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Moon phase on 13 November 2026 Friday is Waxing Crescent, 4 days young Moon is in Capricorn.Share this page: twitter facebook linkedin
Waxing Crescent is the lunar phase on . Seen from Earth, illuminated fraction of the Moon surface is 16% and growing larger. The 4 days young Moon is in ♑ Capricorn.
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Previous main lunar phase is the New Moon before 4 days on 9 November 2026 at 07:02.
Moon rises in the morning and sets in the evening. It is visible toward the southwest in early evening.
Moon is passing about ∠8° of ♑ Capricorn tropical zodiac sector.
Lunar disc appears visually 9.3% narrower than solar disc. Moon and Sun apparent angular diameters are ∠1768" and ∠1939".
Next Full Moon is the Beaver Moon of November 2026 after 11 days on 24 November 2026 at 14:53.
There is low ocean tide on this date. Sun and Moon gravitational forces are not aligned, but meet at big angle, so their combined tidal force is weak.
The Moon is 4 days young. Earth's natural satellite is moving from the beginning to the first part of current synodic month. This is lunation 332 of Meeus index or 1285 from Brown series.
Length of current 332 lunation is 29 days, 17 hours and 50 minutes. It is 1 hour and 43 minutes shorter than next lunation 333 length.
Length of current synodic month is 5 hours and 6 minutes longer than the mean length of synodic month, but it is still 1 hour and 57 minutes shorter, compared to 21st century longest.
This New Moon true anomaly is ∠129.9°. At beginning of next synodic month true anomaly will be ∠159.4°. The length of upcoming synodic months will keep increasing since the true anomaly gets closer to the value of New Moon at point of apogee (∠180°).
Moon is reaching point of apogee on this date at 17:50, this is 15 days after last perigee on 28 October 2026 at 18:01 in ♊ Gemini. Lunar orbit is starting to get closer, while the Moon is moving inward the Earth for 12 days ahead, until it will get to the point of next perigee on 25 November 2026 at 20:58 in ♊ Gemini.
This apogee Moon is 405 619 km (252 040 mi) away from Earth. It is 211 km farther than the mean apogee distance, but it is still 1 090 km closer than the farthest apogee of 21st century.
10 days after its descending node on 3 November 2026 at 03:02 in ♌ Leo, the Moon is following the southern part of its orbit for the next 3 days, until it will cross the ecliptic from South to North in ascending node on 17 November 2026 at 11:49 in ♒ Aquarius.
23 days after beginning of current draconic month in ♒ Aquarius, the Moon is moving from the second to the final part of it.
1 day after previous South standstill on 12 November 2026 at 09:40 in ♐ Sagittarius, when Moon has reached southern declination of ∠-27.697°. Next 12 days the lunar orbit moves northward to face North declination of ∠27.645° in the next northern standstill on 26 November 2026 at 02:01 in ♊ Gemini.
After 11 days on 24 November 2026 at 14:53 in ♉ Taurus, the Moon will be in Full Moon geocentric opposition with the Sun and this alignment forms next Sun-Earth-Moon syzygy.


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The case of Tom Flanagan
Someone mentioned Tom Flanagan, so I thought I'd add a small footnote to the whole Flanagan "child pornography" story (documented in his book, Persona Non Grata, quick summary here), explaining a few things that may not be so obvious to non-academics. There are a lot of people, myself included, who have very little sympathy for Tom's politics, or the contributions he has made to Canadian public life. And yet there were very, very few of us who did not feel some sympathy for him, after the mobbing he endured from the conservative movement in 2013 – spearheaded by Danielle Smith, the leader of the Wildrose Party at the time, as well as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's office.
It's important to understand that, in piling on Flanagan the way they did, they managed to do more than just traumatize him, they also alienated pretty much every conservative intellectual in the country. The reason is that the view Flanagan got pilloried for expressing was not some wild-eyed extremism, it was an extremely mainstream view in political and legal philosophy. Indeed, his argument was taken straight from the pages of John Stuart Mill's On Liberty – and as such, is one that most of us academics who work in political or legal theory have taught to students. I myself have actually used Canada's child pornography law as an example in the classroom of a law that Mill would have objected to.
So when Smith and Harper and the rest went nuts on Flanagan, anyone who knows anything about political theory, or anyone who is familiar with John Stuart Mill's most famous work, took a step back and said "wtf is wrong with these people"? For Smith – who claims to be a libertarian – the reaction was inexcusable, since what Flanagan was expressing was an extremely modest principle in defence of individual liberty. But even if you're not a libertarian, there's no excuse for failing to recognize that what Flanagan was expressing was a mainstream and respectable position in conservative intellectual circles (sometimes called "classical liberalism"). I mean, he was practically quoting Mill (this is what he said: "It is a real issue of personal liberty to what extent we put people in jail for doing something in which they do not harm another person…").
You shouldn't be able to get in that much trouble for chanelling John Stuart Mill!
Okay, let me back up a bit and explain all this, for those who aren't so familiar with On Liberty. In that book, Mill articulates a principle that went on to become one of the most influential legal ideas of the 20th century. We call it the "harm principle":
As soon as any part of a person's conduct affects prejudicially the interests of others, society has jurisdiction over it… but there is no room for entertaining any such question when a person's conduct affects the interest of no persons besides himself… In such cases there should be perfect freedom, legal and social, to do the action and stand the consequences.
Basically it says that, unless your action can be shown to harm some other person, then it should not be subject to legal regulation. Even if your action is harmful, if the only person being harmed is yourself, then the state has no business forcing you to stop. The action falls within the sphere of personal liberty.
Now obviously a lot of complications arise when you try to explain what should count as a harm, how you draw the boundary between self and other, etc. Nevertheless, the principle came to be extremely influential, leading to a strong shift in both public and legal opinion against "paternalistic" legislation. This led to a series of 20th century court cases, striking down various forms of legislation that were thought to be unreasonably intrusive – the most famous being laws prohibiting the use of contraception, adultery, as well as laws that prohibit various non-procreative sexual acts. Undoubtedly one of the most influential consequences of this principle was the legalization of homosexual relations – on the grounds that, since they involve relations between consenting adults, they cause no harm to anyone else.
Another significant consequence of Mill's principle was the legalization of pornography. There were, of course, intense debates (before the internet) about whether the consumption of pornography caused harm to others. The important point is that feminist critics of pornography largely accepted the Millian premise, that in order to make the case for prohibition, they needed to demonstrate a harm – thus they tried to show that consumption of pornography increased the propensity to rape. All sorts of studies and evidence were bounced back and forth, but suffice it to say that this argument did not win the day.
Turning now to the case of child pornography, what does Mill's principle have to say? In the case of actual photos that depict actual children, there is nothing controversial about criminalizing the consumption of child pornography. To the extent that consumer demand encourages production of the material, it is easy to show the harm that is caused. The issue with the law in Canada is that it is much broader, criminalizing possession of material that includes drawings as well as mere descriptions (i.e. literature). To take the example more resonant in contemporary society, probably the majority of Japanese hentai comics are illegal in Canada. This is something that people have objected to from the very beginning. (I'm old enough to remember when the original act was passed, under Mulroney in 1993. People made exactly this complaint, and there was widespread public debate, with many people taking the same position that Flanagan took.)
So consider a work of child pornography whose production involves no actual children (say, a Japanese comic). Wherein lies the harm in possessing it? Here, if you want to satisfy Mill's harm principle, you have to make one of two arguments: either that it causes increased propensity to rape, or that it damages the "moral fabric" of society. Both of these arguments have obvious problems. The "propensity to rape" argument tends to suggest that, if anything, all pornography should be illegal (absent some fine-grained evidence to show that depictions of 17-year olds and depictions of 19-year olds have dramatically different causal properties). The "moral fabric" argument is the same one that was used to defend the criminalization of homosexual relations – an argument that has not fared well in today's legal culture.
There are lots of other fancy arguments that could be brought to bear upon the issue. All I want to point out is that if you take a very standard Millian perspective – which is a very mainstream view in contemporary constitutional jurisprudence – then Canada's child pornography laws have some very serious problems, since it appears that they unjustly impinge upon individual liberty. Anyone interested in an academic legal view on Canada's law is encouraged to read this article by Bruce Ryder, of Osgoode Law School. He summarizes his basic objection to the problematic parts of the law as follows:
The law causes harm to society by suppressing thoughts and expression concerning child and youth sexuality that involved no harm in production, fall short of advocating harm and that have at best a tenuous connection to the commission of harmful acts. The child pornography offence criminalizes a range of creative expression in the absence of any persuasive evidence of a risk of harm (103).
So what exactly did Flanagan say? Basically the same thing. He specifically pointed to the way that the law criminalizes depictions that involve no abuse of actual children, then questioned whether it was reasonable to jail people for actions that would appear to involve no harm to others. Actually, he didn't even question it. He just said that it raises "a real issue of personal liberty to what extent we put people in jail for doing something in which they do not harm another person." This is basically the same thing that Ryder says in the article linked to above, and the same thing that many, many academics have said about the law.
The point of this somewhat lengthy discourse is to explain some of the subtext of what Flanagan calls "the Incident," which may not have been apparent to everyone — to explain why Harper evokes such loathing among not just people whom he has attacked personally, like Flanagan, but among intellectuals generally, the sort of people who can recognize a reference to John Stuart Mill when they hear one.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, today's conservative politicians are such awful, know-nothing reactionaries, they made me feel intellectual solidarity with Tom Flanagan!

