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This review summarizes our current understanding of the role of cyclo-oxygenase inhibitors (COXI) in influencing the structural development as well as the function of the developing kidney. COXI administered either during pregnancy or after birth can influence kidney development including nephronogenesis, and can decrease renal perfusion and ultrafiltration potentially leading to acute kidney injury in the newborn period. To date, which COX isoform (COX-1 or COX-2) plays a more important role in during fetal development and influences kidney function early in life is not known, though evidence points to a predominant role for COX-2. Clinical implications of the use of COXI in pregnancy and in the newborn infant are also evaluated herein, with specific reference to the potential effects of COXI on nephronogenesis as well as newborn kidney function.
Cyclo-oxygenase (COX) is a rate limiting enzyme in the generation of the important family known as prostaglandins (PGs). Present in all tissues in the body, PGs regulate numerous physiological processes including gastric motility, platelet-mediated hemostasis, regulation of blood flow, inflammation, and kidney function [
Because COX enzymes are the rate-limiting step in the aforementioned cascade, the generation of PGs can be inhibited by the administration of COX inhibitors (COXI) collectively known as non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) [
Two main COX isoforms have been identified constitutive COX-1 and inducible COX-2, which catalyze the first step in the conversion of arachidonic acid to PGE2, I2, D2, F2α, and thromboxane A2 (TXA2) by the action of tissue-specific synthases and isomerases. The constitutively active COX-1 isoform is present in most tissues and is the predominant isoform, known to perform cellular housekeeping functions for regulation of physiological processes, whereas the levels of the COX-2 isoform are typically low and upregulated during inflammation. All major organs, such as the brain, heart, lungs, uterus and kidney, abundantly express both COX isoforms. The most recently discovered isoform, COX-3, is believed to be a splice variant of COX-1 [
Differences in the two predominant isoforms (COX-1 and COX-2) can be appreciated from their unique structures, as illustrated in
Structure of COX-1 and COX-2 isoforms.
In the adult kidney, both COX-1 and COX-2 are present and localized to various structures implicating their roles in regulating renal haemodynamics and function (see
Distribution of COX isoforms in the adult kidney.
Several studies conducted in newborn animals have identified COX isoforms in the developing kidney. For example, in newborn rats, Stubbe
In human fetal kidney, both COX-1 and COX-2 isoforms are also expressed. There is a relative abundance throughout gestation of COX-1 whereas COX-2 levels increase throughout gestation providing evidence for their roles in kidney development or function early in life: Kömhoff
The important role of COX in kidney development as well as kidney function early in life will be described in the proceeding paragraphs from: (a) reports of kidney dysfunction in children of pregnant women treated with COXI, (b) examination of animals with targeted COX-1 and COX-2 gene disruption, (c) effects of COXI on kidney development including nephrogenesis, and (d) effects of COXI on fetal and/or newborn kidney function in animal experiments.
Since the early 1970s, the non-selective COXI, indomethacin has been administered to pregnant women to inhibit the onset of premature labour [
In pregnant women treated with indomethacin tocolysis for 72 h, Kirshon
The superiority of specific COX-2 over non-specific COXI in being devoid of adverse renal effects has been the subject of a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial [
In experiments in rabbits and sheep, the elimination of indomethacin from fetal plasma was found to be prolonged compared to that of adults [
Studies by Walker
Effects of COXI on renal development in rats and mice have focused on the role of COX-2. For example, in rats, the COX-2 inhibitor, rofecoxib was administered to dams from embryonic day 16 until delivery, and then to newborn pups for the first three weeks of postnatal life [
The development of COX deficient mice has allowed investigation into physiological effects of the two isoforms. The phenotypes of the two prostaglandin synthase genes (
Conversely, mice with a targeted gene disruption of
It is well known that administration of NSAIDs to preterm infants with symptomatic
In experiments conducted in newborn mice, either selective COX-2 inhibitors (SC-236, celecoxib, rofecoxib, etoricoxib, valdecoxib or lumiracoxib), a selective COX-1 inhibitor (SC-560) or non-selective COX inhibitors (diclofenac or naproxen), were injected subcutaneously from postnatal days one to six and intraperitoneally from days 7 to 21 [
Administration of a COXI has been the preferred treatment for infants with symptomatic patent
PGs are biosynthesized early in kidney development perhaps providing important physiological roles in modulating kidney function during fetal and newborn life [
Less is understood regarding the function of the newborn kidney and how NSAIDs might impact glomerular or tubular function. For example, Prevot
In support of this notion, in our previous studies in conscious lambs we showed a greater modulatory role for NO on the renal circulation early in life [
Together then, results from experiments in conscious newborn animals detailed above support the notion that administration of COXI could potentially have deleterious effects on renal haemodynamics in the developing newborn which supports the clinical evidence. We speculate that if the marked effects of COXI on renal vascular resistance such as we observed with acute indomethacin administration to conscious lambs, persist in the absence of the rapid buffering capacity observed in the healthy newborn animal, the perfusion of the kidney would decrease, resulting in a decreased capacity to filter the blood, and leading eventually to acute kidney injury, and death if the kidney perfusion is not restored.
The finding of altered kidney development in the offspring of mothers treated with COXI suggests that a reduction in PG levels during fetal life may affect nephrogenesis. The reduction in COX-2 expression (knockout animals) or activity (COXI) after birth results in alterations only in postnatal kidney development which might suggest that maternal PGs or those produced in the fetus by COX-1 might be important for fetal kidney development including nephrogenesis. In addition, there appears to be an absolute requirement for COX-2 in achieving a normal renal phenotype after birth. Our physiological findings support the notion that COXI in the short-term have no deleterious effects on kidney resistance since it appears that vasodilatory factors are rapidly released in order to buffer the constrictor responses to COXI under physiological conditions. However, if release of vasodilatory factors was prevented, a sustained increase in renal vascular resistance and subsequently, a decrease in perfusion and filtration would ensue. Our studies to date demonstrate that the balance of vasoconstrictor to vasodilatory factors is the key underlying component to sustained kidney perfusion in the immediate post natal period. Less is understood regarding the impact of COXI on glomerular and tubular function of the newborn kidney, though the clinical evidence points to a marked impact of COXI on both. More experimental studies evaluating the effects of non-selective and selective inhibitors of COX isoforms on renal function in the developing newborn are clearly warranted.
This review has provided evidence that COXI either during pregnancy or after birth can influence kidney development including nephronogenesis, and can decrease renal perfusion and ultrafiltration potentially leading to acute kidney injury in the newborn period. To date, which COX isoform plays a more important role in during fetal development and influences kidney function early in life is not known, though evidence points to a predominant role for COX-2. Caution should, however be taken when administering any COXI long-term during the perinatal period due to the known deleterious effects on newborn kidney function. Moreover, one should note that in addition to the duration of administration of COXI, the dose also needs to be carefully considered. While it is generally agreed that the development of a completely renal-sparing COXI is unlikely, the role of COXI in treating premature labour, as well as PDA in the preterm infant should be carefully considered especially in light of the dose and duration of administration of COXI. Importantly, due to the evidence accumulating of a direct impact of NSAIDs on glomerular ultrafiltration in the preterm infant, any drugs that are eliminated by filtration during this time should be handled cautiously and kidney function carefully monitored.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research without whom our research into the role of COXI in regulating blood pressure and blood volume during development would not be possible.


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I've worked as a Background Actor for over 5 Years in NYC Area. I've worked for 2 Years as a Non-Union Background Actor to achieve enough Waivers to Join the SAG Union. I Joined the Sag Union for $2400 and was proud of my accomplishment. I also joined the Aftra Union for $1663 and became a member. I was working regularly at least 3 days a week. My wife and children joined Aftra at $1663 each, which later became SAG/Aftra as the Union merged. One Union now we have Power in Numbers. In the 5 years as a Background Actor, I was NEVER late or ever had a problem on ANY set! I always conducted myself as a professional as being a business owner for over 20 years.
Then a day came this past August when another BG Actor came back into wardrobe and pushed all of my clothes on the rack so I couldn't get them. The wardrobe Crew was there and saw what happened. I asked the actor why he was so pushy. He said " You haven't seen pushy yet!" I finished dresing and then started to report to my car since I was a BG Car Driver for this Show. As I walked out the door, I turned around to find that actor behind me.
I was assaulted and then I started to protect myself. We were both stopped by a Locations Crew Member. I returned to holding and was addressed by an AD about what had happened. I explained and was told by him I was getting sent home for the day. My wife was also on set and stayed for the crew to maintain her professionalism. The AD said that he would call casting to make sure the other actor and I didn't work together on his set. I had no problem with that.
I drove back home and called SAG - Mary Hatch to report what had happened. I also tried to call Courtney from Central to report to her what had happened and she said she could not talk to me. I later received a call from Melissa Leisure from Central Casting Legal Depttelling me that I was terminated from Central Casting. I asked her why since I was doing nothing WRONG but protecting myself. I told her the whole story and she said she would get back to me.
