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Wigan Athletic confirm Richard O'Donnell moves to Bristol City on loan for the rest of the season.
- Richard O'Donnell moves to Bristol City until the end of the season.
- Richard O'Donnell made 12 appearances for Latics.
- "We wish him all the best for the rest of the season "- Gary Caldwell.
He goes straight into the Robins' squad to face Preston North End in the Sky Bet Championship tonight, Tuesday January 12.
The 27-year-old joined Latics last summer after his contract ended at Walsall and began the season in Gary Caldwell's team, before losing his place to Jussi Jaaskelainen in October.
Manager Gary Caldwell says:
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An odd word, isn't it? Nebulous as a blobfish with meanings as varied as the patterns in winter's snowflakes.
Is it the same as what some of us would label "good enough" (a cop-out) or is it progress, an incremental step that takes us from where we are to an inch closer to fuck yeah?
Today, I can honestly say that I'm better — the reason being a combination of three things (facts). Perhaps you're better on account of them — or will be one day — too.
Acknowledging Bullshit
I'd never really thought of it before this year, but everything that holds me back is bullshit I've created. Bullshit I've allowed to control my life and keeps me from reaching that level of fuck yeah I see others reaching — yet for me, seems out of reach. Coincidentally, it was my own bullshit that kept me from seeing all the bullshit I had going on. But enough about calling bullshit on bullshit. How did I come to acknowledge it?
I made excuses for nearly 20 months to not live after losing Jason. I didn't much ride my bike. Hike. I sure as hell didn't climb. I stopped reading. I saw the world as being in my way of coming out on the other side of this…chasm. Somehow in that 20 months, I wrote two books. I cranked out a magazine column each month. I took clients. Blindly. But the one thing that made me acknowledge that "the world" excuse was a machination of my own fears was a single trip to Las Vegas. No, I didn't lose my shit and win a gazillion at the craps or poker tables. I just decided to do something I used to do every goddamned weekend when I lived there.
I went an climbed a mountain.
I thought I was just getting out of the house, but I found myself once again standing where I'd stood for nearly three and half years of my life. In the process, I realized exactly what I needed to do — what I must do — in order to begin living again.
So how can you uncover the bullshit that's invading your life and acting as a colossal roadblock on your path to where you want to go? Ask yourself: what do I miss? And then, go do it. You don't need permission, a sick day, or a partner-in-crime. Just fucking do it and remember what it feels like to feel the way you do when you're doing it.*
*Disclaimer: if you miss having sex, I do not condone getting a hooker. Especially if you are in a committed relationship. Maybe you really miss intimacy — which is what I miss when I'm on Celibate Island…even though they do serve up a nice hamburger.
Owning My Bullshit
Yeah. I found my bullshit. Everything I thought was everyone else's fault. You know — death, failure, disappointment, my ass being a size I wasn't happy with, not riding/hiking/climbing/camping or doing anything that didn't involve making myself feel worse as soon as I'd done doing it. Owning it, however, was another matter entirely.
When it came to my business, I had to admit that I wasn't getting where I wanted to go because I was spending all of my time and resources on things I didn't like doing. Sometimes, things I hated doing. But how to you stop doing what you don't like doing when the rent, car payment, and cell phone bill are due and your dog needs $700 worth of dental work done because he's somehow broken two teeth the same week your cat turns up paralyzed and runs up a few grand in vet bills?
Well, it came down to this: you stop. If I didn't stop now and just made yet another excuse for doing the stuff I hate just this once, I'm just perpetuating the problem. And it's funny what happens when you work without a just this once-flavored net — shit starts happening, and fast.
As for the rest of my life, owning my bullshit meant that I stop putting it on other people. Stopped trying to make it their fault that I was in the shit and not getting where I needed and wanted to be. And it brought me back this weekend to thinking about being a kid and all of that bullshit I'd brought with me.
When you live a lifetime of being told any (and perhaps all at some juncture) of the following things:
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- You shouldn't…
- You're an idiot.
- Hush.
- Why would you do that?!
Seeking Better
So today, I'm seeking better. Whatever incremental improvement I can find that gets me not only back to being the person I fell back in love with while on a wild and crazy, mostly celibate yet never solo journey from 2005 to 2009, but onwards towards a better version of that person. I know I can never go back to doing business the way I used to do it (as it just doesn't work) and being who I was while leading my first trad climb in Red Rocks, Las Vegas. But what I can do is commit to the process of becoming better. Loving the process and laughing with every trip and fall, victory and misstep that finds me standing sure-footed on unfamiliar terrain.
What will you do today in the interests of becoming better? Maybe it's finding out that you have bullshit. Maybe it's owning it. But my hope is that you'll do a little of it each day so you never find yourself in the chasm again. It's a dark place. And even if you're in the shit of it now, better is waiting. I never thought it was possible, but as I come up on the two-year anniversary of Jason's death, I see more than possibility.
I see me again. And I look forward to seeing what she's got in her and how she'll pursue better. Daily.


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So, everyone and their mom has now looked at my cat scan. It looks like we're all on the same page now. Looks like I have a partial obstruction, which is no surprise to anyone, but what has everyone's eye is a very large stretch of *new* inflammation in my small intestine. It's drastically different then the scan I had in March if I understand correctly. Anyway, so back in March, we had already had the idea that my Remicade Infusions might not be working anymore. To try and prevent my body from creating antibodies to fight off the medicine, we had upped the dose and stuck me back on 6mp. Looking at last night's catscan, it doesn't look like it did any good. So this morning we sent off a blood test to see if my body had indeed made antibodies. While waiting for that test to come back (couple days) we're just going to go ahead and start looking into other meds. I'm on high doses of antibiotics and steroids trying to get the inflammation down so I at least have a chance at a new med.
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Born in 1930 in London, Fred trained at the Sidcup School of Art between 1945 and 1949. After National Service he studied at the Royal College of Art for four years and was awarded the Abbey Travel Scholarship to visit Rome. In 1960 he was elected a member of the New English Art Club and in 1969 he was elected an Associate Member of the Royal Academy, becoming a full member in 1974. At that time, he was the youngest member ever to be elected.
Fred has exhibited widely since his first one-man show at Thackeray Gallery, London, and has work in private and public collections internationally. In 2001 he was given the honour of being the 'Featured Artist' in the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition, with an entire gallery of his own. In 2004, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of the Arts at the University of Kent in Canterbury.
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Situated on a hill to the east of the city of Salisbury, the School boasts stunning views of Salisbury Cathedral and its world-renowned spire. Salisbury city-centre is just ten minutes away on foot. The School has a real countryside atmosphere despite its city location. London and its two major airports, Heathrow and Gatwick, are less than 90 minutes away.
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"Needs a little more chocolate, don't you think?" she says hopefully and with certainty.
"Definitely," I reply handing her the bag of chocolate morsels.
We eat a few before my daughter carefully spreads a handful across the baking dish, already layered with graham crackers and coconut.
"Even enough?" she asks.
"Definitely." I smile and hug her to my side.
We've had this same conversation many times over the years as we bake our special treat together. It could very well be the same conversation I had with my own mom and she with her mom. We are making Hello Dolly bars, the delicious, chocolaty, graham-crackery, brownie-like bars passed down from a recipe from my Nana Selma. A bite of a Hello Dolly bar immediately conjures feelings of childhood, both my own and of my kids. They taste like comfort and love.
