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Google Book Search: http://books.google.com/
Google Book Advanced Search: http://books.google.com/advanced_book_search WHAT?
Search the full text of books to find ones that interest you and learn where to buy or borrow them.
Book Search works just like web search: Try a search on Google Book Search or on Google.com. When they find a book whose content contains a match for your search terms, They'll link to it in your search results. Clicking on a book result, you'll be able to see everything from a few short excerpts to the entire book, depending on a few different factors.
- Full view: If we've determined that a book is out of copyright, or the publisher or rightsholder has given us permission, you'll be able to page through the entire book from start to finish, as many times as you like. If the book is in the public domain, you'll also be able download, save and print a PDF version to read at your own pace.
- Limited preview: If a publisher or author has joined our Partner Program, you'll be able to see a few full pages from the book as a preview. You can conduct multiple searches within the book, or browse through the available pages (there's a limit to the amount of the book you can view online).
- Snippet view: Clicking on the book result, you'll be taken to the 'About this book' page. If you choose to search within the book, for each search term we'll display up to three snippets of text from the book, showing your search term in context. You can enter additional searches to help you decide whether you've found the right book. As always in Book Search, you'll see links to places where you can buy or borrow the book.
- No preview available: For books where we're unable to show you snippets, you'll see an 'About this book' page displaying bibliographic information about the book, plus links to help you find it in a bookstore or library.
Look out for the new yummy "My Library" option discussed in the juicy screencast tutorial below. This option allows the user to save books to one's own personal bookshelf, and also share those books via RSS.
- Google Books Screencast Tutorial (5 minutes in length)
- Download the annotated screenshots (PDF) for use as a help file
- Orginal Google Books screencast - Has more technical examples and links, but does not review the "My Library" option.
Actually, I just wanted to share with you a great screencast by Rich Hoeg on how to use Google Book Search effectively. I suppose most of us have tried it, but then again how many of us know how to use it effectively to facilitate our learning?
Although, it is not as funny as the 5-minute University, I am pretty sure that this 5-minute Camtasia tutorial might have a greater impact on the way we access and learn from books :)


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REPORT: Facing the same financial stressors that pushed San Bernardino toward bankruptcy, cities across California are slashing day-to-day services and taking other drastic actions to skirt a similar fiscal collapse.
For some, it may not be enough.
San Bernardino on Tuesday became the third California city to seek bankruptcy protection in the last month and, while no one expects the state to be consumed by municipal insolvencies, other cities teeter on the abyss.
"There are likely to be more in the future, but it's hard to know, since a lot of struggling cities may manage to work things out,'' said Michael Coleman, a fiscal policy advisor for the California League of Cities. "Some cities may not go into a bankruptcy, but they may dissolve. They may cease to exist.''
Once rare, turning to bankruptcy has become a painful but enticing option for cities whose labor costs and municipal debt far outpace anemic tax revenues. The Bay Area city of Vallejo began the current trend in May 2008, filing for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection because, city leaders said, salaries and benefits for its public safety workers were eating up too much of the general fund.

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Work that fits your interests and skills can make all the difference to career satisfaction and success. This workshop offers an opportunity to assess both your interests and skills to help inform and direct your career exploration and planning. You will:
1. Discover how your natural interests can uncover information about your best fit career path options assessed by the Strong Interest Inventory – giving you information about your "Career Personality" to the kinds of work you like to do, your work values, and the type of environments in which you thrive.
2. Assess your transferable skills, and create a preferred skill set; learn how to utilize this information to plan your next steps in building a career path that matches what you do with what you both do best and enjoy most.
3. Learn how to utilize your assessment results to self-market in your career development and job search, including how these can inform the development of a unique value proposition, and a more focused resume.
Participants will receive a personalized tutorial utilizing the results of their assessments, that will describe how to maximize use of the extensive O*Net database in their career planning, including exploring information on careers, accessing current labor market trends, salary information, and career exploration resources.
Skills assessment activities will be done during the workshop; the Strong Interest Assessments will be taken in advance of the workshop and includes an extensive personalized report. Upon registration, participants will be set up to complete the Strong Interest Inventory, online, prior to the workshop date.
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So the vet put your kitty on medication for his arthritis and now the cat just isn't himself. Don't be surprised if your loving, cuddly kitty experiences a change in behavior while being treated with corticosteroids. It's one of the side effects of the medication.
Uses for Corticosteroids
There are many medical uses for corticosteroids, including those for humans and domesticated animals. Cats typically experience fewer side effects from them than humans or dogs do. If your cat has allergies or arthritis or swelling due to any condition such as spinal inflammation, tendinitis or respiratory inflammation, your vet will probably prescribe a corticosteroid as treatment -- sometimes as an injection but usually in pill form. The VetInfo website reports that these drugs relieve symptoms soon after treatment begins.
Effects on Behavior
Although cats are thought to experience few if any side effects from corticosteroids, behavioral changes can result from how the drugs make your cat feel physically, causing him to become irritable or aggressive. In her book on feline medicine, Jane Fishman Leon lists behavioral and personality changes among other side effects and suggests vets should prescribe the lowest therapeutic dose possible for the shortest amount of time.
Other Side Effects
In addition to showing signs of a short temper and aggressiveness, corticosteroids can affect your cat physically. The most common side effect is weight gain due to an increased appetite and fluid retention. Increased thirst and frequent urination are other side effects you might see in your cat. More serious conditions can include difficulty breathing and liver or kidney disease.
Short-Term Use
Reading a list of possible side effects of corticosteroids can be discouraging, but be comforted. Short-term use of these drugs rarely results in severe side effects. The behavioral issues as well as fluid retention and weight gain will reverse once your cat has stopped taking the medication. However, Vet Info cautions against discontinuing corticosteroids suddenly: Because corticosteroids are synthetic hormones, doing so can cause adverse reactions. Your vet will recommend gradually weaning your cat off of the medication, progressively reducing the dosage until he is off it entirely.
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Two years ago when I first moved to China I had never heard of the online market place called Taobao. I can only describe it as Ebay on steroids, I honestly believe you can purchase anything you want on Tabao be it a new component for your computer or even a wife!
So what is the catch? This is China after all. The catch is that you can never be sure what you are purchasing exists, and if it does exist is it the real thing. The girls in the office warned me of this when I first started shopping on Taobao but my experience up until recently has been perfect. Everything I ordered had arrived in a timely manner and was exactly as described. This was shopping heaven for somebody like me who likes to save pennies wherever possible.
Sadly, my last 3 purchases have not gone to plan…
I must have been lucky up until now, but my love affair with Taobao is coming to an end. Maybe I am being a bit harsh, my colleagues have been shopping far longer on Taobao and have much worse stories to tell, so maybe I should chalk this up to another 'China Experience'.


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Water Sports Wind Surfing Near Tokyo
Water Sports Wind Surfing near Tokyo As I spent another summer lazing around, one realization struck me. That I am now in my forties. No longer awaiting the future. Reached it. Things would perhaps no longer take a surprise new direction. Grew up dreaming to be a famous sportsman. With the usual paraphernalia of jazzy…Read more


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This viral ad for X-Men: Apocalypse is an inspired piece of marketing. It appears as a warped VHS recording of "In the Footsteps Of..." a fictional supernatural TV documentary program, in the style of real ones like In Search Of--which I used to watch with rapt elation/horror/wonder as a kid. Heck, they even got George Takei as a stand-in narrator, a la Leonard Nimoy.
This one gives a glimpse to the background of the new film's main big-bad, Apocalypse himself, En Sabah Nur.
Advertising can be a lot of fun, when cleverly done!


