Wow, look, its me, me, me in a photo! Thanks to Henry for taking a shot of me coming off the bow of the Almirante. This is right before we headed down the port side to run into the Spotted Eagle Ray!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Saturday I received a Thank you email for Gary Levine, creator of the Neptune Memorial Reef. I granted him access to use some of images. I should have held out for free starfish internment, but I figured it was the least I could do for someone who has worked hard to match Ocean conservation with a self sustaining business backing.This is an image of his next project called a "living circle". It will be interesting to see how it compares to others I've seen like the Derm Modules from the coral nursery project. The tetrahedrons of the USS Memphis Grounding mitigation site or the simple limestone rock corridors that Palm Beach County has placed between shipwrecks.
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Hello Matthew,
My name is Gary Levine. I am the creator of the Atlantis/Neptune reef
project. I just ran into your photos of the site and would appreciate
using them on my websites. You were there on a pretty clear day and
your photos are the best I have to date. I have only been out a few
times since completion of phase 1. Currently we are working on a new
project, without the cremated remains that is very "Green". you will
see it soon at the sites below. The Livingreefproject site will go
live by Wednesday.
I am glad you enjoyed the dive and hope you go again as the project develops.
Regards,
Gary
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Gary L. Levine
Reef Builders, International, LLC
4406 Hidden Harbor Terrace
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Office: 888-998-REEF (7333)
Fax: 954-374-8483
Email reefbuilder@gmail.com
www.miamireef.com
www.reefbuildersint.com
www.livingreefproject.com
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My most famous flickr photo of the frog in the Hurricane was used in a video. Its pretty good, my photo is 2:45 into the 5:15 presentation.
Frogstorm
Frogstorm
Friday, March 07, 2008
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery (two-portal technique)
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery (two-portal technique): "Illustration copyright 2002 Nucleus Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.nucleusinc.com
In endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery, the transverse carpal ligament is cut, releasing the median nerve.
Endoscopic surgery uses a thin flexible tube with a camera attached (endoscope). The endoscope is guided through a small incision in the wrist (single-portal technique) or at the wrist and palm (two-portal technique). The endoscope lets the doctor see structures in the wrist (such as the transverse carpal ligament) without opening the entire area with a large incision.
The cutting tools used in endoscopic surgery are very tiny and are also inserted through the small incisions in the wrist or wrist and palm. In the single-portal technique, one small tube contains both the camera and a cutting tool.
During endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery, the transverse carpal ligament is cut. This releases pressure on the median nerve, relieving carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms.
In endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery, it is usually not possible to see ganglions or tumors. But these are rare causes of carpal tunnel syndrome."
In endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery, the transverse carpal ligament is cut, releasing the median nerve.
Endoscopic surgery uses a thin flexible tube with a camera attached (endoscope). The endoscope is guided through a small incision in the wrist (single-portal technique) or at the wrist and palm (two-portal technique). The endoscope lets the doctor see structures in the wrist (such as the transverse carpal ligament) without opening the entire area with a large incision.
The cutting tools used in endoscopic surgery are very tiny and are also inserted through the small incisions in the wrist or wrist and palm. In the single-portal technique, one small tube contains both the camera and a cutting tool.
During endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery, the transverse carpal ligament is cut. This releases pressure on the median nerve, relieving carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms.
In endoscopic carpal tunnel release surgery, it is usually not possible to see ganglions or tumors. But these are rare causes of carpal tunnel syndrome."
Carpal tunnel syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "In carpal tunnel release surgery, the goal is to divide the transverse carpal ligament in two. This is a wide ligament that runs across the hand, from the base of the thumb to the base of the fifth finger. It also forms the top of the carpal tunnel, and when the surgeon cuts across it (i.e., in a line with the middle finger) it no longer presses down on the nerves inside, relieving the pressure.[36]
There are several carpal tunnel release surgery variations: each surgeon has differences of preference based on their personal beliefs and experience. All techniques have several things in common, involving brief outpatient procedures; palm or wrist incision(s); and cutting of the transverse carpal ligament.
The two major types of surgery are open-hand surgery and endoscopic surgery. Most surgeons perform open surgery, widely considered to be the gold standard (test). However, many surgeons are now performing endoscopic techniques. Open surgery involves a small incision somewhere on the palm about an inch or two in length. Through this the ligament can be directly visualized and divided with relative safety. Endoscopic techniques involve one or two smaller incisions (less than half inch each) through which instrumentation is introduced including probes, knives and the scope used to visualize the operative field.
All of the surgical options typically have relatively rapid recovery profiles (days to weeks depending on the activity and technique), and all usually leave a cosmetically insignificant scar."
