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[1346] Incidental, Immunophenotypically Aberrant Cytotoxic T-Cell Clones in Patients with Other Hematologic Malignancies
AM Harrington, H Olteanu, SH Kroft. Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
Background: Clonal or oligoclonal expansions of immunophenotypically normal CD8(+) T-cells are well described in viral infections, autoimmune disorders, aging, and malignancy. Also, large granular lymphocytic leukemia (LGLL) has been reported in association with other malignancies, although criteria for LGLL diagnosis in this setting are unclear. Recent studies emphasized the presence of immunophenotypic (IP) aberrancy in all LGLLs. We describe our experience with incidental clonal, immunophenotypically aberrant CD8(+) T cell populations in patients with other hematologic malignancies.
Design: Cytotoxic T-cell populations were found in 6 pts during 4-color FC of blood (PB) or bone marrow (BM) for hematolymphoid malignancy. Populations were detected with one of the following routine tubes: CD7/CD4/CD8/CD3 or CD5/CD8/CD3/CD4; additional studies were then obtained to further characterize IP features. IP aberrancies were defined relative to normal CD8(+) T-cells in each sample. Vbeta analysis was performed on PB samples in all cases, with specific gating on the aberrant population.
Results: Distinct, abnormal T-cell populations were initially found in BM (4) or PB(2) of 4 females and 2 males, ages 63-88 yrs, with CLL (2), AML (2), or non-CML myeloproliferative neoplasms (2). There were 1-9 FC studies per pt, 3 pts with 3-9 studies over 11-34 mos. Populations were all CD3(+)/CD8(+)/CD4(-)/CD57(+) and demonstrated 2-4 aberrancies in T-cell antigens: dim or bright CD3 (1 each), dim (5) or negative (1) CD5, dim or bright CD7 (1 each), and dim (3) or bright (2) CD8. Two were CD16 (partial dim+) and 4 were CD56 (partial dim to +). Each showed Vbeta restriction. Clones were found at diagnosis of the 1° malignancy in 5/6 pts, with the last developing 6 yrs after CLL diagnosis. Clones accounted for 1.5-8.9% of events at the time of detection, with absolute PB clone counts ranging from 55-439/μL (median 181.5). All pts with multiple studies had persistence of both their 1° disease and the abnormal clone on each analysis, with essentially stable clone size.
Conclusions: The abnormal cytotoxic T-cell populations in this series are distinct from published data in that they were detected incidentally, based on distinctly aberrant IPs, in routine FC studies for evaluation of other hematologic malignancies. While clonal, they did not satisfy numeric criteria for LGLL. Presumed to originate as an immune response to the 1° neoplasia, their relationship to LGLL is uncertain. Notably, the populations were stable in size over 1-3 years in 3 patients.
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I like both of the quotes. Thanks. The winter Solstice started yesterday, the day today is one second longer than yesterday and tomorrow the day will be longer than today etc. So the nudits and my plants have something to look forward to. More sun. |
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The 2013-2014 STEM Partnership grants process is now closed. Details of future grant opportunities will be available here and through each hub web page later in the year.
Summary of 2014 STEM Grants
Round 1
Taking STEM Outside (ends September 2014)
Michigan Tech Center for Science and Environmental Outreach
This project will engage 1000 K-8 students in Houghton, Baraga, Keweenaw, Gogebic and Ontonagon counties in outdoor learning in earth, life and physical science concepts as well as science practices in hands-on, field activities.
Round 2
Celebrating Lake Superior: Water Festival (ends December 2014)
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Earn While You Learn (ends December 2014)
Six County Employment Alliance, Escanaba
Earn While You Learn offers youth an opportunity to explore careers while a paycheck. This summer activity will grow the career and employability skills of three youth who will be hired as Robotics Camp Facilitators. The Camp is a five week (Monday- Thursday) project that focuses on the development of four weeks of four day summer camps for Dickinson County youth ages 7-12 to be held at Bay College West in Iron Mountain. Youth will:
Engaging Active STEM Education Through Aquaponics (ends April 2015)
Lake Superior State University, Sault St. Marie
The project aims to provide our local alternative high schools with the necessary equipment and curricular support to learn about aquaponics. This field addresses many areas of STEM education and has the potential to engage disenfranchised youth with an exciting learning model. Students will have the opportunity to learn not only the STEM-related content material but also to actively design a new system. Aquaponics is a growing field and requires a skill set that is increasingly marketable. This project will give the students both exposure to the essential science and technology and valuable skills to enter this growing market sector.
Leading Career STEM Tours for High School Students (ends April 2015)
Michigan Tech Center for Science and Environmental Outreach, Houghton
This project will introduce 300 high students in Houghton, Baraga, Gogebic, and Ontonagon Counties in learning about STEM career opportunities in earth, life, and physical science, as well as, engineering and technology. Ten all-day STEM career tours at Michigan Tech University will be conducted for 30 students per school district that will excite students about the many possible careers within their reach. Students will have the opportunity to interact with presenters and be required to ask questions and record their thoughts after each presentation. This program enriches classroom learning, along with stimulating students' desire to go to college and choose a STEM major. Presenters will include Michigan Tech faculty and graduate students and guest presenters from consulting firms, government agencies, and industry.
