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This thread is going to reach that "Brandon Rush is a terrible 3 point shooter" thread proportions if it's allowed to go on much longer it's going to be bumped for a good long while.
Luck is just now showing everyone what he can do. He is just going to keep improving. Watch out NFL.
RG3 might be good, but Luck is going to be MVP and above good.
I actually thought RG3 played very well today, he just simply got no help.
The line was constantly beat by a 3 and 4 man rush, the WR and TE's were dropping easy passes and screwing up routes, and penalty's [yet again] killed the team
RG3 did not have a great game, (and he pissed me off a few times where he tried to be superman and could have gotten killed), but he made some good reads, stayed in the pocket the longest I have seen all year, and completed some tough passes.
I am slowly seeing the same ole Skins, and it isn't the fault of RG3, or any one player for that matter. If falls on 1. injuries (which is a bs excuse in my book) and 2. the coaches.
The team got their *** beat last week. It just did not seem like they could bounce back from that. And hats off to Carolina. They showed up to play, and they brought it every down for 60 minutes.
Andrew Luck is so good, he made so many plays today and 433 yards passing? REALLY? Colts are 5-3 and playoff bound!!!
RGIII couldn't carry Luck's jockstrap.
So now he's going to attack Luck for number of passing attempts.....lmao.
Fact is, RGIII had better start passing the ball more or his career in the NFL is going to be short. ...and I'm not talking about 2 yard passes he seems to throw. Guys keep getting bigger, faster and stronger but the brain's ability to handle the impact hasn't been changing. A couple more hard hits and he may be done...
Luck is terrible. Look at all the weapons he has and he only got 433 yards after already playing 6 full NFL games. He should have at least had 700 yards with that set of receivers.
He got one concussion....
Oh, and he was passing the ball more. and running the ball more. Then our coaches decided to stop running Morris (who was having a beast game) for some reason. RG3 cant run, pass, run block, pass block, and play defense
Luck would have been even better if his receivers hadn't dropped the ball early and often. At one point early in the game the announcer was begging the Colts receivers to give Luck a little help. He did all that against one of the top defenses in the league too.
Saw this on NFL network the other day, the only QB in the league that has been under more pressure this season is Vick. Vick's a 10+ year veteran and has not handled the pressure very well at all. Luck, a rookie, has excelled while being under unprecedented pressure.
This is a heck of a QB rookie class. Luck, Tannehill, RGIII, Wilson, Weeden
"Just look at the flowers ........ BANG"
I still think RGIII was playing better earlier in the season, but Luck has seemed to hit his stride whereas the skins team is imploding around Griffin. As well as Luck has played, our TEAM is playing well also. Defense not allowing a ton of points, RB's getting extra yards, etc.
Griffin had the better first qtr, while Luck has pulled away in the 2nd. Should be interesting to see how both guys finish
Actually that concussion was his 2nd in less than a year. He had one last year towards the end of November at Baylor as well.
those pesky stats..just aren't helping olblu's argument lol
Luck and Manning currently have 2,404 passing yards. I did a double take when I looked that up because I thought, there's no way their numbers could be identical after 8 games, but they are.
Manning's career high is 4,700 yards in 2010. He's on pace to break that by more than 100 yards. And so is Andrew Luck. As a rookie.
Luck is learning how to play in the NFL. The NFL is learning how to play RG3. The Colts made the right choice.
Been preaching this for months. See sig. Amen brotha.
There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
The only reason you'd think RG3 was "playing better" early on was because you weren't looking at the right stuff. I'm not trying to be condescending, because I used to look at the game the same way. I only looked at stats, and not context. You bought into the 'Skins gimmicky offense and west-coast/option hybrid, whatever-it-is "college" offense. The league *is* going to solve that offense. It's not a matter of if, it's when. It's already happening. I knew it then. I said the exact same thing before the season started about Cam Newton, when OlBlu was proclaiming him a superstar and greatest QB of this generation. Luck is not running anything like that. He's running a full-blown NFL offense and has been since day 1. I've been saying this for months. I'm not trying to hate on RG3, it is just what it is. I could see this coming by a mile. I've always leaned on the truest factors for gauging these guys --- mechanics, build, mental make-up, performance under pressure. I've been saying for months that I've *never* seen a quarterback come out of college with a skillset that equals Lucks. Ever. I knew it would take half a season for us to see the fruits of that selection, because of the factors that Luck was thrown into. I don't need to recount those obstacles because all we had to do was watch Pagano's post-game locker-room speech for it all to become clear just exactly what this team has had to overcome, on every level. And we're 5-3. I knew Luck was the best quarterback prospect we've ever seen in this league, and he's even surprised me with how good he's become so quickly. I know there'll be rocky days, but today was a glimpse of what kidn of performances he can put up.
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There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
Is this topic still being debated? Luck has been better all year
Being unable to close out a game in which you have a comfortable lead in the 4th Q = Pulling a Frank Vogel
So RG3 god positive yards every time he ran the triple option (which I hated) and made plays he has been making all year.
But because Carolinas D line was getting pressure with 3 man rushes (against our 4, 5, and 6 man protection) and our receivers continued to run the wrong routes and drop passes. Ignoring the defense getting torn apart in the pass game. Ignoring the fact our only playmakers are hurt or suspended
Ignoring all of that. RG3 has been figured out and he is doomed to have a horrible end of the season because the NFL figured him out.
Yeah, OK.
"Robert Griffin III downplayed a rib injury that required X-rays following Sunday's loss to the Panthers.
The injury occurred in the pocket early on, not on the helicopter play reminiscent of John Elway's famous flip. RGIII's X-rays were negative. "I'm fine. I'll be ready to go," Griffin said after the game. "No one is ever going to question the fight I have inside myself to be the greatest and to help lead this team to victory." Although Griffin is sore, he confirmed that he will face the Eagles coming out of the Week 10 bye." -Rotoworld
He's taking too many hard hits. It's a matter of when, not if.
