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A colleague of mine issued a personal cry for help on social media over the weekend (see repost note at bottom of blog). It wasn’t an obvious one – he is too proud for that and hasn’t learned that there is nothing wrong with asking for help. However, it wasn’t too difficult to read the signals contained within his posts.
Given the nature of his request, it was the responses that he received that struck me and it made me realize this:
If you are ever seeking additions to your collection of clichés and platitudes, hover around the social media watering holes where people are asking for help.
You’ll find everything you need there.
The sad part is that people don’t realize that offering up a “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” or a “things can only get better” doesn’t help someone in need. In fact, when Life is squeezing someone hard, the “go get ‘ems” are as likely to drag them deeper into that which mires them down as they are to lift someone up.
Yes, they can help someone feel like they’re not alone but that isn’t always enough.
Sometimes the person in trouble is in so deep that they can’t “hear you” and needs more than pithy platitudes.
How do I know?
Because I was there once. And at that point in my Life when I thought the bottom was falling out, the platitudes around thinking positive and such weren’t resonating. Perhaps if I hadn’t fallen so deeply into my self-analysis, self-doubt and self-criticism, wondering how I had arrived at the situation in question, then the “words of wisdom” may have meant more to me.
However, I had long passed the point of those words meaning anything and many of them left me feeling cynical at the time, having helped so many people in my years and seeing that the best that they could come back with was a “you’re smart, you’ll figure it out”.
It’s not until one has been pulled from the mire that one realizes that there IS truth in the words. But we also learn through experience that the power and truth in those words of inspiration can only really be understood by someone after they have survived the gauntlet that was dragging them down.
Having overcome our challenges, we also know better than to casually hurl the same phrases at others. We know that if the other person is feeling crushed, they may not feel the power in the words that we intended them to feel when we so cavalierly tossed out encouragement in a tweet or a Facebook message.
In my situation, it took a combination of hard work, luck and the help of others to lift me out of it.
That’s the way Life is – anyone who says that they turned their Life around without the help of others is lying or deluded.
That’s not to say that we can, should or must help everyone. There are many times that we can’t or we shouldn’t, based on many factors unique to every individual and situation.
However, if the person in trouble really needs help, you want to help and you are able to help, don’t offer an off-the-cuff “I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers” or some other collection of words that help you feel that your two-second drive-by inspiration has fulfilled your obligation to your fellow man.
That’s like yelling out to the drowning man that being alone in the water and feeling like he’s drowning is the best way for him to learn how to swim or that convincing him that he can run a marathon makes perfect sense even though we haven’t helped lift the mental or physical “elephant” off his back first, thus enabling him to run the best race he can.
Sometimes what is most important is a helping hand and not a demonstration of your mastery of clichés.
And sometimes instead of a demonstration of your mastery of clichés, all the person needing help wanted was for someone to listen. Many people who have thanked me over the years, after my suggestion that I had done nothing that I could see, indicated that to have someone listen was what they really needed.
If you have really “been there and won”, then you know this already.
Someone you know (or maybe don’t know) is waiting for a hand-up today (not a handout).
What are you waiting for?
In service and servanthood,
* Reposted from July 16, 2012 (with minor modifications) by special request (many of them).
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I am reminded of an exercise I participated in some years ago when we were paired up and asked to listen to our partner’s problem but we were NOT allowed to interject with observations, attempts to solve the problem, platitudes or any other comment.
It was a humbling exercise that reminded all of us present that while we may feel obligated to solve someone’s problem in the best way we know, that may not be what the other person is asking for or needs.


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ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - A Rio Rancho student was arrested and booked into the Sandoval County Detention Center after police say he made threats on Facebook.
Devan Scott, 18, was charged with two counts of disorderly conduct after allegedly making threats on an ex-girlfriend's Facebook page.
According to the police report, the post said, "If all you want I'll end it all [at] gun point."
A concerned parent called police about the post and police considered it a possible threat to the public and to Scott himself.
"With the recent events in Connecticut, and past school violence issues, we take any type of threat against any member of our student population very seriously," said Sgt. Nicholas Onken of the Rio Rancho Police Department. "This is not something we joke around with."
Rio Rancho High School Principal Richard Von Ancken says Scott will be allowed back in school this week to take his finals, but says school officials will be monitoring the situation.
School officials have yet to determine any follow-up discipline, but Van Ancken says counseling is usually mandated after an incident like this.
Rio Rancho Police say parents and students should always contact them whether they see or hear a threat on Facebook.
Three Albuquerque veterans remember vividly the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the U.S. into World War II 72 years ago Saturday.
After getting out of federal prison early this week it looks like former state Sen. Manny Aragón isn't at a halfway house after all. He's back at his own house in the South Valley.
The owner and an employee of a local smoke shop are in federal custody accused of selling spice at the Rio Rancho store.
The New Mexico State Police officer who fired his weapon at van filled with kids during a traffic stop gone bad has been fired.
The civil case filed against former cop Levi Chavez in the gunshot death of his wife is coming to an end without a trial.
Could there be a serial dog snatcher in Roswell?

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So experiment with different serving suggestions and pairings to discover your favorite way to savor alton brown’s delicious popovers.
Troubleshooting Tips For Common Popover Problems
Popovers can be a delicious treat, but sometimes they don’t turn out quite right. If you’re experiencing common problems like burnt tops or undercooked centers, there are solutions to help you troubleshoot. If your popovers are deflated or unevenly risen, don’t worry – there are ways to salvage them and prevent the same issues in the future.
By following these troubleshooting tips, you can ensure that your popovers come out perfect every time. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, understanding these common issues and their solutions will help you create light and airy popovers that everyone will love.
So next time you’re making popovers, use these troubleshooting tips and enjoy delicious, perfectly baked treats.
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By following alton brown’s instructions and paying attention to details such as temperature and mixing methods, you can elevate your overall baking abilities. Additionally, there are recommended resources and additional recipes available for further exploration. Embracing new recipes and techniques is an exciting way to grow as a baker and expand your culinary repertoire.
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How Do You Make Popover Recipes?
To make a popover recipe, whisk together flour, salt, and eggs in a bowl. Gradually add milk while whisking until batter is smooth. Preheat popover pan in the oven, then fill each cup with batter. Bake until puffed and golden brown.
What Are The Ingredients For Alton Brown Popover Recipe?
The ingredients for alton brown’s popover recipe include all-purpose flour, salt, eggs, milk, and melted butter. These simple ingredients are combined to create light and airy popovers with a crispy exterior.
How Long Do You Bake Popovers?
Popovers should be baked at a high temperature of 450°f for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°f and continue baking for an additional 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy. It’s important not to open the oven door during baking to prevent them from deflating.
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Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is a must-try. So grab your popover pan and get ready to indulge in this delightful treat that is sure to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire.

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Deandre Ayton sent a message to the NBA after the perfect run of the Phoenix Suns in the Orlando “bubble”.
Ayton and the Suns finished the regular season undefeated (8-0) and the big man of Phoenix said he is proud of what he and his teammates accomplished.
“Hey NBA we’ll back next year, we proved ourselves,” Ayton told reporters. The Suns will play in the play-in tournament if the Portland Trail Blazers lose to the Brooklyn Nets.
If the Blazers win, though, the Suns will be eliminated.

