The present invention relates generally to biodegradable compositions containing starch, especially in combination with a polymer containing pendant carboxylic acid groups, a polyolefin homopolymer or copolymer, water, an oil component, and other optional components, including polymers, additives, andor fillers. The shank having a ball thereon and the head having a socket for receiving the ball. The first converter generates a first output current. The method continues by triggering the output sequential element to temporarily store a test output of the programmed circuit based on a second edge of the test clock. The buttress material includes a hole in a second end of the buttress material for receipt of the post.