There are several carpal tunnel release surgery variations: each surgeon has differences of preference based on their personal beliefs and experience. All techniques have several things in common, involving brief outpatient procedures; palm or wrist incision(s); and cutting of the transverse carpal ligament.
The two major types of surgery are open-hand surgery and endoscopic surgery. Most surgeons perform open surgery, widely considered to be the gold standard (test). However, many surgeons are now performing endoscopic techniques. Open surgery involves a small incision somewhere on the palm about an inch or two in length. Through this the ligament can be directly visualized and divided with relative safety. Endoscopic techniques involve one or two smaller incisions (less than half inch each) through which instrumentation is introduced including probes, knives and the scope used to visualize the operative field.
All of the surgical options typically have relatively rapid recovery profiles (days to weeks depending on the activity and technique), and all usually leave a cosmetically insignificant scar."
Carpal tunnel syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "This article is about the medical condition. For the anatomical structure, see Carpal tunnel. For the Kid Koala album, see Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (album).
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) or Median Neuropathy at the Wrist is a medical condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, leading to pain, paresthesias, and muscle weakness in the forearm and hand.[1] A form of compressive neuropathy, CTS is more common in women than it is in men, and, though it can occur at any age, has a peak incidence around age 42.[2] The lifetime risk for CTS is around 10% of the adult population.[3].
Most cases of CTS are idiopathic - without known cause. Repetitive activities are often blamed for the development of CTS, along with several other possible causes. However, the correlation is often unclear.
It is a multi-faceted problem and can therefore be challenging to treat. Still, there is a multitude of possible treatments, e.g. treating any possible underlying disease or condition, immobilizing braces, physiotherapy, massage therapy, medication, prioritizing hand activities and ergonomics. Ultimately, carpal tunnel release surgery may be required, in which outcomes are generally good.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) or Median Neuropathy at the Wrist is a medical condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, leading to pain, paresthesias, and muscle weakness in the forearm and hand.[1] A form of compressive neuropathy, CTS is more common in women than it is in men, and, though it can occur at any age, has a peak incidence around age 42.[2] The lifetime risk for CTS is around 10% of the adult population.[3].
Most cases of CTS are idiopathic - without known cause. Repetitive activities are often blamed for the development of CTS, along with several other possible causes. However, the correlation is often unclear.
It is a multi-faceted problem and can therefore be challenging to treat. Still, there is a multitude of possible treatments, e.g. treating any possible underlying disease or condition, immobilizing braces, physiotherapy, massage therapy, medication, prioritizing hand activities and ergonomics. Ultimately, carpal tunnel release surgery may be required, in which outcomes are generally good.
I thought I wasn't supposed to fall apart until the 40's. Feels like the 30's are getting me sooner then I like. Must be all the excising, exercise caused problems like this!
I have been diagnosed with Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and Thumb Tendinitis (TT). It is burning my arm up when I sleep at night.
I have a surgery scheduled for April 8th. The swelling after the surgery will determine the recovery time. It is an endoscopic procedure so there is not cutting of muscle so I could recover quite quickly.
Monday, March 03, 2008
New Jupiter 38 Bow
The new boat is very "Wow"! Here are three sets of doubles lined up from the center console. I estimate we could at least 5 sets in a row to the bow. Plus there is room for 6 more sets, three on each side. There is a ridiculas amount of room up front. We could have 5 divers all geared up on the seats at one time. You can walk with square profile down either side of the boat without touching anything. While out, one good boat wake gave us a rock and the gear slid a bit side to side.
Gimrock Barge (180ft)
First tech dive off the new boat. David gave us a perfect drop, with the current we were right over the barge with 100ft of vis in the clear blue water. 66 degrees on the bottom was chilly, but we managed a good dive.
Black Grouper dove for cover as we came down. Several large hogfish came close for inspection.
It lies North/South and all the debris is on the North side, it shifted as it sunk. It makes a great home for fish as I didn't see the blacks at all on the dive.
Due to the depth, I set the pitch to slow and hovered over the wreck as we slowly ascended to take the whole thing in.
This site is not for everyone, it isn't that big. But once you've dove almost everything else, its a site to go check out!
Black Grouper dove for cover as we came down. Several large hogfish came close for inspection.
It lies North/South and all the debris is on the North side, it shifted as it sunk. It makes a great home for fish as I didn't see the blacks at all on the dive.
Due to the depth, I set the pitch to slow and hovered over the wreck as we slowly ascended to take the whole thing in.
This site is not for everyone, it isn't that big. But once you've dove almost everything else, its a site to go check out!
E&N 13 Months
After diving last sunday I stopped by Mariana's house (Andrea's sister) to see them, the work on the house and my boys. They were going nuts with Ashley's toys. Ashley wouldn't say Ev and Nat were "Primos" Cousins, she called them "Hijos" or brothers. She things they are her little brothers.
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