The excuses are already pouring in for RG3.---^ Not trying to hate, va, but you know I've been saying this all year. Luck lost about 5 catches today and still put up almost 450. He lost one surefire TD in teh end zone for 40+ yards. And it's not like Carolina's D is tough... they are middle of the road on a good day. And it was on the 'Skins home turf.... really no excuses. The 'Skins scored their only TD in garbage time.
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There are two types of quarterbacks in the league: Those whom over time, the league figures out ... and those who figure out the league.
While all of this is true, RG3 has had just as many holes, if not more, then the Colts. Some how the team was able to get a line that blocked to start the season off, but after last week the whole team fell apart. That is not on RG3, that is on the coaches.
I agree he needs to be put in a new system, but that is not on him. He can only do what the coaches ask of him. And as much as the trolls in this thread hate it, he has done what they have asked very well.
In a perfect world I would like to say him in a WC offense where they roll him our and let him use his mobility. Of course if/when that happened people will be out there proclaiming he is bound to get hurt [again] and how he is just "lucky" for every good game he has.
The mentality that because "he lost" he had a bad day cracks me up. Of course this thread has turn into a repeat of genious like "RG3 is greatest" versus "RG3 is satan. He cant hold X players jock strap". With lines like that, its a miracle we can have posts that talk about schemes and system (and while I dont always agree with your points, I at least respect the fact you bring substance to the table)
That is a joke, right? Our line couldnt block a THREE man rush, and you are going to call me out for that? HA ****ing HA
You can preface it by saying that is not "hating" but yeah, that is exactly what it is. RG3 can only work with what he has, and right now its not much.
The only thing I thought "he" screwed up on today was holding onto the ball to long, and frankly that doesnt surprise me considering he hasnt been a pocket passer all year.
That said, if you want him to play QB, WR, OT, OG, TE, DT, CB, SS, FS, KR and PR then maybe we could blame him for today.
P.S. RG3 lost about 5 catches per drive, and that was when they were lucky enough to get a play off without some kind of stupid penalty. Lets not act like RG3 is working with an pro bowl offense out there
Didn't he have a serious one last year at Baylor? Oh, here it is: http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=ycn-10538999


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A customer at a Mexican restaurant in East Salinas shot two robbers about 7 p.m. Thursday, police Sgt. Chris Lane said.
During the armed robbery at Saltillo Tortilleria at North Sanborn and East Boronda roads, "a good Samaritan ... feared for the lives of some people in the building" and shot the robbers, he said.
One robber died at the hospital, and the other was in surgery late Thursday, he said.
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A man who appeared intoxicated argued with a television camera operator, struck his equipment and was arrested after police used a stun gun to subdue him, Salinas police said.
The disturbance happened shortly before 5 p.m. Wednesday in the 200 block of Main Street.
The man was walking down the street, yelling at people and hitting cars with his fists, police said.
At Lincoln and Central avenues, the man kicked over a construction barrier and walked away from officers after refusing to show his hands, police said.
A Taser was used and the man was taken into custody.
Micah Sullivan, 25, was treated for a possible cheek fracture and cited on charges of public intoxication, resisting arrest and vandalism.
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BOSTON -- David Ross was charging out, Will Middlebrooks was running in and the Red Sox third baseman only had one move to make: duck.
Less than a week after the two collided near the third-base wall, leaving Middlebrooks with bruised ribs and Ross with a banged-up knee, Middlebrooks didn't want to go through that again.
Ross called him off at the last second, Middlebrooks dropped his body and slid into the ground and Ross threw a liner right over his head to prevent an infield single in the Red Sox's 3-2 loss to the Blue Jays on Saturday.
"As soon as he made the throw, I was like, 'Thank you for not running me over again,'" Middlebrooks said. "I don't know if I could take it again.
"I told him I'm going to call everything if I can get it. If you want it, go ahead and take it and I'll just get out of your way."
While Middlebrooks has yet to look his best at the plate this season, his defense -- aside from a stretch last week -- has shown more than just promise.
He was active all Friday as Jon Lester kept the ball on the ground and Middlebrooks played flawless defense in a one-hit shutout. And Saturday, Middlebrooks was again on the prowl, making back-to-back outs to end the fifth inning and begin the sixth by barehanding ground balls and using his strong arm to nail the baserunner.
"I didn't used to be good at that," said Middlebrooks, who played shortstop in high school. "I had to work on it a lot. I remember early in the Minor Leagues I really had to work on that. I wouldn't come up with it clean. Just because I wasn't used to it -- you don't do that much at shortstop.
"So it's something I've worked on a lot the past few years. I put it into my routine. Early ground balls before batting practice -- I usually do like 10-15 of those."
In 72 games for the Red Sox last season, Middlebrooks made just nine errors in 175 chances for a .949 fielding percentage. He's been close to that this year, with five errors in 87 chances for a .943 percentage.
"There was a three- or four-game stretch where, defensively, he wasn't as sharp as he's been the remainder of the year so far," manager John Farrell said. "But I think given the [lack of] production at the plate, he's been able to separate that and play very well defensively -- with the exception of a couple of games. I think that's the sign of a mature young player."
At the plate, Middlebrooks hit two more doubles Saturday, giving him five in his past three games and nine on the season.
"I'm just slowing things down," he said. "I'm still not where I want to be. I'm still swinging at a few pitches out of the zone."
The hit that could break him out of a long slump: his first double on Saturday was an opposite-field hit off a fastball high and outside.
Middlebrooks took pride in driving balls to right-center field all throughout his Minor League career. This season, he's been pull-heavy, and pitchers are adjusting accordingly, beating him inside while he rolls ground balls to the left side of the infield.
The opposite-field hit could be a sign of things to come.