Nana made the bars for my mom and aunt when they were little and later my mom made them for my sisters and me. Nana passed her stained, handwritten index card of the recipe to my mother sometime in the late 1960's when she got married and had her own children, and my mom later wrote it out for me when I had my kids.
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Nana Selma passed away in 2014 at the age of 97. I like to think that Nana would be thrilled to know that her personal recipe is so special to me. The bars remind me of the times when my family made the very long drive up the New York State Thruway to Gloversville for a visit. My sisters and I ran around her house with its funny shaped rooms and long hallways (perfect for pretend detectives to hunt crooks), peek through her make up drawer (you've never seen so much lipstick) and finally settle into her sunny family room for treats.
"How's this?" my daughter says as she carefully pours thick gooey condensed milk over the concoction. "Even enough?"
"Perfect," I answer, savoring the fun of baking together and wanting the moment to last forever.
The recipe is very easy to make with huge yummy rewards*. It is the perfect scratch recipe for little bakers just learning how to measure (all the measurements call for one cup of each ingredient); it doesn't require mixing bowls so there isn't a big mess, and it can be made with a variety of ingredients so bakers can get creative. By the way, Hello Dolly bars are a hit at bake sales and block parties.
1/2 cup butter
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 can condensed milk
1. Melt the butter and pour into a 9x9 pan, mix in the graham cracker crumbs and spread evenly.
2.Add layer of coconut, then chocolate chips, and if appealing, nuts.
3.Pour condensed milk evenly over the top.
4.Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until glazed slightly brown on top.
5.Cool, cut into squares and enjoy.
*OK full disclosure, I can't get my son to eat them in their traditional recipe form because he thinks he doesn't like coconut, although he has never actually tried it. He's stubborn that way, but the beauty of Hello Dollies is that the recipe is extremely forgiving and flexible. You can substitute, add, or leave out ingredients to your family's taste.
Corinne Zola is a founder and current boardmember of the Westchester Children's Museum. She lives in Mamaroneck with her husband, son and daughter, and their dog Penny.


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He has signed a four-year deal, that will see him at the club until the end of June 2020.
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Public service pay rise cap adds to Downing Street consternation
Boris Johnson and Michael Gove want to lift limit of 1% on pay hikes amid talk of austerity
British prime minister Theresa May and Boris Johnson: former leadership contender believed to back "the idea of public-sector workers getting a better deal". Photograph: Leon Neal/PA
Theresa May's government appeared in disarray over public service pay on Monday night, with ministers calling for a cap on pay increases to be lifted while Downing Street ruled out a change of policy until next year. Foreign secretary Boris Johnson on Monday joined environment secretary Michael Gove in calling for a 1 per cent cap on pay rises for public sector workers to be lifted.
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Mixed messages
"I don't think it's a great sight seeing different cabinet ministers giving slightly different messages to the media. My own personal preference is that people should be direct and upfront. If they want to take a position that is different from that of the official government line, then they should not be in the cabinet," he told the BBC.
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Lifting the 1 per cent cap on public sector pay rises would cost billions of pounds and blow a hole in chancellor of the exchequer Philip Hammond's ambition to eliminate the deficit by 2025. Mr Johnson and Mr Gove, who played leading roles in the Leave campaign last year but fell out bitterly during the Conservative leadership election, claim that bigger pay rises are possible without raising taxes.
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Sydney M. Williams
February 1, 2017
"The Month That Was – January 2017"
"…on the first of January let every man gird himself once more,
with his face to the front, and take interest in the things that are
and are to be, and not in things that were and are past."
Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887)
"A Completed Year," December 31, 1882
Like the two prior months, January's news was dominated by Mr. Trump. While the liberal media is obsessed with his habit of tweeting amid claims of "fake news," what has been newsworthy is how much has been accomplished in the twelve days since inauguration. The new President signed five executive orders in the first five days, nine memorandums, and began to unravel regulatory burdens. He met with the British PM, and corporate and union leaders. It has all been in keeping with his campaign promises.
He froze the hiring of federal employees. He removed the United States from the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), which was not supported by Mrs. Clinton and which was not expected to receive Senate approval. He signed a go-ahead for the Keystone XL and Dakota Access Pipelines, projects that had been approved by the State Department, before Mr. Obama, bowing to pressure from rail investors like Warren Buffett and environmental groups, put a stop to them. He canceled federal funding to sanctuary cities. He began to undo some of the mandates required of the Affordable Care Act. And, remembering his promise to "drain the Swamp," he signed a five-year ban on White House officials becoming lobbyists. He ordered the removal of criminal illegal immigrants. On the last day of the month he nominated Neil Gorsuch of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Colorado to the Supreme Court.
In a controversial move, toward the end of the month, he temporarily suspended immigration from seven terror-prone countries. This aroused resistance, much of it feigned; keep in mind, in 2011 Mr. Obama placed a six-month ban on immigration from Iraq, with no opposition and no crocodile tears. Of the roughly 100,000 people entering the U.S. from overseas every day, 109 were detained during the three days ending last Sunday. All had been released by Monday. The ban, which is for 90 days, applies to seven predominantly Muslim nations – nations cited by the Obama Administration as incubators of terrorism. To put the number of seven countries in perspective, there are fifty-six UN member states who are also members of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation. The decision was not Islamophobiac, theophobic or xenophobic. It was aimed at preventing terrorists from entering the United States – protecting Americans is every President's primary responsibility. Could the ban have been announced and implemented more effectively? Probably. He could have alerted our partners both at home and abroad, but we should not alert our enemies as to our intentions. Regardless of what he did, Mr. Trump would have been criticized.
Mr. Trump met with Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May, with whom he discussed a trade agreement for a Britain untangled from the European Union, and he reaffirmed the "special relationship." He signed an order to build a wall along the Mexican border, a 2,000-mile line, almost half of which is the Rio Grande and along which almost 700 miles of fence already exists. The purpose: to keep out criminal elements and help stem the flow of drugs that annually kill 50,000 Americans. While a planned meeting between Mr. Trump and President Enrique Nieto was cancelled, he spent an hour on the phone with him. He spoke to Vladimir Putin, but made no promise to lift sanctions. The Senate has been slow to confirm his cabinet, but what seems telling is that none of the nominees are fearful of contradicting their future boss, suggesting Mr. Trump has enough self confidence that he doesn't need "yes men."
Despite anguished cries from the Left, thus far what Mr. Trump has done is what he promised to do during his campaign. It is why he was elected. It is that – putting action to words – that has upset his opponents. Politicians are supposed to be deceptive. With Mr. Trump – at least so far – what you saw is what you got. And honesty in politicians is baffling. Congress accepted the electoral vote, but "not without grumbling," according to reports. And Democrats, in October, feared Republicans would not accept the results!
The day after Inauguration Day, 500,000 women descended on Washington in a "Women's March," calling the newly elected President a misogynist and "illegal," a march in which "Right-to-Lifers" were excluded. Indicative of their disdain for the working class, they left behind several tons of trash. Six days later, about the same number of women and men showed up for the annual "Women's March for Life." With less press coverage, they marched from the Mall to the Supreme Court, but were far more considerate than the earlier crowd of those who must clean up.
