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Fall Pest Control And Scott Hininger University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service Sheridan County 9/8/2009 Dry Wyoming weather can contribute to severe infestations of aphids and scale insects in ornamental trees and shrubs. Foliar treatments with broad- spectrum insecticides against these pests are often ineffective or provide just temporary relief. In addition, when these insecticides are applied to the foliage, many beneficial insects are killed with the pests. The casualties of these foliar spays include pollinators as well as predators and other natural enemies of pests. As a result, gardens become more prone to pest attacks and need even more frequent insecticide interventions. One answer to this dilemma is a special group of insecticides called "systemics" which offers a viable alternative. These insecticides are taken into a plant through leaves or roots. Insects are killed only when they feed on the treated plants. Such insecticides may be applied to foliage, but there are also granular or drench formulations, which can be applied to the soil near the base of an infested tree or shrub. Compared to foliar sprays, soil applications have obvious ecological advantages because they minimize the negative impact on beneficial pollinators or predators. Other benefits of using a systemic include continuously protected plants throughout most of the growing season without the need for repeat applications, insecticides that are not susceptible to ultraviolet light degradation or "wash off" during watering, and minimized risk of overexposure to applicators. Certain formulations of systemic insecticides claim to provide year-long control against aphids and soft scale insects; however, to be effective, such insecticides must be taken in by the roots, move through the plant's vascular system and reach the leaves. On average, a systemic insecticide moves up a large tree at a rate of 1 foot per day, so it may take months until it reaches the top branches of a large tree. Do not wait until next summer to protect trees and shrubs. Apply systemics in the early fall, and this will protect trees throughout next growing season. Systemics work best on insects with piercing or sucking mouthparts such as aphids, soft scales and mealybugs. They can also provide suppression of leaf miners, thrips, whiteflies and, in some cases, armored scales and some borers. These insecticides do not affect spider mites. Check the label for the pests that are controlled. With the threat of grasshoppers, again next year, this would be a good defense against them for next year. There are many systemic insecticides available over the counter. Two of the most common include the active ingredients dinotefuran (marketed as Safari) and imidacloprid (marketed as Bayer Advanced Garden Tree and Shrub Insect Control, Merit, Confidor, Marathon® and other brand names). Pesticides are poisonous. Be sure to read and follow directions and safety precautions on labels. Handle them carefully and store in original, labeled containers out of reach of children, pets and livestock. Properly dispose of empty containers immediately, and do not contaminate forage, streams or ponds. One reminder this time of year is to make sure your trees and perennial plants are well watered going into winter. Even with the moisture we have received the last several weeks now is a good opportunity to provide plenty of water under the trees before wintertime. The soil needs to be wet at least 18 inches deep going into winter. Most of the damage (brown needles or leaves) I am seeing particularly on evergreens is probably from spider mites, use a piece of white paper under the leaves or needles to check, they are very small. Regular insecticides do not work use a mitacide or insecticidal soap. The University of Wyoming and the United States Department of Agriculture, Sheridan county Office cooperate. The University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
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Uh, time to pull Bailey.
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The Shield, Dolph Ziggler, Antonio Cesaro and Cody Rhodes. They are all young and upcoming stars for the future, one problem though, they are all heels. With this overload, I feel the WWE needs to find some faces to push because people like John Cena is not going to last for long, and other wrestlers like Orton and Mysterio are hanging by a thread. I know they are pushing faces like Ryback and Sheamus, but I don't think it's enough guys.
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Ballistic projectile containing an antigen and method for inoculating animals comprising the non-lethal, ballistic implantation of a projectile containing antigen totally within a living animal. Following implantation, the antigen is released in situ in the animal in response to the fluids and cells of the animal body.
1. A ballistic implant shaped for penetrating the epidermal covering of a living animal body and lodging totally within the tissues of the animal body, said implant consisting essentially of a biologically compatible polymer body and an antigen contained within the polymer body in a manner permitting release of said antigen in response to the fluids and cells of the living animal body.
2. A ballistic implant according to claim 1 wherein said antigen is contained within a cavity opening to the rear of said polymer body.
3. A ballistic implant according to claim 2 wherein said cavity is sealed by a removable cap.
4. A ballistic implant according to claim 1 which includes ballast means within the polymer body.
5. A ballistic implant according to claim 1 wherein said antigen is in a solid form.
6. A ballistic implant according to claim 1 wherein said polymer body is soluble in the fluids and cells of said living animal body.
7. A ballistic implant according to claim 6 wherein said antigen is distributed throughout the soluble polymer body.
8. A ballistic implant according to claim 6 wherein said soluble polymer body comprises hydroxypropyl cellulose.
9. A method of inoculating living animal bodies with an antigen, said method comprising ballistically implanting totally within the tissues of said animal body a ballistic shaped implant consisting essentially of a biologically compatible polymer body and an antigen contained within the polymer body whereby said antigen is released in situ in said animal body in response to the fluids and cells of said animal body.