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If you are one of those people who feel that having a security camera inside your home, business or office is an essential part of 21st century living, then you may be interested in looking at the Spy Clock from Lukwerks which can place anywhere you wish, in any room, office or workplace.
The Spy Clock works back utilizing the buildings electrical system like this, the spy clock is placed in the position where you want it to cover and then plug it into the electrical socket, the receiver which is quite small is also plugged into the mains, which is where the connection comes from, the receiver is then connected to the computer via the USB.
Live footage can then be seen on the computer screen, all you need to do is click on the "Find my cameras" button that is located within the software that comes with the product.
The picture quality is not the best that you could get, but with applications like this one there are pitfalls, one good thing is that you can add up to five cameras into your system, which is enough to cover a house or small business, however the cameras are limited to the position in which they are placed, so once placed in your desired position you cannot zoom in or out, or move the camera from side to side or up and down, so what that means is you will need to choose your optimum camera angle by adjusting manually, then once you have the desired picture on your computer then your done.
For its price of $330 it does seem to be a bit on the expensive side, but we are talking about a covert camera, so I am supposing that maybe if somebody is into the covert viewing of what goes on in their home or business, then possibly the costings are right, however personally when I am out of the house I think that I would rather not know what was going on, imagine being away on holiday and seeing someone breaking into your home, what do you do, go home or remain on holiday knowing that your home has been ransacked?
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We are weak to temptation. It's a human flaw or... slight imperfection. Sometimes we just can't explain small or big things or people who give us pull. Our hearts and loins will do as they wish. And often, our brains our held hostage by our emotional butterflies. It's all part of what makes each of us unique. Too bad we're all a bit too shy to admit to most of it. But that can be part of the fun.
Redditor u/_-nut-_ wanted to know the secrets we've all kept about things we like but maybe a little awkward by asking.... What is one thing you find attractive, but deny that it is?
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Glasses and I don't know why.
The Character.
When someone breaks character with me. For example: Making a serious/prestigious person laugh in a professional sitting or where it would be inappropriate.
I'm a pretty chill, low-ish energy guy and pretty much every girl I've been with has said they really like it when I let dumb crap like games and playground level insults turn me off because its really out of character.
Guys who look dark/scary, but are actually really sweet. Like getting to know them as a friend and finding out their really sweet or a goofball, but everyone thinks they're scary. I think it's the feeling of knowing a secret.
Alternatively for girls. Girls who are really shy and quiet, but finding out what interests they have that makes them loud and excited. It's so cute seeing someone come alive for their interests.
I haven't seen this one yet but there was once a girl I thought was cute for her kinda screwed up teeth. A couple crooked or sideways teeth really just looked cute for some reason. I'm not talking about missing teeth or yellowed or nasty ones, I mean just really not straight and imperfect chompers.
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Girls with a bit of muscle (not steroid level), I'll deny it to avoid the gay jokes but I work out and like a girl who looks like she could help me move the pool table.
Don't Touch me There....
When they're ticklish and let you tickle them. Of course often times that ends with me being the one tickled because BF is stronger and bigger than me, but in the end we're both laughing and having fun.
hat's a dangerous turn-on.
The other day my wife tickled me and as a result I (accidentally reflexively, I cannot stress that enough) open-palm smacked her right in the face. NotMrMike
Childishness. To a fault that is.
But darnit if I don't love my boyfriend's childish curiosity and humor and enthusiasm for things he loves. It's just so wholesome and endearing to see a grown adult be SO excited!
[edit] apparently I used the wrong word and need to emphasize that I meant childlike, not childish, though I think they can be used interchangeably and still get the point across depending on context.
The Face.
It's weird but some people really do just absolutely pull off acne/acne scarring and I can't imagine them looking cute without it.
Some acne turns me on too. but it depends. not like, spot acne, but acne... think it makes me feel like i'm seeing a real face and not a made up one, with loads of makeup.
Perfectly Imperfect.
Women that are just... a lil ugly? there's something strange about a "perfect" looking woman.
I get it. I often find myself mesmerized by men that are just a little ugly. I can look at "perfect" men and see why they're objectively attractive to others, but they're kind of boring to me.
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Tall women. Like... tall-as-I-am or more, at six feet. Rare, but damn if that one trait doesn't overcome almost all others.
Edit: I tend to deny it because people always make it a psychological sub/dom thing, myself. I don't know why others do. Putting this here because a few people have asked and it feels weird answering the same thing repeatedly.


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- On right side of the homepage, there is a tab called "Recruitment".
- Click on "Recruitment" and you will reach a page that has a list of all Bihar Health Department vacancies.
- Click on the link which says "विज्ञापन संख्या- 08/2019- राज्य के चिकित्सा महाविद्यालय एवं अस्पतालों में सीनियर रेजिडेन्ट/ ट्यूटर के रिक्त पदों पर चिकित्सकों की नियुक्ति के संबंध में"
- This will open official notification in pdf. Read carefully.
- Return to page mentioned in step-3, and right next to Sr. Resident/Tutor vacancies option, there is a activated link which says "Click here to apply ONLINE".


