United States Patent: 5007917
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United States Patent
April 16, 1991
Single blade cutter for arthroscopic surgery
A surgical instrument having a tube and a rotating cutter head. The cutter
head has a sole blade bearing two cutting edges extending from a
cylindrical base and meeting in a point. An helical debris channel follows
from the blade point through the cylindrical base so that large pieces of
tissue may be cut and carried away by suction within the tube.
Evans; James A. (Galesburg, MI)
March 8, 1990
Current U.S. Class:
606/170 ; 604/22; 606/167; 606/180; 606/79
Current International Class:
A61B 17/32 (20060101); A61B 017/00 ()
Field of Search:
References Cited [Referenced By]
U.S. Patent Documents
Bonnell et al.
Johnson et al.
Thimsen et al.
McGurk-Burleson et al.
Primary Examiner: Yu; Mickey
Assistant Examiner: Owens; Kerry
Attorney, Agent or Firm: McAndrews, Held & Malloy
What is claimed is:
1. A surgical instrument for cutting tissue comprising:
a cylindrical tube having an open distal end and a side window formed in its distal end through which tissue may enter said tube for cutting;
a tissue cutter head rotatable within said tube relative to said open end and said window, said cutter head including:
(i) a cylindrical base portion having a radial surface closely conforming to the inside surface of said tube;
(ii) a sole blade located along one circumferential side of and extending distally from said base portion and bearing a first and a second cutting edge, said first cutting edge disposed on said blade for traveling in a cylindrical locus closely
adjacent to the inside surface of said tube relative to said window for passing across one edge of said window during at least a portion of the rotation of said cutter head for cutting tissue protruding laterally through said window, and said second
cutting edge for cutting tissue protruding axially through said distal end, said first and second cutting edges meeting in a sole point, said sole point being the most distal point of said cutter head, and
(iii) a sole debris channel formed by a cavity in said cutter head and passing through said base portion for receiving tissue severed by said first and second cutting edges.
2. A surgical instrument for cutting tissue comprising:
a cylindrical tube having a central axis, an open end defined by a distal tube edge generally lying in a plane perpendicular to the tube axis, and a side window extending generally axially from the distal tube edge;
said side window being defined by first and second generally straight window side edges extending from corners formed with said distal tube edge and terminating at a proximal boundary of said side window;
a tissue cutter head rotatable within the tube and positioned within the tube generally adjacent to the side window having:
a radial surface closely conforming to the tube;
a debris channel defining a generally helical path along the radial surface and extending proximally beyond the proximal boundary of said side window of the tube and opening within the tube;
said debris channel defining a proximal channel edge and a distal channel edge in the radial surface;
a generally spiral distal surface bounded by an intersection with the debris channel to form a distal debris channel boundary and an intersection with the radial surface that forms a helical distal radial surface boundary from a farthest distal
extent adjacent to the distal tube edge at an intersection with the distal channel edge to a proximal extent at an intersection of the proximal channel edge at a location lying in the plane of the proximal side window boundary;
the debris channel and the distal surface having converging helical profiles to intersect at the farthest distal extent of the cutter at the radial surface to form a piercing point at the intersection of the distal radial surface boundary and the
proximal channel edge;
the distal surface and debris channel intersecting at the distal debris channel boundary to form a distal cutting edge; whereby, rotation of the single blade cutter within the tube causes the cutting point to approach a corner defined by the
distal tube edge and a side edge, further rotation of the single flute cutter causes the cutting point to rotate past the corner and the distal channel edge to continuously pass the side edge and a location of the passing of the distal channel edge and
side edge becomes farther proximal from the distal tube edge with rotation of the single blade cutter causing a shearing action between the distal channel edge and the side edge and rotation of the cutter rotates the distal cutting edge and cutting of
tissue entering the open distal end of the tube.
3. The surgical instrument of claim 2 having a second window in the side of the tube at a location separated from the side window defined by first and second generally straight window side edges extending from the distal tube edge and
terminating at a second side window proximal boundary lying in the plane of the side window proximal boundary, whereby the cutting action of the single flute cutter with the side window during rotation of the single flute cutter will be duplicated with
the second side window.
4. The surgical instrument of claim 3 wherein the boundaries of the side windows form a cutting edge at an intersection with an interior surface of the tube.
5. The surgical instrument of claim 4 wherein the single flute cutter head has a proximal boundary surface lying in a plane generally perpendicular to the tube axis at a location proximal to the side window proximal boundary, the debris channel
opens to the interior of the tube at the proximal boundary surface and a drive shaft having a cross section much smaller than the cutter and lying along the tube axis is rigidly attached to the single flute cutter, whereby the single flute cutter may be
rotated by the drive shaft and a large channel defined by the interior of the tube and the drive shaft provides a path for removal of cut tissue.
6. The surgical instrument for cutting tissue of claim 5 further comprising a drive shaft support attached to the drive shaft proximal to the single flute cutter having a central portion attached to the shaft and extending axially along the
shaft and a plurality of centering members extending to the interior of the tube and separated from each other forming channels bounded by the interior of the tube, centering members, and central section that provide a path for removal of cut tissue,
whereby deflection of the drive shaft is restrained providing support for the single flute cutter.
7. The surgical instrument for cutting tissue of claim 6 wherein the outer diameter of the tube is approximately 5.0 millimeters.
8. The surgical cutter for cutting tissue of claim 6 wherein the outer diameter of the tube is approximately 4.0 millimeters. Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a surgical cutting instrument having a rotating cutter within a stationary outer tube. The outer tube has an open end adjacent to the cutter and one or more side openings having edges that cooperate with the rotating
cutter to cut tissue. This type of cutter, when sized and constructed for insertion into a joint, is particularly useful for arthroscopic surgical procedures.
Surgical cutters constructed with an outer guide tube and an inner cutting member are known in the art. The tube and cutter are generally sized and constructed for specific surgical uses. Significant factors influencing the viability of a
cutter include the type of tissue to be cut and the rate at which tissue is to be cut. The mechanism for cutting the specific tissue at the desired rate and consequently the design of the cutting structure embody the most significant differences among
U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,618,611, 4,203,444, 4, 274,414, and 4,368,734 are representative of surgical cutters that are constructed with a stationary outer tube and a rotating inner tube. U.S. Pat. No. 3,618,611 discloses a cutter for delicate
surgical removal of tissue which has tubes with adjacent openings in the sides of bullet shaped ends. The inner tube has multiple cutting points in the edge of the opening in the inner tube. As the inner tube is rotated, tissue is captured when the
openings are aligned and sheared as the inner tube is rotated. U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,203,444 and 4,274,414 disclose concentric tube cutters constructed for arthroscopic surgery of joints. U.S. Pat. No. 4,368,734 discloses a cutter constructed for
removal of relatively hard tissue of advanced cataracts.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,732,858, 3,945,375, 4,512,344, 4, 517,977, and 4,649,919 are representative of surgical cutters that are constructed with an outer tube and a solid cutter rotating within the outer tube. U.S. Pat. No. 3,732,858 and
3,945,375 disclose surgical cutters for removal of tissue from the eye. The cutters disclosed by these patents have an outer tube with a closed or partially open end and drill-like solid cutters. U.S. Pat. No. 4,512,344 discloses a surgical cutter
for arthroscopic surgery having an outer tube with an open end and one or more side openings. The inner cutters have generally longitudinal cutting edges lying along the axis of the cutter and a cutting edge lying in an axial plane. U.S. Pat. No.
