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Chinchillas are slender-bodied, medium-sized rodents with short forelimbs and long muscular hindlimbs that give the animal a rabbit-like appearance. The head, eyes, and ears are relatively large and the bullae are greatly expanded. Chinchillas have long gestation periods and deliver fully furred young with open eyes.
In the wild, chinchillas live in relatively barren areas of the Andes of Northern Chile at elevations of 3,000–5,000 m. Chinchillas live in burrows or rock crevices but are well adapted for running. They dust bathe, are vegetarian, and are active throughout the year. They are gregarious, living in groups of several hundred. All domestic chinchillas are descendants of 13 individuals brought to the USA in 1927.
Chinchillas come in a variety of colors. The original chinchilla fur color in the wild was mottled yellow-gray. Through selective breeding, the most common color seen is dark blue grey (dominant fur color gene). Other colors have emerged as mutations of the original standard color. Eye color may be black or pink to red due to coat color genes. Homozygous white and homozygous black combinations are lethal.
The female chinchilla has an estrous cycle of 38 days. Females are seasonally polyestrous, and the breeding season is November to May in the northern hemisphere. The gestation period averages 111 days. Generally, females have 2 litters a year with 1–6 young (average 2) per litter. Young become sexually mature at 8 mo of age. Chinchillas have a long lifespan reported to be up to 20 yr.
Sexing chinchillas can be difficult. In females, a vaginal closure membrane seals the vaginal orifice at all times except estrus and parturition. The vaginal orifice is U-shaped and situated between the anus and the mound-shaped urethral orifice; it is difficult to distinguish when closed, and is indicated by a slightly, raised semicircular area. When its closure membrane covers the vaginal orifice, the urethral orifice can be mistaken as a genital opening. The well-developed clitoris of female chinchillas can be manually extruded through the urethral orifice and mistaken as a penis. The vagina is open during estrus. During these times, the vaginal closure membrane dissolves and then repairs. During estrus there is no vulval swelling. Instead, there is a change in perineal color from a dull, flesh color to a deep red. The color intensity of the perineum increases dramatically at the time of vaginal perforation and remains bright throughout most of the luteal phase of the cycle.
Male chinchillas do not have a true scrotum. The testes are contained within the inguinal canal or abdomen, and there are 2 small moveable sacs (the post-anal sacs) next to the anus, into which the caudal epididymis can drop. The external appearance of the scrotal sacs is similar to the nonpendulous scrotum of pigs and cats. The penis is readily apparent below the anus, from which it is separated by an expanse of bare skin. The penis can be manually extruded 1–2 cm when flaccid. The tip of the erect penis extends to the level of the axilla, a distance of about 11 cm.
As in other rodents, the anogenital distance gives the best initial indication of the animal's gender. In males, the distance is greater. Extrusion of the penis from the urethral orifice confirms the sex of the chinchilla. The penis can be differentiated from the clitoris in 2 ways: 1) the penis is significantly larger than the clitoris; and 2) the extruded penis can be separated and distinguished from the prepuce, while the extruded clitoris tends to evaginate and the clitoral prepuce is not apparent.
Chinchillas are tolerant of cold but sensitive to heat. The ambient temperature range to which chinchillas are adapted is 65–80°F (18–27°C). Exposure to higher ambient temperatures, especially in the presence of high humidity, can result in heatstroke. A good rule thumb is to add the unit values of the temperature (Fahrenheit) and humidity, and consider any value greater than 150 dangerous. For example, 85°F + 65% humidity = 150. Chinchillas develop matted fur if kept in a warm (>80°F [26.7°C]), humid environment.
Chinchillas are easily housed in either wire mesh-bottom or solid-bottom cages, although solid-bottom cages are recommended for pregnant females about to have young. Wire mesh spacing in cages should be narrow, as tibial fractures are a common risk in young chinchillas that catch a leg in a cage bar. Chinchillas are shy animals and need a place to hide when in captivity. In the wild, chinchillas conceal themselves in rock crevices. PVC plumbing pipes, especially elbow, Y, and T sections, make ideal hiding places. The pipes should be 4–5 in. in diameter and can be sanitized by placing in a dishwasher.
Due to their habit of dust bathing, a box containing a mixture of silver sand and Fuller's earth (9:1), 2–4 in. deep should be placed in the cage daily. Dust baths should be provided for ∼30 min/day. If dust baths are left in the cage for long periods, they become soiled with feces. When denied dust bathing in captivity, the fur becomes matted from oily secretions on the back. Dust bathing often causes irritation of the eyes, resulting in conjunctivitis without clinical signs of upper respiratory infection. Excessive dust bathing may result in pulmonary granuloma and epithelial hyperplasia.
A pelleted chinchilla ration is commercially available and suitable; however, chinchillas have also been raised on guinea pig or rabbit rations. Compared with rabbits and other pet rodents, chinchillas have a high requirement for dietary fiber. In addition, their diet should be supplemented with high-quality hay. Urinary calculi, urolithiasis, metastatic renal calcification, and nephritis are reported occasionally. Calculi are typically composed of calcium carbonate. The conditions are associated with feeding a diet high in calcium, such as alfalfa hay.
Like rabbits and guinea pigs, chinchillas produce 2 types of fecal pellets, one nitrogen-rich intended for cecotrophy, and one nitrogen-poor delivered as fecal pellets. Polygamous breeding colonies are common among chinchilla ranchers, and a system of individual female housing has been devised that allows a single male to serve 12 females. A variety of breeding techniques have been used successfully, and mating is facilitated by observing changes in the vaginal closure membrane and performing vaginal cytology. Pregnant females do not make a nest.
Chinchillas possess unusually well developed and elaborate male accessory reproductive glands. The secretion of these glands form a hard plug that remains in the female tract after copulation. In chinchillas, the vesicular gland provides the bulk of the accessory gland secretions, and the fluid hardens or gels when mixed with prostatic secretions. A 2–3 in. long, 1-in. diameter, irregularly shaped firm, waxy plug is often found in the cage after mating and is considered normal.
The animal's overall appearance and behavior should be noted. Sick chinchillas may show weight loss, hunched posture, abnormal gait, scruffy fur, or labored breathing. They may be lethargic or unresponsive to stimulation. Chinchillas should be handled calmly and gently to minimize stress. Docile, nonpregnant animals can be removed from a cage by grasping and lifting the base of the tail while using the opposite hand to support the body. Routine restraint can be accomplished by wrapping a towel around the body. Small chinchillas may be grasped gently around the thorax, taking care not to restrict breathing. Pregnant females should not be handled unless necessary. Pregnancy is detectable by palpation at 90 days gestation and may be determined by regular weighing. After 6 wk, weight gain in pregnant chinchillas increases rapidly.
A protective reaction in chinchillas known as fur slip results in the release of a large patch of fur, revealing smooth, clean skin underneath. It may also occur with improper handling, fighting, or anything that over-excites chinchillas. The fur can take several months to regrow and frequently results in a different shade. To prevent this phenomenon, chinchillas should be handled gently with minimal stress.
Nearly all significant reports on infectious diseases of chinchillas over the past 50 yr come from colonies of chinchillas raised for fur, and most reports of bacterial disease in colonies are ≥20 yr old. Reviews of the diseases of chinchillas give the impression that these animals are very susceptible to infectious disease. However, in veterinary private practice, infections are infrequent in pet chinchillas.
Opportunistic infections by normal bacterial flora of chinchillas can cause frank disease, localized to a single organ (eg, Streptococcus spp, Pseudomonas spp, Escherichia coli) or as septicemia. Affected animals usually are immunocompromised by age, nutritional status, or husbandry-related stress.
Diagnosis is based on clinical signs, culture, and isolation of the organism. Treatment includes appropriate systemic antibiotics and general supportive therapy. Prognosis is nearly always guarded. Prevention and control in colonies depend on maintenance of good husbandry and sanitation and separation of affected or carrier animals.