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[cs_column column_size="1/2″][cs_image column_size="1/1″ image_style="plain" cs_image_url="https://datapanaceaonline.comwp-content/uploads/2015/03/lowest-price-guaranteed.png" cs_image_url1="Browse"][/cs_image][/cs_column][cs_column column_size="1/2″]What does a Pricing Analyst do?
- A pricing analyst is a professional who specializes in the study of pricing, with the goal of determining the best prices for the company he/she works for.
- Pricing analysts look at industry standards, playing close attention to the pricing strategies of their competitors.
- They use mathematical analysis to track pricing trends, and they also study consumer habits to determine how much people are willing to pay for various products, and to look for patterns in consumer spending.
- Analysts are interested in the cost of production of various items, the amount of profit a company wants to make, and associated costs like marketing and packaging.
- Provide accountability for improving pricing performance.
- Provide dedicated resources to business unit leaders and sales teams to help them identify opportunities that will close, offers that will sell and prices that will win.
- A Pricing Analyst works with service contracts, rate requests, tenders and tariff implementation.
- Pricing Analyst carry out presentations, work with spreadsheets and run or participate in meetings.
- A Pricing Analyst also needs to be able to strategically plan and participate in service contract negotiations.
- Regularly report on trade either weekly or monthly. The scrutiny of tender documents and keeping up to date with what's going on in the markets is essential.
Key skills and qualifications of a Pricing Analyst:
- Strategic and tactical skills, advanced analytical
- Good reporting and analytical skills
- Critical and strategic thinking skills
- Data-driven and detail-oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communicators
- Strong leadership and commitment
- Knowledge of human psychology in addition to a deep understanding of the business world.
- Must be competent in software programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel, etc.
These professionals often hold degrees from business schools, and some of their training is highly specialized, as pricing is a very delicate art.
A degree, especially shipping related, is seen as an advantage by employers, but not always essential.
Ideally, a Pricing Analyst will need a good knowledge of the shipping industry in order to do their job. They will need a good grasp of the terminology and concepts of related equipment and logistics.
[cs_column column_size="1/2″][rev_slider blog-image][/cs_column][cs_column column_size="1/2″]Industries hiring Price Analyst:
This role can be very rewarding and is an excellent starting point for a career within Shipping and Logistics.
Many companies retain full-time pricing analysts, and it is also possible for a company to hire an analyst as a consultant for a particular project or concern.
- Aerospace & Defense
- Biotechnology
- Business Services
- Chemicals
- Construction
- Gov't. & Nonprofit
- Energy & Utilities
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Hospitality & Leisure
- Insurance
- Internet
- Media
- MFG Durable & MFG Nondurable
- Pharmaceuticals
- Retail & Wholesale
- Software & Networking
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Senator Joel Anderson To Host Annual Holiday Legislative Open House
Last updated 12/1/2016 at 11:19pm
California State Senator Joel Anderson (R-Alpine) has announced that his annual Holiday Legislative Open House will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday Dec. 7, at Toyota of El Cajon, 965 Arnele Ave., El Cajon.
The free event is an opportunity for Anderson and his staff to meet with constituents and hear ideas on new legislation for 2017. All attendees will receive a 2016 legislative update and an opportunity to submit ideas to improve state government.
Anderson says several of the bills he has introduced in the past originated from suggestions by attendees of this annual event.
"My top priority is making government work for you," Anderson said. "This event gives me an opportunity to hear directly from my constituents about their opinions and legislative ideas. 40-60% of the bills I introduce come from the people I serve. I want to hear directly from you, about your concerns and your ideas for improving state government."
Last year, President and CEO of East County Economic Deployment Council, Jo Marie Diamond, shared that "People come to this event because they can speak directly to Joel as a legislator."
"It is truly nice to have someone up in Sacramento that cares about us and will listen to our responses and then do something about it," exclaimed Danny O'Brien, the owner of O'Brien Insurance Agency in Santee, California. "He is a man of action and he will get things done for us."
Rodger Dohm, a member of the Ramona Unified School District Board declared that "[Senator Anderson] really wants to make sure that young people of today actually have a place for their future."
Donated hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided by local businesses and community partners.


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Published on September 26th, 2016 | by University Communications0
"Applied Research as Scholarship: Making the Most of Your Findings"
How do you translate an applied research project into academic scholarship? While applied research is often seen as valuable and rewarding service that keeps us current with our research skills and makes a direct impact in people's lives, it is also often difficult to translate into academic scholarship.
The workshop will be from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28, in Room 117 of the Student Activities Building. Come and join us to learn from some of your colleagues how careful planning and innovative thinking can facilitate the use of applied research for scholarship purposes. Light refreshments will be provided, as well as ample time for discussion.
Dr. Patricia Campion
Dr. Lisa Rapp-McCall
Dr. Bill Ellis
This workshop is organized by the Maribeth Durst Applied Research Institute (MDARI). For more information, please contact Dr. Patricia Campion at (352) 588-8352 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Cegeka is a unique blend of level-headed pragmatism and genuine commitment. We go for 'hard' results, but we take a human approach. At Cegeka we believe that 'soft' skills like empathy, flexibility and the ability to listen are just as important as knowledge and expertise.
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Part of a volcanic and coral mountain range, Guanaja is within the world's second-largest barrier reef, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Dive sites surround the entire island, meaning it's possible to find a site with calm water on nearly any day of the week. Just steps from the sandy beach, the rocks and flats surrounding the island are perfect for those who love shore diving and searching for all of the unique fish species that inhabit the shallows. The Villa on Dunbar Rock is a one of a kind resort providing stunning 360 degree views. The 15,000 square foot property spans 4 floors, with plenty of space for fun group gatherings to discuss the day's fish sightings!
Trip Type: Fish Survey - click here to learn more!
Pricing: $1,995 per diver based on double occupancy in an ocean front room. $2,499 per diver based on double occupancy in a suite. Single occupancy may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note: a 19% Honduran tax will be added to all packages.
Accommodations: The Villa on Dunbar Rock has 6 ocean front rooms with 2 queen beds and 3 ocean front rooms with 1 king bed. There are also two suites available. The Presidential Suite has 1 kind bed, a sitting area, and outdoor Jacuzzi. The Penthouse Suite has 2 queen beds, and a sitting area with excellent water views. All rooms have air-conditioning, ceiling fans, digital safe, private bathroom, and patio or balcony. Due to space, single occupancy is available only on a first-come, first-served basis. No children under age 16 are permitted as guests at the Villa on Dunbar Rock. Please note: there are a considerable amount of stairs between the dock, guest rooms and the dining area. Participants should be physically able to climb a few flights of stairs multiple times throughout the day.
Diving: The trip package includes up to 3 boat dives each day, beginning Sunday, April 11 and ending Friday, April 16. Boats depart for a 2-tank dive each morning, and a 1-tank afternoon dive following lunch. Unlimited shore diving is available 24/7. Nitrox is available for $120 for the week. Please be prepared to present your certification card. Average water temperature during the time of the trip is 80 degrees F.
Price Includes: The trip package includes 7 nights of accommodation, up to 3 boat dives daily (excluding arrival and departure days) unlimited shore diving, gourmet meals and happy hour snacks, coffee and tea, Wi-Fi, use of sea kayaks and paddleboards, and boat transfers to/from Guanaja airport.
REEF Program Fee: A REEF Program Fee of $300 will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leader, seminar and REEF survey materials. REEF Fee applies to all divers and/or attendees age 18 and up.
Other Costs Paid to REEF: A 19% Honduran tax will be added to the cost of all packages. An inter-island flight from Roatan to Guanaja will be arranged by the resort for all guests and the cost for this will be paid directly to REEF. As of March 2019 the current price for this flight is $195, and it is expected to increase slightly by the time of the trip.
Additional Fees: The following costs are not included in the price paid to REEF. All flights and associated travel to and from Roatan, optional Nitrox available for $120/week, optional rental gear, alcoholic beverages. Gratuities are not included in the trip package and are at each individual's discretion.
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is not included. REEF strongly recommends that each participant purchase adequate dive travel insurance to protect you from unforeseen circumstances. REEF partners with both DiveAssure and DAN to offer travel insurance packages specifically for divers. REEF will receive a portion of the proceeds from travel insurance purchases when you click on the following affiliate links for DiveAssure or DAN.
About the Trip Leader: Janna Nichols works extensively with the Volunteer Fish Survey Project as REEF's Citizen Science Program Manager. She coordinates REEF's social media presence and also established REEF's online Fishinar program. Janna is passionate about underwater photography and marine life identification, and many of her photos appear in west coast marine life ID guides, publications, and online resources. Having completing more than 1,000 REEF surveys, she is a member of REEF's Golden Hamlet Club and is an expert level surveyor in the Pacific Coast, Hawaii and Tropical Western Atlantic regions.
How to Sign Up: To reserve your space or find out more, e-mail us at email@example.com, or call us at 305-588-5869. A $500 deposit will be collected at the time of booking. Visit our Trip Policies page for more information on deposit and payment schedules.
How to Get There: Participants should make arrangements to fly into Roatan (RTB) arriving on or before Saturday, April 10, and departing on Saturday, April 17. Participants are responsible for booking their own international airfare to Roatan. After booking international travel, you will be asked to provide your flight details to REEF. The Villa on Dunbar Rock will book inter-island flights from Roatan to Guanaja for all guests. The current price for this flight (as of March 2019) is $195. Please note that since the inter-island flight is not able to be booked until a month prior to travel, the rates are subject to change.
Passports, Documentation and Visas: Visitors to Honduras are required to have a current passport that is valid for at least six month after the date of entry, and one blank page. U.S. citizens visiting Honduras for less than 90 days do not require a visa. Please refer to the appropriate consulate for requirements to enter Honduras.
Transfers: Boat transfers from the Guanaja airport are included in the package. Upon arrival, participants will be greeted by a Villa on Dunbar Rock representative, who will collect luggage and lead everyone to the boat dock. It is about a 10 minute boat ride from the airport to the Villa.