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Alumni win two Cannes Grand Prix for New York Times campaign
The New York Times’ “The Truth Is Worth It” campaign from alums Tim Gordon (CW, 2008), Executive Creative Director, Nick Maschmeyer (ST, 2012), Strategy Director, and Chase Kimball (CW, 2012), Copywriter, and their team at Droga5 New York nabbed the Film Grand Prix on the final night of the Cannes Lions, adding to the other top honor it earned in Film Craft earlier this week. This marks the first time a single campaign has won in both those categories in the history of the festival.
The campaign features multiple spots that seem to trace New York Times’ journalists’ stories as they are being written, using a combination of typography, footage and audio recorded by the reporters themselves. Each spot culminates with an actual headline that appeared in the paper.
“To be the best, you really have to have a brilliant idea, but it also has to combine with a brilliant execution,” said Goodby, Silverstein & Partners Chief Creative Officer Margaret Johnson, who served as jury president. The New York Times’ campaign “was the best example of idea and execution coming together,” she said. It demonstrated “credibility, authenticity and intensity.”
One standout element was the typography. “It’s very simple but extremely powerful,” she said. “It dances with the music. It’s kind of like a character and plays an active role in the storytelling.”

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A union official said Wednesday that some police officers who responded to the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut could wind up not being paid. A handful of officers who responded to the shooting have not been working because they have suffered so much trauma. The officers have been using sick time, according to the Associated Press.
Council 15 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees is in talks with the town’s insurer. The union is also talking to lawmakers and the office of the governor in an effort to expand workers’ compensation benefits for police officers who respond to horrific crime scenes.
“The insurer for the town has taken a position that these officers are entitled to only what the statute allows. Unfortunately for these officers, the statute doesn’t allow any benefits,” said Eric Brown, an attorney for the union, which represents nearly 4,000 officers around Connecticut.
Officers who responded to the shooting at Sandy Hook entered the building to find 20 children and six adults shot dead by a lone gunman. Brown noted that the number of officers ‘critically affected’ by the scene is under 15 and that a tiny number of them are not working right now.
Lt. George Sinko, a spokesman for Newtown police, said that the officers are holding up well for the most part. “A couple of them are taking it harder than some of the other ones,” he said. “The things that the officers had to experience underscores the need to support them in every way possible.”
The insurer for Newtown is Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency. The agency did not issue a comment regarding this story.
Advocates have tried to change workers’ compensation laws in the past. The laws currently cover officers who suffer mental impairment for being exposed to deadly force, but not for officers who see crime scenes with massive casualties. State Rep. Stephen Dargan, a Democrat from West Haven, said that the issue will probably come up in the next legislation session.
“We don’t want it to be used in an abusive way, but the circumstances are so horrific in Newtown. We need to protect those first responders and give them all the help we can give them,” he said.
Counseling services have been provided for the officers, but Brown noted that supporting the officers is necessary in the long term. He said that officers using sick time could use it all up by January.
“The emotional loads they’re carrying far exceed anything they could imagine,” Brown said.