Historically, Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections, yersiniosis, and listeriosis occurred frequently among fur-ranched chinchillas in Canada, the USA, and the UK. The estimated number of fur-ranched chinchillas in the USA in 1954 was >100,000. By the mid-1960s, the number was reduced to only a few thousand. Since 1980, reports of yersiniosis and listeriosis in chinchillas come almost exclusively from fur-ranched chinchillas in Hungry, Poland, Slovakia, and Croatia, which supply almost 50% of the 200,000 chinchilla pelts annually produced worldwide.
Opportunistic systemic P aeruginosa infections are described in chinchillas. Affected animals display a variety of clinical signs, including scrotal swelling, conjunctivitis, anorexia, weight loss, and corneal and oral ulcerations. Affected animals can be given chloramphenicol and butorphanol (for analgesia). A vaccine against P aeruginosa has been developed and is used in fur-ranched chinchillas.
The causative agents of yersiniosis, Yersinia pseudotuberculosis and Y enterocolitica occur worldwide in areas of moderate and subtropical climate, and outbreaks in chinchillas are commonly described. Y enterocolitica is the species most frequently isolated from chinchillas. Yersiniosis is an enteric disease that damages epithelium of the ileum, cecum, and colon, resulting in mucosal hemorrhage and ulceration. Lymphoid infiltration results in hypertrophy of Peyer's patches and mesenteric lymph nodes and necrotizing granulomas. Granulomatous lesions spread to the lungs, spleen, and liver, eventually causing death.
A chinchilla-type strain of Y enterocolitica (biovar 3, antigens or serovar 1, 2a, 3) appears to persist enzootically among chinchilla stock worldwide. The pathogenicity of enteric Yersinia appears to depend on a plasmid that is essential for virulence expression. Plasmid-mediated pathogenic functions are survival in serum, resistance to phagocytosis, cell adhesion, and cytotoxicity. However, bacterial endocytosis in intestinal epithelial cells seems not to be encoded by a plasmid.
Listeriosis in chinchillas was first reported in 1949. It is common in fur-ranched chinchillas but not in laboratory or pet chinchillas. Although the original report suggested that chinchillas are highly susceptible to infection with Listeria monocytogenes, this has not been proved. Case reports of listeriosis in chinchillas describe fur-ranched animals in high northern latitudes (eg, Canada, Washington State, the UK, Croatia, Hungry, and Slovakia). Most reports of listeriosis arise from the ingestion of contaminated food; the disease is common in animals fed on silage. Unlike most foodborne pathogens that primarily cause GI disease, L monocytogenes causes several easily recognized invasive syndromes, such as encephalitis, abortion, and septicemia. In chinchillas, listeriosis is a cecal disease with bloodborne dissemination. The main target organ is the liver, where the bacteria multiply inside hepatocytes. Early recruitment of polymorphonuclear cells lead to lysis of hepatocytes, bacterial release, septicemia, and in surviving hosts, the development of lung, brain, spleen, lymph node, and liver abscesses. The invasion of peripheral nerve cells and rapid entry into the brain, which cause the classic histopathologic lesion of monocytic perivascular cuffing, is believed to be a unique characteristic of its virulence.
Other recorded infections in chinchillas include clostridial enterotoxemia, salmonellosis, and Klebsiella infection. Affected animals display nonspecific septicemic signs such as loss of appetite, respiratory distress, and diarrhea and die within a few days after the onset of clinical signs. In the 1940s and 1950s, veterinarians described Salmonella epizootics characterized by gastroenteritis and abortion in fur-ranched chinchillas in the USA. Recent case reports describe Salmonella infection in companion chinchillas.
No species-specific viral diseases have been described in chinchillas. Chinchillas are susceptible to human herpesvirus 1 and may play a role as a temporary reservoir for human infections. Two case reports describe spontaneous, herpes-like viral infection in chinchillas. Affected animals displayed conjunctivitis and subsequently showed neurologic signs of seizures, disorientation, recumbency, and apathy. Nonsuppurative meningitis and polioencephalitis with neuronal necrosis and intranuclear inclusion bodies were found on histologic examination at necropsy. In addition, eyes displayed ulcerative keratitis, uveitis, retinitis and retinal degeneration, and optic neuritis. The clinical signs, distribution of the lesions, and viral antigen suggested a primary ocular infection with subsequent spread to the CNS.
Toxoplasmosis was commonly found in fur-ranched chinchillas but is now rarely seen. Necropsy lesions include hemorrhagic lungs, enlarged spleens, and enlarged mesenteric lymph nodes. Chinchillas may also develop focal necrotic meningoencephalitis due to Toxoplasma gondii.
In the past, group-housed chinchillas such as in fur ranches and research colonies often had a high prevalence of Giardia infection. However, normal chinchillas harbor Giardia in moderate numbers, and two-thirds of all chinchillas are positive on fecal diagnostic tests. Stress and poor husbandry are believed to cause an increase in Giardia and predispose animals to opportunistic gastroenteric bacterial infections, resulting in severe diarrhea and death.
Other protozoan infections include Eimeria chinchilla, hepatic sarcocystosis, and gastroenteritis associated with Cryptosporidium.
Outbreaks of cerebral nematodiasis caused by the raccoon ascarid Baylisascaris procyonis are seen in chinchillas housed outside in high northern American climates. An orbital cyst due to Taenia coenurus has been reported in a pet chinchilla with exophthalmos.
There are two reports of Histoplasma capsulatum infection in chinchillas. Necropsy lesions revealed multiple foci of pulmonary hemorrhage, consolidation, and bronchopneumonia with the organism in numerous giant cells and multifocal pyogranulomatous splenitis and hepatitis with H capsulatum in giant cells. H capsulatum was cultured from timothy hay used for food.
Dermatophytosis is uncommon in chinchillas. Trichophyton mentagrophytes is the dermatophyte most commonly isolated, although Microsporum canis and M gypseum have been incriminated in spontaneously occurring outbreaks. Infected chinchillas have small, scaly patches of alopecia on the nose, behind the ears, or on the forefeet. Lesions may appear on any part of the body, and in advanced cases a large circumscribed area of inflammation with scab formation occurs. Fungal cultures of fur-ranched chinchillas show a 5% incidence of T mentagrophytes in animals with normal skin and a 30% incidence in animals with fur damage. Diagnosis is based on lesions and isolation of the causative agent using dermatophyte test medium. Ultraviolet light (Wood's lamp) examination is rarely helpful, because most cases are caused by T mentagrophytes, which does not fluoresce under ultraviolet light. Treatment consists of 5–6 wk of oral itraconazole. Dermatophytosis is contagious to humans and other animals.
In the early 1960s, the Chinchilla Fur Breeders Association of England showed that approximately half of all deaths in adult chinchillas were due to disorders of the digestive tract; malocclusion accounted for ¼ of those deaths. Husbandry-related disorders of the digestive tract remain one of the most frequent problems seen. Lethargy and anorexia are typical clinical signs.
Cheek tooth crown and root abnormalities are common in chinchillas. Complications of malocclusion ("slobbers") include periodontitis, alveolar periostitis, and alveolar abscessation of maxillary and mandibular cheek teeth. Abnormalities may be observed by the time animals are 6 mo old. Clinically, malocclusion leads to unthriftiness, rough fur, anorexia, and weight loss. Excess salivation frequently results in inflammation and alopecia of the skin on the chin and ventral neck. Overgrown teeth or roots can penetrate the mandible or hard palate, demonstrated by mucopurulent draining tracts or ocular and nasal discharge. Mastication becomes increasingly difficult, and severe malnutrition may lead to hypoglycemia and ultimately seizures, paralysis, coma, and death. The oral cavity should be thoroughly examined by otoscope or small speculum; usually general anesthesia is necessary. Premolar and molar teeth may be loose, broken, or sharply pointed. Sometimes feed or foreign bodies are impacted between the teeth and the underlying oral mucosa. Radiography is a helpful tool for checking tooth position and overgrowth of the roots. CT scans can be used for early diagnosis of malocclusion. Because chinchilla teeth grow constantly, appropriate materials (eg, pumice stones, chew blocks) to gnaw are required. Teeth and body weight should be frequently monitored to avoid further problems. Individual chinchillas with malocclusion should not be bred.