(As for the allegation that Russia interfered in our election, I feel certain that Putin has done – and will do – whatever he can to discredit democracies. On the other hand, the accusation that he interfered to promote Trump over Clinton defies common sense. If you were Putin, would you have preferred the individual you knew, someone you had been able to manipulate to your advantage, or would you rather have taken a chance with an unknown, a man widely characterized as unbalanced? The answer seems obvious.) My advice to Mr. Trump: Do what the people elected you to do, but without the arrogance of your predecessor.
Overseas, Ivan Rogers, Britain's top diplomat in Brussels unsurprisingly resigned. Turkey, a member of NATO since 1952, further distanced itself from the West, particularly the United States. "In Turkey, Fingers Point At America After Nearly Every Crisis," ran a headline in The New York Times five days after a New Year's Day attack in Istanbul that killed thirty-nine. A prison riot in Brazil killed fifty-six, with gang violence cited as cause. An avalanche in the Abruzzo region (east of Rome, on the Adriatic) buried the Hotel Rigopiano. Seventeen died. Four Israeli soldiers were killed in Jerusalem when a Palestinian truck driver plowed into a crowded popular tourist spot. Some "Remainders" in Britain, like some Democrats in Washington, remain unconvinced by election results. It is not a "hard" or "soft" Brexit that is wanted, Theresa May stated; it is a "clean" and "honest" break from the EU that is needed. As The Wall Street Journal editorialized: "The biggest threat to the EU isn't a Britain that succeeds outside the common market, it is an EU that keeps failing the economic prosperity demanded by its citizens." A terrorist attack on a mosque in Quebec City killed six and wounded eight. The killer, a non-Arab, shouted Allahu Akbar as he pulled the trigger. Ricardo Rossello was sworn in as Puerto Rico's governor. He had campaigned on a platform of paying debts, shrinking government and restoring economic growth! Let's hope he succeeds.
Nowhere was the difference between elites and the working class so obvious, as at the annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland. The World Economic Forum attracted 2,500 people, including 40 world leaders. "Davos Glitter in the Gloom of Populism" was the way The New York Times headlined their story, then added, "Elite mull inequity, but avoid talk of sacrifice." Why does that not surprise me! Chinese President Xi Jinping took advantage of elites' dislike for Mr. Trump in Davos by suggesting democracy had reached its limits. The People's Daily, house organ for the Communist Party declared: "Democracy…has become a weapon for capitalist to chase profits." Mr. Xi held himself out as the wave of the future. Keep in mind, the authoritarian Mr. Xi has assumed more powers than his two predecessors and was recently named a "core" leader, a title held by Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping. That's a wave you don't want to catch!
Elsewhere in economic news, U.S. 4th Quarter GDP came in at 1.9%, giving the U.S. its slowest annual rate of growth since 2011. The Country added 156,000 jobs in December, with unemployment coming in at 4.7%. The labor participation rate ticked up to 62.7% from 62.6%, but remains at 1970s levels. On January 25th, for the first time, the DJIA closed above 20,000, before trading lower over the last two days. U.S. Treasury's were basically flat during the month, and the Dollar weakened about three percent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the number of U.S. workers who belong to unions fell to 10.7% of the workforce – 6.4% of the private workforce and 34.4% of public sector workers. While manufacturing jobs increased, right-to-work states were the beneficiaries.
Scientists implanted human stem cells into a pig embryo, and then placed the embryo into a sow's uterus. The result – a Chimera (a name taken from Greek mythology) – will be harvested in a few weeks. The idea, which is quite controversial, is to grow human organs in non-human host animals for transplantation. We'll see. Iran tested a ballistic missile in defiance of a UN resolution. The Science and Security Board of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists – a Left-leaning board, largely made up of non-scientists – advanced the hands of the Doomsday Clock by 30 seconds, to two and a half minutes before midnight, the closest to midnight since 1953. Denial of climate change is their professed reason. White House advisor Steve Bannon told the media to "shut up." Despite the press being mostly advocates, not independent watchdogs, that was the wrong message. He should encourage competition. The California legislature voted to decriminalize child prostitutes, as they are victims not criminals. But what happens to the pimps who run them?
Meryl Streep made an eloquent, though self-serving speech at the Golden Globes, in which she cast herself and fellow black tie-clad actors as victims of the villainous Donald Trump: "Hollywood, foreigners and the press are the most vilified segments of society right now!" Really! More so than Mr. Trump? Tornados in Georgia and Mississippi killed nineteen, while floods and mudslides in California killed at least four. Portland, Oregon reported some of the worst winter weather since 1874. Cold and snow – some of the worst in years – killed dozens in Europe. "La La Land" was nominated for 14 Oscars, matching "Titanic" in 1997 and "All About Eve" in 1950 for most nominations. Amazon's "Manchester by the Sea," the first movie produced by the on-line retailer to be nominated for an Oscar, received six nominations. Dr. Gosnell, the infamous Baltimore practitioner of late-term abortions, was convicted of murder in the first degree. It took Mr. Obama ten days to criticize his successor, something his predecessor didn't do in eight years.
Denise Mueller of San Diego set a women's world speed record on a bicycle, going 147 miles per hour on Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats. Clemson beat Alabama for the national collegiate football title. The Falcons will play the Patriots in the Super Bowl on February 5th. Manchester United beat Spain for the first time in a dozen years. Age didn't get in the way at the Australian Open. Serena Williams and Roger Federer, both 35, were the two winners.
Thanatos had a busy month. Clare Hollingworth, the young British reporter who scooped everyone on the start of World War II, died at age 96. Harold Hayes, the last survivor of a secret World War II odyssey, died at age 94. Call up his obituary in the NY Times for inspiration! Lord Snowden, once married to Princess Margaret, died at 86. Eugene Cernan, the last man alive to walk on the moon, died at age 82. Civil rights legend, and NRA member, Roy Innis died at age 82. Also at age 82, ex-Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani died. Mary Tyler Moore succumbed at age 80 to cardiopulmonary arrest. Steven McDonald, the New York City police officer who became renowned for forgiving the man who shot and paralyzed him, died at age 59. And I lost a friend, Tom Keogh of Old Lyme who died at age 84.
We move on to February, the birth month of Presidents and of my daughter, the month when Punxsutawney Phil looks for his shadow, and when lovers seek their Valentines! Winter will still be with us, but there will be days when the smell of spring will be in the air. Keep safe!


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The effects captured by smoke photography are difficult to describe in words. The surreal forms created by smoke as it mingles and travels in the air offer a treat to the eyes. The different patterns of smoke from different sources add the element of variety in this kind of photography. Normal photography involves the subject sitting or standing still in front of the camera. On the contrary, smoke moves in a random fashion. The fact that smoke is not under our control is the biggest challenge to a photographer.
However, if the photographers fine tune their skill, they can capture smoke and fog textures in the most amazing ways. In fact, smoke photography, or smoke art, is so addictive that many photographers are venturing into this area. This kind of photography lets you freely create unique and intriguing photos. Many photographers find this kind of photography to be a medium of charging up their creativity and bringing out their best.
