A graft assembly is provided for placement in a body passage having a generally tubular inner wall of predetermined diameter. The graft assembly includes an elongated outer tubular graft presenting inner and outer graft surfaces, and first and second outer stents secured to the graft. The first outer stent has expanded and contracted conditions and possesses a spring force that urges the first outer stent toward the expanded condition. When in the expanded condition, the first stent presents an outer diameter greater than the predetermined diameter of the inner wall of the body passage. The second outer stent also has expanded and contracted conditions and possesses a spring force that urges the second outer stent toward the expanded condition. However, the second outer stent, in the expanded condition, presents an outer diameter substantially equal to the predetermined diameter of the inner wall of the body passage so that the second outer stent supports the graft at the position spaced from the first outer stent.
This application is a File Wrapper Continuation of application Ser. No. 08/305,060, filed 13 Sep. 1994 now abandon.
The present invention relates generally to the field of medical implants, and more particularly to a graft for placement in a body passage to reinforce or bypass a damaged area.
Tubular prostheses commonly known as stents have been used to reinforce and strengthen damaged blood vessels and other body passages. For example, the blood vessels can collapse, dilate, become partially occluded or otherwise damaged by disease or other causes. The presence of an aneurysm or stricture in the blood vessel often requires implantation of a stent to strengthen the vascular wall in the area of the damage. Other passages in the body can also sometimes benefit from stent implantation, including the esophagus, the trachea, the gastro-intestinal tract, the bile duct, the ureter, the urethra or essentially any tubular structure in the body.
The benefits of self-expanding stents have been recognized. A self-expanding stent is held in a contracted state until it has been positioned properly, typically with the aid of an instrument such as a catheter. After the stent has been placed properly in the damaged blood vessel, it is allowed to expand against the damaged vessel wall in order to reinforce the damaged area. An example of a self-expanding stent construction is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,306,294,issued 26 Apr. 1994 to Winston et al., and entitled Stent Construction of Rolled Configuration. The disclosure of this patent is hereby incorporated in the present application by this express reference.
It is also conventional to provide an expandable intraluminal vascular graft formed of a graft material on which a plurality of separate scaffold members are mounted. The scaffold members provide circumferential rigidity to the graft, and are expandable so that the graft may be positioned within the body lumen and then expanded radially outward to the size of the lumen. The scaffold members are formed of a material that is deformed during expansion of the scaffold members so that the members remain in the expanded condition and do not return to the original contracted diameter.
A problem encountered in the use of conventional grafts resides in the possibility of such grafts to continually expand and form graft aneurysms when there is no suitable body wall within which the graft is positioned. Further, conventional grafts are difficult to place because of the lack of any means for retaining the graft in place within the passage until after deformation of the graft or scaffold members.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a graft assembly including a self-adjusting means for maintaining a graft in place within a body passage in order to simplify initial placement of the graft, and to accommodate expansion of the body passage.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an assembly for supporting a graft during placement in the body passage, and for deploying the graft once properly positioned within the passage. By achieving this object, installation of the graft is simplified, allowing use of the graft both intraluminally and as a bypass around a damaged section of the passage.
In accordance with these and other objects evident from the following description of a preferred embodiment, a graft assembly constructed in accordance with the present invention includes an elongated tubular graft presenting inner and outer graft surfaces, and first and second types of stents. The first type of stent is formed of a flexible sheet arranged in a multiple layer roll having expanded and contracted conditions, and possesses a spring force that urges the roll toward the expanded condition. The first stent, when in the expanded condition, presents an outer diameter greater than the diameter of the inner wall of the body passage, and holds the graft in place.
The second type of stent also includes a flexible sheet arranged in a multiple layer roll having expanded and contracted conditions, and possesses a spring force that urges the roll toward the expanded condition. However, the roll of each second type of stent, when in the expanded condition, presents an outer diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the desired position of the graft and shapes the graft even if there is no body wall present. This construction prevents the aneurysmal formation or over distention of the graft along its length, and can also provide support in other areas such as those in which there might normally be a concern of kinking of the graft.
The assembly for use in placing the graft in the body passage includes a core, and a retaining means for retaining the stents in the contracted condition on the core while the core is being inserted into the passage. The retaining means is shiftable for releasing the stents to move against the inner wall of the passage toward the expanded condition.
By providing a graft constructed in accordance with the present invention, numerous advantages are realized. For example, by providing two types of stents on the graft, one type which is continually biased toward a further expanded condition, and another type which reaches the expanded condition and shapes the graft while preventing it from expanding too far, the graft is retained in position within the body passage, and is supported along the entire length of the graft.
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the body passage, illustrating the use of the removal tool.
A graft assembly constructed in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 4, and broadly includes an elongated tubular graft 10, one or more of a first type of stent 12 for holding the stent in place within a body passage, and a plurality of a second type of stent 14 for shaping the graft and preventing it from expanding beyond a desired diameter.
The first type of stent 12 is shown in FIG. 1, and is formed of an initially flat flexible metal sheet arranged in a multiple layer roll having expanded and contracted conditions. The expanded condition of the stent is illustrated in FIGS. 3, 7, 9 and 10, while the contracted condition is shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 6 and 8. The first type of stent 12 is preferably constructed of a stainless steel foil which is commercially available under the trade designation pH15-9 Condition CH900, having a thickness in an exemplary construction of 0.0127 millimeters. However, any other suitable material may be used.
When the roll is arranged in the contracted condition, it is in the shape of a spiral roll presenting an outside diameter of about 2-5millimeters. This size may vary, and is designed to enable placement of the graft in the body passage. The sheet is long enough in the circumferential direction of the roll that there are several layers of the sheet which overlap one another when the roll is in either the contracted or expanded condition.
The sheet produces an inherent spring force which urges the roll toward the expanded condition. For example, the sheet may initially be rolled to a diameter of about 10-25 millimeters or other desired diameter, and then heat treated in that condition to relax the internal stresses that are induced by winding the sheet to this coiled condition. Following heat treatment, the material can then be rolled into a tighter coil having an outer diameter of, e.g. 2-5 millimeters or other desired diameter so that the internal spring force of the roll urges it to unwind toward the original diameter in the expanded condition of the roll. The expanded diameter of the stent 12 is designed to be slightly larger than the diameter of the body passage, and the construction of the stent may vary depending upon the size of passage in which the graft is to be placed.
The plurality of second stents 14 are each formed of an initially flat flexible metal sheet arranged in a multiple layer roll having expanded and contracted conditions. The expanded condition of the stents is illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10, while the contracted condition is shown in FIG. 8. The second stents are preferably constructed of a stainless steel foil which is commercially available under the trade designation pH15-9 Condition CH900, having a thickness in an exemplary construction of 0.0127 millimeters. However, any other suitable material may be used.
When the roll of each second stent is arranged in the contracted condition, it is in the shape of a spiral roll presenting an outside diameter of about 2-5 millimeters. This size may vary, and is designed to enable placement of the graft in the body passage. The sheet is long enough in the circumferential direction of the roll that there are several layers of the sheet which overlap one another when the roll is in either the contracted or expanded condition.
The sheet produces an inherent spring force which urges the roll toward the expanded condition, wherein the shape of a spiral roll presents an outside diameter adapted to be substantially equal to the desired diameter of the passage, and smaller than the expanded sized of the first stents.
The roll of each second stent 14 is preferably initially rolled to the desired expanded diameter, and then heat treated in that condition to relax the internal stresses that are induced by winding the roll to this condition. Following heat treatment, the material can then be rolled into a tighter roll having an outer diameter of, e.g. 2-5 millimeters or other suitable diameter, so that the stent may be inserted into the body passage. Each of the second stents are spaced longitudinally from adjacent stents so that circumferential support of the graft is provided along substantially the entire length thereof.
The graft material used in the graft 10 may be formed of any suitable prosthesis material such as polytetrafluoroethylene (pTFE) or the like, and may take either of two forms. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the graft may be sized to correspond to the diameter of the inner wall of the passage such that the graft material is held loosely by the stents 12, 14 in the contracted condition and unfolds when the stents are in their expanded condition. Alternately, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the graft material may be formed of a diameter corresponding to the contracted condition of the stents such that the graft material is adapted to be deformed and expanded to the size of the expanded stents upon placement of the graft in the body passage.
The stents 12, 14 may secured to the graft 10 in any desired manner, such as by mechanical fastening or chemical bonding or welding. Further, it is possible to provide a graft kit including a length of graft on which the second stents may already be secured, and a plurality of first stents from which one or more may be selected for attachment to the graft. The selected stent or stents are then positioned on the graft, and chemically or mechanically secured to the graft prior to placement of the graft in the body passage. Such a kit would enable the physician to cut the graft to a desired length before securing the first stent to the end of the graft, thus allowing customization of the graft. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the second stents may be formed of a uniform width, and spaced equally from one another along the graft to provide a desired level of circumferential support to the inner and outer graft layers. Alternately, as shown in FIG. 5, the stents 14 may be formed of varying widths and may be spaced at irregular intervals along the graft, as necessary, to increase the flexibility of certain areas of the graft to enable the graft to be bent around curves in the passage.
Another feature of the graft kit is the ability to form radial holes in the graft where desired, permitting additional lengths of graft to be connected to the main graft to form a Y-shaped graft, presenting a main branch and side branches. Thus, the graft may be assembled in any desired configuration in order to accommodate placement within any desired body passage.
An installation apparatus used to support the graft during initial placement in the body passage is illustrated in FIG. 2, and includes an elongated core 16 provided with a central axial passage, and a guide wire 18 received within the passage. The stents 12, 14 are wound onto the core prior to placement of the graft, and are retained in the contracted condition on the core by a sleeve 20. The sleeve represents a retaining means for retaining the stents in the contracted condition on the core 16 while the core is being inserted into the passage, and is shiftable relative to the core for releasing the stents to uncoil and move to their expanded conditions, with the first stent 12 bearing against the inner wall of the passage and the second stents 14 assuming their relaxed shape.
If desired, a flange may be provided on the core for retaining the first stent in place on the core while the sleeve is shifted. However, any other suitable means for allowing the sleeve to be removed from engagement with the first stent may be used.
A balloon 22 may be provided either on the installation apparatus or on a separate device, and is used for deforming the graft 10, when necessary, to the expanded condition so that the graft is expanded to the size of the second stents 14 and the desired diameter of the inner wall of the body passage. The balloon 22 may be inflated by conventional means to a diameter sufficient to deform the graft to the expanded diameter, shown in FIG. 7, in which the graft presents an outer diameter substantially equal to the inner wall of the passage. Although the balloon illustrated in FIG. 8 is long enough to extend between several of the stents, it may be constructed of a shorter length. However, when the balloon is shorter than the length of the graft, it is necessary to repeatedly inflate the balloon at different positions along the graft in order to deform the entire length thereof. In either case, the diameter of the balloon catheter is small enough to slide into the graft when the stents are in the contracted condition.
An apparatus for use in removing the graft from the body passage is illustrated in FIGS. 11 and 12, and includes a catheter sheath 24 presenting a shaft 26 that is axially shiftable and rotatable relative to the sheath. The shaft 26 supports a friction wheel 28 at the distal end thereof, the wheel being provided with an outer surface formed of a resilient material possessing a high coefficient of friction which enables the wheel to engage the inner layer of the first stent 12 so that the stent may be rewound to the contracted condition on the wheel as illustrated in FIG. 12. A flange 30 is provided on the shaft and extends over the wheel for urging the sheet toward the wheel as the flange and wheel rotate relative to the sheath. In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, an x-ray marker 32 is provided on the shaft of the wheel so that a physician manipulating the apparatus can determine its position within the passage from outside of the body.
The core 16 of the installation apparatus preferably includes a plurality of x-ray markers similar to the marker 32, which are longitudinally spaced a predetermined distance apart from one another so that the apparatus may be inserted into the passage to measure the dimensions of the damaged area before the graft is assembled. Alternately, a separate catheter provided with such measurement markers may be provided for use in combination with the installation apparatus. This measurement enables the physician to design and assemble a graft having the desired dimensions and configuration for use in the particular application.
As shown in FIG. 8, once the graft is assembled, it is mounted on the installation apparatus, with the stents 12, 14 wound onto the core 16 and retained in place by the sleeve 20. The installation apparatus is then inserted into the body passage and positioned at the damaged area of the passage. Thereafter, the sleeve 20 is shifted from engagement with the first stent so that the stent is allowed to unwind under the spring force present in the roll toward the expanded condition of the roll, which is shown in FIG. 3. The first stent 12 is sized to expand toward the relaxed condition in which the outer diameter is greater than the diameter of the inner wall of the passage. Thus, the stent engages the passage and retains the graft in position regardless of whether the inner wall of the passage expands or contracts over time.
Turning to FIG. 9, the graft assembly remains in the desired position while the sleeve releases the second stents 14, allowing them to move to the expanded, relaxed condition supporting the graft. Thereafter, if the graft is of the type illustrated in FIG. 6, the balloon is inflated by conventional means to a size which forces the graft to deform to an expanded condition, as shown in FIG. 7, having an outer diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the inner wall. As mentioned, if the balloon is shorter than the length of the graft, the balloon is moved along the graft and repeatedly inflated to deform each stent to the desired diameter.
Upon completion of the placement of the graft within the passage, the first stent 12 retains the graft in the desired position relative to the damaged section of the passage, and the second stents 14 support the graft along the length thereof. The graft 10 provides a barrier between the lumen of the body passage and the stents.
If it is necessary to remove the graft assembly, the removal apparatus is inserted into the passage and the shaft 26 is shifted axially relative to the sheath 24 so that the roller is uncovered and brought into alignment with the first stent 12. The flange 30 or another suitable means may be used to pierce the graft in order to engage the stent for winding on the wheel 28. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12, the shaft 26 is rotated so that the flange engages the inner layer of the stent and urges the layer toward the friction wheel. As the stent engages the wheel, it is gripped and wound around the wheel, moving back toward the contracted condition. Thus, the stent 12 is removed from engagement with the inner wall of the passage, and may be pulled from the passage upon removal of the apparatus. The stents 14 are deformed toward the contracted condition in the same manner as the stent 12 in order for the entire graft to be removed from the passage.
Returning to FIG. 9, once the installation tool has been removed from the body passage, and the graft assembly is properly positioned, it is preferred that a number of inner stents 34 be installed along the inner surface of the graft 10 in alignment with the first and second outer stents 12, 14. The purpose of these inner stents 34 is to hold the graft 10 against the inner circumferential surface of the outer stents and to prevent the graft from collapsing.
Each inner stent 34 is preferably formed of an initially flat flexible metal sheet arranged in a multiple layer roll having expanded and contracted conditions. The inner stents are preferably constructed of a stainless steel foil which is commercially available under the trade designation pH15-9 Condition CH900, having a thickness in an exemplary construction of 0.0127 millimeters. However, any other suitable material may be used.
The inner stents 34 are produced in the same manner as the first type of stent described above, and produce an inherent spring force which urges the inner stents toward the expanded condition. The expanded diameter of the stents 34 is designed to be slightly larger than the inner diameter of the installed outer stents 12, 14.
The inner stents 34 may be installed either by the same installation apparatus used to install the graft 10 and outer stents 12, 14, or by a separate installation catheter having a core on which the stents may be supported, a guide wire for guiding the catheter to the assembly, and a sleeve for retaining the stents on the core and releasing them at the desired axial location along the graft. As each inner stent is released from the installation apparatus, it expands against the graft 10, pressing the graft against the outer stent 12 or 14 at that position.
As shown in FIG. 10, once the inner stents 34 are installed, an inner graft 36 is positioned within the passage to cover the stents 34 and shield them from direct exposure to the lumen of the body passage. Although one long inner graft is illustrated in FIG. 10, several shorter, elongated grafts may be individually installed over each inner stent or over several of the inner stents. The inner graft is preferably positioned within the body passage in alignment with the outer graft 10, and is expanded so that it presses against the outer graft. Expansion of the inner graft may be achieved either by a balloon catheter, or by the pressure present in the body passage.
In order to hold the inner graft 36 in place on the assembly, an attachment means is provided for attaching the inner tubular graft to the outer graft 10. The attachment means may be chemical or mechanical, and preferably includes either an adhesive or a fastener employing hook and loop materials. Where a hook-and-loop fastener is used, either the hook or loop material is secured in a conventional fashion to the inner surface of the outer graft 10, while the other material is secured to the outer surface of the inner graft 36. By providing this construction, once the inner graft is positioned axially within the outer graft, the balloon 22 may be inflated to press the hook and loop materials together to secure the inner graft in place.
Although the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiment illustrated in the attached drawing figures, it is noted that substitutions may be made and equivalents employed herein without departing from the scope of the invention as recited in the claims. For example, because the graft presents a completely closed lumen, open only at the ends, it is possible to employ the graft either intraluminally or as a bypass. When used as a bypass graft, each end of the graft is preferably provided with one of the first type of stent, and is independently placed into the passage on either side of the damaged area.
a plurality of inner stents provided along the inner graft surface of the graft and sleeved within the first and second outer stents, each of the inner stents being movable between expanded and contracted conditions and possessing a spring force that urges the inner stent toward the expanded condition, the inner stents when in the expanded condition pressing the graft against the first and second outer stents.
2. A graft assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein the first outer stent includes a roll that, in the expanded condition, has at least two overlapping layers bearing against one another along substantially the entire circumference of the roll.
3. A graft assembly as recited in claim 2, wherein the roll is formed from a flexible sheet of stainless steel foil.
4. A graft assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein the means for securing the first outer stent to the graft includes a mechanical connection which provides a friction holding force of the graft when the first outer stent is in the expanded condition.
5. A graft assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein the means for securing the first stent to the graft includes an adhesive.
6. A graft assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein the second stent includes a roll that, in the expanded condition, has at least two overlapping layers which bear against one another along substantially the entire circumference of the roll.
7. A graft assembly as recited in claim 6, wherein the roll of the second stent is formed of metal.
8. A graft assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein a plurality of second outer stents are secured to the outer graft, and each second outer stent is spaced longitudinally from adjacent outer stents.
at least one elongated inner tubular graft presenting inner and outer graft surfaces, and an attachment means for attaching the at least one inner tubular graft to the outer tubular graft with the at least one inner tubular graft covering the inner stents to shield the inner stents from direct exposure to the body passage.
10. A graft assembly as recited in claim 9, wherein the attachment means includes a mechanical fastener between the inner and outer grafts that is secured when the inner graft is pressed against the outer graft.
11. A graft assembly as recited in claim 10, wherein the fastner includes a hook material supported on one of the grafts and a loop material supported on the outer graft, wherein the material adhere to one another when the grafts are brought into mutual contact.