Chinchilla anatomy precludes the ability to vomit. Choking may be observed when the entrance to the trachea is occluded by a large piece of food or bedding or in postpartum females that eat their placentas. Aspiration of tiny particles from the foreign body can irritate the lower respiratory tract and precipitate a suffocating, edematous response leading to drooling, retching, coughing, and dyspnea as the chinchilla attempts to dislodge the foreign body. If untreated, choking may lead to asphyxiation and death. Megaesophagus, which leads to regurgitation and aspiration pneumonia, is described. Affected animals show recurring pneumonia despite treatment. Contrast radiographs are used for diagnosis.
Gastric ulcers are common in young chinchillas and are frequently caused by feeding coarse, fibrous roughage or moldy feeds. Clinically affected animals may be anorectic or asymptomatic. Lesions may only be noted at necropsy, with gastric mucosal ulcers and erosions covered by thick, black fluid. Prevention includes decreasing dietary roughage and feeding a commercial pelleted diet.
Bloat can result from sudden dietary changes, especially overeating. It has been reported in lactating females 2–3 wk postpartum and may be related to hypocalcemia. Gas production from the bacterial flora in static bowel rapidly accumulates within 2–4 hr. Affected animals are lethargic, dyspneic, and have a painful, distended abdomen. They may roll or stretch while attempting to relieve their discomfort. Treatment may require passage of a stomach tube or paracentesis to relieve gas build-up. Lactating females may respond favorably to calcium gluconate administered IV slowly to effect.
More common than diarrhea, constipation typically results from insufficient dietary fiber and roughage. Dehydration, environmental stress, intestinal obstruction, obesity, lack of exercise, trichobezoars, and uterine compression in gravid females may also result in constipation. Chinchillas may strain to defecate and have decreased fecal output. Fecal pellets are thin, short, hard, malodorous, and sometimes stained with blood. Chronic cases may lead to rectal prolapse, intestinal torsion, cecal impaction, or colonic flexure. To provide relief, dietary fiber should be increased by providing alfalfa cubes, adding mineral oil to the feed, and administering soapy, warm-water enemas. Persistent intestinal blockage may be due to intestinal adhesions, tumors, abscesses, impactions, or foreign bodies. These may be palpated abdominally or identified on radiographs using contrast media. Enterotomy and intestinal anastomosis may be required in such cases.
Pathologists often see fatty liver histopathology without clinical signs or other histopathology in routine necropsies. This is most likely due to prolonged anorexia before death.
A few cases of diabetes mellitus have been described in overweight chinchillas; they appear to be Type II diabetes. Clinical signs may include poor appetite, lethargy, and weight loss. Diagnosis is based on a history of polydipsia and polyuria, hyperglycemia (200 mg/dL), and glucosuria. Because the insulin of chinchillas and other hystricognath rodents (eg, guinea pigs, degus, tuco-tucos) has a low biologic potency compared to pig insulin, hypoglycemia is a risk when treating diabetes with recombinant human insulin or porcine insulin. Treatment is achieved by reducing obesity and feeding a diet that is high in protein, low in fat, and high in complex carbohydrates.
Some chinchillas chew each other's fur resulting in a moth-eaten coat. Clinically, hair loss is observed along the shoulders, flanks, sides, and paws. The affected areas appear darker due to the exposed underfur. Mothers often transmit the behavior to offspring. The higher incidence of fur chewing in commercial herds may be evidence of maladapted displacement behavior. Some clinicians claim affected animals suffer from malnutrition and chew their fur for dietary requirements. Multiple food factors are probably involved in this type of malnutrition and the exact etiology requires further study. The predator avoidance mechanism known as fur slip, in which a chinchilla releases a large patch of fur, thus enabling it to escape, should not be confused with fur-chewing.
During breeding, bite wounds that abscess may occur in group-housed animals. Culture of the abscesses often yields Staphylococcus spp. Female chinchillas are larger than males and more aggressive. They are highly selective in their choice of mates and will keep nonpreferred males at bay by urination, kicking, and biting. Often bite wounds result in the loss of pieces of ears and toes. A young male housed in the same cage with older females may be killed.
The chinchilla's large, delicate pinnae are easily traumatized, most often from bite wounds. Therapy includes cleaning the traumatized area with antiseptic solution and antibiotic ointment. Suturing large ear lacerations is usually not effective and not recommended. If severe damage is present, ear tissue may require significant debridement or partial surgical removal. Trauma can result in rapid hematoma development, with blood and serum filling the space between skin and cartilage. Hematomas should be lanced and contents gently removed to avoid further damage to the ear. The skin over the hematoma must remain in contact with underlying cartilage and should be immobilized by sutures if necessary.
Traumatic fractures of the tibia are commonly seen and associated with the animal catching its hindlimb in a cage bar. The tibia is a straight bone longer than the femur, with little soft tissue covering; the fibula is virtually nonexistent. Tibial fractures are either transverse or short spiral and generally have multiple fragments. Treatment options are limited due to the small size and cortical thinness of the chinchilla tibia. An intramedullary pin is the treatment of choice for an oblique fracture; however, the pin may migrate outside of the bone causing problems with healing. Consequently, an external fixateur is generally used with an intramedullary pin. For transverse or spiral fractures, intramedullary pins do not stabilize against rotational forces. Fracture stabilization using human phalangeal plates and external coaptation has been reported at a few veterinary school surgery centers. Hindlimb amputation should be considered a salvaging procedure if fracture stabilization is not feasible.
In chinchillas, the fine structure of the interhemal membrane of the placental labyrinth is hemomonochorial, consisting of a single layer of syncytial trophoblasts. Female chinchillas may have an unusual puerperal disorder of trophoblastic emboli, resulting in pulmonary embolism.
Chinchillas usually give birth early in the morning and only rarely after midnight. Dystocia is usually associated with presentation of a single, oversized fetus or malpresentation of one or more kits. Uterine inertia has also been reported as a cause of dystocia. Chinchillas respond well to cesarean section.
Male chinchillas that groom excessively, urinate frequently or strain to urinate, and repeatedly clean their penis may have a fur ring. This is a ring of hair around the penis and under the prepuce that eventually stops the penis from going back to the prepuce. In severe cases, an engorged penis is seen protruding 4–5 cm from the prepuce, resulting in paraphimosis. The condition is painful and may cause urethral constriction and acute urinary retention. Chronic paraphimosis may culminate in infection and severe damage to the penis, affecting the animal's breeding ability. Getting fur from a female during copulation is the most common cause. However, the condition is also seen in group-housed and single-housed males not exposed to females. Males should be examined for fur rings at least 4 times a year; active stud males should be examined every few days. Fur rings can be cut or gently rolled off the penis after applying a sterile lubricant. Occasionally, sedation or anesthesia may be required. In some male chinchillas, the penis hangs out of the prepuce all the time and is not engorged. The cause of this condition is not fur ring, but overexcitement brought on by a separation of the male from its mate or overexhaustion due to too many females in the same cage.
Despite a lifespan reported up to 20 years, references to neoplasia in chinchillas are rare. Postmortem examinations of 1,005 fur-ranched chinchillas before 1949 and another 1,000 fur-ranched chinchillas between 1949–1952 ranging in age from <6 mo to 11 yr did not list neoplasia as a cause of death. Between 1994 and 2003, 325 chinchillas were presented for clinical investigation at a major university veterinary hospital. Tumors were diagnosed in only 3 animals (1%). Single reports of tumors in chinchillas include neuroblastoma, carcinoma, lipoma, hemangioma, malignant lymphoma, hepatic carcinoma, and lumbar osteosarcoma.
Aged chinchillas may develop posterior cortical cataracts and asteroid hyalosis.
