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It was just another day, the sun was beating down as summer set in and everyone was out and about. Tony Stark was down at the beach in his red swim shorts and he was walking across the beach with a smile plastered on his face. He could feel the warm golden sand between his toes as he walked barefoot across the beach, with his shades in his hand, to where he had left his things. As he reached his place where he had been, he smiled at the young blonde haired woman who was lying down on a towel under the sun. Pepper was just in her black bikini and her legs that were showing turned Tony on as he looked at them. Pepper had her arms behind her head with her pink shades on her eyes and then she removed them.
"You coming for a swim Pep?" Tony asked.
"Maybe later. I'm just gonna lay here for a while," Pepper replied.
"Well in that case, I'll join you," Tony smiled.
Tony slid his shades on and then he bent down then lay down on the warm soft sand beside his girlfriend. Pepper turned to look at him and Tony captured her lips with his own in a passionate kiss. Pepper grinned as she kissed Tony back and then Tony put an arm around her as he pulled her closer. Tony put his head back on the sand and then he sighed contently as Pepper put her head on his chest.
"This is nice," Tony smiled.
"I agree," Pepper added.
"I could stay like this forever,"
"Same here Pep, but I'll be back in a few," Tony smiled.
"Okay, I'll be right here when you get back," Pepper smirked.
Tony got up to his feet and looked at his woman once more before he walked down the busy beach towards the blue calm water that glistened under the sun. He watched the waves shimmer as they rolled gently on to the shore, sending bubbling sheets of sparkling water dancing over his feet as he reached the water. He ran in to the water just like the children were and then he started swimming around in the cool liquid. The coldness of the water was just perfect as the weather was scorching hot and he needed to cool off.
Tony was swimming around happily, knowing that the water wouldn't bother his arc reactor and then as he took a breath he swam under the water. He swam under smiling slightly as he enjoyed the feel of the water on his skin and as he needed air again he swam back up to the surface. As soon as he broke the surface he took a breath and smiled as he wiped his eyes with his hands. Then before he could do anything a huge wave was coming towards him and just as he noticed it, it went over his head, sending him under the water.
His breath was instantly knocked out of him and his eyes were wide as he looked around and tried to get to the surface, but he couldn't tell up from down, from left to right. He was panicking slightly as his heart pounded against his chest at an abnormally high speed. He could feel himself needing air and he looked around at his surroundings wondering where the surface was. At that moment he began kicking his legs forcing himself upwards and just as he broke the surface, he took a breath only to breathe in water as another wave crashed over his head sending him back under.
Tony felt the panic inside him increasing as he tried to cough up the water only to breathe in more of the liquid in a final choking rush. The cold liquid went in to his lungs and he felt his throat burning as the liquid filled his lungs. He always thought drowning would be peaceful but it wasn't it was painful and then the blackness was coming for him.
A ringing noise took over his hearing as he saw little grey dots dancing in front of his eyes. His vision was narrowing like a long tunnel, as the sides of his vision went grey and he was trying not to succumb to the blackness that was trying to take over him. Then as he felt the world cease to exist he lost consciousness and then an arm wrapped around his waist.
Pepper had watched Tony dive in to the water and she had watched him swimming gracefully through the water. After a moment she had lay back down on to her back as she continued to sun bathe in peace. Pepper closed her eyes and then just about as she was about to relax she sat up. She reached over to her bottle of water beside her and as she opened it she looked over at the water. She couldn't see Tony insight and she felt a little bit of worry appear inside her as she took a drink of her water.
Then as she took another sip she saw Tony break the surface and then she saw a huge wave crash over his head. Pepper almost spat the water out as Tony disappeared again and didn't resurface. Pepper was up on her feet instantly and she started running towards the water, then acting on instinct, she took a breath, then dived in to the water in a perfect dive, her fingers went in first followed by the rest of her body.
She could see Tony's lifeless form once she was under the water, she noticed his arc reactor was flickering and she began swimming down towards him. Her heart was in a vice as she swam closer and as she reached him, Pepper wrapped an arm around Tony waist.
Then Pepper started kicking her legs as she needed air and she held her lover close to her as she swam upwards. When she broke the surface she gasped and pulled Tony up beside her before she started swimming back to the beach. She swam over to the shore nearby and she held Tony in a traditional rescue hold with her right arm. She was dreading the outcome of the situation as she felt her feet touch the wet sand and then she was half lifting and half dragging Tony on to the shore. Pepper set Tony down on to the sand near the water and she dropped to her knees beside him.
"Tony? Can you hear me?" Pepper asked.
Pepper was going to waste no time as she could see Tony's arc reactor still flickering and she quickly leant down towards Tony's pale face and she held her ear above his mouth and nose, checking to see if he was breathing. After a few seconds she didn't feel or hear anything and she felt her heart ache as this was the man she loved.
Pepper moved back from leaning down and put two fingers under Tony's jaw on his neck looking for a pulse. When she felt a faint beat under her fingertips she sighed in relief and then she looked at Tony. His eyes were closed, his skin was a grey colour and his lips were blue. Pepper looked at Tony and without hesitating, playing the heroine once again she hunched over his face, tilted his head back, opening his airway, held back his forehead and pinched his nose closed with her thumb and forefinger.
"Please breathe Tony," Pepper murmured.
Pepper took a deep breath and then parted Tony's lips, before sealing his wet lips with her own. Pepper exhaled a breath in to her lover's lungs and his cheeks puffed out, then she sat back on her knees as she watched Tony's chest rise and fall. Pepper could hear people nearby and she looked up to see people watching the scene. Pepper leant down and pinched his nose, then blew another breath in to Tony's unmoving body. At that moment though Tony felt air go in to his burning lungs, he felt a warm sensation on his lips but it went away quickly. His chest jerked unexpectedly and then he felt the need to cough.
"Come on Tony. Please breathe," Pepper whispered.