10. A method according to claim 9 wherein said antigen is selected from the group consisting of vaccines, bacterins and toxoids.
11. A method according to claim 9 wherein said antigen is in a solid form.
12. A method according to claim 9 wherein said polymer body is soluble in the fluids and cells of said living animal body.
13. A method according to claim 12 wherein said polymer body comprises hydroxypropyl cellulose.
The present invention relates to the inoculation of living animals. More particularly the invention relates to a ballistic projectile containing an antigen and a method for conveniently delivering the antigen to the animal from a remote location, which method comprises the non-lethal, ballistic implantation of a projectile containing an antigen totally within a living animal body and the release of the antigen in situ in the animal body.
The vaccination of domestic and wild animals is normally performed by injection of a vaccine in liquid form from a syringe having a sharp, smooth, small diameter needle for minimal wounding. This method of vaccination requires the capture and confinement of the animals so that the vaccination can be accomplished, a difficult and time consuming process, particularly with wild animals. Moreover, multiple inoculations are sometimes necessary to achieve a desired effect, due to the inability of the animal body to efficiently assimilate the amount of inoculant required in a single application.
An important disadvantage in administering liquid vaccines by syringe involves the preparation of the vaccine. The vaccine is manufactured in a concentrated, freeze-dried form and must be reconstituted prior to use of the vaccine. The dry vaccine is more stable than the liquid form and can be shipped and stored under refrigerated conditions, usually less than 4� C., until reconstituted for use.
When prepared for use in the animal, the user reconstitutes the vaccine with a sterile liquid provided by the manufacturer. The reconstituted vaccines must be maintained in a cool environment (e.g., ice-bath temperatures) to insure the quality and activity of the vaccine. While the quality of the dried vaccine can be carefully controlled by the manufacturer, the quality and dosage accuracy of the reconstituted vaccine is limited by the care exercised by the ultimate user.
In practice, several animals may be inoculated with the same needle and disease can be actually transmitted to healthy animals by these conventional procedures.
Various methods of increasing the immune response to injected antigens are known. Decreasing the solubility of antigens by administering them as emulsions in various oily materials or adsorbed onto poorly soluble materials, such as aluminum hydroxide, increases the residence time of the antigens in the body and does produce an increased immune response. However, these emulsions and suspensions are difficult to administer by needle and syringe, and undesirable tissue reactions may also occur.
Bacterial cells or extracts can also be added to the antigen preparation as adjuvants to provoke an increased immune response. Because adjuvants are not passive agents, their use is limited, since the animal may become sensitive to the adjuvant or the response to the adjuvant may be undesirable. For example, mycobacteria cannot be used as adjuvants for cattle vaccination since the animals become tuberculin positive.
Multiple injections of antigen spaced over several weeks or months, i.e. booster shots, will usually result in an increased antibody production compared to a single injection. These multiple injections are uneconomical and time consuming.
According to the present invention, there is provided a ballistic projectile containing an antigen and adapted to release the antigen in situ in a living animal body.
One aspect of the invention relates to a ballistic projectile capable of penetrating the epidermal covering of a living animal body, lodging totally within the body, and presenting an antigen to the living body, the antigen being released and assimilated by the body fluids and cells surrounding the implanted projectile.
A further aspect of the invention relates to a unique method of inoculating living animals, particularly cattle and other domestic livestock, wherein a projectile containing an antigen is ballistically implanted totally within a living animal body, thereafter releasing the antigen into the animal body in response to the fluids and cells of the animal body. This method of inoculation provides several advantages. The ballistic method of implantation using the projectiles disclosed herein eliminates the need for actual human contact with the living animals in order to effect inoculation. The projectiles used in the ballistic inoculation are also adapted to contain antigens in a stabilized, dried form until released and absorbed in situ by the animal's fluids and cells and preparation of the antigen-containing ballistic projectiles can take place under sterile, controlled conditions and accurate dosages provided as desired. The full dosage is then available to the animal and can not be partially "dribbled " away as can happen with faulty syringe techniques.
Furthermore, tests on beef cattle such as Angus, Hereford, Shorthorn, and the like, following inoculation with Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) vaccine according to the present invention, suggests that the effect of the antigen, i.e., the animals' response to the antigen, is greatly increased when the animals are inoculated by the present method compared to conventional syringe inoculations. It is not clearly understood why this surprising effect is achieved using a ballistic inoculation. However, it is believed the trauma at the wound site caused by ballistic implantation may stimulate the defense mechanisms of the body, thereby provoking an increased immune response and heightened antibody production.
Ballistic inoculation of beef cattle with antigen has been found particularly effective. In a preferred embodiment, a small ballistic projectile having a conical nose and a cavity opening to the rear of the projectile is loaded with a given dose of antigen, preferably a freeze dried vaccine. The projectile is then propelled into the flesh of the animal from a distance, using an air powered rifle. The projectile lodges under the epidermal covering of the animal with the implant site showing a minimal amount of swelling or hematoma. On lodging within the animal, the body fluids and cells of the animal surrounding the projectile rehydrate or otherwise release and absorb the antigen which then activates the animal's defense mechanisms, whereby the desired antibodies are produced rendering the animal immune to specific diseases.
