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Apparatus and surgical methods establish temporary suction attachment to a target site on the surface of a beating heart for analyzing electrical signals or hemodynamic responses to applied signals at the target sites for enhancing the accuracy of placement of cardiac electrodes at selected sites and for enhancing accurate placement of a surgical instrument maintained in alignment with the suction attachment. A suction port on the distal end of a supporting cannula carries surface-contacting electrodes and provides suction attachment to facilitate temporary positioning of the electrodes in contact with tissue at the target site, and a clamping and release mechanism to facilitate anchoring a cardiac electrode on the moving surface of a beating heart at a selected site. Analyses of sensed signals or responses to applied signals at target sites promote epicardial mapping of a patient's heart for determining optimum sites at which to attach cardiac electrodes.
1. Apparatus for performing a surgical procedure on the heart of a patient through a working cavity in tissue between the heart and an entry incision, the apparatus comprising:
a cannula configured for passing extravascularly through the entry incision and working cavity toward the heart;
a suction attachment supported by the cannula and configured for contacting an exterior target site on the heart; and
a support channel for a cardiac lead that is disposed on the suction attachment and that includes coaxial mating segments that are relatively rotatable about a coaxial axis thereof, each segment having a longitudinal slot extending along the entire length of an outer wall between distal and proximal ends of the segment for selective configuration as a closed channel in one relative rotational orientation for confining a cardiac lead in the support channel or as a channel open longitudinally along the entire length of the outer wall between proximal and distal ends of the segment in another relative rotational orientation of the segments that aligns the longitudinal slots for releasing a cardiac lead laterally from within the entire length of the support channel through the aligned slots.
2. Apparatus according to
This application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 10/174,454, entitled "Releasable Guide and Method for Endoscopic Cardiac Lead Placement" filed on Jun. 17, 2002 by A. Chin, which is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 10/140,309, entitled "Methods And Apparatus For Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery", filed on May 6, 2002 by A. Chin. et al, which is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 09/635,721, entitled "Apparatus for Endoscopic Access", filed on Aug. 9, 2000 by A. Chin, which claims the benefit of the filing of provisional application Nos. 60/150,737, on Aug. 25, 1999, and 60/148,130 on Aug. 10, 1999, each of which applications is incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference.
This invention relates to endoscopic cardiovascular surgical procedures and instruments, and more particularly to apparatus including a vacuum-assisted cannula and surgical instruments operable therewith, and to surgical procedures utilizing such apparatus.
Contemporary techniques for placing cardiac electrodes at selected locations suitable for sensing and pacing the heart commonly rely upon intravascular placement of an electrode within the left ventricle. Electrode placements by such techniques are not site specific but are only generally oriented within the region of the left ventricle of the heart. More specific electrode placement within the posterior lateral aspect of the heart between the mid-portion of the ventricle and the base of the heart would be desirable, for example, for implementing cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) on patients that may require accurate electrode placement.
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a specialized instrument is advanced through an operating channel of an endoscopic cannula to place elements in controlled manner into the wall of a beating heart. When a needle is used to form an incision for placement, sufficient control must be provided to ensure that the needle does not puncture a cardiac vein or coronary artery and cause hemorrhage within the pericardial space, with subsequent cardiac tamponade. Movement of the beating heart further complicates electrode placement because of erratic movement of the heart as sites for electrode placements are analyzed and placement of pacing electrodes on the surface of a beating heart must be carefully performed to avoid puncture of a cardiac vein or coronary artery with concomitant complications.
In accordance with the illustrated embodiments of the present invention, a substantially rigid cannula includes separate elongated lumens extending between distal and proximal ends of the cannula to provide an instrument channel and one or more separate vacuum channels at the distal end of the cannula. The instrument channel is sized to accommodate various surgical instruments including a device to anchor cardiac leads utilizing a hollow needle for penetrating the myocardium. The needle is configured for shallow penetration to avoid puncturing into a chamber of the heart with associated complications. The needle is sized to accommodate a guide channel housing epicardial pacing or defibrillating leads. Additionally, the cannula with separate lumens or channels therethrough may be incorporated into or disposed within an instrument channel of an endoscopic cannula that houses an endoscope aligned with a distal transparent tip. This assemblage of surgical instruments may be conveniently positioned through tissue disposed between a subxiphoid incision and a surgical site on the epicardium of a beating heart, or positioned through tissue disposed between a thoracotomy incision and a surgical site on the epicardium of a beating heart. In some cases, a laterally expandable sheath may be employed to form a working cavity in tissue to facilitate the placement of the vacuum channel and instrument channel at the surgical site on the epicardium, as described in the aforecited related applications.
In another embodiment of the present invention, a guide tube carries a suction tube slidably therein and supports a lead-placing channel thereon which includes rotatable or slidable half sections that house a cardiac pacing or defibrillating lead. The lead-placing channel can be configured to enclose a cardiac lead and to release the lead along a longitudinal slot therein that results from reconfiguring the channel by sliding or rotating the half sections after placement of a distal end of the cardiac lead into the myocardium. The suction tube terminates at its distal end in a suction pod that carries unipolar or bipolar electrode contacts on its distal face for providing temporary suction attachment of the assembly and electrode contact at a selected surgical location on the epicardial surface of a beating heart. The suction pod is maneuvered along the epicardial surface of the left (or right) ventricle for sensing electrical signals that can be analyzed with respect to various parameters. Once a desired site is identified, a cardiac electrode is manipulated within the placement channel to anchor the distal end of the cardiac lead in the myocardium while the placement channel is temporarily suction-anchored to the heart via the suction pod.
