![]() ![]() So, if you’re looking for a way to mount bikes to the side of your rig, and bolt on Maxtrax, jerry cans, shovels, or a hi-lift jack, Kuat has you covered. It comes in full or half-height versions, has telescoping load bars on top, and can be outfitted with molle panels and loads of other goodies, as seen above. The Ibex is an aluminum truck bed rack that’s incredibly versatile thanks to tons of built-in t-channels and available accessories. I’m a big fan of Kuat’s bike racks, like the Piston Pro X, so I was pumped to see them take an even bigger step into the overlanding and truck world with the release of the Ibex truck bed rack. It’s a smart solution for anyone who wants more protection from the elements than a wedge-style camper, yet wants to retain use of their truck bed and doesn’t need all the bells and whistles of a slide-in. My favorite feature is the rear door, which is large enough to ride an ATV or dirt bike through, or lets you easily store mountain bikes and other pricey gear inside. The Aterra Topper is minimal by design, and comes with a bed platform, two fold up tables on the walls, wire chases, and a 185-watt solar panel on top that can be plugged into a power pack, like a Goal Zero. Rather than creating a slide-in version of it, AT wisely chose to have the Aterra Topper simply sit on top of, and bolt to, the bed rails, which leaves the customer with full use of their truck bed. You can think of it as the weekend-warrior version of the company’s fully-featured, flatbed Aterra Flatbed XL Camper. The Aterra joins AT’s lineup of three fantastic toppers, including the Summit, Atlas, and Habitat, and is one of the first toppers on the market to blend the idea of a full, hard-sided camper and a pop-up topper that rests on the truck’s bed rails. Longtime overland upfitter and camper manufacturer AT Overland launched their Aterra Topper at the event. It might stretch the definition of an accessory, but we had to include at least one camper on this list. AT Overland Aterra Topper (from $20,500) (Photo: Bryan Rogala) Here are some of my favorites from the 2023 show. There’s an endless supply display to help folks outfit their own rigs, get unstuck, and stay on the road longer. ![]() But one of my favorite things to do at the show is wander the booths and check out all of the accessories. There are always plenty of tricked-out vehicles and new off-road campers to drool over, plus seminars and classes to learn about everything from off-road driving skills to how to plan a global adventure. Each year, tens of thousands of people gather in Flagstaff, Arizona, for Overland Expo West, the overlanding industry’s top trade show and a wonderland for adventure rig inspiration. ![]()
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As a result, its ability to resist vertical shear and torsion is poor, potentially leading to the loosening and displacement of the fracture end, femoral head necrosis and nonunion, and femoral neck shortening. However, there is no correlation among the three cannulated screws, and the screw position can be easily influenced by subjective and objective factors related to the surgeon. This method enhances compressive stress between fracture ends during and after the operation, promotes close contact between the fracture ends, and facilitates fracture healing. The triangular distribution constructed in this technique can create a three-dimensional structure with skeleton and bone tissue, reducing stress on the rotation of the femoral head. Among these, triple cannulated screws fixation remains the classic surgical method. Current internal fixation methods include the use of cannulated screws (CS), dynamic hip screws (DHS), and the femoral neck system (FNS). Despite these advantages, the choice of internal fixation remains a challenge in the field of traumatic orthopedics. Furthermore, if internal fixation fails, second-stage revision becomes easier. For younger patients with greater mobility, internal fixation offers the benefits of reduced trauma, preservation of the femoral head, and improved postoperative hip joint activity. Additionally, patients may require one or more revision surgeries for artificial hip joints owing to infection, aseptic loosening, or other factors this eventually increases the financial burden and causes limb damage. However, as time continues to pass after artificial hip replacement, the function of the hip joint gradually diminishes. Arthroplasty is typically preferable to internal fixation for patients aged ≥ 65 years with femoral neck fractures. As the population ages, the number of older patients with this type of injury continues to increase. Furthermore, TAD may serve as a predictive indicator of the potential success of femoral neck fracture treatment.įemoral neck fractures frequently occur in orthopedic clinics and are associated with a high incidence of disability and mortality. The femoral neck system alone or combined with a cannulated screw demonstrated better short-term efficacy in the treatment of femoral neck fractures. Subgroup analysis revealed that when the TAD was less than 25 and 49 mm for the femoral neck system and combined groups, respectively, there was less femoral neck shortening, less change in the neck-shaft angle, and a higher HHS score. At the last follow-up surgery, the combined treatment group achieved the highest HHS score. The femoral neck shortening was also lower in groups with the femoral neck system or combined with a cannulated screw. Differences were observed in the change of neck-shaft angle among the four groups (P < 0.001), with the smallest change observed in the aforementioned group (0.76 ± 0.54°). The group who received treatment with the femoral neck system combined with a cannulated screw exhibited the shortest fracture healing time. ResultsĪll 129 patients were followed up for at least one year. Analysis and comparisons of the four group were performed according to age, ASA score, operation time, blood loss, fracture classification, fracture healing time, Harris score, TAD value, presence of complications (osteonecrosis of the femoral head, screw failure, and femoral neck shortening), and changes in the neck-shaft angle. The patients were categorized into four groups based on the different internal fixation methods. Methodsĭata from 129 young adults with femoral neck fractures followed up at The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University between January 2016 and June 2022 were retrospectively collected. We further investigated the predictive effects of tip-apex distance (TAD) on clinical efficacy. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of the femoral neck system alone or in combination with a cannulated screw compared with other internal fixation methods for treating femoral neck fractures. ![]() ![]() ![]() Inside movie theaters - keeps you comfortable inside air conditioned theaters Traveling by air - travel comfortably inside the air conditioned planes Riding a bike - protects you from wind and chillĭriving an air conditioned vehicle - If the temperature is too cold, slip on this jacket for a comfortable drive Jogging - the breathable fabric protects you from the chill and at the same time ensures that there is not much heat buildup inside while on the run Morning walk - protects you from early morning chill It can be used in the following scenarios It works well in all seasons across the subcontinent. ![]() This is our most versatile jacket that comes handy in every season, irrespective of the location you live in. 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Shy and uncomfortable, he utters some rare hesitant sentences before suddenly transforming into an incredible and unforgettable frontman the moment the first lines of Oceans are sung. With a rare intensity, the performance exposed in plain sight Eddie Vedder’s incredible voice. In seven songs, Pearl Jam had viewers on their knees. Around three days after having finished their American tour, the five musicians headed to New York to record an acoustic show that has since become legend. At the time, Pearl Jam had only this album on their repertoire as well as the soundtrack to Cameron Crowe’s film Singles on which three of the band members played. While the album itself was reissued in four different versions in 2009, the album allows led to the recording of their legendary MTV Unplugged on the 16th of March 1992. It is again the famous Ten that we return to here in 2020. ![]() The band has not forgotten, however, that a lot of its success is owed to its intense stage performances as well as its first album, the cult and unparalleled, Ten. Accustomed to stadium performances, the band could easily have turned on autopilot, but they have nevertheless continued to innovate. Gigaton, their March 2020 album is their best work in two decades and garnered some well-deserved critical acclaim. Only a few flawlessly talented survivors remain from this blessed time. A golden age where the long-haired were transformed into beautiful losers, electric guitar-wielding poets with checked flannel shirts and tatty second-hand jeans. Album reviewĪh, 1990s Seattle, the birthplace of grunge and dumping ground where indie rock, punk, metal, noise pop and many more cross paths. See more Your browser does not support the audio element. 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![]() ![]() You just need to switch to the ‘Black Theme’ which uses dark mode by default. How to enable dark mode in Outlook365Įnabling dark mode on Outlook is easy. This is less likely to happen with colors over a dark background. This is when pixels age, lose brightness, and cause long lasting images to be burned into the screen. White text on a black background is certainly clearer, sharper, and far easier to read.ĭepending on the screen you use, there’s also an argument that dark themes counter screen burn in. Experts have also pointed to benefits for the visually impaired or people who suffer from light sensitivity issues. The most obvious benefit of dark mode in Outlook is the reduction in eye strain. No matter what email format is chosen, dark mode is also ideal for low-light situations such as working at night or in a darkened room. The bright white backgrounds of most email clients can strain the eyes over time.ĭark mode on Outlook reduces eye strain by minimizing blue light, which enhances readability. ![]() Outlook365 and other email clients offer dark mode for ergonomic reasons, chiefly, eye strain. Dark mode in Outlook can be particularly problematic. They will create or use an email signature template that looks great in light mode, and drop it in without thinking about how dark mode affects email signatures. Since it’s entirely out of your control, there’s no way to guarantee how many readers will be using dark mode and on which email client they will read your content.Ī second reason it’s an issue is that many email senders just don’t consider the use of dark mode. Using dark mode for Outlook can be an issue because of how email signatures display. Why’s dark mode an issue for most email signatures? Some readers won’t consider or care that dark mode is the culprit and will simply not read your email. 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The operative phrase in the press release is "This latest software for a PC." So given all factors and this line, it's highly unlikely that this is actually anything special programmed for the Wii chipset. If that's the case, this isn't really great or new a software product (it's basically a rip-off of TVersity and other free and low-cost streaming media servers), and it's also something that would be plenty compatible with PS3, they're just not selling it as such because they assumedly want to bank off of the success of Wii and then sell a PS3 version later. X-OOM Media Centre for Wii is priced at GBP 29.99 and will be available from and Click to expand.