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Oscar Hammerstein II, the poetic half of Rodgers and Hammerstein, wrote in one of the songs in "The King and I," "When you become a teacher by your pupils you'll be taught." The reunion was an exceptional learning experience for this old teacher.
The first lessons came Friday, the day of reunion preparation. I spent most of the day working with Sandy Jones and Denelda Whaley. We faced more than a dozen tables and bare walls.
Before we left for the night, the tables bore green table cloths, programs, an information card, a chocolate mint, several trophies, jersey and other garments tacked to the wall, and a table of diplomas, yearbooks, news clipping, and chords and tassels.
Lesson One: When we attend an event, especially one where everything is beautifully arrayed, several someones have hand-placed every item on each table.
Lesson Two: The best way to have good results is to listen to the women in charge.
When we first started, I showed up, set up the sound system, and asked Sandy and Denelda what I could do to help. They seemed a little reluctant to give their old teacher orders, so I volunteered.
"I could wipe off and polish the trophies," I suggested.
"Good idea," they agreed.
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To give you an idea of the gargantuan task, we set up a dozen tables for guests — and each table had a large trophy and at least two smaller trophies.
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The afternoon and evening of the reunion made all the hard work and preparation worth our efforts. We knew we might have a few drop-ins. When
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"Oh, ye of little faith" echoed in my ears when we had to set up and decorate another.
At the reunion proper, we recognized the student who had the most children (Wanda Parker) — the most grandchildren (Denelda Whaley) — the oldest (Sandy Jones) — the youngest (
Matthew Cummingham provided not only his skills as expert pig cooker — but he gave us the whole hog, as well.
Bill Quidley had approached me about playing some music for the reunion.
"You are the one who really inspired my interest in music," he had told me. "I have always wanted a chance to play music with you."
Lesson Three: Teachers touch the lives of their students in the oddest ways sometimes.
Perhaps the most stirring moment of the evening was when we stood to sing the unofficial school hymn. During some trying periods in both national and school history, "It Is Well with my Soul" gained special prominence.
We stood together as Paula Jenkins came to the keyboard. No one needed the words. They were etched on our hearts and in our souls. We joined our voices and raised them to the One who sits on high.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Deconstructing Metros
This actually took me a while to figure out, but what seems to be going on is that metro areas and states minus their top-50 metro area populations are scaled to population and ranked in that order. Actually pretty interesting: it shows how much of the US population lives in those 50 cities vs. the rest of the country.
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I used to live in Jacksonville. It is in fact very large.
- December 16, 2009 at 9:12 AM
OK, I looked at the map. I've lived in 6 of the 50 largest metros, and Jacksonville is listed as the smallest of those six. I am actually surprised at how low on the list it is.
- December 16, 2009 at 9:20 AM
- James D said...
There are a couple of other fake cities there. I don't believe that Riverside and Virginia Beach exist. In the former case, I'm sure the Pomona Valley was built up a long time ago, and I can't work out why it didn't get subsumed into LA in the last census. And the latter case is the highest-ranked example of why it's a bad idea to mention the largest city first, rather than the one with the highest commercial importance -- anyone who isn't a Census Bureau donkey knows that the core city there's called Norfolk.
But returning to triviality, it's quite satisfying how Ohio has ended up being O-shaped.
- December 16, 2009 at 10:56 AM
- Chachy said...
Gus - so you're in on the conspiracy too, huh? Whatever, I'll believe it when I see it. And I never will, because Jacksonville doesn't exist.
Jimmy D - Good point. And I don't know why Riverside-San Bernardino-Whatever is it's own MSA but like Orange County isn't. What's the distinction? It's all part of the So Cal sprawlscape.
- December 16, 2009 at 12:36 PM
- Richard said...
Hell, I've never met anyone from New Orleans, so should I pretend that it doesn't exist as well?
- December 16, 2009 at 1:15 PM
Hmm, I lived in Norfolk too. You would start a fight if you started claiming one city was or wasn't more important in the Tidewater area. And to anyone outside of it, I think Virginia Beach is as good a name as any, it's the city people come to visit, Norfolk is just a Navy base.
- December 16, 2009 at 4:09 PM
I've taken a trip to Jacksonville.
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i like how little of Maryland and New Jersey are left. And did i miss it or is Rhode Island completely gone after being carved up by Providence and presumably Boston?