4,517,977 discloses a surgical cutter for removal of fibrous brain tissue. The outer tube has closed sides and a partially open end. The solid cutter has a cutting edge lying in a radial plane. U.S. Pat. No. 4,649,919 discloses a surgical cutter for
arthroscopic joint surgery having an outer tube with an open end and two side openings extending from the end of the tube. The inner cutter is recessed from the end of the tube and has an auger-like cutter having a "fish-tailed" end profile. A cutting
edge extends radially along each blade of the cutter providing two concave cutting edges. The radial extent of each blade may be provided with a short cutting edge. The outer tube has tabs that extend beyond the inner cutter and over a small portion of
the radial extent of the inner cutter.
Surgical cutters known in the art may have general application, but are best suited to a particular surgical use. Tissue characteristics, the amount of tissue and rate of removal vary significantly among surgical uses. Aggressive cutting and
removal of a significant amount of tough tissue, such as fibrous cartilage of the knee presents a difficult surgical use for which some cutters known in the art ar not ideally suited.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention, an end cutter for aggressive cutting of tough tissue of a human joint by arthroscopic surgery overcomes shortcomings of cutters known in the art. The cutter of the present invention is more durable and
capable of cutting and removing larger pieces of tissue than cutters of the prior art.
More particularly, the surgical cutter embodiment of the present invention includes a stationary outer tube having an open end and side windows extending from the end. A solid rotating single blade tissue cutter is positioned within the outer
tube at the tube end. A sole leading, tissue penetrating blade is formed in the tissue cutter and is positioned to one circumferential side of the cutter leaving a large area for a helical debris channel. The end surface of the cutter is formed to
spiral from a tissue penetrating point of the blade to a level below the maximum extent of the side window. The intersection of the debris channel and the end surface adjacent to the tissue penetrating point forms an end cutting edge which cuts tissue
entering the end of the stationary tube. The intersection of the debris channel and the outer surface of the tissue cutter forms as a side cutting edge which cooperates with an edge of the side window to cut tissue that enters through the side window.
The profile of the tissue penetrating point and the cutting edges are determined by the helical angle of the debris channel, the cross sectional shape of the debris channel, and the spiral profile of the end surface. Because a single cutting
blade and a single debris channel are formed by the cutter, a wider range of profiles may be formed by a cutter according to the present invention than cutters having multiple cutting structures.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a surgical cutter that can aggressively cut tough tissue.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a surgical cutter with a large debris channel so that pieces of tissue that are large relative to the size of the cutter may be cut and transported through the cutter.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a surgical cutter that can cut large pieces of tissue at the end of the cutter and the side of the cutter.
These and other objects, advantages and novel features of the present invention, as well as details of an illustrative embodiment thereof, will be more fully understood from the following description and from the drawings.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a partial cutaway perspective view of the surgical single blade cutting instrument of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an axial end view of the surgical instrument of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a side view of the cutter head and a section view of the outer tube taken along line 3--3 of FIG. 2.
FIG. 4 is an end view of the tissue cutter head.
FIG. 5 is a side view of the tissue cutter head.
FIG. 6 is a side view of the tissue cutter head shown 90.degree. with respect to the side view of FIG. 5.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring to FIG. 1, a surgical instrument 11 is formed from a cylindrical tube 13 and a cutter assembly 15. Assembly 15 includes a cutter head 17 which rotates relative to the distal end 19 of tube 13 and relative to a pair of windows 21, 23
formed in the distal end 19. Tissue enters the end opening 25 of the tube or enters through windows 21, 23 for cutting.
Cutter head 17 is held in an axially fixed position relative to tube 13 and is rotated counterclockwise as viewed from the distal tube end 19. A cylindrical shaft 27 is secured between cutter head 17 and a conventional surgical instrument motor
(not shown) for rotating the shaft. The cutter may be rotated at any velocity. The velocity for most effective cutting depends upon the characteristics of the tissue and other factors. Velocities of 1800 rpm to 3200 rpm have been found to produce
effective cutting. A plastic shaft support 29 is frictionally fit around shaft 27 in relative close proximity to cutter head 17 for providing a rotational bearing to the cutter head. The shaft support 29 is located generally adjacent to cutter head 17
to maintain alignment of shaft 27 and cutter head 17 within tube 13. A shoulder or key (not shown) may be used to locate support 29 along the shaft.
Shaft support 29 is generally triangular in cross-section having three edge surfaces 31, 33, 35 which bear against the inside wall 37 of tube 13. Between edge surfaces 31, 33, 35, three inwardly curved surfaces 39, 41, 43 form the remaining
exterior peripheria of support 29. Debris passages are formed by each curved surface 39-43 and the inside wall 37 of the tube. A conventional vacuum suction device (not shown) is secured to an opening in the proximal end of the tube for sucking cut
tissue debris from the cutter head area and through the three passages formed around spacer element 29.
Each of windows 21, 23 are formed by a single cutting edge 45, a proximal edge 47 and a leading edge 49. Window 21 in tube 13 is formed to define an acute angle with inner surface 37 at cutting edge 45. Leading edge 49 is met first by the
cutter head during its counterclockwise rotation and cutting edge 45 follows. The distal edge of windows 21, 23 is removed, defined by the circular locus of the plane of the distal edge 51 of the tube. The plane of the distal edge is orthogonal to the
axis of tube 13.
As shown in FIG. 3, cutter head 17 includes a cylindrical base portion 53 having an outer cylindrical surface 55 which bears against the inside surface 37 of the tube. Cylindrical surface 55 circumscribes more than 180.degree. of the inside
surface of the tube, leaving some of its extent for passage of debris, as described hereinafter. Cylindrical base portion 53 is disposed below windows 21, 23, as seen in FIG. 3, and forms the base of the cutter head.
As shown in FIG. 6, base portion 53 carries a sole flute or blade 57 which is positioned to one circumferential side of the cutter head, as best seen in FIG. 2. Blade 57 has a cutting edge 59 which traces a generally helical path from top to
bottom, as seen in FIG. 6. Cutting edge 59 provides a point intersection with the straight cutting edge 45 of each window 21, 23 as the blade rotates in a counterclockwise direction. This point intersection of the helical edge 59 and the straight edge
45 provides a scissor-like action to shear tissue protruding into tube 13 through windows 21, 23.
Helical cutting edge 59 is formed in the outer cylindrical surface 61 of the cutter head, which is an extension of the outer cylindrical surface 55 of base portion 53. Cutting edge 59 is formed from the intersection of cylindrical surface 61 and
a grooved surface 63 (FIG. 3).
Grooved surface 63 forms one side of a helical debris channel 65 (FIG. 2), through which cut tissue is sucked to the proximal end of the tube. As seen in FIG. 2, grooved surface 63 is disposed at an acute curved angle with respect to outer
cylindrical surface 61 for providing a sharp cutting edge 59. As cutting edge 59 meets with the cutting edge 45 of the window, the cut tissue moves into channel 65 of the cutter head.
As seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, the other side of channel 65 is formed by a second curved surface 67. As understood, debris channel 65 passes under blade 57 as viewed in FIG. 2 and shown by the dashed line.
Referring to FIG. 4, blade 57 is brought to a point 69 by a generally flat end surface 71 which tapers downwardly as defined by top edge 73 (FIG. 6). As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a cutting edge 75 is formed in the top of blade 57 by the
intersection of generally flat surface 71 with grooved surface 63. A second end surface 77 continues the taper of flat surface 71, leading downwardly to debris channel 65.