The present invention can be illustrated with reference to the drawings wherein several embodiments of projectiles useful in the present invention are shown.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a ballistic projectile adapted to receive, carry and release an antigen.
FIGS. 2 and 3 are cross sectional views of alternate embodiments of projectiles capable of carrying and releasing an antigen.
Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a cylindrical, ballistic projectile 10 comprising a conical nose 12 and annular walls 14 defining a generally cylindrical cavity 16 with an opening 18 at the base of the projectile. A ballast shown generally at 20 may optionally be included to modify the in-flight characteristics of the ballistic projectile. This projectile is particularly suited to accept, retain, and release an antigen, as will be more fully described hereinafter. Projectile 10 can be made of any material which is capable of being projected with sufficient force to penetrate a living animal body and which will maintain its integrity, e.g. will not shatter, on impacting and entering the animal body. Any of the numerous biomedically approved plastics can be used with advantage and can be selected from among those which are either soluble or insoluble in the animal body. Exemplary of useful insoluble materials are the synthetic organic polymers such as the polyolefins, e.g., polyethylene and polypropylene; polysiloxane; polyamides, such as nylon; fluorinated hydrocarbon resins; ABS polymers (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene polymers) and the like. A suitable class of polymers which are soluble in animal bodies, e.g. cattle, are the cellulose derivatives such as hydroxypropyl cellulose, available commercially from the Hercules Powder Co. under the tradename "Klucel". The use of soluble projectiles can be particularly advantageous since after implant the projectile will be solubilized in and eliminated from the animal's body, eliminating the need to retrieve the projectile.
FIG. 2 shows a projectile 10 with conical nose portion 12 and annular walls 14 defining a cavity 16 which contains antigen 22 therein. Sealing cap 24 is optional and can be added for additional protection of the projectile contents during storage and launching if desired. Cap 24 can be made of a soluble material whereby the cap can dissolve in the animal body after being implanted and expose the antigen 22 to the animal body fluids.
Alternatively, cap 24 of FIG. 2 can be removably fastened to the projectile 10 in which case the cap can be removed prior to launching or can be constructed to separate from the projectile during launching, in flight, or at impact prior to entering the animal body. A preferred embodiment comprises a cap 24 spot fastened to projectile 10 by heat sealing or by adhesive means (not shown) whereby the force exerted on cap 24 during launching causes the cap to bow or buckle an amount sufficient to fracture the adhesive bond and release the cap after leaving the launching instrument, e.g., a compressed air gun. As noted above, the body of projectile 10 can be made of a soluble or insoluble material, as desired. As can be appreciated, the projectile 10 may contain any number of compartments or cells in various forms which cells may contain antigens which are alike or different. Thus, an embodiment wherein a plurality of cells are distributed longitudinally in the cavity and opening at the base of the projectile is also contemplated whereby a plurality of antigens contained therein could be released simultaneously.
A further embodiment is shown in FIG. 3 wherein cavity 16 is divided into compartments 16a and 16b by soluble end cap 30 and seal 32. Antigens 22a and 22b are shown contained within compartments 16a and 16b and can be the same or different. End cap 30 and seal 32 can be chemically similar or different, having similar or different solubilities in animal body fluids. This embodiment provides a convenient means for releasing consecutive doses of antigens in situ at spaced intervals. Materials which may be used for the end cap 30 or seal 32 are any of the materials which are solid at room temperature and which will melt, solubilize, degrade or otherwise mobilize to release the contents sealed therein. Cap 30 may also be releasably adhered to projectile 10 as is cap 24 described in FIG. 2 above.
As illustrated in the drawings, the projectiles of the present invention have been shown with recessed cavities generally cylindrical in nature, opening at the base of the projectile and defined by annular projectile walls. However, other recesses or cavities which vary as to location or shape can be utilized with advantage. Thus, one or more cavities which are rectangular or triangular rather than rounded are contemplated as well as cavities which are straight, twisted, or constricted. Moreover, the cavities need not be provided with an opening at the base of the projectile and they may extend transversely of the projectile with access at the sides or other portion of the projectile.
The projectiles of the present invention are adapted to be implanted into living animal bodies by ballistic means such as by launching or "shooting" the projectiles from a convenient distance with small arms or other launching devices powered by expanding gas means such as explosive charges or compressed gases, preferably air. When properly launched, the projectiles will penetrate a living animal body in a non-lethal manner and come to rest within the body. The depth of penetration of the projectile can be controlled by balancing the relationship between the mass of the projectile and the velocity of the projectile at impact. The design of the projectile can vary, and conventional designs useful herein are known in the art. The projectile design can be varied to achieve the desired degree of penetration into the body as well as to achieve the desired performance with respect to a wide range of impact velocities and a wide range of animals. Many texts are available to those skilled in the ballistics art which teach operative designs for the ogival and other portions of the projectile. See, for example, Hayes, "Elements of Ordnance", John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York. It is generally preferred that the projectile have an elongated body with a tapered nose portion which may be conical as shown in the accompanying drawings, rounded or the like. A projectile design similar to that shown in the FIGURES of the drawings has been found effective for the intramuscular implantation of a 0.25 caliber projectile into the flanks and necks of beef cattle at a distance of about 20 to 40 feet (6-12 meters). The projectile should be capable of penetrating into and through the body tissue to the desired depth for maximum effectiveness depending on whether subcutaneous or intramuscular treatment is desired. The point at which entry into the living body is effected can readily be determined for maximum effectiveness utilizing minimum force.
