Made of slick finish 420D Nylon, suitable for stable or show.
Durable, abrasion resistant, full featured and made with generous depth for good coverage.
Nylon lined for ease of maintenance and to smooth and polish the horse's coat.
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420D Nylon Outer / 280gm Midweight Insulation / 70D Nylon lining.
This hood is nice quality for the price. I would say that the "heavy" weight hood is more like a medium. It works for me because I can layer it with a waterproof med weight when I need to. I do not think that this is waterproof enough to use as a turnout blanket. It is a great stable hood though.
Best one out there and truly keeps my horse warm and stays in place. I will purchase this product again.
When the temps really get low, I add the hood to keep in as much body heat as possible. With three older horses, I can't afford a sniffle. Beautiful fit, colors, and a classy accessory to go with the coats in addition to the awesome job they do. Haven't found anything that can come close in any other store/catalogue.
I love Schneider's Blankets and Hoods!
Any time I have a bought a blanket or sheet from Schneider's the quality and fit is perfect!
Great hoods for the price.
Great hood. I've owned several over the past 20 years. However this last one started breaking down after 1 week of use. The nylon lining is already pilling and coming apart. Will continue to use but will need to replace it ASAP.
Great product for cold weather.
PERFECT INDOOR/OUTDOOR COVER FOR HORSES.
Is this water proof and what blaneks can it attach to?
No, this hood is not waterproof. The attachments will match any of the stable blankets, but not the turnouts.
Would this hood be able to snap on to a Stormshield or Armorflex turnout? They have two D-rings on either side of the neck. I don't think they have one on the withers.
No, this hood will not work with the turnouts. The stable hood has a 3 point connecting system and the turnouts have a 4 point connecting system.
Will t this attach to the Tekno Dri heavyweight turnout blanket item #35317?
Yes, the stable blanket neck covers should be compatible with each other.
How many hood to blanket ring. Connectors are on the hood? 1 or 3?
3 snaps on the hood connect to 3 D-rings on the stable blanket.


Total Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI) has released the list of successful candidates offered an award of the 2017/2018 NNPC/Total National Merit Scholarship.
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Nebraska basketball newcomer Cheatham already becoming vocal leader for Huskers
Nebraska men's basketball newcomer Haanif Cheatham has no problem with being a vocal leader in his first season at NU.
By: Adam Krueger
Posted at 10:53 PM, Jul 24, 2019
LINCOLN (KMTV) — With 14 out of 16 new players on the roster, Nebraska's Haanif Cheatham is quickly becoming a vocal leader for the Huskers.
"I come in everyday and try to lead us, be vocal," said Cheatham. "Just pick everybody up when times feel a little down."
Cheatham started his college career at Marquette before spending last season at Florida Gulf Coast where he averaged 13 points per game.
"He's always talking and that's where it starts with your guys," said new head coach Fred Hoiberg. "If they're going to lead, they got to be able to talk out there on the floor. It's an innate quality in Haanif and he's got it in him. I've loved what I've seen out of Haanif. He's got a chance to have a great year."
Cheatham & the Huskers head to Italy starting August 3.

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Q: Strange things at the begining of the data of TCP Packet When I send a packet:
var m = new Object();
m.a=action;
m.p=payload;
m = JSON.stringify(m)
m = m.replace(/\s+/g, '')
console.log("SEND TO POD: \n" + m)
outbound.write(m)

The value of m is for example:

{"a":5,"p":{"to":"234","ms":"5435","md":"23","sc":"23"}}

But I receive that with 3 strange characters at the beginning of the data in the packet

�5

This is the data from wireshark(hex + ascii):
My first true char '{' is the 7B
e8 07 35 00
0030   00 00 7b 22 61 22 3a 35 2c 22 70 22 3a 7b 22 74
0040   6f 22 3a 22 32 33 22 2c 22 6d 73 22 3a 22 32 33
0050   22 2c 22 6d 64 22 3a 22 32 33 22 2c 22 73 63 22
0060   3a 22 32 33 22 7d 7d

Any idea? Could it be the library I am using?
I would like to solve this without cleaning this from the receptor(send the packet well)
My library: npm json-tcp-socket (https://www.npmjs.com/package/json-tcp-socket)
Thanks