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NYPD paid informant to 'bait' Muslims and spy on mosques• Rawstory
An American of Bengali descent says that the New York City Police Department paid him to spy on mosques and "bait" Muslims into talking about jihad and terrorism.
Shamiur Rahman told The Associated Press that he agreed to take on the role of informant in January because he believed that several misdemeanor arrests for marijuana would result in serious legal consequences.
"We need you to pretend to be one of them," Rahman said police told him after a plainclothes officer approached him in jail. "It's street theater."
The officers recommended that he use a strategy of "create and capture" to lure Muslims into talking about terrorism and then report the details to police.


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Galway United manager Shane Keegan has left the club by mutual consent the club can confirm.
The former Wexford Youths boss came under scrutiny as his side currently sit in sixth place in the First Division table and were favourites to go straight back up.
"Galway United can confirm that first team manager Shane Keegan has left the club by mutual consent.
"We would like to thank Shane for his contribution during his time at the club and wish him every success in the future.
"The club will look to appoint a new manager as soon as possible and will be making no further comment at this time."


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Add a touch of soft color to any room with this beautiful butter finish, contemporary ceramic table lamp.
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Beautiful butter finish enhances the contemporary appeal of this ceramic table lamp from Robert Abbey. Its overall round shape has a faceted silhouette and fluted surfaces that lend a jewel-like quality to the design. Topped with a simple, crisp oyster linen drum shade that keeps the focus on the elegant base below.


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Advance Tickets: $12 General / $10 Students & WF Members (Processing fees apply)
Door Tickets: $15 General / $12 Students & WF Members
Lisa Miller's ensembles, Q and sleep furiously, are featured in this CD launch presentation.
Performers: Lisa Cay Miller (piano), Reginald Quiring (viola), Peggy Lee (cello), Steve Smith (bass), Skye Brooks (drums), Cam Wilson (violin), Henry Lee (violin), Ron Samworth (guitar)
Lisa Miller's compositions have been premiered by de Bijloke ensemble (Ghent, Belgium) the Tetzepi Bigtet (Amsterdam), mmm…(
Lisa Miller has performed with international artists Audrey Chen, Jean Yves Evrard, Jaochim Badenhorst, Nicole Mitchell, Butch Morris, John Zorn, Ig Henneman, Wilbert de Joode, Michael Moore, Eyvind Kang and Jessika Kenney, and in Vancouver with Dylan van der Schyff, Peggy Lee, Jesse Zubot, Brad Turner, François Houle, the NOW Orchestra and ion zoo. Her CDs, The lisa miller octet; Sleep Furiously, Q and The lisa miller trio; open have received rave international reviews. Q has recently released their second album, waterwall, with Eyvind Kang and toured Northern Europe in May 2012.
"Miller is one to watch." - Signal to Noise
"If the new improvisational movement means to convey the spirit of jazz without reiterating its stylistic clichés, then Vancouver-based pianist Lisa Miller deserves to be considered one of its leading lights." – J.D. Considine, The Globe and Mail
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Eileen Osti, DVM
Dr. Eileen Osti graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1989. Following graduation she completed a 1-year internship at Hollywood Animal Hospital and continued to practice as an associate veterinarian for 15 years. Over her career, Dr. Osti has been associated with the Humane Society of Broward County and other non-profit organizations. Dr. Osti has been a member of the AVMA for the past 30 years and has received and maintained USDA accreditation. In 2013, Dr. Osti fulfilled her life long dream and established Pet Doctor of Davie, a full service, state of the art veterinary hospital. Her passion for animals is what allows her to provide the best possible care and treatments. Dr. Osti has a Golden Retriever named "Bowser" and a cat named "Barnacles"
Kathy Ziezio
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Kathy has been working in the veterinary field for 30 years. She started out as a Kennel Technician at Hollywood Animal Hospital in which she was cleaning kennels and bathing dogs. Drawing blood, placing catheters and taking x-rays was completely foreign in the beginning, but with her on the job training with Dr. Osti at Hollywood Animal Hospital, she is now a master! She's been working alongside Dr. Osti at Pet Doctor of Davie for the past 3 years now and one of her favorite things to perform is dental cleanings on cats and dogs. She also especially loves when she can nurse a severely ill pet back to full health. She has 2 dachshunds named "Colombo" and "Daisy" as well as a Malinois Shepherd named "Samantha"
Mae Gottlieb
Office Administrator/Veterinary Assistant
Mae has been in the veterinary field since 2014 as both a receptionist and a veterinary technician and has been working alongside Kathy and Dr. Osti since 2017. Growing up with and training animals her whole life gave her the experience she needed to care for a vast amount of animals, small and large. Because of that, she knew at a young age that she wanted to pursue a career in helping and saving animals. She has 2 dogs, a Siberian Husky mix named "Zara" and a German Shepherd mix named "Sadie"; and an Orange Tabby cat named "Cheeto". All of her animals love her daughter and Mae hopes that one day she will have a passion for helping animals like she does. From volunteering at the Humane Society, working in a doggie day care, to being in the veterinary field, her knowledge of animal care just continues to grow more and more each day.


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Raspberry Pi HAT for CMX655D
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PP/EV6550DHAT/1 December 2019 EV6550DHAT
Raspberry Pi HAT for CMX655D The EV6550DHAT brings together the Raspberry Pi and the CMX655D Ultra-low Power Voice Codec in a
convenient and inexpensive way, enabling easy demonstration of the CMX655D and providing improved
low power audio capabilities to the Raspberry Pi. This is achieved using common hardware and opensource software, creating a platform that is easy to use and that simplifies product development.
Features Two top-ported digital MEMS mics Easy screw connection for external
speaker Flexibility to use local or off-board
power for the PA Accessible GPIO and test pads to allow
further options (e.g. external MEMS) User-modifiable prototype space Option to add line out phono
connector Simple GUI with open-sourced drivers On-board reset button or reset via the
Applications Demonstrates CMX655D functionality Product development with the
Raspberry Pi
Key Advantages Small, compact design Conforms to HAT definition Huge range of open source compatible
software available Low cost solution One of the major benefits of the hugely-popular Raspberry Pi is
its low power, flexibility and accessible GPIOs which encourage
developers to expand on its basic functionality. The multiway
GPIO header on the latest versions of the board consists of 40
mixed-function pins, 26 of which support general purpose
input/output connections.
The Raspberry Pi HAT (Hardware Attached on Top) is a hardware
standard defining an add-on board that mounts directly onto the
Raspberry Pi and attaches to the GPIO header. The EV6550DHAT …


