a person is under stress, on medication or in a serious health condition. Hair damages that occur as a result of health problems can only be resolved after the body has returned to its healthy state through the use of medication n diet to correct nutritional deficiency. Nutritional deficiency can include low iron levels, low vitamin D levels, low b12 levels, low thyroid hormones and so on.
Although hair damages occur in a variety of ways, the most effective way to keep the hair healthy is by minimizing damages that are in your control, i.e physical and chemical damages. What do you need to make your hair strong?
Take care of these 4 factors always and your hair will always be healthy and shiny
- Protein
- Moisture
- Low manipulation.
- Scalp health
Those four things seem simple enough, they all add to the overall strength of your hair, and all will lead to maximum length retention over time. Once the hair fall starts it's always advisable to have one single visit to the doctor for an assessment of the health of hair and general well-being.
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Hair can easily and permanently be removed from any part of the body, but most females opt for removal of unwanted hair from the lip, chin, underarms, bikini line, arms and legs . Many males like a clean hairless chest and also a clean back and permanent hair removal with lasers provides them with a fast and safe option.
How do lasers work?
A theory formulated by a number of doctors at the famous Harvard Medical School, called Selective Photo-thermolysis (SPTL) is applied for hair reduction. A variety of parameters like hair thickness, depth of hair roots and skin colour, etc. are considered for calculating the appropriate wavelength and pulse duration of light which will specifically match the targeted hair roots. This laser light is absorbed by the pigment in the follicles, thus destroying the hair roots. No regrowth of hair is expected once the hair roots are completely gone.
Benefits of laser hair removal
- Permanent: Unlike shaving, waxing, plucking or threading where you repeat the process lifelong, laser hair removal requires only about 4-6 monthly sessions and then you are set for life.
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How to prepare for it?
Lasers should generally be performed under supervision of qualified dermatologists who also have additional specialised qualifications and understanding of laser physics. It is always best to meticulously check the track record of the doctor and the technicians performing these procedures. Six weeks prior to the laser hair reduction procedure, you need to stop waxing, plucking and electrolysis. Avoid a tan six weeks prior to treatment since it is difficult for laser light to pass through pigmented skin.
Expected treatment
Prior to the treatment, the targeted hairs will be trimmed to a few millimeters above the surface of your skin. Your dermatologist will adjust the laser parameters using the onboard computer to exactly match the targeted hair roots. For protecting the outer layers of your skin, a cold gel is applied. Painless pulses of light are then applied to the target areas till the complete desired area is treated. For the chin or underarms, this requires just a couple of minutes. You may feel a bit of warmth when light touches your skin but this is not uncomfortable. Ice packs are applied after the procedure to sooth your skin. The next session is taken up normally after two to four weeks.
Potential side effects
- Irritation of skin associated with redness, swelling or discomfort, which subside within a few hours of the treatment.
- Temporary pigmentary changes may be observed, such as darkening or lightening.
- Underlying hormonal issues can be a cause for unsatisfactory improvement and this should be checked by your gynaecologist or endocrinologist.
Hi Sir, my age 19 sir me black hu Kya ap mujhe koi gora hone wali medicine bata sakte hai please help me sir.
Hi, I am 34 year old 5 years ago I was handsome good looking. And I got married on 29th may 2015 after then issues with my wife and I lost hair my weight got decreased, dark mess in my skin and in august 2017 I met with Dengue and my platelets Comes to 10k and in hospitalised after then 3 days in icu after then when come out. After the My energy levels are completely down and I am taking good food but still I am not active. Can you please suggest me what should I do what precaution I have to take to increase my hair and healthy. Give the solution for my dark skin and my energy levels. Still my issue are Going on with my wife.
Hi sir, I need a small clarification regarding scar ointment to apply on my forehead due to 6 stitches on my forehead and it was removed, and please advise me to use which ointment to change that scar into skin colour.
I am from suffering hair loss. I have androgenic alopecia! I took treatment for 2 years! Nothing was changed .can I go for laser hair treatment?
