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![]() At 2 years, 33 eyes (24.8%) in the aflibercept group, 25 eyes (22.1%) in the bevacizumab group, and 40 eyes (31.0%) in the ranibizumab group had DR improvement no treatment group differences were identified. At 1 year, among 423 NPDR eyes, 44 of 141 (31.2%) treated with aflibercept, 29 of 131 (22.1%) with bevacizumab, and 57 of 151 (37.7%) with ranibizumab had improvement of DR severity (adjusted difference: 11.7% 95% CI, 2.9% to 20.6% P = .004 for aflibercept vs bevacizumab 8.9% 95% CI, 1.7% to 16.1% P = .01 for ranibizumab vs bevacizumab and 2.9% 95% CI, −5.7% to 11.4% P = .51 for aflibercept vs ranibizumab). Results A total of 650 participants (495 nonproliferative DR, 155 proliferative DR ) were analyzed 302 (46.5%) were women and mean (SD) age was 61 (10) years 425 (65.4%) were white. Main Outcomes and Measures Percentages with retinopathy improvement at 1 and 2 years and cumulative probabilities for retinopathy worsening through 2-year without adjustment for multiple outcomes. Interventions Random assignment to aflibercept, 2.0 mg bevacizumab, 1.25 mg ranibizumab, 0.3 mg, up to every 4 weeks through 2 years following a retreatment protocol. Participants were randomized in 2012 through 2013, and the trial concluded on September 23, 2015. Retinopathy improvement and worsening were determined during 2 years of treatment. ![]() Objective To compare changes in DR severity during aflibercept, bevacizumab, or ranibizumab treatment for DME.ĭesign, Setting, and Participants Preplanned secondary analysis of data from a comparative effectiveness trial for center-involved DME was conducted in 650 participants receiving aflibercept, bevacizumab, or ranibizumab. It is unknown whether these effects differ across anti-VEGF agents. ![]() Importance Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy for diabetic macular edema (DME) favorably affects diabetic retinopathy (DR) improvement and worsening. Shared Decision Making and Communication.Scientific Discovery and the Future of Medicine.Health Care Economics, Insurance, Payment.Clinical Implications of Basic Neuroscience.Challenges in Clinical Electrocardiography.Cumulative Probability of Retinopathy Worsening Among Eyes With Moderately Severe or Severe Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy at Baseline Percentage With Improvement of Retinopathy Among Eyes With Moderately Severe or Severe Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy at BaselineĮFigure 2. Number of Anti-VEGF Injections Administered to Manage Center-Involved DME by Baseline Diabetic Retinopathy Status and Diabetic Retinopathy Improvement OutcomeĮFigure 1. Diabetic Retinopathy Worsening: Percentage With 2 or More Steps Worsening on Photos at Annual Visits by Anti-VEGF Treatment Group and Retinopathy StatusĮTable 8. Distribution of the First Event Which Triggered Categorization as Worsening of Diabetic Retinopathy by Baseline Diabetic Retinopathy StatusĮTable 7. Diabetic Retinopathy Improvement or Worsening by Anti-VEGF Treatment Group Combining NPDR and PDR SubgroupsĮTable 6. Diabetic Retinopathy Improvement: Percentage With 2 or More Steps Improvement on Photos at Annual Visits by Anti-VEGF Treatment Group and Baseline Retinopathy StatusĮTable 5. Sensitivity Analysis of Retinopathy Improvement or Worsening at 2 Years by Anti-VEGF Treatment Group and Baseline Diabetic Retinopathy StatusĮTable 4. Baseline Characteristics for Eyes Within Each Treatment Group That Completed the 1-Year and 2-Year Visit by Baseline Retinopathy SubgroupĮTable 3. Visit Completion and Availability of Gradable Photographs for Study Eyes by Baseline Retinopathy Status (Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy or Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy) and Drug AssignmentĮTable 2. ![]() Warrier is a board-certified Vitreoretinal surgeon who specializes in overall comprehensive management of both medical and surgical disorders of the vitreous and retina.ETable 1. Vitreoretinal Surgeon Retina Specialist in Fort Myersĭr. This is one of the main food nutrients that skunks need, and it should make up more than 40% of their daily diet. The meal of a skunk should include the following nutrients: 1. When a skunk is kept on a healthy diet and active so that it won’t be obese, it can live for up to 10 years. The fact is that skunks in the wild have a much shorter lifespan than those in captivity all things being equal, this is attributable to the fact that those in the wild have predators to contend with, and secondly, they might not eat the kind of food that supplies them the kind of nutrient they require. Skunks are found in different habitats, but you will find them mostly in places close to a water source, like a stream or a pond.Īnimal burrows, underneath porches and tree hollows, are the most common places they live, and they feed on many things that we will discuss later. Read Also: How Small a Hole Can a Skunk Fit Through? Spilogale putorius – eastern spotted skunk.Spilogale pygmaea – pygmy spotted skunk.Spilogale angustifrons – southern spotted skunk. ![]()