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The borders of the city of Jacksonville were expanded to include nearly all of the county in which it was contained, making it the largest city by area in the contiguous States. My guess is that's why it's so populous.
There really should be a rule about how big cities can get... or perhaps link it to population density or something! The largest city by area in the entire US? Yakutat, AK. Its population? 808.
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Catheter-Based Testing
What is it for?
Many tests that assess function of the heart and blood vessels can be accomplished with noninvasive cardiovascular imaging techniques. For other cases, a catheter (thin tube) is used to check the pumping of the heart, the function of valves, blood flow and blood pressure.
How is it done?
A local anesthetic is administered, and a small catheter is then inserted into a blood vessel in the arm or leg and guided toward the area to be examined. Mild sedation is given prior to the procedure.
An angiogram provides a picture of blood flow inside an artery. General angiograms are used to evaluate the arteries in the arms, legs, chest or abdomen. Special angiograms examine the arteries near the heart (coronary angiogram), lungs (pulmonary angiogram), brain (cerebral angiogram) and aorta (aortogram). An iodine compound (a colorless liquid dye) is injected through the catheter. While using X-ray, motion pictures are made as the dye travels through the arteries.
Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR)
Fractional Flow Reserve is a technique that measures a change in pressure. It evaluates the amount of blood flow that is lost because of a narrowing in your artery. A catheter with a tiny sensor on the tip is inserted into the artery and blood pressure and blood flow readings are taken.
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Optical Coherence Tomorgraphy is a technology that provides live, high-resolution images of the inside walls of the artery. This technique uses harmless low-frequency light and can provide detailed images without the use of radiation.
Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
A catheter containing a tiny ultrasound camera is guided into the artery to provide a picture of the location and extent of the fatty deposits (plaque). This procedure may be done in conjunction with a coronary angiogram and typically adds 5 to 10 minutes to the procedure.
What happens after the test?
Information taken from the test will help the doctors decide if further treatment is necessary. Blocked arteries are sometimes treated with medicines, but other treatment options may include angioplasty or coronary artery bypass surgery.
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Day 1: Arrive Bucharest
Upon arrival in Bucharest, you are transferred to our hotel. Tonight we will have an orientation meeting followed by dinner.
Day 2: Bucharest Exploring
We begin our morning with a guided city tour of Bucharest, seeing the historical downtown and the Parliament Building, which was designed and nearly completed by the Ceausescu Regime as the seat of political and administrative power in Romania. Constructing the Palace required demolishing much of Bucharest's historic district, including 19 Orthodox Christian churches, six Jewish synagogues, three Protestant churches (plus eight relocated churches), and 30,000 residences. This is the world's second largest building after the Pentagon.
Day 3: To Brasov via Sinaia. Bran Castle
After Bucharest we begin our journey to Brasov, crossing the Carpathian Mountains, which will be our point of entry into Transylvania, the land of Magyar, Saxon, Secler, Romanian and Moc Peoples. Enroute we stop in Sinaia, named after Mount Sinai in Egypt. It is a mountainside town with winding streets and colorful houses. We visit Sinaia Monastery and then Peles Castle, a former royal residence. Built between 1875 and 1883, the castle contains many architectural styles, 160 rooms, and beautiful terraces.
Day 4: Brasov Sightseeing, Risnov & Prejmar
This morning we explore the downtown core of Brasov, one of the seven main saxon cities. It has a well-preserved downtown square that is surrounded by beautiful buildings. (It is reminiscent of squares found in Prague.) We visit the Black Church, named so by a fire that blackened its walls. Erected in 1476, the Gothic cathedral has a 250-foot high tower and an organ with 4000 pipes. We also visit the first Romanian school with amazing old Slavic manuscripts.
Day 5: Viscri, to Odorheiu Secuiesc
We say our goodbyes to Brasov today, as we travel through coniferous forests and steep rocky peaks to inner Transylvania. Our first stop will be the village of Viscri (UNESCO World Heritage Site), with one of the most impressive of all the Saxon citadels. From the tower, there is a view of the idyllic countryside and of the village, a classic Saxon Strassendorf, with a row of houses on either side of a single street and a brook running down the center. Hear about the history of the village from one of the last Saxon inhabitants as we learn about the traditions, culture and folklore of the local people. Enjoy a typical Saxon lunch with a local family and take a glimpse at the house of Prince Charles, who has Transylvanian origins and recently purchased a house here. We arrive to Odorheiu Secuiesc for some free time before we go out to dine in a local restaurant.