The sudden change in the looks, color or texture of the skin indicates the skin diseases. This can result in swelling, chapping, itching, blistering etc. that can or can't accompany with pain. The skin disorder may be localized on the specific part or may spread to the whole body; this disease is known as Atopic Dermatitis. The discomfort or pain of this disease also creates an awkward condition with looks. Many skin diseases like pimples, eczema, rashes, and fungal infections along with Atopic Dermatitis much more are commonly found in the people. Measles, rubella, roseola, chicken pox these are common skin diseases found in children. In some conditions, the blistered and inflamed skin can be very painful and the virus infection can continue to chickenpox.
Factors Affecting:
The factors causing Atopic Dermatitis are as wide ranging as the kinds of diseases it. The Atopic Dermatitis can be caused due to heat, immune system weakness, infections, medications, and allergy with chemicals like rubber, cosmetics, detergents, soaps, dyes, etc.
Even the skin type and the various alcohols based or infrequent shampooing is also responsible for the skin problems. Some uncontrolled factors like aging, fatigue, weather and fatigue can often develop skin diseases gradually.
Homeopathy Heals:
Many healthcare systems are available and assure the treatment for Atopic Dermatitis but they can only reduce the symptoms of the problem, whereas homeopathy treatment provides complete cure from the all the symptoms. Homeopathy remedies directly target the deep root cause of Atopic Dermatitis and remove them with the constant use of prescribed medicines. Homoeopathy treatment for Atopic Dermatitis is safer and successful as compared to other healthcare systems. The naturally extracted homeopathy remedies are side effect less and help people to escape from the crucial symptoms of this disease. Homoeopathy treatment and medicine for Atopic Dermatitis initiate the process from taking the case studies to know the hidden root cause of the diseases. The expert physician suggests the Best homeopathy medicine for Atopic Dermatitis to recover permanently. This is a cost effective system and assures the prevention of recurrence as well.
In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers to your questions!
I've always wanted long and thick eyelashes but my eyelashes are thin and not long. My friend suggested me to use Castor oil. Before going for it please tell me is castor oil safe to use on eyelashes? I don't want to lose the lashes I have at least also I don't want to get any serious side effects in the future.
Hol sir mera age 27 hai or mera baal bahut jhar gaya hai or maine bahut sara upai bhi kiya par koi kaam nhi aaya pahle se bhi or baal kam hoya hai. Please suggest me something for that.
My uncle is suffering from a lot of hair loss. Now there is no hair on his middle part of head except at sides. It makes him down. He used many oils, tablets and many more medicine. He is losing hope that hair will come again. He also used ayurvedic oil. He don't want to do hair transplant as it gives a lot of pain and he do not want to face it. Please help me in this case so that he can regain his hair back and no one can make fun. Please.
What is the homeopathic medicine for dandruff as there is no homeopathic doctor in area where we live.
Sir my hair are white at the age of 18 year and continue white now more please asking a specific treatment of white hair.
I am loosing my hair continuously. What can I do for that. Any suggestions to avoid hair falling. And growing up new hair.
Kindler's Syndrome is a rare skin blistering disease named after Theresa Kindler. It is a kind of skin complication which forms skin blisters and lesions on the mucous membranes. This can happen in any part of your body but mainly concentrates on the area where you have experienced any frictions, bruises or minor trauma, especially on the feet and the hands. In some rare occurrences of Kindler's Syndrome, it can develop on the internal organs like the food pipe, stomach or the respiratory tract.
This disease generally occurs if you suffer from a disorder called autosomal recessive. It means that you may have inherited an anomalous gene from each parent. It usually happens during childhood and reduces as you age.
Some of the symptoms of Kindler syndrome are:
- Blisters occurring on the body in your infancy and periods of early childhood.
- Slowly you will observe altered pigmentation and cutaneous atrophy (A severe dermal condition).
- Blistering due to certain skin trauma appearing on the hands and feet.
- Some observe abnormalities like dental or ophthalmic
- The growth of actinic Keratoses
Kindler's Syndrome requires a specialized dermatologist for the treatment. In some countries, diagnosis involves skin biopsy. It involves undergoing Immunofluorescence Antigen Mapping or transmission of Electron Microscopy. Blood testing of genes is slowly being developed as a diagnostic test.
Other treatments involve:
- A healthy and nutritious diet to heal the disease from within.
- Maintaining a good dental hygiene.
