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|Jan 12, 2010
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|Apr 27, 2007
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|Nov 15, 2005
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|Terrell M. Williams
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|Medtronic, Inc.
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This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/550,715 filed on Oct. 18, 2006 which is also a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/273,978 filed on Nov. 15, 2005.
The present invention is related to the delivery of medical electrical leads and more particularly to catheter delivery of such leads to a site in a right atrium of a heart in close proximity to the His bundle.
Various types of medical electrical leads have been developed for endocardial introduction into different chambers of a patient's heart. These flexible leads, various constructions of which are well known in the art, may be delivered using accessory tools, for example a stylet passing through a lumen of a body of the lead, or a catheter having a lumen through which the lead is passed.
A lead implanted in the right atrium can provide pacing therapy to preserve both atrial-ventricular synchronization and the normal ventricular activation and contraction patterns. However, pacing from a right atrial appendage, the typical pacing location in the right atrium, is ineffective if conduction between the right atrium and ventricles is blocked, for example at the AV node of the right atrium. Localized ischemia, inflammation, congenital defects, compression of the AV node, or ablation to prevent conduction as a treatment of atrial fibrillation can be the source of such a block. Ventricular pacing at an apex of the right ventricle is typically employed to bypass such a block, but recent studies have put forth the proposition that problems may arise from pacing at the right ventricular apex because an electrical impulse traveling from the apex moves contrary to the heart's natural conduction pathways. In light of these studies, methods for physiological pacing are currently under investigation; physiological pacing may be defined as stimulation of an intrinsic conduction system of a heart in order to preserve a natural conduction pattern of the heart.
A site of interest for physiological pacing is the His bundle, which is accessible from the right atrium. Existing catheters are not well suited for delivery of an electrical lead to the bundle of His, requiring protracted procedures to reach the desired location. The length of the procedure results in prolonged periods of time in an operating suit causing increased expense and difficulty for the patient as well as greater radiation exposure to the patient. In addition, existing catheters, to the extent they are able to deliver a lead to the His bundle, are generally parallel to the heart surface when they reach the location, making it more difficult to deliver and attach a lead to the underlying cardiac tissue. Thus, there is a need for a tool to facilitate delivery of a medical electrical lead to a site in the right atrium that is in close proximity to the His bundle, for either temporary or permanent pacing stimulation of the His bundle.
Certain embodiments of the invention include a catheter for delivering and implanting an electrical lead to a right atrium of a heart in close proximity to a His bundle. The catheter includes proximal and distal portions. The distal portion may be hook-shaped, generally planar, and may terminate in a distal tip. The distal portion may also have first and second segments, where the second segment is distal of the first. The second segment curves through an arc of about 100 to 160 degrees to orient the distal tip generally perpendicular to a His bundle when the catheter is implanted. The first segment includes a curvature that springs and orients the second portion towards the His bundle when the catheter is implanted.
Certain embodiments of the invention may include a catheter and lead system for implantation in close proximity to a His bundle. The catheter has a proximal portion and a hook-shaped distal portion that terminates in a distal tip. The distal portion extends over 138 millimeters and through an arc of at least 180 degrees and includes first and second segments. Further, the first and second segments include respective first and second radii of curvature, where the first radius of curvature is greater than the second radius of curvature, which is at least 8 millimeters. The second segment is located distal of the first segment and curves in substantially the same direction as the first segment. The system also includes an electrical lead adapted for implantation via the catheter. The lead has a distal tip electrode that may be implantable to a depth of at least 2 millimeters through the His bundle and secured into the adjacent ventricular myocardium.
The following drawings are illustrative of particular embodiments of the present invention and therefore do not limit the scope of the invention. The drawings are intended for use in conjunction with the explanations in the following detailed description. Embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like numerals denote like elements.
The following detailed description is exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of the invention in any way. Rather, the following description provides practical illustrations for implementing exemplary embodiments of the present invention.
When a portion of the heart's intrinsic conduction system becomes damaged, efficient pumping is compromised. A patient, whose SA node 1 has become damaged, may have a pacemaker system implanted wherein lead electrodes are placed in an atrial appendage 15. The lead electrodes stimulate RA 10 downstream of damaged SA node 1 and the stimulating pulse travels on to AV node 2, His bundle 3, and Purkinje fibers 5 to restore physiological contraction of the heart. However, if a patient has a damaged AV node 2, pacing in atrial appendage 15 will not be effective, since the pacing site is upstream of damaged AV node 2. Such a patient may have a pacemaker system implanted wherein lead electrodes are placed in an RV apex 16. RV apex 16 has been an accepted site for pacing since it is a relatively easy to engage lead electrodes at this site, and pacing from this site has been demonstrated safe and effective. Due to questions raised by recent studies looking into long-term effects of pacing from RV apex 16, as previously described, there is a great deal of interest in physiological pacing.