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This summer, Heinz unveils a refreshed £4.2m campaign to promote its unrivalled range of sauces during the BBQ season.
Returning for a second year and launching in April to maximise the full BBQ season, the Heinz BBQ Heroes campaign has increased its promotional spend from last year to include television adverts for the first time as well as an increased social media presence. The key focus for the 2 x 20 second television adverts supporting the launch is to drive relevance and taste appeal of Heinz sauces by inspiring consumers to use Heinz sauces at the BBQ occasion.
The advertising will provide tips on how to use Heinz sauces as a marinade and highlight two products within its chilli sauces range – Peri Peri and Sweet Chilli, to make BBQs brilliant.
The mouth-watering BBQ Heroes range offers consumers versatility and the opportunity to experience new tastes during the up-coming BBQ season. Sauce sales increase by 16% over summer months (Kantar 2 year data to we.01.01.2015*) and as a direct response to this Heinz is set to capitalise its sales with this campaign. The range includes the much-loved classics such as Heinz Tomato Ketchup, zingy Heinz Salad Cream and full flavoured Heinz Classic BBQ, as well as new adventurous varieties such as the refreshingly spicy Heinz Peri Peri Chilli Sauce and Heinz Sweet Chilli Sauce which will add a kick to the nation's favourite BBQ foods. Sauces are present at 33% of BBQ occasions which is seven times more likely than the average meal occasions, (Kantar, February 2015). The campaign also offers great marinade suggestions to really bring out flavours, helping Brits host their tastiest BBQs yet.
The Heinz BBQ Heroes campaign is set to launch on April 27th 2015 and will run right through to the end of summer. The campaign will also roll out across Europe for the first time.
Chris Isaac, Brand Manager at Heinz, commented, "The BBQ season is all about the freedom to make personalised choices to liven up dishes. Our BBQ Heroes campaign encourages consumers to enjoy their food in their own way through exploring refreshing taste combinations. Heinz offers consumers a diverse range of BBQ products, allowing them the chance to tailor each and every BBQ meal, turning it from good to great."
"Through strong in-store support, we are encouraging shoppers to purchase across difference sauce sectors to grow the category during the key season."
*Kantar 2 year data to 4 w.e. 04.01.2015 divided into 20 weeks of summer and 32 weeks of winter. Average 4 weekly volume sales in summer vs. winter


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ProSlide Granted Multiple Patents for FlyingSAUCER Water Ride
FlyingSAUCER® has been installed at over 40 water parks world-wide
#1 Best New Water Park Ride – Six Flags Fiesta Texas' Thunder Rapids Water Coaster
#1 Best Water Ride – Holiday World & Splashin' Safari's Wildebeest Water Coaster
#2 Best New Water Park Ride – Universal Volcano Bay's Krakatau Water Coaster
#2 Best Water Ride – Holiday World & Splashin' Safari's Mammoth Water Coaster
Every park needs a coaster
Coasters have become table stakes, often the anchor attraction that wraps around the world's best parks with sweeping turns, heart-pounding powered inclines and heart-racing dramatic drops.
ProSlide® RocketBLAST®
'Thunder Rapids' at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, USA
But not just any coaster
But not all water coasters are created equal. Without the proper innovative technology driving acceleration and control, you might as well be standing still next to your competition.
ProSlide® HydroMAGNETIC® ROCKET®
'Wildebeest' at Holiday World Splashin' Safari, USA
Feel the science with ProSlide®
We've been innovating this technology since we invented the first LIM-powered water coasters more than a decade ago – and we continue to make the experience better and better every year.
ProSlide® HydroMAGNETIC® ROCKET®
'Krakatau' at Universal's Volcano Bay, USA
There's nothing like it. In the world.
Patented technology drives our boats higher, faster and longer. Unique accelerators result in 100% more capacity. Innovative control systems enable 50% less water and energy use.
ProSlide® HydroMAGNETIC® MAMMOTH®
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Ubisoft interviewed... itself, we guess, by chatting up The Division Game Director Ryan Barnard about some of the high-tech gadgets and interesting locales that players will encounter.
The team's been showing off the ECHO function, a way to gather intel by projecting a colorful holographic visual. These will be used to help further the story and allow for mystery-solving during quests. "They're in places that would have information that could be relevant or important," Barnard said.
Barnard was coy about the story details but said that players will be fighting against factions like the Cleaners to save New York City. He also mentioned that players will be unlocking bases as they progress. Unlike static gameplay hubs, these bases will have upgradable modules that can be improved through various co-op activities.
You can catch The Division fever by watching the E3 trailer after the break.


