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You ought to ask if Keyhole surgical procedure is a practical option for you if you have to go in for a medical procedure. It can be performed in practically every component of your body and it is done making use of little lacerations as opposed to the bigger, traditional incisions that make use of to be popular. That is why it is thought about a minimally invasive procedure as well as with it, you could take pleasure in a smaller sized healing duration as well as much less time in the healthcare facility after surgical procedure. Are you all set to find the many surgical procedures that can be done making use of Keyhole surgical treatment Singapore?
You could acknowledge the name much better as laparoscopy if you are not certain just what keyhole surgical treatment is. It is a surgery that permits physicians to reduce one or more tiny lacerations and then utilize lasers as well as little cameras to obtain the work done. It is a treatment that both clients and doctors choose as a result of that it does recover up swiftly as well as there is a whole lot less possibility of it tearing open because of the way you walk around when you get home from the healthcare facility. This indicates your keep after surgical procedure, will be much less compared to it would have a few years back.
With keyhole surgical procedure or laparoscopic surgical procedure, you can have gastrointestinal treatments done in addition to thoracic, vascular, gynecological, urology procedures, neurosurgical procedures, biopsies, and much more. The possibilities are countless as well as all procedures require just around an inch-long incision, so you can come back on your feet with very little initiative. Frequently, stitches may not even be utilized to keep it closed due to the fact that the simplest method to do it for both doctors and also patients is to glue the cut. As soon as glued, the glue will certainly remain in area enough time for the laceration to recover up and also not have a risk of busting open.
Most of the times, you may have to stay in the medical facility after keyhole surgical treatment for a couple of hrs. This is primarily to keep watch on your vitals. No person desires your heart rate to enhance or for you to have trouble with your breathing. You should be launched quickly after you get out of recuperation if all of that is fine. There are other points that might make your remain a small amount shorter or longer. If you are not in good health, if your body is having a tough time after surgical treatment, or there is a risk of the anesthetic causing issues for you, later, you could need to stay a brief time much longer. The only real problem is that you could need to have another person drive you home after surgical procedure. Due to the fact that occasionally it may take numerous hours for anesthetic to wear off, this is for your safety. You will have to remain at the hospital till you are no much longer at danger for being dazed if you do not have a flight. You might really feel discomfort, but it needs to not be intolerable and you might really feel pressure due to the gas that will certainly be made use of. Regardless, you will certainly be up as well as on your feet in a very brief time.


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Room Size (Sq ft): 800 | House Size (Sq feet): 2000
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Easy to light, gives off a lot of heat, simple design, clean good looks
small firebox, can easily overfire, no back interior heatshield, frequent loading
We've had this stove for over 10 years. It came with the house and was almost new when we got it. This is a fine little stove if one works within it's design constraints. The firebox is small and one must avoid the temptation to squeeze in bigger logs that "almost" fit. At about year 5 we accidently dislodged the upper heat shield doing just that. This allowed hot flue gases to head right out the back instead of around the front of the shield. The back casting is unshielded (on the interior of the stove) and is quite vunerable. If overheated it will quickly burnout or crack. I have rebuilt our stove once to replace the back of the stove. This was a fairly easy weekend task. If you attempt it, be sure to have an assembly diagram for the parts and be prepared for several broken bolts. These will need to be drilled out and retapped. Only a year later, we had someone housesitting for a few winter months and came back to find the back had a hairline crack from over-firing. Bummer. To fix the problem, I had a friend cut a piece of 3/16" steel to fit the interior back of the stove and bolted this inside the stove as a rear heat shield. It is working very well and has prevented further damage to the back of the stove. I've looked at several older 602's and many seem to have this problem. It's too easy to burn out the back of these stoves. Jotul really should have made the stove about one inch longer and designed in a factory rear-heat shield. If you own one of these stoves and use it regularly, I think this modification is a good investment.
That said, with the minor modification, I think the stove is good to go for many more years. The new heat shield is invisible from the outside except for the 4-#10 screwheads showing on the back. Sadly, getting parts from Jotul is getting harder. Seems everyone is going to gas. Our local Jotul dealer is Sutter Home and Hearth and they were very helpful getting the part and guiding me with the rebuild.
Our stove is dark-red. It has handsome good looks and is very simple to use. We have it connected from the back to an elbow tha connects to a straight-up stack of about 14 ft. Draft is so good that we have a stovepipe damper installed above the stove. Once the fire is going well, we damper down the pipe and stove. Average burn time with northwest softwoods is about 2hrs., so one has to tend the stove frequently. We have an old farmhouse with an open floorplan and this little stove will heat the whole house until the temps go below about 30.
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Disney® Pixar's "Finding Nemo" dives back into theaters and homes this year in breathtaking Digital 3D™. The must-"sea," must-own Oscar®-winning underwater adventure—featuring the unforgettable Marlin, his forgetful friend Dory and the lovable young Nemo—returns to the big screen in a spectacular 3D theatrical release beginning September 14, 2012!
On behalf of Disney-Pixar's "Finding Nemo," please sign up to participate in the Platte River Clean up on Sunday, September 9th from noon-4PM by clicking here: http://tinyurl.com/FindingNemo3DRiverCleanUp. All participants who attend the clean-up will be entered to win a family four pack of tickets to the Downtown Aquarium! Parking for the event is available at the Downtown Aquarium.
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In this stunning underwater adventure teeming with memorable comedic characters and heartfelt emotion, "Finding Nemo" follows the momentous journey of an overprotective clownfish named Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks) and his young son Nemo (voiced by Alexander Gould). When the two are unexpectedly separated in the Great Barrier Reef, Nemo is carried far from his ocean home and deposited in a fish tank in a dentist's office. Buoyed by the companionship of Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres), a friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish, Marlin embarks on a dangerous trek and finds himself the unlikely hero of an epic effort to rescue his son––who hatches a few daring plans of his own to return safely home.
Directed by Oscar® winner Andrew Stanton, co-directed by Oscar winner Lee Unkrich and produced by Graham Walters, "Finding Nemo" also features the voices of Willem Dafoe (as Gill), Brad Garrett (as Bloat), Allison Janney (as Peach), Austin Pendleton (as Gurgle), Stephen Root (as Bubbles), Vicki Lewis (as Deb/Flo), Joe Ranft (as Jacques) Geoffrey Rush (as Nigel), Elizabeth Perkins (as Coral), Bob Peterson (as Mr. Ray), Barry Humphries (as Bruce), Eric Bana (as Anchor), Bruce Spence (as Chum), and director Andrew Stanton (as Crush).
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(For full disclosure, I do not. We don't allow anyone to wear shoes in the house, so wearing bare feet in the mall kind of defeats the purpose...)
Banana, doula wife to Papa Banana and mother to Banana One, Banana Two, Banana Three, Banana Four...
I can't blame them, I am not a fan of shoes and am barefoot as often as possible, or I wear barefoot shoes (fivefingers).
Dd doesn't rip off her shoes everywhere we go anymore than I do. She is almost 13 years old.
When she was younger she had plenty of shoe free time but there were times she had to have some shoes on to protect her feet or meet standards of the place we were at.
I wouldn't let her take off her shoes in a restaurant, mall, on a hot sidewalk, parking lot with broken glass, etc.
Kim ~mom to one awesome dd (12)
I only insist on my kids wearing shoes in public places. We are all barefoot enthusiasts here. I only wear vibram five fingers barefoot shoes, and dd is usually either barefoot or wearing ballet shoes, ds doesn't really care either way.