A few days later, I received a email that I was terminated indefinately from ANY projects that Central Casting was casting. That's about 80% of all the NY business. Since then, I have NOT receive a job from Central Casting! The worst part is my family that was working for Central have not worked since September either. My wife was working 3 to 4 days a week before this happene, mostly through Central.
I heard from many actors that might have had an arguement with a PA or Casting Assistant. They might have had a problem being late with an Antique Car. They might of said something about a meal Penalty or something in our contract we are entitled too. Should that constitute for them for not giving us work anymore? So our lively hood lies in the hands of sometimes incompetent people, (for some of whom this may be their first job) whether we can work or not without a warning or investigation of an incident.
I hear that some actors are working all the time if they hire an ex-employee of a casting company for $50 a month to get their name on a list sent to their old agency. I hear there are actors working who send gifts to Central Casting such as Fruit Baskets or other things. They are being casted without any Casting Notices sent out and bring other Non Union Actors with them to get Waivered when there are Union Actors available.
I feel that my family and I have been BLACKLISTED. We have invested many thousands of dollars to ensure that we all have a livelyhood in the entertainment buiness. I tried to talk with our Union but they said they have no CONTROL on the Major Casting Agency of NYC that controls 80 % of all the Films & Television filmed in our Area. So being a Union Member entitles me to NO TYPE OF WORK at all.
So PLEASE be Aware of the PRACTICES of Cental Casting and their many casting Assistants and Directors.
Thank you,
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I too was Blacklisted by Central's client
SUBMITTED: Friday, April 15, 2016POSTED: Friday, April 15, 2016
I worked for Central for 5 years. Then i complained about a guy who sexually assaulted me. I was tripped on a set so bad i could not bend my legs for a week. I had lost my breasts to cancer. I have since found out i have hashimotos. I am hyper and 10 pounds under weight. I have not been able to get my weight to normal for me since 2008. Being from blacklisted from Central is the equivalency of being blacklisted from the industry. central is owned by Entertainment partners, the largest payroll company for entertainment in the US. As of i believe 2012 EP has 80% of the union payroll work in the US. People with the attitude that Central blacklisting someone is not the end of the world, it can be if you are trained in theater, acting or film production. Central had me cancelled off a show i was fit to work even though i was willing to work. Their legal department told me their client, Disney as far as i can tell, told them to get rid of me or they would be terminated. I called EP pretending to be a productiom company and they told me that i was let go for lack of work. I have since found out that phrase is standard for unlawfully terminated for undisclosed probably illegal reasons. I heard Central was saying something else. This has progressed to the point my union sag aftra is also ostravizing me and my life is being threatened on twitter. I made enemies. I do not like corruption. I sent cards to casting. That is it. I gave Carol Grant a scarf i knitted her once post though me being union eligible and she had already hired me for a stand on job that made me some money. It was not a bribe. We had become friends until i complained about my assault. I recently got an email from a director who knows the guy who assaulted me telling me to forgive him. Not a denial that i am a liar. I will not work if i can not work in entertainment. Im a straight female. I do not do drugs. Im not an addict. I am an honor student with a theater degree, masters in performing arts, and a certifivate from AADA. I love acting so much the idea of a future never being on sets or around actors or with sag aftra after all the work i did makes me want to cease to exist. And i have a twitter stalker threatening to smash my leg into my head and telling me they want me to become a hermit and cease to exist.
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Melissa Leisure is a LAWYER
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, March 11, 2015POSTED: Wednesday, March 11, 2015
To the above poster who got "blacklisted" from Central Casting understand that Melissa Leisure is in their legal department. The tactics in which she uses are used by lawyers during dipositions for example that average everyday people don't understand. Also if you look at the e-mail in which it was sent notice the disclaimer at the bottom which reads
"This email and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for ********. If you are not a named addressee you are prohibited from reviewing, printing, disseminating, distributing, copying or altering this email or any part of it. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender of the error immediately, do not read or use the communication in any manner, destroy all copies, and delete it from your system if the communication was sent via email."
This is clearly LAWYER lingo. If I were you I would contact the California State Bar Association and file a complaint as Melissa may not be licensed to practice in the state of California. Also I would contact the Attorney General's office both in New York as well as California because Melissa Leisure and all the executives at Central Casting need to be brought up on criminal charges. If this is the kind of treatment you received along with numerous other chances are it has more to do with what they are trying to hide than anything else. It has nothing to do with you. Civil lawsuits and such are too easy for these folks. Jail time sounds like a better option.
This company is not the beginning and end of the world when it comes to background casting. Technology will render these folks obsolete before you know it.
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Last night Barak Obama's simple presence at the Democratic Convention moved me. There is something very unique about him. While I didn't lose my eyelashes in a river of tears over his speech or his image, I was teary eyed and a bit choked up. Barak Obama is a good looking man and a solid and eloquent speaker. His family depicts middle America - their appearance last night might have been painted by that good ol' American painter, Norman Rockwell as they walked across the stage, hand in hand. The picture in my mind took me back to my childhood, the Kennedy years.
Remembering when Robert Kennedy was President of the United States was easy for me. His daughter Caroline was my age, in fact we were born on the very same day of the same year. Her brother Robert, I believe was the same age as my own brother, we'd had a connection then and a few other times later in my adult life. When President Kennedy was shot, I remember seeing it on television, over and over again. I stayed with my grandmother the day of the funeral and watched it with her because there was no school, but my parents still had to go to work. I think every person in America watched it that day. I still remember that little boy, in his best little suit saluting his father's coffin. I still get choked up about it. This was the same feeling I was experiencing watching Barak Obama.
With the nation's thoughts so transfigured upon the words of that famous speech; hearing it in their minds - his bellowing voice "I have a dream...." Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream and it was about to truly be proven fulfilled before all of America. The anniversary date of the original speech and the momentous historical political events contained within this election; was a very emotional experience for me. I let my imagination take me to a place that has been stored away in my, "memory warehouse" for some time now. As I watched the Obama family at the end of the show, almost eleven p.m. that night, the uncanny resemblance of the Kennedy family in the White House as all Americans saw it - the television sets only in black and white - the parallel unmistakable.
Those two precious little girls with their very beautiful tall and stylish mother so similar to the stately elegance of Jackie Onassis Kennedy with her two young children. The first Catholic President, so young, so good looking I only saw him in black and white as he died before we had a color television in our house. This only accentuated the obvious. Possibly the first President of Color... Obama now placing all prejudice aside, still remains "black and white" in the tortured minds of some Americans . I have prayed for Barak's safety since those beginning days of the earliest whisperings that he may be considered to be the Democratic Nomination for President of the United States of America. I just hope that such a wonderful human being doesn't meet an untimely end because of hate, prejudice and intolerance.
I live in Dayton, Ohio. I have often referred to this unfortunate city as, "the Armpit of the United States of America." I really don't like it here, not one bit. I never have since moving here almost fifteen years ago. Dayton, Ohio has been a dying city for sometime now, but my dreams have nothing to do with the death of this once thriving city. It's hot and humid here and nothing - well almost nothing - ever happens here. A few years ago there were some Peace Talks, but besides that and what happened today - nothing every happens here. It's a stagnant, perspiring community - mostly democrats and disgruntled republicans who once worked loyally for General Motors.
What made today so special in Dayton, Ohio? It's a surprise to me, believe me, because just as I was losing hope in the fact that I seriously could not vote for my republican candidate because I believe whole-heartedly that his time to be President might have only been possible if he hadn't been exposed to such trauma in his lifetime. Being diagnosed with PTSD, I often see in John McCain, through many aspects of his personality, traits, etc. the vague symptoms of the disorder within his mind as well. It explains many things to me that only someone with PTSD would understand. I've been having a struggle with my conscience over this.
That sounds like a "cop out," but today, Mr. John McCain surprised me into a smile when he announced in Dayton, Ohio at Wright State University's Nutter Center that the Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin would be his running mate. Honestly! i was on my way to have a stress test and I was listening to the news on the radio. There had been a huge traffic accident and the worst case scenario had occurred. Someone had run out of gas in the middle lane of Route 35 which takes you to the, "Nutter Center." Not only did that person run out of gas, but his friend got out of the car and proceeded to push the car out of traffic. It wasn't the right decision for today. Someone hit the man. There was one of those chain reaction pile ups because everyones mind was on one thing; John McCain is at the Nutter Center today.
My first stress test - I had to have the "chemical type" of stress test because I have a bad leg. I'd never make it on the treadmill. So as I listened and smiled and winced as I thought of the nightmare of traffic in our lovely city today and the pain and critical condition of that poor friend who had made an unwise decision in pushing his friend's car in such busy traffic, I had this feeling that something was going to happen. I kept feeling it. Almost a twinge, but not that pins and needles feeling, that something big was going to happen and I was right. John McCain did announce his running mate and it was a woman. I heard this news via the radio as I ran home to eat something after they had made me feel horrible with their chemical injection. I was tempted to not go back after that injury.