April 19th is the 20th anniversary of Nas' Illmatic, and next Tuesday, the seminal hip-hop record is being reissued. To celebrate, Google Play brought together a bunch of characters, including Schoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Nas himself and more, to discuss the rapper's 1994 debut in a new 15-minute video. "I think it encouraged a lot more people at that time, and now even, to feel free to speak about whatever they're feeling without feeling like they're going to come down on you for not being tough," Nas says of the legacy of his landmark record. "Even a gangster cries." #Sad #Rap forever.
Watch Nas, Schoolboy Q, and Kendrick Lamar Discuss Illmatic in a New Mini-doc
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October, scares the hell out of me. It’s usually the time of year I have almost caught up with myself and paid off the last Christmas with my tax return and am contemptating starting the journey all over again. This year I havent even done my tax return, so I am in trouble deep. There will soon be Christmas decorations in the shop, mark my words. In the meantime I’ll try and enjoy October In My Kitchen as much as the whirlwind of September. I’m teaming up as usual, with Celia from www.figjamandlimecordial.com for a link up to all of the busy kitchens around the globe. If you’d like to see what others have been up to just follow the link.
Before I talk about this delicious Prawn, Lime and Coconut soup with Sea Spaghetti, I should show you a couple of the other things I have hanging around this month.
There’s been quite a few cakes coming and going through my kitchen as usual. Hopefully I will get enough time to include them in a post soon. I’ve seen some great sights including a woodfired pizza oven operating on the streets in Darlinghurst and met up with some of my most favourite bloggers at Eat Drink Blog 5 in Brisbane. It’s been a jam packed month.
I know I have used this Beetroot powder now in a number of recipes, but it really is a great colour and so very handy. It’s feeze dried and each 10gm serve is equivalent to 2.5 beetroots. You can add it to smoothies, icings, soups, dressings, risottos or anything else you might like to dream up. I’m told it’s good for you so I am feeling virtuous.
And what about these “hundreds and thousands” shortbreads . I’ve been making things with chia seeds. A packet of chia seeds and a packet of beetroot powder while a little expensive have gone a long long way. These shortbread almost made us feel like we were eating for our own good!
This next item is one I wanted to show you. It’s seaweed well, sea spaghetti. It’s most often found in the deep and often rough coastal waters of the Mediterranean. Sea Spaghetti grows in long, brown ribbons, and has quite a strong shellfish taste. Once soaked it can be used as a pasta or a noodle substitute or in salads. It goes well with mayonnaise and it’s a great vegetable tossed in olive oil or butter and works with other vegetables like mushrooms or greens. It’s quite special, rich in fibre and minerals, it has a high iron content and tastes a little like cuttlefish in texture and flavour. I’ve decided to use it as noodles in my Prawn, Lime and Coconut broth.
- ½ packet of sea spaghetti soaked for 2 hours.
- 500 gm prawns, peeled ( 500 gm before peeling)
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 40 ml oil 2 tablespoons
- 1 bunch coriander (only the washed stalks and roots and a few leaves- set the other leaves aside)
- 2 cm piece of peeled grated ginger
- zest , finely grated of ½ a lime
- 60 ml lime juice (3 Tablespoons)
- 40 ml fish sauce (2 Tablespoons)
- 375 ml chicken stock (1½ cup)
- 250 ml coconut cream (1 cup)
- 100 gm snow peas
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- chilli ( optional)
- Roughly chop the onion and garlic and put them along with the ginger, lime zest, coriander and oil into a food processor and make a rough paste.
- Put the paste into a large bottomed pot and cook over a medium heat till fragrant and softened.Don't allow it to stick or burn
- Add the stock and coconut cream. Bring up to a simmer and start to season. Add the fsh sauce and lime juice and taste for salt. If it needs salt add a little. Stir in the Prawns and snowpeas and as they just start to turn pink add the seaweed to warm through. Don't cook too much
- stest for seasoning. It may need more salt or lime juice,
- Serve with Chilli and corriander leaves
I recieved Sea Spaghetti to try from The Essential Ingredient. You can buy Sea Spaghetti online or at their stores for $13.50.
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Spiralize zucchini on the medium setting and set aside.
Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, chili paste, sherry, brown sugar, and garlic to a skillet over medium-high heat. Let it bubble for a minute or two.
Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch and 2 tbsp cold water.
Stir the cornstarch mixture into the skillet. It should thicken the sauce up really quickly.
Add the zucchini noodles, peanuts, and scallions to the pan. Cook for a few minutes, tossing continuously (I use tongs to do this). The zucchini will release some water. Don't overcook the zucchini or it will be very limp and watery.
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The latest COVID-19 updates applicable to the landscape industry.
24/11/2020 - Details of England's post-lockdown tier system released
An updated tier system will come into effect from 2nd December 2020. As with the system announced in October this year, 3 tiers - medium (tier 1), high (tier 2) and very high (tier 3) - will be introduced to manage outbreaks of COVID at a local level. As before, landscape and horticulture business operations can continue, providing COVID-secure measures are implemented.
Full details of the government's plan for managing COVID-19 throughout the end of 2020 and into 2021 can be reviewed by clicking on this link. Posters outlining the restrictions associated with each of the tiers can be reviewed by clicking on this link whilst this link provides access to a website where members can search by postcode for restrictions in their own area.
09/11/2020 - Firebreak initiative in Wales replaced by national measures
Measures introduced in Wales as part of the Firebreak initiative have now ended, and been replaced with national measures. New measures encourage individuals to work from home where possible, but permit those who cannot work from home (for example, on site-based work) to continue working - providing their workplace remains open (link). Individuals can travel out of Wales for work (link), whilst people who live outside Wales can still travel into, and through Wales, for work. Full details of the new measures can be reviewed by clicking on this link.
02/11/2020 - New restrictions in England
From Thursday 5th November 2020 new national restrictions will replace local restrictions throughout England. The restrictions will apply nationally for four weeks up to Wednesday 2nd December. At the end of the period the intention is to return to a regional approach.
BALI review of the guidance released so far by the government suggests that, whilst home working is encouraged, where this is not possible workers should continue to travel to work and attend their workplace. Examples cited by the government include national infrastructure, construction and manufacturing, but also public sector employees working in essential services. Government guidance can be reviewed here.
23/10/2020 - 5-level system announced by Scottish Government
A new, 5-level system will be introduced in Scotland from Monday 2nd November 2020, with restrictions being placed either at a local level or national level, depending on the prevalence of the virus across Scotland over the coming weeks. The levels - named 'protection levels' - range from level 0 (lowest level) to level 4 (highest level). An overview of the protection levels can be accessed from this link and full details of the new strategic framework in which the system of protection levels sit can be accessed from this link.
BALI review of the protection levels suggests both construction and outdoor workplaces can remain open and functional regardless of protection level, but that office-based roles should be undertaken at home wherever possible from level 0. Non-essential shops will be required to close (although a click-and-collect system is permitted) at level 4. Employers are reminded of their duty of care to workers, and of the need to operate COVID-secure work practices.
20/10/2020 - Firebreak lockdown to be introduced in Wales
A series of restrictive measures will be introduced in Wales from 6pm on Friday 23rd October 2020 until Monday 9th November 2020. Whilst the measures require certain businesses and venues to close and urge people to stay at home except for very limited purposes, individuals are permitted to leave home "...for work purposes, or voluntary or charitable purposes, but only where it is not reasonably practicable to do this from home...". The advice continues: "...people who are not able to work from home, but are able to work safely in their workplaces, can do so, provided their workplace remains open...".
The Welsh Government are due to publish a full list of businesses that are required to close temporarily, but BALI do not expect the landscape industry to be affected.
13/10/2020 - Local COVID alert levels announced in England
Local COVID alert levels announced by the government in England on 12th October 2020 with rules which apply from 00:01 on Wednesday 14th October 2020 do not affect landscape or horticulture businesses. 3 local COVID alert levels - medium (tier 1), high (tier 2) and very high (tier 3) - have been introduced to manage outbreaks of COVID at a local level. The rules associated with all alert levels permit landscape businesses to continue to operate, in a COVID-secure manner. More information on the alert levels can be reviewed here and local restrictions can be checked here
7/10/2020 - Nationwide and local restrictions announced by Scottish Government
Restrictions announced by the First Minister on 7th October and enforced from 9th October do not affect landscape or horticulture businesses. The restrictions announced apply to the hospitality sectors only, as well as social activities. At this stage there is no indication that landscape professionals or landscape businesses must cease works of any nature, including domestic works where operations are carried out in gardens. People living inside or outside of any area subject to local restrictions are permitted to travel freely for work. Details of the announcement can be viewed here
2/10/2020 - Local restrictions announced by English Government
Local restrictions recently implemented by the government do not affect landscape or horticulture businesses. People living inside or outside of any area subject to local restrictions are permitted to travel freely for work. Other local restrictions tend to focus on social contact, and at this stage there is no indication that landscape professionals or landscape businesses must cease works of any nature, including domestic works where operations are carried out in gardens. Full details can be viewed here
19/08/2020 - HSE releases suite of documents to help businesses work safely during pandemic
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has produced a suite of free, best-practice guidance documents which cover all aspects of site and office-based working. The documents serve as a useful partner to BALI’s own guidance documents and can be accessed by clicking here
5/8/2020 - HSE urges businesses to take steps to ensure they are 'COVID-secure'
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors are now visiting businesses to check they have implemented COVID-secure measures. BALI urges all members to ensure they put in place adjustments to their operations. BALI members can access free template documents and guidance by clicking here
25/06/2020 - BALI's Business Restart Toolkit
The toolkit aims to understand Government guidance on safely bringing your workforce back to work and supporting them going forward available to BALI members-only. Click here to download the latest version or click here to read more about the document itself.
After receiving updated guidance, BALI has now updated it's COVID-19 Landscape Site Operating Procedures – Protecting your Workforce guidance.
Landscaping businesses who send employees to site during the COVID-19 pandemic must ensure they are protecting their workforce, clients and the public by minimising the risk of spreading the infection. BALI has updated its COVID-19 Landscape Site Operating Procedures – Protecting your Workforce guidance in line with the recent changes to lockdown measures and to meet the needs of the landscape industry.
- HR Service information sheet
- Furlough leave letter template
- Job Retention Scheme Q&A – in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce
- VAT Deferral document
For BALI Training Providers, there is currently no direct Government support, however, the Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) is challenging this with the apprenticeships and skills minister. As it stands, these types of business would have to go down the same route as other businesses via Government guidance published here.

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Host Miley Cyrus Got Very Naked Pre MTV’s Video Music Awards On Instagram
In case you didn’t know, MTV’s Video Music Awards are today. Now you know. You also probably didn’t know that Kanye West is receiving the lifetime achievement award. Now you do. And you also probably didn’t know that Miley Cyrus was hosting this years show. And now you do. Boobs.