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Adam Smith"The effects of the division of labour" is the "greatest 'improvement' in the productive powers of labour" (Smith 13)Due to the division of labor, our productivity will have drastically increased.
The reason the division of labor exists is because manufacturers are "destined to supply the great wants of the great body of the people" (14) and to do so efficiently, one needs a process to follow. This process involves committing oneself to a work and only that work You should not switch up what you do for a living since a "workman not educated to this business…nor acquainted with the use of machinery employed in it" (14) could possible only make one pin per day with his profession – he is not specialized in process of making pins so he should focus on his own work and bettering himself in only that work.
Additionally, Smith provides an example of ten men who were very poor but were familiar with the pin-making machinery and so they were able to make twelve pounds of pins in one day. By having some experience in what they do, they were able to increase their productivity in how many pins they were able to make, "but if they had all been wrought separately and independently, and without any of them having been educated to this peculiar business, they certainly could not each of them have made twenty, perhaps not one pin in a day" (15). Thus, the division of labor creates a "proportionate increase of the productive powers of labour" (15) due to the advantage of the separation of trades and employment where an individual hones their skill in their particular trade.
Furthermore, Smith goes on to say that "it is impossible that one man should be constantly employed" (16) in the different sorts of labour of every season of the year. If you work two jobs, you will undoubtedly become "slothful" and "lazy" (19). Moreover, the most opulent nations excel at manufacturing than with agriculture as "in agriculture, the labour of the rich country is not always much more productive than that of the poor; or, at least, it is never so much more productive, as it commonly as in manufactures" (16). Poor countries can rival the price and goodness of the rich country's products of agriculture, but cannot rival their manufacturing.The increase in productivity due to the division of labor is a result three things:" The increase of dexterity in every particular workman" (17)Improvement in the dexterity of a workman increases the quantity he outputs by reducing "every man's business to some one simple operation, and by making this operation the sole employment of his life" (18).
Likewise, men work the best when their "minds is directed towards that single object"(20) – the object being their work. By focusing on this one craft, an individual will get so skilled that they will eventually become machine-like. His humanity is taken away as a result and his mental faculty becomes damaged."The saving of the time which is commonly lost in passing from one species of work to another" (17)Time is wasted if one passes work from one to another that is "carried on in a different place, and with quite different tools" (18). By focusing on one job, an individual is able to maximize the efficiency of his productivity. Thus, once again, you should not have two jobs or else you will become lazy.
"The invention of a great number of machines which facilitate and abridge labour, and enable one man to do the work of many" (17)By nature, men were created to trade which leads to the importance of efficient labor and eventually resulting in the creation of machines. Machines are the result of men who "naturally turned their thoughts toward finding out easier and readier methods of performing it" (20). "All the improvements in machinery, however, have by no means been the invention of those who had occasion to use the machines" (21). These imaginative inventions were created from philosophers who do nothing, yet think about everything."The propensity to truck, barter, and exchange one thing for another" (25)When man has something excess which he has no need for, but for someone else has value, man will trade since he is receiving something beneficial from a once useless product. This propensity is "common to all men, and to be found in no other race of animals" (25). It is grounded in "the faculties of reason and speech" (25), which in itself, is for man's self-interest.
Thus, "it is by treaty, by barter, and by purchase, that we obtain from one another the greater part of of those mutual good offices which we stand in need of" (27). In order to have items to trade, however, man needs a surplus of the product the makes. This "encourages every man to apply himself to a particular occupation, and to cultivate and bring to perfection whatever talent or genius he may possess for that particular species of business" (28). Without the existence of trucking, bartering, and exchanging with one another, man would otherwise have to "procure..to himself every necessary and conveniency of life which he wanted" (29).
This creates a lot of unproductivity as one will be constantly changing jobs in order to get what he wants.The division of labor will also result in a "universal opulence…which extends itself to the lowest ranks of the people" (22)Every workman creates more product than he can use so he trades with other people. As a result, "a general plenty diffuses itself through all the different ranks of the society" (22). This will raise the living standards for everyone including the poor.Karl MarxThe "worker sinks to the level of a commodity and becomes indeed the most wretched of commodities; that the wretchedness of the worker is in inverse proportion to the power and magnitude of his production; that the necessary result of competition is the accumulation of capital in a few hands; that finally the distinction between capitalist and land-rentier.
.. disappears and that the whole of society must fall apart into the two classes: -the property-owners and the propertyless workers." (Marx 69)Capitalism results in a worker becoming a commodity where they can be hired or fired whenever. Most workers are replaceable so even if the worker's life is terrible, they have to put up with it because they require the money to purchase their wants. "The worker produces capital, capital produces him – hence he produces himself, and man as worker, as a commodity, is the product of the entire cycle" (85).
The capital are the ones controlling the laborers and the laborers will be used until they cannot be used anymore. The result of capitalism are property-owners and propertyless workers where the rich stay rich and the poor get poorer. The political economy stems from capitalism and so it "does not demonstrate how they arise from the very nature of private property" (69-70) since its very nature is evil. The political economy does not "disclose the source of the division between labor and capital, and between capital and land" (70) because the capitalists want to remain wealthy and better off than the laborers. Hence, "the only wheels which political economy sets in motion are avarice and the war among the avaricious" (70) where the rich fight with one another to get even richer.
He who owns the means of production owns everything. Four modes of "estrangement" (70)ProductNature is the source of our actualized essence and it is a means of life. Without the ownership of the means of production, the more a worker works, the more likely he is able to objectify himself and reflect. But due to the ownership of the means of production existing, "the worker becomes all the more poorer the more wealth he produces, the more his production increases in power and rage" (71). The worker "puts his life" (72) into the making of an object that does not belong to him, but to capitalism, and the more he keeps producing it, the more he "falls under the dominion of his product, capital" (71). The laborer's product is "something alien, as a power independent of the producer" (71). As a result, the worker experiences a "loss of reality" (71) and cannot end up being the thing that he is meant to be and so his growth is stopped short. The worker becomes a "slave of his object" (72) since he receives work.
which is an object of labor. and because he also receives a mean of subsistence. which is also an object of labor.Process – estrangement occurs in the "act of production" (73)Due to the ownership of the means of production, the work that the worker completes is "forced" (74) and "is not his own, but someone else's" (74). He only does this work because it is a means to satisfaction."Species" (77)Before the ownership of the means of production, everything a worker created is for his species (humanity) and only for his species.
A concrete universal is a individual producing for everyone. However, the ownership of the means of production caused the power of self-creation to be repetitive. "Estranged labor turns thus…man's species being, into a being alien to him, into a means to his individual existence" (77-78). The work the worker does is now only for himself, and never for another, let alone a species.
Other – "only man himself can be this alien power over man" (79)Before the ownership of the means of production, there is no recognition of man to man. Man does not exist in one's eyes as they are one, but because of the ownership of the means of production, others are viewed as a commodity or as competition – either you can be used and benefit me or you are in my way and I need to eliminate you."Wages are a direct consequence of estranged labor, and estranged labor is the direct cause of private property" (82)Wages are a result of estranged labor which in part causes private property.
Thus, wages are bad in a sense since it correlates with money. Money is an object that controls one's "life and their means of life" (136). With money, one can do and achieve anything and everything that he is not. Hence, those with money "possess all human capacities" (138).
Money is ultimately not only the "alienated ability of mankind" (138), but is also the "real essential powers of man and nature" (139).Adam Smith & Karl Marx	Smith believed that the division of labor is harmful, yet beneficial. An individual is able to be more productive, but at the same time, he is damaging his mental faculties and ultimately his humanity. Smith also states that wealth is not associated with the status you are born into, or the education you may have – if you work hard, you can become wealthy. This is due to the assumption that an individual is supposedly able to take home what he produces, trade his surpluses, and contribute to the general opulence of the world. This is far from reality, however, since it is considered stealing for one to take home everything they produce at work and no matter how much a poor person works, he is still making minimum-like wage while the rich are making several figures. Smith believes in the idea of the "invisible hand" where individuals can sell their surpluses to other individuals at any price they desire.
The consumer will either think the price is worth it and buys it or think it is not worth it and buys from someone else. This will naturally regulate the market without need of government intervention. On the other hand, Marx believed that labor and the ownership of the means of production are harmful to humans and their humanity.
The rich own the means to production and will inevitably exploit the poor since money controls everything and everyone. This makes it difficult for a poor person to become rich since the only thing they have going for them is their labor, which the wealthy will abuse. For Marx, humans are meant to be something much more than just workers who constantly repeat the same duties everyday.
They are meant to a form of self-recreation and continual re-creation. For Marx, capitalism would eventually be overthrown during a revolution where the proletariat create a system where labor is not exploited. He envisioned a world where the everyone owned the means of production and not just the rich – this world is known as communism.
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It felt like a kick in the groin, recalls Natan Santacruz of the pain he felt one morning after an intense run.
He was 23, a college sophomore, and a competitive long-distance runner. He was used to pushing through adversity to achieve his goals, be it trying to break a 6-minute mile in half-marathons or earning a psychology degree at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
"So I pushed off seeing a doctor and stuck to my routine," Natan says. "But then it didn't get better on its own. It got worse."
