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Apache POI in Eclipse
It is fairly easy to utilize the Apache POI API in Eclipse.
Download the most current version of POI from Apache and include the jars from the following directories in the Java Build Path in an Eclipse project's properties. "./" is the root directory of the downloaded API.
- ./lib
- ./ooxml-lib
- ./
After you have included all external libraries in the Java Build Path of your project, you can start using the API.
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Reading big Excel files with POI
Hi there.
Recently I was sitting in a bad place again. I had to automate one process step in a workflow, which was entirely based on processing files of different type, layout and size.
I love automating things by developing software, but I hate doing so whenever it is based entirely on file systems.
To make matters worse, I had to process Excel files ... again! Being a very experienced VBA programmer, in which I do take shame, not pride, I knew it will give me trouble.
Since I do not want to code in VBA anymore, I decided to use Java and the Apache POI API.
Started to use the API and was happy. See the following articles for reference.
How to setup an eclipse project to use POI.
Identifying the last row in Excel files can be hard. Depends on what you define as last row ;0).
A high level wrapper class around POI for processing Excel files.
And here the problem ...
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My name is Alexander Bolte and I am a freelancer working as IT consultant and software developer of individual software solutions since 2010.
Starting with and still working on little tools developed in Visual Basic for Applications and VB.NET in combination with SAP consultancy in Logistics, I recently started working on solutions implemented on Oracle Databases (PL SQL). Furthermore I offer consultancy on using HP ALM 11 Quality Center for Test and Defect Management as well as customizing the tool using VBScript and its administration.
My clients are mainly big companies, who are in need of consultancy on how IT can support their processes in the best possible way or individual programming of prototypes, but also Microsoft Office Add-Ins to make their daily life easier.
Since many tasks I performed over the last few years turned out to be similar and I prefer not to repeat tasks over and over again, I will build a wiki to reuse functions and tricks which turned out to be helpful in my daily business.
Enjoy digging into examples for the following categories.
- Excel VBA
- Microsoft Office and VBA (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Java SE
- SQL (Oracle) and SQL Developer
- Oracle PL SQL
- HP ALM Quality Center (Customization as well as VBScript)
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Connect to HP ALM via Java using REST API
Connecting to HP ALM via Java is a bit of a cumbersome task when you have never worked with a REST API before.
It is for certain not as easy as connecting to a database using a connector provided by any vendor.
Using the HP ALM REST API Examples in version 11.52
In order to use the HP ALM REST API Examples in Eclipse you will have to apply changes to some classes and even rewrite some of the tests.
I like to have simple examples, which are not hard to understand for beginners. In contrary HP provides you with an examples section, which is not easy to understand or use due to missing explanations as well as overall complexity.
First you should understand what is happening in the background when you will use the little API HP provided. The following article might help to give you an idea.
Connect to HP ALM via browser using REST API
Anyhow, let's start by setting up an example eclipse project.
Prepare HP ALM REST example project in eclipse
Create a new Java Project in eclipse called "almConnector" (or whatever you like - it does not matter).
In the src directory of this new eclipse project create three new packages.
- alm
- infrastructure
- test
Now go to the HP ALM REST API reference in your ALM documentation library.
To do so when looged into a HP ALM project choose Help -> Documentation Library from the top menu bar.
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HP ALM Quality Center Dashboard Excel History Report
Whenever you are interested in ALM Quality Center audit history you have various choices of getting the information.
One way of extracting history information from the database is using the Excel reporting functionality of the HP ALM Quality Center Dashboard.
First create a new Excel Report in the Analysis View of the Dashboard (see documentation library of HP ALM on details how to create such a report).
In the tab Configuration you will find the Query Builder, which allows querying the underlying database server of ALM Quality Center using SQL.
This is a nice feature, if you have to apply more complex analysis. Especially analysis on history information will require accessing audit tables either through the HP ALM OTA API or through SQL or both.
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Create GridLayout / GridPane using JavaFX
In order to add a grid layout to an JavaFX Application window, you have to instantiate the class GridPane.
An object of this class is tehn added to a Scene of an Applications Stage.
I have to admit that JavaFX looks much nicer than Swing even without applying any customizing using CSS.
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Schema definition for String element with properties
If you have to define a simple XML element of a certain predefined type like string or long but you want to include properties in the resulting element, the following schema definition might come handy.
The above schema extends the simple type string from the W3C xml namespace.
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By the end of my flicking I realised that the photos made for a diverse coverage of permaculture and the types of activities it supports.
Expose your Permaculture project in 2014
Would you like the opportunity to feature as an example of one of the 12 design principles on the Permaculture Principles website and in the Permaculture Calendar?
Local economy key to resilient cities, says economist Shuman
Addressing a meeting called by Transition Sydney at the UTS, Michael spoke of the value of locally-owned small to medium business to the cities they work in.
A calendar, a planner, a picture book: the 2013 Permaculture Calendar
A cow was staring at me when I opened the brown paper envelope…

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How is it possible to make Bust 'Em Up even better you ask? Well, put out a few remixes of it and have one be a Fatboy Slim edit. Strangely I'm not in love with any of the other official remixes here. I feel like some of the unofficial ones are a bit more hard hitting. Of course I'm sure that's not what they were going for here, just a personal preference of mine.
