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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Aug 2, 1994
|Filing date
|Jan 2, 1992
|Priority date
|Nov 9, 1990
|Fee status
|Also published as
|Publication number
|Anthony J. Conway, Philip J. Conway, Richard D. Fryar, Jr.
|Original Assignee
|Rochester Medical Corporation
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|Patent Citations (36), Referenced by (22), Classifications (18), Legal Events (4)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
The present application is a continuation-in-part application of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 07/611,193, filed Nov. 9, 1990, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
The present invention relates to external urinary catheters or male condom catheters for channeling unrestrained urinary discharges into urine collection receptacles.
Just a few years ago, external male urinary catheters, or condom catheters, were generally retained on a penis of an incontinent male with an adhesive tape of one type or another. The adhesive coated catheter disclosed by Conway et. al. (U.S. Pat. No. 4,475,910 reexamined and reissued as U.S. Pat. No. RE33,206) provided incontinent males with a self-sealing external catheter which required no tape, was easier to put on, and had functional advantages over earlier catheters, such as reduced leakage due to the improved seal between the catheter and the penis. The strapless catheter of Conway et. al. has proven to be a great commercial success and has become the catheter of choice for many men who are incontinent and who must wear an external urinary catheter.
Even the adhesive coated catheter of Conway et. al., however, is troublesome with respect to males having a "recessive" penis. A recessive penis is one wherein a relatively small length of penis protrudes from the pelvic area. In such situations, very often, less than one inch of penis presents itself for attachment of a catheter. Current "tape-on" and "strapless catheters," both of which were mentioned above, are extremely difficult to attach to males having a recessed penis. Often the only alternatives are diapers or the use of an internal catheter.
The strapless catheters on the market have the adhesive sandwiched between successive rolls of the catheter. As the catheter is unrolled, the inner surface comes into contact with the penile surface and is then "squeezed to seal." The adhesive on these catheters is positioned so that they will adhere to the penile shaft behind the glans. The glans is positioned within a non-adhering frontal section which is cone- or bulb-shaped. The recessive penis does not extend far enough out so that the strapless catheters can be unrolled far enough to bond sufficiently to the penile shaft. Because of the short length, it is also extremely difficult to tape a catheter securely to the recessive penis. The problem is well known and various solutions have been tried.
In one solution, a glans "cap" external catheter is shaped like a cup to fit only over the glans. It has been unsatisfactory, however, because a glans-only seal does not withstand body movement and urine pressure unless the adhesive is made so aggressive as to cause pain and damage on removal.
Other solutions have attempted to better install an ordinary strapless catheter on a recessed penis. One approach has been to partially unroll the strapless catheter and then position it over the recessed penis. This is a difficult installation procedure and results in another significant problem. Namely, as the strapless catheter is installed, it is common to pull out the recessed penis from its pelvic folds so as to be able to unroll enough of the strapless catheter to form a functional seal. Unfortunately, after installation, the penis retracts back into its pelvic recess and surrounding pelvic flesh actually push against the remaining unrolled roll on the catheter and essentially roll it back off the penis. To help prevent this, nurses have actually been instructed to try to cut off the remaining ring roll with a pair of scissors after the catheter is installed!
Another approach has been to use ostomy pouches to catheterize recessive penis patients. A flat circular adhesive material is sealed to the pelvic area around the penis and then the ostomy bag is adhered to that instead of the penis. Results are very unsatisfactory because the pelvic surface is difficult to adhere to and leakage is common. Ostomy hookups are also expensive.
The present invention overcomes the problems associated with installing an ordinary strapless catheter on a recessed penis.
The present invention is directed to a male urinary incontinence device for use on a penis with penile tip exposed and penile shaft recessed into pelvic skin. The device includes mechanism which has the ability to conform to the shape of the penile tip and to adhere to it. The mechanism includes a portion which can be unrolled onto and adhered to the penile shaft. The device further includes mechanism in fluid communication with the adhering and conforming mechanism, this second mechanism for pulling the penis from the pelvic skin in order to unroll the portion intended to adhere to the penile shaft. The pulling mechanism has an opening which can be placed in fluid communication with a urine receptacle.
More particularly, the device of the present invention includes a condom catheter having a sheath, a tube, and a transition section between the sheath and the tube. The sheath and the tube are each cylindrical. The sheath has a larger diameter than the tube. An adhesive coating adheres to the inner surface of a first portion of the sheath and to the inner surface of a second portion of the transition section. The two adhesive coated portions are contiguous. In this way, the transition section adheres to the penile tip or glans to hold it in order to pull the penile shaft from pelvic skin. The sheath then fastens to the penile shaft. The tube connects with a urine receptacle and can be used as a tool for pulling the penile shaft from pelvic skin after the transition section is fastened to the glans.
Importantly, the present device is structured so that a small protruding portion of the penis is used both as an area on which to seal the catheter and also an area which can, with the aid of the catheter device, be effectively used to pull out the penis from its recess in the fleshy part of the pelvis. Once it is pulled from its recessed position, the catheter device is sealed to the exposed penile shaft with no residual "ring roll" remaining. The penis can then withdraw back into the pelvis without pushing the catheter back off it. The new catheter device has a "short" sheath of only about 1.2 inches. The inside surface of the sheath is covered with adhesive except for about the last 0.1 inches at the open end. This provides for a short end ring to grasp to aid in removing the catheter device.
Unlike known catheters, with the present device the adhesive continues along the inner surface of the sheath from the adhesive-free ring down into the cone or transition section which necks down from the sheath to the tube. Also, unlike known catheters, the self-adhering cone area is thin-walled, similar to the sheath. During installation, the thin-walled cone area is simply "popped on" the small protruding tip of the recessive penis and is gently squeezed to seal it. As the catheter is gently pulled to extend the penis, the pelvic flesh can be pressed back and using the same hand that is pulling on the catheter, the sheath can be unrolled over the exposed penile shaft. This is easily done by pulling on the catheter with two middle fingers while unrolling the rest of the catheter with the index finger and thumb.
