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September 13, 2018	By Sandra Torres
Source: Noticia
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Siberón: First Latino on Nassau Community College Board
Puerto Rican-born George Siberón was nominated by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to lead the Latino representation at Nassau Community College. (Photo via Noticia Long Island)
Community activist George Siberón founded the Hempstead Hispanic Civic Association, served as district manager for Rep. Nydia Velázquez, was the executive director of the Nassau County Youth Board during Thomas Suozzi's tenure as county executive, and, after a long and successful career, has been nominated by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to be part of the board of trustees at Nassau Community College (NCC).
(…) Siberón, the first Latino to hold the position, said that he hopes to be the driving force behind a great shift in the institution's direction at the educational level.
(…) The NCC's student population is 50 percent African American and 25 percent Hispanic.
The 10-member board of trustees is in charge of all college policies and of handling resources and improving services for students. "One of my goals is to bring in more African-American professors and students, and that youths currently in high school choose to go to NCC and see it as a good option," said Siberón.
After dedicating all his life to community work, obtaining a degree in psychology from Queens College, a master's in social work from Fordham University and another one in public administration from Baruch College, Siberón remembers his childhood in Puerto Rico and the first years of his life with his grandmother.
"I used to live in a humble house on a mountain where I had no luxuries, but education was always very important for my family. I would walk down the hill to my school every morning to study, until I was 10 and my parents brought me to the United States with them," he said.
Those memories now motivate him to fight for the interests of NCC students, who are mostly minorities and have to find affordable colleges. "My intention is to represent the university and my community, and do my best so that the students attending NCC receive the best education and have the resources they need at their disposal," said Siberón.
(…) "I have arrived at NCC at a crucial moment, because they are looking for a new president. We need to choose someone who meets all the requirements and understands what it is like to be a student," said Siberón regarding his goals at the board of trustees.
He also spoke about a $2 million federal grant the college is trying to obtain, which would benefit all students but requires that 25 percent of them are Hispanic. The NCC already meets these numbers.
"I want to be part of the process to get this aid and ensure that the funds are used appropriately, that is, to hire more Hispanic professors, to try to reach more Hispanic students so they come to NCC to continue their studies instead of quitting, and to offer more advice to help students once they finish their two years at NCC," he said.
As the new member of the Nassau Community College Board of Trustees, Siberón finds it impossible to leave Dreamers out, (…) as a number of NCC students are protected by the DACA program.
"I would like to find a way for the college to help them even more. These are young people who have shown excellent behavior, gotten stand-out grades and deserve the help of NCC," he said. Siberón started working on Aug. 10 in the position, which is unpaid, from which he said he aims to continue doing his best for the community.
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Harvard beats Yale 65-49
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Robert Baker made a career-high four 3-pointers and scored 13 points to help Harvard beat Yale 65-49 on Friday night.
Justin Bassey added 13 points for the Crimson (9-7, 2-1 Ivy League). Harvard had a 35-20 lead at halftime and led by double digits throughout the second half.
The Bulldogs (12-4, 2-1) used a 12-3 run to close the gap to 45-35 after trailing by 19 early in the second half. But the Crimson pushed the lead back to 19 at 60-41 and cruised from there.
Harvard opened the scoring on Bassey's 3-pointer just 13 seconds into the game and never trailed.
Alex Copeland led Yale with 14 points and Miye Oni added 11. The Bulldogs shot 18 of 59 (31 percent) from the field and 4 of 23 (17 percent) from 3-point range.

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A roadside bomb strikes a bus killing fourteen including some students on their way to school. The attack took place in Toeni Department of Burkina Faso.
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2018-03-2 A terrorist attack at the French embassy and military headquarters in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, leaves 28 people dead and at least 50 others injured. Burkina Faso
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Home Sport Top 7 Destinations in the World for Ice Climbers
Top 7 Destinations in the World for Ice Climbers
Advancements in ice climbing have been associated with gears employed by elevated mountain climbers to level out the patch of ice at alpine elevations. The majority of ice climbers currently crawl high over frozen waterfalls and high walls of ice with the use of ice axes and crampons. Other important safety equipment are screws, ropes, and the likes together with helmets used to protect against falling ice. Your carabiners, climbing line, ascenders and every other safety equipment must be of high quality because your life completely depends on it. Click here to learn see a wide range of safety and climbing equipment required.
Climbing waterfalls and crawling up glacier walls are closely related. Special tools like crampons might be required although the activity is gentler (glaciers is usually among the region that is protected which makes a guide important). Learning vertical ice climbing is usually difficult and takes time and effort, although this activity is readily available as more challenges are now developed by few waterfalls and glaciers to both professional and amateur climbers.
Some of the outstanding ice climbing locations that are attractive to different levels of ice climbers are provided below:
1. Ice Factor in Scotland
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A major disadvantage associated with ice climbing is the inconsistent weather. The number of months given to ice climbers to improve their skills is usually few. However, the weather condition at the National Ice Climbing Center also regarded as Ice Factor in Scotland is most of the time very good. There are several routes available for both novice and professional climbers.
Trainers are always available to teach the correct procedures to novices as well as the rental of gears. Other outdoor recreational activities offered in the center includes the winter climbing quest on a few of the popular tops in the UK like Ben Nevis. Due to the uncommon nature of indoor ice climbing, Ice Factor has been able to attract so many as a result of this. Nevertheless, the Ice Climbing Center features climbing walls made of rock, high altitude challenging course also regarded as Aerial Adventure and vertical surface encounters.
2. Ouray Colorado
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Ouray, Colorado is located in the San Juan Mountain Ridge. The steep gorge side running with walls of ice was first discovered about four decades ago by climbers. The conventional source of water was then modified in the early part of 1990 to create an additional route.
Every January, since 1995 has witnessed the Ouray Ice Festival. It has since fallen among the biggest climbing industry that features vendor exhibitions, workshops, clinics, and contests. As long as the climbing condition is safe, the Ouray Climbing center is always accessible. It is usually unavailable in the early part of February (just like during the 2016 -2017 season) but remains available for the major part of the year. Individuals who intend to delve into the excitement of climbing during the winter can access schools in the Ouray environment that offer programs and direct adventures very close to Silverton and Telluride.
3. Banff, Alberta
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Johnston Canyon, an ice climbing center is located at the Banff National Park. Johnston Canyon is among the ice climbing centers within Banff National Park.