Certain types of cardiac disease such as dilated cardiomyopathy, congenital septal defects, and valvular disease have been reported in chinchillas. Murmurs of varying intensity have been described in chinchillas, and often are found on routine examination of young animals. There are no reports on the prevalence of various heart diseases in this species, and the relationship between the occurrence of heart murmurs and underlying cardiovascular pathology has not been investigated.
Last full review/revision July 2011 by Thomas M. Donnelly, BVSc, DACLAM


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Born and raised in the village, Mrs. Johnson has served as historian for the past seven years and has enjoyed the post.
I get calls for genealogy research, she said. I do a lot of research for the museum, too.
Although Mrs. Johnson spent time in the suburbs of New York City and in Cleveland, Ohio, during the 1950s, 60s and 70s while her husband, Richard, worked in the newspaper industry, she said she never really lost touch with Morristown. I visited every summer, she said.
Mrs. Johnson said the town changed drastically over the years, with the railroad that used to cut through the village ending service in the late 1950s and the ferry that ran to Brockville across the St. Lawrence River halting service at about the same time.
Once those services ended, Mrs. Johnson said, just getting basic amenities became much more difficult for the residents of Morristown.
It still is a terrible inconvenience, she said.
Whoever takes over the role of town historian will have his work cut out for him or her, Mrs. Johnson said.
Most people are interested in town history only as it relates directly to them and their family, she said, and the next historian will spend a lot of time doing genealogy searches.
But she sees room for growth, particularly online.
The town is looking for someone to take over the historian position, which is appointed by the Town Council. Anyone interested should submit a letter to the town clerk at P.O. Box 240, Morristown, N.Y. 13664. People can also call the town clerks office at 375-6510.
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Note: Michael St. Croix Is The WHL Players of the Week….Again
Edmonton Oil Kings' forward Michael St. Croix is the WHL Player of the Week.
— HockeyProspect.com (@HockeyProspect) January 23, 2012
St. Croix had six goals and four assists in three games this past week.
He has 31 goals and 46 assists this season.
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PAWTUCKET — It's hard not to read into Pedro Martinez's presence at McCoy Stadium on the same weekend that pitcher Alfredo Aceves reported for Triple-A duty.
Despite the angina that Aceves has caused through a series of outbursts and bizarre mound antics, there's at least a part of the Red Sox brain trust that believes Aceves is salvageable. Their challenge is how to unwrap this enigma in order to prevent future episodes.
This is where Martinez, the former Red Sox superstar, now a special assistant to general manager Ben Cherington, could prove to be the coaching staff's ace in the hole.
Like Aceves, throughout his career, Martinez was often outspoken and unpredictable when expressing himself with cameras and tape recorders rolling. Though by contrast, Martinez never created a hornet's nest within his own clubhouse with remarks that could alienate teammates.
"You guys (meaning the media) are a powerful thumb. We have to respect you and try to handle you the best way possible," said Martinez prior to watching Sunday's Pawtucket-Columbus contest from the comforts of one of the third-base luxury suites. "Whatever we might say, whatever we might do, you guys are always looking for stuff to write, especially when it's negative. Whether you like it or not, negative sells more than positive and is something that we're going to be held accountable on and need to be careful.
"I hope that anybody who chooses to speak their mind does it the right way and with respect," added Martinez about a piece of advice that figures to be relayed to Aceves at some point in the not so distant future.
Martinez spent part of his Sunday morning standing alongside Pawtucket pitching coach Rich Sauveur in the team's bullpen. After turns by Steven Wright, Graham Godfrey and Rubby De La Rosa, Aceves stepped on the bump. The 31-year-old is scheduled to start here on Thursday night against Durham.
To Martinez, the coming days represent a great chance to get Aceves back on track.
"I'm pretty sure he knows that having a good relationship with your teammates actually makes things easier," said Martinez, who at age 41, gives off the aura that he could still go out and attack hitters. "Everybody has a time when you snap or say something out of line, stuff like that."
When a three-time Cy Young winner such as Martinez speaks, it's best to listen.
"The best thing is that (Aceves) has plenty of time to make it up and copy guys who have been great in the clubhouse," he stated. "He has a chance to actually talk and learn from some of us who never had any problems with teammates. There are a bunch of good guys who want to help him.
"Sometimes guys are misunderstood and don't get to express themselves in the way they want to," continued Martinez. "That's one of the reasons why I'm here. I'm able to speak the language and understand the culture and what they're going through. I can relate to everything that they're going to face on their way up and probably up in the big leagues. I'll be with them anytime they need me.
"In baseball, overcoming adversity is a reward that you earn. It's sweet when you look at the results at the end of the day," said Martinez. "You never rule out anyone in this game and I'm a good example of that. You just never know."
Switching gears away from Aceves, Martinez was asked for his impressions of promising hard-throwing prospect Allen Webster, who the future Hall of Famer saw in person Saturday night. Webster lasted just four innings in his first start with Pawtucket since making his MLB debut.
"He didn't have very good very command of his fastball, but you could probably expect that. (Pawtucket) had a rough night, an eight-hour bus ride. You expect him to be a little sluggish," Martinez offered. "His changeup was great, but he couldn't spot the fastball really well. I'm pretty sure he'll be all right the next time out."
From Martinez's vantage point, Webster and De La Rosa – another pitcher the Red Sox remain high on – fall in the "worth watching" category.
"Rubby is a special guy just like Webster," said Martinez. "Those are guys you don't consider just good. You consider them special and they have the chance to become the next great generation of pitchers in the big leagues."
It's clear that Martinez has taken to his mentoring role. After watching Wright, De La Rosa and Aceves throw, he pulled catcher Dan Butler and chatted with him for several minutes. Inside Pawtucket's clubhouse, Martinez sat down in front of a locker stall, which was an open invitation to any PawSox player who wished to pick his brain.
"I'm enjoying exchanging different views with the players," Martinez shared. "I learned a lot by watching and interacting with other players and hopefully I can be able to relate some of my experiences and what I did to get better to the guys."
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Javier Aguirresarobe, AEC, ASC brings a unique sensibility to his work. A master with more than 100 narrative films and six GOYA Awards to his credit, the Basque-born cinematographer has collaborated with Pedro Almodóvar (Talk to Her), Milos Forman (Goya's Ghosts), John Hillcoat (The Road), James Ivory (The City of Your Final Destination), and Alejandro Amenábar (The Sea Inside).
In 2007, Aguirresarobe teamed with Woody Allen on Vicky Cristina Barcelona. The collaboration clicked, and the duo recently reunited for Blue Jasmine. "Prior to Vicky Cristina Barcelona, I studied the light and camera movement in Woody's films," says Aguirresarobe. "I found that almost all of them distilled to a similar style and way of storytelling. I saw a preference for warm tones. All of them obey a similar visual concept.
"From my point of view, the universe of Woody Allen possesses a very definite visual aesthetic that includes not only the photography but also the wardrobe, the production design, and the color palette," he adds. "My goal was to comply with this aesthetic universe — the one he wishes for his movies — and also to help him to mold his language in the making of shots and sequences."
The filmmakers agreed that film was the right choice. The entire movie was shot on KODAK VISION3 500T Color Negative Film 5219, utilizing ARRI/ZEISS Master Prime lenses.
Aguirresarobe says that texture is a very important concept in his approach. "It's the texture of the film, but it's also the texture of the light that is projected on the screen," he explains. "That is one of the main elements, and it deeply affects all the other elements. To me, texture is what makes the difference between one cinematographer and another. The texture and the material depend on the story, of course. But when the story moves you, it motivates you to add your own personality to it.
"The special texture of color provided by KODAK Film is important to me, especially for skin tones and faithful reproduction of the true colors of the scene we are shooting. Blue Jasmine went to the DI process with such a base of color and thickness that we could gain access to the definitive tones very quickly. The negative provides an enormous flexibility at the color correction stage, and it provides a wonderful image texture."