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Kuga SUV
Used Ford Kuga (Mk2, 2012-2019) review
A competent, good-to-drive family SUV with handsome looks and decent enough practicality – but the Ford Kuga feels its age in 2021
by: Auto Express
Good to drive
Good space for passengers
Interior feels cheap
Boot smaller than some rivals
Not the most agile SUV
The Mk2 Ford Kuga picked up where its successful predecessor left off, offering a road-biased family SUV that had more in common with the Ford Focus when it came to driving experience. It's a practical machine for passengers but lags behind on boot space versus key rivals from Volkswagen and Honda. It's not the most sophisticated SUV around, with an interior that hasn't aged well plus ride and handling that's good rather than class-leading. Still, a good example will be a very pleasant, capable and car-like companion for easy family motoring.
Which one should I buy?
Best Kuga for low costs: Kuga 1.5 Ecoboost Zetec
Best Kuga for long journeys: Kuga 2.0 EcoBlue Vignale
Best Kuga for towing: Kuga 2.0 EcoBlue Titanium
A quick glance at our sister website Buyacar reveals plenty of used Ford Kuga examples for sale, and the popularity of a fashionable SUV from the Blue Oval brand should come as no surprise.
That said, the first couple of SUVs launched by Ford in the UK didn't quite have the same impact. The Ford Maverick and Explorer were both fairly unremarkable vehicles which failed to inspire buyers in great numbers, but Ford had a bit of a rethink when the first-generation Kuga came around in 2008.
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While its earlier SUVs were more traditionally rugged off-road focused machines, the Kuga was unashamedly targeted at drivers who wanted SUV style without the compromises. In fact the Kuga is unashamedly a crossover, aimed primarily at road users, and around three quarters of used examples come with only front-wheel drive.
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Even Kugas that do come with 4x4 aren't really geared up for off-roading; the all-wheel-drive option is more of a security blanket for driving in bad weather and slippery conditions, although the extra traction should also come in useful for owners who tow. If you need proper off-road capability, look elsewhere. The Kuga's ultimate practicality is also compromised by the lack of a seven-seat option, but if you're happy with five, this popular Ford SUV actually has a lot to offer.
The Kuga Mk2 arrived in November 2012 with turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol or 2.0-litre diesel engines. The petrol motor came in 148bhp and 177bhp forms, and the diesel in 138bhp and 161bhp guises. Initially there were Zetec, Titanium and Titanium X trim levels, with Titanium X Sport added in August 2013; ST-Line and Vignale would arrive in August and October 2016 respectively.
From October 2014 the 2.0 TDCi engine came in 177bhp form and the 1.6 petrol was replaced by a 1.5 EcoBoost unit. A year later Ford introduced its voice-controlled Sync 2 infotainment set-up and a raft of new driver-assistance systems.
The Kuga was facelifted in April 2016 with a redesigned dashboard, improved connectivity, a refreshed nose and a 119bhp 2.0 TDCi engine option.
Smart styling, that spacious interior and plenty of standard equipment count in its favour, although the Kuga's infotainment system isn't the easiest to operate, and the dash looks and feels quite low-rent. The new looks mean it's more distinctive and handsome, but overall the Kuga is starting to feel old when compared to newer arrivals such as the SEAT Ateca and Peugeot 3008. A third-generation Kuga has now been introduced, featuring mild and plug-in hybrid technology.
The post-2017 Kuga line-up mirrored that of the Focus, comprising Zetec, Titanium, ST-Line and Vignale trim levels. Standard equipment across all models is generous, with the entry-level Zetec offering 17-inch alloy wheels, a DAB radio, air-conditioning, cruise control and Ford's Sync3 system which includes sat-nav with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. ST-Line models get a sportier look than standard, with bigger wheels and less chrome trim.
The ST-Line X model bundles extra kit together into an affordable package, especially if you're buying a Kuga on finance. At the top of the range, the luxurious Kuga Vignale has everything you could wish for, including special styling tweaks, 19-inch alloys, a 10-way adjustable electric driver's seat, leather upholstery and leather-topped dashboard. Pre-collision assist with autonomous emergency braking is now standard across the range, as is lane-keeping aid with lane-departure warning.
There are plenty of rivals to the Kuga, with prices ranging from around £24,000 to £38,000. The most direct rivals are the Mazda CX-5, Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Volkswagen Tiguan. But there are plenty of other options, including the SEAT Ateca and Skoda Karoq, the Peugeot 3008, the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson, the Renault Kadjar and Nissan Qashqai, among many others.
If your budget is flexible, you could splash out a bit extra and buy an Audi Q3/Q5, a BMW X1/X3 or a Range Rover Evoque. All of these are more costly than the Ford, though.
Closer in price are the Nissan Qashqai and Peugeot 3008, both of which offer roomy interiors, decent equipment and some good engines. You should also take a look at the Mazda CX-5, because it's both stylish and great to drive, comes well equipped and features a lovely interior. The Hyundai ix35/Tucson and Kia Sportage are top value and very reliable, though not as good to drive as the Kuga, while the Volkswagen Tiguan and Toyota RAV4 are also worth considering, but both are more costly than the Kuga.
The post-facelift Kuga met some serious rivals in 2017 when we pitted it against the excellent Skoda Kodiaq and then-all-new Renault Koleos. By this point the Kuga was feeling its age – the Kodiaq was the better all-rounder and the Renault came with lots of standard equipment. Read the full test...
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The first test for the facelifted Kuga was in early 2017; we lined up the Volkswagen Tiguan and Mazda CX-5, both of which finished ahead of the Ford. We enjoyed the Kuga's driving experience and improved refinement over the older model, but cited its lack of practicality, standard equipment and firm ride (in ST-Line guise). Read the full test...
How much will a used Mk2 Ford Kuga cost?
The arrival of the all-new Kuga in 2020 should mean that Mk2 prices are generally affordable. A popular model on the used market, the car appears to hold its value as well, if not as strongly as an equivalent Volkswagen Tiguan or SEAT Ateca. The good news is that there's lots of choice and plenty of bargains to be had.
The cheapest example we found on our sister site Buyacar was a 2015 2.0 TDCi model in well-equipped Titanium trim with a shade under 55,000 miles on the clock for £11,750; increasing that budget by a couple thousand pounds lowers the mileage and can introduce four-wheel drive if you need it.
Post-facelift cars start at around £15,000 for a good example – we found a 2.0 TDCi Titanium with 35,000 miles for £15,700. The top-end of the market is where you'll find late-model ST-Line and Vignale cars: expect to pay around £28,000-£30,000 for the very best examples with four-figure mileages.
You can check out the latest used prices for the Mk2 Ford Kuga on our sister site Buyacar or value a specific model using our valuation tool.
Fuel economy and emissions
If running costs are your priority, then go for the front-wheel-drive Ford Kuga with the 1.5-litre diesel with 118bhp, because it returns 64.2mpg and emits 115g/km of CO2. Even the more powerful 2.0-litre TDCi engine with 148bhp returns a respectable but not exceptional 60.1mpg, and has CO2 emissions of 122g/km.