Certain shapes of curves that are pre-formed in catheter distal portion 20, cooperate with surrounding venous anatomy, for example wall 212 of SVC 12, to assist the operator or physician in positioning catheter distal portion 20 and in delivering lead 29, to a site in close proximity to His bundle 3. Alternate embodiments of catheter distal portion 20, including such pre-formed curves, are presented in
With respect to the total curvature of curves 31 and 32, in certain embodiments, curves 31, 32 together extend through an arc of about 180 degrees to about 250 degrees. In certain other embodiments, curves 31 and 32 together extend through an arc of about 200 degrees to about 240 degrees.
With respect to the total curvature of curves 41 and 42, in certain embodiments, curves 41, 42 together extend through an arc of about 180 degrees to about 340 degrees. In certain other embodiments, curves 41 and 42 together extend through an arc of about 250 degrees to about 310 degrees.
The flexible nature of the catheter allows it to advance through the circulatory system and into the heart, while its pre-shaped curved nature provides for proper lead placement. Because the catheter is flexible, it conforms to the shape of the arterial structures as it passes through them and toward the heart. Upon advancing into the right atrium, the catheter rests against the wall 212 of the SVC 12 as described above. Once entering the atrium, a distal portion of the catheter referred to hereinafter as the orienting portion (e.g., at least L32, L25 in
The second curve, 32, 42, is placed in the vicinity of the bundle of His 3 by the shape of the first curve 31, 41. The second curve 32, 42, turns the distal tip 25 of the catheter into a proper orientation relative to the interior surface of the wall of the heart at the location at which the lead will be placed. Thus, as shown in
In certain embodiments, the distal tip 25 of the catheter may contain an electrode that senses when the tip 25 is in contact with the heart wall at bundle of His 3, indicating that the catheter is in a proper location for placement of the lead. This is possible because the bundle of His 3 has an electrical potential waveform, distinct from the surrounding tissue, which is a signature waveform known as the His potential. This signature waveform, which has a frequency of approximately 200 Hz, can be sensed by an electrode in the catheter tip, such as, for example, is used in a mapping catheter.
In certain embodiments, a programmer, such as a modified pacing system analyzer, could be incorporated into the catheter system. However, because such programmers are typically optimized for sensing at a rate of approximately 30 Hz, with slow trace speeds for R-wave and P-wave sensing, the programmer trace speed would have to be modified to adjust for the higher frequency content of the bundle of His 3 potentials.
Once the distal tip of the catheter is in the proper location, the lead 29 is advanced through the catheter and is physically and electrically connected to the heart. This connection may be obtained using a helical coil, as one example, to anchor the lead into the cardiac tissue. The alignment of the catheter tip with the interior surface of the heart, being generally perpendicular to approximately 45 degrees askew, facilitates this connection. Preferably, the connection directly couples the lead 29 to the bundle of His 3. It is also preferable for the connection to also connect the lead 29 with the ventricular myocardium, such as by passing through the bundle of His 3 and into the adjacent ventricular cardiac muscle. A helical coil between approximately 1.5 mm and 3.5 mm in length may be used. However, a relatively longer helical coil of approximately 3.5 mm in length may be preferable, as the increased length may allow for better penetration through the bundle of His 3 and into the myocardium. In some embodiments, the helical coil or other connector may release a bioactive agent, for example, by the elution of a steroid from the coil. The drug released could perform a variety of functions, such as decreasing inflammation. An anti-inflammatory effect could be provided, for example, by a steroid eluting from the coil.
A lead connection that penetrates through the bundle of His and into the myocardium provides several advantages. It provides electrical stimulation of the myocardium around the bundle of His 3, allowing for pacing of the heart through an alternate pathway. Under normal conditions, after placing the lead 29, an electrical stimulus to the bundle of His 3 passes through the left and right bundle branches, down the Perkinje fibers and to the ventricals of the heart. This conduction occurs much more quickly than conduction through myocardium, thus it is the dominant pathway and provides the stimulus for the ventricals to contract. However, this conductive pathway could fail in the future, such as due to damage to a component of the pathway caused by ischemia. Should this occur, the stimulus to the myocardium, provided by the lead and no longer dominated by the normal conductive pathways from the bundle of His, would spread through the cardiac muscles and causes ventricular contraction. Thus the lead would continue to pace the heart using an alternative pathway. In addition to conductive advantages, such placement into the myocardium also provides more secure anchoring for the lead. In addition, if the lead is also used for sensing as well as stimulation, placement into the myocardium provides for better sensing of heart activity than placement into the His bundle 3 alone.
It should be noted that the delivery catheters described herein are constructed according to methods well known to those skilled in the art from well known biocompatible materials, and include basic catheter features, for example, a lumen and one or more radiopaque markers. An overall length of the delivery catheters may be between 30 and 60 centimeters, and an outer diameter of the catheters may be between 6 Fr and 14 Fr (1 Fr=0.013 inch).