As best shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, tissue may be drawn into distal end 19 of tube 13. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, rotation of cutter head 17 to advance helical edge 59 towards cutting edge 45 will cause tissue in distal end 19 to enter debris
channel 65 and counter clockwise rotation will cause cutting edge 75 to function as an impact cutter to cut tissue extending into debris channel 65.
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Most services were functioning by 6 a.m. at the main campus and services were restored at the Georgetown University Law Center by 10 a.m. on the Thursday, according to Judd Nicholson, vice president for Information Technology and Georgetown’s chief intelligence office.
Yet, some services were still not yet operational at 1 p.m. on Thursday, according to a university-wide email sent out by Nicholson. The university intends to examine the causes of the fire, which are currently not known, in the coming weeks after it ensures services are stable.
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Once the fire department allowed the University Information Services department into the data center Wednesday, the university partnered with electrical contractors and a maintenance company to begin restoring power to the building. Power was restored at the data center at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
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EL DORADO FIRE - Saturday Update
According to a report Saturday morning from inciweb, the El Dorado Fire, accidently sparked from El Dorado Park in Yucaipa by a gender reveal party smoke bomb on September 5, has now burned 22,071 acres and is 59% contained. The El Dorado Fire continues to burn actively along Hwy 38 and in and around Angelus Oaks. Spot fires remain a concern in this area. The spot fires that occurred have been rapidly managed by air and ground resources in the area. Fire growth continues to the northeast has slowed as it moves into the old Valley and Lake Fire burn scars.
USDA Forest Service officials on the San Bernardino National Forest have confirmed the death of a firefighter on the El Dorado Fire. The incident took place on Thursday, September 17, 2020. The name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Our deepest sympathies are with the family, friends and fellow firefighters during this time. More details will be made available as they are confirmed.
The fire continues to impact the communities of Angelus Oaks, Mountain Home Village, and Forest Falls. Structure defense resources remain in these communities. Fire threat remains in the areas of Glen Martin School, San Bernardino Peak, Anderson Peak, Pinezanita, Horse Flats, Barton Flats, Anderson Peak, and Heart Bar.
WEATHER: A trough of low pressure will continue into the area through Saturday This will continue southwest winds during the day and evening hours for most locations. Temps 90-94 degrees at 3000’ and 77-80 degrees at 6000’
Management of the fire transitioned to California Interagency Incident Management Team 13, Mike Wakoski commanding, on September 18, 2020. The fire remains in Unified Command with Cal Fire BDU/Yucaipa, San Bernardino National Forest, San Bernardino County Fire, San Bernardino County Sheriffs, and California Highway Patrol.
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Does Breast Cancer Awareness Month Trivialize The Disease?
On the left is a photo from the SavageXFenty breast cancer awareness month shoot. On the right is a photo posted to Instagram by a cancer survivor. "THIS is cancer. Behold my 'front bottom' this was 'gifted' to me kindly by ovarian cancer, and the wonderful range of treatments I enjoyed," says this cancer survivor who doesn't want people to think cancer is cute, sexy, or easy.
As we enter the middle of breast cancer awareness month, SurvivorNet wanted to look at some different opinions on the month to better understand the debate around its impact, and the incredible amount of “pink” awareness raised each year for breast cancer.
This October 1st, people began pinkifying their possessions, getting pink manicures in honor of breast cancer, attending awareness-raising benefits for the illness, and raising money for the cause. And as a way to keep people engaged with the cause, people and companies try to be as creative as they can, and often as cute as they can, in order to attract attention.
But at the same time a lot of people feel that these efforts diminish the experience of having breast cancer, turning it into something cute, light, and simple, without really making people see how hard the disease is and how it affects survivors.
An Instagram account called “busbros,” for example, posted a photo in honor of breast cancer awareness month of a bright pink bus, with a very cutesy caption “Once Again October is Here and its Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Women are 1-8 Chances to Get Breast Cancer and Men Can Get it Too! Save the Ta Ta’s by Getting Involved, Get Educated and Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month!!” The caption uses one of the most commonly used sayings that has become popular among people raising awareness, “save the Ta-Tas.”
In another post, @Iamstufft uploaded a recipe for a banana strawberry smoothie, and said that it was her contribution to the #hellocookpinkchallenge, where people can upload photos of pink foods and attach recipes for making them during breast cancer awareness month.
For some, these are valiant attempts to further the cause of breast cancer, pass on awareness, and generate interest for the cause.
But there are also those who criticize the month, saying that it trivializes the experience of survivors and reduces that experience to something cute, pink, and stomach-able for those who don’t know how hard the illness really is.
One breast cancer survivor, @andrenaburns, who finds breast cancer awareness month a detriment to the cause recently uploaded a an ironic photo of a bunch of pink balloons with nipples painted on them, so that together they look like a bunch of balloon breasts, “I really struggle with Breast Cancer Awareness Month…it feels like my entire world (my socials anyway) are awash with pink…pink ribbons, t-shirts and other useless ephemera along with frothy messages telling us that if we give our girls a squeeze every month…well…simply put, it will all be ok! I did, and it wasn’t!”
I get it that we need to keep educating everyone…I really do…but when you start to understand where all those pink $,€ & £ are being spent it’s heart breaking. . It’s estimated that 95% of ALL money raised for breast cancer goes on awareness programs & treatment research for primary breast cancer! . And no one dies from primary breast cancer…did you know that? . I’ll just let that sink in a bit…yep that’s right…people only die from secondary breast cancer – secondary breast cancer is when the cancer spreads outside of the breast & nodes into the bones, liver, lung or brain. . So that means ONLY 5% of all that money raised goes towards research for a cure for those of us that have secondaries – and it’s those secondaries that will take our lives.
For her, it seems the primary problem with breast cancer awareness month is that it makes the process of screening for breast cancer seem simple (as many campaigns emphasize the ease self-breast-examinations) and that it doesn’t recognize the true pain and difficulty that came after her diagnosis.
Note: NO MONEY IS ACTUALLY SPENT ON CANCER PREVENTION RESEARCH!
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One of the newest trends in home lighting are smart bulbs. Smart bulbs are not your average LED light. They are called “smart” because they are connected wirelessly to your internet. Because of the wireless control of the smart bulb, they require a smartphone, tablet, or home automation hub for operation and control. They are more expensive than regular bulbs, so why should home owners spend the extra money? Here are five reasons why your next bulb purchase should be a smart bulb.
They Are Controlled From Anywhere
Not only can you control the lights from anywhere in your home, but also from outside the home. If you are on vacation, you can turn the lights on and off at your own discretion. This makes your home look occupied, even when it isn’t. You can also turn on the lights when you get home and avoid walking into a dark house or garage. Smart bulbs are a step above traditional light timers because you can vary the times of lights coming on, and adjust the brightness and dimness.
Dimness and Brightness Adjustment
Changing the brightness of smart bulbs is an easy step from your smart phone or tablet. They can be set for increased brightness during winter months when natural sunlight is at its weakest. During the longer and brighter days of summer, they can be dimmed accordingly. This is also a money saver because by using the motion sensors lights can be turned on, and more importantly, turned off when someone enters and leaves the room. It can also be useful in dark hallways when someone has to get up in the middle of the night.