Wow! I instantly wondered who she was. I didn't know who Sarah Palin was, but when I continued to listen to the radio on the way back to the torture chamber I subscribe to, my questions were answered and once again, I was surprised. It takes quite a bit to surprise me. I wondered whose Idea it was to go after those Hillary votes that are still up in the air, that might be wasted if someone wanted to prove a point and write her name on a ballot anyway. It couldn't have been John McCain's idea. He must have a decent "think tank," I thought to myself.
After ending all the excitement in my day pertaining to the stress test, I ran to the computer and began searching as I'm sure most of the United States population did to see what the lady was made of. Taking with me, the certificate of radiation that the technician assured me would keep me safe from experiencing a cavity search should I be traveling over the holiday weekend, in case I needed to take notes. I sat down at my desk and focused. It was true, this Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin was much like myself a mother of five. She had a newborn baby in her mid-forties as I had my last child in my late 30's. That was it as far as similarities between the two of us, albeit we are both Republicans; but my little voice inside kept repeating over and over... she's a mom! The candidate for Vice President of the United States of America is a young mom... it just wouldn't register.
The more I read about her, the more I began to wonder if she was thinking the same thing that I was beginning to think... "Now who is thinking about that Martin Luther King, Jr. speech?" The "she" I was thinking about was Governor Sarah Palin. For some reason I just wanted to read that speech, it in its entirety. I got into the Google again, but something else came up. I found myself on the Today Show's website where there was a photograph of a woman who was 102 years old who had become a teacher because that was her dream. This woman, Della, had wanted to be a teacher and finally found her dream. She tells of her account of hearing Martin Luther King, Jr. when he gave that famous speech. It was a very inspiring and heartfelt story.
Suddenly it was evening in Dayton, Ohio and this particular Friday evening, I found myself home alone with my writing. As the winds seemed to begin to flow more evenly from the northeast, a gust of wind found itself pushing into my bedroom. I love it when that happens. I can almost imagine living somewhere else, close to the ocean or Lake Michigan, or any large body of water that offers those wonderful refreshing gusts on a regular basis. As soon as I recognized that I had felt for the moment, slightly refreshed, almost peaceful at the end of a very hectic day I realized that not only could it have been Sarah Palin's dream, or the dream of a centenarian or Barak Obama's dream that has been coming to life in the month of August, 2008 - but it was also mine.
How could any American in the month of August, 2008 doubt under any circumstances that he winds blowing in from any direction have brought about so much change and the fruition of so many dreams? My own dream fifteen years ago was to live in safety after years of living in domestic violence. I was nine months pregnant and two days away from my due date to deliver the day I stepped off the Greyhound Bus that had carried me and my two year old son to Dayton, Ohio. Daring to dream in the throes of domestic violence is what kept me alive. Domestic violence had chased down my family members for generations and my dream included stopping that violence in my own generation. I have five children and I refused to hand this horror down to any of them.
Two days after arriving in Dayton, Ohio I took the city bus to the nearest hospital. I was due to have my baby that day. I held the tiny hand of my two year old son and in my other hand, my medical records of my high-risk pregnancy. I arrived at the clinic and asked to see a doctor. They let me in because the law on the wall printed in gold letters said, "No one can be refused treatment here." The doctor and his staff weren't happy with me. The doctor refused to touch me. No one around me would take any responsibility in birthing a baby with whom they hadn't been the physician of record. Not one soul cared about my story. I began crying. My son began crying. After about an hour, my labor began. I was in active labor, living in a domestic violence shelter in a city where I knew not a single soul.
My daughter was born after midnight though. I had felt the urge to push around 10:00 p.m. that night, June 20th. The shelter was eager to get me out of there and into a cab to the hospital so I went, finally. I had been in active labor all day long and this was my fifth child. I so desperately needed to push. The taxi driver sped the five blocks to the hospital. He hurried to open my door and get me a wheel chair. I heard his sigh... as he saw me leave with an attendant. About thirty minutes later I was sitting right in the same spot. The doctor on call had told me I wasn't ready to deliver yet. She sent me back to the shelter. She didn't want to take responsibility and I guess no one else did either. They called me a cab and it was the same driver.
Long story short, I gave birth on the first day of summer. Six pounds and eight ounces, a daughter, it was a miracle I hadn't given birth in the cab. I had finally gotten to my room to have the baby, my water broke as I walked over to the bed. I was crying because I only owned this one outfit. Now I knew I"d have to wear it back to the shelter with dried aminiotic fluid on it. I was ready to deliver, but I couldn't stop crying. I didn't feel like pushing. I was defeated, demeaned and just plain spent. There had been no joy in my pregnancy or even my delivery of this precious child. I needed someone to be with me and I had no one. I had a dream to be safe though. She was safe, my son was safe, and now I was safe as well.
What's more, Sarah Palin, a mother of five, just like me was now being asked to run for Vice President of the United States of America. We all have dreams, but when do we find our dreams and live them? Do we do what we MUST do to make the dream come alive? I had to restart my life and I still have so many dreams. I keep hoping and trying to make them happen. My daughter is now fourteen years old. She has some dreams, too. She wants to be a good mother and be married to a man who is worthy of being her husband. My second oldest daughter just made me a grandmother for the second time. Her dreams of normalcy and living without violence in her life, fulfilled.
I don't want to be the Vice President of the United States of America, but I'm astutely aware that if I did, I would make it happen somehow. I now have the strength and the confidence that I have been looking for my entire life. I'm so happy for Sarah Palin and Della and Barak Obama and everyone who has a dream. That's what was special about this day in Dayton, Ohio. I realized that I can be whatever I dream. Isn't that what American was originally about? I have the freedom to be who I want to be and I'm so grateful.


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HELP!!!!!! - nygiants - 10-03-2012 05:07 PM
hi just wondering how people decide what to collect bec. the the hobby is so vast!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!
RE: HELP!!!!!! - lecreccio - 10-03-2012 09:03 PM
Seems to me that your name should point you in the right direction. Collect all giants, or pick a player or two. Eli, Cruz, osi,......etc.
RE: HELP!!!!!! - bolensr - 10-03-2012 09:34 PM
collect jamaal charles and d. bowe and trade them to me lol. good luck deciding
RE: HELP!!!!!! - nygiants - 10-05-2012 12:47 PM
(10-03-2012 09:03 PM)lecreccio Wrote: Seems to me that your name should point you in the right direction. Collect all giants, or pick a player or two. Eli, Cruz, osi,......etc.
thanks but it doesn't have to be eli and osi bec. i ain't made of money do u have any particular guys who would be cheap? Thanks!!!!
RE: HELP!!!!!! - ftballcardz - 10-05-2012 03:15 PM
I just collect the players that interset me the most, mainly becasuse of their style of play ( Hines Ward) or because of their story ( Rocky Bleier ). It also helps that they were both drafted by and remained with only one team. I would steer you in that direction if your looking for that one or two players to collect.
RE: HELP!!!!!! - mcleodfive - 10-05-2012 04:15 PM
I started collecting doug martin once he was drafted by my favorite team the bucs this year. I love collecting rb's & he is a great kid. He also has tremendous upside. He is in a not to ridiculous price range either to where I put all my money into him like others who collect guys like Bree's, Manning, Brady, etc....
For you being a giants fan, David Wilson wouldn't be a terrible guy to collect. It all depends on your budget and who you'd want to. I would choose somebody you like watching & is affordable to you. Hope this helps a little.
RE: HELP!!!!!! - mercier2002 - 10-05-2012 06:06 PM
I collect Patriots game used and auto's past and present players. I try to complete sets, if they are not too expensive, that I like. I have been collecting for a long time.
RE: HELP!!!!!! - nygiants - 10-06-2012 09:21 PM
does anyone think that i should for example collect just all of the rc's of one guy or rc's of let's say wide recievers that played on the giants (or whatever other team) in the 2000's? Thanks!!
RE: HELP!!!!!! - spazmatastic - 10-07-2012 12:52 AM
It is truly up to you as to who or what players/teams/positions you collect. If you want to stick to your NYG players, ask yourself this...
Who impressed me during the preseason?
If that doesn't help you narrow it down enough, who has impressed you in the 1st quarter of the season?
If you can't pick one to three NYG players after those 2 questions, you need to spend more money chasing the STARS of the team.
If none of those helped you determine who to collect, you need to abandon the thought of collecting Giants players and pick anyone you feel is worthy of collecting!
I can give more details about what I'm saying if you want/need to hear it. Just PM me. I've been collecting NFL for more than a couple of decades now and my tastes tend to change every few years or so. I pretty much stick to certain players from 1 of the 3 teams I collect now. Before the Carolina Panthers existed, I collected several players from all over the NFL.
RE: HELP!!!!!! - nygiants - 10-07-2012 09:40 AM
Thanks!!!!!!!!! eevrybody great help from all of you!!!!!!!!!!!