Īctually, knowing what kind of access this X-OOM company has to the hardware as an unlicensed None-Party manufacturer, and also going by the quality of its other releases, my guess is that this is a web-based media player that uses your computer to transcode video on the fly (where available, at whatever quality that amounts to) to FLV and then that is what the Wii Browser plays. Supports MP3, WMA, OGG, DivX, XviD, MPEG 2, MPEG 4, WMV, JPG, BMP. It will also provide access to more than 1000 TV channels and radio stations and caters for all your media files in one package. Video and audio files are streamed direct to the Wii so users can watch or listen instantly. X-OOM’s interface on the Wii is easily navigated using the Wii wireless remote control. Straight forward installation and a clear, accessible structure make this new innovative system really easy to use. Now you will be able to access all digital media files normally stored on a PC directly on the Nintendo Wii in the living room. With a PC at home usually located upstairs in a bedroom or a home office, and a Nintendo gaming console usually in the living room, X-OOM’s latest software will effectively bridge the gap between the two media devices. This latest software for a PC will effectively transform a Nintendo Wii into a personal multimedia station for the sitting room in one, uncomplicated process. X-OOM Media Centre for Wii will transfer media files to the Wii with a few clicks using the built in Wi-Fi connection, entirely eliminating the need for any cables, CDs or a memory card. This ground breaking product turns your Nintendo Wii into a fully functional media centre, accessing all digital media on a PC via the Wii’s built-in Wi-Fi capability, allowing users to access their music, view photos and watch films on their Nintendo Wii. X-OOM Software, part of bhv Software, a leading publisher of digital media software for media devices, will be releasing its X-OOM Media Centre for Wii in late October 2007. ![]() NINTENDO Wii NOW A FULLY FLEDGED PERSONAL ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM USING BUILT IN WI-FI TO ACCESS DIGITAL MEDIA FILES ON PC X-OOM Software Launches New Media Centre For Wii ![]() ![]() ![]() † Based on benchtop test results which may not be indicative of clinical results. The BioFlo PICC is also available in non-valved configurations. The BioFlo PICC is available with PASV Valve Technology, making it the first catheter that combines the reduced thrombus accumulation benefit with our patented valve designed to automatically resist backflow and reduce blood reflux on the inside of the catheter.Pre-clinical in-vitro and in-vivo evaluations do not necessarily predict clinical performance with respect to thrombus formation. The reduction in thrombus accumulation was evaluated using in-vitro and in-vivo models. Endexo Technology has been shown to be effective in reducing thrombus accumulation.In-vitro blood loop model test results show that on average, the BioFlo PICC with Endexo Technology has 87% less thrombus accumulation on its surface compared to commonly used PICCs based on platelet count.The BioFlo PICC is the only PICC manufactured with Endexo Technology, a permanent and non-eluting integral polymer.European Journal of Cancer Care, 26(6), e12627.The BioFlo PICC is the first PICC of its kind with Endexo Technology, providing a catheter more resistant to the accumulation of blood components (platelets and thrombus). ![]() Application of peripherally inserted central catheter in acute myeloid leukaemia patients undergoing induction chemotherapy. Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, 15(5), 632-638. Platelet engraftment in patients with hematologic malignancies following unmanipulated haploidentical blood and marrow transplantation: Effects of CD34+ cell dose and disease status. Outcome and late effects among acute myeloid leukemia survivors: A nationwide population-based study. Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in the management of oncohematological patients submitted to autologous stem cell transplantation. īellesi, S., Chiusolo, P., De Pascale, G., Pittiruti, M., Scoppettuolo, G., Metafuni, E., Giammarco, S., Sora, F., Laurenti, L., Leone, G., & Sica, S. Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal, 63(4), 323-328. Bard PowerPICC solo2 vs cook turbo-ject: A tale of two PICCs. ![]() However, its application in cyclosporine level monitoring needs further investigation.Īllo-HSCT cyclosporine polyurethane power injectable PICCs.Īlport, B., Burbridge, B., & Lim, H. The dual-lumen power injectable PICCs provided a reliable access for blood sample collection, decreasing the number of blind percutaneous venous punctures in allo-HSCT. The power injectable PICC is a feasible venous access device for allo-HSCT. However, cyclosporine levels in samples obtained via these PICCs were significantly higher than those in samples obtained via percutaneous venous puncture (261.5 ± 139.2 vs. No power injectable PICC-related thrombotic adverse events were identified 90.4% (47/52) of cases with power injectable PICC removal occurred because of lack of medical utility, suggesting that power injectable PICC-related complications were manageable. The insertion-site blood oozing and central line-associated bloodstream infection rates were 36.5% (19/52) and 26.9% (14/52), respectively, indicating the feasibility of these PICCs for various applications in allo-HSCT. The median PICC placement duration was 29 days. We also compared the cyclosporine levels in 188 paired blood samples, simultaneously obtained via power injectable PICCs and percutaneous venous puncture, to investigate whether power injectable PICC is a feasible route for cyclosporine concentration monitoring in allo-HSCT. We prospectively evaluated the applications and complications of power injectable PICCs in 52 consecutive allo-HSCT recipients. To explore whether dual-lumen power injectable peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) could be effectively and safely applied in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) and for serum cyclosporine level monitoring.