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Your skin is the first thing that people will notice about you. It can make you confident or cowardly. Because of this, the below article provides excellent knowledge on how to achieve the best looking skin possible.
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Ex-president Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has given his chimpanzee named Patience to conservation organisation, Pandrillus Foundation,
The Cable reports that the founders of the animal centre Liza Gadsby and Peter Jenkins said that the ex-president decided to put the three-year old animal in the care of Pandrillus because he understood the special care needs of chimpanzees.
Speaking on the generous gesture from the former leader, the management of Pandrillus released a statement saying:
"Seen here at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Wildlife Park in Abeokuta – from left: Peter, Liza with Patience, and Mr. President. As President of Nigeria, he visited Drill Ranch in 2001, and made a follow up visit in 2011. President Obasanjo recognises the special care needs of chimpanzees and therefore decided to place 3 year old Patience with Pandrillus so she can grow up in the forest as part of the large chimpanzee group at Drill Ranch Afi Mountain. Thank you, Mr. President!
"Patience is a fantastic chimpanzee who has been well cared for by the staff of the OOPL Wildlife Park. Once she has completed her medical screening in Calabar, she will join the group at the newly completed Nigerian Chimpanzee Center – located at Drill Ranch Afi Mountain in Boki LGA of Cross River State."
Is This just me, or the name Patience sounds suspicious. *quietly walks out of this page*....
News Source: The Cable
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|Dec 2, 1997
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|Nov 17, 1994
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|Jun 21, 1993
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|General Electric Company
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This is a continuation-in-part (continuation in part) of "A Display System For Enhancing Visualization Of Body Structures During Medical Procedures" by C. L. Dumoulin, R. D. Darrow, W. J. Adams, Ser. No. 08/078,335, filed Jun. 21, 1993. This application is related to U.S. patent applications "A Display System For Enhancing Visualization Of Body Structures During Medical Procedures" by C. Dumoulin, R. Darrow, W. Adams Ser. No. 08/340,784 filed Nov. 17, 1994 filed along with this application; and "Computer Graphic and Live Video System for Enhancing Visualization of Body Structures During Surgery" by Chris Nafis, Tim Kelliher, Harvey Cline, Bill Lorensen, David Altobelli, Ron Kikinis, Robert Darrow and Charles Dumoulin, Ser. No. 08/049,913 filed Apr. 20, 1993, both hereby incorporated by reference and assigned to the present assignee.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a system for computer graphics and more specifically to a three dimensional pointing device.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Presently, there are many known devices used in conjunction with computing equipment for the purpose of pointing and locating two-dimensional (2D) points. Examples include the computer mouse, drawing tablet and light pen. These devices employ optical or mechanical to identify 2D locations.
There are also three-dimensional (3D) locating devices which may employ electromagnetic, acoustic or infrared principles to locate 3D points.
The infrared and optical locating devices require a visual line of sight between a source and a receiver. The acoustic locating devices require sound to be received unobstructed or errors result in the computed 3D location.
These are used primarily to track points external to subjects. Due to their nature, they are not easily adaptable for locating points inside a solid subject.
If these could be modified to locate internal points of a solid subject, there is no feedback to an operator indicating the internal locations to be selected. Futhermore, the operator cannot visualize internal structures of the subject.
Currently there is a need for a device to aid an operator in non-invasively selecting locations within a solid subject.
An object of the present invention is to provide a system which aides in surgery by simultaneously superimposing an image of internal structures upon external structures even if the patient changes position or if the operator changes his viewing angles.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an interactive system which displays desired internal structures upon external structures, correctly registered.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an operator a "heads up" display of images of internal structures superimposed upon external structures of an object.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an interactive system which allows selection of internal structures and surfaces to be superimposed upon corresponding external structures of a subject.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a pointing system which permits an operator to point to a selected location within a subject without placing a physical object within the subject.
A real-time apparatus for interactively pointing to three dimensional (3D) locations within a subject displays correctly registered images of internal and external structures of a subject on a semi-transparent screen. This allows an operator to interactively view and identify 3D locations within the subject.
A representation of internal structures of a subject are provided to a workstation. This representation may be generated and previously stored by means such as an imaging means or CAD/CAM system. An operator positions the semi-transparent screen, held by a movable arm, between the operator and the subject such that the operator views external structures of the subject through the semi-transparent screen. Three-dimensional positions and orientations of the subject, semi-transparent screen and operator are monitored by a tracking device in real-time and fed to the workstation. The workstation receives the positions and orientation from the tracking device and creates an image of internal structures corresponding to the viewing angle of the operator. This image is superimposed upon the view of the external structures of the subject such that the internal and external structures are correctly registered.
In one embodiment the semi-transparent screen may have an identification, such as cross-hairs, on the screen, and be initialized with a predetermined image depth from the screen, such that a 3D point, a `target point`, is defined being the image depth along a line of sight from the center of the cross hairs. This `target point` is selected by the operator physically moving either himself, the subject, or the screen. The view also changes such that the operator may `look into` the subject to identify target points. These target points may be interactively provided to other output equipment as 3D coordinates. An input device may also be employed which, when activated, identifies the current `target point` identified by the cross hairs and image depth, as a selected point.
In an alternative embodiment, a two dimensional (2D) pointing device is employed along with the screen position and orientation to define 3D target points. One such preferred 2D input device employs touch sensors on the screen to identify the 2D location touched by the operator. This 2D location along with the position and orientation of the screen results in a 3D location.
Each of the above embodiments may also be employed in a stereo version which provides depth perception.
The features of the invention believed to be novel are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, both as to organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a simplified block diagram of a first embodiment of an interactive 3D pointing device according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a simplified block diagram of a second embodiment of an interactive 3D pointing device according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a simplified block diagram of yet a third embodiment of an interactive 3D pointing device according to the present invention.