We saw barefoot people at the park last time we went. I stared.
I just gave Little Miss the "I don't care how far west we move, young lady, we wear shoes out and about!" speech as we did our errands.
We do not, for the record, wear shoes in our own house. We went for dinner recently with some friends, the very same friend I had discussed "shoes in the house" policy with regarding the great state of Texas, and I took her advice, looked down and saw her in her shoes in her kitchen, and left my flats on. I was so damn proud of myself. Now I just need to get a tasteful sign printed for my entryway: "Take off yer shoes fer crap'ssake, whattaya, savages?" and hang it.
I love to be barefoot, though, and am barefoot in my own lawn often enough to be rather covered in ant bites by summer's end.
Totally missed the "why": Because. Hah, no, really it's a cleanliness issue. Shoes outside to protect our feet from the grime, off inside to protect our floors and therefore ourselves from the outside grime.
And on 09/23/2011, we were three; husband, daughter, and me!
the first 5 years of her life - dd only wore shoes to places she had to. certain libraries and grocery store wouldnt allow her in barefeet. on her scooter or tri/bicycle.
but otherwise she walked everywhere barefoot. we've walked through city streets being careful to watch out for glass and had our first splinter when dd was about 8 when she wasnt walking around barefoot so much.
because she just could not stand anything on her feet or body. and i allowed it coz i think dd needed to feel that texture. she used to run on bark - that i could barely stand on. she didnt even notice it. she had minor SPD and was sensation seeking.
dd is allowed to take off her shoes where appropriate. we respect others manners.
i realise i am like her too. i dont like anything on my feet and even in a restaurant i take off my slipons if i have them on. without even thinking or noticing. i wear flip flops even in freezing conditions. i've gone for walks when the temperatures were in the 20s in my flip flops. i think like me dd doesnt like sweaty feet and since our feet freeze anyways even in our shoes - why bother with shoes and socks.
dd and i even hike barefoot and dd has even hiked in snow barefoot. for about a mile. she'd even go out of the tent to pee in flip flops rather than her down booties.
My 2.75yo will often carefully put shoes on of her on volition before we leave the house only to take them off to climb into the car. I usually have a pair in my nappy bag on case we need them.
Mother of two spectacular girls, born mid-2010 and late 2012
The children take off their shoes when they enter our house and most other houses. We parents do too. Why? Mainly because it is the accepted polite thing to do, and because it keeps from tracking dirt into the house.
They keep their shoes on in the street and in other public areas. Why? Because we live in a city of millions and we think it would not be hygienic or safe for them to go barefoot on the sidewalks, streets, subways, buses, etc.
I only let DS take his shoes off inside people's homes.
I hate shoes and go barefoot much of the summer. My daughter does too. She's 9, and yes, she takes her shoes off whenever she can.
She and I both carry a pair of thin flip flops in our bags, if we need to go in a store or over something dangerous, they're easy to throw on and take off again as soon as we can. We don't wear shoes in the house. During the summer if our feet are particularly filthy, there's a hose right outside our door and we can wash them off.
During the winter/fall and often in the spring though, it's very rainy and muddy where we live. I'm not going to insist on shoes, but generally mud only feels good squishing through your toes when you WANT it to, not every step you take!
I don't have rules about shoes. There are laws about shoes in the mall so they would have to wear them there, but it isn't my rule. Sometimes if we're outside and I see something sharp I'll say I saw something sharp so please put your shoes (or sandals) on, but that's about it.
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I am 9 weeks post op from a tummy tuck. I've had a large seroma & hard swollen scar tissue below the belly button. They have recently put in a pen rose drain. Could I have a pseudobursa & what would be the best treatment. I have attached a photo.
I Am 9 Weeks Post Op from a Tummy Tuck. Could I Have a Pseudobursa & What Would Be the Best Treatment? (photo)
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How Long is the Recovery for a Tummy Tuck?
You could have a pseudobursa at 9 weeks. Sometimes these require surgical excision for complete resolution.
What I don't know from the question is how often this may have been aspirated so far. Short of surgery I would usually suggest a try at sclerosis--injecting a caustic material (betadine, tetracycline, alcohol among others) allow it to dwell, and then continue with a suction drain. This sometimes must be done more than once, but it often works and avoids a trip to the operating room.
All the best.
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I know I've mentioned it several times before but I just can't resist mentioning it again: Van Morrison's Astral Weeks.
I've just heard that he will be performing the album in full next month at the Hollywood Bowl! The dates are Nov 7 and 8. Wow, I am wishing I was an Angeleno right about now.
I'm interested to see what he does with the songs-- knowing Van's at times rather spotty live performances, and the expansive variation that he brings to his songs when he performs them, who knows? I bet he has not played a good portion of the songs off of Astral Weeks in a zillion years. Frankly, I am surprised he agreed to do this, but it's thrilling! He must be pleased that this album is finally getting its due and being praised by the masses, since it was fairly ignored back in 1968.
As a whole, Astral Weeks' improvisational nature makes it more akin to jazz than rock, really, and one thing I am sure of is that Van will bring his spontaneity and lack of restraint to his performances. If you want to read a bit more about the record, click here.
Apparently he is capturing it all on tape (or whatever more ephemeral substance they're using these days) for a DVD, so if you can't make it, rest assured you will be able to catch it at a later date in the comfort of your own home.
Here's a recent performance of "Madame George" -- sounds great to me!


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40 CFR Appendix to Subpart EEE of Part 63, Quality Assurance Procedures for Continuous Emissions Monitors Used for Hazardous Waste Combustors
1.1 Applicability. These quality assurance requirements are used to evaluate the effectiveness of quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) procedures and the quality of data produced by continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS) that are used for determining compliance with the emission standards on a continuous basis as specified in the applicable regulation. The QA procedures specified by these requirements represent the minimum requirements necessary for the control and assessment of the quality of CEMS data used to demonstrate compliance with the emission standards provided under this subpart EEE of part 63. Owners and operators must meet these minimum requirements and are encouraged to develop and implement a more extensive QA program. These requirements supersede those found in part 60, Appendix F, of this chapter. Appendix F does not apply to hazardous waste-burning devices.
1.2 Principle. The QA procedures consist of two distinct and equally important functions. One function is the assessment of the quality of the CEMS data by estimating accuracy. The other function is the control and improvement of the quality of the CEMS data by implementing QC policies and corrective actions. These two functions form a control loop. When the assessment function indicates that the data quality is inadequate, the source must immediately stop burning hazardous waste. The CEM data control effort must be increased until the data quality is acceptable before hazardous waste burning can resume.
a. In order to provide uniformity in the assessment and reporting of data quality, this procedure explicitly specifies the assessment methods for response drift and accuracy. The methods are based on procedures included in the applicable performance specifications provided in appendix B to part 60 of this chapter. These procedures also require the analysis of the EPA audit samples concurrent with certain reference method (RM) analyses as specified in the applicable RM's.
b. Because the control and corrective action function encompasses a variety of policies, specifications, standards, and corrective measures, this procedure treats QC requirements in general terms to allow each source owner or operator to develop a QC system that is most effective and efficient for the circumstances.
2.1 Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS). The total equipment required for the determination of a pollutant concentration. The system consists of the following major subsystems:
2.1.1 Sample Interface. That portion of the CEMS used for one or more of the following: sample acquisition, sample transport, and sample conditioning, or protection of the monitor from the effects of the stack effluent.
2.1.2 Pollutant Analyzer. That portion of the CEMS that senses the pollutant concentration and generates a proportional output.