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As the end of the ski season for Aspen Mountain and Snowmass approaches on Sunday, there will be far more snow left on the slopes than at the closure of the 2011-12 season.
"We've got more terrain open at all three of the mountains than last year," said Aspen Skiing Co. spokesman Jeff Hanle.
In fact, base depth at the top of Ajax, Snowmass and Aspen Highlands on Friday were the highest counts of the year with 50, 69 and 71 inches, respectively.
Hanle noted that March 31 is typically the highest base depth for local ski areas, and Highlands is in good shape for the remaining week that it is open; April 21 is closing day.
A storm expected to arrive tonight is forecast to bring between 4 to 7 inches and another 1 to 3 inches on Sunday night, said Ryan Boudreau of aspenweather.net.
The cold front is expected to hang around through Wednesday, producing up to another foot of snow, Boudreau said.
Last season's drought forced SkiCo to close Highlands a week early, on April 15, when Ajax and Snowmass shut down.
"Last year it just turned off after the first week of March," Hanle said. "[This] March has been stronger than the last few years."
However, it was a slow start to the 2012-13 season, when Aspen Mountain and Snowmass opened on Nov. 22 with limited terrain. Those looking for turns on Ajax were limited to riding the Little Nell and Bell Mountain chairlifts, with no top-to-bottom skiing served by the Silver Queen gondola.
The snow started dumping just before Christmas and snowfall stayed steady through the rest of the season.
SkiCo finished the season strong in terms of skier visits, thanks to four large group visits — the NASTAR National Championship, the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic, the National Brotherhood of Skiers and the Mountain Travel Symposium.
Hanle also noted that spring break also saw an uptick.
"We were maxed," he said. "It was a compressed week."
Highland will be one of a few Colorado resorts still open next week. SkiCo is offering lift ticket prices of $62 for adults; $57 for youth and seniors, and $42 for children. Classic Pass holders who have no more days left can buy a pass for $35. More reduced prices will be announced by SkiCo in the coming days.
Closing festivities at Snowmass and Aspen are planned for this weekend. Schneetag, the last official event of the season, will occur at Snowmass on Sunday. Teams of four create a craft that they pilot down a slope by Spider Sabich Race Arena at the base of the superpipe. They will attempt to float across a 30-by-20-foot pond. Every team has a theme and will perform a skit before they descend. Teams are judged based on creativity, skit performance, craft construction and success in riding the course. Top prizes include GoPro Hero 3 Black Editions, concert tickets, Smith Optics goggles, Helly Hansen gear, and local restaurant gift certificates, among other items.
Entry is free and free foot passes for the Burlingame lift will be available from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit www.aspensnowmass.com/schneetag [1] for more information.
At the base of Aspen Mountain, the Ajax Tavern will have DJ Dylan today and DJ Naka G on Sunday. Drink specials and champagne specials with Veuve Clicquot will be available.
[1] http://www.aspensnowmass.com/schneetag
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12 February 2011
Every non-game day, Suns Rising will bring you some articles to check out while your favorite team isn't on the floor. From player profiles to random videos, you'll never be quite sure what you'll find among these links.
Suns Headlines:
- A huge strength of the Suns last season was their bench. With guys like Leandro Barbosa and Jared Dudley leading the way, the team relied on its depth to bring it to within two games of a berth in the NBA Finals. This season's collection of reserves might not get the same amount of publicity that last year's squad did, but as Paul Coro points out, they are performing better than any Suns reserve unit since the 2004-05 season. Really interesting read from him as always. [Arizona Republic]
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12 February 2011
The big story in Utah on Friday night may have been the absence on the Jazz bench of Jerry Sloan for the first time in nearly a quarter century, but that didn't matter to Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns as they used a great second half to beat Utah 95-83 in Salt Lake City. The loss was Utah's fourth in a row at home, and it couldn't have come at a worse time. It got the coaching career of Ty Corbin off to a bad start, and it continues a streak of mediocre play from a team that is quickly plummeting in the Western Conference standings.
The game was just another win for the Suns, however, as they picked up their 11th win in their past 15 games and excelled in most areas of the game. Nash got yet another double-double with his 18 points and 10 assists, and he continues to impress even after turning 37 a couple of days ago. He only turned the ball over twice as well against a Jazz team that was actively trying to disrupt passing lanes, and he keyed the offense to an excellent second half where they outscored Utah 51-27.
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10 February 2011
Before heading to Salt Lake City to face a Jazz team playing for the first time in 23 years under someone not named Jerry Sloan, the Suns had some business to attend to Thursday night when they battled the Warriors at US Airways Center. The matchup was their second of the week, and the second game followed a similar script to the first, as Phoenix dumped Golden State 112-88 in a laugher.
The two big stars of the night for Phoenix were unquestionably Steve Nash and Channing Frye. Nash did turn the ball over seven times in his 27 minutes on the floor, but the more important stats for him were his 18 points and 11 assists. He was able to rest for the entire fourth quarter, a big advantage considering that he'll be going up against one of the best point guards in the league tomorrow night in Deron Williams. He was very efficient in his shot selection, shooting 6-of-10 and 3-of-4 from beyond the arc.
Frye also had a good shooting night, going 4-of-6 from downtown in a 17 point and 9 rebound performance. It once again illustrates the increased emphasis that Frye has put on his ability to patrol the glass, and it will be interesting to see as this team goes down the stretch whether or not that performance continues.
Before we get to what the Suns were able to do as a team, another individual performance has to be recognized. After signing a contract for the rest of the season on Tuesday, Zabian Dowdell had his best game in relief of Goran Dragic on Thursday, scoring 10 points, dishing out six assists, and even pulling down five rebounds in the victory. He saw a ton of playing time in this one since the Suns were ahead throughout the contest, and he certainly made the most of it. He probably won't get very much time on the court once Dragic returns from his foot injury, but it was still kind of neat to see him succeed, even if it was against the Warriors' scrubs.
Overall, Phoenix did a good job of moving the ball up court, especially in the first half when they really had the pedal to the floor. They outran the run-and-gun Warriors throughout the first 24 minutes, outscoring them on the rush 19-4. They also were excellent in holding onto the ball when they missed shots (a rare occurrence during that half), pulling down seven offensive rebounds. To put that number in context, the Warriors had nine boards combined in the first half. It was an end-to-end dominating peformance by a team who is looking to mount a charge with 32 games left in the season.
One other stat of note for this team was how well they shot as a whole behind the arc. They managed to knock down 12 of them, and while they've started getting away from that style of play as they've focused on their defense and slowing down the pace a bit, it was nice to see them getting aggressive against a team that was allowing them to get open looks on the perimeter.
This game also showed just how well the Suns' big men are playing as of late, as Robin Lopez got 12 points and 6 rebounds (including four on the offensive glass) in only 15 minutes of court time. Marcin Gortat also ended up with some respectable stats as well, scoring only six points but pulling down nine rebounds in 27 minutes. He did get into some foul trouble toward the end of the game, but with the outcome well in hand, Alvin Gentry simply put Garret Siler in for some rare minutes and watched him score four points in five minuets.
With the good feelings engendered by winning five of their last six games, the Suns are headed out for one more road game before their final sustained homestand of the season next week. This contest against the Jazz will have a strange feel to it with the Sloan drama still resounding through the building, and it will be up to Nash and the other veterans on this team to keep everyone in check.
09 February 2011
Every non-game day, Suns Rising will bring you some articles to check out while your favorite team isn't on the floor. From player profiles to news to random videos, you'll never be quite sure what you'll find in these articles.
Suns Headlines:
-Steve Nash celebrated his 37th birthday in style on Monday night, helping the Suns to a big win over the Warriors in the Bay Area. He also spoke with Paul Coro about the trade rumors surrounding him, and also about not being selected to the All-Star team. Good stuff from Mr. Coro. [Arizona Republic]
-Zabian Dowdell, who has been filling in for the injured Goran Dragic (home accident) as of late, signed a contract to stay with Phoenix for the rest of the season. He is averaging 3.2 points per game in Dragic's absence. [USA Today]
-Even though the Suns aren't doing nearly as well this year on the court as they were last year, their TV ratings are still up in Arizona. The Phoenix Coyotes.....not so much. [Phoenix Business Journal]
-The Suns are trying to get back to .500 going into tomorrow's tilt with the Warriors, but the team isn't just looking at that. They are looking bigger picture as well. [Bright Side of the Sun]
NBA Headlines:
-In a bit of a shocker, Brandon Roy, who recently had surgery on both of his knees, has returned to practice and will be coming back to game action soon, just not this weekend. [ESPN]
-Interesting article by Robby Lim about how the fate of the San Antonio Spurs hangs on the health of Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili. The real question is: can the Spurs survive if one of them were to be injured? Stats and answers await in this one. [Bloguin]
-With the Bulls and Jazz looking to battle this evening, The Utah Jazz Blog takes a look at the matchup between Carlos Boozer and Paul Millsap.