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Every year, Theatre Uncut commissions several short plays in reaction to the current political and social climate. With the aim of igniting discussion and possibly political change, the plays are then released for free and performed as widely as possible. This year, the theme is power from the female perspective. All the plays have been written by women and, in this instance, facilitated by the female-run company, Braw Fox Theatre. This is their fourth year staging Theatre Uncut events and they have it down to a slick and enjoyable format.
They chose to create a scratch-style performance concluding with discussions and cake. The tone of the night was relaxed, unpretentious and sincere – well suited to the Traverse Theatre's style.
The night opens with a magical body swap between a rich, white, male politician and the woman of colour who was his bartender. Who Runs the World forces the male figure to confront the feelings that come from being made to feel second class in a world he helped create. Following on from this, The Power of Plumbing is a monologue detailing a successful female plumber in a climate-change-fuelled mass drought. It asks us why it takes humanity to fall into such desperate situations before gender norms are discarded, as well as whether corruption of power is a gendered issue. Next is Mortar, an especially contentious piece, which explores the bizarre but very real situation of free accommodation offered in exchange for female company and if this is ever acceptable.
Safe illustrates the difficulty of creating female-only spaces and the backlash from many men on internet platforms. It highlights the illogical violence women in the spotlight face, but also the lack of space men have to safely express vulnerability. Finally, Nobody uses all the woman in the cast to ask "who decides what's important?" in the context of a room full of school students, both itching in their kilts and itching to rebel against archaic notions of who decides what success means and who can be successful. If money means success: are those born into it already successful? While not one play seems to fall short, this last piece feels like a rousing call to arms and the actors really make the effort to include the audience in their camaraderie.
A fuller production, rather than a scratch performance, could present these brilliant plays better without affecting the post-show discussion. That said, Braw Fox Theatre's production feels unapologetic in its opinions – though it gave a platform to those who may disagree – and was executed with humour. Tonight's performances were not just preaching to the choir. The success of the post-show Q&A is rooted in the reversal of roles, as directors ask the audience questions that have been prepared beforehand – cleverly avoiding the shy silences present within many similar conversations.
At the end you are asked to finish "Power is…" and tweet the answer. For me, power is creating a riveting event that portrays strong opinions while being acutely aware that we don't know all the answers. Power is also being the person in charge of the cake.


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When is the Best Time to Use a Backhoe?
Here at Clayton Concrete & Backhoe, we are often asked by our customers in the Tulsa, Oklahoma City area for recommendations on which construction equipment suits their project. There is no one size fits all solution for every job, but most of the time a backhoe is the closest thing there is. It is extremely versatile, mobile, and cost-effective. The question is: When is it the best time to use a backhoe?
Landscaping Jobs
Many landscapers consider backhoe as their go-to equipment. It is perfect for digging up and/or moving trees and keeping their roots intact. It can also move boulders, rocks, soil and dig fence post holes, small ponds, and trenches. Regardless of the terrain, a backhoe delivers.
Road Works
A backhoe is always present from the beginning to the end of most road construction projects. The plow on the opposite end from the bucket can help grade or smoothen out the road. After using it for digging, a backhoe can then help in pushing the dirt away from the construction site.
During winter, even when there is no construction ongoing, people use backhoes to plow snow and clear roads.
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We cannot stress enough how versatile and functional a backhoe really is. It is a highly popular machine in other industries, i.e. agriculture, cemetery operations, swimming pool construction, military, and schools, universities. When you rent it out, you can use it for both your residential and commercial projects. Unlike other equipment, a backhoe can be used to destroy, fortify, expand, and build properties all at the same time.
Learn more about backhoe and other construction services here in Clayton Concrete & Backhoe by visiting our blog again. If you are in need of one here in Oklahoma City or the Tulsa area, you can call us today and we would be happy to serve you right away. Thank you.


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I'm new to JDBC and trying to write a simple program to connect to Cache database. the program is pasted below.
import java.sql.*;
import com.intersys.jdbc.CacheDriver;
public class test
public static void main(String args[])
System.out.println("hello world");
When I compile it, it gives the following error
test.java:1: package com.intersys.jdbc does not exist
import com.intersys.jdbc.CacheDriver;
I have included the CacheDB.jar file in the CLASSPATH of user variables, which is C:\InterSystems\Cache\Dev\java\lib\JDK14; but still I get this error and I'm able to compile simple programs and run , those that doesnt involve com.intersys.... packages.
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|Articulated stent
|Pinchasik et al.
|Intravascular radially expandable stent
|Intraluminal stent
|Marin et al.
|Tubular endoprosthesis for anatomical conduits
|Method of repairing a damaged blood vessel with an expandable cage catheter
|Garrison et al.
|Expandable transluminally implantable tubular prosthesis
|Method and apparatus for treating hypertrophy of the prostate gland
|Expandable intraluminal graft, and method and apparatus for implanting an expandable intraluminal graft
|Expandable intraluminal graft, and method and apparatus for implanting an expandable intraluminal graft
a first stent section having at least one cylindrical element facing a first direction;
a second stent section having at least one cylindrical element facing a second direction opposite to said first direction;
a plurality of connecting members connecting said first section to said second section; and
a weakened portion in at least some of said connecting members, said connecting members being deformable at said weakened portion to provide a plurality of projecting barbs, said weakened portion forming the apex of each of said projecting barbs.
a first stent section and a second stent section each having at least one expandable cylindrical element which are interconnected so as to be aligned on a common longitudinal axis;
a plurality of connected members connecting said first stent section to said second stent section; and
a notch in at least some of said connecting members providing a weakened area so that said connecting members having a notch can be deformed outwardly to form a plurality of projecting barbs for penetrating the body lumen, said weakened portion forming the apex of each of said projecting barbs.
providing a delivery cather having an expansion member at its distal end;
mounting said intraluminal stent on said expansion member of said catheter;
delivering said stent on said expansion member of said catheter percutaneously through the patient's vasculature to a specific location;
expanding said expansion member and thereby expanding said stent outwardly into contact with the body lumen;
forming a plurality of projecting barbs by deforming the connecting members having a notch so that they buckle outwardly such that each notch forms the apex of said projecting barbs, said projecting barbs penetrating the body lumen; and
contracting said expansion member and withdrawing said catheter and said expansion member from the patient leaving said stent implanted in the body lumen.
a first stent section having at least one cylindrical element facing a first direction;
a second stent section having at least one cylindrical element facing a second direction opposite to said first direction;
a plurality of connecting members connecting said first section to said second section, and
a weakened portion in at least some of said connecting members, said connecting members being deformable at said weakened portion to provide a plurality of projecting barbs, wherein the overall length of the stent in its unexpanded and expanded configuration is substantially the same.
The invention relates generally to endoprostheses and, more specifically, to an intraluminal stent for repairing a damaged or diseased artery, or to be used in conjunction with a tube graft for delivery to an area of a body lumen that has been weakened by damage or disease, such as an aneurysm of the abdominal aorta. Several areas of the body are particularly suitable for receiving an endoprosthesis, commonly referred to as an intraluminal stent to hold open and insure the patency of a body lumen. Two such areas include the coronary arteries and the aorta, especially in the area where an aneurysm has developed.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm ("AAA") is an abnormal dilation of the arterial wall of the aorta in the region of the aorta that passes through the abdominal cavity. The condition most commonly results from atherosclerotic disease. Frequently, abdominal aortic aneurysms are dissecting aneurysms, that is aneurysms that are formed when there is a tear or fissure in the arterial lining or wall through which blood is forced and eventually clots, forming a thrombosis which swells and weakens the vessel. Abdominal aortic aneurysms do not cause pain, but are easily detected in a thorough physical examination. If the aneurysm is not detected and treated, it is likely to rupture and cause massive hemorrhaging fatal to the patient.