2.1.3 Diluent Analyzer. That portion of the CEMS that senses the diluent gas (O2) and generates an output proportional to the gas concentration.
2.1.4 Data Recorder. That portion of the CEMS that provides a permanent record of the analyzer output. The data recorder may provide automatic data reduction and CEMS control capabilities.
2.2 Relative Accuracy (RA). The absolute mean difference between the pollutant concentration determined by the CEMS and the value determined by the reference method (RM) plus the 2.5 percent error confidence coefficient of a series of test divided by the mean of the RM tests or the applicable emission limit.
2.3 Calibration Drift (CD). The difference in the CEMS output readings from the established reference value after a stated period of operation during which no unscheduled maintenance, repair, or adjustment took place.
2.4 Zero Drift (ZD). The difference in CEMS output readings at the zero pollutant level after a stated period of operation during which no unscheduled maintenance, repair, or adjustment took place.
2.5 Calibration Standard. Calibration standards produce a known and unchanging response when presented to the pollutant analyzer portion of the CEMS, and are used to calibrate the drift or response of the analyzer.
2.6 Relative Accuracy Test Audit (RATA). Comparison of CEMS measurements to reference method measurements in order to evaluate relative accuracy following procedures and specification given in the appropriate performance specification.
2.7 Absolute Calibration Audit (ACA). Equivalent to calibration error (CE) test defined in the appropriate performance specification using NIST traceable calibration standards to challenge the CEMS and assess accuracy.
2.8 Rolling Average. The average emissions, based on some (specified) time period, calculated every minute from a one-minute average of four measurements taken at 15-second intervals.
3.1 QC Requirements. a. Each owner or operator must develop and implement a QC program. At a minimum, each QC program must include written procedures describing in detail complete, step-by-step procedures and operations for the following activities.
1. Checks for component failures, leaks, and other abnormal conditions.
2. Calibration of CEMS.
3. CD determination and adjustment of CEMS.
4. Integration of CEMS with the automatic waste feed cutoff (AWFCO) system.
5. Preventive Maintenance of CEMS (including spare parts inventory).
6. Data recording, calculations, and reporting.
7. Checks of record keeping.
8. Accuracy audit procedures, including sampling and analysis methods.
9. Program of corrective action for malfunctioning CEMS.
10. Operator training and certification.
11. Maintaining and ensuring current certification or naming of cylinder gasses, metal solutions, and particulate samples used for audit and accuracy tests, daily checks, and calibrations.
b. Whenever excessive inaccuracies occur for two consecutive quarters, the current written procedures must be revised or the CEMS modified or replaced to correct the deficiency causing the excessive inaccuracies. These written procedures must be kept on record and available for inspection by the enforcement agency.
3.2 QA Requirements. Each source owner or operator must develop and implement a QA plan that includes, at a minimum, the following.
1. QA responsibilities (including maintaining records, preparing reports, reviewing reports).
2. Schedules for the daily checks, periodic audits, and preventive maintenance.
3. Check lists and data sheets.
4. Preventive maintenance procedures.
5. Description of the media, format, and location of all records and reports.
6. Provisions for a review of the CEMS data at least once a year. Based on the results of the review, the owner or operator must revise or update the QA plan, if necessary.
4.1 CD and ZD Requirement. Owners and operators must check, record, and quantify the ZD and the CD at least once daily (approximately 24 hours) in accordance with the method prescribed by the manufacturer. The CEMS calibration must, at a minimum, be adjusted whenever the daily ZD or CD exceeds the limits in the Performance Specifications. If, on any given ZD and/or CD check the ZD and/or CD exceed(s) two times the limits in the Performance Specifications, or if the cumulative adjustment to the ZD and/or CD (see Section 4.2) exceed(s) three times the limits in the Performance Specifications, hazardous waste burning must immediately cease and the CEMS must be serviced and recalibrated. Hazardous waste burning cannot resume until the owner or operator documents that the CEMS is in compliance with the Performance Specifications by carrying out an ACA.
4.2 Recording Requirements for Automatic ZD and CD Adjusting Monitors. Monitors that automatically adjust the data to the corrected calibration values must record the unadjusted concentration measurement prior to resetting the calibration, if performed, or record the amount of the adjustment.
4.3 Daily System Audit. The audit must include a review of the calibration check data, an inspection of the recording system, an inspection of the control panel warning lights, and an inspection of the sample transport and interface system (e.g., flowmeters, filters, etc.) as appropriate.
4.4 Data Recording and Reporting. All measurements from the CEMS must be retained in the operating record for at least 5 years.
Carbon Monoxide (CO), Oxygen (O2), and Hydrocarbon (HC) CEMS. An Absolute Calibration Audit (ACA) must be conducted quarterly, and a Relative Accuracy Test Audit (RATA) (if applicable, see sections 5.1 and 5.2) must be conducted yearly. An Interference Response Tests must be performed whenever an ACA or a RATA is conducted. When a performance test is also required under § 63.1207 to document compliance with emission standards, the RATA must coincide with the performance test. The audits must be conducted as follows.
5.1 Relative Accuracy Test Audit (RATA). This requirement applies to O2 and CO CEMS. The RATA must be conducted at least yearly. Conduct the RATA as described in the RA test procedure (or alternate procedures section) described in the applicable Performance Specifications. In addition, analyze the appropriate performance audit samples received from the EPA as described in the applicable sampling methods.
5.2 Absolute Calibration Audit (ACA). The ACA must be conducted at least quarterly except in a quarter when a RATA (if applicable, see section 5.1) is conducted instead. Conduct an ACA as described in the calibration error (CE) test procedure described in the applicable Performance Specifications.
5.3 Interference Response Test. The interference response test must be conducted whenever an ACA or RATA is conducted. Conduct an interference response test as described in the applicable Performance Specifications.
5.4 Excessive Audit Inaccuracy. If the RA from the RATA or the CE from the ACA exceeds the criteria in the applicable Performance Specifications, hazardous waste burning must cease immediately. Hazardous waste burning cannot resume until the owner or operator takes corrective measures and audit the CEMS with a RATA to document that the CEMS is operating within the specifications.
6.1 Performance Specifications. CEMS used by owners and operators of HWCs must comply with the following performance specifications in appendix B to part 60 of this chapter:
Table I: Performance Specifications for CEMS
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6.2 Downtime due to Calibration. Facilities may continue to burn hazardous waste for a maximum of 20 minutes while calibrating the CEMS. If all CEMS are calibrated at once, the facility must have twenty minutes to calibrate all the CEMS. If CEMS are calibrated individually, the facility must have twenty minutes to calibrate each CEMS. If the CEMS are calibrated individually, other CEMS must be operational while the individual CEMS is being calibrated.
6.3 Span of the CEMS.
6.3.1 CO CEMS. The CO CEM must have two ranges, a low range with a span of 200 ppmv and a high range with a span of 3000 ppmv at an oxygen correction factor of 1. A one-range CEM may be used, but it must meet the performance specifications for the low range in the specified span of the low range.
6.3.2 O2 CEMS. The O2 CEM must have a span of 25 percent. The span may be higher than 25 percent if the O2 concentration at the sampling point is greater than 25 percent.
6.3.3 HC CEMS. The HC CEM must have a span of 100 ppmv, expressed as propane, at an oxygen correction factor of 1.
6.3.4 CEMS Span Values. When the Oxygen Correction Factor is Greater than 2. When an owner or operator installs a CEMS at a location of high ambient air dilution, i.e., where the maximum oxygen correction factor as determined by the permitting agency is greater than 2, the owner or operator must install a CEM with a lower span(s), proportionate to the larger oxygen correction factor, than those specified above.
