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Two meth labs were busted in one day, according to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.
Investigators went to a Lincolnton home Thursday afternoon, armed with search warrants.
Inside, detectives discovered a meth lab, according to public information officer Larry Seagle.
Catawba County Narcotics investigators and the State Bureau of Investigation helped in the cleanup of the dangerous chemicals, and three people were arrested.
Detectives charged Aaron Stuart Vancamp, 40, Daniel Phillip Stoddard, 22, and Valarie Christine McDowell, 42, all of 4527 Hunter Rhyne Road where the lab was found.
Each was charged with felony manufacturing of methamphetamine and assigned a $25,000 secured bond.
The investigation started from a tip left on the Sheriff's Office drug tip line.
Two other people were arrested in an unrelated incident involving a meth lab, according to Seagle.
Deputy David Millerstrom stopped a car he thought looked suspicious around 10:30 p.m. on Business N.C. 16 South in Denver.
The car's license plate had been bent down and the officer was unable to read it so he initiated a traffic stop, according to a news release.
Seagle said the two men in the car gave the officer permission to search their vehicle.
The officers found a crack pipe and a syringe and requested permission to search the trunk, according to the news release. Inside the trunk the officer found a backpack containing chemicals to make methamphetamine, Seagle said.
The car was towed to the impound lot at the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office where it will be processed and cleaned by the SBI.
Officers arrested Curtis Lee Blalock, 44, of 6744 Old Plank Road, Stanley, and Michael Elston Smith Jr., 38, 1169 Furnace Road, Iron Station.
Each faces charges of possession and distribution of meth precursors and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Blalock was also charged with driving without a license. He was assigned a $5,500 secured bond. Smith's bond was set at $5,000 secured.
"This is the first of probably more (drug sweeps) to come in our area as information continues to come in concerning drug activity," Lincoln Sheriff David Carpenter wrote in the release.
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Once Swansboro got going, the Pirates turned in a strong opening-night performance in the East Central 2-A Conference.
After a scoreless first two innings, Swansboro exploded over the next three innings to down Northside 19-1 in the conference opener for both baseball teams Wednesday night.
The game was called after five innings because of the 10-run mercy rule.
Along with batting around in the third, fourth and fifth innings, the Pirates (5-1, 1-0) got a strong effort on the mound from right-hander Tyler Bodnarik (2-0), who struck out nine and walked one while allowing only an infield single and an unearned run.
"The first couple innings we were swinging the bats, but we weren't making anything happen," Swansboro coach Rusty Ross said. "But then the bats finally opened up and I felt pretty good, and Tyler was on. He was throwing strikes. He's not an overpowering pitcher, but he throws strikes. He's going to make them hit the ball."
The only hit for the Monarchs (1-4, 0-1) came in the third. With two outs, Christian Kercado slashed a liner to third base, where R.L. Carpenter nearly made a highlight diving catch before bouncing the ball to first on the throw as Kercado reached.
"I felt good," said Bodnarik, a 5-foot-7, 150-pound junior. "I just hit my spots, and it seems like the defense played well."
Bodnarik used both his fastball and curve, coming up with several K's on what Ross called "a nice little 1-to-7" curve.
"It wasn't as good as his first time against Pender. Still, he was getting it over," Ross added. "He stayed right around the strike zone."
Northside coach Dustin Johns said that Bodnarik displayed good control and kept the Monarchs off balance by changing speeds and location.
"High school pitching is all about hitting his location, and tonight he hit his spots," Johns said. "You change your speeds, you change your locations, and that's all you need in high school. And he was on his game tonight."
After managing just two hits off left-hander Jake Erickson (1-1) in the opening two innings, the Pirates erupted for eight runs in the third, sending 13 batters to the plate. Hunter Henry, who was 2-for-3 with 4 RBIs, drove in two runs with a single to right-center and Carpenter, who was 3-for-3 with 3 RBIs, had at two-run double down the right field line to highlight the inning.
Swansboro made it 14-1 in the fourth behind a two-run double by Henry before scoring five more runs in the fifth, which included a pinch-hit two-RBI single by Sean Burke.
"You've got to give credit to Swansboro because that's an outstanding club we played," Johns said. "(But) little plays. Baseball is so mental. The one little play turns into 10, turns into none; but they don't quit. That's what you've got to hang your hat on. They kept battling. "
Meanwhile, the win allowed the Pirates to continue on their early season roll, and Ross likes what he's seen so far from his club.
"I feel good about them," he said. "Our pitching is coming along. We've got young pitching, but they're coming along. Defensively, we've played real well, and we've played good competition. We've beat Havelock, we've beat West Carteret. So I feel good about that.
"I think there's a lot of parity in the conference this year, though. Don't really know what to expect down the line."
Bodnarik is also optimistic about the Pirates' chances this season.
"We have a good team. We should make the playoffs," he said. "We have good team chemistry, and everyone's picking each other up all the time. If someone makes an error or something, we say, 'Hey, get the next one.'"
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SXT, SXT Plus and Rallye Redline models come with a 305-horsepower 3.6L V6 engine and 5-speed automatic transmission. R/T and Shaker versions offer a 379-hp, 5.7L 'Hemi' V8 and either a 5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission. The top of the range is occupied by the SRT8, which features a fire-breathing 475-hp, 6.4L version of the Hemi V8.
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Each December when town and gown gather in front of Waller Hall to light the Star Trees, Margaret Ringnalda remembers their "birth."