The Kuga with the 1.5-litre petrol EcoBoost engine comes with 118bhp, 148bhp or 180bhp, and all have eco-friendly start-stop technology. The 148bhp variant does 45.6mpg and emits 143g/km of CO2, while the 176bhp engine returns 38.2mpg and has CO2 emissions of 171g/km.
Four-wheel drive isn't available throughout the Ford Kuga range, and only cars with the 180bhp 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine and the 2.0-litre TDCi diesel units benefit from the extra traction; 54.3mpg is the best an all-wheel-drive Kuga can manage, which means it's only worth going for if you really need the extra grip.
The Mk2 Kuga sits somewhere in the middle of the range when it comes to insurance, and costs will depend heavily on specification. Entry-level Zetec cars start in group 14, with larger engines climbing to group 22. ST-Line cars top the list with a group 16 to 27 rating depending on engine, with similarly well-equipped Vignale cars spanning groups 17 to 26.
Petrol Kugas need to be serviced every 12 months or 12,500 miles, and diesels every 12 months or 10,000 miles. The brake fluid should be replaced every two years, while all engines need their cambelt and coolant replaced every 10 years or 125k miles.
Ford offers a comprehensive range of servicing options, including an option to spread servicing costs for cars over 12 months old, along with a Ford Video Check – an electronic report detailing 30 different aspects of the car's health.
When new, the Kuga came with a three-year, 60,000-mile warranty but an extended warranty was also available, either before or after delivery. The balance of these warranties can be transferred between owners for free, so it's worth checking if your potential purchase has one that's ready to be carried over.
What do owners think?
Ford has a reputation for making generally reliable cars, and that seems to be the case with the Kuga. However, owners seem to be fairly lukewarm about most of its attributes, according to our Driver Power survey. Still, pick a good example and you shouldn't have too many issues.
The Kuga Mk2 notched up a 43rd place in the 2019 Driver Power new car survey, as well as a 35th place in the used car poll. Its only top-20 placings in the used survey were for its brakes and infotainment system, although owners also liked its seat comfort, ride quality, performance and interior finish. Owners were less taken by the running costs, especially fuel consumption.
Rivals such as the Peugeot 3008 ranked much higher in the same survey, while the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage came with better warranties (five years/unlimited miles and seven years/100,000 miles respectively) and were rated higher for reliability.
How practical is it?
The Ford Kuga was (and still is) a contender in a highly competitive segment of the market – one where practicality is a key consideration for buyers. However, while passenger space is ample, a number of key rivals beat the Kuga on boot space.
Dimensions, cabin and boot space
The Kuga doesn't feel too big compared to its rivals, its height giving you a useful view over traffic ahead. It feels longer than most, looking a bit like a tall estate car rather than a chunky SUV or crossover. That's to its benefit in traffic, where you feel more confident threading it through gaps.
Passenger space in the Kuga is good for four adults but the fifth middle seat is a bit of a squeeze unless you're all very friendly. Headroom and legroom are good, too, but the panoramic glass roof – standard on some models – could be a problem for taller passengers. Visibility is generally decent all round.
The Kuga still has a reasonable 456-litre boot, while the rear seats fold down easily to reveal a 1,603-litre load area that's nice and flat.The boot is smaller than you'll find in a Volkswagen Tiguan and Honda CR-V, while even the smaller SEAT Ateca and Peugeot 3008 also beat it for space. Furthermore, the spare wheel option decreases boot space to 406 litres, giving it 97 litres less than a Mazda CX-5.
There's a compartment under the boot floor for secreting away items out of sight. If that floor panel is in its high position and the seatbacks are down, the load space is flat and the seats themselves fold in a simple one-hand operation across the entire range. There's a low loading lip, too, so getting items in and out is easy. An automatic tailgate can also also be added, which can be opened by waving your foot under the rear bumper (as long as you have the key in your pocket).
It's well worth going for the post-facelift Ford Kuga if you favour up-to-date technology. The car's interior was much the same as pre-facelift models', but added the much improved SYNC 3 infotainment system. This unit abandoned the previous SYNC 2's four-way home screen in favour of a fresh-looking eight-inch layout; the main screen features the standard sat-nav overlaid by large shortcut keys for the phone and stereo. Other functions are easily accessed via a menu bar that runs along the bottom of the screen.
There's loads of kit in the Kuga. Even on the entry-level Ford Kuga Zetec models, 17-inch alloy wheels, sports seats, daytime running lights, cruise control and keyless go are standard. Go for the Ford Kuga Titanium and you get a gloss-black grille surround, part-leather seats, automatic headlights, dual-zone climate control, the Ford SYNC phone voice-control system and a DAB radio. The range-topping Ford Kuga Titanium X trim adds 18-inch alloys, LED tail-lights, bi-xenon adaptive headlamps, a panoramic roof and leather upholstery.
The facelift also added adaptive cruise control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, a touchscreen sat-nav, powered tailgate, electric heated seats, a heated steering wheel and some neat alloy wheels to the kit list, while a new ST-Line model adds some sporty body trim to the exterior look.
The Ford Kuga Vignale offers buyers a top-spec car that's supposed to rival premium rivals such as BMW or Mercedes, but in reality it's an overpriced Kuga with leather seats and some extra kit. This trim level made little sense when the car was new but could be a bit of a used-car bargain today.
A five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating should reassure you if you're buying a Kuga as a family vehicle. The standard safety equipment list is lengthy, with ABS, Emergency Brake Warning, driver and front airbags, a driver's knee airbag, front side impact airbags and front and rear curtain airbags all as standard.
All Kugas also got tyre pressure monitoring and two Isofix child seat mounts. If the original owner checked the right options boxes, Active City Stop was added – a system that helps to prevent slow-speed accidents by slowing the car down if you don't brake – plus blind-spot monitoring. Also available were Traffic Sign Recognition, Adaptive Cruise control and Lane Keeping Aid.
What's it like to drive?
The first-generation Ford Kuga was famed for its near class-leading drive, but the Mk2 was merely up to par with its more modern rivals in this regard, rather than outstanding. It's not bad to drive, but the SEAT Ateca is a more composed and agile SUV in the bends.
The 2.0-litre, four-cylinder TDCi engine was offered in two states of tune – 148bhp or 178bhp – with the lower-output version offered in either front- and four-wheel drive; the more powerful unit is four-wheel drive only. There was also a 118bhp 1.5-litre diesel, as well as a 118bhp petrol EcoBoost engine of the same displacement, with 148bhp and 180bhp petrol options also available.
The 148bhp 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine is mated to either a six-speed manual gearbox or a dual-clutch PowerShift automatic. The manual gearbox is well-weighted and pleasing to use, so while the auto isn't bad it isn't ideally suited to this engine choice.