Then Tony heard a gentle voice, then water spewed past his lips, before he dragged in a ragged gasp that hitched over droplets of water. He coughed and spluttered, struggling to get the beach salt water out of his lungs. Pepper instantly turned him on to his side, facing away from her and she put her hand on his back and patted it.
"Just breathe in and out Tony," Pepper told him.
Pepper placed a kiss on Tony's temple as relief spread through her like a wild fire and she smiled as she heard him coughing loudly and choking on the water he had took in to his lungs.
It was only seconds later when Tony regained consciousness and he felt the hand on his back disappear then land on his cheek. Tony groaned as his eyebrows knitted together, then he slowly opened his eyes and he blinked as everything came in to focus.
Pepper was kneeling over him, her blonde hair was soaking wet and water was running down her face. Her ice blue eyes were soft and focused on him and then before Pepper could do anything, Tony's lips were on hers in a rough kiss.
Pepper kissed him back and when he pulled away they were both panting with smiles on their faces. Pepper then looked deep in to Tony's brown eyes and then after a moment she took Tony's hand in her own.
"You scared the shit out of me Tony," Pepper confessed.
"I'm sorry Pep," Tony said.
"It's fine as long as you're okay,"
"I love you Pepper," Tony smiled.
"I love you too Tony," Pepper grinned.
Thanks for reading guys. I know it's short but I hope you enjoyed it and I hope that the characters weren't too OOC. Anyway please review as I love knowing what you all think and it is much appreciated :)


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El aprendizaje de conceptos de comparación, seria-ción y clasificación en personas con retraso mental
ABSTRACT Learning of comparison, seriation and classification concepts in children with mental disabilities. The concepts of seriation, classification and comparison are not only results of child development but also because of formal training consequence. Standard development possibly has many structured and non structured training opportunities. But in mentally disabled children, it is necessary to increase the structured learning because of their cognitive malfunctioning. In this paper we studied if children with mental disabilities could be trained in the concepts of seriation, classification and comparison using specific software. 15 children with mental disabilities participated. They did not know the concepts of seriation, classification and comparison. They received several Computer Assisted Teaching sessions during their regular school hours. The hypothesis was that exhaustive training in these concepts would reduce errors in the seriation, classification and comparison computer tasks. Results suggest an improvement in learning these concepts for all participants. Learning curves as a function of the training are presented.
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ABSTRACT: This study was designed to investigate the abilities of individuals with mental retardation to recognize and match emotional facial expressions from a series of photographs depicting various facial expressions. There were four groups of participants according to their place of residence (community or institution) and their intelligence level (mild or moderate). Each individual participated in two tasks: (1) recognizing a facial expression from an array of three pictures presented, and (2) matching a facial expression from one picture with a picture depicting a similar emotion from an array of three pictures. All information was presented to the participants in the native language, Hebrew. The six facial expressions used for the study included happiness, sadness, fear, anger, surprise, and disgust. The ability to recognize and match facial expressions was significantly higher for individuals with mild than moderate mental retardation. There was no significant difference for place of residence. Happiness was the easiest feeling to recognize and match for all groups. Fear and anger were the most difficult to recognize, while sadness and anger were most difficult to match.Research in Developmental Disabilities 11/2002; 23(6):369-78. DOI:10.1016/S0891-4222(02)00139-7 · 3.40 Impact Factor
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Albert Sands Southworth (American, 18111894); Josiah Johnson Hawes (American, 18081901)
Daguerreotype; 8 x 6 in. (20.4 x 15.3 cm)
Gift of I. N. Phelps Stokes, Edward S. Hawes, Alice Mary Hawes, and Marion Augusta Hawes, 1937 (37.14.48)
Rufus Choate (17991859), one of America's most capable lawyers and statesmen, served in both the state and federal government and was known for his classical orations. It is not surprising that Southworth & Hawes, whose studio adjoined Choate's law office, asked him to pose. Only after repeated requests from the photographers, who promised the sitting would take only fifteen minutes, did the busy lawyer agree. On the appointed day, Choate posed four or five times with the appropriate propsa law book and a bust of an oratorbefore rushing back to his client-filled office. Choate's famous wild locks, disheveled clothing, and haggard features are recorded in this faithful portrait of an overworked man who frequently suffered from debilitating headaches yet was driven by a prodigious nervous energy and an intense love of his profession.


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Guest commentary: Acts of kindness do change lives
In my heart, I truly do believe that a single act of kindness can change many lives, in unforeseen and miraculous ways. The effects of any act are far-reaching and unknowable, of course, but so far I've experienced the effects of only one act I performed for a family in great need of help.
The man who justified my efforts for his family was named Ernest Weston.
To be honest, I never knew Ernest Weston personally; my mother, Kathryn Leib-Hunter, had a friendly working relationship with him. My mother is the executive director of NAMI of Collier County. For those who haven't heard of it, NAMI stands for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the group is dedicated to raising awareness, educating people and advocating the cause for the mentally ill across the United States.
You see, Ernest Weston had schizophrenia and knew my mother as a result of her organization's efforts to help him and his family pay for medication, treatment and anything else he needed, such as clothes and a bike. He was always respectful to my mom, calling her "Ms. Kathryn," and was a happy, faithful man, who said that all he wanted to do was dance with Jesus (which he could probably do well; he loved to dance).
In February 2007 he got his chance to do just that. He was shot and killed by Fort Myers police when, confused, he didn't get down when they told him to. The cops had been called in about a shooting and when they saw Ernest out walking, treated him as a potential suspect. (The police later determined there was no wrongdoing by officers.)
When my mother heard the news, she was deeply saddened. Several days later, she asked if I'd like to dedicate my May 2007 walkathon team to Weston. The NAMI Walk is a major fundraising effort that takes place every year in Cambier Park in Naples, and this wasn't the first time I'd led a team. The money the team raised would first go to Weston's family, who needed $3,000 for his funeral. The money left over would go to NAMI.
That year, my team raised about $10,000. It was one of the greatest moments I've ever had when his frail great aunt walked up with his family and, with grateful tears in her eyes, gave me an envelope, which contained a check for $200 that the entire family had raised for my team.
