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Jaded Jennifer: Hit and run tantrums
About 8 years ago, my house got hit by a car.
Yes, you heard me. My house got hit by a car. It wasn't just your normal vehicular assault either. It was a hit and run. Some drunk slid on a patch of ice, slammed into the back of our house, then took off before we could recover from the shock and realize what had happened. If it had happened a half hour later, my boys would have been covered in glass. As it was, their bunk bed was broken and it took quite a bit to repair the damage.
Honestly, it turned out to be a not so bad thing. Our insurance company cut us a check for the estimated repairs and, since we had built the house ourselves, we fixed it ourselves and got the supplies at wholesale. I think we came out about $1000 ahead.
Plus, we get the privilege of telling people that our house got hit by a car, which is pretty fun to say.
I wonder sometimes about the idiot who hit it. Does he (I assume it was a man, and I'd rather not explain why) walk around telling people "I hit a house with my car once. I thought it would be a fair fight. Turns out, the house was much tougher than it looked."
On another note, I've decided it's time for me to resort to throwing fits. My four year old does it. Why can't I?
So next time Wren won't go in and make me mashed potatoes with cheese, or tells me that I HAVE to wake up because I'm sleeping all day, I'm just going to throw myself down on the floor, kick my feet, and start screaming and crying. I really think it will work. I think he'll be so shocked and confused, that he'll give me what I want. Hell, with how loud I can scream, he'll probably promise to erect a statue in my honor out on the front lawn just to stop the madness.
Yep. It's the Terrible Thirty-Threes for me.
Oh, and no, I won't be doing videos of me throwing fits. I'd hate to tarnish my image.
Posted by Jaded Jennifer at 9:44 PM
Holly March 13, 2009 at 7:23 AM
Either the statue or he will take you to Holy Family for some serious checking out.
That could work in your favor, though, as hospitals tend to let people sleep a lot. hmmm...


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Amazing Stories, March 1983 (Volume 56, No. 5) by George Scithers: TSR, Inc. 9781773483030 Paperback - AbeBooks.com
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Re: On Vazhuti and Peruvazhuti (Siva Temples) Expand Messages
Francesco Brighenti... The excavations undertaken by I.K. Sarma indicate that the linga of Parasuramesvara temple in Gudimallam with a standing figure of Siva on its frontal
> > There were no Siva temples anywhere in India during the > > third-second century BCE!
Carlos Aramayo replied:
> That's a limited vision. It is well known the 3rd-2nd century BCE
> Gudimallam temple in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, with its > Siva idol and lingam:
> > http://tinyurl.com/at7om7s
The excavations undertaken by I.K. Sarma indicate that the linga of Parasuramesvara temple in Gudimallam with a standing figure of Siva on its frontal facet was at first set into a circular arghapitha (offering platform) separated from the habitations by a square vedika-like barricade on all its sides. This hypaethral shrine dates from the second century B.C. The practice of worship of linga-in-railing under the trees or over a platform in the open was already known in Mathura, Taxila and Ujjain in the third-second century B.C. In the later Satavahana period (first-second century A.D.) the Siva linga of Gudimallam was brought within an apsidal temple in brick serving as a garbhagriha for the purusha; the original vedika surrounding the linga remained quite intact. This absidal brick structure can be said the be the first "temple" erected for the Parasuramesvara deity at Gudimallam; the earlier open-air shrine cannot be defined a "temple" in the current sense of the term. > In northern India, at Sanchankot, Uttar Pradesh, there are also
> five recently found Siva temples excavated by D.P. Tewari from
> Sunga times (2nd century BCE). Even one of these Siva temples was
> reported to be 2300-2400 years old:
> > http://tinyurl.com/b5hm4s8
However, we were talking about the existence or non-existence of "temples" (of Siva) in *Southern* India -- more specifically, in Tamilnadu -- in the second century B.C. A thorough investigation may bring a hypothesis that the worship of Siva lingas enshrined in brick temples could be seen in Tamilnadu, at the earliest, by third century A.D. due to the inflow of the Northern Sanskrit traditions. Regards,
Francesco Brighenti... Puhar/Kaveripattinam is *principally* known to archaeology for its trade with the Roman Empire, although its merchants certainly traded with other
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Negativity – My little poetry
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When we’re rejected by those who we really want to be accepted by, whether it be in a relationship, amongst your so called friends, in your family or even in society. This tends to play on our emotions the harder we try where we’re pushed away, the more things become complicated and therefore without us even realising we created a space for negativity.
Negativity is like an illness. The definition of an illness is : ” A disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind.”
Negativity is an illness affecting the mind the more we fuel this disease the more aggressive it becomes, the more depressed we feel, our self worth is questioned and our minds are now slowing shooting bullets at our self esteem.
So we search for an antidote, something to remove this unpleasant feeling. How do we get out of this cycle. The only way is to finally realise your worth by understanding what you’d accept and what you’d reject for yourself to be happy.
For example if you’re in a toxic relationship you’re holding on to this person who keeps bringing you down. Every negative word he/she may say makes you feel less worthy but you hold onto this person because you invested your time, you shared secrets and moments with this person and the memories are way too many to just let go. So you sit there hoping and waiting for this person to change but they don’t and they keep ripping you apart. At some point the realisation of how toxic this relationship is has to hit you, it’s time to let go for yourself, for your well-being for your own happiness. You need to become positive again and find yourself without someone bringing you down. Your worth is not defined by how someone else sees you. It’s not defined by your partner, your friends, your family or your society. Your worth is defined by you as an individual, if you look within you and your intentions and your heart was or is in the right place for a person or a group of people then take that intention and let it define you. Look for the good even in a bad situation and understand when to let go of a toxic and negative situation.
You owe it to yourself. You’re worthy. You’re not your past . You’re worthy of love. You’re going to forgive yourself for not being strong enough to believing in yourself. You’re letting go of failure, loneliness and self hate. You’re going to become positive, you’re going to love yourself and you going to slowly move away from all the negativity you don’t need or deserve in life. Let’s face the facts life is short and wallowing in a hole of negativity is a waste of space and time, things may get tough and life may knock you down but you need to stand back up wiser and better than before, every experience has a lesson grab it with two hands and learn from it.
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I absolutely love this ! Very true and Inspiring
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obatrader: Update....
I ended the month of July with some decent profits. Since there are still a lot of earnings coming out I am able to find some stocks to trade every day. My pnl has also been consistently green. In the past 18 days I had 1 losing day. I have been seeing good setups almost daily but instead of taking some larger share size, I am still hesitant.
I have switched back to trading off the 5 minute chart. I still don't have the patience to go with the 15. I try to focus on 1 stock at a time and get a feel for the tape before I enter a position. I also have been drawing trendlines and using a little chart patterns. These little things seem to be helping me gain some conviction in my trades.