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5 Items You Can Use as Non-Toxic Cleaning Products
The many detergents, disinfectants, polishes, and glass cleaners that are so heavily marketed on daytime television are actually loaded with potent chemicals.
When we clean our homes with these products, we then inhale these toxins, which seep into our skin and can be poisonous if ingested. These harmful chemicals are also toxic to the Liver and can build up indefinitely in the adipose tissue (fat tissue) in the body.
Once you make the switch to non-toxic cleaning products, you will spend less money and use fewer products than before!
Here are 5 non-toxic household products that I now use for the majority of my cleaning:
1. Baking soda
Baking soda is a deodorizer and scouring agent. It's great for scrubbing your cooktop, oven and sink. Sprinkle on your carpets before vacuuming to deodorize them.
2. White vinegar
White vinegar is a disinfectant and deodorizer. I mix it with water (about 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water) in a spray bottle and clean everything from the bathroom and toilet to the wood floors. The smell will only stay for a short time but you can always add a few drops of essential oil to make it more pleasing. *See Below!
3. Essential Oils
These not only make your natural cleaning products smell great but also act as potent antimicrobials! Try Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Rosemary and Mellaleuca.
4. Lemon juice or Grapefruit juice
After you squeeze it into your tea or on a salad, run half a lemon over your counters and sink. Chop it up in the garbage disposal for a quick freshening. You can also use it on your hands to eliminate the smell of onions or garlic. It's anti-bacterial, too!
5. Microfiber cloth.
They tend to be more expensive but will last for a long time.
General House Hold Cleaner:
¼ Vinegar
3/4 Water
6 Drops essential Oil of your choice
Juice of ¼ of a lemon or grapefruit
Wood Surface Natural Cleaner:
¼ Vinegar
¾ Water
6-10 drops Grapefruit Oil
Toilet Bowl Cleaner:
¼ Vinegar
3/4 Water
6 Drops essential Oil of your choice
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In recent years, a variety of innovative skull base craniofacial approaches including anterior, anterolateral, and posterolateral routes have been developed to access skull base meningiomas. Recently, technical advances and scientific progress have led to a progressive reduction of the invasiveness of these approaches and the possibility to access different areas of the skull base.
In these terms, it should be noticed that the reconstruction segment of any surgical procedure at the level of the skull base represents one of the most important steps of this kind of surgery; indeed, the development of reliable reconstructive materials/techniques has definitely proceeded throughout the evolution of skull base surgery. Moreover, the constant refinements of reconstruction techniques have also improved aesthetic outcomes, thus improving patients' satisfaction.
An effective watertight closure is mandatory to restore the natural intra- and extradural compartments and to prevent postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage. Failure to create adequate reconstruction may lead to significant complications, such as meningitis, brain herniation, and tension pneumocephalus.
In the present manuscript, the materials used and nuances of techniques of reconstruction of skull base are presented and discussed, also in regard to the surgical approaches for skull base meningiomas.
17.1 Introduction
Skull base surgery represents a highly specialized discipline that gathers the expertise of different specialties, that is, ENT surgeons, neurosurgeons, radiotherapists, oncologists. In the last decades, it has been rapidly evolving, thanks to developments in surgical technique, technological advancements, and, accordingly, expanded surgical indications. A variety of innovative skull base craniofacial approaches including anterior, anterolateral, and posterolateral routes have been developed over the past years to reach deep-seated lesion, while reducing the need for brain retraction. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Recently, technological advances (endoscopy, neuronavigation, monitoring, intraoperative imaging) have led to a progressive reduction in the invasiveness of these approaches and the possibility to access deep lesions at the skull base through small opening, together with improved visualization and control of critical neurovascular structures.
As with any surgical procedure, closure and reconstruction in the skull base is one of the most important steps of the surgery. With the increasing use of expanded approaches and more radical tumor resections, the need for more complex reconstructions has arose. Conversely, the development of more reliable reconstructive materials/techniques has definitely participated in the renewal and expanding of certain surgical corridors (i.e., the endonasal route following the popularization of the Hadad flap). 18, 19, 20 Moreover, the constant refinements of reconstruction techniques have also improved aesthetic outcomes, thus improving patients' satisfaction.
To achieve a successful reconstruction after skull base surgery, the following points should be addressed: (1) isolation of the intradural compartment; (2) water and airtight closure to prevent CSF leak, pneumocephalus, ascending meningitis, and other intracranial infections; (3) obliteration of dead space; (4) coverage of critical extradural structure to avoid infection; (5) promotion of the healing process; (6) preservation and rehabilitation of function and cosmesis; (7) management of risk factors of increased intracranial pressure (ICP). 21
Accordingly, the reconstruction of the surgical pathways can be performed choosing different suitable, autologous, or heterologous materials that can be used in various methods, individually or combined according to the pathology targeted and the route chosen to approach it. 22 In this chapter, we will review the materials used and discuss nuances of techniques of reconstruction, in regard to the surgical approaches for skull base meningiomas.
17.2 Reconstruction Techniques and Materials
Reconstruction of the skull base after tumor removal should be devised in a way that recreates the anatomical and functional integrity of each of the compartments transgressed. The choice and planning of the approach for tumor resection should also take into account the expected skull base defect and materials and tissues that will be available to achieve an adequate reconstruction. In fact, reconstruction of defect begins during the opening stage of the surgery. An adequate skin incision, careful dissection of the soft tissues, along with temporalis muscle, and preservation of neurovascular pedicles can make closure at the end of the surgery much simpler. Avoiding overly aggressive and unnecessarily wide exposures is an important general principle. The bigger the opening, the bigger the closure!
Skull base defects can be broadly divided into extradural and transdural, the latter implying a transgression of the intradural compartment and, frequently, opening of the subarachnoid spaces. The level of intraoperative CSF leak can then be subdivided into low- and high-flow CSF leaks, depending if the communication also involves multiple subarachnoid cisterns or a ventricle.
At least three levels of interest are encountered and needs to be addressed during closure: the intradural space, the osteodural defect, and the extracranial tissues.
Prior to the repair, the surgical site to be reconstructed needs to be prepared to receive the grafts, flaps, and/or any other reconstruction material. In order to favor integration, especially of free or pedicled fascial and/or myofascial flaps, the target site should be ridden of any residual nonviable or interposed tissue (mucosa, necrotic, infected material, etc.).
Several factors should be considered when reconstructing a skull base:
Size and location of the bony and dural defects.
High- versus low-flow CSF leaks.
Prior radiation therapy or scheduled postoperative radiotherapy.
Previous surgery.
Presence of comorbidities or imaging findings that may be associated with high ventricular pressure: morbid obesity, dilated ventricles, empty sella, or dilated optic nerves.
Current options available to reconstruct the skull base bone and dura can be divided in heterologous and autologous, the latter can then be subdivided in free or vascularized grafts. Autologous grafts represent the most valuable materials as they are easily harvested from the main surgical site or eventually from distant donor sites. Above all, the ability of such tissues to rapidly interact with the surrounding physiological structures quickens the recovery of the anatomical barrier and reduces the potential for infectious complications. On the other side, the development of new materials either heterologous and/or synthetic has provided a wide array of alternative solutions that help avoid morbidity related to the second surgical site. These materials can be used in various ways, individually or in combination in a multilayer fashion. 21, 22
17.2.1 Free Autografts
Use of autologous materials is the ideal choice for reconstruction; they are perfectly biocompatible, do not provoke any immune or inflammatory response, and integrate quickly. However, they often require additional incision(s) and approach(es), are associated with potential morbidities, and, in some cases, increase postoperative pain or discomfort.
Free autografting indicates the harvesting of tissue from an autologous donor site, thereafter transferred and implanted in a recipient site. Free tissue grafts do not have their own blood supply, they thus require a well-vascularized recipient bed to allow integration.
Free autografts most often used in neurosurgical reconstruction procedures include muscle fascia (i.e., fascia lata and/or temporalis fascia), the galea capitis and/or periosteal layers, cartilage/bone and fat.
The abdominal fat is usually harvested from the periumbilical or pelvic areas and can be useful alone or as adjunct to other materials to fill the surgical cavity, dead spaces, and/or any gap created by extensive bone removal (e.g., mastoidectomy, orbital roof removal, frontal sinus opening) (▶ Fig. 17.1, ▶ Fig. 17.2).
Fig. 17.1 Fat graft used to fill the osteodural gap and the mastoid cells after a combined petrosal approach. A temporal craniotomy and a mastoidectomy are previously performed. The temporalis muscle has been overturned and the galea capitis has been preserved during the approach. (a) Artistic drawing. (b) Intraoperative picture. F, fat; GC, galea capitis; TM, temporalis muscle.
Fig. 17.2 Osteodural defect filled by the fat graft after the repositioning of the bone flap. The bone is fixed to the cranium by screw and miniplates.
Free abdominal fat may also serve as a radiological spacer to enable contrast between the soft tissues used in reconstruction and the tumor bed postoperatively. This improves the ability of the radiation oncologist to target any residual tumor and to minimize collateral radiation injury to adjacent organs at risk. 21 In a recent study, fat graft showed signs of progressive reabsorption. The evolution of its magnetic resonance (MR) characteristics was found to be easily misdiagnosed as residual or recurrent tumor. Besides, fat evolves into a strong scar and generates fibrosis, eventually hindering the identification and dissection of neurovascular structures. 21 This fact should be taken into consideration when dealing with pathology that has the propensity to recur and may need (multiple) reoperation(s), in high-grade meningiomas for instance. Fascia lata is a valid and versatile graft for dural substitution, which was adopted for various reconstructive procedures, thanks to its resilience and resistance. Anatomically, the fascia lata is constituted by the deep fascia covering the thigh muscle, forming the outer limit of its fascial compartments. Usually, it is thickened at its most lateral aspect, where it defines the iliotibial tract, a structure that runs to the tibia serving as site of muscle attachment. Care should be taken when harvesting the fascia lata as procedural errors can result in delayed donor site morbidity. Most commonly, injury to the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve can cause neuropathic pain or resection of an overly large portion of the fascia can cause muscle prolapse. 23
For transcranial open approaches, temporalis fascia is a strong dural substitute comparable to the fascia lata. It is thicker and stronger than the pericranium. It can be harvested together with the fat located between the superficial and deep temporalis fascia. Care should be taken to preserve the frontalis branch of the facial nerve. The muscle fibers are preserved and the temporalis muscle innervation and vascularization is not impaired.