-Finally, Scott Carefoot ranks his Top 10 Small Forwards. [The Basketball Jones]
04 February 2011
Tonight's Thunder-Suns tilt will be a matchup not only of two of the West's hotter teams but also of two of the best point guards in the league, as Steve Nash and Russell Westbrook will go head-to-head at US Airways Center.
To get a better feel for what to expect from this tilt, we turned to Bloguin's own Rob Kelley, author of the awesome blog Thunder Ballers. We asked him five questions about tonight's game, and his responses paint a great picture of what the Suns can expect.
Author's note: Rob also interviewed me about the Suns' chances in this game for TB. You can find that article here.
1. Everyone has been ranting and raving about how amazing Derrick Rose has been this season with his 24.6 PPG and 8.2 APG. Russell Westbrook hasn't gotten nearly the amount of publicity that Rose has, but he has extremely similar stats. How important has Westbrook been to the Thunder, and why hasn't he gotten more notoriety league-wide?
Westbrook has been crucial to the Thunder's success this season. I would actually argue that for the first two months of the season, he was the team's MVP. Since then, Kevin Durant has really taken his game to the level that everyone expects out of him, so Westbrook's scoring numbers have dropped a little. But his assists are still right up there with some of the best point guards in the game. He is maturing faster than most would have expected, and he will continue to grow on this young, up and coming team.
2. Serge Ibaka is leading the Thunder by averaging over two blocks a game, and yet his playing time fluctuates a lot between games. What is keeping him from being a constant go-to guy for this franchise?
I can't tell you how many times I have been asked this question as of late. Unfortunately, I really don't have the answer. I would not only give Ibaka more playing time, but I would tinker around with inserting him into the starting lineup. I love his defense, and he can be explosive on the offensive side of the ball as well. I think that the more he demonstrates that he can handle more minutes, you will start seeing more of him in each game, especially in crunch time.3. Cole Aldrich got called up by the team on Wednesday. As a first round pick last year, has he been a big disappointment for you, or do you just view him as a work in progress that'll just require some patience?
I may have to reserve judgement on that one for the moment. Sure, I would love to see a first round draft pick step right in and fill a role, whether it is a large one or smaller one. It's kind of funny. A couple of seasons ago, it was seen as a huge disappointment for a player - especially a first round pick - to be sent down to the D-League. Now, it is becoming far more common. Aldrich was a very solid player at Kansas. He was big on both of the ends of the floor, but college centers rarely translate into NBA big men. He reminds me of so many other big centers who played for great college programs, yet struggled to find their way in the NBA - Bryant Reeves, Eric Montross and others come to mind. Aldrich will certainly be a work in progress, but it could be a couple of years before we find out if he will be a bust or decent pick.
4. Marcin Gortat has been playing some excellent basketball lately, and is really pushing Robin Lopez for playing time. Is Gortat someone the Thunder will gameplan against, or are there other players on the Suns that require more attention?
The Thunder need to prepare for everyone. If you remember, the last time these two teams met, Grant Hill went off for 30 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Suns to a three point win. I don't think that too many people would have predicted that one! With that being said, the Thunder do tend to struggle defending big bodies who can score. Gortat is now becoming one of those such players, so I absolutely believe that they will need to find a way to slow him down. If Nenad Kristic is unable to play, it will leave Oklahoma City very undersized.5. In the teams' first meeting this season, the Suns were short-handed after the big trade with Orlando and still managed to beat the Thunder behind Grant Hill's 30 points and Steve Nash's 20-10 performance. Are there any lessons from this game that Oklahoma City should make sure to remember going into this contest?
no commentsI guess the first lesson is that you should never take anything for granted. I'm not saying that the Thunder underestimated the Suns last time, because I don't think that head coach Scott Brooks would allow that to happen. But I was stunned with Hill's stats, yet Steve Nash could not do anything that would leave me surprised at this point. He is one of a kind. The Suns are used to reaching the postseason, and the Thunder will have to prepare for them just as much as they would any other contender in the Western Conference. Tonight's game should be a tight one with plenty of scoring!
03 February 2011
The Milwaukee Bucks came into US Airways Center mired in one of the longest losing streaks you can imagine. No, they haven't lost 22 consecutive games like the Cleveland Cavaliers, but they hadn't won a game in Arizona since February of 1987. To put that in perspective, since the last time the Bucks won in Phoenix, the league has added seven teams, the United States has had four different presidents, and video game systems have graduated from the 8-bit Nintendo to the incredible technology of the XBox 360 and Playstation 3.
Even with nearly a quarter century of losses to inspire them, the Bucks still came out incredibly flat against Phoenix, scoring only 31 points in the first half on their way to a 92-77 loss. They only shot 31% from the field, and even though they were dealing with injuries to key players Andrew Bogut and Drew Gooden, the reality is that even with those guys in the lineup, Milwaukee still would've had a tough team playing against a Suns defense that forced them into bad shots.
Even though the result certainly looked good for Phoenix, there were certain elements of their performance that lend doubt to those who still think they can make the playoffs. Channing Frye did have 13 rebounds in the game (including three on the offensive glass), and while it is good to see him attacking the basket, his shooting percentage from inside the arc was an anemic 4-of-12. That number has to improve if he's going to be a legit two-way threat at the power forward spot.
Steve Nash also had a decent game on Wednesday, scoring nine points and dishing out 13 assists, but against a better team than the Bucks, his nine turnovers very well could have been a death knell to the Suns' chances. He obviously is a huge reason that they are still in the playoff hunt, but he'll need to play better than that to keep it that way.
Vince Carter also had a quiet game, scoring two points (and only taking two shots) and taking down two rebounds. In his 21 minutes of action, Carter was largely absent, and that has been a critique that has dogged him throughout his career. The Suns need him to take a more active role in the offense if they are going to score, and taking only two shots and half-heartedly running around the court is not what they need out of a guy who's making a good chunk of change in the last season of his contract.
Finally, there is the little matter of Robin Lopez. He only played 10 minutes in the game (mostly thanks to another good performance by Marcin Gortat), but he committed four personal fouls to go along with his five points and three rebounds. Alvin Gentry has insisted on keeping Lopez in the starting lineup to keep the team's rotation intact, but he'll need to have more games where he's running the pick and roll and going up strong for rebounds than contests where he gets into early foul trouble.
Now, the Suns will head into a match-up with Oklahoma City on Friday night to try to continue their three game winning streak. Can they stop Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, and the rest of the Thunder, or will they once again succumb to the inconsistency that has plagued their season? We'll find out, but for now, here are some Suns headlines to read in the meantime:
-Ric Bucher and Chris Broussard had a good argument about whether the Suns or Grizzlies had what it takes to overtake the Trail Blazers in the Western Conference playoffs. Bucher really argued the Suns' case well, but his reliance on Vince Carter's impact on the squad seemed questionable at best. [ESPN] *Note: You do have to be an ESPN Insider to read this piece.
-Paul Coro had a good article last night for the Arizona Republic about how similar Steve Nash's statistics are to his numbers last year, which were good enough to get him into the NBA All-Star Game. With the Suns' poor record this season, he likely won't make the game, and that's a shame. [Arizona Republic]
-A profile of the Phoenix Suns' official DJ Chris Villa [Arizona Republic]
-Finally, here's a link to a story about donating money to the Steve Nash foundation for a chance to win Nash's game worn shoes from tomorrow's contest against the Thunder: [Suns.com]
01 February 2011
"The Suns are two games under .500, don't have a particularly favorable schedule the rest of the way and, at 18.2 percent, have the worst odds of any of my 11 Western playoff contenders." - John Hollinger, ESPN.com
With that simple statement, Hollinger pretty much summed up the rough road that is ahead for the Phoenix Suns. Even after two solid wins against the Boston Celtics and New Orleans Hornets, the team still finds itself with a 22-24 record and on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff race. It isn't exactly a stretch to say that they are in a tough spot, but Hollinger does provide some reasons for optimism for the Suns' faithful:
"So it's an uphill battle, but they can take away some optimistic signs. For starters, they've played much better lately. Phoenix has won seven of 10, including their past two wins over Boston and New Orleans......
"The best part is that the Suns appear to finally have figured out their rotation, something they struggled with to a maddening extent in the immediate aftermath of the Jason Richardson trade. Although I'd still argue that Marcin Gortat should start in the middle ahead of the Robin Lopez, the more crucial matter is that the Suns are playing with two real power forwards and two real centers. As a result, they're no longer an offensive juggernaut, but they no longer need to be."
While the odds may be stacked against Phoenix, Hollinger does bring up two excellent points. Head coach Alvin Gentry certainly has figured out the best way to sub his players into the game (including giving some big minutes to Jared Dudley and Gortat), and he also has been cutting the minutes of players like Josh Childress. This has really helped the players develop some of the chemistry that was a hallmark of the team that came within two wins of the NBA Finals a season ago, and with the team also starting to get healthier, things are really starting to come together at this point.