When the earnings reports die down I will have to work harder to find my stocks. I think I am making money now because I have a good list of earnings stocks to trade. The key to making money each day is to trade the right stocks.
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I too use the earnings list for my watch list. I found I'm much more profitable in earnings season.
My setups are a bit slower moving than yours (most of my favorite setups are on 30 min charts). Finding the right stocks are a big key imho.
I've been contemplating using a scanner such as Trade Ideas. What are your thoughts on such software/services? Do you use any?
It's good that you have the patience to trade with the 30 min charts.
I do have trade ideas. I was a subscriber from way back so I'm still paying pretty low rates. I haven't been using it during earnings season since I already have a lot of stocks on my watch list.
There are a lot of stuff you can do with TI. I think there are a bunch of competing software now too. You might want to compare everything.
After earnings season is over I am going to work on setting up some filters again because the ones I have are not working too well.

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Ohio Media Watch: The Competitive Liberal Talk Situation Akron Never Got
For a few weeks this spring, the Akron market had two liberal talk stations. (Oh, OK, maybe one and a half.)
MediaCom's WJMP/1520 Kent(/Akron/Cleveland/Mars/Jupiter), which has had just about every format under the sun including TV audio, had been running the Air America liberal talk network. Then, the 600 pound gorilla known as Clear Channel showed up in the middle of the market, announcing a change from sports to liberal talk for the station now known as WARF/1350 Akron. The announcement reportedly spurred MediaCom to dump AAR within hours of it, and the station's now running the Fox Sports Radio feed formerly run by...1350.
While Akron never really got a competitive liberal talk situation, Sacramento looks like it's about to get one. AllAccess reports that the market's incumbent station in the format, KSAC/1240, is about ready to take on Jones Radio's syndicated liberal talk product, including Stephanie Miller and Ed Schultz in their live clearances. It repeats market rumor that Entercom standards KCTC/1320 is about to flip to the liberal talk format, taking the Air America product that KSAC is moving away from. (KSAC will have one host now associated with Air America, Thom Hartmann, whose national program is now sold by the network's new syndication arm in competition with their own Al Franken. Hartmann also does a local morning show for Clear Channel's KPOJ/620 in Portland OR.)
There is one other market with a nominal "competition" among liberal talk stations. San Antonio has two FM rimshots running the format - one, Clear Channel's KRPT/92.5 Devine TX, the other, KTXX/103.1 Karnes City TX, runs the full Air America schedule...minus Jerry Springer, which KRPT picked up on its own before the deal between the show and Air America was announced. KRPT has the signal advantage, by far, as its signal is somewhat closer to San Antonio.
EDIT: We've been reminded of another recent competitive liberal talk situation, in the Monterey/Salinas/Santa Cruz CA market...where KRXA/540 Carmel Valley CA recently launched, and KOMY/1340 Watsonville CA added some Air America programming. KOMY is the sister station of KSCO/1080 Santa Cruz CA, and its ownership and management is, well, interesting. The station owner recently complained that he found it hard to sell the new liberal talk programming on KOMY, though long-time observers of his operation would likely lay more of the blame on the colorful, controversial owner himself. (Yes, Radio Equalizer's Brian Maloney, former KSCO talk host, we're sure you know this.)
KRXA, by the way, is one of Bill Press' first affiliates, for his show which launched right here in Akron on WARF/1350.
And back locally, aside from the fact that comparing the signal of puny 1000 watt east suburban daytime rimshot WJMP to full-market 5000 watt WARF is a bit unfair, it'd have been interesting to see if WJMP would finally have shown up in the ratings competing with Clear Channel's product. Probably not, still, because of the nature of 1520 itself...a poor "little sister" to MediaCom's dominant talk WNIR/100.1...
And if the new Fox Sports 1520 doesn't pick up disaffected 1350 listeners, even in Kent/Ravenna, it'll be fun to see what format Kaiser Bill and company try next on their little AM station...


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Owner lives off-site but is readily available. Also local family members who help manage the property and respond to guest needs.
Absolutely NO SMOKING! Guests who break this rule will lose their entire deposit.
Please note that there are two balconies that meet safety codes. However, if you bring/have small children, they will need to be closely attended if allowed in these areas, and you assume any risk associated with doing so.
Do not hang towels, wetsuits, bathing suits or anything else on the balconies, as it is against HOA rules and will result in fines that will be passed on to you.
Do not leave surfboards or other gear visible on the balconies -- this is also a violation of HOA rules and result in fines.
Small pets allowed for an extra fee.
This is not a party pad. Please respect the community rules and obey quiet hours before 9 am and after 9 pm. If you are loud and noisy during quiet hours, you will be asked to leave immediately, and lose your deposit.
Le logement comprend des marches ou escaliers - The condo is on the second floor. There are about 12 steps with a landing halfway up, and handrails the entire way.
Christine's place was amazing!!!! The location was awesome! We walked across the street and walked on the beach and we brought a chair over and watched the sunset. The Coastal Kitchen is in walking distance and the food is amazing. Laguna Beach has great food as well. Try Zinc, you will love it! I wish I could have stayed longer. It was absolutely beautiful and peaceful. Christine was very responsive, great host!
Our third stay here this summer. I just can't say enough about this great condo. Perfect location. Really well kept tastefully decorated views that won't quit. Across from Salt Creek park a great place to walk in the morning. We will definitely be back next year if there is availability.
This was our second 11 day stay at this beautiful condo and we are headed back today until the end of the month. As I wrote in my prior review this condo is ideally situated. The ocean views and proximity to the park where we walk every morning are just perfect for us. The condo is well appointed and clean. We love staying there and I am sure we will be back next summer.
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“Don’t Wait Too Long” | hymnstudiesblog
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"DON’T WAIT TOO LONG"
"Behold, now is the accepted time…now is the day of salvation" (2 Cor. 6.2)
INTRO.: A song which invites those who are lost to come now while they have the time, before it is too late, is "Don’t Wait Too Long." The text was written and the tune was composed both by Tillit Sidney Teddlie (1885-1987). A well-known hymnwriter and music publisher among churches of Christ, Teddlie authored such much loved and used favorites as "Worthy Art Thou" beginning, "Worthy of praise is Christ, our Redeemer;" "The Lord’s Supper" beginning, "When we meet in sweet communion;" and perhaps his most famous, "Heaven Holds All To Me" beginning, "Earth holds no treasures but perish with using." I have not been able to find a date or origin of publication for "Don’t Wait Too Long." Interestingly enough, it was not found in any books published by Teddlie that are in my collection, except his 1943 Standard Gospel Songs.