Crookers & Savage Skulls – Bust Em Up (Na Ciphra) (Fatboy Slim Re-Edit) (320 kbps)
1. Bust 'Em Up (French Fries Remix)
2. Bust 'Em Up (Sam Tiba Remix)
3. Bust 'Em Up (Starr Traxx Remix)
4. Bust 'Em Up (Na Ciphra) (Fatboy Slim Re-Edit)
5. Springer (We Don't Belong In Pacha Remix)
6. Get The F**K Out Of My House (Low Limit Remix)


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IAEA TECDOC No. 1545
Subject Classification: 0703-Reactor technology
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Date Published: 2007
This publication is concerned with the characterization of materials for industries in general and the nuclear energy sector in particular. The main focus is on research reactor based techniques, with some discussion of other related methods, such as positron annihilation. Demand for energy is rising with the increase in industrial development worldwide. Nuclear fission and fusion are seen as important future energy sources. Development of innovative reactor designs with high efficiency for fuel burnup is one of the challenges for fission. Materials resistant to high doses of radiation pose a major challenge for fusion. In both cases, the development of well characterized, high quality materials is essential for the safe, efficient and reliable operation of engineering components.
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Daniel 5:23 "…you have praised the gods of silver and gold, of bronze, iron, wood, and stone, which do not see or hear or know, but the God in whose hand is your breath, and whose are all your ways, you have not honored."
If I were to offer you something intoxicating, addictive, and dangerous, would you be interested? Sounds pretty sketchy, right? I'm betting you'd likely be quick to break off the conversation and make a hasty exit.
Though the answer to the question seems like a no-brainer, I have never met the first man who is fleeing from success…which is what I described.
Yet indeed, God wants success for each of us.
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
To back this up, scripture is filled with successful men. However, few of them were able to maintain a right few of themselves and continue to honor God once they received it.
The challenge, men, lies in holding a right view of success and it's source. By the world's standards, it almost always leads to some form of self worship and kingdom building. Even modern christianity can twist it into something it's not.
We need God's perspective to stay humble.
This is a lesson Babylonian King Belshazzar never learned. Inheriting the throne from his father Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar was born with the proverbial silver spoon in his royal mouth. Rarely tasting humility, his eleven year reign built his ego to mythical proportions.On his fateful last night, he did what any self-made man would do to celebrate: he threw a party.
Though he didn't know our God, he had certainly heard of Him. His father had undoubtedly told stories of Daniel, the exile who's God was the "God of gods and Lord of kings" (Daniel 2:47) and of the three men who survived the fires of the furnace unscathed because "…no other god…is able to rescue" in the way their God rescued them. (Daniel 3:29)
None of this stopped Belshazzar from mocking God. He used the vessels taken from the temple in Jerusalem to serve booze at his drunk-fest. God had seen enough.
A disembodied hand crashed the party, writing a prophetic message on the wall that only the prophet Daniel was able to interpret: "Mene, Mene, Tekel and Parsin". Daniel's interpretation was "Numbered, Numbered, Weighed and Divided". In other words, the days of Belshazzar's reign were numbered. They had been evaluated (weighed) by the God of the Universe, found "wanting", and his empire would now be divided.
That very night, the Medes and Persians invaded, killed Belshazzar, and overthrew the Babylonian empire.
Do you have a right view of success or do you have a kingdom that needs to be overthrown? God seeks our welfare, but never our glory. If we take self-glorification out of the equation, gratitude is the natural response to any measure of success that God has provided us.
What now?
1. Read the Word: Look for stories of successful men in the Bible. How did they handle it? Did the recognize their success for what it was or did the squander it foolishly? What application is there in your life?
2. Count your Blessings: It sounds cliché but, your likely even more successful than you think. An introspective look at all you've been blessed with will go a long way toward fostering humility and gratitude.
3. Pray: Ask the Holy Spirit to help you identify any self-glorifying thoughts, words or actions in your life. Stay close to Him in prayer as these are shown to you so that you have the spirit of power and self control to eliminate them.
4. Look Around: Who do you know or interact with that you could bless by serving sacrificially? Love is the true measuring sticks Jesus uses to gauge true success.


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With the highest elevation on the course measuring in at just 60 feet, the Smuttynose Half Marathon and Rockfest can tout that it's probably the flattest half marathon in New Hampshire. And as it moves north from downtown Hampton—with views of rolling waves—to the rural roads and neighborhoods of North Hampton, you soon realize that this race is no slouch on scenery. For the final five miles, the loop course swings back to Ocean Boulevard, giving runners some prime ocean/surf views as they head to the finish line. Half-marathon runners start off at 10:00 a.m. with a 9:00 a.m. sunshine start for walkers, thus making this a race for all abilities.
Born to Run
The folks at LOCO Sports know a thing or two about putting on a great race. And they sure know how to throw a party too! The Smuttynose Half Marathon and Rockfest is the perfect place to test your readiness for a late October or early November marathon. Since the course is fast and flat, runners can really push themselves without needing a longer recovery that might come with running hills. But this course isn't just for seasoned runners; the flat course makes it ideal for those wanting to attempt 13.1 for the first time.
Runners and walkers will begin the race at the center of Hampton Beach—close to the Sea Shell Stage (or the "Clamshell" to locals). Heading south at the start, racers can warm up on a loop that travels down Route 1A toward Hampton Beach State Park and then swings back past the start line. Hint: If it's a cool day, this is the perfect chance to unload any unwanted layers of clothing to your respective spectators and fans.
The race course provides a tour of Hampton and North Hampton. It follows country roads with scenes of fall foliage, ponds and neighborhoods. The smell of the saltwater and sand will become more prominent again as runners turn back onto Ocean Boulevard—just north of the eight-mile mark. Look to your left and you will see sand, surf and the sea with Hampton Beach beckoning in the distance. Views include the rocky bluff of North Hampton's Little Boar's Head. Look to the right and gaze at beautiful beachfront homes as you again pass North Hampton State Beach. Gearing up for that final sprint back to the finish line should be a cinch, as cheering crowds and a live rock band pull you through the final chute.