Treatment of AAAs comprises some form of arterial reconstructive surgery which commonly is referred to as a "triple-A" procedure. One such method is by-pass surgery, in which an incision is made into the abdominal cavity, the aorta is closed off above and below the site of the aneurysm, the aneurysm is resected, and a synthetic graft or tube sized to approximate the diameter of the normal aorta is sutured to the vessel to replace the aneurysm and to allow blood flow through the aorta to be reestablished. The graft commonly is fabricated of a biocompatible material that is compliant and thin-walled. Nylons and synthetic fibers such as those manufactured under the trademarks DACRON or TEFLON have been found to be suitable for the construction of the graft. Studies have shown that the mortality rate associated with this surgical procedure is favorable (less than 5%) when it is performed prior to rupture of an aneurysm. However, patients having an AAA typically are over 65 years of age, and often have other chronic illnesses which increase the risk of perioperative or post-operative complications. Those patients thus are not ideal candidates for this type of major surgery. Further, it has been pointed out that this procedure is not often successfully resorted to after an aneurysm has ruptured (the mortality rate increases to over 65%) because of the extensiveness of the surgery and the time required to prepare a patient for it.
Because of the aforementioned disadvantages to conventional surgical methods, another procedure was developed as an alternative to conventional, major surgery. This method also involves emplacement of a graft at the site of the aneurysm; however, the graft is deployed there by being routed through the vascular system carried by a catheter, wire or other device suitable for negotiating the vasculature. The graft and its deployment system often are introduced into the blood stream percutaneously with a femoral approach and the entire procedure can be performed using local rather than general anesthesia.
Once the graft has been positioned at the aneurysm, it is disengaged from the delivery system and can be affixed to the aortic wall both distally and proximally of the aneurysm. For this purpose, grafting systems usually include fixation means such as staples or hooks which can be manipulated and driven into the intima of the vessel via some mechanical feature of the system, or by some physical process, such as expansion of the graft through application of pressure. To avoid premature detachment of the graft and to prevent the attachment elements from damaging the vessels or halting the forward movement of the system while the graft is being routed to the treatment site, the systems often are provided with a feature such as a capsule or a sheath that protects and contains the graft until such time as deployment is desired.
Once the graft is in place, it is positioned in the vessel spanning the site of the aneurysm such that the walls of the graft are generally parallel to the walls of the affected area of the aorta. The aneurysm thus is excluded from the circulatory system by the graft rather than being resected altogether. If the aneurysm is a dissecting type and a thrombosis exists between the walls of the aorta, the now-excluded aneurysm may beneficially provide structural support for the graft.
Grafting systems are known that include what commonly is referred to as an attachment system for deploying the graft. The attachment system is a tubular device which is fitted inside and is generally coaxial with the graft, and which can extend out of the graft at either or both the proximal and distal ends thereof. The attachment system often has a lattice-like or open weave structure, which provides it with flexibility and which promotes rapid endothelial tissue growth through the structure once the graft has been deployed. It may be provided with additional hook-like elements for penetration of the intimal walls for attachment of the graft to the aorta, or those hook-like elements may be provided on the graft itself. Graft systems of type described can be found in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,787,899 (Lazarus); 5,104,399 (Lazarus); 5,219,355 (Parodi et al.); and 5,275,622 (Lazarus), which are incorporated herein by reference. A stent and graft combination can be found in U.S. Ser. No. 340,112, filed Nov. 15, 1994, which is commonly assigned to the same assignee as the present invention, namely Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., Santa Clara, Calif. U.S. Ser. No. 340,112 also is incorporated herein by reference. Generally, prior art systems that employ attachment means which include hooks or staples create a very large profile for delivery through a body lumen.
The actual function of delivering the graft may be accomplished by inflating a balloon of a catheter by introducing pressurized fluid into a lumen of the catheter from a source external to the patient. Inflation of the balloon applies a force to the graft and any attachment system supplied therein which extends radially and presses the graft and attachment system into the vessel wall just above and just below the aneurysm. Other devices used to attach a graft to the aortic wall for AAA repair include intravascular stents of the type found in U.S. Pat. No. 5,316,023.
In order for a stent to be used most advantageously with a graft deployment system for treatment and repair of aneurysms, the stent must be composed of a biocompatible material and must be simultaneously flexible enough to comply with the catheter or other element used to route the graft through the often tortuous vascular path to the site of the aneurysm and strong enough radially to maintain the opening in the graft once delivered. It is important that the stent or stent-and-graft combination have a low profile for intraluminal delivery. The stent must be well suited to deployment by a delivery system that is not overly complex, and thus is reliable and easy to operate. Further, it is desirable that the stent be expandable, so that upon application of a force or physical change from within sufficient to cause radial expansion, it encourages affixation of itself and the graft to the aortic walls. Although various stents have been proposed, none adequately provides all of these desirable features.
Another area in which stents have commonly been used are in the coronary arteries for the purpose of repairing a damaged or diseased vessel. In typical prior art situations, the stent is mounted on the balloon portion of a catheter and is delivered intraluminally by known methods to a specific location in a coronary artery. Generally, a stent is deployed after a patient has undergone a PTCA (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) procedure in which a lesion or other obstruction in the artery has been dilated by known methods. Deploying an intravascular stent at the site where an angioplasty has occurred will reduce the likelihood of a restenosis and can assist in tacking up any dissections and in general reinforce the vessel wall.
Most, but not all, stents currently described in the art provide a smooth outer wall surface which, when expanded, do not penetrate into the vessel wall. Thus, some prior art stents do not provide adequate fixation methods to attach the stent to the vessel wall during deployment.
What has been needed and heretofore unavailable is a stent for use in combination with a graft which has a high degree of flexibility for efficient advancement through tortuous passageways, which can be radially expanded from a relatively small diameter and low profile to a relatively large diameter without substantial longitudinal contraction, and which exhibits mechanical strength sufficient to penetrate the vessel walls thereby resisting migration and to maintain the patency of a synthetic graft implanted at the site of an aneurysm. The present invention satisfies this need.
The present invention is directed to an intravascular stent which can be used in combination with an aortic graft to repair an abdominal aneurysm or it can be used separately to reinforce a coronary artery after a PTCA procedure. As used herein, reference to the "proximal" is toward the outside of the patient and away from the stent while reference to the "distal" is toward the stent which is generally mounted on the balloon portion of a catheter. The proximal and distal definitions apply equally to directions in the vascular system and especially in the aorta and the coronary arteries.
in a preferred embodiment, the stent of the present invention is attached to the distal end of a tubular graft such that at least a portion of the stent is exposed distally beyond the distal end of the graft. Thereafter, the graft-and-stent combination are deployed intraluminally such that the stent and the distal end of the graft are positioned distally of the aneurysm while the proximal end of the graft extends proximally of the aneurysm. Thus, the tubular graft will span the diseased area of the aneurysm.
The intravascular stent is comprised of a plurality of cylindrical elements that are interconnected to each other by a plurality of connecting members. The cylindrical elements on a first stent section face one direction and in a second stent section the cylindrical elements face the opposite direction. At least some of the connecting members between the first and second stent sections have a notch to create a weakened area which will permit the connecting member to deform or buckle outwardly when the stent is expanded. More than one notch can be formed in the connecting members. When the stent is expanded from a low profile, first diameter, the connecting members having a notch will buckle outwardly forming a projecting barb which will penetrate the aortic wall and thereby attach the stent-and-graft combination to the aortic wall. Because the first and second stent sections have oppositely facing cylindrical elements, during expansion a compression force is created which causes the connecting members to buckle at the notched area. Several of these projecting barbs may be employed to affix the stent-and-graft combination. It is also possible to attach a stent to the proximal end of the tubular graft to affix the proximal portion of the tubular graft to the aortic wall. Further, it is envisioned that the stent can be employed with a bifurcated graft (not shown) which is generally used when the aortic aneurysm is close to the aortic bifurcation.