6.3.5 Use of Alternative Spans. Owner or operators may request approval to use alternative spans and ranges to those specified. Alternate spans must be approved in writing in advance by the Administrator. In considering approval of alternative spans and ranges, the Administrator will consider that measurements beyond the span will be recorded as values at the maximum span for purposes of calculating rolling averages.
6.3.6 Documentation of Span Values. The span value must be documented by the CEMS manufacturer with laboratory data.
6.4.1 Moisture Correction. Method 4 of appendix A, part 60 of this chapter, must be used to determine moisture content of the stack gasses.
6.4.2 Oxygen Correction Factor. Measured pollutant levels must be corrected for the amount of oxygen in the stack according to the following formula:
The oxygen correction factor is:
6.4.3 Temperature Correction. Correction values for temperature are obtainable from standard reference materials.
6.5 Rolling Average. A rolling average is the arithmetic average of all one-minute averages over the averaging period.
6.5.1 One-Minute Average for CO and HHC CEMS. One-minute averages are the arithmetic average of the four most recent 15-second observations and must be calculated using the following equation:
Fifteen second observations must not be rounded or smoothed. Fifteen-second observations may be disregarded only as a result of a failure in the CEMS and allowed in the source's quality assurance plan at the time of the CEMS failure. One-minute averages must not be rounded, smoothed, or disregarded.
6.5.2 Ten Minute Rolling Average Equation. The ten minute rolling average must be calculated using the following equation:
6.5.3 Hourly Rolling Average Equation for CO and THC CEMS and Operating Parameter Limits. The rolling average, based on a specific number integer of hours, must be calculated using the following equation:
6.5.4 Averaging Periods for CEMS other than CO and THC. The averaging period for CEMS other than CO and THC CEMS must be calculated as a rolling average of all one-hour values over the averaging period. An hourly average is comprised of 4 measurements taken at equally spaced time intervals, or at most every 15 minutes. Fewer than 4 measurements might be available within an hour for reasons such as facility downtime or CEMS calibration. If at least two measurements (30 minutes of data) are available, an hourly average must be calculated. The n-hour rolling average is calculated by averaging the n most recent hourly averages.
6.6 Units of the Standards for the Purposes of Recording and Reporting Emissions. Emissions must be recorded and reported expressed after correcting for oxygen, temperature, and moisture. Emissions must be reported in metric, but may also be reported in the English system of units, at 7 percent oxygen, 20 °C, and on a dry basis.
6.7 Rounding and Significant Figures. Emissions must be rounded to two significant figures using ASTM procedure E-29-90 or its successor. Rounding must be avoided prior to rounding for the reported value.
1. 40 CFR part 60, appendix F, "Quality Assurance Procedures: Procedure 1. Quality Assurance Requirements for Gas continuous Emission Monitoring Systems Used For Compliance Determination".


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The term spondylolisthesis derived from the Greek spondylos, meaning "vertebra," and olisthenein, meaning "to slip."
Spondylolisthesis is defined as anterior or posterior slipping of one segment of the spine on the next lower segment.
There are two clasifications of spondylolisthesis. One is by Wiltse, Newman, and Macnab's classification of and other is by Marchetti and Bartolozzi.
Wiltse classification
It is based on etiological and topographical criteria. It is argued that it is difficult to predict progression or response to treatment
This classification scheme divides the spondylolisthesis in 5 types
Type I – Dysplastic
Congenital abnormalities of the upper sacral facets or inferior facets of the fifth lumbar vertebra that allow slipping of L5 on S1.
The congenital abnormalities of lumbosacral articulation include maloriented or hypoplastic facets, sacral deficiency or poorly developed pars interarticularis.
There is no pars interarticularis defect.
Type II – Isthmic
There is a defect in the pars interarticularis that allows forward slipping of L5 on S1.
There are three subtypes
A stress fracture of the pars interarticularis [Lytic type]
An elongated but intact pars interarticularis [Elongated type]
An acute fracture of the pars interarticularis
Type III – Degenerative
This lesion results from intersegmental instability of a long duration with subsequent remodeling of the articular processes at the level of involvement.
Type IV- Traumatic
This type results from fractures in the area of the bony hook other than the pars interarticularis.
Type V – Pathological
This type results from generalized or localized bone disease and structural weakness of the bone e.g osteogenesis imperfecta, infection
Marchetti and Bartolozzi attempted divided the condition into developmental and acquired forms.
To classify according to this classification, it must be first determined if the condition is developmental or acquired.
Classification of Marchetti-Bartolozzi
High dysplastic
- With lysis
- With elongation
Low dysplastic
- With lysis
- With elongation
- Acute fracture
- Stress fracture
Post surgery
- Direct surgery
- Indirect surgery
- Local pathology
- Systemic pathology
- Primary
- Secondary
Most spondylolistheses in children and adolescents are developmental.
There is another classification by Meyerding which is based on percentage of slip
Grade 1: 25% of vertebral body has slipped forward
Grade 2: 50% of vertebral body has slipped forward
Grade 3: 75% of vertebral body has slipped forward
Grade 4: 100% of vertebral body has slipped forward
Grade 5: Vertebral body completely fallen off (i.e.,spondyloptosis)
Normal Canal Dimension In Lumbar Spine
Normal canal dimension in lumbar spine are fairly constant and are given below.
Sagittal (mm)
Coronal (interpedicle) (mm)
The idea of normal values helps to determine the level of stenosis of the canal.
Dysplastic Spondylolisthesis
Dysplastic spondylolisthesis forms the type I spondylolisthesis in Wiltse classification system. It is a true congenital spondylolisthesis that occurs because of malformation of the lumbosacral junction with small, incompetent facet joints.
Dysplastic spondylolisthesis is very rare.
But when it occurs, it is associated with fast progression and severe neurological deficits.
There is a congenital insufficiency of facet joints (of S1 or L5) & disc complex, resulting in gradual attenuation of the pars interarticularis leading to ventral subluxation of L5 ventrally on the sacral facets and pedicles may get elongated as well, further contributing to the forward subluxation; This type, however is not associated with any gap or defect in pars interarticularis.
The articular processes of the vertebrae are tipped too far forward with the facet joints are facing forward (sagittal or axial) instead of sideways (coronal). Another association is malformed sacrum with spina bifida.
Studies have reported a familial predisposition.
Developmental Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis is present in 5% of the population and there is no gender difference in occurrence.
Most spondylolistheses in children and adolescents are developmental.
This type of spondylolisthesis generally is not noticed until later in childhood or even in adult life.
Developmntal stenosis needs to be differentiated from acquired traumatic spondylolisthesis caused by stress fracture. Trauamtic sopndylolisthesis following a stress fracture occurs in individuals with no posterior element dysplasia and with normal spino pelvic morphology.
Spondylolysis is a pure stress fracture caused by micrortrauma due to repetitive loading of lumbosacral spine and is typically seen in athletes. In contrast, individuals with developmental spondylolisthes have a genetic predisposition, variable degrees of vertebral dysplasia, a sacropelvic morphology that predisposes to abnormal spino-pelvic balance.