Pacers will be seeding themselves among racers, so be sure to find one and stick with him or her. There's nothing better than toasting a new half marathon PR, and a pacer is one of the best ways to get you there. The course features four water stops at miles 2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10. Sports drink and gels will also be available, allowing you to run carefree and without a weighty hydration belt. Because the certified course will be timed using the lightweight D-tag from Yankee Timing—a disposable paper-thin timing strip—you'll feel light as a feather when you head to that post-race party and the results will be posted very quickly.
Rock and Roll All Night
The 'Rockfest' portion of the day begins once runners start crossing that finish line—around 11:30 a.m. As you catch your breath, hydrate and admire your one-of-a-kind finisher's medal, just follow the music to the festivities. The post-race Rockfest features some terrific live music from a local rock band. And what goes great with rock music and 1,500 or so other runners to share race stories with? Beer and food, of course! Smuttynose Brewing Company will be serving their best brews, so grab a pint and enjoy some post-race grub at the adjacent Ashworth Hotel Ballroom. Check online (http://www.locorunning.com/hamptonhalf-home.html) for updates.
Then it's time to kick back and congratulate yourself for that PR, that first half marathon, or just for getting out of bed early on a Sunday morning. The band will keep playing through the afternoon and the party will continue—relax and enjoy. The awards ceremony is slated to take place during a break in the Rockfest. Make certain to stick around to collect your hardware and to cheer on other the prize winners. The top three male and female finishers as well as age group winners (5-year groups) will receive prizes.
It's Your Thing—Register Early to Get In
Registration includes a high-quality technical wicking shirt (available to the first 1,000 registered runners). Pre-registration ends on October 2nd. Race-day registration is available for $50 if available, but don't take the chance; save $5 and register now. To register online, visit http://www.locorunning.com/hamptonhalf-registration.html.
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Philadelphia Trades Nick Foles to St. Louis for Sam Bradford
The Philadelphia Eagles have traded quarterback Nick Foles to the St. Louis Rams for quarterback Sam Bradford
The Philadelphia Eagles have traded quarterback Nick Foles to the St. Louis Rams for quarterback Sam Bradford
This is extremely bad news if you're a St. Louis Rams fan. For the second straight year, the St. Louis Rams are gonna be without their star quarterback. Rams quarterback Sam Bradford has a torn ACL in his left knee for the second straight year and is out for the season.
Sam Bradford was tabbed as the next big thing in the NFL when he was drafted first overall before the 2010 season. However, he has been anything but that after over three seasons in the league, and is out for the remainder of this season with a torn ACL. Is Bradford one of the biggest busts in NFL draft history?
ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford will miss the rest of the season because of a torn knee ligament.
The Rams said Monday the extent of the injury to Bradford's left knee was confirmed after an MRI exam...
Occasionally on Sportstalk something brought up during an interview turns into a great topic. Such was the case on Tuesday when former Sportstalk co-host Jeff Flynt joined us from frigid Titletown, U.S.A.


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1997 Buick Riviera Questions
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MAF conector broke (the little black piece).that little thing is expensive.. So I haven't gotten it..my car died while driving today..Started up But did it again. MAF 2 Blame? Do I replace the entire o2 or just MAF connection?
I added a new battery and a new starter and still cranks like the battery is dead
not getting power to fuel pump
Car will intermittently not start. This is a no crank, no start. Battery IS NOT the problem. Steering column is loose, but that occurred AFTER this issue began. I am assuming it is the Ignition Control Module... but I want to try to verify other possibilities before I start dumping a bunch of money into this car. This used to occur every 3-4 days. Frequency and length of time before starting is increasing. Car runs well.
The gas pump will stay running and also the 3 min delay to start comes on says security and i have to wait 3 min to start it.I had to put a key on the battery to turn it on and off every time i am not using it.Now it started yesterday the motor shut off going down the road.Can this be anything to do with the speedometer or any ideas?? Thank you..
Have bypassed the ignition switch by installing the relevant value of resistor between switch and bulkhead wiring block. But security light keeps coming on ( steady ) car runs perfect, light will go out while driving for a couple of days, then will come back on. The car will start if the light is on most of the time but every now and then will have wait for 3 minutes for it to reset. Is there a permanent fix without having to buy new TDM.? Have come across a full vats bypass module on the net, anybody know anything about this bypass module and would it be worth buying one. Any help with this problem would appreciated.
Thought it could be an electrical issue, a sensor, fuel injectors. After having some things replaced and taking it to 3 different shops , it still is having the same starting issue. We then noticed it only does it after weve been driving for a little bit. The other day we noticed the temperature was up to 250 when it happened again, it normaly runs at 195.
I got me a 97 Buick Riviera Supercharged 3800 series II engine. when i got the car those lights were already on. the vehicle also had a bad pulley on the alternator so i got a new alternator itself and got me some new spark pluggs while i was there . everything works fine car rides smooth but my "abs light, check engine ,and battery light" are still on now keep in mind the battery light appeared after i installed the new alternator but the alernator has been tested various times and passed every test. if u could help it would be great ! thanks.
were are the oxygen sensor located on a 1995 riviera buick
were are the oxygen sensor located on a 1995 riviera buick
When I turn the temp dial to (all the way) to run the AC the blower blows cold air through certain vents and hot air through the others?? Is this a relay or electrical issue or just a problem with the vent door?
I cant get the water pump off opts blocked by the pellet and motor mount how do I remove the water pump
I have a 1997 buick riviera, the driver side door handle is
broken. I can get the linkage off the door handle, but I can't get the linkage off the lock. How do I get the linkage off the lock or how do I get the lock out of the door handle?