Day 6: Biertan, Copsa Mare, Sighisoara
Today we will visit more Saxon heritage sites. Our first stop is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Biertan. The Saxons built this fortified church, which houses a magnificent altar made up of 28 panels, in the 15th century. We then visit the village of Copsa Mare to see the church, which was built in the 14th century. The church was attacked in the 16th century by the Turks and Tartars, but survived, only to be destroyed in 1605 in an attack by Szekely troops. After climbing the bell tower to enjoy the wonderful view, we will be ready for our picnic lunch. After lunch we drive to Sighisoara (Shassburg) the best-preserved medieval/fortified Saxon town in Europe. Walk up to Citadel Hill along narrow winding streets crowned with a 200-foot clock tower that watches over the main gate. This 14th-century building contains old documents, weapons, coins and glass icons. Atop Citadel Hill, there is a Gothic cathedral with strange stone sculptures on the buttresses. You can also visit the house where Vlad Tepes "Dracula" was born. It is now a pub!
Day 7: Mt. Hargita hikes, Secler-gates, Korond & Enlaka Villages
This morning we drive up to Mt. Hargita, the sacred peak of the local Seclers, via the scenic Ivo-stream Valley. There we have an hour-long hike to the very peak, where we can enjoy the landscape of central Transylvania with long-range views of the Carpathians.
Day 8: Praid Salt Mine, to Gura Humorului via Bicaz Gorge and Lacu Rosu
We begin our day with a stop at Korond Village, whose inhabitants are the most famous handicraft makers in the country and where more than 5000 families make a livelihood from producing ceramics and wooden crafts. Aftwards we continue with a visit to the Salt Mine at Praid. Traveling by bus, we descend down into the mine far below the surface. Today the salt mine is a sanatorium for children who suffer from asthma. They come here to live and sleep for several weeks while they receive care for their condition. This virtual underground city is complete with a hospital and underground church. Afterwards we continue on to Voronet, our base to explore the famous Painted Monasteries of Bucovina. Our journey today has us crossing the Bucsin-Pass of the Eastern Carpathians. Enroute we will pass through the narrow Bicaz Gorge, with its hundred meter high walls, and Lacu Rosu (Lake of Murder), with its unique landscape and which is oftentimes referred to as the "Switzerland of Transylvania". Above the lake is the Tunder (Fairy)-Rock, which offers stunning views of the area. We will finish the day in Gura Humorului, the center of Bucovina. Overnight in Gura Humorului.
Days 9 - 10: Painted Monasteries of Bucovina
Among the most picturesque treasures of Romania are the Painted Monasteries of Bucovina. Their painted exterior walls are decorated with elaborate 15th and 16th century frescoes featuring portraits of saints and prophets, scenes from the life of Jesus, images of angels and demons, and heaven and hell. Deemed masterpieces of Byzantine art, these churches are one-of-a-kind architectural sites in Europe. Far from being merely wall decorations, the murals represent complete cycles of religious doctrine. The purpose of the frescoes was to make the story of the Bible and the lives of the most important Orthodox saints known to villagers by the use of images. Their outstanding composition, elegant outline and harmonious colors blend perfectly with the surrounding landscape. Some of Romanias most beautiful countryside is to be found in Bucovina, whose rolling green hills nestle villages and monasteries within their valleys. Horses, decked with red-tasseled bridles, travel country lanes, as villagers crowd churchyards in traditional folk dress on Sundays and holidays. Seven of the churches were placed on UNESCO World Heritage list in 1993. The eighth, Sucevita, is awaiting sanction to be added to the list. We have dedicated two days to explore the most stunning examples of painted churches in this area.
Day 11: Drive to Tirgu Mures, European Bison Reserve
Today we have a long day of driving to reach Rimetea, stopping in Tirgu Mures for the night. Our journey will take us through beautiful mountain scenery, as we cross the Eastern Carpathian arch and through central Transylvania, passing through the Carpathian Mountains at the Mestecanis Pass, and then following the route through a series of significant towns that were once an important part of medieval Transylvania. We stop enroute at one of the five reserves of Transylvania, where the reintroduction of European Bisons (also named Wisent) are taking place. These enormous animals are larger than their american counterparts, and instead of prairies, here they prefer woodlands and remote mountains. European bison were hunted to extinction in the wild, with the last wild animals being shot in the Bialowieza Forest in Eastern Poland in 1919. By that year fewer than 50 remained, all in zoos. The Transylvanian Bison was wiped out by 1790, and now the governments is trying to establish and reintoduce them into well established areas of the Carpathian Wilderness.