In still another embodiment of the present invention, an U-shaped body carries a needle and a guide channel. The guide channel can be configured to enclose a cardiac lead and to allow placement of a distal end of the cardiac lead into the myocardium. Additionally, the guide channel can be withdrawn slightly to provide endoscopic visualization of the placement of a distal end of the cardiac lead into the myocardium. A suction port at the distal end of the U-shaped body provides temporary suction attachment of the assembly at a selected surgical location on the myocardium of a beating heart while a cardiac lead is manipulated within the guide channel to anchor the distal end of the cardiac lead to the myocardium.
Referring now to
The superior channel 11 is sized to accommodate slidable movement therein of a cardiac lead 21 in a configuration as shown, for example, in
The suction pod 17 includes a flexible, resilient suction cup 19, as shown in
Alternatively, pacing signals can be supplied to the surface electrodes via conductors 22, 24 and specific hemodynamic parameters such as degree of mitral valve regurgitation, fractional ejection volume, cardiac output, and the like, can be analyzed to identify the specific site for maximum therapeutic value derived from pacing signals applied thereto.
Such examination of the electrical signals present at various sites on the epicardium of a beating heart, or analyses of hemodynamic responses to pacing signals supplied at various sites on the epicardium, constitute epicardial mapping that promotes optimal electrical pacing therapies following a myocardial infarct, or to enhance cardiac resynchronization.
A cardiac lead implanted in the heart at a site determined by the procedure described above is extended out through a small initial incision in the patient, and the proximal end may then be tunneled subcutaneously from the initial incision to an incision in the patient's upper chest where a pacemaker or defibrillator will be located for connection to the cardiac electrode 21.
The superior channel 11 is longitudinally slotted for placing a cardiac lead that may incorporate a large diameter connector 26, as illustrated in
The structure according to this embodiment of the invention, as illustrated in
As illustrated in
The configuration of the suction pod 17 with the distal surface of the suction cup oriented substantially normally to the insertion cannula 10 facilitates delivery of a cardiac electrode substantially perpendicular to the epicardial surface. In some situations, it is particularly desirable to have a cardiac electrode enter the myocardium in an orientation that is generally perpendicular to the epicardial surface for secure anchoring in the myocardium. Generally, the insertion cannula 10 is advanced through the endoscopic cannula 27 and approaches the epicardial surface of the heart at a tangential angle. Accordingly, the insertion cannula 10 may be configured to facilitate deforming the epicardial surface in order to achieve perpendicular entry of the distal end 25 of a cardiac lead 21 into the myocardium, as illustrated in
Referring now to
Referring now to
The suction channels 39 in the cannula 35 of
In this configuration, a cardiac lead 21 slidably disposed within the central bore 37 may be extended beyond the distal end of the cannula 35, within the visual field of an endoscope. The distal end 25 of the cardiac lead 21 can be oriented in alignment with a target site on the epicardium prior to supplying suction thereto to temporarily affix the cannula 35 in such position with surface electrodes 38, 42 in contact with the epicardium. A cannula 35 formed of transparent bioinert material such as polycarbonate polymer facilitates visual alignment of the cannula 35 and the surface electrodes 38, 42 with a target site, without requiring initial extension of a cardiac lead 21 forward of the distal end within the visual field of an endoscope. In an alternative embodiment, the central lumen or bore 37 may serve as a suction lumen with multiple surface electrodes 38, 42 disposed about the central bore 37.
Referring now to the flow chart of
An endoscopic cannula, for example, as illustrated in
Alternatively, pacing signals may be applied to the epicardium via surface electrodes 38, 42 positioned at various sites about the heart in order to analyze 63 the heart's responses relative to specific hemodynamic parameters such as degree of mitral valve regurgitation, fractional ejection volume, cardiac output, and the like.
Once a site has been selected in this manner to provide maximum therapeutic benefit from applied pacing signals, a cardiac lead is installed 65 at the selected site by advancing and rotating the distal end electrode into the myocardium for good physical anchoring and electrical conduction.
The insertion cannula is then reconfigured 66 to open a longitudinal slot in the superior channel in order to release the anchored cardiac lead so that the insertion cannula can be removed 67 from the site through the instrument channel of the endoscopic cannula, leaving the cardiac electrode anchored in the myocardium at the selected site. One or more cardiac leads may be installed in this manner, after which the endoscopic cannula is also removed 69 from the working cavity. A pacing unit is then implanted 70 in the patient's chest near the clavicle, or the abdomen near the subxiphoid incision, and is connected to the one or more installed cardiac leads to deliver requisite pacing signals. The initial subxiphoid entry incision is then sutured closed 71 to conclude the surgical procedure.
The endoscopic cannula and pericardial entry instrument may also be applied from a thoracotomy incision to gain access to the heart. A 2 cm incision is performed in an intercostal space in either the left or the right chest. Ideally, the incision is made between the midclavicular line and the posterior axillary line. The incision is extended through the intercostal muscles and the pleura, until the pleural cavity is entered. The endoscopic cannula is then inserted into the pleural cavity and advanced to the desired area of entry on the contour of the heart, visualized within the pleural cavity. The pericardial entry instrument and procedure as described in the aforecited Related Applications are used to grasp the pleura, as a concentric tubular blade cuts a hole in the pleura to expose the pericardium underneath. The pericardium is then grasped by the pericardial entry instrument, and the tubular blade is used to cut a hole in the pericardium, allowing access to the heart. The transparent tapered tip 31 of the endoscopic cannula 29 aids in pleural and pericardial entry by retracting lung and pleural tissue that may impede visualization of the pericardial entry site. Once the pericardium is entered, the endoscopic cannula 29 may be moved around to visualize anterior and posterior epicardial surfaces as target sites for sensing surface electrical signals or for applying pacing signals in the manner as previously described herein.