She hugged me and expressed her thanks, as did her family, while I was just glad I could help them so much.
On March 18, 2008, a student at Estero High School ran a red light in a rush to get to class early. We plowed into him, and the car was totaled; I was bruised, whiplashed and shocked, but OK. My father and brother were there as well, and when the ambulance came, my brother and I were put on gurneys while my father stayed behind to answer the cops' questions and take pictures for insurance purposes.
The ride to Lee Memorial Health Park took about 20 minutes, which I spent talking way, way too much. (I was described as a "chatty Kathy" by my mother). I went through the usual array of tests (blood, X-rays, etc.), surrounded by my family and youth pastor, Brian Smith of Estero United Methodist Church. Before we left, my mother introduced me to the woman who ran the gift shop. As it turns out, she was Weston's cousin; not only was she grateful for my actions the previous year, but also bought me a very nice ceramic cross with John 15:12 inscribed on it. It hangs on my wall to this very day.
That incident is why I believe as I do. One single act of charity prompted that chance encounter, and I was enriched by it incredibly. I've heard many times of butterfly effects and the idea of ripples in the pond, but that was the day I began to see the truth to it. This has inspired me to be kinder, gentler and more patient, and though I'm still not the man I could be, I like to think it's made me better. In my heart of hearts, I like to think that through even the smallest, everyday kindnesses, we can change this world for the better.
Hunter is a ninth-grader at South Fort Myers High School. He enjoys scuba diving and his church youth group and will be going to Haiti on a missions trip this spring. He volunteers with NAMI of Collier County and other nonprofits.
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I love how Diana is so NATURAL... uninhibated!!! She is a woman that knows herself, Ty Diana for the sharing. Luv you Diana, again....Ty
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I love how Diana is so NATURAL... uninhibated!!! She is a woman that knows herself, Ty Diana for the sharing. Luv you Diana, again....Ty
geil, die soll auch meine fotze mal so richtig ran nehmen - bin ja sowas von nass
great pair. anymore.
Ich hätte lieber die reife ausgiebig geleckt und dann geil gefickt!
beaufiful blondie, great body.
Gibt es eigentlich auch ein Video wo die alte mal genagelt wird? Sie bläst, leckt pussys macht es sich selber aber nie wird sie genagelt
diana love you
Liebe es Pussys so richtig durchzulecken, könnte es stundenlang machen:)
Sorry, don's understand the German, but actions speak louder than words...lol....Nice...wish I was there...beautiful bodies and great lovemaking...
The young blonde with freckles at the front (is this Diana) - she is super gorgeous and has very sexy nipples. Love the way the other babe spends so much time sucking them - especially while she is fingering her cunt. Then she gets her tits out and has some great nipple rubbing together. All this sends me over the top. I would love her to drape those gorgeous hard nipples opver the tip of my hard cock. Then the pussy licking sent me over the top again. Great camera work. Would love to have a 3some with these hot babes.
don't ever stop just perfreck
awesome lesbians
Ho Mom, Can i lick your pussy and suck your tits? You made my horny
this made me come in about five minutes, the best video I have ever seen in my life
Nice bodies,,but VERY high mileage
I could swear that girl with Diana is Jesse Jane
beautiful women especially the oldest, nicest tits, nipples and pussy.
They left out attractive girls lick pussy. Oh wait, no they didn't!
nothing better
my fren juss ate me while watchin dizz now i am bout to et her
wie immer nett anzusehen
die alte muss gut drin sein eine frau zu lecken, weil so prollig wie die aussieht, kriegt sie sonst weder typ noch weib ab
omg the older one knows how to love a woman i wanna fuck with her
thats like her mom ! wtf
i would love to lick both tits and pussies the older chick knows how to lick pussy
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|Sep 25, 1984
|Filing date
|Jan 20, 1982
|Priority date
|Jan 20, 1982
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|W. Dale Darnell
|Original Assignee
|Microtek Medical Incorporated
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (7), Referenced by (24), Classifications (4), Legal Events (11)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
The present invention pertains to a myringotomy tube inserter. More specifically, the present invention pertains to a myringotomy tube inserter particularly suited for use in inserting such tubes in incisions made in the tympanic membrane of the ear, including twisting of the tube to achieve full insertion.
The insertion of myringotomy drainage tubes in the tympanic membrane of the ear is a common operation which is well known in the art. The operation generally includes the steps of (1) first producing an incision in the tympanic membrane by use of a scalpel or other perforating instrument, (2) inserting a suction needle through the incision and into the middle ear to withdraw fluids therefrom, and (3) inserting a myringotomy tube into the incision.
Several means have been provided in the prior art for the insertion of myringotomy tubes in the incision of the tympanic membrane. It is not uncommon for these devices to include a shaft and a sleeve for the shaft, such that a myringotomy tube can be placed on an end of the shaft. After the tube is inserted in the incision of the ear drum, the myringotomy tube can be released from the end of the shaft by retracting the shaft into the sleeve. These devices of the prior art have met with some success for the insertion of certain types of tubes but, because no provision has been made in the prior art for the deliberate rotation of the shaft within the sleeve, the insertion devices of the prior art have met with only limited success in the insertion of other types of myringotomy tubes.
Myringotomy tubes are available in a wide variety of shapes. The essential characteristic of these tubes is that they are able to prevent the closing of the incision in the ear drum while presenting a hole through the center of the tube through which fluids can drain from the middle ear. Myringotomy tubes can be composed of many different types of materials, an example of which is a soft, pliable silicon rubber composition.
The insertion of certain types of myringotomy tubes is facilitated by a twisting action during the insertion step. As an example of such types of tubes, the description of the tube in U.S. Pat. No. 3,807,409, issued to Paparella et al is hereby incorporated by reference. The tube of U.S. Pat. No. 3,807,409 is constructed in a tubular shape having an inner and an outer flange, the inner flange being substantially larger than the outer flange. The inner flange is also characterized by a V-shaped notch which assists in the insertion of the tube. To insert the tube in the incision made in the tympanic membrane, the tube is first partly inserted into the incision and then simply twisted until the remainder of the inner flange threads itself entirely below the surface of the tympanic membrane. Myringotomy tube inserters of the prior art are unable to provide such a twisting action, since they do not provide means for the deliberate rotation of the shaft.