Johnston Canyon's ice beside the well-known wintertime sports center of Banff, Alberta attracts both tourists and ice climbers. The routes along the canyon throughout the three warmer weather seasons are still suitable for hiking. The path is usually hard during the winter, however, hikers are willing to embark on the journey to see the frozen canyon falls. Tourists usually put on ice cleats since the pathways are always filled with snow and ice.
Johnston Canyon is among the many destinations around the Banff environment that provides a climbing experience filled with challenges during winter. Although the imagination of expert climbers is captured by the magnificent frozen waterfall, as well as other available options for novice climbers and the equippers in the area offering courses on the basics of the sport.
4. Kandersteg, Switzerland
The destination for sports fans and tourists who are in search of clichéd Swiss Alps landscapes is the Kandersteg. Several sporting possibilities such as cross country and high-altitude skiing, skating, tobogganing, curling, and snowshoeing makes it the best place for those looking to give ice climbing a try and also feel the excitements that come with the wintertime activities.
Several challenging climbs are offered in the mountains available here but the prominent one among the equippers where practical courses to ice ax and crampon are provided to amateurs is the Oeschiwald Area. The most challenging part of the alps is very common among professional ice climbers.
5. Iceland, Skaftafell National Park
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The vicinity throughout Skaftafell National Park is part of the outstanding destinations available in Iceland suitable for glacier walking and ice climbing.
Iceland offers out-of-the-world sceneries, geysers, glaciers, volcanoes, and mountains all provide what excitement searching tourists have lined out. The entire glaciers in Iceland offer about 4,500 square miles. Svinafellsjokull Glacier is among the readily available outdoor locations which provide the possibilities of vertical ice climbing and glacier walking.
Another readily available glacier location for glacier walking and ice climbing for amateurs is Vatnajökull. The glaciers are located in the southern part of Iceland which makes them easily accessible from Reykjavik capital city.
6. Frankenstein Cliff, New Hampshire
Frankenstein Cliff is situated in Crawford Notch State Park in the White Mountain of New Hampshire. This environment is popular among the ice climbers on the east coast as it features multiple paths ranging from simple challenges and multiple pitch climbs that can only be tried by professional climbers.
Although the condition in this location is never consistent, climbers should still be able to discover different climbing challenges within December and March. Frankenstein offers about 42 trails outlined in the Mountain Project that are probably a blend of ice and rock and just ice.
7. Matanuska Glacier, Alaska
Hiking ice climbers on Matanuska Glacier.
A wonderful location to discover the fundamentals of ice climbing is the Matanuska Glacier.
10,000 glaciers are housed in Alaska. The majority of the ice structures are found in areas that are inaccessible to the state and only accessed by expert climbers and tourists who are ready to make payment for having access. Although the Matanuska Glacier is not among these inaccessible icy environments. This glacier spans about 27 miles, situated off the Glenn Highway and 100 miles from Anchorage as well as the most preferred place for tour guides as it provides simple hikes with several limited walls that will train amateur climbers the fundamentals of ice climbing.
Matanuska also offers several challenging walls which makes it suitable for both professional and amateur climbers. Another icy location is the Mendenhall Glacier very close to Juneau which is available to novice climbers and conventional hikers. But before you come and visit these amazing locations, it is very important to get prepared. Visit websites such as Bluehouse Skis and read some of the tips which can be helpful for you.
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Sacramento's Bidders Hoping to Present Finalized Deal on May 15
Sacramento's investor group is hoping to present a finalized deal to the NBA Board of Governors when they convene on May 15th, but there are still many uncertainties ahead.
By Greg@gwiss May 1, 2013, 7:53am PDT
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In the afterglow of Monday's dramatic turn of events, where the NBA's relocation committee unanimously recommended against relocation to Seattle, Kevin Johnson and crew were quick to point out that there was still a lot of work to be done. The recommendation was a step in the right direction to keep the Kings in Sacramento, but we know all too well that it's wise to avoid assuming things will go smoothly as long as the Maloofs have any hand in the process. In today's Sacramento Bee, Tony Bizjak, Ryan Lillis and Dale Kasler (who have been nothing short of stellar throughout this entire process) present an excellent rundown of the remaining hurdles ahead. It is also revealed that Sacramento's investment group is hoping to present a finalized deal to the NBA Board of Governors when the BOG meets on May 15th.
"We hope to be in a position at that point where our ownership group gets approved," Johnson said. "That's our end game."
Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/01/5384875/sacramento-investors-shooting.html#storylink=cpy
The article notes that Sacramento's investment group, led by Vivek Ranadivé, are hoping that the Maloofs will re-enter negotiations in the wake of Monday's vote. There's been a lot of speculation as to how much control the Maloofs will have in the negotiation process, but ultimately the Maloofs will be the ones signing on the dotted line. As long as they are involved, uncertainty remains.
It also remains unclear what Chris Hansen will do next. The Bee notes that the NBA's finance committee did not hold a vote to make a recommendation. They still could, but at this time no vote is scheduled. The Bee cites sports-law expert Mike McCann as saying that the NBA may be trying to avoid directly turning down Hansen, hoping instead that he might withdraw his offer. McCann notes that Hansen's offer is an attractive one, and it's difficult for the NBA to turn that down directly.
Hansen backing out on his own accord, much as the Maloofs did regarding their proposed relocation to Anaheim, would allow Hansen to save face. It would also remove any league concerns about legal action being taken, but there have been reports that Hansen would have had to waive his ability to sue as part of the sale vetting process with the NBA.
Ranadivé and company are expected to put 50% of the purchase price for the Kings into an escrow account by Friday. Hopefully this action will convince the Maloofs of the legitimacy of Sacramento's offer. This legitimacy, by the way, is a concern only to the Maloofs at this point. If there were concerns about the financial legitimacy of the Sacramento bid, Monday's vote would have likely gone very differently. Some may point to the finance committee not weighing in as a sign that the financial elements may not be strong in Sacramento, but recall that the finance and relocation committees worked hand in hand to review both potential ownership groups. If there were problems with Vivek and Co's finances, the relocation recommendation would have reflected that.
My personal hope is that the Maloofs will see the money in the escrow account and recognize the value of a bird in the hand. Of course, I learned long ago that I shouldn't presume that the Maloofs will use any sort of a predictable thought process.