- Use sunscreen with a high protein formula.
- Avoid exposure to the sun as much as possible.
Hair growth is a natural process that can also take place with assisted treatments. There are quite a few solutions and treatments available. Quite a lot of these are fads while some can be genuine. Homeopathy is an option which is effective for regrowth of hair and curing baldness. This is often the last stop of treatment for people who have failed at restoring their previous state of hair. These are a few well known remedies that homeopathy prescribes for baldness.
- Silicea: It is very commonly used and is processed from sandstones and human tissues. It strengthens the hair and reduces dryness by giving essential nourishment to the hair follicles. It is a very good growth enhancer.
- Kalium Carbonicum: It is made from compounds which the Egyptians used in glass preparation and is another effective homeopathic medicine. It stops the thinning of hair and reduces its brittleness as well. This in turn increases hair growth.
- Lycopodium: Premature baldness shows a dramatically marked response on the use of this miracle homeopathic drug. Women suffering from post-partum hair loss also benefit a lot from using Lycopodium. It is formed from the distillation of evergreen plant spores, such as club moss.
- Natrum Muriaticum: Table salt (sodium chloride) is used to prepare this homeopathic medicine. Natrum Muriaticum is especially beneficial when dry crusts form on the scalp and dandruff is the primary reason for hair loss. It even helps when hair fall is triggered by menstrual problems or any skin disorder. This homeopathic remedy is also effective in treating hormonal imbalance related hair loss. Emotional and sensitive people are generally prescribed this drug by their homeopath.
- Phosphorous: Another tried and tested hair growth enhancer is phosphorous. People who have baldness in patches and lose hair in clumps are benefitted by this homeopathic medicine. People who suffer from minor scalp ailments or those who lose hair due to excess dandruff are also prescribed this drug by their homeopath.
- Kalium Sulphuricum: Hair loss due to flaky dandruff is treated with Kalium Sulphuricum and it is available in tablet and liquid form. It contains some amounts of sulphur and hence shouldn't be over used. It is generally prescribed for twice a day application. Generally it isn't recommended in excess and its use should be stopped after two weeks.
- Arnica is also an excellent remedy apart from Jaborandi and berberis vulgaris. Hairloss due to genetic heredity is not a disease. Only alopecia due to scalp infection, diseases, and lack of nutrition.
- Jaborandi: A good hair restorer which also blackens whitening hair in youngsters.


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In the present international situation, Christians have to be in communion with God, said Dario Cardinal Castrillón Hoyos, who inaugurated a series of lectures at the St. John Vianney Seminary in Denver yesterday.
The Colombian-born President of the Vatican's Congregation for the Clergy gave the first lecture of the Josephine Hanna Lecture Series, named after the late grandmother of Catholic philanthropist Frank Hanna.
"Prayer and action are important for our mission and for the sake of humankind," he said. Holiness is the end of the journey. Sainthood means imitating Christ, who is the final and exemplary cause in the journey of holiness.
His talk, however, reflected mostly on the ministry of priests, who, he said, are also called to holiness in a very specific way and are bound to acquire that perfection.
"The life of the priest is the continuation of the life and action of Christ," he said. Priests are ontologically configured to Christ. He described priestly holiness as a deep friendship and intimacy with God.
However, he conceded that priests live the internal and external struggles of life. As a man, the priest is also a sinner and has to accept reconciliation quickly.
The struggles of a priest are not only internal but are manifested in words and in action. Priests are called to holiness in the midst of these difficulties and prayer is necessary to overcome these struggles.
"Man is a protagonist and not simply a spectator in the fight between good and evil," he said.
"Christ reveals the meaning and gravity of sin. There is no Christian life without a cross," he continued, adding that despite this, priests should not be afraid to preach.
"We, as ministers, are depositories of faith," he said. "Illuminate all Christians with the knowledge of the faith."
The cardinal spoke of the need of priests to be in contact with the world through TV and Internet.
"In the United States, you have freedom, a commitment to international solidarity, concern for the environment, respect for human life," he said. "But in your society are illnesses that affect the Christian faith. Existential materialism and relativism cause the disintegration of the family." In addition, men of God are often attacked by individualism and hedonism, he said.