In FIG. 1, a representation of internal structures of a subject 1 are provide to a model workstation 100. The representation may be a computer model generated by a computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing system, or may be acquired by scanning subject 1 with an imaging apparatus 10 such as a magnetic resonance (MR) imaging apparatus, a computed axial tomography (CAT) apparatus, a positron emission tomography (PET) or similar imaging device capable of creating multi-dimensional volumetric data such as 3-dimensional (3-D) data, from internal structures of the subject. After imaging, apparatus 10 provides the volumetric data to a model workstation 100. Once the volumetric data has been provided to model workstation 100, imaging apparatus 10 is no longer required. This is important since some procedures need not be performed with the subject situated within the confines of an imaging apparatus, which can be constricting in the case of MR imaging. In alternative embodiments, imaging apparatus 10 may be interactively employed during the procedure. Model workstation 100 stores the volumetric data and creates computer generated models from the data capable of being scaled, rotated and otherwise manipulated, without the further need for imaging apparatus 10.
A semi-transparent screen 250 is held by moveable arm 7 which allows an operator 350 to interactively position semi-transparent screen 250 between subject 1 and operator 350. The semi-transparent screen may be constructed with a surface material which may be written upon and erased.
A tracking device 50 monitors the location and orientation of operator 350, semi-transparent screen 250 and subject 1.
Operator 350 views the external structures of subject 1 through semi-transparent screen 250 as he moves semi-transparent screen 250. Tracking device 50 provides the locations and orientations to model workstation 100 which produces an image of internal structures which corresponds to the operator's view of external structures, and both internal and external structures are `registered`. Conventional methods of computer model rendering and display may be employed provided the geometry and scaling are performed to render the internal structures properly registered with the external structures. If a screen depth distance is preselected, and a location on the screen is also preselected, a 3D `target point` may be identified being the screen location projected the screen depth away from semi-transparent screen 250. The screen location may be identified by cross hairs or other on the screen. By tilting and moving semi-transparent screen 250, operator 350 may position the `target point` at any position within subject 1. As operator moves semi-transparent screen closer to the subject, the imaging plane gets deeper into the subject; and as the operator 350 move the screen closer to him, the imaging plane moves closer to the operator. The view of internal structures created by model workstation 100 which operator 350 sees is related to the position/orientation of the screen and the screen depth. The operator therefore may look into the subject and choose a three dimensional point. Model workstation 100 has all of the information necessary to compute the geometry and convert the `target points` into 3D locations. These 3D location are then provided to an output device 101 which utilizes them. Output device 101 may be any device which requires 3D locations defined within a solid object.
The signal from model workstation 100 may be converted from a computer monitor signal, such as an RGB computer monitor signal, to a video format by passing it through a scan converter 192 (shown in phantom), depending on the display format required by semi-transparent screen 250.
The invention may further include an input device 253, which allows operator 350 to select the current `target point` as a selected point, or allow operator 350 to select a number of 3D points by moving the screen as the input device is activated to `drag` the `target point` through a 3D trajectory. A number of endpoints may be selected and connected in conventionally known fashions to define lines, curves, shapes and volumes.
Another element which will add to the systems usefulness would be to employ a symbol generator 5 coupled to the tracking device to receive the location/position information and therefore determines the location of the `target point`. It then displays a symbol on semi-transparent screen 250 indicating the position of the `target point` in relation to both internal and external structures of subject 1. The `target point` information may also be received from other elements which know this location.
In FIG. 2 a simplified block diagram illustrates a second embodiment of the present invention. Blocks having the same name and number function as described in the previous embodiment.
In this embodiment the screen location is selectable. The first embodiment employed a fixed screen location which was marked on the screen. In the second embodiment, an input device 251 is employed to allow operator 350 to interactively select a screen location, which when combined with a screen depth, determines the `target point`. Touch sensors are preferred for input device 251 to determine a screen location touched by operator 350.
The screen depth may be fixed, as in the first embodiment, or be initialized through input device, such as input device 251. The screen depth may be provided to the system through input device 251.
As before, the operator may select 3D locations and `drag` through a trajectory by touching the screen, and keeping his finger in contact with the screen as he moves the screen.
As set forth in the previous embodiment, optionally a symbol generation device 5 and input device 253 may be added which function as described above.
This effectively provides a 3D interface which is a very logical method of allowing the operator to search through a volume of the subject by moving the imaging plane throughout an area of interest.
The degree of transparency of internal images to external images, or any of various other special effects, may again be selected by an appropriate input device.
Operator 350 may interactive select points within subject 1, even if subject 1 moves since the subject operator and semi-transparent screen are tracked and the image created is based upon the tracked positions and orientations.
FIG. 3 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention in which operator 350 receives a stereoscopic view of internal and external structures of subject 1. Each of the eyes of operator 350 differs in its orientation with relation to the subject therefore a different view is provided to each eye. Tracking device 50 tracks the relative location (x1,y1,z1) and orientation angle (α1, φ1, θ1) between a first eye of operator 350 and subject 1. Tracking device 50 also tracks a second location (x2,y2,z2) and orientation (α2, φ2, θ2) between a second eye of operator 350 and subject 1. The second location and orientation can be measured independently by tracking device 50; or the location and orientation of the first eye can be used to compute the location and orientation of the second eye. The locations and orientations are fed to a first model workstation 100a, and a second model workstation 100b which create a right and left computer graphic image at locations (x1,y1,z1), (x2,y2,z2), respectively, and orientations (α1, φ1, θ1) (α2, φ2, θ2) respectively, corresponding to the views of each eye of operator 350, respectively.