In his anatomy class, he self-diagnosed a hernia, chalking it up to his workouts. His doctor in New Jersey disagreed. After an ultrasound, Natan had his results read the same day by a family friend, a radiation oncologist. The friend invited Natan and his mother over for dinner, where he told Natan that he had a 1-inch tumor in his right testicle.
"I was in shock," Natan says. "I just kept thinking about all the worst possible scenarios."
The oncologist friend made an appointment for Natan with Dr. James McKiernan, urologist-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and chair of the Department of Urology of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
"He said he was the best," Natan says, "and he said we'd be in great hands."
What came next, after Dr. McKiernan explained testicular cancer to Natan, was another test of the athlete's mental strength. After his testicle was surgically removed, tests found some vascular invasion, which indicates that the cancer may have spread beyond the testicle. Natan was told he would need a more invasive surgery to find out for sure. In December 2012, Dr. McKiernan and his team made a large incision from Natan's sternum to his groin, temporarily removed his bowels, then removed all 27 retroperitoneal lymph nodes in a hard-to-reach place behind the organs in the abdomen.
"But the best news I got was the next day when Dr. McKiernan came to see me," Natan says. "He said they took out 27 lymph nodes and dissected them right there when I was on the table and didn't find evidence of it spreading."
In the days after his operation, Natan was fighting pain yet felt "pathetic" as he lay in bed watching TV. When his Foley urinary catheter was due to be removed, Natan recalls feeling exposed and embarrassed, and his anxieties spiked. But when the nurse took it out, "I remember feeling like I was really safe in her hands," he says. "I was willing to trust, let go of my desire to be in control, and just let her be in control of my care."
He continues, "I think that's the most vulnerable I've ever felt in my whole life. I think that's where I really started to notice how wonderful the role of nursing really is because of their patience, sensitivity, and kindness. They were able to make a big difference in my emotional recovery and made me feel a little bit better about myself."
This wasn't the first time that Natan experienced great care from nurses.
As a child, he had undergone 10 surgeries by age 10 because he was born with microtia and atresia in his left ear. "I was basically born without an outer or middle ear," he explains.
Although being in the hospital can be especially scary for children, Natan says he remembers loving it there. "My nurses were amazing. We played video games together and played Nintendo."
"I wanted to be somebody who could be a rock for patients, hold their hands … to make their experience a little better."
— Natan Santacruz
It was during his time as a young adult patient at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center that he had an epiphany – he would become a nurse.
"I wanted to be in a position where patients were in a situation of vulnerability and need, and I could be somebody who could be a rock for them and hold their hands and be a model of calmness and consistency through their struggle to make their experience a little better," he says.
Switching Gears
It would take months for Natan to recover and return to Rutgers to finish his bachelor's degree. He also began taking the necessary classes to apply to nursing school. After graduating from Rutgers in May 2015, he enrolled in the accelerated nursing program at New York University, where, as a student, he worked as a nursing companion at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
While assisting nurses, he was able to experience many departments but was most impressed by the hematology and oncology unit on floor 10 South of the Greenberg Pavilion. He was struck by the way nurses interacted with patients and spent time with them.
"I was blown away by the ability of these nurses to connect with their patients," he says. "I wanted to work on a floor where that was the culture, the expectation."
When Natan applied for nursing jobs after graduating in January 2017, he emailed the unit's patient care director, Autumn Ashley, to explain why he wanted to join her team. The email stood out as special, recalls Ashley. Natan got an interview and began his job that May.
Natan and Sara with Maya, who was born in January 2018
In late 2017, he reached his five-year mark when he went back to Dr. McKiernan for his checkup and his tests came back clean, as they had up to that point, meaning he'll no longer need regular appointments. Meanwhile, Natan, now 30, and his wife, Sara, bought a home in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and welcomed their first child, Maya, in January 2018.
"Having testicular cancer is associated with infertility, so I thought there was a pretty high risk that I wasn't going to be able to have kids naturally," he says. "And then, my wife woke me up and showed me the two lines on the pregnancy strip and we were just really excited. And I couldn't be happier."
Because Natan has been on the other side of the chart, so to speak, he has a special perspective on how nurses provide patient care.
"I don't think people think enough about the emotional and psychological [aspects of] recovery and what role nurses play in just being by the bedside and really just being there during those most vulnerable moments," he says.
Ashley, the patient care director, is impressed with the way Natan connects with his patients.
"Every patient's room that I walk into, they rave about the care that Natan is providing," she says. "He takes time to listen to our patients and learn who they are as a person. He works hard to find out what might be important to them outside of their hospital stay and goes above and beyond to find a unique way to connect. He demonstrates empathy and compassion."
Sitting and talking with patients on the hematology and oncology unit is the part of his job Natan likes the most. Every day, nurses aim to spend at least five minutes sitting with each patient. And it's not infrequent that he ends up staying after his shift to spend quality time with a patient, such as when he spent an hour exchanging stories with a great-grandmother who has leukemia or silently held the hand of a father of two young sons who knew he would die soon.
"They're not just an anonymous patient in an anonymous hospital gown," Natan says. "They're a person with a story."
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I am a self-taught, multi-disciplinary photographer and artist based in Portland, OR.
I moved to the Pacific Northwest from Denver, CO after being awe-struck by the diverse landscapes and natural beauty of the region during my first visit. I fell in love immediately, and decided to make Portland my home base because of all the great food and culture.
The Northwest is my ultimate inspiration, providing me with endless creative nourishment.
Come into the forest with me, so we can lose our minds but find our souls.
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The most advanced technology for amazing non-surgical face-lifts and collagen remodelling. Neo-Derm Ltd is one of the first clinics in the UK to offer ULTRAcel, which is a revolutionary skin rejuvenation treatment that tightens skin, improves skin tone, reduces scarring and can remove double chins.
The length of treatment is dependent on the severity of the hair thinning.
The hair has a 6-month growth cycle. We do have clients who notice improvements at around 3-months.
The main course is for up to 6-months. However, whilst you can stop the treatment at this point. Gradually over the period of the following 6-months, the hair begin to thin again. After the initial course is completed, you can effectively reduce the number of treatments by 50%.
Can I Just Use One Of The Products To Get The Same Effect?
The Food Supplement can be used on its own. However, this reduces the nutrients being supplied to the hair, scalp and follicle and therefore increases the length of time the hair takes to recover.
Who Is Suitable For The Treatment?
Viviscal Professional is suitable for anyone that strives to have beautiful hair. It is, therefore may be of special interest to clients whose hair issues have resulted from over styling, heat treatments, colouring, hair extensions and environmental damage. It is also of benefit for those who have health-related hair issues which may have resulted from stress.
*source a pilot study conducted by Thomas J Stephens & Associates Inc.
I went to see Dr Hussain in Harley Street for 3 skin tags removal. I am very happy with the result also with the treatment. Dr Hussain explained everything to me before the procedure also he was talking to me while doing it just to ease my nerve. I was a bit nervous because the skin tags were close to my eye and in a very sensitive area. (2 on my eyelid and 1 under the eye very close to the eye) Surely he made the utmost attention all the way! For 1 day the area of the removals were sensitive however it was expected. Over a week after the treatment the scars are barely visible and all healed very nicely. I would happily recommend Dr Hussain for anyone wants to have skin tags removals. Thank you Dr Hussain!
I had both teeth whitening and wrinkle treatment at the Manchester clinic, from start to finish it was a great experience! Dr Hussain and Umar Saeed were consummate proffesionals, I felt equally relaxed and in good hands with both, the results from the whitening were fantastic! Definitely be back for that again! The wrinkle treatment was administered perfectly, Dr Hussain was incredibly thoughtful and sensitive, quick, and I have to say, pain free! Took into account my needle phobia and made sure I never set eyes on a needle, and the procedure itself was extremely precise and quick, just perfect!
Kieran is fab! I came away feeling very relaxed and with super soft skin. Kieran ensures that you are comfortable at all times, that you're happy with the pressure he's applying and the temperature of the towels - he gave me some great advice about my skin so much so that I'm investing in some of the products he used. Such a nice guy to chat to as well - I would recommend to anyone! On top of that I struggle with minor back problems and after the back massage it's the best my back has felt in a while. Thanks Kieran!
I visited the Leigh clinic for laser teeth whitening and was so pleased with the results and overall experience! Upon arrival Dr Hussain and assistant made me very welcomed and relaxed. They ensured I Understood about the procedure that was going to take place and kept ensuring I was ok throughout the treatment. Got to be said it turned out to be a relaxing treatment with great results at the end!! Thank you and I certainly won't hesitate to return for future treatments with you!!
I had recently been given Groupon gift for the Neo-derm 6 in 1 treatment and headed to the appointment with my mother. Upon arrival I was a little apprehensive as I'd never received a message that wasn't within a spa before, but I was so pleasantly surprised. Both Stephan and Keiron at the Manchester Deansgate branch we're amazin, very helpful and made myself and my mother feel amazing. I'd definitely recommend!
I saw Dr. Javed Hussain at Harley Street for 3 skin tag removals. I'm really pleased with the results so far. Procedure was very professional & non painful. I will most definatley be re-booking. Thank you for such great service Dr Hussain and his assistant Chelsea.
Emma and I had a wonderful, professional and entertaining 2 hours, probably the best we have ever had, very worthwhile, we have booked again with Mattheus and Keiran - thank you, see you in June but hopefully sooner.
Delighted with Amazing results. Didn't hurt (except lying still on uncomfortable hospital bench for an hour ! Ha ha and a bit of sensitivity which lasted just a day). Staff very nice. Worth it.
Just had the 6 in 1 mind and body experience. Fantastic. Was done by Stephen and Mattheus at Manchester and was that good we have rebooked.
Very professional removed a lot of deep knots felt much better after will be going again.
Neo-Derm has clinics in Central London and Greater Manchester. Please advise our team of your preferred location for all of your treatments. Our booking line is open Tuesday to Friday from 11am to 4pm.
Neo-Derm® Ltd specialises in medical aesthetic treatments, complementary and holistic therapies.
DISCLAIMER: Everyone is unique. This does mean that sensitivity periods, treatment plans, treatment results and their longevity will vary from client to client. The information on this page is based on the average treatment experience. For more accurate information, you should make a consultation with one of our experts.