- Equipment Required for Smoke Photography
- Camera and Flash Settings for Smoke Photography
- Types of Shots in Smoke Photography
- Set Up for Smoke Photography
- How to Capture Smoke
- Post Processing of Smoke Photography Images
- Smoke Photography: Some Tips to Help You Along
- Summing Up
One of the most prominent features of photographing smoke is that you can really play around with it. You may use various other objects in conjunction with smoke to create an illusion or highlight a particular feature that cannot otherwise be discerned. This gives the photographer the ability to see something that others cannot see. What must be kept in mind is that there is no defined way of taking pictures of smoke. Smoke Photography gives you the freedom to choose what works best for you.
To pull off smoke photography successfully, you need to know all about the equipment, the set-up, basic do's and don'ts and post processing techniques. But before these details, it is worthwhile to mention here that you need to be very patient when it comes to taking pictures of smoke. Also, you should click lots and lots of pictures because when you sit with the image files in the processing room, you will find that the ratio of good photographs to bad ones is pretty low.
Equipment Required for Smoke Photography
Let us now start with what all equipment would you require before you start photographing glorious photos of smoke.
This is the most obvious equipment on our list. It is better to have a camera that allows you to modify the shutter speed, aperture and focus manually according to your needs. You don't have to buy a very expensive DSLR for this purpose because many digital camera companies offer these features in low-end models too.
Additional Source of Light
You should not rely on the flash of your camera to capture smoke in its most glorious form. Have a source of light, like a strobe, at hand in order to bring out the best in your images. Before buying the strobe, you should compare the lighting between different strobes, like pocket strobe and studio strobe. It is important to have an even lighting effect without any hot spots or dark regions.
Source of Smoke
In order to capture a good picture of smoke, you will need to create smoke from any of the sources like incense stick or cigarettes. Incense sticks are the most preferred sources of smoke because they last long, create a fragrant atmosphere and are not hazardous to any one in any way. Don't forget the incense stick holder otherwise, you will have a hard time trying to balance the incense stick. Also, keep a lighter with you because you will need it to start the smoke.
Cigarette smoke photography is a little harder to do, since you not only have to make sure the smoke is right, you also have to focus on the subject. So, it's better to get into this once you've got some practice.
Black Background
This is a very important component of smoke photography because black background tends to give the best contrast to the white smoke. You need a sharp picture of smoke in order to highlight the best features of that photograph. Having a background in any other colour will most likely diffuse the sharpness and create problems in photographing and post processing. You may use a thick black fabric, cardboard or a black board for this purpose.
Livingit Tip
If you're planning to do smoke photography portraits, it's better to tell your model to wear darker coloured clothes.
Equipment to Focus the Light
It is desirable that the light from the strobe is focused directly on the source of the smoke. This focusing can be achieved by equipment like a snoot or a barn door. Including these in your set up will give you sharper and better-quality pictures.
Although not an absolute requirement, it is desirable to have a reflector because it gives a uniform spread of light, especially on the smoke trail. This adds to the sharpness and beauty of smoke photography.
It is entirely up to the photographer to use the tripod or not. Many people prefer using it because they don't have to alter the focus every time they click. On the contrary, some people do not use the tripod because they feel that a hand-held camera gives them more freedom to experiment with different angles.
Ventilated Room
It is important to include this in this list because most people overlook the fact that smoke build-up might eventually get uncomfortable. A well-ventilated room will ensure a healthy circulation of air and minimise any suffocation due to the smoke.
The above-mentioned list should be a sufficient for any kind of smoke photography. Our next section deals with the ideal camera and flash settings for photographing smoke.
Camera and Flash Settings for Smoke Photography
It must always be kept in mind that there is no magic setting for capturing photographs of smoke. The settings recommended here are just starting points that you can improvise according to the situation and your needs. The photographer is encouraged to experiment a bit with these settings and find out the ones that work best for their set-up.
- Aperture: A larger f-stop number indicates a smaller aperture and is ideal for capturing the fine details in the shot. Hence it is a good idea to start with a small aperture and alter it as you go along.
- Shutter Speed: One has to keep in mind that smoke will rapidly move in all directions. Therefore, if we want to capture smoke in our frames, we should have a fast shutter speed. This will avoid blurring of the photograph and yield sharp pictures that will be easy to process later.
- ISO: Ideally, smoke photography is carried out in a room with minimal external light. The idea is to focus the entire light only on the smoke and generate sharp pictures. In such low lighting conditions, it is normal for smoke to increase the grain and a high ISO will make it worse. Therefore, starting with a low ISO is recommended.
- Light: Given the above settings of low ISO, fast shutter speed and small aperture, a strong light is required. Therefore, adjust the strobe or flash light to its maximum power, at least in the beginning.
Once you have adjusted the camera and the light source for optimal performance, it is time to set-up the remaining equipment before proceeding with the photo shoot.
Types of Shots in Smoke Photography
The set-up will depend on the kind of shots you are planning to take.
Broadly speaking, there are two kinds of shots that you can take in smoke photography:
1. Wide Shots
These shots include the smoke along with the source of the smoke and are generally clicked from a distance. If you intend to take this type of shot, you would have to ensure that the background is big enough to cover the shot and the light source and reflector are at an optimal distance from the incense stick.
2. Close Up Shots:
These shots entail image capturing very close to the object. These shots often focus on the pattern of smoke- its curves, bends and swirls. These shots do not require a very big background.
Using these two types, you can create and capture other variants of smoke photography like smoke silhouettes, smoke bomb photography, cigarette smoke photography, smoke photography portraits, fog texture, etc. Once you have made up your mind regarding the kinds of shots you want, you can set up the equipment accordingly.
Set Up for Smoke Photography
Firstly, Create a Flat Background
The black background should be as flat as possible. This will ensure that no light scatters in random directions and the smoke is captured in the best possible way. If you are using a black board, card board or any other solid surface as background, then keeping it flat is not an issue. However, if you are using a fabric, it is imperative that your iron it to remove and crease or wrinkles before mounting it up.
Secondly, Create Ample Lighting on the Smoke
Place the incense stick on the holder without lighting it. Now adjust the strobe to light the incense stick evenly. Make sure that the light is not directly pointing at the background because this will be counterproductive for smoke photography. If using a reflector, now is a good time to place it just opposite the light. Turn off all extra lights, and close the curtains or blinds of the windows.
Finally, Start the Smoke
This step has to be done only when everything else is ready. Ensure that there is no air current from the fan or open windows to disturb the pattern of smoke. Light the incense stick. Once the flame is pea-sized and the tip of the incense stick is red, gently blow it off.
How to Capture Smoke
Now that you have everything you need, start clicking!
The following tips will help you to capture the smoke in a fine way:
- Be very slow in moving around the incense stick with your camera. Even the slightest movement will disrupt the natural flow of smoke and affect the quality of your photographs. This will take a few minutes, but eventually, you will find the right way to move around.
- Once you have discovered the way to move around, the next thing you have to practice is to be able to move the smoke a bit. You will realise after taking a few shots that, if the smoke keeps moving in a straight line, you won't be able to capture its different movements, swirls, curves and bends. Keep little pieces of paper handy for generating gentle air currents that will swivel the smoke just right.
- Don't forget to take smoke pictures in different filters so that you can play around with the coloured smoke during post processing. This will give you a myriad of pictures of the same smoke and bring out a new facet of smoke photography.