Referring now to plan view of
The suction tube includes a suction pod 91 at the distal end thereof and a suction-line connection fitting 94 at the proximal end for convenient hose or tubing attachment to a source of vacuum. Optionally, the connection fitting 94 may include a suction control valve 88 for adjusting the suction attachments of the suction pod to the epicardium of a patient's heart. Surface electrodes 96, 98 disposed on the tissue-contacting surface of the suction pod 91 are connected via conductors 90, 92 that extend beyond the proximal end of the assembly for attachment to diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.
The cardiac pacing or defibrillating lead 89 is slidably and rotatably housed within the guide channel 85, 87 in the closed configuration, and includes a helical or screw-in electrode 97 attached to the distal end of the cardiac lead 89, as illustrated in
After the electrode 97 on the distal end of the cardiac lead 89 is anchored into the myocardium of a patient's beating heart, the guide channel that houses the cardiac lead 89 may be re-configured into the alternate configuration including an open slot along the length of the guide channel, as illustrated in
As illustrated in the perspective view of
Referring now to the partial plan view of
Referring now to
The suction port 217 at the distal end of the U-shaped body 211 can be positioned against the epicardium to facilitate temporary fixation thereto resulting from reduced air pressure of vacuum supplied to the hose 213. The distal end of the U-shaped body may thus be held in accurate temporary fixation in alignment with a selected surgical site on the epicardium relative to the suction fixation location of the suction port 217 on the epicardium. The angled suction port 217 may also be used to apply gentle pressure on the epicardium to stop bleeding at small puncture sites in the epicardium.
The U-shaped body 211 is sized to accommodate slidable movement therein of a hollow needle 221 that is connected a bulkhead 214 located inside the housing 212. Referring to
Referring now to the cut away partial plan view of
The guide channel 287 is coupled to an actuation arm 215, as illustrated in
A sled 216, as illustrated in
The suction hose 213 is disposed above the slide 220 and located within the U-shaped body 211. In one embodiment, a wedge 222 holds the suction 213 out of the way of the cardiac lead 289. In another embodiment, the suction hose 213 exits the housing 212 distal the bulkhead 214.
Referring now to
After the electrode 297 on the distal end of the cardiac lead 289 is positioned into the myocardium of a patient's beating heart, the actuation arm 215 is pulled proximally to abut against the clamp arms 223, as illustrated in
The placement of the suction port 217 at the distal end of the lead placement assembly facilitates establishing temporary vacuum-assisted attachment of the suction port 217 to the epicardium (or to myocardium that is exposed via the entry under the pericardium) which can then be depressed or otherwise distorted by manual application of axial or lateral force at the proximal end of the instrument in order to position the electrode 297 at the proper location and angle for anchoring in the myocardium of the patient's beating heart.
In operation, as illustrated in the flow chart of
The guide channel 287 may now be completely withdrawn from the patient's body. Thereafter, the assembly of U-shaped body 211 and needle 221 may be retracted from the instrument channel of the cannula 27, and the endoscopic cannula 27 may be removed 316 from within the working cavity, with the cardiac lead 289 in position therein. A subcutaneous tract is formed from the subxiphoid incision to the location of the pacing or defibrillation generator, usually placed in the patient's upper chest, and the cardiac lead is then connected to the generator 317. The subxiphoid (or other) incision is sutured closed to complete the surgical procedure. Of course, the surgical procedures described above including steps 309-315 may be performed multiple times in order to anchor multiple cardiac leads in the myocardium prior to removing 316 the endoscopic cannula and suturing 318 the initial incision closed.
Therefore the surgical apparatus and methods of the present invention promote careful placement of surface electrodes on the epicardial surface for electrocardial mapping of a beating heart. In addition, the present invention promotes careful placement of a needle or electrode or other surgical instrument on the surface of a beating heart by temporarily affixing the distal end of a guiding cannula at a selected position on the heart in response to suction applied to a suction port in a structure that supports the surface electrodes. The guiding cannula can be positioned through a working cavity formed in tissue between the heart and a subxiphoid or other entry incision to minimize trauma and greatly facilitate surgical treatment of a beating heart. Such treatments and procedures include initial sensing of electrical signals or delivery of pacing signals at selected sites on the epicardium for analyzing optimum sites at which cardiac electrodes are anchored for supplying electrical pacing signals with maximum therapeutic benefit, and thereafter placing pacing or defibrillating leads into the myocardium at the optimum sites.
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Introduction to Group II and Group III Ashless Oils and Their Impact on Hydraulic and Lubricating System Operation
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Where: STLE University, live webinar event broadcast to your computer
When: Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 2-3:00 p.m. CET (Central European Time) with optional Q&A from 3-3:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE, as a preview of our European Webinar Program
Overview/Abstract: The phasing out of the Group I oils, many of which contained metal-based additives, and the introduction of Group II and Group III oils, many of which contain organic-only additives, has brought about many new phenomena previously not apparent or considered in typical hydraulic and lubricating systems. The range of these phenomena is indeed quite broad (and interesting) and may include everything from electrostatic discharge, varnish formation, novel additive interaction and degradation mechanisms and so on. Many aspects of these new behavioral mechanisms have yet to be characterized in greater detail and often require the introduction of new analytical techniques, such as cyclic voltammetry, measurements of electrical conductivity, X-ray emission and infra-red spectroscopic techniques, etc., in order to arrive at their proper understanding. This webinar will present several case studies from a wide variety of industrial applications where these new behavioral mechanisms have been observed and characterized.