Thus, there exists a need in the art for a myringotomy tube inserter which enables a twisting action to facilitate the insertion of myringotomy tubes. Advantageously, the inserter will also be disposable and durable, and will allow the surgeon to observe the point of insertion without having his vision blocked by the inserting device.
A device for inserting a myringotomy tube has now been discovered which is capable of conveniently and efficiently inserting a wide variety of myringotomy tubes, including those which are inserted more easily by the application of a twisting action. The inserter of the present invention comprises a shaft which has a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being provided with a rotatable head which enables the deliberate rotation of the shaft, and the distal end being adapted to releasably hold a myringotomy tube. A sleeve is provided and is adapted to movably encircle a length of the shaft. By rotating the rotatable head, the myringotomy tube can be twisted to aid in its insertion. By pulling on the rotatable head, the distal end of the shaft can be retracted into the sleeve. As the distal end is retracted into the sleeve, a pressure is exerted by the sleeve against the myringotomy tube, causing the tube to be released from the distal end of the shaft. The invention also includes a provision for a handle fixedly attached to the sleeve, with the handle including a movable portion which can be caused to engage the rotatable head, pulling the head away from the sleeve, so that the distal end of the shaft is retracted into the sleeve.
The drawing is a front elevational view of a preferred embodiment of a myringotomy tube inserter according to the present invention.
As can be seen in the figure, the present invention provides a novel inserter 10 for a myringotomy tube in which a twisting action can be applied during the insertion of the tube into an incision in the tympanic membrane. Inserter 10 includes a shaft 11 which is movably held along most of its length by sleeve 12. The proximal end 13 of shaft 11 is provided with a rotatable head 14 for rotating the shaft. In the quiescent position of inserter 10, the distal end 15 of shaft 11 extends from sleeve 12 and is adapted to receive and releasably hold a myringotomy tube.
Rotatable head 14 can have any of a great variety of shapes, the only requirement being that it allows the surgeon to purposefully rotate shaft 11 in order to facilitate the insertion of a myringotomy tube into an incision in the ear drum. In the embodiment depicted in the figure, rotatable head 14 consists of a knob which can be conveniently turned by the thumb and forefinger of the surgeon.
Sleeve 12 has an interior diameter which is slightly larger than the outside diameter of shaft 11, such that shaft 11 is allowed to move freely both longitudinally and rotatably within sleeve 12. Sleeve 12 is somewhat shorter than shaft 11, so that in the quiescent position of inserter 10, depicted in the figure, distal end 15 of shaft 11 extends beyond sleeve 12 to releasably hold a myringotomy tube thereon. During the use of inserter 10, sleeve 12 can be held by one hand of the surgeon while rotatable head 14 is held with the other. However, in order to facilitate the accurate positioning of the inserter, it is preferred that a handle 16 be attached to sleeve 12. Such a handle can take a wide variety of forms.
In order to release a myringotomy tube from distal end 15, shaft 11 is retracted into sleeve 12 after the tube is in position in the incision in the tympanic membrane. This retraction can be effected merely by the surgeon's rearward movement of rotatable head 14. Preferably, however, the rearward movement of rotatable head 14, to thus cause the retraction of distal end 15, is effected by the movement of a movable portion of the handle.
In the figure, a preferred handle 16 is depicted which includes means for retracting distal end 15. Handle 16 includes two substantially rigid parts 17 and 18 which are pivotably connected, at points intermediate the length of each substantially rigid part, by a pivoting section 19. Substantially rigid part 18 is fixedly attached to sleeve 12 and substantially rigid part 17 has an end 20 which encircles shaft 11 between sleeve 12 and rotatable head 14 and so is adapted to movable engage rotatable section 14 when it is desired to retract distal end 15. The free ends of substantially rigid parts 17 and 18 are preferrably provided with finger loops 21 and 22.
In the quiescent position of the inserter depicted in the figure, distal end 15 extends beyond the adjacent end of sleeve 12, so that a myringotomy tube can be placed on the distal end. When finger loops 21 and 22 are moved together, the pivoting at section 19 causes end 20 to move away from sleeve 12, moving rotatable head 14, which is engaged by end 20, away from sleeve 12 and retracting distal end 15 of shaft 11 into sleeve 12.
Inserter 10 can be composed of any suitable material which provides the necessary degree of rigidity, which can be sanitized, and which can provide for the movement of shaft 11 within sleeve 12 and for the releasable retention of a myringotomy tube on the distal end. The diameter of shaft 11 is preferably the same throughout its length and may be of a diameter up to just slightly larger than the diameter of the lumen of the myringotomy tube which is to be inserted. Rotatable head 14 can be constructed in a unitary fashion with shaft 11, or can be a separate part which is fixedly attached to shaft 11. Handle 16 can be integrally formed as a unitary construction with sleeve 12 or can be independently formed and welded or otherwise fixedly attached to the sleeve.
It will be understood that the means by which end 20 engages rotatable head 14 may be widely varied, and will depend in part upon the configuration of head 14. In the embodiment depicted in the figure, end 20 is provided with a hole which receives shaft 11 to ensure the effective engagement of rotatable head 14.
It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that numerous types of handles can be provided which will enable retraction of distal end 15 into sleeve 12. In a scissor-like type of handle, two substantially rigid parts can be connected and can cross each other at points intermediate their lengths, whereby their point of intersection is a hinged section. An end of one part can be fixedly attached to sleeve 11 while an end of the other part can be disposed to movably engage rotatable head 14. Because of the crossing of the substantially rigid parts in such an embodiment, distal end 15 is retracted when the free ends of the substantially rigid parts are moved away from each other.