Most buyers should go for the 148bhp or 178bhp 2.0-litre diesel models because they offer the best combination of power and efficiency. Both are smooth, with noise levels well isolated from the cabin, and deliver decent in-gear pace, with either manual or automatic gearboxes.
Less impressive is Ford's Powershift auto gearbox. The six-speed unit delivers smooth and rapid shifts when cruising, but at low speed it trips over itself and struggles to find the right gear. On the plus side, there are now handy gearshift paddles instead of the old car's tiny, lever-mounted rocker switch.
The steering is better weighted than in rivals and feels more precise, while stiffer suspension on ST-Line models mean they don't roll as much in corners, either.
Torque vectoring helps improve power delivery while you're turning by braking the inside wheels, which makes it feel more agile – and Ford's four-wheel-drive system helps send grip where it's needed for improved traction. Sport mode in the Kuga adds some steering weight and holds on to gears in the auto model, and the Ford also gets shift paddles behind the steering wheel.
Stiffer suspension helps the Kuga control its mass in corners but it results in a firm ride, especially at low speed. It's not uncomfortable, but rivals are smoother. The Kuga features a comprehensive list of electronic driver aids, with options such as Active City Stop, Traffic Sign Recognition and Lane Keeping Alert offered as part of a Driver Assistance Pack.
What should you look out for?
While there are relatively few known issues to look for when buying a used Kuga, the car had more than its fair share of recalls over the years. Make sure you check with a local dealer to make sure yours has had any required remedial work, free of charge.
Common used Ford Kuga problems
A knocking noise from the rear could be the striker plate for the back door, which will need greasing.
Most of the interior trim tends to wear pretty well, but not the gearlever gaiter. A new one is cheap, though, so you can always replace it.
Hearing creaking sounds from the front doors isn't an unusual occurrence; simply applying rubber seal treatment to the seals should fix things.
The Powershift automatic gearbox works well enough, but it needs fresh oil and filters every three years, at £200 a time.
The first recall to affect the Mk2 Ford Kuga was issued in 2017 and concerned B-pillar insulation that could catch fire in collisions where the front seatbelt pre-tensioner has activated. Nearly 30,000 cars were affected, built between July 2012 and Jun 2014 inclusive.
A second recall issued in 2017 concerned side and/or knee airbags not deploying in an accident because of a defective airbag initiator. Just under 2,000 Ford cars were affected, including Kuga models built between July and December 2016 inclusive.
The first of three recalls issued in 2018 was related to the potential for cylinder heads to crack on certain models, causing pressurised oil leaks and, in some cases, fires. 15,228 Ford cars were affected, among them Kuga models produced between June 2010 and December 2014 inclusive. The second recall was for certain 2.0-litre Duratorq diesels, which could overheat and leak oil: some Kugas built between October 2014 and September 2015 (inclusive) were affected.
The third recall of 2018 was for certain Kuga models built between August 2013 and June 2016 inclusive – some Ecoboost engines fitted with six-speed manual gearboxes could suffer from a clutch pressure plate fracture. A similar issue also affected models built between June 2016 and May 2018 inclusive.
Four more recalls were issued for a variety of reasons in 2020 and into 2021, but these largely affect the newer model. Still, if your Mk2 Kuga is an end-of-the-line model, it pays to get in touch with your local dealer to make sure it is not affected.
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Various (Ashbery, John; Berkson, Bill; Carroll, Jim; Coolidge, Clark; Elmslie, Kenward; Giorno, John; Plimpton, George [Editor]; Notley, Alice; Schuyler, James et al.
The Paris Review Vol. 13 No. 50 (Fall 1970)
New York, NY: Sadruddin Aga Khan, 1970. First Printing. Softcover. The first thing one sees when opening the Fall 1970 issue of The Paris Review is a contemporary ad for the release of the now-legendary "Anthology of New York Poets" co-edited by Ron Padgett and David Shapiro. Turn a few pages further to our illustrious list of contributors and the surprise (and treat) waiting there quietly reveals itself: "The Basketball..... More
Clear the Range
New York, NY: Adventures in Poetry, 1977. First Edition. Softcover. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Ted Berrigan (1934-1983) attended Providence College for a year before joining the army in 1954 at age 19. After serving in Korea, Berrigan went on to receive an MA in English from the University of Tulsa in 1962. After completion of his studies in Tulsa, Berrigan moved to New York City. A cyclone of amphetamine..... More
Brainard, Joe
Large Photograph-Poster
N/P: Unknown, N/D. Presumed First Printing. Single Sheet. A large (11' x 14") poster on thick paper stock with reproduction of photograph on recto, blank verso. The person depicted is certainly Joe Brainard (1942-1994), the New York School-&-Way-Beyond, really sui generis writer & artist whose fertile & prolific career was tragically shortened by AIDS at age 42. Among his many acclaimed works is the unclassifiable & profound "I Remember" (which..... More
Bremser, Bonnie
For Love of Ray
London, England: London Magazine Editions, 1971. First UK Edition. Hardcover. Even the most ardent supporters of The Beat Generation, those who so rightfully exalt the expansive and inclusionary spirit behind the concept of "beatitude," its essentially-Transcendentalist imploration to self-cultivate with reckless abandon--to embrace the "mad flowers" of one's individuation with pride--will never be able to speak for one troubling aspect (among others) of Our Holy Dead: the problem of relationships..... More
Bremser, Ray
Cat Digging Walls
Ventura, CA: X-Ray Book Company, 2005. Limited First Edition. Single Sheet. "...the cell pretends / protection but I sit unsatisfied / with oral walls which whisper words / & say 'the life's prolonged / supposition here is strong.'" (from Title Poem, "Cat Digging Walls"). A limited edition poetry broadside measuring 5" x 7" and printed letterpress on card stock by Master Printer Johnny Brewton at the X-Ray Book Company. Issued..... More
Various (Giles, Jeff (Editor); Moberg, David (Editor); Brainard, Joe; Berrigan, Ted; Burroughs, William S.; Elmslie, Kenward; Gysin, Brion; Padgett, Ron; Schjeldahl, Peter et al.)
Mother: A Journal of New Literature No. 5 (Special Double Issue, Summer 1965)
Galesburg, IL: Jeff Giles & David Moberg, 1965. First Printing. Stapled Wrappers. This "Special Double Issue" (copyright page) number of the literary journal edited, published & with contributions by Jeff Giles & David Moberg features a collaborative group of "Pieces" by William S. Burroughs & Brion Gysin, WSB's closest friend & associate (pgs. 63-67). The works here include facsimile photographs of three manuscript pages/ spreads, & are exemplary of the..... More
Essex, England: Once Books, 1966. First Printing. Stapled Sheets. Inscribed & signed by Tom Clark. The first published work by Tom Clark (1941-2018), the esteemed poet & biographer of Jack Kerouac, Charles Olson & Ed Dorn; the epitome of those in our "Prolific & Underappreciated" category whom it is our special mission to spotlight & resurrect. A poet-printer product of the mid-late stages of the mimeograph Revolution, this collection features..... More
Clark, Tom; Padgett, Ron