From this webinar, you will learn what impact the introduction of new oil formulations will have on the performance of hydraulic and lubricating systems. In addition, the differences between the American Petroleum Institute's (API) Group designation and the ISO 6743 will be compared and contrasted. New phenomena arising as a result of new oil formulations such as electrostatic discharge, varnish formation and thermal degradation pathways of some additives will be addressed. The application of advanced analytical tools and techniques for detection of these issues will be discussed. Finally, solutions, such as the employment of filter media resistant to electrostatic charging and the use of ion exchange for removal of contaminants derived from oil and additive degradation processes will be described.
Speaker Biography
Dr. Duchowski graduated with a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, B.C. in 1985 and obtained his doctorate at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA in 1990. From 1992 to 2004, he held the positions of Principal Scientist in the Scientific and Laboratory Services Department and Vice President of Technology in the Machinery & Equipment Division at Pall Corporation. In 2005 he moved to HYDAC Technology Corporation where he currently holds the position of Director of Technology Development. His projects focus on the effects of physical and chemical contaminants on the performance of hydraulic and lubricating systems and on the fluids employed in those systems. Dr. Duchowski is a Fellow of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) and an STLE Certified Lubrication Specialist and Oil Monitoring Analyst, Levels I and II.
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Nas Reminisces On His Wedding And Divorce In 'Bye Baby' video..
'At least I can say I tried plus enjoyed the ride. Bye Baby'
As Nas continues promoting his most personal album to date, 'Life Is Good', we finally get visuals to his tell-all track about the decline of he and Kelis' relationship, "Bye Baby". In the clip, Nas dramatizes the couple's whole divorce era from his point of view starting with finding all of Kelis' things gone from their home except for a piece of her wedding dress. He then begins to reflect on their relationship over cognac while watching the wedding footage.
"Wanted you as my shorty since before I saw you screaming, Hate you so much right now /Should've saw the meaning, angry black woman,
Actions of a demon, I'm leaving"
Even though Nas spends most of the track reminiscing on his failed marriage before signing over half of his fortune, he ends it on a positive note by saying that he still believes in love.
"And all I seen was selfish cowards, under they breath/ Saying why did Nas trust her
But look at yourself, speak louder bro/ You live with your babymoms and scared to make an honest woman out of her
And make her your bride, fake pimps you ain't even alive/ At least I can say I tried plus enjoyed the ride
Plus we got our little boy, my little joy and pride/ He got my nose, my grill, your colour, your eyes
Next go round I hope I pick the truest type and watch me do it all again
It's a beautiful life, aight"
It's hard not to wonder what Kelis thinks about all of this. Nas definitely turned the tables on her.
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Splinter Cell, POP HD trilogies hitting Xbox 360?
United States ratings board lists all six titles for release on Microsoft's console; currently confirmed only for PlayStation 3.
United States ratings board lists all six titles for release on Microsoft's console; currently confirmed only for PlayStation 3.
Latest three-pack for Sony's console will contain HD versions of Splinter Cell, Pandora Tomorrow, and Chaos Theory.
News of the Rainbow Six publisher's tie-up of military media mogul's empire sends company's share price skyward.
[UPDATE] Author-inspired techno-military media empire--including book, film, and game rights--purchased by Rainbow Six publisher; CEO Yves Guillemot says Ubi looking at massively multiplayer project.
French publisher builds on success of Shanghai studio by opening new, online-focused office in the provincial capital Chengdu.
Popular Xbox titles to sell for $9.99; Microsoft confirms 16 participating games in program's "first wave."
[UPDATE] New, briefly withdrawn patch supports most current-gen Splinter Cell, Ghost Recon, and Rainbow Six games.
TBS' games-on-demand services launches with more than 300 games and video content; 24 publishers now on board, including EA and Capcom.
Meager increase in sales not enough to offset losses; continued strong sales of Pandora Tomorrow called out.
Deal with LucasArts and continued Splinter Cell strength bolster publisher's top line in Q2.
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Bartonsville Covered Bridge celebration set for SaturdayBy Susan Smallheer
Staff Writer | January 21,2013BARTONSVILLE — Let the hoopla begin.
Rockingham will hold a covered bridge party Saturday at 11 a.m. to celebrate the reopening of the rebuilt Bartonsville Covered Bridge, one of Tropical Storm Irene's most famous victims.
The 1870 bridge was swept off its abutments by the raging floodwater of the Williams River, and since the bridge floated down the river, Bartonsville residents have been fighting to have the historic wooden lattice-truss bridge rebuilt.
The bridge, which is longer by 17 feet, higher by a few inches, and stronger than the original bridge, was a hive of activity Friday afternoon as more than 20 construction workers from Cold River Bridges and Iron Horse Standing Seam Roofing were putting on the bridge's new green standing seam roof and putting the new pine siding on the 176-foot bridge — both sides. Workers were also measuring and cutting the oak running boards for the floor of the bridge.
"The bridge will be ready," said Travis Hodgdon of Chester, one of the foremen on the project for Cold River, a local bridge construction firm based in Walpole, N.H. Wednesday's snowstorm put a crimp in the roof plans, he said, since the roof has to be laid on a swept-clear roof deck.
Sue Hammond, whose now-famous home video caught the demise of the bridge that fateful Aug. 28, 2011, afternoon, said all of Vermont's top politicians had been invited to the event. So far, only Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., has sent his regrets.
"I've got my fingers crossed," said the Bartonsville resident, adding U.S. Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., would definitely be attending, along with county and local officials.
After a short ceremony at the bridge, including the unveiling of the new bridge's sign, Hammond said the festivities will adjourn to MacLaomainn's Scottish Pub in Chester, for more talks about the bridge and its history. She said Deb Brown, a native of Rockingham and owner of the pub, had been very supportive of the rebuilding, hosting several fundraisers for the bridge.