- Make sure that you take a break every 15 minutes or so and ventilate the room before proceeding. In the absence of ventilation, the smoke will accumulate in the room and result in hazy pictures.
Post Processing of Smoke Photography Images
Once you have captured different photographs, the next step is to edit and process these images. This is really the most creative part of smoke photography because you will be able to create magic with the right settings of contrast and colour using an appropriate software like Adobe Photoshop. The primary aim of post processing is to highlight the best features of the photograph and clean up the blemishes if any.
- Typically, your RAW image will look like a normal photograph, with the smoke flowing in through space. Upon careful examination of this image, you will be able to locate areas with blemishes. Overall, this image will not be standing out per se and will require some editing and processing to make it polished and more striking.
- The next step is to create a backup layer. You can do this by clicking the 'Layer' option and then choosing 'Duplicate layer'. All processing should be done on this duplicate only, and the original image must be hidden by using the 'hide layer' function of the software.
- Once you have created the duplicate copy and hidden the original version, it is time to target and remove the blemishes. Ideally, the background in smoke photography is assumed to be 100% black, meaning that the RGB coordinates of the background are 0,0,0. Choose the 'Layer" option and click 'New adjustment layer' and then 'Levels'. Now you can drag the white levels slider to the left end to reveal the hidden blemishes in your image.
- Hiding the blemishes can be done by choosing the default foreground and background colours and then selecting the 'Brush Tool' and brushing it over the blemishes. One has to keep in mind that the opacity should be set to 100% for this step. After finishing this step, you should not forget to bring the white levels slider back to its original position.
- The final step in post processing is to add colours to smoke photography. This can be done by altering the 'Hue Adjustment' slider until you see the right colour on your image. Another option is to manually add colour using the Brush Tool, but this requires more skill and practice. You may also try changing the background colour to obtain a completely different image.
Livingit Tip
Editing a RAW image file is easy and would require modification of parameters like contrast, clarity, exposure, temperature, and blacks. With these simple modifications, you will find that the image becomes more crisp and clear.
Smoke Photography: Some Tips to Help You Along
Post processing can be made very simple and you can create stunning images of smoke photography if you keep the following tips in mind:
- Feel Free to Adjust Settings: You cannot predict the outcome of image editing unless you try various settings. Experiment with the contrast levels, color options, levels and curves until you find the one that appeals to you.
- Remove the Smoke Pattern You Don't Like: Thanks to image processing software, it is easy to get rid of the unwanted sections of the photograph. Make sure to fully exploit this feature.
- Experiment with Inversion: You will be amazed at the result of image inversion. Go ahead and try it.
- Add Color to Smoke: Make your photographs even more interesting by adding colors to the smoke. Add gradients and layers till you achieve that perfect look.
There is no set limit to the number of ways you can edit or tweak the pictures to get the desired effect. Don't hesitate to experiment and you will find uncover hidden facets of smoke photography.
Summing Up
If you have been stopping yourself from trying out smoke photography because it looked complicated, you need not do so anymore. With the above tips and tricks, you will be able to give smoke photography a kick start and get some really awesome photographs.
Once you're good at the basics, you can look for some smoke photography ideas on the internet and try to recreate them. Do let us know if this article answered any of your questions.
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On Sept. 7, 1985, he married Marvis Fortin Descoteaux. She survives. Other survivors include: daughters, Sheila Kiska and Saundra Graman; son, Oren; step-daughters, Charlene Longshore and Sherry Descoteaux; sister, Shirley Fritz; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at the Faith United Church Presbyterian, Clifton, with Pastor FrankLyn Schroeder presiding. Visitation 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Turner's Funeral Home, Clifton. Memorials to the Keith Hardesty Fund.


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- Study protocol
- Open Access
Retraction pattern of delaminated rotator cuff tears: dual-layer rotator cuff repair
© The Author(s). 2016
- Received: 1 December 2015
- Accepted: 20 June 2016
- Published: 6 July 2016
There has been no report to date regarding retraction patterns of delaminated rotator cuff tears. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the incidence and tearing patterns of delamination and repair integrity after the dual-layer repair of delaminated cuff tears.
A consecutive series of 64 patients with posterosuperior rotator cuff tears underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair from August 2011 to September 2012. Among the patients, 53 who received either dual-layer double-row (DLDR) repair or dual-layer suture bridge (DLSB) repair and 11 who received a single-layer repair were evaluated. The mean follow-up period after surgery was 26.5 months. The retraction direction of the deep and superficial layers was analyzed, and the integrity of the repaired constructs was determined in 37 patients through magnetic resonance imaging at a mean of 12.1 months after surgery.
The incidence of delamination was 82.8 %. Posteromedial retraction of the deep and superficial layers was observed in 98.1 and 88.5 % of cases, respectively. The Constant score and UCLA score increased preoperatively to postoperatively, showing no significant differences between the dual-layer repair group and single-layer repair group. Retear was found in two (7.6 %) patients in the dual-layer repair group and three (27.2 %) patients in the single-layer repair group (p = 0.016).
Differential rotator cuff repair strategies are needed to address rotator cuff tears, since recent studies have changed our concept of rotator cuff tears. We have focused on three areas: incidence, retraction patterns, and clinical outcomes. The incidence of delamination was extremely high. Both the superficial layer and deep layer were mainly retracted posteromedially. The retraction of the deep layer and superficial layer may be affected by the infraspinatus. Dual-layer rotator cuff repair based on the retraction pattern of delamination is recommended for improvement of repair integrity and of clinical outcomes.
- Shoulder
- Rotator cuff tear
- Delaminated
- Delamination
- Tear pattern
Delamination is a horizontal, partial thickness split of the tendon substance between layers of a ruptured rotator cuff. A widely ranging incidence of 38–92 % has been reported, but the precise cause of delamination is still unknown [1–5]. Sonnabend et al. [6] demonstrated through a histological study that laminated tears of the rotator cuff generally occurred between two layers of differing collagen fiber orientation. In their anatomic study on the humeral insertion of the rotator cuff, Mochizuki et al. [7] reported that the infraspinatus tendon (ISP) may be involved in a high proportion of rotator cuff tears, since the infraspinatus has a substantially wider footprint on the greater tuberosity than had been previously believed. Understanding of the anatomic footprint and retraction patterns of each layer in delaminated rotator cuff tears based on these histological and anatomic studies may promote a more ideal recovery environment following rotator cuff repair by allowing anatomical balancing and appropriate tensioning of the rotator cuff repair. However, only a few studies [3, 6, 8–10] have described the causes, characteristics, or surgical methods involved in delamination, and none of them has discussed the actual retraction direction of the delaminated cuff, the reduction direction during dual-layer rotator cuff repair, or structural recovery from delamination after repair.
The purpose of our study was to determine the incidence of delamination, evaluate the patterns and characteristics of delamination, and analyze whether the presence of delamination affects the outcome of rotator cuff repairs. The working hypotheses included: (1) the incidence of delamination would be higher than the incidence of 38 to 82 % found in previous reports; (2) the retraction pattern of delamination would be affected by involvement of the infraspinatus; and (3) dual-layer (anatomically balanced) repair based on the pattern of delaminated rotator cuff tears may enhance structural rigidity and improve structural outcomes by avoiding undue tension on repairs.