Lead actor Cate Blanchett worked with two different treatments in makeup, wardrobe and lighting. The first was for scenes depicting flashbacks to her life in New York City, where she lived an abundant existence. The second treatment is set in San Francisco, where she is searching for a new way of living. San Francisco is the setting for conflict, and New York is the setting for opulence.
"In both ambiences, she gets light that fits a leading actress," says Aguirresarobe. "I wanted to paint an attractive, beautiful portrait even in the most dramatic moments. This was crucial considering the expressiveness and wonderful interpretation of this great actress throughout the movie. For me, it was a complete luxury to work with her day after day — an unforgettable experience."
The approach to lighting grew organically from the story and locations. "Like Vicky, Blue Jasmine is not a comedy," says Aguirresarobe. "It is a movie that holds a dramatic mood, coming close to an emotional realism. That concept drove me to raise natural and believable atmospheres."
Natural sources predominate, and contrast is controlled. Lighting fixtures included KINO FLOs, some FRESNELs, and 4K and 1,800-watt HMIs. Intense mid-day sun was controlled with large silks.
The camera lived on the STEADICAM, following the characters almost throughout and sometimes necessitating iris control during the shot. "Our collaboration was focused on solving the equation of each sequence," says Aguirresarobe. "How to move the camera and how to organize the choreography and the movements of the actors to tell the story with the highest level of expressiveness."
Unlike Vicky Cristina Barcelona, which used a completely photochemical post path, Blue Jasmine went through a digital intermediate at Company 3 with colorist Stefan Sonnenfeld. The colors are more neutral, less warm. Also, the aspect ratio changed from Allen's usual 1.85:1 to the wider 2.35:1. The format was 3-perf Super 35.
"We agreed that the more panoramic format would provide us with more flexibility in telling the story, especially in shooting long scenes," says Aguirresarobe. "Using 3-perf has two main advantages. The first is economic: we save about 25% of each roll of film. The second and more important reason is that we can shoot 25% longer with each magazine."
The time consideration works hand in hand with the wide frame. "In principle, I think the 2.35 format is better able to integrate the action and elements that make up a scene," he relates. "The language changes when we shoot with a more panoramic format. We can relate the scene in another way. It allows you to play with the choreography and camera movement in ways that simplify the cinematographic narration and make certain other scenes unnecessary."
As an example, Aguirresarobe points to a long take in which Jasmine, played by Blanchett, is harassed by a dentist, played by Michael Stuhlbarg. "The sequence was practically solved with a single shot in a minimal space – the reception area of a doctor's office," he says. "The efficiency and expressiveness of the scene is mainly due to both actors, but the position and movements of the camera also give it a touch of authentic realism."
On Blue Jasmine, Allen and Aguirresarobe used an on-set monitor, but access to this monitor was limited – only the two of them were allowed to view it. "This mysterious game with the image on the set, this enormous discretion, are key points in the movies of Woody Allen," says the cinematographer. "It makes me think that film will keep on being the essential support in his movies. Shooting with film provides the appropriate texture for Woody Allen's aesthetic universe and favors the discretion he prizes during the shooting."
Blue Jasmine is rolling out in theaters starting in July.
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When a decision is made to permanently close a courthouse that was transferred from a county to the Judicial Council, California Government Code section 70391(c)(2)—which is found in the Trial Court Facilities Act of 2002—requires the council to offer to sell or lease the space back to the county.
"The Judicial Council shall consult with the county concerning the disposition of the facility. Notwithstanding any other law, including Section 11011, when requested by the transferring county, a surplus facility shall be offered to that county at fair market value prior to being offered to another state agency or local government agency."
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Did you know that bats are the most common source of human rabies in the United States? Buncombe County Health and Human Services reminds us that bats found indoors should be contained and tested.
Many exposed people are not aware of the exposure or don't take it seriously. Bats have tiny, sharp teeth that cause limited injury – a person who has been bitten may not even realize it. Your best protection is to isolate and contain the bat and notify city (259-5872) or county (250-6670) Animal Control that you have a bat that needs to be tested. Contact a Disease Control nurse or your doctor to assess your bat exposure and possible need for rabies treatment.
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In September, as NHL training camps were getting underway, NHL prognosticators put out their 2013 - 2014 preseason rankings.
But perhaps the most telling ranking was the good folks in Las Vegas, who had the New York Rangers around 20/1 for Stanley Cup victory. Now, the naysayers and non-believers, have the opportunity to be silenced as the Blueshirts are one win away from their fifth Stanley Cup Finals appearance since 1940 and 20 years since the historic Cup victory of 1994.
Truth be told, most thought the Rangers were done after falling behind 3 - 1 to the Pittsburgh Penguins, now they hope to reverse roles against the Montreal Canadiens.
What makes this Blueshirts squad so unique? It's a good roster, but not a flashy one. Quite simply, the Rangers have made it this far for much of the same reason they succeeded in 1994 - team unity and contributions from up and down the lineup.
Former backup netminder Glen Healy told Sirius XM Home Ice last week that the 1994 Rangers were unified in their hatred of former head coach Mike Keenan. This is not the case for the 2014 Rangers, as Head Coach Alain Vigneault is well respected by his players.
Today, oft-penalized forward Benoit Pouliot put it best to beat writers, there were times when he expected to be "glued" to the bench, but AV showed confidence in him and went right back to him.
This confidence has been exuded up and down the roster. Defender Ryan McDonagh has been playing more on the offensive side of the puck, while the grinders of Dom Moore, Brian Boyle and Derek Dorsett have played important minutes and made important offensive contributions.
The same goes for speedy winger Carl Hagelin, who is playing his best hockey as a New York Ranger.
All season, the Blueshirts have been a tight-knit locker room and while the deadline trade of Captain Ryan Callahan wasn't a popular one, the return of Martin St. Louis certainly was. "MSL" has been a tremendous veteran acquisition and it is highly unlikely the Rangers are in this position without him.
Yes, the unfortunate and tragic passing of his mother will contribute to the fairytale, but truth be told his presence has solidified the roster given a winning attitude that most of the Rangers have never experienced.
But before we start talking about championships, the Rangers have one more victory against a pesky Montreal team. The Blueshirts cannot allow the Habs to hang around or they will soon find themselves playing the role of the 2014 Penguins rather than the 2009 Penguins.
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We're in the home stretch of our Spring 2012 Tour, and we're getting ready to start the second half our Canada 2012 Tour. It's been a great run--it's gone by WAY too fast.
Today, we're excited for two big pieces of news: 1) our Fall 2012 Tour name and shows, and 2) our fourth LP!
After a short break with 7 shows this summer, we're out on the road again this fall starting October 24 in Burlington, VT. A full schedule of shows is available below, or of course, on our Tour page.
We're also excited to have a name for our fall 2012 tour--#SNClive Tour!
"This group started because of a viral video on YouTube," Randy explains. "From day one, we have encouraged fans to upload photos and videos from our shows, even expanding venue photo policies to ensure that this was possible. We are excited to really drive home the idea of building a fan community around content by naming our tour #SNClive."
Fan Club tickets for select dates will be going live TOMORROW, Tuesday May 8 at 6:00pm EST through Artist Arena. We're going to post a full list of dates tomorrow--so stay tuned for log in information.
In addition to our upcoming dates, we're going into the studio this summer to record our fourth full-length album, which is set to be released this fall. More details on the upcoming album will be released in the coming months, so stay tuned!
Great things are ahead, we can't wait. We hope to see you on the road soon!