The left and right computer generated image, pertaining to a left and right view, respectively, are converted to video format if required by scan converters 192a, 192b (shown in phantom) which pass the converted computer generated signals to a sequencer 198. Sequencer 198 may be a conventional video sequencer. Sequencer 198 passes the left computer generated image to semi-transparent screen 250. Sequencer 198 then passes the right computer generated image to semi-transparent screen 250. Sequencer 198 alternates many times per second, in synchronization, between right and left views.
The image displayed on semi-transparent screen 250 is time multiplexed to produce an image to the left eye and right eye of the operator in an alternating fashion. A stereoscopic viewer 252 is synchronized to a sequencer 198 and operates to block the vision of the operator's left or right eye allowing the opposite eye to view the image on semi-transparent screen 250 for an instant and vice-versa. This allows operator 350 to see the left image with the left eye while the right eye sees nothing and the right image with the right eye while the left eye sees nothing in rapid succession. This creates a stereoscopic illusion, adding the dimension of depth perception in viewing the image displayed on semi-transparent screen 250. Operator may now use parallax to interactively select 3D points within subject 1.
For all embodiments of the invention the image created by model workstation(s) must be registered (coincide) with the external structures as viewed by operator 350. Initialization may be accomplished by manual input from the operator to rotate, translate and scale the computer generated image(s) until they coincide with the scene observed through the semi-transparent screen, or by employing tracking device 50 to set initial parameters. Once the 3D model and the visual image of subject 1 are aligned, tracking device 50 keeps them registered.
In the present embodiments of the invention, semi-transparent screen 250 interposed between operator 350 and subject 1 is constructed with a liquid crystal display or it can be comprised of a partially silvered mirror reflecting an image from a video monitor. Input/display screen 250 has a relatively large dimensions approximately equal to that of the region of interest of subject 1.
While several presently preferred embodiments of the novel visualization system have been described in detail herein, many modifications and variations will now become apparent to those skilled in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and variations as fall within the true spirit of the invention.
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September 16th, 2008, 10:04 AM #1How to retool your body even when you have asthma AND arthritis
Let us say you find yourself middleaged and obese. You have high blood pressure, triglycerides and the bad cholesterol in the stratosphere, your asthma kicks into overdrive when you excercise or even just walk about a bit and you have herniated discs in your spine and advanced arthritis. what do you do? Surgery? Atkins diet? Make an appoinment with the funeral parlor?
Not neccesary. Excercise will boost your metabolism and when you start feeling better you will very likely start making better food choices as well. What you need to do is arrange to excercise in a pain-free environment. One where you are free of your weight. This can be found at any indoor pool that you can access. Don't give a hoot what others may think of you body. You are there to make yourself feel better. The weight won't come off overnight but it will come off. You will start to feel stronger, you will be able to breath better, you will get in touch with you body in a positive way. I am talking from the most personal of experiances.
September 16th, 2008, 10:07 AM #2
Exercising in water is extremely beneficial. I know several people that had hip replacements that had water based exercise programs post surgery. Thanks for the reminder!Deborah Carney
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September 16th, 2008, 11:49 AM #3
Just wanted to add that my mom who fits that description began doing basic water aerobics over a year ago and not only lost some weight but also raves about how much better and healthier she feels. In fact, if she misses a week she really notices the difference.
Most public pools (like YMCA) offer basic, cheap courses for beginner level or seniors (my mom is only 55 but gets a thrill out of being one of the youngest in her class )
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September 16th, 2008, 03:13 PM #4
Thank you Terri, sensible post. 15 - 20 minutes of cardio exercise daily will do wonders for one's mind, metabolism and body. Living at 8,200 feet 8 months of the year and then at sea level for 4 months, I've grown accustomed to having to recondition each year when we get back to Colorado. For those who don't have a pool handy, an elyptical, in place bike or rowing machine is also a beneficial tool in keeping the heart strong and the oxygen content in our blood healthy. But what impresses me most about exercise is the shot of energy and positive juice that flows through our bodies for several hours after a workout. It is an excellent "mind clearer" and energy boost we can all use.Join the Spicy Aprons Affiliate program on ShareASale Visit us on Facebook www.facebook.com/spicyaprons Follow us on Twitter @Spicyaprons
September 16th, 2008, 05:22 PM #5
Thanks Terri. I completely agree. The best part I like about being in the pool is that when I'm swimming I can't hear anything. It's so soothing not to have music blaring, people talking, or machines whining. When we're all bombarded with noise all day it's a great break from it all.Heather Boulding
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September 16th, 2008, 06:40 PM #6
No doubt, pools offer the serenity. But give me the sound of motors running, feet slapping the tread mills, hip-hop or snoop doggy dew blaring on the stereo, guys groaning in pain as the trainer challenges: "come on, cowboy up, you can do five more!" Now that's the way to build strong bodies! The pool stuff is for wimps!!
Actually, for 25 years I ran between 20 - 25 miles a week, and the sound of my feet hitting the ground beneath me was a miserable distraction that made running a real chore. I started listening to music while I ran so I would not hear it, and running became a lot more enjoyable. But my favorite water exercise is walk-wading a couple miles of current in a tail water river while dueling with wild native trout... Ar Rah!!Join the Spicy Aprons Affiliate program on ShareASale Visit us on Facebook www.facebook.com/spicyaprons Follow us on Twitter @Spicyaprons
September 16th, 2008, 06:51 PM #7The pool stuff is for wimps!!
My brother is an avid fisherman too. He says that it's hard work reeling in a 30lb salmon and I believe it. However, I think I'll stick to just a plain old workout.Heather Boulding
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September 25th, 2008, 12:06 PM #8Originally Posted by HeatherB
September 25th, 2008, 01:40 PM #9
That's a good point Terri. I used to think that if I didn't feel pain after working out then I wasn't doing it right and I think that's a myth out there. Now, I'm embracing a more moderate exercise routine that isn't so hard on my body -- like yoga, swimming, and runningHeather Boulding
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September 25th, 2008, 02:07 PM #10
I swear by walking.