Preferably, the inserter is disposable, so that the necessity of sanitization after use is avoided. When the myringotomy tube inserter is intended to be disposable after a single use, it is preferred to manufacture the inserter of materials which are relatively less expensive but which are durable enough to withstand the stresses of use. When it is desired to construct a myringotomy tube inserter according to the present invention which is capable of being reused for a number of operations, it is preferable to manufacture the device from sterilizable materials having greater durability.
The invention can be conveniently packaged as a kit with other instruments which are necessary in the performance of a myringotomy procedure, such as a scalpel and a suction needle, and these several components can be included in a suitably sanitized kit. It will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that other instruments and surgical aids may likewise be included in such a kit, such as those instruments and aids described in U.S. Pat. No. 3,897,786, issued to Garnett et al.
In use, an incision is first made in the tympanic membrane of the ear by inserting a scalpel through the ear canal and incising the membrane. The scalpel is removed and, if desired, a suction needle can be used to remove any fluid from the middle ear through the incision made by the scalpel.
The novel inserter of the present invention is then used to insert a myringotomy tube into the incision in the ear drum. First, a myringotomy tube is releasably attached on the inserter by positioning the lumen of the tube onto distal end 15. Distal end 15, with the myringotomy tube in place, is then moved through the ear canal and is inserted into the incision in the tympanic membrane. Myringotomy tubes for which insertion is facilitated by a twisting action are conveniently twisted by rotation of the rotatable head 14 at an appropriate point during the insertion step. Throughout the insertion step, it is possible for the surgeon to observe the myringotomy tube and the incision, since the inserter does not obstruct the surgeon's view.
When the myringotomy tube has been successfully inserted into the incision of the ear drum, distal end 15 is then retracted into sleeve 12 by a rearward movement of shaft 11. In the preferred embodiment, depicted in FIG. 1, the rearward movement of shaft 11 is provided by the movable engagement of handle end 20 against rotatable head 14. This engagement is effected simply by moving finger holes 21 and 22 towards each other. During retraction of shaft 11, the end of sleeve 12 which is adjacent distal end 15 exerts pressure against the myringotomy tube, with the result that the myringotomy tube is caused to slide off distal end 15 as the distal end is retracted into the sleeve, and the myringotomy tube is left in the incision of the ear drum. The inserter is then removed from the ear canal and the essential steps of the myringotomy procedure are thus completed.
Although the present invention has been described in terms of preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the scope of the invention is not limited to these embodiments. Numerous modifications to the specific embodiments can be made without departing from the invention.
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CES 2014: Lenovo Convertables, Tablets, and Laptops (Part 2) Y40 & Y50 Touch (with optional 4K), Z40 & Z50
Subject: General Tech, Mobile, Shows and Expos | January 5, 2014 - 07:00 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: Lenovo, GeForce 800M, CES 2014, CES, 4k
For the lover of a more conventional clamshell laptop, Lenovo has four models announced at CES. They do not need a special hinge to avoid the ho-hum. Some of these models have options for GeForce 800-series mobile and Radeon M200-series graphics. Some have options of 802.11ac (and others have it standard). One of the four even includes an option for a 4K panel.
Did I get your attention? Read on.
The Lenovo Y40 and Y50 are their gaming class notebooks with relatively high-performance components. The aesthetic is sort-of flat edges and bevels which looks pretty crisp. The dimensions and weight "start at" under an inch thick and 5.3lbs. Options will be available up to 16 GB of RAM and a 1TB hybrid hard drive with 8 GB of SSD caching. It also appears as if 802.11ac wireless comes standard. You have a choice between 14-inch and 15.6-inch Full HD screens or, for the Y50, you can bump the resolution up to 3840x2160 for some mobile 4K.
The Y50 can be powered by as much as an Intel Core i7-4702HQ processor and an NVIDIA GTX 860M 2GB GPU. This graphics solution is currently unannounced but rumors (just rumors) claim it will have about 1.4 TeraFLOPs of performance from 960 shading units. This puts it a little bit behind the Xbox One in terms of peak shader performance however it is also laptop graphics. If the rumors hold true it should be just slightly behind a GeForce 650 Ti. Perhaps we will learn more as CES continues.
Prices start at around $500.
The Lenovo Z40 and Z50, on the other hand, are their more mainstream laptops. Still, they are capable of upgrades up to an Intel Core i7 with GeForce 800-series graphics. They can include up to 16 GB of RAM and up to a 1TB HDD (with extra options for 8GB SSD caching). The laptop comes default with 802.11 b/g/n but can be upgraded to 802.11ac if desired. They come standard with a 1080p touchscreen display.
More interestingly, prices start at just under $400 (although clearly with less RAM, CPU, and GPU than the up to listings). Lenovo claims you can have "up to Windows 8.1" which makes me wonder if Windows 7 options will be available. That could be interesting if true.
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AMD Expects Beta Eyefinity Fix in January
Subject: General Tech, Graphics Cards | December 11, 2013 - 05:58 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: frame pacing, frame rating, amd, southern islands, 4k, eyefinity, crossfire, microstutter
The frame pacing issue has been covered at our website for almost a year now. It stems from the original "microstutter" problem which dates back over a year before we could quantify it. We like to use the term "Frame Rating" to denote the testing methodology we now use for our GPU tests.
AMD fared worse at these tests than NVIDIA (although even they had some problems in certain configurations). They have dedicated a lot of man-hours to the problem resulting in a driver updates for certain scenarios. Crossfire while utilizing Eyefinity or 4K MST was one area they did not focus on. The issue has been addressed in Hawaii and AMD asserted that previous cards will get a software fix soon.
The good news is that we have just received word from AMD that they plan on releasing a beta driver for Southern Islands and earlier GPUs (AMD believes it should work for anything that's not "legacy"). As usual, until it ships anything could change, but it looks good for now.
The beta "frame pacing" driver addressing Crossfire with 4K and Eyefinity, for supported HD-series and Southern Islands-based Rx cards, is expected to be public sometime in January.