This all serves to simply remind us that this isn't over yet. It seems all but assured that we're keeping the Kings at this point, but many of us won't fully celebrate until the Maloofs have officially signed over the team to Vivek.
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Comparison of the use of laryngeal mask airway Supreme and laryngeal mask airway ProSeal in prone position for pilonidal sinus excision surgery
Adel A.N. Mahgoub
Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt
Date of Submission 09-Sep-2015
Assistant Professor of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alexadria, 88206
Surgeries that require the patient to be in the prone position represent a challenge to the anesthesiologist in terms of securing the airway and additional time and personnel required for induction in the supine position and shifting to the prone position. Use of the classic laryngeal mask airway (LMA) in the prone position is a subject of controversy; the ProSeal LMA may be more suitable as it forms a better seal and provides access to the stomach. LMA Supreme is a newly introduced single-use supraglottic device that shares common features of both the LMA ProSeal and the intubating LMA.
Aim of this study
The aim of the study was to compare the use of LMA ProSeal and LMA Supreme after induction of anesthesia in the prone position.
The study included 80 adult male patients for pilonidal sinus excision surgery. They were randomly divided into two equal groups: group P and group S. The ProSeal was used in group P and the Supreme was used in group S. Ease of insertion, ease of ventilation, leakage of inspiratory gases, SpO 2 , EtCO 2 , blood on the airway device after removal, and postoperative incidences of sore throat were recorded.
There was no statistical difference between the two groups in terms of age, BMI, or duration of surgery. Both devices provided good air seal and good ventilation. Blood-stained saliva and postoperative sore throat were found more with ProSeal use than with Supreme.
Allowing the patients to take the prone position themselves and then inducing general anesthesia and securing the airway either with ProSeal or with Supreme is a safe practice.
Keywords: laryngeal mask airway, pilonidal sinus excision surgery, prone position, ProSeal, Supreme
Mahgoub AA. Comparison of the use of laryngeal mask airway Supreme and laryngeal mask airway ProSeal in prone position for pilonidal sinus excision surgery. Res Opin Anesth Intensive Care 2015;2:111-5
Mahgoub AA. Comparison of the use of laryngeal mask airway Supreme and laryngeal mask airway ProSeal in prone position for pilonidal sinus excision surgery. Res Opin Anesth Intensive Care [serial online] 2015 [cited 2020 Jan 19];2:111-5. Available from: http://www.roaic.eg.net/text.asp?2015/2/4/111/178902
The prone position is used for both major operations such as vertebral surgeries and for minor ambulatory procedures such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy, posterior varicose vein avulsion, pilonidal sinus excision, posterior calf surgery, Achilles tendon repair, arthroscopy of the ankle, etc. [1],[2].
Surgeries requiring the patient to be in the prone position represent a challenge to the anesthesiologist in terms of securing the airway and additional time and personnel needed for induction in the supine position and shifting of the patient to the prone position. Routinely, patients are anesthetized in the supine position, and after tracheal intubation they are turned over to the prone position. This method is time-consuming and involves numerous personnel, necessitating a shift of manpower (nurses, operating theater assistants, anesthesiologists, and surgeons) from other tasks to properly position the patient. Therefore, in busy operating theaters, operations performed in the prone position are a potential cause of delay in surgery schedules. In addition, special care is required to avoid respiratory impairment, adequate padding must be supplied at pressure points, and protection must be applied to the eyes. All these can further delay the initiation of surgery and the operating theater workflow [3],[4].
Over the past years it has become common practice to induce anesthesia and introduce the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) after patients have positioned themselves in the prone position [5],[6]. This is done to improve the flow of work in the operating theater. Use of the classic LMA in the prone position is subject to debate. Other LMA types have been used in different studies [7]. The ProSeal LMA may be more suitable than classic LMA as it forms a better seal and provides access to the stomach. LMA Supreme is a newly introduced single-use supraglottic device that shares common features of both the LMA ProSeal and the intubating LMA [8],[9],[10].
The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and side effects of LMA ProSeal with those of LMA Supreme after induction of anesthesia in the prone position for pilonidal sinus excision surgery.
The study was conducted on 80 male patients of ASA grade 1. Their ages ranged from 20 to 50 years. They were presented for pilonidal sinus excision that required them to be in the prone position and under general anesthesia. This study was approved by the Ethical Committee. Written informed consent was obtained from patients following detailed explanation of the study. Exclusion criteria were a BMI greater than 35, being edentulous, and having reflux esophagitis.
The patients were randomly allocated into two equal groups of 40 patients each. In the first group (group S) LMA Supreme was used and in the second group (group P) LMA ProSeal was used to secure the airway.