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my check engine light is blinking , bad smelling smoke is coming out of the exaust , car wont start witout pumping gas , and gas is getting in the oil.
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|Jan 24, 2006
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|Mar 23, 2001
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|Mar 23, 2001
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|Gholam A. Peyman
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|Minu Llc
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|Patent Citations (39), Non-Patent Citations (13), Referenced by (27), Classifications (24), Legal Events (9)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application is related to U.S. application Ser. No. 09/758,263, filed Jan. 12, 2001, the entire contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.
The present invention relates to a method for modifying a live cornea to correct refractive error. In particular, the live cornea is modified by using a laser to separate an internal area of the live cornea into first and second opposed internal surfaces, which define a pocket therebetween. An ocular material is then introduced into the pocket, which changes the shape of the cornea. Additionally, the ocular material can be irradiated, which will cause a portion of the ocular material to expand or contract, thereby further changing the shape of the cornea.
A conventional method for correcting the refractive error in a cornea is keratophakia, i.e., implantation of a lens inside the cornea. Keratophakia uses an implant which is placed into the cornea approximately equidistant from the exterior surface of the cornea and the interior surface. The procedure is usually done by first preparing a lens from corneal donor tissue or synthetic material using a cryo-lathe. The lens is implanted by removing a portion of the cornea with a device called a microkeratome, and the tissue is sutured back into place over the lens. However, there can be problems when microkeratomies are used for cutting the cornea. First, irregular keratectomies or perforations of the eye can result. Second, the recovery of vision can be rather prolonged.
Another surgical technique exists that uses a femtosecond laser to separate layers inside the stromal, at least two-thirds of the distance from the top surface of the cornea to the inside of the eye. An incision is made to access this area and a solid inlay is inserted to help correct myopia in the eye. By separating the layers in the bottom two-thirds of the stromal, it is difficult to access the separated area to insert the inlay and virtually impossible to change or modify the inlay without another extensive surgical procedure. This procedure requires making an incision which is parallel to the visual axis and is limited in the lateral direction by a maximum size of 0.3 mm to encase a relatively rigid inlay that forces the tissue in the lateral direction.
Additional surgical techniques exist that use ultraviolet light and short wavelength lasers to modify the shape of the cornea. For example, excimer lasers, such as those described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,840,175 to Peyman, which emit pulsed ultraviolet radiation, can be used to decompose or photoablate tissue in the live cornea so as to reshape the cornea.
Specifically, the Peyman patent discloses the laser surgical technique known as laser in situ keratomycosis (LASIK). In this technique, a portion of the front of the live cornea can be cut away in the form of a flap having a thickness of about 160 microns. This cut portion is removed from the live cornea to expose an inner surface of the cornea. A laser beam is then directed onto the exposed inner surface to ablate a desired amount of the inner surface up to 150-180 microns deep. The cut portion is reattached over the ablated portion of the cornea and assumes a shape conforming to that of the ablated portion. Additionally, in the Lasik procedure, a femtosecond laser can be used to cut and separate the flap.
However, because only certain amount of cornea can be ablated without the remaining cornea becoming unstable or experiencing outbulging (eklasisa), this technique is not especially effective in correcting very high myopia. That is, a typical cornea is on average about 500 microns thick. The laser ablation technique requires that at least about 250 microns of the corneal stroma remain after the ablation is completed so that instability and outbulging do not occur.
Additional methods for correcting the refractive error in the eye include inserting an implant in-between layers of the cornea. Generally, this is achieved using several different methods. The first method involves inserting a ring between layers of the cornea, as described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,405,384 to Silvestrini. Typically, a dissector is inserted in the cornea and forms a channel therein. Once it is removed, a ring is then inserted into the channel to alter the curvature of the cornea. In the second method, a flap can be created similarly to the LASIK procedure and a lens can be inserted under the flap, as described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,102,946 to Nigam. The third method involves forming a pocket using an instrument, and inserting an implant into the pocket, as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,655,774 to Choyce.
However, with the above described techniques, a knife or other mechanical instrument is generally used to form the channel, flap or pocket. Use of these instruments may result in damage or imprecision in the cut or formation of the desired area in which the implant is placed.
Therefore, there exists a need for an improved method of correcting refractive error in the cornea of an eye.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved method for modifying the cornea of an eye.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for modifying the cornea of an eye that results in a precise separation between layers in the cornea.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a method for modifying the cornea of an eye that allows for corrective measures that avoid or eliminate outbulging or instability in the cornea.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a method for modifying the cornea of an eye that avoids or eliminates most of the risks of damage due to use of knives or other mechanical instruments.
The foregoing objects are basically attained by a method of modifying the curvature of a cornea of an eye, the cornea having a surface and a main optical axis. The steps include aiming a laser at the cornea, firing the laser at the cornea and separating an internal portion of the cornea, forming a first internal surface and a second internal surface. The first internal surface faces in a posterior direction of the cornea and the second internal surface faces in an anterior direction of the cornea, forming an internal pocket therebetween. An opening is formed from the surface of the cornea to the internal pocket, and an ocular material is introduced through the opening and into the internal pocket of the cornea.
Other objects, advantages, and salient features of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, discloses preferred embodiments of the invention.
Referring to the drawings which form a part of this disclosure:
As initially shown in
To begin, the refractive error in the eye is measured using wavefront technology, as is known to one of ordinary skill in the art. For a more complete description of wavefront technology see U.S. Pat. No. 6,086,204 to Magnate, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference. The refractive error measurements are transmitted to a computerized lathe (not shown) or other lens-shaping machine, where the shape of ocular material is determined using the information from the wavefront device. Alternatively, the ocular material 22 can be manufactured or shaped prior to the use of the wavefront technology and can be stored in a sterilized manner until that specific shape or size is needed.