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LAHORE- Waqas Ahmad – a promising medical student of University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore, has won the “Best Abstract Award” bestowed by Healthy Aging Network of North Netherlands (HANNN) at International Student Congress of (Bio) Medical Sciences (ISCOMS) 2015 held at Groningen.
It was held under the auspices of University Medical Centre Groningen, Netherlands. He is the son of Attaullah Cheema, a senior journalist and educationist of Gujrat district.
As many as 364 participants from 52 countries presented their respective research papers at ISCOMS. The host university faculty scrutinized the research papers and declared Waqas’ research paper titled “Diet, Exercise & Mental Wellbeing of Healthcare Professionals of Pakistan” the best research work contributing towards the healthy ageing of people. They nominated him for the HANNN Best Abstract Award 2015.
In the concluding session of the congress, DaanBultje, Director (HANNN) presented the Best Abstract Award 2015 to Waqas, which is worth 500 Euros, amid vibrant applause. Hundreds of international medical students, research scholar and professors were also present there.
He has also won the Best Oral Presenter Award in his presentation session. Dr Edward Krupat of Harvard Medical School USA, Dr Frances Taggart of Warwick University UK, Brig DrShehzada Muhammad Hassan Jaffrey -Commandant HULS, Lahore Cantt, Col DrAnjum Anwar Qadri-AMC, Rao Altaf Hussain -AIG (Traffic), DrNaisar Ahmed Malik, DrJavidRiaz, Dr M Akram- MS Trauma Centre,DrNaeem Akhtar Janjua, Dr Tahir Latif, DrShahbazJanjua andDr M Ashraf of PMA Gujrat District congratulated Waqas.

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Yes, two stools in one day. I’ve got a thing for them.
Despite minimal construction (the seat is a simple three piece plywood build), the Lazer Stool has a rather alluring stance. Moreover, it is embellished on top with an etched graphic from designer Chuck Anderson. Anderson has worked for a massive collective of clients – Nike, Honda, Burton, etc. – and brings the same bold precision to this project. Available from No Pattern. (via Industrial Design Served).
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IMLS Releases Preview of 24th Annual (FY 2011) Public Library SurveyMarch 14, 2014
Some of What You'll Find:
- In fiscal year 2011 (FY 2011), there were 8,956 public libraries in the United States, which served 299.9 million people (95.3% of the US population)
- There were 1.53 billion in-person visits to public libraries, the equivalent to more than 4.2 million visits each day (not including virtual visits)
- Attendance at public library programs increased for the eighth year with 89 million people attending 3.81 million programs
- There were 341.5 million usage sessions on public access Internet computers at public libraries, a decrease of 7.2% since FY 2006.
- There were 3.8 million programs offered at public libraries, an increase of 46.7% since FY 2004. Most programs (70.0%) were targeted to children.
- There were 261,413 public access Internet computers available at public libraries throughout the United States a 1-year increase of 6.8% and 10-year increase of 86.2%
- Public libraries have seen a decrease in the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) staff since the recession. There were 137,103 FTE staff - 11.4 FTEs per 25,000 people. This is a decrease of 5.5% since FY 2008.
- The number of public librarians has remained stable over 10 years, averaging 4.0 public librarians per 25,000 people. Librarians comprise one-third of the overall public library staff.
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Welcome to HK Woods Trading LLC, one of the leading furniture stores providing a wide range of eco-friendly products. In this article, we will discuss the numerous benefits of wood pellets and why they have become the preferred choice for efficient heating. We will also guide you on how to buy wood pellets online from HK Woods Trading LLC, ensuring a convenient and hassle-free experience.
Why Choose Wood Pellets?
Wood pellets are a highly efficient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional heating methods. Made from compressed sawdust and other wood waste materials, they offer a renewable source of energy that reduces carbon emissions. Here are some compelling reasons for choosing wood pellets:
Sustainability and Eco-Friendliness
Wood pellets are made from waste materials, such as sawdust and wood shavings, which are byproducts of the timber industry. By using wood pellets, you contribute to reducing waste and promoting sustainable practices. Additionally, wood pellet production requires minimal energy and has a low carbon footprint compared to fossil fuels.
High Energy Efficiency
Wood pellets have a high energy density, meaning they provide more heat per unit compared to traditional firewood. Their compact and uniform size ensures consistent combustion and maximum energy transfer, resulting in efficient heating of your home or office.
By using wood pellets for heating, you can significantly reduce your energy expenses. Wood pellets are often more cost-effective compared to fossil fuels, and the stable pricing makes them a reliable option for long-term use. Additionally, buying them online provides convenience and competitive pricing.
Wood pellets are versatile and can be used in various heating systems, including pellet stoves and boilers. Whether you are looking to heat a small room or an entire building, wood pellets offer a flexible solution that can meet your specific needs.
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7 August 2018
THE GIRLS of Saint Martin’s School have once again proven they are experts in their field – securing the Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull County Rounders title for the third year running.
Taking an unbeaten run into the finals, the Year 9 squad continued to display the talent and sporting prowess they have shown all term as they went head-to-head with Solihull School and Stratford Grammar School.
And their dominance on the pitch continued as they claimed victory over their rivals and secured a hat-trick of county titles.
“Everybody at Saint Martin’s is so proud of the Year 9 rounders team who have had a remarkable season, both batting and fielding, and have remained unbeaten throughout,” said Tracey Farnell, Head of PE at Saint Martin’s.
“The team have consistently demonstrated just how talented they are and have been rewarded with the honour of being County Champions for the third year in a row.
“We are all delighted.”
The Saint Martin’s Year 8 rounders team also enjoyed a successful season, finishing runners up in the Solihull Rounders Tournament.


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The Australian Dollar is down sharply amid global risk aversion and Australia’s exposure to China.
Aussie is the biggest mover so far today out of the main currencies, with a loss of 0.6% against the Yen and the Swiss Franc. AUDJPY trades has a relatively high beta characteristic relative to main dollar pairings and cross rates, and losses today are symptomatic of risk aversion in global markets, with the Australian dollar particularly sensitive to Trump’s intentions to proceed with the plan to raise tariffs on $200 Bln of Chinese imports into the US, which is sure to be met with equivalence by Beijing on US imports. China accounts for 35% of the demand for Australian exports, making Australia the most China-dependent developed-world economy. AUDUSD is presently down by 0.3%, and the Aussie Dollar is showing losses of varying degrees to the likes of the Euro and other currencies, with the New Zealand and Canadian Dollars being exceptions, as these are also underperforming.
AUDJPY is trading at 2-week lows, and is near to 22-month low territory. Therefore the overall bearish performance suggests that the trend is likely to continue to the downside, on the anticipation that President Trump could take the Sino-US trade war to the next level.
Resistance Levels: 80.30, 80.45, 80.70
Support Levels: 80.08, 79.95, 79.69