![]() With Stickman Revenge 3, the Heroes have been retrofitted Pet system unprecedented in Stickman 2 version. Heroes system - League of stickman has 6 Stickman in 6 different styles.Įach Stickman has his own fighting feature and uses the different weapons like stick war, stick gun and special Heroes like Ninja or Shadow Fight, and how to each stickman fighting that brings the whole new experience for players. ![]() ⚔️⚔️⚔️ Heroes system was upgraded, diversified and INCREDIBLE than ever The maps in Stick War be continuously updated, graphics transformation on each other maps only in Stickman Warrior.Įach map of this Stickmen with different theme help you have wonderful experience: Ninja theme, Dark swords them, Gravity theme, the forest theme, dead land theme, Warriors theme, the Shadow fight theme, and the land of Demon theme,… ⚔️⚔️⚔️ Graphics have been updated to a new level in this Stickman gameĬontinuing the success of images in the old Stickman Games, the new League of Stickman version will impressive with absolute contrast and dramatic color and attract the players with each kinds of Stickman warriors, pet system and each stick war. Stick War deserves as one of the best stickman games worth playing ever. Be ready to wipe out the enemy – cruel monster and their obstacles by unprecedented features in Stickman Revenge 2 Stickman Revenge 3 will come back with a new look, new Stickman characters, new Stickman skills, new stick pets. And what would you expect in a recent version of Stickman fight and this revenge? Whether this revenge will end or not? The followers of Stickman games still have not forgotten the feeling of tight guillotine and ecstatic graphics of Stickman Legend old version. ⚔️⚔️⚔️ Stickman Revenge 3 - The spectacular return in Stickman games series toppled the international game market. Description of Stickman Revenge 3 - Ninja Warrior - Shadow Fight (from google play) ![]() Cheers to the new adventures, and your seasonal menu. Thanks again, Seasons 52, for a delicious evening of wine and nibbles. I look forward to reading more about their experiences, suggestions, likes, and dislikes as I continue to settle into this new community. The other bloggers and writers were nice and curious about me, the new comer. A little bit of pumpkin cream, graham cracker filling, and a gingersnap cookie had me leaving on a happy note as I liked my spoon clean of the pumpkin pie treat. Just as I remembered, the mini indulgences were the perfect way to end the meal. The portabellos made the risotto ironically meaty in texture and substance, all melted together perfectly with the balsamic reduction glaze. The portabello risotto was rich in flavor due to a drizzle of truffle oil throughout the rice. ![]() The charcoal smell made me close my eyes in happiness as the quail was buttery and rich while maintaining a clean finish. I wanted to pick up each piece and nibble it to the bone, but didn’t think that was the best way to present myself to this new crowd. I think I’ve said it before, but dishes like this make people forget that the meals at Seasons 52 are calorie savvy.įourth Course, Manchester Farms All-Natural Grilled Quail, paired with Michael David Petite Petit and Glenelly Cabernet SauvignonĪnother delicious dish, the quail was perfectly tender and rich in texture and taste. The asparagus was crisp and well seasoned, a great accompaniment to the plate. ![]() The potatoes were wonderful, never skipping a beat as they were properly seasoned and tender – all without a drop of butter. Though it was lean, it wasn’t lacking any flavor as it was grilled perfectly, covered in a creamy, rustic mushroom sauce. This dish showcased all the reasons why one should enjoy every morsel more often. Piedmontese steak is a leaner cut of meat that I don’t eat very often. Third Course, All-Natural Piedmontese Steak, paired with Tilia Bonarda I felt this was almost a fun play on a