"Being a man of prayer means finding the reason and criteria for our everyday life," he said. Prayer is the gateway to God, he said. The priest must have faith and listen to God.
"We priests cannot advance disconnected from God," he said. "We have to say .I trust in the Gospel as flesh of God.
The cardinal said the priest has tremendous responsibility in the sacraments, "which are epiphanies of the upcoming world." Each sacrament contains the continuous presence of God. "Let us develop a christological dimension on the administration of sacraments," he said.
"The fundamental task of the priest is to die to the self and to serve in order to live in Christ. Only those who have learned to live with Jesus can evangelize," he said. The priest must encounter Christ not only in prayer but also in His way to the Cross, the Eucharist.
"The Church lives from the Eucharist," he said, making reference to Ecclesia in Eucaristia. "Let us live our priestly lives at the foot of the Cross. Let us adore Him," he said.
Despite this affirmation of the actions of priests, the cardinal added: "We are not saving by activities, but by love for the Lord Jesus Christ." He added that Pope John Paul II's 25th-anniversary celebrations were especially evocative of the love of Christ.


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"Zhamanak" says that it is not surprised by last week's sharp rise in deadly fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh and the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. "The situation did not escalate all of a sudden," writes the paper. "The situation escalated consistently and at the behest of Russia, Armenia's supposed ally." The paper alleges that by selling billions of dollars worth of offensive weapons to Azerbaijan Moscow gave Baku the blank check to destabilize the situation in the conflict zone. "What has Armenia done to counter that? Practically nothing," it says.
"Aravot" speculates that Russian President Vladimir Putin may offer to deploy Russian peacekeepers around Karabakh when he meets with Armenia's Serzh Sarkisian and Azerbaijan's Ilham Aliyev in Sochi later this week. "Russia has thus achieved its goal," writes the paper. "Paris has been replaced by Sochi, the Madrid principles have again been forgotten, and Armenia has reaffirmed its Eurasianness. Meanwhile, several dozen Armenian and Azerbaijani families are now in mourning."
"Aravot" also says that because of its massive oil revenues the Azerbaijani leadership has "lost its sense of reality and is prone to crazy adventures." "Fortunately, our army is doing its job well and fighting back those [Azerbaijani] inroads," the paper says. It is far less happy the Armenian diplomacy.
"Such large-scale hostilities on the border were hardly accidental," writes "Zhoghovurd." "The dominant view in political and public circles is that this is a geopolitical game in which Azerbaijan is a mere tool. According to this line of reasoning, big powers and Russia in particular are behind the border incidents." The paper claims that Moscow may be keen to deploy troops in the conflict zone or force Azerbaijan to join the Russian-led Eurasian Union with a promise to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. It says President Putin is interested in heightened Armenian-Azerbaijani tensions also because it could deflect international criticism of Russia's role in the Ukraine crisis.
In an interview with "Hraparak," Koryun Ghumashian, the commander of the Tigran Mets militia that fought Azerbaijani forces in the early 1990s, disapproves of fellow Karabakh war veterans' desire to join Armenian frontline troops. "We have a state and a commander-in-chief and a defense minister," he says. "I'm not saying that our freedom fighters have ulterior motives. But we are not going to wage a guerilla war. We need to put up a very sensible and skillful fight in order to be able to win … Let us not underestimate our army."
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"Construction investment is a key economic indicator" said Greg Baynton, CEO of VICA. "This is a positive sign and indicates increased confidence in region's economy, particularly for Nanaimo and north."
Year-to-date building permits were 10.5 per cent higher on Vancouver Island compared to the same period last year. Total non-residential construction building investment spending in the Victoria metropolitan area increased 4.9 per cent in the second quarter led by public construction.
Despite the growth, construction employment declined 10 per cent over the first quarter and was below year ago levels.
Non-residential building construction costs edged lower in the second quarter bring the year-over-year measure below one per cent
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Royals stay loose, in search of wins
Pitcher Luis Mendoza was handling the video game controls for the Royals in a tilt against the Blue Jays, and his teammates were glued to the action as if it were an actual contest.
"Why are we playing Toronto?" one player asked.
"We have to get them back somehow," another player responded, suggesting virtual revenge for the four-game sweep the Blue Jays completed over Kansas City on Monday.