Antigens, i.e. materials which when administered to an animal will cause the formation of antibodies by the animal, such as the viruses, bacteria and toxoids are well known in the art and are useful in the practice of this invention. Particularly useful viruses and bacteria are the vaccines and bacterins, i.e. preparation of viruses or bacteria (live or killed) used to protect against a specific disease.
Vaccines can comprise either the killed or living virus and can be wild (pathogenic) or attenuated. A preferred vaccine prepared from living, attenuated virus is the previously mentioned IBR vaccine. Yet another useful vaccine is the hoof and mouth vaccine prepared from killed, wild virus.
The bacterins can comprise living or killed bacteria which may be wild or attenuated. Exemplary of the bacterins prepared from live bacteria is the anthrax bacterin prepared from anthrax spores, a live, attenuated bacteria. Bacterins prepared from killed bacteria are exemplified by the black leg Clostridium, a killed, wild bacteria.
As mentioned above, toxoids can also be conveniently administered by the practice of the present invention. For example, equines may be inoculated with a tetanus toxoid to protect against tetanus. Other antigens which may not be considered viruses, bacteria, or toxoids, e.g. the allergenics, such as the pollens, which may produce antibodies in living animals, are also suitable for use in the present invention.
In the practice of the invention, the antigens are generally prepared in liquid form, deposited in the cavity of the projectile and dried, preferably by lyophilization. Alternatively, the antigens can be sealed or otherwise contained in the projectile in liquid form, but the dry form is preferred since the antigens are more stable in that form.
After loading the projectiles with antigen, the projectiles can be stored at reduced temperatures, e.g. less than about 20� C. and preferably about 4� C., for extended periods of time until used for inoculation.
When the projectile has been ballistically implanted into the animal body, the fluids and cells of the body act to release and/or rehydrate the antigen which then activates or stimulates the animal's defense mechanisms provoking an immune response and increased antibody production.
As noted previously, the projectile is adapted to penetrate and lodge within the animal body in an area which is effective to release the antigen and which does not harm the animal. For example, the flanks and neck muscles of cattle are ideal inoculating areas for many antigens. The penetration of the projectile necessarily causes some minimal wounding of the animal, but the wound is non-lethal and the trauma is slight. Experience with beef cattle has shown that bleeding from the projectile entry site is minimal, generally showing only a small circular spot of blood about 10 mm in diameter on the hide surface when a .25 calibre projectile is used. The implant sites will heal within a few days without any overt sign of infection, and unless specifically marked, locating the wound site is difficult. Surgical removal of the projectiles several days after implantation revealed no abscesses or gross inflamation surrounding the projectiles.
Though the effects are minimal, the slight trauma produced at the wound site by the ballistic implantation appears to be advantageous in the practice of the present invention since this trauma apparently stimulates antibody production in some manner causing an increased immune response compared to antigens applied by conventional means, e.g. in liquid form from syringes.
A preferred antigen-containing, ballistic projectile suitable for the vaccination of cattle according to the present invention is prepared by sterilizing, in ethylene oxide, a polypropylene projectile about 0.5 inch (1.25 cm) long, 0.25 inch (0.6 cm) in diameter, and having a conical nose portion. The projectile preferably has a cavity in its base sufficiently large to contain 0.05 ml of a liquid such as water. A typical sterilization program would involve exposure of the projectile to a 1200 mg/liter ethylene oxide atmosphere for 100 minutes at 60� C., followed by removal of the residual ethylene oxide under a vacuum of 2 mm Hg for about 18 hours at 60� C.
The sterilized projectile is then loaded with an antigen. A useful antigen for cattle is a modified (attenuated) live virus vaccine such as Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) vaccine, which is available commercially from Anchor Laboratories, Inc. under the trade name "Anchor IBR-VAC". Typically, a (10-dose) vial of the vaccine is reconstituted with a 0.5 ml of sterilized water. The vaccine vial is rotated slowly to thoroughly wet the contents and allowed to stand 30 minutes on ice. Samples of 0.05 ml each are removed using sterile, disposable 0.05 ml capillary pipettes. The pipette contents are each transferred to separate tubes containing one milliliter of sterile water, rinsing the pipette with the receiving fluid. The samples are then assayed for virus titer by standard laboratory techniques such as the serum neutralization or plaque reduction methods, which procedures are outlined in "Recommended Standard Laboratory Techniques for Diagnosing Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis, Bovine Virus Diarrhea, and Shipping Fever (Parainfluenza-3)", Committee for Recommended Standard Techniques for Diagnosing Bovine Respiratory Disease, Proceedings of the 75th Annual meeting, U.S. Animal Health Association (1971).