Ocular material or inlay 22 has a first surface 21 and a second surface 23 and is porous to allow oxygen and nutrients to pass therethrough. Materials that are suitable for these purposes are preferably any polymer or hydrogel having about 50% water content; however, the water content can be any percentage desired. The ocular material may be formed from synthetic or organic material or a combination thereof. For example, the ocular material can be collagen combined with or without cells; a mixture of synthetic material and corneal stromal cells; silicone or silicone mixed with collagen; mucopolysacharide; chodrotin sulfate; elsatins; methylmetacrylate; hydrogel; any transparent material, such as polyprolidine, polyvinylpylidine, polyethylenoxide, etc.; or any deformable and/or porous polymer, which can change its shape with radiation after implantation. The collagen can be a semiliquid, a gel, human or other animal, or it can de derivatized.
Generally, ocular material 22 is preferably about 0.5 mm to 5 mm wide. The thickness is preferably about 5-2000 microns, and more preferably less than 200 microns. The inside edge can be thinner or thicker than the outside edge; for example, the inside edge can have a thickness of about 1-100 microns, while the outside edge has a thickness of about 20-3000 microns. However, the ocular material can have any thickness or configuration that would allow it to elevate or move any portion of surface 14 relative to surface 16. The thickness and position of ocular material 22 generally defines the degree of correction.
Preferably, ocular material 22 is a liquid or a gel that can be injected through the surface of the cornea using an injection device 25, such as a needle, without making a large incision or opening in the surface of the lens, as seen in FIG. 6. By injecting a gel into a pocket in this manner, the gel is confined to the corneal pocket 18 and will settle or move in the pocket in a predictable configuration or distribution. In other words, the gel will not flow through the layers of the cornea, but will rather stay inside the structure or confines of the pocket. The gel can be inserted into a pocket that encompasses the entire front of the cornea, or extend past the cornea and Bowman layer to the sclera. By extending the pocket past the Bowman layer, the portion of the cornea above the pocket would become loose. The injection of the gel would allow lifting of the Bowman layer, lifting up the entire front surface of the cornea, allowing the eye to be reshaped as desired. However, the gel can be injected or positioned into any size pocket desired and the pocket does not have to encompass the entire front of the cornea. Additionally, as described below, the ocular material does not necessarily need to be a gel in this process and may be a lens or any other desired material.
Furthermore, the ocular material 22 can include a silicone polymer which includes loose monomers that are responsive to light (both visible and invisible) within a certain wavelength range, such as the short ultraviolet wavelength range or the blue light wavelength range. In response to the light, the monomers become aggravated, and cross-linking occurs which increases the volume of the area of ocular material 22 or a portion of the ocular material, without substantially ablating the ocular material 22, as well as fixing or hardening the ocular material.
The ocular material 22 can also include a polymer comprising a polycarbonate or acrylic material containing a dye or dyes manufactured, for example, by Centex Company. The dye or dyes absorb light within a certain wavelength range, such as the infrared wavelength range, which causes slight melting or reduction of the material or a portion of the ocular material, as well as solidification. This melting or reduction results in a decrease or flattening of the irradiated area of the ocular material 22, and thus reduces the volume of that area for purposes discussed in more detail below, without substantially ablating the ocular material 22.
See also U.S. application Ser. No. 09/532,516, filed Mar. 21, 2000 which is herein incorporated by reference, for a further discussion of swelling or shrinking of ocular material.
Ocular material 22 can also be a lens. When a lens, it can be any shape or sized desired. As seen in
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Laser 12 preferably is an ultrashort pulse laser, such as a femto, pico, or attosecond laser; but may be any light emitting device suitable for creating a pocket in the cornea as described above. The ultrashort pulse laser is positioned in front of the eye and is focused at the desired depth in the cornea and in the desired pocket configuration. Ultrashort pulse lasers are desired since they are high precision lasers that require less energy than conventional lasers to cut tissue and do not create "shock waves" that can damage surrounding structures. Cuts made by ultrashort pulse lasers can have very high surface quality with accuracy better than 10 microns, resulting in more precise cuts than those made with mechanical devices or other lasers. This type of accuracy results in less risks and complications than the procedures using other lasers or mechanical devices.
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Once the ocular material is in place, the patient's eye can be monitored or measured and a laser, probe 31 or other heating device can be used to reduce the overall thickness of the ocular material 22, if necessary. For instance, the ocular material 22 can initially be about 500 microns thick for ease of handling. Then, once the material 22 is positioned in the pocket 18 of the cornea, in the manner described above, the probe 40 (i.e., infrared light) can be directed to material 22 so as to reduce the overall thickness of material 22, as desired. Hence, a 500 micron thick portion of the material can be reduced, for example, to about 100 microns or any suitable thickness by the heating device. It is noted that when the pulsed laser light is focused properly to a location within ocular material 22, it can disrupt and thus shrink or melt ocular material 22 without the need of an absorbent dye. An example of such a laser is an ultrashort pulse laser, which emits nano-second pulses, pico-second pulses or femto-second pulses of laser light. Furthermore, laser light having a wavelength that is absorbed by water, or other types of energy such as microwave radiation, radio frequency radiation, or thermal energy, can be used to cause shrinkage in the lens.