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Deep tissue massages are recommended as a treatment option for various health conditions. In fact, this is a specific type of massage that focuses on the deep tissue layers and muscle. It is true that this therapy is usually carried out using fingers. However, thanks to the technology, you can even consider using adeep tissue massage gun as well. That said, let’s take a look at the most notable benefits you can achieve through deep tissue therapeutic massage.
A deep tissue massage can increase your blood circulation. As a result, it can reduce the potential for issues like inflammation. In addition to that, a deep tissue massage can help improving muscle tension. Many studies prove that deep tissue massage is exceptionally effective and inexpensive particularly for relieving chronic pain compared to other medical therapies.
If you have undergone a deep tissue massage, you might experience reduced systolic pressure. Also, your diastolic pressure goes down noticeably. Let’s forget about those complex terms; a deep tissue massage can improve the production of your body’s serotonin. Well, that’s the hormone that assists you to feel happy and positive. In addition to that, the same hormone helps you feel less distressed and reduced tension.
A good deep tissue massage will split up scar tissue as well. You can expect these results in the long run. With a good deep tissue massage, your body will experience a boost in lymphatic circulation and flexibility. Thus, it will affect positively the affected area. In general, scar tissue is connected with frequent pain as well as stiffness more often than not. With deep massage therapy, however, you can get rid of these symptoms. In addition to that, deep massage therapy can be recommended for those who are recovering after various surgeries.
A good deep tissue massage can effectively treat injured muscles as well. That is specifically because it helps moving toxins from the muscles. If the muscle mass is twisted or undergone some other form of injury, deep tissue massage will help it heal faster. In fact, a deep tissue massage can also relax the target muscles and it can even lessen the pain that is caused due to injuries. That is exactly why deep tissue massages are often used on those who are recovering from sports injuries.
Another noticeable benefit of deep tissue massage is that it helps you overcome stress. This is particularly true with those who suffer from chronic stress. In addition to that, the same therapy can help you overcome other side-effects of stress (such as headaches, constricted muscles, and so on).
So, those are some of the benefits associated with deep tissue massage. That said, you can use adeep tissue massage gun to make it more convenient and achieve better results.

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A man has been evicted from his bed at the James Paget University Hospital.
Hevingham: Fatal crash
A woman has died after a crash on the A140 Cromer Road at Hevingham in Norfolk last night.
A Silver Toyota Yaris travelling along Shorthorn road, failed to stop at the A140 junction, travelled across the road and came to rest in trees.
It happened at around 10.25pm.
The female passenger died at the scene. The male driver suffered a serious chest injury and was taken to the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital. No-one else was involved or injured.
Norfolk Police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision or the manner of driving of the vehicle prior to the collision. Any witnesses should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Wymondham on 101.
One person has died and another is in hospital after being injured in the boiler room of a ship docking at the Port of Felixstowe.
Abellio selling 40% of the Greater Anglia rail franchise.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Leonne Weeks, 16, who was found dead on a path in Rotherham.
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The History of Printed Shirts: Things You Need to Know
Printed shirts come in a variety of designs, colors, and sizes to suit the unique preferences of global citizens. But what we rarely think about is the history of printed shirts and how the printed shirts originally came into being?
Originally, t-shirts were worn as undershirts under the uniforms of veteran men. They were later developed into a tool for branding and self-expression. Below we've rounded up the history of printed shirts and help you better understand how they've evolved over the years.
The Origin of the Printed Shirts: The Earlier Years
Ancient China is the origin of the decorative garment industry. Around the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), that's where silkscreen (a form of stenciling) was developed. This process originally used silkscreens, hence the common name silk screening. This technique has been extended over the years with new methods spreading to Asian countries such as Japan, and was furthered by creating newer methods. In the late 1700s, it was Europe from Asia but wasn't popular until later.
Woodblock printing, an even older textile printing method, was also invented in China around AD 220 and introduced to Europe in the 1100s. However, European dye is limited to non-washable items because it tends to liquefy when wet. This limitation was overcome when the French discovered methods of washing dyed fabrics from India, and it was developed rapidly in France and later in England.
Around the same time that screen printing was introduced to Europe, the British textile industry, which had been expanding steadily since the late Middle Ages, gradually became the first major industry to be industrialized. In 1734, started with the "flying shuttle" and in early 1800, on to operate in steam-powered factories. The mass production of textiles became practical and the production labor cost was cut thanks to industrial inventions.
The Start of T-shirts
As the Industrial Revolution proceeded, the union suit was one of the inventions that became popular in the 1800s. Over time, instead of one piece, the suit split in half, with the top half (with or without buttons) becoming a separate shirt extended somewhat so that it could tuck into the lower half, now separate pants. Later in the 1800s, miners and stevedores wore it as their main shirts in a hot environment.
Around the time of the Spanish World War, t-shirts were first introduced in the United States. They were given to members of the United States Navy and used to be worn as undershirts underneath their uniforms. These are white cotton undershirts with crew neck and short sleeves.
Soon afterward sailors and Marines in work parties, the early submarines, and tropical climates commonly took off their uniform jackets, wearing (and soiling) only the undershirt. It spread to agriculture and other workers ever since. During the Great Depression, the t-shirt was gradually picked up by boys and widely used as an all-around work shirt. T-shirts became more and more popular after the end of World War 2 and soldiers brought them back home.
The Rise of Printed Shirts
In the early 1900s, various improved methods of screen printing were developed. Even the National Serigraphic Society was formed to promote it as an art.
In the beginning 1950s, print and t-shirts began to be combined. Several companies based in Miami and Florida use the resort's name and characters to decorate printed t-shirts. In the '60s, monochromatic shirts with contrast collars and sleeves (aka "ringer" t-shirts) were introduced.
Immediately they became the "uniform" of rock-n-rollers, hippies, political protestors, and drug heads. During this period, popular designs included swirling colorful designs, happy faces, or the famous "I ♥ NY" inscription. Finally, after Hollywood actor Don Johnson wore a t-shirt on screens in the 1980s, they became popular.
Screen printing is getting more improved after printed t-shirts became famous. American artist, entrepreneur, and inventor Michael Vasilantone 1960 began developing, using, and selling rotary multicolor screen printing machines. This type of machine quickly became the most popular garment printer (until this day). And garment printing is also the most popular form of screen printing.
Big brands started using printed shirts as a form of advertising in the 1970s. Starting with Disney and Coca-Cola, printed shirts spread with many companies printing their logos on them. Printed shirts based on film and TV were developed as well.
In the early 2000s, especially after popular pop artists started wearing them, funny, political, and "statement" printed shirts became all the rage. They are also very popular with events, charities, and local businesses. As of 2015, the popularity of printed shirts shows no sign of slowing down in popularity.
Conclusion: Printed Shirts in the Internet Age
Nowadays, printed shirts are more fashionable and trendy than ever. With today's technologies in use, there are many ways to print and produce printed shirts. And as long as you have access to the Internet, you can always find loads of designs and inspiration.
Printed shirts have gradually become a popular branding tool, not only for businesses but also for people in many situations like:
- School organization
- Sports team
- People who want to share interests (movies, bands, games, etc.)
Across the history of printed shirts, the wardrobe staple has certainly evolved from its original purpose and is now a great and flexible tool for self-expression.


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YORK -- It was a tough day for the Beatrice boys golf team on Thursday at the York Invite.
The Orangemen finished 10th with a team score of 365. York won the meet with a 306 while Aurora finished second with a 338 and Lincoln Pius X finished third with a 350.
Beatrice coach Dick Stuart said it wasn't a good day for his squad.
"It was a day when nobody played as well as they had previously played this year," Stuart said. "We were in the middle of the pack after nine, but we let some bad thoughts hamper our play. We had way too many big numbers."
Graham Southwick was Beatrice's top finisher with an 86. which put him in 18th place individually. Andrew Paquette had an 88, Caleb MacKernan had a 94, Trenton Jurgens had a 97 and Kaden Strubel had a 101.
"We now have to go back to the drawing board and find out who wants to buckle down and work hard so this does not happen again," Stuart said. "I know what we are capable of and hopefully this will be a good wake-up call for our team. We are still young and knew we were going to have some growing pains."
The Beatrice golfers will be in action again on Thursday when they travel to the Fairbury Invite. They will then host the Beatrice Invite on April 24.
The Norris golfers finished fourth at the York Invite with a score of 356. Grant Oden finished 12th with a score of 81.
Other Norris scores included Logan Zimmer with an 89, Tristan Bade with a 90, Carson Ellebrake with a 96 and Ty Hays with a 100.
Fairbury finished with a team score of 402. Robby Meyer had a 90, Justin Peterson had a 92, Anthony Moyer had a 107, Tanner Novotny had a 113 and Dustin Petersen had a 121.

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Carlson has announced the launch in the Americas of Radisson Business Class, a comprehensive new Radisson Hotels & Resorts product-and-service offering developed around a concept the company calls “travel empathy”.
Radisson’s Business Class aims to provide guests with access to specialized amenities and services designed to ensure a seamless transition from the office to the hotel room.
To commemorate the debut of the service in the Americas, Radisson is offering a special Business Class upgrade promotional rate. From September 1 to October 31, 2010, members of its goldpoints plus guest loyalty program (and those who enroll) can obtain the Business Class upgrade for $5 at all Radisson hotels in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, instead of the average $30 price.
“Empathy means being in the forefront of understanding trends, travelers’ needs and lifestyle changes,” notes Thorsten Kirschke, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Carlson Hotels, The Americas. “One of the key priorities of our Ambition 2015 growth strategy is to enhance services for travelers who choose to be our guests.”
Radisson Business Class is part of the ‘World of Radisson’, a series of globally consistent services and amenities, designed with guests’ unique requirements in mind. Business Class is already available at Radisson hotels throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and in addition to expanding to the Americas it is scheduled to be launched in the Asia Pacific region by mid-Autumn. By the end of 2010, Business Class will be available in more than 400 Radisson hotels in more than 70 countries around the world.
Globally, the Radisson Business Class product features an upgraded room; breakfast for one; a complimentary newspaper delivered daily to the guest’s room; turn-down service; and upgraded room amenities.
In addition to the amenities available globally, Business Class at all Radisson hotels in the Americas features an award of 1,000 bonus Gold Points per night, and early check-in based on room availability. All guests at Radisson hotels in the Americas receive free Internet, a service of particular value to business travelers.
For further details on Business Class by Radisson, visit www.radisson.com/businessclassoffer. For information on enrolling in goldpoints plus and booking the Business Class by Radisson offer, visit www.goldpointsplus.com.

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Dr. Tre Pennie, former candidate for U.S. Congress in Texas Congressional District 30, formed the EARN-IT USA Foundation www.earnitusa.org to create career opportunities for residents in the 121 underserved majority-minority districts across the United States.
Dr. Pennie stated, “the mission of the EARN-IT USA Foundation is to inspire people to aspire and to reach beyond the bounds of their perceived limitations.” He cautioned that for years, people who have never experienced life in the inner-city have tried to counsel underserved communities about their shortcomings without understanding the socioeconomic and cultural influences that impact life in these communities. Conversely, Dr. Pennie provides EARN-IT USA Foundation with the ability to address these issues head-on based on his background, experience, and education.
America was first introduced to the EARN-IT philosophy during the 2020 election when Dr. Pennie ran for Congress. The EARN-IT philosophy sought to address the more than 50 years of failed socioeconomic policies in majority-minority districts that have been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. EARN-IT stands for Economic – Academic – Reward – Network – In – Training. It emphasized the importance of the Government supporting public works projects and community initiatives, but placed significant responsibility on corporations and people in the community to earn economic and social rewards based on their efforts. Additionally, in states and municipalities where legal such as California, Colorado, New York, and Washington D.C., EARN-IT sought to facilitate education, training, and business opportunities for those in underserved communities seeking opportunities in the cannabis industry.
With the recent approval of the EARN-IT USA Foundation’s 501(c)3 status, the Foundation will play a pivotal role in helping underserved communities achieve by promoting education and trade vocations. The EARN-IT USA Foundation will also challenge access-related issues by creating a nationwide database to help align corporate and government resources, while also networking people into educational and career training opportunities.


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PRiME Media Images popped along as the Chairboys geared up for Blackpool.
2 August 2018
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Wanderers are delighted to unva new online service for supporters to purchase a range of merchandise featuring photos from PRiME Media Images, the club's official photography partner.
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Just a quick one this week as we’re only one game in.
Only one game ended in a draw last weekend, which just happened to be the first match of the EFL season:
Going into this week, we’ve got thirteen unbeaten teams, but only Barnsley, Millwall and Birmingham kept clean sheets. Brentford, Fulham and Preston failed to score in their first matches – it may be significant that of the latter trio, only Brentford (at Middlesbrough) are away this weekend. Arguably the surprise result last week was Charlton winning at Blackburn; the Addicks scored all three goals in a 2-1 win.
League Cup: Birmingham are already out of this season’s competition having lost 3-0 at Portsmouth. The Blues will be able to concentrate on the league until January. Everyone else plays next week.
Preston v Wigan
Lancashire derbies will be few and far between this season – the next one won’t be until the end of October – and as this is the only match up fitting my traditional ‘top six v bottom six’ parameter, it’s a bit of no-brainer.
The Lillywhites lost at Millwall last weekend for the first time since 2011 (when they were relegated) but are tough to beat at Deepdale even if they find it hard to win at home – Preston have only lost two of their last ten outings there, even though they’ve only won twice in the same period.
Wigan’s away form last season was awful: they beat Leeds in April but hadn’t won on the road in nineteen previous attempts after a victory at Stoke almost a year ago.
HTH: Only the fifth meeting between the Lancashire rivals at preston since the turn of the century – Wigan have failed to win the last three and were battered 4-0 in the corresponding fixture last season having gone two goals behind before Darron Gibson was sent off.
Only one televised game this weekend and it will come as no surprise to long term readers that it’s Leeds v Nottingham Forest (Saturday, Sky Sports Main Event, kick off 12:30pm) which those imaginative b*stards at Sky Sports normally schedule for Boxing Day afternoon.
Back next week…