Day 12: Torda Gorge Hike, Rimetea Village
After a short drive, we hike the Torda Gorge, one of the largest in Romania and which contains hundreds of endemic plants and insects. According to one legend, the sword of St. Ladislaus, a legendary Hungarian King of the 13th century who escaped the Mongolian Tatar hordes, forged the canyon. We will see the giant nests of Golden eagles and with luck, we might see them soaring overhead.
Day 13: Torockoszentgyorgy castle hike, Moc Villages
This morning, we explore the XIII century castle ruins which overlooks our village, Torockoszentgyorgy. Our hike takes us through the gorgeous rural countryside. The view from the abandoned castle is simply breathtaking.
Day 14: Sincrau Village, Oradea. Arrival in Hungary
After our morning at leisure, we make our way to the Hungarian border. Enroute we visit a Calvinistic church of the Magyar Sincrau (Kalotaszentkiraly) Village. This is one of the foremost, original ethnic villages of Western Transylvania, famous for its folk and native culture. Enjoy the hospitality of the locals with their traditional costumes, very special local dishes, as well as the opportunity to shop for some local handmade painted pitchers, woodcarvings and embroideries. We cross the Bucea Pass, our exit point of Transylvania, as we descend to Oradea (Nagyvarad) to visit one of the most gorgeous baroque churches in all of Central Europe, and the burial place of the sacred Hungarian King, St. Ladislaus.
Day 15: Hortobagy National Park, Godollo Royal Palace
After breakfast we will visit a local animal farm with many endemic domestic animals before we travel into the Pusta. The Pusta is a wide-open flat area with unique vegetation. In terms of flora, the Pusta is Asiatic and is known as a small piece of Asia inside Europe. Hortobagy National Park is a World Heritage Site that preserves the unique natural and cultural treasures of this remote part of Europe. Here we will see the special curly-haired and "cholesterol-free" mangalica pigs, strange spiral-horned sheep, the enormous Hungarian Gray Cattle, Water Buffalo and many special house fowls and pigeons. After the animal farm, we travel by cart into the open plains, where we will be introduced to the life of the local herdsmen and horse riders as we visit several herds of semi-wild kept animals. After lunch, we continue to travel westward to see the former royal palace of Godollo. Godollo was a palace of Emperor Franz Joseph, King Charles IV (the last Hungarian King), and Nicholaus Horthy, regent of Hungary between the two world wars. Partially restored over the last two years, the building and garden provide a glimpse into the Austro-Hungarian Empire's regal past, highlighting the life of the famous "Sissi", wife of Emperor Franz Joseph. After our visit, we continue to Lake Balaton, Hungary's largest lake.
Day 16: Lake Balaton: St. Gheorghe Hill (volcanoes)
During the next two days, we visit the most important sites of Lake Balaton. Known as the "Hungarian Sea" - a 77 km long lake in the centre of Transdanubia with its opalescent, yellow-green, silky-smooth water, which is one of the country's most precious natural resources and most visited resort, surrounded with small volcanic peaks and wonderful wineries. With a surface area of 600 km2 it is Central Europe's largest lake. Even from a distance, it is not easy to explain the magic of Lake Balaton. This gentle lake in the centre of Europe has no palm-fringed shores, there is no backdrop of soaring mountain heights, nor is it associated with prehistoric legends. Despite this, those who come for the first time are surprised to find that in the microcosm of Lake Balaton, every day brings its own minor miracle. One thing is certain: people return from Lake Balaton cheerful, rested and full of energy.