For easing movement of the delivery catheter, the delivery catheter includes a plurality of segments that have varying durometers which provides increased flexibility and/or stiffness along the length of the catheter. While the delivery catherters are depicted in
Ease of moving the delivery catheter into a vein of the patient was established through inserting the delivery catheter into a vein of the patient. A femoral EP mapping/ablation catheter was inserted through a femoral vein and positioned to record a His potential and serve as a fluoroscopic reference. His sensing and pacing was achieved in a short period of time (e.g. 5 minutes and 30 seconds etc.).
In the foregoing detailed description, the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, it may be appreciated that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims.
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GA - Cobb County Schools employee charged with production of child porn
Cobb County Schools employee charged with production of child porn
COBB COUNTY, GA (CBS ATLANTA) - A Cobb County Schools employee has been arrested and charged with receipt and production of child pornography.
Stanley Keith Johnson's name appears on the Cobb County Schools website. He is listed as dealing with transportation for the district.
A law enforcement source said the case against Johnson involves an 8 or 9-year-old boy, but it is unclear if Johnson came in contact with the boy through his job with the school district.
Jay Dillon, a spokesman for Cobb County Schools, said Johnson has worked for the district since 1989 and is a field coordinator.
"That's really shocking and it's hard for me to believe personally, because he's been such a friendly guy to us and I just never got any kind of heebie jeebie creepies from him at all," said Johnson's neighbor Kelly Stevens.
http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/2033...-of-child-pornWhat lies behind you and what lies in front of you pales in comparison to what lies inside of you....
Ralph Waldo Emerson ~
That always kills me with the neighbors. "He was such a friendly guy to us". It reaffirms that people still just do not get it. What's he going to be a mean a*s man?
Prayers for the little guy. Poor child.
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Kristin Stewart in Love with Alicia Cargile
Recently, Kristen Stewart demonstrated that she's ready to open up about her love life. In fact, she has been spotted with her partner, Alicia Cargile, around Los Angeles and it seems like the couple are not hiding their relationship. Recently, Kristen had an interview with Elle UK and it was…READ MORE


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8 Toughest Retirement Decisions
For past generations, planning for retirement was a relatively simple process. When someone reached retirement age, he or she threw a party, turned the job over to someone else and went home to live on his or her company pension. Retirement planning nowadays is a radically different proposition that involves asset allocation, retirement plan rollovers, transfers and distributions, and a series of life choices. There are several tough decisions that most people must make when they stop working. The most difficult of these choices includes:
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When to Retire
Those who are willing to work a few more years can usually enjoy a considerably better standard of living than those who retire early. But deciding when to retire can also be complicated by the possibility of layoff, early retirement incentive packages, personal health and other factors. (For related reading, see The Benefits Of Retiring During A Recession.)
When to Begin Drawing Social Security
Like retirement itself, knowing when to begin collecting Social Security can befuddle even financially sophisticated retirees. There are pros and cons to early, normal and late payouts, and the right choice for a given person is dependent upon many things, such as whether the person intends to retire, whether the benefits will be invested for a period of time or spent immediately and the level of retirement savings that has been accumulated.
Where to Live
Some retirees are content to stay put after they stop working, while others travel the world or move to someplace warm. There are many factors to consider when choosing where to live during retirement, such as climate, real estate values, proximity to family and income taxes (some states are much better to live in than others when it comes to taxation of pension and retirement income).
Whether to Keep Working in Some Capacity
Not everyone who quits their job is ready to stop working altogether. Some people need to find another full-time job after retirement in order to support themselves, while others may work part-time to either supplement their income or connect with a hobby or other interest.
Whether to Sell the House
Even retirees who wish to keep living in the same city may want to find an abode that doesn't have three flights of stairs that must be climbed several times a day. Others may tire of keeping up their current residences or may need to tap into the tax-free equity that has accumulated over the years. But real estate values also enter into the equation. Those who cannot sell their homes at a profit may want to think twice about taking a loss at this point in their lives.
When to Begin Taking Retirement Plan Distributions
Most people don't begin taking distributions from their IRAs or company plans until after they stop working, but the timing of these distributions can be contingent upon a number of factors, such as the timing and amount of Social Security benefits and investment performance. Those whose portfolios have shrunk substantially may want to delay taking distributions if at all possible, in order to give their assets some time to rebound. (For more see, 5 Penalty-Free IRA Withdrawals.)
How to Manage Your Investment Portfolio
This issue alone can play a substantial role in several of the other decisions listed above. If your portfolio has grown steadily over the years, then your retirement alternatives will be much more pleasant to choose from. But retirees must periodically evaluate their risk tolerance and time horizons, both of which are most likely diminishing at this point in their lives.
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Retirees who are unable to live within their means often find themselves headed back out into the work force. In order to avoid this, a careful assessment must be made of future income versus current expenses. A budget program or website can be a useful tool for those who have not used a budget previously. (For more, see The Best Budgeting Software For 2011.)