Generation of Energy (ends April 2015)
Western UP Michigan Works, Hancock
This program is a collaborative effort between Horizons Alternative High School, New Power Tour, and ETEC and gives students classroom education and hands-on experience in conducting energy efficiency audits and winterizing homes, providing them with insight into the STEM world and experience they can use to strengthen college and job applications. This project is unique because it brings together and benefits three diverse populations - at-risk youth, university engineering students, and low-income (primarily elderly) individuals and families.
Rethinking Technology Use for STEM Education (ends April 2015)
Digital Learning Design Laboratory, Seaborg Center, Northern Michigan University
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Science Olympiad Club (ends April 2015)
Lake Linden Hubbell Elementary
Summer Mathematics and Science Camp (SuMO Camp) (ends September 2014)
Saginaw Valley State University
The camp will provide 60 under-represented Saginaw County middle school students who are academically and socio-economically challenged with 160 hours of instruction and enrichment activities to increase their academic competencies and interest in mathematics and science.
STEM Healthcare Project-Based Learning (ends September 2014)
To make K-12 STEM education more relevant, real, and engaging through development and implementation of bio-medical and healthcare based projects to teach science, technology, engineering, and math, these funds will be used to support educators to develop projects in cancer, obesity, and genetics in the Saginaw, Bay, and Midland counties integrating the expertise and talent development needs of regional businesses.
The Middle School Manufacturing Experience (MSME), (ends September 2014)
Delta College
Through partnership with local businesses, this project will provide an opportunity for 20 middle school science teachers to become part of a modern manufacturing environment by completing a two week internship experience during summer 2014. Teachers will develop teaching modules based on their manufacturing experience and the experiences of their classmates through enrollment in EDU 214 (The Middle School Manufacturing Experience course at Delta College). In addition, teachers co-teach a lesson with a Delta College instructor in their middle school classroom next fall as part of their coursework.
Curious Crew (with Rob Stephenson, Teacher of the Year) (first season ends April 2015)
WKAR, the Lansing area PBS affiliate will develop 8 TV and on-line shows at the Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing, featuring Rob and MI 3rd-8th grade students. On-line instructions for teachers to replicate experiments and activities will also be available.
Providing Shelter for Bats, Bluebirds and Wood Ducks (ends September 2014)
Au Gres-Sims ROV 4-H club
The 4-H club will work within Saginaw Basin Land Preserves to construct homes for wildlife.
A World In Motion (AWIM) (ends April 2015)
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) The award-winning A World In Motion® program aligns to both the Next Generation Science and Common Score Standards. The A World In Motion® (AWIM) program curriculum joins together teachers, students, and industry volunteers in an exploration of physical science while addressing essential mathematic and scientific concepts and skills. Each of the AWIM program activities incorporates the laws of physics, motion, flight and electronics into age-appropriate hands on activities that reinforce classroom STEM curriculum. Industry volunteers play an essential role in motivating the next generation to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math by bringing their everyday experiences into a classroom - right in their community. This grant will involve 800 students in the Bay hub.
Hands On Science Kits for the Classroom (ends April 2015)
Linwood Elementary
Students K-5 will engage in experiments with scientific experts from the community leading hands-on activities, and in highly engaging field trips through collaboration with community partners.
Mother Nature's Classroom (ends April 2015)
Huron ISD
This is a hands-on outdoor education program for 4-5th grade students who will navigate through a series of learning stations using GPS technology.
Girls and Mechanical Engineering (ends April 2015)
Bay-Arenac ISD
This 2-day summer camp is designed to promote careers in engineering to females. This grant will supplement a grant from SVSU to allow up to 30 girls to experience 2D and 3D computer modeling, CNC machining, welding, electrical wiring, green screen technology and computer programming.
After-School Underwater Robotics Program (ends April 2015)
Williamston High School
Modeled after the program at Stockbridge high school, this program will provide STEM learning opportunities for 25-40 students in grades 9-12 through the construction and modification of underwater ROVs.
Engineering Fun in the Science Classroom (ends April 2015)
Bay City Public Schools
Approximately 3600 students in grades K-5 will engage in Engineering is Elementary units, and in collaboration with the SVSU Mathematics and Science Center, all 150 teachers in Bay City will be trained in utilizing the units and implementing them in the classroom.
STEM Enrichment Through Underwater ROVs (ends September 2014)
Alcona 4-H Student Steward Clubs
Participants: NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, AMA/Iosco Math Science Center, Northeast Michigan great lakes Stewardship Initiative, regional 4-H and Alpena Community College (ACC) Marine Technology Program
The program will increase STEM awareness among 75 students through the summer and ongoing with after-school activities with underwater ROVs. ACC faculty and marine sanctuary personnel will work with the students on the design, development, and use of the ROVs.