Such is life for the Royals, mired in an 11-game losing streak, the last 10 coming at Kauffman Stadium. But as the club embarks on a nine-game road trip, it remains relaxed and loose as ever.
"It's good to see them relaxing and enjoying themselves," manager Ned Yost said. "It's a good sign."
The Royals refuse to dwell on their losing streak, which is why something so simple as a video game provided laughs and cheers. It did, however, also bring about some mock anger.
When Mendoza pinch-hit for Jeff Francoeur, the right fielder jokingly threw a fit and slammed a bin on the ground in frustration. Mitch Maier, who Mendoza used instead, flew out, so Francoeur got the last laugh.
"Our kids, they need that right now," Yost said. "They need to relax and enjoy each other. When they step on that field, they're all playing extremely hard and they're all trying to break out of this slump."
Infielder Chris Getz watched from his locker, smiling at the amusement his teammates found from the video game.
"If we get caught up in how many games we've lost," Getz said, "it would constantly just suck all of the energy out of us."


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|Tipo de publicación
|Número de solicitud
|Fecha de publicación
|17 Feb 1981
|Fecha de presentación
|21 Oct 1977
|Fecha de prioridad
|22 Oct 1976
|También publicado como
|Número de publicación
|Francis T. Berend
|Cesionario original
|Societe Anonyme Parinter
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|Citas de patentes (8), Citada por (11), Clasificaciones (34)
|Enlaces externos: USPTO, Cesión de USPTO, Espacenet
The invention relates firstly to a method for the manufacture of a protective glove of the type comprising an area devoid of protective coating, in particular the back. A manufacturing mold makes it possible to carry out the method, and a glove is obtained from the mold by carrying out the method.
Protective gloves are already known, which are intended particularly for handling industrial castings and protecting the user's hands against chemical products, which gloves have an inner lining of flexible fabric, for example interlock, covered externally by a protective coating of plastics material. According to requirements, the inner lining is completely or only partly devoid of protective coating. In particular, the glove may have a "ventilated back".
The protective coating has been produced hitherto, by exposing a glove mold, covered with an adequate inner lining, in at least one bath of an appropriate mixture of polyvinyl chloride resin and plasticizer, followed by draining and pregelling or gelling.
When the coating completely covers the lining, vertical soaking or dipping of the mold in the bath is generally carried out. When the coating covers only part of the lining, in particular covering only part of the back, and one must resort instead to flat dipping in which an area of the glove, in particular the back, emerges permanently from the bath of polyvinyl chloride resin and plasticizer, in which the remainder of the glove is dipped. However, this causes the drawback of producing borders at the edge of the dipped or soaked area, which borders vary from one glove to another such that production is no longer regular and uniform.
In order to obviate these drawbacks, the invention proposes a method for the manufacture of a protective glove comprising a lining covered externally by a protective coating, in particular of plastics material, comprising at least one protective layer covering only part of the lining, for example with the exception of all or part of the back, characterised by the fact that one uses a mold in two parts each constituting a glove shape, which parts are able to move one with respect to the other and to be moved away from each other or, on the contrary, towards each other, while being attached in a common area. Each of these parts is provided with an adequate inner glove lining and with the mold closed, vertical dipping of the mold covered by linings takes place in a bath of protective coating material such that the area common to the two parts of the mold is not covered with coating material, the mold is then removed from the bath and drainage of the protective coating material begins with the mold still closed, the mold is opened and the end of drainage and gelling of the coating material take place with the mold open.
The invention thus uses a mold for carrying out the method, which is constituted by two parts moving one with respect to the other constituting a shape for the manufacture of gloves and being able to be moved away from each other or, on the contrary, towards each other while being partly attached, in particular in the area of the back of the glove.
Naturally, the method of manufacture and the mold may be used in the open state to produce a coating completely covering the glove.
Implementation of the method has numerous advantages: the border of the area which is not covered is perfectly regular and uniform for all gloves produced. It is possible to use the same production lines as those used hitherto. It is possible to include in the non-covered area, the beginning of the phalanges of the four fingers opposite the thumb which gives the glove greater elasticity and flexibility, which is impossible with flat dipping.