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These are some of the choices that must be dealt with when you're ready to retire. Other issues, such as transformation of personal identity and use of leisure time will further complicate the picture. Most retirees would be wise to seek both personal and financial counseling in order to successfully navigate the last major transition in their lives. For more information on preparing for retirement, consult your HR representative or financial advisor.
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Shinkansen robot "Project E5" at train festival in Yokohama
A train festival will be held from August 9 through August 17 at LaLaport Yokohama in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture. The main display at the event will be a Shinkansen (bullet train) transforming robot called "Project E5".
Project E5 is made based on JR East's E5 series Shinkansen. It was exhibited to the public at the Tokyo Toy Show 2014, which took place in July, and became very popular.
In addition to the Project E5, the train festival offers a JR Yokohama Line stamp rally, N scale (popular train scale) simulation experience, Mini-SL ride and so on.


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Hi Robin...so sorry you are suffering. It is difficult when the entire 'pile' of disorders gang up on us and we try to keep on, keep on. You, my dear, are an inspiration for me and a wonderful asset to this forum. I can only pray that you feel better soon and wish I could wave a wand over your head and 'poof'...all gone pain!
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Bhutan is rudely surprised by India's sudden withdrawal of subsidy on liquid petroleum gas and kerosene this week. This is going to directly impact a huge section of the Bhutanese population. But the bigger concern is the timing of the withdrawal of subsidy. It has come at a time when the general election is around the corner and two political parties are politicising Bhutan's relations with India. We trust that India is not interested in meddling in Bhutan's democratic affairs. We hope that our political parties will come together on this issue and not try to use it against each other for short-term electoral gains. We should agree in disagreement on such issues.
The sudden increase in gas price should teach us an important lesson – how vulnerable Bhutan can be if she took things for granted. Requesting India to reconsider the withdrawal of subsidy is trying to find a short-term solution. We need to look at it in a new national perspective to find a long-term solution. As long as we are totally dependent on others, we will have to continue to eat humble pie. Today it's gas and kerosene. Tomorrow it could be food items. This will end on the day we are self-sufficient. This gives us a signal to start working for self-sufficiency.
Bhutan is well-placed and well-endowed to achieve self-sufficiency. For centuries before modernisation, our forefathers had been self-sufficient in food, clothing, energy, and most other basic needs. The only essential they imported was salt. Modernisation has made us more dependent on others, particularly India. Today, we are heavily but so happily dependent on others that we often forget the ultimate cost of dependence. Being self-sufficient is about standing on our own feet, living in our own terms, and realising true self-determination. It's ultimately about our sovereignty. As a proud nation, we do not want to be bullied around by anybody.
India will lift subsidies or increase prices of certain items depending on their economic situation and policy decisions. This is the reality we will have to face increasingly from now on. It is myopic to expect our good friends like India to provide for our sustenance. We need to wean ourselves off too much subsidies and help. When we are faced with abrupt withdrawal of subsidies, we need to learn to think and act beyond knee-jerk reactions. If what we call progress makes us more vulnerable, there is something seriously wrong about it. For example, today we are building houses where our forefathers had grown their food. The people of a once self-sufficient country are today rocked by an increase in gas price. Where did the rain start beating us?
Meanwhile, we call upon our politicians not to barter the soul of our nation. Debates and criticisms are important, but only as far as the national interests start. Some issues will make a good political case, but they will be detrimental to the nation. After all, the nation is more important than political parties and their objectives.
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There is nothing more embarrassing for a presidential candidate than to show up for a campaign event and there is no one there. Rick Santorum faced such a scenario just a few months ago. Santorum visited Red Oak, Iowa and the only person in attendance was the Montgomery County GOP chairman.
Most candidates would be too embarrassed to admit to this type of incident. Rick Santorum not only relayed it to a packed coffeehouse in Sioux City, he told it to a live, worldwide audience on CNN. Now that Santorum is finally seeing a surge in his poll numbers and crowd sizes, he can look back and tell jokes about the barely attended tour stop.
"Even that turned out to be a good event because we met with the county chair and went and visited the courthouse and met everybody there and then visited the jail and met some folks who can't vote for me," Santorum recalled as the crowd laughed. "But we made lemonade out of lemons."
That cliché accurately describes Rick Santorum's entire campaign. No candidate worked harder in Iowa. The campaign stop at the Daily Grind coffee shop in Sioux City was Santorum's town hall meeting #372 in the state this year.
For all his hard work, Santorum never rose above single digits in the polls until last week. Every other candidate in the field surged to the top at one point or another. Finally, the former Pennsylvania senator is getting his turn. And the lemonade tastes sweet.
"From the very beginning, I said I would trust the people of Iowa," Santorum told the crowd of over 150. Some of the Iowans who put their trust in Santorum became emotional during Sunday's event. Local radio host Sam Clovis was among a group of prominent Santorum endorsers who spoke to the crowd.