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24 Burlington, VT - Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
25 Albany, NY - Palace Theatre
26 Syracuse, NY - Crouse Hinds Theater at the the Oncenter
27 Wilkes-Barre, PA - F.M. Kirby Center for the Perfroming Arts
29 New Wilmington, PA - Orr Auditorium at Wesminister College
1 Bloomington, IN - Indiana University Auditorium
2 Waukegan, IL - Genesee Theatre
3 Joliet, IL - Rialto Square Theatre
4 Rockford, IL - Coronado Performing Arts Center
7 Evansville, IN - The Centre
8 Springfield, MO - Juanita Hammons Hall at Missouri State University
9 Cherokee, NC - Harrah's Cherokee
10 St. Louis, MO - Fabulous Fox Theatre
11 Conway, AR - Reynold Performance Hall
14 Topeka, KS - Topeka Performing Arts Center
15 Cedar Rapids, IA - Paramount Theatre
16 Omaha, NE - Omaha Civic Auditorium Music Hall
17 Minneapolis, MN - State Theatre
18 Salina, KS - Stiefel Theatre
20 Oklahoma City, OK - Oklahoma City Music Hall
21 Albuquerque, NM - Kiva Auditorium at Albuquerque Convention Center
23 Tucson, AZ - Centennial Hall at University of Arizona
24 San Diego, CA - San Diego Civic Center
25 Reno, NV - Pioneer Center
26 Seattle, WA - McCaw Hall
27 Portland, OR - Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
30 Los Angeles, CA - Pantages Theatre
1 Bakersfield, CA - Rabobank Theatre
2 Santa Rosa, CA - Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
3 Modesto, CA - Gallo Arts Center
4 Palm Desert, CA - McCallum Theatre
7 Indianapolis, IN - The Murat Theatre
8 Indianapolis, IN - The Murat Theatre
9 Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre (2 Shows)
12 Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre
13 Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
16 Cleveland, OH - Playhouse Square (2 Shows)
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Headed there the 22nd of this month and was wondering if any of you have been there and can give me a heads up of what to expect. I'm still half way stuck in the TRADOC mentality, so I was also wondering if I'd be able to bring my phone, laptop, books, etc. Thanks.
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Black Phase
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"Obstacles are things you see when you take your eyes off your goals"
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Bring your phone, a book (one that fits in your cargo pocket), maybe an iPod. Those things will all be nice while you are sitting around waiting in line. Your company SOP may or may not allow you a laptop while on personal time. If you do bring it, make sure to have a lock to lock up your valuables.
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If you haven't been to camp roberts yet, you are in for a treat.
Bring a canteen/camel bak, and buy some water. The local brew is...well...brew in the worst sense of the word.
The entire post looks something like this...Yup, that is the only shade. And that is probably the nicest building on post.
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I will be on TDY orders at Camp Roberts from May 18th - 29th as SRP Support Staff. I have gone through SRP at Camp Roberts twice before and scheduled to go again in July.
Prepare to fill out a lot of paperwork and death by power point one the first day of processing. Pay attention to the briefings and make sure you follow instructions on filling out paperwork. The day after briefings will be Medical with shots, blood taken, hearing tests, etc etc. During the initial briefings and medical processing you will be in PTs. The last two days is making sure all your paperwork is in order like pay, direct deposit, CAC card, will(if you need it), making sure your family is in DEERS and things of that nature. Make sure you bring all your rent or mortgage paperwork to make sure you get BAH. The last day is meeting with different veterans organizations and groups.
I know I left some stuff out but that is pretty much SRP in nutshell.Last edited by mlmiller1983; May 15th, 2010, 02:43 AM.
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You know the reason why brass and enlisted don't mix?...makes em' tarnish!
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The place is a dump, and California needs to do something with the place. Considering the history behind the place its such a shame to see how its gone downhill. The training areas aren't too bad and the weapons trainers there are very good.
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Roberts is a dump, I've spent way too much time in that place. It's funny how much different that place is compared to SLO. SLO actually has decent barracks and food. Any time spent at Camp Roberts is too much time. Bring anything you can but there's no internet in the barracks.


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Acne rosacea is a chronic acneiform disorder affecting both the skin and the eye. It is a syndrome of undetermined etiology characterized by both vascular and papulopustular components involving the face and occasionally the neck and upper trunk.
This is a pilot phase II study to evaluate the tolerability and safety and to monitor the clinical efficacy of Topical Minocycline Foam FXFM244 in moderate to severe Rosacea patients.
Drug: Topical Minocycline Foam FXFM244
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|Pilot, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Parallel Group, Dose Range Finding Study, to Evaluate the Tolerability and Safety of FXFM244 Antibiotic Foam and to Monitor Its Clinical Effect in Moderate to Severe Rosacea Patients
- Improvement in signs and symptoms of rosacea [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
- The severity of the overall rosacea condition will be measured at baseline and at all follow-up visits. The severity will be assessed and graded based on the scales for erythema, telangiectases and number of papulopustular lesions [ Time Frame: 0, 3, 6, 9 and 12 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
|Study Start Date:
|June 2010
|Primary Completion Date:
|March 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Placebo Comparator: Topical Minocycline Foam FXFM244 Placebo
Minocycline Foam FXFM244 Placebo
Drug: Topical Minocycline Foam FXFM244
FXFM244 - 1%, FXFM244 - 4% or Placebo to be applied twice daily during 12 weeks
Experimental: Topical Minocycline Foam FXFM244, 1%
Minocycline Foam FXFM244, 1%
Drug: Topical Minocycline Foam FXFM244
FXFM244 - 1%, FXFM244 - 4% or Placebo to be applied twice daily during 12 weeks
Experimental: Topical Minocycline Foam FXFM244, 4%
Minocycline Foam FXFM244, 4%
Drug: Topical Minocycline Foam FXFM244
FXFM244 - 1%, FXFM244 - 4% or Placebo to be applied twice daily during 12 weeks
Detailed Description:
A Pilot, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled, Parallel Group, Dose Range Finding Study. The study will involve three treatment groups. Eligible patients will be randomized to receive either FXFM244 - 1%, FXFM244 - 4% or Placebo, in a blinded fashion. Patients will be treated twice daily for 12 weeks. Following the screening period and baseline visit, study subjects will return at Weeks 3, 6, 9 and 12. A follow up visit will take place at week 16. At each visit, patients will be evaluated via lesion count, global assessment tolerability and safety.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients with clinical diagnosis of moderate to severe facial rosacea as determined by:
- At least 8 but no more than 50 total papules and/or pustules (inflammatory lesions)
- Presence of moderate to severe erythema
- Presence of telangiectasia.
- An Overall Rosacea Severity score ≥2.5
- Patient is male or female over 18 years of age.
- No known medical conditions that, in the Investigator's opinion could interfere with study participation
- Patient is willing and able to comply with all requirement of the protocol
- Patient is willing and able to give written informed consent prior to participation in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of skin diseases at or near the investigational area
- Immunosuppressed state or other serious systemic disease
- Signs and/or symptoms of systemic infection
Concomitant medication:
- Use of oral and/or topical antibiotic treatment within 14 days prior to study entry.
- Use of any topical anti-rosacea agent except antibiotics within 14 days prior to study entry.
- Use of cyproterone acetate, CPA-containing contraceptives (e.g. Diane) or other corticosteroids (during the last 3 months);
- Use of retinoids (during the last 4 weeks)
- Use of artificial sun bath or having a sun holiday during the last 2 weeks
- Alcohol or drug abuse, according to assessment by the investigator
- Known or suspected hypersensitivity to Minocycline or any of the excipients in the Study Medication
- Use of another investigational drug within 30 days prior to entry into this study
- Pregnant or lactating women.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01134991
|Sourasky Medical Center
|Tel-Aviv, Israel
No publications provided
|Responsible Party:
|Foamix Ltd.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01134991 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|May 26, 2010
|Last Updated:
|August 25, 2015
|Health Authority:
|Israel: Institutional Review Board - Laniado Hospital
Keywords provided by Foamix Ltd.:
phase II
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Skin Diseases
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Pharmacologic Actions
Therapeutic Uses
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on October 13, 2015


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Was the Jets Personnel Decisions on Ellis Proven Out?
One of our favorite ways to keep tabs on what's happening in New England has to be the Boston Herald's Rap Sheet. And in a post this morning on the free agency moves the Patriots have made so far, Ian Rapoport discusses players the Patriots won't bring back in 2012. Included one the list?
Former Jet DL Shaun Ellis.
Ellis was a disappointment and won't be back.