In addition to that, among songbooks published by members of the Lord’s church during the twentieth century for use in churches of Christ, it appeared in the 1936 Triumphant Songs, the 1940 Praise and Revival Songs, the 1952 Hymns of Praise and Devotion, and the 1958 Gospel Melody Songs all edited by Will W. Slater, where it is marked "Controlled by W. W. Slater;" the 1963 Christian Hymnal edited by J. Nelson Slater; and the original edition only of the 1971 Songs of the Church edited by Alton H. Howard. Today, it appears only in the 1978/1983 (Church) Gospel Songs and Hymns edited by V. E. Howard; and the 1999 Into Our Hands: Songs for the Church edited by Leland R. Fleming; in addition to the 2007 Sacred Songs of the Church edited by William D. Jeffcoat.
The song urges the sinner not to delay in obeying the gospel.
I. Stanza 1 reminds us that we should not stay away from Jesus
"Oh! soul, why stay away from Jesus? Don’t wait too long.
Decide today and come repenting; Oh! soul, don’t wait too long."
A. Some people, like the rich young ruler, choose to stay away from Jesus: Matt. 19.16-22
B. However, the Bible encourages each one who needs to be saved to hear His voice and not harden their hearts today: Heb. 3.7-8
C. Rather the sinner should come repenting: Lk. 13.3, Acts 17.30-31, 2 Cor. 7.10
II. Stanza 2 reminds us that today may be the last one given
"Today may be the last one given; Don’t wait too long.
Decide today for home and heaven; Oh! soul, don’t wait too long."
A. "Today" was the last one for the rich fool: Lk. 12.16-20
B. God is preparing a home for those who would obey and serve Him: Matt. 25.34
C. However, we must decide for heaven by entering the strait gate to travel the narrow way that leads to eternal life: Matt. 7.13-14
III. Stanza 3 reminds us that Christians are praying for the lost
"While we in love for you are praying, Don’t wait too long.
Accept His word and come obeying; Oh! soul, don’t wait too long."
A. It is the heart’s desire and prayer of all true Christians that the lost might be saved: Rom. 10.1
B. However, while we must preach the gospel, no Christian can just will the sinner to be saved; the sinner must accept Christ’s word by believing its message: Jn. 8.24, Acts 16.30-31, Rom.10.9-10
C. Also, the sinner must come obeying because Jesus is the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him: Heb. 5.8-9
CONCL.: The chorus repeats the admonition not to wait in coming to Jesus.
"Don’t wait too long! Don’t wait too long!
Decide today and come to Jesus; Oh! soul, don’t wait too long."
Satan will try to involve us in sinful activities if he can. Yet, he does not have to involve us in sinful activities per se to cause us to be lost if he can just involve us in enough other activities that we do not give proper consideration to the needs of our souls. And even if we do recognize our souls’ needs, he can still cause us to be lost by getting us to keep putting off doing something about them. Thus, those of us who are concerned about the spiritual condition of those who are lost should encourage them, saying "Don’t Wait Too Long."
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For those who messaged asking why I haven’t been posting to my http://ift.tt/1uSA4G1 Story this week, well, I started again today. So you can follow my tragic life again, in 15 second clips like these. I hope it makes you happy, at least. Sigh. 😭 🎙 #voiceactor #audition #voiceover #actor #homestudio #recordingstudio #talentagent #vlogger #Toronto #entrepreneur #single #dating 🎙 I am a: #celebrityinterviewer #entertainmentreporter #radiohost #tvhost #comedian #actor #voiceactor #singersongwriter #cartoonist #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #foodblogger #entertainmentblogger #fashionblogger #mommyblogger #YouTuber #podcaster #digitalnomad
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Why Two Phone Companies Are Better Than One - Bloomberg
Why Two Phone Companies Are Better Than One
As the tens of thousands of air travelers marooned in New York area airports on Sept. 17 can attest, when a vital telephone network goes on the fritz, everything can come to a screeching halt. Shortly before 5 p.m. on that fateful day, an American Telephone & Telegraph Co. switch in lower Manhattan lost power, severing a vital link in the Federal Aviation Ad-ministration's network. With air traffic controllers cut off from one another, nothing moved in or out of the three major airports for hours. Imagine if the same thing happened to your business.
The good news, according to telecommunications experts, is that such a complete telecommunications breakdown can be avoided. Even though most network problems are beyond the control of a company's telecommunications department, good backup systems--the kind the FAA lacked--can prevent a total collapse. "What happened to the FAA shouldn't happen to everyone," says James Bailie, a consultant with Independent Telecommunications Services in Bethesda, Md.
The answer? In a word, diversity. Michael Finneran, a telecommunications consultant with dBRN Associates Inc. in Hewlett Park, N. Y., says companies should have at least two long-distance providers. If your primary carrier is AT&T, get accounts with MCI Communications Corp., U. S. Sprint Communications Co., or another long-distance company. In a pinch, for every outgoing call, you can dial the access codes consumers use to select carriers when dialing from pay phones: 10288 for AT&T, 10222 for MCI, and 10333 for Sprint.
CROSSED WIRES. Many big companies routinely use multiple carriers, and not just for backups. Bear, Stearns & Co., the New York brokerage, divides its huge phone traffic among several carriers. It's like having multiple oil pipelines, each filled to half capacity, explains Jeff Marshall, managing director of Bear Stearns's communications department. The setup can handle any increase in phone traffic as well as take up any slack from a failed carrier. But one catch, warns consultant Bailie: Dividing long-distance calls among many different carriers can raise costs by preventing companies from getting the maximum volume-calling discounts.
Even with multiple long-distance services, phone customers could still be vulnerable to some breakdowns. Although most customers would never know it, phone companies often lease circuits from one another. So even if you have a second carrier, it might actually be using the same lines as your primary carrier. Thus, a single accidental cut of a wire or fiber-optic cable can wipe out both carriers. Consultants advise that phone customers make sure they are not just buying what's known in the trade as "diagram diversity"--the appearance of alternate routing. To be sure that your calls will travel over multiple, independent paths, make your carriers spell out exactly how your calls will be routed.
While a simple backup system could have easily saved the FAA from the Sept. 17 fiasco, the agency did not have the freedom that businesses have when arranging phone service. Like other agencies, the FAA orders its phone service under strict federal procurement rules. Realizing it was vulnerable, the FAA had been lobbying the General Services Administration for permission to solicit bids to get a more secure system. The GSA had resisted, ruling that the FAA should buy its phone service under the terms of FTS-2000, the huge phone contract that serves other government agencies. In light of the recent troubles, however, the FAA is negotiating a compromise with the GSA.
SHARING THE LOAD. Finding a backup to protect your business from a failure in the local phone system is a bit trickier. Almost everywhere in the U. S., there is only one local phone company. Large customers can protect themselves bybypassing the local phone network to link directly to long-distance carriers, via microwave antennas or fiber-optic cables. Chrysler Corp., for instance, communicates with dealers via a network of satellite dishes. For those who don't want to build such networks themselves, businesses have sprung up in major cities that offer shared fiber-optic networks connecting subscribers to their long-distance carriers. "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" is the advertising slogan of one such network, New York-based Teleport Communications Group.