"For some reason, I've just been pulling off the ball lately," he said. "So I'm just going up there with a simple approach, especially with a guy who's not going to overpower me, who's not going to blow me away, to not worry about getting beat inside. And I know I have time to get inside."
Jason Mastrodonato is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @jmastrodonato. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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- 3/4 cup mashed potato flakes
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- 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives
- 1. In a small bowl, combine flour and potato flakes; cut in butter until crumbly. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough is moist enough to hold together. Press pastry over bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Flute edge. Set aside 1/2 cup onions for topping. Sprinkle remaining onions into pastry shell.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine the egg, soup, 1/2 cup cheese, potato flakes, tuna and olives. Spoon into pastry crust.
- 3. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until crust is golden. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and reserved onions; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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"This is an easy-to-make, very tasty recipe. Substituting yellow, red, & green pepper for the olives adds color and a slightly different flavor. Great for Lenten meals!"
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The organization hopes neighborhood groups can help, and it's willing to fund them to do so, CEO and President Margo Leathers Sidener said during a community meeting Tuesday night.
A new ordinance could prohibit smoking in all public areas, including sidewalks, parking lots and garages, streets, private and public outdoor recreational areas and within the interior of apartments and condominiums and in the common areas of such dwellings. It could also require a 20-plus-foot no-smoking buffer around all areas where smoking is prohibited.
The City of Palo Alto has already considered potential changes to toughen its smoking ordinance. Last June, the City Council's Policy and Services Committee directed city staff to explore a new program to require all tobacco retailers to be licensed annually to ensure compliance with not selling tobacco to minors. A police sting operation in spring 2010 found that half of retailers approached sold tobacco to minors. Ten percent of children in Santa Clara County are smokers, Sidener said, citing a survey.
"We want a law to include a provision to take a license away from retailers that sell to minors. To us at Breathe California, the most important thing is we need something with teeth in it," she said.
Palo Alto was a leader in the 1970s in implementing a smoking ordinance but has lagged in recent years, Sidener said. It hasn't taken action since the June meeting.
Palo Alto would be eligible to receive more than $51,000 from the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department if it were to implement a tobacco-prevention initiative. But that funding ends March 18, she said.
So Breathe California is trying to engage public awareness through neighborhoods to help spur the ordinance. Interested neighborhoods could receive $500 to $1,000 to host meetings, add messages to their websites, issue mailings and host talks. Some grants go as high as $6,000, she said.
"We need to come up with a platform to tell the city what the community thinks," Sidener said.
But with so many pressing neighborhood issues, Sidener said the push would probably have to come from affected individuals rather than neighborhoods taking up the policy as an official stance.
University South Neighborhood Association President Elaine Meyer said she took notice after a neighbor living in a condominium told Meyer she would probably sell her unit because the people downstairs are smokers, and the ventilation system carried smoke into her condo.
"She was terribly upset about the smoking," Meyer said. "It opened my eyes to let people know what's happening."
Smoke can have particularly adverse effects on people with chronic illnesses, the elderly and children, said Crescent Park resident Terry Trumbull, a longtime Breathe California volunteer and San Jose State University environmental studies lecturer.
Trumbull said that at one senior-housing facility where he lectured the residents organized to change the rules, and smoking within the units is now banned.
"The private-property argument doesn't hold much water if there's a common ventilation system," he said.
In most cases, apartment landlords aren't likely to confront residents who smoke, but landlords who have smoke-free buildings have found advantages. Units have lower cleaning costs, he said.
Sidener said Santa Clara County has the lowest smoking rate in the state. Only 10 percent of the population smokes.
"It doesn't make sense on a fairness level to allow them to affect everyone else," she said.


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OAKLAND — Police Chief Howard Jordan shot back at the department's court-appointed monitor Friday for criticizing police over an incident where officers allegedly pointed a gun at a sleeping 19-month-old.
The allegation is "just not factually correct," Jordan said during a hastily-planned Friday news briefing. "It's a mischaracterization of what happened."
Jordan's comments were the city's strongest public rebuke of Robert Warshaw, the former Clinton Administration official responsible for tracking the police department's progress in a decade-long reform effort.
The city's relationship with Warshaw frayed recently. City officials have privately questioned his fairness in assessing the department's progress in achieving reforms aimed at helping it better police itself. And last year City Administrator Deanna Santana filed a complaint accusing Warshaw of making sexual advances against her, according to sources.
Warshaw's latest progress report, released late Wednesday, criticized the department for continuing to backslide on reforms that were supposed to be completed five years ago.
One of Warshaw's most persistent critiques of the department is that officers too often draw their weapons without provocation and that the suspect at the opposite end of the gun is almost always African-American or Latino¿.
Tucked inside the 85-page report was a single paragraph about two officers who "pointed their firearms at a sleeping 19-month-old child" while investigating "a misdemeanor offense."
The accusation quickly made headlines, prompting the department to release a redacted police report of the July 13, 2012 incident.
The officers were executing a warrant to search for drugs, guns and ammunition at a home on the 3200 block of Market Street, and had their weapons drawn because of the frequent connection between drug dealing and shootings, Jordan said.
According to the police report, two officers entered the living room and noticed the young boy sleeping on the couch. The cops "immediately trained our weapons away from the young male," Officer Jose Barocio wrote.
In a statement released Friday, Jordan said that the officers never threatened or intentionally targeted the child.
"It is troubling for us, and for the men and women who serve our city, for there to be a belief that officers would treat a child in such a way as now being reported by the media," he wrote.
The search didn't turn up any drugs or guns. One person associated with the home, Lashawn Browning, 58, was shot to death in December on the 1100 block of 32nd Street, sources said.
Jim Chanin, one of two attorneys who represented plaintiffs in a police brutality case that led to the reform effort, said he couldn't comment on the specific incident but defended Warshaw's integrity.
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WASHINGTON A new report by Datamonitor chastises the United States' inability to approve biosimilars the way the European Union has.