typical waldorf salad, just a bit more modern and delicious finishing with a black pepper taste. The presentation was great though I believe this is how many of their salads are presented: in a cylinder that is then ‘poured’ on your plate. I really loved the ginger soy dressing that dressed the salad. The duck was tender though done a bit more than I would have preferred. Mixed in were apples, butternut squash, and crunchy walnuts. I was slightly overwhelmed by mint with this course, as it was ruffly chopped in the salad. ![]() Second Course: Maple Leaf Farms Sesame Duck Salad, paired with Avanthia Godello The chicken was extremely tender and full of flavor from the grill, it was a perfect fall dish. Pumpkin seeds gave it a bit more crunch, but I wished there were a few more as I was hunting for those and the dried cranberries. There was a sharp bite, not only from the vinegar, but also from mustard seeds. Pockets of vinegar burst with each bite of the salad, as crisp celery and apples dabbled through the salad giving it a crunchy texture. My favorite dish of the night, the rustic smell of the grilled chicken was intoxicating. All have been fantastic, so I expected a similar experience here.įirst Course: Cider-Glazed Grilled Chicken Skewers, served with Farrier Andiron Semillon I’ve done these tastings before in Indianapolis, specifically referring to the last Autumn tasting, and have always had a great experience. I was warmly welcomed here in Atlanta when invited to join fellow bloggers and writers at the Seasons 52 Autumn menu release. Let’s get back into the swing of things, shall we? But I don’t want you to think that I’ve been out of touch with food, because I have been very well in touch with feeding my appetite. ![]() ![]() Spectrum Analyzer – Visualize your mix with these freeware spectrum analyzers.Oscilloscope – Free oscilloscope tools.Arpeggiator – A collection of freeware arpeggiator VST plugins.Virtual Instruments – Must-have free instruments.Vintage Synthesizer – Emulated vintage synthesizers.Synthesizer – Free synthesizer VST plugins.String Machine – A collection of string ensemble instruments.SoundFont – Play your SoundFonts with these free plugins when you’re feeling old school.Sampler – Free VST plugins for playing audio samples.ROMpler – A round-up of free ROMpler instruments.Piano (Electric) – Virtual electric piano instruments.Piano (Acoustic) – Virtual acoustic pianos.Orchestral – Symphonic orchestra instruments.Drums – Instruments for playing drum sounds.Vocoder – Become the next Daft Punk with these free vocoder VST plugins.Ī selection of free virtual instruments in VST plugin format:.Transient Shaper – Make your drums punchy with these free transient shapers.Stereo Enhancer – Enhance the stereo width with these freeware effects.Saturation – Free saturation VST plugins for that vintage analog sound.Convolution Reverb – Convolution reverb VSTs.Reverb – Algorithmic reverb VST plugins.Limiter – Free limiter effects for mastering and mixing.Guitar Amp – Large collection of virtual guitar amplifier VST plugins. ![]()
![]() “She’s a more developed character than other female characters at the time, but the development is not inherently positive,” the historian says. Hendershot sees this as a flaw in the way Betty’s character was conceived. Though Betty was usually able to escape, these kinds of storylines depended on the entertainment derived from the chase. “The idea is that it’s inherently funny for cartoon women to be assaulted or chased,” says Hendershot. She escapes with Koko’s help, singing, “He couldn’t take my boop-oop-a-doop”-in this case, her virginity-“away.” “Pay me or be my wife,” the villainous landlord demands, whispering in an aside that “I’ve got her in my power now.” In “ Boop-Oop-a-Doop,” a 1932 short whose name references Betty’s scat catchphrase, circus performer Betty returns to her dressing tent to find her boss waiting to assault her. “ She Wronged Him Right” (1934) opens with a teary-eyed Betty telling her landlord that she can’t pay her mortgage. Men were constantly chasing her down and forcing her into unwanted sexual interactions. Though Betty was aware of her sex appeal and often used it to her advantage, her sexuality also proved to be a liability. She is the only film star who wears fewer clothes than Jean Harlow.” ![]() As the Film Daily wrote in 1932, “Mister Fleischer gave her a doll-like face with those baby eyes BUT also a mature figure with oo-la-la curves and a boudoir languor in her walk.” The News-Herald added, “Betty has another claim to fame. But she was first and foremost a sex symbol. She was a circus performer, a racecar driver and a presidential candidate. But Betty Boop takes it for granted that Bimbo and Koko will form a background for her talents in each production.”