"I was with the Senator all day yesterday and it was one of the most wonderful things I've done in my life," Clovis said as he fought back tears. "This matters. This matters."
Santorum seemed to revel in the attention and newfound enthusiasm behind his candidacy. The Sioux City crowd was not only larger than what he is used to. They were louder. Instead of trying to win them over, Rick Santorum has moved into a phase where he is trying to inspire people to recruit their friends to caucus for him.
"Do what you think is right," Santorum urged. "Don't defer. Do what you think is right for this country. You will send a loud and clear message to the world of what the heartland of America is looking for."
However, the audience would not let Santorum go without a final piece of vetting. One attendee asked him about his controversial endorsement of Arlen Specter over the more conservative Pat Toomey in 2004. Santorum explained that he chose lifetime judicial appointments over a senate candidate who was likely to lose in the general election.
"Two words. Roberts and Alito," Santorum answered. "I can tell you without a doubt. If it wasn't for Arlen Specter, Sam Alito wouldn't be on the court today."
Santorum's closing argument in Sioux City seemed to work. Bill Bradbury walked into the coffee shop undecided about whom to vote for on Tuesday. He walked out supporting Rick Santorum. "I think he's trustworthy," Bradbury said. "He'll do what he says he's going to do."
Beth Goetschius settled on Santorum about a month ago. "I agree with everything he had to say. He's a true conservative," Goetschius said. "He's not just saying what people want to hear."
However, the former Pennsylvania senator did throw in a few lines that the crowd definitely wanted to hear. He half-jokingly made a reference to returning to the Hawkeye State as the GOP nominee.
"We're gonna miss being here. I'm leaving Iowa and I'm not gonna be back until the fall," he said to laughter and applause. "You'll have given me something, which is an affirmation for the heartland that if you trust good people and give them your best and lay out your vision for the country, that they're not going to pay attention the polls. They're gonna pay attention to their hearts and their heads."
The latest polls show Rick Santorum rocketing to the top tier. The exhausting 99-county tour, 374 stops and 18 hour days are finally paying off. Rick Santorum has given Iowa his all. He hopes their hearts and heads are with him on Tuesday night.
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The Caves of Canalobre
The Caves of Canalobre are located in Alicante (Busot), Spain, 23 km to the city of Alicante and 50km from Elche in the north foothills of Cabezon de Oro Mountain. Once in the Cave you can see shapes similar to: candelabra, jellyfish, organs or whatever your imagination produces. The fascination of the caves is not only the Sagrada Familia type of natural architecture but to be part of a place that preserves stalactites 100.000 years old.
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Basaga Holiday Residences
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Basaga Holiday Residences
About the hotel
Property Location
Located in Kuching, Basaga Holiday Residences is minutes from Spring Shopping Mall and The Spring. This hotel is within close proximity of South City Park and Sultan Iskandar Planetarium.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Conveniences include safes and desks, and you can also request irons/ironing boards.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Basaga Holiday Residences. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
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Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage.
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- Total number of rooms - 34
- Airport transportation
- Designated smoking areas
- Rooftop terrace
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Outdoor pool
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
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- Coffee/tea maker
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- Balcony
- Hair dryer (on request)
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I feel like bats tend to get a bad reputation. Most of that I think is because they are different and we don't understand them. Mammals that fly, often using echolocation, and hanging upside down when sleeping. I took this picture because this Lesser Short-nosed Fruit Bat (Cynopterus brachyotis) is so cute. Hopefully with pictures like this one, people will start to change their mind about these amazing animals.
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PG&E supports a U.S. Department of Energy proposal for new efficiency standards that would cut commercial rooftop air conditioner energy use by about 30 percent, saving businesses billions of dollars.
The proposal on Thursday (Sept. 18) would achieve the largest national energy savings of any standard ever issued by the department. A final rule for rooftop air conditioners is expected to be published by the end of 2015.
Vincent Davis, senior director of energy efficiency for PG&E, said businesses will benefit.
"Commercial cooling is a big part of the electricity load in many parts of California," Davis said. "Working through our efficiency programs, PG&E and the other California utilities have encouraged installation of high efficiency commercial cooling systems. These proposed new national standards will help further drive energy savings for customers."
Air conditioners account for about 10 percent of a typical commercial building's electricity costs.
"The new standards will drive innovative, energy-efficient air conditioners into buildings across America, not only saving businesses money, but also reducing electricity demand and environmental emissions," said Steve Nadel, executive director of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
The Department of Energy estimates that over the lifetime of units sold over 30 years, the proposed standards would save businesses between $16 and $50 billion and reduce electricity consumption by about 1.3 trillion kilowatt-hours, or enough energy to cool all the commercial buildings in the United States for seven years.
The new standards would net a typical building owner between $3,500 and $16,500 over the life of a single commercial rooftop air conditioner. Overall savings will often be higher since most buildings have multiple units. For example, a big-box store can have more than 20 rooftop air conditioners.