New York, NY: Angel Hair Books, 1968. Limited First Edition. Stapled Wrappers. "Hello. May I be alive in your dream of unconsciousness?" (first sentence/ entire first page) An early work by Tom Clark (1941-2018), the brilliant & prolific poet, editor & biographer associated with but distinct from many Beat-&-Beyond writers & schools; in collaboration with his contemporary Ron Padgett, the New York School master poet who is still with us..... More
New York, NY: Harper & Row, 1969. First Edition. Hardcover. "At twenty-seven, Tom Clark has been Poetry Editor of the Paris Review for five years, has received two Hopwood awards, and one of Poetry's annual awards. His readings draw huge, enthusiastic audiences that would be the envy of many an Establishment poet twice his age. The reasons for such attention are clearly in evidence in Stones, the first collection of..... More
Clark, Tom; Warsh, Lewis
Chicago: For Edwin Denby
Bolinas, CA: Angel Hair Books, 1969. Limited First Edition. Sewn Wrappers. Signed by Tom Clark (twice) & Lewis Warsh. A large chapbook of poems by Tom Clark (1941-2018), the great poet, editor & biographer; in collaboration with Lewis Warsh, poet-polymath who at the time was married to NYC Beat-&-Beyond icon Anne Waldman. The book as a whole is dedicated to the writer Edwin Denby (1903-1983), & each poem is dedicated..... More
Car Wash with: Ephemera
San Francisco, CA: Features, 1970. First Edition. Stapled Sheets; Single Sheets. An early graphic production by Tom Clark (1941-2018), the great poet, editor & biographer who epitomizes our category of "The Prolific & Underappreciated." A classically produced late Mimeo Revolution production with images of a car going through the stages of washing at a typical American car wash facility. The very sparse text consists of bland captions below some of..... More
Green with: Ephemera
Los Angeles, CA: Black Sparrow Press, 1971. Limited First Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Tom Clark, & with signed ephemera. 'Nothing inside/ a space/ the surface of which/ is filled/ with tiny messages" ("TV," pg. 15) A collection with the title poem & many other short works along with the final, longer "A Sailor's Life," by Tom Clark (1941-2018). Clark, the prodigious & prolific poet, editor & biographer, has left us..... More
Toronto, Ontario, Canada: The Coach House Press, 1971. First Edition Thus. Softcover. "In a strange game I saw myself/ as you knew me" (from "Neil Young," pg. 6) A volume with the title & four other groups of poems by Tom Clark (1941-2018), the prodigious poet, editor & biographer who first burned brightly, struggled with obscurity while maintaining his output, & epitomizes our category of "The Prolific & Underappreciated." Among..... More
The No Book
Essex, England: Voiceprint Edition, 1971. First Edition. Stapled Wrappers. "Poetry is the story of the soul./ Music is the sound of the soul./ Painting is the picture of the soul." ("Credo," pg. 12) A slim chapbook of poems by Tom Clark (1941-2018), the prodigious poet, editor & biographer who epitomizes our category of "The Prolific & Underappreciated." Featuring haiku-like poems & stanzas rich with the sly humor, profundity & weirdness..... More
John's Heart
Santa Fe, NM; New York, NY: Goliard & Grossman Publishers, 1972. First Softcover Edition. Softcover. "Chopped red meats still beat and twitch/ on the floor/ of The museum of modern heart/ where Art and Terror commingle/ It's real theatre, just like politics/ & television's dreaming sex/ all manipulated by the Crab People/ city folks/ who are/ very unpleasant" ("John's Heart: for Ted Berrigan," first stanza) An early collection of poems..... More
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Santa Fe, NM; New York, NY: Goliard & Grossman Publishers, 1972. First Edition. Hardcover. "Each of the contributors to ALL STARS was asked to present a selection of some twenty pages of new work; the result is a kind of monster magazine which contains 13 previously unpublished pamphlets." (from dust jacket back cover) A monumental compendium of poems by the primary figures of the Beat Generation, San Francisco Renaissance, Black..... More
Los Angeles, CA: Black Sparrow Press, 1974. Limited First Edition. Hardcover. Signed by Tom Clark. "Sky above California apartment building/ Sky above Damascus' whitest mosque/ Sky above Franz Schubert composing a nostalgic measure/ Sky above Vida Blue throwing smoke/ In all of you one common ingredient: Blue/ Blue is not white/ Death is white/ Blue is cool/ Blue is all right" ("Blue," pg. 11) A collection with the title poem..... More
Chicago with: A Conversation With Hitler
Los Angeles, CA; Santa Barbara, CA: Black Sparrow Press, 1974; 1978. First Editions. Stapled Wrappers. A Conversation With Hitler signed by Tom Clark. "I leaned back against the wall and laughed a crazy laugh./ I punched myself in my face with my fist, combed my hair,/ And made it out the door to the El station." ("Chicago," Part I, first stanza) Two numbers of Black Sparrow Press's series of monthly..... More
The Master (Two Editions)
Milwaukee, WI: Pentagram Press, 1979. First Limited Hardcover & Softcover Editions. Hardcover; Softcover. Hardcover signed & with original drawing by Tom Clark; softcover signed by Tom Clark. "The Master came from a high country beyond the mountains where it's said the adepts of the faith walk over the stones without touching their feet to them, and the masters are skilled at teleportation. He came to the United States when political..... More
Who is Sylvia?
Berkeley, CA: Blue Wind Press, 1979. First Trade Hardcover Edition. Hardcover. "This fast-paced cinematic novel depicts a hip young American professor/poet's brief but deeply disturbing affair with an enigmatic Englishwoman named Sylvia. Set against the backdrop of the psychedelic 60s, the novel opens on the London literary scene where Bob and Sylvia become entangled. The action shifts to the art world and backwaters of the jet-set scene on the French..... More
Los Angeles, CA: Little Caesar Press, 1980. First Edition. Softcover. Signed by Tom Clark. "But one cannot rest in cognizance./ There dangles before us forever/ That bright hard medal/ Of character. It is/ Of a curious alloy./ One face hides a comical/ Smile behind its hand/ When it speaks the other's/ Name. And the other is serious." ("Cognizance is Good," pg. 35) A collection of poems written during 1978-1980 by..... More
West Branch, IA: The Toothpaste Press, 1981. Limited First Edition. Sewn Wrappers. Signed & with hand-drawing & quote by Tom Clark. "Death is good, revenge is a waste of time, and who ever thought up the profit motive didn't understand either of those things, John said, tipping his head back to pour another drink into it." (from "Death, Revenge and The Profit Motive") A small chapbook of very short stories..... More
Journey to the Ulterior (Two Editions)
Santa Barbara, CA: Am Here Books/ Immediate Editions, 1981. Limited First Editions. Stapled Sheets. Both editions signed by Tom Clark. "...at noon, darker, lighter, both ways, down/ always, never up, dark, wet, cold,/ cracked, split, frazzled, spots in eyes/ joints leak, pain, monkeys, thin/ wines of suicide sucked in by/ zombies through glass straws/ broken catheters, screams, tapes/ of wet cloth across mouths, big/ open impossible O-mouth screams/ not audible..... More
The Rodent Who Came to Dinner (Four Editions)
Santa Barbara, CA: Am Here Books/ Immediate Editions, 1981. Limited First Editions; First Editions. Stapled Sheets. Hand-lettered edition signed by Tom Clark with original painting on canvas affixed to front cover; hand-numbered edition signed by Clark; first edition signed by Clark with original drawing; first edition. "Cecil Rhodes/ wd. have liked it here/ excellent climate/ plenty of nat. resources/ high prop. value/ & natives nearly as totally subdued/ (&/or supine)/..... More


