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Tone Chamber Style (A, B, or C): The tone chamber of a mouthpiece is the inside area of the mouthpiece. The size and shape of the tone chamber will change the tone quality of the instrument. With the Rico Royal mouthpieces, an "A" tone chamber will give a dark sound which is best suited for concert work, a "B" tone chamber will give a little more brilliance (better for using with most bands), and a "C" tone chamber will give a lot more brilliance and edge which is great for rock and jazz bands.
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I have 2 Ricos for tenor, and bought a couple for alto.
They don't play easy, your embouchure has to be right on.
They are good for sampling different chamber and facing configurations, only because they're so cheap.
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If your looking for a good inexpensive Rico mouthpiece with nice bluesy sound this is the one.
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I bought and use the Grafonite B7 for Tenor sax,weekend gigs. It is an outstanding jazz mouthpiece once matched to the correct reed for your playing ability. I thought I could get the same response on the alto and bought the B5, it didn't work the same. The sound is too edgy and it blows too easy, without much resistance, making it hard to control. A larger A chamber size might work better on the alto. They are still a good mouthpiece for the money. I recommend starting with an A5 size.
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The mouthpiece arrived a couple days ago, a C7 faced one. I wanted something akin to a metal mouthpiece, with greater volume and more brightness. The mouthpiece is definitely a value add and will go a long ways for someone into jazz. About the only negative is the side that mounts onto the cork, the rim had a sharp edge and gouged the cork. To correct, I used a sharp knife to remove the ridge and chamfer it, which fixed it. Other than that, I am well pleased with this mouthpiece.
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Im new to playing and it was only when I campared this mouthpiece to my other that, I realized how much ease of play and projection this mouthpiece has.Even the A3 has loads of projectionGreat for marching band...
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When winds come, they are certain to wreak havoc. This was certainly the case in Hutchinson County Sunday afternoon.
Hutchinson County Fire Marshal Danny Richards said some of the wind gusts that blew across the county yesterday were around 65 miles per hour, and there were reports of some gusts being even higher than that. He said the winds appeared to be the southern portion of a major tornado outbreak.
He said local officials were busy yesterday responding to calls of various kinds. There were numerous calls of downed power lines all over the City of Borger, along with reports of uprooted trees. There were also carports that were uprooted and blew into power lines on Tenth Street. There were minor electrical outages throughout the city.
Richards also said there was an above ground swimming pool on Altamira that was damaged. He said the pool had a concrete foundation, but was pulled from the ground.
There were lots of reports of shingle and roof damage, along with damage to antenna poles.
He said officials responded to a call four miles west of Stinnett regarding a jeep pulling a trailer that was blown on its side.
Officials were also busy responding to fire calls. Richards said there was a grass fire two miles east of the north part of the Canadian River Bridge as a result of a downed power line. 80 acres were burned in the fire.
Mutual aid was also sent to Moore County for a fire that occurred on Highway 287 south of Dumas. The fire was started by a truck axle that burst into flames. Aid was sent to assist Carson County to fight a large grass fire in the White Deer area as well.
According to Richards, the winds finally calmed down around the early hours of Sunday evening.
"The wind finally died down around 7 p.m. and we were really grateful for that," he said.

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Upon arrival, firefighters discovered light smoke at the ceiling level inside the store and a heat source coming from the ventilation system on the roof. The smoke was coming from a rooftop air-handling unit, the motor of which had froze, causing it to overheat and burn up, Dickerson said. The fire was out, and then power was shut off to that unit. The store's manager was told to contact company maintenance personnel to fix the problem. Firefighters ventilated the store and then returned to the station at 2:30 p.m.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WUSA) - The NRA broke its silence Friday, lashing out at the federal government, the entertainment industry and the media.
The nation's gun lobbying powerhouse didn't mention any form of gun control, but instead, proposed a plan to put more guns in schools. The NRA did NOT take any questions from reporters.
The highly anticipated NRA news conference was twice interrupted by protesters.
But NRA Executive Vice President Wayne Lapierre appeared unmoved.
Lapierre lashed out at the federal government.
"Federal gun prosecutions have decreased more than 40% to the lowest levels in a decade," he said. He blasted the media for its role in adding to a mass murderer's notoriety.
Lapierre said, "A national media machine that rewards them with wall-to-wall attention and a sense of identity that they crave."
And, Lapierre was especially critical of the entertainment industry.
"A callous, corrupt and corrupting shadow industry that sells and stows violence against its own people through vicious, violent video games," said Lapierre.
To illustrate its point, the NRA showed a clip of a brutal video game called kindergarten killer.
The NRA unveiled a plan to put armed security guards into every school in America, at no cost.
"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun," said Lapierre.
Outside, with the U.S. Capitol in the background, tensions emerged at another protest.
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By COLLIN MCRANNSun Advocate reporter
In an effort to solve a power meter issue involving $62,000 and Rocky Mountain Power. Helper city council has obtained a legal opinion and discovered that the bill can only go back 30 days, not an entire year.
The issue has its roots with a malfunctioning power meter that was determined to be about a year behind on readings. Once the problem with the meter was discovered, the company billed the city $62,000, an amount which the council has disputed. Although about $3,000 was dropped from the initial charged amount, possible legal action is still pending.
"This is litigation; that's why we're doing this," said Helper Mayor Mike Dalpiaz during the last council meeting on Oct. 1. "Our position, I think is that if it breaks (the meter) it's their problem."
According to councilman Dean Armstrong legal action might be anything but simple because few if any precedents have been set on such cases. Armstong went on to suggest the possibility of a settlement to avoid complications. There may be a possible executive session at some point to further evaluate the issue.
In an on-going effort to enlist city support, the Green Team a local recycling effort, presented the council with some options concerning recycling as well as an opportunity to show support for the team.
"What we need from you now is to appoint a board member to come our meetings so when grant money comes in we can get a letter of support (from the city)," said Jeanne McEvoy the Green Team chair to the council.
The council did agree to support the team by choosing a representative and by participating in a study, but a few questions did arise.
"Both the Mayor and I do support it, (recycling) but are you looking for us to designate a pickup and drop off point?" asked Mr. Armstrong. "You're going to have some level of clean up and sorting, but also contamination."
Green Team representatives acknowledged that contamination is a problem, but informed the council that they have studied different areas and hope to run the system as cleanly as possible should the operation materialize.
On another issue, pertaining to public safety, city fire fighters have informed the city that they would like to see some additional compensation when they are called out to out of city fires such as the one is Scolfield earlier this summer. When city crews are called out to such fires the city is given money that typically goes into the general fund.
However not much information or specifics were available and the issue will likely be presented at a later date.
Finally the 20th annual Helper Light Parade will be taking place on Dec. 5 and the council was quick to congratulate all those who are making the event possible.