Day 17: Lovasbereny Castle, Alcsut Arboretum, Kamandul Hermitage
Today, we make our way back to Budapest via beautiful rolling hills to enjoy the area of the Vertes Mountains. We visit the Lovasbereny Castle, a ruined and half-abandoned mansion of a local aristocratic family who shared a fate similar to other such properties during the Communist-era. Enroute, we stop on a hilltop to enjoy the view of the second greatest lake of Hungary, called Lake Velence... a grand vista. We then enjoy a guided tour through the largest arboretum of the country at Alcsut village, part of the Danube-Ipoly National Park. Here we have an opportunity to see many of the 540 different tree and bush species displayed in the landscaped park and learn the special history of the place. It was a garden of a former aristocratic palace. We also have a guided tour at the Kamandul Hermitage site of Majk, an extraordinary assemblage of buildings. The Kamandul Order was established in 1009 in Italy, and the monks were allowed to speak to each other only twice a year. They lived at this peaceful spot from 1733-1770, when it was converted into a hunting lodge of the famous Esterhazy Family.
Day 18: Budapest Sightseeing, Citadel
The broad Danube River runs through the middle of this stunning metropolis, dividing hilly Buda from the Pest plain, with nine beautiful old bridges and romantic islands. Today, we explore Budapest by foot and by bus. First, we visit the Buda Castle District, a World Heritage Site that includes Mathyas Church, the Royal Palace, and the viewpoint at Fishermen's Bastion. Later we cross the Danube and drive along Andrassy Street (a World Heritage Site) with a chance to see the highlights including the Opera House. We visit Hero's Square and the Parliament building, which are ranked as one of the most beautiful in the world. With 691 rooms, this neo-Gothic palace stretches 880 feet (268 meters) along the embankment of the Danube River. We also visit the Basilica, the greatest of the Hungarian churches. After dinner we drive up the Citadel,(Gellert Hill) to enjoy the best panorama views of Budapest. It is easy to see why Budapest is known as one of the most romantic cities in the world!
Day 19: Visegrad, Danube Bend, Szentendre
Today, we travel north from Budapest to the very center of the Danube Bend, visiting the Royal Palace of Visegrad City. Completed in 1330, Visegrad was the largest building ensembles in medieval Hungary and was declared as the capital in the 14th century. "From Visegrad, from an earthly paradise" - thus wrote an ambassador of the Pope, guest of King Matthias (1458-1490), and a person well used to glitter and pomp. We travel to the Serbian City of Szentendre to explore this legendary old museum town. With its winding streets, church towers and colorful houses, Szentendre is probably the Danube Bend's most visited tourist centre and is a fascinating place to explore. Tonight, we enjoy our Farewell Dinner.
Day 20: Depart Budapest
Our adventure in Eastern Europe concludes today as we depart for Budapest Airport to board our international flights home.
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Risk Factors
- Genetic abnormalities
- Environmental exposure
- Swelling in the abdomen and legs
- Blue or pale skin color
- Rapid heart beat or skipped heart beats
- Decreased energy
- Failure-to-thrive or gain weight
- Shortness of breath
- A Holter or Event monitor
- Stress test
- Help restore normal heart rhythms
- Reduce fluid in the body
- Improve cardiac function
- Surgery—Surgery may be needed to repair or replace the tricuspid valve. This will reduce leaking.
- Ablation procedure—This procedure may be done if your child is having abnormal heart rhythms. A catheter is threaded up to the heart. Abnormal tissue is destroyed to stop the abnormal rhythms.
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Ebstein's Anomaly Foundation http://www.ebsteinsanomaly.org
Ebsteins Society http://www.ebsteins.org
Canadian Cardiovascular Society http://www.ccs.ca
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada http://ww2.heartandstroke.ca
Ebstein's anomaly. American Heart Association website. Available at: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/CongenitalHeartDefects/AboutCongenitalHeartDefects/Ebsteins-Anomaly%5FUCM%5F307025%5FArticle.jsp. Updated November 20, 2012. Accessed May 30, 2014.
Ebstein's anomaly. Cincinnati Children's Hospital website. Available at: http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/heart-encyclopedia/anomalies/ebstein.htm. Updated December 2012. Accessed May 30, 2014.
About Ebsteins. Ebsteins Society website. Available at: http://www.ebsteins.org/?page%5Fid=2. Accessed May 30, 2014.
Ebstein anomaly of the tricuspid valve. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/what.php. Updated August 9, 2013. Accessed May 30, 2014.
Symptoms and diagnosis of congenital heart defects. American Heart Association website. Available at: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/CongenitalHeartDefects/SymptomsDiagnosisofCongenitalHeartDefects/Symptoms-Diagnosis-of-Congenital-Heart-Defects%5FUCM%5F002029%5FArticle.jsp. Updated February 15, 2013. Accessed May 30, 2014.