Īs the star, Betty played a range of roles. “When that happens to most feminine stars they are flattered. “Betty has two leading men in every picture,” noted the News-Herald in 1932. Unlike her contemporary Minnie Mouse, Betty wasn’t a sidekick, but rather the star of her own show. Here, Betty's ice block coffin is carried by dwarfs on skis. ![]() "Snow-White" is filled with surreal imagery. “In fact, they were inspirational to the Surrealists.” “The Fleischer Studios had a really experimental and kind of Surrealist style,” says Hendershot. Halfway through the film, jazz legend Cab Calloway (a regular guest in Betty Boop cartoons) performs a spooky musical number, embodied first by Koko and then by a ghost. As Max’s grandson Mark Fleischer recalls, his grandfather’s motto was “If you can do it in real life, why animate?” Fleischer Studio’s seven-minute “Snow-White” short includes such surreal images as the evil queen’s face morphing into eggs in a frying pan a tree stump fighting with Betty’s co-stars, canine beau Bimbo and his friend Koko the Clown and Betty, interred in an ice block coffin, being led down a mountain by the dwarfs on skis. In the Fleischer landscape, anything was possible, and seemingly nothing was off limits. ![]() In New York, meanwhile, Fleischer created a grungy, often dangerous urban world for its characters to navigate. From its home in California, Disney was laying the groundwork for the idyllic, fantastical fairy tales that would soon dominate its oeuvre. The dueling studios’ styles were diametrically opposed. After a makeover, Betty became the first fully human, fully female animated character.Īt its height in the 1930s, Fleischer Studios was a giant in animation, rivaled only by Disney. She appeared in the Fleischers’ “ Talkartoons” series as the girlfriend of main character Bimbo and was such a success that the studio promoted her to its star. Initially, Betty was depicted as a dog with a button nose and floppy ears. Her constantly shifting design offers an intriguing case study of how representations of women-including fictional ones-are shaped by censorship, the public’s response and changing conceptions of morality. Betty’s appearance continues to evolve today, with the character donning ripped jeans, joggers and sneakers, and overalls in merchandise and on social media. Beneath that iconic look, however, is a more complex story of aesthetic transformation, from what Heather Hendershot, a media historian at MIT, describes as a “flapper-secretary-adventurer” in the early 1930s to a “middle-class homemaker” by the end of the decade. The enduring image of Betty is a flapper in a strapless minidress, with a garter peeking out above her knee and large hoop earrings in her ears. … They would come for the Betty Boop cartoon.” “She’s a big hit,” says Katia Perea, a cartoon scholar at City University New York, “and she’s a big hit in the same way that Felix the Cat is a big hit, where she was drawing audiences to the movie. At a time when cartoons were largely opening acts before a featured movie, Betty’s stardom was an outlier. There is a draw back for western people though.Īs a kid I was only trained to do mental calculation using digits. learn this first before doing anything else.
If you use a thicker (or lower gauge) wire you will minimize the chances that this can happen. In basic terms, the longer the electricity has to run the more energy it loses at the end of the run. The issue this potentially solves is a problem called voltage drop. One last power supply consideration: if you have an excessively long wire run (for example, over 300 feet) you might consider sourcing your own wire and stepping up to 16GA UL-listed outdoor rated 2 conductor wire. For this reason, it’s highly recommended to use the same brand transformer as the light fixtures and to stick to one brand of fixtures. Also, it’s absolutely critical that you never mix AC and DC fixtures on the same circuit. AC vs DC) your lighting fixtures take, as the wrong voltage type can cause major component failure and other performance problems (and may even void your warranty). It’s important to know which type of voltage (i.e. The other option is to use transformers that change the voltage