Do you use face serums? I'm a huge fan. Of course, the right serum is key to ensure best results. It depends on your skin type and condition. I have combination skin. Acne and sensitivity are major concerns, but my current regimen works really well. And while it's not entirely green, it's one area I'm going to have to modify because it works better than anything else I've tried.
Recently, I tried (and finished) a generous sample of Eclos Anti-Aging Cellular Activating Face Serum. Eclos uses Plant Stem Cells extracted from a rare Swiss apple with the belief that it shows tremendous ability to stimulate skin cells. Their formulation also includes plant extracts, vitamins, and anti-oxidants to help minimize the signs of aging.
As we age, skin cells don't regenerate as often, which is why exfoliation is so important starting in our 30s.
It's lightweight and mildly scented, barely noticed a scent at all which is a plus and I love that it's not greasy.
It applied well, felt very light and smooth on my skin.
Played well with my other products, which is very important to me. I have a few that can only be applied at night because they don't wear well under makeup. I used this serum both morning and night for several weeks and had no problems when applying my makeup and other products.
Just a dab will do, one pump of the dispenser releases the perfect amount to cover my entire face.
Didn't irritate my sensitive, acneic skin at all. My skin was clear when I started using it and remained that way throughout.
My skin seemed a little firmer and brighter while using this serum, which means the anti-aging angle works in their favor. Point, score!
Overall, I'd definitely recommend this serum for all skin types, especially combination or sensitive skin. If you need help with firming or brightening your complexion, give it a try! A full size bottle retails for $24.99, however, Eclos sells sample kits at Target and on Amazon.
This entry was posted on February 5, 2013 by suite7beautytalk in Beauty, GREEN LIVING, Natural, REVIEWS, Skin, SKINCARE and tagged Acneic Skin, Aging Skin, Amazon, Antioxidant, Combination Skin, Eclos Anti-Aging Cellular Activator Facial Serum, Face Serums, Green beauty, natural beauty, Sensitive Skin, Skincare, Target, Ulta.