The Datamonitor report, entitled "Biosimilars: Regulatory Issues," indicates that Europe has progressively expanded its biosimilar market after it laid out the legal ground for the approval of generic versions of biologic drugs. The United States, however, has had several setbacks because it is unable to make a decision on the development and use of the generic drugs.
A total of five biosimilars have been approved in the European Union so far.
"In the United States, political issues and the tug-of-war between innovators and generic companies have delayed the formulation of legislation regarding regulatory approval of biosimilars, and the FDA has been reluctant to issue any guidance," Datamonitor senior pharmaceutical analyst and report author Dr Tijana Ignjatovic said.
Ignjatovic did point out that three different bills were proposed in the United States because the "increasing expenditure on biologicsS has spurred lawmakers into action."
In February, the Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act was introduced into Congress. Two months later, Congress was given the proposal of the Patent Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicine Act. Both of these bills have not made any progress, standing on the opposite ends of the spectrum: the former being pro-biosimilar and the latter being pro-innovator. By June, a compromise was reached with the introduction of the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act, Ignjatovic said.
"It proposes 12 years of market exclusivity for the patent holders but also one year of exclusivity to the first biosimilar to be approved as interchangeable with the reference product," she said.
The Datamonitor report claimed the bill was controversial because while the market may become very profitable, smaller biotechnology companies may avoid entering the market. Meanwhile, the innovators and the generics industry can not agree on the 12 years of market exclusivity clause, with one thinking it was too long and the other, too short.
Since biogenerics are made in living organisms and their manufacturing processes are considered trade secrets, generic versions of biologics cannot be kept identical to their reference products and are effectively not "true generics" and need to be treated differently from generics of small molecule drugs, the report noted.


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I feel that my oppinion is just as valuable as Gnomes. And evidentally he felt that a smiley emoticon aimed at degrading my post was a justifiable action. I don't feel that way. I thought what I said was right on the ball.
Now, I am a highly respected member at another site, and I always post my oppinion on the Pacers, as well as other teams as honestly as I can. I don't sugar coat things. But I also don't try to draw first blood by posting a smiley as degredation to someone else's post.
I have a site of my own coming out, Zero Gravity Sports. I hope to see some of you guys there, but I will not spam, it's not my way. If any of you guys want to check it out when it opens, I'll be glad to drop a site adress via PM.
I just wanted to add that part. As for Gnome, I overreacted to him, but I feel as tho I was being dissed, and I took action. If I get banned, he should get banned too. However, I don't think a brainless smiley post and an angered retaliation is good enough cause for banning.


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Questions and Answers about Pemphigus
This publication contains general information about pemphigus. It describes what pemphigus is and how it is diagnosed and treated. At the end is a list of key words to help you understand the medical terms used in this publication. If you have further questions after reading this publication, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor.
What Is Pemphigus?
Pemphigus is a group of rare autoimmune diseases that cause blistering of the skin and mucous membranes (mouth, nose, throat, eyes, and genitals). Some forms of the disease, including the most common form, may be fatal if left untreated.
- What Causes Pemphigus?
- Is Pemphigus Contagious?
- Who Gets Pemphigus?
- What Are the Different Types of Pemphigus?
- What Is Pemphigoid, and How Is It Different From Pemphigus?
- How Is Pemphigus Diagnosed?
- What Type of Doctor Treats Pemphigus?
- How Is Pemphigus Treated?
- What Is the Prognosis for People Who Have Pemphigus?
- What Research Is Being Conducted on Pemphigus?
- Where Can People Get More Information About Pemphigus?
- Key Words
What Causes Pemphigus?
Normally, our immune system produces antibodies that attack viruses and harmful bacteria to keep us healthy. In people with pemphigus, however, the immune system mistakenly attacks the cells in the epidermis, or top layer of the skin, and the mucous membranes. The immune system produces antibodies against proteins in the skin known as desmogleins. These proteins form the glue that keeps skin cells attached and the skin intact. When desmogleins are attacked, skin cells separate from each other and fluid can collect between the layers of skin, forming blisters that do not heal. In some cases, these blisters can cover a large area of skin.
It is unclear what triggers the disease, although it appears that some people have a genetic susceptibility. Environmental agents may trigger the development of pemphigus in people who are likely to be affected by the disease because of their genes. In rare cases, it may be triggered by certain medications. In those cases, the disease usually goes away when the medication is stopped.
Is Pemphigus Contagious?
Pemphigus is not contagious. It does not spread from person to person.
Who Gets Pemphigus?
Pemphigus affects people across racial and ethnic lines. Research has shown that certain ethnic groups (such as the eastern European Jewish community and people of Mediterranean descent) are more susceptible to pemphigus. A particular type of pemphigus occurs more frequently in people who live in the rain forests of Brazil.
Men and women are equally affected. Research studies suggest a genetic predisposition to the disease. Although the onset usually occurs in middle-aged and older adults, all forms of the disease may occur in young adults and children.
What Are the Different Types of Pemphigus?
There are several types of pemphigus and other similar blistering disorders. The type of disease depends on where (what layer) in the skin the blisters form and where they are located on the body. Blisters always occur on or near the surface of the skin, which is called the epidermis. People with pemphigus vulgaris, for example, have blisters that occur within the lower layer of the epidermis, while people with pemphigus foliaceus have blisters that form in the topmost layer. The type of antibody that is attacking the skin cells may also define the type of disease present.
Skin Structure
- Pemphigus vulgaris is the most common type of pemphigus in the United States. Soft and limp blisters appear on healthy-looking skin and mucous membranes. The sores almost always start in the mouth. The blisters of pemphigus vulgaris form within the deep layer of the epidermis and are often painful. Blistered skin becomes so fragile that it may peel off by rubbing a finger on it. The blisters normally heal without scarring, but pigmented spots (spots where skin appears darker than the surrounding skin) may remain for a number of months.