Ĭompared to conventional central venous access devices, PICC provides a feasible route not only for fluid infusion, but also for blood sample collection in patients undergoing oncological treatments.Ī prospective observational study was conducted according to the STROBE guidelines. ![]() ![]() He even refuses to use Misa Amane to get information out of her when L asks him to. His sense of morality returns and he shows more compassion for those around him. ![]() When he temporarily relinquishes ownership of the Death Note to throw L off his trail, Light loses all memory of it and he reverts to his normal personality. His idealism and nobility still shine through when he doesn't have the Death Note. His ultimate goal is to make the world a happier, safer place a noble goal but perhaps misguided. But when he gets possession of the Death Note, he begins a remarkable transformation into a disturbing mastermind who becomes judge, jury, and executioner for the entire world.īut Light's character remains complicated throughout the story. Light started out as a good kid, doing well in school and heading to a bright career in police work like his father. The story heavily relied upon Light's cleverness, and the layers upon layers that comprised his plans. The manga was incredibly addictive it was absolute can't-put-it-down material (largely due to author Tsugumi Ohba's masterful use of cliffhangers). Light Yagami (Death Note)ĭiabolical, calculating, and determined to remake the world in his own image, Light Yagami was the force that drove Death Note and made it a phenomenon. In the end, Lelouch's plans are successful, though not in the way anyone ever expected. But it wasn't just a costume slowly Zero becomes a persona for Lelouch until eventually the hopeful boy he was starts to fade away. His rise and downfall is almost Shakespearean in nature, as his own pride and arrogance cloud his judgment and he misses out on what was truly important.īut at least he did it all with a sense of dramatic flair! His alter ego Zero, complete with mysterious helmet and flowing cape, was an iconic tool to secure a place in the psyche of both his enemies and his followers. The words "the ends justify the means" were his mantra, but his desire to right wrongs and create a better world for his sister led him to become the exact kind of despot that he was trying to fight against. As often happens in dramatic stories, his good intentions paved a road to a dark place. Lelouch was one of the best examples of a hero gone astray. Although Vash is often portrayed as a childish goofball, in reality he's a very complex and tortured character who is doing his best to save people who never even know what he's done for them. The tale of Vash's childhood and his mother figure Rem is a great story, as is the story of how Knives ended up being the polar opposite of Vash. But Vash's true challenge is in saving the world from his "brother" Knives, and it's this conflict that brings out Vash's real heroism. He's the greatest gunman on the planet, and all the criminals he faces don't stand a chance against him. As a "Plant," he's a being with power that few can comprehend. But in reality, he's humanity's secret guardian angel on the distant, wild planet of Gunsmoke. Vash is called "the humanoid typhoon" because utter destruction tends to follow him wherever he goes, and there's a huge bounty on his head. He's a character who suffered countless scars and wounds to his own body to protect others, even the very villains he was trying to stop, and his vow to never take a life provides plenty of drama in Trigun as his enemies use his virtue against him. He's gifted with superhuman fighting abilities, but also a superhuman capacity for compassion and kindness. Vash the Stampede (Trigun)Įver the reluctant fighter, Vash was a living contradiction. Astro, a boy who was both more than human and less than human, guided kids through complex morality tales where the characters had complicated motivations, social problems didn't always have easy solutions, and people had the capacity to perform both great acts of kindness and of evil. ![]() Tenma goes insane from the grief of losing his son). But beyond those long lashes and that cute smile is a character who portrayed stories for Japanese children who had seen war (even Astro's "father" Dr. ![]() Out of that grief was borne the bright-eyed robot boy named Astro, who then became destined to use his X-ray vision, rocket-booster feet, and 100,000-horsepower arms to protect humanity from itself.Īstro Boy's design is quite childish, and there's no question that he has appeal with kids. Tenma to replace his own son, who had died in a car accident. In the original story, Astro was created by Dr. Created by Osamu Tezuka, the "father of manga," the original Astro Boy was a mix of the classic Pinocchio tale with the science and zeitgeist of the post-war Atomic Age (in Japan, Astro's name is Tetsuwan Atom). One of the oldest anime characters in existence, Astro Boy first appeared on television screens in 1963, helping to usher in the phenomenon now known worldwide as anime. ![]() |
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