Patient selection
Patient demographics
Dual-layer repair group (n = 53)
Single-layer repair group (n = 11)
p value
Gender, male/female
Tear size, small/medium/large
Mean age, year (SD)
Mean follow-up period, months (SD)
Anchors, no. (SD)
Tendon integrity was evaluated by postoperative MRI performed at an average of 12.1 months after the surgery (range, 9 to 14 months). Twenty-six dual-layer rotator cuff repairs (14 DLDR, 12 DLSB) and 11 single-layer repairs were enrolled in this study. MRI was performed with the use of a 1.5-Tesla scanner (Magneton Essenza 1.5 T, Siemens, Germany). Postoperative cuff integrity was classified into five categories using Sugaya's classification [9] for MRI.
Tear pattern of delaminated rotator cuff tears (Himchan classification)
Clinical assessment
Clinical data were collected both on the day prior to surgery and postoperatively at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months. Five outcome measures were used in this study: VAS pain score, UCLA score, Constant score, active shoulder range of motion (ROM), and rotator cuff muscle strength.
Operative techniques
All procedures were performed by the senior author (CK Lee) with the patient in the beach-chair position and the back of the bed flexed approximately 70°. A posterior portal was established for the initial assessment of the glenohumeral joint and the deep layer of the delaminated rotator cuff tear. An anterior portal through the rotator interval was established as the working portal for the treatment of intraarticular lesions. The arthroscope was then removed from the glenohumeral joint and redirected into the subacromial space. An anterolateral portal and posterolateral portal were also established. Acromioplasty was performed in all cases. The tear size and pattern were evaluated through the posterolateral portal as the main viewing portal. The tear retraction pattern was evaluated using a KingFisher retriever/grasper (Arthrex, Naples, FL) with the direction of the reduction of the deep and superficial layers (Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5), and in the case of insufficient mobility of the rupture cuff, capsule tissues in the lower portion of the deep layer around the scapular spine and coracoid process were released. Decortication on the greater tuberosity was performed using a burr to enhance cuff healing.
There is also a second dual-layer repair method. If the size of the tear in the deep layer is wide enough to insert two anchors into the medial row, DLSB rotator cuff repair can be performed. After performing anatomical deep layer repair with only one or two strands of each anchor in the same manner as DLDR repair, suture bridge repair of the superficial layer was performed using Versalok (DuPey Synthes, Raynham, MA) by passing the one remaining suture thread or one of the two tied threads from each anchor in a reduced state (Fig. 6c, d). DLSB technique is thought to be an effective surgical method if the tear retraction of the deep layer and the superficial layer are in the same direction. The repaired deep layer was observed from the posterior portal after DLDR or DLSB rotator cuff repair.
Postoperative rehabilitation
An abduction brace was administered for 4 to 6 weeks after the surgery in accordance with the size of the tear. Isometric rotator cuff exercises and relaxation of the muscles around the shoulder were initiated immediately following the surgery. Passive ROM exercise began from the second week after the surgery, and active assisted ROM exercise began on the eighth. Forward flexion and external rotation exercises were conducted within pain-free ROM and active ROM, and muscle strengthening exercise began on the 12th week following the surgery. Three months after the surgery, the intensity of exercise was increased gradually, and a full return to athletic activity and/or heavy labor were allowed on the sixth month following the surgery.
Statistical analysis
Patient samples were determined by repair type (dual layer vs. single layer). Preoperative and postoperative non-parametric data from both groups were analyzed with a Wilcoxon-signed rank test. Comparison between the two groups was performed by use of the Mann-Whitney U test. The k value for interobserver reliability was measured. Significance was set at as α level of 0.05 with 95 % confidence intervals (GraphPad Prism version 5.0 for Macintosh, GraphPad Software Inc., San Diego, CA).
The incidence of delamination was 81.3 % or 53 cases among the 64 patients. The rate of posteromedial (47 cases), anteromedial (five cases), and bilateral (one case) retraction in the superficial layer was 88.7, 9.4, and 1.9 %, respectively (Figs. 3, 4, and 5). All patients excepting the single case (98.1 %) had posteromedial retraction in the deep layer of delaminated rotator cuff tear (Figs. 1 and 2). The k value for interobserver reliability in detection of tear pattern was 0.817.
Clinical outcomes
Comparison of clinical outcomes between the dual-layer repair and single-layer repair groups
Dual-layer repair group (n = 53) Mean (SD)
Single-layer repair group (n = 11) Mean (SD)
Dual-layer repair vs. single-layer repair p value
VAS (scale 1–10)
128.2 (48)
130.4 (55)
41.9 (39)
35.7 (30)
UCLA score
16.8 (2.5)
17.3 (2.2)
Constant score
58.4 (7.6)
57.7 (4.2)
VAS (scale 1–10)
1.7 (1.1)
2.2 (1.7)
161.9 (43)
160.7 (52)
51.9 (36)
55.7 (31)
UCLA score
30.0 (4.5)
29.6 (4.6)
Constant score
75.8 (10.9)
78.4 (10.9)
Structural outcomes
Structural integrity of arthroscopic dual-layer rotator cuff repair
Sugaya's cuff grade
Single row (SR)
Dual-layer double row (DLDR)
Dual-layer suture bridge (DLSB)
The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of delaminated cuff tears and analyze their retraction patterns. Dual-layer (anatomically balanced) rotator cuff repair based on the retraction patterns of delaminated rotator cuff tears may achieve a normal footprint for the rotator cuff on the greater tuberosity and optimize the healing rate. By analyzing the progression direction of both the superficial and deep layers of delaminated cuff tears, we found that delaminated cuff tears mainly retracted in a posteromedial direction based on the anatomic features of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus footprints and their fiber directions, an observation not made in prior studies.
According to a recent anatomic study [7], the insertion area of the supraspinatus into the highest impression of the greater tuberosity is much smaller than has been previously reported, and this area of the greater tuberosity is actually occupied to a substantial degree by a portion of the infraspinatus. Several clinical studies have reported that muscle atrophy in the infraspinatus, frequently observed in isolated supraspinatus tears, may be due to the retraction of the suprascapular nerve in shoulders with rotator cuff tears [13–15]. However, Mochizuki et al. [7] suggested that infraspinatus involvement in rotator cuff tears occurred with high frequency, contributing to infraspinatus muscle atrophy and weakness in external rotation and shoulder abduction. Such findings support the concept that although a tear may be localized to the highest impression or small in size, the superficial layer of delamination may include not only the supraspinatus but also various portions of the infraspinatus depending on the size of an anteroposterior cuff tear.
Mochizuki et al. [7] stated that the infraspinatus is divided into long, thick fibers and short, thin fibers, each running in different directions, and a long tendinous portion in the superior half of the muscle is curved anteriorly and extends to the anterolateral area of the highest impression of the greater tuberosity. Such anatomic features of the infraspinatus may have an impact on the progression direction of the superficial layer of delaminated rotator cuff tears. In the present study, three tear retraction patterns—running in posteromedial (type S1), anteromedial (type S2), and bilateral (type S3) directions—were observed. Among the three patterns, the incidence of the posteromedial direction was highest at 88.7 % (Figs. 3, 4, and 5).