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Draft Status: This season hasn't been great for Davis. He got benched for being a few minutes late for a team lunch and had to sit down 2 series, and overall his level of play just hasn't been what it was as a sophomore. He's playing a little bigger, which is part of the reason, so if he is hoping to play LT in the NFL, he may need to trim down a little, and get his quickness up. If he should declare, he's probably a late first, early 2nd round pick, unless he has a remarkable offseason.
Final Analysis: Seems to me, Davis has a great future in the NFL but not at left tackle. He's just not as quick and athletic as teams want, and to account for the tremendous speed we are seeing on defense. I think he could end up a great right tackle, because of his ability to run block. Davis is going to draw the occasional false start trying not to lose to speed rushers, and with any giant side of beef, maintaining his conditioning will be an issue. Also, I wouldn't rule out Davis at LG, where his ability to operate in tight spaces, and maximize that power and push would be optimal. He's certainly athletic enough to pull from left guard and that would be huge especially for a run heavy team. A team that wants a dominant run blocker who plays with great knee bend and leverage and looks to be able to move around the line, will be more than pleased with Davis.
Reminds me of: Phil Loadholt, OT Minnesota Vikings - Davis isn't quite the piece of real estate that Loadholt is, but they are very similar players. Tremendous run blockers, average pass protectors, and Loadholt has moved from college LT to RT in Minnesota and clears the way for Adrian Peterson just like he did in college. Both have power, leverage and strength and same sorts of shortcomings like their ability to work the second level and that quick first step.
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At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To detect a Toxoplasma gondii infection in a pregnant woman, unborn baby, or in a person with a weakened immune system (immunocompromised) who has flu-like symptoms; sometimes to determine if a person has been previously infected or to help determine if complications are due to an active Toxoplasma infection
When to Get Tested?
When a pregnant woman or a person with a weakened immune system has been exposed to T. gondii and/or has flu-like symptoms or a severe eye or brain infection that a health practitioner suspects are due to toxoplasmosis
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm; sometimes a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or amniotic fluid sample
Test Preparation Needed?
The Test Sample
What is being tested?
Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Testing detects antibodies in the blood that are produced in response to an infection or detects the genetic material (DNA) of the parasite in the blood. Testing is performed in order to detect and diagnose a current or past infection.
T. gondii is a parasite that cannot be seen with the naked eye (microscopic). In most healthy humans, the infection either causes no symptoms or results in a mild flu-like illness. When a pregnant woman becomes infected, however, and passes it to her unborn child, or a person with a weakened immune system (immunocompromised) becomes infected, the parasite can cause severe complications.
T. gondii is very common. It is found throughout the world and in some countries has infected up to 95% of the population. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 23% of those 12 years of age and older have had toxoplasmosis. The infection can be acquired by ingesting contaminated food or water, especially eating raw or undercooked meat, by handling contaminated cat litter or playing in contaminated sandboxes, by transmission from mother-to-child, and rarely may be transmitted during an organ transplantation or blood transfusion.
The definitive host for T. gondii is wild and domestic cats. When cats become infected by eating infected birds, rodents, or contaminated raw meat, T. gondii replicates and forms eggs encased in protective coverings (oocysts). During an active infection, millions of microscopic oocysts may be released for several weeks into the cat's stool. The oocysts become infective within a couple of days and can remain viable for several months. In all other hosts, including humans, T. gondii only goes through a limited portion of its lifecycle and then forms inactive cysts in the muscles, brain, and eyes. The host's immune system keeps these cysts dormant and protects the body against further infection. The dormant stage can persist throughout the host's life, unless the immune system becomes compromised.
An initial or re-activated Toxoplasma gondii infection can cause significant symptoms and complications in people with weakened immune systems, such as those who have HIV/AIDS, are undergoing chemotherapy, have had a recent organ transplant, or are on immunosuppressant medications. It can affect the nervous system and eyes, causing headaches, seizures, confusion, fever, encephalitis, loss of coordination, and blurred vision.
When a woman becomes infected during pregnancy, there is a 30-40% chance that the infection will be passed to her unborn child. If this congenital infection occurs early in the pregnancy, it can cause miscarriages or stillbirths or can lead to severe complications in the newborn, including mental retardation, seizures, blindness, and an enlarged liver or spleen. Many infected babies, especially those exposed later in the pregnancy, will appear normal at birth but may develop symptoms, such as severe eye infections, hearing loss, and learning disabilities, years later.