In another embodiment of the invention, the connector members having a notch are offset or angulated from the longitudinal axis of the stent. When the stent is rotated or twisted the connecting members are compressed forcing them to align and buckle outwardly to provide projecting barbs as described above. Rotating the stent can be accomplished in numerous ways, including holding one end stationary while rotating the other end, or counter-rotating each of the ends respective to each other. This rotational or twisting action will cause the connecting members having a notch to buckle outwardly as long as the overall length of the stent does not appreciably increase. This embodiment can be used as described above with a stent and graft combination for repairing aortic aneurysms.
A further embodiment of the invention includes an intravascular stent having a first stent section and a second stent section, each section having a plurality of oppositely facing cylindrical elements connected by a plurality of connecting members. Some of the connecting members have one or more notches which provide a weakened area in the connector member. When the ends of the stent are moved toward each other, this causes the weakened area or notch in the connecting members to deform so that the connecting member buckles outwardly to form a projecting barb. This embodiment of the stent also can be used with a stent-and-graft combination to repair an aortic aneurysm.
It also is contemplated that each of the embodiments can be used to repair other body lumens such as the coronary arteries. Thus, for example, the stent of the present invention can be implanted in a coronary artery after a PTCA procedure in order to repair a damaged or diseased portion of the artery. The stent will be deployed and implanted similar to that described above, with the exception that the projecting barbs will correspondingly be smaller in the coronary arteries than in the aorta. The projecting barbs will assist in firmly attaching the stent to the vessel wall so that it is more securely attached to the vessel wall once it has been implanted. A clear advantage of the stent for use in the coronary arteries is its low delivery profile and its positive attachment features upon implanting.
In another embodiment of the invention, the notched connecting member has a beveled-edge member affixed to at least a portion of the connecting member by any known means, such as by welding. The beveled-edge member has a point that extends outwardly from the outward-most portion of the projecting barb so that the beveled-edge member and the projecting barb penetrate the vessel wall.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the invention, and taken in conjunction with the accompanying exemplary drawings.
FIG. 1 is a plan view depicting the stent of the present invention having a plurality of connecting members which will become projecting barbs upon expansion.
FIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 1A--1A depicting a connecting member having a weakened area or notch.
FIG. 1B is an elevational view of the stent of FIG. 1 where the notched connecting members have not been deformed.
FIG. 1C is a perspective-elevational view of the stent of FIG. 1 rolled into a cylindrical configuration but not expanded (the backside of the cylinder is not shown for clarity purposes).
FIG. 2 is a plan view depicting the stent of FIG. 1 in which the stent has been expanded.
FIG. 2A is cross-sectional view taken along lines 2A--2A depicting the notched connecting member in its deformed configuration as a projecting barb.
FIG. 2B is an elevational view of the expanded stent of FIG. 1 depicting the notched connecting member projecting outwardly as a projecting barb.
FIG. 2C is a partial elevational view of the stent of FIG. 2 rolled into a cylindrical configuration and depicting the projecting barbs as they appear projecting outwardly when the stent is expanded.
FIG. 2D is a plan view depicting the stent of FIG. 1 in which the notched connecting members each have more than one notched or weakened portion to facilitate deformation of the connecting member.
FIG. 2E is a partial plan view of one of the notched connecting members having a beveled-edge member affixed to a portion of the connecting member, the view being depicted in an unexpanded configuration.
FIG. 2F is a plan view of the connecting member of FIG. 2E in which the stent has been expanded causing the connecting member to compress and to project outwardly so that the projecting barb and the beveled-edge member project outwardly.
FIG. 2G is a side view of the connecting member of FIG. 2F depicting the connecting member buckled outwardly and forming a projecting barb and depicting the beveled-edge member projecting outwardly for deeper penetration into the vessel wall.
FIG. 3 is a plan view depicting another embodiment of the stent having connector members angulated or offset from the longitudinal axis of the stent.
FIG. 3A is an elevational view of the stent of FIG. 3 depicting the stent in its flat and unexpanded configuration.
FIG. 4 is a plan view of the stent of FIG. 3 in an unexpanded configuration but with the two stent sections aligned such that the connector members having a notch have been twisted to project outwardly as projecting barbs.
FIG. 4A is a plan view of the stent of FIG. 4 in which the connector members having a notch are projecting outwardly to provide projecting barbs.
FIG. 5 is a plan view depicting another embodiment of the stent in which connector members having a notch separate two sections of the cylindrical elements.
FIG. 5A is an elevational view of the stent of FIG. 5 in an unexpanded state and with the connector elements undeformed.
FIG. 6 is a plan view of the stent of FIG. 5 in which the two sections of cylindrical elements have been forced coward each other thereby deforming the connector members with a notch into providing projecting barbs.
FIG. 6A is an elevational view of the stent of FIG. 6, in its unexpanded state, depicting the connector members having a notch deformed to provide projecting barbs.
FIG. 6B is an elevational view of the stent of FIG. 6 in its rolled-up configuration before the stent ends are forced together to form projecting barbs.
FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of a stent of the present invention attached to a tube graft and being implanted in a AAA procedure.
The invention relates to an intravascular stent, one or more of which is used in conjunction with a known tubular graft or bifurcated graft for repairing body lumens of all types. As described herein, reference is made to repairing an aortic aneurysm, coronary arteries, and other vessels, however, other body lumens are equally suited to receive the stent of the present invention.
In keeping with the invention, FIGS. 1-2D depict an intravascular stent 10 having a first stent section 11 and a second stent section 12. In the embodiment shown, each of first stent section 11 and second stent section 12 have a plurality of cylindrical elements 13 which are connected by a plurality of connecting members 16. Each of cylindrical elements 13 are comprised of a series of peaks 14 and valleys 15 in a serpentine manner. As depicted in FIGS. 1-1B, stent 10 is in a flattened condition and can be formed from a flat sheet of material as will be described herein. Stent 10 also can be formed from a piece of tubing using known chemical etching or laser cutting techniques.
Due to the serpentine nature of cylindrical elements 13, in addition to the connecting members 16, there appears a pattern of W-menders 17, U-members 18, and Y-members 19. As can be seen, the radii in the various W-, U- and Y-members are different to accommodate differing expansion rates of the various members and to provide more uniform expansion as will be described herein.
In a preferred embodiment, first section 11 and second section 12 are connected by a plurality of notched connecting members 20 which are designed to buckle or deform during expansion of stent 10. Each notched connecting member 20 includes a first end 20A connected to the first stent section 11 and a second end 20B connected to the second stent section 12. To accomplish the proper deformation of notched connecting member 20, a notch 21 is cut into notch connecting member 20 to provide a weakened area and to allow deformation to take place at that point. As can be seen in FIG. 1A, notch 21 is cut a distance into notched connecting member 20, but not all the way through. It is intended that notched connecting member 20 deform and buckle during expansion, but not to break apart at notch 20. Thus, notch 20 is to be cut into connecting member 20 a distance sufficient to cause a weakened area, but not so deep as to cause failure and breaking of notched connecting member 20 at the notched area. Notched connecting member 20 also can have several more notches so that connecting member 20 can buckle more easily, as shown in FIGS. 2D-2G. Thus, end notches 23,24 near the ends of connecting member 20 will enable the connecting member to buckle more easily and thereby form projecting barb 22.