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We can see this beautiful tree from our bedroom window. In fact, it's so beautiful we call it the Beauty Tree. It practically sings with vitality and life; in spring and summer its leaves are glossy green with health, and the patterns of sunlight falling through its branches create a kaleidoscopic display of jewel tones and velvety shadows. The reds and oranges of fall are so brilliant you can almost smell them. Even in winter, there's a stark elegance to its naked form.
But it's not symmetrical – one side is fuller than the other. I suspect that when it was part of the forest, before its neighbors got cut down, it had access to more sunlight on one side, and so grew in that direction.
Its asymmetrical shape doesn't make our tree less beautiful; in my eyes it adds to its unique charm. Its shape has naturally arisen from the tree's response to its circumstances: if we trimmed it to conform to some rigid, limited construct of perfection, it might look neater, but it wouldn't be as beautiful – or as strong.
Which brings me to my actual point. I read a great article by Fred Allen here on Forbes just now, about why Microsoft Microsoft has lost its mojo over the past decade. (Fred's article is a summary of an article in the latest Vanity Fair by Kurt Eichenwald.) The main culprit seems to be a management technique called 'stack ranking,' a futile and destructive exercise in trying to make employees conform to a limited, rigid construct of perfection – and, in fact, 'pruning' them to fit.
Here's how it works: with stack ranking every manager is forced to rank a certain percentage of his or her employees in each of four performance categories: 'top,' 'good,' 'average,' and 'poor.' So let's say one team has 10 people who are rock stars, and are knocking it out of the park every single day – innovating like nobody's business. The manager has hired great people, given them the resources they need to succeed, supported and developed them consistently – it's a superior leader and manager and a superior team. And let's say there's another team of 10 that's not so hot: they're meeting their objectives, but just. The manager is OK – not great, not terrible. On both of those teams, 1 person would get a stellar performance review, 4 would get good reviews, 4 would get mediocre reviews, and 1 would get a really negative review.
Imagine you are on the fantastic team. What impact would it have on you to know that, no matter how amazingly well your whole team did – only 1 of you would get a performance review that reflects that? Unless you are a very unusual person, it would be deeply demotivating, and it would almost certainly force your attention toward how to show that you're better than your colleagues, and away from how you can support your colleagues and the team to succeed.
Human beings, like most everything other living thing on the planet, thrive in response to consistent support and the removal of obstacles. Forcing them into artificial and arbitrary constraints is generally doomed to fail.
"Stack ranking" is only one example of this kind of wrong-headed management: having every department head cut a prescribed percentage out of their spending to reduce costs is another. Yet another is the weirdly well-regarded practice of refusing to consider job candidates who don't have a particular scholastic or experiential pedigree (or assuming that those who do will be excellent hires).
Don't get me wrong – I'm not suggesting a free-for-all. If a tree has a dying branch, you should prune it off, so it doesn't tax the tree's resources, infect other branches, or fall on somebody's head. But if a tree is healthy, beautiful, growing well…don't cut it up. In your organization, clearly define what great performance looks like: support, develop and reward those who perform well (both individually and in teams). When people don't perform well, provide clear guidance about what's expected, give them the chance to improve, and if they don't – let them go.
I'd love to get your sense of why these mechanistic, artificially constructed management techniques are so popular – and what we can do to make them go away…
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Weaver Garners United Volleyball Conference Award
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ROCHESTER, NY - After finishing the season ranked number one in Kills Per Set in Division III men's volleyball, junior Adam Weaver was named to the United Volleyball Conference's Honorable Mention team, as voted by the twelve league coaches.
EJ Wells-Spicer (Nazareth College) headlined the 2013 UVC All-Conference team as the Player of the Year. He was joined by team mate Dan Mowery (Libero/Defensive Specialist of the Year) and Cal Wickens (Coach of the Year). Tim Ferriter (New Paltz) was honored as Rookie of the Year. The twelve-team United Volleyball Conference is considered the most competitive Division III volleyball league, as six of the members are currently ranked in the AVCA Division III Top 15 Coaches Poll.
Weaver amassed the most kills per set (4.32) within the other 61 NCAA Division III institutions who offer men's volleyball. He completed his third season as a repeat Honorable Mention grabbing the same honor his freshman season. The outside hitter finished with 311 kills (.287), led the Hawks with 31 service aces and added 151 digs to pace the 6-21 Hawks. Weaver set four single season records for Hilbert and became the career record holder in six categories with one full season remaining. Hilbert matched last season's 2-9 UVC record with victories over Bard and SUNYIT in league play.
Nazareth College dominated the First Team, grabbing three of the seven spots. The Golden Fliers are currently ranked #2 in the nation with a 31-1 record, after they sat atop the perch until their recent loss to #1 Springfield College (28-3).
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As an education advocate, I support public, private and home schools. I understand some children respond better in certain environments. I also value parents' decisions to select schools in line with personal morals and teachings. In most cases, parents tend to know what's best for their children. However, I must respectfully address some of the points made by Taylor.
There is a fundamental difference between school choice options like those outlined in the School District Choice Programs legislation (covers such initiatives as single-gender classrooms, Montessori programs, public charter schools, expanded school choice to allow parents to transfer their children to better performing schools) and the current push in South Carolina to amend the law to allow a "qualifying student" to attend independent schools on the backs of taxpayers and the subjection of public school funding.
Taylor and others who support vouchers and education tax credits likely to further hurt public schools, stealthily and strategically use the words "school choice" and "scholarships" to confuse those who may not be completely informed about these issues. Taylor says "this is not a partisan issue, it's an American issue." What's American about surreptitiously convincing people they should be proud to pay taxes for someone who chooses (not forced) to put their child in a private school – where the money to fund expensive tuition would come from the already-reducing public school budgets.