Noun: A fan that will buy anything you produce.
Every business has a target market and every artist has an audience. These are the people who you resonate with the most. More than any other artist, you understand their pains and desires. The reason we trust baby food companies run by mothers, is the same reason we trust death metal bands that have tattoos. Authenticity is crucial and you simply can't be relevant, exciting or inspiring to all people. A true fan is someone who is so profoundly impacted by what you create that they will purchase anything you make.
It feels less like a purchase of "I'm not sure if I need it but I guess it's a good cause." and more like a "Duh, of course I have to have it! This is my favorite thing and I've been waiting!" True fans do not need convincing, they already know the value of what you do, and have been waiting to buy.


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El monasterio Kopan es un monasterio budista tibetano cerca de Boudhanath, en las inmediaciones de Katmandú, Nepal. Pertenece a la Fundación para la preservación de la tradición Mahayana (FPMT por sus siglas en inglés), una red internacional de centros dharma Gelugpa, y alguna vez fue su sede central.

El monasterio fue creado por los lamas Thubten Yeshe y Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, los fundadores del FPMT, quienes en 1969 compraron la propiedad al astrólogo real de Nepal. Su nombre hace referencia a la colina sobre la que se encuentra ubicado.

Kopan ha alcanzado fama por enseñar el budismo a los extranjeros occidentales que concurren al sitio. El primero de los cursos anuales de meditación de un mes de duración se dictó en 1971. Por lo general los cursos combinan enseñanzas tradicionales Lamrim con discusiones informales, varios períodos de meditación guiada y una dieta vegetariana.

En la actualidad, "Kopan" comprende dos instituciones separadas, el monasterio emplazado en la cumbre de la colina de Kopan, y el convento Khachoe Chakyil Ling (denominado "El convento Kopan"), que se encuentra en las inmediaciones. El convento fue creado en 1979 por el Lama Thubten Yeshe para brindar educación espiritual y práctica adhiriendo al modelo que se emplea en la formación de los monjes. En la actualidad (2009) la misma posee capacidad para unos 400 estudiantes.

El monasterio de Kopan ha adquirido popularidad como un destino recreativo de los residentes y visitantes de Katmandú. Los sábados, el monasterio abre sus puertas a visitantes y concurren cientos de familias e individuos a disfrutar de sus jardines.

Véase también
 Geshe Lhundrup Rigsel

Enlaces externos

 Monasterio Kopan
 Kopan Nunnery
 Foundation of the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT)
 Buddhist Starting Point (Canadá)

Templos budistas de Nepal
Budismo en Nepal
Arquitectura de Nepal

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-Workshop London. Veiled Jewellery using knitted Lycra and nylon yarn with perspex, polypropylene, pearls and precious metals. Finalist for the Jerwood Prize 2007. In The Alice and Louis Koch Collection. Exhibitions include SOFA Chicago, Galeria Bielak, Poland and Kath Libbert, Saltaire.
Since her MA studies at the Royal College of Art, London, Yoko Izawa has been exploring concepts ambiguity and formal material constraints. Her jewellery uses a range of non-precious materials establish a series of tensions between inside and outside, between strength and delicacy and between certainty and ambiguity.
For Izawa, the veiled jewellery series, serves to 'express my interpretation of Japanese cultural values and spirituality. Although certainty is often required in modern society, I am interested in exploring the concept of ambiguous expression by containg, veiling or wrapping'.
Izawa was one of six finalists of 'Jerwood Applied Arts Prize 2007 - Jewellery', the most prestigous prize in the applied art field in the United Kingdom.