Turning to FIG. 1C, the flat sheet of stent 10 as depicted in FIG. 1 has been rolled into a cylindrical configuration with the back side of the stent not shown for clarity purposes. Also, only two notched connecting members 20 are depicted, however, any number of notched connecting members 20 can be provided to accomplish the intended use. Stent 10 of FIG. 1C is in a non-expanded configuration. When the stent 10 is manufactured from a flat sheet of material as depicted in FIG. 1, it must be rolled into the cylindrical configuration depicted in FIG. 1C and the longitudinal ends of the stent must be welded, brazed, soldered or joined together by any known means. The stent of FIG. 1C also can be formed from a single piece of tubing thus eliminating the steps of rolling it into a cylindrical configuration and affixing the longitudinal ends.
FIGS. 2-2B depict stent 10 as it is formed from a flat sheet of material and in its expanded configuration. These drawing figures provide a clear picture of the expansion properties of stent 10 and its impact on notched connecting member 20, but in use stent 10 would not be expanded in its flattened configuration. As shown in FIG. 2, when stent 10 is expanded, the W-, U- and Y-members are deformed, however, their distance from one another remains substantially the same because connecting members 16, which separate each of cylindrical elements 13, do not change in length. Importantly, the length of notched connecting member 20 changes in response to the bending and expansion of U-members when stent 10 is expanded outwardly. As expansion occurs, connecting members 16, which connect first stent section 11 to second stent section 12, are in tension but they cannot stretch. This tension creates an opposite compressive force on connecting member 20 which buckles at notch 22 and shortens in length, thereby forming projecting barb 22. When the expansion occurs, the weakened area of notch 21 allows notched connecting member 20 to deform thereby forming projecting barb 22 as depicted in FIGS. 2A and 2B. All of the connecting members 16 not having notches, do not deform and do not buckle, they remain the same length thereby providing an expanded stent that does not appreciably shorten during expansion.
The stent shown in FIG. 2C is the stent of FIG. 2 rolled into a cylindrical configuration and expanded. Only one cylindrical element of first stent section 11 is depicted and it is shown connected to second stent section 12. As can be clearly seen, notched connecting member 20 has deformed radially outwardly resulting in projecting barb 22. It is intended that projecting barbs 22 contact and penetrate the vessel wall to assist in affixing stent 10 during the deployment and implanting procedure as will be further described.
It is important to note that with the present invention, the unexpanded stent 10 of FIG. 1C has an extremely low profile which allows the stent to be deployed through the vascular system with relative ease. Only after the stent has been positioned at the site at which it will be implanted, is it expanded and projecting barbs 22 form during radial expansion. Thus, the present invention provides a clear advantage over prior art devices where the delivery profile is substantially higher because of attachment hooks or other attachment devices increasing the profile rather than projecting outwardly during expansion as with the present invention.
In FIG. 2D the stent of FIG. 1 is depicted only there is more than one notch 21 to facilitate deformation of connecting members 20 into projecting barbs 22. The notches 21 will provide weakened areas in connecting members 20. When the stent is expanded from its first, low profile diameter, the weakened areas around notches 21 allow connecting members 20 to buckle and deform outwardly to form projecting barbs 22.
In the event it is desirable to increase the depth projecting barbs 22 penetrate into the vessel wall, a beveled-edge member 25 can be attached to connecting members 20. As can be seen in FIGS. 2E-2G, beveled-edge member 25 is attached to connecting member 20 at point 26 by any known method, such as by welding, soldering or brazing. As described above, when the stent is expanded the distance from one end of the connecting member 20 to the other end becomes shorter causing connecting member 20 to buckle or deform outwardly thereby forming projecting barb 22. As can be seen more clearly in FIG. 2G, when projecting barb 22 projects outwardly, beveled-edge member 25 projects even further outwardly providing a barb that will penetrate even deeper into a vessel wall.
One important feature of the present invention is that first stent section 11 and second stent section 12 are aligned so that the "U"-shaped members 18 oppose one another. The peaks of the U's are attached by short connecting members 16A, while the base of the U's are connected by the longer, notched connecting members 20 that have been weakened (by notches or by other means as described herein). When the stent is expanded from its low-profile first diameter to its expanded second diameter, short connecting members 16A are placed in tension against the longer connecting members 20 which are in compression. In order for the cylindrical elements 13 connected by long connecting members 20 and short connecting members 16A to expand, one of the two connecting members must fail. Because the compression-loaded longer connecting members 20 are inherently weaker than the tension-loaded short connecting members 16A, the longer connecting members 20 will fail. Since the long connecting members 20 are selectively weakened, such as by notch 21, they will selectively, and by design, fail outwardly to create projecting barbs 22.
In another embodiment of the invention, as depicted in FIGS. 3-4A, stent 10 has substantially the same overall configuration as that shown in FIG. 1 with the exception of the location of notched connecting members 20. As can be seen in FIG. 3, stent 10 is in a flattened condition and first stent section 11 is offset from second stent section 12, and each section is joined to the other by notched connecting members 20. Unlike the stent of FIG. 1, which required radial expansion to deform notched connecting members 20, the stent of FIG. 3 must be twisted to deform notched connecting members 20.
As seen in FIGS. 4 and 4A, unexpanded stent 10 now has notched connecting members 20 in alignment with the longitudinal axis of the stent and first stent section 11 is axially aligned with second stent section 12. By moving first stent section 11 in axial alignment with second stent section 12, notched connecting members 20 will deform at notch 21 resulting in projecting barb 22. To insure that projecting barb 22 forms radially outwardly, during the twisting motion first stent section 11 and second stent section 12 must be constrained so that they do not lengthen and change the overall length of stent 10. As can be seen in FIG. 4B, stent 10 has been rolled into its cylindrical configuration with notched connecting members 20 angulated so that they are not axially aligned with the longitudinal axis of stent 10. Once first stent section 11 is rotated or twisted with respect to second stent section 12, it will bring notched connecting members 20 into axial alignment with the longitudinal axis of stent 10 and the weakened area of notch 21 will permit notched connecting members 20 to deform outwardly, thereby forming projecting barb 22.
In another embodiment of the invention as depicted in FIGS. 5-6B, stent 10 is comprised of a first stent section 11 and second stent section 12, each having a plurality of cylindrical elements 13. First stent section 11 is spaced apart from second stent section by notched connecting members 20 each having a notch 21 to form a weakened area. As with the other stent configurations, the cylindrical elements 13 are connected by connecting members 16. As can be seen more clearly in FIG. 6A, projecting barb 22 is formed when first stent section 11 and second stent section 12 are forced closer together, thereby causing notched connecting members 20 to deform outwardly and thereby form projecting barb 22. Thereafter, the stent can be expanded so that it expands from a first, low profile diameter to a second larger diameter to contact the vessel wall. As with all of the embodiments of the present invention, the first, unexpanded diameter of the stent provides a very low profile for delivery purposes through the patient's body lumen.
With respect to each of the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1-6C, each stent embodiment can be delivered intraluminally in much the same manner. Stent 10 can be mounted on the balloon portion of a delivery catheter and delivered intraluminally in a portion of a body lumen. Once stent 10 is positioned at the site where it is to be implanted, the balloon portion of the catheter is expanded by known means to expand the stent outwardly into contact with the body lumen. An example of one method of deploying stent 10 is depicted in FIG. 7. The balloon portion of a delivery catheter can be substituted for by any expansion member capable of receiving stent 10 and expanding or urging the stent outwardly into contact with a body lumen. Thus, other means are available to urge outwardly and expand stent 10 such as mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and by phase transition using memory-shaped alloys or superelastic alloys.