Now some of the largest trees on any American campus, the Giant Sequoias were planted during World War II.
"I watched as the tiny saplings went into the ground," the emeritus faculty member says. At 103, she still has the same sculpted face and clear-eyed gaze she did in 1942. She was an actress and drama professor turned poet and English professor.
The sequoias were planted in honor of Willamette's centennial by Willamette President Carl Sumner Knopf. He had arrived in the fall of 1941, just months before Pearl Harbor was attacked, but the brilliant scholar came at an unfortunate time, and his stay was short. He was a Quaker, and times of war are not kind to pacifists. The trees became his parting gift to the University.
"Dr. Knopf turned the first spade of dirt," Ringnalda says. He spoke about the worldwide conflict to preserve freedoms taught at Willamette: freedom of expression, freedom of political action, freedom of belief. "Each sequoia planted here we regard as a tree of liberty," he said.
Art student Nadine Orcutt '42 fired ceramic tablets with an engraved message from Knopf, and they were buried under the trees alongside other treasures. The time capsule was unearthed 50 years later by Willamette students who — working with Religious Studies Professor Dave McCreery — dug through bark dust, soil and a mass of small roots. The box included a University history, along with quotations from the Bible and William Shakespeare. (See the 1992 Willamette Journal of the Liberal Arts for a report on the time capsules.)
"All of the people who helped plant the trees have mostly passed on," Ringnalda says. "To think how the trees have grown through the years, as have I, is quite something."
The five saplings would grow stories tall and create a star shape where they met the sky. Decades of young lovers would stand under their boughs to share a first kiss, which put them on the path to lasting love according to campus lore. And each year in December students would carol and a child would light the trees as townspeople came from miles around to experience oldfashioned awe. The Star Trees, planted in a time of worldwide destruction, now encircle visitors with fragrant peace.
"I like to remember standing there and watching those trees planted, so many years ago," Ringnalda says. "I expect I'm the only person around who was there, but I can see some things as if they were just happening now."
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Werner Segarra has been a happy Phase One user for several years now. We asked Werner to share some of his images and tell about some of his personal projects. He chose to share his project Mi Herencia. This came about when Werner was asked to do a fashion editorial for a Puerto Rican magazine. He was given free reign and chose to travel back to his Puerto Rican roots and carried out a fine art project with focus on his own cultural heritage. With help from haute couture designer David Antonio he was able to create a beautiful editorial that has received a lot of positive feedback. This is Werner's story and final result from his adventure exploring his own heritage.
First of all, could you tell a bit about yourself as a photographer, where did you start and how did you end up doing the Mi Herencia?
I discovered my passion for photography at a very early age. My father practiced photography as a hobby all his life. I was ten years old and lived in Saudi Arabia when he taught me the basics of creating a shot as well as the process of developing black and white film. I studied photography at the Art Institute of Philadelphia and then moved back to the island of Puerto Rico, where my roots are, and started working as a full time commercial photographer. I did a lot of editorial work for some of the Island's top fashion magazines. Today I live inPhoenix AZ. and specialize in architecture and interior design photography, among other subjects. Mi Herencia was born out of pride, trust and art. Two years ago prior to a trip to Puerto Rico I contacted a very good friend of mine, Patricia de la Torre, director of Caras Magazine, to let her know I was coming. She asked me to do a shoot for the magazine, whatever I wanted, since she had trust in my work. That's when I came up with the vision to do something about my country, my people and an important part of our heritage, the coffee industry (Puerto Rican coffee was considered among the best in the world during the 19th and beginning of the 20th Centuries) - and that's how Mi Herencia (My Heritage) was born. I enlisted one of the top haute couture designers in Puerto Rico, David Antonio, also a very good friend of mine, to help me bring the concept into reality. He was definitely a key player and deeply in this project since he designed most of the fashion garments featured in the shoot. He created masterpieces that celebrate our heritage without looking like costumes from another era, very au courant. The magazine was very satisfied with the shoot, and so were we. I exhibited the work at the Gebert Contemporary Art Gallery here in Phoenix. I'm happy to say that it was a success and the response to the images has been overwhelming. Therefore I flew back early this year to add to the project and expect it to be complete by the end of 2013, and plan to have it exhibited at more venues.
What was the technical setup during the shoot and could you put a few words on what you did in post-production?
My technical setup during the shoot included the Phase One 645DF+ with the IQ180 digital back, and my two favorite lenses a Phase One 45mm focal plane lens and a 55mm leaf shutter lens from Schneider Kreuznach. On the shoot I was tethered to a laptop, using Capture One Pro. And for lighting I used a single hard light throughout the whole shoot. Most of my color, contrast and manipulation were done through Capture One Pro, and some slight refinements in Photo Shop. Usually, I try to capture my vision as I'm shooting into the laptop to Capture One Pro.
The images are very intriguing for the viewer, could you put some words on your thoughts behind them?
Mi Herencia has evolved into a Fine Arts project. What started as a fashion shoot became a photographic essay that celebrates a part of Puerto Rico's rich culture and history. Through its characters Mi Herencia blends four segments of our society into an intriguing story. The two sisters address four cultural elements. First, the important role of family as the primary social institution, second, the livelihood of many Puerto Rican families - the coffee industry, third, mourning and respect for the dead, and finally, religious belief and spirituality. Through these images the audience is confronted with visual compendium of the realities and myths of Puerto Rico's culture.
Where did the shoot take place and how did you get the locals feel at ease in front of the camera?