Robotics in Early College (ends April 2015)
West Shore Educational Service District
This project will:
Rusty Raiders (ends September 2014)
Alpena Public Schools/Ella White Elementary & Thunder Bay River Watershed project
The Robot Factory 4-H Club, an afterschool component of the Thunder Bay project currently serves 60 actively participating members (80 members total) who are engaged in research and mapping of invasive species using underwater robots. This project will allow students to continue and expand their work through the summer, and to participate in the Michigan's Youth Watershed Summit. All students in the Robot Factory 4-H Club are required to participate in the Great Lakes Regional Underwater Robotics Competition.
Elementary Hands-On Science (ends April 2015)
Mason-Lake Oceana Mathematics and Science Center
This project will make Battle Creek Science Kits and project-based science learning available to all elementary school teachers and students in the west shore region as a foundation for permanent inclusion in school budgets in the future.
Girls in STEM (ends December 2014)
Wexford-Missaukee Technical Center
Eight grade girls will attend the Sea Perch camp where they will participate in project-based design and learning activities to construct the Sea Perch. In the fall, these (now) freshmen girls will be challenged to build a wind turbine as part of the Wind Energy camp. This will include a Fab-Lab design experience.
LEGO Project (on-going)
These funds will be used to augment remaining funds in the hub to update materials that are now obsolete and to maintain this existing program for 4-7th grade students in 7 school districts.
Introducing Students to STEM Careers and Academic Programs
Ferris State University/Char-Em ISD
Through a Professional Careers day, this project will introduce high school students from Char-Em to STEM careers, college STEM programs, role models working in professional STEM careers, current college students in STEM programs, and faculty teaching in those areas. Competitive scholarships will be available to students to attend residential STEM camps offered at Ferris State during the summer, followed by the chance to compete for job shadowing opportunities with industry partners, and to win transportation and tool scholarships.
Thunder BOTS & ROBO Cats (ends April 2015)
Alpena Public Schools
The Thunder BOTS are a high school FIRST robotics team who will mentor a new VEX robotics team, the ROBO Cats, at the middle school. The ROBO Cats will also be mentored by local engineers.
Cardinal Agriscience (ends April 2015)
Mason County Eastern Middle/High Schools
In this program, students will design and build a greenhouse to learn more about STEM approaches to agriscience. The local career and technical education center will be a partner during the building phase. As students use the greenhouse, community food pantries will be supplied with the food as the product of the students' work. Local farmers and farm companies in the area are partners in the learning process for students, offering to be guest speakers and providing site tours in the farming industry for students.
Build a STEM Foundation (ends September 2014)
Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center
The 'Build a STEM Foundation' project is a series of one-week summer camps held on the Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center campus for middle school students interested in pursuing an in-depth STEM experience. The four strands offered include: VEX IQ Robotics, Product Development, Renewable Energy, and Biotechnology/Crime Scene Investigation.
Middle School STEM Extension Program (ends September 2014)
Hope College Center for STEM Inquiry, Step Up
The Middle School STEM Extension Program will build on Hope College's successful summer science and engineering programming to create STEM focused learning modules for middle school grades. The program will support classroom and outside-the-classroom educators who wish to supplement their students' science and math learning with real world experiences.
Increasing Student Engagement through Maker Spaces (ends April 2015)
Allegan Area Educational Service Agency
a) Allegan County 4th-8th graders in summer science-themed reading programs will engage in project-based STEAM activities (read-then-do model, aimed at encouraging boys and girls to read) based on the Nick and Tesla mystery books. b) Instructional staff at the Allegan County Area Technical & Education center (ACATEC) will work with 11th-12th graders to create a portable Maker Space that will be used by students, staff and the community
Exploring STEM with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (ends April 2015)
Kent Intermediate School District
A train-the trainer model will be used to integrate UAVs in the K-12 STEM curriculum in Kent ISD. Students will be used as co-teachers and an on-line library of of STEM lessons will be created.
First Lego League – F. C. Reed Middle School (ends April 2015)
Bridgman Public Schools
A robotic program for fifth and sixth grade students at F.C. Reed Middle School will be formed to excite children about science and technology. Students will work in teams to program robots based on a scenario assigned at the beginning of the school year.
STREAM…Connecting Students, Classrooms and Nature (ends December 2014)
Outdoor Discovery Center Macatawa Greenway
STREAM is a multi-discipline program focused on providing project-based learning for students who may be challenged in traditional classrooms. The Outdoor Discovery Center will partner with Hamilton Middle School to engage students in practical environmental problems that confront their community, requiring the students to work on real world issues that affect them directly.