As is shown in FIG. 7, stent 10 has been attached to an aortic tube graft 35 at both the distal end and proximal end of the tube graft. While a stent 10 is affixed to each end of tube graft 35, it is possible to attach a stent to only the distal end of tube graft 35, leaving the proximal end free. Due to the high pressure of blood flow in the aorta, the proximal end of tube graft 35 does not necessarily have to be firmly attached to the aortic wall 36. In FIG. 7, the stent and tube graft combination is mounted on balloon 40 and is delivered intraluminally by over-the-wire catheter 50. Generally, guidewire 60 having distal tip 70 is used to navigate the patient's vasculature and assist in positioning the catheter and balloon carrying the stent and tube graft combination. It is important to position the tube graft 35 so that it spans aneurysm 37 and completely diverts blood flow from the aorta through the tube graft, so that no blood flow leaks around the distal or proximal end of the tube graft and into aneurysm 37. Importantly, stent 10 should be expanded into the aortic wall 36 only where there is healthy tissue, and not where the aneurysm 37 has weakened the vessel wall.
Although a particular form of catheter has been described to route the graft-and-stent combination to the aneurysm, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art in treating aneurysms and similar conditions and of PTCA catheter design, that catheters having various configurations could be used successfully to perform the same functions. For example, well-known fixed wire and rapid exchange wire systems also can be used in the delivery system described above.
With further reference to FIG. 7, stent 10 of the present invention is shown in its expanded configuration with projecting barbs 22 projecting outwardly and penetrating aortic wall 36. With projecting barbs 22 penetrating aortic wall 36, stent 10 is firmly implanted and attached to aortic wall 36 so that there is no possibility of migrating once it is implanted. As shown in FIG. 7, the stent of FIG. 1C is used to anchor tube graft 35 to the aortic wall. Thus, balloons 40 are used to expand stent 10 radially outwardly thereby causing the notched connecting members 20 to deform and project outwardly forming projecting barbs 22. Importantly, the overall length of stent 10 does not appreciably change when it is expanded since connecting members 16A do not change in length and the first stent section 11 and second stent section 12 are constrained from moving toward each other during expansion.
The expansion properties of stainless steel make it a preferred material for stent 10. Other materials are contemplated, which include combinations of stainless steel and polymer materials. Further, other materials might be used including tungsten, platinum, gold or combinations of these materials in forming stent 10. Stent 10 can be formed from a flat sheet of material or from a single sheet of stainless steel tubing by chemically etching, laser cutting, or by using electronic discharge machining. A presently preferred mode of making stent 10 is found in co-pending application U.S. Ser. No. 08/345,501, entitled Method and Apparatus for Laser Cutting Small Objects, which is commonly assigned to Advanced Cardiovascular System, Inc. of Santa Clara, Calif. Other details of the various processes by which a stainless steel stent 10 can be manufactured can be found in U.S. Ser. Nos. 08/175,214 now abandoned and 08/164,986 now abandoned, which are incorporated herein in their entirety by reference. Further details of chemically etching stent 10 can be found in U.S. Ser. No. 08/340,112, entitled Intraluminal Stent for Attaching a Graft, also commonly assigned to Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., Santa Clara, Calif.
It is also contemplated that the weakened portion of connecting member 20 result from something other than notch 21. In other words, it is intended that the invention not be limited to a weakened portion in the form of notch 21. Thus, the weakened portion of connecting member 20 can include an area along connecting member 20 that is thinner or necked-down relative to the rest of the member. The weakened portion also can be formed by a metal different from the metal forming the rest of the stent or by selectively treating an area of the native material. For example, the first and second stent sections 11, 12 can be formed from stainless steel, while a portion of connecting member 20 can be formed from any material having a lower modulus of elasticity which will deform and bend more easily than the stainless steel.
While the invention has been illustrated and described herein in terms of its use as an endoprosthesis for implanting in a body lumen such as a coronary artery or to be attached to a tubular graft or bifurcated graft for use in the aorta to repair an aortic aneurysm, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the stent can be used in other instances in other vessels of the body. Because the stent of the present invention has the novel feature of forming a positive attachment barb after the stent has been routed through a patient's vasculature to a specific site, and because it has a low profile during delivery, the stent is particularly well suited for implantation in almost any vessel where such devices can be used. These features, coupled with the fact that the stent does not retract or recoil to any great degree after it is radially expanded, provides a highly desirable support member for other types of endoprostheses.
Other modifications and improvements may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, the various drawing figures depict several configurations of the stent and various sizes, each of which can be modified to suit a particular application without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.


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Colbert, VP Biden fete US troops
A hot dog vending cart was wheeled back and forth. Cocktail waitress hurried past with trays full of beer. Vice President Joe Biden led New York Yankees great Yogi Berra by the arm.world Updated: Sep 09, 2010 12:11 IST
A hot dog vending cart was wheeled back and forth. Cocktail waitress hurried past with trays full of beer. Vice President Joe Biden led New York Yankees great Yogi Berra by the arm.
Such was the bizarre, red-white-and-blue circus backstage at comedian Stephen Colbert's celebration of US troops' return from Iraq. The Comedy Central host pulled out all the stops Wednesday night for the first part of his two-episode special, "Been There: Won That: The Returnification of the American-Do Troopscape." It was a somewhat rare show of exultation to what President Barack Obama has called the end of combat operations in Iraq. Some 50,000 troops remain in the Middle East country, where local forces have a tenuous hold on security. Fighting in Afghanistan also continues.
Those truths were never far from "The Colbert Report" on Wednesday, but Colbert made the evening's tone clear at the start. "I'm not going to debate this war," said Colbert, in mock pundit character. "It's been seven years. Who can remember who invaded who?"
Instead he declared: "Tonight is for the troops." The show's studio audience was packed with active troops and veterans, whom Colbert lavished with hot dogs, beer and ice cream. Biden played the part of hot dog vendor. Gen. Ray Odierno, the outgoing US military commander in Iraq, donned a toupee of Colbert's hair. (Odierno famously shaved Colbert's head on Obama's orders when the comedian broadcast four episodes of "The Report" from Baghdad last year.)
Colbert opened the show atop a tank, which rolled down the street outside his show's Manhattan studio. Colbert, looking more at home than Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis did in 1988, pretended to shoot the letter C on a nearby building with the tank's guns.
"Jay Leno doesn't have one of these," said Colbert, patting the tank with pride.
Colbert may parody conservatives, but his support of the men and women in the military is unwavering. He has raised thousands of dollars for the Yellow Ribbon Fund, a charity that assists injured service members and their families, and he's a board member of DonorsChoose.org, which is raising money for the education of children of parents in the military.
"Sometimes," Colbert said earlier to The Associated Press, "my character and I agree."
But for all the over-the-top celebration of Wednesday's show, Colbert continually highlighted the paradox of reveling in a war not fully over.
He asked Odierno whether a noncombat troop was "a mime troop" and had the general acknowledge soldiers still in Iraq are receiving combat pay. He wondered if Iraq was "the war that cried, 'Over."' And he joked that if you could tell the difference between a noncombat troop and a combat troop, "Then you're the president of America."
Live satellite feeds to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan were piped in, as well.
Colbert even trotted out Berra, the Yankees' catcher of the 1950s, as the show's "conflict analyst." Berra announced his predictable analysis: "Stephen, it ain't over till it's over." Biden didn't try to claim otherwise. He said the war in Iraq won't be over until there's "a political solution." "This is a milestone, but we're not there yet," he said. Colbert coaxed the vice president into looking into the camera to thank former President George W. Bush for honoring the members of the military.
Inside the studio, "The Colbert Report" similarly heaped reverence for the troops and their sacrifice. A stage manager, awed at their immediate response to cues to stand or sit, wished every audience could be so compliant.
On the whole, politics were kept out of it.
Before morphing into character, Colbert took questions from his uniformed audience. Asked to which political party he was registered, he replied, "None of your business," before confessing he wasn't registered to any party. Asked if he voted for Obama in 2008, he replied, "Are there any other questions?"