Rooftop air conditioners are commonly used in low-rise buildings such as schools, restaurants, big-box stores and small office buildings. They cool about half of the total commercial floor space in the United States. (Most of the other half is cooled by chilled water systems, residential-type central air conditioners, or individual air conditioners mounted in windows or external walls.)
The current efficiency standards for rooftop air conditioners measure efficiency at full capacity despite the fact that air conditioners rarely operate at that level except on the hottest days. The new proposed standards are instead based on a metric that captures efficiency at 25, 50, 75 and 100 percent of full capacity, better reflecting real-world performance.
"Energy efficiency standards covering a range of products have been one of America's most successful policies for meeting the nation's energy needs," said Andrew deLaski, executive director of the Appliance Standards Awareness Project. "Thanks to already existing standards, U.S. electricity use will be about 14 percent lower in 2035. The new commercial AC standards along with other new standards completed this year will add to that record of achievement."
In 2013, President Obama established a goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 3 billion metric tons by 2030 through efficiency standards. The Department of Energy is now about 70 percent of the way toward the president's goal.


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Wednesday March 15,
Craving Vacation
Tags #vacation, #conversation, #work, #workload, #annoy, #annoyance
Tine: I hear you have some vacation days coming. Planning anything big? Dilbert: I plan to catch up on all the work I couldn't get done here because people keep interrupting me. Tina: That's a sad vacation. Dilbert: Then why am I craving it right now?
Wednesday January 11,
Coaching Ted
Tags #quitting, #fired, #annoy, #irritate, #drive away, #repel
Boss: Ted, you have not performed up to my expectations, so I thought I would spend more time coaching you. I'll be with you every minute of the day. Ted: I quit! Catbert: I told you that would work. Boss: I didn't want to believe it.
Tuesday January 10,
Ted Is Doing A Terrible Job
Tags #talking, #conversation, #boring, #annoy, #quitting, #boredom
Boss: Ted is doing a terrible job. Catbert: Maybe you should talk to him. Boss: What should I say? Catbert: It doesn't matter. Five minutes of listening to you will make him want to quit. Boss: That's crazy enough to work. Catbert: You've only been here for two minutes and my tail is asleep.
Saturday March 21,
Dogbert The Product Designer
Tags #packaging, #frustration, #torture, #sadism, #product design
Dogbert the Product Designer. Dogbert: The main goal of product design is to annoy people for no reason. We'll start by making so much extra packaging that you need to rent a truck just to haul it away. Voice: We sell software. Man: I found the product code for downloading the software!
Friday October 31,
Tags #inexperience, #experience, #annoyance, #annoy, #murder, #premeditated murder
Inexperienced Guy. Coworker: Can you answer some questions about our product prototype? Alice: No, but I would be happy to strangle you with your own lanyard and put your corpse in my boss' Escalade to frame him for the crime. Coworker: That scenario is alarmingly specific. Alice: For this sort of thing, premeditated is the way to go.
Thursday February 28,
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Boss: I'm what you call a natural leader because of my communication skills. Dilbert: Did I miss the context for this conversation? I have no idea why you're talking. Boss: Why does everything you say annoy me? Is it because you're a great communicator?
Sunday June 20,
Tags #meeting, #leader, #process, #decision making, #gut, #instinct, #annoy, #question, #frustrated, #yell
The Boss says, "A good leader uses a process for making decisions." Dilbert says, "May I take this one?" Wally says, "Go." Alice says, "Make us proud." Dilbert says, "Question: If making a decision is just a process, why can't a computer do it?" The Boss says, "Because sometimes I have to rely on my gut." Dilbert says, "Which part of your gut is the smart part? Is it the stomach lining, or maybe the colon?" The Boss says, "I'm talking about instinct. It's an indefinable leadership quality." Dilbert says, "Is the indefinable thing like a superstition?" Wally says, "Or cooties?" The Boss says, "It's a process!" Dilbert says, "Is that your colon talking?"
Monday April 26,
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Dilbert says, "I cannot meet your arbitrary deadline, so the engineer's code requires me to kill myself with a lightsaber." Dilbert says, "But lightsabers haven't been invented yet. The best I can do is annoy myself with a flashlight." The Boss says, "Could you do this in the hall?" Dilbert says, "Annoyance before dishonor!"
Sunday February 21,
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Coworker says, "Can I get a rough cost estimate for the design phase?" Dilbert says, "No. I don't trust you with numbers." Coworker says, "What?" Dilbert says, "You're the kind of guy who will remove useful qualifiers and distribute a figure as if it is true in all cases." Dilbert says, "Decisions will be made. People will get hurt." Dilbert says, "For everyone's sake, the safest thing I can do is make an annoying humming sound until you go away." Dilbert says, "Hummmmm-mmmmmmmmm-mmmmm." Dilbert says, "Half of life is making people go away." Dogbert says, "Humm-mmmm"
Wednesday July 18,
Ron is sitting at his desk. He thinks to himself, "If I use the speakerphone it will annoy my co-workers." He continues thinking, "Luckily for me, I'm a sociopath." Dilbert approaches from behind and says, "Two things: you're a bit loud... and you're eating my lunch." Ron responds, "It's delicious."