On the surface, it would seem as if all legislators and proponents of vouchers and scholarships truly care about every child, no matter their economic background or behavioral reputation. But, I challenge every tax-paying citizen, parent, and student to look deeper into the issue. Two very important facts when examining the case not to allow legislation to pass that funds private school vouchers/scholarships with public school funds.
1. Public schools must accept any child without discrimination. A child from a two-parent household, single-parent household, reading on grade level, reading well below grade level, with behavior problems, without behavior problems, from a home with annual income of $150,000 or from a home with annual income less than $15,000 a year with four in the home. Public schools must accept them all. Not so in private schools. So, while it may come across as if anyone who gets a voucher will be admitted to the private school of their choice, it is simply not so. Private schools still retain the ability to accept or deny. According to the Council for American Private Education, private schools enroll about 10 percent of all American students.
2. In most cases, parents who are able to send their children to private schools are typically those parents who can afford private tutoring and other support programs for their children. In public schools, more children are unsuccessful because of home life issues rather than "complacency in the public schools" as described by Taylor in his editorial. Every week I volunteer in Aiken County public schools. Most principals and teachers I work with are anything but complacent.
Instead of unfairly criticizing public schools and calling for "a shake-up in complacency," let's call for a shake-up in the homes where most of children's problems reside.
If we all don't wake up and see what's really happening, those who can afford private school tuition such as that of the imminent Compass Academy coming to Aiken with tuition ranging from $4,700 to 10,900 a year, we will have again created separate and unequal schools where the have-nots continue to fall behind the haves.
Why can't we work to incorporate into public schools, where 90 percent of students attend, those elements deemed successful in private schools? This way, all children have access to the best whether they are part of the 56.88 percent of those on free/reduced lunch in Aiken County or in households with annual incomes of $75,000 or more. Then, we undoubtedly demonstrate we care about all children.
Donna Moore Wesby is a former Aiken County school board member and is the host of "Education Matters with Donna Moore Wesby" on ASTV channel 95.
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23 comments:
- Miss Creatuurtje said...
What a beauty!!
- May 19, 2013 at 2:00 AM
- Anna said...
Precioso, me encanta.
- May 19, 2013 at 3:24 AM
- Simply Me said...
Such a nice piece! It has been so long since I have quilted, this def. gives me the inspiration to pick it up again!
- May 19, 2013 at 4:19 AM
- Mimi said...
Love both versions!! Beautiful quilting too! Thanks for sharing.
- May 19, 2013 at 5:55 AM
- Jenny Lynn said...
Very nice and colorful. I really like those triangles in all those different colors.
- May 19, 2013 at 6:44 AM
- Cynthia said...
They're so pretty, I love both of them! I enjoyed seeing photos of your booth at quilt market :)
- May 19, 2013 at 6:45 AM
- Jenny said...
I really love this pattern!!
- May 19, 2013 at 9:34 AM
- Wens said...
Gorgeous! I love this pattern, so many colour possibilities!
- May 19, 2013 at 10:20 AM
- ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾ said...
I just ordered your book! I can't wait to read about how you manage your time. I have three kiddos too and sometimes I am so tired at night, which is usually my only time to sew. If only any of them had napped past 18 months I would have had time during the day, but unfortunately all of them have inherited my husband's proclivity for less sleep than normal. Not me, I need my 8 hours!
- May 19, 2013 at 11:57 AM
- Beth M. said...
I've been looking for a triangle pattern that doesn't require a triangle ruler. I'm new to quilting and don't have a ton of equipment. But I do have Woodland Pals fabric which will be perfect for my little boy with this pattern.
- May 19, 2013 at 5:09 PM
- Actually Amy said...
Love the pattern! It's gorgeous. I bought Wallflowers and Dixie yesterday. Now just to decide on the fabric!
- May 19, 2013 at 6:42 PM
- Laura Lochore said...
Looks lovely!! :)
- May 19, 2013 at 7:55 PM
- N. Maria said...
Thank you so much for showing these gorgeous quilts and telling how you quilted them. I can see how the colored triangles truly do POP on the boys quilt! Wonderful!
- May 19, 2013 at 9:25 PM
- bothaedna said...
Love the white, and then the triangles of colour. Brings a feeling of peace to the quilt. I am envious of your productivity, though. ;) Keep up the good work.
- May 19, 2013 at 9:29 PM
- bothaedna said...
Love the white, and then the triangles of colour. Brings a feeling of peace to the quilt. I am envious of your productivity, though. ;) Keep up the good work.
- May 19, 2013 at 9:30 PM
- Helen L said...
Love this pattern: such a clever idea!! And I saw a little blurb on the Fat quarter shop's blog about you and your new fabric line: looks so fun!! And my girls did order your book for me for Mother's Day, but it's coming at a snail's pace through the mail: I keep checking every day!! I so don't have patience when it comes to quilting!! :-) Have a great week: I'm sure it'll feel good to be home!! Hugs from H in Healdsburg
- May 19, 2013 at 10:01 PM
- Mull3g said...
This is my favourite new pattern, thanks!
- May 19, 2013 at 10:46 PM
- Lurline said...
I love!
Hugs - Lurline.
- May 20, 2013 at 1:30 AM
- Sandy B. said...
I love this! What fabric is the green in the border? It sets off the other colors in the quilt. Just beautiful.
- May 20, 2013 at 6:23 AM
- Anna said...
love it! and hope you arrive home safely! You'll have to let me know about how you fixed your spam comment issue, mine are driving me nuts! haha
- May 20, 2013 at 8:07 AM
- Allison said...
Sandy that green is a Bella Solid I think in Grass?? It's a really pretty green and I use it all the time!
- May 20, 2013 at 9:39 AM
- Liv said...