When an endoscopic endonasal approach has been performed, free autografts can be harvested from the structures encountered during nasal exposure. A bony-cartilaginous buttress can be created from the vomer and/or perpendicular plate of the ethmoid for instance. This solid barrier, used in conjunction with other materials, can be very useful in cases in which a wide craniectomy has been created or in patients with increased ICP (e.g., obese patients, suffering of sleep apnea) to prevent the occurrence of an encephalocele or meningocele. On the other side, it is worth remembering that bone autografts can undergo radiation necrosis and that they are not recommended when adjuvant radiotherapy is expected. Similarly, in cases where the middle turbinate has been removed to get more space inside one nostril, its mucoperichondrium can be used to cover the skull base defect (▶ Fig. 17.3).
Fig. 17.3 Middle turbinate mucoperichondrium covering the osteodural defect after endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach.
17.2.2 Nonautologous Materials
The use of nonautologous materials, either heterologous or synthetic, for reconstruction of skull base defects is a viable alternative in cases when autologous grafts are either unavailable or not suitable for the defect. Moreover, they have the advantage of being readily available and avoid the donor site morbidity altogether. The ideal biomaterial should be safe in terms of infectious disease transmission, present a high biocompatibility, provide adequate bolstering, be malleable and easy to handle, in order to be molded into the specifically tailored shape. Moreover, nonautologous materials intended to be used as dural substitutes should be impermeable to ensure a watertight closure. Most contemporary grafts do not create severe adhesion with the surrounding tissues, which is helpful to maintain distinct anatomical planes.
Different materials, for example, collagen matrix, bovine and/or porcine pericardium, equine tendon, are currently available and widely adopted in reconstruction after skull base approaches. They can be used either as replacement for the dura or as supplemental layer over a primary closure of the dura mater.
In the vast majority of the procedures, the craniotomy flap can be positioned back in place to restore skull continuity and preserve from aesthetic deformities. 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 A variety of options are available for bone flap fixation, including nonabsorbable sutures, plates and screws, clamps, etc. (▶ Fig. 17.2). Low-profile plating systems are probably preferable in the frontal, pterional, or orbitozygomatic region. In some cases, when the tumor has invaded or eroded the bone or after some skull base approaches, an artificial material for cranial bone reconstruction is required. 29, 30, 31 There are many options for calvarial bone substitution, including titanium, polyetheretherketone (PEEK), hydroxyapatite, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). 32, 33, 34, 35 With some materials, the implant can be molded during the surgery, while others are custom made before the surgery based on a volumetric computed tomography (CT) scan with 1- to 2-mm slices. To determine which implant is best suited, a variety of factors should be taken into account, including the size, location, and shape of the defect, as well as the indication and cost/availability of the cranioplasty implant. 29, 36, 37, 38, 39
Titanium mesh is a great example of a readily available material that can be molded during the case to fit a variety of small-sized defects. In our practice (S.F.), it is often used to supplement the bone flap in the pterional region in order to avoid hollowing in the keyhole region and compensate for temporalis muscle atrophy. Other options include calcium pyrophosphate putty or PMMA cement to fill the craniotomy lines.
Implants that are prepared before the surgery can be made using different materials, most commonly titanium, PMMA, hydroxyapatite, or PEEK. 32, 33 Titanium alloy cranioplasty is easy to prepare and put in place and its use can thus shorten the operative time. 27, 33, 38 On the other hand, it may be associated with a higher risk of postoperative infection and implant exposure. Moreover, it causes significant artefacts on MRI and CT scanner and should be avoided in tumor cases that need neuroimaging follow-up. Hydroxyapatite has high biocompatibility and a lower risk of infection. It also has osteoconductive properties that may accelerate integration. 40, 41 Conversely, it is more expensive and intraoperative positioning is time consuming, as fine adjustments are usually required. 32
17.2.3 Vascularized Flaps
Over the years, along with the development of different corridors to access multiple areas of the skull base, many local and regional vascularized flaps have also been described to improve the reconstruction phase of the surgical procedure. A thorough knowledge of the surgical anatomy of myofascial and/or mucosa layers with underlying feeding vessels is crucial in order to use these vascularized grafts optimally. More recently, the use of pedicled or free flap for covering osteodural defects has been found effective in reducing the rate of postoperative CSF leakage in endoscopic endonasal surgery. 21 Indeed, intranasal vascularized flaps include posterior pedicled nasoseptal flap, reverse flap, inferior turbinate flap, middle turbinate flap, anteriorly based lateral nasal wall flap, and posteriorly based lateral nasal wall flap. The most popular and widely used is the nasoseptal flap (NSF) (Hadad–Bassagasteguy flap); its main features are a consistent vascular supply, based on a fairly long and robust pedicle made of the branches of the sphenopalatine artery, the ease of harvest, and the possibility of tailoring the mucosa surface according to the size of the defect. 42, 43
Several other flaps have been described usually to increase the surface of the graft or to replace the NSF if it has been compromised. Among these, there is the rescue flap, a modification of the original posterior pedicle NSF, 44 the inferior turbinate flap, 45, 46 the vascularized middle turbinate flap, 47, 48, 49 etc.
On the other side, vascularized flaps which can be used to cover defect in transcranial surgery include transfrontal pericranial flap, transpterygoid temporoparietal fascia flap, occipital galeopericranial flap, facial artery myomucosal (or mucosal) flap, along with tailored galea sheet harvested from the proximity of the approach. In multioperated cases in which an endonasal mucosal flap is no longer available, regional vascularized flaps have been developed (pericranial flap, palatal flap, and temporoparietal fascia flap) and can have good results even in complex reconstruction scenarios (active infection, CSF fistula, postradiation, etc.).
The transfrontal pericranial flap is a regional pedicled flap that can cover defects from the frontal sinus to the sella and from one orbit to the other. It is extremely useful for large anterior skull base defects. 50 This area of pericranium has strong neurovascular supply by both the supraorbital and supratrochlear bundles.
The temporoparietal fascia flap also relies on very consistent vascular support, the anterior branch of the superficial temporal artery. It can be extended to provide a very large coverage surface. It is constituted of a strong fascial layer connecting the overlying fibrous septae of the subcutaneous tissue at the temporoparietal region of the skull. 51
17.3 Current Reconstruction Techniques
17.3.1 Transcranial Approaches
After tumor removal and meticulous hemostasis have been completed, the repair can be initiated. Reconstruction aims at covering exposed dura, preventing CSF leakage and brain herniation, and replacing surgical dead space with healthy, vascularized tissue. Careful and watertight closure of the dura should be the goal. It is worth reminding that throughout the initial exposure, pericranial, galeal, and/or muscular layers have to be identified, protected, and mobilized as they often are the most adequate tissues for reconstruction. According to the surgical route used, proper maneuvers can facilitate harvesting of these tissues at the end of the case. It is important to ensure their viability all along the procedure by avoiding desiccation and excessive traction. Similarly, carefully positioned osteotomies and bone resection can make closure easier (i.e., placement of flap). Hereafter, we will present specific considerations in reconstruction after most frequently used approaches to different skull base areas.
Anterior Skull Base Reconstruction
Reconstruction starts with careful duraplasty. Small dural defects are sutured, whereas larger defects resulting from intradural tumor involvement are patched either with pericranium and/or temporal fascia. Watertight closure is mandatory and the best primary protection against CSF leak. Lyophilized homograft dura or bovine pericardium layer can also be used to repair larger defects, but pericranium harvested locally over and around the bone flap is a very efficient closure material. The use of thin 5–0 sutures reduce the risk of leakage around the hole needle. Whether suturing is complete or not, the dural closure can by supplemented by fibrin glue on certain occasions (open ventricle, opened frontal sinuses, etc.). After resection of anterior cranial base meningiomas invading the cribriform plate, the floor of anterior fossa also needs to be reconstructed. In these cases, a flap of pericranium, pedicled on the supraorbital and supratrochlear arteries, can be wedged between the cranial floor bone and the overlying dura and secured with sutures through the bone or anchored with fibrin glue.
If the frontal, ethmoid, or sphenoid sinuses are opened during the approach or removed because of involvement with disease, communication between the paranasal sinuses and intradural space must absolutely be prevented. To do so, two main strategies have been employed: sinus "cranialization" and sinus exclusion with maintenance of adequate drainage. The main concern and the objective of both techniques are the occurrence of delayed mucocele, which happens when mucosa is isolated from its drainage path. When doing sinus cranialization, the sinus mucosa must be carefully and totally resected. Drilling of the inner surface of the bony structure of the sinus should be done with a diamond burr to make sure that all the mucosa has been resected. When the sinus has been breached during craniotomy, the mucosa in the bone flap should not be forgotten. The nasofrontal canal mucosa is the infolded and pushed toward the nasal cavity without disrupting it. A piece of temporalis muscle or fascia can be added to secure the occlusion of the nasofrontal pathway. The sinus is then packed with fat and fibrin glue and the pericranial flap is turned over the frontal sinus and extended over any defect in the floor of the anterior fossa. When the sinus is excluded, the drainage path of the sinus must first be explored to ensure that it is free from obstruction. Its mucosa is then carefully dissected and its edges are then either sutured together or coagulated to create infolding of the mucosa. Additionally, a thin layer of bone wax can then be used to isolate the sinus, but packing of the sinus should be avoided. Whenever applicable, the area of mucosa that is on the side of the bone flap should be removed when the sinus is excluded. Ideally, this should be done during the opening and before durotomy to reduce the risk of intracranial infection.
After dural closure, the bone flap is placed back into its position, usually with low-profile plates. The burr holes should be covered, either with titanium burr hole covers or with commercially available plugs. In the frontal area, craniotomy lines can sometimes be seen under the skin, which is obviously displeasing aesthetically. This phenomenon occurs when adhesions develop between the galea capitis and the dura and retraction ensures. Careful positioning of the bone flap and the use of cement, calcium pyrophosphate, or any other nonabsorbable filling agent is thus encouraged. When removal of the orbital wall and roof was necessary to manage tumor, it can be reconstructed with lyophilized cartilage grafts, collagen sponges, or equine tendon graft (Tachosil) (▶ Fig. 17.4). However, in spheno-orbital meningiomas, even when there is extensive exposure of the periorbital after resection of the tumor, when the periorbital is intact, we have not found that patient complain of pulsatile exophthalmos. When the periorbital is opened or disrupted, its reconstruction is mandatory, with the use of thin sutures (6–0) that progressively reapproximate the margins, combined with a layer of equine tendon graft (Tachosil).
Fig. 17.4 Anterior skull base reconstruction after a cranio-orbital approach. (a) Collagen sponge as a sustainer of the skull base defect. The periorbital fat is visible after the drilling of orbital rim and roof and the opening of the periorbita. (b) Collagen sponge is covering the periorbital fat, while fibrin glue is injected on the dura matter.