Podcast #279 - R9 290 Variance Issues, OCZ's Bankruptcy, Kaveri Leaks and more!
Subject: General Tech | December 4, 2013 - 05:10 PM | Ken Addison
Tagged: video, ultrasharp, toshiba, R9 290X, r9 290, podcast, ocz, Kaveri, dell, amd, A10-7850K, A10-7700K, 4k
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Dell UltraSharp 24": Professional 4K (UltraHD) Monitor
Subject: General Tech, Displays | December 2, 2013 - 02:20 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: dell, ultrasharp, UP2414Q, 4k
Dell Belize published an overview of the UltraSharp UP2414Q 24" 4K monitor. I must say, 3840x2160 in a 24" display would certainly look make text look "ultra sharp". The rest of the company still does not appear to be acknowledging its existence but I think this is a pretty safe rumor.
One of the selling points of Dell UltraSharp monitors is its color gamut. It is not too difficult to find a monitor with 100% sRGB coverage, but Adobe RGB is quite larger; the UP2414Q claims to be able to reproduce 99% of it. This means that, if properly calibrated, the monitor can reach "further colors" instead of approximating them. Specifically, 100% Adobe RGB is roughly the gamut possible with color printers.
Put into perspective: my Wacom Cintiq 22HD claims 72% coverage of Adobe RGB.
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Not much else is known about this display. It does not have a price. It does not have a release date. It does not even have an official announcement date. They do claim to calibrate the monitors before they leave the factory so that is some other information, I guess. It has four USB 3.0 ports and a 6-in-1 card reader.
But I can imagine the biggest omission for our audience is: there is no official announcement about refresh rates. Ian Cutress down at Anandtech assumes, based on the Dell UltraSharp 32" UP3214Q monitor, it will support 60Hz only using two DisplayPort 1.2a connectors in MST; otherwise, 4K will be limited to 30Hz.
I would be surprised if he is not correct.
A bit of a surprise
Okay, let's cut to the chase here: it's late, we are rushing to get our articles out, and I think you all would rather see our testing results NOW rather than LATER. The first thing you should do is read my review of the AMD Radeon R9 290X 4GB Hawaii graphics card which goes over the new architecture, new feature set, and performance in single card configurations.
Then, you should continue reading below to find out how the new XDMA, bridge-less CrossFire implementation actually works in both single panel and 4K (tiled) configurations.
A New CrossFire For a New Generation
CrossFire has caused a lot of problems for AMD in recent months (and a lot of problems for me as well). But, AMD continues to make strides in correcting the frame pacing issues associated with CrossFire configurations and the new R9 290X moves the bar forward.
Without the CrossFire bridge connector on the 290X, all of the CrossFire communication and data transfer occurs over the PCI Express bus that connects the cards to the entire system. AMD claims that this new XDMA interface was designed for Eyefinity and UltraHD resolutions (which were the subject of our most recent article on the subject). By accessing the memory of the GPU through PCIe AMD claims that it can alleviate the bandwidth and sync issues that were causing problems with Eyefinity and tiled 4K displays.
Even better, this updated version of CrossFire is said to compatible with the frame pacing updates to the Catalyst driver to improve multi-GPU performance experiences for end users.
When an extra R9 290X accidentally fell into my lap, I decided to take it for a spin. And if you have followed my graphics testing methodology in the past year then you'll understand the important of these tests.
Continue reading our article Frame Rating: AMD Radeon R9 290X CrossFire and 4K Preview Testing!!
IDF 2013: Products With 20Gbps Thunderbolt 2 Appear At IDF 2013
Subject: General Tech | September 15, 2013 - 06:30 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: z87, Thunderbolt 2, sonnet, Intel, idf 2013, idf, gigabyte, asus, asrock, aja, 4k
Intel recently launched its next generation Thunderbolt 2 interface, and several devices using the new connection were shown off at the Intel Developer Forum. The major takeaway from Thunderbolt 2 is the increased bandwidth and benefits to video production houses working with large uncompressed media. Specifically, Thunderbolt 2 is a PCI-Express based external interface that sends both video output and data down a single cable. Upgrades over the original 10Gbps Thunderbolt standard include an updated to the DisplayPort 1.2 video standard and double the bandwidth to 20Gbps. Thanks to the increased bandwidth, Thunderbolt 2 enables simultaneous video output and video file transfer of 4K media. Video editors can watch and transfer 4K video to an DisplayPort-equipped monitor and external RAID array respectively.
Intel is kicking off the Thunderbolt 2 standard with the launch of its DSL5520 and DSL5320 Thunderbolt 2 controllers, which are already in the hands of device manufactures. In fact, there were quite a few bits of hardware being shown off at this years IDF that already support the new Thunderbolt 2 standard. Intel is expecting even more devices in 2014.
Professional video editing and workstation hardware with Thunderbolt 2
While consumer PC hardware will be supporting Thunderbolt 2, the new interface is most beneficial to professional users and IDF was the launch pad for several high end pieces of production gear. Sonnet launched the Echo Express III external PCI-E card chassis that allows users to hook up PCI-E cards to systems via Thunderbolt 2 (for example: video capture card or fast solid state storage). Also, AJA showed off a video/audio capture box called the IO 4K that supports daisy chaining other Thunderbolt 2 devices and acts as a video capture card capable of taking in 4K and UltraHD video sources as well as high end audio inputs. Finally, PROMISE Technology showed off its Pegasus2 RAID 5 enclosure and SANLink2 Thunderbolt 2 bridge device.
External boxes are not the only professional products with Thunderbolt 2 at IDF, however. The technology is also being integrated into workstations, including the Apple Mac Pro with six Thunderbolt 2 ports and HP's new lineup of desktop workstations.
Z87 Motherboards With Thunderbolt 2
Thunderbolt 2 will also be used in consumer gear as well, including Z87 motherboards. Asus, AsRock, and Gigabyte all had motherboards on display that each featured two Thunderbolt 2 ports. The new interface will be available on the multiple boards from the manufacturers. German tech site ComputerBase.de posted several photos of Thunderbolt 2-equipped motherboards and gave a glimpse at the upcoming hardware.