Yep - good ol' fashioned leaning forward until one leg automatically moves forward to break your fall, repeat with the other leg...rinse and repeat.
Of course, the benefits of swimming are immense. But, if anyone is particularly self-conscious about showing their body in public, walking can work wonders.
Running isn't necessary - walking is enough.
In fact, if anyone suffers from depression, try walking around your town and making a study of rooftop architecture, or looking up into treetops.
You might be surprised at the result.
September 30th, 2008, 04:38 PM #11
Good thread, I wanted to point out something that is very key when dealing with your overall health, specifically with regards to arthritis.
90% of advice given to anyone with this problem is based on the type of excersize they should be doing. One major thing over looked is diet. Specifically eating to lower inflammation.
If you take some time to review the advantages of eating an alkaline diet and mainting an alkaline state in the body you will notice that an immediate side effect is lowered inflammation.
Processed foods, high levels of meat and yes dairy (pasteurized milk is acidic), and other foods can all contribute to this state and only intensify inflammation based illness and discomfort.
If you apply a diet that is alkaline, based on nutrient dense foods that are whole and haven't had their enzyme content comprimised by cooking and match that to a low impact form of excersize you will see tremendous results.
Just my two cents.
September 30th, 2008, 05:52 PM #12
I totally agree with all these good points. I have been interested in healthy eating and healthy lifestyles my whole life and think positive thinking also goes a long way. If you just keep encouraging yourself and supporting yourself for the little accomplishments you have, it will motivate you to continue on the right path. It's not about what other people think of you. It's about what you think of yourself.
I agree that walking is awesome for losing weight, feeling healthier for free and anyone can do it. If anyone is interested there's actually a new healthy weight loss program that focuses on this (not trying to be spammy, it's just appropriate to the conversation: www.empowerwalk.com) I listened to the free intro and thought it would be a good option for anyone trying to loose weight.
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"……that given the ethnic diversity of the province, its complicated history, and the existing geographic constraints, an independent Baluchistan was untenable. She also pointed out that targeted killings were also being carried out by the Baluch dissident entities. Armed Baluch groups are also responsible for targeted killings, ethnic cleansing and systematic destruction of private property." Christine Fair
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While here in Pakistan American ambassador is on a public relationing campaign by showcasing his love for the restoration of our national heritage, back in Washington select American lawmakers' meanness was clearly on display during the stunt of committee hearing on Baluchistan. In Rayburn Office Building, members of the House Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations heard 'human rights activists and scholars' present their narrative of human rights abuses in Baluchistan.
Event was chaired by Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, who has recently introduced a bill in the House of Representatives to confer Dr Shakil Afridi with US citizenship. This notorious doctor had crossed all limits of unethical practices in his noble profession by running a fictitious vaccination campaign to help Americans determine the DNA of Osama. As a result of this episode, parents in Baluchistan are hesitant to get their infants vaccinated; that has resulted in phenomenal rise in Polio and other deadly diseases.
In his opening remarks chair spitted the venom that Baluchistan is a turbulent land marred by human rights violations "by regimes that are against US values". He forgot to make a mention that the present miseries of Baluchistan are a direct result of the policies followed by American darling Pervaiz Musharraf. After his ouster from power, Pakistan's interior ministry estimated that 1,100 Baluch had disappeared during his rule. So far, the present government has only uncovered the fate of a handful of these people. Musharraf had earned notoriety for handing over number of Pakistan nationals to Americans in a series of proxy arrests and renditions, in exchange for money. Some of these missing ones could very well be in American jails sprinkled all over the world.
Select group of persons were cherry picked to create a narrative to pressurise Pakistan as termination of logistics flow to stranded ISAF/ NATO troops in Afghanistan is about to enter the biting phase because 100 days stocking is running out and the bluff of much touted Northern Distribution Network has been called.
All five lawmakers who attended this unusual hearing of the House Subcommittee overstepped even the legitimate mandate of the committee by showing over enthusiasm towards Baluch right to self-determination. It was certainly a score-settling saga, particularly from the US lawmakers upset with Pakistan over Osama bin Laden's discovery in Abbottabad and with Islamabad's decision to close NATO's supply lines to Afghanistan. "They sheltered the man who master-minded the slaughter of 3,000 Americans. Those who still believe Pakistan is a friend, they need to wake up," said Rohrabacher. Ralph Peters, a retired US military officer also joined the chorus by urging the US administration to sever its ties with Pakistan and support the Baluch struggle for freedom.
Though this session drew warm applause from Baluch nationalists, it hardy focused on how to resolve this difficult issue. That was indeed not the intention of those who had organised the drama. They wanted to highlight Baluchistan as a potential hot spot, create a sphere of influence in the estranged Baluch Diaspora and to cultivate them for furthering American strategic interests.
It was interesting to hear Dr M Hosseinbor, a Baluch nationalist as a witness at the hearing, he assured the Americans that the Baluchs were natural US allies and would like to share the Gwadar port with the United States, would not allow the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline through their lands and will fight the Taliban as well. He claimed that according to Baluch sources, nearly 4,000 people have disappeared in the province since 2001. He called on the US to support an independent Baluchistan "in case Pakistan or Iran or both collapsed from within". Rohrabacher outlined the history of Pakistan's creation, and highlighted Baluchistan's grievances vis a vis natural resources, said that the province's wealth was being taken by dominant Punjabi elite. Analyst Ralph Peters called Pakistan a supporter of terrorism, and said that Pakistan had made the US complicit too by launching attacks against India such as the Mumbai attack.