One of the biggest hurdles in diversification is how to deal with 800 numbers and other special lines. For now at least, each carrier can supply companies with a toll-free number that works only within its network. They can't be switched to another carrier. So, should a long-distance network fail, the toll-free number can't be replaced--except with a new 800 number.
Frost & Sullivan Inc., a market researcher, recently projected that U. S. companies will sharply increase spending to keep their telecommunications networks running. The company predicts that revenues in the network security market will jump from $8.2 billion in 1990 to about $18 billion in 1996. With nightmares such as the FAA mess serving as object lessons, businesses don't have to be convinced that it's worth spending some extra money to protect their vital phone links.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR TELEPHONE NETWORK
1. Don't rely on just one service. Split traffic between long-distance carriers such as MCI or AT&T
2. Insist that competing long-distance carriers don't route your calls over the same physical line or path. Carriers often sell capacity to one another, so it pays to check
3. Look for alternate routes to your long-distance carriers so your phones won't be crippled if the local phone company has a glitch. In some cities, you can bypass the local phone company by using another carrier to connect to long-distance services. Microwave and satellite links are also options

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January 2018 North American blizzard - Wikipedia
Category 1 "Notable" (RSI: 2.55)
949 mb (28.02 inHg)
126 mph (203 km/h) in Saint-Joseph-du-Moine, Nova Scotia
Snowfall – 24.0 in (61 cm) in Bathurst, New Brunswick
Ice – 0.5 in (1.3 cm) in Brunswick, Georgia[1]
$1.1 billion (2018 USD)[2]
Cuba, The Bahamas, Bermuda, Southeastern United States, Northeastern United States, New England, Atlantic Canada
The January 2018 North American Blizzard was a powerful blizzard that caused severe disruption along the East Coast of the United States and Canada. The storm dropped up to 2 feet (61 cm) of snow in the Mid-Atlantic states, New England, and Atlantic Canada, while areas as far south as southern Georgia and far northern Florida had brief wintry precipitation, with 0.1 inches of snow measured officially in Tallahassee, Florida.
The storm originated on January 3 as an area of low pressure off the coast of the Southeast. Moving swiftly to the northeast, the storm explosively deepened while moving parallel to the Eastern Seaboard, causing significant snowfall accumulations. The storm received various unofficial names, such as Winter Storm Grayson, Blizzard of 2018 and Storm Brody. The storm was also dubbed a "historic bomb cyclone".[3]
On January 3, blizzard warnings were issued for a large swath of the coast, ranging from Norfolk, Virginia all the way up to Maine. Several states, including North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts declared states of emergency due to the powerful storm. Hundreds of flights were canceled ahead of the blizzard. Overall, 22 people were confirmed to have been killed due to the storm, and at least 300,000 residents in the United States lost power in total.
2.1.1 Florida and Georgia
2.1.2 The Carolinas
2.3 New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
2.5 Atlantic Canada
2.7 Cruise ships
Early on January 1, the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) began to anticipate the possibility of a northward-tracking area of low pressure that would bring wintry precipitation to much of the East Coast of the United States in the first week of January,[4] exacerbating an extended period of anomalously cold weather.[5] Due to modeling confining of precipitation to relatively narrow bands at the time, initial forecasts on the storm's impacts were uncertain.[4] The storm's development was forecast to originate from the eastward progression of a shortwave trough originating from the northern Rocky Mountains,[6] strengthening due to the presence of a longwave trough situated over the Eastern United States.[7] However, as the anticipated event drew closer, the system's genesis grew increasingly complex with the development of two separate disturbances in the jet stream over the upper Mississippi Valley and the eastern extent of the Rocky Mountains; these two would shape the eventual coverage of wintry precipitation associated with the storm.[5] As the troughs pushed eastward, frontogenesis along the trough and a resulting increase in moisture allowed for freezing rain to commence over areas of northern Florida and southern Georgia early on January 3.[8] Later that day, rapid cyclogenesis led to the formation of the forecast low-pressure area north of the Bahamas and east of Jacksonville, Florida,[9] with cloud cover quickly expanding to the north and east ahead of the storm's center; consequently, the WPC began issuing regular storm summaries at 21:00 UTC (4:00 p.m. EST) on January 3.[10]
After forming, the extratropical cyclone continued to explosively deepen, tracking northward parallel to the United States East Coast.[11] By the morning of January 4, the powerful storm system had deepened by 53 mbar (hPa; 1.57 inHg) in 21 hours—one of the fastest rates ever observed in the Western Atlantic[12]—to a pressure of 952 mbar (hPa; 28.11 inHg), with a coastal cold front focusing heavy snowfall and thundersnow along immediate coastal regions.[13] The drop in pressure was over twice the threshold (24 mbar (hPa; 0.71 inHg) in 24 hours) for bombogenesis.[14] Onshore, the inland extent of wintry precipitation gradually increased as the storm intensified.[15] As the day progressed, the development of several intense snowbands allowed for heavy snowfall rates of up to 3 in (7.6 cm) per hour over New England,[16][17] which were enhanced further by the influx of warm low-level air due to the cyclone's circulation.[18] The storm bottomed out at a pressure of 950 mbar (hPa; 28.05 inHg) when it was centered about 120 mi (190 km) southeast of Nantucket Island.[19] The cyclone's intensity held steady as it moved north into the Bay of Fundy late on January 4.[1] Afterwards, it began weakening and ultimately dissolved into a trough on January 6.
All weather alerts issued by the NWS from January 2–5 in the Eastern U.S. during the winter storm
The blizzard produced snowfall and other forms of frozen precipitation across much of the United States Eastern Seaboard. As of the WPC's fifth winter storm summary, the highest official snowfall amount recorded is 17.0 in (43 cm) in Cape May Court House, New Jersey; however, a snowfall total of 52 cm (20 in) was reported Bathurst, New Brunswick. Freezing rain totals peaked at 0.5 in (1.3 cm) in Brunswick, Georgia and near Folkston, Georgia.[19] At least twenty-two fatalities were attributed to the storm, including at least eight car accident-related deaths. At least 4,020 flights were cancelled across the United States, with a majority of cancellations caused by the extensive winter storm.[20] Insurers estimate that claims relating to coastal flooding from the storm will be more than those from snow-related damage.[21]
Florida A&M University and Florida State University, announced closures for January 3.[22] Governor of Georgia Nathan Deal declared a state of emergency for 28 counties.[23] 1.2 inches of snowfall was recorded at Savannah, Georgia. [23] while Tallahassee, Florida received 0.1 inches of snow officially. For this region it was the first snow fall since December 1989. Additionally, this is the first recorded measurable snowfall in Tallahassee during the month of January based on records dating back to April 1885. [24]
The snowfall forced the closure of Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport, cancelling 78 incoming and outgoing flights.[25] Ice accumulation was reported as far south as northern Levy County, Florida.[26] Widespread power outages affected much of the Southeast U.S. coast during the storm's infancy; nearly 100,000 electricity customers were without power in the Florida-Georgia border region,[27] including over 6,000 in Glynn County, Georgia. Heavy icing downed trees and power lines throughout St. Simons Island, Georgia, causing extensive power outages.[28] Power outages impacted Nassau County, Florida to a similar extent, prompting the opening of an emergency shelter in Hilliard, Florida.[29] .[30] Four Central Florida counties also opened cold weather shelters when temperatures fell below 45 F. [31] Icy conditions forced numerous road closures, including an 80 mi (130 km) stretch of Interstate 10 between Tallahassee, Florida and Live Oak, Florida. All lanes of Interstate 75 in Hamilton County, Florida to facilitate de-icing.[32]
The Empire State Building barely visible from the 12th floor of an office building 2 blocks north during the peak of the storm due to near whiteout conditions.