- Pemphigus vegetans is a form of pemphigus with thick sores in the groin and under the arms.
- Pemphigus foliaceus involves crusted sores or fragile blisters that often appear first on the face and scalp and later on the chest and other parts of the body. Unlike pemphigus vulgaris, blisters do not form in the mouth. The sores are superficial and often itchy, and are rarely as painful as pemphigus vulgaris blisters. There may also be loose, moist scales on the skin.
- IgA pemphigus is a blistering disorder in which a different type of antibody binds to the cell surface of epidermal cells. This disease is different from other forms of pemphigus because it involves a different type of antibody (called immunoglobulin A or IgA) than other types. The disease may result in blisters similar to those seen in pemphigus foliaceus, or it may involve many small bumps containing pus. This is the most benign, or least harmful, form of pemphigus.
- Paraneoplastic pemphigus is a rare disease that is distinct from pemphigus, but shares some features of it. It occurs in people with certain types of cancer, including some lymphomas and leukemias. It often involves severe ulcers of the mouth and lips, cuts and scarring of the lining of the eye and eyelids, and skin blisters. Because the antibodies also target the membranes lining the airways, patients may develop life-threatening problems in the lungs. This disease is different from pemphigus, and the antibodies in the blood are different. Special tests may be needed to identify paraneoplastic pemphigus.
What Is Pemphigoid, and How Is It Different From Pemphigus?
Pemphigoid is also a blistering disorder caused by autoimmune problems that result in an attack on the skin cells by a person's own antibodies. Pemphigoid produces a split in the cells where the epidermis and the dermis (the layer below the epidermis) meet, causing deep, tense (taut or rigid) blisters that do not break easily. Pemphigus, on the other hand, causes a separation within the epidermis, and the blisters are soft, limp, and easily broken. Pemphigoid is seen most often in the elderly and may be fatal. Usually, both pemphigus and pemphigoid are treated with similar medications. Severe cases may require different treatment.
How Is Pemphigus Diagnosed?
A diagnosis of pemphigus has several parts:
- A visual examination by a dermatologist. The doctor will take a complete history and physical exam, noting the appearance and location of the blisters.
- A blister biopsy. A sample of a blister is removed and examined under the microscope. The doctor will look for cell separation that is characteristic of pemphigus, and will also determine the layer of skin in which the cells are separated.
- Direct immunofluorescence. A biopsy of a skin sample is treated in the laboratory with a chemical compound to find the abnormal desmoglein antibodies that attack the skin. The specific type of antibodies that form may indicate what type of pemphigus exists.
- Indirect immunofluorescence. Sometimes called an antibody titre test, a sample of blood is tested to measure pemphigus antibody levels in the blood and to help determine the severity of the disease. Once treatment begins, this blood test may also be used to find out if treatment is working.
Pemphigus is a serious disease, and it is important to do all of these tests to confirm a diagnosis. No single test is right all of the time.
Because it is rare, pemphigus is often the last disease considered during diagnosis. Early diagnosis may permit successful treatment with only low levels of medication, so consult a doctor if you have persistent blisters on the skin or in the mouth. In the most common form of pemphigus (pemphigus vulgaris), the mouth is often the first place that blisters or sores appear.
What Type of Doctor Treats Pemphigus?
Pemphigus is a rare disease of the skin; therefore, dermatologists are the doctors best equipped to diagnose and treat people with pemphigus. If you have blisters in the mouth, a dentist can provide guidance for maintaining good oral health. This is important for preventing gum disease and tooth loss.
How Is Pemphigus Treated?
Treatment for pemphigus vulgaris may involve using one or more drugs. The main goal is to suppress the immune system so that it will stop attacking the tissues. Commonly prescribed drugs include corticosteroids, immunosuppressive drugs, and biologics.1
1All medicines can have side effects. Some side effects may be more severe than others. You should review the package insert that comes with your medicine and ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have any questions about the possible side effects.
Antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungal medications may be prescribed to control or prevent infections. Many patients will go into complete remission with treatment, although this may take a number of years. Other patients will need to continue to take small doses of medication to keep the disease under control. Be sure to report any problems or side effects you experience to the doctor.
People with severe pemphigus that cannot be controlled with medicine may undergo plasmapheresis, a treatment in which the blood containing the damaging antibodies is removed and replaced with blood that is free of antibodies. Such patients are sometimes treated with intravenous (IV) immunoglobulin (Ig). Plasmapheresis and IV Ig are both very expensive treatments, since they require large amounts of donated and specially processed blood. The treatment prescribed will depend on the type of pemphigus and the severity of the disease.
A dentist can offer approaches that help you to maintain healthy teeth and gums, because blisters in the mouth may make brushing and flossing your teeth painful. Avoiding certain foods may help minimize irritation of the blisters in the mouth.
What Is the Prognosis for People Who Have Pemphigus?
The outlook for people with pemphigus has changed dramatically in the past decades. A person diagnosed with pemphigus vulgaris in the 1960s faced the reality that they had a disease that was rare, usually fatal, poorly understood, and with no good treatment options. Today, through medical research supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the picture is dramatically better. The disease is now rarely fatal, and the majority of deaths occur from infections. For most people with pemphigus, the disease can be controlled with corticosteroids and other medications, and these medications can eventually be completely discontinued. However, these medications can cause side effects that may sometimes be serious. Pemphigus and its treatments can be debilitating and cause lost time at work, weight loss, loss of sleep, and emotional distress. Support groups may help patients cope with the disease.
What Research Is Being Conducted on Pemphigus?
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), supports a broad range of research on pemphigus to better understand what causes various forms of the disease and to develop better treatments. When researchers began to understand that pemphigus is an autoimmune disease, they were able to target their laboratory studies on immune function and to apply research advances in other autoimmune diseases to pemphigus. They have already clarified that effective therapies against this disease must stop production of the antibodies that attack the skin cells.