denturists Guelph Archives - Parada Dentures "
Parada Dentures – Voted Best in Dental and Denture Categories in Guelph Mercury Tribune Reader's Choice 2016!
Voted Diamond in Dental Services and Platinum in Dental and Denture Categories!
Parada Dentures is so very pleased to announce our wins for the Guelph Mercury Tribune Reader's Choice 2016.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful clients who voted for us. We are always humbled to hear that our clients appreciate the work and service that we as a denture clinic provide to the residents of Guelph and the surrounding areas.
Thank you!! You Smile – We Smile!
Happy New Year from Parada Dentures!! We hope that the holidays were an enjoyable time for all.
Have your children worn through their mouthguards earlier in the season than expected? With lots of use, being chewed on or sometimes being lost at the last game, sometimes mouthguards need to be replaced mid-season. Has your child been playing with an ill-fitting boil and bite guard? Get them a custom sports mouthguard today! Parada Dentures in conjunction with our partner Progressive Dental Hygiene will be hosting a custom sports mouthguard clinic on Sat. Jan 24, 2015 from 10am to 2pm and are offering an additional night on Tues. Jan 27th, 2015 from 4:30pm to 8pm. Appointments are not necessary but are recommended to avoid waiting. Contact our office today at 519-766-1113 to setup an appointment for your son or daughter to have impressions done for a new custom sports mouthguard. As always, we use high performance ProForm laminates to fabricate all our mouthguards with a variety of laminates and colors available. Other laminate grades are available. ProForm guards $45 each, regular laminates $40 each. Mouthguards will be ready for pick up within 3 days following impressions.
We have had a great turn out to the clinic so far on Saturday and Sunday Sept 6th and 7th, 2014. Don't forget the mouthguard clinic continues evenings from 6-9pm for the week of Sept 8th-12th. If you missed one of the clinic dates and still need a guard contact our office to setup an appointment.
A variety of color options are available including Guelph Gryphons colors (Red, Yellow, Black), tie die and sparkle laminates. Do you want your guard customized with team logo? It can be done!! Ask our clinic about special pricing for a second guard to be fabricated. ProForm guards provide the highest level of protection, retention, comfort and fit without hindering speech or breathing during athletic activity. The custom-fit mouthguard is far superior to typical boil-and-bite mouthguards in fit, retention and the wearer's compliance. Not all mouthguard materials are made equal – Do you know the difference in grade of laminate being used? ProForm is the premium mouthguard material for both amateur and professional athletes.
ProForm mouthguards are thin, comfortable, custom fitted and will retain their shape long after other mouthguards have worn out.
Appointments are not necessary but are suggested to avoid wait times. Call us at 519-766-1113 to setup your appointment or ask us for more details! We look forward to seeing you soon.
5 Year & Lifetime warranties on NEW Dentures!
All of our newly fabricated dentures are being fabricated with an additional guarantee, 5 year and Lifetime warranties! Book your complimentary consultation today and speak with our denturist about the warranties being offered on your new dentures.
Call the office today or send us an email to schedule your consult with our Denturist.
We are celebrating Seniors month for the entire month of June. Contact the office for more details or to book your complimentary consultation at 519-766-1113 or [email protected] we look forward to serving you for your denture needs.
*THIS OFFER IS ONLY VALID VIA THE MOBILE CLINIC OR AT THE GUELPH LOCATION & CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS.