The other point that Hollinger referred to was the difficult schedule that the team has coming in. The Suns still have two lengthy road trips out east remaining this season, which will include stops in cities like Boston, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Chicago, and New Orleans. Their home slate looks a little easier, but still features games against tough opponents in Orlando and those pesky Spurs. While the ability to play teams within conference could ultimately work out in the Suns' favor if they can win them (and put their rivals further back), it could also leave them ripe for setbacks. The next couple of weeks will be the big test, as the team looks to build some momentum against a relatively weak portion of their slate.
In Other Suns News.....
In Paul Coro's blog "Orange Slices", he published some interesting quotes from Suns Managing Partner Robert Sarver. In the piece, he defended several of the controversial moves that the team made this off-season, including one particularly interesting nugget on the performance of Channing Frye after he signed a 5-year, $30 million deal this summer:
"I feel good about Channing's contract. Channing, like any player, has his strengths and weaknesses but Channing plays very hard and delivers 100 percent every game. I think he's done a good job and he's becoming more comfortable in his situation now."
In all honesty, the first part of this season was a big disappointment for Frye. He looked ill at ease on the court, took a lot of bad shots, and really didn't use his height to his advantage when it came to trying to rebound near the basket.
Over the last few weeks, he has started to come around. He has raised his rebounds per game average to six, and he is scoring 11.3 points per contest as well. He is still shooting only 33.3% from the field over his past five games, but he has been a lot more judicious with his shots over that time, and that can only mean good things for the Suns.
Finally, a Video for Your Viewing Pleasure
By now you've certainly heard of Nick Corrales, the member of the Suns' Sol Patrol who managed to dunk himself through the hoop at a recent Suns game. CBS News was kind enough to post the video on YouTube, and here it is:


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Submandibular Lymph Node in Child
Treatment in the Absence of Other Symptoms
by Brad Franklin, NP
"Ella," age 26 months, presented for evaluation of an enlarged left submandibular lymph node.
Ella's parents said she had not experienced or been exposed to fever, chills, night sweats, cough, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth sores, animal contacts, foreign travel, weight loss, activity decrease or feeding or elimination changes. Vital signs were within normal limits. An initial physical exam revealed a 1-cm mobile, rubbery, nontender left submandibular lymph node. No hepatospleno-megaly was present. No other lymph nodes were palpable. The initial blood work included a complete blood count (CBC) with differential, sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP), cat scratch antibody screen and blood cultures.
Ella's CBC was within normal limits except for decreased polymorphonuclear neutrophil (PMN) at 38.8% (normal range: 50% to 70%), elevated lymphocytes at 52.2 (normal range: 25 to 45) and elevated sedimentation rate at 50 (normal range: 4 to 27). I decided to continue observation with a follow-up visit in 1 week.
Seven days later, the node had increased to about 2.5 cm. No other signs or symptoms of illness were present. I consulted a pediatric infectious disease expert about the possibility of nontuberculosis mycobacterium (NTM). I ordered a computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast, purified protein derivative (PPD), chest radiograph and a trial of clarithromycin (Biaxin). The PPD came back positive at 10 mm, but the chest x-ray was normal. The CT scan identified a 2.4 cm x 1.2 cm necrotic, matted left submandibular lymph node. The radiology report also noted bilateral posterior triangles, jugular chain lymphadenopathy and a mildly enlarged right submandibular lymph node.
At this point, we brought in a pediatric otolaryngology (ENT) surgeon to determine whether the node should be biopsied. The ENT performed an excisional biopsy within a week of the CT scan. The patient had an uneventful 3-day inpatient stay and was discharged with instructions to continue taking clarithromycin (Biaxin) orally twice a day with a follow-up in 1 week.
The biopsy results revealed the causative organism to be Mycobacterium avium. The pediatric infectious disease team recommended the addition of rifampin (Rifadin) to eradicate any remaining NTM. The patient had a CT scan after 2 months of clarithromycin and 1 month of rifampin. Results showed an increase in bilateral jugulodigastric lymphadenopathy (0.8 cm x 1.2 cm on the left and 1.2 cm x 1.8 cm on the right) with possible necrosis. The infectious disease team recommended 4 more months of pharmacotherapy along with a follow-up CT scan. The ENT surgeons agreed.
More than 18 months after starting treatment, the patient remains asymptomatic but continues to have palpable jugulodigastric lymph nodes.
Etiology and Pathophysiology
Among the large genus of Mycobacterium are a group of NTM, some of which cause disease in children. Most NTM infections occur in immunocompetent children younger than 5 years. The most common cause of NTM infection in the United States is M avium.1,2
M avium are considered endemic in certain portions of the United States, especially in the Southeast. Contaminated water, dairy products, eggs and dust have been implicated in M avium infection.2,3
The most common cause of M avium infection is ingesting contaminated material. In children, breaks in the oral mucosa may provide a route for infection.
Clinical Manifestations
Infection generally manifests itself as a firm, nontender and well-circumscribed node that slowly enlarges over several weeks. The submandibular nodes are most commonly affected, but jugulodigastric and preauricular nodes have also been reported. The nodes are usually less than 4 cm in size. In the early stages, the lymph nodes are painless and do not produce the skin erythema and warmth that would suggest suppurative lymphadenitis.1,2
Differential Diagnoses
Acute and chronic forms of unilateral lymphadenitis have many causes. Common infectious causes include Staphylococcus aureus, Group A streptococcus, anaerobic bacteria, NTM and cat scratch disease. Uncommon causes include Group B streptococcus, tularemia, Yersinia pestis, gram-negative bacilli, toxoplasmosis, tuberculosis, actinomycosis and Pasteurella multocida. Rare causes include anthrax, Yersinia enterocolitica, Nocardia brasiliensis, aspergillosis and sporotrichosis. Causes of acute and chronic bilateral lymphadenitis, which are mainly viral in origin, include rhinovirus, Epstein-Barr, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Noninfectious causes must also be considered, such as malignancies, collagen vascular diseases and drugs.1
Diagnostic Approach
Most often, causes of lymphadenopathy are apparent after a thorough history and physical. The persistence of the adenopathy drives the diagnostic approach. Some cases may require the use of diagnostic testing. The history of a patient with lymphadenopathy should focus on the following areas: localizing the history of infection, exposure history, constitutional symptoms and prescribed medications.
The physical exam should look for signs of systemic infection or disease. Vital signs and weight are mandatory. Evaluate the neck mass for the following: location, size, fluctuance, tenderness, consistency, fixation, skin changes and sinus drainage. Inspect the oral cavity for mucosal breaks and signs of infection. Auscultate the lungs for the presence of any abnormalities.2
Diagnostic tests may confirm a diagnosis based on the history and physical. A CBC with differential, ESR, Epstein-Barr virology, PPD, blood cultures, cat scratch antibodies and HIV may also be helpful. A chest x-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound are tools that can help confirm a suspected diagnosis. Caution is warranted with interpretation of the PPD due to the cross-reactivity between NTM and TB. Chest radiographs are often negative but must be obtained to rule out active TB infection. Definitive diagnosis of NTM is based on histopathologic findings, which are obtained by collecting a specimen of the organism. The specimen can be obtained by fine needle aspiration or open excisional biopsy.1,2,4
A complete excisional biopsy of infected lymph nodes appears to be the most effective strategy in NTM lymphadenitis. The success rate with this procedure is about 95% without the use of antibiotics. Pharmacologic treatment for early NTM infection may include macrolide antibiotics such as clarithromycin (7.5 mg/kg/day to 30 mg/kg/day in two divided doses) or azithromycin (Zithromax 10 mg/kg/d). Other common medications are the rifamycins, such as rifampin (10 mg/kg/day to 20 mg/kg/day) or rifabutin (5 mg/kg/day to 20 mg/kg/day). Rifampin and rifabutin are used for the prevention and treatment of M avium complexes (MAC), usually in HIV patients.2,5 Data suggest limited in vitro susceptibility of MAC to rifamycins, but it is unclear whether this is of clinical relevance, because M tuberculosis does respond to rifamycins. There are no data to demonstrate superiority of one macrolide or rifamycin over another. Rifampin is more often advocated because it is associated with fewer adverse events.6 Some researchers recommend a combination of excisional biopsy and medication. The optimum time for surgical intervention is prior to the onset of skin breakdown.2
In early disease or cases in which surgery may be inappropriate, a trial of antibiotics appears to be useful. One study indicated that 96% of patients treated with antibiotics alone will have complete resolution within 6 months of starting the medication. Most patients (77%) had lymph node regression within 2 months of treatment.7
Complications and Prognosis
If an infected lymph node is not treated, progressive lymph node necrosis, overlying skin changes, suppuration and eventual draining of the skin sinus may occur. The literature contains reports of infection, such as NTM sinusitis, spreading to other sites around the head and neck.1,2 After the lymph node surfaces and drains, the infection will resolve or chronic drainage will occur.6
As stated, surgery provides the best cure rate (95%). Often, there are no long-term effects from this infection once treated. If treatment is delayed, the complications can be serious, and the infection can take months to respond. No recommendation for frequency of follow-up or long-term medication need has been published. Each case must be evaluated individually based on clinical response.1
This infection is caused by ingestion of contaminated material. Two primary strategies to prevent this are to provide only pasteurized milk products and to fully cook meat. Monitoring children for nonnutritional eating patterns is important, as well as watching what they place in their mouths. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends water heater settings of 120 degrees to prevent scalding, but that temperature is too low to suppress NTM. Research shows that raising the water heater temperature to 150 degrees for 1 week suppresses NTM growth. Those who interact with children need to be informed that no human-to-human transmission of NTM has been documented. Once a patient has reacted positively to the PPD skin test, he or she will most likely be a positive responder.2,8
Monitoring and Evaluation
No guidelines have been issued to guide how frequently or in which manner patients should be monitored after resolution. Drug toxicity is the most important component that must be observed for inpatients placed on medications. With clarithromycin and rifampin, liver function is often affected. Azithromycin may affect auditory and vestibular function. Each medication must be evaluated individually for potential adverse effects. Exercise caution when prescribing combination therapy, due to the likelihood of the medications acting synergistically and causing an increased risk for adverse outcomes.5
Putting It Into Practice
Most lymphadenopathy in children is caused by a viral upper respiratory infection (URI) and is self-limited. When the patient does not have URI symptoms but has adenopathy that increases from days to weeks, many possible differential diagnoses must be considered.