LEGO Lab (ends April 2015)
Otsego Public Schools
Otsego will create an engaging LEGO Lab environment to use with students in preschool through eighth grade during the school day and in after-school LEGO Robotics teams. Through the use of the lab, Otsego will increase the opportunity for students to experience hands-on, inquiry approaches to science, math, scientific literacy and engineering concept including computer programming.
Math-Team-Matics (ends February 2015)
Grand Valley State University
The Math-Team-Matics competition's main purpose is to engage West Michigan students in mathematics through collaborative work. The students must think critically, work well together, problem-solve, and sometimes even think creatively to compete at a high level. A secondary purpose is to gather math enthusiasts in one place so these like-minded students can meet each other. ST. CLAIR HUB
A World In Motion (ends April 2015)
SAE The award-winning A World In Motion® program aligns to both the Next Generation Science and Common Score Standards. The A World In Motion® (AWIM) program curriculum joins together teachers, students, and industry volunteers in an exploration of physical science while addressing essential mathematic and scientific concepts and skills. Each of the AWIM program activities incorporates the laws of physics, motion, flight and electronics into age-appropriate hands on activities that reinforce classroom STEM curriculum. Industry volunteers play an essential role in motivating the next generation to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math by bringing their everyday experiences into a classroom - right in their community. This program will include 1000 students in the St. Clair hub.
A Mathematics Teacher's Circle (ends April 2015)
Wayne RESA
Middle school math teachers from all 33 school districts in Wayne County will form a learning/supportive circle to improve math teaching by focusing on the 8 Standards for Mathematical Practices. Approximately 40 classroom teachers will learn how to present math in a project-based, applied way to make learning relevant to middle school students. They will learn from UM professors and personnel from Wayne RESA as well as from each other over the course of the next school year.
Exploring the Use of Spectrophotometers in Soil and Water Sampling (ends April 2015)
Beacon Day Treatment
Students in a high school chemistry class at a day treatment center for students with severe emotional impairments will conduct chemical analysis of soil and water, focusing on the area around the school building, for the purpose of assessing pollution in the larger community, and potential harmful impacts of environmental contaminants that may be affecting them every day. Due to their disabilities and school history, these students have had limited opportunity to learn science from anything but a textbook. Yet despite their inexperience with laboratory science, these students demonstrate curiosity, critical thinking and respect for equipment and materials when engaged with hands-on experiences, especially when the experiences are relevant to them personally.
Tools of the Trade: (ends April 2015)
Detroit Public Schools: East English Village
This is a chemistry project that will bring 21st Century lab equipment to students at East English Village Preparatory Academy, a school within Detroit Public Schools. The materials will provide new lab experiences that meet state objectives in STEM areas as well as scientific inquiry, energy and heat, properties of matter and changes of matter, that currently do not have project-based activities associated with learning concepts. Lab activities allow students to conduct simulated real world practices while providing skills to better prepare them to pursue careers in science and technology fields. Students that do not have an opportunity to engage in hands on lab activities generally do not pursue STEM based careers in the future. Additionally, lab activities allow the teacher to act as the coach, with learning focused on the student. The project will run from September 2014 - March 2015 and will resume each fall.
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GuildOx shares the most popular Alliance and Horde names by race, page 2 {WoW}
Nov 7th 2011 6:18PM To share a few of my own character names:
Lightbeef - tauren priest
ShamJackson - good for a shaman of any race
friend of mine has ShammyDavis - again good for a shaman of any race
The Queue: Lovers in a dangerous Daylight Saving Time {WoW}
Nov 7th 2011 10:03AM @Phaelan
Fun fact: Rep Fred Upton is the uncle of model Kate Upton.
Shifting Perspectives: Bear and tree druid Q&A {WoW}
Mar 22nd 2011 3:30PM Allie what are you thoughts on possibly changing Tranquility from a channel spell to be more how Starfall works? Or give Tranquility an additional ability that when channeled also gives its recipients a Barkskin like buff?
15 Minutes of Fame: George P. Burdell, man about Azeroth {WoW}
Oct 20th 2010 10:45PM Agreed. I'd rather see a 15min of fame on one of the writers here: Allison, Christian or Fox than some obscure GT meme
Breakfast Topic: Revenge is a dish best served at the level cap {WoW}
Oct 20th 2010 11:00AM Sons of Arugal. I still go out of my way to kill them when I travel through Silverpine.
I did a bit of giddy excitement when I finally got a SFK run back in vanilla so I could take out their proud papa. As we started the fight my buddy who was a skinner/LW did a /yell "I HAVE COME FOR YOU ARUGAL WEARING THE SKINS OF YOUR CHILDREN!"
15 Minutes of Fame: Members only {WoW}
Aug 25th 2009 1:22PM fail on my part - meant this as a reply to Bossy's earlier comment.
15 Minutes of Fame: Members only {WoW}
Aug 25th 2009 1:18PM I disagree. Just because it's wrong doesn't mean people don't want to know more about why people do these things. I enjoyed the articles wow.com did on gold farmers a little while back and would enjoy reading more articles about the seedier topics MMO's like WoW have to deal with.