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Alternatively, the patient's vision can be monitored as the cornea 20 heals to determine if the size and shape of the ocular material 22 should be increased. The size or shape of the ocular material can be changed, and therefore the curvature of the cornea 20 can be changed without surgically opening the pocket 18. That is, as discussed above, the ocular material 22 can include certain monomers which, when irradiated with light within a certain wavelength range (e.g., blue or ultraviolet light), become agitated and cross-link, which causes the ocular material 22 to increase in size at the area of the irradiation.
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Furthermore, a chemical can be used to polymerize or solidify the ocular material, when the ocular material is a collegen solution. Preferably, the chemical is applied to the external surface of the cornea and passes through the cornea and into the pocket 18, where it comes into contact with ocular material 22 and polymerizes the material. Preferably, the chemical used to polymerize the collegen solution is preferably about, 0.1 moler to 0.5 moler and more preferably about 0.2 moler to 0.4 moler of sodium persulphate diluted in a 0.02 moler phosphate buffer having a pH of about 8.0. However, the polymerizing chemical and the ocular material may be any suitable chemical and material known to one skilled in the art.
Furthermore, if necessary, the collegen solution can be depolymerized or returned to a gel or liquid state by applying glugaric anhydride in the same manner as described above for sodium persulphate. However, the depolymerization chemical can be any suitable chemical known in the art. Once the ocular material is depolymerized, the procedure can be repeated as often as desired. In other words, the refractive properties of the eye can be remeasured and reset and the material can be repolymerized as many times as desired until the correct refractive measurement is achieved.
To clean or wash the above chemicals from the eye, a disodium phosphate of about 0.02 molar and pH of 8.5 can be applied to the surface of the cornea.
Once the ocular material is in place and/or cross-linked or solidified as described above, the refractive properties of the eye can be remeasured using wavefront technology, and it can be determined if any refractive error remains in the eye. Generally, the refractive error is less than �2.0 diopters sphere or astigmatism.
To reduce or eliminate this small refractive error, a second laser 44, preferably an excimer laser, can then be aimed and fired at the external surface of the cornea 24, ablating a portion 26 of the cornea, as seen in FIG. 23. Preferably, about 1-100 micron thickness is ablated, but any thickness that achieves the desired result can be ablated from the exterior surface of the cornea. The excimer laser can be applied either through the corneal epithelium or the epithelium can be reopened initially using diluted alcohol (less than 20% alcohol) or a brush. The second laser preferably ablates portion 26 of surface 22 that overlies the portion 34 attaches, but may ablate any portion desired.
When correcting the remaining portion with the excimer laser, it is possible to simultaneously use wavefront technology or Adaptec optic technology to create a near perfect correction in the eye and to remove all corneal irregularities. By using this technique to correct vision, it is possible to achieve 20/10 vision in the patient's eye or better.
The patient can undergo the second laser ablation either immediately after the insertion of the ocular implant or after a substantial time difference, such as days or weeks later, and any step or portion of the above procedure may be repeated to decrease the refractive error in the eye.
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Furthermore, at the end of the procedure or before the ablation of the surface of the cornea, topical agents, such as an anti-inflammatory, antibiotics and/or an antiprolifrative agent, such as mitomycin or thiotepa, at very low concentrations can be used over the ablated area to prevent subsequent haze formation. The mitomycin concentration is preferably about 0.005-0.05% and more preferably about 0.02%. A short-term bandage contact lens may also be used to protect the cornea.
While preferred embodiments have been chosen to illustrate the invention, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made therein without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.
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A father-of-three who is suffering from terminal liver cancer has spoken of his despair after discovering his home had been ransacked by thieves.
Mechanic Martin Vaughan, of Waverley Avenue, North Shore, returned home from work to discover not only had the thieves stolen thousands of pounds worth of electrical equipment, but food from his fridge, freezer and some of his cancer medication.
Mr Vaughan, who works at Lloyds BMW despite living with the terminal illness, said: "This is just not what I need right now.
"I am working hard to provide for my family despite being ill and then I come home and find my house ransacked.
"These thieves are scum. It is so frustrating.
"My 16-year-old son was in bed at the time and came down to find the house in a right mess. They had even been upstairs, I think they must have seen Caleb asleep and then sneaked out."
Police said the burglary took place between 8am and 11.30am, last Thursday, and the burglars crow barred their way through the back door.
Around £3,000 worth of items were taken including an Xbox, BluRay player and DVDs all thought to have been carried away from the property in Tesco Bags for Life.
Mr Vaughan, 39, said: "Luckily the medication that was stolen is no longer the medication I have to take.
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"I have been having treatment for 12 months. Initially the cancer originated in my eye but it has now spread to my liver. Doctors don't know how long I have left.
"I have continued to work as it takes my mind off things."
Mr Vaughan who lives with his wife Nicolette, and children Caleb, 16, Leah, 14, and Lydia, 13, is now urging anyone with information to contact police.
He said: "This is the second time in 18 months we have been burgled. We live near some busy shops. I urge anyone who saw anything suspicious to call police."
A Lancashire Police spokesman, said: "We are currently making house-to-house inquiries. We urge anyone who spotted anything suspicious to come forward and contact us by calling 101."
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"One of the best pieces of ethnomusicological research of the last ten years. Roseman shows just how central musical ideas and practices are to a way of knowing and imagining the world, to a way of transforming ordinary experiences, and to penetrating belief systems more broadly."Steven Feld, University of Texas, Austin
"An exciting contribution to interpretive medical anthropology. Moving analytically between Temiar cultural constrictions of illness and health, and the humanely organized sounds of healing ceremonies, Roseman explicates the culural logic whereby aesthetic configurations participate in a comprehensive, therapeutically effective pattern of reality. This author has brocaded medical anthropology with ethnomusicology, producing a shimmering postmodern ethnographic tapestry of great subtlety and strength."Barbara Tedlock, SUNY, Buffalo


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H.Res. 700 – Waiving a requirement of Clause 6(a) of Rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the Rules (Rep. Cole – Rules) The Rules Committee has recommended a Rule that waives Clause 6(a) of Rule XIII, the requirement of a two-thirds vote to consider a Rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee, for any resolution relating to the ongoing humanitarian crisis on the U.S. southern border, border security, and related immigration law, through the legislative day of September 5, 2014.