These patterns may be attributed to several factors. Kim et al. [16] previously showed that degenerative rotator cuff tears were most commonly initiated from a region 13–17 mm posterior to the biceps tendon. Nimura et al. [17] noted that 11 mm posterior to the anterior margin of the greater tuberosity was the thinnest point of the articular capsule and very close to the posterior edge of the tapered insertion of the supraspinatus, which may lead to degenerative rotator cuff tears. From this point, rotator cuff tears are expected to run anteriorly, posteriorly, or bilaterally, and the retraction pattern of the superficial layer may be determined by the amount of the infraspinatus tendon involved in the tear. In the case of posteromedial retraction (type S1), the portion of the infraspinatus in the superficial layer is larger than that of the supraspinatus, allowing tears to retract in the infraspinatus fiber direction. On the other hand, in the case of anteromedial retraction (type S2), the superficial layer contains a larger amount of the supraspinatus, leading the retraction in the supraspinatus fiber direction. The remaining tendinous portion of the posterior rotator cuff is frequently observed at the lateral end of the greater tuberosity, which is easily mistaken for the remaining intratendinous tear and completely removed for the sake of tendon-to-bone healing. The remaining tendinous portion, however, may be part of a longitudinal split of the infraspinatus (Figs. 3a and 4a) extending from the cuff tear. Since connection to the infraspinatus tendon is the normal tendon structure, care should be taken not to remove it. The retracted cuff tendon may also contain part of a longitudinal split of the infraspinatus. It is of essence to reduce the longitudinal split of the infraspinatus for anatomic rotator cuff repair (Figs. 3 and 4).
Nimura et al. [17] conducted an anatomic study on the attachment of the articular capsule on the greater tuberosity by removing the rotator cuff. The width of the articular capsule was measured between 3.5 and 9.1 mm, with a thicker footprint than previously believed. Their study suggests that a large portion of the deep layer observed in delaminated rotator cuff tears may be composed of the articular capsule. However, given the finding that the deep layer reached the musculotendinous junction on the MRI scans of patients with delaminated rotator cuff tears, the deep layer is considered a structure that serves as a tendon connected to the infraspinatus and supraspinatus rather than a static structure consisting of the capsule alone. In this regard, the retraction pattern of the delaminated deep layer may be affected by the infraspinatus and supraspinatus. In our series, 98.1 % of the delaminated deep layer progressed in the posteromedial direction, leading to the assumption that the deep layer is most likely associated with the infraspinatus and works as a tendon. Some authors have reported that the presence of delamination to be a negative prognostic factor of the anatomic results in rotator cuff repair [1, 2]. However, none of them discussed a specific treatment method for delamination. Zilber et al. [10] noted that delamination of the infraspinatus did not affect the outcome of supraspinatus repair. However, eight (28 %) of their 29 patients showed grade II fatty infiltration of the infraspinatus muscles, despite them not being torn. In addition, weakness in external rotation was found in half of their patients. They also reported that nine supraspinatus tendons (31 %) were continuous but thin. These findings imply that their treatment option for the infraspinatus delamination may have been improper, and re-tear of the deep layer may have caused fatty infiltration, weakness in the infraspinatus, and thinning of the repaired supraspinatus tendon. In the present study, we also observed thinning of the repaired rotator cuff (Sugaya classification III) caused by a re-tear of the deep layer in six (24 %) of the 26 cases (Fig. 7). Thinning of the repaired cuff would deteriorate with a deep layer re-tear, leading to elongation of the sutured superficial layer and a complete re-tear of the cuff. Repair of the superficial layer alone without addressing the deep layer may result in thinning of the rotator cuff as well as weakness in abduction and external rotation and have a negative impact on the results after cuff repair.
Sugaya et al. [8] emphasized the importance of precise evaluation of delamination and cuff mobilization for good clinical results and recommended DLDR repair for improved structural integrity of the delaminated rotator cuff. In the present study, we assumed that dual-layer repair (anatomically balanced repair) of delaminated rotator cuff tears would achieve optimal results by restoring each layer to its original anatomic state. In most cases, the deep layer may be easily reduced to its original position when pulled anterolaterally since the deep layer is found retracted in the posteromedial direction (type D1). Both DLSB and DLDR repairs may be performed when a tear of the deep layer is wide enough to fix two anchors for repair, the retraction directions of respective layers are identical, and the superficial layer matches the anatomic footprint relatively well. In our series, a complete re-tear (Sugaya type V) was observed in two (8 %) of the 28 cases. There were six cases of Sugaya type III thinning, all of which involved re-tearing of the deep layer. When degeneration of the deep layer is severe, conventional single-layer double-row repair is more desirable than dual-layer repair because a deep layer re-tear caused by degeneration could eventually lead to the failure of the repaired rotator cuff.
Sonnabend et al. [6] recommended layer-to-layer repair with curettage of the synovial lining, since the presence of the synovial covering induced lamination and interfered with the healing of the layers to each other. In the present study, however, delamination remained in only two out of 28 patients following anatomically balanced (dual-layer) repair. Accordingly, the patients recovered from delamination without curettage.
Our study features certain limitations. First, being retrospective in nature, it includes a relatively small number of enrolled patients, a limitation shared with other retrospective studies. Second, the follow-up period is relatively short compared with other long-term studies on rotator cuff repair. Third, with regard to preoperative or postoperative imaging evaluation, analysis of postoperative repair integrity using MRI was not conducted in all cases. Fourth, the presence of delamination and the retraction pattern of the superficial and deep layers were somewhat subjective. We attempted to overcome this limitation by involving multiple surgeons and independent observers. Lastly, our strategies for the treatment and repair of delaminated lesions were those that we applied in practice, but they have not been validated as superior by direct comparative studies. Despite these limitations, our study presents the advantage of providing an analysis of delaminated tearing patterns and structural outcomes after repair, while previous studies simply compared functional results according to the presence of delaminated rotator cuff tears.
Differential rotator cuff repair strategies are needed to address rotator cuff tears, since recent studies have changed our concept of rotator cuff tears. We focused on three subjects in regard to delamination: incidence, retraction patterns and clinical outcomes. The incidence of delamination was higher than expected at over 80 %. Both the superficial and deep layers in the delaminated cuff tears mainly retracted posteromedially. The retraction of the deep layer and superficial layer may be affected by the infraspinatus. Awareness of delamination and retraction patterns allows anatomical balancing of each layer of delamination and appropriate tensioning of the rotator cuff repair. Dual-layer rotator cuff repair based on the retraction pattern of delamination is recommended for improved repair integrity and better clinical outcomes.
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SC and CL are the main researchers who designed and performed the experiment, collected and analyzed the data, and wrote the manuscript. TK assisted with data interpretation and reviewed the manuscript. SL helped to design the study and draft the manuscript. HS revised the final manuscript and participated in coordination. CL is the corresponding author who designed and edited the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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This study protocol was approved by the Hospital Ethnic Committee of Himchan Hospital Health System (No.: 01-2013; date: February 18, 2013), and a signed consent form was obtained from each subject.
