Baseus Microfiber Wireless Charging Receiver QI Receiver with USB-C Plug black (WXTE-B01) Ex-display
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Baseus Microfiber Wireless Charging Receiver:
- Qi receiver with USB-C plug
- Wireless charging for everyone! – Accessory allows charging conveniently with using Qi wireless charging pad (without any cable). All you need to do is plug receiver to the phone.
- Ultrathin – Only 1.6 mm thickness, there is no obvious concave-convex feeling with the receiver pasting.
- Durable connector – Plug is durable and insertion and unplugging resistant.
- Safe for a phone case – With microfiber material, the surface is soft and delicate, so it has a comfortable hand feeling and does not scratch the phone.
- Brand: Baseus
- Name: Microfiber Wireless Charging Receiver
- Model: WXTE-B01
- Standard: QI
- Material: microfiber
- Output: DC5V 1A max
- Size: 115 x 54 x 1,6 mm
- Weight: 8 g
- Compatibility: devices with USB-C port
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|Publication number||US7322994 B2|
|Application number||US 10/642,918|
|Publication date||Jan 29, 2008|
|Filing date||Aug 18, 2003|
|Priority date||Jul 23, 1996|
|Also published as||US6440146, US6726697, US20010029384, US20020177860, US20040078047|
|Publication number||10642918, 642918, US 7322994 B2, US 7322994B2, US-B2-7322994, US7322994 B2, US7322994B2|
|Inventors||David A. Nicholas, Robert C. Smith, Scott E. Manzo|
|Original Assignee||United States Surgical Corporation|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (100), Non-Patent Citations (17), Referenced by (52), Classifications (19), Legal Events (3)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/191,599 filed on Jul. 8, 2002 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,726,697 by Nicholas et al. which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/875,411, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,440,146, filed on Jun. 6, 2001 by Nicholas et al. which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/584,541, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,391,039, filed on Jun. 1, 2000 by Nicholas et al. which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/256,260, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,083,234, filed on Feb. 23, 1999 by Nicholas et al. which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/877,701 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,024,748 filed Jun. 17, 1997 by Manzo et al., which application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/685,385 filed Jul. 23, 1996 by Hinchliffe et al., now U.S. Pat. No. 5,707,380 which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/102,326 which was filed on Sep. 28, 1998, the contents of all of the above applications being hereby incorporated by reference herein.
1. Technical Field
The present disclosure relates to a surgical instrument and method for performing anastomosis of tubular body structures, and more particularly to an instrument for performing vascular anastomoses.
2. Background of Related Art
Anastomoses of tubular body structures may be performed for a number of different procedures. One general example of an anastomosis is a vascular anastomosis wherein two blood vessels are joined together to permit blood flow therebetween. A specific example of vascular anastomosis is an arteriovenous fistula (“A-V fistula”) which is performed to facilitate hemodialysis for end stage kidney disease. The procedure usually consists of an end to side anastomosis joining an artery and a vein in the forearm, e.g., joining the radial artery end to side with the cephalic (radial) vein or the ulnar artery with the basilic (ulnar) vein. It can also be performed in the leg, but usually after all the arm sites have been exhausted. The A-V fistula allows a single puncture at the dialysis unit for blood cleansing. The fistula allows a greater flow and outflow rate through the dialyzer.
Another specific example of a vascular anastomosis is a coronary artery bypass graft (“CABG”). Coronary artery disease is often characterized by lesions or occlusions in the coronary arteries which may result in inadequate blood flow to the myocardium, or myocardial ischemia, which is typically responsible for such complications as angina pectoris, necrosis of cardiac tissue (myocardial infarction), and sudden death. In some cases, coronary artery disease may be treated by the use of drugs and by modifications in behavior and diet. In other cases, dilatation of coronary arteries may be achieved by such procedures as angioplasty, laser ablation, atherectomy, catheterization, and intravascular stents.
For certain patients, a CABG procedure is the preferred form of treatment to relieve symptoms and often increase life expectancy. A CABG procedure consists of direct anastomosis of a vessel segment to one or more of the coronary arteries. For example, a reversed segment of the saphenous vein may be grafted at one end to the ascending aorta as an arterial blood source and at the other end to a coronary artery at a point beyond the arterial occlusion. Alternatively, the internal mammary artery (IMA) is located in the thoracic cavity adjacent the sternum and is likewise suitable for grafting to a coronary artery, such as the left anterior descending artery (LAD).
The performance of a CABG procedure typically requires access to the heart, blood vessels and associated tissue. Access to the patient's thoracic cavity may be achieved in an open procedure by making a large longitudinal incision in the chest. This procedure, referred to as a median stemotomy, requires a saw or other cutting instrument to cut the sternum and allow two opposing halves of the rib cages to be spread apart. U.S. Pat. No. 5,025,779 to Bugge discloses a retractor which is designed to grip opposite sternum halves and spread the thoracic cavity apart. The large opening which is created by this technique enables the surgeon to directly visualize the surgical site and perform procedures on the affected organs. However, such procedures that involve large incisions and substantial displacement of the rib cage are often traumatic to the patient with significant attendant risks. The recovery period may be extensive and is often painful. Furthermore, patients for whom coronary surgery is indicated may need to forego such surgery due to the risks involved with gaining access to the heart.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,503,617 to Jako discloses a retractor configured to be held by the surgeon for use in vascular or cardiac surgery to retract and hold ribs apart to allow access to the heart or a lung through an operating “window”. The retractor includes a rigid frame and a translation frame slidably connected to the rigid frame. Lower and upper blades are rotatably mounted to the rigid frame and the translation frame respectively. The “window” approach enables the surgeon to gain access through a smaller incision and with less displacement of the ribs, and consequently, less trauma to the patient.
Once access to the thoracic cavity has been achieved, surgery on the heart may be performed. Such procedures typically require that the heart beat be arrested while maintaining circulation throughout the rest of the body. Cardioplegic fluid, such as potassium chloride (KCI) is delivered to the blood vessels of the heart to paralyze the myocardium. As disclosed in WO 95/15715 to Sterman et al. for example, cardioplegic fluid is infused into the myocardium through the coronary arteries by a catheter inserted into the ascending aorta. Alternatively, cardioplegic fluid is infused through the coronary veins in a retrograde manner by a catheter positioned in the interior jugular vein accessed at the patient's neck. Such procedures require the introduction of multiple catheters into the blood vessels adjacent the heart, which is complicated procedure requiring that the desired vessels be properly located and accessed. The progression of the guide wires and catheters must be closely monitored to determine proper placement. Furthermore, the introduction of catheters forms punctures in the blood vessels that must be subsequently closed, and there is an increased risk of trauma to the interior walls of the vessels in which the catheters must pass.
Alternatively, the CABG procedure may be performed while the heart is permitted to beat. Such a procedure is now commonly referred to as minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB). A surgical instrument is used to stabilize the heart and restrict blood flow through the coronary artery during the graft procedure. Special care must be given to procedures performed on a beating heart, e.g. synchronizing procedures to occur at certain stages in the cardiac cycle, such as between heartbeats.
To perform a CABG procedure, the harvested vessel segment, such as the IMA, is grafted to the coronary artery by end-to-side anastomosis. Typically, sutures are used to graft the vessel segments. However, conventional suturing is complicated by the use of minimally invasive procedures, such as the window approach. Limited access and reduced visibility may impede the surgeon's ability to manually apply sutures to a graft. Additionally, it is difficult and time consuming to manually suture if the CABG procedure is being performed while the heart is beating as the suturing must be synchronized with the heart beat.
The process of manually suturing the harvested vessel segment to a coronary artery is time consuming and requires a great deal of skill on the part of the surgeon. The resulting sutured anastomosis will also be dependent on the skills of the surgeon. In minimally invasive procedures such as in MIDCAB, the ability to suture is even more complicated due to limited maneuverability and reduced visibility. U.S. Pat. No. 5,707,380 to which issued on Jan. 3, 1998 to Hinchliffe et al., the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference, discloses an apparatus and a procedure that enables the remote anastomosis without piercing of vessels during both conventional and minimally invasive procedures. A continuing need exists, however, for improved surgical instruments and methods for performing remote anastomoses during both conventional and minimally invasive procedures.
The present disclosure provides a surgical instrument for performing an anastomosis and includes a housing having proximal and distal ends with a shaft extending from the distal end of the housing. The surgical instrument also includes an actuator attached to the housing and a disposable loading unit configured for selective attachment to the shaft.
The disposable loading unit includes a fastener support member configured and dimensioned to support an array of surgical fasteners and a fastener pusher member which is movable through a firing stroke in response to movement of the actuator to deform the surgical fasteners. Preferably, the disposable loading unit includes opposed split sections which are pivotable relative to one another between an open position and a close position after movement of the fastener pusher member through the firing stroke.
In one embodiment, the opposed split sections of the disposable loading unit are locked in a closed, non-pivotable configuration prior to initiation of the firing stroke. In another embodiment, the return of the fastener pusher member unlocks the opposable split sections to allow pivotable movement thereof.
In another embodiment according to the present disclosure, the fastener support member supports generally C-shaped surgical fasteners in a partially compressed configuration. Preferably, each of the surgical fasteners includes a proximal tip and a distal tip and at least one of the proximal and distal tips of at least one of the surgical fasteners is atraumatic.
The present disclosure also relates to a method of performing a vascular anastomosis between first and second vessels and includes the steps of providing a surgical instrument which includes:
The method further includes the step of inserting the first vessel through the passageway and everting an end of the first vessel over the distal end of the fastener support member adjacent the distal tips of the surgical fasteners. An additional step of the method include inserting the fastener support member and the everted end of the first vessel into an opening in a sidewall of the second vessel such that the proximal tips of the surgical fasteners are adjacent the opening. The method also includes the steps of connecting the disposable loading unit to the shaft and actuating the actuator to deform the surgical fasteners to secure the first and second vessels in fluid communication with one another.
An illustrative embodiment of the subject surgical instrument and method are described herein with reference to the drawings wherein:
Preferred embodiments of the surgical instrument and method disclosed herein will be described in terms of a minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) procedure wherein a vascular anastomosis is created by joining a section of a harvested vessel, e.g., the internal memory artery (IMA) to bypass an occlusion in a coronary artery, e.g., the left anterior descending artery (LAD). However, the presently disclosed surgical anastomosis instrument may also be utilized in performing anastomosis of other tubular luminal body structures. For example, the presently disclosed surgical anastomosis instrument may also be utilized to perform an A-V fistula to facilitate hemodialysis. This procedure consists of an end-to-side anastomosis joining an artery and a vein in the forearm or near the elbow. The A-V fistula allows a single puncture at the dialysis unit for blood cleansing.
Referring now in detail to the drawing figures in which like reference numerals identify similar or identical elements, one embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated generally in
Referring now to
For example, by way of passing lock ring 130 over opposed extended tabs 140 and 142, as best seen in
Split half-sections 116 a and 116 b of the fastener support member are provided with fastener retaining sections 152 and 154. Each of fastener retaining sections 152 and 154 are provided with a plurality of longitudinal channels 156 which are configured and dimensioned to support a “C”-shaped surgical fastener or clip 158 therein by, for example, friction or partial compression of clips 158. Fastener retaining sections 152 and 154 are preferably arranged such that longitudinal channels 156 form an eccentric array radially about the outer surface of fastener support member 116. This arrangement facilitates the efficacious formation of arr angled connection or fistula between the vessels to be joined. Such a connection facilitates better fluid flow through the anastomotic site.
A fastener pusher member 160 is provided to facilitate deformation of clips 158 during firing of the instrument. Fastener pusher member 160 is made up of split half-sections 160 a and 160 b which are secured to split half-sections 116 a and 116 b, respectively, by way of mounting plates 162 and 164 and screws 166 which are threaded into threaded holes formed in receiving posts 168, 170; and 172, 174 disposed on split half-sections 116 a and 116 b, respectively. Mounting plates 162 and 164 are attached to split half-sections 116 a and 116 b in a manner to permit longitudinal sliding movement of split half-sections 160 a and 160 b of fastener pusher member 160 relative to fastener support member 116. This sliding movement is facilitated by longitudinally aligned slots 176, 178, and 180, 182 which are provided on split half-sections 160 a and 160 b, respectively.
Split half-sections 160 a and 160 b are further provided with molded surfaces such as protrusions 184 and depressions 186 as shown on split half-section 160 a which interfit with corresponding protrusions and depressions formed on split half-section 160 a so as to prevent relative longitudinal movement of split half-sections 160 a and 160 b. Stepped camming or pusher surfaces 188 are formed on the distal ends of each of split half-sections 160 a and 160 b and serve to cam a proximally oriented portion of clips 158 towards a distal oriented portion of clips 158. This motion effects deformation of the clips upon firing of surgical instrument 100.
Finally, a hinge lock 190 is mounted between mounting plate 162 and split half-section 160 b. Hinge lock 190 is provided with latch portions 192 and 194 which extend transversely across one side of disposable loading unit 112 to latch onto raised correspondingly shaped surfaces 196 and 198, respectively, formed on the outer surface of split half-section 160 a. Hinge lock 190 is further provided with a pair of longitudinally oriented slots 200 and 202 which are radially aligned with slots 180 and 182 of split half-section 160 b to facilitate relative longitudinal movement of hinge lock 190 with respect to both split half-section 160 b and split half-section 116 a.
A flexible return lockout tab 204 extends proximally from the distal end of slot 202 and is cantilevered outwardly away from a plane defined by slots 202 and 204 such that it is positioned in a tab receiving recess 206 formed on the inner surface of mounting plate 162 when the DLU 112 is in a pre-fired condition. A lockout slot 208 is formed longitudinally aligned with tab receiving recess 206 and spaced distally therefrom such that upon distal movement of hinge lock 190 (when split half-section 160 b is moved distally), return lockout tab will be deflected to a flattened condition and will extend into lockout slot 208 in order to prevent subsequent proximal movement of hinge lock upon proximal movement of split half-section 160 b after firing of surgical instrument 100.
In this manner, after firing of surgical instrument 100, latch portions 192 and 194 of hinge lock 190 will remain distal relative to raised surfaces 196 and 198 of split half-section of 160 a by permitting the split half-sectioned DLU 112 to be opened by pivoting split half-sections 116 b and 160 a away from split half-sections 116 a and 160 b to facilitate removal of the vessel segment from within the vessel pathway formed through the distal end of DLU 112 and out through a lateral opening 210 formed by aligned molded recesses formed in each of split half-sections 116 a, 116 b; and 160 a and 160 b of fastener support member 116 and fastener pusher member 160, respectively.
Referring now to
Holding tube 214 is further prevented from rotational movement by way of flattened sidewall portions 222 formed on opposing sides of holding tube 214 being retained within and abutting flat surfaces 224 and 226 formed long partition wall segments 218 and 220, respectively, in each of housing half-sections 212 a and 212 b. DLU locking tube 215 is secured within a collar 228 formed on slide 217. Tube 215 may be secured in slide 217 by any suitable means, for example, friction fitting bonding, adhesives, or the like.
Coil spring 219 is interposed in housing half-sections 212 a and 212 b between partitioned segments 218 and the proximal end surface of collar 228. In this manner, locking tube 215 is biased in a distal-most position which corresponds to a locked position to retain DLU 112 on the distal end of surgical instrument 100. The distal end of DLU holding tube 214 is provided with a semi-annular groove 230 which is dimensioned to receive mounting hub 138 formed at the proximal end of DLU 112. Semi-annular groove 230 is dimensioned to permit DLU mounting hub 138 to rotate within the groove.
Handle and actuator assembly 110 further includes a firing assembly which facilitates movement of actuator 126 housed within the actuator barrel 120. In the embodiment illustrated in
Actuator rod 232 is slidably disposed within a longitudinal bore formed through DLU holding tube 214. Actuator rod 232 is biased in a proximal-most position by way of a torsion spring 238 being mounted on a post 240 formed near the proximal end of housing half-section 212 b. Extended legs 238 a and 238 b are provided on torsion spring 238 to bias actuator lever 234 upwardly away from housing half-sections 212 a and 212 b thereby pulling actuator rod 232 toward its proximal-most position as determined by the abutment of annular shoulder 242 against partition 244 formed in each of housing half-sections 212 a and 212 b.
To facilitate comfort and ease of operation for the user, a cover 246 is secured over actuator lever 234 and is independently pivotally mounted to housing half-sections 212 a and 212 b. Cover 246 is provided with an ergonomic surface 248 which is contoured and configured to be comfortably actuated by the thumb of a user when handle and actuator assembly 210 is held in the palm of the user's hand.
A firing safety mechanism is also provided to prevent premature firing of surgical instrument 100. In the illustrated embodiment, the firing safety assembly includes an inverted leaf spring 250 having a cut-out portion 252 formed therein which biases against a shoulder 254 formed on actuator rod 232. Spring 250 is further provided with a hook portion 256 formed at the proximal end thereof which latches onto a protruding surface 258 formed in housing half-sections 212 a and 212 b. In this manner, spring 250 prevents distal movement of actuator rod 232 when the safety mechanism is armed.
A safety release slide 260 which includes an upwardly extending contact surface is exposed from the upper surface of housing half-sections 212 a and 212 b to permit the user to operate the slide and forms a clevis on a lower portion thereof which receives a flattened section 266 of actuator rod 332. Safety release slide 260 is further provided with a camming surface 268 along the lower edge thereof which cams the spring 250 out of contact with shoulder 254 upon proximal movement of safety release slide 260.
In use, as shown in
In particular, a surgical retractor assembly may be used to separate the ribs at the site of the incision as shown in
Once the desired access to the heart is achieved, the graft vessel, e.g., the internal memory artery (IMA) is dissected from the surrounding cartilage and muscle, in a free end of the vessel is exposed. The occluded coronary artery, e.g., the left anterior descending artery (LAD), is then prepared for receiving the IMA graft. The heart is positioned in the desired orientation either by traction sutures passing through the pericardium or by manipulation with heart manipulation instruments which are held by the surgical personnel or clamped in a fixed orientation to a base such as the retractor assembly base. One such heart manipulating instrument is available from United States Surgical Corporation of Norwalk, Conn. Blood flow through the LAD can be restricted by cardiopulmonary bypass and pericardial cooling. Alternatively, a damping instrument may be applied directly on the LAD to restrict blood flow and reduce movement of the heart near the LAD. Such a heart stabilizing instrument is also available from United States Surgical Corporation of Norwalk, Conn.
As previously noted, the distal end of DLU 112 is configured with an angle relative to a transverse plane of the DLU in order to optimize the anastomosis and to facilitate optimal blood flow across the graft site from the IMA to the LAD. This junction creates “heel” and “toe” portions in which an acute or obtuse angle between the vessels is defined.
Once DLU 112 with the everted IMA has been successfully inserted through the incision of the LAD, the surgeon may then attach the handle/actuator assembly 110 to DLU 112 as shown in
As best illustrated in
In the initial (pre-fired) configuration, as shown in
When the surgeon desires to fire the instrument, safety release slide 360 is moved proximally as indicated by arrow “G” in
Upon distal movement of actuator rod 332 as indicated by arrow “I” in
It will be understood that various modifications may be made to the embodiment shown herein. For example, the instruments may be sized to perform an anastomosis for other vessels and luminal tissue. Therefore, the above description should not be construed as limiting, but merely as exemplifications of preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art will envision other modifications within the scope and spirit of the claims appended hereto.
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Again I have to give you some recommendations from my family because homework has left me with very little time ti actually watch movies. I would have watched a movie last night but instead I had to pay to watch the UFC fights which were ok, except the main fight, which was to go 5 rounds, last a little over a minute! Ok so I transgress here are some movies that my guys (yep I am the last of the females) have recommended for you. (Please be warned I have not personally watched any of these in their entirety or some not at all).
Lastly Zech (oldest) he thinks if you have Netflix you should watch the Robin Hood series. This is a very well done BBC series that seems to have lasted 3 seasons. I have watched a few and they are decent family entertainment. The boys in the family do seem to get a bit worked up though when a character gets out of line or does something contrary to what they think should be done. Alright then have a great week, see you on the Web!

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Geography Human Settlements pdf – Rural & Urban Settlements,Functions – Hello friends Welcome to studydhaba.com .Here We Are Sharing geography Notes on Human Settlement .Geography Human Settlements pdf – Rural & Urban Settlements,Functions
Geography Human Settlements pdf – Rural & Urban Settlements,Functions
Settlements can broadly be divided into two types –
Some basic differences between rural and urban areas in general.
The major difference between rural and urban areas is the function.
- Rural areas have predominantly primary activities, whereas urban areas have domination of secondary and tertiary activities.
- Generally the rural areas have low density of population than urban.
- Such settlement consists of individual units. It can be termed as the initial state of development of a settlement.
- An isolated dwelling would only have 1 or 2 buildings or families in it.
- When many individual units are cluster together they form hamlets. The grouping may be due to similar occupation patterns, religion, cultural factors etc. a hamlet has a tiny population (<100) and very few (if any) service.
- When many hamlets combine they from a village.
- The reason for such grouping may be due to interdependencies of one hamlet on another, thus to form a self sufficient unit.
- A town is a larger entity which is more self sufficient, has a stronger economic base.
- Where large concentration of people exists, multiple economic activities exist.
- A metropolis is a large city, with a population of at least one million living in its urban agglomeration.
- An extensive, metropolitan area or a long chain of continuous metropolitan areas.
Geographers have suggested various schemes of classification. If we group settlements found all over the country, these can broadly be grouped under four categories:
- These settlements have closely built up area.
- Therefore in such settlements all the dwellings are concentrated in one central sites and these inhabited area is distinct and separated from the farms and pastures.
- Maximum settlements of our country comes under this category. They are spread over almost every part of the country.
Semi- Compact Settlement:
- The dwellings or houses are not well-knitted.
- Such settlements are characterized by a small but compact nuclears around which hamlets are dispersed. It covers more area than the compact settlements.
- These settlements are found both in plains and plateaus depending upon the environmental conditions prevailing in that area.
- These type of settlements, are fragmented into several small units.
- The main settlement does not have much influence on the other units.
- Very often the original site is not easily distinguishable and these hamlets are often spread over the area with intervening fields.
- This segregation is often influenced by social and ethnic factors.
- This is also known as isolated settlements.
- Here the settlement is characterized by units of small size which may consist of a single house to a small group of houses. It varies from two to seven huts.
- Therefore, in this type, hamlets are scattered over a vast area and does not have any specific pattern.
According to the census of India urban areas are those which satisfy the conditions given below:
(a) All places with a municipality corporation, cantonment board or notified town area committee etc.
(b) All other places which satisfy the following criteria:
(i) A minimum population of 5000;
(ii) At least 75 percent of male working population engaged in nonagricultural sector; and
(iii) A density of population of at least 4,000 persons per square kilometer.
Classification of urban settlement
- Class I 1,00,000 and above
- Class II 50,000 – 99,999
- Class III 20,000 – 49,999
- Class IV 10,000 – 19,999
- Class V 5,000 – 9,999
- Class VI less than 5,000


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The Third Party System
- Democrats vs. Republicans, 1850s-1890s
- Sectional dispute over slavery led to collapse of Second Party System by 1850s
- Whig Party collapsed, largely replaced in the North by the antislavery Republican Party after 1854
- Democrats became mainly a proslavery regional party based in the South
- Republican Abraham Lincoln's victory in 1860 election led to Civil War
- Republicans mostly dominated national politics in decades after Civil War
The Democratic Party was unable to maintain its alliance of southern and western farmers once slavery became the dominant political issue in America. The party therefore split into two factions: one representing proslavery Democrats in the South and another representing antislavery Democrats in the North. In 1860, the party ran two different candidates for the presidency, each representing a different part of the country. But the Whigs were unable to exploit this division. They, too, found themselves divided over slavery, with northern and southern Whigs increasingly struggling to establish common ground. Furthermore, following the deaths of Clay and Webster, the Whigs suffered from a lack of leadership. The beneficiary of this political void was the new Republican Party, founded in 1854. It ran its first candidate for president in 1856, John C. Fremont
, and elected its first president, Abraham Lincoln
, in 1860.
The Republicans were defined largely by their opposition to slavery, but it would be more accurate to say that they favored "free soil." That is, they were less opposed to slavery on humanitarian or moral grounds than they were anxious to preserve America's western lands for northern-style "free soil" farming—that is, farming in which the work was done by free white settlers rather than by black slaves. Before the Civil War, most Republicans were willing to tolerate slavery in the South, but they were vehemently opposed to the expansion
of slavery farther into the West. Once in power, the Republicans did
end slavery everywhere in America—but this was more an effect than a cause of the Civil War
. Republicans also successfully pursued several measures that promoted western agrarian expansion. For example, the Republican Congress made public lands available to squatters through the Homestead Act
, and built the Transcontinental Railroad
linking western farmers with markets on the east coast.
After the Civil War, the Republicans dominated the presidency for more than twenty years, while the Democrats—a party strongly linked to the defeated Confederacy—exercised little influence outside the South.

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'wide viewing angles'
'the screen is larger without making the phone bigger.'
'The phone is available in your choice of white or black with faux chrome trim, and I think the visual and textural treatment looks nice.'
'It's a very sharp display, and even tiny text has superb clarity. '
'For normal media viewing everything looks great, but you really notice the difference when watching or viewing full HD 1080p content where, as with the Xperia Z, everything takes on an incredible and cinematic, almost 3D-like quality.'
'The Sony Xperia Z1 looks stunning, it's a distinctive design and there's no questioning the quality of the build. '
'The next level of Sony's Android ambitions or a needless mid-cycle vanity upgrade?'
'Dedicated camera button for underwater shooting'
'The Z30 is arguably the best BlackBerry to date, but it's devoid of any truly unique features that might draw fans from the other side of the fence.'
'The BlackBerry Z30 is a great phone for messaging, whether it’s through SMS, email, Whatsapp, BBM or Facebook Messenger. '
'ugly back panel'
'The app ecosystem needs to be more advanced.'
'Handles 3D games flawlessly, Great call quality'
'Excellent range of connectivity options'
'An impressive mid-range Android smartphone'
'Great build and design, Excellent screen'

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If any person shall fraudulently tamper with any box or wheel used or intended by the jury commission for the names of prospective jurors, or of prospective condemnation jurors or commissioners, or shall fraudulently tamper with the contents of any such box or wheel, or with any jury list, or be guilty of any fraud or collusion with respect to the drawing of jurors or condemnation jurors or commissioners, or if any jury commissioner shall put in or leave out of any such box or wheel the name of any person at the request of such person, or at the request of any other person, or if any jury commissioner shall wilfully draw from any such box or wheel a greater number of names than is required by the court, any such person or jury commissioner so offending shall for each offense be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 180 days, or both.
Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 22-1414. 1973 Ed., § 22-1414. Emergency Act Amendments For temporary amendment of section, see § 105(f) of the Omnibus Criminal Justice Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-255, June 22, 1994, 41 DCR 4286). Legislative History of Laws For legislative history of D.C. Law 10-151, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 22-1502. DC CODE § 22-1514 Current through December 11, 2012
(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1223, ch. 854, § 213; Apr. 19, 1920, 41 Stat. 560, ch. 153, § 213; Mar. 27, 1968, 82 Stat. 63, Pub. L. 90-274, § 103(f); Aug. 20, 1994, D.C. Law 10-151, § 105(f), 41 DCR 2608.)


Atascocita is located on Lake Houston and is known for its parks, golf courses, and country clubs. Many people choose to retire here and enjoy boating and fishing on the lake. Despite the area’s beauty, there are times of the year when residents rely on their A/C to stay cool. No matter what, you never want to be without heating or air conditioning, but Village Plumbing & Air is trusted to help ensure your HVAC equipment and plumbing system is reliable, efficient, and safe.
The function and reliability of your A/C, heating, and plumbing is ensured by our award-winning service. Your comfort and safety are our highest priorities, but we’re also committed to ensuring you are 100% satisfied every time. We’ve been in business since 1946. We’re experienced contractors who get the job done right. Our work is covered by competitive parts and labor warranties and we also help you save via our Village Partner Plan, coupons, and specials as well as unbeatable financing.
The heat and humidity in Atascocita last for several months. Our high-quality air conditioning services in Houston ensure the needs of our customers here are met. The A/C keeps you cool and controls indoor humidity and air quality. But problems can happen; and when they do, you can rely on Village Plumbing & Air for:
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A condenser is the equipment people most recognize as their air conditioner. It’s the large box-like unit located on the outside of your home somewhere.
There are evaporator coils (in your attic unit) and condenser coils (on your outdoor equipment) they are both essential to the function of your HVAC system and it’s good to always keep them clean. Did you know dust & dirt is the #1 killer of HVAC systems?
The furnace is the heart of your heating system, and is sometimes part of the air handler. The air handler connects to your duct system and can contain filters as well as heating and cooling elements.


We love our pets! It is estimated that there are over a billion pets in the world. Pets do many things to make us happy, but there is another thing they do…Poop! With so many pets out there, you can imagine the litter produced every day. The common practice is to wrap it in a plastic bag and throw it in the garbage, where they end up in the landfills. People passionate about green living and composting often wonder if they can safely compost their pet waste. Well, here we have compiled some queries that people have about animal waste. We will try to answer these based on scientific data, so next time you will know what to do with your pet waste.
Let’s begin with the most popular pet in the world. A 2018 estimate says that there are around 471 million pet dogs in the world. Here in the US, we have over 76 million dogs as pets. A medium-size dog can put out 396 Pounds or 180 kgs of poop in a year. Well, that’s a lot! No wonder people are looking for alternate ways to dispose of it. Let’s go through the most common questions that people have.
Is dog poop OK for compost?
Yes, you can compost dog poop; however, it can contain harmful pathogens that might not be destroyed during the composting process. These pathogens might prove harmful for humans if you use the compost from dog poop in consumable plants.
The composting bin needs a constant temperature of 73 degrees Celsius or 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 days to compost it safely. These conditions are pretty hard to achieve in a normal composting setup.
You can still compost the dog poop. Remember to turn it often, maintain a good ratio of greens to brown and let it cure for 4 to 6 weeks. If you are certain that the pile had high temperatures for sustained periods, you can use it as you like. However, if you are not sure about the temperature, use compost only in ornamental plants.
How long does it take for dog poop to decompose?
It takes 6 to 9 weeks for the dog poop to decompose in a composting bin. It can even take 12 weeks in colder environments. You need to add one part sawdust or a carbon source for two parts of dog poop.
Composting dog poop with worms
Yes, multiple studies have demonstrated that worms can break down dog feces. But it would be best if you were very careful in this entire process. Even if you are using the best vermicomposting setups available, there is no certainty that worms will process all of the waste, and the end product will be safe.
Though you can still use it on non-consumable plants, it would be best to follow a slightly different process for a better outcome.
- Add a lot of absorbent and carbon-rich materials in dog poop, and mix it well.
- Hot compost it in a separate bin for several weeks before adding it into the worm bin
- Let it vermicompost for atleast 60 days
- Test the compost for diseases before using it
Well, some of us love dogs while others love cats. When we are talking numbers, cats are not far behind the dogs. Globally we have 371 million pet kitties, and in the US there the number is 58 million! That’s a lot of cats and a lot of litter. So what can you do with it?
Is it safe to compost cat litter?
You can compost biodegradable cat litters. Though most cat litters available out there, contain chemicals that cannot be broken down during composting.
There are other risks associated with composting cat litter. Cat Feces can contain a dangerous parasite called toxoplasmosis. People who are infected with this pathogen will have flu symptoms like headaches, muscle aches, etc. To kill toxoplasmosis, the pile should reach a temperature of 73 degrees Celsius or 165 degrees Fahrenheit which is not easy to attain.
In most scenarios, the risks outweigh the rewards. The better solution would be to use other eco-friendly options to dispose of cat litter.
After cats, the next most popular choice for pets is the birds. In the united states, there are over 3.5 million pet birds. Even though the birds’ quantity of feces produced by the birds is lower than cats or dogs, it can easily pile up. People who have many pet chickens and pigeons often end up with large quantities of bird poop.
Can you compost bird droppings?
Yes, you can compost bird droppings. They are an excellent source of nitrogen and can act as a composting activator. Their beddings can also be added to the composting bin. Here are a few things you need to consider
- Only include droppings from healthy birds in captivity. Poop from wild birds can contain harmful pathogens
- Mix the droppings with bedding to balance out the nitrogen
- Include plenty of brown material into the mix. The recommended ratio is four to five parts of browns for one part of bird droppings
- Make sure that the compost has the consistency of a wet sponge. Add more water if it feels dry
- Wear gloves and a face mask while handling bird droppings
Is composted chicken manure acidic or alkaline?
Composted poultry manure has a pH of 8.4, which makes it highly alkaline. Compared to compost obtained from the waste of other animals, poultry manure has one of the highest pH levels.
Is composted chicken manure safe?
Composted chicken manure is generally safe. though, You have to use it in a slightly different manner
- Fresh chicken manure may contain disease-causing pathogens, so it’s best to use it on fruits, vegetables, and other food crops.
- Use the hot composting process for the best results.
- Always let the compost age before using. Aging removes disease-causing microbes to a great extent. It’s a good idea to age it for 120 days.
- Wear gloves and a mask while handling the chicken manure
- Wash the produce thoroughly before consuming and avoid eating them uncooked
- The chicken manure is usually high in pH, so use it after testing the soil.
How long does it take for chicken manure to compost?
Normally it takes 6 to 9 months for chicken manure to compost. However, you can reduce this time to as low as 3 months if you opt for hot composting.
People love to have fish in their homes. Be it a single goldfish in a bowl, an aquarium filled with numerous species, or leftovers from your fishing trip. Like all other pets, fishes also generate waste, and people often wonder if they can compost it or not.
Can you compost fish waste and scraps?
Yes, fish manure is highly sought after. Fish manure contains plenty of nitrogen, which is an excellent addition to your plants. People usually throw away their fish waste into garbage bins or back into the aquatic bodies, but this practice is very damaging for the ecosystem. The modern fishing industry is acknowledging this, and instead of throwing the scraps, they are selling them fertilizer industry.
Compost bin owners should know this too and use fish waste to make their compost richer.
How do you compost fish waste?
Unregulated composting of fish waste can result in a foul-smelling compost bin, and it can also attract animals like bears to your bin. Here are few things that will help you successfully compost the fish scraps
- It would help if you only composted fishes in a closed composting bin. If you live in an area with dangerous animals like bears, and you don’t have a closed bin, it would be best to avoid composting fish waste.
- Add plenty of sawdust, wood chips, dried leaves, and straw to furnish the carbon required for composting. The fish scraps provide the nitrogen.
- A good carbon and nitrogen ratio is three parts carbon and one part nitrogen.
- Allow 60% water and 20% oxygen into the pile. Oxygen is a critical element that prevents it from becoming smelly.
- The recommended pH range is 6-8.5
- Maintain the temperature between 130F-150F(54C-65C) for at least three days to get rid of pathogens
- Let the compost cure at ambient temperature for several weeks before applying it to plants.
Rabbits are another pet species that is favored all over the world. Fans of rabbits find it hard to resist these cute fluffy cottontails. If you have been reading this article so far, you know where we are going with this…Yes, we are going to talk about the rabbit poo. I know you were eagerly waiting for it!
Can you compost rabbit poop?
Yes, rabbit manure is rich in nitrogen and phosphorous that is crucial for plant growth. Rabbit droppings are dry, odorless, and are in the form of pallets. These properties make them perfect for garden and composting use. No wonder people are selling rabbit poop!
How to compost rabbit poop
Composting rabbit waste is pretty simple. Here are a few guidelines that will greatly help you out
- When you add rabbit poop to the bin, apply an equal amount of straw and wood shavings
- Stir the pile properly and spray it with water. Don’t overdo it though
- Cover up the pile and turn it regularly
- It can take upto a year for the compost to get ready for your garden
For thousands of years, cows have accompanied humans on their journeys. These animals are highly beneficial and were valued throughout history. Humans have known for a long time that cow manure is very useful and farming and is often used in rural areas worldwide. Cow manure, however, contains high amounts of ammonia and can burn some sensitive plants. Therefore it is best if you compost it before applying it to the crops.
How do you compost cow manure?
Cow manure contains nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, and several organic materials. Composting it will also increase the beneficial microorganisms in it, enriching the soil it applied upon
- It is recommended to add small amounts of lime and ash to your pile to balance the pH.
- As cow manure is heavy, it will help if you mix it with lighter materials like straw and bedding.
- Cow manure required piles of specific size. Piles that are too small will not produce the required heat, and too big piles will restrict airflow.
How long does it take for cow manure to compost?
It can take about six months to compost cow manure. However, depending on the temperature of the pile, this time can increase or decrease.
When composting pet waste, you have to be a little picky. Even though all pet waste can be composted like all organic matter but faces from dogs, cats, and other carnivorous animals can contain harmful pathogens. You should only put them in your pile if you are certain that you can achieve the temperatures mentioned above. Sometimes people employ a separate pit for their pets and use the compost generated for non-consumable plants.


We are open to the public: May 3rd - December 1st Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 10:00am to 4:00pm* *Please note admission closes at 3:30pm The Conservancy is open by appointment for guided tours year round. Guests are invited to walk the grounds at their leisure and enjoy the diversity of waterfowl on display. Information panels provide identification of each species and Conservancy staff are available to answer questions.
Feed the Birds
Starting May 4th, join us every Saturday morning at 10 am to feed our flock of 400 birds from around the world!
Guests will join our aviculture staff for the morning feeding while learning about our birds' diets, favorite foods, and more! If you've been looking for a behind the scenes peek at what's been happening at the Conservancy, now's your chance!
*This experience is FREE with admission*
Adult (15+) $10.00 Senior (65+) $8.00 Child (4-14) $5.00 Children 3 years old and under are free
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO -Benches and restrooms are available.
-October through the end of May are the best months to observe male ducks in their breeding plumage.


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You can learn to ollie while standing stationary, or while your skateboard is rolling. Ollying while standing still works the same way as while rolling, but I think rolling ollies are easier than stationary ollies. If you would like to learn to ollie with your skateboard stationary, you can place your skateboard on some carpet or grass to keep it from rolling. If you prefer to learn to ollie while your skateboard is rolling, don’t go very fast at the start. Whichever way you learn to ollie, once you feel comfortable you should try to ollie the other way as well.
Slide your front foot as soon as you start jumping. Use the same movement you have been practicing to slide your foot towards the top end of the board, just as you jump off it and kick the back down. The front of your board should lift up as you slide your foot along it, with your foot hitting the top of the board at the highest point of your jump.
I’m 31 and I just started skating too. I can ollie but they fluctuate a lot. I’ll do well certain day and certain day I won’t do well. It’s frustrating sometimes but I’m hooked. I go skating with my 5 year old son. He’s already practicing ollie. I think he’ll out do me soon. Man he picks up so fast like a sponge. Can’t wait till I can get all my basic tricks down so I can have more fun with them!
This board is an excellent option for beginners because of its simplicity and durability. The lightly concave design allows for simple turns but doesn’t require the rider to be an excellent navigator. You can start off riding this deck down the street and use it as you learn ollies, kickflips and how to drop in to a half pipe. It will withstand it all and look good doing it.

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text: Impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) is frequently associated with an increased fat mass and an altered fat distribution. The adipocyte derived hormone, leptin has been shown to interact with insulin at various levels and may be intimately involved in this process. However, only limited data concerning the interaction of insulin, glucose tolerance and leptin are available and no data exist on the potential influence of bound vs. free circulating leptin. We therefore studied free and bound leptin in 136 patients (77 males, 59 females) with IGT, in relation to plasma glucose, insulin, proinsulin and C-peptide levels as well as serum free and bound leptin concentrations during an oral glucose tolerance test (oGTT). The expected positive relation of free serum leptin levels with body mass index (BMI) was found. Free leptin concentrations were higher in women than in men. Analysis in tertiles revealed a significant relation between free leptin (16-58, 60-160, and 169-932 pmol/l) and mean fasting insulin levels (65, 93, and 100 pmol/l). This relationship remained significant in a multiple regression analysis with BMI and gender as covariates. Similar independent relationships to leptin serum levels were observed for HbA1c and plasma C peptide levels and the proinsulin/insulin ratio but not for plasma glucose and proinsulin levels. These data suggest a fine tuning of leptin by small changes in circulating insulin levels observed in impaired glucose tolerance.

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What happened on June 17
Today in history: On this date in 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor, in 350 pieces packed in 200 crates. It's a gift from the people of France. It will be reassembled and dedicated in 1886 by President Grover Cleveland, and soon regarded as a symbol of freedom around the world. It cost $5.5 in today's money.


Only months after it was disclosed that the Pentagon was using artificial intelligence (AI) to hunt for terrorists, officials have now acknowledged that Google has been collaborating with the Department of Defense to use AI in analyzing drone footage. The disclosure comes amid an uproar among Google employees who aren't happy to be assisting in the development of military applications.
While Google has had controversial contracts with the government before — most notably with the NSA — this is its "pilot" project with Project Maven, which is itself the Pentagon's own flagship weaponized AI program. The purpose of Project Maven is to implement Big Data and machine learning into the U.S. military, which officials say is currently in a new AI arms race with China and Russia. According to information from an internal mailing list, Google will now join this arms race and assist the DoD with storing and analyzing the massive troves of data from aerial drones.


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Lee Dampier Fultz
b. 5 November 1913, d. 5 October 2007
- Lee Dampier Fultz was born on 5 November 1913 in Montgomery County, Texas.
- He married Ruby Mae Whitfield, daughter of John Earl Whitfield and Ruby Lucille Mitchell, say 1940.
- He enlisted as a private in the US Army on 16 May 1945, in Houston, Harris County, Texas. At the time of his enlistment he was married and residing in Montgomery County.
- Lee Dampier Fultz became a widower at the 20 August 2004 death of his wife Ruby Mae Whitfield.
- Lee Dampier Fultz died on 5 October 2007 at age 93 in Montgomery County, Texas.
- Last Edited: 25 Sep 2011
Family: Ruby Mae Whitfield b. 29 April 1918, d. 20 August 2004
- Johnnie Lee Fultz b. 25 November 1947, d. 25 November 1947
- Lee Dampier Fultz Jr. b. 16 August 1950, d. 16 August 1950


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Sons of the Forest Release date has been delayed again. However, the creators have now confirmed the date. The sequel to The Forest will be the game’s title. The players must survive in a harsh and difficult environment. If they do not follow the rules, they could be killed. Endniggt Games announced the sequel a few years back. Studios have not provided much information at this point.
However, there is plenty of information that will make fans very excited about what lies ahead. We will see the survival game again on our screens, with lots of land and cave maps. A lot of other enemies will also be returning. These enemies will make you feel sick and force you to fight back. There will be many challenges in the survival game that may have been created by the Studios. We haven’t heard much from them yet.
The Game Awards 2019 released a trailer for Sons of the Forest. This clip will show fans a disturbing setting and a terrifying tune. Although the video had detailed music, the creators didn’t make it clear what the gameplay involved. As the official release date of Sons of the Forest draws closer, we can expect a new trailer. The second trailer was released in 2020.
We were able to get a detailed review of the game’s features. You will have the ability to explore the map and use combat, as well as the possibility of creating beautiful environments within the game’s gameplay. The trailer shows some of the beauty that will be found inside the new building. This will all tie together at the end to create a compelling story that gamers can really enjoy. Let’s return to the trailer. Here is what we know.
Sons of the Forest: Release Date
Sons of Forest’s release date is on the 23rd of February 2023. Endnight Games Studios has confirmed this. This new sequel will only be available for PCs. The game can be purchased from the store for 29.99 USD upon its release. Studios has not released any information regarding a console release at this time.
We can expect more information and a release on other platforms, such as PlayStations and XBOX, given that it is still six months away. Although it’s not clear what the studios will release, they haven’t officially revealed anything.
Sons of the Forest was originally scheduled to release in August 2022. The studios changed the release date to February only recently. This was done to allow studios to continue working on the game and to polish it before it was officially released. Endnight Games posted a tweet via their platform stating that they will delay their upcoming project, the highly anticipated game Sons of the Forest, for the final time.
Although the Studios confirmed the price and release date, the Studios indicated that they would need to spend more time on the project in order for it to be perfect for players. This game will be a direct sequel of The Forest, which was released in 2014. According to the studios’ trailer, Eric Le Blac will be back. After suffering a fatal flight crash, Eric Le Blac will have to confront monsters and other creature.
Also read: The Dragon Egg from House of the Dragon has a Connection to Game of Thrones!


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'Best thing the club has done', 'Amazing news' - Leeds fans react to official club update
Leeds United have announced that Pablo Hernandez has agreed on a new deal with the club that will see him remain at the Championship outfit for a further two years and fans are in raptures.
✍ | #LUFC are pleased to announce that Pablo Hernandez has signed a new two-year contract at Elland Road
— Leeds United (@LUFC) April 26, 2018
The Spaniard is universally popular amongst the Whites faithful who they see as a key player in their pursuit for a return to the Premier League.
And it comes at a time where the board are facing a wave of criticism for their decision to head to the Far East once the Championship season ends.
There had been talk that the 33-year-old might be on his way to Birmingham City to link up with Gary Monk this summer when his contract was due to expire at Elland Road and it looked as though the club might be willing to let the influential midfielder leave.
It’s a decision that would have been hugely unpopular though, given the fact that Hernandez has totalled nine goals and ten assists this season, making him one of the Whites most consistent performers this season.
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However, Thursday’s announcement will put an end to any speculation surrounding the former Valencia ace’s future at Elland Road.
Here is a round-up of reactions from Leeds fans who are celebrating the news:
— Abhinav Shukla (@JustShukla) April 26, 2018
This is the best thing the club has done in months
— Aidan_Marsh (@AnCHOrRManN) April 26, 2018
I can’t like this enough!
— Joe LUFC (@LUFC_LUFC) April 26, 2018
Lovely stuff. pic.twitter.com/3yyNUmib9W
— Mr Geldard (@MrJGeldard) April 26, 2018
Pablo for full time captain with ayling or forshaw vice captain
— Danny Sheppard (@daniels60320390) April 26, 2018
Amazing news, we still need to overhaul squad in the summer. Lot of players not up to it. Need some fresh faces
— James Pearson (@JamesPearson25) April 26, 2018
— Steve Turner (@SteveLTurner) April 26, 2018
No signing this year will top this
— Dom R (@dommer14) April 26, 2018
Brilliant birthday prezzi for me that. Cheers @andrearadri
— #HeckOut #OrtaOut (@matt260481) April 26, 2018
In other Leeds United news, Orta can be Leeds hero by signing 6ft 2 powerhouse from troubled club, £4.7m in 2016 from PL giants.

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"Peter Cave carefully documents the trajectory of educational reform in postwar Japan, highlights the significance of those policies, and connects them to initiatives that have addressed similar objectives. This combination of insights about national policy trends and their implications on classroom practice makes Primary School in Japan a valuable contribution to the research literature. The book should attract a broad readership, including teachers, anthropologists, comparative educators and policy makers." - Christopher Bjork, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie
‘This book makes a very important contribution to international and comparative education … exceptionally well researched and written in a fascinating and interesting manner. … It is recommended reading for a wide audience, including educators at all levels, education policy makers, sociologists, anthropologists, and researchers’ -Priscilla Mary Anne Blinco, Comparative Education Review; 53:1 (Feb 2009), pp. 141-142
‘This book is a pleasure to read thanks to Cave’s clear and eloquent writing style. It is certain to become a required text for all those interested in Japan’s schools’ -Robert Aspinall, Japan Forum; 20:3 (Nov 2008), pp. 431-433
‘This is a meticulously researched work. Cave’s judicious review of the relevant literature, stress on Japan’s "multiplicity of discourses of self", and careful descriptions greatly contribute to our corpus of studies about Japanese education’ - Brian J. McVeigh, Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute; (N.S.) 15: 2 (2009), pp. 451-452
‘Throughout the book, Peter Cave skillfully moves between the macro and micro levels … This combination of insights about national policy trends and their implications on classroom practice makes Primary School in Japan a valuable contribution to the research literature. The book should attract a broad readership, including teachers, anthropologists, comparative educators and policy makers’ - Christopher Bjork, Pacific Affairs; 82: 1 (Spring 2009), pp. 141-142
"Despite worldwide interest in Japanese elementary education among both education researchers and classroom teachers, there are just a few book-length scholarly treatments of Japanese elementary education. Peter Cave's Primary School in Japan: Self, Individuality and Learning in Elementary Education is a welcome addition to the bookshelf." - Catherine C. Lewis, Journal of Japanese Studies, 35:2 (2009)
About the Author
Peter Cave is a lecturer in Japanese Studies at the University of Manchester, and was formerly lecturer in the Department of Japanese Studies at the University of Hong Kong. His main research interest is Japanese education in comparative context.

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Alleged slurs at Jewish nursing home cost taxpayers $250,000
CHICAGO (AP) _ A Jewish nursing home that accused health inspectors of making anti-Semitic remarks and urging residents to ask for pork will get $250,000 in a settlement with the state.
Among other things, the Sherwin Manor claimed that the inspectors who visited in 1991 made such remarks as ``Those Jews, they’re so cheap″ and ``They are Jews. You can’t trust them.″
An attorney for the state said he settled last month only to save taxpayers an even costlier legal battle.
``Most of these charges were made up, I believe,″ Gary Starkman told the Chicago Tribune. ``I would have wanted to hear their witnesses under oath in court.″
The nursing home’s owner, Abe Osina, had filed a civil rights lawsuit against six state inspectors, accusing them of anti-Semitic behavior intended to ``harass, humiliate and inflict emotional distress.″
Osina said that even though the inspectors knew the Orthodox Jewish home maintained a strictly kosher kitchen, they urged residents to demand pork.
``The inspectors were saying, `Those Jews, they’re so cheap,‴ said Maria Lasko, a cook at the nursing home.
She said the inspectors also asked why milk was not served at some meals. ``I tried to explain Jewish religion says you don’t eat milk and meat together,″ she said.
Sherwin Manor residents and staff made their accusations in sworn statements, saying the inspectors aimed slurs at both Jews and Polish-born employees.
``It’s really just one person’s word over another’s,″ said Tony Sanders, a state health department spokesman.
One of the inspectors who was sued, Judith McAuliffe, is the widow of state Rep. Roger McAuliffe of Chicago and the mother of current state Rep. Michael McAuliffe.
Michael McAuliffe, reached by telephone, said his mother did not want to discuss the case. He confirmed that she still works for the department.
None of the inspectors was disciplined over the incident, Sanders said.
He said that since the 1991 inspection, one of the inspectors has retired, two have left the department to work as nursing home consultants, and three remain with the department.
A federal judge initially threw out the lawsuit, saying it failed to raise a question of constitutional scope. But a federal appeals court reinstated it, and the U.S. Supreme Court refused to consider an appeal by the state.
The state then offered to settle for $250,000.
Osina’s lawyer, Howard Hoffmann, scoffed at the notion that the claims were made up.
He said the state would never have agreed to pay as much as $250,000 merely to make a nuisance suit go away. He also said Osina paid far more than $250,000 in legal fees alone to pursue the lawsuit because he believes it is wrong to tolerate any form of bigotry.
``He didn’t want to punish anybody, he wasn’t looking for the last dollar here,″ Hoffmann said. ``He wanted to make a point.″


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Hop aboard the M. V. Key Largo Princess for our daily 2-hour tours to view the exciting, beautiful, underwater world of the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and the Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary.
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Rent a jet ski in South Florida with Tropic Water Sports to experience the fast and exciting side of life on the ocean. Whether you’re local to Key Largo or vacationing, a jet ski rental in Florida is a must-try! Book online now, limited amount available!
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Venture out into the water and explore these amazing sites! Enjoy a glass-bottom boat tour with a naturalist guide who explains everything you see, or get in touch with nature as you paddle on a kayak. If you’re looking for a little more speed and adrenaline, book a jet ski rental and go on a thrill ride on the beautiful blue waters of the Keys!
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