So while it was painful for fans to see The Dean and the Jets to part ways in 2011 (and not only part ways, but go to the Patriots) it looks as if the Jets had the right of it. In the past few seasons, the Jets have tried to adhere to a "year too early, versus a year too late" policy when it comes to their veterans. Alan Faneca comes to mind as well as a few other players before Ellis. According to Rap, it's been proven out again with the longtime Jets defensive lineman.
While the Jets missed Ellis's leadership and some production at the start of the season, Wilkerson stepped right in and played solidly as a rookie alongside DeVito and Pouha. Affording Wilkerson the freedom to start right from the beginning of his career was huge, and will pay great dividends for the Jets in the next few years now that he'll get to have the benefit of a full offseason program to work on his strength training and his technique, coupled with his still very young athleticism.
Of course the next question is … would the Jets bring Ellis back now? I don't think the Jets would have need to to at this point. The Jets have a growing depth at the position with players like Dixon, Kenrick Ellis and Ropati, so adding a veteran salary might not be the wisest move for the team … unless they had some injuries and did so once the season was underway. Then any money Ellis would get wouldn't have to be guaranteed for the year, but rather on a game by game basis.


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MINNEAPOLIS - Area paramedics are facing added hazards responding to medical emergencies in the wake of a wintry blast that left roads and sidewalks icy.
Even getting out of the way of an ambulance is a tougher proposition, because of slick roadways and lanes narrowed by piles of snow following a major winter storm in Minnesota.
"We're funneling to a much smaller area with all the snow on the side of the road, and it's far more slippery," Doug Gesme, operations manager for Hennepin County Medical Center Emergency Medical Services, told KARE Tuesday.
"People in traffic aren't necessarily going to stop on a dime and we don't want them to; we want them to safely get to the side of the road if at all possible."
Gesme said average response times in the aftermath of the storm were one to two minutes longer. But getting to the address in time to help a patient is only the first challenge.
"Once we arrive on scene we've got the hurdles of the snow covered sidewalks and slippery steps, all can add to problems," Gesme explained.
"We don't want our patients or our staff to suffer added injuries from a fall."
On Tuesday night KARE 11 tagged along with paramedics Derrick Berg and Pete Carlson, who had no way of predicting where they'd be dispatched.
In one case police requested an ambulance in northeast Minneapolis, with a drunken woman who had stated she wanted to stab herself or her grandson. After making sure she was medically fit to travel, Carlson and Berg took her to Abbott-Northwestern hospital.
From there they were sent to south Minneapolis, where a yound woman was struck a tree with her car, and was found unconscious and unresponsive with her foot on the gas peddle. They revived her in the ambulance and she regained consciousness while in route to HCMC.
The high volume of calls after the storm stretched the system to near capacity, but the crews are all being coordinated by the Hennepin County Emergency Communications Center, located in the HCMC hospital complex.
The dispatchers there decide where the ambulances and paramedics are most needed, in an area of Hennepin County that encompasses 266 square miles, and nearly one million potential patients.
"Our communications center is critical to the operation of the whole department, so they have a great big task to do, and it's challenging," Gesme remarked.
"Those people are also feeling the added stress of managing more resources at an even faster pace than normal, because of the higher demand for services after the storm."
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PRICE - Our beloved father, grandfather and great- grandfather, Dean Lewis Brockbank, died peacefully on Nov. 21, 2008 surrounded by his family.
Dean was born Oct. 21, 1925 in Spanish Fork to Joseph Archibald and Fern Lewis Brockbank. He married Lois Elaine Larsen June 26, 1947 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
They were a loving, devoted couple who were best friends for over 52 years..
Dean was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served faithfully in many callings, including the first bishop of the Spanish Fork 13th LDS Ward.
After moving to Price in 1968, he was called as the first bishop of the newly organized College of Eastern Utah Student LDS Ward in Price.
Dean also loved to serve with his sweetheart by his side. Together, they served faithfully in the temple and as stake missionaries.
Dean served in various capacities within the Boy Scouts of America for many years. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, served several times as scout master and was the chairman of the Carbon District, Utah National Parks Council. After many years of service, he was the recipient of the distinguished Silver Beaver award.
Dean served as an air cadet in the U.S. Navy during World War II and one of his greatest loves was flying. He was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying for over 55 years.
Dean loved boating and camping with his family. Some of his favorite places were Huntington Canyon, Bear Lake and Lake Powell. It was on these outings that he taught his children many lessons of life and love.
Dean was preceded in death by his sweetheart of 52 years, Lois Elaine; brothers, Mark, Starr and Carl; and sisters, Jean (Mouritsen) and Lucille (Rupert). Dean is survived by four sons and two daughters; James L. of Des Moines, Iowa; Dr. Keven D. (Margaret) of West Jordan; Mary Ellen (Boyd) Nielson of Huntington; Brian L. of Price; Dr. Neal R. (Pamela) of Ulysses, Kan.; Joan (Mavin) Jones of Monroe; 29 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and brother, Bruce of Holliday.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 29, at 11 a.m. at the Price North LDS Stake Center, 449 North 100 East. Friends may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary, 680 East 100 South in Price, and one hour prior to the service at the stake center. Graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.


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Bibliography of Tennessee Local History Sources > Smith County
PLEASE NOTE that TSLA does not hold copies of all of the items listed in this bibliography. Please check the TSLA Online Catalog or e-mail TSLA to verify we have an item in our collection. TSLA will respond to e-mail requests promptly; response time may vary, depending on the amount of research required to answer your question and the unique nature of your request. If you need immediate assistance you may call the reference desk at (615) 741-2764 or visit us in person.
Subjects :
Barge, Waggoner & Sumner. Feasibility report for proposed Horseshoe Bend State Park, Smith County, TN. Nashville, n.p., 1967. 56 pp.
Biographical directory, TN General Assembly, 1796-1969 (Smith County, Preliminary # 31). Nashville, TSLA, 1970. 112 pp.
Bowen, John W. Dr. John W. Bowen's history of Smith County, TN. N.p., 1900. unp. (various reprints available)
Bowen, John W. Smith County history: some account of the people of Smith from the first organization of the county. N.p., n.d. 67 pp.
Butler, Marian C. Our heritage. Waco, TX, the author, 1956. 26 pp.
Dickinson, W. Calvin. "Smith County historical homes." TN Anthrop. 17 (1992), pp. 79-89.
Flood insurance study: Smith County, TN, unincorporated areas. Washington, D.C., FEMA, 1980. 27 pp.
Gold, William D. The county of Smith. Carthage, Carthage Post, 1903. 48 pp.
Goodspeed's history of TN (Smith County, pp. 821-834, 929-971). Goodspeed, 1887.
Handbook of Smith County. Ed. by E.H. Burk. Supplement to the Carthage Post. Carthage, Carthage Post, 1903. 48 pp.
History of Smith County, TN. Sponsored by Smith County Homecoming '86. Dallas, TX, Curtis Media Corp., 1987. 1 vol.
McNutt, Charles H. & Lisa C. Lumb. Three archaeological sites near Hartsville -- Smith & Trousdale Counties, TN: Dixon Creek (40SM113), Oldham (40SM108), & Celsor (40TR20). Norris, TVA, 1987. 139 pp. (also published as Memphis State U. Anthrop. Res. Center Occasional paper # 14, & TVA Publications in anthropology no. 48)
Maddux, Bob L. "A one man race." In Stories of the Chase. Sand Springs, OK, Hunter's Horn, 1942. 31 pp. (fox hunt in Smith County)
Meinert, Dennis L. Hartsville Nuclear Plant primary water quality monitoring report. Knoxville, TVA Div. of Water Resources, 1980. 267 pp.
Memoirs of Colonel John A. Fite, 7th TN infantry, CSA: Feb. 10, 1832-Aug. 23, 1925. Sarasota, FL, John Fite Robinson, 1935. 144 pp.
Morse, Dan F., et al. "Fluted points from Smith County, TN." TN Arch. 20 (1964), pp. 16-34.