Choice of Lighting Colors
Being able to choose lighting color takes setting the mood to a whole new level. It is easy to select any color by tapping the color wheel on the smart bulb app. You can warm up the mood by choosing yellow. Choose a color from the blue family for a cooling effect. You can create an inspiring atmosphere in any room of your home by simply using the smart bulb to change the color. By using smart bulbs in your lamps and lighting, you can change your wall color easily creating a whole new feel to the room. For Christmas, you can paint your walls green and red and change for a festive effect during the holidays.
Melatonin is a hormone in our brains that helps us to sleep. When the lights are dim it is naturally released in our brains. The release starts in the early evening as the sun sets, and increases as it gets darker. With smart bulbs you can program the dimming to start earlier, or later, depending on your schedule. Setting it about 30 minutes before bedtime will start the gradual reduction in light and helping you to get a better night’s rest. The reverse can be done in the morning, syncing the system to brighten about a half hour before the alarm clock wakes you up.
Listen To Music
Everyone likes to have their favorite tunes handy for listening. With smart bulbs, your music can be readily available, without all the wires that accompany a traditional home stereo system. Some smart bulbs have speakers in them, and can pipe your favorite music through the wireless connection. Some smart bulbs will also have pulsing lights coordinated with the music creating an immediate party atmosphere for your home.
Smart bulbs are more expensive than traditional bulbs, but they can last up to 20 years, and they use less energy. The advantages of using a smart bulb vary from mood enhancing, better sleep, security, to the more practical matters of energy savings. Smart bulbs are one of the newest technologies and gaining popularity.


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Running returns to the Big Easy with the 2022 Rock ‘N’ Roll Running Series New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, La. (Feb. 6, 2022) – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series returned to the Big Easy for the first time in two years, with the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series New Orleans event. Participants were provided a one-of-a-kind running tour of New Orleans and the surrounding areas that provided participants with lakefront views, beautiful parks, dazzling floats, and live music throughout. Over 12,000 registered participants took to the streets lined with cheer squads, local bands and entertainment from start to finish.
The 2022 Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series New Orleans racing kicked off on Saturday, Feb. 5 with the 5K taking off and finish on the campus of the University of New Orleans. The excitement continued Sunday with the half marathon and 10K that also started at the University of New Orleans. Participants traversed the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain passing down Lakeshore Drive before returning to the University of New Orleans for the Finish Line Festival and Encore Entertainment.
Jack Mastandrea (Rochester, Mich.) took the overall win in the half marathon clocking a time of 1:04:55. John Borjesson (Boulder, Colo.) was second with a time of 1:05:28 and Ben Kendell (Rochester, Mich.) followed in third place finishing in 1:06:01. Anne-Marie Blaney (Rochester, Mich.) was the women’s winner with a final time of 1:15:12 with Megan O’Neil (Rochester, Mich.) followed in second with a finishing time of 1:16:58.
Elite runners and fast times aside, the weekend’s events were all about the party atmosphere. Several local bands, including Black Laurel, Colin Davis and The Night People, Muff-a-Lottas, Smokin on Some Brass, and The New Orleans Swinging G’s among many other talented artists from the New Orleans community performed live on band stages and Mardi Gras themed floats along the route interspersed with cheerleaders and crowd support. The party wasn’t only on the course – local saxophonist, singer, and songwriter James Martin and The James Martin Band closed out the show as the Encore Entertainment.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series has developed a series of comprehensive Safe Return to Racing operating principles prepared in accordance with industry standards for open air participation sporting events including standards from World Health Organization (WHO) and guidance from the IRONMAN Group Global Medical Advisory Board. These Ready to Rock: Safe Return to Running Guidelines empower everyone involved to focus on a safe return to running. With attention to density reduction, touchpoint minimization, enhanced hygiene, screening, and education, as well as self-awareness, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series will continue to deliver a rockin’ participant experience with necessary adjustments so that the participants can race safely, race smart, and race their best.
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Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series is scheduled to continue in 2022 when the series makes its way to the Nation’s Capital for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Washington D.C. on March 26, 2022. To see the full schedule of Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series events, visit www.runrocknroll.com/all-events.
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The Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series is the world’s largest running series taking part in destination locations around the world every year. Established in 1998, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series simple idea of making running fun has transformed both the U.S. and global running landscape by infusing the course with live bands, cheer teams and entertaining water stations, creating a block-party atmosphere for participants and spectators alike. Focused on running, music and community, race weekend kicks off with a free Health & Fitness Expo showcasing the latest in running gear, sports apparel, health and nutritional information and much more. Events culminate with an entertaining finish-line festival featuring some of the biggest names in music, with past performances including Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, O.A.R. Aloe Blacc, Pitbull, Flo Rida, The Band Perry, Fitz and the Tantrums, the Goo Goo Dolls and Bret Michaels. Further information about the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series can be found online at www.RunRocknRoll.com and follow @RunRocknRoll on all social platforms.
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It was the best of days and best of times, as her face, ever so bright, set ablaze the dark corners of the house. She had the smoothest skin, I could recall, and her well carved teeth, through her perfect smile, competed with the glittering stars of the night.
The sound of her footsteps, like the heart beats of a smiling god, reverberated the entire building and the foundations of the earth were made glad with her gentle strides. Her touch was like the comfort of a thousand pillows and whenever she wrapped her arms around me, I felt like drowning in her essence.
She laid her head on my bare chest that night, counting the beats of my heart in silence, she etched her soul on mine. Words were inappropriate for that moment, so instead, we basked in the euphoria of each other’s breathe.
It seemed like eternity.
“Make a promise to me”, her voice sounded like a love song as she lifted her head and stared into my eyes. “Make a promise to me”.
“What promise?” came my reply, knowing I was ready to take a long walk into hell for her. Her big Brown eyes had me fixated.
“Promise me you will always come home, no matter how long it takes, promise me, you will always find your way home”.
I never really understood what she meant or what she was asking of me, not until I stood stranded without a hope. I knew she wasn’t making reference to the place where we lived, of course not, I knew my way to the house, but still, that night, I hastily made the vow to her.
Torn and broken I became when she left and wandering through the dry land of despair, hope deserted me. She was my compass, my anchor, my sanity and losing her to the icy hands of nature turned off the light. Confined with the chains of depression, I wandered through the desert of darkness with nothing but my imagination as company. It was hard for me to realize a life worth living without her presence and more than once or twice, the thoughts of joining her crossed my feeble mind.
I longed to be relieved of the burden of loneliness, but the more I tried, the more I found respite in my solitude. I thought to myself, this is it, there is no coming out of this. To the left, to the right, I found no landmark in sight, and nobody was around to pull me as I edged closer to vagueness. Life, as I saw it, had lost its meaning, or perhaps, I had lost meaning in life.
Two year after she was taken, a quiet wind accompanied the memory of that night she laid on my bare chest and as sharp as daylight, the thoughts were conjured. Silently, calmly but clearly, the promise I made to her stared me in the face and in an instant, my eyes were set aglow. I had to find my way home.
Perhaps life has lost its taste in your mouth, and all you do is to wonder if tomorrow is worth waiting for, well, I can’t say I understand what you feel, no, yours could be dreadful than mine, but here is what I will say, every desert has an end to it. No matter how long, no matter how far, once you can find your bearing, a new reason for living, it doesn’t take long before you find your way home. The only issue is that, most times we are too weak to find a new purpose and when we eventually find one, we are clothed with fear and uncertainty.