Environmental and genetic risk factors. Researchers are trying to determine the environmental and genetic risk factors for pemphigus by studying populations that have high rates of the disease, such as people living in certain rural areas of Brazil.
Basic research. Scientists are conducting laboratory studies of antibodies that attack skin cells to determine how different antibodies contribute to this disease. They are also studying the genes involved when the body's antibodies attack healthy tissue.
Other NIAMS-supported researchers are studying animal models of various forms of pemphigus to define the events that trigger the development of the blistering skin and mucous membranes.
- Investigators have found that a certain protein, called p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK), is activated in mice with pemphigus, and that blocking this protein prevents blisters. This may lead to a way to prevent a specific immune response without having to suppress the entire immune system.
- Desmoglein is the target of antibodies in pemphigus. Researchers are looking at how desmoglein functions as a cell adhesive and how pemphigus disrupts that function. Desmoglein also appears to have a role beyond that of cellular adhesion, and researchers are studying its role in forming skin cells.
Designing better treatment options. Other scientists are devising treatments to avoid the use of corticosteroids altogether. They are working to design drugs that more effectively inhibit antibody formation without the side effects that can occur with current treatments.
More information on research is available from the following websites:
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Research Trials and You was designed to help people learn more about clinical trials, why they matter, and how to participate. Visitors to the website will find information about the basics of participating in a clinical trial, first-hand stories from clinical trial volunteers, explanations from researchers, and links on how to search for a trial or enroll in a research-matching program.
- ClinicalTrials.gov offers up-to-date information for locating federally and privately supported clinical trials for a wide range of diseases and conditions.
- NIH RePORTER is an electronic tool that allows users to search a repository of both intramural and extramural NIH-funded research projects from the past 25 years and access publications (since 1985) and patents resulting from NIH funding.
- PubMed is a free service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that lets you search millions of journal citations and abstracts in the fields of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, the health care system, and preclinical sciences.
Where Can People Get More Information About Pemphigus?
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
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Other Resources
American Academy of Dermatology
Website: http://www.aad.org
International Pemphigus & Pemphigoid Foundation
Website: http://www.pemphigus.org
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, Inc.
Website: https://www.aarda.org/ (con información en español)
National Organization for Rare Disorders
Website: http://www.rarediseases.org
Key Words
Animal model. A laboratory animal useful for medical research because it has specific characteristics that resemble a human disease or disorder. Scientists can create animal models, often laboratory mice, by transferring altered genes into them.
Antibodies. Proteins made by the body to attack foreign invaders, such as viruses and harmful bacteria, to keep the body healthy.
Autoantibodies. Antibodies that attack one's own cells.
Autoimmune. Literally "immunity against the self." Autoimmune diseases occur when immune responses are inappropriately directed at a person's own tissues.
Benign. Nonthreatening.
Corticosteroids. Potent anti-inflammatory hormones that are made naturally in the body or synthetically (man-made) for use as drugs. They are also called glucocorticoids. The most commonly prescribed drug of this type is prednisone. Dapsone: An anti-inflammatory drug that was first used to treat leprosy.
Dermatologist. A doctor who treats problems of the skin, hair, and nails.
Dermis. The layer of skin cells under the uppermost layer, the epidermis.
Desmogleins. Proteins in the cells of the skin that form the "glue" that connects adjacent skin cells, keeping the skin intact.
Epidermis. The uppermost layer of skin cells.
Gene. The functional and physical unit of heredity passed from parent to offspring. Genes are pieces of DNA, and most genes contain the information for making a specific protein.
Genetic predisposition. A state in which genetic makeup leaves an individual more susceptible to disease.
Immune system. A complex network of specialized cells and organs that work together to defend the body against attacks by "foreign" invaders such as bacteria and viruses. In some conditions, it appears that the immune system does not function properly and may even work against the body.
Immunofluorescence. A specific type of laboratory test on a tissue or blood sample that is used to detect antibodies that can attack skin. The specific antibodies are labeled with a compound that makes them glow when observed microscopically under ultraviolet light.
Immunosuppressive drugs. Drugs that suppress the immune response and can be used to treat autoimmune disease. Unfortunately, because normal immunity is also suppressed with these drugs, they leave the body at risk for infection.
Infection. Invasion of body tissues by bacteria or other tiny invaders that cause illness.
The NIAMS gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the following individuals in preparation and review of the original version of this publication: Carl Baker, M.D., and Alan Moshell, M.D., NIAMS/NIH; Jean Bystryn, M.D., New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY; Luis Diaz, M.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC; and John Stanley, M.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. Cori Vanchirei was the author of this publication.
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Bruce Campbell closed his eyes, pressed his left hand against the cold stone of the Hendersonville Vietnam Memorial and prayed in the same way he has at the more than 700 Vietnam memorials he's visited in the last 10 months.
Bruce Campbell closed his eyes, pressed his left hand against the cold stone of the Hendersonville Vietnam Memorial and prayed in the same way he has at the more than 700 Vietnam memorials he's visited in the last 10 months.
"Every one of them stands on its own as something worth visiting," said Campbell, who served as a machinist's first mate in the Navy during the Vietnam War. "Most of them are relatively the same. They're stone, they're markers and they're limited in scope. But, in my mind, they're all hallowed ground. They represent something to me no matter how small they are, and that's why I'm visiting all of them."
Since last May, Campbell has been traveling across the United States on a personal mission to visit each physical, permanent Vietnam-specific memorial he can find. This Sunday, his journey will culminate with a visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
However, Campbell's tour couldn't end this weekend without a stop in Hendersonville Tuesday morning.
Standing in front of the local memorial with a camera on his wrist, Campbell eyed the stone structure and pointed out different features.
"I see a fairly faithful rendering of the coastline and of the old country of Vietnam north and south. I see a partial making of what's called the soldier's cross, with the rifle stuck in the ground and a helmet on it," he said. "I like the inscription, 'Donated by those who still care.' That's something that I haven't seen before."