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The IBM System Storage® TS2900 Tape Autoloader Express® is designed for entry-level automated backup for rack system and small to midsize business environments. With a low-profile, high-density storage capacity, the TS2900 is ideally suited for backup and archival operations. The TS2900 is available with half-height LTO Ultrium 6, 5 or 4 tape technology for a high-capacity, entry-priced tape storage solution.
The TS2900 is equipped with standard features designed to provide ease-of-use and secured data backup. Web-based remote management, a bar code reader and a removable tape magazine help provide ease of use. The TS2900 can be used in a rack system or on a desktop next to a server in an office. These types of features help reduce the amount of required IT personnel, as well as help centralize backups in the data center. The TS2900 is also designed to support the encryption of sensitive user data in combination with half-height LTO Ultrium 6 or 5 tape technology. With a 6 Gbps serial-attached SCSI (SAS) interface, the TS2900 is supported on IBM Power Systems™, IBM System x®, Intel and other competitor open-system server platforms.
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(1) Beneficiary developing country
The term "beneficiary developing country" means any country with respect to which there is in effect an Executive order or Presidential proclamation by the President designating such country as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of this subchapter.
(2) Country
The term "country" means any foreign country or territory, including any overseas dependent territory or possession of a foreign country, or the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. In the case of an association of countries which is a free trade area or customs union, or which is contributing to comprehensive regional economic integration among its members through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, the reduction of duties, the President may by Executive order or Presidential proclamation provide that all members of such association other than members which are barred from designation under section 2462 (b) of this title shall be treated as one country for purposes of this subchapter.
(3) Entered
The term "entered" means entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, in the customs territory of the United States.
(4) Internationally recognized worker rights
The term "internationally recognized worker rights" includes—
(D) a minimum age for the employment of children, and a prohibition on the worst forms of child labor, as defined in paragraph (6); and
(5) Least-developed beneficiary developing country
(6) Worst forms of child labor
The term "worst forms of child labor" means—
(A) all forms of slavery or practices similar to slavery, such as the sale or trafficking of children, debt bondage and serfdom, or forced or compulsory labor, including forced or compulsory recruitment of children for use in armed conflict;
(B) the use, procuring, or offering of a child for prostitution, for the production of pornography or for pornographic purposes;
(C) the use, procuring, or offering of a child for illicit activities in particular for the production and trafficking of drugs; and
(D) work which, by its nature or the circumstances in which it is carried out, is likely to harm the health, safety, or morals of children.
The work referred to in subparagraph (D) shall be determined by the laws, regulations, or competent authority of the beneficiary developing country involved.
Source(Pub. L. 93–618, title V, § 507, as added Pub. L. 104–188, title I, § 1952(a),Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1926; amended Pub. L. 106–200, title IV, § 412(b),May 18, 2000, 114 Stat. 298; Pub. L. 107–210, div. D, title XLI, § 4102(b),Aug. 6, 2002, 116 Stat. 1041.)
2002—Par. (4)(D). Pub. L. 107–210amended subpar. (D) generally. Prior to amendment, subpar. (D) read as follows: "a minimum age for the employment of children; and".
2000—Par. (6). Pub. L. 106–200added par. (6).
Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
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By JOHN SERFUSTINISun Advocate associate editor
Campaign season has begun in cities across Carbon County. Nowhere is the urge to win a city council seat higher than in East Carbon. A dozen candidates have filed for the three available openings.
Candidates include incumbents David Avery and James Wayman, who will be running for reelection. They will be joined in the free-for-all race by Joyce Caviness, Barbara Fisher, Janice Hunt, Dave Maggio, Marcus Palacios, Rakele Palmer, Dyann Pearson, Barbara Robinett and Wayne Sprague. Andy Urbanik will not be running for reelection.
In Price, four candidates will be vying for three council seats. Incumbents Rick Davis and Jeff Nielson are running for reelection, while Wayne Clausing and E. Layne Miller have entered the race as first-time candidates. Veteran councilman Richard Tatton, whose term expires at the end of this year, will not be running for reelection.
Wellington has four candidates for three seats on the city council. Glen Wells and Marvon Willson will seek reelection. Incumbent Paula Noyes will not run for another term. Andrew Peter Yakovich and Chet Houskeeper have filed.
Three positions are open in Helper and five candidates have filed in the race. Robert Bradley and Kirk Mascaro are seeking reelection while Scott Fausett, Jason Llewelyn and Don Mortensen have also filed. Brandon Wise, an incumbent councilman, is not running for reelection.
In Sunnyside, incumbents Kelly Maynes, Froy Garcia, and Shari Madrid are running for reelection. Tyler Grundy and Jennifer Carter have also filed for council.