In the pre anesthesia clinic thorough physical examination and routine laboratory investigations were done. The patients were advised to stay NPO (nothing per os) for 6 h preoperatively. In the operating suit the patients' vital signs were checked and an intravenous cannula was inserted. They were asked to lie comfortably in the prone position before receiving anesthesia, with pillows under their thorax and pelvis. The head was gently directed to the right side and made to rest over a horse shoe gel pad with its opening opposite the mouth to allow airway manipulation. Standard vital sign monitors were applied, including ECG, SpO 2 , and non invasive blood pressure (NIBP). Preoxygenation was done for 3 min with 100% oxygen through the face mask; 2 μg/kg fentanyl was given, followed by propofol 2 mg/kg for induction of anesthesia. The LMA airway was checked and lubricated with lidocaine gel 2% before insertion. After the induction of anesthesia, a laryngeal mask (Supreme or ProSeal) of size 3 or 4 or 5 was introduced, depending on the patient's weight and manufacturer's recommendation. Size 3 was used for patients under 50 kg, size 4 for patients between 50 and 70 kg, and size 5 for patients heavier than 70 kg. All insertions were performed by anesthetists with good experience in using these supraglottic devices. Digital guidance was adopted to insert the ProSeal, and in case of failure another trial was attempted with the use of a ProSeal special metal introducer. LMA Supreme was inserted following the manufacturer's recommendations. Lubricate the posterior surface of the mask and airway tube just before insertion. The device is held firmly at its fixation tab with the thumb and index finger. The distal tip is pressed against the inner aspect of the upper teeth or gums. It is then slid inwards using a slightly diagonal approach (direct the tip away from the mid-line). The tip is continued to slide inwards by rotating the hand in a circular motion so that the device follows the curvature behind the tongue. Resistance should be felt when the distal end of the device meets the upper esophageal sphincter. The device is now fully inserted. All LMAs were deflated before insertion and lubricated with water-soluble gel over its posterior surface. After insertion of LMA in the two groups, we used maximum cuff inflating volumes as recommended by the manufacturer (20 ml for size 3, 30 ml for size 4, and 40 ml for size 5 in ProSeal; and 30 ml for size 3 and 45 ml for size 4 or 5 Supreme). In all cases LMA cuff pressure is not allowed to exceed 60 cmH 2 O measured with a manometer (VBM Medizintechnik GmbH, Sulz, Germany). Two attempts at insertion were made before we considered the process a failure and the patient was shifted to the supine position in the nearby trolley kept for this purpose. The patient's airway was then secured with an armored flexo-metallic endotracheal tube. Face mask ventilation with sevoflurane 2% in oxygen was given for 2 min. The anesthetist assistant helped pull up the patient by the shoulders while the anesthesiologist inserted the airway, which was LMA Supreme in group S (The Laryngeal Mask Company Limited, Le Rocher, Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles) and LMA ProSeal in group P (LMA north America). The patient was then connected to the breathing circuit of the anesthesia machine and started on manual breathing followed by mechanical ventilation with sevoflurane 2% and N 2 O 50% in oxygen [Figure 1], [Figure 2], [Figure 3] and [Figure 4] for group P and [Figure 5], [Figure 6], [Figure 7] and [Figure 8] for group S). Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation mode was adopted with tidal volume (Vt) 5-7 ml/kg, rate 10-14, pressure support of 10 cmH 2 O, and positive expiratory airway pressure of 5 cmH 2 O. The target was to maintain SpO 2 greater than 96% and end tidal CO 2 (EtCO 2 ) between 35 and 45 mmHg. The patient emerged from anesthesia in the supine position. LMA was removed when the patient awakened with adequate spontaneous minute ventilation (more than 100 ml/kg).
Figure 1: After patient positioned himself prone and induction of anesthesia.
Figure 2: Start of insertion of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) ProSeal.
Figure 3: Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) ProSeal is fully inserted.
Figure 4: After successful insertion of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) ProSeal, it was connected to the breathing circuit.
Figure 5: After patient positioned himself and induction of anesthesia.
Figure 6: Start to open the mouth for insertion of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Supreme.
Figure 7: Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Supreme is fully inserted.
Figure 8: After successful insertion of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) Supreme, it was connected to the breathing circuit.
Ease of insertion, failed attempts at insertion, quality of ventilation, airway peak pressure, efficacy of seal calculated by percentage of inspiratory gas leak [(preset Vt−exhaled Vt)/preset Vt%], appearance of blood-stained mask on removal, intraoperative accidental dislodgement, and incidence of postoperative sore throat after 6 h were recorded.
The unpaired Student t-test was used for comparison of continuous variables and Fisher's exact test for comparison of sex, sore throat, and bloody saliva. A P value less than 0.05 was considered significant.
There was no statistical difference between the two groups with respect to age and BMI [Table 1]. There was no statistical difference in the duration of surgery between the two groups (52.3+8.4 in group S and 50.9+9.3 in group P). P value was greater than 0.05.
Table 1: Patient's data and duration of surgery
In all patients in the S group, the Supreme was successfully inserted at the first attempt. In group P the ProSeal was successfully inserted in 35 patients in the first attempt and in 15 patients in the second attempt using its special metallic introducer. No case in the study was considered as having failed; that is, in no case in the study did we have to shift the patient to the supine position and insert the endotracheal tube. Incidence of blood-stained laryngeal mask on extubation was significantly higher in group P than in group S (12 and five cases, respectively). Postoperative sore throat was significantly higher in group P than in group S. Fifteen patients in group P and seven patients in group S complained of postoperative sore throat [Table 2].
Table 2: The incidence of complications
During intraoperative ventilation there was insignificant difference between group S and group P in terms of air leak ratio (65.8 + 10.7 and 63.7 + 11.4, respectively).
One of the important aims behind ambulatory surgery is to shorten the time the patient spends in the operating room. Ambulatory procedures, such as percutaneous nephrolithotomy, excision of pilonidal sinus, short varicose vein avulsion, excision of back lipoma, etc., require the prone position. These patients are usually anesthetized on a trolley placed beside the operating table in the supine position. After tracheal intubation many operating room personnel should be available to securely and safely shift the patient from the trolley to the prone position on the operating table and special care must be taken to avoid accidental extubation, impairment of ventilation, reduction of blood pressure, reduction of venous return, strain over joints, and pressure on the eye globe; padding of pressure points must be ensured. This approach is time-consuming and may cause delays in patient turn over during ambulatory surgery. Rapid tracking is very important, particularly in ambulatory surgery, because it facilitates more optimal use of available resources and operating rooms [11].
The use of LMA for surgery in the supine position with either spontaneous or controlled ventilation is widely accepted [12]. However, when lateral or prone positions are needed for surgical access, some authors rule out the use of the LMA for airway control [13]. Räsänen [14] recommends the use of the LMA for surgery in the lateral decubitus or the Trendelenburg position, but not in the prone position.
In our study we asked the patients to place themselves comfortably in the prone position before induction of anesthesia. This enables optimal positioning because patients know their most comfortable position; thus, the whole process is simplified, the induction time is shortened, and the operative track is quickened. Besides, anesthesia induction after prone positioning avoids the occurrence of hypotension while shifting the anesthetized patient from the supine to the prone position [15].
In our study we compared between the use of two kinds of LMA: Supreme and ProSeal. We found that efficacy of ventilation was comparable in the two groups; none of the patients developed hypoxemia (all SpO 2 readings were >96%) or hypercapnia (all EtCO 2 readings were <45 mmHg). There was no statistical difference between group S and group P in terms of percentage of inspiratory gas leak [13.3% (2.5) and 14.1% (2.2), respectively; P > 0.05]. The relatively good seal in prone position may be explained by the cephalic displacement of the larynx by the effect of gravity and the sustained counter pressure of the LMA by operating table.
Unfortunately many anesthesiologists do not use LMA when the prone position is required, perhaps because they are afraid of losing control of the airway. A few reports were published in the early 1990s [16], but no new reports have been published over the past decade, until recently. In the recently published series there were no adverse effects. Use of LMA in the prone position has been reported after accidental extubation in spine surgery [17].