Some of you may have noticed that I have painted a lot of images which feature Autumn Colours. My great love for the cool crisp days of fall likely dates back to when I would return to University in the beautiful City of Durham, in North East England, and I would walk to classes alongside the River Wear. The colours of the trees were stunning - reflections in the water alongside that of magnificent Durham Cathedral. I was so very fortunate to spend three years in such an inspirational place.
These days, even though this time of year is usually my busiest, with all the Christmas Show Preparations, I try to get out as much as I can to capture the colours of Vancouver and the surrounding areas - so that I have plenty of inspiration from which to paint. This past week, we have had spectacular weather so I made a point of taking my camera with me and headed to the very top of Grouse Mountain (where sadly, I found much of the distance view dulled by an inversion, but still beautiful), to the Point Grey beaches and then out to Westham Island, Delta, where the farms were heaving with pumpkins and other fall delights. There will definitely be a pumpkin farm painting in next year's calendar - and quite possibly one featuring the Cranberry Harvest too - another truly colourful part of Autumn in the Lower Mainland. You heard it here first!
Here are the New Christmas Card Designs!
The 2019 Calendars are now in stock!


Restructuring / Revamping and Strengthening of Punjab Economic Research Institute.
Feasibility Study for Extension of Water Resources for Faisalabad City Phase-II.
Extension of Sewerage Network to Un-Served Areas of Faisalabad.
Establishment of Model Cattle Market Sargodha Road, Sheikhupura.
Khadem-e-Punjab Rural Roads Project (KPRRP)-Afforestation Component.
Construction of Concrete Silos of 30,000 M. Tons Capacity at Chishtian District Bahawalnagar.
Construction of Flood Protection Works along Rayya Flood Bund at RD 32+000 to Protect Village Daud Khas District Narowal.
Purchase of Land for Construction of Women Development Complex, Lahore.(PC-II).
Establishment of Central Research Laboratory, PGMI, Lahore.
Establishment of Institute of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery at Children's Hospital & Institute of Child Health Lahore.
Construction of District Jail, Khanewal.
Construction of Lawyers Chambers in Judicial Complex (Phase-II) at Lahore.
Widening / Improvement / Rehabilitation of Kahuta Panjar Azad Pattan Road length 31.00 km, Tehsil Kahuta, District Rawalpindi.
Repair/Rehabilitation of road from Sillanwali to Chak No. 58/ Janubi via 119 More, 126/SB length 39.80 km District Sargodha.
Widening / Improvement / Construction of road from Laksian Pull at km No. 130 of Lahore Sargodha Bannu Road to Lilliani via Jala Makhdoom, Ghous Muhammad Wala, Miana Khoh, Matila, Chak No. 67/SB length 35.60 km in District Sargodha.
Rehabilitation / Improvement of G.T Road from Aziz Cross Chowk to Chand Da Qila City Portion, District Gujranwala.
Rehabilitation / Widening / Improvement of road from Mandi Kamonke to Mandi Siranwali via Nandpur Soonper Mandi Wahndo Thapnala Dera Noor Alam Danser Bala Gilgith total length=43.00 km District Gujranwala.
Dualization of Main Road Peoples Colony from Faqir Pura Chowk to Behari Colony Chowk i/c link from Main Market to Peoples Colony Gujranwala L=2.20+0.9)=3.10 kms Un-approved Gujranwala.
Widening / Improvement of road from Wazirabad to Kot Harra Road length=42.80 km District Gujranwala.
Construction of Mettaled Road Jalalpur Bhattian L=6.70 km, District Hafizabad.
Widening / Improvement of road from Pull Nooriana to Tiba Manik Bosal i/c Links Chak No.11, Gumnana, Haveli Bati Khan Bosal & Link Sargodha Road to Rukan along Saim Nullah length16.50 kms District Mandi Bahauddin.
Widening / Improvement of road from Chak No. 90/RB to 99/RB via 91/RB,93/RB,94/RB,96/RB,97/RB, length=26.20 km, Faisalabad.
Widening / Improvement of road from Chak No. 76/GB to Dijkot–Pensera Road via 76/GB, 79/GB, 80/GB, 82/GB, 84/GB, 85/GB, 86/GB, 83/GB Khundian, 249/RB Chohtan Balochwala, 242/RB, Dassuha, 247/RB Miani, 251/RB, 251/RB Kang Khurd, 256/RB Dhengan Wala upto Dijkot Road, length=46 km, Faisalabad.
Dualization of road from National Model School to Faisalabad Road / Sharqpur Chowk Via Sarwar Shaheed Road Stadium and Qila City Sheikhupura length 1.59 km (Phase-I) (Revised).
Dualization of road from Layyah to Chowk Azam, length 28.70 km District Layyah.
Rehabilitation / Repair of Metalled Road from Tarku Adda to Kharkan road Chak No. 501/TDA length 33.00 District Layyah.
Construction of Flyover at Feroza Railway Station length=2500 Rft, District R.Y. Khan.


With Uploadcare Image Transformations, you can detect faces in your images for automatic cropping or blurring those out. Face Recognition is implemented in line with our general Image Transformations workflow, as the detect_faces URL directive.
Note, detect_faces is not divided from a file UUID by the /-/ separator. Hence, it can not be piped other operations.
x, y — coordinates of the upper-left corner of an area where a face was found.
x_size, y_size — dimensions of that area.
Technically, the operation detects faces using Haar Cascades. That approach deals with machine learning processes which rely on classifiers holding cascades of features specific to faces, eyes, etc.
detect_faces uses an algorithm that tends to better detect fronts of faces, rather than facial profiles. Also, covering important face features with different objects leads to a decline in detection accuracy.
The detect_faces operation is still subject to testing and recalibrating the backend when needed. So, if you ran into any issue with the operation or simply got questions, make a post in our community area.


text:
__author__ = 'Taio'

import os
import os.path
import dns.query
import dns.zone
import logging
from utils.noflib import Noflib

run = Noflib()

logger = logging.getLogger('get-dns')
logging.basicConfig(filename='/var/log/get-dns/get-dns.log', level=logging.DEBUG,
                    format='%(asctime)s - %(name)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s')

dcAdd = '172.20.10.75'
domainName = 'spidc1.com'
z = dns.zone.from_xfr(dns.query.xfr(dcAdd, domainName))
names = z.nodes.keys()
names.sort()

def get_client_hosts():
    with open('client_hosts', 'r') as f:
        return f.read()

def print_local_host():
    print '127.0.0.1   localhost localhost.localdomain localhost4 localhost4.localdomain4'
    print '::1         localhost localhost.localdomain localhost6 localhost6.localdomain6'

def print_records_stdout():
    """Print records only to stdout"""
    for i in names:
        line = z[i].to_text(i).split()
        logger.info(line[3])
        if line[3] == 'A':
            logger.info(line[4])
            new_line = line[4] + ' ' + line[0] + '.spidc1.com'
            if new_line not in get_except_hosts():
                logger.info(new_line)
                print new_line

def gen_records_spidc1():
    """Write to /etc/hosts file"""
    try:
        with open('/etc/hosts', 'a') as f:
            for i in names:
                f.write(z[i].to_text(i))
    except IOError:
        logger.error(IOError.__doc__)
        print IOError.__doc__

def get_except_hosts():
    """
    Get Linux hosts file.
    :return string:
    """
    with open('except_hosts', 'r') as h:
        return h.read()

def main():
    if not os.path.exists('/var/log/get-dns'):
        run.execute_get_output('sudo', 'mkdir', '/var/log/get-dns')

    print_local_host()
    print_records_stdout()
    print get_client_hosts()

if __name__ == '__main__':
    if os.getuid() == 0:
        main()
    else:
        print 'You do not have permission, please run as root.'
        exit()

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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I came across your website while trying to identify a castle in a picture from a friend. It is of a castle on the coast on a hill with a harbor in the background and cranes that appear to be industrial shipping cranes. I'm pretty sure it is from Scotland, if not it would be Northern England. That is where they live. Anyways, could I email you the picture to see if you recognize it? Thank you! I hope to visit someday and indeed visit these beautiful coastal castles and other structures.


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Totally agree! Especially one that is located in such a prominent area. It will be even better once the block directly to the west of the project is developed.
Don't know anymore detail, but this sounds like a good thing. Let's get something better built there. The least they could do is wrap the parking garage in Apartments.
Does anyone know why the heritage preservation committee is recommending denial of the permit?
Correct! I am a little surprised that there does not seem to be much excitement/enthusiasm about this topic on the forum.
I'm not as thrilled with the graphic quality of the building. It still bothers me that it does not look like the building that was approved by the planning commission.
I'm so glad the conference is going to be here. I've been wanting to get involved with this organization for a long time. I'm definitely going to go on Thursday.
Whether or not ridership was high enough, what are the other options that the few riders who took this route will have?
This is awesome! The more affordable housing we get the better.
What is the green you saw at the HERC? I wonder if it's possible that the crane could be there gearing up for Southwest construction? I'm thinking in particular about the construction of the linking point near the interchange.
People must do it though, otherwise why would they run trains throughout the night between terminal one and two, even when all of these trains don't go to the end of the line? If people weren't doing it, there would be no need to run trains.
Never had to do that, was just thinking it would be nice.
It would be nice if there was a way to go from terminal one to terminal two without having to leave the secure area.
They definitely need to have retail footage. With all of the apartments in that area, I wonder if a CVS, Walgreens, or even a target would do well in this area.