The invention will be better understood by means of the ensuing description referring to the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic profile view of the mold used according to the present invention, in the closed position.
FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic profile view of the mold according to FIG. 1, in the open position.
FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic elevational view, with parts cut away, seen from the back of a glove produced according to the present invention.
The protective glove manufactured by the method according to the invention comprises a flexible inner lining 1 of fabric, for example of interlock, covered externally by a protective coating of plastics material which comprises at least one layer 2 covering the glove only partly, for various reasons, for example owing to the fact that this layer has only limited elasticity and flexibility, or for any other reason. More precisely, the layer 2 does not cover the major part of the back 3 and the wrist 4 of the glove having a so-called "ventilated back".
Optionally, depending on the desired qualities of mechanical and physical strength and chemical resistance, the protective coating may comprise at least one other layer 5 covering the lining 1 completely, the layer 2 covering the layer 5 only partly (FIG. 3).
To carry out the method, one uses a mold 6 (FIGS. 1 and 2) comprising two parts each constituting a glove shape known per se, 7, 8 respectively arranged in pairs and placed one with respect to the other in two possible positions: the first illustrated in FIG. 2 where the mold 6 is open and the two parts 7, 8 are moved apart; the second position, illustrated in FIG. 1, where the mold 6 is closed and the two connected parts 7, 8 are in contact in the areas 7a, 8a.
In a preferred embodiment, the areas 7a and 8a correspond to the back of each of the shapes 7, 8.
Coupling of the two parts 7, 8 enabling the mold to be either open or closed is achieved by any appropriate means. In particular, the two parts 7, 8 are pivoted to each other about a spindle 9 preferably located adjacent the wrist of each of the parts 7, 8, thus opposite the fingers. This arrangement makes it possible on the one hand for the fingers of the two shapes 7, 8 to be further apart than the wrists, and on the other hand to prevent the spindle 9 from being immersed in the bath of protective material.
According to the method of the invention, a lining is provided, which will constitute the lining 1 of the glove, and each of the two parts 7, 8 is covered with this lining.
To produce a layer 2 covering only part of the glove, in particular by leaving the back uncovered, one proceeds in the following manner: when the shapes 7, 8 are covered with their lining 1, the mold is dipped vertically in a bath of protective coating material, while the mold is in the closed state, which prevents the areas 7a and 8a from being covered with protective material. This is why, in the case of the manufacture of a glove having a "ventilated back", the areas 7a and 8a correspond to the back of each of the shapes 7, 8. Naturally, it is clear that the areas 7a and 8a must correspond to the contour which it is desired to obtain finally, as regards the layer 2.
After such dipping of the closed mold 6, the mold is removed from the bath and pre-draining is carried out thus allowing the major part of the excess protective material to be eliminated. This pre-draining is carried out with the mold closed in order to prevent any burr of protective material in the areas 7a and 8a. The mold 6 is then opened by moving the two shapes 7, 8 apart, which is made possible since the protective coating material has not yet hardened. With the mold still open (FIG. 2), final draining of the protective coating material is carried out in order to obtain a thickness of this material which is as uniform as possible. To this end, it is possible to invert the mold 6, the fingers of which were hitherto pointing downwards.
Finally, when draining has been completed and the mold 6 is still open, gelling of the layers of protective coating material thus produced takes place.
Subsequently, the lining 1 provided with its layer of protective coating 2 may be removed from the corresponding shape.
The shape and size of the area of lining devoid of protective coating depend on the size and shape of the area common to the two glove shapes 7, 8, when the mold 6 is closed. Consequently, it is possible to provide molds 6 whereof said common area has a shape and size predetermined as a function of the specific use of the glove. In particular, it is possible for the common area in question to have a shape such that the beginning of the phalanges 9 of the fingers of the glove opposite the thumb is devoid of protective coating, as illustrated in FIG. 3.
Naturally, it is clear that the invention may have numerous variations in particular as regards the means for moving the two glove shapes 7, 8 constituting the mold towards and away from each other.
The method, such as has been described, may also be applied to the production of a coating layer covering the glove completely. In this case, it is sufficient to carry out the dipping operation with the mold open.