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We had an interesting guest speaker at school today, Allan Turner from the Zaidee Rainbow Foundation. When Zaidee was seven she went to bed one night and came out soon after complaining of a terrible headache, she collapsed and was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm and later died. Her parents donated her organs and tissues, and later found out that she was the only child under sixteen in Victoria to donate anything that year (2004). They decided to set up the Zaidee Rainbow Foundation to increase awareness of organ donation and hopefully get more families willing to, if tragedy occurs, donate their child's organs and tissues. If anything ever happened to me, I'd be more than happy to donate everything except my corneas, and face (seriously, one woman had a face transplant. Google it). I just can't get my head around donating a part of my eyes. Sure, I know people need cornea transplants and it gives the gift of life, but it's so weird and yeah, I just don't want to. It's not something most teenagers think about, but anyone can randomly drop dead, and if you don't donate your organs, more people may die as a result. There is no need for someone to die waiting for a heart or a lung or a kidney, just because someone hadn't thought about donation while they were still alive. So seriously think about it, check out the Zaidee Rainbow Foundation website HERE and discuss it with your family. A simple conversation may save up to seven lives.
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One of Nike's most popular shoes, the Air Penny IIIs are coming out this spring in White and Eggplant. There isn't much else we need to say about that. The Air Penny IIIs in any color are probably going to be sick, these are no exception to that rule.


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MANCHESTER — Somewhere in the deep recesses of the Verizon Wireless Arena, a dead fish never saw the light of day.
MANCHESTER — Somewhere in the deep recesses of the Verizon Wireless Arena, a dead fish never saw the light of day.
The famous throw-a-fish-on-the-ice tradition, celebrated by fans of the University of New Hampshire men's hockey team after the first goal of every game, never happened on Saturday night. The Wildcats could not get any offense going in a 2-0 loss to UMass-Lowell in the NCAA Northeast Regional final before a crowd of 8,357. It was UNH's fourth straight loss in a regional final.
"They're a good team and they make it tough," UNH coach Dick Umile said about Lowell. "They don't let you open it up. They play the 1-2-2 and they play it well and they can transition off of it."
UNH, playing without top forwards Grayson Downing and Kevin Goumas because of injury, never found the scoring groove that led them to three regular-season wins over the River Hawks.
Lowell goalie Connor Hellebuyck, whom the Wildcats never faced during the regular season, made 28 saves on Saturday night to earn his school's first NCAA tournament shutout. None of Hellebucyk's saves were of the highlight-reel variety, but they were enough to earn the River Hawks their first Frozen Four berth in program history.
"He's just a big, solid goaltender," said UNH forward Dalton Speelman. "He plays really good positionally and I think we really didn't have that many quality, Grade-A shots."
Lowell's Scott Wilson gave the top-seeded River Hawks and Hellebuyck all the cushion they needed with the first goal of the game, that gave Lowell a 1-0 lead with 29.7 seconds to go in the second period.
"He's been an absolute rock for us," said Wilson about Hellebuyck. "Even coming into a draw, he's always talking to us. He might be a quiet kid sometimes, but on the ice he's one of our leaders. We really feed off him."
Hellebuyck, who has allowed just five goals in six postseason games going back to the Hockey East tournament, gave all the credit to his defense.
"I have to give it to our guys around me," Hellebuyck said. "They play hard and block a lot of shots. (It's) incredible to have them around me. It's not just me, it's all the guys chipping in."
UNH's Trevor van Riemsdyk wasn't necessarily unimpressed with Hellebuyck, but the sophomore defenseman was hesitant to give the goalie all the credit for Lowell's win.
"I don't know if he was the only difference," van Riemsdyk said. "They've been on a roll in the second half (of the season) and I don't think it's just him. I think their team as a whole is playing better. I wouldn't give him all the credit. Obviously, he's an amazing goaltender and he played really, really well, but they've come a ways since we played them last."
UNH knocked on the door all night and generated 15 shots in the final frame. The Wildcats' best chance to even the score came with a little less than eight minutes left when Speelman got a clean look from the left face-off circle, but sent the puck about six inches to the left of the net.
"The puck was kind of bouncing on me a little bit and I didn't get a full shot on it," Speelman said. "But I got enough on it and I saw an opening on him. I thought I was going to beat him, but it just rolled over my stick."
It was a bitter end of the season for the Wildcats, which had thrice beaten Lowell by a combined score of 13-4 during the regular season. It had been just under four months since their last meeting, however, and Lowell has won 22 out of its last 28 since.
"We had plenty of chances to bury (one)," UNH's John Henrion said about Saturday's loss. "Hellebuyck played well and they played sound defensively. They're obviously a very solid team. They've proven that in Hockey East and now they're going to the Frozen Four."


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Restaurant Peek: Mr. Kim's Korean BBQ
By Sarah Shirazi | Photos by Anastasia Yagolnik
Mr. Kim's Korean BBQ
12201 E. Mississippi Ave. Aurora, CO 80012
Mon – Sat: 11 am – 10 pm | Sun: 12 pm – 10 pm
CLOSED Mon-Sat from 2:30 pm – 5 pm
When word spread last month that a new Korean BBQ restaurant opened in the shopping center of the Pacific Ocean Marketplace in Aurora, it wasn't long before we stopped by Mr. Kim's Korean BBQ to check it out.
Inside the restaurant is spacious, with over three hundred seats. Several televisions are mounted on the orange and white accent walls that line the perimeter of the restaurant. There's a grill at almost every table and a stainless steel hood overhead to suck the fumes from the top, rather the bottom, which according to the waiter, helps keep the meat more flavorful.
Grilling the meat is half the fun when dining out for Korean BBQ, and Mr. Kim's offers 20 BBQ options to choose from. The marinated beef bulgogi is at the top of the list to try. The tender rib-eye beef is marinated for a few hours in a delightful mixture of soy sauce, gochugaru (coarse Korean hot pepper flakes), sesame oil, kiwi, pear, and Fuji apples to keep the meat incredibly moist and flavorful after it comes off the grill.
Mr. Kim's doesn't only specialize in Korean BBQ, but they also literally offer pages of traditional Korean favorites on their menu, like Bibimbap (served cold) and Dolsot Bibimbap (served warm), each come served in a large bowl filled to the brim with a layer of short grain rice, Korean bean sprouts, squash, carrots, mushrooms, a fried egg, and dried seaweed to top it all off. The waiter provided special instructions, "mix it all together before you dig in," which I had never done when eating Bibimbap. I appreciated the tip, because I could taste each ingredient with each bite.
For something different try the Chapachae Noodles, a traditional Korean appetizer that has layers of textures from a variety of ingredient including the clear potato noodles with jelly-like consistency, green onions, a variety of mushrooms, eggs, cabbage, and rib eye steak.
Soup lovers must try the Taro-gukbap soup, a hearty beef soup with deep, rich, flavors and spicy broth, flavored from the chili oil and chili powder. The mixture of beef short rib, radishes, green onion and bracken fern (coarse fern plant) is well balanced, with equal pars meat and vegetables, which leave you feeling warm and well nourished afterwards.
Korean food is healthy and you can feel less guilty for feasting — the rich meats are balanced with the variety of vegetables, especially the 10-14 side dishes offered with each meal, including a selection of pickles, squash, radish and turnip kimchi, seaweed salad, rich and cold potato salad, and a list of other delicious sides.
Mr. Kim's offers something for everyone, and with high quality ingredients and delicious food at affordable prices, it promises to be around for the long haul.