World of Warcraft Patch 3.2 Loot Guide {WoW}
Aug 4th 2009 11:02AM Ulduar will drop emblems of triumph. As for east coasters having to wait - sure, thats true. but you can at least down load the patch while the maintenance is still going on. You don't have to wait until that's over to get the update :)
World of Warcraft Patch 3.2 PvP Guide con't. {WoW}
Aug 4th 2009 10:50AM two notes - wintergrasp has a limit of 120/faction, total of 240 and the resource requirements in AB & EotS were lowered to 1600 not 1800.
Countdown to Wrath Giveaway: Day 5 - Papa Hummel's Pet Biscuit loot card {WoW}
Nov 9th 2008 8:28AM I would like a giant warlock pet please :)


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EUGENE, Ore. — Teams from around the Northwest will be in Hillsboro this weekend for a Lego robotics competition, and one of those teams is from Eugene.
The students from Kennedy Middle School qualified for the state tournament last month.
Using the Lego robots, the team has to create a solution to a problem caused by a natural disaster. The Kennedy team chose roof collapse from volcanic ash, specifically Mt. St. Helens. It's all about teamwork.
"We've got fantastic designers. We've got fantastic programmers and kids that are really good at communicating," said teacher Nancy Vrijmoet.
"I think it's good for all of us to be able to work as a team to come up with solutions to problems from the board to problems in real life," said eighth grader Emily Westlund.
Kennedy has had Lego robotics teams since 2007, and this is their first year qualifying for the state tournament.


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I've been trying to figure out how to update to the new kde but I have been unable to. I'm running CentOS 5 and KDE 3.5.4. Can anyone please help ...
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I don't think it's worth it yet - I tried it and the hundreds of cool new features aren't enough to make up for the new bugs ...
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Check out this page for information on installing KDE4 onto CentOS 5. I'll be sticking with KDE 3.5.8 for a bit longer, perhaps even until version 4.1 comes out.
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If you really want to try, you will need a lot of packages is what I found. It was one thing to install the base system, and another to get it to show up in GDM as an option. Perhaps it will be easier for you, but I would recommend installing pretty much anything in synaptic/adept that relates to the terms "kde4" and "base" and "core", etc...
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Sure, snowfalls like this command our attention by their sheer magnitude, but for many of us it is more than a spectacle. Life must go on. The challenge is trying to go about everyday duties while slogging through the mess. After all, livestock doesn't ... Source: MLive.com
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City slickers, it'll soon be time to saddle up. Ralph Lauren, Roberto Cavalli and Anna Sui are among several high-fashion designers who have lassoed the Wild, Wild West with stylish spring looks perfect for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which ... Source: Houston Chronicle
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At the same time, it is city slickers' money that the state largely spends. Relatively poor areas like the north state enjoy more than our share of subsidies and will suffer proportionately as the state tightens its belt. The latest evidence? A death-watch ... Source: Record Searchlight
Black bears and Grizzlies live in Yellowstone, where they have been protected by the park for more than a century. For city slickers visiting the wild west, a few bear clues to look for are overturned or torn apart logs, excavated mammal burrows and claw ... Source: Huffingtonpost.com
This contrast develops an interesting subplot found in this rivalry; the city slickers vs. the cheese heads. On the field the teams are strikingly similar. They're both coming off blowout wins the divisional round. They both have extremely physically ... Source: Huffingtonpost.com
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Miss Hoffer is a graduate of Cleveland High School and received her bachelor of science degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is employed as a special education teacher at her alma mater.
The future bridegroom is the grandson of Mrs. Lillie Barnett of Athens, the late J.B. Barnett and the late Mr. and Mrs. John Slater.
Mr. Barnett is a graduate of McMinn County High School and received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Tennessee. He is an associate advisor in wealth management at First Tennessee Bank in Knoxville.


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'Fuera Borghi' (Borghi out) was the message scrawled onto Chile's Juan Pinto Durán training complex in Macul after the 3-1 defeat to Ecuador in the World Cup qualifier. Accompanied by 'Vergüenza nacional' (national shame) and 'Ladrones' (thieves), the message was clear: changes needed to be made as Borghi's reputation had hit an all-time low amongst fans.
The messages appeared after that defeat to Ecuador and before the game against Argentina. La Roja went out against Argentina like a team possessed; hunting down the ball when they didn't have it and rampant when they did. They moved the ball, down the wings, at electrifying speed, bombarding the Argentina rearguard with crosses. Yet their intense first-half pressure did not yield results, instead they trailed two goals to nil; the defence picked apart by what can only be described as a 'dream' frontline: Ángel di María, Gonzalo Higuaín, Sergio Agüero and Lionel Messi.
The game finished 2-1 and Chile dropped out of CONMEBOL's World Cup play-off place, behind Venezuela and Uruguay on goal difference.