In our study, blood-stained saliva over the LMA was found more frequently with ProSeal use than with Supreme (7.5 and 17.5%, respectively; P < 0.05). More patients complained of postoperative sore throat in group P than in group S (15 and 20%, respectively; P < 0.05). This may be because two trials for insertion of ProSeal were conducted; besides, LMA ProSeal has a relatively hard peak of the esophageal opening.
Weksler et al. [13] found blood-stained saliva over LMA in 15 of 25 patients (60%). This incidence is significantly higher than that reported by Dingley et al. [18], who found that 22% of patients undergoing short operative procedures with the LMA had incidences of blood staining in the LMA.
From our study we can conclude that for pilonidal sinus excision or other short day-case surgeries that require the patient to be in the prone position allowing the patient to take the prone position themselves, then inducing general anesthesia, and securing the airway either with ProSeal or with Supreme is a safe practice. This saves time and requires fewer healthcare personnel who are usually required for the positioning.
Edgcombe H, Carter K, Yarrow S. Anaesthesia in the prone position. Br J Anaesth 2008; 100:165-183.
López AM, Valero R, Brimacombe J. Insertion and use of the LMA Supreme in the prone position. Anaesthesia 2010; 65:154-157.
Boulemden A, Ritzmann T, Liptrot S, Abbas A, Makhdoomi KR. Modified prone position to dissect the popliteal fossa. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2013; 95:110-112.
Newman NJ. Perioperative visual loss after nonocular surgeries. Am J Ophthalmol 2008; 145:604-610.
Ng A, Raitt DG, Smith G. Induction of anesthesia and insertion of a laryngeal mask airway in the prone position for minor surgery. Anesth Analg 2002; 94:1194-1198.
Milligan KA. Laryngeal mask in the prone position. Anaesthesia 1994; 49:449
Kang F, Li J, Chai X, Yu J, Zhang H, Tang C. Comparison of the I-gel laryngeal mask airway with the LMA-supreme for airway management in patients undergoing elective lumbar vertebral surgery. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 2015; 27:37-41.
Hosten T, Gurkan Y, Ozdamar D, Tekin M, Toker K, Solak M A new supraglottic airway device: LMA-supreme, comparison with LMA-Proseal. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2009; 53:852-857.
Lee AK, Tey JB, Lim Y, Sia AT. Comparison of the single-use LMA supreme with the reusable ProSeal LMA for anaesthesia in gynaecological laparoscopic surgery. Anaesth Intensive Care 2009; 37:815-819.
Verghese C, Ramaswamy B. LMA-Supreme - a new single-use LMA with gastric access: a report on its clinical efficacy. Br J Anaesth 2008; 101:405-410.
Rice AN, Muckler VC, Miller WR, Vacchiano CA. Fast-tracking ambulatory surgery patients following anesthesia. J Perianesth Nurs. 2015; 30:124-133.
Lopez AM, Valero R, Brimacombe J. Insertion and use of the LMA Supreme in the prone position. Anaesthesia 2010; 65:154-157.
Weksler N, Klein M, Rozentsveig V, Weksler D, Sidelnik C, Lottan M, Gurman GM. Laryngeal mask in prone position: pure exhibitionism or a valid technique. Minerva Anestesiol 2007; 73:33-37.
J Räsänen. The laryngeal mask airway - first class on difficult airways. Finnanest Nro 2000; 33:302-305.
Backofen J. Hemodynamic changes with prone positioning during general anethesia. Anesth Analg 1985; 64:194.
McCaughey W, Bhanumurthy S. Laryngeal mask placement in the prone position. Anaesthesia 1993; 48:1104-1105.
Kumara V, Rainab R. Airway rescue in the prone position with laryngeal mask airway in a case of lumbar spinal stenosis undergoing percutaneous posterior decompression using an inter-spinous spacer device. Rev Colomb Anestesiol 2013; 41:158-160.
Dingley J, Baynham P, Swart M, Vaughan RS. Ease of insertion of the laryngeal mask airway by inexperienced personnel when using an introducer. Anaesthesia 1997; 52:756-760.
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Why Greens Keep Making People Sick
This article was originally published on this website.
The news across the U.S. with respect to contamination involving bagged and chopped romaine lettuce continues to worsen. After a multi state outbreak dating back to March 13, 2018, involving at least 121 known Escherichia coli (E. coli) infections spanning 25 states, including one death, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has isolated the problem lettuce to Yuma, Arizona.1
Because it takes an average of two to three weeks for this type of outbreak-related illness to be reported, even more cases are expected to be made known in the coming weeks.
To date, more than 50 people have been hospitalized with a nasty E. coli infection and at least 14 victims have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure, making this quite a serious matter.2 Yuma-grown greens purchased at the grocery store, as well as those served in restaurants, are equally suspect. Sadly, most bagged salad brands do not identify the region where they are grown and processed, making identification difficult.
For that reason, until further notice, consumers are advised to avoid consuming all types of romaine lettuce, including hearts and whole heads, in addition to bagged and chopped romaine, as well as any salad mixes containing romaine grown in the Yuma region.3 Rather than guess if your favorite salad greens are safe, the wisest move is to avoid buying or eating any romaine lettuce or mixes containing romaine until the situation improves.
If you have any doubt, throw it out! Thankfully, there are many other salad greens and vegetables you can eat safely until this situation resolves. I'd also like to suggest a few tips that will help you enjoy salad greens and other produce safely going forward.
Why Are There so Many Health and Safety Issues With Salad Greens?
It's no secret U.S. consumers love the convenience of prewashed produce that is sold in bags, clamshells and tubs. Unfortunately, those types of greens are precisely the ones continually implicated in outbreaks associated with foodborne illness. In fact, says The Washington Post, food-safety experts suggest "convenience greens — those handy bags of prechopped and prewashed salads — carry an extra risk because they come in contact with more people and machinery before they arrive on your plate."4
coli is quite common — its many strains are found in food and the environment and also live in animal and human intestines. Thankfully, most E. coli infections are tolerable, if not harmless. The types of E. coli known to cause illness are often transmitted through contaminated food and water or through contact with animals or people. For example, in a large 2006 outbreak of E. coli involving spinach, wild pigs and well water were suspected causes.5
Do You Know Where Your Salad Greens Are Grown?