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Open Kitchen Series at The Commissary
Every First Monday of the Month
$85 per person; $120 with wine pairing
Each month a different ingredient will inspire a four-course prix fixe menu prepared by local and visiting culinary luminaries.
Monday, November 7, 2016
Inspiration - Pumpkin
The New York Times has just proclaimed that America is finally ready to cook - not just carve - pumpkins. Four celebrated chefs are coming to The Commissary to do just that in this kickoff to the restaurant¹s new monthly guest chef series.
Our guest chefs will be inspired by pumpkin — but probably not the kind that first springs to mind. Think dense, blue-green marina di Chioggias, tender buttercups, and sweet Kabochas.
Experience a carefully crafted menu from The Commissary¹s new Executive Chef, Rogelio Garcia (most recently executive chef of Angele); Curtis De Fede, chef-owner of Miminashi, an izakaya-style Japanese restaurant in Napa; Andrew Wiseheart, chef-owner of Contigo and Chicon in Austin, TX; and Rodney Wages, who recently left Atelier Crenn to become chef/owner of R.T.B. Fillmore.
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Youth Programs
Do something with the kids they won't forget.
Join us for an unforgettable student/youth group outing filled with outdoor adventure! Bring your organized youth/student group of 10 or more people for a day of Pocono Whitewater Rafting, Rail TrailPocono Biking or Skirmish Paintball OR link-up multiple activities for a overnight outdoor getaway and we'll include FREE CAMPING at Hickory Run State Park's Organized Group Camping Area!
2017 Student/Youth Appreciation Benefits:
The following benefits are for organized youth and student groups that bring 10 or more people.
- Free Camping at Hickory Run State Park's Organized Group Camping Area for every one day activity you do with us
- Free Skirmish Paintball Passes for the entire group when you go whitewater rafting with us
- The free Skirmish Paintball pass can be used as a 2nd or 3rd day activity OR you can take home the passes to use another date
- Free Group Leader Benefits!
2017 Dates:
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If you need help getting your group together, no worries! Just give our group sales coordinator, Debbie Y, a call at 570.325.3654 extension 114. Debbie will help you every step of the way and help make this the easiest trip you have ever planned.Invite a Friend
2017 Rates:
- Dam Release Whitewater Rafting – $35.99 per person
- Family Style Whitewater Rafting – $35.99 per person
- Rail-Trail Pocono Biking – $9.99 per hour rental, $24.99 full day rental, $35.99 rental & shuttle service
- Skirmish Paintball – FREE entry if you go whitewater rafting with us; $24.99 per person if you would like to do Skirmish only. Bring 20+ people and get a private playing field!
Rates Include: Whitewater Rafting: All necessary rafting equipment, life jacket, free parking, change rooms, shuttle service to/from the river, & professional river guides. Pocono Biking: Depending on the option you choose, we will include a Trek bike rental, free parking, shuttle to the trail, and bike helmet. Skirmish Paintball: admission to the fields, free parking, paintball gun rental, goggle rental, unlimited N2 air fills, professional referees, and all day play
Trip Notes: Each raft will accommodate 4 to 6 people. Customized food packages are available for groups of 10 or more. Transportation to/from Hickory Run State Park Campground and other local and non-local lodging properties is available for a small fee. Youth and Student group benefits are not valid on Saturdays in July and August. If you forget something you can pick it up in our retail shop. Your photo is taken on the river and available for purchase in our store or online at PoconoWhitewaterPhotos.com. Group Photos are also available.
Every person in your group will be asked to sign a liability waiver upon arrival. An adult guardian must sign the waiver for those under the age of 18. If the guardian will not be joining the adventure, you can print a liability waiver, have them fill it out and bring it with you the morning of. Please make sure it is dated for the day of your activity.


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I have a feeling your operator is the Stanley 39-058 operator. My only concern is the difference in dimensions. Please recheck your measurements on the two lower installation holes. The 39-058 is 1-3/8" hole centers, not 1-3/4" like in your drawing. I also recommend that you remove your operator to check on the arms and linkage. You can see the dimensions for these features on the 39-058 store page.


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Wired and pay-per-post and librarians and you
Now the story comes full-circle. Wired publishes a story by my friend Mat who I paid $10 to blog about how awesome libraries are. You may recall I mentioned this before. I even made the article!
metacommentary – librarians are awesome, and clever
My web friend Mat Honan does a lot of neat stuff. He does triathalons, he writes for Wired, he goes traveling to interesting places. I follow him virtually via Vox and Flickr and other random places, not in a stalker-y … Continue reading


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Toby Smith
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- Date of birth: Jan 4, 1977
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- Date of passing: Jan 17, 2002
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Eastman, Georgia, United States
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A straightforward, engaging, and relevant analytical examination of the criminal investigation process and the role of evidence in this process, this text provides a substantial and necessary foundation on which students can base an understanding of the criminal investigation process.