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The Lost Dream of Space Colonies
By Alexis Madrigal | Jul 19 2011
Long before NASA's famed Shuttle program came to a close, the biggest space ambitions of many an American had already withered
"We have put men on the Moon. Can people live in space? Can permanent communities be built and inhabited off the Earth? Not long ago these questions would have been dismissed as science fiction, as fantasy or, at best as the wishful thinking of men ahead of their times," a 1975 NASA design study begins. "Now they are asked seriously not only out of human curiosity, but also because circumstances of the times stimulate the thought that space colonization offers large potential benefits and hopes to an increasingly enclosed and circumscribed humanity."
In the wake of the 1973 OPEC oil embargo, the dwindling resources of the Earth were on the minds of many. The solution, for a particular kind of Big Engineering adherent, wasn't...
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We've all heard about the recent climate-gate scandal. You remember; those emails from egghead professors at East Anglican University that clearly show global warming is a hoax and the "science" behind the scam is phony. It is clear that scientific data has been manipulated to achieve a purely political aim. Scientific consensus about global warming has been shown to be a lie, and from here on out, "climate scientists" will rank right up there with politicians as the people we mistrust the most.
If that wasn't bad enough, last week another bomb was dropped on the green agenda. It has been determined that your dog is twice as harmful to the environment as my SUV. Yes, Virginia, it's true. Old Rover is harder on mother earth than my Dodge Ram 2500. Whodathunk?
We know it must be true because a couple of "green" scientists discovered this disturbing fact. Robert and Brenda Vale are professors of Sustainable Living at Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand. Their book, "Time to Eat the Dog: The Real Guide to Sustainable Living," was reviewed and it's conclusions confirmed to be true by John Barrett of the Stockholm Institute of York, England. Their book might forever change the way we look at family pets.
Here's the deal. According to the scientists, the carbon paw print of your dog is twice that of a standard 4X4 pickup truck driven 6,200 miles per year, including the energy required to build the truck. Sound incredible? I thought so, too. But here is what they found.
A standard medium-sized dog eats about 360 lbs. of meat and 200 lbs. of cereal each year in his dog food. That means each dog requires 2.07 acres of land to grow the meat and cereal to feed it for a year. A SUV, on the other hand, requires only about one acre of mother earth's resources per year, according to the study. This is especially shocking since there are 75 million privately owned dogs in America but only about 3 million SUVs. That means dogs are causing 147 times more environmental damage than SUVs.
And there's more. Dogs exhale CO2, a noxious gas, determined by the EPA to be a pollutant that causes global warming. Dogs are also famous for flatulence, another odious greenhouse gas the Obama administration wants to regulate and tax in livestock production. I've been a cowboy all my life and I've never heard a cow expell gas. I wish I could say the same about my cow dog. If we are serious about taxing the causes of global warming, we'll surely have to regulate dog emissions.
And then, dog feces pollute our public parks, lawns, backyards, and wilderness study areas. Dog feces are full of harmful bacteria and the hazardous material leaches into the soil and washes into our waterways. The environmental impacts are obvious. It is a clear and present danger to our children and future generations. Why do we tolerate it?
Dogs are harmful to wilderness and wilderness study areas, too. Our national parks and forests should be dog-free zones. Unless kept on a tight leash at all times, dogs stray from the trails and trample the rare, cryptobiotic soil and pee on the eco-friendly bushes and flowers. They also attack and harass helpless endangered species like desert tortoise, black-footed ferrets, and white-tailed prairie dogs. We just can't trust dogs on our public lands. It's time to put a stop to it.
And, if there are 75 million privately owned dogs in the U.S. and each dog requires 2.07 acres to grow dog food each year. By eliminating the dogs, we could reclaim 150,250,000 acres of land we could convert to national parks and wilderness study areas, or solar energy and wind farms. It would only make good sense.
So, in the national interest, I think it is only fair that we call on dog owners everywhere to get rid of their pets. We have scientific consensus. Dogs cause global warming, they pollute the environment, and they use up land and resources that could be better used for producing bio-diesel or solar power.
Until we live in a dog-free world, I think all dog owners should pay a hefty carbon tax on their dog, and it should be a criminal offense for anyone to own more than one dog. Dog shows should be shut down and companies that make products for dogs should be taxed into oblivion. It's only fair.
We are all in this together, and if getting rid of the dogs would save only one degree of global warming over the next 200 years, it would be worth it.
Let's do it for the children.
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Come summer, bronze and gold are most people's go-to metallics, but that's not your only option, of course. Rather than wearing the aforementioned warm hues, we've noticed ultra-stylish ladies like Camilla Belle, Poppy Delevingne, and Oh Land (with whom we're obsessed!) are opting for superbly chic, slightly silvery shades. Whether they're building an outfit around a standout dress, pairing their neutral pieces with gunmetal accents, or selecting a single mercury-hued piece, we're crazy about the way they're styling this cool color!
We'll be the first to admit that wearing this shimmery shade might seem intimidating at first--it's flamboyant in a futuristic sort of way--but it is actually extremely easy to incorporate it into your wardrobe! If you're not quite ready to don head-to-toe gunmetal garb, simply try out this trend with a statement necklace. For guidance, look to the outfit Gaia Repossi wore to a charity dinner in Paris last month. She teamed Celine Pre-Fall 11 pants and shoes with a white Celine S/S 11 cape, and then accessorized with a vintage necklace and clutch, as well as some Repossi Berbere Rings ($3345). We appreciate Repossi's well-calculated decision to add a head-turning, cascading necklace, which instantly enlivened her ensemble.
Opting for standout jewelry is definitely a great way to test-drive this look, but it certainly isn't the only way to do so! Poppy Delevingne and Taylor Tomasi Hill presented us with another idea for styling metallics: start with neutral separates and add a lustrous accent to spice up your outfit. Snapped at a party at Soho House in London in late March, Delevingne demonstrated this theory when she wore a glittery Thakoon jacket with an otherwise all-black ensemble. We especially love how she allowed her outerwear to stand out by pairing it with all-noir pieces, including an All Saints top, Willow leggings, Tory Burch boots, and a Bulgari bag. Of course black isn't your only option, as Marie Claire's Style and Accessories Director Taylor Tomasi Hill proved last month. Spotted at a Theory party in New York, Tomasi Hill started with army green pieces--specifically Comme des Garcons pants and an Equipment shirt--and added two gunmetal accents via Givenchy shoes and the Burberry sweater she tied around her waist. We particularly admire how her sparkly accents took her neutral outfit from simple to sensational!
Adding gunmetal accents to your ensemble is a great option if you want to play it safe, but if you're feeling even more adventurous, why not go for a dress in this steely shade? If you're looking for an A+ example of how to execute this look, simply check out the outfit Camilla Belle wore to a Coach party in Santa Monica earlier this spring. The actress let her fanciful Victoria Beckham frock shine by styling it with simple black Sergio Rossi pumps and an unfussy clutch, which was quite wise. (Loud accessories would have been too overwhelming.) We also adore the way singer/songwriter Oh Land wore this key metallic color last month at a cocktail reception at the Georg Jensen store in New York. The Danish singer/songwriter kept her sleek dress front and center by pairing it with a slicked-back bun and neutral shoes, resulting in a sophisticated after-dark look.
While Belle and Oh Land picked relatively body-skimming sheath dresses, you also can take a more romantic approach and go for a softer silhouette. As seen on Stockholm Streetstyle, a pleated midi frock like Halston Heritage's Pleated Evening Dress ($298) in Sterling Foil is certainly one brilliant option. Wear it with delicate heels or '70s-style platforms for a dramatic disco look, or make it more downtown-friendly by pairing it with a leather jacket and leopard loafers, as one stylish civilian did!
Now that we've discussed the various ways to wear this silvery shade, it's time to go for some gunmetal products! Just to keep things simple, let's start with accent items, a la Repossi and Tomasi Hill. If you're looking for some baubles, we'd like to direct you to Free People's Armor Fringe Bib ($38) and Topshop's Mesh Loop Tassel Necklace ($30); either option would look amazing with a sheer white blouse, or even a casual t-shirt. If you're more of an on-trend-footwear sort of girl, we've got options for you too. Elizabeth and James' Metallic Leather Ankle Boots ($289) are incredibly cool, and we also appreciate KORS Michael Kors' Ramsey Sandals ($225) in Gunmetal/Black. Not much for heels? Fret not, dear reader, because we have an idea for you too, specifically Enzo Angiolini's Nessta Sandals ($89), which have interested braided details. Moving on to clothing, if you're dying to recreate Poppy Delevingne's metallic mix, you'll want to check out this Miss Sixty Jacket ($130) and MICHAEL Michael Kors' Drape-Front Jacket ($450) as well. And last, but not least, dresses! While we love the Halston Heritage pleated number we talked about earlier, a shift is nice too, especially if it looks like Alice + Olivia's Silver Sequin Marina Dolman Sleeve Dress ($235). Additionally, for those of you who prefer a silhouette with a touch more detailing, don't miss J. Crew's Shimmerveil Dress ($295), which is quite flattering and has a hint of Lanvin in its bones.
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Week 2 for the Bills as they host Cam Newton and the Panthers Sunday. Big game for Buffalo- home game, chance to get its first W of the season, opportunity to build on the encouraging signs from Week 1. That said, let's get to the mailbag.
1) From CJ... Will the game be a sellout or blackout?
As of Friday, the game is a sellout. But to some fans it will also be a blackout, if you catch my drift.
2) From John... Is CJ Spiller going to get back to form?
Of course. He's never been great against the Patriots so Week 1 was not a shock. Plus he said he was impatient with his runs. Not waiting for holes to open up. But it's one game. Whether it's your favorite team or your fantasy team, overreacting after one game is silly. They play 16 for a reason. I think you'll see his first monster performance Week 3 at the Jets.
3) From Rich... Can this D slow down Cam Newton?
Absolutely. Newton is a wild card. He either plays really well or terrible. The Bills pass rush will force him to make quick decisions so as long as the linebackers contain him, he wont light it up. But I'm more concerned about the Panthers defense.
4) Speaking of which... From Ed... With the Panthers revamped front 7, how long til CJ Spiller pukes again?
Ed's of course referring to the training camp hyperbole from offensive coordinator Nate Hackett, who said he'll run Spiller until he pukes. Mm, eloquent. Anyway, Spiller didn't run free against the run-stuffing Patriots and I think he'll struggle against the Panthers too. Carolina's front seven is really strong and features two of the best tackling linebackers in the game with Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis. So to answer Ed's question, Spiller doesn't puke until Week 3 at the Jets- who he puked on last year for 325 total yards and two touchdowns. And one more time for good measure, puke.
5) From Mohamad... Should we be worried about Carolina's D holding Seattle's high-powered offense to one TD?
Yeah, but I wouldn't call Seattle's offense high-powered. Dual threat QB and good RB but the rest of it is nothing to write home about. I'm more concerned with the Bills offense staying on the field and keeping the defense fresh. Gotta move the chains, convert on 3rd down and avoid penalties. You know, those little things that win ball games. They'll have their hands full against the Panthers front seven, so the passing game has to be on point.
6) From Kevin... How do you think the Panthers will play EJ Manuel?
They will force EJ Manuel to win this game. Carolina will pack the box and do their damndest to stop the run. If so, EJ Manuel needs to be on target and lead his down field with his arm - and I'm not talking hand offs.
7) From Redneck Pharaoh... Can they at least work out Billy as a back up? #BillsMafia
And now... introducing your back up quarterback for the Buffalo Bills... he used to be the mascot but not anymore... standing 8 feet tall... Billy the Buffalo... Man, he'd be awesome on short yardage downs.
8) From Dave... How do we attack Panthers D? Play action? Heavy dose of Fred/CJ?
Do all the little things right. Penalties/turnovers: bad. Getting 1st Downs: good. Simple stuff. Run effectively and air it out to keep the defense honest.
9) From The Sir... I legitimately believe the Bills can win 10 out of their next 10 games. Question, do you?!
Uh, no.
10) From Drunk Buffalo... Do you think the Bills will continue to run out of the same shotgun formation? And if we get the run game going, could we see some play action?
Yes and yes. The shotgun formation is standard for the pistol offense. It gives quarterback EJ Manuel multiple options- hand the ball off, pass, fake the handoff and pass, fake the hand off and run. The better the running game, the more linebackers will bite on the play action, which opens up the middle of the field. For that to happen, O-Line has to create holes for ball carriers and keep Manuel protected.
11) From Raging Demon... Early impression on Mario in the new scheme?
Really like it. Mario is an attacker. Not a coverage guy. Even if he doesn't get the sack, he creates pressure on the pocket and causes mismatches that allow his teammates to make the play. He and the defense can only get better, which is a great sign considering they were really good against the Patriots.
12) From Andy... When will Mario get his first sack and will he ever earn his 100 million dollar payday?
I think he'll get it against the Panthers. Cam Newton can move but sometimes he moves too much. Just need a linebacker to contain him until Mario and the other pass rushers sack him. As for the 100 mill, ask me again after week 17.
13) From Buffalo Bills Girl... Are all of the penalties a result of youth and over eagerness? And do you expect them to clean it up in week 2?
I think youth is an easy excuse. If you're a professional, play like one. Penalties were a problem all preseason and the Bills have enough mountains to climb to deal with dumb penalties. It's a lack of focus, not youth. They'll clean it up a bit in Week 2- fewer nerves and less pressure cause it's not the Patriots- but the ongoing problem wont go away immediately.
14) From Del... Will you be signing autographs at the #BillsMafiaTweet Up this Sunday?
The only autographs I sign are my bar tabs. But in all seriousness, I will be there thanking people for their support. For those who don't know, the BillsMafia - the Bills non-profit fan club who raises money for local charities - has a fundraising event out by the Stadium this Sunday before the Panthers game. For details, go here.


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BUFFALO, NY-- Congresswoman Kathy Hochul and Former Erie County Executive Chris Collins went toe to toe in their first televised debate for the 27th District Congressional campaign.
WEB EXTRA: Analysis from Democrat Anthony Masiello and Republican Carl Calabrese
The debate held Tuesday night and was sponsored by WGRZ-TV and WNED-TV.
Both candidates began the debate claiming they each work across party lines to get things done in government.
However, it didn't take them long to take some jabs at each other.
Healthcare and jobs topped both candidates' lists of what needs to be fixed in America.
Collins called out Hochul for voting for Obamacare, stating he would vote to repeal it if elected. Hochul said she is willing to look at Obamacare again, but there are good parts to it.
On Medicare:
Both candidates agree medicare should be there for seniors.
Hochul said there should be an obligation to seniors that rely on medicare. She says they have to get the costs of healthcare under control to meet our Medicare obligation.
Collins wants Medicare to stay intact for current seniors. He said that what we had before Obamacare was good.
On Specific Projects in Buffalo & Rochester they would try to champion in Washington:
Collins will work for immigration reform for local farmers and getting the EPA off their backs. He also wants to repeal "Obamacare."
Hochul will continue to fight to keep jobs at the Niagara Falls Air Base and wants to make more expansions to the Niagara Fall Airport. For Rochester, Hochul wants to expand the Small Business Innovative Research Program.
On the most important change needed for WNY:
Hochul says people have to get back to work and the government has got to give a helping hand where needed, but also sometimes get out of the way.
Collins agreed job creation is key, and he says repealing "Obamacare" will do that.
On Education:
Hochul said there is a need to reopen the "No Child Left Behind Act" to deal with urban education problems.
Collins says education money from Washington should go locally to help with urban education problems.
On Hyrdrofracking:
Collins said hydrofracking is needed as part of an energy policy.
Hochul said there are still a lot of unanswered questions about Hydrofracking.
On Withdrawing U.S. Forces by 2014:
Hochul said we need to better job of transitioning control so we can come home. Accomplished mission to obliterate Osama Bin Laden. It's time to bring the troops home.
Collins disagrees with putting a date certain on withdrawal, but thinks 2014 is reasonable. He believes we need to rely on commanders in the field to say when mission is accomplished.
Greatest Accomplishment:
Collins said family and that's why he's running for Congress. He said he's worried about his grandchildren's future when it comes to debt and jobs.
Hochul also said family then pointed to a professional accomplishment of helping a Vietnam veteran cut through the red tape.
When asked to grade the performance of Hochul in Congress, Collins gave her an 'I' for ineffective. When asked to grade Collin's performance as Erie County Executive Hochul gave him a C.
In closing, Hochul said she knows that neither party has all the right answers, and that's why she works across the aisle. She says she has the backs of the people she's represented, but she won't balance the budget on the backs of seniors and continue tax break for millionaires and billionaires.
In closing, Collins asked for the votes of people who want a member of Congress who has spent his life in the private sector creating and saving jobs in our area, who believes in smaller government and personal accountability, local decision making, fiscal discipline, serving tax payers and respecting future generations.


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In an effort to honor the achievements of exceptional student-athletes, the Missouri Valley Conference has created the MVC Leadership & Service Award (formerly the Good Neighbor Award). Commissioner Doug Elgin recently named the ten student-athlete honorees for the 2012-13 spring season.
This year's spring honorees include Ashton Kalhorn, Bradley, Men's Tennis, Junior;
Sammy Snygg
, Creighton, Softball, Senior; Conor Wells, Drake, Men's Track & Field, Sophomore; Kelly Lamarche, Evansville, Women's Golf, Sophomore; Nichelle Harrison, Illinois State, Softball, Junior; Devin Moore, Indiana State, Baseball, Senior; Kimsue Grant, Missouri State, Women's Track & Field, Senior; Samantha Cameron, UNI, Women's Track & Field, Senior; Lucas Cherry, Southern Illinois, Men's Track & Field, Senior; Melanie Jaegers, Wichita State, Softball, Sophomore.
In order to be eligible for the award, the student-athlete must be in good academic standing, must demonstrate good citizenship through good sportsmanship and significant community service, and must participate in a sport, during the season of recognition. The Valley will recognize 10 student-athletes three times annually (fall, winter, spring), for a total of 30 honorees. Institutions select their MVC Leadership & Service Award honorees.
Ashton Kalhorn, Bradley, Men's Tennis, Junior
Maintains a 4.0 GPA
Dean's List (Fall 2010, Spring '11, Fall '11, Spring '12, Fall '12)
MVC Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring '11, Fall '11, Spring '12, Fall '12)
Athletic Director's Honor Roll (Fall 2010, Spring '11, Fall '11, Spring '12, Fall '12)
Played and organized two charity piano concerts for Easter Seals (raised over $2,400)
OSF Emergency Room volunteer on Saturday evenings
Former SAAC Men's Tennis Representative
Just Read volunteer
Bradley Athletics Student-Athlete Day volunteer
Sammy Snygg
, Creighton, Softball, Senior
3.837 cumulative GPA in Exercise Science
2012 MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week (April 11)
Omaha Police Department's annual Cops and Bobbers volunteer
Salvation Army volunteer
UNMC Child Life Program volunteer
Sports for Kids Auction volunteer
Pass the Bucket volunteer
Family Fun Festival volunteer
Muscular Dystrophy Association volunteer
Conor Wells, Drake, Men's Track & Field, Sophomore
President's List (Fall 2011, Fall '12)
Dean's List (Spring 2012)
SAAC Community Outreach Committee Chair
Penny War and Adopt-a-Family programs coordinator
Best Buddies Drake Chapter volunteer
Events coordinator and future vice president of the Best Buddies Drake Chapter
Capital Pursuit Road race volunteer (2012 & 2013)
Kelly Lamarche, Evansville, Women's Golf, Sophomore
4.0 cumulative GPA in Biology, Professional
Dean's List (Fall 2011, Spring '12, Fall '12)
Race for the Cure volunteer
Holly's House volunteer
Adopt-A-Highway volunteer
Warrick County Humane Society volunteer
Aces of Hearts volunteer
Hebron Elementary reading program
Mesker Park Zoo - Boo at the Zoo program
Tri-State Food Bank volunteer
Relay for Life volunteer
Lodge Elementary reading program
Vogel Elementary reading program
Holy Spirit Elementary reading program
Monster Mash volunteer
Aid Research volunteer
SAAC Canned Food Drive volunteer
Local Thrift Store painting volunteer
Trick or Eat project with Greek Organization volunteer
Nichelle Harrison, Illinois State, Softball, Junior
3.91 cumulative GPA
Honor Roll (Fall 2009, Spring '10, Fall '10, Spring '11, Fall '11, Spring '12, Fall '12)
Illinois State University Scholar
Presidential Scholar
Illinois State SAAC member
MVC SAAC representative
Salvation Army bell ringer
Christmas for Kids event (sponsored by the Mclean County Chamber of Commerce)
Participated in a family reading night with the local school district
Devin Moore, Indiana State, Baseball, Senior
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business (Marketing Management major)
Indiana State University Dean's List
Indiana State University Honor Roll
Indiana State University Scholar-Athlete
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
MVC Scholar-Athlete of the Week
Mentor for student-athletes
Tutor for student-athletes
Career Athletes intern
Lead and organized an Indiana State University clothing drive
Designed a floor plan for the Lighthouse Mission
Creating a feasibility study for Mental Health Association's sheltered workplace
The Community Table Charities volunteer
Girl Scouts of America
Career Development Center volunteer
Goose Poop Run volunteer
Designing surveys for Terre Foods Cooperative
Creating an Integrated Marketing Communications plan for Starbase Indy
CAPS analysis for Boys and Girls Club
Kimsue Grant, Missouri State, Women's Track & Field, Senior
MVC Scholar-Athlete Team (2011-12)
Missouri State Athletics Director's Honor Roll (2011-12, 2012-13)
Dean's List (five semesters)
Friends Against Hunger-Meals a Million packing event volunteer
Relay for Life volunteer
Volunteered at the Springfield Women's Shelter
The Kitchen volunteer (a soup kitchen)
Boys and Girls Town of Missouri volunteer
Boys and Girls Club
Champions Committed to Kids member
Kathy Collins Spirit Award recipient
Samantha Cameron, UNI, Women's Track & Field, Senior
3.53 cumulative GPA in Physical Education Teaching
Dean's List (five semesters)
All-MVC Indoor Track (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
All-MVC Outdoor Track (2011, 2012)
MVC Scholar-Athlete Team (2011, 2012)
Women's Track & Field SAAC representative (since 2010)
SAAC 2013 Co-Vice President
Organized and facilitated many community service projects involving UNI student-athletes
Organized the "Gold Game" program - promoting sportsmanship and support amongst UNI athletics teams
Conducted educational activities for the residents at Western Retirement Home
Special Olympics volunteer
Boys and Girls Club volunteer - promoted good attitudes and hard work through sports
Mississippi Valley Track Club mentor
Junior Panther Day - mentored elementary aged children in track events
Soles 4 Souls - collected donated shoes for those in need
Hoover Elementary Special Education Classroom volunteer
Northeast Iowa Food Bank volunteer
Red Cross volunteer - updated office information and prepared for upcoming events
Lucas Cherry, Southern Illinois, Men's Track & Field, Senior
1st Team Capital One Academic All-District Award
MVC President's Council Academic Excellence Award
Two-time MVC Elite 18 Award
Two-time MVC Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award
Three-Time MVC Honor Roll
MVC Scholar-Athlete (two-time Outdoor Track & Field, once Cross Country)
Dean's List (all semesters)
SIU College of Business Outstanding Senior of the Year
SIU College of Business Outstanding Junior & Senior of Accountancy
Deloitte & Touche LLP Outstanding Junior in Accounting Award
Emeritus & Annuitant Scholarship
SIU Credit Union Scholarship
SIU Provost Scholarship
Psychology 102 "Outstanding Achievement" (top 5% out of 758 students)
Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship
Ranked in top 1% of intermediate accounting
Victory Dream Center volunteer (2011-Present)
International Missions (2002-2012)
Bridging the Gap Guest Speaker (2010)
MVC/State Farm "Just Read" (2010-2012)
Storm Recovery Program volunteer (2010)
Habitat for Humanity-Alternative Spring Break participant (2012)
Parrish Elementary School Carnival Night volunteer (2009-2012)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Event Speaker & Camp Counselor (2009-2012)
Reality Youth Center Youth Leader (2009-Present)
SIU Student-Athlete Talent Show (2012, 2013)
Parrish Pumpkin Festival volunteer (2010)
Carruthers Elementary Family Reading Night volunteer (2011)
Melanie Jaegers, Wichita State, Softball, Sophomore
3.782 GPA in Exercise Science
Dean's List (three semesters)
Athletic Director's Honor Roll (three semesters)
Pen Pal Program with Maize Elementary School participant
SWIPE Out Hunger volunteer
MVC "Just Read" Program volunteer with L'Ouverture Elementary
Rainbows United "Pictures with Santa" volunteer
Shockers Helping Hands - Habitat for Humanity volunteer
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
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The Orioles today announced that they have traded INF BRANDON SNYDER to the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations.
Snyder, 25, batted .261/.312/.406 in 114 games with Triple-A Norfolk in 2011. He also appeared in six games for the Orioles, going 3-for-13.
With Jai Miller coming to the Orioles from Oakland, the Orioles 40-man roster remains full with these moves.


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Repeal of section effective Nov. 1, 1987, and applicable only to offenses committed after the taking effect of such repeal, see section 235(a)(1) ofPub. L. 98–473, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3551 of this title.
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Deb Cleveland: Energy, soul - and a whole lot of fun
EUGENE, Ore. -- Deservedly named Eugene's Best Blues Band in 2008 by Eugene Weekly, The Deb Cleveland Band knows that it takes a whole lot of talent and skill to put on a rocking show, but it is the energy that flows from vocalist and namesake Deb Cleveland that distinguishes her band from the rest.
Cleveland's rich, soulful voice often earns her comparisons to iconic female vocalists such as Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin, and the high praise is well deserved. Performing in Oregon for the last 20 years, she has been three times recognized as Eugene's Best Blues Singer by Eugene Weekly and was featured by OPB's Oregon Art Beat in 2005.
Occasionally singing roadhouse blues with The Vipers, she also fronts her own band, singing an eclectic mix of R&B, blues and funk.
"It's an R&B roots, Americana 'good ol' back in the day' kind of band," she says. "It's the energy we put in that makes a big difference."
A transplant to the Willamette Valley from Waco, Texas, Deb traces the beginning of her singing career to her childhood, when she sang gospel music in church.
"I was scared to death," she says of her first experience singing in front of an audience. "My voice would tremble and I would get butterflies. I didn't know what to do except get out there and sing."
Although she long ago overcame her initial stage fright and has since been a powerhouse singer in multiple Eugene-area bands, she is an unselfish performer without a trace of diva attitude. Her utmost priority when she's up on stage is making sure that everybody is having at least as much fun as she is.
When she sings, Cleveland tries to emulate the experience she had the one time she saw her idol Tina Turner perform live. Even sitting way up in the rafters, Cleveland knew that Tina was singing just for her.
"I'm not being selfish and I'm not just singing to the people up front," she says. "I want everybody to have a good time."
Although she cites Turner as one of her key inspirations, it would be wrong to say that Cleveland's style belongs to anybody but her. When she's rolling with the bass and "feeling the vibe," she loses herself in the music and lets go. For her audience, the result feels like an authentic glimpse into her soul.
"I feel like I try to give them me," she says. "I try to spread it all out so everybody can have some."


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Next Stop, Wonderland
Comedy, Romance
Set in Boston, the film centers around Erin, a night-shift nurse who has been dumped by her activist boyfriend and has since become cranky, cynical and monastic. Erin's overbearing mother is determined to help her find a man, so she places a personal ad for her in the local newspaper. Erin is appalled and refuses to cooperate until, in a moment of weakness, she checks her messages - all 62 of them! A sequence of comically nightmarish dates ensues. Meanwhile, across town is Alan, an ambitious ex-plumber struggling to fulfill his dream of becoming a marine biologist. Alan is juggling numerous problems of his own: a seductive classmate, a narcissistic brother, a father with a gambling problem, and his own incurable debt that won't go away. As Alan searches for a way out, Erin searches for the right man. Fate pushes their parallel stories further and further apart, until...
Cast: Hope Davis, Robert Klein, Cara Buono, Alan Gelfant, Holland Taylor
Produced by: Mitchell Robbins
Directed by: Brad Anderson
Written by: Brad Anderson
Running time: 1hr 34min
Opens: Aug 21, 1998
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Beloit, WI -- The Beloit College Track & Field team turned in some good performances as the 2013 Midwest Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships wrapped up at Karris Track & Field at Strong Stadium on Saturday.
In the final team totals, the Buccaneer Women finished ninth while the Men were tenth. Monmouth College won both the Women's and Men's meets for the eighth straight year.
Felicia Carlson earned a spot as one of the Female Track Performers of the Meet with a win in the 100m and a runner-up finish in the 200m. She ran a school-record :12.05 in the 100m in a come-from-behind win, breaking her own record. She also broke her own Beloit record in 200m, crossing in :25.10.
Also getting a spot on the awards podium for the Bucs were Matthew Kreiser, third in the 400m Hurdles, and Myles Schneider, who also took a third in the Hammer.
Also scoring points for Beloit on Saturday were Nadia Hecker-O'Brien, fifth in the 800m; Karen Jones, fifth in the 3000m Steeplechase and eighth in the 1500m; the Women's 4x100m Relay of Rachel Monroe, Hecker-O'Brien, Angie Earley and Carlson, who came in sixth; Darth Winkiler, seventh in the discus; the Men's 4x100m Relay of Mat Kahl, Tyler Coleman, Peter Siess and Antonio Jones, who finished seventh; and the Women's 4x400m Relay of Hecker-O'Brien, Camilla Jackson, Catherine Cochrane and Alex Hinck, who finished eighth.
Scoring points for the Buccaneers on the first day of the meet Friday were Erika Moen, fifth in the Discus; Matt Floyd, seventh in the Pole Vault; Jason Busack, seventh in the Javelin; Karen Jones, eighth in the 1500m; and Anna Wenzel, eighth in the 10000m.


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NIAGARA FALLS, NY - It took daredevil Nik Wallenda about 25 minutes to cross Niagara Falls on a 2.5-inch wide wire. Now, watch his entire 1,800 foot journey in one minute.
See Dave McKinley's story about Nik Wallenda's walk over Niagara Falls for complete coverage, including all of the video from his walk.
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PSR Announces 2013 Commencement Speaker
PSR is pleased to announce that former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm will be the PSR commencement speaker this year. PSR Commencement will be on Sunday, May 26 at 4:00 p.m. Gov. Granholm "became a household name" after delivering an energetic and inspiring speech at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 6. (watch below)
Jennifer M. Granholm was elected governor of Michigan 2002. In 2006, she was re-elected with the largest number of votes ever cast for governor in Michigan. As Governor, Granholm led the state through a brutal economic downturn that resulted from a meltdown in the automotive and manufacturing sectors. She worked relentlessly to diversify the state's economy, strengthen its auto industry, preserve the advanced manufacturing sector, and add new, emerging sectors, such as clean energy, to Michigan's economic portfolio.
After leaving office, Granholm hosted Current TV's political news analysis show "The War Room with Jennifer Granholm" and co-authored A Governor's Story: The Fight for Jobs and America's Economic Future (Amazon), which tells how Michigan pioneered ways out of an economic storm and offers proven advice for a nation desperate to create jobs. The book, which she wrote with her husband, Dan Mulhern, became a Washington Post political bestseller shortly after its release.
Granholm is a Distinguished Practitioner of Law and Public Policy at UC Berkeley's School of Law and Goldman School of Public Policy. She recently served as an advisor to Pew Charitable Trusts' Clean Energy Program where she led a national campaign for clean energy policies. She has been mentioned as a potential Supreme Court justice for President Barack Obama. She was a member of the presidential transition team for Barack Obama before he assumed office on January 20, 2009.
Granholm is an honors graduate of both the University of California at Berkeley and Harvard Law School. She and her husband have three children.
Gov. Granholm's Speech at the 2012 Democratic Convention
(Bio information gleaned from www.jennifergranholm.com and her article on Wikipedia)


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Multicentric Trial Comparing Three Therapeutical Strategies in Patients With Acute Primary HIV Infection
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Treatment of acute primary HIV infection may improve long-term outcome. However, optimal treatment is still debated. The ANRS 112-INTERPRIM trial evaluates three different therapeutical strategies, combining permanent or intermittent HAART and a cytokine, interferon alpha, in order to determine which combination allows the best control of HIV viremia after 24 weeks of antiretroviral treatment interruption
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- Proviral DNA
- Adherence
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|May 2002
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|March 2006
Treatment of acute primary HIV infection may improve long-term outcome. However, optimal treatment is still debated. The main objective of this multicentric randomized phase II/III study is to compare HIV viremia 92 and 96 weeks after acute primary HIV infection, between patients treated with 3 different strategies. In the first group, patients receive antiretroviral drugs (HAART) continuously up to week 72. In the second group, patients receive HAART continuously up to week 36, then intermittently up to week 72. In the third group, patients receive HAART as in group II, and pegylated interferon alpha is administered for the initial 14 weeks, then for 3 weeks at each of the 3 HAART interruption between week 36 and week 72. All patients are monitored without any HAART up to week 96. Enrolled patients have circulating p24 antigen and/or HIV viremia, an uncompleted HIV western blot, between 18 and 65 years old, and agree to participate to the study. They should have received no antiretroviral drugs, not be pregnant, without neuro-psychological or autoimmune disorders, without chronic hepatitis. Secondary objectives of the study are: the quality of immune restoration, the anti-HIV immune response, safety and adhesion to treatment. A total of 90 patients (30 in each group) have been enrolled.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- P24 antigen with positive neutralization or positive plasma HIV RNA
- Negative or not complete Western Blot
- With symptoms or not
- Written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous antiretroviral treatment
- Pregnancy
- Biological abnormalities
- Hepatitis C or B
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00196638
|Principal Investigator:
|Dominique Emilie, MD
|Hôpital Antoine Béclère, Clamart, France
|Study Director:
|Genevieve Chene, MD, PhD
|INSERM U593, Bordeaux, France.
No publications provided
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00196638 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|September 12, 2005
|Last Updated:
|August 28, 2006
|Health Authority:
|France: Afssaps - Agence française de sécurité sanitaire des produits de santé (Saint-Denis)
Keywords provided by French National Agency for Research on AIDS and Viral Hepatitis:
HIV infections
Primary acute infection
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Communicable Diseases
HIV Infections
Immune System Diseases
Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes
Lentivirus Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Retroviridae Infections
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Viral
Slow Virus Diseases
Virus Diseases
Anti-Infective Agents
Antineoplastic Agents
Antiviral Agents
Immunologic Factors
Pharmacologic Actions
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Therapeutic Uses
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Transcript of Terry's Conference Call With Bloggers
This evening, Mets manager Terry Collins participated in a conference call with Mets bloggers. The transcript is as follows:
Matthew Cerrone: I'm a notorious optimist. I'm excited for the team. But a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. What do you think this team's weakest link is?
We have had so many positives this spring – one thing which concerns me the most is keeping our good players on the field. They have had a history of having some bad injuries. Hopefully they are past those and we can get the amount of games and at bats we need for the team to be successful.
Greg Prince: Its been 12 years since you last managed. A lot I am sure seems familiar, but I'm sure a lot might be new. Regarding roster decisions, is the satisfaction the same to tell someone he's made the team? How hard is it to tell someone they didn't make it?
I'll start with the positive side. So many players who have made the team have played Major League Baseball before. But take Brad Emaus or a Pedro Beato, and to see their eyes light up is special. Its the goal for everyone who has ever played. Then there are some of these guys who came in on a minors deal, like Blaine Boyer – he's never been so excited, and said he's never wanted to make a team like he has with the Mets here. That's the fun part. However, its never fun to release a player. There is no good way to put it. Physically they're gifted enough to be invited to an MLB camp, and they can do it again.
Kerel Cooper: A lot of talk this off-season has been how good the Phillies are and their rotation. You can talk about the Braves, Nationals, and Marlins all having improved. Do you think there is an extra sense of motivation to get off to a good start?
Its very important to get off to a good start. It breeds confidence in the club and the fans. I think wins in April are just as important as the ones in September. I think we have to get out of the gate on a positive note and thats why I am so excited about how we've played over the last ten days. We've got a lot of ways to beat the opposition.
Michael Baron: Of all the players you've managed this Spring, who would you say has been the most professional in camp?
It's such a hard question to answer. Everyone has handled things so professionally here. It's hard to hand pick one person; from the rookies to the veterans. Right now, I'd have to look at the Carlos Beltran situation, and the day he decided to go to RF. He did what was best for the team, and that was really impressive coming from a guy like that.
Ed Marcus: How do you feel regarding the importance pitch counts?
There are many studies done about pitch counts – every game is different – a lot has to do with the other team's approach. I don't think in certain occasions, there is a real concern about pitch counts.
Mike Silva: You have some nice outfield depth – do you view Scott Hairston or Willie Harris as long term replacements, if necessary? Or do you think someone like LucasDuda or Fernando Martinez can do the job?
One of the reasons Harris and Hairston are here is because they are good core players. They know how to come off the bench, and you won't miss a beat. If Bay was out a week or ten days, you could platoon those guys, and get a lot out of them. I think they're more valuable to come off the bench than a younger guy might be.
Shannon Shark: Managing a season vs. a game – how do you approach the bullpen over the course of the season?
I learned from Walter Alston – he told me don't be afraid to get beat every once in a while, instead of burning the bullpen out in a game you can't win. I think you need to read your bullpen enough to know who is rested and can give multiple innings on a given night.
Steve Keane: This Spring, camp has been upbeat, although there have been a few bumps in the road. It seems the players have fed off your enthusiasm. Over the course of the season, there will be losing streaks, and in the past, those spread and festered. The Mets, over the past few years, haven't been known to be mentally and physically tough. How do you combat that?
Not everyone has the answer. People think there is a process we go through to get through it. In a losing streak, a lot of guys get concerned with individual stats, and we need to combat that. Its all about communication, and making sure they continue to believe in themselves. Not sitting back, and waiting for things to happen.
Michael Branda: How can you make sure this team is as consistent on the road as they are at home?
I will address this Friday. The crowd has nothing to do with it. When you play in New York, there is a huge response from the fans. You have to used the negativism as a strength. We have to prepare ourselves differently (for road games). We will try to address it in a different manner, and do a better job of it.
Matt Artus: Clarify the use of Francisco Rodriguez – Is he a one inning pitcher, or more? How often will he pitch in non-save situations, and/or high pressure situations prior to eighth inning?
I doubt you'll see him in the seventh inning, although you might see him in the eighth inning. A lot of times you have to get that big out in the eighth inning. Also, the more you use a closer multiple innings, the less you'll have him later in the week. Rodriguez is on board for more than one inning at a time. Probably won't be more than two innings.
Mike Donato: Regarding the regulars, ie Carlos Beltran, David Wright, etc. who have to be "managed" the whole season. How are you going to manage their workload?
Carlos and I have already discussed the upcoming ten day period, and resting that leg, so he can continue on a positive note and his legs can get stronger and stronger for the hot months. Even if he's on the bench, he can come up and make a big difference. We hope to have him in five out of seven games to start off. Regarding Reyes, he goes out there, gives all he has, and I want him out there a lot so I have to be wise enough to maybe give him days off before an off-day. One thing we have to do, because we aren't very deep, is to make sure we are ready to compete later in the summer.
Caryn Rose: Some players have described you as a "players manager". How do you feel about that, and what does that mean to you?
I think it means a lot – in the past, I was probably not a players manager. Through the years, I have realized the importance of constant communication, and never taking anything for granted. That is done with experience – from my first few years, I was worried about only managing the game, and thinking everyone was on board with it. I look at it as a compliment.
Jason Fry: Following up on Caryns question and learning as a manager – what have you learned this Spring?
Ive been thinking about that a lot – how to put the players into the most positive situations to be successful. This team is good, and they believe in themselves, and its important to make sure that continues. Everyone goes through down times. It happens with every baseball team. The minute it looks like they're getting frustrated, I have to bring the positive makeup.
Joe Janish: Regarding offensive strategy – you have a couple of sluggers in a big park which isn't conducive to the long ball. Whats your overall strategy in using stolen bases, bunts, and "small ball"?
Every game is different. You have to manage the game according to where you're playing. You have to change your philosophy. We have to be smart about it, and use Citi Field to our advantage. We have to adjust according to the conditions on a given day. It's all according to the game situation, and then maybe where you're playing.
Eric Simon: I feel like big league managers have really lost the art of arguing with umpires. Can you talk about your approach to arguing calls and, for you, what causes a situation to escalate from a simple exchange to an animated kerfuffle?
Once in a while, number one, it's part of the game, and one of the things that's changing in this game is how umpires take offense to the fact that you're going to come out and argue, and I think they believe that because instant replay is now a huge part of our game today. Years ago when the manager/umpire argument was all part of it, and they understood it, and they listened a little bit more, they had some comments, but now they try to defend themselves to the max, and there was also a few years ago, when Sandy was in charge of the umpires, the big thing was, 'hey, get the thing right', and there were more conferences among umpires to get the play correctly. Today, one of the things they'll try to do is talk you into some arguments, they might be mad because you've been complaining about balls and strikes all night long, so they've had enough, so now once in a while they'll talk you into coming out and having a big argument, really, a lot of it leads to how you approach it when you go out there to argue.
I'm an emotional guy, I have a great intenseness, I truly believe in my players, I truly believe in supporting my players, and once in a while you go out there and you say the wrong thing, but I've also been out there where the umpire will bait you into saying the wrong thing too by saying something back, and that's where I think umpires today are changing a little bit. Years ago, umpires would never do that. They'd let you have your say, they'd give you some return stuff, and hey, let's move on, let's go play the game because it's all part of it. Today they need to protect themselves by having the ability to eject the manager or the player, sometimes a little bit before it's necessary. I think ultimately everybody has to understand that those people that sit on those seats, they come to see the players play, so there needs to be a little bit more patience on their part.
Scott Mandel: Looking at the roster over the years and now, it seems there is a great dependence for one player to be in the lineup, and when that guy isn't there, it affects performance as well as having a psychological effect. How do you make it more of a well rounded offense?
There are players on this team which bring so much offensively, and when they're out, the rest of the lineup struggles to figure out how to score runs.The guys who will replace guys who are resting, I will expect that guy to pick up his play. I don't want them to say 'well, Jose's not here so we can't win'. It's going to take all 25 guys here to be successful.


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Happy Birthday, America! While you may be getting on in years (you're a stately 238 this year, congrats), you've still retained your sense of independence and fun, which is what we love about you. And while the Senate might frown on the use of wearing reproductions of the American flag on your clothes and accessories, we do not. We believe in life, liberty, and right to wear flag prints. In honor of your special day, we've rounded up a bevy of of babes, each wearing their own interpretation of Americana. Just a note. This roundup is best accompanied by a patriotic soundtrack and any of the following: a hot dog, a hamburger, and/or a sparkler. So, without further ado...
Britney Spears for 'Rolling Stone'.
Photo: Rolling Stone
Remember in 2000 when Britney Spears was on the cover of Rolling Stone wearing lace-up red leather pants and a midriff baring flag-printed halter top? Man, they grow up so fast, don't they?
Katy Perry in 2013 and 2010.
Photo: Getty Images
Katy Perry might be the most patriotic celeb there is (minus Springsteen because—really—no contest). The "Dark Horse" singer has done just about everything you can do: hang out with VP Joe Biden, offered to pen a theme song for Hillary Clinton, performed at Obama's campaign rally in 2012 in a spandex ballot dress, and performed for our servicemen at the "VH1 Divas Salute the Troops" concert in 2010 in a pair of hot pants, thigh-high white boots, and a flag halter top. Bruce? You might have some competition after all.


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- George Michaelides and Graham Bednash, the founders of the communications planning agency Michaelides & Bednash, have stepped down as the joint heads of Mindshare's Invention division. They are exploring "new opportunities" within WPP.
- Mindshare Worldwide has appointed Simon Calvert to the new role of digital strategy leader.
- WCRS has appointed Emma Marsland as a managing partner. She joins WCRS from the digital agency Tesch, where she was the managing director.
Tags: Mindshare Invention, WPP, Michaelides & Bednash, founders, Mindshare Worldwide, digital strategy leader, WCRS, managing partner
Category: People


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Re: Gear that will be at Carverfest '08 thread.....
FesteLV wrote:Toy Maker wrote:
We'll have different lines as well...
"Shit Wire" (Econo-line)
"Real Shit" (Mid-line)
"Total Shit" (Highend- line)
Shit wire..... "Let it flow"
And for those that aren't in the know I guess they don't know "Jack Schitt!"
I wish I could be there at the fest...being a high school teacher is tough to miss days at the beginning of the year. If I can find a way to get coverage...
Jack Schitt.... is he the company spokesman?
Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.
Tim deParavicini's E.A.R. Yoshino V20 Integrated Amplifier, Fosgate Signature Phono pre, Lucas Labs 12B4/OD3 LineStage, No. 50 and 51 Carverfest Tube amps, Hammond M3 tube amp, Ariston RD-40 Turntable w/ Linn Basik LSV tonearn, Grado Statement Master1 cartridge, Carver TX-8 & 11 tuners, Carver TD-12, Tascam CC-222mkII CD recorder, DBX-3BX & 200xg & 120x, CarverAudio ALV prototypes, Alesis Studio One loudspeakers, Energy Reference 22 Connoisseur, Cambridge Audio Model 8s, The Carver Research DarkStar Sub and Stax Earspeakers.
THIS SPACE FOR RENT...helping the blind to hear, one valve at a time


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Rangers @ Minnesota
XCel Energy Center, 8 pm
Rangers Record: 8 - 4 - 1
Wild Record: 3 - 9 - 0
Adding insult to injury.
Following Wednesday night's abysmal effort at Long Island, the news isn't getting any better for the Rangers. Winger Marian Gaborik still isn't 100% so he won't skate before possibly Sunday back at the Garden. Added to the injury list are now Chris Higgins, lower body injury, and Sean Avery, injured knee.
Forward Dane Byers has been recalled from Hartford. P.A. Parenteau, who recorded the lone goal against the Islanders, will be back in the lineup.
Speculative line combinations:
Lisin - Prospal - Callahan
Dubinsky - Drury - Kotalik
Byers - Anisimov - Parenteau
Voros - Boyle - Brashear
You can also expect to see more fourth line play than in previous games.
For the Wild, Minnesota has not been able to recover from some offseason changes, finding themselves in the Western Conference cellar.
Losing Gaborik has had a major impact, with Mikko Koivo, Eric Belanger, and Andrew Brunette trying to makeup the offense. Each has recorded 10 points in 12 games.
However, the problem for the Wild has come on the defensive end of the puck, with nearly every player in the minus column. Defenseman Brent Burns, a standout last season, is a -13 with only five points. Marek Zidlicky has recorded six assists with no goals.
Goaltending has also been a concern as Niklas Backstrom has been unable to find his game early on with 3 victories and a 2.70 GAA.
Stay tuned on Twitter for updates.


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World Travellers is offering four nights for the price of two at Disney's Davy Crockett Ranch -- the family price is £770 in total, including a 5-day park pass per person.
The deal is for two adults and up to four children under seven staying in a 2-bedroom cabin.
This offer is available for stays starting on 27 October.
Davy Crockett Ranch has an indoor swimming pool with slide and Jacuzzi, an adventure playground and a small farm. It is located 10 minutes from the Disneyland Park gates.
Eurotunnel can be added at a return price from £89 per car.
Please go to your email and confirm your subscription.


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|Newland Police say "Click it or ticket
|Written by Lauren Ohnesorge
|Friday, 18 May 2007 05:45
May 21-June 3 is the 'Click it or ticket' campaign, part of the Governor's Highway Safety program. It is a campaign Newland Police Department takes seriously, according to Police Chief Jason Brown.He's seen first hand what a difference seatbelts can make.
The penalty for a seatbelt violation can be as much as $125 and 2 points on your driver's license. No warnings will be given, and Newland police officers are not the only ones on alert next week, so buckle up.
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Photographic Retailers Jessops Goes Into Administration
The Jessops logo is displayed outside a branch of the photographic... Fotografia de notíciasAdministrador,Atividade Móvel,Comércio,Equipamento Fotográfico,Fazer Compras,Finanças,Horizontal,Inglaterra,Logótipo,Negócios,Ocupação,Ramo,Reino Unido,Risco,SímboloPhotographer Matt CardyCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesBATH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: The Jessops logo is displayed outside a branch of the photographic retailer Jessops on January 10, 2013 in Bath, England.The camera retailer, which was established in the 1930s, has called in administrators, a move which puts more than 2,000 jobs at risk at its 193 stores across the UK. The announcement comes on the day that Marks & Spencer reported worse than expected Christmas clothing sales. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)


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For the second straight year, a local horse has won the Halter Res World Championships. Darrell and Wendy Leonard's paint "KH Kid-A-Lot" brought home the Solid Paint Bred two year and older stallions award at the Halter Res World Championship Show.
According to J.D. Leonard, the horse went up against some of the toughest competition from around the world.
"My parents feel very blessed to be able to own and show horses at the world show. Just two years ago it seemed to be a distant dream but with faith, dedication, a great trainer and a lot of luck the dream has now became reality as KH Kid A Lot is our second horse in as many years to win the World Championship in Fort Worth," said Leonard.
The competition is held annually at the Will Rogers Memorial Complex in Fort Worth, Texas. "KH Kid-A-Lot," is owned by Darrell and Wendy Leonard of East Carbon and trained by Germ Christensen. Photos of both Leonard World Champion horses (Forty Five Caliber won last year's competition) can be seen at www.christensenshowhorses.com.