During growth, these individuals undergo abnormal development of the sacrum and pelvis which leads to altered mechanical stresses. Those associated with high pelvic incidence, low sacral table angle and high sacral slope are subjected to higher shear stresses resulting in increased tension on L5 pars interarticularis. Those with lower pelvic incidence but a high sacral table angle and low sacral slope are predisposed to impingement of L4 and S1 posterior facets with posterior elements of L5 leading to repetitive trauma to L5 pars during extension movements.
Mechanical stresses play an important role in this process.
This collective trauma may eventually result in a stress fracture of the pars interarticularis. Spondylolisthesis may occur when bilateral pars defects are present, which allows forward slippage of the vertebra (typically L5 on S1).
Sports that involve repetitive hyperextension and axial loading of the lumbar spine may result in repetitive microtrauma to the pars interarticularis, resulting in spondylolysis and sometimes spondylolisthesis. Gymnastics, football, wrestling, weight lifting rowing, pole vaulting, diving, hurdling, swimming (especially the butterfly stroke), baseball , tennis , sailing and volleyball are the sports that carry the risk.
Gymnastics and football are generally considered the highest risk sports.
Risk of progression in spondylolytic patients is low. [4-5%]
An increased risk of progression has been noted in female gender, presentation at a young age, severe slip at time of presentation, nonisthmic type, increased lumboscaral kyphosis and high degree of bony dysplasia.
In a skeletally immature patient, the lumbosacral kyphosis has been suggested to be most useful predictor of progression.
Presentation of Spondylolisthesis
In most of the cases the medical consultation is sought because of postural and gait problems rather than the pain.
Pain is mostly backache which occurs during the growth spurt. Sometimes the leg pain may also occur. The pain in the back is due to instability of the affected segment whereas pain the leg is due to irritation of the nerve root.
Symptoms are aggravated by high activity or sports decrease on rest or with medication.
Depending on severity of the listhesis, physical findings may vary.
In mild cases, there may not be any finding on physical examination.
In cases with moderate amount of slip, a step may be palpable at lumbosacral junction and motion of lumbar spine is restricted. Hamstring tightness may be felt on straight leg raising.
With further slip, the patient assumes a lordotic posture above the level of the slip to compensate for the displacement. The sacrum becomes more vertical, and the buttocks appear heart shaped because of the sacral prominence.
In severe slips, the trunk becomes shortened and often leads to complete absence of the waistline. These children walk with a peculiar spastic gait called pelvic waddle or crouched gait.
Scoliosis associated with spondylolisthesis may be found.
Routine diagnosis of spondylolisthesis is made on radiographs. These include anteroposterior, standing lateral views and Ferguson coronal view.
The Ferguson coronal view is obtained by making the x-ray beam parallel to the L5-S1 disc. This view depicts clearer profile of the L5 pedicles, transverse processes, and sacral ala.
Sometimes oblique views are also done in suspected pars defect which is not visible on routine views.
Bone Scan
Bone scan is indicated in children where palin film do not show any defect but the defect is believed to be present. An bone scan may shw the pars defect in stress reaction stage determined by increased uptake.
Mostly not needed, a CT scan can be used to differentiate between a stress reaction and acute stress fracture. [Developmental versus traumatic]. CT is the best study to diagnose and delineate anatomy of lesion.
MRI is useful in determining the extent of injury to the disc at the level of the spondylolisthesis. Nerve root compression also can be evaluated. MRI is indicated if neurologic symptoms present. It is a useful tool to diagnose associated stenosis.
Treatment of Spondylolisthesis
Nonoperative Treatment
Non operative treatment includes
- Restriction of the patient's activities
- Rehabilitation and exercises of spinal, abdominal, and trunk muscles
- Intermittent use of a rigid back brace
- Analgesics
Non operative treatment is useful if symptoms are few and the spondylolisthesis is mild.
Gradual increase in activity is allowed if symptoms improve.
For non symptomatic patients no active treatment is required but contact sports and high energy that might injure the back are to be avoided A follow up every 6-12 months til the completion of growth is required.
Operative Treatment
Indications for surgery include
- Persistent symptoms despite 9 months to 1 year of conservative treatment
- Persistent tight hamstrings
- Abnormal gait
- Pelvic-trunk deformity.
- Development of a neurological deficit
- Progression of the slip [Indicative of a severe dysplasia].
Early surgery have benefit over delayed ones. An early surgery may may prevent difficult or risky surgeries at a later time.
A slip of more than 50% in asymptomatic patients with dysplasia would warrant surgery.
In low dysplastic type of sopndylolisthesis, a spinal fusion [posterolateral] between L5 and the sacrum is recommended for slips of less than 50% [mild dysplasia] in children and adolescents who are symptomatic despite conservative treatment.
This degree of slippage is a mild dysplasia (low dysplastic type) usually without a significant slip angle. Instrumentation with pedicle screw is done to avoid need of postoperative immobilization. .
In high dysplastic spondylolisthesis, slippage of more than 50% requires fusion. The operative options include
- Posterior in situ fusion
- Instrumentation and posterior in situ fusion
- Posterior decompression, partial reduction, instrumentation, and fusion
- Posterior decompression, complete reduction, instrumentation, and posterior fusion
- Posterior fusion with postoperative cast reduction
- Posterior instrumentation and fusion combined with posterior lumbar interbody fusion
- Anterior release; and intradiscal graft or structural cage combined with posterior instrumentation and fusion.
For grade V [spondyloptosis] L5 vertebra removal with L4 to the sacrum fusion has been described.
The reduction of spondylolisthesis with instrumentation carries risk of increased operative time, complications, and reoperations. Therefore most of authors recommend fusion in situ [without reduction] a method of choice though reduction increases the chances of fusion itself.
If a patient has a neurological deficit preoperatively, decompression of the cauda equina at the time of the arthrodesis can be considered.
Postoperatively, a brace [Pantaloon brace] is worn for 3 to 4 months.
Degenerative Spondylosis
Degenerative spondylolistheis was first described by Rosenberg in 1975. The most commonly affected level is L4-L5 followed bby L3-L4. It may occur at two levels or even three levels simultaneously.
It has also been reported in cervical spine.
Degenerative spondylolisthesis is more common in people over age 50. It is more common in women and blacks.
Facet joints of the vertebral column restrain the motion of the spine [Allow flexion and extension but restrict rotational movements] while the disc itself acts as shock absorber. With age, as the degeneration sets, the facet joint may not remain competent and allow vertebral body to slip forward on the other.
With slip and enlargement of facets with time, the canal space reduces leading to spinal stenosis.
The degree of slip in degenerative spondylolisthesis is almost always a grade 1 or 2. [Compare with Developmental stenosis]
Symptoms are mostly produced due to facet joint arthritis and spinal stenosis [Decrease in canal space]
Low back pain with or without leg apin is most common presentation. Leg pain without back pain can also be a presenting complaint.
Symptom suggestive of nerve irritation or compression [ Numbness, heaviness of the legs, Pareasthesias or tingling senation may be present]
Pseudoclaudication, a feature typical of spinal stenosis may be present.
Patients may have decreased symptoms while sitting or further bending as canal becomes more spacious with flexion of the spine [Similarly, the space reduces on extension of spine and increased pain may be associated with it].
Tight hamstring muscles (the muscles in the back of the thigh) and stiffness in the lower back may be associated findings.
Nerve root damage is very rare with degenerative spondylolisthesis per se but decreased canal space may make the structures more vulnerable to any insult like disc herniation.
With increased stenosis, patient may not be able to walk even a few meters.
Diagnosis can be made on routine xrays. AP and lateral views reveal the slip and associated degenrative changes may also be noted. MRI reveals neural compression and stenosis.
Symptomatic analgesics, local gels for back pain, hot compresses and steroids are varoius prescribed drugs for this ailments
Life Style Modification
This generally includes:
- Bed rest
- Avoid standing or walking for long periods
- Avoiding activities that require spine extension
Epidural Injections
For patients with severe pain, especially leg pain, epidural steroid injections may be an option. They decrease pain and increase a patient's function in up to 50% of cases. Epidural injections can be given for up to three times per year. The pain relief can lasts from one week to one year.
Most of the patients with degenrative spondylolisthesis get relieved by non surgical measures and surgery is rarely required.
Surgery may be considered in disabling pains not relieved by non surgical managemnt and in cases of progressive neurologic deterioration.
The surgery involves decompression and fusion along with spinal instrumentation.
Decompression surgery ( laminectomy) without fusion alone is not advisable as it can lead to instability.
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Ive always liked Harris,it'd be nice to dump Gill and pick up Harris,At least I think so.
Well, he'd be familiar with Anthony Johnson seeing as how they used to be teammates in New Jersey...
That said, I seem to be the only guy around here who likes Gill...
Is Harris better than Fred Jones. That is the question. Harris is a shooting guard.
Originally Posted by Unclebuck
Nope. There is no reason to even consider adding him.
The Cavs are now under $24 million in payroll with this move.
Btw, any interest in Tractor Traylor? The Cavs released him a few days ago.
For the record, I like Gill.
Harris was mediocre playing with Kidd. Without him he's a bench warmer.
Traylor is one of those guys who only seems to play well against us. Somebody will pick him up, though.
Come to the Dark Side -- There's cookies!
Harris is 36 years old and not very good. I'd pass.
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Marbury and Telfair. It's an old photo from Slam. They didnt even know they had it till recently.


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I just tried this with Access 2000 on win2k with PostgreSQL on RH 7.2 and it worked, with minor adjustments, as follows: SELECT * FROM members IN '' [ODBC;FILEDSN=dsn_name;DATABASE=db_name;SERVER=your_ip_address;PORT=5432;UID =postgres;PWD=;READONLY=0;PROTOCOL=6.4;FAKEOIDINDEX=0;SHOWOIDCOLUMN=0;ROWVER SIONING=0;SHOWSYSTEMTABLES=0;CONNSETTINGS=] Where members.county='King'; Note that ADO connection objects distinguish between system dsn's (DSN) and file dsn's (FILEDSN). I also added a where clause to demonstrate where (no pun intended :) ) to put the where clause in the query in relation to the IN clause, for those new to more complicated queries. Mark Taff -----Original Message----- From: pgsql-odbc-owner(at)postgresql(dot)org [mailto:pgsql-odbc-owner(at)postgresql(dot)org]On Behalf Of Cedar Cox Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2002 4:43 AM To: Laurette Cisneros Cc: pgsql-odbc(at)postgresql(dot)org Subject: Re: [ODBC] Windows client? Access can make an interesting environment. If you just want to write SQL and get a worksheet grid back then it may be the thing for you. Linking tables is not even necessary. You must, of course, have the PG ODBC driver installed. Try this (a normal query, not passthrough or anything special): SELECT * FROM tblsomething IN '' [ODBC;DSN=pgtestdb;DATABASE=testdb;SERVER=nanu;PORT=5432;UID=programmer;PWD= password;READONLY=0;PROTOCOL=6.4;FAKEOIDINDEX=0;SHOWOIDCOLUMN=0;ROWVERSIONIN G=0;SHOWSYSTEMTABLES=0;CONNSETTINGS=]; It works in Access 97. I don't know about 2k (let me know if anyone tries it). Of course, you must change the connect string to your settings (and change the query to something proper), but the connect string usually never change, apart from possibly UID and PWD. IIRC, after you create this you can even use the graphical query builder in Access (with no linking of tables). The drawback is that I think (IIRC) there is one connection to the server per query, but shouldn't be a problem if you're just doing "casual" database work and not building an application. Sorry if I'm not remembering things correctly.. it's been a while since I've done Access work. -Cedar On Tue, 12 Feb 2002, Laurette Cisneros wrote: > > Hi all, > > Quick question...any suggested clients that can be used on Windows to > access a PostgreSQL server on linux (via ODBC)? Mostly for executing SQL > commands and perhaps other functions? > > Thanks, > > -- > Laurette Cisneros > (510) 420-3137 > NextBus Information Systems, Inc. > www.nextbus.com > Passenger Information Everywhere ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 4: Don't 'kill -9' the postmaster
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Preparing for Beijing
Australian marathon runner Lee Troop has been braving the icy Ballarat winter to prepare for the heat of Beijing, why?
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Ballarat in the July is cold and wet; Beijing in August is hot and humid, so what is Olympic marathon runner Lee Troop doing here?
"It's ironic to be in Ballarat of all places, but I'm here to do heat training," he says.
"The University of Ballarat have a heat chamber where we can simulate all the conditions."
Troop has trained in the heat chamber, set to 35 degrees and 90 per cent humidity for three weeks to prepare his body for the Beijing Olympic Games.
"I ride a bike in the chamber for an hour at 30km/h and the idea is to get my core temperature to regulate to the conditions."
Everyone's core temperature is 36.5 degrees, but after prolonged heat exposure and exercise it will rise past 40 degrees, Troops training will help to keep his temperature below that mark.
"I only got to 50 minutes in the first week, but now I can cycle for an hour and keep it under 39 degrees."
"We know that the worst conditions we're going to face are 35 degrees and 90 per cent [humidity], hence why we are training at that level, but it could be 28 degrees and 80 per cent. At least I know I will be super well prepared and obviously if it's less it's better."
"The only anomaly we can't prepare for is the pollution, but there are 100 guys that will be standing on the start line that will all have to deal with that."
Troop's says his chances in Beijing can be broken down into a simple equation.
"There will be 100 guys on the start line, you can pretty much discount 50 of them straight away, because they'll either be injured, unfit, or they're just not that good, so that means that there are 50 guys left," Troops says.
"Of the 50 guys that are left there're 25 guys that won't have done the adequate heat preparation like what we're doing, so all of a sudden you can discount 25."
"Were down now to a quarter of the field, so I've got a one in 25 chance of actually running the race of my life," he says.
Troop's career
At 35 Troop has had a long career, battling his fair share of hardship and adversity along the way.
Since sustaining an injury during the Sydney Olympics Troop's past eight years have been riddled by constant setbacks, but now fully fit he is determined to make sure that what he has gone though has been for a purpose.
"It would be great for me to run well because it justifies what I have done for 25 years, I started as a 10 year old with goals and aspirations, and all of a sudden you achieve things, I went to Sydney and Athens and should be patting myself on the back, saying look I've still gone to two previous Olympics," Troops says
"But unfortunately you get judged by your result and I haven't achieved what I know I'm capable of, so this is a wonderful opportunity for me to perform well."
"Hopefully if I do get it right and I run well it will give me a bit of confidence to say; right I'm going to put in another four years to London."
Surprised coach
Troop is coached by four-time Ballarat Olympian Steve Moneghetti who he has used as a benchmark throughout his career.
Following his selection in the team for Beijing Troop phoned his coached and told him the good news, but says it came as a surprise to Moneghetti.
"The first thing he said was, mate congratulations, but I'll be brutally honest with you, I never gave you a chance in hell of ever getting back, I thought your career was over and what you've been able to do is fantastic, and for that I applaud you."
Although that may not sound overly flattering Troop believes that's what makes Moneghetti such a great coach. "Even though he thought that, he kept it to himself and did nothing but support me," he says.
On the weekend Troop finished second in the Gold Coast marathon and will now spend time sleeping in an altitude tent before returning to the heat chamber in Ballarat and from there, on to Beijing.
"I can't get any fitter, I've just got to hold where I am," Troop says.
"I've been 66th and 28th so anything that gets me close to the top 10 is better than my last two Olympics, and for me personally it would be a bit of redemption, it would make everything I have gone through worthwhile."
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Samuel Eto'o is one of the purest goal scorers of his generation, but even someone of his talent can't plan to score like this.
The Chelsea striker accidentally scored one of the easiest goals of his career Wednesday when he was rewarded for doing a little bit of dirty work.
In the 31st minute of his team's UEFA Champions League game against German club FC Schalke 04, Eto'o pressured Schalke goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand as he was about to clear the ball up the field. Having taken his sweet time, Hildebrand suddenly found Eto'o bearing down on him, rushed his kick and hit Eto'o's outstretched leg with the ball. Naturally, it ricocheted straight into the goal.
This was the second goal Eto'o has scored since joining Chelsea in August, but it was nowhere near as controversial as his first. During an Oct. 19 Premier League game against Cardiff City, Eto'o sneaked behind goalkeeper David Marshall, knocked it to a teammate as Marshall tried to bounce it and gratefully slotted the return pass home.
If Eto'o, 32, is scoring goals like these, there's no telling what he'll do once he reaches peak levels of sharpness and fitness.
See Eto'o's fortunate goal against Schalke below.
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Dear reader, I've got the following simple wish: Please tell me how to program a standard web application that allows to update tuples without lost updates. My guess is that this cannot be done easily right now, but that this could be done very easily with just a slight API (libpq) extension, which allows to tie a user/browser session to a database transaction. The remainder of this mail explains my view of the situation in detail. If I'm missing something fundamental then please let me know... I'd like to have a web application (PHP in my case) that starts a transaction to display some tuples in a browser. (This happens in one script in an isolated transaction/connection.) The user should then be able to update some values of a chosen tuple and write the updated tuple back into the database. (This happens in a second script, which - due to the stateless nature of HTTP - has to open a second database connection, so there is no link between the database operations of script one and script two.) I'd like to see this application under transaction control to avoid race conditions and, in particular, the following kind of lost update (which, according to Murphy, *will* happen with two independent transactions/connections/scripts): Two users select the same tuple t at about the same point in time, user u1 updates t into t1 and writes it back, while user u2 updates t into t2 and writes that version back, just a little after t1 has been written. This way, the update of user u1 gets lost. In my view the above scenario is that of a standard multi-user web application. However, I couldn't find a simple solution to program transactions spanning multiple scripts/HTTP requests. (PHP persistent connections don't help, see, e.g., here: http://www-fr.mysql.com/news-and-events/newsletter/2002-11/a0000000086.html ) So, my first question: Is there a simple solution to program transactions that span multiple scripts? I'm aware of the following "heavyweight" solution: 1. Do some kind of explicit user level locking. In my view, this is redundant work and the wrong way as databases support transactions. 2. Program a proxy-process that actually handles the database connections (instead of the HTTP server) and that allows to suspend a transaction at the end of one script, which can be resumed at the beginning of another script. E.g. SQL Relay can do this: http://sqlrelay.sourceforge.net/ So, my second question: What do the PostgreSQL maintainers think about enriching the API to make it usable in a web environment, where stateless HTTP servers stand between (and in the way of) statefull applications and database servers? This could be done with just two additional API calls, e.g., for libpq: int PQsuspendConn(PGconn *conn) and PGconn *PQresumeConn(const char *conninfo) Here, I assume that PQsuspendConn gets called at the end of one script, which tells the database that this connection and its associated transaction will be idle for some time and returns an identifier, say x. Later on, in some following script the database connection is opened via PQresumeConn, passing the result of PQsuspendConn as an additional parameter, say "transactionID = x", which tells the database to continue the previous transaction on the new connection. This way, one could tie an HTTP session to a single transaction. (Function PQresumeConn could even be avoided by adding the new parameter transactionID to PQconnectdb.) What do you think? Jens P.S. 1. I'm aware that a suspended transaction could block other transactions indefinitely. To get around that, timeout mechanisms could be used. 2. There would be exactly one database connection per user session. Since the vast majority of user connections are likely to be suspended at any point in time (they are only active while a script is being executed, not while the user is thinking), suspended connections have to be handled "efficiently".
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Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens Information
Visitor Information
Opening Hours
9:00am-4:50pm(The last entrance is 4:30pm)
- Mondays
(the following day if Monday is a national holiday)
- December29-January1
Admission Fees
- Adults・・・500yen (100yen)
- Groups of 30 or more・・・450yen (90yen)
- Groups of 100 or more・・・400 yen (80yen)
- Annual pass・・・2,000 yen (600yen)
- Sky Tower joint pass・・・640 yen (160yen)
Please inquire in advance regarding excursions by junior high schools, elementary schools, kindergartens, nursery schools, schools for the disabled, etc.
Admission is free of charge for junior high school students and under.
Note: Admission fees in parentheses are for persons 65 years of age or older who reside in the city of Nagoya.
1,600 cars
Stroller Rental (fee charged)
Location: North Park Gate Information
Hours: 9:00am-4:30pm(must be returned by 4:50pm)
Wheelchair Rental (free of charge)
Location: All gates
Numbers may be limited so please call in advance to secure availability.
Requests for Visitors
- Admission with dogs, cats or any other pets is not permitted.
- Please be kind to the animals and refrain from feeding them.
- Collecting insects or flora within the park is not permitted.
- Conduct that may bother others such as ball throwing and use of kickboards is not permitted.
- Please refrain from entering restricted enclosures or areas.
- Please refrain from smoking and eating or drinking other than in designated places.
- We are unable to make announcements concerning meeting times, places, etc. ,so please arrange such details prior to entering the park.
- Please take your rubbish home with you-your cooperation is very much appreciated.
Access Guide
- 3-minute walk from Higashiyama Koen (Higashiyama Park) Station or 7-minute walk from Hoshigaoka Station, both on the Subway Higashiyama Line (Hoshigaoka Station offers convenient access to the Botanical Gardens.)
- Approx. 15 minutes west by car from Nagoya lnterchange on the Tomei Expressway
- Approx. 10 minutes west by car from Kamiyashiro lnterchange on the Higashi-Meihan Expressway
- Approx. 10 minutes east by car from Yotsuya Exit on the Nagoya Expressway Because traffic is prone to congestion and limited parking is available, please make use of public transportation.
- Nagoya Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens
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A comeback.
A victory.
And then …
A last-second defeat.
Are you kidding?
Absolutely not.
IU lost a 41-39 heartbreaker when Ball State's Steven Schott kicked a 43-yard field goal as time expired. That ended a furious final four minutes when the Hoosiers rallied from the brink behind true freshman quarterback Nate Sudfeld to get a lead it couldn't hold.
"I thought we played well," coach Kevin Wilson said. "I appreciate the way they hung in there and battled."
The Hoosiers (2-1) trailed 38-25 with just over four minutes left when Sudfeld hit Cody Latimer with a 70-yard touchdown pass. After a defensive stop, Sudfeld drove IU 77 yards for the go-ahead touchdown. It came on a 2-yard pass to Shane Wynn with 53 seconds left.