The Asus Z87-Deluxe/Quad, an AsRock Z87 motherboard, and Gigabyte Z87X-UD5 TH spotted at IDF by ComputerBase.de.
Of note are the ASUS Z87-Deluxe/Quad, AsRock Extreme 11/ac, and Gigabyte Z87X-UD7 TH. All boards off LGA 1150 CPU sockets, four DDR3 DIMM slots, a slew of SATA 6Gbps ports, multiple PCI-E 3.0 x16 and x1 slots, and rich rear IO including two Thunderbolt 2 ports (naturally).
The AsRock Z87 Extreme 11/ac via ComputerBase.de.
The following chart breaks down the specifications. Unfortunately pricing and availability have not been announced for these boards, but expect to pay a premium for the high end gaming hardware and new Thunderbolt 2 controller. (The Asrock Extreme 11/ac in particular takes the word "high end" to the, well, extreme.)
|ASUS Z87-Deluxe/Quad
|AsRock Extreme 11/ac
|Gigabyte Z87X-UD7 TH
|SATA 6Gbps
|PCI-E 3.0 x16
|PCI-E 3.0 x1
|Rear IO:
|6 x analog, 1 x optical
|5 x analog, 1 x optical
|5 x analog, 1 x optical
|Thunderbolt 2
|Video out
|1 x HDMI
|1 x HDMI, 1 x DP
|1 x HDMI, 1 x DVI
It is promising to see so many devices this early into Thunderbolt 2's launch, and the various high end motherboard using both Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3 gives consumers the best of both worlds and access to all manner of external peripherals. The bandwidth increase is certainly welcome, and I am interested to see what sorts of new devices it enables. For now, I think Thunderbolt 2 is going to be mainly a professional (or at least "pro-sumer") technology. With that siad, 4K capture and video output is already being worked on, and I am curious to see what other applications and technologies will really be able to push the new 20Gbps interface and what trickles down to the consumer space!
Are you excited about Thunderbolt 2? Let us know what you think of the IDF-launched products and the interface technology in general in the comments below!
Intel Unveils New Haswell Powered NUC D54250WYK
Subject: General Tech | September 14, 2013 - 02:54 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: SFF, nuc, Intel, hd 5000, haswell, 4k
Intel has announced a new Haswell-powered NUC called the D54250WYK. The new barebones kit includes an Intel D54250WYB NUC motherboard with soldered processor in a small form factor case that measures 4.6″ x 4.4″ x 1.4″. The new NUC is faster, has new IO options, and reportedly fixes the overheating issues of previous NUC systems. The Haswell-powered NUC has a bit of competition with the recently launched Gigabyte BRIX system which also got an upgrade to Intel's latest consumer architecture.
The new NUC D54250WYK barebones kit.
The Intel NUC Kit D54250WYK uses a new 4.33" x 4.33" motherboard with a pre-soldered Intel Haswell Core i5-4250U processor. The system further supports two DDR3 SO-DIMM slots (up to 16GB of 1600MHz memory), a single SATA port, two mini PCI-E slots (one for mSATA SSDs and one half-height for Wi-Fi NICs), and a USB 2.0 header supporting to USB 2.0 ports. The Core i5-4250U CPU is a 22nm chip with a 15W TDP. It is a dual core part clocked at 1.3GHz base and 2.6GHz Turbo with HyperThreading, 3MB of cache, and HD 5000 processor graphics (200Mhz base and 1GHz Turbo).
The new NUC motherboard and Haswell processor.
While Intel has removed Thunderbolt support, external IO is still decent, with the following ports:
Front IO:
- 2 x USB 3.0 ports
- 2 x Analog audio jacks
- 1 x Infrared receiver
Rear IO:
2 x Video outputs:
- 1 x Mini DisplayPort 1.2
- 1 x Mini HDMI 1.4
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- 2 x USB 3.0
Notably, the Intel NUC Kit with i5-4250U CPU requires active cooling, but aftermarket cases offering passive cooling are likely in the works. Of course, users will be able to purchase the barebones D54250WYK kit or just the D54250WYB NUC motherboard and CPU that can be paired with a third party or custom built case. Like Gigabyte, Intel has not released specific pricing or availability, but expect the new Haswell-powered NUC to be coming soon as the system appears to be ready to go. Hopefully full reviews will be hitting the Internet soon!
IDF 2013: Promise Technology Shows Off Thunderbolt 2 Equipped Storage
Subject: Storage | September 13, 2013 - 04:23 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: Thunderbolt 2, SANlink 2, raid, promise, 4k
Promise Technology has announced that it is launching new storage solutions with Intel's new Thunderbolt 2 interface. Shown off at IDF 2013, the storage products include the Pegasus 2 series and SANLink 2 Thunderbolt 2 to 8G Fiber Channel bridge. The Pegasus 2 series is a RAID 5 external storage array that connects to Windows or Mac machines using Thunderbolt 2. The SANLink 2 bridge product allows users to connect a PC using Thunderbolt 2 to Promise Technology's VTrak or VTrak A-Class shared SAN storage.
The storage products are aimed mainly at professional video editors that are working with 4K content. According to Promise Technology, the 20Gbps bi-directional Thunderbolt 2 connection enables video editors to simultaneously transfer and display 4K video content.
Promise Technology CEO James Lee was quoted as saying:
"With the industry now poised for the widespread adoption of 4K video, the Pegasus2 Series with Thunderbolt 2 technology will revolutionize how video creators are managing 4K workflows in addition to delivering unprecedented performance to artists and enthusiasts who love to create captivating content."
Both the Pegasus2 and SANLink2 products with Thunderbolt 2 will be available in Fall 2013 for so-far undisclosed prices. The full press blast is below, for more information.