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Alexis and I, in concert with the Clan Gunn Society of North America and the Clan MacCallum-Malcolm Society of North America, are pleased to report the 13th Annual Christian G. Malcolm Kehm U.S.M.C. Memorial Piping Scholarship has been receiving donations from different fund raising efforts at highland games and donations from individuals and groups.
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The members of the Scholarship Committee are Don Malcolm - Committee Chairman & Past President Clan MacCallum-Malcolm Society of North America (CMMSNA), Fred McCallum, President CMMSNA, Maj.Tara McCallum, Vice President, CMMSNA, Lon McCollum, Past President CMMSNA, Neil McCallam, Treasurer CMMSNA, Chuck Franz, President of Clan Gunn Society of North America (CGSNA), Rich Gunn, Past President CGSNA and The Commissioner of North America for Iain Gunn of Gunn, Chief of Clan Gunn, Alexis Malcolm Kehm & Alexis Malcolm Kilts, CMMSNA & CGSNA and Charles Henry Kehm, 1st. Vice President, CGSNA and a member of CMMSNA are ready to review this year's applications when they are received and award scholarships.
The Scholarship Members would like to encourage pipers and want-to-be-pipers to please get their applications in as soon as possible & before the May 1st, 2020 deadline.
Applications can be downloaded from the Clan MacCallum-Malcolm Society of North America, Inc. website.
Scholarship winners will receive a one week session of piping training with room and board included at the famed North American Academy of Piping & Drumming (NAAPD) located in the Highlands of North Carolina. Some of the finest piping instructors in the world will be there to help all pipers learn to pipe and improve their skills from beginners to grade 1 pipers.
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They say a presidency is defined by its first 100 days and by most accounts, Barack Obama's was about as much of a success as you could ask out of someone asked to preside over the worst financial crisis of a generation. The reviews are coming in. Sen. Lamar Alexander told Bloomberg News, "At the beginning of his presidency, President Obama is doing very well", Reuters says, "Obama's efforts to make a sharp break with Bush were arguably the easy part. He has laid the foundation for a new less aggressive foreign policy, but delivering concrete results will be harder" and while Gawker rightly points out that the survivors of Lost battled smoke-monsters, saved the planet and shagged up with most of each other in the same time span, the reality is that our smooth, cool-as-a-cucumber President has done well in his first sprint as President– except of course, when it comes to gay rights.
There, he's fallen behind– big time.
Now, I know what you're going to say– "Hey! There are bigger issues at hand! Like the fact the economy is collapsing!" However, let's face it– there will always be wars, crises and other geopolitical concerns that will seem like more pressing demands than issues of social equality, which are, by their very nature, deep-rooted and long-gestating. The fact that Obama has stayed curiously silent during these 100 days, only occasionally mentioning gay rights (which admittedly, is an improvement over his predecessor) while during that time, we've seen two states legalize marriage and the nation's most populous state hold hearing in the California Supreme Court on Prop. 8 is surprising. It's hard to imagine a time when the discussion of equality for gays and lesbians has been more front and center in the broader populace and yet our president, who campaigned with promises to deliver an end to much of the legalized discrimination against LGBT people, has refused to put his hat in the ring.
It's clear that Obama cares about gay people (or at least our votes) and his advisers have said that he's begun to lay the groundwork on Don't Ask-Don't Tell, but on other pieces of key legislation, such as the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, he's not been a leader. Of course, were Obama to stick his neck out for equality issues, he would undoubtedly draw fire from conservative quarters, but we're seeing a distinct difference between the man on the campaign trail and the man in the Oval Office.
Barack Obama the Campaigner was about fiery and lofty rhetoric that spoke truth to power. He enveloped his candidacy in a personal narrative of a man who saw the American Dream, made it work for him and whose life goal was to make it accessible to all Americans, regardless of race, creed or sexual orientation. Barack Obama the President is another guy entirely. He's shown a Machiavellian bent, interested more in arranging the chess pieces of political power to achieve his policy goals. Some critics say he's afraid of a fight, his staff says he's about keeping fights from ever developing.
This is all well and good. We never expected Obama to be All-Hope-All-The-Time, however at some point, he needs to deliver on his campaign promises to LGBT folks. His political capital is at its highest now, and as previously mentioned, the national discussion about LGBT rights is in the public eye. So, what is he waiting for? The power of the White House is enormous and even one speech, in which the president comes out and calls for Congress to move on LGBT equality bills would have enormous impact. As the Great Consensus Builder, Obama would be happy to find that he has support in Congress for some of the most basic rights measures. Don't Ask-Don't Tell and the repeal of DOMA may take some time, but if these things are to happen, the foundation must be laid– if not in the first 100 days, then when?


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