The U.S. Department of Education has updated its statistics on the number of student loan defaults occurring within three years of a borrower beginning repayment. The latest data covers borrowers who began making payments on their student loans during the U.S. government's 2015 fiscal year, which ran from 1 October 2014 through 30 September 2015, who have subsequently stopped making scheduled payments for a prolonged period of time without making arrangements to either defer them or to seek relief from them during the following three years.
The following chart shows the number of student loan borrowers who have defaulted within three years after starting to make payments in each fiscal year from 2009 through 2015 according to the type of four year degree-granting institution they attended, covering proprietary (or for-profit) universities, public universities, and private (or non-profit) universities.
The next chart shows the percentage of student loan borrowers for each type of institution that began repaying their student loans, but went on to default on them within the following three years.
The final chart reveals the average annual cost of college tuition and fees for each type of institution, which is based on data from the 2016-17 academic year, which is the closest we could get to 2015 for all three types of four year degree-granting institutions. The $9,670 value shown for public institutions applies for state residents eligible for in-state tuition rates, where the average public university tuition and fees for out-of-state residents is $24,820.
Since March 2010, when President Obama signed legislation putting the U.S. government into the student loan business, most of these defaults represent money borrowed from the U.S. government.
Today, about 90 percent of loans made to students and their families are from the federal government, which does not follow the same lending standards required of financial institutions. The federal government holds around $1.4 trillion in student loans on its books and is currently seeing a double digit delinquency and default rate.
10.3% of student loan borrowers who started making payments on their debt to the federal government in 2015 have defaulted. That figure has come down and stabilized over the last several years, but is still a double-digit problem for the demographic group with the lowest rate of unemployment in the U.S. economy. Meanwhile, many who are making payments on their student loans aren't getting very far in paying them down.
Just as alarming as the high number of defaults on federal student loans is that less than half of new borrowers are able to put a dent in their principal balance within three years of entering repayment.
Currently, the U.S. government makes it very difficult, if not nearly impossible for borrowers to have their student loan debts discharged through bankruptcy proceedings, which is pretty much what you would expect for any creditor who has the power to write the rules to benefit itself by forcing the repayment of any loan that it has either guaranteed or issued.
If it cannot be discharged in bankruptcy and the money borrowed is owed to the government, it isn't debt. It's taxes. The sooner that's fixed by transforming student loans back into debt, among other reforms, the better it will be for everyone involved.


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Max & Louie Productions makes the TOP 11 with a perfect 5 out of 5 in Ladue News!
#11: End of the Rainbow at Max & Louie Productions. Angela Ingersoll packed a powerful wallop in a sizzling, astounding performance as Judy Garland, the diminutive and tragic talent who loved her audiences but, in her own words, "often wished for just a few words of love from one man, rather than the applause of thousands of people." This drama is a remarkable work that was given due respect under director David New's meticulous and affecting guidance. Max & Louie Productions' performance was truly over the rainbow in its heartbreaking brilliance.


Spring has finally arrived in Manitoba in full force. Our town is coming out of hibernation and taking a collective deep breath of rich spring air.
When spring arrives every year, the memory of winter never seems so bad. But I remember this winter, somewhere between January weeks of sub -30 temperatures (Celsius, but does it really matter at that point?), where I realized that I couldn't see any light at the end of the tunnel. I had difficulty imagining that it would ever warm up. Like Narnia, it felt like it would always be winter (and never Christmas!).
We all go through "dead of winter" seasons, whether it be a personal or family difficulty, or while you're working on a difficult project.
It's important to remember in these seasons that one day you'll look back and feel like spring's arrival was inevitable. Though it feels like there's no light at the end of the tunnel, you'll walk into the bright springtime sunshine eventually, if you keep going.
Because spring must come. It always does.


Sweat drips down his face onto his cotton, blue jersey as he tunes out the crowd cheering him on. His eyes focusing on the basket as he rushes down court and lines up his shot. While the clock counted down to the last millisecond, the crowd went silent as he lined up his shot and took it. The ball flew through the air while no one in the court whispered a single breath. The ball made it into hoop and the crowd erupted in cheers.
The Jesuit basketball team recently participated in the Allen Holiday Invitational and in two games against Timberview and Coppell. They lost the tournament but won both of the games. Going into each of the games and the tournament, the team had high morale.
When asked about the Allen tournament, Julius Marble '19 said, "Good, I felt poised to for a win." They were worked very hard together but unfortunately lost to Lake Travis, who placed second overall.
Marble learned that "working hard yields results." They will keep this in mind as they go into their next game against Timberview.
During the game, Timberview was leading in the first quarter but afterward, Jesuit caught up and started leading. It was a close game and eventually Jesuit came out on top.
Hatzmann reflected, "There's no better feeling than securing a major win and knowing everyone on the team did their part. It was an incredibly fun game, and I was real proud of how we played." With the team's intensity at an all-time high, they were ready to go up against their next team, Coppell.
Though it was a low scoring game, this just showed how good both teams were. Both of them trying to prevent the other team from scoring while also trying to score themselves. Jesuit eventually pulled ahead during the 2nd and 3rd period.
The Jesuit team has many more games that they have before the end of the season so it's time to bring home another Jesuit win.