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Culture minister faces Stormont quiz over festival funding
Northern Ireland's culture minister is to be summoned before a Stormont scrutiny committee to explain an alleged disparity in festival funding.
Caral Ni Chuilin is to be quizzed about how her department has distributed a cultural fund which was set up two years ago.
Unionists have demanded answers after it emerged the bulk of the money was spent on projects in north and west Belfast.
Nelson McCausland, chairman of the Culture Arts and Leisure (CAL) committee, said: "This was a political decision by a Sinn Fein minister to direct money to certain organisations, the main one of which has four directors all of whom are senior members of Sinn Fein.
"Now that is a scandal."
In 2013/14, the west Belfast festival Feile an Phobail, the Belfast Film Festival and McCracken Cultural Society benefited from the cultural fund, MLAs were told during a briefing from DCAL officials at Stormont.
The following year in 2014/15, money was allocated to the West Belfast Festival, the Arts Spectrum Centre, the Belfast Film Festival and Duncairn Arts, the committee heard.
It was not made clear if any other groups had applied and eligibility criteria was not outlined.
Feile an Phobail is among the biggest and most successful festivals run in Northern Ireland, regularly attracting big names.
It hit the headlines earlier this year when controversial comedian Frankie Boyle was booked to perform, sparking protests by some parents of children with Down's syndrome.
Mr McCausland said: "A quarter of a million goes to the west Belfast festival; the group in north Belfast that gets it is the McCracken Cultural Society - an Irish language centre; and the third group is the Belfast Film Festival which used to be the West Belfast Film Festival.
"Effectively all of the money that came out of this cultural fund was directed to north Belfast and west Belfast, or the bulk of it was.
"That's interesting because the community in north Belfast that I come from didn't see a penny of it."
There were calls for greater transparency and MLAs have demanded to see business cases from the successful applicants.
Mr McCausland added:" The question has been asked by the arts community why all these cuts, where is all this money going?
"The answer is that everybody else is being stripped and robbed in order to pour money into a programme which is directed at one particular organisation and a few others around it."
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Convicted businessman Tony Rezko, poised to become a crucial witness in the massive corruption case against ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich, was quietly moved out of a downtown jail and into another facility last month, the Sun-Times learned Monday.
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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] Film with great direction of Richard Johnson. This movie was presented in 2010, with original production from USA. You can watch Razorblade City online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in English at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2010.
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Runtime: 90 minutes
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90-minute film (full movie) directed by Richard Johnson.
The original audio of Razorblade City has dialogues in Dolby Digital, it was produced in USA.
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Screenplay written by Richard Johnson.
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When I wrote 10 Easy-to-Visit Countries for the Indian Traveler last week, I was, to be completely truthful, pretty overwhelmed by the response. But it wasn't just the sheer volume of global page views that blew me away – we all know the breadth of the Indian diaspora and the increasingly voracious appetite that Indians have for travel. Instead, it was the fact that hundreds of readers took time out of their busy day to comment, to correct and to advise each other. To a degree, that simple post transformed into a forum for fruitful exchange and learning sans the trolling, criticism and one-upmanship that's unfortunately all too prevalent on blogs today. And I find that really awesome. Thanks for keeping it classy and informative, folks! Wait, I hope I just didn't jinx myself!
After reading all of your comments, I thought that a Part 2 is not only warranted but would also be welcome. As some readers were quick to point out, Indians can actually visit over 50 countries either with a visa-on-arrival or without a visa altogether. And so, here you have it – 10 more countries that you can visit later this week, if you so wish. Just to clarify, I didn't forget the others – I merely ignored them either because a) they're really freaking far or b) you'd probably need an additional transit visa to get there.
Please leave a comment if I've made a mistake or if you've been to any of these places and have stories to share. Those are especially fun to read!
1. Hong Kong
What to See: If you're planning a trip to Hong Kong, then you might as well start exercising your neck from now because you're going to be looking up A LOT. People often say that Hong Kong's skyscrapers make New York look like a village. I know that Hong Kong isn't a country, but it might as well be – it offers more to do than most! For cool things to do in Hong Kong, check out our list here.
How to Enter: For a stay of less than two weeks, you can get a visa-on-arrival at Hong Kong Airport.
2. Indonesia
What to See: Comprised of almost 13,500 islands, Indonesia has something for everyone. Literally. You can trek to see endangered Orangutans in Sumatra, dive to get close to over 3,000 species of fish, feel the rumble of volcanoes, party in Jakarta and chill in Bali. And that's just scratching the surface's surface.
How to Enter: You can get a visa-on-arrival for a stay of up to one month. It costs around $25.
3. Maldives
What to See: Love-struck honeymooners, luxurious resorts and turquoise blue waters.
How to Enter: Once you drum up the necessary finances to visit this tiny, sinking island nation, you're granted a free visa-on-arrival for 30 days. Though you'll probably be broke well in advance of the expiration date!
4. Mauritius
What to See: For a country with just one million inhabitants, Mauritius is a melting pot of cultures and flavors. "Thanks" to indentured labor under British rule in the 1800s, people from mainland Africa, China and India came to Mauritius's shores and never left. And who can blame them? Mauritius is home to spectacular beaches, untouched forests and vibrant markets.