The cavities of the previously sterilized projectiles are each loaded with 0.05 ml of the vaccine solution. The vaccine is then frozen at about -78� C and lyophilized. After lyophilization, the projectiles are placed in individual sterile, marked tubes and stored at about 4� C. until used for vaccination.
If desired, the liquid vaccine can be absorbed in or absorbed on appropriate substrates such as sterile blotter paper, a fibrous material such as a cotton wad, or other compatible sterile substrate from which the vaccine can be rehydrated or otherwise released while in the animal body.
Yet another means of carrying the vaccine in the projectile is to seal the vaccine in a release-sustaining matrix as disclosed in copending application Serial No. 497,462 filed Aug. 14, 1974, entitled "Ballistic Animal Implant", the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference. A convenient method of providing the projectiles with a sustained release vaccine comprises reconstituting the vaccine with a 5% aqueous solution of hydroxypropyl cellulose binder. Lyophilizing this vaccine solution in the projectile cavity provides a vaccine sealed in a body-fluid-soluble, solid matrix which slowly releases the vaccine in response to the animal body fluids.
A further optional feature comprises the use of a removable cap to secure or protect the contained antigen up to and optionally including the time of launching the projectile as described previously with respect to the embodiment shown in FIG. 2.
The vaccine-containing projectiles prepared as described above can be used to inoculate beef cattle against Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis by ballistically implanting the projectile intramuscularly in the cattle, preferably in the neck muscles of the cattle. For example, the projectiles described above can be propelled with a 0.25 calibre air powered rifle at the large neck muscle in the upper portion of the neck of the cattle from a distance of about 20 feet (6 meters). The projectiles exit the muzzle of the air rifle with a muzzle velocity of about 900 feet per second (275 meters/sec) and will penetrate the hide on the necks of the cattle and lodge in the muscle at a depth of about 1 to 2 inches (2.5 - 5 cm) beneath the skin, thereafter releasing the antigen contained therein.
To determine the effect of the vaccine inoculation on the cattle, blood samples are taken from the cattle prior to ballistic implantation of the vaccine-containing projectiles and periodically after implant. The blood samples are assayed for IBR virus-neutralizing antibody by a serum neutralization technique referred to previously herein. By the 14th to the 21st day following implantation, significant titers of virus neutralizing antibody are noted at levels which are sufficient to protect the cattle from IBR challenge.
Beef cattle inoculated with IBR vaccine according to the present invention will show a surprisingly increased immune response when compared with cattle inoculated in the conventional manner. This can be evidenced by visual observation of cattle which have been challenged by exposure to IBR virus as well as by antibody titers of the exposed animals. The increased response produced by ballistic implantation of the antigen is particularly manifested by higher antibody counts than produced by conventional vaccination techniques and/or by a greater percentage of the animals of a given group reaching a protective level of antibody count than would be achieved by conventional syringe vaccination.
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ABSTRACT: CD19 is an attractive therapeutic target for treating human B-cell tumors. In our study, chimeric (c) divalent (cHD37) and tetravalent (cHD37-DcVV) anti-CD19 monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) were constructed, expressed and evaluated for their binding to human 19-positive (CD19(+)) tumor cell lines. They were also tested for proapoptotic activity and the ability to mediate effector functions. The antitumor activity of these MAbs was further tested in mice xenografted with the CD19(+) Burkitt's lymphoma cell line, Daudi or the pre-B acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) cell line, NALM-6. The cHD37 and cHD37-DcVV MAbs exhibited specific binding and comparable proapoptotic activity on CD19(+) tumor cell lines in vitro. In addition, the cHD37 and cHD37-DcVV MAbs were similar in their ability to mediate antibody-dependent cell-mediated phagocytosis (ADCP). However, the tetravalent cHD37-DcVV MAb bound more avidly, had a slower dissociation rate, and did not internalize as well. It also had enhanced antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) with human but not murine effector cells. The cHD37 and cHD37-DcVV MAbs exhibited comparable affinity for the human neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) and similar pharmacokinetics (PKs) in mice. Moreover, all the HD37 constructs were similar in extending the survival of mice xenografted with Daudi or NALM-6 tumor cells. Therefore, the cHD37 and cHD37-DcVV MAbs have potent antitumor activity and should be further developed for use in humans. Although not evident in mice, due to its increased ability to mediate ADCC with human but not mouse effector cells, the cHD37-DcVV MAb should have superior therapeutic efficacy in humans.International Journal of Cancer 07/2011; 129(2):497-506. DOI:10.1002/ijc.25695 · 5.01 Impact Factor
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (CST)
The most fantastic, bombastic innovation station for your imagination. It's a royal rumble far from humble.