There were saner voices too. Christine Fair said in her written statement, that given the ethnic diversity of the province, its complicated history, and the existing geographic constraints, an independent Baluchistan was untenable. She also pointed out that targeted killings were also being carried out by the Baluch dissident entities. Armed Baluch groups are also responsible for targeted killings, ethnic cleansing and systematic destruction of private property. In the past several years, they have increasingly targeted non-Baluch civilians and their businesses, as well as major gas installations and infrastructure. They have also killed teachers, physicians and lawyers and struck police and security forces and military bases throughout the province. Militant religious groups also have carried out targeted killings of those Muslims who belong to sects different from theirs. Christine Fair added that Pakistan's abuse of human rights have served the US' interests.
Amnesty International's Advocacy Director T. Kumar called on the US to "apply the Leahy Amendment without waivers to all Pakistani military units in Baluchistan" to prevent the Pakistani military from using US-made weapons against the Baluch. Hopefully, Kumar would one day dare tell Indian government to repeal draconian laws in Kashmir and ask for a similar application of US law on India.
Ali Dayan Hasan, the Pakistan director for Human Rights Watch, said that Pakistan's security forces and its intelligence agencies were involved in the enforced disappearance of Baluch nationalists. He asked the US government to "communicate directly to the agencies responsible for disappearances and other abuses including the army, ISI, IB, Frontier Corps, police, to demand an end to abuses and facilitate criminal inquiries to hold perpetrators accountable." He dubbed the military's role in the province as brutal, and an occupying one. He clarified that the HRW took no position on the issue of the independence of Baluchistan. He argued that the US and UK had made enforced disappearances possible by allowing them during the war on terror, which has led to the military doing the same.
Pakistan's foreign office showed a rather muted reaction, "We have conveyed our concern in Islamabad and Washington on the issue of discussion on Baluchistan by the US Senate's Foreign Relations Committee and expressed our feelings." The foreign office spokesman, while referring to the statement of the US State Department, said that it explains that the US government has nothing to do with this briefing."We believe that Washington fully understand our position on this issue,"
Earlier, The US state department had distanced itself from the hearing. Spokesperson Victoria Nuland said that their view on Baluchistan remains unchanged. "Congress holds hearings on many foreign affairs topics. These hearings don't necessarily imply that the US Government endorses one view or another view. I'd underscore that the State Department is not participating or involved in this hearing today." She referred to her Twitter comments on Baluchistan, "We emphasise that the United States engages with Pakistan on a whole range of issues, including ways to foster economic development and expand opportunity in Baluchistan." In a query to whether the US supports a demand for an independent Baluchistan, the spokesperson said, "Our view on this has not changed, and you know where we've been on Baluchistan. We encourage all the parties in Baluchistan to work out their differences peacefully and through a valid political process."
The hearing, which lasted over an hour, came to an early and somewhat abrupt end like a stunt. Pakistan's Senate has expressed its unease over the hearing and has termed it as interference in Pakistan's internal affairs. It would be appropriate if national security committee of our Senate holds an early hearing about human rights violation of innocent effectees of drone attacks.


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Glasgow bin lorry driver will NOT face charges over horror smash which killed six
THE DRIVER of a bin lorry which killed six people when it crashed in a busy Glasgow street will not face any charges, it emerged today.
Six people were killed in the horrific incident
There was no evidence to suggest that the conduct Harry Clarke, who collapsed at the wheel of the vehicle, breached the law, according to the Crown Office.
Two of Mr Clarke's colleagues siting in the rear of the driver's cab attempted to rouse him but their efforts were hampered by a safety rail.
The 58-year-old driver tested negative for drink-driving and has since been diagnosed with a heart condition.
Glasgow City Council will also face no charges after the Crown Office found that there was no evidence to support a prosecution.
However it added that a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the causes of this tragedy will now take place "as soon as possible".
There is insufficient evidence that the drivers conduct amounted to a criminal offence
A statement from the Crown Office, Scotland's prosecuting body, said: "There is insufficient evidence that the drivers conduct amounted to a criminal offence and therefore the driver was not responsible in criminal law for the accident."
It added: "The next of kin of those who died in the incident have been informed of the decision not to bring a prosecution but to hold a Fatal Accident Inquiry to determine the cause of the crash and establish what lessons can be learned from this tragic incident."
It said that it "not appropriate to speculate" whether Mr Clarke had a heart attack.
It continued: "The causes of the accident will be judicially determined at a FAI where all of the evidence in relation to the drivers health will be considered."
Mr Clarke has previously spoken out about the ordeal, saying that "every day is a struggle".
The lorry careered down a busy street when its driver collapsed
He told the Daily Record: "I have racked my brain to try to remember but I can't. I will never know what happened other than people telling me what they saw.
"I know going forward that won't help the families, but I just want all the families of injured or deceased victims to know I can't remember anything - I wish I could but I was unconscious.
"I think of everyone every minute of every day. Every day is a struggle."
The tragedy left six dead and 10 injured when the lorry careered out of control, colliding with pedestrians and mounting the pavement.
Erin McQuade, 18, and her grandparents Jack Sweeney, 68, and his 69-year-old wife Lorraine, all from Dumbarton, died in the December 22 incident.
Primary school teacher Stephenie Tait, 29, and tax worker Jacqueline Morton, 51, both from Glasgow, and Gillian Ewing, 52, from Edinburgh, also died.