Campbell said some of the unforgettable monuments he has visited include ones he visited in Rochester, N.Y., Clinton, Ohio, Sacramento, Calif. and Jacksonville, N.C. After stopping in Hendersonville Tuesday, he planned to visit memorials in Morganton and China Grove.
Wednesday, his itinerary indicates he will be traveling to five other Vietnam memorials in the Tar Heel state: two in Charlotte, one in Gastonia, one in Dallas and one in Lincolnton.
The only feature Campbell said was missing from the local memorial was an indication of where the Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone, also known as the DMZ, was located. During the war, the DMZ divided Northern and Southern Vietnam.
However, Campbell's journey is not solely about visiting the physical monuments and taking pictures along the way. For the Vietnam veteran, this cross-country trip is a spiritual journey, too. Campbell said he prays at each site he visits, but the prayers vary each time.
"It depends on what I see there. Sometimes it's more for families, sometimes it's more for whole units, sometimes it's more for the individuals, and sometimes it's for the community," he said, noting that he prayed in appreciation of the Hendersonville community, the families involved in creating the memorial and the people who served. "There's always something. It's definitely not a one-size-fits-all."
And, Campbell said, the same goes for the physical memorials themselves.
"Most of them are very small, and some of them are not much larger than a large loaf of bread. But, some small towns have some fairly ornate memorials. You never know," Campbell said. "I've seen some pictures of a lot of them so I have some idea of what to expect, but sometimes I'm completely overwhelmed."
Though Campbell's upcoming visit to the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington, D.C. will be the third time he's made the trip, he said visiting memorials for the past 10 months has not made visiting them any easier.
"We're talking about something that affected an entire generation," Campbell said, sharing that people from his high school died in the conflict. "They're all brothers of a kind. We all had a similar experience. We all spent time in places that we wish we hadn't been and we all did things that are contrary to our nature. There's a certain amount of kinship there."
There's something special about each memorial he visits regardless of size, grandeur or location.
"In the face of all the pain, all the heartache and all of the other negative consequences of the Vietnam experience, it's just amazing how creative and how beautiful some of these memorials can be," he said. "The creative process shows up in ecstasy as well as agony."
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MIDI is 30 years old today! The acronym stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface and it was created by Dave Smith. You know his name because he's the guy behind Sequential Circuits and Dave Smith Instruments. We are all very lucky that Dave decided to give MIDI away for free and convince other manufactures to use it. To celebrate the day the BBC interviewed Dave Smith about the birth of MIDI. Read the article here: How MIDI changed the world of music.
"What Smith did next would transform the way recording studios worked, and create a revolution in music and recording production. He persuaded manufacturers to adopt a common format which allowed their synthesisers to be controlled externally by another keyboard potentially made by a rival manufacturer, or even by a computer. It was called Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) and would soon become the industry standard for connecting different makes of synthesisers, drum machines, samplers and computers." – bbc.co.uk
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Nevada responds to allegations of 'dumping' mental health patients in California
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) Nevada officials are responding to complaints that mental health patients have been dumped across the nation, including Bakersfield.
One analysis found eight mentally ill people ended up in Kern County, after being released from Nevada's main psychiatric hospital. Local crisis centers say they can't verify the complaint, but they're on the look out for the problem.
The allegation is that Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital in Las Vegas has put patients on buses, and sent them to various communities.
"Certainly, some facilities historically have done that," Kern Mental Health Crisis Services Administrator Bill Walker said. "They've even got a name for it. They call it 'Greyhound therapy.'"
The Sacramento Bee has reported more than 1,500 mentally ill patients have been sent off by bus over the last five years. The issue surfaced in February when a Nevada patient turned up suicidal at a homeless center in Sacramento.
On Tuesday, Eyewitness News contacted Nevada officials to ask about the allegations. "When the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services became aware of an incident where policies were not followed, we immediately initiated an investigation," spokeswoman Mary Woods responded by email. "As a direct result of the investigation, a more rigorous review and approval process for patient discharge is now in place."
Walker was aware of the allegations about the Nevada hospital, but local mental health clinics don't have any direct evidence patients have come to Bakersfield.
"We don't have any indications related to any patients coming from Nevada specifically," Walker told Eyewitness News. "But, we do know this sort of thing can happen."
Walker said several issues make this tough to track down.
He said Bakersfield is a travel "hub," with plenty of people passing through. Walker says people may be traveling someplace else, but get off the bus here, and end up with mental illness issues.
"They may not be able to give us a good understanding of what occurred, and they may not be able to explain how it is that they ended up in Bakersfield," Walker said.
And, local mental health workers often have trouble finding out where a person came from, and where they had been getting treatment before. "When we have 500 to 600 people coming into our crisis unit, it's difficult to go back and look for things like that," Walker said.
The number of people needing help locally is daunting. Walker said their psychiatric evaluation centers may see 750 people a month, and the hotline gets nearly 3,000 calls.
Walker said Kern County mental health workers did find a case several years ago, where a mentally ill person apparently had been sent to Bakersfield from a hospital in Fresno. He said they only traced that incident, through a fax regarding the train ticket the person had.
The allegation regarding the Nevada hospital is that patients are given a bus ticket, but there's no plan for where that person will stay or get treatment at their destination.
Walker said local mental health workers provide treatment for those who need it. They try to find out, what's going on? Who had been treating that person? That assistance will continue, but they are aware of the current allegations.
"What we're adding to that, of course, is a caution that -- has this person been, what they call 'dumped' from some place," Walker said. "If anyone shows up at one of our crisis centers, we can put out an alert to look to see, did they come from this location?"


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Megaforce Marks 20 Years of Mighty Morphin Action...