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Substance Abuse Evaluations and Treatment
You may be familiar with the cycle of substance abuse – maybe too familiar. You feel controlled by your behavior, or you’ve noticed a loved one is stuck in the cycle. It may seem impossible to break the recurrence because past attempts to break the cycle have been futile or were met with aggression. If you feel that you or someone you love is stuck in the cycle of substance abuse, you are among millions who experience the pain of addiction.
Genetic, psychological, and social factors all contribute to your chance of developing this detrimental condition. Even though you can’t control all these factors all the time, you can claim the power to overcome addiction.
No matter what you are addicted to – alcohol, tobacco, prescription medication, or illegal drugs – the symptoms of addiction are universal.
- Continued use despite knowing the impending harm to yourself
- Erratic behavior or mood swings
- An intense and seemingly uncontrollable substance craving
- Pursuing the substance despite its detriment to your job, relationships, health and financial stability
- Use of substance daily or several times a day because of a built-up tolerance
- Inability to stop ‘cold-turkey,’ despite continuous attempts
Though substance abuse for teenagers has declined, it still remains a problem. If you are a parent and believe that your teenager may have a problem with substance abuse, there are several signs to look for:
- Sudden problems in school: getting in trouble or a decrease in grades
- Physical health issues: exhaustion, confusion, paranoia
- Demanding extreme privacy beyond reason: refusing to discuss their daily activities, to introduce you to their friends, or to inform you of what they do when out of the house.
- Asking for money constantly with no clear evidence of what was bought, or an unwillingness to disclose why the money is needed.
Medical Treatment and Therapy
Contrary to how you may feel, your addiction does not define who you are. It is merely a symptom of a more serious underlying need, perhaps a complex health condition. Like other health issues, it’s very common to ask for help on the road to recovery. You shouldn’t be embarrassed about getting help.
If you think you may have a substance abuse problem, or if you have a friend or family member who may, get an evaluation with a trained professional as soon as possible in order to determine appropriate care. To reduce your risk of life-altering consequences, the sooner you seek restoration the better.


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This undated publicity photo shows Jessica Chastain as Maya, a member of the elite team of spies and military operatives who secretly devoted themselves to finding Osama Bin Laden in Columbia Pictures' thriller, "Zero Dark Thirty."
I have read many commentaries on the most recent movie, Zero Dark Thirty, and have come to the conclusion anyone thinking about spending their money to see the movie should think again.
I am certainly not one to tell anyone what to see, to read, to do ... etc., heck, that is one of the reasons we love America and its democracy. However, when a movie presents lies and transcends that moral ground into a form of sadism and inhumanity to man, to support ones "goals," twisted logic and agenda (including monetary profit), it is time to pause.
In today's world our video entertainment, movies especially, ...