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Essential Oils for the Season: Christmas Spirit™ and Three Wise Men™
Essential oils are very potent through our sense of smell; and our sense of smell is one of the strongest triggers for emotions and memory. Essential oils have also been used for thousands of years to enhance human spiritual awareness, whether that be through prayer, meditation or some other spiritual practice. With that in mind I wanted to share with you two essential oil blends that are very much suited to the season of Christmas: Christmas Spirit™ and Three(3) Wise Men™
Christmas Spirit™
Christmas Spirit™ is a blend of citrus (orange), spice (cinnamon) and evergreen (spruce) reminiscent of northern winter holidays, and recalling feelings of joy and happiness that are associated with the festive season. The aroma from this blend will help you create a rich and spiritually uplifting aroma in your home during the holiday season and all year round. The oils that make up this blend are pretty amazing.
Orange. Includes the naturally occurring compound d-limonene – a potent antioxidant. It also helps maintain a healthy digestive system. On the emotional level, it's elevating to the mind, bringing feelings of joy and peace.
Cinnamon Bark. Cinnamon Bark has been used for thousands of years and is associated with abundance and prosperity in many cultures such as China and India. It helps maintain a healthy lifestyle regimen and immune response and provides a spicy and delicious addition to cooking and baking.
Spruce. Spruce essential oil was also traditionally believed to possess the frequency of abundance. The Lakota Indians used it to enhance their ability to communicate with the world of Spirit. Spruce also assists the respiratory and nervous systems and can be used to relieve fatigued and achy muscles.
How to use Christmas Spirit™
- Best way is to diffuse in a room or house, or add a few drops on Potpourri before gatherings or even during gatherings.
- Apply a couple of drops over the heart, wrists or neck. Dilute with a vegetable oil when applying it topically (Note: Be mindful that Orange oil is photo-sensitive so if you are applying it topically be sure to cover your skin when going outdoors.)
- Put a couple of drops on a wet cloth and put in the clothes dryer.
- Add about 8 drops to tissue or cotton wool and place in vents.
Three (3) Wise Men™
3 Wise Men™ was formulated to open up the sub-conscious, promote feelings of reverence and enhance spiritual awareness. Its ingredients are:
Almond oil. A rich source of vitamin E and in ancient Ayurvedic medicine was regarded as a nutrient for the brain and nervous system.
Sandalwood. Very high in sesquiterpenes, those compounds that can help stimulate the pineal gland and limbic centre of the brain – the centre of emotions and memory. A useful oil to use in yoga and meditation. Much more on this essential oil, in my article Sandalwood essential oil – for Mind, Body and Spirit.
Juniper. Juniper also elevates spiritual awareness and creates feelings of love and peace. It has a sweet, earthy and woody aroma.
Frankincense. So much can be written about this essential oil. In short it's probably the pre-eminent oil for spiritual activity and development. It was used an oil of anointing and in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. It too, like Sandalwood, stimulates the limbic area of the brain. Frankincense is also useful for massage and the maintenance of healthy skin. See my article on Frankincense for more information on this oil.
Spruce. See under Christmas Spirit™ above.
Myrrh. Like Frankincense, Myrrh is an essential oil heavily referenced in the Bible and has a high level of sesquiterpenes; hence a great oil for meditation or spiritual work. It was one of the gifts to the Christ child and can help us to open our hearts and minds. See my article on Myrrh for more information.
How to use 3 Wise Men™:
- Apply 2 drops to the crown of the head or alternatively over the thymus or back of the neck. When applying rub in a clockwise manner to create an energy of opening (and ultimately receiving the gifts of spirit).
- Like Christmas Spirit™ you can diffuse it in a room or add it to potpourri, as it has a beautiful, uplifting aroma or place on cotton wool in vents.
- If used in massage, dilute 1:15 with a vegetable oil.
- Wear as a cologne or perfume.
To all of you we extend our best wishes for the peace and blessings of Christmas.
May the festive season be a joyful time for you and your loved ones.
See you in 2016


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Ladies Are Forever bids to win this for the third time after victories in 2011 and last year when Body And Soul finished well behind. But the three-year-old JOYEUSE may prove too good for her this time round. Lady Cecil's filly beat Hallelujah and Spinatrix in a Listed event at Haydock before running well again in Group 3 company at Leopardstown last month. Indignant posted her best effort so far to win a Listed contest at Salisbury and Willbeme landed a competitive handicap over track and trip in good style last time. Inyordreams finished ahead of Survived when runner-up over 5f Ayr while German raider Emerald Star won a Group 3 over 7f at Lingfield in May. She's preferred to French challenger Ice Love, who scored over the same trip on the all-weather at Chantilly earlier in the year.
Artistic Jewel (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Raced keenly, tracking leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Indignant (9-0) at Salisbury 6f Listed stks (1) gf in Jun.
Body And Soul (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Led 2f, pressed leader, lost place over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Danzeno (8-10) at Newcastle 6f Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Hallelujah 8-1 (9-7) Mid-division, outpaced when switched left 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 10, 8l behind Joyeuse (8-12) at Haydock 6f fll lst stks (1) sft in May.
Indignant 18-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, driven and ran on inside final furlong, held on gamely, all out, won at Salisbury 6f Listed stks (1) gf in Jun beating Professor (9-5) by nk, 7 ran.
Ladies Are Forever 14-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 10th of 13, 29l behind Maarek (9-13) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) sft in May.
Spinatrix 10-3 (9-3) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, ridden and one pace over 1f out, gradually weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 10l behind Joyeuse (8-12) at Haydock 6f fll lst stks (1) sft in May.
Willbeme 12-1 (8-2) Chased leader, led halfway, pushed along over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, won at York 6f flls hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun beating Bondesire (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Emerald Star 16-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 7f fll stks G3 (1) gd in May beating Veiled Intrigue (8-6) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Al Thakhira 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, 6th 1f out, soon weakened, eased inside final furlong, last of 11, 24l behind Marvellous (9-0) at Curragh 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) hvy in May.
Ice Love (FR) (8-4) 8th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Thawaany (8-10) at Deauville(FR) 6f Grp 3 sft in Jun.