Rumours had surfaced before the match that Borghi had already decided his fate, that, win or lose, he would resign. Speculation continued in the days that followed. A large group of players, the ringleaders being Gary Medel, Matías Fernández and Alexis Sánchez, were said to have persuaded 'Bichi' out of quitting and promised the ANFP (Chile's football federation) that they would qualify for the World Cup in Brazil.
Sergio Jadue, the ANFP's president, is a firm supporter of Borghi but others within the federation felt differently. Before the ANFP had made an announcement, Borghi spoke to an Argentine radio station dismissing the rumours he was set to leave while vowing to improve La Roja's situation. A statement from Jadue giving Borghi his backing soon followed.
But what about the Chilean press? Borghi arranged a press conference for 10am on Friday 19 October where he claimed he had to do so because the press got jealous and criticised them for never asking him questions about football; his feelings for the Chilean press can only be described as contemptuous. He begun the conference by telling the eager press pack, "My resignation never happened, I am tired of all your lies." Before defiantly stating, "I have no doubt that we will qualify for the World Cup."
Since replacing Marcelo Bielsa in February 2011, Borghi's spell in charge has been fraught with controversy, both on and off the park. He has overseen 26 games, winning 11, drawing five and losing 10. However the last four games have brought four defeats, three of which have been competitive qualifiers; the first time Chile has lost three successive competitive games since 2001.
Anyone that witnessed Chile under Bielsa would have been left with a positive image of La Roja. 'El loco' transformed Chile into one of the most respected and enjoyable national sides in the world; finishing second in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup. No mean feat considering the previous finishes had been last and seventh for the 2002 and 2006 editions respectively,
At a mundane World Cup Chile excited viewers playing a high-tempo brand of football based around pressing and attacking. Despite being knocked out by Brazil in the round of 16, Chile could return to Santiago with their heads held high. Chile fans celebrated the workings of Bielsa; rejoicing that the national side finally had an identity.
Despite spending a number of years playing and coaching in Chile – he coached Colo Colo to four consecutive league titles and a Copa Sudamericana final – Borghi has had a very tricky time working in the eminent shadow of Bielsa.
Question time: Bichi isn't enjoying the best of relationships with the local press
The 2011 Copa America presented the ideal moment for Chile to win their first tournament at senior level with Argentina and Brazil both going through transitional periods. Yet they were knocked out by Venezuela at the quarter-final stage.
Borghi had moved Chile from a direct side which seemed to play with a sense of organised chaos to a more patient approach, but with the onus still on attacking. You could say luck deserted La Roja in the Copa America, especially in front of goal, but it has become evident that the problem is still there, as witnessed in the defeat to Argentina.
'Bichi' has experimented. Not in friendly matches but competitive matches. In the away game against Argentina he showed naivety by going out to attack La Albiceleste, playing two strikers and two number 10's. A heavy defeat was unsurprising. Then in Ecuador he played Alexis Sánchez as a lone striker. Both instances saw disorganised chaos.
The defence appears to be regressing, leading Bichi to lament the loss of Waldo Ponce through injury. The Universidad de Chile defender is seen by Borghi as the libero in his three-man defence. Therein lays one of the problems since taking over: selection issues. For the recent defeat to Argentina, Chile were missing four key centre backs; both through injuries and suspensions. Is it any wonder they have the joint-worst defensive record in qualifying?
Despite the selection problems he played West Bromwich Albion's Gonzalo Jara at centre back alongside Marcos González, but with two attack-minded full-backs who left their defence exposed.
However, it hasn't been his tactical mistakes that have brought about the fiercest criticism from journalists and fans, but the lack of discipline amongst the squad. Discounting the indiscipline on the field – five red cards in the 13 competitive games – which has had an effect on results, it's the indiscipline off the field which has been most disconcerting.
Catch me if you can: Leo Mesi gives Chile the runaround
There have been a number of issues that crept up in the last 18 months but none bigger than the 'Bautizazo' scandal that prompted the 10-game suspension of five players. The five players in question – Jean Beausejour, Arturo Vidal, Carlos Carmona, Jorge Valdivia and Gonzalo Jara – were allowed to attend the christening of Valdivia's son but returned late, possibly drunk. All but Valdivia, who accused Borghi of lying, apologised and has been frozen out of the national side which brought about an exchange of words between the two parties in the press during the build-up to the Ecuador match.
The Chilean press have suggested that Borghi needs to be stricter with his players due to the reoccurrence of indiscipline. A point that struck a chord with Borghi in his press conference: "You want me to return to a dictatorship. I will not do a military regime."
Whilst Borghi is correct and the players are adults, the press were not just talking about the players' behaviour. The national team are together for merely days and with little time between games it was a surprise that Borghi gave his players a day off between the defeats to Ecuador and Venezuela - not exactly the message fans and the press want to be seeing after such a terrible defeat.