Acute unilateral cervical lymphadenopathy is a diagnosis without a clear course of action. Conservative and surgical intervention are each effective, but they are not without risk. Early intervention with education, medications and a referral to a pediatric otolaryngologist is an appropriate management strategy.
1. Swanson DS. Etiology and clinical manifestations of cervical lymphadenitis in children. UpToDate. Available with paid subscription at www.uptodate.com. Accessed Mar 7, 2008.
2. Albright JT, Pransky SM. Nontuberculous mycobacterial infections of the head and neck. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2003;50(2):503-514.
3. Collins CH, Grange JM, Yates MD. Mycobacteria in water. J Appl Bacteriol. 1984;57(2):193-211.
4. McClain KL, Fletcher RH. Approach to the child with peripheral lymphadenopathy. UpToDate. Available with paid subscription at www.uptodate.com. Accessed Mar 7, 2008.
5. American Thoracic Society. Diagnosis and treatment of disease caused by nontuberculosis mycobacteria. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 1997;156(2 Pt 2):S1-S25.
6. Griffith DE, et al. An official ATS/IDSA statement: diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of nontuberulous mycobacterial diseases. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2007;175(4):367-416.
7. Luong A, et al. Antibiotic therapy for nontuberculous mycobacterial cervicofacial lymphadenitis. Laryngoscope. 2005;115(1):1746-1751.
8. Griffith DE, Wallace RJ. Epidemiology of nontuberculous mycobacterial infections. UpToDate. Available with paid subscription at www.uptodate.com. Accessed Mar 7, 2008.
5. American Thoracic Society. Diagnosis and treatment of disease caused by nontuberculosis mycobacteria. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 1997;156(2 Pt 2):S1-25.
9. Kubba H. A child with cervical lymphadenopathy. Clin Otolaryngology. 2006;31(5):433-434.
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AdAge this week looked at the "accelerating trend of multigenerational households" and what it might mean for marketing to Baby Boomers, their parents and their adult children. The evolution of multigenerational households already has fundamentally changed the nature of active adult communities (50+ age-qualified). If this trend continues, it will call into question the viability of age qualified communities as we know them today.
But first, some context and a walk down memory lane.
Rising Numbers of Multigenerational Households
Today 49 million Americans — more than one in six people in the U.S. — live in households with three or more generations, according to the Pew Research Center. The percentage is even higher for age groups 25-to-34 and 65 and older, where one in five, or 20%, live in these extended families.
While much of the increase in multigenerational households can be attributed to the recession, there is also an increased appreciation for the value of family. I grew up with my grandmothers living with us for a combined 10 years. I know how much I benefited from their involvement in my life. From playing games … to hearing the same stories again and again … to having people who had the time and desire to focus all their energies on a child … to learning to be patient and help my elders … Growing up in a multigenerational household was a gift.
A Trend Already Impacting Age-Qualified Communities
Creating Results has marketed 52 active adult and age-qualified communities in 12 states over the course of 10+ years. At first the communities were marketed to empty nesters and the vast majority of people who lived in the community were in their 50-70s (Baby Boomers and Silent Generation). Gradually, we began to see parents moving in with their adult children. These moves were prior to the economic downturn and were motivated by a desire to be with family.


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Offered at a graduate level periodically by faculty members within the Department of Bioengineering; concerns areas of research activities with current and topical interest to bioengineers. Prerequisite: undergraduate or graduate courses (or equivalent) determined individually for each special topic.
Class description
Topics to be covered: Surface Modification, Biorecognition AFM, Surface Plasmon Resonance, Advanced XPS, Sum Frequency Generation Spectroscopy, Advanced ToF-SIMS, Multivariate Analysis, Multi-technique surface analysis and instrument evaluation
Student learning goals
Learn advanced analysis methods for characterizing complex surfaces.
General method of instruction
Lectures and student presentations
Recommended preparation
Prerequisites are BIOEN 492/592 or CHEME 458/558
Class assignments and grading
Reading current surface analysis literature.
Grades will be based on student performance in oral presentations, paper critiques and the final exam. See course website for further details.


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MLdonkey core supports several P2P protocols, namely : EDonkey, BitTorrent, DirectConnect, FastTrack (also unmaintained Gnutella and G2). The goal is to implement some existing P2P protocol and integrate into MLdonkey (possible candidates are GNUnet, Anomos, ADC, etc), or add missing features in existing implementations (e.g. revive Gnutella, EDK encryption, etc).


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Lockhart, Texas Frank Estrada
Mayor Pro-Tem Emeritus Economic Development Director/Treasurer Greater Caldwell County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Lockhart, Texas
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Frank with my friend Frank Fuentes, Congressman Joe Kennedy, my wife Gloria Estrada and Comedian/Actor/Writer Paul Rodriquez.
Monday, December 02, 2013
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
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Friday, September 20, 2013
Frank with the late Sen. Mario Gallegos, Houston Mayor Pro-Tem Ed Gonzalez, South Houston Councilman Willie Rios, Floresville Mayor Daniel Tejada and AHMO Executive Director Johnny A. Rodriguez
Monday, July 22, 2013
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
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Saturday, September 29, 2012
Senator for 2012
Frank withe Senator Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo) representing the 21st Senatorial District. The second highest-ranking Texas state senator, she also is the highest-ranking woman and Hispanic senator and the highest-ranking senator for Bexar County and the border region
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Enrico Toccacelo is joined by Edoardo Piscopo, Paolo Bossini and Giuseppe Termine in Italy's A1 GP team.
Enrico Toccacelo had every reason to smile at Brands Hatch last weekend, by leading the Italian A1GP entry onto the bottom step of the rostrum in both races behind the all-conquering British and German machines.
As had been increasingly likely over the past couple of weeks, the final three pieces in A1 Grand Prix's international jigsaw have been provided by countries with a proud motorsport heritage, with Austria, Italy and Japan getting a first chance to test at Silverstone on Monday prior to their unveiling.
The ever-improving Lola-Dome F106/03 scored another comprehensive 1-2 finish at Vallelunga on Sunday afternoon, earning young Italian star Christian Montanari a close runners-up placing in the Italian F3 Championship standings.


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Georgia's 5 Favs: Coffee Corruption and a Great Book
Georgia's 5 Favs this week has a lot to do with coffee…
1. Keurig –
I pride myself on being a coffee enthusiast. It's ok to call me a coffee snob. But I've been corrupted. Corrupted by a fancy little invention called the Keurig. It's shameful. But I'm kind of digging the extra 15 minutes in the morning that this coffee maker saves me.
2. Wolfgang Puck Jamaica Me Crazy K-Cups –
To go with my coffee maker corruption, I must be corrupted into liking these K-cups as well. Well, I did buy a permanent filter for my Keurig, but I tried this flavored coffee at a friend's house a while back and I'm hooked! It's coconut-y, caramel-y and very smooth.
I could get used to this quick coffee thing…
3. Under the Palms Yankee Candle –
This new candle scent from Yankee Candle may just be my favorite ever! It's light and airy. It's sweet, but not overpowering. It's awesome. And it reminds me of warmer weather… enough said.
4. Street Level Purse –
This purse was in my latest Stitch Fix box. And, by the way, this box was my favorite yet! It was Stitch Fix #6 for me and I could have kept every single thing that was shipped to me. I ended up keeping a cute pair of shorts and this purse. I think this bag is super cute and different. It has handles or a long strap to be able to wear across your body. I'm a fan. Of the bag and of Stitch Fix!