Inyordreams 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on, not reach winner, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Hay Chewed (8-12) at Ayr 5f fll lst stks (1) gf in Jun.
Joyeuse 8-13fav (9-0) Settled towards rear, 8th halfway, progress under 2f out and ridden to go 2nd early final furlong, no impression on winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Majestic Queen (9-8) at Leopardstown 6f flls Group 3 stks (1) gd in Jun.
Perfect Blessings (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 3l behind Wind Fire (8-12) at Sandown 5f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in Jun.
Survived 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, driven inside final 2f, ridden and stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 11, 3l behind Hay Chewed (8-12) at Ayr 5f fll lst stks (1) gf in Jun.
Ventura Mist 33-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden and edged left over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not able to challenge, 6th of 20, 3 1/2l behind See The Sun (8-7) at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jun.


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Chapter 7.1 Comparison of X-ray detectors
Crystallography of biological macromolecules
First Online Edition (2006)
Part 7. X-ray detectors
Published Online: 1 JAN 2006
© International Union of Crystallography 2006
Book Title
International Tables for Crystallography
Additional Information
How to Cite
Gruner, S. M., Eikenberry, E. F. and Tate, M. W. 2006. Comparison of X-ray detectors. International Tables for Crystallography. F:7:7.1:143–147.
Publication History
- Published Online: 1 JAN 2006
- Abstract
- Article
In this chapter, types of crystallographic X-ray detectors in common use, and several under development, are listed and their salient features are summarized. Detector characteristics of particular importance to crystallography include the detective quantum efficiency, spatial resolution, stopping power, dynamic range, and issues relating to calibration and reproducibility. These characteristics are discussed for different types of detectors and simple tests are described that can be used to evaluate detector performance.
- area detectors;
- detectors;
- photon-counting X-ray detectors;
- photon-integrating X-ray detectors;
- point X-ray detectors;
- X-ray detectors


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Gameday photos: Vols take on Mizzou Tigers
The Vols needed a win over Missouri to keep their SEC East title hopes alive, but even with that backdrop, many eyes were on Baton Rouge today. If Florida could beat LSU, they would clinch the SEC East, and there was nothing Tennessee could do about it.
LSU would get just 10 points on 5 different trips to the red zone, and the Gators would get a huge stop on 4th and goal from the 1-yard line to beat the Tigers, final score, 16-10.
That's how the East was won.
Coach Butch Jones said the distraction of the Florida game wasn't a problem for the team.
"Never addressed it one single time," Jones said. "Everything is about our time and working to be 1-0, that's all that matters."
The Vols sure didn't show any signs of disappointment with their play on the field.
12 seniors were honored in their last game in Neyland Stadium. It was an emotional day as senior captains Josh Dobbs, Jalen Reeves-Maybin and Cam Sutton ran out through the 'T' for the last time.
It was an offensive battle from the very beginning. The teams combined for 1,352 yards of total offense.
Josh Dobbs put on a show. In his last game in Neyland Stadium, the senior threw for 223 yards, completing 15 of his 22 attempts for 3 touchdown passes. On the ground, he was the same Josh Dobbs we've come to expect over his time in Knoxville. 10 carries, 190 yards, 2 touchdowns. 70 of those yards came on one run. It was the perfect way to end his career in Neyland Stadium. After the game, Jones said it will be a career that is always remembered in Knoxville.
"Joshua Dobbs," he said, "I'm not very political, but he could be the President of the United States if he wanted to. He's a young man that, when he puts his mind to accomplishing what he wants, he'll accomplish whatever he wants. We knew we had something special years ago when we walked into that house in Alpharetta, Georgia."
The defense once again struggled to stop the run however, allowing Missouri to rush for 420 yards after allowing Kentucky to get 443 yards on the ground last week.
It was tight at halftime, the Vols led 21-20, but in the second half, Tennessee erupted for 42 points. The scoring started with a five-yard touchdown pass from Dobbs to Jauan Jennings and finished with a 59-yard pick six from Jonathan Kongbo.
Final score, 63-37.
"I'm really really happy for our seniors," Jones said. "I told them in the locker room that they'll always remember that last walk into the Peyton Manning locker room, singing the fight song, counting the points up. Everytime they walk into that locker room, they'll always remember their last experience in that locker room."
The Vols improve to 8-3 overall, 4-3 in the SEC. Tennessee will play Vanderbilt next week in Nashville at 8:30 p.m. EST.


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NEC Electronics' new µPD720171 Wireless USB host controller, which immediately broadens Gleichmann Electronics' product portfolio, enables wireless data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbits/s between PCs that have MiniCard or Half-Minicard expansion cards and PC peripheral devices such as wireless hubs, printers, external storage equipment and digital cameras. Furthermore, the host controller, which is designed for PCI Express[tm] bus interfaces, can be directly connected to laptop computers via an ExpressCard[TM] slot.
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For the fifth time this season, the Orioles have hit back-to-back home runs in an inning.
Tonight, it allowed them to take a 2-1 lead over the Blue Jays at Camden Yards.
Brian Roberts led off the bottom of the third inning with his seventh homer, and Nate McLouth followed with his 12th, depositing the ball onto the flag court in right field.
Roberts also homered yesterday, creating his own back-to-back scenario.
McLouth now has 100 career home runs, putting him only 662 behind Barry Bonds. Or is McLouth going for the clean record?
The Orioles also hit back-to-back home runs against the Blue Jays on May 23, with Nick Markakis and Adam Jones doing the honors. They took the lead tonight against Todd Redmond, who was in camp with the Orioles this spring.
I knew back then Redmond would be pitching at Camden Yards in late September. For someone else, of course.