A Battle Royal between Lawyers and Entrepreneurs, innovators and enablers. An EXTRAVAGANZA, to entertain, excite and WHET entrepreneurial appetites for the activity of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Kicking off the week, The Entrepreneur Center and Fit|U Health, Nashville's newest health and wellness startup are hosting a WEIGH-OFF. If Jenny Craig and Dr. Atkins had a WWF Fight night, this is what it would be. Entrance music, entourages, trashtalking, and emceed by Nashville's Tech Godfather, Tod "Does Stratasan sound sexual?" Fetherling.
Nashville's #1 DJ, DJ Ron is bringing the music thunder and rockin the night!
Entrepreneurs, Lawyers, fat and flabby from overwhelming office hours took the challenge to transform their lives and their waistlines over the 12 week Fit U Program. Fat will be weighed!
Heavyweight Title Card:
Michael "The Machine" Burcham
Chris "The Master Debater" Sloan
Nick "The Geek" Holland
Scott "The NewKID" Rouse
This is THE must see event for Nashville's entrepreneurs! Innovation has a home in the ring and on the scales.
WHERE: Play Dance Bar (1519 Church Street)
WHEN: Tuesday, November 15, 7-10 pm
HOW MUCH: $20 for the must see night of the year!
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Each year the Oakdale Police Department and the Oakdale City Fire Deparment, along with Oakdale Rural Fire Protection District award one member of their personnel a distinguished honor - the police officer and fireman of the year.
An early morning grass fire in the Albers Road area south of Oakdale on Wednesday was connected to a power outage that left several thousand Pacific Gas & Electric customers in the city in the dark.
In an environmentally-friendly and cost-saving move, City of Oakdale employees could soon be ridding greener thanks to a rebate program offered through the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. The Oakdale Police Department is considering purchasing one or more electric scooters for short-distance trips within the city to avoid driving gas powered vehicles.
In a move likely to frustrate some local residents, Oakdale City Council members will not be discussing a lease agreement for the installation of a 70-foot cell phone tower at their Jan. 17 meeting as previously anticipated. The discussion was pushed to a later meeting, officials said, because of the longer than normal agenda for Jan. 17.
Unseasonably dry weather so far this winter is leaving the area in an unsettled condition.
Upgrades and repairs to the Oakdale Wastewater Treatment Plant are finally complete, and Oakdale City Council members toured the completed facility on Monday, Jan. 9. The tour was considered a special meeting of the Oakdale City Council, but the council took no action during the session.
The Oakdale Chamber of Commerce has awarded Bill Dyer, a former Oakdale High School teacher, the former familiar face behind Community Sharing, and an overall volunteer extraordinaire the honor of Lifetime Achiever for his years of humble service with various causes, clubs, and organizations.
The Oakdale Irrigation District's Tuesday, Jan. 17 meeting agenda will contain an item related a possible "winter" irrigation, said OID General Manager Steve Knell. He said that OID has had a number of inquiries about having an irrigation rotation due to the lack of rainfall but that the decision is up to the board of directors.
Modesto Area Drug Traffickers Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms
Oakdale City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 9 at the Oakdale Wastewater Treatment Plant. Council and members of the public will take a tour of the facility to view progress on plant upgrades.
A swift-running river, bad news for schools in terms of state funding, and an increase in gang activity all found their way on to the front pages of The Leader during the latter half of 2011. Following are some of the top stories, July to December.
Jaden Mayfield was doing what probably any two-year-old boy would do one afternoon when he found something shiny …he put it in his mouth. Little did he or his family know that his age-appropriate curiosity would turn into a long hospital stay.
The New Year brings fresh opportunity and challenges for most people but it also brings new laws for everyone to abide by. More than 800 laws will go into effect. Some laws directly affect your day-to-day, others not so much, but it's a good idea to know what's legal and what's not. Here is a small list of some of the more talked-about laws that will go into effect.
Although the list posted at the Sears Holding Company website is still not completely updated, the Oakdale Kmart and Sears locations seem to have escaped the chopping block as they are not among the 80 stores slated for closure throughout the country.
Oakdale city officials are scrambling to action after the California Supreme Court upheld the state's right to dismantle redevelopment agencies across the state in a Dec. 29 decision. The Supreme Court also ruled that an alternate strategy, which some were calling "ransom payments," was unconstitutional. This decision leaves the City of Oakdale scrambling to meet a four-month deadline to ensure repayment of around $1.5 million owed by the RDA to city held funds.
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Thirteen years of primary education will officially come to a close for the Class of 2015 this Friday night at the Oakdale High Corral. The 7 p.m. graduation ceremony will be their final moments on the field as Mustangs, only to then become alumni of the school.
Great weather and high attendance combined to make this year's Oakdale Chocolate Festival a triumph on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17.
With the irony of rain and stormy skies outside, the Oakdale Irrigation District held a water committee meeting to discuss this year's continuing drought from lack of rain and how the 106-year-old district was allocating its water to customers.