How is the sample collected for testing?
A blood sample is obtained by inserting a needle into a vein in the arm. Rarely, a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) sample is collected from the lower back using a procedure called a lumbar puncture or spinal tap, or a sample of amniotic fluid is collected from a pregnant woman using amniocentesis.
NOTE: If undergoing medical tests makes you or someone you care for anxious, embarrassed, or even difficult to manage, you might consider reading one or more of the following articles: Coping with Test Pain, Discomfort, and Anxiety, Tips on Blood Testing, Tips to Help Children through Their Medical Tests, and Tips to Help the Elderly through Their Medical Tests.
Another article, Follow That Sample, provides a glimpse at the collection and processing of a blood sample and throat culture.
Is any test preparation needed to ensure the quality of the sample?
No test preparation is needed.
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Woods and Conklin Take Home Athlete of the Year Awards at Annual Awards Ceremony
April 27, 2011
MISENHEIMER, N.C. Pfeiffer Universitys Chris Woods (Thomasville, NC) and Melanie Conklin (Wellington, OH) were named male and female athletes of the year at the 2010-2011 athletic awards banquet on Wednesday night in the Henry Pfeiffer Chapel. Woods receives the male athlete of the year award for the second-straight season after finishing as the nations runner-up for player of the year. Conklin, a junior who starred on the softball diamond, garners the award for the first time Awards were also handed out in numerous athletic categories including a comeback of the year honor with a best moment and best upset award.
Woods capped his collegiate career being named division twos National Player of the Year runner-up crossing the 2,000-point plateau for his career. Woods was named Conference Carolinas and Daktronics Southeast Region Player of the Year in addition to numerous other national accolades. Woods was also named the Easts Most Outstanding Player in the NABCs 2011 Reeses Division II All-Star Game as the only player to post a double-double.
Conklin was named female athlete of the year after leading the Lady Falcon softball program to a 20-win season anchoring the pitching staff with a 2.39 ERA that included a perfect game against St. Andrews. Conklin was named the leagues pitcher of the week for three-straight weeks early in the season while taking both player and pitcher of the week honors in week four. The Wellington, Ohio native also led the team with six homers at the plate, 13 stolen bases, 28 runs and struck-out just five times all season, also a team best.
The Fred West Academic Award is given to a graduating senior student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade point average. Matt Money, specializing in the backstroke and sprint freestyle on the mens swimming team, was this years recipient. Balancing his in the pool duties with those off, Money put tons of time into a rigorous course load each year. Putting in the time and effort for each assignment, test and project, Money has been successful in the athletic and academic worlds.
The N.E. Lefko Sportsmanship Award is given annually to a student-athlete who shows strong sportsmanship character as well as a positive role model for other students to follow on and off the field. David Barham (Baseball) and Sarah Hebberd (Womens Lacrosse) were this years recipients. The N.E. Lefko sportsmanship award is given in memory of former Pfeiffer University teacher and soccer coach N.E. Lefko.
Other winners on the night were:
Indoor Male Athlete of the Year: Chris Woods, Mens Basketball
Indoor Female Athlete of the Year: Brittany Cox, Womens Basketball
Outdoor Male Athlete of the Year: Alex Moreno, Mens Soccer
Outdoor Female Athlete of the Year: Amanda Smith, Womens Lacrosse
Rookie of the Year: Kim Amerell, Womens Volleyball
Coach of the Year: Elijah Denton, Womens Soccer
Perseverance Award: Lexie Makris, Womens Soccer
Community Impact Award: Womens Basketball
Comeback of the Year: Scott Nolt, Men and Womens Cross Country Head Coach
Best Moment: Womens Soccer defeating Belmont Abbey with penalty kicks in the Conference Carolinas Tournament Finals
Best Upset: Womens Soccer defeating Belmont Abbey with penalty kicks in the Conference Carolinas Tournament Finals.
Top Athletic Team: Womens Lacrosse
*Click HERE to View Photos from the Annual Event


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A friend of mine ( a very clever dude )is kind enough to assist me in finding another line of work.
He does this stuff for a living and I know he is very good at it so I decided to work with him on this project and to be open-minded and follow his advice without being too much, you know, me.