Since its launch in 2003, LinkedIn has grown to become the world's largest professional network with more than 562 million users in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The platform helps professionals of many types, but it holds special value for those in sales. LinkedIn can be a fantastic tool for networking and prospecting when you use it in a way that's strategic. Here are some tips to up your LinkedIn prospecting game.
Optimize your own LinkedIn profile.
You know what flight attendants say during the safety speech: Put your own oxygen mask on first, then help others. In the same way, make sure your own profile is top-notch, so you make a great first impression on prospects.
Most of us treat our LinkedIn profiles like resumes. And if you're a job seeker, that's smart approach. But for B2B sales prospecting, your audience is different. Make your profile client-facing. Revise your headline and your summary with a prospect in mind. Include keywords a buyer might search for. Include who you serve, what you do and how you do it.
When you write a client-facing profile, consider what prospects will see and how they'll react when you initially contact them on LinkedIn. A client-facing profile can increase the odds of a prospect responding to your connection.
Intentionally pinpoint your ideal prospects.
LinkedIn has robust search functions, and even more so when you have a premium account. Use LinkedIn's search capabilities to the fullest by pinpointing your ideal prospects. Especially as LinkedIn's algorithm evolves, specific search terms matter.
Knowing exactly who you're targeting gets your foot in the door more quickly. Do you need to get the CMO's attention? Or is the right gatekeeper a "director of sales" or "sales manager"? Focused search terms are more likely to deliver ideal contacts, saving you time and delivering better results.
LinkedIn is personal. Your pitches should be too.
If you met a prospect at a trade show or while networking, what would you say? You'd probably shake hands, ask questions, introduce yourself warmly and learn about your new friend. You wouldn't give a robotic, canned sales pitch, or try to book a meeting on the spot. Too abrasive.
The same goes for LinkedIn. Unsolicited, automated pitches tend to seem spammy.
So skip the canned pitch and go for a genuine connection. More work? Yes. But you're more likely to win the sale down the line when you build real relationships. Take the time to personalize the invite, so you're more likely to stand out among all the rest.
Put tools to work for you.
From LinkedIn's own suite to third-party apps and integrations, there are plenty of tools to help you make the most of the platform. Spend time researching apps that can help you accomplish your prospecting goals.
Want to streamline the process of making new connections? The LinkedIn Sales Navigator can help streamline prospecting, pinpoint the right leads and then connect efficiently. And don't forget to integrate LinkedIn with your CRM. Many major CRMs have this capability.
Curious about the people you're connecting with? Third party apps can help you qualify those leads in record time. Extensions and plugins like Whoisvisiting.com, Discovery.ly, Crystal, Attach.Io and Name2Email can streamline your recon work, telling you about your prospect's digital presence on other sites too.
Some of these tools come with a pricetag. So do the homework before making a purchase.
Your warmest leads are closer than you think.
When prospecting, many of us naturally think about connecting with new people outside our networks who we haven't met. But with LinkedIn,a you have a full list of warm leads right at your fingertips! Don't ignore these valuable first connections.
When someone reaches out to connect with you, roll out the digital welcome mat. Greet them with a kind message and take a cue from their initiation.
Stay top of mind with your current network by engaging with intention. Comment on their posts. Share articles that may be of interest to them. LinkedIn gives you handy prompts too, alerting you when a connection has a work milestone or gets a promotion. Perfect moment to congratulate them and reconnect.
What to know about data privacy and social media.


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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad è un ottovolante del genere mine train coaster, una delle attrazioni più conosciute dei parchi a tema Disney. Essa consiste in un imponente ottovolante stile treno di miniera ambientato nel Grand Canyon, situato nella zona tematica di Frontierland. Come attrazione, non presentando alcun giro della morte, è adatta anche ad un pubblico familiare e ha una durata di circa tre minuti e mezzo.

Attualmente questa attrazione si trova in quattro parchi: Disneyland Resort (1979), Magic Kingdom (1980), Tokyo Disneyland (1987) e Disneyland Paris (1992) (in quest'ultimo parco l'attrazione ha una trama che la collega direttamente a Phantom Manor). L'attrazione non si trova ancora nel parco Disneyland di Hong Kong (Hong Kong Disneyland) ma gli operatori del parco hanno già avviato i lavori di espansione per costruire Frontierland.

Trama
La leggenda racconta che una forza sovrannaturale si nasconde nel cuore della montagna. Quando venne scoperto l'oro, intorno al 1850, venne fondatauna compagnia mineraria ma ben presto cominciarono ad accadere fatti inquietanti. I minatori avvertivano rumori spettrali, le frane si facevano sempre più frequenti e gli attrezzi da lavoro, misteriosamente, non funzionavano più. I treni partivano senza conducente correndo lungo tutta la miniera e intorno alla montagna! Così si sparse la voce che la miniera fosse stregata e Thunder Mesa diventò una città fantasma.
Anni dopo, quando i racconti dei testimoni erano ormai diventati solo leggende, nuovi cercatori d'oro ridiedero vita alla Compagnia Mineraria e ripresero a creare esplosioni nella montagna stregata. Ben presto però, anche i nuovi arrivati ebbero modo di scoprire che alcune delle leggende narrate erano vere.

Altri progetti

Attrazioni Disney


The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has launched its Web Check service to help public sector organisations fix website threats.
The plan was flagged up earlier this month as one of four measures to help public authorities to improve their cyber security, and following a series of tests the service has now gone live for anyone who manages websites for UK public sector bodies.
NCSC said that users provide their own watch list of URLs and the service provides a 'quiet' package of web scans, making few connections to a server than an average we user visiting a single page. These cover issues such as whether user data is protected, and if protective technologies such as HTTP strict transport security (HSTS) and content security policy (CSP) are in place.
It then generates reports with several groups of findings on what needs fixing and how to do so.
The number of users quickly increased from the 150 for the prototype version to more than 300, providing scans of 1,200 public sector websites.
NSCS said it is looking at the possibility of extending the service to the private sector.


Now taking orders for the 41st Annual Point to Point at Winterthur. Will be opening early(7:30 am) to serve you. Place your order at either location (Lincoln st-302-429-2587 or Carpenter Plaza-north Wilmington-302-439-3452).
New item –Walt's Fried Fish-If you love our chicken then try our fish!!
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La représentation diplomatique de la République française aux Samoa est située à l'ambassade de France à Wellington, capitale de la Nouvelle-Zélande, et son ambassadrice est, depuis 2018, Sylvaine Carta-Le Vert.

Représentation diplomatique de la France
Les Samoa occidentales ont obtenu leur indépendance de la Nouvelle-Zélande le . La France était représentée par son ambassadeur en Nouvelle-Zélande. Depuis 1971, celui-ci est pleinement accrédité comme ambassadeur auprès de l'État samoan, mais reste en résidence à Wellington.

Ambassadeurs de France aux Samoa

Consulats
La France est représentée à Apia, capitale des Samoa, par un consul honoraire. Depuis 2000, il s'agit de Zita Sefo Martel.