A Friday night accident left one woman with major injuries and saw traffic along a bus stretch of North Yosemite shut down for a brief time while traffic was detoured around the scene.
The newspaper business will be minus one well spoken, mature-beyond-her-years teen as Oakdale High School senior Rachelle Pabalan turns her sights elsewhere heading into her collegiate future.
It didn't appear to be the largest opening night crowd in history – but it was also a little difficult to tell.
A citizen who thought she was helping a family friend became the victim of a large theft of personal items but turned things around in getting one of the thief's accomplices arrested when they tried to sell the stolen items back to her.
A mid-day probation search in a quiet upscale neighborhood resulted in the seizure of narcotics, paraphernalia, and two subjects from the house taken to jail on drug charges.
A dispute between cohabitants on Thursday morning, May 7, escalated to the point where one of the participants was arrested for attempted murder after he doused his female roommate with gasoline and attempted to light her on fire.
The Oakdale City Council proclaimed recognition for National Police Week from Sunday, May 10 to Saturday, May 16 at its meeting on May 4.
An emotionally charged debate about water allocations in the fourth year of drought broke out at Tuesday's Oakdale Irrigation District board meeting.
Upper grade classrooms were empty, halls sounded a bit hollow and local first responders stayed busy as Oakdale High School observed and brought to life the Every 15 Minutes Program on Thursday and Friday.
After a multitude of proclamations honoring Older Americans Month, National Police Week, Bike to Work Week, and National Public Works Week, the Oakdale City Council went to work approving funds for a host of projects across the city.
An interrupted residential burglary in the Del Rio area off Stewart Road and McHenry Avenue on Wednesday, April 29, led to a high speed chase with the vehicle being discarded outside of Oakdale off Rodden Road. The suspect fled on foot and swam across the Stanislaus River back into the city causing police to lock down the area as sheriff's units conducted a neighborhood search for the man.
In the dark underground world of sex trafficking, acts of prostitution and its victims, the women forced to work in the sex trade, are often concealed in a single business: brothels posing as massage parlors.
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'72-73 76ers want Nets to win at least 10
NBA teammates who won only nine games would like to keep record for futility
Updated: March 25, 2010, 10:03 PM ETBy Johnette Howard | Special to ESPN.com
There are at least three things you need to know about Fred Carter before you call him nuts for rooting for the New Jersey Nets to let his 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers team rest in peace as the biggest losers in NBA history.
Carter's nickname is "Mad Dog," which right away suggests a certain contrarian streak. Two, Carter finds skewed beauty in another nickname of his that has stuck: "best player on the worst team ever." That's why Carter will not break out any champagne if ...
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PRESCOTT, Ariz. — The lone survivor on an elite Arizona firefighting crew was serving as a lookout and relaying key information to his colleagues when a raging wildfire trapped and killed them, officials said Tuesday.
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5 Parks near Three Rivers, California
Lemon Cove, California 8.78 miles SW
Sequoia National Park, California 10.65 miles NE
Badger, California 12.03 miles NW
Kings Canyon National Park, California 19.95 miles NW
Dunlap, California 23.13 miles NW
Three Rivers, California (map) | (559) 597-2301
Sites: 80 | Latest Rate: $12.00 | 4 Reviews
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Jul 2014 - $12.00
We took a road trip this summer for our family vacation and left the camper behind, opting for tents in the mountain air. We loved the Sequoia Forest and cannot wait to return soon. The bear boxes kept food safe and we enjoyed so many day hikes up to the surrounding lakes - absolutely stunning. - PeachyCreative
May 2009 - $14.00
Absolutely lovely campground, great lake views. Crowded at weekends - can be hard to find a good site. Some sites sloping. Operated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It can be reserved through ReserveAmerica. - IanS
Dec 2008 - $16.00
Wasn't a popular weekend to camp but we live close and wanted to take the family up for a quick one nighter and dump my tanks there. The site we stayed in was a pull through and quite un-even but its what i would expect from this kind of cg. I briefly met with the folks that run the cg and they were very kind apparently they are semi full time there. I was 1 of only 3 campers there that night so we had the run of the place. Good thing because the roads are quite narrow and steep. We would camp here again mainly because of how close it is to home. During this time of year the lake is quite a walk from the CG. Like the other post says in spring this CG is under water. - redwake
Three Rivers, California (map) | (559) 561-4424
Sites: 83 | Latest Rate: $38.00 | 18 Reviews
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Apr 2015 - $38.00
Very nice park close to Sequoia. Some sites are pretty close, other have plenty of room. Very pretty river views from some sites. Very helpful staff. We would stay here again. Not much to chose from in the area but best in the area. - Linda Allan
Mar 2014 - $38.00