It is okay to be unsure of tomorrow, but it is not okay to be pessimistic. Give your purpose a voice and always listen to that voice. If it is not loud enough, increase the volume.
Remembering my vow to her spurred me in ways I could not explain and soon enough, I realized what I needed to do. And yes, most times, all I wished for, was to slip back into that quagmire of depression, but her voice kept reminding me, “you have to find your way home”.
She may not be here today, physically, but within me, I know, through these dry lands, the sound of her voice will always guide me home.
Find your own voice.
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We already tax cigarettes at an incredible rate (which is growing as more people quit, but more on that some other time). Is smoking a sin? According to the goverment it is and so it is taxed.
The government wants to overhaul the health care system at an estimated $1.5 trillion over 10 years (like that number will hold up). So to pay for it, peopple like me, a relatively healthy 40 year old who doesn't smoke, doesn't drink that often (a beer or two on a dinner out--which doesn't happen too often) but with one real bad habit--I like to drink Coke. Now the government is going to consider that a sin and tax me for it. Or at least the Senate Finance Committee is thinking about it.
On Tuesday, the Senate Finance Committee peeked into vending machines and liquor stores, company payrolls and health savings accounts, looking for a mix of tax increases and spending cuts as a way to pay for a health overhaul — which could cost more than $1.5 trillion over 10 years.I like Sen. Grassley, but sure he is not so naive to think the the Spend-crats won't support their spending habits by taxing anything they don't like? At $60 billion a year in revenue, you can bet it will happen. Keep in mind that a federal sin tax will be paired with a state and probably local sin tax, in addition to the sales taxes already in place.
Experts thought the big debate might be public plan vs. no public plan. But that may well pale in comparison to the difficulty of settling on a way to finance health care reform.
“I wish there were a number of painless options,” Robert Greenstein, executive director of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, wrote in his prepared testimony. “There aren’t.”
There appeared to be a bubble of support among the experts for taxing bad behavior, including a $2 tax on a pack of cigarettes and a higher excise tax on alcohol.
But soda and sugary drinks found a friend Tuesday in Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the ranking member on the Finance Committee.
He categorically rejected the idea during a conference call with reporters.
“No,” he said swiftly, when asked if there was any chance of taxing it. “I think, quite frankly, the only reason it’s being brought up is to get it shot down early so it doesn’t become part of the debate. I don’t think it’s going to have any legs at all.”
Still, it’s easy to see why the bad-habits tax was so tempting: Taxing tobacco, junk foods and alcohol could raise $600 billion over 10 years.
The result--that $1 coke on the McDonald's dollar menu will probably cost you another quarter if not more in taxes.

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Council staff in Aberdeenshire are being retrained to help hard-pressed dog wardens in the fight against dog fouling.
Communities continue to be blighted by owners who fail to pick up after their pets, despite provision of bins and poster campaigns.
With the authority only able to call upon a limited number of wardens, it has afforded additional powers to community waste officers, enabling them to give out fixed penalty notices.
It comes as the city and shire councils last week admitted “increasing difficulty” in dealing with dog mess.
Dog wardens have to either catch people in the act or receive enough information on owners to take action.
Now an increasing number of staff will be authorised under the Dog Fouling (Scotland) Act to clamp down on offenders.
One community taking an interest is Stonehaven, where residents have been angered by dog mess on coastal paths.
Councillor Sarah Dickinson has taken part in numerous beach cleans and social media campaigns in a bid to reduce litter, including that from dogs.
She said: “I welcome the decision to have more council staff trained to issue fixed penalty notices for dog fouling. It is a positive step that will make a contribution to addressing this issue.
Fellow councillor Dennis Robertson, who has a guide dog called Murphy, believes it is “vital” dog fouling be properly tackled, but said staff would require appropriate training to deal with the public in the case of altercations.
In England, council staff have increasingly been used to combat community problems such as dog fouling and fly-tipping.
Dozens of council staff in Durham have been trained-up to tackle dog fouling, including some of the council’s senior officials.
An Aberdeenshire Council spokesman said: “We are continually looking at ways of tackling dog-fouling, but ultimately it is the responsibility of dog owners to pick up and dispose of their pets’ waste appropriately.
“We can confirm our community waste officers are authorised to take action against offenders and will now be in a position to issue fixed penalty notices.”


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Peggy Rustler has tested the new academy watercolour paper and reported on it in her blog. A video shows her wonderfully bright motifs and summarises her experiences with the new ‘Britannia hot pressed’.
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WWE 2K19 is the latest entry in the staple franchise which comes out each year. Despite some controversies, many players regard the WWE 2K games as the best in the genre, and each year the titles keep on improving. This year, WWE 2K19 features a better roster and some substantial graphical improvements.
Today, WWE 2K19: Deluxe Edition launched on Xbox One and other platforms. The standard edition is launching next week. The Deluxe Edition costs $89.99. Lastly, the game features Xbox One X enhancements.
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Strenuous, 7-8 mile hike. (Option to extend to ~14 miles).
Meet in the parking lot at 6153 Bald Hill Road in Springwater.
(For location and directions click on "map" above or , Take Interstate 390 South to Exit 11, take NYS route 251 East to Rush, take NYS Route 15A South through Hemlock, continue up the hill and, look for the Preserve sign on the right).
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The potential of different types of biofuels produced from agricultural waste and recycling products, such as straw, straw mixtures, non-food grains, is considerable in Lithuania, reaching 200 kt/year, but only 5.7 kt/year are used for energy production so far. One of the reasons for this is that technologies for the preparation of such fuels and their use for energy production have not yet been sufficiently developed. Recently, the production of various straw pellets has started. Such fuels could be successfully used in automated heating installations, given the right technology.
The idea of the project is to study the physicochemical properties of different types of prepared biofuels produced from agricultural waste and recycling products, such as straw, straw blends, non-food grains, and the application of these fuels in small and medium-sized heating plants.
Results: The project has developed mock-ups of heating plants, carried out experimental and numerical studies on the combustion of fuels in the furnace to optimise the combustion process and found ways to reduce the melting of ash in the combustion chamber and the concentrations of pollutants emitted during the combustion process.
Call for proposals: VP1-3.1-ŠMM-10-V-02
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The N.F.L will now fine players who kneel during the singing of the national anthem before the start of football games. The other option is to stay in the locker room during the tribute. 100 more words
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Over the past month, about a half dozen rather large asteroids have careened nearby our home planet and in one case caused significant injury and property damage with no forewarning – showcasing the hidden lurking dangers from lackluster attitudes towards Asteroid Detection & Planetary Defense.
Now in a prescient coincidence of timing, NASA is funding an experimental asteroid radar detection array called ‘KaBOOM’ that may one day help thwart Earth’s untimely Ka-boom – and which I inspected first-hand this past week at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC),following the SpaceX Falcon 9 blastoff for the ISS.
“KaBOOM takes evolutionary steps towards a revolutionary capability,” said Dr. Barry Geldzahler, KaBOOM Chief Scientist of NASA Headquarters, in an exclusive interview with Universe Today.
If successful, KaBOOM will serve as a prelude to a US National Radar Facility and help contribute to an eventual Near Earth Object (NEO) Planetary Defense System to avert Earth’s demise.
“It will enable us to reach the goal of tracking asteroids farther out than we can today.”
First some background – This weekend a space rock the size of a city block whizzed past Earth at a distance of just 2.5 times the distance to our Moon. The asteroid – dubbed 2013 ET – is noteworthy because it went completely undetected until a few days beforehand on March 3 and measures about 460 feet (140 meters) in diameter.