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|Publication number||US8052710 B2|
|Application number||US 11/639,869|
|Publication date||Nov 8, 2011|
|Filing date||Dec 15, 2006|
|Priority date||Dec 15, 2006|
|Also published as||US8246646, US20080147109, US20120016196|
|Publication number||11639869, 639869, US 8052710 B2, US 8052710B2, US-B2-8052710, US8052710 B2, US8052710B2|
|Inventors||Parviz Kambin, Sheila P. Kambin|
|Original Assignee||Parviz Kambin, Kambin Sheila P|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (31), Referenced by (4), Classifications (13), Legal Events (3)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
This invention relates to surgery, and particularly to instruments for dissection and retraction of tissue in endoscopic surgery.
In surgery, adhesions and scar tissue, formed in a patient's thoracic or abdominal cavity as a result of previous surgery, infection or trauma, frequently cause difficulties in locating, and gaining access to, the internal organs or structures that require repair or removal. For example, adhesions frequently cause problems in anterior and anterolateral access to the spinal column or the content of the abdominal cavity.
Typically, a surgeon releases adhesions manually, using a gloved finger. However, when a gloved finger is used, it is not possible to visualize the adhesions, and unnecessary bleeding, and tearing, or damage to the normal anatomy, almost inevitably occurs. In addition, access to certain organs requires the identification and separation of two muscle groups through their anatomical planes.
An endoscopic balloon tissue dissector can be used to achieve the above objectives, and various instruments incorporating inflatable balloons have come into use for tissue dissection. The balloon, incorporated at the distal end of an endoscopic instrument, is inserted between adjacent tissue layers, and inflated to separate those layers. Alternatively, for dissection with visualization, some surgeons have used an “optical trocar,” which comprises a tube having a system of lenses or a bundle of optical fibers for transmitting an image from the distal end of the tube to an eyepiece or to an electronic video monitor.
More recently, a surgical dissector has been developed which combines features of the balloon dissector and the optical trocar. Such an instrument is described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,607,441. In that instrument, a transparent, inflatable, dissecting balloon is provided at the distal end of a shaft, and an optical instrument, extending through the shaft into the interior of the balloon, enables the surgeon to visualize the dissection as it takes place.
Despite the advances in endoscopic surgery exemplified by U.S. Pat. No. 5,607,441 and numerous other patents, there remains a need for instrumentation that can achieve dissection of tissue and provide optimal access to a surgical site with minimal trauma to the patient.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the instrument comprises an elongated tube having proximal and distal ends, and an internal passage for insertion of an instrument through the tube. Plural retractor blades, preferably two opposed retractor blades, extend distally from a location adjacent the distal end of the tube, and are movable radially with respect to the central axis of the tube by adjuster rods. An adjuster rod is connected to each blade, extends proximally at least part way through the tube, and is accessible at a location adjacent the proximal end of the tube for independent radial adjustment of the retractor blades.
Preferably, each of the retractor blades is pivoted at a pivot location adjacent the distal end of the elongated tube, and the adjuster rod connected to each blade is connected at a location spaced from the pivot location of the blade, so that it can effect radial adjustment by pivoting the blade to which it is connected.
The elongated tube preferably has a substantially cylindrical external surface substantially symmetrical about its central axis, and the internal passage is also substantially symmetrical about the central axis. In this embodiment, the plural retractor blades consist of two retractor blades in opposed relationship to each other, and the blades are adjustable to positions in which they are substantially within an axial projection of the substantially cylindrical external surface of the tube but substantially entirely external to an axial projection of the internal passage. Consequently, an expandable balloon on an end of a balloon dissector can be inserted through the internal passage so that it can project distally beyond the blades, and withdrawn, while the blades are in the above-mentioned positions.
The blades are preferably formed so that they have outer, tissue-engaging, surfaces which are convex throughout substantially their entire axial lengths in cross-sectional planes to which the central axis is perpendicular, and inner surfaces which are concave throughout substantially their entire axial lengths in the same cross-sectional planes.
The adjusting rods preferably have external screw threads threadingly engaged with internal screw threads fixed to the tube, and are preferably separated from the internal passage by a second tube defining the internal passage.
Another aspect of the invention is an instrument in which the tube having retractor blades at its distal end is combined with a balloon dissector. More particularly, this combined instrument comprises an elongated first tube having proximal and distal ends, the tube having an internal passage for insertion of an instrument through the tube. The first tube has a substantially cylindrical external surface substantially symmetrical about an axis of elongation of the tube, and the internal passage is also substantially symmetrical about the same axis. Two retractor blades, in opposed relationship to each other, extend distally from locations adjacent the distal end of the first tube and are movable radially with respect to the axis tube's axis of elongation. An adjuster rod is connected to each blade, and each rod extends proximally at least part way through the first tube, and is accessible at a location adjacent the proximal end of the first tube for independent radial adjustment of the retractor blades. The balloon dissector comprises an elongated second tube having proximal and distal ends, and an expandable balloon at the distal end of the second tube. The blades are adjustable to positions in which they are substantially within an axial projection of the external surface of the first tube but substantially entirely external to an axial projection of the second tube and any external channel-defining wall on the second tube. The second elongated tube, that is, the tube of the balloon dissector, extends through the internal passage of the first elongated tube from a location proximal with respect to the proximal end of the first elongated tube to a location at which at least part of the expandable balloon is distal with respect to the blades. Thus, the balloon can be expanded to dissect tissue located in distal relation to the blades, and then contracted to permit movement of the blades into a space created by the dissection of tissue by the balloon. Then spreading of the tissue can be effected by adjustment of the blades, and, following withdrawal of the second elongated tube, another instrument can be introduced through the internal passage of the first tube for surgery on the anatomical structure exposed by dissection and spreading.
Here again, each of the two opposed retractor blades is preferably pivoted at a pivot location adjacent the distal end of the elongated tube, and the adjuster rod connected to each blade is connected at a location spaced from the pivot location of the blade so that it can effect radial adjustment by pivoting the blade to which it is connected.
The balloon of the balloon dissector is preferably transparent, and a shaft, extending through the second elongated tube to a location within the balloon, comprises an image transmitter for transmitting a visual image of a patient's anatomical structure immediately external to the balloon, through the elongated first tube, to a location external to the patient.
Still another aspect of the invention is a surgical method which can be carried out using the above-described instruments. The method comprises at least the following steps. A first step is the percutaneous introduction of an elongated first tube having proximal and distal ends, the tube having an internal passage for insertion of an instrument through the tube, and two retractor blades in opposed relationship to each other and extending distally from the distal end of the tube. Then, a balloon, connected to a distal end of an elongated second tube extending through the internal passage of the first tube, is disposed at a location distal with respect to the retractor blades, and expanded by introducing a fluid, which may be either a liquid or a gas, into the interior of the balloon. By expanding the balloon the surgeon can dissect tissue at the location of the balloon. Afterwards, by at least partially contracting the balloon, and moving the elongated first tube in the distal direction, the surgeon can cause the blades to move into the space created by the dissection of tissue using the balloon. The dissected tissue can then be spread by moving at least one of the blades apart from the other before, during, or after withdrawal of the elongated second tube from the internal passage of the elongated first tube. After withdrawal of the second tube, and, while using the blades to maintain the dissected tissue in a spread condition, another instrument can be introduced through the internal passage of the first tube for surgery on anatomical structure exposed by the dissection and spreading steps.
If the balloon is transparent, during the step of expanding the balloon, tissue at the location of the balloon can be visualized through the balloon by transmitting an image of tissue at the location of the balloon through an image transmitter in a shaft extending through the elongated second tube to the interior of the balloon.
The image transmitter can also be used for visualization during expansion of the retractor blades. If the blades are independently adjustable, in the spreading step, at least one blade can be moved apart from the other blade independently of movement of the other blade. In this way, tissue can be spread for access to a surgical site with minimal trauma to the patient.
The step of percutaneously introducing an elongated first tube can be carried out by a series of steps including the steps of passing an obturator having a blunt tip through a patient's skin, passing a hollow cannula over the obturator, withdrawing the obturator, and introducing the elongated first tube through the hollow cannula. The obturator can have a guide-wire channel, and can be introduced by passing it over a pointed guide wire previously passed through the patient's skin.
Other details and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the drawings.
With the obturator 14 in place, a cannula 22, as shown in
As shown in
The inner and outer tubes are held in fixed relationship to each other by a ring 40, and by other connecting elements (not shown).
Two retractor blades, 42 and 44, extend in the distal direction from the distal end 34 of tube 30 in opposed relationship to each other. The blades are pivoted on pins 46 and 48, respectively, and are independently movable about their pivot axes so that one or both can be moved radially outward relative to the central axis of the tubes. Blade 42 is shown pivoted outward in
The shapes of the blades can be better appreciated from
The blades are adjustable independently by rods 50 and 52, which extend through the space between tubes 30 and 36. The rods have non-circular proximal end extensions 54 and 56 near the proximal end 32 of the outer tube 30. These extensions are engageable by a key 58 (
The balloon dissector 70, shown in
An image-transmitting device 80 is inserted through tube 72, and comprises an elongated shaft 82, the distal end 84 of which preferably extends beyond the distal end 74 of the tube into the interior of the balloon 78. The proximal end of the image transmitting device is provided with threads 86, which are threaded into the proximal end of the tube 72. In practice, tube 84 can be an optical telescope having a series of lenses arranged to focus an image onto a television camera 88, which is connected through a cable 90 to a monitor (not shown). Illumination at the distal end of the image transmitting device can be provided through an optical fiber bundle (not shown).
There are many alternatives to the image transmitting device described above. In one alternative version, the camera can be replaced by an eyepiece for direct viewing through the telescope. An optical fiber bundle can be used to transmit an image through shaft 82 either to a camera or to an eyepiece. As a further alternative, the camera can be situated at the distal end of shaft 82. In all cases, however, the image transmitter, when used in conjunction with the transparent balloon, enables the surgeon to visualize the tissue as it is dissected.
The balloon is expanded by the introduction of a fluid, preferably a normal saline solution, through valve 92, and through tube 72, into the interior of the balloon. Valve 94 is used for the removal of air bubbles from the saline solution, and may also be used for drawing saline solution out of tube 72.
As shown in
After completion of dissection by means of the balloon, the balloon is allowed to contract, by exhaustion of expansion fluid, to a size such that the retractor can be moved forward over the balloon without spreading the retractor blades. The balloon dissector can then be withdrawn, and the retractor blades 42 and 44 are then spread apart from each other as shown in
As will be apparent, the balloon dissector can be used to remove adhesions and dissect tissue for initial access to the surgical site, and the retractor blades can be used to expand and/or maintain the space opened up by dissection, to allow other surgical instruments to be introduced.
Various modifications can be made to the instrumentation described above. For example, although the retractor blades described herein are pivoted, as an alternative, linkage structures can be provided so that the retractor blades remain parallel to each other when expanding. The retractor blades can be formed in various shapes other than the shape illustrated, and the retractor can also have more than two blades. Moreover, although the retractor blades are preferably moved by a screw mechanism such as the mechanism shown in
Still other modifications may be made to the apparatus and method described above without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the following claims.
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Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue says it is too early to talk about 2023 general elections as there are so many issues to address.
The governor who said this at an interactive session with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, said that he would rather concentrate on providing dividends of democracy for his people.
“What we need to do now is to provide dividends of democracy especially security for our people,” he said.
He added that the state has about 800,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) taking refuge in camps adding that his main concern was to ensure their welfare.
Ortom said the state was doing its best within its limited resources with support from some organisations and individuals to cater for them.
“My primary concern now as a leader is for leaders at federal, states and local government levels to put heads together to tackle security food challenges in the country,” he said.
He said that there was need to regulate the influx of illegal aliens into the country to check the rate of insecurity.
On rotational presidency, the governor said the political decides which part of the country to zone the position to.
“When the time comes the parties will decide where they want it to go,” he said.

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