But despite all the criticism, Borghi retains the fervent support of his players to the point that Arturo Vidal announced that he'd consider not playing for Chile if Borghi was sacked. While other players have not taken it that far they have pleaded for Borghi to stay.
How would a new man fare taking over La Roja with the country out of the qualifying places, a squad still in support of the previous manager and possibly missing a player like Vidal?
Without a special replacement available – think Jorge Sampaoli, Manuel Pellegrini and, dare I say it, Marcelo Bielsa – it is the sensible decision for the ANFP to support their manager but with appropriate conditions.
The conclusions gathered from a recent meeting with the ANFP board have not been made public but it's expected that Borghi has been told to improve relations with the press – now at an all time low after he called them liars – and to improve the discipline within the squad.
If Borghi can find a better balance between the freedom he wants to give the players and a more authoritarian style, Chile can attempt to shake off the stigma of troublemakers and begin to live up to the potential everyone saw at the World Cup in South Africa.
His aim is to get La Roja to Brazil for the World Cup, and despite recent set-backs it is achievable in the last seven games – four of which are at home. There have been good results under Borghi, including away wins in La Paz against Bolivia and Venezuela. What is needed on the field is a settled side with a competent defence based around the qualities and pace of José Rojas. If that happens the quality in attack will score goals and Chile AND Borghi will be in Brazil in 2014.
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Is there any particular reason why they have Team affiliations?
Why aren't all the Star Players neutral?
Posted 11 March 2013 - 08:38 PM
Posted 11 March 2013 - 09:03 PM
Because is actual BB, SPs might only be available for one team (Grim for Dwarves, Zug for Humans, etc.), I'm guessing that's where the roots are. But to keep people from getting no SPs due to bad draws, they made them by division for BBTM.
"A dirty mind is its own reward."
Posted 11 March 2013 - 11:42 PM
The team affilation only represent where they come from, from which race. But they can play in every team according to the conference they are in.
Dices, cubic messengers of fate.
Posted 12 March 2013 - 12:48 AM
also, there is an human team upgrade about affiliation (end game , 2 point for human affiliation, only 1 for others)
Posted 15 March 2013 - 08:39 AM
Its simple
BB based on Warhammer Forces of Order and Disorder
Humans can't play in one team with orcs or chaos
of course you can put all star player cards together and play with your own rules.
Posted 31 March 2013 - 01:13 AM
Dam said:
The way my friends and I play it, bad draws are bad draws and that is the risk you take when you go for Star Players. You cannot use Star Players affiliated with other teams than your own.
We feel this makes better sense than the actual rules and balance-wise it does not ruin anything.
Posted 20 April 2013 - 03:08 PM
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Dam said:
The way my friends and I play it, bad draws are bad draws and that is the risk you take when you go for Star Players. You cannot use Star Players affiliated with other teams than your own.
We feel this makes better sense than the actual rules and balance-wise it does not ruin anything.
I think balance wise it would hurt since that means that there's 2 5's of the deck that your team can't use. And it's even worse if someone else from the same conference is also playing.
With that said, power to you guys if you enjoy playing that way.
Posted 23 April 2013 - 11:03 AM
Not sure I understand the concept behind the merge of the star players decks and the "bad draws"? Do you mean that if you draft 2 star players, you draw two cards from the deck but can't draft any of these two if both don't belong to your team or are freebooters? If so then I wonder if you ever draft players, I don't know how many star players you draft on average every game but for us it's clearly not that much. Did I understand this wrong?
Posted 26 April 2013 - 03:53 AM
Volsung de Nichor said:
Its simple
BB based on Warhammer Forces of Order and Disorder
Humans can't play in one team with orcs or chaos
of course you can put all star player cards together and play with your own rules.
Not entirely true.
The divide of races into Order/Disorder was mainly a conceit created for Warhammer: Age of Reckoning, the mmorpg. The reasons fror doing so in that environment were clear: having two factions, rather than 6, makes the PvP experience much more straight forward.
In Warhammer Fantasy Battle and Warhammer Fantasy Role Play, the races and factions have always been very much pro-themselves and against everyone else. The Imperials might fight the Bretonnians, while the Dark Elves might fight the Orcs and so on. Of course, there have always been senses of who will ally with who in the right circumstances (Imperials and Dwarves are very close, while Elves and Dwarves have long ongoing grudges, and High Elves and Dark Elves, forget it!). WFB followed the good vs evil idea for the Storm of Chaos campaign, but that was very much a one off, with the "alliance of light" being an exceptional thing, and a major plot event.
Besides, if you look at the "order factions" in the BBTM game, one of them is Wood Elves. The Wood Elves seem pretty unlikely to ally with the Empire, and even less likely to ally with the Dwarves. It gets even messier if you look at the Dark Sorcery Syndicate, as there's no reason at all why the scions of Naggaroth would choose to ally with the Vampire Counts. In fact, if anything, the Vampire Counts of Sylvania have only ever allied with one other faction, and thats the Empire of Man.