Chris Tillman threw eight pitches in the first and 25 in the second, when the Blue Jays took a 1-0 lead. Adam Lind singled and Anthony Gose doubled with one out, the ball taking a bad hop behind McLouth. Ryan Goins reached on an infield hit with two outs to score Lind.
If Tillman works 5 2/3 innings tonight, he will become the fifth Orioles pitcher since 2001 to log 200 or more innings in a season, joining Sidney Ponson (2004), Rodrigo Lopez (2005), Daniel Cabrera (2007) and Jeremy Guthrie (2009-11). It would be the 112th 200-plus inning season in club history.
Jim Palmer holds the franchise record with 323 innings pitched in 1975 and has the most 200-plus inning seasons with 11.
Tillman has completed four innings tonight, allowing one run and four hits, walking one and striking out seven. His career high is nine, achieved three times this season.
Update: Tillman has completed the sixth and reached the 200-inning mark. He's held the Jays to one run and five hits, with one walk, eight strikeouts and a hit batter.
Tillman has thrown 98 pitches, 65 for strikes. No one is warming in the bullpen.
The Orioles continue to lead 2-1 in the bottom of the sixth.
Update II: Tillman allowed one run and five hits in seven innings, with one walk, nine strikeouts and a hit batter. The nine strikeouts tied his career high.
Kevin Gausman replaced Tillman, who threw 113 pitches, including 75 for strikes.
Can the bullpen protect the lead and give Tillman his 17th win?
Update III: Well, there's your answer.
Pinch-hitter Mark DeRosa's bloop single to right field off Brian Matusz with two outs in the top of the eighth scored Jose Reyes with the tying run.
Reyes singled off Gausman, was sacrificed to second and took third on a wild pitch.


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When Hitha Palepu's son, Rho, was about to turn one year old, she was overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and family wanting to get him presents. But when everyone asked her what Rho wanted for his birthday, she shot back with a simple answer: "No gifts."
As Palepu looked around her typically small New York City apartment, imagining it cluttered with gifts her family didn't need, she came up with the idea for NO.GIFTS an online charity platform helping users go giftless, just in time for Black Friday.
Co-founded by Palepu and Cisco executive Samira Panah, the new site enables users to mount personalized donation pages for their favorite nonprofits, in lieu of physical gifts. They can also upload videos and photos, explaining why they don't want friends and family to shop for them on Black Friday a day that seems to arrive earlier and earlier every year, and has even turned deadly.
This year, Palepu and Panah argue, "don't give stuff give impact."
"The idea of bringing joy into your home during the holidays, whether it's a smaller, more meaningful gift, or giving impact versus giving things, is something we're starting to see more and more and more of," Palepu told Mashable.
"Being able to leverage what I had already built with my desire for all of us to give back on a regular basis just kind of came together."
NO.GIFTS is an offshoot of Palepu and Panah's previous venture, Bridge2Act, which launched in 2015 and works with big charities and publishers so people can take action in real-time. Palepu said it has raised more than $20,000 for more than 60 charities.
It was on Bridge2Act that Palepu originally set up a donation page to replace gifts for her son's birthday. She ended up raising $2,000 for three children's organizations.
"That was sort of an a-ha moment," she said. "Being able to leverage what I had already built with my desire for all of us to give back on a regular basis just kind of came together."
Rooted in the idea that people still want to give something, NO.GIFTS currently runs through the Bridge2Act system. Users go to the website and fill out a short questionnaire name, birthday and the causes they care about most. NO.GIFTS sends them a personalized list of five charities, and users choose three. Then they can set up a custom page to show why they're passionate about these causes, and why they're going giftless, and can then send out the link to others.
While it might be difficult to convince people to be 100 percent altruistic during the holiday season, NO.GIFTS could also prove useful for weddings, anniversaries and birthdays. And that's not such a farfetched idea think of everyone "donating" their birthdays to the digital-savvy nonprofit charity: water over the years. (Looking at you, Bieber.)
"I think it's about offering solutions that can fit into everyone's life, and make it very easy."
Palepu thinks it's all about offering an entry point. It can be intimidating to find the right causes to support; NO.GIFTS helps, and could get us to establish a habit of philanthropy in our day-to-day.
"There will be people who truly don't want anything and will go full-on altruism. And there are people who maybe just want to dip their toe in the water … it's about offering solutions that can fit into everyone's life, and making it very easy," Palepu said.
In that way, NO.GIFTS definitely goes beyond Black Friday, and can even become a powerful tool for Giving Tuesday a global day of giving that takes place on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. Over 2015's Giving Tuesday, more than $116 million was raised online for good causes.
NO.GIFTS is launching its own Giving Tuesday campaign, called the "I Dream Of" challenge, with social influencers like Marley Dias and Dr. Mike posting about what they want to see in the world. NO.GIFTS will be the donation platform their followers can use to take action over the course of the 24-hour challenge.
"We've been thinking a lot about [Black Friday] as an organization, and we came to this idea of how we could do something bigger and better on Giving Tuesday as a result," Panah said.
The goal is to have NO.GIFTS become its own standalone platform, which is why Palepu and Panah are running a campaign to raise $50,000 on iFundWomen, a crowdfunding platform for women-led businesses. They've already raised more than $10,000, with 99 days left in the campaign.
"I think so much of us building Bridge2Act was wanting to change what being a woman in tech, science and male-dominated fields looks like," Palepu said.
In that vein, Panah, who runs media and entertainment at Cisco Systems and has worked with several anti-sex trafficking organizations over the past decade, says she's always been a fighter.
"I've always fought my way through tech," she said. "And I think what we're trying to do here is not only pave the way for women in tech, and fight to create that level of equality … but also fight for a better world."
You can support NO.GIFTS through its iFundWomen page here, and get started with your own donation page here.
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