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|Hamann Curtis P.
|Flexible elastomer articles and methods of manufacturing
|13 Ago 2003
|17 Feb 2005
|Hamann Curtis P.
|Gloves containing dry powdered Aloe and method of manufacturing
|15 Abr 2005
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|Henry Mattesky
|Gloves with reinforcing elements and methods for making same
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|12 Ene 2006
|R.O.C. Company Inc.
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|Snyder Bruce A
|Body mitt and apparatus for molding the same
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|Henry Mattesky
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Walgreens is making online shopping more convenient for its customers with its new Web pickup service.
George Riedl has been named president of Advanced Marketing & Sales, AMS announced Thursday.
Former Unilever executive Michael Polk has been appointed president and CEO of Newell Rubbermaid, effective July 18. He succeeds Mark Ketchum, who is retiring but will remain a director until May 2012.
As Seen on TV products are grabbing more space in chain drug stores. "Consumer interest is higher than it has ever been," said AJ Khubani, CEO and founder of TeleBrands. "More retailers are recognizing the importance of the category. More are getting into the category, and those already in the category are giving it more shelf space."
Shoppers Food & Pharmacy on Tuesday announced that its bid to purchase a Superfresh store in Ellicott City, Md., was approved by the court handling the ongoing A&P bankruptcy proceedings.
Kroger announced that it has named Michael Donnelly as SVP merchandising. Donnelly has been president of the company's Ralphs division, based in Los Angeles, since August 2007.
Carex Health Brands earlier this month announced the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Boston.
Drug Store News has learned that Tim Canning, president of McKesson's Health Mart division, is leaving the company to take the position of SVP and chief marketing officer at Omnicare. The move is effective June 17.
Top Five Labs on Monday announced its intent to expand distribution of its XRP Energy product — endorsed by former National Football League quarterback Brett Favre — nationwide after a successful test launch in select convenience stores and marts throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has been a bête noire among much of the Republican party since President Obama signed it into law. But as GOP presidential candidates prepared for the first official debate in Manchester, N.H., one group launched a series of ads defending it and other programs to address the nation's health coverage gap.
Whole Foods has expanded its board of directors.
Walgreens and Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group of Chicago on Wednesday announced a new coordinated healthcare program in which Walgreens will share the results of appropriately timed pharmacist clinical interventions with primary care physicians of selected patients.
Procter & Gamble has announced a string of organizational changes, including the appointment of Patrice Louvet as president of global male grooming.
The CFO of Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing is stepping into a new role.
Shaw's Supermarkets announced that its Massachusetts stores have received supermarket recycling program certification from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
Carex Health Brands on Wednesday announced the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Boston.
MusclePharm, an expanding sports nutrition company, on Thursday named Jeremy Deluca, the former Bodybuilding.com president, to the posts of co-president and chief marketing officer.
Capping off a meeting that brought hundreds of independent community pharmacists to Washington for the National Community Pharmacists Association Legislative Conference, members of Congress joined pharmacists at the Capitol on Wednesday to discuss the cost-saving services provided by local pharmacies now and in the future.
Johns Hopkins Medicine and Walgreens on Wednesday announced an agreement between the two companies that will promote collaboration on population-based research.
Happy days are here again! Consumer confidence rebounded 1.6 points in April from a dip in March, according to the Consumer Confidence Index, despite the fact that high-gas-price stories are dominating the airwaves.
Cosmetic Executive Women recognized the most innovative beauty products of the year at the 17th Annual CEW Beauty Awards held May 20 in New York, which for the first time included the new Eco Beauty Award and a partnership with social networking site Foursquare.
The supplier in the greeting card aisle may not be enough to capture consumer interest. While smaller, niche players make up less than 5% of category sales, according to one manufacturer, those companies can offer a point of differentiation to retailers that larger manufacturers can't provide.
The seventh annual Armada Specialty Pharmacy Summit, convened at The Wynn resort and casino this week, attracted nearly 1,500 attendees — a rise of almost 50% over 2010 — and about 80 exhibiting companies.
Former Medicine Shoppe president and Longs Drug veteran Terry Burnside has joined D2 Pharma Consulting as senior consultant for executive management/strategic planning.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has elected a Coca-Cola executive to its board of directors.


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