Due to the industrialization of our food system, Americans eat produce from all over the world, regardless of whether it is in season locally. It's not unusual to go to the supermarket and return with fruits and vegetables grown and harvested in Canada and Mexico, as well as countries in Europe and South America, among others. Although enjoying seasonal produce raised far from home has become the norm, this convenience is not without a cost.
According to The New York Times,8 the majority of bagged romaine lettuce provided to grocery stores and restaurants across North America is grown in California's Salinas Valley. There is, however, one exception: In late fall and winter, the industry makes a seasonal move to Yuma.
Given the timing of the current E. coli outbreak, authorities believe the infected romaine was very likely grown in Yuma. While more details will be forthcoming, it seems likely the outbreak was caused either by an animal defecating in a field or some form of contaminated water runoff.
It's worth noting that concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) are a major source of water contamination throughout the U.S. Even the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) states, "Nationwide and in Arizona, the potential for surface and ground water pollution exists through livestock facility discharge of manure-contaminated run off to natural waterways and through wastewater leaching to aquifers."9
While the source of the outbreak has not yet been pinned down, it's certainly possible that industrialized agriculture has played a role. On a brighter note, because most of the industry's bagged romaine production shifted back to California in April, says The New York Times, the Yuma-grown produce should be out of the food supply shortly.10
"Hopefully with it being in one particular growing region and that region moving to California, it won't be too much longer [before you can begin eating romaine again]," said Laura Gieraltowski, Ph.D., who leads the foodborne outbreak response team within the CDC's outbreak response and prevention branch. "It's a fast-moving outbreak," she said. "We're getting reports of new illnesses daily from our state and local health departments."11
Ways to Safeguard Your Health When Eating Greens
While you may think washing your lettuce would eliminate the bacteria, the truth is it takes but a few cells of E. coli to make you sick. Despite the fact that rinsing your produce with water — even the brands that claim to be triple washed — may lower your risk of illness, it doesn't eliminate your risk entirely. Washing is no guarantee you will get rid of potential toxins. Beyond that, some experts suggest using commercial fruit and vegetable washes are not much more effective than water alone.25
Although some recommend a light bleach solution, I cannot recommend bleach for household cleaning applications and even less so for food preparation. The best way to ensure the cleanliness of your food and food-preparation area is to apply common sense. Below are a few tips that will guide you in handling produce and other foods safely.
Wash your hands with soap and water before handling food, and most especially after handling raw meat.
Use a scrub brush to remove dirt and debris from root vegetables or any fruit or vegetable with a rough skin.
Rinse all produce, even bagged varieties, well under running water.
Remember loose produce is touched and handled by many other people before it is purchased by you; wash it well before eating.
Use separate cutting boards and utensils for raw meat.
When chopping more than one type of food, wash your counter, cutting board and utensils frequently to avoid cross contamination.
Do not prepare food for others when you are sick.
Because most of the people affected by the current E. coli outbreak became ill after eating at restaurants that used bagged, pre-chopped lettuce in their salads,26 you can dramatically reduce your risk of infection simply by avoiding salads when dining out and by eating more meals at home. Beyond that, since raw greens pose the most risk, you may decide to cook more of your greens to reduce your risk of contamination.
Two safe options for consuming greens are steaming or using a pressure cooker — you may want to add some healthy fat to promote maximum absorption. In my opinion, your very best
option is to grow your own food. Whether that be in a vegetable garden, in containers or in trays, you won't regret the time and energy you invest in cultivating healthy, homegrown food.
The good news is greens such as lettuce are among the easiest garden vegetables to grow, and they are prolific. By planting new seeds every 10 days, you can receive multiple harvests throughout the growing season. Depending on where you live, you may be able to grow certain greens year-round. If gardening is just not your thing, consider purchasing your greens from a local farmers market instead of the grocery store.


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Bay College breaks ground on Phase 1 of gymnasium expansion
November 8, 2018 | by Craig Woerpel
ESCANABA — A ground breaking ceremony was held Wednesday at Bay College for the $3 million expansion of Bay's gymnasium.
Phase 1 of the project adds a locker room facility at the east end of the current building for students participating in the athletic programs at the college.
Matt Johnson, director of athletics at Bay, said it will separate them from the activities at the Northern Lights YMCA.
"We were impeding on the YMCA's locker room space and other facilities and to allow us to move out of that space gives the local community some of that space back," Johnson said. "For us as an athletic department, it gives our student athletes a place they can call home, a building they can call theirs and it allow our coaches the opportunity to be close to their classroom. The gymnasium is their classroom."
Many of the athletes attended the the ceremony. Members of the college board and others turned the first shovels of dirt including Elaine Meshigaud, vice chair of the Hannahville Indian Community. The tribe is contributing $4.8 million over 25 years to help pay for the project.
Meshigaud said they are interested in supporting projects that support youth.
I think it's very important to work with all the people around the area because they help us too in our casino when they come there. So, we like to give back to the community to help support the younger generation," said Meshigaud.
Johnson said the community has embraced the athletic programs at Bay. The expansion at the college, he said, would not be happening with the support of the community and the donation from the Hannahville Indian Community.
"Hannahville was incredibly gracious with what they donated and allowed to have happen with the expansion. We cannot say thnak you enough," he said.
Phase two will include a new entrance to the gym. The YMCA is also expected to work on its own renovations and expansion of their facilities.
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It must be incredibly frustrating to want to constantly destroy the planet, only to have the world change all around you. Roland Emmerich has spent a large part of his directing career attempting to create the definitive onscreen apocalypse, yet every time he does it the anxieties of his audiences slightly change around him and he has to change tactics.
It all began in the hazy pre-9/11 days of 1996. The X-Files was at the height of its popularity; the biggest sci-fi films of the previous year were all dystopian cyber/steampunks like Judge Dredd, Johnny Mnemonic, Tank Girl, 12 Monkeys and Waterworld; the government was in disarray over perceived inefficiency during shutdowns and an FBI scandal known as Filegate – the time was right for a conspiracy film of epic proportions.
Independence Day tells the multi-stranded story of a handful of Americans (a future Emmerich trademark) having to come to terms with a global alien invasion. The crucial sequence that helps define one of the main characters, the American President (Bill Pullman), is a scene where he is told that the reason he did not know about Area 51 and classified governmental alien research is so that he had "plausible deniability" on the issue. This allows the President to retain the moral high ground and give a famous rallying speech before joining the troops in fighting the alien invaders. The morality of the film highlights the well-intentioned senior politicians versus the shady bureaucratic intelligence agencies.