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I'm looking for a Perl example passing parameters.
The code below has the userids and passwords hardcoded in clear text in the system line, parms 3 and 5 (five lines from the bottom), and the Oracle sid is hardcoded also. The code has to be changed to 1) read .pwd1 and .pwd2 files containing the passwords, and set a literal for the SID and substitute it at in the code.
I'm not a Perl coder, and would appreciate any information, hints, or links to the manual.
Thanks, Linda
use CGI qw(:standard);
$| = 1;
($sec,$min,$hour,$mday,$mmonth,$myear,$wday,$yday,$isdst) = localtime(time); if ($myear < 99) {
$myear += 1900;
$mmonth += 1;
print header;
if (!param()) {
print start_html('dev02 QRX4 DB Refresh'),
h1('dev02 QRX4 DB Refresh for Formulary qRx Version 4.0'), hr, "
", "Enter a date to start the Oracle database refresh script,
", "then hit Submit to kick off the refresh for that date.
", start_form, "Enter the target refresh date: ", textfield('day',$mday,2), textfield('month',$mmonth,2), textfield('year',$myear,4), p, submit('Submit'), end_form, hr;
# print "You entered :
";$mo = param('month');
$dy = param('day');
print "\n"; print "QRX4: Starting script with /opt/oracle/scripts/staging/cerebellum/refresh.sh $dy-$mo-$yr\n";
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This class is a great way to kick-start your Pilates journey and build strong foundations. In mat exercises, your own body weight creates resistance that in turn, challenges your body's "powerhouse". Improved strength, posture, agility and flexibility are examples of the wonderful benefits you will see in your body within a few weeks, not to mention lean toned muscles! The workout features exercises from the first three tiers of the Pilates Mat repertoire (Fundamental to Intermediate) in the Pilates Academy International (PAI) Method, and is designed to bring awareness and strength to the core while integrating the upper and lower body in a full-body workout. Emphasis will be placed on proper execution of each exercise while providing small challenges and modifications where suitable. Props may be used.
The reformer apparatus is undoubtedly the most famous equipment created by Joseph Pilates. Using pulleys and springs to create resistance, the reformer offers all the benefits of Pilates including overall strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. These translate into efficient and graceful movement, postural improvements, and often, pain relief in conditions associated with physical imbalances. Did we mention firmer and leaner arms, legs and abs? This total-body workout features the first three tiers of the Pilates Reformer repertoire (Fundamental to Intermediate) in the Pilates Academy International (PAI) Method. Emphasis will be placed on proper execution of each exercise while providing small challenges and modifications where suitable. Props may be used.
Do you desire to be lean, toned and strong inside-out? Then this is the perfect class for you! We bring together the benefits of the Mat and Reformer repertoire and provide a wide spectrum of exercises that will target not just your core, but also tone your arms, thighs and legs. Be prepared to be challenged in your coordination, body awareness and strength. The exercises are selected from the Pilates Academy International (PAI) Method (Tier 1-3) and are suitable for healthy individuals of different levels of fitness.
Longing for something to refresh your Pilates regime? Look no further. In this class, traditional Pilates Mat exercises are infused with functional movements and movement variations, with props being often used to intensify muscular activation. Expect to be introduced to new ways of performing familiar exercises, fun yet challenging routines on the BOSU® balance trainers and foam rollers, working with additional resistance from bands and fitness circles, and much more. This class is designed to improve muscle tone, endurance and overall stability from core to periphery.
Expect the unexpected in this class as our talented instructors spice up traditional Pilates exercises on the reformer with variations and props. The versatility of this apparatus provides an endless variety of exercises that will never leave you bored. Get lean and energized with each session that is designed to strengthen the core, tone the hips and thighs, and flatten the abs.
Ultimate challenge for your core and periphery. Lactate-producing interval training. This intense 55 min class uses the complete Pilates mat repertoire, together with a dose of functional training, to challenge your strength, endurance and mental fortitude. Emphasis is placed on mastering the advanced mat exercises (tiers 4 and 5). Expect to keep your heart rate up as you flow from one exercise to the next with minimal rest. Invigorate your bodies and minds with more complicated Pilates choreography that work multiple muscle groups simultaneously. Not for the faint-hearted!
An intense yet energizing workout that will push your physical limits and excite even the most elite of athletes. Experience progressions from familiar reformer exercises and attempt new and unique movement patterns with the addition of advanced level exercises (tiers 4 and 5). This intense 55 min class challenges your strength, stability, flexibility, balance and endurance to the highest degree. You'll increase arm strength and overall endurance while targeting your core in every exercise. Be prepared to get your heart rate up in this class!
This class offers seasoned Pilates enthusiasts a chance to experience other Pilates equipment in the studio that are usually only available to private clients. You will get to try bodyweight exercises on the stability chair, functional work on the tower that will work your arms, legs and core simultaneously, challenge your spinal strength and mobility on the barrel, and much more! Resistance can be easily tweaked to your personal abilities. The varied exercises are performed in a 'circuit' format with short rest intervals. Overall benefits? Improved cardiovascular fitness, lean, strong bodies and lots of fun!
*For hygiene purposes, please bring a towel as you will be sharing equipment.
Do you know that Joseph Pilates practiced his method well into his eighties? Pilates exercises are beneficial for people of all ages, but they are particularly useful for older adults and individuals undergoing post-rehabilitation who are looking to grow strong and agile again. This class is catered to anyone from grandparents to de-conditioned athletes to complete beginners. It is conducted in a more measured pace to allow for individuals to build awareness in their own bodies and establish strong foundations for movements. Special attention is given to myo-fascial release, emphasis on proper biomechanics and alignment to help target the common causes of chronic lower back pain and joint stiffness. Balance, flexibility and core strength are the goals that this class is designed to achieve. We want you to continue to move through life with grace and agility, no matter how old you are!
Being pregnant is a beautiful thing and this class is designed to give expectant mums the attention they deserve. Our trained instructors will take you on a journey of discovery about your own body as it changes throughout pregnancy – focusing on total body integration, breathing and releasing techniques, ease of movements and preparation for labor positions. Focus is placed on strengthening the neutral position of the lumbo-pelvic region and posterior muscles which mums require to support the growing baby in the tummy. While some pregnancy workouts aim to keep the body strong and tight, our class is designed to open and release the body in time for birth. Towards the third trimester, mums will also get to learn early postpartum recovery exercises. Emphasis is placed constantly on the safety and wellbeing of the clients.
Also known as the fourth trimester, postpartum is a crucial stage of a mother's journey. To the detriment of many mums, however, it is usually ignored as attention is transferred to the little bub(s). Our post-natal class is specially designed to restore mums to confidence and strength again. Attention is focused on realigning the body after childbirth, rehabilitating the pelvic floor and increasing the strength of the postpartum body gradually. We enforce proper technique on how to deal with abdominal separation (Diastasis Recti), and give exercises that will help recreate awareness and strength in the deep core muscles. This is done in a nurturing and positive atmosphere, where women get energized and strengthened to face the demands of motherhood with ease. All instructors are well-trained for this special class.
Jungle Sports Sling Training was founded in 2008 by Jan Schultz Larsen. After a serious car accident in 2003, he overcame a potential life filled with pain and pain-relieving drugs by discovering this alternative way of rehabilitation. This suspension training is unlike many others – the big focus is on stimulating and strengthening the muscular and neuromuscular system to optimize weak-links, motion control and motion quality. Muscle activation and function is enhanced, creating awareness to muscles that are inactive – which assist in realigning the body and bringing greater stability to the different joints in the body. If you are looking to build core strength, balance, flexibility and functional strength, this class is for you! This class is also an excellent tool for performance-enhancing training.