type from AC (Alternating Current, like your home uses) to DC (Direct Current, like your cell phone charger) while reducing the voltage from 120V to 12V. Some, often less expensive transformers, are simple “step-down” units that simply take 120VAC and step it down to 12VAC. One important note: Not all 12V transformers are created equal. Most installations call for 12V transformers, so you only have to concern yourself with ensuring the transformer you choose can withstand the total wattage of all connected lights (most manufacturers have more than one sized transformer). Low voltage deck lighting systems will require a deck lighting transformer, which is used to convert the ordinary household “line voltage” (120V) produced by an electrical socket. Overloaded transformers can fail prematurely and potentially cause fixture performance problems. ![]() Trex also has an interactive online Lighting Transformer Calculator to help make sure you don’t overload the transformer. Installing Trex deck lighting can make this easy because the LightHub connection system allows for the addition of a variety of accessories, including splitters, adapters, and customizable lengths of extension cabling. Once you’ve done that, you’re ready to start making approximate measurements for the length of wiring necessary to run your lights, and how many transformers you might need for your project. Start by identifying the locations of AC power sockets for plugging in the transformer. Planning your deck lighting installation prior to installing any low-voltage deck lighting is essential to making sure you achieve both of those goals. Each light will need to connect with a 12V transformer. Develop a Lighting Planįirst, you’ll want to position your lights so that they’ll illuminate the appropriate areas. And unless you need to run additional line-voltage circuits to feed a transformer, you probably won’t need an electrician or contractor for even a fairly elaborate deck lighting installation. Installing low-voltage deck lighting is inherently safer than installing household line voltage fixtures inside your home. ![]() Learning how to install low-voltage deck lighting is fairly simple, provided only that you use a low-voltage lighting system and carefully read all manufacturer instructions. Whether you’re looking to add ambiance or functionality to your outdoor space, the right deck lighting is one of the most impactful enhancements you can make to your deck. For any home project, be certain to follow local code and permitting requirements. ![]() Six drop ratio choices, plus a huge range of 1st to 4th gear ratios means QBM1M users can fine tune gearing to suit circuits or even weather conditions in a matter of minutes. QBM1M’s drop gear mechanism is secured by circlips and is situated beneath a ‘quick change’ cover, enabling users to easily alter the overall gearing. Please contact our sales team for further information and to place an order.ĭesigned as a replacement for the Ford Rocket gearbox used for oval / short circuit racing, QBM1M provides ground-breaking levels of user configurability in a compact, state-of-the-art package which is rated to transmit up to 250bhp.Īn open face four dog design, four straight-cut gears and a barrel style shift mechanism offer ultra-fast gearshifts with a choice of gear lever locations, while the lightweight, short design of QBM1M allows rearward positioning of the engine within vehicles that previously used a short tailcase Rocket gearbox. Optional extras include a drop gear kit, REM Superfinished gears, digital gear display.ĭue to the wide range of possible gear ratio options with this gearbox, please call or email us with your requirements so we can advise you on stock and leadtime. *Version 2 Update* We are now supplying the QKE8J Version 2 which has been updated with a revised shift mechanism that incorporates the ability to connect a pneumatic shift system directly to the gearbox from the factory.Prices start at £5,995.00 for the base gearbox. PLEASE NOTE: The Quaife QKE8J package includes the new transmission housing, gear lever and cable. Recommends: Fuchs Titan Race Oil (see page 131) REM Superfinishing (see page 131) All Prices Exclude VAT 29 Extra Heavy Duty In-Line 6-Speed Sequential Gearbox QBE69G Key features of the QBE69G heavy duty six-speed sequential gearbox include: Gear Ratios (Straight Cut) Heavy-duty 90mm shaft centres 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Wide. 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