5. Allegiant –
This is the third book in the Divergent series by Veronica Roth. And it's fantastic. 'Divergent' the movie (also the first book in the series) is in theaters right now. I haven't seen it yet, but I read the first book a while ago, so I know the movie will be great! I'm about half way through Allegiant right now and I have no idea what's about to happen!
And that's Georgia's 5 Favs for this week!


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Since my first day as a Style Guru back in 2010 my style has evolved astronomically, and I partly attribute the transformation to writing for CollegeFashionista. Seeing and photographing trendsetters on a weekly basis has not only exposed me to the most sartorially daring individuals, but has also showed me that experimentation, risks and even mistakes are what fashion is all about. Now, two years later, I find myself taking elements from my old dance costumes to wear on a daily basis (oh hello there bowler hat!), filling my wardrobe with vintage finds that my mom thinks are the ugliest things ever, and pairing items that logistically just don't go together. Fashion allows anyone to be both and artist and a palette, and, in my opinion, is one of the most gratifying and liberating forms of expression.
Although I have not previously delved much into the world of men's fashion, I look forward to this coming semester as a LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS columnist. I ADORE Miu Miu's menswear inspired F/W 2012 collection, drool over masculine loafer shoes, and find a man that can make a statement with his style 100 times more impressive than a woman who does the same. In men's fashion the standout pieces or cuts are often much more subtle, and I look forward to seeing the creative and unique ways that they are interpreted. I am also looking forward to now having a legitimate reason to give every man that walks past me the once-over. Not gonna lie.
With New York Fashion Week drawing nearer, my favorite season to dress for being almost upon us and my final year as a journalism and French student just weeks away, I am looking forward to seeing what inspiration and chaos this semester will doubtlessly bring, both stylistically and otherwise.


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Staff were friendly, they were prepared and had me checked in very quickly(I hate waiting) Everything felt clean and relaxing. It was close to every place I needed to go while I was in 100 Mile house, yet quiet ( even with the main highway right our front ) WIFI speed was good. Wished it had a hot tub!
upon entering the room, there was an overwhelming smell of a PineSol type cleaner. This is a good thing but it was quite strong. Had to turn the A/C on to help dissipate.
super clean, super friendly staff, good location a little bit of a walk to downtown but was a good day. Good breakfast, waffles, apples, toast, bagels, yogurt, apple juice etc! No complaints loved the price :) n/a
clean, fresh smelling, convenient location for my trip, breakfast included. nothing
Have stayed there several times and always get the same room, quiet and away from the traffic. I neither like nor see the need for the biblical quotations adorning the wall of the room.
This guest did not leave comments about this hotel.
The patio that you could sit on and enjoy the outside
Overall location on the highway with access. I ran my hand over some fixtures and they were dirty. The staff was more concerned with what was on the mat in the break nook and who put it there from the day before instead of making sure there was enough food - which there wasn't enough for all.
Friendly, courteous, helpful staff. Large, clean rooms.
Staff and location were excellent. Restaurant was also top notch! It felt as thought 108 has seen better days - it seemed a little run down. I have heard so much about it over the years and I guess my expectations were a little high. I liked it well enough, though, that I booked again for return trip.
very friendly front desk staff clean rooms advice on where to dine when there resturant was closed it is an older building the beds are a bit old


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UPEI Panthers
UPEI has developed a timeline to address recommendations from an independent review of its athletics and recreation department.
"I have always said my priority would be to spend time with faculty, staff, students, and members of the P.E.I. community to realize key issues of importance from their perspectives," UPEI president and vice-chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz said in a news release Thursday. "And very clearly, a successful athletics program at UPEI matters greatly to the community we serve."
The release also said athletics director Bill Schurman recently informed the university he would not be available to continue in his position.
"Billy was asked to come into a department under tough financial circumstances and effect change. He balanced the budget for the department and his contributions will live on and serve the department well into the future. We wish him well," said vice-president, administration and finance Jackie Podger.
Podger and Stephanie Knickle, the manager of campus and community recreation, will co-lead the transition team while a search for a new director of takes place.
The review was penned by Dave (Hermie) MacNeill, a former Panthers women's basketball coach. He is also a former executive director of Sport P.E.I. and was the chief executive officer of operations for the 2009 Canada Games.
The review was announced in the wake of women's basketball coach Greg Gould's resignation. The university started a process of looking for a new coach, but stopped it after the review of the department began. There is no mention in today's release about the women's basketball coach.
The following is a summary of recommendations:
1. Establish an Athletics Advisory Board
UPEI establish an Athletic Advisory Board consisting of people from the community who are recognized as leaders with knowledge of the university and community sport delivery system. The purpose of the Board would be to act as a liaison between UPEI and the greater Island sport community which could act as a resource for planning or implementing services or programs, serve as a mechanism to exchange ideas and also as a communication vehicle between athletics and the greater community.
Implementation Date: September 15, 2014
2. Establish a Fundraising Sub-Committee of the Board
This committee would be populated by 2-3 individuals from the community with marketing and fundraising experience who would work with the UPEI Department of Development and Alumni Engagement to spearhead the raising of dollars for Athletics.
Implementation Date: October 31, 2014
3. Appoint a dedicated Development Officer
The development officer would work with the Department of Development and Alumni Engagement to raise funds for athletics, incorporating a planned, professional approach that would ensure growth and sustainability for the Athletics department.
Implementation Date: Will be determined by sub-committee
4. Secure long-term stable leadership and staffing within the Department
A review of the organizational structure to determine job functions and skill sets is required to ensure consistency and efficiency within the department. Appropriate staffing levels need to be determined and recruitment of individuals possessing the required skills and abilities will continue to enable athletics to move forward.
Implementation Date: Will be determined by transition team and advisory board
5. Develop an Athletic Financial Aid stability model
UPEI fund as part of the operational budget "AFA Scholarship Amounts" using the following formula: market driven sports (basketball and hockey) be funded at 60% of the CIS cap; high performance sport (soccer) be funded at 35% of the CIS cap. These two formulas would be in place for the next three years. Currently the CIS limit is close to $500k, while this amount may be a noble goal for student-athlete support, it is not realistic given the financial realities of UPEI. The formula creates a framework around the amount that UPEI could contribute for three years. The funding of the Athletic Financial Aid stability model will be dependent upon the success of the fundraising sub-committee outlined in Recommendation #2 and must be considered in the context of all of the University's high priority needs as a part of the University budget process that begins in October.
Implementation Date: Process starts in October 2014
6. Implement transparent, accountable financial policies
The University must put an accounting specialist in the department who can interpret and align the numbers with the UPEI accounting office. This person must be able to move the expenditure and revenue items from the department quickly to accounting to ensure that numbers are relevant. They must also be able to easily translate the revenue and expenditure information in a timely manner to coaches and booster groups.
Implementation Date: September 2014
7. Review and adjust coaching salaries
It is time to review the present level of coaching salaries and develop a plan to move through a fair and reasonable salary scale over a period of time. The plan should not create issues with the departmental operating budget.
Implementation Date: UPEI Human Resources will review salaries in the region and report to the transition team by September 30, 2014.


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American women Zionists are gathered here for the opening today of the fifteenth annual convention of Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, in the Hotel Ambassador. Three hundred members of Hadassah are expected to register as delegates, representing 40,000 American Jewish women in thirty-six states. Sessions will continue until Sunday.
As the first Zionist convention in America since the recent disturbances in Palestine, it is attracting wide attention among American Jews. Representatives will attend from a number of other women's organizations.
"This convention will undoubtedly be one of the most vital Hadassah has ever had," said Mrs. Robert Szold, acting national president. "It is of special significance, occurring as it does since the recent riots in Palestine and during a period of revival and reconstruction there. The health of the people of Palestine has suffered much because of deprivations and abnormal living conditions during and since the riots. Hadassah conducts the largest public health agency in Palestine, and as such its responsibilities have greatly increased. Preventive care among infants and children is of primary importance. We hope during the coming year to enlist the active interest of thousands of American women in our medical and health work in Palestine, which we conduct alike for all creeds."
Preliminary meetings were held yesterday. A regional institute took place in the afternoon and a national board meeting at night. The members of the national board gave a dinner to the delegates attending the Conference of Jewish Women's Organizations, being held in this city.
The convention speakers will be Mrs. Robert Szold, acting national president; Miss Henrietta Szold, dean of American women Zionists and founder of Hadassah; Mrs. Rebekah Kohut, author, Mrs. Rose Halprin, who spent six months in Palestine, and Dr. Nathan Ratnoff, chairman of American Jewish Physicians Committee. Mrs. Felix Warburg will be a guest of the convention.
Reports will be given on all branches of Hadassah public health work in Palestine and fund-raising and cultural activities in America. Decisions will be made on proposals for expansion in certain phases of the work and budgets for all funds will be determined.
Mrs. Samuel Shile, president of the Atlantic City chapter of Hadassah, will welcome the delegates.
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