We used multiple locations for the shoot: the mountains where the heart of the coffee farming area is, the capital city of Old San Juan and a Convent House. During the process of location scouting with my father, I met the property owners. I was very intrigued by who they are and what they represent. I knew right away that I wanted to incorporate them into the story. All I asked them to do was to be themselves during the shoot, and surprisingly enough they were very at ease during the whole experience. The atmosphere at the shoot was enjoyable, relaxed and low-stressed. Everyone understood my vision and was proud and willing to be part of something that would become a tribute to Puerto Rico. Actually, the biggest surprise for me during the shoot was the willingness and how much the Nuns at the Convent House enjoyed playing their roles in the pictures. They were funny, and playful and had the whole crew laughing. Because of their enthusiasm during the shoot and also out of respect for the charity work they do, I pledged to donate part of the proceeds of any sales from Mi Herencia to the Convent.
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|Introduction | Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG HSM Nikon lens performance | Sigma 35mm f1.4 DG HSM Nikon versus competition | Conclusion
With a lofty overall DxOMark score of 39 when measured on a Nikon D800, the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM is currently the highest scoring 35mm single focal length lens in our database.
With a 23P-Mpix score, the Sigma is one of the sharpest 35mm lenses you can buy for the 36-Mpix Nikon D800. The sharpness score depends on the sensor resolution but the lens comfortably out-performs new high-speed lenses from both Nikon and Carl Zeiss when they're fitted to the Nikon D800.
The older film-era Nikon AF Nikkor 35mm f/2D scores just 16P-MPix an average score for this type, while the Sony 35mm f/1.4G (mounted on a 24-Mpix Sony Alpha A900) scores a lowly 10P-Mpix, the lowest in our database.
Canon don't have a camera with a sensor to match that found in the 36MPix D800 yet a while but, if you look at the results when mounted on a Canon EOS 5D Mk II, the Sigma mount version is still a little sharper than the excellent Canon 35mm f/2 IS USM.
Despite the fact that the resolution is very high in the centre of the frame and remains at an acceptably high level into the corners of the frame, what really stands out is that the Sigma is very sharp at the maximum aperture, and not just in the centre. That's usually a weakness in a 'fast or bright' lens like this and really helps to justify the extra bucks over 'slower' less costly lenses.
Detractors could cite the slightly less impressive transmission score, measured at 1.7Tstops (on the Nikon D800) but it's in fact lower (at 1.5Tstops) when measured on the less pixel dense Canon EOS 5D Mk II (see our earlier review of the Canon mount version). Be that as it may, on the D800 corner shading at maximum aperture is -2/3 (-0.67) Ev measured at 50% across the field and -1 .8 Ev in the corners.
There's also some slight barrel distortion not that that's particularly troublesome. Chromatic aberration is usually more problematic and in a lens like this but it is very well controlled and has very low levels.
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
As the first model in Sigma's high-grade ART series the 35mm f1.4 HSM A set the bar very high for image quality when measured on Canon and Nikon bodies. The lens is also available in Sony mount, and we couldn't resist trying it on the excellent Sony A99. Read on to see how well it performs.
Announced in 2012, the Nikon D800 is the current undisputed king of DxOMark, with results that eclipse every other camera from all other manufacturers. However, with so much resolution on tap, the question is, which lenses should you use to make the best of what you've got? The DxOMark labs have tested 61 different lenses on the D800 to bring you an unparalleled resource of which lenses are best and which should be avoided. To make it easy to follow, we have broken the reviews down into sections so you can concentrate on the lenses that are important to you. This first section will give you an overview of the D800. We will follow this with a review of the standard focal length lenses, then the telephoto lenses and super-zooms and finally there will be a wide-angle review.
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Sigma has produced some really fine lenses over the past few years, including the 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM (which we liked a lot when we reviewed it in 2008) and the 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM. But the 35mm F1.4 DG HSM may possibly be its best yet. In fact it's one of those rare lenses for which finding any fault seems almost churlish, so good is its overall performance.
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Added by tom526 | January 17, 2014
Picture of lens
Just curious why there is still no picture of the lens
Added by naratuntratisthan | March 21, 2013
it's the matter of D800 and 5D mark ii ?
How come the scores is totally different between the lens mounted on D800 and 5D mark ii? Can the score really measure the lens performance ?
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Added by Emilie_DxOMark | March 28, 2013
Re: it's the matter of D800 and 5D mark ii ?
We are currently preparing a review of 90 lenses mounted on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III and results are amazing...
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The DxOMark team
Added by spopkin | March 18, 2013
Dxo module for Sigma 35mm
I agree about the quality and value of this lens. When can we expect a DxO module? Eager to get full value from the D800+Sigma 35mm combination. Frustrated by the wait.
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Added by Emilie_DxOMark | March 19, 2013
Re: Dxo module for Sigma 35mm
Thank you for your interest in DxO Mark.
The support for this lens is planned very soon, probably next week.
Best regards,
The DxO Mark team
Added by kharnak | March 19, 2013
Re: Dxo module for Sigma 35mm
Thank you for your interest in DxO Labs.
The support for this lens is planned very soon, probably next week.
Best regards,
The DxO Labs team
I'm actually very interested to know why the canon lens tests are still based on 1ds Mk 3 or 5D mark II, both of which are quite old models, while Nikon has already started using D800.
Or is DxO expecting very close performance between 5D mk 3 and these models?
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Re: Dxo module for Sigma 35mm
Thank you for a prompt answer and thank you for quickly adding the module.
Thank you for your interest in DxO Labs.