Snow cover at the National Guard armory in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Snowfall in South Carolina peaked at 7.3 in (19 cm) in Summerville.[13] Charleston recorded the third highest daily snowfall total in its history at 5.3 in (13 cm) and the highest total since 1989.[33][13][26] The runways of Joint Base Charleston, used jointly with Charleston International Airport, were closed by the United States Air Force. A state of emergency was declared and a curfew enforced for much of Dorchester County.[33] On January 4, the South Carolina National Guard was deployed to assist impacted areas and the South Carolina Highway Patrol and South Carolina Department of Transportation to recover vehicles.[34] One person was killed in a traffic collision on Interstate 95 in Clarendon County due to icy road conditions following the storm's passage.[35] Governor of North Carolina Roy Cooper activated the state's emergency operations center on January 3 and declared a state of emergency for 54 counties.[36] Due to the inclement conditions, 66 North Carolina school districts issued cancellations, affecting thousands of students.[37] Local snowfalls in excess of 0.5 in (1.3 cm) occurred across the eastern half of the state. Wilmington, North Carolina observed 3.8 in (9.7 cm) of snowfall, marking the city's highest total since 2011. Along the Outer Banks, gusts in excess of 70 mph (110 km/h) caused rough seas, resulting in coastal flooding. Water levels rose 3 ft (0.91 m) above normal in Buxton, North Carolina.[26] Four people were killed in the state, including two each in Moore and Beaufort counties and one in Surf City. At the height of the storm, around 20,000 utility customers lost power in the state.[37] Poor driving conditions resulted in around 900 vehicle crashes across North Carolina.[38]
Aftermath of the blizzard in Newington, Virginia.
Governor of Virginia Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency in the state on January 3.[39] In Virginia Beach, the storm maintained gusts of 50–55 mph (80–89 km/h) for several hours.[12] In one 24-hour period, 118 crashes occurred in the Hampton Roads area, with another 121 disabled vehicles reported.[40] Across the entirety of the state, Virginia troopers responded to 245 vehicular collisions.[41] Gusts in the Hampton Roads area peaked at 69 mph (111 km/h) in Tangier, with lesser gusts farther inland.[42] Due to the local geography, water levels in Chesapeake Bay fell in response to the storm's circulation passing to the east; the Patapsco River near Fort McHenry fell 3.49 ft (1.06 m) below the mean low water level, reaching its lowest height since 1989.[43] The United States Coast Guard restricted maritime access to the Port of Baltimore from the evening of January 3 into January 5.[44]
New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut[edit]
New York City encountered 30 mph winds, and JFK Airport temporarily suspended flights due to whiteout conditions. Central Park reported 9.8 inches (250 mm) of snow.[45] Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency for Westchester County, New York City, and Long Island.[46]
Waves breaking in Jeddore Harbour during the storm on January 5.
New Jersey experienced as much as 17.0 inches (430 mm) of snow in some places, with Islip on Long Island, NY reaching 16 inches (410 mm) of snow; however, tropical storm-force winds blew the snow into banks as high as 3 feet (0.91 m) in certain areas. In Connecticut, the National Weather Service office in Bridgeport recorded 9.0 inches of snow and wind gusts to 52 mph.
Being the most geographically proximate to the storm's track, Massachusetts bore the highest impacts of all American states. Winds gusted to hurricane-force at 76 miles per hour (122 km/h) on Nantucket and over 70 mph (110 km/h) on mainland Massachusetts.[47]
At least 17.0 inches (430 mm) of snow fell on the Boston area, and 14.1 inches (360 mm) fell in Providence, Rhode Island. In Boston, a storm tide of 15.16 ft (4.62 m) was recorded during the blizzard which flooded areas of the financial district, including a subway station.[48][49] This beat the previous record set in 1978 by the Blizzard of 1978.[48] Significant coastal flooding occurred in Maine and New Hampshire.[12]
After ravaging New England, the storm moved on to Atlantic Canada on January 4 and 5. Heavy snow fell in New Brunswick, peaking at 60 centimeters (24 in) in Bathurst. Sydney reported snowfall rates of up to 8 cm per hour, in heavy bands of thundersnow. While snowfall amounts closer to the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia were very low, winds gusting up to 203 km/h (126 mph) were reported in Saint-Joseph-du-Moine, causing widespread power outages. At the peak of the storm, nearly 130,000 Nova Scotia Power customers were left without power, while in New Brunswick, around 19,000 NB Power customers were left without power. Offshore waves reached heights of 16 m (52 ft).[50]
On 5 January 2018, the storm was also responsible for a persistent thunderstorm that brought 1.84 inches (47 mm) of rain and gale-force winds to the island of Bermuda. There were wind gusts of up to 52 miles per hour (84 km/h; 45 kn).[51]
On 4 January 2018, both the Norwegian Breakaway and the Norwegian Gem traveled through the storm causing major flooding in passenger staterooms. The Breakaway, with 4,000 passengers, was sailing from the Bahamas back to New York City when it sustained flooding throughout the passenger cabins as well as elevators and the hallways. Some rooms were so badly flooded that some passengers slept in the public spaces. Footage of the ordeal showed the sides of the ship being hit by waves as high as 30 feet (9.1 m). At some points in the trip, the ship tilted so much that some passengers fell out of their beds. There was widespread damage to the interior as glasses fell out of shelves and some furniture toppled over. Paintings in the art gallery could be seen falling off the walls as the ship tilted due to the turbulent seas. Seasickness was widespread as guests could be seen vomiting. While Norwegian Cruise Line released a formal apology, the incident has sparked outrage with some guests were traumatized to the point of refusing to cruise again while others threatened a class action lawsuit. The ship's late arrival cut the following 14-day cruise short by one day.[52][53][54]
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2017–18 North American cold wave – affected the United States at the same time
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Boterkoek (Butter Cake) | createdheritage
Boterkoek, or butter cake, lives up to its name. It is buttery but with the flavour of almonds which is a common flavor for Dutch baking. My grandmother Henny always made us boterkoek served with gingerale and orange juice. When Monique wanted to make this together, I was pleased she had chosen such a classic. When her son got married, he asked her for boterkoek for the reception. Monique made 10 pans almost all of the guests ate. There is that magical moment when we were baking the boterkoek in Monique’s kitchen when the scent of almond spread throughout the kitchen. Although I was in an unfamiliar space, I was at home.