Want a great cardio addition to your repertoire without compromising on the core strengthening, body balancing, gentle-to-your-joints features of a Pilates workout? The class continues to build on strength, stability and flexibility with classic Pilates exercises, coupled with intervals of plyometric training on the rebounder. You will get to experience the Jumpboard, Cardio-Tramp® Rebounder, BOSU® Balance Trainer and occasionally, even the Mini- Trampoline! Be prepared to enhance your stamina and strengthen your core big-time. Rebounding is great for lymphatic fluid circulation, which bolsters your immune system, and it also builds bone density with every bounce. Best of all, you'll leave the studio feeling lighter, invigorated and with a new spring in your step. Let's jump in to get some fun!
A lovely, energizing workout that lengthens and tones muscles with a few twists on traditional Pilates exercises. This class will benefit anyone who enjoys the flow and focus of a contemporary dance class. The session begins with barre work that focuses on deep muscle groups that support proper form and then moves on to the reformer or stability chair to include total body conditioning. Proper form and technique is emphasized to reduce the chance of injury while challenging the body to reach new limits. Non-dancers are welcomed to join!
Registration is recommended for all classes, including mat. Priority will be given to clients who have pre-registered.
All sales on packages are final. Packages purchased are transferable if you are unable to attend any more, but not refundable. Packages expire after 12 months of inactivity.
As a courtesy to staff and guests, please give at least 24 hours notice when rescheduling a private or semi-private appointment or group class to avoid incurring a cancellation charge or loss of that session fee. There will be no charge for a cancelled session if another time can be worked out during the same day. (Subject to the availability of the instructor.)


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School is back in session today, Monday, March 28, in Palm Beach County. After a week off, students head into the home stretch with no more breaks until May, when they get a Monday off on Memorial Day. Then they return to school for a whopping three days before the school year closes on June 2 – a Thursday.
In between? Testing.
This calendar shows the days that the tests can be given – the window for the FSA or Florida Standards Assessments. Each school picks days within this window to administer the tests.


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NewLSFB529: The New Lifespring! Family Audio Bible – Jeremiah 28-30
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In chapter 29, God told Jeremiah to send a letter to those people who had been taken into captivity by Nebuchadnezzar into Babylon. In essence, God told the people to settle in because they were going to be there for a while. Seventy years to be exact. He told them to go ahead and build homes, plant gardens, have families. And pray that their new hometown would do well, because they will do well when it does.
This was a letter of reassurance. God did not want his people to be discouraged or without hope. They were in a sort of time out because of their sins, but He was not abandoning them. In verse 11 he said, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you."
We also should be encouraged. God has not forgotten us. Jesus said in John 14:1-3, "Don't be worried! Have faith in God and have faith in me. There are many rooms in my Father's house. I wouldn't tell you this, unless it was true. I am going there to prepare a place for each of you. After I have done this, I will come back and take you with me. Then we will be together."
I'm looking forward to that day, but until that day arrives, I'm settled in here for the long haul.


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Bahraini court sentences four nationals to death over terror charges
A Bahraini court has sentenced four of its nationals to death for their alleged roles in a deadly bombing last year as the ruling Al Khalifah regime presses ahead with its heavy-handed clampdown on political dissidents and pro-democracy campaigners in the Persian Gulf kingdom.
The High Criminal Court issued the rulings against the suspects on Monday after they were convicted of allegedly carrying out bomb attack in June 18, 2017 that claimed the life of a police officer and wounded two others in Diraz village in the Persian Gulf island country, said an official statement on Bahrain's state news agency, BNA.
"The suspects were charged with murder, illegal possession, handling and use of weapons and explosive device that claimed a human life and damaged public and private properties," further said the statement, citing Terror Crime Chief Prosecutor Ahmed al-Hammadi.
The court also ordered the suspects to collectively pay BD 1,000 fine in compensation for the damages purportedly caused by the blast as it stripped them of their Bahraini citizenship, it added.
A criminal court in Bahrain has given jail terms, ranging from three to 10 years, to six more anti-regime activists.
Diraz, a flashpoint village outside the capital Manama, has particularly been the scene of frequent protests against the Al Khalifah regime. It is home to Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim, the highest religious authority in the country and the spiritual leader of Bahrain's main Shia opposition group, the Al-Wefaq National Islamic Society, which has been dissolved by the regime.
The top cleric, who has been an outspoken critic of the Manama regime's policies for years, was stripped of citizenship in 2016 and is currently under house arrest, after a regime court convicted him for allegedly collecting illegal funds and money laundering.
Thousands of anti-regime protesters have held demonstrations in Bahrain on an almost daily basis ever since a popular uprising began in the country in mid-February 2011.
They are demanding that the Al Khalifah regime relinquish power and allow a just system representing all Bahrainis to be established.
Bahrain's prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Isa Qassim was been flown to the UK for medical treatment, marking an end to more than a year of house arrest.
Manama has gone to great lengths to clamp down on any sign of dissent. On March 14, 2011, troops from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were deployed to assist Bahrain in its crackdown.
Scores of people have lost their lives and hundreds of others sustained injuries or got arrested as a result of the Al Khalifah regime's crackdown.
On March 5, 2017, Bahrain's parliament approved the trial of civilians at military tribunals in a measure blasted by human rights campaigners as being tantamount to imposition of an undeclared martial law countrywide.
Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifah ratified the constitutional amendment on April 3 last year.


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DLE 20RA Two-Stroke Petrol Engine DLE-20RA 20cc
Product Description
Product Features
- Light, efficient design for a high power-to-weight ratio
- Lightweight piston for fast acceleration, excellent compression and low vibration
- CNC-machined parts for high performance and long life
- Sealed crankshaft bearings
- Perfect for use with tuned pipes
- Custom pumper carb
- Updated muffler for excellent aeration and power
Product Description
Glow size - rear-exhaust installation ease!
The DLE-20RA has the features you're looking for. Rear-exhaust design makes it an easy install even in cramped cowls - and a beam mount makes installation easy. A rear pumper carb offers consistently superior performance, as well as simple installation and adjustments.
A generous package of "extras" and electronic ignition for starting ease and top performance make the DLE-20RA another attractive alternative to glow... and a solid buy for value and performance.
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Loaded with "extras!" The DLE-20RA includes a gasket, bolts, throttle arm extension and two exhaust extensions, in addition to a compact muffler, spark plug and manual.
DLE electronic ignition
The newly updated DLE electronic ignition features ultra-smooth idle, easy starting and awesome throttle transition.
|20.0 cc (1.22 cu in)
|1.26 in (32 mm)
|0.98 in (25 mm)
|1.92 lb (870 g)
|RPM Range:
|2.5 hp @ 9,000 rpm
|Unleaded Petrol (Gasoline), 2-cycle oil, ignition battery & propeller
|Electronic Ignition Module, Muffler, Spark Plug, Instruction Manual, Gasket, Bolts, Throttle Arm Extension and Two Exhaust Extensions
|Recommended Prop:
|14x10, 15x8, 16x6, 16x8 & 17x6
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|Ignition Battery:
|4.8-8.4 NiCd or NiMH, 6.6V LiFe or 2S LiPo pack (Voltage regulator required if LiPo or LiFe pack is used)
|Petrol/Oil Mix:
|Static Thrust:
|13.88 lb (6.3 kg) @ 328 ft (100 m) altitude; 12.34 lb (5.6 kg) @ 5,900 ft (1800 m) altitude
|Weight Breakdown:
|Engine: 1.46 lb (660 g) | Muffler: 2.8 oz (80 g) | Ignition Module: 4.6 oz (130 g)
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