The support for this lens is planned very soon, probably next week.
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Professor of Pathology, of Medicine (Medical Oncology) and of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation; Director, Translational Diagnostics; Director, Musculoskeletal Tumor Program
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Jose Costa, M.D., is Professor of Pathology and Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine. A graduate of Barcelona Medical School, Dr. Costa trained in Anatomical Pathology at Colorado University (G.B. Pierce) and Washington University (P. Lacy; L.V. Ackerman). He went on to do research as a Fogarty International Fellow (1973) in the laboratory of A.S. Rabson at NCI, were he stayed to eventually become the Anatomical Pathology Branch Chief at the Clinical Center, NIH Bethesda, MD. Elected to a Chair in Pathology at the University of Lausanne (1982), he directed between 1983 and 1993 the Institut Universitaire de Patologie, developing a program of advanced diagnostics and collaborating both with the ISREC and the Lausanne Branch of the Ludwig Institute.
Dr. Costa joined the Yale Faculty in 1993 as Vice Chairman of Pathology and from 1995 until January 2007, he also served as Deputy Director of the Yale Comprehensive Cancer Center. Since 1998 he has been a member of the NCI's Early Detection Research Network. His laboratory investigates the micro-evolutionary dynamics involved in tumor formation and tumor progression using both experimental and theoretical modeling at the systems level. This work has identified novel and promising ways to detect early cancer and ways to follow the changes in tumors under therapy. In July, 2007, he assumed the direction of the Translational Diagnostics Program and the Musculoskeletal Program in the Department of Pathology at Yale.
Dr. Costa remains an Emeritus Professor at the University of Lausanne, received the Trueta Medal for Sanitary Merit of the Catalan Government in 2002, and was elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of the Sciences in 2003 for his work on tumor cell heterogeneity. He has served on numerous national and international committees and Scientific Advisory Boards, and has been Editor in Chief of Pathology Research and Practice and Laboratory Investigation. He presently serves as a member of the Consulting Team for the NCI's Early Detection Research Network and also of the Scientific Advisory Board for the National Cancer Research Institute in Madrid (Spain). He has contributed over 160 original publications to the technical literature.
International Activity
- Colon cancer research
Dr. Costa is engaged in a joint study of transgenic mice developing colon cancer.
- Liver Cancer Detection
Dr. Costa collaborates with the Liver Unit at the Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, centered on the early detection of liver cancer related to hepatitis C.
- Tumor Biology
Dr. Costa collaborates with a colleague at Universitat Pompeu i Fabra, Barcelona. His work involves In Silico Modeling of tumor biology.
- Oncology
Dr. Costa is a member of the Board of Directors of Institut Catala d'Oncologia and provides input in strategic planning and recruitment of senior leadership as well as facilitating the exchange of students.
- Tumor research
Dr. Costa is involved in a collaboration with Professor Bossman, Institut de Pathologie, Lausanne for the study of micro-diversity in tumors.
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Dr. Costa is a member of the SAB of Centro Nacional Investigaciones Oncológicas (Madrid). In that capacity, he provides input on strategic planning and recruitment of senior leadership and facilitates exchange of students.
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- University of Barcelona (1967)
- Senior Staff Fellow
- Laboratory of Pathology, NCI, Bethesda, MD
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- Laboratory of Pathology, Fogarty International Foundation, NCI, Bethesda, MD
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- Washington Univ School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, Surgical Pathology (1972 - 1973)
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- University of Colorado Medical Center, Anatomic Pathology (1971 - 1972)
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Two RedHawks earned top-five finishes Friday evening to lead the Miami University men's track and field team on day one of the Jesse Owens Track Classic, hosted by Ohio State University at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
Junior Rob Stein (Villa Park, Ill.) placed fifth out of 31 throwers in the discus with a personal-best heave of 55.79m/183-0, which ranks third in school history and is the best discus throw for Miami since 1994. He improved his previous best throw by over 12 feet, reaching the personal-best mark on his first attempt of the night.
Senior Jarrod Eick (Hartville, Ohio) finished fifth out of 51 runners in the 1500m run in 3:50.93, though he was third among collegiate competitors. In the 3000m steeplechase, redshirt senior Brett Wagner (Toledo, Ohio) took eighth in a season-best 9:23.63.
Junior Daniel Garleb (Pickerington, Ohio) claimed seventh out of 44 runners in the 5000m run in 14:53.19 while in the 5000m run showcase, redshirt senior Steve Kiplagat (Iten, Kenya) crossed in 17th in 14:53.91.
The Jesse Owens Track Classic resumes Saturday at 10 a.m. with the pole vault while the first track event is the 4x100m relay at 12:10 p.m. The meet then concludes at 4:40 p.m. with the 4x400m relay. Live results are available on MURedHawks.com.


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Peter Winey Heald MD
Professor Emeritus of Dermatology
Extensive Research Description
The role of T cell surface proteins in cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL) and the treatment of the disease. Cytofluorographic studies of T cell mediated diseases and apoptosis. The interactions between lymphoma cells and normal immunocytes involved in the anti-tumor response against those lymphoma cells. We have been developing diagnostic tests for permitting the early diagnosis of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Clinical research projects involve the multi-factorial assessment of immunocompetence and tumor burden by way of antibody in molecular studies of patients' samples.
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- Feldman SR, Brown KL, Heald P.'Coral reef' psoriasis: A marker of resistance to topical treatment. J Dermatolog Treat. 200819(5):257-8.
- Kuo PH, Carlson KR, Christensen I, Girardi M, Heald PW.FDG-PET/CT for the Evaluation of Response to Therapy of Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma to Vorinostat (Suberoylanilide Hydroxamic Acid, SAHA) in a Phase II Trial. Mol Imaging Biol. 2008 Jul 30.
- Kuo PH, McClennan BL, Thompson K, Wilson LD, Edelson RL, Heald PW, and Girardi M. FDG-PET/CT in the Evaluation of Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma. Mol Imag Biol. epub Jan 2008.
- Olsen E. Vonderheid E. Pimpinelli N. Willemze R. Kim Y. Knobler R. Zackheim H. Duvic M. Estrach T. Lamberg S. Wood G. Dummer R. Ranki A. Burg G. Heald P. Pittelkow M. Bernengo MG. Sterry W. Laroche L. Trautinger F. Whittaker S. ISCL/EORTC. Revisions to the staging and classification of mycosis fungoides and Sezary syndrome: a proposal of the International Society for Cutaneous Lymphomas (ISCL) and the cutaneous lymphoma task force of the European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Blood. 110(6):1713-22, 2007


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AUBURN, Ala. — Whew.
It's been a busy first few weeks on the job since taking over as the War Eagle Extra's newest beat writer. While it's been full-go from the start, I'll be off the next two days as I finally get moved into my apartment in Auburn. (Living in hotels for a few weeks is fine, but I'm ready for more permanent digs.) But not to worry — being off until Sunday doesn't mean there won't be content added to the blog. I'll have my final two SEC preseason power rankings articles, and keep an eye out for a big feature that will run online Saturday and in the following day's paper.
But with so many things going on around Auburn and the world of sports, I figured it was time for another edition of "7 at 7." Yes, even though it's posting at 8 a.m. ET. (Hey, it's seven o'clock somewhere.)
Let's get to it.
1. In case you missed anything on Thursday, the War Eagle Extra blog was buzzing with a trio of different entries. First, there was a profile of tight end C.J. Uzomah, who said he was up for the challenge of becoming the Tigers' lead receiver. Readers made for a great live chat on Thursday as well. Along with the requisite questions about the quarterback position and the incoming freshman class, one Auburn backup ended up as the star of the chat — enough so that one person said he should run for president. Check out a replay of the chat if you weren't able to make it. Finally, the latest edition of my SEC preseason power rankings appeared, covering the two teams who clock in at Nos. 5 and 6.
2. Auburn picked up two transfers on Thursday, according to a pair of other writers on the beat. As first reported by Phillip Marshall of AuburnTigers.com, Tucker Tuberville, the eldest son of former coach Tommy Tuberville, will walk on to the Tigers as a quarterback and be ready for fall camp. Tuberville was a redshirt at Texas Tech last season.
Jay G. Tate had the other scoop of the day. Tate, the publisher of AuburnSports.com, the team's Rivals.com site, said another former Red Raider will transfer into the Tigers' program in defensive end Chase Robinson. According to Tate, Robinson is expected to join the team in mid-August after finishing summer classes at Texas Tech, and then suit up for the Tigers in 2014.
3. Well, former Auburn running back Michael Dyer has finally made his decision: He's going to a Division I school. He just won't reveal which one — yet. For more details on Dyer's future, check out this piece from Grantland's Bryan Curtis. Some good writing and reporting here, folks.
4. By now, I assume most have seen the replay and heard the news about Auburn grad and Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson. The veteran hurler broke his ankle Wednesday night in New York against the Mets. In a freak accident, Mets left fielder Eric Young Jr. accidentally stepped on Hudson's ankle as he was trying to beat out a throw to first base. Hudson had to be carted off the field after the play, and not surprisingly, it was later announced that the 38-year-old's season was over.
But in the aftermath of such a gruesome and saddening injury, it was great to see how well Hudson's wife, Kim, handled the news. Young was visibly upset after the play, and sent out a tweet following the game wishing Hudson "a speedy recovery." And as USA Today reports, Kim Hudson responded soon thereafter, noting how much she appreciates how he plays the game "the right way."
If only we could all respond in such a tactful manner when we have to deal with adverse situations in our lives.
5. There was more good news for another classy individual on Thursday, as it was announced that Georgia offensive lineman Kolton Houston has finally been reinstated by the NCAA. For those not familiar with the story, I'll let my colleague at The Macon Telegraph, Seth Emerson, fill in the blanks.
"Houston first tested positive for norandrolone, an anabolic steroid, when he enrolled at Georgia in 2010. According to Houston and UGA, he was administered the illegal drug by an "unscrupulous" doctor after shoulder surgery. The residue from the drug stayed in Houston's system, causing him to continually test above the threshold allowed by the NCAA."
The Bulldogs continually pushed for his reinstatement since it first took effect after he enrolled at Georgia three years ago, but it had been a long and frustrating process for all involved.
Though he's a member of one of the Tigers' rivals, people should be happy for Houston in at least one regard: He just wanted a chance to play. Now he'll have that opportunity. And it's hard to beat getting this kind of news on your birthday, isn't it? Houston turned 22 on Thursday.
6. The folks over at the War Eagle Reader tipped us off to a story quite germane to those around Auburn. According to an article by Reason.com's Tracy Oppenheimer, the Auburn Police Department instituted an aggressive ticket and arrest quota beginning in 2010 with the arrival of a new police chief. This claim was made by former officer and whistleblower Justin Hanners, who is no longer with the department after he said he refused to comply with the directive.
Regardless of your initial thoughts on the report, I urge you to read the article and watch the embedded video before drawing your own conclusion.
7. People who follow War Eagle Extra on Twitter — and if you're not doing so already, why not go and do it now at THIS link — might have seen this video already. But few things will prepare you for an Arkansas fan honoring coach Bret Bielema with "I'm a Beliemer" (to the tune of The Monkees "I'm a Believer") in terribly off-key fashion.
Yes, it's every bit as terrible as it sounds.
And with that, I'm out.
Have a great weekend, everyone!


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Kay, a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon with an impressive silver mane, looks as though she was born to romp around in the snow. It took some time and special care for Kay to get to where she is now, but thanks to her adopters, Robert and Nancy Leete, Kay regularly gets to do just that.
When Kay arrived at the ASPCA Adoption Center in 2012, she suffered from heartworm. She reacted poorly to her initial treatment and became very sick after her first round of shots. It took a while, but eventually, Kay recovered and soon after, she joined the Leete family in Massachusetts.
"We fell in love with Kay the moment we saw her picture and read her bio," Nancy says. "Our decision to adopt Kay just felt right and we couldn't get to Manhattan quick enough."
Kay's pet parents decided to move to a 12-acre homestead in Vermont. With plenty of fresh air and more than enough room to play, Kay is thriving there with her dog brother, Gus. Before this winter's snow arrived, Kay and Gus took long walks through the woods, exploring their new territory. Robert tells us that Kay shows her enthusiasm for nature by bouncing and prancing along the path during their frequent hikes. Kay and Gus also dearly enjoy paying visits to their dog neighbor, a golden retriever named Spencer.
While Kay wasn't too thrilled with the first Vermont snowstorm, she has learned to enjoy being outside in the fresh air and sunshine, even with snow on the ground. She never tires of getting love pats, eating yummy treats after playing outside, and going for walks with her family. We can't imagine a better place for Kay to call home.
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What a beautiful story! Kay is a very lucky girl!!
Thank you for sharing.
So happy that Kay has found a loving home. She is a beautiful dog and deserves all the love that is given to her. Thank you to her new family for giving her the attention she needs.
I'm happy for Kay and the family. I wanted her the first time I saw her picture. I'm glad she's happy now.
She is just adorable. Thank you so much for opening your hearts to taking in a second dog to love. Rescues seem to know that they are special, and give us so much love. I have only owned rescues, and will continue to do so. God bless you and Kay.
Thank you for your love of dogs. I am happy to read of Kay's rescue and happy new life. We need to support shelter animals and stop euthanizing them. We need to have Sanctuaries located on large pieces of land where animals can live in large enclosures with others so that they have companions. They should also be able to have access to the outdoors-be able to walk on dirt and grass, and lie under trees if they want. I believe that if we partnered shelters with sanctuaries there would be more animals who would be saved (even if they are not adoptable, for what ever reason) and wouldn't that be a lovely legacy?
I love hearing stories like that! I'm sure Kay will enjoy a long, happy life with her new pet parents and living in the country.
That would be a lovely legacy and that is exactly what we do! We are located on 30 acres of land way out in the country. It is priceless to see a dog that was sitting on death row on a cold cement floor transform to a playful, bouncy dog once they are out in the country air.
Great story and thanks Leete family for giving Kay such a good life. Wouldn't it be wonderful if everyone went out and adopted a rescue today? I did this a few years ago and this darling dog thanks me every day. Rescues are so apperciative! Please pass the word!!!
I can see how you could fall in love at first sight. Always good to hear a story with a happy ending.
This is a feel good story. I'm so happy for Kay. She is living the good life now. Bless her parents for loving her so much.


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With one week left until Christmas, it's time to get some gift shopping done if you haven't already.
Volunteers for some local charities have to get started shopping pretty early each year.
Volunteers from three local churches who help out with the Foster Children's Christmas Fund get shopping lists in September. Then they shop for presents for children in foster care in
It's a similar story for volunteers with the Arc of Alamance County's ArChristmas Fund and the National Alliance on
These are the kind of charities that Love Enough to Share, the annual Times-News holiday fundraiser, works to help.
Each year, we ask readers to contribute to one (or more) of six charities that we think do a great job meeting the need during the holidays. Along with the ArChristmas Fund, Operation Santa Claus and the Foster Children's Christmas Fund, Love Enough to Share also benefits Residential Treatment Services of Alamance's Santa's Helper program, Christmas Cheer and The Salvation Army Shoes with Love program.
This year's goal is $50,000. Every penny goes directly to the charities.
To participate in Love Enough to Share, look for the coupon with stories that will appear in the Times-News through the holidays.
Fill out the form and return it to the Times-News, Attn: Love Enough to Share,
Checks should be made out to the individual charities. The Times-News will send a complimentary card to honorees or, in the case of memorial contributions, to the family. Contributors will also be recognized in the newspaper, unless they request anonymity.
Donations received Monday include:
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■ A $50 donation by John L. Jackson
■ A $50 anonymous donation in honor of Dot Jackson
■ A $50 donation by the Southern Alamance High School National Honor Society
■ A $100 anonymous donation in honor of HB, Courtney, Katie and Victor
■ A donation by Barbara D'Anna in honor of Mayor Raymond Herring
■ A donation by Barbara D'Anna in honor of Mary Hawk
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■ An $800 donation by Livvie and Becky Vann in honor of Bridget, Madeline and Christian
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■ A donation by Louis Dixon in honor of V.B. Dixon family and spouses
■ A $50 donation by John Kemp in honor of all the volunteers at ARMC
■ A $35 donation by John Kemp in honor of the Thursday volunteer group at ARMC
■ A $30 anonymous donation in memory of Bob Coleman
■ A $30 anonymous donation in honor of Judy and Marvin Patterson's 53rd wedding anniversary
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■ A $100 anonymous donation in honor of
■ A donation by Ronald and Pam Carter in memory of Richard and Carolyn Carter
■ A $25 donation by Steve Kimball
■ A $100 anonymous donation in memory of Anne Louise White
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Minor in Natural Science
Students may seek an academic minor in natural science.
The natural science minor complements the skills the student gains in his or her major by providing an underlying scientific basis upon which to build a career in natural science, life science, physical science, and the allied health fields, as well as bioinformatics, environmental management, science journalism, and science education.
Requirements for the Minor
A minor in natural science requires the completion of 17 credits of coursework in natural science, chosen from any courses in astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, natural science, and physics.
Courses already applied toward other degree requirements (e.g., major or general education) may not be applied toward the minor. At least 9 credits must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above). Prerequisites apply for all courses.
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At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
To monitor standard, unfractionated heparin (UFH) therapy and sometimes to monitor low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) therapy
When to Get Tested?
When you are being treated with UFH or LMWH and your healthcare provider wants to monitor the amount of heparin in your blood
Sample Required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm
Test Preparation Needed?
The Test Sample
What is being tested?
Heparin is a drug that inhibits blood clotting (anticoagulant) and is used to treat people who have developed dangerous blood clots (thrombi) or have a high risk of developing them. This test indirectly measures the amount of heparin in a person's blood by measuring its inhibition of factor Xa activity, one of the proteins involved in blood clot formation (anti-Xa activity). The test is used to monitor heparin therapy to ensure that a person is receiving sufficient heparin for anticoagulation without causing excess bleeding.
Blood clotting is a normal response to blood vessel or tissue injury. It is a complex process that involves the activation and clumping of platelets at the site of injury and the initiation of the coagulation cascade - a sequential activation of coagulation factors, proteins that produce clots and regulate their development.
There are a variety of acute and chronic conditions in which excessive clotting may occur. Some of these include surgeries, DVT (deep vein thrombosis), and other excessive clotting disorders (hypercoagulable disorders). They are associated with inappropriate blood clot formation in veins and arteries – especially in the legs. These clots can obstruct blood flow and cause tissue damage in the affected area. Pieces of the blood clot can break off and travel to the lungs – causing pulmonary embolism, or to the heart – causing a heart attack. In pregnant women, blood clot formation can sometimes affect blood flow to the fetus and result in a miscarriage.
Heparin, through its action on the protein antithrombin, interferes with the clotting process by accelerating the inhibition of coagulation factors, particularly factors Xa and IIa (thrombin). There are two types of heparin that may be used in anticoagulation therapy: low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and unfractionated heparin (UFH), also known as standard heparin. Heparin molecules vary in size and activity. UFH includes a broad range of sizes, while LMWH consists of a narrower range of smaller heparin molecules. UFH is usually given intravenously (I.V.), whereas LMWH is typically given through injections under the skin (subcutaneous). UFH affects both factors Xa and IIa, is more variable in its inhibitory activity, and must be closely monitored. Complications may include clotting (insufficient heparin), excessive bleeding (too much heparin), and sometimes decreased platelets (heparin-associated thrombocytopenia). On the contrary, LMWH primarily affects Xa and its effect is more predictable; therefore routing monitoring is not required.
Heparin is often used for treatment when the condition is acute and is eventually replaced by the use of oral anticoagulants. UFH is usually given in a hospital setting and monitored with the partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test, but it may need to be monitored with the heparin anti-Xa test. High doses of UFH given during surgeries such as cardiopulmonary bypass are monitored using the activated clotting time (ACT) test. LMWH may be given in either an outpatient or hospital setting. If monitoring is required, the anti-Xa test is used.
How is the sample collected for testing?
A blood sample is obtained by inserting a needle into a vein in the arm.
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.
The Test
Common Questions
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This was not an easy step for us to take, as the volunteers on the response team are dedicated to the work they do and are often inspired by the help they can provide. We are actively seeking to expand our capability so that we can again accept and answer all user questions. We will accept and respond to the same limited number of questions tomorrow, but expect to resume the service, 24/7, as soon as possible.
Article Sources
NOTE: This article is based on research that utilizes the sources cited here as well as the collective experience of the Lab Tests Online Editorial Review Board. This article is periodically reviewed by the Editorial Board and may be updated as a result of the review. Any new sources cited will be added to the list and distinguished from the original sources used.
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Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 21st ed. McPherson R, Pincus M, eds. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier: 2007, Pp 780-781.
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Smith, M. and Wheeler, K. (2010 May 6). Weight-based Heparin Protocol using Antifactor Xa Monitoring. Medscape Today News from American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 2010;67(5):371-374. [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/720025 through http://www.medscape.com. Accessed November 2011.
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Shapiro, N. et. al. (2011 August 1). Dosing and Monitoring of Low-molecular-weight Heparin in High-risk Pregnancy Single-Center Experience. Medscape Today News from Pharmacotherapy. 2011;31(7):678-685 [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/746233 through http://www.medscape.com. Accessed November 2011.
Lehman, C. and Frank, E. (2009 January). Laboratory Monitoring of Heparin Therapy: Partial Thromboplastin Time or Anti-Xa Assay? ASCP LabMedicine, 40, 47-51 [On-line information]. Available online at http://labmed.ascpjournals.org/content/40/1/47.full through http://labmed.ascpjournals.org. Accessed November 2011.
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Tahir, R. (2007 July 13). A Review of Unfractionated Heparin and Its Monitoring. U.S. Pharm. 2007:32(7) [On-line information]. Available online at http://www.uspharmacist.com/index.asp?show=article&page=8_2073.htm through http://www.uspharmacist.com. Accessed on 6/1/08.
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Coon, D. and Hamachi-Lopez, M. (2007 January 8). New Test Announcement, Antifactor Xa Assay. CLH Technical Bulletin 07-003 [On-line information]. PDF available for download at http://www.clhlab.com/attachment/624F6C540986B6E9E7F65D1391/LMWH.pdf through http://www.clhlab.com. Accessed on 6/1/08.
Baglin, T. et. al. (© 2006) Guidelines on the use and monitoring of heparin. British Society for Haematology v(133) 19-34. [On-line information]. PDF available for download at http://www.bcshguidelines.com/pdf/heparin_220506.pdf through http://www.bcshguidelines.com. Accessed on 6/1/08.
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Nov 07
Booking Meeting Spaces
Posted by: heather on Nov 07, 2013
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As you may know, the library offers a lovely meeting space for private bookings called the Delany Room:
The Delany Room is available for non-commercial purposes simply by calling us to schedule a day, however, we are seeing so many bookings that we are now having to ask patrons to book the room at least three (3!) months in advance.
So what are some other options if you cannot schedule a day in Delany?
You can try:
- The Youth Building or Pavilion at the Columbia County Fairgrounds (call Public Works at 382-2534)
- The basement at Banner Bank (382-4714)
- The Seneca Activity Center (382-8318)
- The General Store (382-1042)
- The conference room at Best Western (382-4790)
- The conference room at the Port of Columbia (382-2577)
Please keep in mind these spaces may or may not be free, and are subject to the rules and policies of the managing entity.
Good luck!


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The Eastern Carolina 2-A conference standings have unfolded unlike anyone would have predicted.
Most coaches in the league chose Ayden-Grifton (0-6) to top the newly aligned conference before the season began. As things quickly turned for the worse in Ayden, the Chargers are now at the bottom of the EC2A headed into the second half of the season.
But let the coaches tell you, their focus is the unsoiled, second-chance slate.
"Everybody's 0-0 in the conference," said first-year Greene Central coach Allen Wooten. "You can rewrite the season with these last five games."
The conference matchups begin Friday, while six teams combining for a 6-30 record compete for the EC2A title.
"Our conference is full of quality opponents, but it's not like we're getting blown out; we're competing," Wooten said. "Every team has a chance to win this conference championship. … It's what coach can really get their kids to buy in and take it that is going to be the team that finishes on top."
Greene Central (0-6) is faced with a 15-game losing streak and is the one of the only two teams entering conference play without a win — Ayden-Grifton, the pre-season favorite, is the other. For a team that went 9-3 (4-1 in the 1A Carolina conference) last year and returned most of its championship-experienced seniors,it's on a six-game losing streak.
"We had to make a lot of changes due to some of our injuries," Chargers coach Paul Cornwell said. "Our non-conference schedule has been a little tough on us … but I feel like we've improved over the last couple of games."
Five of the six EC2A teams are on a losing streak, with Kinston (2-4) undergoing its first four-game slide since 2007.
The last four teams the Vikings faced have a combined 21-3 record, and first-year coach Ryan Giesleman said his team has a "never-quit mentality."
"We've been tested," he said. "We've seen everything we could have possibly seen in our non-conference, both offensively and defensively. I think we're prepared, and I think our guys are ready."
North Lenoir (1-5) is the only EC2A team with a winning streak (1), which came as its first victory of the season. The Hawks defeated North Johnston, 18-16, in Week 6.
"Anytime you get a win, it's exciting whether you're undefeated or haven't won a game all year," NL coach Calvin Sutton said. "I've really been focused on North Lenoir … but as far as the conference is concerned, I think everybody is right there in the same boat so to speak. There hasn't been too much winning going on from the conference teams."
Top-seeded Goldsboro has a 2-4 record, allowing 26 fewer points on the season than second-place Kinston. Scoring woes taint some conference teams as AG has allowed 39.7 points per game, while South Lenoir (1-5) has scored 10.7 points — the fewest among the six conference teams — each contest, though occupying the third slot in the EC2A.
"We dealt with a lot of injuries this year, so we're starting to get some kids back now," SL's first-year coach Ken Grantham said. "I think, right now with me being the new guy here, we've been playing around with different things, trying to figure out who we are and what we're good at."
Grantham said with most of the teams' tough non-conference schedule, coaches are looking forward to kicking off the EC2A play.
He, along with most other conference coaches, said he is impressed with the Blue Devils' resiliency so far this season.
"They keep coming back, they keep fighting and they don't give up on their goals," Grantham said. "We have to keep coming back each day, and I think that shows a lot of character of the kids."
Wooten felt similarly of his team, which faced "adversity" in his missing practice for his newborn child, injuries and losing a ball game on a late field goal.
"At practice, they really do keep exemplifying that resiliency," Wooten said. "It's not going to happen in one week or two weeks or even one season, but you can get better every single day at practice if you put forth some effort."
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