Notes et références

Articles connexes
 Liste des actuels ambassadeurs français
 Ambassade de France en Nouvelle-Zélande

Liens externes
  Ambassade de France en Nouvelle-Zélande
  Ministère français des Affaires étrangères

Samoa
Politique étrangère des Samoa


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HomeLatest NewsChange: Now, Inter pass will become Anganwadi Worker in Patna Bihar notification 2022 latest news today in hindi
Change: Now, Inter pass will become Anganwadi Worker in Patna Bihar notification 2022 latest news today in hindi
Now, Inter pass will become Anganwadi worker in Bihar latest news update 2022
Matric minimum qualification for Sahayika, applications will be taken at district level
Latest Updated 30/11/2022: After continuous complaints, a major change has been made in the selection process of Anganwadi workers and assistants. The minimum qualification for Sevika will be Inter or its equivalent and Matriculation for Anganwadi Sahayika. Earlier it was matriculation and 8th pass respectively. It was approved in the cabinet meeting chaired by CM Nitish Kumar on Tuesday.
Additional Chief Secretary of the Cabinet, Dr. S. Siddharth said that online applications will be taken for the appointment at the district level. Advertisement will be issued before this. A committee constituted under the chairmanship of the Deputy Development Commissioner of the concerned district will scrutinize the applications and prepare a merit list. Candidates with highest degree will be given first chance. If two candidates have the same educational qualification, then the selection will be done on the basis of merit marks. Time will be given to file objection. After removing the objections, the final list will be made. On the basis of the final list, the selected will be appointed in the general body meeting. There will also be a provision for appeal to the DM and then to the commissioner. For this, the Sevika-Sahayika Selection Guide-2022 has been approved. It will be mandatory for the maid and assistant to be in the same ward.
54 special courts will be set up under the POCSO Act
54 special courts will be set up for speedy execution of cases filed under rape and POCSO Act in state courts. 432 posts of different categories will be created for these courts. Thats has been approved in the cabinet meeting. Along with this, eight additional special courts will be set up in the courts of the state for speedy disposal of cases under the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016. The cabinet has also approved the creation of 72 posts of different categories for these eight courts.
● Will be able to apply online only, it is necessary to be a resident of the ward in which the recruitment is done.
● Selection committee will be formed under the chairmanship of Deputy Development Commissioner, top degree holder will get preference
Benefits of sustainable livelihood scheme now in cities too
The benefit of sustainable livelihood scheme will also be given in the cities of the state. Under this, financial assistance of up to one lakh will be given to the poor people who were earlier directly or indirectly associated with liquor and toddy business to start the business. The cabinet has decided this. Earlier this facility was only for rural areas. Now its scope has been extended. 610 crore has already been approved for this.


Increasingly, financial advisers are recommending reverse mortgages for some retirees.
A reverse mortgage can help you pay down your existing mortgage and free up cash each month. Or you could use the money to consolidate debt, make home improvements or pay for necessary expenses such as long-term care.
The government's rule tightening for HECMs has opened a window for the new proprietary reverse mortgages.
"I would really compare any reverse mortgage to a traditional mortgage. I think this is a good practice for anyone age 62 or over who is looking to purchase a home or refinance," said Jamie Hopkins, director of retirement research at Carson Group, a retirement advisory group, in Bryn Mawr, PA..


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Algeria arrests another journalist — rights group
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ALGIERS — Algerian authorities have arrested a journalist from a local French-language newspaper and searched his house, a rights group and one of his colleagues said Monday.اضافة اعلان
"Mohamed Mouloudj, journalist at the Liberte daily, was arrested on Sunday and his house searched," the Algerian League for the Defence of Human Rights (LADDH) said on Facebook.
"He is still in custody in Algiers."
Mouloudj's newspaper, where he has worked for a decade, did not immediately comment, but one of his colleagues confirmed the arrest.
"He had already had run-ins with the security services, who took away his passport for months," Ali Boukhlef said.
"He had also been taken in for questioning several times."
Another Algerian journalist, Hassan Bouras, was arrested a week ago and formally placed in preventive detention on Sunday, accused of "glorifying terrorism" among other crimes, his lawyers said.
Algeria is ranked 146th out of 180 countries and territories on the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press Freedom Index.
According to prisoners' rights group CNLD, around 200 people are in jail in connection with the Hirak pro-democracy protest movement that has shaken the North African country sporadically since 2019, or over individual freedoms.
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Electroanatomic remodeling of the left atrium in paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation patients without structural heart disease
Andrew W. Teh, Peter M Kistler, Geoffrey Lee, Caroline Medi, Patrick M. Heck, Steven J Spence, Paul B. Sparks, Joseph B. Morton, Jonathan M. Kalman
Introduction: The nature of the atrial substrate thought to contribute toward maintaining atrial fibrillation (AF) outside the pulmonary veins remains poorly defined. Therefore, our objective was to determine whether patients with paroxysmal and persistent AF have an abnormal electroanatomic substrate within the left atrium (LA). Methods and Results: Thirty-one patients with AF (17 paroxysmal AF and 14 persistent AF) were compared with 15 age-matched controls with left-sided supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). High-density 3-dimensional electroanatomic maps were created and the LA was divided into 8 segments for regional analysis. Bipolar voltage, conduction, and effective refractory periods (ERPs) of the posterior LA, left atrial appendage (LAA), and distal coronary sinus (CSd) and percentage complex signals were assessed. In the majority of LA regions, compared with controls, AF patients had: (1) lower mean voltage and a higher percentage low voltage; (2) slower conduction; and (3) more prevalent complex signals. Many of these changes were more marked in the persistent than the paroxysmal AF group. Conclusions: Patients with AF have lower regional voltage, increased proportion of low voltage, slowed conduction, and increased proportion of complex signals compared to controls. Many of these changes are more pronounced in persistent AF patients, suggesting there may be a progressive nature to the changes. Differences occurred in the absence of structural heart disease. These substrate abnormalities provide further insight into the progressive nature of atrial remodeling and the mechanisms involved in maintenance of AF.
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
catheter ablation
electroanatomic mapping
pulmonary veins
voltage mapping
Teh, A. W., Kistler, P. M., Lee, G., Medi, C., Heck, P. M., Spence, S. J., Sparks, P. B., Morton, J. B., & Kalman, J. M. (2012). Electroanatomic remodeling of the left atrium in paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation patients without structural heart disease. Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 23(3), 232-238. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8167.2011.02178.x
Teh, Andrew W. ; Kistler, Peter M ; Lee, Geoffrey ; Medi, Caroline ; Heck, Patrick M. ; Spence, Steven J ; Sparks, Paul B. ; Morton, Joseph B. ; Kalman, Jonathan M. / Electroanatomic remodeling of the left atrium in paroxysmal and persistent atrial fibrillation patients without structural heart disease. In: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. 2012 ; Vol. 23, No. 3. pp. 232-238.
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