2013 ET follows close on the heels of the Feb. 15 Russian meteor that exploded violently with no prior warning and injured over 1200 people on the same day as Asteroid 2012 DA 14 zoomed past Earth barely 17,000 miles above the surface – scarcely a whisker astronomically speaking.
Had any of these chunky asteroids actually impacted cities or other populated areas, the death toll and devastation would have been absolutely catastrophic – potentially hundreds of billions of dollars !
Taken together, this rash of uncomfortably close asteroid flybys is a wake-up call for a significantly improved asteroid detection and early warning system. KaBOOM takes a key step along the path to those asteroid warning goals.
‘KaBOOM’ – the acronym stands for ‘Ka-Band Objects Observation and Monitoring Project’ – is a new test bed demonstration radar array aimed at developing the techniques required for tracking and characterizing Near Earth Objects (NEO’s) at much further distances and far higher resolution than currently available.
“The purpose of KaBOOM is to be a ‘proof of concept’ using coherent uplink arraying of three widely spaced antennas at a high frequency; Ka band- 30 GHz,” KaBOOM Chief Scientist Geldzahler told me.
Currently the KaBOOM array consists of a trio of 12 meter wide radar antennas spaced 60 meters apart – whose installation was just completed in late February at a remote site at KSC near an alligator infested swamp.
I visited the array just days after the reflectors were assembled and erected, with Michael Miller, KaBOOM project manager of the Kennedy Space Center. “Ka Band offers greater resolution with shorter wavelengths to image smaller space objects such as NEO’s and space debris.”
“The more you learn about the NEO’s the more you can react.”
“This is a small test bed demonstration to prove out the concept, first in X-band and then in Ka band,” Miller explained. “The experiment will run about two to three years.”
Miller showed how the dish antennae’s are movable and can be easily slewed to different directions as desired.
“The KaBOOM concept is similar to that of normal phased arrays, but in this case, instead of the antenna elements being separated by ~ 1 wavelength [1 cm], they are separated by ~ 6000 wavelengths. In addition, we want to correct for the atmospheric twinkling in real time,” Geldzahler told me.
Why are big antennae’s needed?
“The reason we are using large antennas is to send more powerful radar signals to track and characterize asteroids farther out than we can today. We want to determine their size, shape, spin and surface porosity; is it a loose agglomeration of pebbles? composed of solid iron? etc.”
Such physical characterization data would be absolutely invaluable in determining the forces required for implementing an asteroid deflection strategy in case the urgent need arises.
How does KaBOOM compare with and improve upon existing NEO radars in terms of distance and resolution?
“Currently at NASA¹s Goldstone 70 meter antenna in California, we can track an object that is about 0.1 AU away [1 astronomical unit is the average distance between the Earth and the sun, 93 million miles, so 0.1 AU is ~ 9 million miles]. We would like to track objects 0.5 AU or more away, perhaps 1 AU.”
“In addition, the resolution achievable with Goldstone is at best 400 cm in the direction along the line of sight to the object. At Ka band, we should be able to reduce that to 5 cm – that’s 80 times better !”
“In the end, we want a high power, high resolution radar system,” Geldzahler explained.
Another significant advantage compared to Goldstone, is that the Ka radar array would be dedicated 24/7 to tracking and characterizing NEO’s and orbital debris, explained Miller.
Goldstone is only available about 2 to 3% of the time since it’s heavily involved in numerous other applications including deep space planetary missions like Curiosity, Cassini, Deep Impact, Voyager, etc.
‘Time is precious’ at Goldstone – which communicates with some 100 spacecraft per day, says Miller.
“If/when the proof of concept is successful, then we can envision an array of many more elements that will enable us to reach the goal of tracking asteroids farther out than we can today,” Geldzahler elaborated.
A high power, high resolution radar system can determine the NEO orbits about 100,000 times more precisely than can be done optically.
So – what are the implications for Planetary Defense ?
“If we can track asteroids that are up to 0.5 AU rather than 0.1 AU distant, we can track many more than we can track today.”
“This will give us a better chance of finding potentially hazardous asteroids.”
“If we were to find that a NEO might hit the Earth, NASA and others are exploring ways of mitigating the potential danger,” Geldzahler told me.
Kaboom’s ‘First light’ is on schedule for late March 2013.
More in Part 2


We as a race have always had a use for weapons. At the most basic level, weapons were once used to hunt and to protect against threats. And of course to make war on others. I think the title kind of speaks for itself, so lets take a look at some of the killing devices from the past.
Yes, just like the one Xena used ( :D ) The chakram, which was also sometimes called a chalikar, was a weapon used by Indian warriors, and depending on their size they could be worn around the neck or wrist, or y’know on one’s belt like the warrior princess. Not all of the designs had the curved handle in the middle; some were just razor sharp circles. They was thrown vertically, with a fancier maneuver being to twirl one on the index finger before flicking the wrist sharply for the throw. A similar Chinese weapon, the wind and fire wheels, were actually designed for melee combat as well as throwing when wielded as a pair.
The emeici, which translates roughly to “emei daggers” or “emei piercers” was a traditional Chinese martial arts weapon used for stabbing. The long metal rods were mounted on detachable rings usually worn around the middle finger, allowing the user to spin them around for an impressive show before stabbing someone to death. (The idea was that the blades could be manipulated to confuse and frighten an enemy in order to get close enough to stab or throw them). These are actually still used today, in the exhibition and full-contact known was Wushu.
The katar, sometimes called suwaiya or jamdhara, also originated in India and is a push knife type of weapon. Its defining features are the H-shaped horizontal grip and the triangular blade that would sit right above the knuckles. Some of the earlier designs featured a knuckle guard to protect the back of the hand, but this feature was discarded around the 17th century, most likely for aesthetic reasons. Over time, the katar became a status symbol that represented power and wealth. A lot of upper-class Mughals would use them while hunting tigers as well, because killing a tiger with such a short-range weapon was the surest mark of prowess. Katars were often made with broken sword blades.
The mancatcher is an aptly named pole weapon that was used in Europe up to the late 18th century. It consisted of two separate, spring-loaded pronged heads atop a spear-length pole. The idea was to wedge the catcher over the head and press the release so that it snapped shut, entrapping an enemy. It was designed to bring mounted warriors down, and for rather obvious (and pointed) reasons it was effective because resistance would have been minimal. It was one of the few non-lethal pole weapons, provided it wasn’t twisted in such a way that broke the neck.
Hooked swords, also called Qian Kun Ri Yue Dao, like the pair used by Shulien in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, originated with the normally passive Shoalin monks of northern China. Many sources indicate that this is an ancient weapon, but the design of the oldest found suggests that it’s more of a modern one. The hook design allows one to connect the two blades at the tip and wield them as one long-ranged weapon. The crescent-shaped guards were excellent for blocking and slashing opponents who managed to get within one’s guard since the tips were sharpened into mini-daggers. This was not a weapon that the Chinese military utilized within any of their armies, so it was mostly civilians who used them.