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The Office of the University Committee on Activities Involving Human Subjects continues its seminar series on the responsibilities of researchers, faculty sponsors and NYU for the protection of human subjects in research. The seminars are open to anyone with an interest in research involving human subjects, and should be of special interest to persons currently conducting research with humans or that are planning to conduct research with humans. Issues discussed at these seminars are relevant to all NYU Faculty, students and administrators that are involved in the research process.
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There are 22 N.C. State basketball jerseys hanging from the rafters at PNC Arena.
One belongs to the great David Thompson, the only Wolfpack player to have his number retired. The rest were worn by other noteworthy stars whose careers have been deemed worthy of recognition.
Unlike the honored jerseys on display at rival
Which brings us to the question at hand.
Now that C.J. Leslie has made the decision to leave the program and enter his name into the NBA draft, should his No. 5 be given a permanent place of honor alongside the likes of Vic Molodet, Tom Burleson, Dereck Whittenburg and Chris Corchiani?
It's a subject that will undoubtedly spark a passionate debate, given the rollercoaster
Judging from the unscientific sample of my Twitter timeline in the 24 hours since Leslie's announcement Monday, there's a significant segment of the Wolfpack Nation that is anything but sorry to see him go.
There's no arguing the fact that Leslie is something of a head case, whose propensity for mental lapses cost State a game or two along the way. Or that he relied too much on his God-given ability and tended to coast rather than working to improve his vast physical skills and expand his game.
But it's also an undeniable fact that, love him or hate him, the 6-foot-9 forward had done more to help bring old Everett Case's program back to prominence than anyone at least since Julius Hodge nearly a decade ago.
That's why, even if it wasn't for his solid career statistics and two All-ACC selections, he's earned the right to have his career and legacy properly celebrated.
"I'm proud of Calvin," coach Mark Gottfried said Monday after Leslie's announcement. "I think he's got a lot better. I've enjoyed coaching him. He's one of those guys, that I think, a lot of times is misperceived by a lot of people."
So of that, of course, is his own doing.
A high school teammate of former No. 1 overall NBA draft pick John Wall, Leslie committed early to State, only to throw his recruitment back open before eventually signing with the Wolfpack. At that announcement, the McDonald's All-America proclaimed that he planned to lead his college team to an ACC championship and a top five national ranking before leaving.
The fact that he didn't live up to that boast will likely haunt him forever in the eyes of some fans. At the same time, though, look at where State is now compared to when he first arrived.
The Wolfpack ended a streak of five straight seasons without an NCAA tournament appearance in 2012 primarily because Leslie picked the team up in late February, put it on his back and carried it all the way to the Sweet 16.
As a result of that run, State began 2013 ranked No. 6 in the nation – not quite top five, but close.
In retrospect, those expectations were a tad too ambitious for a team that had a lot more athletic ability than chemistry. But like Leslie's individual effort, in which he led the team at 15.4 points per game while averaging 7.4 rebounds and shooting better than 50 percent from the floor, the Wolfpack's season was hardly a bust.
Its second straight 24-win season marked the best back-to-back records since Norm Sloan led State to 27 and 30 victories in 1972-73 and 73-74.
As much as Leslie contributed to that success with his play, his positive influence on the program hasn't been limited to the court.
By choosing to play for the Wolfpack over blueblood programs Kentucky and UConn, he sent out a statement to other top prospects that State is a place worthy of consideration. Since his arrival, four other McDonald's All-Americas have joined him in Raleigh.
He gave his school even more positive publicity earlier this season by leading State to an upset of No. 1 Duke, then appearing on The Today Show for saving the life of wheelchair-bound classmate Will Privette during the postgame court rush.
"I don't have any regrets," Leslie said at his farewell press conference. "A lot of people my freshmen year were saying I should have went to another school, but I don't really think back. I just keep it moving. I try not to think back. You have to learn to take what you did, live with it, and move on."
It's a philosophy fans and the media should take to heart when considering Leslie's legacy at State. For all he didn't do, he accomplished a great deal more. Take it. Live with it. Move on.
Because in many ways, Leslie has had as much to do with changing the Wolfpack's culture over these past two years as has Gottfried – the man in the process of orchestrating the turnaround.
If that's not something worthy of recognition and a place of honor among the other prominent players in State history, then what is?