Another great pattern!
- May 20, 2013 at 2:21 PM
- Jean said...
Love these quilts! Great pattern!
- May 30, 2013 at 1:17 PM


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Kyle Caskey is in his fifth season on the Bengals coaching staff, and for 2014 he has been promoted to a position coach role, taking over direction of Cincinnati's running backs. Caskey worked his first two Bengals seasons in the offensive quality control area, and for the last two campaigns he added the designation of assistant offensive line coach.
"Kyle has worked closely with our coordinators the last few seasons," said head coach Marvin Lewis, "and with (OL coach) Paul Alexander, he's done a lot of direct work with our offensive line. He's been in the staff meetings with the running back coaches (Jim Anderson from 2010-12 and Hue Jackson in 2013). It's all been part of the evolution of a bright young coach, and the time comes when the opportunity's there to become a position coach on your own. That's where we are with Kyle, and it's great again that we have the person in-house to promote from within."
In 2013, Caskey helped direct an offensive line which delivered consistent quality play despite significant injury-related shuffles. Cincinnati posted NFL rankings of third in fewest sacks allowed (29) and tied for sixth in scoring (26.9). Only Denver (20) and Detroit (23) allowed fewer sacks. The Bengals ranked 10th in net yards per game (368.4) and eighth in net passing yards per game (258.7).
The highlight adjustment by the line last season came after starting LG Clint Boling suffered a season-ending knee injury on Dec. 1 at San Diego. The line did not miss a beat as LOT Andrew Whitworth finished the season at LG, with Anthony Collins taking over at LOT. Also in the second half of last season, when starting RG Kevin Zeitler missed time with a knee injury, Alexander and Caskey had a capable replacement prepared in veteran Mike Pollak.
In 2012, Caskey did the bulk of the scouting work prior to the signing of college free agent Trevor Robinson, and Robinson turned in one of the better performances in recent Bengals history by a rookie CFA, playing 13 games with seven starts for a playoff qualifying team.
Caskey came to Cincinnati from the University of Mississippi, where he served in 2009 as a defensive assistant working with safeties and quality control. In addition to his on-field work, he handled all opponent offensive breakdowns and scouting report materials.
Caskey entered college coaching in 2004 at Louisiana-Monroe as a graduate assistant. He coached safeties in 2004 and linebackers in '05. In 2005, the Warhawks were Sun Belt Conference co-champions.
From 2006-08, Caskey was at Indiana State. In 2008, he coached the TEs and RBs while also serving as recruiting coordinator. The '08 ISU recruit class was ranked seventh among NCAA FCS teams by Rivals.com. He was TE/WRs coach at Indiana State in 2006, and was defensive line coach/recruiting coordinator in '07.
He has earned a bachelor's degree in industrial distribution from Texas A&M, and he holds master's degrees from both A&M (agribusiness) and Louisiana-Monroe (instructional technology).
Caskey is married (wife Kayla), and his hometown is Daingerfield, Texas. He played tight end at Texas A&M in 1997-98, and while he was on the team, the Aggies won a Big 12 championship (1998) and played in the Cotton and Sugar bowls.
He was a four-year Aggie letterman in track and field from 1999-2002, including 2000 All-Big 12 honors in the discus. He earned Big 12 All-Academic honors three times — in 2000, '01 and '02.
Playing and coaching history: 1997-98—Played tight end, Texas A&M. 2004-05—Graduate assistant, Louisiana-Monroe. 2006-08—Assistant coach (AC), Indiana State. 2009—AC, University of Mississippi. 2010-present—AC, Cincinnati Bengals.
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Running Backs coach Kyle Caskey goes football 101 and breaks down football film for the fans.
Running Backs coach Kyle Caskey goes football 101 and breaks down football film for the fans.
Running Backs coach Kyle Caskey goes Football 101 and breaks down football film for the fans.
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Carrboro, NCSSM, Research Triangle among cross country favorites
Carrboro, N.C. Science & Math and Research Triangle High School are among the favorites to take home state cross country championships in their classifications Saturday at the Ivey M. Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville.
The complex was previously known as Beeson Park.
N.C. Science & Math and Research Triangle won 2-A and 1-A boys' Mideast Regional titles over the weekend and Carrboro, the four-time reigning girls' 2-A champion, won the 2-A girls' Mideast Regionals.
Other area programs that finished in the top four of their regionals to earn berths in the state finals in Kernersville Saturday are Jordan and East Chapel Hill (4-A boys), Cedar Ridge and Chapel Hill (3-A boys), Chapel Hill and Northwood (3-A girls), Carrboro and Durham School of the Arts (2-A boys), DSA and NCSSM (2-A girls), and Voyager Academy (1-A boys) and Woods Charter (1-A girls).
Leading the way for the NCSSM boys are top five regional finishers Nicholas Walker (champion), No. 2 Josh Rees-Jones, No. 4 Chatham Ellwanger and No. 5 Mitch Rees-Jones.
NCSSM is competing at the 2-A level for the first time since being reclassified from 1-A in the spring.
The Carrboro girls were just as dominant in their regional, also taking four of the top five slots including champion Maysa Araba, No. 2 Helen Morken, No 4 Amanda Hickey and No. 5 Natalie Richardson,
Top runners from across the state qualified from regional competition last week to the state finals in each classification. The eight cross-country championships include one in each of the NCHSAA's four classifications for men and women.
Saturday's first race will be the 3-A boys at 10 a.m., followed by the 1-A boys, 3-A girls and 1-A girls at thirty-minute intervals. After a break, the program will gear back up at 3 p.m. with the 4-A boys, followed by 2-A boys, 4-A girls and 2-A girls starting at thirty-minute intervals, the last race to start at 4:30.