There are two schools of camp on boterkoek, some people like it a little fluffier made with more rising agent, while others prefer it denser. Monique makes the fluffier; my grandma made the dense version. Either way they have that same buttery almond taste that, for me, is the flavour of Holland. I’ve included both versions of the recipe so you can do your own research.
Boterkoek (Fluffy)
Recipe from Monique Devries
3 eggs (2 for denser cake)
Slightly beat eggs. Add to butter and sugar leaving a little egg to brush over top.
Add baking powder and flavourings. Mix well.
Spread into two 8 or 9 inch pie plates.
Layer slivered almonds on boterkoek, if using.
Brush lightly with remaining egg.
Bake in 350°C oven for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown. The cake will rise to the edge of the pan and settle down.
Boterkoek (Dense)
Recipe from Henny Wierstra
Cream butter, sugar, and egg.
Add flour and almond flavouring.
Spread 1 tbsp. of milk on top.
Bake in 350°C oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Tags: almond, butter
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Malin is a certified DrivenWoman Group Leader for the Geneva area in Switzerland. Malin is an accredited coach within ICF (International Coach Federation). She is passionate about helping others reach their full potential, both on a personal and a professional level. As an eternal expat, Malin has lived, worked, studied and raised a family across three continents and eight countries. Having changed directions and reinvented herself over and over again, she now wants to reach out and support women who want to achieve their goals and create their own success.
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potato – Purr-fect Portions
February 21, 2013 by bigworldpr
Baked Seasoned Fries with Balsamic Dip
After I had a plate of leftovers for dinner, I was still hungry so I went searching my favorite blogs for something tasty that I, of course, already have all the ingredients for. I remembered that I still had some potatoes left from the Downton Abbey party I hosted a couple weeks ago so I went on the hunt for a recipe for baked fries. Skinnytaste has become one of my go-to blogs for healthy recipes and I found her recipe for Baked Seasoned Fries. Easy, simple and I have everything I need for it. Continue reading →
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WESTMEATH'S Gary Connaughton has insisted he will not be changing his mind after retiring from inter-county football.
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A R T I S T P e t e r Howson is to paint a masterpiece for the Catholic Church after changing his mind.
It is not only exciting to think of Jesus changing his mind and redefining his entire ministry at the invitation of a foreigner (and a woman), but this passage can also be seen in the context of the church today.
Speaking to the Council on Foreign Relations in New York yesterday, Tareq al-Hashemi reportedly said Mr Blair was "brainwashed" by Mr Bush into changing his mind on the subject.
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The Right to Write | atlanteanpublishing
It isn’t long since I last wrote about the difficulties facing writers in terms of personal opinion, but it has been raised again. Recently, a publisher (they have declined to make a public statement, so I will respect that and leave them nameless) has barred a writer from writing from them (indeed, have gone back and deleted their presence from an anthology). The reason for this ban has nothing to do with his relationship with the press, but rather for his involvement with a ‘white supremacist’ website; indeed, as the publisher stated, there was nothing in his stories to suggest his holding of offensive opinions.
Now, at this point, we must assume the publisher was correct in believing that he was involved with this website (given that two people might share the same name and there is nothing to stop someone using a pseudonym, whether coincidentally or deliberately) and their assessment of its content is accurate. I haven’t had the time to attempt more than to verify that a person of this name has some sort of connection with a website that appears to contain some racist-sounding content. What their involvement is, whether it’s current and whether the site is, as the publisher has indicated, breaking the law, I don’t know.
One can sympathise with the publisher’s concerns that they might inadvertently be associated with views they find offensive and, as I’ve covered in earlier articles, there will always be that tension between supporting the right for an author to hold their views and the feeling that you might be funding that viewpoint by buying their work.
But, once again, it does create a situation where authors will have to ask themselves whether they dare risk expressing an opinion. There are those times that an anthology is aimed at a specific class of contributor, stories on a particular theme or is a charitable volume in support of a particular cause when people who are clearly opposed to its nature will be unwelcome (although, I would imagine such people would avoid contributing in the first place), and a press is, of course, free to choose stories that fit their ethos and opinions, rejecting those they find offensive or unpleasant for whatever reason. But, when a press goes beyond policing what they publish to what has appeared elsewhere, we enter a dangerous world.
As a publisher, I’ve never felt the need to ask someone their political views, any more than I desire to know their sexuality, race or religion. Of course, some people will tell me anyway, and such things may be made manifest in their writing (although, with good writers, one should never be certain whether a story is true to life or due to research and empathy), but all I am concerned about is the quality and content of their work. I’ve published people who I know to be in prison – I’ve never asked them why they are in there, as it has no bearing upon their writing.
Of course, for essentially amateur writers, this isn’t much of an issue as, while it could mean they will be barred by certain publishers, there are plenty of small-press publishers out there. But, for professional and semi-professional writers, who depend upon both exposure and access to paying markets, it presents a direct threat to their right express an opinion if doing so risks losing access to a publisher. And, while it might be obvious that something like racism is going to prove unpopular, who can say what other opinions will result in blacklisting? It might be best for aspiring writers to say nothing about any topic at all.
As within academia, it seems the spirit of McCarthy is still with us in the world of publishing. So, keep your opinions to yourself, if your want to be certain of acceptance.
Tags: Censorship, freedom of speech, Point of View, Self-censorship
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atlanteanpublishing November 16, 2015 at 2:54 pm #
You can find a comment from the affected author on my personal website beneath my article https://djtyrer.wordpress.com/2015/10/31/the-horror-of-free-speech/
Jarl Nicholl November 17, 2015 at 2:16 am #
I appreciate what you have to say about the issue, Mr Tyrer.
Your readers may appreciate a further exploration of these themes on a thread to which none other than Ramsey Campbell has contributed a couple of responses–over at the very webzine for which I was punished in the way you describe for contributing.
The discussion is about the removal of Lovecraft’s likeness from the WFA bust, in connection with the Counter Currents HP Lovecraft Prize for Literature: http://www.counter-currents.com/2015/11/the-counter-currents-h-p-lovecraft-prize-for-literature/.