The location of this park is excellent if you want an RV park with full hookups that is a reasonable distance to Sequoia. Our's was a pull-in site facing forward towards the river, which was really nice. That was about the only thing nice about this park. The WiFi almost worked. We had to go near the office to get a signal that would stick. The restrooms really need updating. They were sort-of clean but not very well. I didn't use the showers but they were coin op. The toilet stalls were too small and the toilet took up most of the space, leaving very little room to move. Fortunately the doors opened out so you could leave the door open until you got seated. It was early in the season and most of the tent sites were empty but it looked like the trash was not cleaned out of the fire pits from last season. The laundry facility was OK with stack able washer and dryer with decent capacity. The wash and dry cost was higher than many other places. I'm not sure if I would stay there again. The value just wasn't right. - sprinter55
Sep 2013 - $46.00
Tiny, tiny sinks in the bathroom. No towels in restroom. Tiny, pay showers with very poor water pressure. Wi-Fi did not work. - LTV camper
Three Rivers, California (map) | (559) 561-4333
Sites: 54 | Latest Rate: $50.00 | 93 Reviews
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May 2015 - $50.00
The previous three reviews are spot on; this is a wonderful, older campground that is perfect for visiting Sequoia NP. It's still an hour to get into the park, but this is as close as you're going to get, and if you like to come back to your rig at night and have a true camping experience, this place is for you. Our spot (#26) was nestled in the trees, next to the river. We loved the country road the campground was on - walked into town for breakfast one day (2 miles) - really lovely morning. The only drawback is that there is only one bathhouse and it is pretty dated, but it was clean. Laundry was 2w/2d but was fit for purpose. We will definitely stay here again! - Jolly Out There
May 2015 - $30.00
Excellent place to stay for your Sequoia National Park visit. Our campsite to park entrance was 8.5 miles. This is not an RV resort but is a nice clean, quiet park to camp in. Lots of shade trees and the sites are nicely level. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Wi-Fi was very good. There was AT&T cell phone coverage but no Verizon access, for that you have to drive down the road a few miles. Overall this is a very nice park for your Sequoia visit. We would definitely stay here again. - Rsothen
Oct 2014 - $54.00
We loved this park. WARNING: GPS takes you the wrong direction, down a little dirt road with no turn around. This is a great park. We stayed a week and enjoyed the Sequoia National Park which is very close and a wonderful place to visit. Our back in river site was large and spacious, level, shady and well maintained. The river was just out our window. It was flowing but were told that due to the drought it is actually very low compared to other years. The lake down the road is pretty but also low. The site had good WiFi access but only had a 30 amp connection. I would suggest to the owners that the first sign announcing their site saying turn in 1.5 miles be placed prior to the Three Rivers Lions Club Roping road and a big "WARNING" be place in the form email AND on the website. This little mistake came close to being very costly for us since we had $140 reservations that evening and turning up the "lions" road following the GPS took our 40 + tow = 60ft rig up to a narrow dirt road where we had to drop our tow and back the RV down the winding road until we could get turned around delaying our arrival by almost 2 hours and causing us to rush to our reservations. Overall we had a wonderful time and the office folks were very polite. - JayABQ
Three Rivers, California (map) | (559) 561-4413
Sites: 45 | Latest Rate: $39.00 | 15 Reviews
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Jul 2014 - $39.00
This is a rustic RV park close to Sequoia National Park. Sites are varied, some gravel, some level, and some concrete. There's decent shade which may impact satellite reception. The cable system is very good and the WiFi is okay. The two bathrooms were flooded for two days, and we were told they were waiting for a part to fix the problem. There's a nice beach on a swimming hole in the river that runs behind the park. There is no Verizon cell service in the park. - DrLewie
Apr 2013 - $29.00
It was a bit difficult getting our 32' RV into the site. Once there, it was comfortable because at this time of year the campground was not full. Very close to Sequoia National Park. Said we could get Wi-Fi, but have to go across the street to the bakery (which is very good). No real Verizon service. The campground worked for what we were there to do - visit Sequoia. - Layover5
Nov 2012 - $29.00
The location is perfect to explore Sequoia NP. The park is not big rig friendly except for the boondock area, which is beautiful in the back at the river. Our rate was for a back-in W/E site. Wi-Fi was mostly OK. Backing in was a challenge because the site had trees in all four corners, making maneouvring somewhat tricky. We made it because the opposite site was empty, otherwise we probably would have failed to get in. Leveling was easy. Beside the grassy site was a concrete patch with a large picnic table. Park was quiet, but some residents leave early in the morning so you might wake up at 5:30 am before falling asleep again. We didn't use any facilities, we peeked in though and realized there was only one washing machine for the whole park. However, we liked it here and would stay again if revisiting Sequoia NP. - TheSchweitzers
Three Rivers, California (map) | (559) 561-4333
Sites: 44 | Latest Rate: $25.00 | 1 Reviews
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Don't believe the website. We stayed for two nights, most sites available for overnighters mingled with permanent residents. Staff very friendly, no amenities. Large trees make it tricky for big rigs. This campground is under going a change to full time so call before you go. It is nearest site to southern entrance to Sequoia Nat'l Park. - Motorhome Madness