Criminal Investigation is based on the fundamental premise that an understanding of criminal evidence is the foundation upon which all other knowledge of criminal investigation should be built. Other texts focus primarily on the techniques of evidence collection but in so doing, they miss other very important material – namely, the value of evidence in establishing proof – that may only be covered in college-level criminal investigation courses. Criminal Investigation examines the problems, strengths, and weaknesses of various forms of evidence, and explains why proper evidence collection procedures are important. An understanding of these issues requires thorough analysis of them. It is in these ways that Criminal Investigation provides an analytical perspective.


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It's that time of the year again. South France is bustling with advertising professionals from around the world at the Palais des Festivals at Cannes, which hosts the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival. Some of the faces that have already collected their delegate badges this year include the likes of creative agencies like O&M, McCann Erickson and JWT, among others.
From allied mediums, Madison Media's Punitha Arumugam, Radio Mirchi's Kaushik Ghosh, senior member of Times of India and even media professionals like Zee Enterprises' Joy Chakraborthy, representing the broadcast fraternity, are already present here. The Indian delegation so far is looking good here considering it is the beginning Sunday of the festival, and how many more join in from June 18 would be interesting to see.
At the overall level, however, the year is definitely a good one for the festival with a record 11,000 delegates attending the festival. Over 25,000 entries, which is an increase of 3.2 per cent from last year and is an all time high, from 80 countries will compete this year. Nine jury teams are already looking at some of the categories entries to decide who takes home the 'Lion'.
What's new at Cannes Lions IAF 2007?
Some of the new elements added this year include a 'Content Showcase'. A dedicated exhibition area inside the Palais des Festivals has been created where content creators and providers across all media platforms can display their products and capabilities to the attendees. The objective is to create a showcase that is informative and educational and would be supported by a series of content related workshops.
Another new feature comes in the much spoken about Titanium Lions category. The category, which is a brainchild of Dan Wieden, has seen various changes since the year of its inception in 2003, last year's jury making it clear that a Titanium was not a integrated campaign but a breakthrough idea that was unprecedented in the history of global advertising.
This year, the category has evolved further and both integrated and breakthrough entries can be submitted. Consequently, the jury can award 'Titanium Lion' or 'Integrated Lion' to the entry in question.
A new award has been introduced this year, which is the Network of the Year Award. This Award would be decided on the combined points earned by an agency for all their shortlisted entries and awards won. The Cannes Lions IAF has also introduced a Student Delegate Package this year. The first group of students attending the festival this year is from the Alfred University in New York.
What is planned on June 18, 2007 at Cannes Lions?
Amongst some more shortlists, the winners of the Promo Lions and the Direct Lions would be announced on June 18, 2007. There are seven high profiled seminars on that day. These include 'From media Feudalism to Media Youcracy' from Goviral, focusing on consumer engagement. Agency.com will attempt to present a different view on web 2.0 and social media in 'A look behind the scenes of social media – the informer's story'.
ZenithOptimedia has a presentation on the day on 'The perfect storm – navigating through the choppy and often uncharted waters of today's communication channels'. Isobar has a seminar on 'Creating Time: the new currency of communication' and Starcom Mediavest Group and Microsoft have collaborated on a multi-pronged study that sought to discover and uncover the new currencies of message receptivity in an era of ad aversion in their session.
The three other seminars on the day are from SAWA, G2 and 'Ambient Media – friend or foe' from Mediacom Vienna.
NP Singh, CEO of Sony Pictures Networks India, talks of SPN's growth drivers, pay wall for content, sharing IP and more…
The future of the industry will be 1:1 advertising as traditional channels, like television, become more addressable: Bryan Kennedy, Epsilon
The Founder of Pocket Aces shared his insights on how the consumption of content has evolved and how digital media is growing as the preferred medium of entertainment.
The production house has already established itself as the leader in the non-scripted genres. However, Rege now wants Endemol to achieve the same in the original scripted zone and film production
A look at the South Indian movies which boosted the viewership of certain channels in week 45 (November 4-10)
The Indian advertising industry currently stands at Rs. 56,398 crore, predicted to grow at a rate of 14 per cent by 2017
Naidu also talks about the ushering in of a new era of digital payments and says this is just the beginning and there's lots of space for newer players to step in and evolve


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Classic metallic fixture paired with pristine white opal glass. Timeless in its vintage appeal, this light is stylish for both new and restored homes.
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- Polished brass finish
- White Opal glass
- 5-1/4 in. W x 8-1/4 in. H
- Uses (1) 100-Watt medium base bulb (not included)
- Fixture mounts in up or down position