Rogers, E.G. "Switching for water." TN Folklore Soc. Bull. 21 (1955), pp. 108- 111.
Smith County, 1980-1987: an economic analysis. Nashville, TN Dept. Emp. Sec., 1988. 12 pp.
Smith County Historical & Genealogical Society Newsletter. Vol. 1, Winter 1989- . (quarterly)
Smith, Samuel D. "Buttons & bricks: some artifactual information from Smith County, TN." TN Anthrop. 15 (1990), pp. 96-114.
Spoden, Muriel C. The Long Island of the Holston: sacred island of the Cherokee Nation. Nashville, TN American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, 1977. 32 pp.
TN Dept. Transportation [county maps] issued periodically.
TN Valley Authority. Radiological Health Staff. Environmental radioactivity levels in the Cumberland River at Hartsville Nuclear Project Site: 1975-1982. Muscle Shoals, AL, the authority, 1985.
Thornell, Fran. "'The handkerchief story' & 'The haunted house': two middle TN ghost stories." TN Folklore Soc. Bull. 19 (1978), pp. 71-75.
US Geol. Survey [topographic maps] issued periodically. Quadrangles: Hillsdale, Pleasant Shade, Willette, Bellwood, Dixon Springs, Carthage, Granville, New Middleton, Gordonsville, Buffalo Valley, Alexandria, Liberty, Center Hill Dam.
Young, S.M. "Major Tilman Dixon." THM (ser. 2) 2 (1931-1932), pp. 207-215.
Flood insurance study: city of Carthage, TN, Smith County. Washington, D.C., FEMA, 1980. 15 pp.
A history of the First Baptist Church of Carthage, TN: centennial ed., 1881- 1981. Carthage, the church, 1981. 20 pp.
US Army Corps of Engineers. Nashville Dist. Flood plain information on Cumberland River & Caney Fork River in vicinity of Carthage, TN. Nashville, the district, 1967. 50 pp.
Anderson, Joe K. An analysis of the holding power of Gordonsville School & its feeder schools. TTU thesis, 1965. 79 pp.
Ganster, Maurice W. Analysis & interpretation of a magnetic anomaly at Gordonsville, Smith County, TN. Vanderbilt U. thesis, 1969. 36 pp.
Homecoming 1986, Gordonsville, TN: days to remember. Homecoming '86 committee; Joe K. Anderson, Chairman. Nashville, Marshall & Bruce, 1986. 130 pp.
Frye, Dalton. History of New Middleton. N.p., 1978.
Flood insurance study: town of South Carthage, TN, Smith County. Washington, D.C., FEMA, 1980. 15 pp.
Updated October 22, 2004


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U.S. Defense Secretary Hagel Makes First Trip To Mideast In New Role
In this handout photograph supplied by the Government Press Office of... News PhotoBenjamin Netanyahu,Chuck Hagel,Diplomacy,Horizontal,Israel,Jerusalem,Meeting,Photograph,Politics,USAPhotographer GPOCollection: Getty Images News 2013 GPOJERUSALEM, ISRAEL - APRIL 23: In this handout photograph supplied by the Government Press Office of Israel (GPO), U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Israeli PM Benyamin Netanyahu are seen during a meeting on April 23, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Hagel arrived in Israel at the start of a six-day regional tour, his first since taking over as Pentagon chief two months ago, which was likely to be dominated by concerns over Iran's nuclear programme and Syria's civil war. (Photo by Moshe Milner GPO via Getty Images)


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Home Energy Assistance Target (H.E.A.T.) applications will be accepted beginning Nov. 1, and continue through the end of April, 2013 or until funds are exhausted, the Housing and Community Development Division announced today.
H.E.A.T. helps eligible families pay for home heating, cooling, and other energy costs, as well as helping to weatherize eligible families' homes.
To qualify, a family must earn below 150 percent of the federal poverty level, about $34,572 for a family of four. Priority for H.E.A.T assistance is given to households with the highest energy burden in relationship to household income while taking into consideration the elderly, disabled and families with children under six years of age. The average HEAT benefit is a one-time annual payment of $317. Depending on an individual situation, this amount may be higher or lower. Utahns are encouraged to visit www.housing.utah.gov to find their county's contact information, or to dial 2-1-1.
The H.E.A.T. program is administered by the State Energy Assistance and Lifeline office through a statewide network of local community-based organizations. It is funded 100 percent by the Federal Government through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.


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33 U.S. Code § 403b - Lighting at docks and boat launching facilities
Source(Pub. L. 99–662, title IX, § 946,Nov. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 4200.)
"Secretary" Defined
Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2201 of this title.
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16 U.S. Code § 479a - Conveyance of National Forest System lands for educational purposes
(a) Authority to convey
Upon written application, the Secretary of Agriculture may convey National Forest System lands to a public school district for use for educational purposes if the Secretary determines that—
(1) the public school district seeking the conveyance will use the conveyed land for a public or publicly funded elementary or secondary school, to provide grounds or facilities related to such a school, or for both purposes;
(4) the total acreage to be conveyed does not exceed the amount reasonably necessary for the proposed use;
(5) the land is to be used for an established or proposed project that is described in detail in the application to the Secretary, and the conveyance would serve public objectives (either locally or at large) that outweigh the objectives and values which would be served by maintaining such land in Federal ownership;
(7) the land to be conveyed has been identified for disposal in an applicable land and resource management plan under the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 1600 et seq.); and
(b) Acreage limitation
A conveyance under this section may not exceed 80 acres. However, this limitation shall not be construed to preclude an entity from submitting a subsequent application under this section for an additional land conveyance if the entity can demonstrate to the Secretary a need for additional land.
(c) Costs and mineral rights
(1) A conveyance under this section shall be for a nominal cost. The conveyance may not include the transfer of mineral or water rights.
(d) Review of applications
When the Secretary receives an application under this section, the Secretary shall—
(1) before the end of the 14-day period beginning on the date of the receipt of the application, provide notice of that receipt to the applicant; and
(2) before the end of the 120-day period beginning on that date—
(A) make a final determination whether or not to convey land pursuant to the application, and notify the applicant of that determination; or
(e) Reversionary interest
If, at any time after lands are conveyed pursuant to this section, the entity to whom the lands were conveyed attempts to transfer title to or control over the lands to another or the lands are devoted to a use other than the use for which the lands were conveyed, title to the lands shall revert to the United States.
Source(Pub. L. 106–577, title II, § 202,Dec. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 3070.)
References in Text
The Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974, referred to in subsec. (a)(7), is Pub. L. 93–378, Aug. 17, 1974, 88 Stat. 476, as amended, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 1600 et seq.) of chapter 36 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1600 of this title and Tables.
This section, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), was in the original "this title", meaning title II of Pub. L. 106–577, Dec. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 3070, which enacted this section and provisions set out as a note under this section. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note below and Tables.
Short Title
Pub. L. 106–577, title II, § 201,Dec. 28, 2000, 114 Stat. 3070, provided that: "This title [enacting this section] may be cited as the 'Education Land Grant Act'."
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42 U.S. Code § 4346b - Expenditures in support of international activities
The Council may make expenditures in support of its international activities, including expenditures for:
Source(Pub. L. 91–190, title II, § 208, as added Pub. L. 94–52, § 3,July 3, 1975, 89 Stat. 258.)
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YIELD: Makes 4 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cornichons or dill pickles plus 1 tablespoon pickle juice from jar
- 1 1/4 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 pounds 3/4-inch-thick halibut fillets, cut into 3 x 3/4-inch strips
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Mix first 5 ingredients in bowl. Season with pepper. Cover and chill tartar sauce.
Spread panko on plate. Whisk egg in small bowl. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Working in batches, coat fish in egg. Coat in panko; shake off excess.
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half of fish and cook, turning often, until fish is opaque in center and golden on all sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to 2 plates; cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil and fish. Spoon tartar sauce alongside.
Per serving: 553 calories, 38 g fat, 0.7 g fiber
Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit