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Click on the link above to register. Merrion Square Artists can save €35.70 including vat by using the special voucher code merrionart30 when purchasing a Pin+ Card Reader.
This is Dublin's only free all year open-air weekend art exhibition which now has about 100 artists exhibiting. It is the perfect place to pick up quality art. Every year new artists are allowed to exhibit so the work and artists keep changing. If you have an eye for art, you could well come away with your very own treasure.
30 Years of art on Merrion Square.
Merrion Sq Artists are celebrating 30 years on the square and to mark the occasion we're having a street party on Sunday 13th of September. This will be a day of celebration for everyone so please invite family and friends to call in on the day. There will be activities on inside and outside the park so there should be great music and a great atmosphere on the day.
Since 1985, Merrion Square art has been regular feature in Dublin and on a Sunday morning many people take a romantic stroll around Merrion Square when it becomes an open-air art gallery. The Exhibition runs from 10.00am to 6.00pm.
The Exhibition is organised by Dublin City Council and the Artists are only allowed to exhibit original paintings on Merrion Square so you get to buy original art directly from the artist. No commission is included in the price of the paintings so you will discover that the prices are quite reasonable. You get quality art straight from the hand of the artist. You get to meet the artist, discuss their art and get an insight into the colourful life of the artist. The artists are friendly and are happy to talk about their work with passersby.
What better way than to spend a Sunday than to have a romantic stroll around Merrion Square in a beautiful Georgian setting viewing art. All the family can enjoy art in this historic cultural setting. There is a great variety on display, with of course a great selection of work from traditional to contemporary styles.
If art is your thing, then Merrion Square is the place to go to find that special work of art.
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Art for All POP-UP EXHIBITION Merrion Square Artists' Association Pop-up Gallery featuring commemorative 'Merrion Squares' Artist demonstrations Activities inside and outside the park SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 12pm - 4pm MERRION SQUARE.
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Celebrating 30 years of direct access to the artists of Merrion Square Join us to celebrate on Sunday 13th September 2015. Art enthusiasts of all ages welcome! Pick up one of 60 commemorative 'Merrion Squares' -prepared exclusively by the Square's resident artists. Each 30cm x 30cm canvas will be on display in the pop-up gallery on the day and will be available for purchase for a special price of 50 - first come, first served.


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A Pit Bull dog who spent more than 450 days in a shelter, more than half of his life, is rescued by an Army war veteran coping with PTSD who found purpose in companion pets despite not being sure he was ready to care for them. Go ahead, kid; make my day Patrick enlisted in the Army to follow in the footsteps of his stepfather, uncle and grandfathers. "They served their country and I couldn't think of a better way to honor their service than to sign up myself," he says. "I can drive a variety of vehicles and was assigned to a postal unit overseas. I transported incoming mail throughout … [Read more...]
Little rescue dog gives Vietnam veteran "a reason to live"
Scooby is a little rescue dog with big paws to fill: curing the aching heart of a Vietnam veteran following the death of his senior dog. For his entire life, Andrew has been a natural caretaker. He ministered to both of his parents during their final years, but after his 12 year-old Labradoodle died he did not think that he could care for another dog. Yet in time he was not just alone, but lonely - and knew that a companion pet would change his world for the better. A man of peace during a time of war In 1962, Andrew enlisted in the U.S. Army and he served for three years as a … [Read more...]
All in the family: dogs and children
Great tips to help dogs and children live in harmony from dog training expert, pet behaviorist, media personality and Pets for Patriots Board member, Andrea Arden. There are so many benefits to children growing up with dogs as part of the family. Most importantly, they can help children learn about how to develop a friendship based on mutual consideration and respect. In order for children and dogs to develop a respectful, cooperative, safe, and fun relationship, proper supervision and guidance for both the children and the dog need to be employed. Of course, dogs can also help children … [Read more...]
Marine veteran gives love and stability to unwanted dog
Too many animals find themselves abandoned, rejected and discarded at shelters and rescues across the country. When one Marine veteran decided it was time to add a four-legged member to the family, his first thought was to save a life and adopt a dog. As it turns out, that dog was one who others had adopted and surrendered on more than one occasion. Priscilla seemed to be the dog nobody wanted. Military as the path to a better life Patriotism and hopes for a brighter future inspired Anthony to join the military. In 1995 he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served for four years, and … [Read more...]
Veteran who overcame personal odds adopts dog left to die in city street
Shawn is a dual Air Force and Army veteran who overcame tremendous personal odds in her life. It was perhaps not surprising when she adopted a dog named Crixus who was left to die by a heinous act of animal cruelty. This is their story. From high school dropout to Army officer I was a high school dropout and living on my own at the age of 15, when I was kicked out of my house by my step-father. I weathered the storm, got my GED and joined the military as soon as I could at age 18. Thirty years have gone by and lots of life lessons, but throughout it all I've always had a great love for all … [Read more...]
Iraq War veteran gives overlooked older dog a second chance at life
Brian is an Iraq war combat veteran who decided to give an overlooked, older dog the second chance he deserved. The Fighting Thirteenth Currently working as a software developer for a medical billing company, Brian enlisted in the Marines because he "wasn't yet ready for college." Trained as an infantry rifleman, he deployed on the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), known as "The Fighting Thirteenth," as well as the 31st MEU. The young veteran's tour of duty included a combat deployment to Iraq. Once home, he thought a dog would help make it easier to go from battlefront to home … [Read more...]
The cycle of life: the contract we make with our pets
Lola died on August 4th, 2014 at 5:15 pm at age 8-1/2. Seven months after she was diagnosed with cancer. Six months after her leg was amputated in the hopes of stemming the cancer. And only two weeks after x-rays showed the cancer had returned. I wrote her inspiring story shortly after her leg was amputated, How Lola lost her leg and embraced life. Our sweet Lola indeed embraced life until the very end, until she was too tired and sick to make the effort any more. The last day After Lola's surgery in February of 2015, my aunt told me, "We make a contract with our pets that we will … [Read more...]
Help save 80 lives through the Veterans Charity Challenge
We can be heroes We're excited to let you know that we're participating in Veterans Charity Challenge 3, a fundraising campaign that could make a big difference to veterans looking to adopt a new pet friend through Pets for Patriots. It all starts on May 21st and to give back, craigconnects will donate $25,000 to organizations like Pets for Patriots that benefit America's heroes. The organization that raises the most during the Challenge will get a $10,000 donation. $10,000 would fully fund 40 veteran-pet adoptions, including pre-adoption counseling, a generous contribution towards … [Read more...]
Two veterans, two dogs, two miracle companion pet adoptions
Every life we touch through our work is a blessing. In the span of less than one week, two veterans adopted two dogs through two different shelter partners in two separate states. Yet all involved - pet and person - needed the same thing: unconditional love. In the end, we had two miracle companion pet adoptions. Stray, abused dog lifts an Army veteran out of depression Michael is medically retired from the Army and now lives in Alabama. Like many veterans, he spent about one year after his discharge "not knowing what to do, not feeling comfortable." Admittedly he has a lot on his … [Read more...]
Marine veteran given a chance for a better life returns the gift to a dog in need
Sometimes all a man - or a dog - needs to fulfill his potential is the right opportunity. For one man, that opportunity was becoming a Marine. Years later, that decision would help a dog in need get the ultimate gift: the chance to live a better life. How the Marines made the man After graduating high school in 2000, Edward could not believe how quickly time had passed. He was a single parent, and wanted to provide the best future possible for himself and his young daughter. Enlisting in the United States Marine Corps was a way out - and a way up. Whether stationed stateside in South … [Read more...]

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Talking Nonpartisan Redistricting in Washington. NC
Fayetteville Observer
Posted: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 11:30 pm | Updated: 11:43 pm, Wed Sep 2, 2015.
It's been more than four years and two state elections since the latest North Carolina voting districts were created.
But they are still under a cloud of legal challenges that have already found their way to the U.S. Supreme Court once and probably will land there again.
The question is not whether the Republican majority in the General Assembly gerrymandered the districts to gain political advantage. Of course they did, and that's legal and constitutional. What's at issue here is whether legislative mapmakers went beyond politics and used race to design districts that also give them an advantage – which is neither legal nor constitutional.
The N.C. Supreme Court ruled last year that the redistricting was legal in all ways and that the new districts could stand. But the decision – in which former state Sen. Margaret Dickson of Fayetteville is the lead plaintiff – was appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. In April, that court tossed the case back to the N.C. Supreme Court, saying it must reconsider whether lawmakers relied too heavily on race.
The redistricting did create some bizarre-shaped districts, especially those created to insure success for African-American candidates. But it's still uncertain if those districts were created by a legally unacceptable process.
The state Supreme Court held its second review of the case on Monday, and justices seemed perplexed by what they saw as sharply differing precedents in federal court decisions, seeking explanations from lawyers for both sides.
No matter how the state justices rule, another appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is seen as inevitable by both sides. The N.C. justices didn't say Monday how quickly they would rule. We hope a decision will come before campaigning begins in earnest for 2016 state and federal elections.
We'd also like to see this as a final chapter in a saga that plays out almost like clockwork after every decade's exercise in redistricting. It's a frustrating, time-and-money-wasting ritual that undermines voters' confidence in their electoral system. At various times in the past, both Democrats and Republicans have united around plans to create a nonpartisan legislative redistricting commission. Such a measure has bipartisan support in the N.C. House today, but not in the Senate.
It's time to stop this endless cycle of protests, lawsuits, special legislative sessions and delayed elections. Let's turn redistricting over to an impartial panel and make the voter, not political power, the most important principle.
Nonpartisan redistricting supporters resurrect dead Gov. Elbridge Gerry
Namesake of gerrymandering appears on Twitter
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'Redistricting reform' bills have gone nowhere this session
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Former Vice President and Massachusetts Gov. Elbridge Gerry has been dead for 200 years, but an advocacy group is bringing him back this month to lobby for nonpartisan redistricting.
The term gerrymandering is named for him because he redistricted the Massachusetts state Senate to benefit his political party in 1812. As of this month, Gerry has a Twitter account in which he lobbies to reclaim his legacy by ending the use of gerrymandering to draw district lines.
The account – and an accompanying opinion piece in Friday's News & Observer – are authored by the N.C. Coalition for Lobbying and Government Reform, which is pushing for nonpartisan redistricting in North Carolina.
The group is encouraging supporters to tweet 271st birthday wishes to the dead governor.
State legislation to create a nonpartisan redistricting reform process have drawn dozens of co-sponsors from both parties, but neither the House or Senate has held a hearing on the bills this year.
And with the legislature now turning its focus to the state budget, the bills could be as dead as Gov. Gerry.
Read more here: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/under-the-dome/article27489067.html#storylink=cpy
After living most of my life in Florida–a state with enough retrogression problems of its own–I am still struck by the comparative powerlessness of the people of North Carolina. Down in Florida, as you surely have noticed, the people approved a pair of initiatives to forbid gerrymandering in Congressional and legislative redistricting. Wonder of wonders, the Florida Supreme Court put teeth into those amendments last week, tossing eight Congressional districts, and is likely to do the same with state Senate districts in subsequent litigation. The points are that the people had the power of initiative and used it to good effect, and the Supreme Court itself is insulated from politics by having a merit selection and retention system. (That isn't going to last because of Jeb Bush's changes to merit selection, but that's another story.) Florida also has home rule, so the Legislature could never do what ours in NC just did.
The people of North Carolina need a reform crusade: initiative, recall, and home rule. The more dramatic we make it, the more likely it will help elect sympathetic legislators. The question: How do we get there?
Martin Dyckman
Waynesville, NC
The Fayetteville Observer on Thursday offers a clear call for redistricting reform in North Carolina after this week's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Arizona's independent commission.
The editorial rightly notes the unfortunately truth that "lawsuits against redistricting are a North Carolina tradition" and "redistricting has always been done for political advantage, no matter which party was in charge."
"That's why 63 members of the N.C. House have endorsed an initiative to move redistricting out of the General Assembly and give it to a nonpartisan commission," according to the Fayetteville Observer. "The supporters are bipartisan, joined by former Govs. Jim Hunt, a Democrat, and Jim Martin, a Republican. Rep. Paul Stam, the Republican House speaker pro tem, has led efforts for the commission in the House."
We hope lawmakers will heed the call of the Fayetteville Observer editorial board, along with so many others in North Carolina supporting common-sense redistricting reform, and help us end gerrymandering in our state.
Richard Craver/Winston-Salem Journal
North Carolina – at least for now – is not likely to feel a ripple effect from Monday's U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding Arizona's right to have an independent commission handle congressional redistricting.
The court ruling affected 13 states – none in the Southeast – that use commissions as part of their congressional redistricting process every 10 years. The goal of the commissions is limiting partisan influence.
By comparison, North Carolina redistricting is handled by the General Assembly, which has received criticism for being partisan in developing map lines, depending on which party controls the legislature.
"The court opted not to place a barrier in the way of independent congressional-redistricting commissions that are in effect or might be contemplated by other states, such as North Carolina," said John Dinan, a political science professor at Wake Forest University.
Three House and one Senate bills have been introduced during the current legislative session, none of which have been acted upon.
"The Supreme Court ruling clarifies that the redistricting commission bills filed in the General Assembly this year are constitutional," said Rep. Verla Insko, D-Orange, and a co-sponsor of House Bill 92. "That ruling removes one of the objections."
Shelly Carver, a spokeswoman for Sen. Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, and president pro tem, had a one-word answer – "No" – when asked if the U.S. Supreme Court decision directly affects N.C.'s redistricting process.
A more pivotal legal case affecting North Carolina redistricting is set for Aug. 31. That's when the N.C. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments addressing challenges to the 2011 redistricting maps that also set legislative districts.
In April, the U.S. Supreme Court sent the case back to N.C. Supreme Court with instructions to reconsider a December decision that upheld the maps. The case is Dickson vs. Rucho.
Margaret Dickson, a former state legislator, is serving as plaintiff. Sen. Bob Rucho, R-Mecklenburg, is the primary defendant for the legislature. Dickson's lawsuit, backed by the state NAACP chapter, says the aim of the current redistricting maps is to dilute the black vote in violation of the U.S. and state constitutions.
"The result has been a lack of competition in our state's congressional and legislative elections, depriving North Carolina voters of having a real voice in choosing their representatives," left-leaning advocacy group Common Cause N.C. said.
Dinan said the biggest difference between the Arizona redistricting case and North Carolina is North Carolina doesn't have a provision for the citizen initiative process.
"There was a very small chance — or at least speculation — that if the court did find fault with the Arizona redistricting commission that the court could have gone so far as to invalidate any independent congressional-redistricting commissions, whether they were established through the initiative process or by some other process," Dinan said.
"The argument would have been that the Constitution says congressional redistricting must be done by state legislatures, and no other body can perform this role.
"Such a sweeping ruling would have had major implications for any state contemplating establishing an independent commission to handle congressional redistricting," Dinan said.
Bi-partisan support is there
House Bill 92 has three Republican and one Democratic primary co-sponsors and 59 co-sponsors, including Reps. Ed Hanes and Evelyn Terry of Forsyth.
That bill would give redistricting authority to a nonpartisan legislative staff panel with both parties having representation.
It would require legislative districts to be within 5 percent of the "ideal population," and also be comprised of districts that meet at more than just adjoining corners.
Ideal population is defined as keeping districts, whether congressional or legislative, roughly equal in terms of population "as nearly as is practicable," according to Joseph Levitt, a law professor at the Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, congressional districts would be required to be within 0.1 percent of the ideal population.
Despite having more than half of the House as sponsors, the Nonpartisan Redistricting Commission bill has not been acted on since sent to the House Elections committee Feb. 18.
"Bipartisan support exists in the N.C. House to establish a commission," Insko said.
"What would help move the bills forward is increasing public support. The gerrymandered districts will not support some sitting Republicans in the NC Senate due to population shifts."
Bob Phillips, executive director of Common Cause N.C., said he is hopeful the U.S. Supreme Court ruling will build momentum "to take partisan politics out of the redistricting process."
"We urge the General Assembly to pass House Bill 92 and establish a fair system for drawing our state's voting maps."
Gov. Pat McCrory, as well as former governors Jim Hunt and Jim Martin, has expressed support for redistricting reform. Also on board for reform are the right-leaning John Locke Foundation and the left-leaning N.C. Justice Center.
"The outcome of this case could have a long-term impact on efforts to change North Carolina's redistricting process to one involving an independent commission or legislative staffers," said Mitch Kokai, a policy analyst for the Locke Foundation


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Thanks for sharing your work, Courtenay. I've admired the '81 Greek backdrop as well. It's nice to put a face to the art. Glad you're contributing to the current tour. Where are you based now?
As for you other Canucks, how are you all doing? It's good to hear from you, Chris. I'm glad things are going in the right direction. Things in Peterborough are really good. School is underway and the kiddos and I have set the stage for a great year to unfold. It's going to be another good year for music, too. I'm in the middle of preparing for a reunion show of my first band, Zen Again, a GDead-inspired group. We're playing on Friday, Dec 10th here in Ptbo if any of you wanna come check it out. Then I'm going to ring in the New Year by going on a JamCruise adventure with Bobby, Mickey, Billy & many more amazing artists in January. I know a couple other Canadians who will be on board and we will do our best to represent.
Peace to all in the North country (you too, SOntario =).
Nice of you to drop in here and say Hi !!!
I'm friends with you on facebook and love the Canadian connection.
Cant wait to get some photo's of the new piece for ya at Chicago.
Take care dude
That backdrop is pretty awesome!
I'm still a big fan of the Greek '81 backdrop in particular too.
Hi y'all! Fellow Canadians~ Check out the new backdrop, 'Eyes of the World' , created for the Furthur Tour, coming up this week, The Fall Tour 2010 ending in New Years Eve, SF. How are all the GD fans in Canada doing? just dropping by to say High!!
long time no speak you guys....It has been a long and challenging year for me, many ups and downs and lots of changes. I have come through them and am looking forward to a new and prosperous year ahead. The music has stayed with me all this time and is always a special comforting friend in times of need.
Dusting off the old backpack for the upcoming shows in Chicago, it will be and old school type of journey taking the bus and staying in a hostel with some others. I am very excited. Chicago is a great town and 2 nights at the University of Illnois are just gonna rock !!!
Hope you all are doing well and hope to meet and see more of you soon. Take care my friends :)
( miss ya kirsten )
peace and love
Thanks for the invite... not sure if you're aware that Canada is not overseas... we have the same time zones as the U.S. =)
I wanted to let you all know that we are hosting a special show on Deadvids.com on Wednesday, November 17th, 2010, from 9:00-11:30pm/ET called My First Grateful Dead Show: International Edition.
Each month, Deadvids.com hosts a new series called My First Grateful Dead Show. I host the show and each month a member guest hosts with me and we listen to their very first Grateful Dead show that they attended, and I interview them with 20 questions. During the interview, others that are present can ask additional questions of the guest host. We've been doing this show since late July 2010, and it's been catching on as people get to understand what it's about. We've found it really interesting and inspiring to hear each person's unique journey into this community and how it has impacted their lives.
So far, it's always been an American/US-based deadhead that is my guest host, but next month we will have our first "international" guest host - a deadhead from overseas. I can't tell you who, or what show (we try to keep those under wraps until show time), but I would like to invite all of you, US-based and those living outside the US, to please join us! FYI, our guest host will have to be up into the wee hours of their morning to do this show, so perhaps you guys overseas can make a party of it and get together and listen/participate in the discussion that evening, make an all-nighter of it...
If you cannot make it, we post an archive on Deadvids.com of all the past shows so folks can see whose show it was and the link to archive.org for that show.
You are all most welcome! Please stop by the Deadvids chat room to fully participate in the interview discussion. For more information, please check out info on the next show here:
And info on past show archives here:
Hope to see you all on November 17th! Tell your friends... ;)
I have numerous shows in Wav format on CDR (from snail mail trading) I am looking to give to a good home. Ther are too many list but if you live in Vancouver B.C. and are interested email me at email@example.com
Thanks for all the reports - sounds like the Ottawa show was smokin! Glad you all enjoyed it.
And thanks, Playin, for the recap. Most memorable for us as well - hope to do it again!
Any of you heading to Niagara Falls or any of the other locations for Rhythm Devils? Sounds like they're in top form as well. What's better than a tight GD offshoot band? TWO tight GD bands!!
You know this web-site has introduced me to some amazing people - thanks to the powers that be!
Yesterday, I finally came part way down from the high of the show and the entire experience. I have been smiling extra wide for about a week now (passing good vibes onto all coming my way). What a great uplifting and sustained high!
I look forward to more jamming with the ArtPark crew in the future.
Sadly, my wish to have the ArtPark crew to the cottage/beach I spoke of cannot happen as I'd hoped (the cottage is going to crowded with family over that weekend :( ). Perhaps another opportunity will present itself later.
This was a special show for me for many reasons. One being that I brought my son with me (he turned nine on July 13th). This was our first Dad & Son camping experience and his first Rock & Roll show. He had a blast dancing and running around the grass and up and down stairs at the show. The people at the show, as always, were great as were the crew we had around the campfire and in the park. They helped make it what I believe will be a tresured memory for him (will be for me).
Oh yah the concert was great too. Show highlights for me were Big River, They Love Each Other, Dark Star and Dear Prudence. (The show while great was only part of the fun, thanks to K and the rest of the assorted and wonderful lunatics)
I really enjoyed the night before jamming with K and B (B not C - Sorry B, I`ve got is straight now :) ) and the day after the show jam under the picnic area. At the picnic area we pooled camping resources and made pancakes (with homemade maple syrup - mmmm) and coffee. I think we had 4 acoustic guitars, one acoustic bass :), a drum and some shakers and many voices and spuratic dancing in the rain and trips to the playground (my son and I)). While that whole breakfast jam was great, one highlight was the remarkable harmonizing of the Beatles `Rain`as the rain poured down on all sides of the shelter and we looked out over the grass and the Lake (Awesome - transporting).
And oh yah, the pre show jamming, that K referenced, was really great too! Zook was very cool, something about the look in his eye (some sort of prophet I think, or at least turned on to something amazing!)
T, my son C thought you were amazing (Where has T*"*" gone he kept asking as you flew off on some adventure) and is looking forward to meeting your daughter.
Special hello`s to the Queen of Spain, and the other lovely ladies who graced our presence, and to J (another far out dude), D (Jam on), and all the rest of the crew (you know who you are).
K, I think our voices sound great together. We had some great harmonies happening! :)
Thanks to all, especially for being so great with my son!!!!
Peace, Love and the good things!!
Playin` (in the ArtPark crew band)
Looking forward to another gathering down the road..........
Chris, any progress on a gathering at your place?
FOUND: Sorry D, I did and do have that shaker you were looking for. If you send me an address (via personal message) I will ship it out to you.
LOST: A pair of sun glasses (they say Disney World on one of the lenses).
LOST II: A few more brain cells (...it turns out you don`t need them anyway.....)


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Article: The Dose-Volume Relationship of Small Bowel Irradiation and Acute Grade 3 Diarrhea During Chemoradiotherapy for Rectal Cancer[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Previous work has found a highly significant relationship between the irradiated small-bowel volume and development of Grade 3 small-bowel toxicity in patients with rectal cancer. This study tested the previously defined parameters in a much larger group of patients. A total of 96 consecutive patients receiving pelvic radiation therapy for rectal cancer had treatment planning computed tomographic scans with small-bowel contrast that allowed the small bowel to be outlined with calculation of a small-bowel dose-volume histogram for the initial intended pelvic treatment to 45 Gy. Patients with at least one parameter above the previously determined dose-volume parameters were considered high risk, whereas those with all parameters below these levels were low risk. The grade of diarrhea and presence of liquid stool was determined prospectively. There was a highly significant association with small-bowel dose-volume and Grade 3 diarrhea (p < or = 0.008). The high-risk and low-risk parameters were predictive with Grade 3 diarrhea in 16 of 51 high-risk patients and in 4 of 45 low-risk patients (p = 0.01). Patients who had undergone irradiation preoperatively had a lower incidence of Grade 3 diarrhea than those treated postoperatively (18% vs. 28%; p = 0.31); however, the predictive ability of the high-risk/low-risk parameters was better for preoperatively (p = 0.03) than for postoperatively treated patients (p = 0.15). Revised risk parameters were derived that improved the overall predictive ability (p = 0.004). The highly significant dose-volume relationship and validity of the high-risk and low-risk parameters were confirmed in a large group of patients. The risk parameters provided better modeling for the preoperative patients than for the postoperative patients.
Article: Predictors for Chronic Urinary Toxicity After the Treatment of Prostate Cancer With Adaptive Three-Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy: Dose-Volume Analysis of a Phase II Dose-Escalation Study[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To identify factors predictive for chronic urinary toxicity secondary to high-dose adaptive three-dimensional conformal radiation. From 1999 to 2002, 331 consecutive patients with clinical Stage II-III prostate cancer were prospectively treated (median dose, 75.6 Gy). The bladder was contoured, and the bladder wall was defined as the outer 3 mm of the bladder solid volume. Toxicity was quantified according to the National Cancer Institute Common Toxicity Criteria 2.0. Median follow-up was 1.6 years. The 3-year rates of Grade > or =2 and Grade 3 chronic urinary toxicity were 17.0% and 3.6%, respectively. Prostate volume, confidence-limited patient-specific planning target volume, bladder wall volume, and acute urinary toxicity were all found to be accurate predictors for chronic urinary toxicity. The volume of bladder wall receiving > or =30 Gy (V30) and > or =82 Gy (V82), along with prostate volume, were all clinically useful predictors of Grade > or =2 and Grade 3 chronic urinary toxicity and chronic urinary retention. Both Grade > or =2 (p = 0.001) and Grade 3 (p = 0.03) acute urinary toxicity were predictive for the development of Grade > or =2 (p = 0.001, p = 0.03) and Grade 3 (p = 0.05, p < 0.001) chronic urinary toxicity. On Cox multivariate analysis the development of acute toxicity was independently predictive for the development of both Grade > or =2 and Grade 3 chronic urinary toxicity. Acute urinary toxicity and bladder wall dose-volume endpoints are strong predictors for the development of subsequent chronic urinary toxicity. Our recommendation is to attempt to limit the bladder wall V30 to <30 cm(3) and the V82 to <7 cm(3) when possible. If bladder wall information is not available, bladder solid V30 and V82 may be used.
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ABSTRACT: Treatment simulation is usually performed with a conventional simulator using kV X-rays or with a computed tomography (CT) simulator before the treatment course begins. The purpose is to verify patient setup under the same conditions as for treatment planning. Systematic (preparation) setup errors can be introduced by this process. The purpose of this study is to characterize the setup errors using electronic portal image (EPI) analyses and to propose a method to reduce the systematic component by performing simulation and patient preparation on the treatment machine. In this study, the first four or five days EPIs were analyzed from a total of 533 prostate cancer patients who were simulated on conventional simulators. We characterized setup errors using four parameters: {M(microi), Sigma (microi), RMS(microi), sigma (sigmai)}, where microi and sigmai are individual patient mean and standard deviation, M, Sigma, and RMS are the mean, standard deviation, and root-mean-square of underlying variables (microi and sigmai). We have performed a simulation of removing systematic components by correcting the first day setup error. As a comparison, we also carried out a similar analyses for patients simulated on a CT simulator and patients treated on a linac with an on-board kV CT imaging system, although a limited number of patients were available in these two samples. We found that Sigma (/ui)=(2.6,3.4,2.4) mm, and RMS(sigmai)=(1.5,1.9,1.0) mm in lateral, anterior/posterior, and cranial/caudal directions, indicating that systematic errors are much larger than random errors. Strong correlations were found between measurement on the first day and microi, implying the first day's measurement is a good predictor for microi. The same parameters were also computed for days 2-4, with and without the first day correction. Without correction, M(microi)2-4=(0.7,1.6,-1.0) mm, and Sigma(microi)2-4=(2.6,3.5,2.4) mm. With correction, M(microi)2-4=(0.0,0.4,0.4) mm, much closer to zero, and Sigma(microi)2-4=(1.8,2.2, 1.2) mm, also much smaller. While the use of a CT simulator can reduce the systematic errors, the benefits of first day correction can still be observed, although at a smaller magnitude. Therefore, the systematic setup error can be significantly reduced if the patient is marked and fields are verified on the treatment machine on the first fraction, preferably with an on-board kV imaging system.
Article: In regard to Litzenberg et al.: Retrospective Analysis of Prostate Patients With Implanted Gold Markers Using Off-Line and Adaptive Therapy Protocols (Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2005;63:123–133)
Article: Geometric and dosimetric evaluations of an online image-guidance strategy for 3D-CRT of prostate cancer[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To evaluate an online image-guidance strategy for conformal treatment of prostate cancer and to estimate margin-reduction benefits. Twenty-eight patients with at least 16 helical computed tomography scans were each used in this study. Two prostate soft-tissue registration methods, including sagittal rotation, were evaluated. Setup errors and rigid organ motion were corrected online; non-rigid and intrafraction motion were included in offline analysis. Various clinical target volume-planning target volume (CTV-PTV) margins were applied. Geometrical evaluations included analyses of isocenter shifts and rotations and overlap index. Dosimetric evaluations included minimum dose and equivalent uniform dose (EUD) for prostate and gEUD for rectum. Average isocenter shift and rotation were (dX,dY,dZ,theta) = (0.0 +/- 0.7,-1.1 +/- 4.0,-0.1 +/- 2.5,0.7 degrees +/- 2.0 degrees ) mm. Prostate motion in anterior-posterior (AP) direction was significantly higher than superior-inferior and left-right (LR) directions. This observation was confirmed by isocenter shift in perspectives AP (1.8 +/- 1.8 mm) and RL (3.7 +/- 3.0 mm). Organ motion degrades target coverage and reduces doses to rectum. If 2% dose reduction on prostate D(99) is allowed for 90% patients, then minimum 3 mm margins are necessary with ideal image registration. Significant margin reduction can be achieved through online image guidance. Certain margins are still required for nonrigid and intrafraction motion. To further reduce margin, a strategy that combines online geometric intervention and offline dose replanning is necessary.
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ABSTRACT: The advent of inverse planning and IMRT has allowed the delivery of radiation dose that conforms tightly to the target but which falls off sharply to minimize irradiation of surrounding structures. The exquisite dose distributions, however, have their misgivings as they often lure the clinicians into prescribing a smaller treatment margin which may not be valid.
Article: Rethinking the CTV Definition: Optimal Implementation of Online Prostate IGRT Requires Attention to Extracapsular Extension
Article: Interim Results of a Phase II Dose Escalating Trial with Image Guided Adaptive Radiotherapy for the Treatment of Early to High Risk Prostate Cancer Patients: Improved Outcome with Increased EBRT Doses
Article: Confirmation of the Dose-Volume Relationship for Acute Small Bowel Toxicity During the Treatment of Rectal Cancer
Article: Phase II dose escalation study of image-guided adaptive radiotherapy for prostate cancer: use of dose-volume constraints to achieve rectal isotoxicity. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: In our Phase II prostate cancer Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART) study, the highest possible dose was selected on the basis of normal tissue tolerance constraints. We analyzed rectal toxicity rates in different dose levels and treatment groups to determine whether equivalent toxicity rates were achieved as hypothesized when the protocol was started. From 1999 to 2002, 331 patients with clinical stage T1 to T3, node-negative prostate cancer were prospectively treated with three-dimensional conformal adaptive RT. A patient-specific confidence-limited planning target volume was constructed on the basis of 5 CT scans and 4 sets of electronic portal images after the first 4 days of treatment. For each case, the rectum (rectal solid) was contoured in its entirety. The rectal wall was defined by use of a 3-mm wall thickness (median volume: 29.8 cc). The prescribed dose level was chosen using the following rectal wall dose constraints: (1) Less than 30% of the rectal wall volume can receive more than 75.6 Gy. (2) Less than 5% of the rectal wall can receive more than 82 Gy. Low-risk patients (PSA < 10, Stage < or = T2a, Gleason score < 7) were treated to the prostate alone (Group 1). All other patients, intermediate and high risk, where treated to the prostate and seminal vesicles (Group 2). The risk of chronic toxicity (NCI Common Toxicity Criteria 2.0) was assessed for the different dose levels prescribed. HIC approval was acquired for all patients. Median follow-up was 1.6 years. Grade 2 chronic rectal toxicity was experienced by 34 patients (10%) (9% experienced rectal bleeding, 6% experienced proctitis, 3% experienced diarrhea, and 1% experienced rectal pain) at a median interval of 1.1 year. Nine patients (3%) experienced grade 3 or higher chronic rectal toxicity (1 Grade 4) at a median interval of 1.2 years. The 2-year rates of Grade 2 or higher and Grade 3 or higher chronic rectal toxicity were 17% and 3%, respectively. No significant difference by dose level was seen in the 2-year rate of Grade 2 or higher chronic rectal toxicity. These rates were 27%, 15%, 14%, 17%, and 24% for dose levels equal to or less than 72, 73.8, 75.6, 77.4, and 79.2 Gy, respectively (p = 0.3). Grade 2 or higher chronic rectal bleeding was significantly greater for Group 2 than for Group 1, 17% vs. 8% (p = 0.035). High doses (79.2 Gy) were safely delivered in selected patients by our adaptive radiotherapy process. Under the rectal dose-volume histogram constraints for the dose level selection, the risk of chronic rectal toxicity is similar among patients treated to different dose levels. Therefore, rectal chronic toxicity rates reflect the dose-volume cutoff used and are independent of the actual dose levels. On the other hand, a larger PTV will increase the rectal wall dose and chronic rectal toxicity rates. PTV volume and dose constraints should be defined, considering their potential benefit.
Article: Assessment of residual error for online cone-beam CT-guided treatment of prostate cancer patients[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Kilovoltage cone-beam CT (CBCT) implemented on board a medical accelerator is available for image-guidance applications in our clinic. The objective of this work was to assess the magnitude and stability of the residual setup error associated with CBCT online-guided prostate cancer patient setup. Residual error pertains to the uncertainty in image registration, the limited mechanical accuracy, and the intrafraction motion during imaging and treatment. The residual error for CBCT online-guided correction was first determined in a phantom study. After online correction, the phantom residual error was determined by comparing megavoltage portal images acquired every 90 degrees to the corresponding digitally reconstructed radiographs. In the clinical study, 8 prostate cancer patients were implanted with three radiopaque markers made of high-winding coils. After positioning the patient using the skin marks, a CBCT scan was acquired and the setup error determined by fusing the coils on the CBCT and planning CT scans. The patient setup was then corrected by moving the couch accordingly. A second CBCT scan was acquired immediately after the correction to evaluate the residual target setup error. Intrafraction motion was evaluated by tracking the coils and the bony landmarks on kilovoltage radiographs acquired every 30 s between the two CBCT scans. Corrections based on soft-tissue registration were evaluated offline by aligning the prostate contours defined on both planning CT and CBCT images. For ideal rigid phantoms, CBCT image-guided treatment can usually achieve setup accuracy of 1 mm or better. For the patients, after CBCT correction, the target setup error was reduced in almost all cases and was generally within +/-1.5 mm. The image guidance process took 23-35 min, dictated by the computer speed and network configuration. The contribution of the intrafraction motion to the residual setup error was small, with a standard deviation of +/-0.9 mm. The average difference between the setup corrections obtained with coil and soft-tissue registration was greatest in the superoinferior direction and was equal to -1.1 +/- 2.9 mm. On the basis of the residual setup error measurements, the margin required after online CBCT correction for the patients enrolled in this study would be approximatively 3 mm and is considered to be a lower limit owing to the small intrafraction motion observed. The discrepancy between setup corrections derived from registration using coils or soft tissue can be due in part to the lack of complete three-dimensional information with the coils or to the difficulty in prostate delineation and requires further study.
Article: Dose-volume analysis of predictors for chronic rectal toxicity after treatment of prostate cancer with adaptive image-guided radiotherapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We analyzed our experience treating localized prostate cancer with image-guided off-line correction with adaptive high-dose radiotherapy (ART) in our Phase II dose escalation study to identify factors predictive of chronic rectal toxicity. From 1999-2002, 331 patients with clinical stage T1-T3N0M0 prostate cancer were prospectively treated in our Phase II 3D conformal dose escalation ART study to a median dose of 75.6 Gy (range, 63.0-79.2 Gy), minimum dose to confidence limited-planning target volume (cl-PTV) in 1.8 Gy fractions (median isocenter dose = 79.7 Gy). Seventy-four patients (22%) also received neoadjuvant/adjuvant androgen deprivation therapy. A patient-specific cl-PTV was constructed using 5 computed tomography scans and 4 sets of electronic portal images by applying an adaptive process to assure target accuracy and minimize PTV margin. For each case, the rectum (rectal solid) was contoured from the sacroiliac joints or rectosigmoid junction (whichever was higher) to the anal verge or ischial tuberosities (whichever was lower), with a median volume of 81.2 cc. The rectal wall was defined using the rectal solid with an individualized 3-mm wall thickness (median volume = 29.8 cc). Rectal wall dose-volume histogram was used to determine the prescribed dose. Toxicity was quantified using the National Cancer Institute Common Toxicity Criteria 2.0. Multiple dose-volume endpoints were evaluated for their association with chronic rectal toxicity. Median follow-up was 1.6 years. Thirty-four patients (crude rate = 10.3%) experienced Grade 2 chronic rectal toxicity at a median interval of 1.1 years. Nine patients (crude rate = 2.7%) experienced Grade > or =3 chronic rectal toxicity (1 was Grade 4) at a median interval of 1.2 years. The 3-year rates of Grade > or =2 and Grade > or =3 chronic rectal toxicity were 20% and 4%, respectively. Acute toxicity predicted for chronic: Acute Grade 2-3 rectal toxicity (p < 0.001) including any acute rectal Grade 2-3 tenesmus (p = 0.02) and pain (p = 0.008) were significant predictors of chronic Grade > or =2 rectal toxicity. Any acute rectal toxicity (p = 0.001), any acute tenesmus (p = 0.03), and any acute diarrhea (p < 0.001) were also found to be predictive for chronic toxicity, as continuous variables. Dose-volume histogram predicted for chronic toxicity: Rectal wall absolute and relative V50, V60, V66.6, V70, and V72 and rectal solid relative V60-V72 were significantly associated with chronic Grade > or =2 rectal toxicity both as categorical and continuous variables (t test, linear regression) and when divided into subgroups (chi-square table). The chronic rectal toxicity Grade > or =2 risk was 9%, 18%, and 25% for the rectal wall relative V70 <15%, 25%-40%, and >40% respectively. The volume of rectum or rectal wall radiated to > or =50 Gy was a strong predictor for chronic rectal toxicity. Nonpredictive factors: Rectal solid/wall absolute or relative volumes irradiated to < or =40 Gy, dose level, and use of androgen deprivation were not found predictive. In our ART dose escalation study, rectal wall or rectum relative > or =V50 are closely predictive for chronic rectal toxicity. If rectal dose-volume histogram constraints are used to select the dose level, the risk of chronic rectal toxicity will reflect the risk of toxicity of the selected constraint rather than the dose selected as found in our study using an adaptive process. To select the prescribed dose, different dose-volume histogram constraints may be used including the rectal wall V70. Patients experiencing acute rectal toxicity are more likely to experience chronic toxicity.
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ABSTRACT: Interfractional patient variation occurs regularly and considerably during the radiotherapy course. Consequently, a generic but large planning target margin has to be applied when patient treatment plan design based on a single pre-treatment computed tomography scan is used to guide multifraction radiation treatment, which creates a major limiting factor for radiotherapy improvement. Planning target margins can be significantly reduced using multiple (or 4-dimensional) image feedback management in the routine treatment process. The most effective method in multiple-image feedback management of radiotherapy is the adaptive control methodology. The adaptive radiotherapy technique aims to customize each patient's treatment plan to patient-specific variation by evaluating and characterizing the systematic and random variations through image feedback and including them in adaptive planning. Adaptive radiotherapy will become a new treatment standard, in which a predesigned adaptive treatment strategy, including the schedules of imaging and replanning, will eventually replace the predesigned treatment plan in the routine clinical practice.
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ABSTRACT: This paper presents efficient and generalized processes for the clinical application of on-line X-ray volumetric cone-beam CT imaging (XVI) to improve the accuracy of patient set-up in radiation therapy. XVI image-guided therapy is illustrated by application to two contrasting sites, intra-cranial radiosurgery and prostate radiation therapy, with very different characteristics regarding organ motion, treatment precision, and imaging conditions. On-line set-up errors are determined in a two-step process. First the XVI data is registered to the planning data by matching the machine-isocenter with the planning-isocenter, respectively. The machine isocenter is defined in the XVI data during the reconstruction. The planning-isocenter is defined during the planning process in the planning CT data. Set-up errors are then determined from a second registration to remove residual displacements. The accuracy of the entire procedure for on-line set-up error correction was investigated in precision radiosurgery phantom studies. The phantom studies showed that sub-pixel size set-up errors (down to 0.5mm) can be correctly determined and implemented in the radiosurgery environment. XVI is demonstrated to provide quality skull detail enabling precise skull based on-line alignment in radiosurgery. A 'local XVI' technique was found to give encouraging soft-tissue detail in the high-scatter pelvic environment, enabling on-line soft-tissue based set-up for prostate treatment. The two-step process for determination of set-up errors was found to be efficient and effective when implemented with a dedicated six panel interface enabling simultaneous visualization on the XVI and planning CT data sets. XVI has potential to significantly improve the accuracy of radiation treatments. Present image quality is highly encouraging and can enable bony and soft-tissue patient set-up error determination and correction. As with all image guided treatment techniques the development of efficient procedures to utilize on-line data are of paramount importance.
Article: A dose-escalation trial with the adaptive radiotherapy process as a delivery system in localized prostate cancer: analysis of chronic toxicity. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To evaluate the validity of the chosen adaptive radiotherapy (ART) dose-volume constraints while testing the hypothesis that toxicity would not be greater at higher tumor dose levels. In the ART dose escalation/selection trial, treatment was initiated with a generic planning target volume (PTV) formed as a 1-cm expansion of the clinical target volume (CTV). After the first week of therapy, the patient was replanned with a patient-specific PTV, constructed with CT and electronic portal images obtained in the first 4 days of treatment. A new multileaf collimator beam aperture was used. A minimum dose prescribed to the patient-specific PTV, ranging 70.2-79.2 Gy, was determined on the basis of the following rectal and bladder constraints: <5% of the rectal wall has a dose >82 Gy, <30% of the rectal wall has a dose >75.6 Gy, <50% of the bladder volume has a dose >75.6 Gy, and the maximum bladder dose is 85 Gy. A conformal four-field and/or intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) technique was used. Independent reviewers scored toxicities. The worst toxicity score seen was used as per the Common Toxicity Criteria grade scale (version 2). We divided the patients into three separate groups: 70.2-72 Gy, >72-75.6 Gy, and >75.6-79.2 Gy. Toxicities in each group were quantified and compared by the Pearson chi-squared test to validate our dose escalation/selection model. Grades 0, 1, 2, and 3 were censored as none vs. each category and none vs. any. We analyzed patients with follow-up greater than 1 year. The mean duration of follow-up was 29 months (range, 12-46 months). We report on 280 patients, mean age 72 years (range, 51-87 years). Only 60 patients received adjuvant hormones. Mean pretreatment prostate-specific antigen level was 9.3 ng/mL (range, 0.6-120 ng/mL). Mean Gleason score was 6 (range, 3-9). The lowest dose level was given to 49 patients, the intermediate dose to 131 patients, and 100 patients received the highest dose escalation. One hundred eighty-one patients (65%) were treated to a prostate field only and 99 patients (35%) to prostate and seminal vesicles. Chronic genitourinary and/or gastrointestinal categories were incontinence, persistent urinary retention, increased urinary frequency/urgency, urethral stricture, hematuria, diarrhea, rectal pain, bleeding, ulcer, fistula, incontinence, and proctitis. Toxicity at the high dose level was not different from toxicity at the intermediate or lower dose levels. No significant difference was observed in any of the individual toxicity categories. By applying the ART process--namely, developing a patient-specific PTV--to prostate cancer patients, significant dose escalation can be achieved without increases in genitourinary or gastrointestinal toxicity. Our data validate the rectal and bladder dose-volume constraints chosen for our three-dimensional conformal and IMRT prostrate radiotherapy planning.
Article: Predictors for chronic urinary toxicity following treatment of prostate cancer with 3-D conformal radiotherapy: Dose-volume analysis of a phase II dose escalation study
Article: Evaluation of two methods for soft tissue registration in online CT guided prostate cancer radiotherapy
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February 24, 2010
Rivals.com Daily NCAA Tournament Tracker
Here's our daily NCAA tournament tracker.
This is a big day in the ACC and in the Atlantic 10. Some teams can take big steps toward nailing down NCAA at-large bids, but others can slip further down on the tournament bubble.
We'll continue this through the final days of the conference tournaments.
We'll also update, as needed, the "NCAA locks" chart included in this feature.
ACC (2): Duke, Wake Forest
Atlantic 10 (3): Richmond, Temple, Xavier
Big 12 (5): Baylor, Kansas, Kansas State, Texas, Texas A&M
Big East (5): Georgetown, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Villanova, West Virginia
Big Ten (4): Michigan State, Ohio State, Purdue, Wisconsin
Horizon (1): Butler
Mountain West (2): BYU, New Mexico
SEC (3): Kentucky, Tennessee, Vanderbilt
West Coast (1): Gonzaga
America East, Atlantic Sun, Big Sky, Big South, Big West, Ivy, Mid-American, Mid-Eastern Athletic, Northeast, Ohio Valley, Patriot, Southern, Southland, Southwestern Athletic, Summit, Sun Belt.
Clemson at Maryland, 9 p.m., ACC syndication/Sun Sports/ESPN FullCourt: Maryland is in second place in the ACC, but the Terps have some work to do to lock up an NCAA bid. They have three RPI top-50 wins and are under .500 (5-7) against teams in the RPI top 100. This is big for Clemson, too. The Tigers have zero road wins over teams in the top 100. Their final four games are against NCAA-caliber teams, and there's a chance the Tigers could lose them all -- which would send them to the NIT. In the teams' first meeting, a nine-point Clemson win at home on Jan. 31, Maryland guard Greivis Vasquez was held to 10 points and committed nine turnovers. He must play better if the Terps are to win.
Dayton at Temple, 6:30 p.m., Atlantic 10 syndication/Comcast Sportsnet Philadelphia: Temple is tied for the A-10 lead in the loss column, and this is the Owls' toughest remaining game. Dayton, meanwhile, has struggled on the road against good teams. Actually, the Flyers have split their past 10 games overall and at 7-5 and seventh place in the league, they are nearing desperation mode when it comes to an at-large bid.
Virginia Tech at Boston College, 7 p.m., ESPNU: Virginia Tech (21-5) is in third place in the ACC, but the Hokies still are not an NCAA lock. The main reason is a pitiful non-conference schedule and just two RPI top-50 wins. Beating BC won't help in that regard, while a loss to the Eagles would hurt.
Florida State at North Carolina, 7 p.m., ESPN: It's bad enough that UNC (14-13) will miss the NCAA tournament; could the Heels also miss the NIT? Florida State will look to add to the Tar Heels' misery and climb more firmly onto the NCAA bubble with a victory in Chapel Hill. UNC is 92nd in the RPI, and a victory would make FSU 7-6 against teams in the RPI top 100.
DePaul at Cincinnati, 7 p.m., Big East syndication/Fox Sports Ohio (in certain parts of Ohio)/Mid-Atlantic Sports Network/Sportsnet New York/ESPN FullCourt: Cincinnati has lost four of its past five, but the Bearcats can remain alive in the NCAA at-large chase if it they beat the Blue Demons. Then comes the real heavy lifting for the Bearcats: at West Virginia, vs. Villanova and at Georgetown. In other words, the opportunity exists for them to feel good about themselves for a few more days before the reality of a pending NIT bid sinks in.
Vermont at Stony Brook, 7 p.m., Northeast Sports Network/MSG network: Stony Brook can lock up the America East regular-season title with a win over Vermont, which trails the Seawolves by a game in the league race. The Am East regular-season winner is guaranteed to play host to the league tournament title game if it gets that far.
UAB at UCF, 7 p.m.: UAB has long-shot NCAA at-large hopes and also remains alive for the Conference USA regular-season title. Thus, a loss to UCF would not be good.
Marquette at St. John's, 7:30 p.m., Big East syndication/Mid-Atlantic Sports Network/ESPN FullCourt: Marquette has won six of its past seven and has a shot at a top-five finish in the Big East race. The Golden Eagles also are in good shape for an at-large bid, assuming they don't fall apart down the stretch. Losing to St. John's might be a sign that things were beginning to fall apart.
Saint Joseph's at Charlotte, 7:30 p.m.: Charlotte has lost three in a row and now is in danger of missing out on the NCAA field. The 49ers' next two games -- this one and a contest at George Washington -- are eminently winnable, but then come contests against Rhode Island and Richmond. Charlotte's defense has been shaky of late and must improve quickly.
Xavier at Saint Louis, 8 p.m., Fox Sports Ohio (in certain parts of Ohio): Xavier is tied for the Atlantic 10 lead in the loss column, but Rick Majerus' Saint Louis team has won six in a row -- including home upsets of Dayton and Rhode Island -- and is just a game behind the leaders. While SLU has no at-large hopes, it can win the league's regular-season title. In that scenario, you wonder how many bids the A-10 would get.
Auburn at Ole Miss, 8 p.m., SEC syndication/ESPN FullCourt: Ole Miss has lost three in a row and five of six and barely has an NCAA at-large pulse. The Rebels are 2-4 at home in SEC play and need to win this to keep their at-large hopes alive.
Purdue at Minnesota, 8:30 p.m., Big Ten Network: Purdue has won nine in a row and is in great shape to win the Big Ten's regular-season title and nab a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. The Boilermakers pounded Minnesota by 19 on Jan. 5 in West Lafayette, but Minnesota is 13-2 at home -- including double-digit victories over Ohio State and Wisconsin. Minnesota has no NCAA at-large hopes, but the Golden Gophers still can hurt Purdue with a win.
Alabama at Mississippi State, 9 p.m., Comcast-Charter Sports Southeast/ESPN FullCourt: Mississippi State has won three of its past four to move into a tie atop the SEC West with Arkansas. In the process, the Bulldogs also have kept their NCAA at-large hopes alive. While this win wouldn't necessarily improve Mississippi State's NCAA resume, a loss could prove fatal.
USF at Villanova, 9 p.m., Big East syndication/Sportsnet New York/Mid-Atlantic Sports Network/ESPN FullCourt: Villanova has lost two in a row and three of its past five to fall out of the lead in the Big East. In addition, the Wildcats probably are now looking at a No. 2 seed instead of a No. 1. USF, meanwhile, has lost three of four and is in desperation mode when it comes to staying alive in the NCAA chase. This basically is a must-win game for the Bulls, who haven't scored more than 65 points in any of the past four games after scoring at least 70 in six games in a row.
San Diego State at BYU, 9 p.m, CBS College Sports: Winning in Provo would be a huge boost for San Diego State, which has won six of their past seven (the only loss in that stretch came by two in overtime at New Mexico). BYU, which is an NCAA lock, won by two in San Diego last month. SDSU has just two top-50 wins and just one top-100 road win; that win came against UC Santa Barbara, which may not be in the top 100 when the season ends.
Texas A&M at Baylor, 9 p.m., ESPNU: Both these teams are NCAA locks and now are worried about getting a first-round bye in the Big 12 tourney and about their NCAA seedings. A&M won by seven at home over Baylor on Feb. 6, but the Bears are 12-1 at home this season.
Oklahoma State at Texas, 9 p.m., ESPN2: Oklahoma State needs another "good" road win, and skidding Texas gives the Cowboys a shot to earn that win. This is the first of three big games in a row for Oklahoma State; they follow this game with a home contest against top-ranked Kansas before going on the road to play Texas A&M. This is the second meeting between these teams; Texas won by 12 in Stillwater on Feb. 1.
TCU at UNLV, 11 p.m., The mtn.: UNLV is out of the running for the Mountain West regular-season title, but the Runnin' Rebels' NCAA at-large hopes remain alive -- assuming they can beat the Horned Frogs, who have lost six of their past eight.
Georgetown 70, Louisville 60: The Hoyas had lost two in a row, so this was a good road win for a team that needed any kind of win. Conversely, Louisville needed this. The Cardinals are 2-6 vs. teams in the RPI top 50 and 6-9 against top-100 teams, and they have a difficult closing stretch: at Connecticut, at Marquette and vs. Syracuse. Louisville needs to win at least one of those to be able to feel comfortable about an at-large bid.
Florida 75, Tennessee 62: This was a huge victory for the Gators, who now are 3-6 against RPI top-50 teams and 7-7 against top-100 teams. The win also moved the Gators ahead of the Vols in the SEC East race. Florida closes with Georgia, Vanderbilt and Kentucky, with only Vandy at home. One win likely would be enough to get the Gators in the NCAA field, but winning twice would remove a lot of the mystery.
Illinois 51, Michigan 44: Obviously, Illinois wanted to win. But a victory over Michigan doesn't help the resume; instead, a loss would have been a big hit. The Illini did enough to subdue the disappointing Wolverines and now close the regular season with three games that could greatly help their NCAA cause -- vs. Minnesota, at Ohio State and vs. Wisconsin. Winning two of those would lock up a bid; winning one would mean Illinois had some work to do in the Big Ten tourney.
Kansas State 83, Texas Tech 64: As with Illinois, K-State was trying to avoid a bad loss. The Wildcats rolled, keeping them in good shape for a No. 2 seed in the NCAA tourney.
New Mexico 72, Colorado State 66: New Mexico is another team that was looking to avoid a bad loss. The Lobos are in great shape to win the Mountain West, and Saturday's game at BYU should determine the league's regular-season title.
Evansville 55, Northern Iowa 54: We didn't even list this as a "game to watch" because we figured there was no way the worst team in the Missouri Valley could beat the best team, even if the worst team was playing at home. We were wrong. This certainly isn't crippling to UNI's potential at-large hopes, but it does increase the urgency surrounding Saturday's home game with Illinois State, which is third in the league.
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==Sport Injuries==

 Here you can find a complete guide for sport injuries and its description [http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net www.sportsinjuryclinic.net]

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 ==CPR==

 '''The ABC of the CPR'''

 The first step of CPR is to assess the victim and check responsiveness. Gently shake the victim and shout, "Are you OK?" If the person answers, CPR is not needed. If the person is unresponsive or conscious and showing signs of a stroke or heart attack, call 9-1-1 immediately and initiate the ABC's which include:

 '''A-Airway:''' If the person is unresponsive, open the airway as soon as you've called 911. If the victim has no head or neck injuries, gently tilt the head back by lifting the chin with one hand and pushing down on the forehead with the other. Place your ear near the mouth and listen and feel for breath while looking at the chest to see if it is rising and falling.

 '''B-Breaths:''' If the person is not breathing normally, give two rescue breaths. Keeping the victim's head tilted, pinch the nose closed and place your mouth around their mouth. Give two slow, full breaths (about two seconds each), while watching to see that the chest rises with each breath. After delivering two breaths, check for signs of circulation, such as breathing, coughing, movement or responsiveness. Keeping the head tilted, once again place your ear near the mouth and listen, feel, and look for signs of breathing while you watch for movement. The American Heart Association does not recommend trying to find a pulse, which can be difficult for lay people and delay chest compressions.

 '''C-Chest Compressions:''' If no circulation is detected, begin chest compressions. Place the heel of one hand in the center of the chest (right between the nipples), with the heel of the second hand on top. Position your body directly over your hands, elbows locked. Give 15 compressions by pushing the breastbone down about two inches, allowing the chest to return to normal between compressions. Use the full weight of your body and DO NOT bend your elbows. After 15 compressions, make sure the victim's head is tilted, and give two more rescue breaths. Repeat this "pump and blow" cycle three more times, for a total of 60 compressions.

 Re-check for signs of circulation

 If no signs of circulation, repeat the pump-and-blow cycle until circulation resumes or help arrives.

 When performing CPR, keep in mind that the person you are working on is clinically dead: You cannot make the situation any worse. Don't be afraid to put your whole weight behind each compression - a cracked rib can be repaired, dead brain cells cannot.

 ==Head Injury==

 Someone is lofted or dragged to impact, often enough they may try to convince you and themselves that they are OK. This from personal experience and other stories I have heard about. The simple solution is to call for medical attention and have them evaluate the guy properly. This approach isn't used all the time, victims sometimes just want to walk it off (concussion and perhaps brain hemorrhage?!). There was at least one lofting victim who may well have suffered paralysis from this course of action.

 So what to do? Call the EMTs, even if it means overruling the victim in what may be a serious case. . If that isn't going to happen for whatever reason, good one or not, carefully consider the following from the CDC. btw, the victim should be immobile until help arrives with his neck held motionless along with other first aid as indicated

 "One method to categorize victims of head injury is to consider them to be divided into two groups, according to whether or not they have lost consciousness. If a victim has not lost consciousness, this implies a lesser injury, but like everything in medicine, is not infallible. If someone has lost consciousness, even for a few seconds, the red flag is up for a potentially serious injury. Always be aware that the dazed or unconscious victim cannot protect his airway; you must be vigilant in your observation. The most common dangerous complication of head injury is obstruction of the airway with the tongue, blood, or vomitus. The most common associated serious injury is a broken neck.

 '''Loss of Consciousness'''

 If a person struck in the head has lost consciousness, he has suffered at least a concussion. The following signs and symptoms are commonly associated with a concussion: unaware of what happened; confusion; loss of memory; loss of consciousness; headache or sensation of pressure in the head; dizziness; balance problems; nausea; vomiting; feeling "foggy," "dazed," or "stunned;" visual problems (e.g., seeing stars or flashing lights, or seeing double); hearing problems (e.g., ringing in the ears); irritability or emotional changes; slowness or fatigue; inability to follow directions or slow to answer questions; easily distracted or poor concentration; inappropriate emotioinal behavior; glassy-eyed or vacant starting; slurred speech; seizure.

 1. Protect the airway and cervical spine.

 2. If the victim wakes up after no more than a minute or two and quickly regains his normal mental status and physical abilities, he has probably suffered a minor injury—so long as there is no relapse into unconsciousness or persistent lethargy, nausea or vomiting, or severe headache. If the victim is far from help, he should undertake no vigorous activity and be kept under close observation for at least 24 hours. Normal sleep should be interrupted every 2 to 3 hours to briefly ensure that his condition has not deteriorated. Confusion or amnesia for the event that caused the blackout is not uncommon and not necessarily serious, so long as the confusion does not persist for more than 30 minutes. Because a serious brain injury may not become apparent for hours, the wilderness traveler who has been "knocked out" should not venture farther from civilization for 24 hours. If headache and/or nausea persist beyond 2 to 3 hours, or if the victim seems in any way altered with respect to mental status, the victim should begin to make his way (assisted by rescuers) to medical care.

 If the injury is minor and evacuation is not undertaken, advance the victim's activity as follows: no activity and complete rest until without symptoms; next, light walking without any heavy lifting or resistance activity; next, mild exercise with slight resistance; finally, full activity. Do not progress beyond one "level" each 24 hour period.

 3. If the victim wakes up and is at first completely normal, only to become drowsy or disoriented, or lapses back into unconsciousness (typically, after 30 to 60 minutes of normal behavior), he should be evacuated and rushed to a hospital. This may indicate bleeding from an artery inside the skull, causing an expanding blood clot (epidural hematoma) that compresses the brain. Frequently, the unconscious victim with an epidural hematoma will be noted to have one pupil significantly larger than the other.

 4. If the victim awakens but has a severe headache, bleeding from the ears or nose with no obvious external injury to those organs, clear fluid draining from the ear or nose, unequal-sized or poorly reactive (do not constrict promptly upon exposure to bright light) pupils, weakness, bruising behind the ears or under the eyes, vomiting, or persistent drowsiness, he might have a skull fracture. Such signs mandate immediate evacuation to a medical facility.

 5. If the victim suffers a seizure after a head injury, no matter how brief, he should be transported to a medical facility.

 6. If the victim does not wake up promptly after a head injury (unconscious for more than 10 minutes), has bleeding from an ear, has unequal or nonreactive (do not constrict to bright light) pupils, has clear fluid from the nose, has a profound headache, is weak in an arm or leg, is disoriented, or has a fluctuating level of consciousness (normal one minute, drowsy the next), he may have suffered a significant brain injury and should be immediately rushed to a medical facility. Because there is a high incidence of associated neck injuries, any person with a serious head injury should have his cervical spine immobilized. Head injuries often cause vomiting. Therefore, be prepared to turn the victim on his side so that he doesn't choke."

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 == '''Kiteboarding & Travel Medicine''' ==

 Take it as given that when it comes to travel medicine you need to consult with your own physician although a lot of good ideas for consideration are given in the article. A version of the article carried by SBC Kiteboard before final editing appears below with active links:

 The is a whole world of wind and Kiteboarding adventure out there just waiting to be explored and savored. The goal is to grab all the stoke in your travels and return with great memories fired up to head out on another voyage. NOT to deal with medical treatment and rehab for injury and/or disease picked up along the way. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) based in the USA reports 3,000,000 to 6,000,000 of the approximate 10,000,000 Americans who travel out of the USA, become ill as a result of their travels. That is a lot of diarrhea among other disorders, some quite serious such as malaria, hepatitis and HIV. Some of the risks are considered below and were adapted from (1):

 '''Food and Water Precautions '''

 90% of travelers' diarrhea stems from food- and water-borne sources, many cases can be prevented by taking adequate precautions. Be careful what you eat and drink including tap water in many locales and wash your hands frequently. Not all cooked food is safe as it may not be fresh, particularly in buffets. Only accept bottled water with a sealed lid. Use bottled water to brush your teeth and don't use ice made from tap water. Avoid raw food such as salads, uncooked vegetables, unpasteurized milk and milk products, such as cheese. Eat food that has been cooked and is still hot, and fruit that you have peeled. Don't eat undercooked or raw meat, fish or shellfish. Don't consume food or drinks from street vendors. Be wary of food on your homebound flight. Some suggest carrying Imodium and request an antibiotic prescription before they leave their home country to treat diarrhea.

 Years ago the author was on a diving/drilling expedition seeking Columbus' vessel the Santa Maria presumed to be entombed within a coral reef off the north coast of Haiti. Everyone succumbed to particularly nasty travelers' diarrhea, including our expedition leader. Over-the-counter morphium based medication combined with sleep depravation, dehydration and an advanced dose of the "Christophes, the local nickname for diarrhea" had him hallucinating a detailed interview with Christopher Columbus, Admiral of the Ocean Sea. Sadly, despite bringing back lots of interesting conversation, our man failed to remember details about where the Santa Maria lay.

 '''Hepatitis A'''

 Before leaving for any destination potentially excluding, the USA, Canada, Europe, Japan or Australia, some recommend that travelers be immunized against Hepatitis A, which is typically spread through fecal contaminated food and water. (1) It can also be contracted by close contact with someone who is already infected. Twinrix is a popular Hepatitis vaccine which is recommended to be administered at least 6 months on a sequential injection schedule prior to travel. More about vaccinations below.

 '''Yellow Fever Card'''

 Yellow fever is a serious disease caused by the yellow fever virus spread by the bite of infected mosquitos in parts of Africa and South America. It can result in a variety illnesses and can lead to death. Vaccination is required to enter certain countries. After receiving the vaccine, you should receive an International Certificate of Vaccination (Yellow Card) that has been validated by the vaccination center. This Certificate becomes valid 10 days after vaccination and lasts for 10 years. Consult your health department or visit CDC's travel information website for more information on which countries this is required for.

 '''Malaria'''

 Malaria has been a threat to mankind for millennia and was identified as far back as 1600 B.C.. Although virtually eliminated in temperate parts of the world, malaria is still a threat in subtropical and tropical areas of Africa, Asia, Central and South America. (2). Developing drug and pesticide resistance have contributed to the resurgence of malaria in these areas. Malaria is transmitted to humans by the anopheles mosquito which through its bite introduces a parasitic protozoa that manifests the disease. Malaria has reportedly claimed more lives than all wars and other diseases combined through time.

 Some malaria vaccines are reportedly NO LONGER effective against some resistant protozoa strains. The emergence of drug resistant protozoa and increased travel to exotic locales (like quite a few Kiteboarding destinations), have put travelers at greater risk. This risk can be reduced by working to avoid insect bites through bed netting, proper clothing (On the beach? Whoops!) and applying DEET insect repellents. If pregnant, avoid travel to malaria prone areas. (4) (5) Avoiding swampy and other areas with abundant mosquitoes while Kiteboarding makes good sense.

 '''Contact with Polluted Water (Kiteboarders take note!)'''

 Don't swim in stagnant or polluted water or after a heavy rainfall. Riding near stream and river mouths or in coastal areas in some regions may carry health hazards. Be particularly cautious if the stream discharging to the ocean is often dry but is flowing due to recent rainfall. Shower before and after, and wash cuts and scrapes with clean water, soap and apply antibiotics and sterile dressings.

 '''Vaccinations In General'''

 The CDC has an excellent Internet reference site that explores travel medicine and precautions in detail. (3)
 Including: What You Need to Know About Vaccinations and Travel: A Checklist
 If you haven't looked up the CDC health information for destinations, do so now.

 '''First Aid Kit'''

 Bring proper first aid kit along to deal with cuts, scrapes, routine jellyfish stings, diarrhea, pain relief and the like. Things to consider packing include but are not limited to personal prescription medication more than sufficient for the entire trip, Benadryl, aspirin/analgesics, antibiotics, alcohol, sterile dressings, etc.. The more remote and exotic your destination the more complete and exotic your first aid kit should be. Don't count upon being readily able to buy this stuff in many wind destinations.

 '''Medical Insurance'''

 Check your medical coverage. Most private insurers and Medicare don't cover hospital or medical costs outside the United States or pay for emergency medical evacuation. Consider purchasing travel insurance for this that DOESN'T have an extreme sports or Kiteboarding exclusion. Such insurance often doesn't cost that much but can be a God sent in an emergency.

 '''Some examples'''

 It would be good to look over some travel information produced by the CDC (3) to put travel precautions for some destinations in perspective, like:
 * The Caribbean … http://www.cdc.gov/travel/caribean.htm
 * Mexico and Central America … http://www.cdc.gov/travel/camerica.htm
 * Northern part of South America (Brazil) … http://www.cdc.gov/travel/tropsam.htm
 * Australia and the South Pacific … http://www.cdc.gov/travel/austspac.htm

 '''Further reading'''

 For more information there is a general travel medicine that covers 21 useful categories. (5) in addition to the CDC o the other references cited throughout this article. Various countries also have Department of Health information on related matters.

 The Yellow Book Health Information for International Travel, 2005-2006 prepared by the CDC provides a lot of this information in a portable book format, more at: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/yb/

 NOTE: This article has been prepared for general informational purposes only. Evaluate potential travel risks and appropriate preventative measures with qualified medical experts before travel to risk areas.

 (1) http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002363.html
 (2) http://www.aafp.org/afp/990501ap/2523.html
 (3) http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.htm
 (4) http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00475.html
 (5) http://www.travmed.com

 '''Kiteboarding Travel Safety'''

 Kiteboarders would be well advised to consider the following precautions and other appropriate factors when riding abroad:

 1. Research probable weather, wind, wave and temperature conditions at the lauches you will be visiting. Make sure you have appropriate gear (kite size, exposure clothing, etc. for actual conditions).

 2. Become acquainted with local restrictions, guidelines and other advise through kitebeaches.com, local associations (consider joining), shops and schools. Visitors should not threaten local access!

 3. When you first arrive speak to locals at the launch about conditions and other considerations before rigging up and going out. LISTEN to what they have to say. Don't be like that guy that visited Oz sometime back, who ignored repeated warnings from locals about extreme gusty conditions for a couple of days until he was lofted into the second story wall of a building, ouch! If there are no locals to ask, think carefully about riding in the first place.

 4. Be conservative in kite selection, weather and riding area particularly when you first arrive. Travel fatigue can sneak up on you. Use appropriate safety gear.

 5. If you are traveling alone, make sure someone knows where you are, when you expect to be back and whom to contact if you fail to show on time. At the same time, NEVER KITEBOARD ALONE particularly out of the country.

 6. Carry waterproof ID and proof of insurance whenever you ride. Receipt of complete rapid medical care may rely upon this.

 7. Just like back home, continuously stay aware of your surroundings and changes in the weather. If things appear to deteriorate, don't wait, depower early and fully secure your kite.

 8. Hydrate regularly with bottle water and wear appropriate sunblock.

 9. Avoid excessive partying combined with Kiteboarding, worse aggravated by travel fatigue. Accidents will happen, this practice only pumps the odds up more.

 10. Some launch areas warrant securing chaseboats for emergency pickup service. If this is needed and available ARRANGE for it. Remember something about the islands, once you leave the island and are drifting away with the wind and current … there you are.

 Be an informed traveler. Good winds and bring home some great stories!

 FKA, Inc., transcribed by: Rick Iossi
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