Nest of Bees
At this point I think it’s safe to say it’s a bad idea to cross the Chinese. They’ve gotten three weapons on the list of stuff used in the past; no telling what’s going on modern day. This ingenious little siege weapon was just a wooden container in the shape of a hexagon filled with tubes, which when viewed end on looked like a honeycomb. Now, inside each of the tubes was a rocket propelled arrow, so when they were lit, you had up to 32 arrows being launched at once. They had a range comparable to a traditional bow, but more power, and when multiple nests were launched at once… look out, especially since the arrowtips were often dipped in poison or flammable liquids. One of the drawbacks though was that it was two-handed, which made it awkward to handle and transport.
Macuahuitl and Tepiztopilli
The macuahuitl and tepiztopilli were particularly frightening (and cool) weapons used primarily by the Aztecs. They macuahuitl was a wooden sword-like weapon and the tepiztopilli was more the length of a spear, but both had jagged pieces of obsidian wedged into the sides. The Spanish noted that these weapons were so well made that the obsidian was almost impossible to pull from the wood and that they were capable of decapitating. Both could be used with a shield, though the macuahuitl could be made with a one-handed or two-handed grip. The two-handed ones were more club than sword, which made wielding them more difficult. Regardless of the way they were designed, both weapons worked best in a sawing motion. Supposedly, the last authentic macuahuitl and tepiztopilli were both destroyed in a fire in 1884 in Madrid. While there is some speculation that there is another equally authentic macuahuitl in a Mexican museum warehouse, that piece has never been confirmed to truly exist.
The Kpinga, also called the Hunga Munga, was a multi-bladed throwing weapon used by the Azande people in Nubia. It was 20 to 25 inches in length, and rather lightweight at no more than 4lbs. It could be thrown overhead at an opponent, or horizontally at a low angle to hit the legs. In addition to being a weapon, the kpinga was also a status symbol given only to established, professional warriors. Some sources also indicate that it was a standard part of a dowry a prospective groom had to pay to his bride’s family.
And now, we go to the opposite end of past weapons – I want to know what you guys think!
Now, on to a business note. I’m pushing hard into the world of freelance writing, and part of that process was adding a page in the bar at the top titled “Freelance Services.” I doubt any of you reading the blog need to employ a writer – you’re writers yourselves. But there it is – my bio as a freelancer. And it feels awesome to put it in writing and in a public place.
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Bags Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles
In this age of conscious consumerism there are a lot of new sustainable brands. One example is *Kind Bag which creates stylish accessories and bags from recycled plastic bottles. Their range includes backpacks, pouches and scarf bags and with prices starting at £10, they are ideal stocking fillers or Secret Santa gifts.
Kind Bags offered to send me some products to try. I chose a fold-up shopping bag in Haeckel’s Orchidae print, a scarf bag in William Morris’s Strawberry Thief, and a very useful set of three pouches.
This shopping bag folds away small enough to fit in the back pocket of a pair of jeans. The handles and nice and wide so it doesn’t dig into the shoulders and it’s really rather capacious.
I adore the orchid print by artist Haeckel.
I’m obsessed with all things Victorian right now, although I have always adored William Morris’s designs. I chose a scarf bag in his Strawberry Thief design. It comes as a large square scarf with two separate round handles.
The trio of marble pouches is very useful for travel and for general organisation. They expand so can stand up- always useful for keeping toiletries upright. They come in a choice of designs – I like the vibrant marble print.
Other bags from recycled plastic bottles.
As well as shopping bags, Kind Bags have backpacks, laptop sleeves and tote bags. A lot of their designs are based on famous artworks; there is something to suit every taste.


London: First electric BYD double-deckers arrive
Together with their British partner ADL, BYD has introduced the first of 37 new all-electric Enviro400EV double-decker buses. The first five buses have gone into service in London on Line 43.
The Enviro400EV is based on the well-known Enviro200EV, but is larger. The new aluminium body is 10.9 metres long, 4.3 metres high and 2.55 metres wide. The bus is powered by wheel hub motors. The iron phosphate batteries have a capacity of up to 382 kWh, which enables a range of 250 kilometres, according to BYD.
The bus was tailored to the requirements of the London bus operator Metroline. On the level there are 24 seats, on the upper deck 43 seats. “The launch of the new electric buses on Route 43 is a triumph for both Metroline and London,” said Adrian Jones, Engineering Director at Metroline. “In close cooperation with the engineers at BYD and ADL, we have developed these new buses, where we have learned from our tests with their prototypes.
Line 43, on which the vehicles will initially be used, runs from Friern Barnet to London Bridge – a total distance of nine miles. And of course the new electric double-deckers are painted in the iconic red.
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The Victorian Government has launched the $500 million Business Support Fund to help small businesses survive the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and keep people in work.
The Fund is part of the Victorian Government’s $1.7 billion Economic Survival Package.
Eligibility criteria and application guidelines are outlined below. Please read them before completing an application.
Small businesses are eligible if they meet all these criteria:
- Employ staff
- Have been subject to closure or is highly impacted by shutdown restrictions announced by the Victorian Government to-date. For more information on affected sectors refer to the Non-Essential Activity Directions issued by the Deputy Chief Health Officer.
- Have a turnover of more than $75,000
- Have payroll of less than $650,000
Further eligibility criteria are outlined below in these guidelines.
Businesses will be required to attest to their eligibility and provide supporting documentation (including BAS statements) through the application process. Applicants will be subject to audit by the Victorian Government or its representatives.
Eligible businesses will be provided with a grant to support them to manage in these unprecedented circumstances.
Please read these guidelines before completing the application form.
Completed application forms are to be submitted to the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions.
Applications can be made via this link:

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Redmi Note 9 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max smartphones were launched in India in March this year. While the sale of Redmi Note 9 Pro started recently on Amazon, as well as Mi.com, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has not been started yet. Now Xiaomi has announced that theRedmi Note 9 Pro Max will go on sale for the first time in India on May 12.
The sale date has been announced by Xiaomi on its official website. Also, the phone is now listed on Amazon India with the sale date. So, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will go on sale in India on May 12 at 12 P.M on Mi.com and Amazon India. The government has now allowed delivery of non-essential items in Orange and Green zones throughout the country.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max first sale was to be held in March soon after its launch but it was postponed due Coronavirus pandemic.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max comes with a price tag of Rs 16,499 for 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage variant following the price increase after the GST rate hike. The 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB variants are priced at Rs 17,999 and Rs 19,999, respectively. It will be available in Aurora Blue, Glacier White and Interstellar Black colours.
Talking about the specifications, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with a screen resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It runs on MIUI 11 based on Android 10 operating system and a has 5,020mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor along with Adreno 618 GPU. All the variants can be expanded up to 512GB via microSD card slot. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is loaded with a quad-camera setup with a combination of 64-megapixel primary lens, 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle lens, 5-megapixel macro sensor and 2-megapixel depth sensor. Up front, the phone gets a 32-megapixel selfie shooter.


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Dothan is a tiny city in Alabama that is popularly called the world’s Peanut Capital. While you’re there, you may know that you can explore several things to do in Dothan such as George Washington Carver Interpretive Museum, Landmark Park, Adventureland, the Dothan Area Botanical Gardens, Adventureland, as well as the other group attractions, galleries, nature reserves, adventurous places of interest, and eateries. Dothan is gradually becoming like Alabama’s most traveled towns, with tourism alone bringing in about 280 million dollars to the city’s economy.
Because of how serene and calm Dothan is, it attracts a lot of travelers from bustling cities. Dothan, which has a population of only 70,000 people, is a charming town whose residents have totally embraced the peanut aesthetic. Dothan has much to keep you engaged, from gorgeous parks to intriguing museums.