In 3-A classification, Cardinal Gibbons has won the last two boys' state titles after breaking a two-year hold on the state crown by Chapel Hill, while Gibbons has won the last three 3-A girls' championships.
Cedar Ridge could pose a serious threat to Gibbons' boys' dominance, having lost just 54-55 to the Crusaders in the regional, with Jared Buddington finishing second overall.
Carrboro has won the last four 2-A girls' championships, led by since-graduated Grace Morken the last three years.
The NCSSM boys face a stiff challenge in toppling two-time reigning champion North Lincoln, while Research Triangle will have to get past reigning 1-A boys' champion Bishop McGuinness of Kernersville, among others.
Area Team and Individual Qualifiers*
* Top 4 regional team finishers, top 5 individuals excluding members of qualifying teams, qualify for finals.
4-A Midwest Region Qualifiers
Boys' teams — 3. Jordan 123, 4. East Chapel Hill 127.
Qualifying team members/regional finishes — Jordan, 4. Daniel Beamer, 13. Nikolaus Kreiling, 22. Matthew Blivin, 43. Quinton Meyer, 45. Romel Garcia, 47. Greyson Meyer, 78. Mitchell Slentz. East Chapel Hill, 2. Ryan Brady, 23. Ethan Ready, 24. Connor McDonald, 30. James Gildard, 52. Matt Ruston, 55. Tucker Owens, 69. Brandon Chan
Boys' individual qualifiers — 9. Colton Lawson (Northern).
Girls' teams — None.
Girls' individual qualifiers — 9. Clare McNamara (East Chapel Hill).
3-A Mideast Region Qualifying Results
Boys' teams — 2. Cedar Ridge 55, 3. Chapel Hill 63.
Qualifying team members/regional finishes — Cedar Ridge, 2. Jared Buddington, 7. Noah Hanley, 8. Patrick Fallon, 17. Colin Bunner, 21. Nathaniel Merrill, 29, Nathaniel Bunner, 30. Jackson Carver. Chapel Hill, 3. Collin Vilen, 9. Peter Williams, 12. Drew Roeber, 19. Jeffrey Williams, 20. Jonathan Timothy, 22. Max Blackburn, 38. Hank Bolon.
Girls' teams —2. Chapel Hill 62, 4. Northwood 161.
Qualifying team members/regional finishes — Chapel Hill, 8. Marija Crook, 9. Anna Passannante, 14. Regan Roeber, 15. Julia Perkins, 16. Elise Matera, 22. Shannon Mumper, 23. Rosie Kerwin. Northwood, 10. Erin Nelson, 28. Tessa Sheets 28, 35. Elizabeth Saksa, 42. Sarah Salzman, 46. Ariel Glosson, 53. Brooks Holt, 54. Hannah Gail Shepard.
Girls' individual qualifiers — 17. Adalyn Fleming (Orange).
2-A Mideast Regional Qualifying Results
Boys' teams — 1. N.C. School of Science & Mathematics 22, 2. Carrboro 50, 3. Durham School of the Arts 58.
Qualifying team members/regional finishes — N.C. Science & Math, 1. Nicholas Walker, 2. Josh Rees-Jones, 4. Chatham Ellwanger, 5. Mitch Rees-Jones, 11, Duncan Lemay, 15. Steven Tulevech, 16. Sydney Lisanza. Carrboro, 3. Tomiwa Olufolabi, 6. James Jushchuk, 13. Khalid Williams, 14. Enrique Guerra, 17. Avery Marsh, 18. Sam Hedges, 19. Nathan Andress. Durham School of the Arts, 7. Nikola Silva, 8. Hunter Scaggs, 9. Christopher Diaz, 12. Thomas Little, 27. Jalen Drayton, 28, Austin Balen, 29, Joey Kreiling
Girls' teams — 1. Carrboro 19, 2. Durham School of the Arts 55, 3. N.C. School of Science & Mathematics 67.
Qualifying team members/regional finishes — Carrboro, 1. Maysa Araba, 2. Helen Morken, 4. Amanda Hickey, 5. Natalie Richardson, 9. Amelia Covington, 11, Claire Scanga, 13, Kara Stonecypher. Durham School of the Arts, 3. Hana Ratcliffe, 8. Destiny Stevons, 14. Genevieve Rella, 18. Grace Rogers, 21. Mia Kaplan, 26. Rivka Grossinger, 30. Maya Sugg.
N.C. Science & Math, 10. Ngo Kim, 15. Alexis Knox, 16. Riley Reid, 17. Emily Lambeth, 19. Madden Brewster, 24. Laura Goodman.
1-A Mideast Regional Qualifying Results
Boys' teams — 1. Research Triangle 34, 2. Voyager Academy 48.
Qualifying team members/regional finishes — Research Triangle, 2. Daniel Madison, 5. Michal Swepson, 9. Eric Young, 10. Jack Puryear, 11. Brendan Kane, 64. Grayson Hassell, 72. Spencer Jones. Voyager Academy, 3. Patrick Lester, 4. Lawton Kariher, 16. Zach Perry, 17. Luke Bennett, 20. Josh Glazer, 31. Gary Ford. 32. Alfredo Ellzey.
Boys' individual qualifiers — 12. Aaron Frisbie (Roxboro Community School).
Girls' teams — 3. Woods Charter 117.
Qualifying team members/regional finishes — Woods Charter, 3. Jade Ogilvie, 25. Theresa Farrel, 30. Francis Mattison, 32. Jess Canton, 41. Claire Day, 44. Rachel Deininger, 70. Julie Wattterson.
Girls' individual qualifiers — 6. Murphy Credle (Kestrel Heights), 8. Lani Fogleson (Voyager Academy).