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Our dynamic and attentive staff follows only one rule: every detail must lead to a meaningful experience. For four generations, the Bunker family has been perfecting the experience our staff provides for families. Our guidance, expertise, and compassion are deservedly renowned. Trust that every interaction will be welcoming. Each member of our staff receives extensive training, and we all work together to make sure you're satisfied.
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Get to know more about our incredible staff below or contact us now to schedule a visit.
Cliff Armstrong
Cliff has been in the funeral & cemetery industry since 1999. He starting working part-time mowing lawns for a cemetery during high school and has worked his way up to the position of General Manager. He recently relocated from Washington State to Queen Creek with his wife and daughter. He loves spending time with his family, rooting for the Seahawks (we DO hold it against him) and golfing when he has a chance.
Karoline Davidson
Karoline Davidson is passionate about serving the community. After graduating from Syracuse University with a B.S. in Communications, she worked for more than a decade as a broadcast journalist. Karoline moved to Arizona with her husband in 2013 and started volunteering her time at hospice while working part-time as a home care companion for the elderly. That's when Karoline decided to go back to school to get her Mortuary Science degree, graduating in May 2017. Karoline is a Certified Funeral Celebrant, licensed Cremationist, Embalmer, and will become a licensed Funeral Director in September 2019. When Karoline isn't providing care, compassion and assisting grieving families, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones traveling.
Alison Olsen
Alison was born in Riverside, CA and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. After attending Brigham Young University, she lived in Colorado Springs and Littleton, CO, before moving to Mesa, AZ in 1991. She raised four sons and one daughter while also serving in PTO positions and in the children's and youth organizations in her church. She worked at Bunker's Garden Chapel from 2007 – 2014 and developed a love for serving families as they honor their loved ones. In April 2018 Alison graduated from Brigham Young University, completing her degree in Family Studies. In her spare time, she enjoys watching movies, hiking, reading, traveling and most of all – spending time with her 11 grandchildren (and their parents).
Bryce is an Arizona boy through and through. He was born and raised in Mesa where he attended Mountain View High School. After graduation, he served a two-year service mission in Georgia. He graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Applied Biological Sciences and Business. Bryce is the fourth generation of his family involved in the family business. He graduated from the Mortuary Science program at Mesa Community College. Bryce and his wife, Ashley, have three beautiful children. Bryce is also a huge sports fan, particularly of the Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Suns, but his greatest satisfaction comes from serving the special families who entrust us with caring for their loved ones.
Randy Bunker is the third generation of Bunker Family Funerals & Cremation. He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer and has served in the industry for over 40 years. In addition to serving as the company's president, he has also served as the president of the Arizona Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers for 8 years, International Order of the Golden Rule, Arizona Funeral Directors Association, American Cancer Society (Mesa Chapter), Sirrine Adult Day Care Center, and has served on the Board of Directors of several other organizations. Randy has been married to his wife, Arlene, for over 40 years and has 6 children. He enjoys serving in his church, golfing, and playing racquetball.
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Jen Jenness
Jen was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin. After attending Madison College, she started her career in hospitality at a hotel downtown Madison and remained there for 11 years. Jen moved to Arizona in 2007 with her husband and two children. She continued her work in hotel hospitality and event centers around the East Valley, quickly falling in love with the Southwest. After the loss of her mother in 2018, she desired to help others by offering support and guidance when a loved one has passed. In her spare time, Jen enjoys volunteering in the community, jeep adventures in the mountains, traveling to new places, and spending time with her friends and growing family. Jen and her family recently celebrated the arrival of two grandchildren.
Steve Roseberry
Steve was born and raised in southeastern Arizona, and moved to Mesa in 1976. After working in the retail grocery industry for years, he decided to make a career change and returned to college. Steve graduated from the Mortuary Science Program at Mesa Community College in 2004, and joined the Bunker Family in 2005. In addition to assisting families with funeral arrangements and conducting services, he manages our Garden Chapel and oversees the operations at our other locations as well. Steve has found funeral service to be extremely rewarding, assisting families with planning meaningful tributes to their loved ones and beginning the healing process.
Nicole Hall
Nicole grew up in Gilbert, Arizona and has felt drawn to funeral service and serving others since she was young. After graduating from Highland High School, Nicole began work for a local financial institution where she stayed for four years. In 2018, she decided to finally pursue her calling and enrolled in the Mortuary Science Program at Chandler Gilbert Community College and graduated in May of 2019. Nicole's journey with Bunker's started in March of 2019 and she has loved having the opportunity and the honor of serving families and bringing them comfort and peace during their healing process. She is proud to be a part of the Bunker team and looks forward to her future in funeral service. When Nicole is not assisting families, she enjoys spending time with her own family and her dachshund puppy, Winchester.
Michelle Roseberry
Michelle was born in Southbridge, Massachusetts and moved to Arizona in 1971 with her family. She graduated from Chandler High School and attended the Maricopa Technical Institute in Phoenix. Michelle worked in the retail grocery industry for many years before joining the Bunker Family in 2009. Her duties include assisting families at our Garden Chapel, and securing documents necessary for services.
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Elizabeth Andrade
Elizabeth is an Arizona native, born and raised in Mesa and resides in Gilbert with her family. She graduated from Mesa Community College in 2003 with an Associates of Applied Science in Mortuary Science Degree, and later received a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. Elizabeth is a license embalmer and started in the funeral service industry in 2001. She started with Bunker Family Funeral Homes in 2010 with the duty of overseeing the care center. Elizabeth feels that funeral service is her calling and finds her job very rewarding and fulfilling. She enjoys bowling on a league and spending time with her husband and two children.
Holly Blackhurst
Holly Blackhurst was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and moved to Mesa, Arizona as a teenager. She graduated from Mesa Mountain View High School and attended Brigham Young University. After working as a legal secretary and paralegal, she joined Bunker Family Funeral Homes as a Family Relations Associate in 1997. She currently works as our Administrator, managing accounts payable and receivable, payroll and a myriad of other duties. She enjoys reading, quilting and is a devoted aunt to 24 nieces and nephews.
Heather Kreider
Heather recently relocated to Arizona by way of Colorado and has been serving in the funeral profession since 2014. Heather received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio and graduated in August 2019 with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Mortuary Science from Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, Colorado. Heather is a first-generation, second-career funeral professional. After losing her father in 2009, Heather felt drawn to the profession to care for people and felt that her background in event management provided her with a unique skillset to plan meaningful services for families. Heather enjoys spending time with her teenage son and family, enjoys all outside activities, and is really looking forward to enjoying no snow winters.
Allen Smith
Allen was raised in the small town of Morgan, UT. He graduated from high school and attended two years at Weber State College. Allen met his wife Loretta in 1961 and they were married later that year. They have four children, 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The family moved to Arizona in 1979, where Allen worked for Motorola in the engineering department. Allen joined the Bunker Family in 2006. He appreciates working with families, knowing the importance of being sensitive to their needs and desires. He also enjoys his association with the other dedicated staff members. He and Loretta enjoy going to movies, camping with the grandkids, reading, and serving in their church.


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Pokemon Sword & Shield cosplayer shows dark side with viral Marnie video
Published: 30/Apr/2020 21:04
by Brent Koepp
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A talented Pokemon Sword & Shield cosplayer went viral when she transformed into Marnie in an incredible video. The artist brought the Spikemuth rival to life with an insanely accurate costume.
Pokemon entered its eighth generation with the release of Sword & Shield in November 2019. The newest entry in the long-running franchise saw players exploring the Galar region, which was largely influenced by locations in the U.K.
A cosplayer shared her take on one of the game's top characters Marnie. The artist's incredibly detailed costume brings the trainer to life like you've never seen before. Her perfect depiction will leave fans in awe.
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Marnie is one of the rivals in the 2019 Pokemon title Sword & Shield.
Sword & Shield cosplayer transforms into Marnie
The rival's rock influenced style and determined personality have been a big hit with fans. The Spikemuth trainer challenges the player throughout the story, and specializes in Dark/Poison types.
Cosplayer 'hackee_chan' shared her true-to-life costume of the character, and looks as if she's jumped from out of the screen. Sporting her iconic black and grey twin pony-tail hair, she has us seeing double!
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Not only does she perfectly re-create the character's punk aesthetic, she channels Marnie's attitude by gripping her leather jacket. The artist absolutely nailed her unique look which has made her a favorite among players.
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Hackee shared more photos of her costume on Instagram, giving a better view of how detailed her work is. She captured the trainer's signature choker necklace, her red hair ribbons, and even the triangle patterns on her pink dress.
To tie the whole thing together, she perfectly mimicked the character's signature pose straight from out of the RPG while holding an adorable Pikachu plush. Although in Sword & Shield, Marnie's main is a Morpeko – but we aren't complaining.
Who is your favorite Pokémon? I like Piplup and Umbreon ? ❗Btw, less than 48 hours left to get access to Marnie set and other cool rewards?
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The cosplay artist went viral when she uploaded a video while dressed up as the character. In the clip, Hackee incredibly portrays her facial expressions to perfection. At the time of writing, the post has over 11k views.
No politics, no bad vibes, just Pikachu who makes Marnie smile ☺
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Sword & Shield was a smash hit for Nintendo, selling over six million units worldwide in its opening weekend alone. The popularity of the latest title doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon.
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Trainers have a lot to be excited for in 2020, as the game is getting its first DLC titled The Isle of Armor at the end of June. The expansion pass also includes another add on called The Crown Tundra which should be dropping in the Fall.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender fans love Toph for her tomboyish vibe despite being raised like a princess, but a brilliant cosplayer managed to capture her elegant side by creating a refined version of her usual outfit.
The heroes in Avatar: The Last Airbender all bring something unique to the table. However, Toph is particularly remarkable because she managed to become an earth-bending master despite being blind since birth.
Initially, she wanted to prove to her parents that blindness didn't make her weak. But she became one of the most powerful characters in the show and a valuable Team Avatar member.
Toph Beifong turned her back on a sheltered childhood to become a powerful earth-bender.
Toph is a popular choice among cosplayers too. But while we've seen everything from her traditional get-up to an elegant dress she once wore, it's hard to find one more unique than Emma J.I.Q Rubini's Art Nouveau Toph.
"You see nothing once, and you've seen it a thousand times," she said, referring to a quote. "Y'all remember when we used to have cons? I'm so happy I went to Katsucon this year since it ended up being the only one I went to."
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"Here's the cosplay I made for it," she added. "Art Nouveau Toph! I am incredibly proud of the work I put into it, and I'm happy I got to wear it to such a pretty con! One day maybe I'll wear it again."
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Emma managed to capture all the crucial elements of Toph's everyday outfit. It includes the green and beige garments, the hairstyle tucked under a headband with a flower, and of course, contact lenses to match her eyes.
Read more: Avatar The Last Airbender leads Fire Nation as Princess Azula
However, she's added some exotic details in line with a style known as Art Nouveau. It combines elegantly woven tapestries with encrusted jewels and other bits and pieces to add some class.
Cosplayers and their fans know how much time and effort it takes to re-create an outfit faithfully. However, it takes creativity, talent, and courage to add your flair. Emma nailed it, and the thousands of likes she's getting are a testament to that.


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No bag garnered more buzz in 2014 than Nicolas Ghesquière's initial offering at Louis Vuitton: the clever and covetable Petite Malle. The mini trunk was seen on the arm of every street-style star and lots of lucky editors last year, and while it's not going away any time soon—nor should it—the newest style to win the hearts of the fashion set is Loewe's Puzzle Bag. One of Jonathan Anderson's first creations since taking over the label earlier in 2014, the multidimensional bag is big, bold, and comes in all the right colors to make it a hit.
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