The audience happily absorbs this theme as they simultaneously relax and watch some of the major landmarks of the (Western) world blown up in unison by the aliens. The message of the film then could be read as: the institutions of American political and cultural life can be purged of corrupt bureaucrats as long as patriots survive in order to rebuild. Emmerich, the patriot, must have been happy with the positive response to the film…
Then, riding of the back of this success, Emmerich decided to remake the Japanese classic Godzilla for an American audience. Although a critical and financial flop at the time (1998), the film was one of the final big scale disaster films before 9/11. After destroying the world, it appears that Emmerich wanted to hone in on Manhattan as an appropriate place to destroy through a foreign disaster – a Japanese monster that had evolved through nuclear radiation. The message of this film is that previous foreign policy and geopolitical will eventually come back to haunt/destroy America – a horribly prescient message.
Then, of course, everything changed. After the devastation seen in the highly visible destruction of the Twin Towers, audiences needed a break from epic destruction and needed to return to narratives about strangers coming together to help each other, and families forced to reassert their unity in this face of adversity. Hence we get The Day After Tomorrow. Emmerich clearly didn't want to tell a modern family story that didn't involve eschatology, so he modified the menace to become more abstract and all threatening – the weather.
There is a double meaning within the phrase "Climate Change" that is rarely picked up upon: it obviously refers to changes in weather climates and ecosystems, yet it also can refer to a change in the cultural and political climate. All the evangelical activists that deny scientific climate change often ironically talk about the changes in public mood in support of their side of the issue – a cultural climate change. I'm sure that Roland Emmerich understands this. The metaphor in TDAT is that due to the shift in political thinking in the country, the greater threat is the coming "climate change" from public opinion and fear – an anxiety that causes families to become more conservative and insular, and one that cannot be contained by military force. The fact that the main characters are scientists and quiz champions that hide in a library during the storm is a key indicator that Brains are better than Brawn against the existential threat that America faces.
It is this ability for Emmerich's films to appeal to both sides of American politics that make him so successful (or risible).
Then after a couple of years of military quagmire in the Middle East, aligned with an ancient mythology about the Mayan calendar coming to an end, Emmerich decides to release 2012, arguably his most ideologically controversial film. John Cusack stars as Jackson, a failed writer, who has to protect his (broken) family from environmental disaster (solar flares AND super-volcanoes). Along the way he meets Charlie (Woody Harrelson), a paranoid conspiracy theorist who plagues the airwaves with UFOlogy and New World Order information. Charlie is obviously represented as a fringe lunatic at the beginning before becoming the enlightened sage as the apocalypse begins.
The film culminates in the secret construction of Arks that protect the global elites (including Russian oligarchs and the British Queen) from a worldwide flood, before finally releasing them onto the shores of Africa as the new world begins. No Africans are seen or heard from throughout the film; they are simply wiped out so that the Western survivors can rebuild on their land.
At first this seems like a deluded right-wing utopia where the rich and the powerful (and John Cusack) can eliminate the proletariat of the world before constructing a paradise in the motherland of Africa (but without the Africans) – this is the reading that I had of this film for a long time… Yet, when I started to think about Emmerich's back-catalogue, it occurred to me that perhaps this was all wrong. This was his first film of the Obama administration, a time when America began to think of itself (wrongly) as post-racial.
In terms of racial politics (baring in mind that the African-American President also has to sacrifice himself so that the others may live…), the film could be one enormous allegory exploring the fears of White America in the face of growing ethnic diversity. How else could he explain why he killed off all of the characters that weren't middle class White Americans?
Or maybe he wrong-footed this film…
The most recent disaster film is the much more located White House Down. After Americans began to confront the end of their military action overseas, the threat returns to specific symbolic buildings, as seen in Independence Day.
Set on one morning in the capital, a group of homegrown terrorists take over the White House and attempt to take the President (Jamie Foxx) hostage in order to get revenge for foreign policy blunders abroad. I have written a more detailed review of the politics in that film here, but essentially it is possible to see it as a Liberal narrative depicting an anti-war president getting attacked for reducing the "military industrial complex" abroad; or as a conservative fantasy of ordinary citizens rising up to defend America from governmental corruption. It is this ability for his films to appeal to both sides of American politics that make him so successful (or risible).
Every time Roland Emmerich tries to blow up the world, the American public changes its mind over what freaks them out… But with Independence Day 2 and 3 in the pipeline, Emmerich clearly thinks that it is a time to return to pre-war, pre-9/11 alien films.
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Volunteering (South Huron Minor Hockey)
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In lieu of other fundraising initiatives (such as selling items), SHMHA endeavors to host several tournaments throughout the course of the season. Funds raised from these tournaments help keep our registration fees down from season to season.
The participation of all families is a major contributor to that success.
One shift during a tournament is mandatory for each registered player in U7 and above. Parents/Guardians will be able to sign up for positions and dates of their choosing on a first come, first serve basis in October 2022. Shift lengths will vary from 4-7 hours and duties will be similar to previous years (set up, arena helper, scorekeeper, timekeeper, registration desk).
Once initial selections of date and duties have been made and the individual tournament schedule finalized (generally 14 days ahead of tournament start), specific time slots will be announced and selected via the volunteer tab at southhuronminorhockey.ca
Further information will follow in the fall of 2022 and will be located under the Volunteer tab on the website.
Each team will also be responsible for the following throughout the season:
a)time keeping for all home games
b) score keeping for all home games
c)sweater washing for the season
***Please note that the person fulfilling the participatory hours will need to be 18 years of age with the exception of U18 aged players who may complete their own shift on the TIME CLOCK ONLY****
A bond cheque of $500 dated February 1, 2023 will be collected for all registered players. These will be collected by bench staff and submitted at the beginning of the season. If the Opt-out option below is selected, a bond cheque will not be needed.
Volunteer Opt Out
Families may choose to Opt-out of completing a participatory shift at the time of registration by selecting the Opt-out fee of $200 online. This option is only available at the time of player registration and must be paid by the August 1st registration payment deadline. Families with multiple children can make this selection individually for each player (for example-2 kids – 1 opt out at $200, plus 1 shift for the other).
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Garth Crooks
Honorary Fellowship
In May 1981, Garth Crooks was the first black player to score in an FA Cup Final. By the time he retired from the game in 1990 he'd scored more than 200 goals. His broadcasting career began in 1982 when he joined the BBC sports team as a television pundit, and his services to Association Football were recognised in 1999 when he was awarded the OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
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DHI appoints new executive leadership team
Hørsholm, Denmark, 1 July 2021 — DHI, a global leader in water environment and water technologies, today announced five new members of the Executive Leadership Team. Recently, the company has embarked on a new strategy to enable sustainable development of the world's water resources. To align with DHI's strategic ambitions, the executive leadership has been re-organised and strengthened.
Climate changes and a growing population are providing significant challenges for the planet. The need to find new innovative ways to use, manage and live with water is more important than ever. With the new strategy, DHI increases the ability to innovate and advance sustainable water solutions by establishing four global business units, and an enhanced technology and innovation unit.
Cecilia Wennberg will lead Water in Cities
Cecilia Wennberg will lead the Water in Cities global business unit, which will focus on enabling cities, utilities and the general industry to achieve sustainable water management. Water in Cities will help customers improve daily operations and long-term strategic planning, reduce risks and environmental impact, meet regulatory compliance and justify efficient investments through DHI's digitally enabled advisory services.
Cecilia comes from a position as Vice President for Urban Water in DHI. She has worked for 30 years in the water industry, 16 of these in DHI. Cecilia has successfully headed the Swedish office, and she has also had different roles in management, sales, business development and innovation.
Cheng Ann Tan will lead Marine & Coastal
Cheng Ann Tan will lead the Marine Infrastructure & Coastal Development global business unit. The business unit will lead marine and coastal development projects towards sustainable and nature-based solutions whilst supporting climate resilience.
Cheng Ann comes from a position as Managing Director of DHI's Singapore Office. He has been with DHI for more than 11 years and has worked extensively with coastal development projects in the region. His has significant experience with multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder developments.
Mikael Kamp Sørensen will lead Energy & Ports
Mikael Kamp Sørensen will lead the Energy & Ports global business unit focusing on Offshore Wind, Ports & Terminals, Vessels as well as Energy & Power, developing new solutions for the sector to enable sustainable development in complex marine environments.
Mikael comes from a position as head of the Ecology and Environment Department in DHI Denmark. He joined DHI in 2003 and has held various business development and leadership positions, including eight years as Managing Director of GRAS, a DHI business unit specialising in satellite image analysis.
Stefan Szylkarski will lead Water Resources & Mining
Stefan Szylkarski will lead the Water Resources & Mining global business unit, which will focus on enabling international development agencies, water authorities, and mining to achieve sustainable development of water resources, by combining deep domain knowledge and digital technology services.
Stefan comes from a position as head of DHI Group Sales. He joined DHI in the Copenhagen office in 1997 after working five years as a consulting engineer in Sydney, Australia, and has since worked in many of DHI's business units across North and South America, Australia, New Zealand and Europe.
Anders Liechti will lead Technology & Innovation
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Anders comes from a position as Senior Vice President for IT and Digital Transformation at Nilfisk A/S. Before this, he has been part of the executive management team at FOSS Analytical A/S heading up Digital Business, IT and Engineering.
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Isolation of human sequences that replicate autonomously in human cells.
P J Krysan, S B Haase, M P Calos
P J Krysan
Department of Genetics, Stanford University School of Medicine, California 94305.
S B Haase
M P Calos
DOI: 10.1128/MCB.9.3.1026
We have isolated a heterogeneous collection of human genomic sequences which replicate autonomously when introduced into human cells. The novel strategy for the isolation of these sequences involved cloning random human DNA fragments into a defective Epstein-Barr virus vector. This vector alone was unable to replicate in human cells, but appeared to provide for the nuclear retention of linked DNA. The human sequences persist in a long-term replication assay (greater than 2 months) in the presence of the viral nuclear retention sequences. Using a short-term (4-day) assay, we showed that the human sequences are able to replicate in the absence of all viral sequences. The plasmids bearing human sequences were shown to replicate based on the persistence of MboI-sensitive plasmid DNA in the long-term assay and the appearance of DpnI-resistant DNA in the short-term assay. The human sequences were shown to be responsible for the replication activity and may represent authentic human origins of replication.
Molecular and Cellular Biology Mar 1989, 9 (3) 1026-1033; DOI: 10.1128/MCB.9.3.1026
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MediaMarkt introduces in-store app navigation
Location01 Aug 2019by Alex Sword
MediaMarkt customers will be able to navigate around a store to their desired product using their smartphones through a new app.
The pilot in Gründau-Lieblos allows customers to download the Store Guide app, search for the product they want and then navigate to it within the store.
Store Guide uses a technology from Signify which uses intelligent ceiling lights to transmit signals to the smartphone app, which MediaMarktSaturn developed in collaboration with commerce and customer service company Novomind.
This establishes the device's location and then links this with the location of the product the customer is seeking. The app also includes detailed information about the products, special offers and the ability to use wish lists.
Store staff tag products with an electronic price tag which allows their location to be found. In the future, inventory robots will be able to do the same job.
The project is expected to last for several months, evaluating not only the technology itself but also providing additional insights from the data gained for use in category management and central planning of sales areas.
Sonja Moosburger, MD of MediaMarktSaturn's innovation unit N3XT, said: "At MediaMarktSaturn, we are also pushing ahead with the expansion of digital solutions at the POS. In Gründau-Lieblos we show once again how they can change the shopping from scratch. Location-based services in particular offer our customers as well as us as dealers and thus also our employees completely new experiences and added value.
"In-store navigation is the basis for many other possible uses for us. At the same time, we are further expanding our multichannel strategy by combining the best of the digital and analogue worlds."
Kim-Van Blessin, end-user marketing manager Signify GmbH, said: "The possibilities of light in trade go far beyond pure lighting. In addition to a high-quality illumination of the shop, which offers customers an appealing shopping experience, intelligent lighting also allows them a personalised, comfortable shopping. At the same time, this relieves the workforce of the market, for example by helping them to create picking lists for online orders.
"We are very pleased to be able to realise this exciting project with MediaMarkt in Germany and to support the customers in their search for the right product."
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