The present invention, therefore, solves the problems of known external condom catheters for use on recessive penises. To more clearly understand, however, this structure and these advantages of the present invention, attention is now directed to the drawings briefly described hereinafter and thereafter to the detailed disclosure which makes reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a rolled-up condom catheter device in accordance with the present invention;
FIGS. 2-5 are a sequence showing use of the device, FIG. 2 showing in side view contact of the cone with the glans, FIG. 3 showing in side view pulling the penis with the catheter device to expose the penile shaft from pelvic skin, FIG. 4 showing in side view with a portion of the catheter cut away and adhesive remaining how the unrolled sheath fastens to the penile shaft, and FIG. 5 showing in side view with a portion of the sheath cut away how the penile shaft with sheath fastened thereto recesses back into pelvic skin;
FIGS. 6-12 are a sequence which illustrate a method of making a condom catheter device in accordance with the present invention, FIG. 6 showing a blank mandrel in side view, FIG. 7 showing a cross-sectional view of the mandrel having been dipped in release agent, FIG. 8 showing a partial cross-sectional view having further been dipped in adhesive, FIG. 9 showing a cross-sectional view having been dipped in a solvent stripping agent, FIG. 10 showing a cross-sectional view having been dipped in silicone rubber, FIG. 11 showing a cross-sectional view having been dipped a subsequent time in silicon rubber to build the tube and lower cone region to a greater thickness, FIG. 12 showing in partial cross-sectional view a beginning roll of the sheath as a part of removing a condom catheter from the mandrel; and
FIG. 13 shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of the sheath portion rolled up.
Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference numerals designate identical parts throughout the several views and referring more particularly to FIG. 1, a male urinary incontinence device or condom catheter device in accordance with the present invention is designated generally by the numeral 20.
Catheter device 20 has a unitary construction which includes a sheath 22, a tube 24, and a transition section 26 between the sheath 22 and tube 24. Catheter device 20 is made of silicone rubber. The silicone rubber has an inner surface 28 and an outer surface 30. Following manufacture and during pre-use storage, catheter device 20 has a pre-use configuration as shown in FIG. 1, wherein sheath 22 is a first portion 34 of rolled up on itself so that except as indicated hereinafter inner surface 28 is rolled up against and comes into contact with outer surface 30. Interposed between most of inner surface 28 and outer surface 30 of sheath 22 is an adhesive layer 32. Adhesive layer 32 adheres to inner surface 28 and does not adhere to outer surface 30 when sheath 22 is unrolled. The reason for such phenomenon is discussed in more detail hereinafter. Adhesive layer 32 also includes a second portion 36 formed on a significant portion of cone or transition section 26. First portion 34 and second portion 36 are contiguous as transition section 26 changes form to sheath 22.
Sheath 22 is formed as a cylinder having a diameter appropriate for a limp penis. Sheath 22 has a length of approximately 1.2 inches. Such length is long enough to provide sufficient fastening adhesion between first portion 34 of the adhesive layer 32 on the inside surface of the sheath and the penile shaft, but is not so long so that the sheath cannot be completely unrolled when a recessed penis is pulled outwardly to expose the total length of penile shaft with respect to pelvic skin. First portion 34 includes all of the inner surface of sheath 22 except an adhesive-free band 38 on the inner surface of sheath 22 adjacent its open end. Band 38 is intended to provide a loose end for a nurse to grasp and begin to roll sheath 22 back on itself or otherwise to remove an installed catheter device 20.
Cone or transition section 26 provides a reduction in diameter from sheath 22 to tube 24. Second portion 36 to which adhesive is applied contiguously with the adhesive on first portion 34 includes most of the cone portion of transition section 26. Since the idea is to provide sufficient adhesive surface within cone 26 to contact and adhere to the glans penis, it is important to provide a large adhesive surface for this purpose. However, an apex portion 37 which connects with and opens to tube 24 is preferably free of adhesive so that there is less chance that adhesive will seal together in front of the glans penis when the catheter 20 is attached thereto. Only sheath 22 is rolled in the pre-use configuration. Hence, second portion 36 on the inside surface 28 of transition section 26 is exposed (although the entire catheter device 20 is appropriately protected in a package of a type known to those skilled in this art). Sheath 22 and transition section 26 associated with the second portion thereof have a thickness which allows them to be conformed to the shape of the penis as the adhesive adheres to the penis. Tube 24 has a greater thickness so as to retain its shape and provide for suitable connection with additional tubing leading to a urine receptacle.
Tube 24 most efficiently provides a noncollapsing structure when formed in a smaller diameter section 40 and a larger diameter section 42. A short transitional neck 44 extends between sections 40 and 42. Likewise, the narrowest portion of the cone-shape of transition section 26 extends between larger diameter section 42 and the rest of transition section 26 so as to provide a short portion of greater thickness leading to the larger portion of transition section 26 having a thinner thickness. The distal end of tube 24 opens at opening 48 to provide for a urinary drainage tube junction designed to communicate through an appropriate drainage tube to a receptacle or collection device (not shown).
Although adhesive layer 32 adheres to the inner surface 28, it does not adhere to the outer surface 30 when sheath 22 is unrolled. Adhesive layer 32 is bonded to the inner surface 28 by a catalyzed process, preferably a vulcanizing process, in which constituents within the adhesive material are cross-linked to constituents within the silicone rubber which is formed from an unvulcanized silicone rubber solution overcoat layer during the vulcanizing process. Once the adhesive layer 32 is bonded to the inner surface 28 and the outer surface is formed according to the process discussed hereinafter, adhesive 32 no longer irreversibly adheres to outer surface 30. Although the adhesive will releasably adhere to outer surface 30, a moderate force separates the surfaces resulting in the adhesive remaining adhered to the inner surface 28. Contact between adhesive layer 32 and outer surface 30 is referred to as "releasable contact" or "releasable adherence." As indicated, this type of contact or adherence is characterized in that it permits a relatively easy separation of the adhesive from the particular surface.
Although, as described hereinafter, catheter device 20 can be made by combining two or more layers of a silicone rubber solution or of separate silicone rubber solutions, once the unvulcanized silicone rubber solutions are dried and cured in a vulcanizing process, the respective silicone rubber solution coatings are combined to form a single unitary wall without separate layers. In this regard, then, it is understood that any silicone rubber solution used to form silicone rubber products can be used to form the silicone rubber catheter device of the present invention. The vulcanizing process can be a heat process, a catalyzed process employing a catalyzing agent or agents, a combination of the two, or any other suitable vulcanizing process known in the art.