IFA 2013: Panasonic Launches 20" ToughPad 4K UT-MB5 Tablet For Business Users
Subject: General Tech | September 9, 2013 - 01:49 AM | Tim Verry
Tagged: tablet, Panasonic, ifa 2013, 4k
At the IFA 2013 trade show in Berlin, Germany, Panasonic is showing off a prototype 20" tablet with 4K high resolution display called the ToughPad 4K UT-MB5. The tablet is aimed at professional users in sales and marketing as well as artists, architects, and engineers. The UT-MB5 will come in two models: standard and performance. The performance SKU features a faster Intel Core i5 vPro processor and NVIDIA discrete graphics versus the standard version.
The Panasonic ToughPad 4K UT-MB5 is a 20" tablet with a carbon fiber case that measures 12.5mm thick and weighs 2.35 kg (5.18 lbs) for the standard version. The performance version weighs slightly more at 2.7 kg (5.95 lbs). The front of the tablet is dominated by a 20" 4K IPS display with a resolution of 3840 x 2560 (230 PPI), aspect ratio of 15:10, and 176-degree viewing angles. Above the display is a 720p webcam. The UT-MB5 has USB 3.0, SD card, optical smart card, and headphone ports. Panasonic further offers a desktop cradle that allows users to use the tablet as a desktop system by connecting a wireless keyboard and mouse. The desktop dock also expands the IO options to include HDMI output and an Ethernet port. The tablet is ruggedized and rated to be able to withstand drops up to 76cm while turned on.
Internal hardware on the 20" ToughPad includes an unspecified Intel Core i5 vPro processor, discrete NVIDIA Geforce graphics, up to 8GB of RAM, a 128GB (standard) or 256GB (performance) SSD, and Windows 8.1 Pro. There are also wireless radios for 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Panasonic also provides an optional digitizer called the Electronic Touch Pen. The custom pen connects to the tablet using Bluetooth and uses an infrared camera that can reportedly identify every pixel on the high resolution display. The pen has 2048 levels of pressure sensitivity and can also report angle of tilt.
Panasonic rates the UT-MB5 tablet at around 2 hours of battery life off of a full charge. The company sees the device as a portable touchscreen rather than a mobile tablet, and at 20" and 5+ pounds it is more of a desktop replacement than a mobile device.
The Standard SKU will be available in November for GBP 3,335 (~$5,217) in Germany and Europe. There is no word on US availability yet, however. Panasonic has stated that the higher-end Performance UT-MB5's pricing and availability will be announced at a later date. In the meantime, users can check out the standard version at the IFA show in Berlin in Hall 5.2/101.
It looks like a neat device that should be a hit for professional artists, architects, engineers, and business users alike. It comes with a premium price tag but the display and accurate digitizer is likely worth it!
HDMI 2.0 Announced: 4K at 60Hz, Auto Lipsync, and more.
Subject: General Tech | September 8, 2013 - 05:19 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: HDMI 2.0, hdmi, 4k
3840 and 2160 are common numbers around this site or at least they have been over the last half year. You might be surprised to find we have been on the 4K bandwagon since 2011 when Ryan was given some time with the EIZO DuraVision FDH3601 at a vendor presentation. Sure, that $30,000 behemoth was designed for medical imaging and air traffic control stations, but it can run DiRT 3 like a champ. But, even now, 60Hz at those resolutions require at least two cables working in unison.
HDMI 2.0, recently announced, has been designed to achieve single-cable 4K at 60 progressive frames per second.
The specification maintains the same cable configuration as HDMI 1.4. Devices which support HDMI 2.0 can be connected, at full functionality, with standard "category 2" (marketing term "high speed") cables. Currently available "high speed" cables will not need to be replaced. The devices, on the other hand, must support the higher standard but that only makes sense because... well... why would you need the cable, otherwise?
HDMI 2.0 drives a higher frequency, 600MHz up from 340 MHz, to deliver substantially more bandwidth, 18Gbps up from 10.2Gbps, than HDMI 1.4. The extra bits can be used for 32 channel audio at 1536kHz sample rates as well as the aforementioned 2160p/60 video link.
A helpful feature for many home theater enthusiasts is "dynamic synchronization of video and audio streams". To my understand, this means that end-users will not need to fiddle with latency settings on their speaker systems as the devices will properly negotiate the delay themselves.
I have not been too much of a fan of HDMI licensing requirements and restrictions, but this release is definitely major version-worthy. The compliance test is expected in late 2013. The devices, however, are what most of us care about and, well, that depends on those manufacturers.
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ALEXANDER GOJKOVICH SR., 85, OF PHOENIXVILLE Alexander Gojkovich Sr., 85, husband of the late Justina (Laba) Gojkovich, of Phoenixville, PA, died on Thursday, February 6, 2014. Born in Belegrade, Yugoslavia, he was the son of the late Dmitrij amd Rosalia (Toth) Gojkovich. He worked as a crane operator in the open hearth of Phoenix Steel Corporation for 32 years, and later was head of maintenance at the Northern Chester County Technical School. Alex founded the Phoenixville Area Soccer Club in the 1960's, and was active for over 40 years. He loved to cook, and most of all, he loved his children and grandchildren. Surviving are his daughter, Rose wife of Robert Mento of East Vincent, PA; daughter, Vera Gojkovich of Phoenixville, PA; son, Alexander Gojkovich, Jr. husband of Suzanne of North Coventry, PA; five grandchildren, Carla, Jason, Michael, Danielle and Alex III, and two great-grandchildren, MacKenzie and Kylie. He was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service in Holy Ghost Orthodox Church, Bridge and Starr Streets, Phoenixville, PA, on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Mont Clare, PA. Relatives and Friends may call at the Devlin Rosmos Kepp & Gatcha Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 517 S. Main Street at Fourth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA, on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m., and at the church on Wednesday morning from 10 to 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Phoenixville Area Soccer Club, P.O. Box 136, Phoenixville, PA 19460. Condolences may be given to the family at
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Devlin Rosmos Kepp & Gatcha Funeral Home
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Phoenixville, PA 19460
Published in The Mercury on Feb. 8, 2014


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