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Hostess Brands Inc., the maker of iconic treats such as Twinkies and traditional pantry staple Wonder Bread, is shuttering its plants and liquidating its 82-year-old business.
A victim of changing consumer tastes, high commodity costs and, most importantly, strained labor relations, Hostess ultimately was brought to its knees by a national strike orchestrated by its second-largest union.
The work stoppage, launched Nov. 9 by the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Union to protest a fresh labor contract, affected about two-thirds of Hostess's 36 plants. The strike was making it impossible for the Irving, Tex., company to continue producing its baked goods, Chief Executive Gregory Rayburn said.
The CEO, a restructuring professional who ascended to the top of the company after its former leader abruptly resigned earlier this year, said the liquidation will take months but require few workers.
"We deeply regret the necessity of today's decision, but we don't have the financial resources to weather an extended nationwide strike," Mr. Rayburn said in a statement Friday morning. He said the company will "promptly" lay off most of its 18,500 employees and focus on "selling its assets to the highest bidders."
Hostess's remaining inventory—loaves of bread and plastic packages of cream-filled desserts—probably will be sold in bulk to a discounter or big-box store. The company will attempt to sell its plants and its brands, "everything and anything that we can," Mr. Rayburn said in an interview Thursday afternoon, before the company had announced it would shut down.
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- House Speaker John Boehner lit the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree during a ceremony on the West Front lawn.
The tree was lit during a ceremony on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Capitol. The program was free to the public and featured holiday music played by the U.S. Air Force Band.
This year's tree is from the White River National Forest in Colorado. The 65-foot Engelmann Spruce traveled more than 5,000 miles to arrive at the Capitol last week. It's decorated with 10,000 lights and thousands of ornaments made by the people of Colorado.
The theme for this year's tree is "Celebrating our Great Outdoors."
The tree will be lit each night from dusk until 11 p.m. through Dec. 26.


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In the above image, Yaguchi is saying that in one One Piece comic, she'll cry in five different places while reading it. "It's my favorite manga," she once said.
On this week's episode of popular variety show SMAPxSMAP, there was the "5th One Piece King Face-Off". Famous celebrities tried to answer One Piece quiz questions as fast as they could. The questions were not easy—they were hard. And the celebrities she was going up against were One Piece nuts.
This quiz was not for causals.
Yaguchi just kind of stood there, not pressing her buzzer. She went, "Wow" or "Oh right" when one of her rivals answered a question correctly. She scored zero points. On her blog she said she studied so much for the quiz, but she wasn't up to snuff.
Online and on Twitter the reaction from fans was one of wonder. Wrote one, "Is she really a fan?"
Yaguchi also professes to be a big gamer. She appeared in Yakuza 4 and has written for Japanese game mag Famitsu.
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|ASU Baseball Picked to Finish Sixth in SoCon
|Written by Mike Flynn
|Thursday, 10 February 2011 15:37
The Southern Conference's baseball coaches and media have picked Appalachian State University to place sixth in the league's preseason polls, the SoCon office announced on Thursday.
Appalachian returns five position starters and four starting pitchers from last year's club that finished seventh in the SoCon with a 14-14-1 conference record. The 2010 Mountaineers posted the second-highest win total in ASU history with a 38-18-1 overall record. Three of the 38 victories came at the SoCon Tournament, where the Apps fell just one win shy of playing in its first conference championship game since 1986.
College of Charleston was the overwhelming choice of the league's coaches and media to win the 2011 SoCon Championship. The Citadel, Elon, Georgia Southern and Western Carolina comprised Nos. 2-5 in both polls, followed by Appalachian. Samford, Furman, UNC Greensboro, Wofford and Davidson made up the final five in both votes.
Junior catcher Jeremy Dowdy (Raleigh, N.C./Wakefield) was the Mountaineers' lone representative on the SoCon coaches' preseason all-conference teams. Dowdy, who is widely regarded as one of the nation's top defensive backstops and a likley high selection in June's Major League Baseball Draft, received second-team preseason all-SoCon recognition after hitting .338 with 13 doubles, six home runs and 48 RBI a season ago.
Appalachian opens the 2011 campaign next weekend (Feb. 18-20) when it hosts a three-game series versus Maryland-Eastern Shore at McNair Field in Forest City, N.C. Game times are set for 5 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $6 per game and can be purchased at the gate.
2011 SoCon BASEBALL PRESEASON COACHES POLL
2011 SoCon BASEBALL PRESEASON MEDIA POLL
11. Davidson 33
First-place votes in parentheses
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Breaking the Rulesunder JDate,Relationships
Dating is unfortunately filled with games and rules, playing "hard to get" being the biggest, but rules are made to be broken and you can't always be so frigid and rigid when you're single and desperately seeking. That means if a guy doesn't call within two days, you shouldn't automatically write him off. Now, I don't believe there's ever a good enough excuse with cell phones being glued to our heads nowadays, but sometimes a great guy deserves a "pass."
This "pass" only works if you're not sitting by the phone waiting and checking to make sure the ringer is on so you haven't missed a call, or keeping your cell on vibrate in your hand during a movie just in case. This "pass" only works if you've been so busy working, schmoozing and, yes, even dating, that you didn't notice the extra few days that elapsed between the time he asked for your phone number in the last JDate email and when he actually dialed it. The hope is that the guy was just as busy living his own life as you were living yours so he didn't call until he had sufficient time to dedicate to speaking with you. Decide if you want to give him that "pass" but don't let him know that. Be that easygoing gal that every guy says he wants. But do make a note of it in the back of your mind because if it happens again then it's a problem.
More rules that were made to be broken next week…


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Why Are Kidneys Important? Just like human kidneys, your dog's kidneys balance certain substances in the blood and filter out the body's wastes as urine. They maintain normal concentrations of salt and water in the body. Kidneys also help control blood pressure, aid in calcium metabolism and sustain phosphorous levels. Additionally, they manufacture a hormone that encourages red-blood cell production. When kidneys don't function properly, toxins build up in the blood and a dog will become ill.
What Causes Kidney Problems in Dogs?
Acute kidney failure is an abrupt decline in function that occurs over a period of days. Dogs can develop acute kidney problems as a result of ingesting toxins, including antifreeze, certain medications, tainted foods, etc. Other reasons for this type of kidney failure include decreased blood flow or oxygen delivery to the kidneys, infections and urinary obstruction.
While some kidney problems have an immediate cause that can be treated, chronic kidney disease shows up over a period of time and its causes are harder to determine. This condition develops slowly and affects mostly older dogs. It is often caused by underlying illness and congenital and hereditary conditions. But surprisingly, a main cause of chronic kidney failure in dogs is dental disease. Bacteria associated with advanced dental disease enter the blood stream and invades multiple organs, causing irreversible damage to the heart, liver and kidneys.
What Are Some Signs of Kidney Problems in Dogs?
- Change in water consumption
- Change in volume of urine produced
- Depression and listlessness
- Loss or decreased appetite
- Chemical odor of breath
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
- Blood in urine
- Mouth ulcers
- Pale gums
- Stumbling, acting drunk
If your dog shows any of the above symptoms, please take her to see your veterinarian immediately.
How Can Kidney Problems Be Prevented?
To prevent kidney problems due to poisoning, make sure your dog does not have access to potentially dangerous substances and that she is supervised at all times when outside. Do not give your dog any over-the-counter medications without instruction by your veterinarian, and make sure that your dog has access to fresh water at all times. Proper oral hygiene helps to maintain good overall health.
How Are Kidney Problems Treated?
It is important to kidney failure be identified and treatment begun it its earliest stage. Your veterinarian can determine if kidney disease is present and start appropriate treatment. Depending on whether the problem is acute or chronic, treatment may include the following:
- Drugs that encourage urine production
- Fluid therapy
- Management of blood electrolyte abnormalities
- Monitoring of urinary output
- Control of vomiting
- Medication for gastrointestinal problems
- Dialysis
- Dietary management
- Correction of anemia
- Management of high blood pressure
- Therapy for any specific underlying causes identified (example: antifreeze toxicity, infection)
What Happens if Kidney Problems Go Untreated?
Kidney problems often lead to life-threatening conditions that require immediate hospitalization and treatment. If left untreated, end-stage kidney failure will occur, leading to a fatal outcome.