Referring now to FIGS. 6-12, the preferred method of making catheter device 20, described more fully in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 07/611,193 filed Nov. 9, 1990, herein incorporated by reference, includes a series of steps designed to coat mandrel 50. As shown in FIG. 6, mandrel 50 has a generally cylindrical shape which narrows from a large cylinder 52 along a major conical portion 54 to an intermediate cylindrical portion 6, from which it further narrows through a minor conical portion 58 to a narrow cylindrical portion 60. The surfaces of mandrel 50 are preferably coated with a material from which silicone rubber readily releases, such as a TEFLON (registered trademark of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company) material.
As indicated in FIG. 7, mandrel 50 is first dipped into a tank containing a release agent 62, preferably a polydimethylsiloxane fluid. A representative fluid which is appropriate is Dow Corning 360 medical fluid from Dow Corning, Inc., Midland, Mich. 48360 having a viscosity of 12,500 centistokes, diluted about 1:25, preferably about 1:100 in hexamethyldisiloxane. Release agent 62 is applied at least to line A. After the release agent is given time to dry, as illustrated in FIG. 8, mandrel 50 is next dipped in a tank of adhesive so that adhesive coats the mandrel at least up to line A, although not beyond the top edge of the release agent from the previous dipping. Although any adhesive material which will bond to unvulcanized silicone rubber during a vulcanizing process can be used, the preferred adhesive material in accordance with the present method is Monsanto 788 acrylic adhesive from Monsanto Corporation, St. Louis, Mo. Adhesive 64 is also then allowed to dry for a period of time.
Mandrel 50 is next dipped in a solvent, preferably trichloroethane (trichlor 1,1,1) or xylene, which will strip the adhesive coating 64 and the release agent coating 62 from the lower end 66 of mandrel 50. Mandrel 50 is dipped in the solvent only to line B so that the release agent 62 and the adhesive 64 fully coat mandrel 50 between lines A and B. In this regard, it is noted that line B is relatively close to intermediate cylinder 56 so that adhesive continues to cover a significant portion of the larger end of major conical portion 54.
After the cleaning step, as shown in FIG. 10, the mandrel is dipped in a tank containing a silicon rubber solution, preferably having a siloxane solvent, most preferably a hexamethyldisiloxane solvent. The disiloxane solvent is preferred because it does not destroy the integrity of the adhesive strip which remains on the portion of the mandrel between lines A and B following the stripping step. When the mandrel 50 is dipped into the silicon rubber solution, the unvulcanized solution coats the mandrel 50 and overcoats the release agent 62 and adhesive 64 to form a first overcoat layer 68 which extends beyond the top end of release agent 62. The unvulcanized silicone rubber overcoat layer 68 is then allowed to dry. Additional layers of silicone rubber solution can be added to obtain the desired thickness. In that regard, as shown in FIG. 11, it is important to the present invention that an additional layer of silicone rubber be applied to the lower portion of mandrel 50 to add greater thickness and structure to the tubular portion of catheter device 20 up to approximately where the adhesive remains. This additional thickness silicone rubber coating 70 is illustrated in FIG. 11.
After layer 70 is allowed to dry and any additional layers applied to obtain desired thickness, the final silicone rubber overcoat layer along the entire length of catheter device 20 is vulcanized or cured at an elevated temperature, preferably about 205# F. It is understood and known by those skilled in the art to maintain the temperature at a level below the boiling point of the solvent or solvents used in the silicone rubber solutions which were used, so that the vulcanized silicone rubber which results will not have any bubbles caused by evaporation or boiling off of the solvent. It is further understood, of course, that other vulcanizing processes are equally applicable. In any case, during the vulcanizing process, any distinction between the initial silicone rubber solution and any subsequent layers are eliminated and a single unitary silicone rubber wall throughout device 20 is formed. Device 20 is allowed to cool and, as shown in FIG. 12, device 20 is then rolled from the top of mandrel 50 so that the inner surface 28 is rolled up onto outer surface 30. In the process of rolling, adhesive strip 64 which has now been integrally bonded with the silicone rubber during the vulcanizing process, comes into contact with the outer surface 30. An enlarged illustration of the sheath roll is illustrated in FIG. 13. When the sheath 22 is completely rolled, the conical portion and smaller tubular portions are pulled or otherwise removed from the mandrel and the end of the smallest tubular portion cut off to create opening 48. A portion of the release agent 62 may adhere to the adhesive. Any release agent which adheres, however, is absorbed eventually by the silicone rubber. This is important, since otherwise the release agent could interfere with the adherence of the adhesive to the penis during use of the catheter device 20. In this regard, it is noted that the adhesive is selected for its ability to bond with silicone rubber during the vulcanized process and for its lack of adherence when it comes into contact with vulcanized silicone rubber after the vulcanizing process. Furthermore, the adhesive must adhere sufficiently to the penis, while at the same time release from it without undue discomfort; particularly it must release from the glans portion of the penis without injury or undue discomfort. An appropriate adhesive was indicated earlier.
In use, catheter device 20 functions both as a tool to position a recessed penis for installation and then, of course, functions as a condom catheter to direct urine from an incontinent male to an appropriate receptacle. The various steps of application and use are illustrated in FIGS. 2-5. As indicated earlier, a recessive penis has minimal exposure of the penile shaft from the pelvic area and may only expose the glans. Such minimal exposure has made it difficult at least, and actually not even possible in many cases to fasten presently known condom catheters in a safe and functional fashion. With respect to device 20, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the transition section 26 is positioned next to and brought into contact with the glans. The most flexible portion of the transition section is gently pressed and pinched against the glans so that the adhesive adheres. The installer then pulls with tube 24 by holding tube 24 between the two middle fingers of one hand. As the penis extends, the other hand is used to hold back the pelvic flesh. The thumb and index finger of the hand holding device 20 are used to unroll sheath 22 onto the penile shaft. The sheath is pressed all around so that the adhesive adheres well and forms a good seal with the penis. The penis is extended sufficiently far from the pelvic skin so that the sheath can be completely unrolled as indicated in FIG. 4. Alternatively, the installer may find it easier to pull the catheter 20 by holding the transition section 26, in adherence to the glans, between the thumb and forefinger of one hand, and to unroll the sheath 22 with the thumb and forefinger of the other hand. Then, as indicated in FIG. 5, as the penis is allowed to recess back into the pelvic skin, the sheath remains adjacent to the penile shaft and does not roll up and come off the penis, but rather remains in a functional configuration. It is clear that device 20 should be positioned so that urine is directed directly into tube 24 from the attachment of transition section 26 to the penile tip. When removal is desired, tube 24 is again used as a tool to pull the recessed penis with one hand while holding the pelvic skin back with the other. The second hand, in holding back the skin, can then also readily lift and peel the adhesive-free band 38 of sheath 22 from the penile shaft and either pull the entire sheath back over itself or begin rolling it back over itself. In either case, the sheath is gently released from adherence with the penile shaft and similarly the transition section is gently pulled from the glans for complete removal.
Thus, although the present condom catheter device could be used with respect to any incontinent male, it is primarily intended for incontinent males having recessed penises. For that situation, device 20 solves the problems of known external urinary catheters. In this regard, however, although the present catheter device is directed toward a particular situation and the advantages and details of structure and function of the device have been set forth with respect to that situation, it is nevertheless understood that the disclosure herein, although presenting the preferred embodiment, is nevertheless exemplary. Consequently, any changes made, especially in matters of shape, size and arrangement to the full extent extended by the general meaning of the terms in which the appended claims are expressed, are understood to be within the principle of the invention.
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CBDT panel for better coordination to deal with black money
New Delhi: Concerned over poor co-ordination among various agencies dealing with black money menace, the CBDT committee has suggested that a mechanism should be developed for better co-operation among various wings of the government, including state agencies, to tackle the issue.
"The federal structure of governance and their vertical reporting systems within their respective ministries and departments may have resulted in less than optimum coordination of data, information, and actions...
"... A strengthening of this aspect may be an important way forward in the fight against generation and accumulation of black money," the White Paper on black money tabled by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in the Lok Sabha said.
Various organisations of central and state governments closely monitor violation of laws, regulating economic activities and their links with other criminal activities, and in doing so provide a comprehensive network of checks and balances against generation of black money too, the White Paper said.
Among various agencies, tax departments, Central Board of Direct Taxes and the Central Board of Excise and Customs are assigned the task of enforcement of laws and detecting illegal money.
Besides, it said, there are various other regulatory authorities undertaking supervision and policing. They include the Enforcement Directorate, Financial Intelligence Unit, Economic Offences Wing of the State Police, Central Bureau of Investigation, Serious Frauds Investigation Office, and Narcotics Control Bureau.
There are also coordinating agencies such as the Central Economic Intelligence Bureau, National Investigation Agency, and the High Level Committee, which also play an important role in fighting the menace of black money, it added.
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The BRAVO 2.0 is the most versatile backpack in our arsenal. Featuring a waterproof welded main compartment and a quick-access laptop pocket, the BRAVO 2.0 also sports a unique cross strap system to attach just about anything else you need to carry. Built with ultra-tough 18oz truck tarpaulin liner and military grade nylon. Guaranteed for life.
- External-zipper front compartment
- Ergonomic shoulder strap design with EVA foam back panel for comfort and breathability
- Sternum strap with custom push plate buckle
- Custom metal fastening hardware
- Abrasion resistant 1050 denier nylon
- Weatherproof, 18oz truck tarpaulin liner
- YKK zippers
- Built in China
Real feedback from Chrome customers to help you choose the perfect gear.
Great bag with some caveats
I've had the bag as my daily carry for a few months now and I like it. The other reviewers have pointed out some of the issues. I would love to have this bag without the roll top and velcro. I would also like it to have the laptop compartment waterproofed. The laptop compartment is perfect for me though as it has a dedicated spot for laptop and tablet and I carry both.
The materials are great, but it's not flexible and I have to dig so deep to get to things in the main compartment. It's a little awkward to get to what I need. Maybe this is messenger style legacy that I'm just not used to for an every day carry bag, but it's starting to annoy me.
Overall, the materials and construction are top notch. The build quality is incredible. Just know it has it's quirks that may or may not be good for your every day routine.
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Almost the perfect backpack
Tough as nails. No question about that. Used Bravo 1.0 for a year now. Every day. Rain, shine, snow. I serioulsy cart around a LOT of stuff - tents, sleeping bags and pads, large rolled drawings. Carried other bikes by strapping the frame to this bag - it's a serious workhorse. Wipped out a few times, and it just takes it like a champ. Compression straps on the 2.0 look very odd and useless - not sure what's up with that.
The bag is not waterproof. Rode in moderate and heavy rains - main compartment is damp, and pad of paper in the laptop compartment had water stains on the top corners. If you look at the front image - you can see how the front flap barely covers the top corner of the front compartment. This was the source of water in my case. Upon looking at the fine print on the website just now - it does say waterproof main compartment. Why not the laptop area????
Love how it extends down for expansion - I'm an architect and can ride with a roll of 24" x 36" drawing. However, when expanded you need to lengthen the straps so it sits lower on your back - otherwise it interferes with your helmet. When it rides lower it's more unstable - a hip strap would help quite a bit. Hip strap would also be great for walking. Perhaps it can hide away when not in use.
Inner expansion lining is secured into the bag with velco - this does not work. Every time I pull something in or out it gets caught on the velcro. As such I avoid putting my merino wool hoody in this bag for fear of the velcro pilling the fabric.
Finally - velcro on a bag built for life? Please abandon ALL velcro and use the amazing custom chrome buckles. It's a very durable, very sexy backpack, and if they can add a hip strap, get rid of velcro and actually make it more waterproff - it could be the backpack to end all backpacks.
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Will last a lifetime if you need to carry a lot of stuff
I've been bike + ferry commuting for a year with this bag. I don't pack a lot; laptop, some work related keys, fobs, pens, cords, papers. Maybe a lunch, maybe a change of clothes. I recently switched back to a much smaller and lighter pack ($40 rei flash) + laptop sleeve. I should have done it sooner. This is thing is way too heavy and awkward for the small amount I carry. Might work for someone packing for a weekend trip.
Extremely durable. Still looks new after a year of daily use.
Main compartment can hold a lot.
Exterior packing straps can hold even more.
Extremely heavy. The bag weighs 5x what I carry in it. You don't really notice this in the store. But after switching back a lighter bag, weight is a huge factor in daily comfort.
Stiff and awkward. It doesn't really bend or curve to your body. Kind of like a cardboard box strapped to your back.
Laptop sleeve isn't waterproof, but main compartment is. Huh.
Head turning Velcro noise. The velcro is thick and durable but everybody in the office knows when you are coming and going.
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Poorly designed
I was looking for a weatherproof bag to carry my work laptop and change of clothes so that I could ride my bike to work (I live in the southeast and it rains a lot here). This bag seemed like a perfect fit, but I was wrong. The build quality of the bag is great, however there a few design issues that make this bag less than ideal.
1) The main compartment of the bag is waterproof, but the area where you put your computer, phone and other electronic devices is not. This makes no sense to me.
2) The bag does not flex and expand on the sides at all, and you cannot cinch the sides down. So the only way to go for more room is up (towards your head).
3) When you are wearing a helmet (which you should if you are riding) and the top of the bag cannot be rolled down all the way, it will constantly be hitting you in the back of the head and prevent you from lifting your head up.
4) The straps on the back of the bag are way too complicated to be of any use. They do not stretch and it is not a simple buckle system that you would expect. I'm not really sure what the points of these straps are other than to look cool.
5) The pocket on the side doesn't stretch and is too small so a u-lock or water bottle won't fit. Why only one side pocket is available is odd, but why they made it so small and without any flex is even more odd.
If you want a bag that looks unique and different then go for it, but if you want a well-designed and functional bag then I would look elsewhere.
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I've had this for over a year now and use it as my briefcase, and for commuting to work. It's still looks new. Also, it has a ton of useful organizational features. I've never been happier with a product. Plus, it's Such a gorgeous bag and I am the envy of everyone in the office, and beyond. Chrome is a gem.
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The best bag, I ride everyday in rain conditions and is the best high quality bag I ever wear
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The Best Bag Ever
As riding a bike everyday I needed a bag that could stand up to the elements all year round. And haul all the gear I could possibly need. The bravo 2.0 was just what I needed, throwing in the extra $20 for the Night Series was definitely worth it. Adding a little extra safety is not a big deal especially for only $20 more.
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Everything i could wish for and more, like everything chrome, it's perfect.
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Its awesome - Dont listen to the babies
Shelling out $180 for my second chrome bag was a no brainer
(first bag used for 8 years)
This bag is perfect - I carry my work 15" macbookpro in there and can even fit my macbook air if going on a long trip.
In the main "roll-up" compartment, I usually put gym shoes and some workout clothes + sweatshirt if necessary.
Realistically, it's all about organizing the bag knowing that it will be on your back.
The side pocket is great for smaller liquids.
I added the phone adapter to my left strap and it works decently - I wish they made one specifically for this bag however.
Bag doesnt get too hot on my back and doesnt absorb sweat like my old bag.
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Up's and down's
Things I looked for were an easy-access external pocket, some form of compartmentalization (i.e. not just one big space), and a bottle sleeve on the side. The Bravo 2.0 has all of these and I have never felt like I didn't get my money's worth. Two people already have asked me if I could remove my backpack, let them wear it, and rummage through it to get a look at all of the pockets. Perhaps it is because nobody ever did the same with my Jansport in middle school, but I found this kinda sus. However both people mentioned they loved it and it just feels nice when people are jelly of your dank merch.
-Waterproof main compartment with ample space for commuting/student/office life.
-Comfortable, easily adjustable shoulder/chest straps.
-Comfortable back padding.
-The bag sits nicely and feels secure, especially with the chest strap on.
-Outside sleeve/flap area can be organized. Immediately under the flap is a zipper pocket and the sleeve area has two dividers that make three spaces: Outer, Middle, & Laptop. I put my leatherman, flashlight, and phone charger in the zipper pocket, some pens and my headphones in the organizer pockets in the outer section, and a small first aid/toiletry zip-loc bag in the middle section. The laptop sleeve is nice but I usually keep mine in the main compartment for safety.
-Durable construction. It is made in China, but it is well made in China. For the time being, my bag is holding up very well and I've had it for about 4 months. But real tough months.
-Seatbelt buckle, sup ladies ;)
-They built the bag upside down. The bag gets thinner towards the bottom. Cannot stand up.
-Chrome got that loud (velcro). Also, Bravo 3.0 should be buckles and zippers.
I'm not making this a good or bad point, just giving my experience in terms of packing it. The bag is pretty slim to start with and gets slimmer towards the bottom. I usually find myself trying to "stretch" the bottom with a larger item to make it fit more stuff as I pack it. Thankfully, you can unroll the top to make more space but you must understand that this comes at the loss of being waterproof and able to close. You can only extend it a small amount (although enough to make a difference) before you can no longer roll it and velcro it shut. I have usually just used the cross compression straps instead of extending the main compartment. They are an absolute pain in my tuckus to adjust and I literally forget how they work every time I use them, which is bad because I use them a lot. In short, the bag has a perfectly serviceable but slightly smaller than usual carrying capacity. This is offset by the fact that you can get creative with how you load up the compression straps and extended compartment, allowing you to finesse a comical amount of stuff on/into the bag.
The overall design of the bag has made me happier than the lack of space has made me sad. Great bag.
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Perfect storm
Had an "average" daypack, but since moving to Portland my stuff was getting wet inside. Asked around and lots of folks recommended Chrome. The store staff here in PDX were great as I checked out the options.
I chose the Bravo 2.0 Night because I liked the laptop sleeve placement and it had more pockets than the Barrage. Stuff now stays bone-dry. I wish it had a bit more depth to the main compartment...it tapers toward the bottom, but not a big deal if you pack it right. The Night feature is awesome. I bike commute daily and it's comforting to know the pack is helping me stay visible.
Compression straps: I pulled the webbing out of the little plastic fastex buckles and just use the elastic keepers. That makes it much easier to adjust the straps to carry stuff. I have lashed a few good-sized boxes to the outside on my way to the post office, and the pack stays comfortable even when carrying some weight.
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I've been using Chrome bags as a daily commuter in Mexico City for almost 3 years now and I've never been disappointed in Chrome's quality and performance, and believe me, Mexico City is not an easy one to commute. Bravo 2.0 exceeded my expectations; I'm used to Citizen Messenger so it was a bit awkward at first, but now, I just can't let go of it. Sturdy, versatile, takes a lot of cargo and distributes the weight evenly across my back. Whenever it's not full, the compression straps work beautifully. Really happy with this bag.
Not for students
The bag is waterproof, and the sternum strap is easily adjustable, although the compression straps can be very annoying at times. The main problem with the bag is that it does not sit flat on the ground; The bag tapers down at the bottom, and it is very difficult to get to sit on the ground.
nice bag, but velcro straps and compression straps designed poorly
Some hit and misses with the new chrome bravo. Unlike the picture in the front pocket, the velcro is actually done horizontally, so it doesn't line up nicely with the velcro on the other side when that compartment is empty, a very much oversight.
Also the new compression strap no longer allows you to adjust on the fly, unlike the old bravo; you now have to go through a few things, tugging a few different parts of the straps past the plastic tab before you are able to get the strap to the length you want it. Should have just kept the D ring like on the first bravo. The bringing of the straps to front pouch was a weird choice as well.
Lastly they changed the velcro closure on the shoulder straps; and instead now opp-ed for a 2 loops and a d ring, which doesnt really make sense, and limit the size of front cellphone pouches you can place on it.
The waterbottle pouch is a nice new touch, but would have been better if it was big enough to fit in a d lock as well.
Love at first sight
Love at first sight with the backpack! second chrome bag that i own and they do not seem to let me down
Very nice
Very sturdy bag. Fell in love with it as soon as I opened the package. The tremendous weight distribution allows me to carry the bag all day if the pack is heavy. Durable, water proof, and stylish. Can't go wrong with this bag
Are you a ninja?
Had the previous model. Handled my needs like a champ. Truly rainproof. Unfortunately had mine stolen yesterday. 10/10 would reccomend
One word: Awesome
Firstly, I just got this, so this is just a first impression, however, that might be the best first impression I could've wished for. For one, incredible fit on my back (I'm 6'4", but it'd fit smaller people neatly too I guess), I did get into a rainshower with it, which it took without any water coming through easily. There is no lining underneath the leather though, so if that would be exposed to water continuously it will probably not do it any good. The materials are great, the hypalon feels and looks awesome, it's built like a tank and looks the part too. I love it.
Excellent quality bag. Lots of pockets for computer, pens etc. Can also double as a cooler as the entire bag is waterproof. Great for ice and beverages
Stop thinking. Buy this pack.
I don't even know where to start with this backpack. I was looking for a durable replacement for my ten-year-old Tactical Tailor assault pack, in which I had mostly been carrying my laptop for about four years. When I upgraded to a much larger laptop (an ASUS G751, with a neoprene sleeve, for reference) my Tactical Tailor pack, as tough and roomy as it is, could simply not hold the larger computer. So my saga began. Coming from a military background, the first material I thought of was Cordura. I simply googled "Cordura backpacks" and one of the first places to which I was directed was the Chrome website. Immediately the Bravo caught my eye; it's a simplistic, tough design and I almost immediately knew I wanted one. However, with the intention of keeping it for a long, long time, I did my research. About two months worth, to be exact. I went back and forth on several traditional military designs and sort of forgot about the Bravo for a long time; after test-fitting a few packs at the local military surplus stores I thought that the measurements for the Bravo made it seem like it was too narrow. Only after buying a cheap top-loading Jansport from Target, loading my laptop into it to find out that it fit perfectly, and then finding out that the Bravo was actually slightly wider than the Jansport did I come back to the Chrome website. I was fully prepared to buy the Bravo at full price, but I hesitated again, because I wanted to find out a little more about Hypalon, which is the material that they use for their BLCKCHRM series of bags. After agonizing for another week, I pulled the trigger on the BLCKCHRM Bravo 2.0, and I'm glad I did.
This material is stupidly high quality. When I was taking it out of the plastic wrap that it came in, I could immediately feel the quality of the Hypalon, which is basically the material they used to make Zodiac boats from. You know, the awesome rubber boats that US Special Forces and Navy SEALs ride around in. In the interest of total disclosure, I will say that my giant laptop DOES NOT FIT in the dedicated laptop compartment. I had no illusions about that when I bought it. However, my intention was always to use the main waterproof compartment for that anyway, so it suits my needs even though it was a snug fit right out of the box. Speaking of which, I didn't see one of the nice little features of the Bravo 2.0 mentioned anywhere on the internet: it has a false bottom. Whether or not this was intended or merely a design "flaw" I'll never know, but it's absolutely fantastic, in my opinion. The waterproof sack which makes up the entire main compartment doesn't go all the way to the bottom, so I can set the pack down on its ass and not worry that my laptop is hitting bottom, which is a nice measure of security if your just that nerdy. Some people say that the rolltop is less convenient than a regular zipper, but I've found that it's almost perfect for creating just a tiny amount of extra space at the top when I hastily stuff something in the pack as I'm walking out the door. The nice little Chrome touches are, of course, just the cherry on top, with the miniature seat belt as a sternum strap and embossed Chrome logo on the outside of the main compartment. This thing is durable, comfortable, and sometimes I catch myself just staring it in awe.
The moral of the story is this: I've bought two things this year from two different companies to which I will definitely give my business in the future. The first one was ASUS; the second was Chrome. The BLCKCHRM Bravo 2.0 is the tough, waterproof pack that Catwoman would carry around all her valuables in; I just don't look as good in skintight leather.
Some Critical Misses
Of the two bags I've purchased and enjoyed through Chrome, this is the the first I've been disappointed with, and the first that was made in China. Not sure if there is a connection there, but the 2.0's quality would rank last amongst my previous two (Messenger and Barrage). It simply feels cheeper than the others.
My main two gripes besides the lack in quality is (1) the side pocket doesn't fit my standard 40oz Hydroflask and Nalgene bottle which is a total bummer since I take those with me everywhere. I was hoping the side pocket would be as wide as my Barrage but was wrong. And (2) the outside velcro flap that covers the laptop compartment doesn't line up to be velcro'd shut when it is folded all the way down. In the flaps lowest position, it overlaps and passes the velcro above the zipper so it stays open. The only way to make the velcro pieces touch is to move the flap in a higher position and line it up. But this will expose a gap to your laptop compartment. On a rainy day, the items in this compartment would definitely be compromised.
Suggestions for improvement would be to (1) make the side pocket as wide as the Barrages side pocket(s). (2) Make the laptop compartment velcro strips wider so there's more surface contact for closing, or changing it back to how the Bravo 1.0 is where the velcro straps cross like a 'T' instead of having to be perfectly lined up horizontally. No idea why this changed in the first place.
If these changes are made in the next Bravo, I would definitely give it another shot.
Seems Great at First
When I first purchased this bag it seemed great as it had many pockets and other thoughtful features. But, the more I use it, the more I realize that it is poorly designed. The biggest flaw is the main storage compartment. If a laptop is in the bag, and anything else is main compartment, the laptop pressed the objects into your back. If you are carrying flat items this is fine, but if you are carrying anything slightly irregular shaped it is miserable, even small objects. It really is a bad design. Strapping anything onto the back straps worsens the bags comfort as the straps wrap around the bag to and attach to the sides of the padded back panel. When tightened it causes the back panel to bulge out even more. I have many other issues with this bag and called Chrome customer service hoping to get my money back but they were unwilling to really listen to my complaints. It seems that Chrome's reputation as the bag of choice for messenger wanna-bes is well deserved. I am a life-long commuter and ride many thousands of miles a year, but will not buy another Chrome bag again.


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The New 42nd Street / The New Victory Theater
Rating: 4.97 stars 33 33 reviews
229 West 42nd St 10th Floor New York NY 10036 USA
The New 42nd Street is an independent nonprofit organization established in 1990 by the State and City of New York with a mandate to revitalize a long-neglected stretch of 42nd Street between Broadway and Eighth Avenue. The organization was entrusted with a 99-year lease on 7 historic properties, and opened the elegantly restored New Victory Theater in December 1995 as New York City's first and foremost performing arts venue dedicated to young people and families. The New Vic instantly transformed the local community and the City's cultural landscape, and emboldened The New 42nd Street to construct and operate the New 42nd Street Studios, which opened in June 2000 as a state-of-the-art facility replete with 14 rehearsal spaces, offices for 6 nonprofit dance/theater companies and a 200-seat theater, The Duke on 42nd Street. The New 42nd Street's remaining properties are subleased to cultural and commercial enterprises that are ensuring the vitality of the block for generations to come.
Since opening in 1995, The New Victory has introduced over 1.5 million kids and adults to a broad spectrum of performing arts from around the world.
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Each season, New Victory productions are seen by 100,000 adults and children, 33,000 of whom are NYC-area schoolchildren and teachers, who see the same shows as the public for only $2 per ticket through the New Victory Education Program. The New Vic/New 42 Youth Corps provides paid employment and job training to 75-80 high school and college-age New Vic Ushers and New 42 Apprentices each season.
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New York City and surrounding areas
The New Victory Theater Education Program, New Vic/New 42 Youth Corps
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For the past ten years our school has been a member of The New Victory Theater. We have had an excellent working relationship with the teaching artists, and the administrative staff. We are all thrilled about being given the opportunity to expose our students to such a wide variety of genres of entertainment. The fact that the performers come from all over the world makes it especially relevant in a diverse city like the one we live in. The workshops we have participated in, both teachers and in-school with students, have been relevant to the shows we have seen, and have given our students the confidence to explore the arts themselves. The in-school workshops are done in a way that makes the children feel special, and the teaching artists set a very supportive, comfortable tone.
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I notice that the students are more knowledgeable about genres other than the pop culture they are exposed to on television and radio.
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The only thing I would like to see happen that would be an improvement is the way the students are dismissed from the theater. Because so many school groups come out to return to school at the same time, it might be useful to stagger the dismissals a little more.
Intensive outreach to schools in the NYC area is a dimension of the New Victory that I would like to highlight. A corps of teaching artists fans out across the city each day to public schools, immersing lucky classes in mind-opening participatory lessons that multiply the experience when those students bus in to see a show the next week. Demand for the shows by schools is intense, with waiting lists despite the New Vic running several performances a day. The New Vic offers these shows to schools at a nominal ticket price -- a couple of bucks. With arts programs cut to the bone the students are clearly hungry for the fine productions, jumping in their seats with delight and plunging cognitively into the performances. So while the New Vic certainly is a great deal for their public to also see the array of global talent in children's theater, at a very good price, this is the tip of the iceberg for a brilliant institution increasing the dimensionality, aspirations and happiness of our next generation.
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I've accompanied the teaching artists to classes to see the outreach in action. And I bring my own kids to the public performances.
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Through a friend
What is this organization's top short-term priority?
Increase the scope of impact - while the public program is massive and serves many, many kids in many, many performances, demand is still so intense from additional schools performances that there is a waiting list, and the theater simply does not have the capacity to perform for them.
What is its top priority in the long run?
Create a generation of kids with an appreciation of arts that serves their own actualization and leads to a better society.
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Nagpur:Arguably the most successful Indian skipper ever, Sourav Ganguly says he sees a lot of himself in Mahendra Singh Dhoni and reckons that the charismatic new captain will go on to better his record and further enhance India's stature in international cricket.
"He has done fantastically well. Captaincy is a task, it's not just about being a good player. He will be tested when India plays abroad and if the boys do well under him then it will be great. I am sure he will take Indian cricket forward," said Ganguly, whose last Test saw India clinching the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by winning the fourth and final match.
"I did what I felt was right. I'm a captain who did not believe in the drawing board but react to what happens on the field of play. I see a lot of myself in Dhoni. He also doesn't like meetings. In fact he sees things better than me. He has also had a bit of luck that a captain needs," he added.
Ganguly said a captain is only as good as his team but he did have a huge role to play in enhancing India's reputation.
"Most important thing is that a captain is as good as a player. Raising India's image in world cricket especially as a touring side is my legacy in Indian cricket. We, at present, are a formidable side both home and away," he said.
Ganguly said he would not be missing the Indian dressing room as he was leaving with happy memories of being part of a team that beat the world's best side 2-0 in the series.
"I don't think I would miss the dressing room. I have had a good innings and it's time to leave. I am leaving with happy memories that it ended with a win for India. A 2-0 win over the world's best team was the best that could have happened after all the doubts arising after the Sri Lanka series (where India lost)", Ganguly said.
"I have played well and the team has played outstandingly well. To win the series 2-0 was very satisfying. We had dominated (the proceedings) after the first Test (at Bangalore)," said the former captain.
Ganguly, who was asked to lead the team on the field for a brief while when India was close to winning the fourth and final Test against Australia before being chaired off the ground after India's 172-run win, said he would forever cherish the moments that he lived on his last day.
"In terms of team performance the way this Test has finished was one of the best ever. I want to cherish it for long. Everyone has chipped in throughout the series. Somehow we manage to pick up when we play against Australia," said the veteran of 113 Tests.
"I enjoyed my last few days and the last few hours. I was asked to lead for five overs, did it for three overs and then told Dhoni that it was not my job," he said.
The stylish left-hander side-stepped queries on past controversies like his public spat with former coach Greg Chappell.
"Let's keep the controversies aside. It's a happy day for Indian cricket. The past is past, let's not talk about it," he said.
Ganguly said the first-ball duck in the second innings didn't disappoint him as much as missing a hundred by 15 runs in the first innings.
"I am not disappointed with the first-ball duck, getting out on 85 in the first innings was more disappointing as I was so close to a hundred. I don't think the last duck has made it (my career) any more dramatic, it's been dramatic anyway," he put it succinctly.
Ganguly said he rated the 100 on debut at Lord's against England in 1996 as his most cherished innings. He said the blazing century he made against Australia as captain in the 2004 series at Brisbane was also close to his heart.
"The first Test hundred at Lord's is always special to me. The 2001 series against Australia here and the 2004 series against them in Australia are my best series. We have won in Pakistan and England but to win against Australia is always special," he said.
Ganguly did not want to talk about the way things panned out last time in Nagpur against Australia when he had to pull out at the last minute due to a thigh strain and India lost under Rahul Dravid on a green-top wicket to squander the series for the first time in 35 years on home soil to the world champions.
"I don't want to go into the past. Nagpur has always been a happy hunting ground for India," he said curtly.
Ganguly said that the Indian team's performance between 2000 and 2005 was fantastic and lauded contemporaries Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Anil Kumble, Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh for contributing so much to the good run.
"Because of our performance between 2000-2005 the respect for our team in the cricket world has gone up tremendously. I had the support of players like Sachin, Rahul, Anil, VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag and Harbhajan Singh," he said about his captaincy years.
Ganguly also had words of praise for young fast bowler and man of the series Ishant Sharma.
"He has an outstanding future ahead of him. But the selectors need to strike the right balance and give him breaks at the right time. But there's no need to over-protect him," Ganguly declared while adding that he had a lot of faith in S Sreesanth too, who has been out of cricket action since June.
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Peter Maguire has handed down the region's budget.
He says the rates increase is less than the cost of providing services but says the council wanted to protect residents from large increases.
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He says the mining sector is contributing a larger portion of the rates burden, it is now 42 per cent, compared to rural ratepayers on 26 and 32 per cent for the rest, including residential, commercial and industrial.
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I'm having the worst luck with my Wii ever. It is bull crap.
The first wii had the error code 112blahblahblah. I couldn't connect online and they had to send me a new one.
I get the new wii today and I was all excited. The wii was able to connect online, but the cd won't load! When i pop in the cd it was making a weird clicking noise then this message appears:
"Unable to read the disc" / "Disc could not be read"
Now i have to use my first wii to play games and my 2nd wii to go online till they send me a new one.
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Do you think the 2nd one is just defective and the 1st one you've just put the internet details in wrong?
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pretty sure the first one is defective. I called in, gave them the error code and immediately they told me to send it back.
My 1st wii actually connects online....till the update. After the update it won't connect and I keep getting an error message. I asked the lady on the phone, and it's happening to a lot of wiis that was bought from the 1st batch.
Mine was one of 1st batch ones.
Mine was a 1st batch as well, don't seem to have any problems
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so many people get problems trying to update...
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not the wii's fault, just the servers pumping out the updates not doing so well..
as for the not able to read disc error, unlucky
called them this morning.
They're sending me a new one overnight.
They said its probably due to UPS not correctly handling the box correctly.
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Smoothing parameter selection in nonparametric regression using an improved Akaike information criterion
Jeffrey S. Simonoff Department of Statistics and Operations Research, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, Room 8-54, 44 West 4th Street, New York, NY 10012-1126, USA. email@example.com
Many different methods have been proposed to construct nonparametric estimates of a smooth regression function, including local polynomial, (convolution) kernel and smoothing spline estimators. Each of these estimators uses a smoothing parameter to control the amount of smoothing performed on a given data set. In this paper an improved version of a criterion based on the Akaike information criterion (AIC), termed AICC, is derived and examined as a way to choose the smoothing parameter. Unlike plug-in methods, AICC can be used to choose smoothing parameters for any linear smoother, including local quadratic and smoothing spline estimators. The use of AICC avoids the large variability and tendency to undersmooth (compared with the actual minimizer of average squared error) seen when other 'classical' approaches (such as generalized cross-validation (GCV) or the AIC) are used to choose the smoothing parameter. Monte Carlo simulations demonstrate that the AICC-based smoothing parameter is competitive with a plug-in method (assuming that one exists) when the plug-in method works well but also performs well when the plug-in approach fails or is unavailable.


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Arizona State earned a 68-52 victory over Coppin State on Saturday, getting 15 points from Jahii Carson at Wells Fargo Arena.
Arizona State got 14 points from Jonathan Gilling and another 11 points from Evan Gordon. Jahii Carson contributed 7 assists, while Jahii Carson cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Coppin State got 13 points from Troy Franklin in a losing cause and another 13 points from Michael Murray. Taariq Cephas contributed 4 assists for them, while Michael Murray had 6 rebounds.
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By Bill Hodge
Last-minute decisions during the Early Signing Period:
Virginia Tech signed promising forward Deron Washington of Ft. Washington-National Christian Academy, Md., over Pittsburgh, Charlotte and Richmond.
Guard Garrett Temple of Baton Rouge-University, La., signed with the LSU Tigers.
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Baylor signed its second foreign prospect in guard Aaron Bruce of Horsham, Victoria, Australia, and added sophomore forward Tim Bush of New Orleans-Shaw, La., who transfered from LSU.
Marquette has a commitment from forward/center Ousmane Barro of Senegal/Chicago-Julian, Ill., over UNLV and Iowa State.
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