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Patent US4271840 - Reservoir system for a body implantable member - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsA reservoir system for a flexible, elongated, body implantable member of the type that is adapted to provide communication between separated body sites. A reservoir body is formed of a cup and cover which cooperate to define a cavity. Slots in the cup and/or cover admit a portion of the elongated member...http://www.google.com/patents/US4271840?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4271840 - Reservoir system for a body implantable memberAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS4271840 APublication typeGrantApplication numberUS 06/076,401Publication dateJun 9, 1981Filing dateSep 17, 1979Priority dateSep 17, 1979Publication number06076401, 076401, US 4271840 A, US 4271840A, US-A-4271840, US4271840 A, US4271840AInventorsGary A. Lattin, Paul D. SorensonOriginal AssigneeMedtronic, Inc.Export CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (3), Referenced by (2), Classifications (4) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetReservoir system for a body implantable member
US 4271840 AAbstract
A reservoir system for a flexible, elongated, body implantable member of the type that is adapted to provide communication between separated body sites. A reservoir body is formed of a cup and cover which cooperate to define a cavity. Slots in the cup and/or cover admit a portion of the elongated member into the cavity. A tool is engageable with an elongated member portion within the cavity to coil a desired length of the elongated member within the cavity. On growth of the body, the coil is uncoiled to accommodate the greater distance between the body sites between which the elongated member extends. In a preferred embodiment, the tool is first rotated in one direction to coil a desired length of the elongated member within the cavity and then rotated in the other direction to uncoil and recoil all but a portion of the outermost coil spiral.
1. A container system for a flexible, elongated, body implantable member of the type which is adapted to provide communication between separated body sites which comprises body means having a cavity for accepting a portion of such member therein and tool means insertable within said cavity and engageable with a member portion therein for coiling such member within said cavity on rotation of said tool means.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein said tool means further comprises means for sequentially uncoiling and recoiling at least the inner portion of a previously coiled member portion within said cavity.
3. The system of claim 1 wherein said tool means comprises notched means engageable with a member portion within said cavity.
4. The system of claim 1 wherein said body means comprises cup means and cover means cooperating to define said cavity.
5. The system of claim 4 wherein at least one of said cup and cover means are provided with slot means for admitting a member portion into said cavity.
6. The system of claim 5 wherein said cavity is generally cylindrical, said slot means comprising first and second slot means angularly disposed at substantially 180� relative to each other.
7. The system of claim 6 wherein said body means is provided with aperture means for admittance of said tool means into said cavity.
8. The system of claim 7 further comprising plug means for closing said aperture means.
9. The system of claim 8 wherein said tool means comprises notched means insertable through said aperture means and engageable with a member portion within said cavity.
10. A container system for a body implantable electrical lead, the lead being adapted to provide electrical communication between separated body sites, which comprises:body means formed of cup means and cover means cooperating to define a cavity; slot means within at least one of said cup means and cover means for admitting a portion of a lead into said cavity; and tool means engageable with a lead portion within said cavity and rotatable in a first direction for coiling such lead within said cavity, such lead being uncoiled to accommodate the greater distance between said body sites on growth of the body. 11. The system of claim 10 wherein said tool means further comprises means rotatable in the other direction for uncoiling and recoiling at least the inner portion of a coiled lead within said cavity.
12. The system of claim 10 wherein said cavity is generally cylindrical, said slot means comprising first and second slot means angularly disposed at substantially 180� relative to each other.
13. The system of claim 12 wherein said body means is provided with aperture means for admittance of said tool means into said cavity.
14. The system of claim 13 further comprising plug means for closing said aperture means.
15. The system of claim 14 wherein said tool means comprises notched means insertable through said aperture means and engageable with a member portion within said cavity.
16. The system of claim 10 wherein said tool means comprises notched means engageable with said member portion within said cavity.
17. A method of storing an extra length of a flexible, elongated, body implantable member for release as required by the growth of the body, comprising the steps of:forming a body part including a cavity and first and second slots; positioning said member in said slots and through said cavity; engaging said member within said cavity with a tool; rotating said tool to coil a desired length of said member in said cavity. 18. The method of claim 17 wherein the step of rotating comprises the steps of:rotating said tool in one direction to form a first coil in said member; and rotating said tool in the other direction to uncoil and recoil the inner portion of said first coil. 19. The method of claim 18 wherein the second rotating step comprises the step of rotating said tool in said other direction to uncoil and recoil all but a portion of the outermost spiral of said first coil.
The use of elongated body implantable members for communication between separated body sites is known in the prior art. For example, catheters have long been used to provide a passageway for fluids within the body. Also, electrical leads for the delivery of stimulation energy have many applications. Such elongated members are often implanted on a permanent or, at least, long-term basis.
The rapid growth rates of infants and young children poses a problem when it is necessary to establish a communication between separated body sites. That is, with growth, the distance between the separated sites can increase significantly. Thus, a member that is the proper length at the time of implant may become too short as the body grows. Because of the increased potential for complications from multiple surgical procedures, successive implants of increasing length is, at best, an undesirable resolution of the problem.
An implant that is too long at the time of implant is undesirable in that the extra length may entwine itself around a portion of the body. Thus, an implant having extra length to accommodate growth is not acceptable. Indeed, the standard lengths of many implants, electrical leads, for example, may be too long for some applications requiring that the extra length be taken up in some manner.
One approach to the above-noted pediatric implant problem, in the context of a cardiac pacemaker, is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 3,598,128 issued Aug. 10, 1971, in the name of William M. Chardack for LEAD STORING PACER. In accordance with the Chardack teachings, a groove is provided around the periphery of the pacemaker to receive an extra length of lead. The pacemaker is implanted within a pocket in a manner known in the prior art. As the body grows, a force is imparted to the lead which causes the pocketed pacemaker to revolve, thus releasing the extra lead from the groove, as needed. Another approach, again in the context of a cardiac pacemaker, is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,013,081 issued Mar. 22, 1977, to Steve A. Kolenik for PEDIATRIC CARDIAC PACER SYSTEM. The Kolenik system employs a bag around a portion of the periphery of its pulse generator with the lead being loosely contained within the bag. On growth of the body, the lead tightens around the pulse generator body to allow a greater lead extension. Still another known approach to the pediatric implant problem has been employed as an improvement to the classic procedure for draining off excess fluid from the brain to help infants with hydrocephalus. A shunt, in the form of a catheter, has its tip positioned in one of the fluid filled cavities of the brain and drains fluid from the head into the heart or abdomen where it is re-absorbed into the blood stream. In the improvement to this procedure, an extra length of the catheter is contained within a Silastic pouch, in coils, the pouch being positioned in the chest. As the patient grows, there is a progressive uncoiling of the catheter. It is standard procedure to "wrap" excessive lead lengths around the pulse generator body during pacemaker implants.
The pacemaker systems described above require that the extra lead be taken up at and provided from the site of the pacemaker and, in one instance, require a rotational movement of the pacemaker within the body as additional lead is provided. Further, the continuing effort to decrease the size of pulse generator units severely limits the amount of "extra" lead that these systems can accommodate. Indeed, and with particular reference to the Kolenik system, such systems may contribute to the overall dimensions of the implantable unit which is counter to the efforts expended toward a size reduction.
The present invention provides a system for containing a flexible, elongated, body implantable member that is adapted to provide communication between separated body sites. In a preferred embodiment, a cavity is defined by cooperating cup and cover means. At least one of the cup and cover means are provided with slot means for admitting a portion of the elongated member into the cavity. An aperture allows admittance of a tool into the cavity, the tool engaging the elongated member portion within the cavity for coiling of the member within the cavity. After coiling, the aperture may be closed by a plug. The system may be employed to store excess member length or to provide extra member length as required by body growth. In a preferred embodiment for the latter application, the tool is rotated in one direction until the desired length of the elongated member is coiled within the cavity. The tool is then rotated in the other direction to uncoil and recoil all but a portion of the outermost spiral of the first formed coil. Thus contained, the member may be withdrawn in either direction.
FIG. 1 is a top view of an element forming a portion of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a side view and partial cutaway of the element of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a bottom view of an element forming a portion of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 4 is a side view of the element of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a view illustrating the cooperation of the elements forming a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 6 illustrates an element forming a portion of a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
FIGS. 7-9 illustrate the positioning of an elongated member within a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the configuration of such a member as stored within the reservoir system of the present invention.
Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, there is shown a top and side view, respectively, of an element forming a portion of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, FIGS. 1 and 2 show a cup-shaped element formed of a main wall 10 and a sidewall 11, the sidewall 11 being provided with slots 12 disposed at substantially 180� relative to each other. The inner face of the sidewall 11 is provided with a groove 13 whose function will be described more fully below.
Referring now to FIGS. 3 and 4, there is shown a bottom and side view, respectively, of a cover which cooperates with the cup of FIGS. 1 and 2 to define a cavity. Specifically, the cover of FIGS. 3 and 4 is formed of a main wall 14 and a sidewall 15, the sidewall 15 having opposing slots 16. The slots 16 are slightly larger than the slots 12 and are disposed at substantially 180� relative to each other. The termini of the sidewalls 15 are provided with an extending lip 18, the lip 18 being adapted to cooperate with the groove 13 to assist in maintaining the cup and cover in an assembled configuration. The main wall 14 is provided with a central bore 17 whose function will be described more fully below.
FIG. 5 illustrates the cup and cover of FIGS. 1-4 in assembled relation to define a generally cylindrical cavity between the main walls 10 and 14 and within the sidewalls 11 and 15. That generally cylindrical cavity is intended to contain a flexible, elongated, body implantable member 20. Before assembling the cup and cover, a portion of the elongated member 20 is positioned within the cavity as by placing it along the main wall 10 extending from one of slots 12 to the other. Slots 16 are then generally aligned with the slots 12, with the sidewall 15 within the sidewall 11, and the cup and cover are then urged toward each other until the lip 18 engages the groove 13. At this point, main wall 14 abuts against the terminus of sidewall 11.
The slots 12 are preferably of a size approximating the cross-sectional diameter of the elongated member 20 so as to prevent the member 20 from easily slipping out of the cavity defined by the cup and cover. However, the relationship between the size of the slot 12 and elongated member 20 should be such that only a small force is necessary to move the elongated member 20 through the slot 12. Slots 16 are larger than slots 12 to remove any criticality in alignment between the slots 16 and the slots 12 when the cup and cover are assembled. Body fluids provide a lubrication effect after implant.
An elongated tool 21 is provided with a notch 22 at one end thereof. The tool has a cross-section such that it will easily pass through the aperture 17 to engage, via notch 22, elongated member 20 within the cavity formed by the cup and cover. With the elongated member 20 within the notch 22, rotation of the tool 21 will cause the elongated member 20 to coil within the cavity.
On removal of the tool 21 from the cavity, a plug may be employed to cover the aperture 17 for implant. Such a plug is illustrated in FIG. 6 and includes a plate 23 whose dimensions are larger than that of aperture 17, a post 24 configured to fit within the aperture 17 and a lip 25 adapted to engage the inner surface of main wall 14 to maintain the plug in position, all in known manner. The cup, cover and plug may be of any biocompatible material whose properties will serve to maintain the configuration illustrated and discussed herein.
FIG. 7 is a top view of an elongated member 20 extending between the slots 12 and along the main wall 10 of the cup of FIGS. 1 and 2. With the cup and cover fully assembled, the tool 21 is inserted into the cavity, via aperture 17, and into engagement with the elongated member 20 therein. Rotation of the tool 21 will then result in a coiling of member 20 within the cavity. Such a coil resulting from a clockwise rotation of the tool 21 is illustrated in FIG. 8 with the cover removed for the sake of clarity. With the elongated member 20 coiled as illustrated in FIG. 8, a force acting along the direction of the arrows 26 and 27 will cause the elongated member to uncoil thereby providing an extra length of the elongated member to accommodate a greater distance between the body sites between which the elongated member 20 extends. Generally, with the coil configuration of FIG. 8, a force in the direction of both of the arrows 26 and 27 will be necessary to provide a reliable uncoiling of the elongated member 20. The coil configuration of FIG. 8 is suitable when the system of the present invention is employed as a reservoir to provide additional length to accommodate growth when the system is placed in a pocket generally at or toward the midpoint between the sites to which the elongated member 20 extends.
In some instances, it may be necessary or desirable to place a reservoir system in accordance with the present invention at or reasonably adjacent one of the body sites between which elongated member extends. In that instance, a reliable uncoiling of the elongated member 20 within the cavity may be accomplished by first coiling the desired length of the elongated member 20 within the cavity by rotating the tool 21 in a first direction. The tool may then be rotated in the other direction causing at least the central portion of the coil within the cavity to uncoil and recoil. Preferably, rotation of the tool 21 is continued until all but a portion of the outermost spiral 20' (See FIG. 9) has been uncoiled and recoiled. In the configuration illustrated in FIG. 9, a force in the direction of either of the arrows 28 and 29 will cause a reliable withdrawal of the elongated member 20 from the associated slot 12.
Obviously, many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. For example, the elements, or at least the cover member, may be made of a material sufficiently transparent to allow the easy viewing of the state of the coil within the cavity. Other tool configurations which are capable of engaging the elongated member within the cavity for coiling the same therein may be employed without departing from the scope of the present invention. Also, the reservoir system of the present invention may be employed with catheters, electrical leads and other flexible, elongated, body implantable members. It is therefore to be understood that, within the scope of the appended claims, the invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described.
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