But if you look back historically, the Blood Bowl board game was initially devised in a time when WFB fluff was minimal, and most of the background came from WFRP. At the time it was first conceived, the Human team was just the Human team, whereas now its got a much more Imperial flavour to it. Likewise the Elves were Elves, not Wood Elves. Teams like the High Elves, the Norse, the Amazons, these came later as the Warhammer world changed.
Now in the board game, even the Star Player availabilities weren't just order/disorder split. You could never have an elf star player on a dwarf team, for example.
Now Bloodbowl's world has diverged massively from the worlds of WFRP of WFB. I suspect that Fantasy Flight games chose to break the teams into Old World Alliance and Chaos Whatever They Are for reasons that related only to the card game and what worked well for the card game. Sets of three makes for a nice card set size for expansions, and keeps Star Player decks at a size that suits the rules design well. I'm sure they considered the human upgrade cards when they decided how many Reikland Reavers would be in the OWA deck and how big the deck was overall. FF are good at game balance!
Posted 02 May 2013 - 01:02 AM
What I'm wondering is.. Does playing the SP decks differently affect the balance of the game? Is there any team team that would actually benefit more from two different setups?
For instance:
Setup 1:
I'm playing as Wood Elves and in my SP deck are Freebooters, Dwarven, Elven and Human star players. I play as the rules indicate and when I draft SP, I can draft anyone (from the OWA).. even the Dwarf Death Roller..
Setup 2:
I'm playing as the Wood Elves and when I set up my SP deck; I remove Dwarven and Human star player, so the OWA SP deck only has Elves and Freebooters (and if i'm playing against the Dwarves or Humans; we've agreed to not draft each others player is drawn and put them to the bottom of the deck)
Is there a team that gains a signifcant benefit from playing under Setup 2? Just wondering because I tend to like the flavor of it better (especially if you're playing within your own conference.. and you pull your opponents star players)
Posted 12 May 2013 - 10:00 PM
I like the flabour of it better, too, though I'd note there aren't enough Freebooters to go around to make a Star Player team deck for everyone. Plus, some non-Freebooter Star Players are neutrals - Morg springs to mind.
Maybe put the neutrals and freebooters in their own deck, and when you get a Star Player you choose which deck to go for. With multple Star Player symbols you could take a mix of both.
In terms of game balance there's a few issues:
First, it makes the Human team even better. Getting Reikland Reavers guaranteed makes their VP-for-Star-Players upgrade better. I'd say house rule it in this variant so that all Star Players just give them 1.5 fans with the upgrade (or 2 for the first, 1 for the second, 2 for the third, 1 for the 4th and so on).
Second, it means you can't use Star Player cards to cover for deficiencies so easily. This hurts the decks who have deficiencies! Dwarves spring (well, clamber gracelessly) to mind, obviously. They'd be stuck with using Freebooters if they ever want to sprint, whereas right now the natural dwarvish inclination is to pick up a sprinty ball-handler who the Dwarves can guard… like Jordell Freshbreeze.
Posted 20 May 2013 - 12:09 AM
Posted 24 May 2013 - 04:31 AM
Gave the variant a playtest last night. Undead vs Skaven.
Both of us took our respective Star Player decks, then divided them into a Freebooter deck and a Star Players of our team deck, and set the rest aside. We put the two neutral non-freebooter Star Player and put them into the Star-Players-of-our-team deck. Admittedly, we couldn't have done this if we were drawing from the same deck, but as the Star-Players-of-our-team deck was considerably smaller and as we wanted mainly to be able to control when we got freebooters or not, we decided that was appropriate.
Happily we ended up with matchups and tournaments that loaded us with Star Player draws early.
It didn't work that well.
As an Undead player, I considered the contents of the Undead deck, realised that I was more likely to get the much needed sprinting out of the freebooter deck, so I neglected my own deck entirely for the first four draws, clearing all the skeletons first, and then getting mumma-hotep.
The skaven player, otoh, had a much better skill spread in his Skaven star player deck.
We tried again, same variant, Dwarves vs Orcs. Both decks suffered this time, but especially the dwarves, who really need an Eldril Sidewinder or other nippy player to get the sprinting going. We ended up only getting one Star Player each, and then just concentrating on other prizes.
All in all, I'd say the game works better with Star Players being worked rules-as-written. It didn't feel much more thematic anyway, it just meant that we ended up with more freebooters than we would otherwise.
I suppose another variant would be to take out freebooters and neutrals altogether, and to just have the teams tap into their own upgrades. I worry though that this variant makes life even harder for teams that have a weak skill spread to start off, and these teams also happen to be the lower tier ones already.
Posted 09 July 2013 - 07:04 PM
In games between teams of the same conference, if you pull a card you can't use, it goes to the bottom of the deck til you pull one (or two or three) that you can use and you draft from that.
Just my two cents


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