How to Enter: Entry to paradise is visa-free, my friend.
5. Myanmar (Burma)
What to See: Word is just catching wind that Myanmar has opened up so go, go, go, before it finds itself squarely on the tourist trail. A visit here is a trip back in time where just two years ago there wasn't a single ATM. Gaze upon the stupas in Bagan at sunrise, eat something other than khao swe and drift slowly on the Ayeyarwady River – come here to get away from it all.
How to Enter: It takes just three days to get your approval letter through Myanmar's new e-visa system.
6. Nepal
What to See: Nepal is a backpacker haven, making it a great place to visit even if your friends are too busy slaving it in their cubicles to join you. Chances are, you'll easily find company for the Annapurna Circuit or a bungee jump in the cafes of Kathmandu and Pokhara.
How to Enter: Indians do not require a visa to enter Nepal. Just carry your passport or a government-issued photo ID and you're good to go!
7. Tajikistan
What to See: This reclusive central Asian country is most famous for The Pamirs, the Wakhan Valley and its pretty capital, Dushanbe. Make a visit to Tajikistan if you want to be the only result in your friends' Facebook Graph Search for "My friends who have been to Tajikistan". That is, if they ever search for that.
How to Enter: Indians can enter visa-free, along with the citizens of North Korea, Moldova and Afghanistan.
8. Tanzania
What to See: Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, laze on the beaches of Zanzibar and spot The Big Five from the safety of a jeep.
How to Enter: Indians can get a visa-on-arrival for $50. They do, however, also require proof of Yellow Fever vaccination just like everybody else.
9. The Seychelles
What to See: What does the name of this country sound like the most? If you can answer that question, then you'll basically understand what this 115-island country is all about!
How to Enter: Anybody everybody is allowed to enter the Seychelles without a visa as long as they have a valid passport, a return ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of sufficient funds for their stay. Whoo hoo!
10. Uganda / Rwanda / Kenya
What to See: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda for rare mountain gorillas, Masai Mara or Mt. Kenya National Park for The Big Five in Kenya and Volcanoes National Park for more gorillas in Rwanda.
How to Enter: Visiting these three countries in the same trip has become a lot easier thanks to the East Africa Tourist Visa. For $100, you get a multiple entry visa that lasts 90 days. While you still need to obtain a visa from the consulate of one of the three countries beforehand, the visa entitles you to visit the other two freely.


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Hellobd.com.bd is a website hosting classified ads for Health, Properties, Car & bike, Buy & Sell, Course, Jobs, Service, Community, deals and so much more. Unfortunately, on occasions with sites like these, they can become prone to attack by fraudsters and scam artists trying to con innocent users of the website.
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· Never make a purchase without seeing the item in person.
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· Pay attention to the grammar and spelling. Yes there are those who's English is a second language and then there are those looking to make a quick buck will always be cautious.
· Hellobd.com.bd has users in more than 70 countries, but if you are selling a lawnmower, it is highly unlikely someone from the other side of the world would want it.
· The buyer cannot meet you in person and sends a third party to make the transaction.
· Hellobd.com.bd never guarantees or certifies any transaction, seller, buyer or item for sale nor does helloed.com.bd handle payments on behalf of users.
· If the buyer offers to pay a lump sum in advance for example six months rent without viewing the property.
· Electronic goods are often under-priced and commonly used in scams. Asks questions about the product and why it is being offered so cheap.
· Seller cannot talk on the phone but prefers text or emails only.
Example of fraud
· Read the ad carefully & check for spelling and grammatical errors.
· Rental properties that do not exist. If you do view a property, always go to the letting agent office and sign a receipt before placing a deposit.
· Firms that offer work with payment in advance.
· Payment in advance without viewing the car/property/item etc.
· Cash or PayPal are the most secure ways of taking payment. Never accept cheques or bankers draft these are prone to being faked.
· Query the photos and description. Asking the right questions can quickly unravel a scam.
· Never give personal information out.
· Everyone loves a bargain, but if it too good to be true, it probably is.
· Never send money abroad.
· Seller will request payment or partial payment upfront before sending out goods.
· A foreign company offers you a job wiring money to them.
If you are defrauded in person or online contact the police immediately and provide them with as much information as possible.
If you suspect an ad may be fraudulent or a scam, please contact us immediately with the details: [email protected] or [email protected]


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Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellow in Film and Video
Ellen Wetmore is honored to be a 2017 Fellow
Falling Neon Baby will be featured this fall at The Neon Show, Indianapolis Art Center, Marilyn K. Glick School of Art, curated by Kyle Harrington
If you are in New Mexico in February, join artist Ellen Wetmore for an exhibition of New Mexico inspired drawings, curated by Joy Miller, at the Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces until March 24th, 2018.
Original drawings ranging from $125 to $250 are available through Gallery Kayafas.
Prints are available online at Society6.
This catalog of drawings is available by contacting Kayafas Gallery. There are 15 full color reproductions and a brief essay by Deb Santoro. 9" x 12".
Wetmore earns Massachusetts Cultural Council Film and Video Grant
Wetmore is a 2017 Massachusetts Cultural Council Film and Video Fellow
Wetmore creates program to help artists build business skills
A darkly comic mural using comic-book-style illustration makes surreal connections between mother, child, and breast; the last is clearly an entity unto itself. Cate McQuaid, The Boston Globe.
Her works comically deflate, poke fun at, and savor pregnancy and other bodily wonders and indignities. "I think about bodies and their gross physicality. How do you lighten that up?" Her work is both funny and vaguely creepy. "I think of humor as mitigating the atrociousness of everyday life." Cate McQuaid, The Boston Globe
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