Here are the most interesting and fun things to do in Dothan.
Things to do in Dothan
1. Wiregrass Museum of Art
Location- 126 Museum Ave, Dothan, AL 36303
For individuals who enjoy the visual arts, the Wiregrass Museum of Art is one of the best things to do in Dothan. Their shows, archival collections, and educational activities all work together to attract tourists and sustain the arts in Dothan, Alabama. Visitors of all ages will happily spend a day exploring works from the twentieth century to the current day. The museum specializes in paper-based artworks and is situated in the thousand years Water and Electric structure.
Things to do- Year-round, there are a variety of programs, seminars, and camps for kids and adults that emphasize various forms of art, such as sketching, paintings, sculpture, and much more.
Did you know- The collection contains approximately 1,100 artifacts, including pieces by Frank Stella, John Kelly Fitzpatrick, and other local and national artists.
2. Landmark Park
Location- 430 Landmark Drive, Dothan, AL 36303
The Landmark Park is indeed a 135-acre park committed to conserving the biological and social heritage of Alabama’s Wiregrass Region. The park’s displays and events, such as its 1890s historical society farm, are popular with visitors of all ages. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the park’s exhibitions and activities, such as its 1890s living history farm. One of the best things to do in Dothan is to enjoy recreational activities in Landmark Park.
Things to do- Under its distinctive 360-degree dome featuring true simulations of the sky, the Digitarium Planetarium is a fantastic location to study the sky at night.
Did you know- An historic farmhouse, a cane mill, a smokehouse, a syrup shed, and a variety of farm animals such as cows and pigs are all part of the farm.
3. Water World
Location- 401 Recreation Rd, Dothan, AL 36303
One of the best things to do in Dothan this summer is to get into the pool and enjoy yourself. The city offers the ideal getaway for those looking to cool off while having a good time. Water World is everything you’d expect from an aqua amusement park in terms of fun and excitement. Among several attractions are the Great White, the 400-foot-long Bonsai Pipeline with three separate slides, a four-story-high waterslide, and the Tadpole Hole, which has a dedicated kid-friendly wading pool and slides.
Things to do- They have a 450,000-gallon rip tidal wave pool with over 3-foot-high surges, which is perfect for chilling yourself on a hot summer day.
Did you know- Relax and tan at the neighboring “beachfront,” which features recliners on which you may lounge while sipping a cool drink. You may also take part in the rides and get soaked in the water.
4. Dothan Area Botanical Gardens
Location- 5130 Headland Ave, Dothan, AL 36303
The Dothan Area Botanical Gardens is a lovely garden facility that encourages people to appreciate the beautiful sceneries of their surroundings. It is located only minutes from downtown Dothan and spans fifty gorgeous acres. For your family’s enjoyment, these gardens have groomed raised beds, tropical nurseries, a marsh observation platform, and natural walkways. Basically, the walk here is one of the most delightful things to do in Dothan.
Things to do- The Southern Heirloom Garden, will delight visitors interested in Southern rich history. Pedestrian overpasses, strolling pathways, memorials, protected nature areas, fountains, and far more can be found on the grounds. You may also take a walk along the birding pathways to view some of the local songbirds which is one of the best things to do in Dothan.
Did you know- The beautiful garden began in 1997 with the planting of roses. There are fifteen specific gardens dedicated to azaleas, roses, and a variety of other flowers
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5. George Washington Carver Interpretive Museum
Location- 305 N Foster St, Dothan, AL 36303
The G.W. Carver Interpretive Museum, which is housed in the historic Greyhound bus depot, is situated in the heart of the city, at the cutting edge of technology and heritage. A visit to the Carver Museum is like stepping back in time; you’ll learn about Dr. George Washington Carver’s legacy and experiences while viewing breathtaking visual art exhibits that change throughout the year. If you wish to know about George Washington, add this place to the list of greatest things to do in Dothan.
Things to do- There are numerous excellent exhibits for you to witness inside that highlight African-American achievements and commitment to better the society in which we live.
Did you know- Black Scientists, Inventors, and Explorers and Designing the World We Live In are the two permanent exhibitions.
6. Adventureland Theme Park
Location- 3738 W Main St, Dothan, AL 36305
Adventureland is a location where friends and relatives may gather together over a comfortable and secure day of adventure. The park offers a variety of interesting activities for both children and adults, making it a great place that has a lot of things to do in Dothan. On a sweltering day, nothing beats spending time on the Bumper Floats, while adrenaline junkies may head to the go-kart track. The golf course, on the other hand, is the primary attraction.
Things to do- Two golf courses, each with eighteen holes, are available for you to play with your company, especially if you have children. A NASCAR race and batting cages are also available.
Did you know- If you are hungry, they offer a well-known snack bar where you can purchase pizza, Dippin Dots, or even a hotdog.
7. Folklore Brewing & Meadery
Location- 153 Mary Lou Ln, Dothan, AL 36301
The brewery is located on the grounds of an old farm, and its open-air construction gives the impression that you’re sipping beer in a friend’s backyard. The company makes wonderful craft beers that represent the Pate family’s enthusiasm and devotion while also infusing Southern traditions and folklore. At the Fly By Night Grill, which is next to the estate, you may sample their wonderful beers and lagers at any hour.
Things to do- Guests are invited to have a visit to the manufacturing facilities and try some of the brews that are presently being prepared. The institution provides outdoor events and vocal jazz during the summer. After a long day, this is one of the most enjoyable things to do in Dothan.
Did you know- Folklore Brewing & Meadery is a kinship business that is the area’s first “packaging brewer” since Prohibition ended.
8. Peanuts Around Town
Location- Dothan, Alabama
Many restaurants and stores in downtown Dothan participate in the Peanuts Around Town event. Dothan is known for its strong peanut industry, and there are numerous works of art dedicated to the simple peanut aesthetic strewn throughout the area. The tour is a bizarre art display in which a variety of peanut statues are decorated and painted in different styles and figures. If you want to see a lot of peanuts, this is amongst the most exciting things to do in Dothan.
Things to do- There are many to choose from during the tour, including one commemorating Dothan’s famous nut trader and another that looks like Elvis Presley. Characters from Charles M. Schulz’s famous comic strip, as well as monuments, figures, and paintings, may appear in the designs.
Did you know- The Alabama Peanut Producers Association launched an initiative in which several designers designed peanuts to be placed across the city.
9. Escape Dothan
Location- 3759 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36303
If you’re looking for some fun and exciting things to do in Dothan, Escape Dothan is the place to go. The escape room is similar to a live stream game in that it requires collaboration, rational reasoning, and pressured performance. You and your companions will now have one hour to find clues, unlock passwords, and solve challenges in order to escape.
Things to do- You may play this game, which is similar to a treasure hunt while visiting the location. Spending time here with your friends is one of the finest things you can do. Attempt to locate hints as soon as feasible.
Did you know- You may pick from four unique room types: Bazaar Battle, the 13th Floor, Time Warp, and Murder at the Mansion, in which you must figure out who murdered a successful businessman, including what weapon, and why.
Dothan is a small and peaceful city but you will find many things to do in Dothan. In fact, not just parks and museums but there are some thrilling things to do as well. It soon established itself as the world’s Peanut Capital. The George Washington Carver Interpretative Museum in downtown Dothan, as well as the National Peanut Festival, continue to pay tribute to Dr. Carver’s findings. When you travel around Dothan, you can still see a lot of the city’s history.

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