Ball State (2-1) had one last chance. It got within field goal range when Willie Snead made an 18-yard diving catch near the sidelines at the IU 25-yard line with 1 second left. The catch was close enough to being out of bounds for the officials to review it. The play stood and Schott hit the game winner.
"We hit a couple of shots," Wilson said about the late touchdowns. "We did a nice job on the two-minute drive. We just couldn't finish it off.
"It was a line of scrimmage game. I give that to Ball State. That's probably the one thing that gave them the edge because they got us there."
Ball State has won the last three meetings with IU.
Even when things were at the worst, Sudfeld said, the Hoosiers never lost hope.
"It's never over," he said. "The coaches have shown us a million situations where teams come back. We came back, but it's unfortunate for us they made some big plays at the end.
"Emotions were high and low. We tried to stay level headed. You can't let the highs too high and the lows too low."
Sudfeld didn't play until the fourth quarter, when a hip pointer to starter Cam Coffman caused Wilson to switch to Sudfeld, who finished 13-for-20 for 172 yards and two TDs.
Coffman's strong first half (23-for-31, 229 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions) didn't extend to the second half (1-for-4, 22 yards), but that wasn't the reason why he didn't play in the fourth quarter, Wilson said. Coffman, a junior college transfer making his first start for IU, couldn't push off with the injury.
Running back Stephen Houston returned to last season's form with 102 rushing yards on just 12 carries.
For about five first-quarter minutes the Hoosiers regressed to last year's ineptitude. They gave up touchdown passes of 2 yards and 34 yards, did nothing on offense. The result was a 14-3 deficit.
But the Hoosiers bounced back behind a invigorated offensive line, Houston's hard running and aggressive defense. They scored 14 straight points on Houston's 13-yard touchdown run and Kofi Hughes' 9-yard TD catch from Coffman to go ahead 17-14.
Ball State countered with 10 straight points on Schott's 51-yard field goal and Jahwan Edwards' 1-yard TD run.
Indiana then went 78 yards on 15 plays, the final 3 coming on a pass from Coffman to Latimer. A substitution penalty by Ball State made Wilson switch from an extra point attempt to a 2-point conversion try. It worked when Houston ran it in for a 25-24 halftime score.
Ball State came out strong in the third quarter. It faked out IU with receiver Jamill Smith's 12-yard TD pass to Wenning to put the Cardinals ahead 31-25. Wenning hit Zane Fakes with an 11-yard TD pass late in the third quarter to make it 38-25.
That's where it stayed until, with 4:07 left, IU got a huge break when Ball State blew its pass coverage, leaving Latimer wide open. Sudfeld hit him and he sprinted for a 70-yard touchdown.
Ball State had a chance to run out the clock, but failed on a third-and-one run. It punted, leaving IU 77 yards away from the end zone. Three pass interference penalties and some clutch passing and catching gave IU the break it seemingly needed.
But it wasn't enough.


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If you're feeling deeply unmotivated and disconnected, unable to engage in life, or a low mood that feels inescapable no matter what you do or try, psychotherapy can help you move forward.
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Elliott Pitts likely will sign his letter-of-intent for Arizona tonight at De La Salle High School in Concord, Calif.
De La Salle coach Frank Allocco said this morning that Pitts will probably sign his letter at a parent meeting tonight, having committed to Arizona shortly after the July evaluation period and remaining steady on his commitment since then.
"He's doing great," Allocco said. "Elliott's a great kid and a great leader. He was just really wowed by Arizona. He went out there, loved the team and loved Sean Miller and thought it was a great place to continue his career."
While Pitts is projected as a shooting guard in college, Allocco says he uses the versatile Pitts all over the court in De La Salle's four-out offense.
"He can guard, pass, shoot," Allocco said. "The biggest improvement is in his shooting. He's a very, very good shooter and that's what we've challenged him on. He's also a great driver and he does a lot of things that make us better."
UA's other committed 2012 player, Rondae Jefferson, has said via Twitter that he plans to sign Thursday.
Solomon Hill told USA Today Sports that he suggests Shabazz Muhammad should think about leaving college if he isn't cleared by December. (thanks Fern Dog for the link).
Kyle Anderson wore a "Free Shabazz" T-shirt, and UCLA could have used Muhammad while barely beating UC Irvine.
Scout has a signing day breakdown of the Pac-12, rating UCLA's 2013 class the best so far and calling Jefferson the best prospect.
Josh Pastner pulled in another monster class at Memphis.
Allen Crabbe scored 33 points to lead Cal over Pepperdine.
KO enjoyed his newfound depth while USC took care of Long Beach State.
The honor of first bad Pac-12 nonconference loss goes to Washington, which lost to Albany and lost Scott Suggs to an apparent concussion.
Former UA guard Daniel Bejarano scored 12 points off the bench in his debut for Colorado State.
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For the second consecutive year, UNM Lobos point guard Hugh Greenwood has been included on Cosmopolitan's list of NCAA Tournament studs.
On a slide show posted on cosmopolitan.com labeled "The Hottest Guys of March Madness 2013" Greenwood appears on Slide 18 of 26 with the subtitle: "Hugh is from Australia. We repeat. Hugh is from Australia. Call us? We need to hear that sexy accent."
So what does the mop-topped Aussie think of his repeat appearance on the list?
"What an honor, what an honor," Greenwood joked. "The sad thing is it's the only award I've got since I've been here. I was honorable mention (All-Mountain West), but hopefully I can start getting some real basketball awards."
While Greenwood said his parents and girlfriend, UNM cheerleader Kjiersten Straub, have been very proud of him for the recognition — "My parents both are claiming credit, saying it's the genes" — his Lobo family hasn't been quite as generous with the praise.
"I don't know who voted on that," UNM head coach Steve Alford said. "His mother and father were over here for about a five-week span from Australia, so I don't know if they were the two votes on that or what."
Alex Kirk, the leader of the pack in terms of giving Greenwood grief in the locker room, took the high road in front of reporters Wednesday.
"I guess he's deserving," Kirk said.
Kendall Williams, thought Cosmo had the right team, but the wrong Aussie.
"I think Cam (Bairstow) should have got it," Williams said.
LOBOS AREN'T ALONE: The Lobos are one of eight teams in Salt Lake City playing in second round NCAA Tournament games today, all playing in the West Regional bracket.
Joining them are the region's No. 1 seed, and the nation's No. 1 ranked team, Gonzaga and its No. 16 seed opponent, Southern; No. 8 Pittsburgh and No. 9 Wichita State; No. 6 Arizona and No. 11 Belmont; and the Lobos tournament opponent, No. 14 Harvard.
EMBRACING HISTORY?: Some programs have histories that players can't help but be aware of. Others, well they're still writing their history.
Asked their recollections of past tournament success by Gonzaga teams, current stars Eliah Harris and Kelly Olynyk admitted they could use a bit of a refresher course.
"I'm from Germany and to get basketball on German television is really seldom," Harris said.
Olynyk, the likely All-American center from Canada, wasn't much of a hoops fan prior to his days in Spokane.
"I didn't know Gonzaga from Duke really when I was growing up, to tell you the truth," Olynyk said.
FAMILY TRIP: One of the contract incentives for Steve Alford (and associate head coach Craig Neal for that matter) that did not change Wednesday allows for his immediate family (wife and kids) to be added to the team's official travel party for NCAA Tournament games.
With that perk, wife Tanya, daughter Kayla and son Bryce (the La Cueva High senior and Lobos signee) accompanied the team to Salt Lake City.
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