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Bandai had plenty of reasons to celebrate at this year's Toy Fair as their iconic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series entered its 20th season. The 20th Anniversary of the Power Rangers is being marked by the launch of Power Rangers Megaforce, an all-new live action TV series with a focus on special Power Cards. This unique show element is being introduced to the extensive toy line.
The Power Cards integrate and interact with Bandai's 2013 Power Rangers Megaforce toys. Every SKU in the line comes with at least one card that has many functions, giving the toy an even more extensive value and play pattern. Multiple role-play items are able to interact with any of the Power Cards and unlock unique sounds and phrases. The Power Cards can be played within the new Power Rangers Action Card Game (also by Bandai), and can be also used to explore new Power Rangers content through the Power Rangers Card Scanner App available for download on smartphones and tablets.
Legendary Rangers from past seasons, from the first Mighty Morphin incarnation through todays Megaforce series, will also be featured throughout the Power Cards and the entire figure line.
Highlights at Toy Fair included:
Power Rangers Deluxe Gosei Morpher SRP: $29.99
Gosei, the ultimate symbol of good, has bestowed this Morpher to a group of not-so-average teenagers in order to save the earth from evil. Now the Power Rangers can gain superhuman strength, hi-tech weapons, and massive Zord vehicles, by inserting the Power Cards into the Morpher. Featuring lights and sounds, this Morpher opens to allow the placement of a Power Card inside just like in the TV series. The Morpher comes with 10 Power Cards that unlock 10 phrases and sounds. Collect additional Power Cards to unlock even more phrases and sounds over 180.
Zord Builder Collection SRP $12.99 - $34.99
Historically, one of the most unique and compelling features of the Power Rangers line has been and continues to be Bandai's Zord Builder collection which includes Megazords, Zord Vehicles, and Zord Cycles. This system allows collectors to build show-accurate Zords and Megazords or an infinite number of their own fun Zord creations. For the 20th anniversary of Power Rangers, Bandai has created one more connection point to each of these new Zord Builder toys for added play value and more extensive play pattern. This system features multiple Zords that can be attached onto your favorite creation.
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Gosei Great Megazord (Spring 2013)
During battle the Power Rangers come together to form their most powerful weapon the Megazord! This sleek looking Gosei Great Megazord has 3 creative ways to play: Morph into 5 separate Zords; Morph into Megazord mode; Morph into unique combinations with other items within the Zord Builder collection.
Gosei Ultimate Megazord (Fall 2013)
The Power Rangers Megaforce command center has been reconfigured by Tensou into the powerful Gosei Ultimate Megazord and is ready for action! This incredible spaceship command center has multiple play modes: Morph into spaceship mode; Morph into Megazord mode; Morph into unique combinations with other items within the Zord Builder collection.
6.5 Battle Morphin and Ultra Morphin Ranger Figures SRP $12.99 Each
Battle Morphin Ranger Figure (Spring 2013)
Keep villains away by unlocking a cool battling feature using the innovative joystick technology on the back. As seen in the TV series, this superhero includes unique gear and he is ready for training and battling. Place your thumb in the joystick and wield the Rangers weapon for the ultimate 360-degree control of movement.
Ultra Morphin Ranger Figure (Fall 2013)
Keep villains away by morphing your Ranger to Ultra Mode, just like in the TV series. With the simple push of a button on the back of the figure, your Ranger will morph into a more powerful Ultra Mode and release a blast of light from his armor.
Power Rangers Armored Might Figures SRP $16.99 Each
The figure comes with an assortment of battle gear and 20 points of articulation. Battle as the Megaforce Power Rangers or as your favorite Rangers from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers original series.
Power Rangers 10 Deluxe SFX Figures SRP $19.99 Each
By simply pressing the button you can activate lights, battle sounds, and phrases straight out of the Power Rangers Megaforce TV series.
Power Rangers BattleFire Ultra Gosei Great Megazord SRP $44.99
Battle evil wherever it may lurk with the powerful BattleFire Ultra Gosei Great Megazord! When the battle gets big, the Rangers summon all of their Zords together to morph into this powerful weapon. Command and control the action by using your voice. Fire up to 15 Zord missiles by utilizing the innovative voice recognition technology or the included manual trigger. Lights and sounds add to the excitement of this awesome toy. Target your enemies to save the day!


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Monday, September 25, 2017
Mouth Diseases
Inner Cheeks and Gums White Pimple Like
Week ago had feeling in mouth like inner cheeks and inner upper and lower cheek feels like chemical burn, tip of tongue. Just puffy swollen like an allergy. urgent care gave me Doxycycline 100 mg 2 times day for 10 days a week ago. Didn`t help. yesterday I started chewing 2 acidolphilus tabs, swished around mouth 10 min then spit out. Now I am getting white pimples starting inner cheek and gums. I have not had sex for 8 yrs so nothing going on std wise.Zero action. They took culture but I had brushed teeth w/baking soda before, so I am not sure if he got baking soda or pimple sample. I could not see any white spots whatsoever before culture was taken.Said yeast! I go to workout gym, ate granola bar afterwards, spent a few minutes picking granola out with out washing hands from Gym before all this! Help! 59 yr old male.
First off we all carry yeasts in our mouths, some persons more than others and the species can also vary between individuals. (See Ghannoum, M. et. al. Plos Pathogens, January 2010, Vol 6 #1). So, your eating granola even at the gym may contain more fungal isolates that the dirt on your hands going into your mouth.
I am not sure why they put you on Doxycycline (tetracycline) except for the fact they were under the impression you had some kind of bacterial infection. If in fact you did, you may have developed a Candida yeast infection as a consequence of the antibiotic. Or are you susceptible to fungal infections?
What do you mean by "pimples" and how do you describe the "pimples" that are on the inside of your mouth? Are they clear fluid filled and burst or are they white and rub off easily, or are they yellowish and appear under the mucosal tissue? Have you recently changed mouth wash or toothpaste? Have you modified your diet or started eating more of some specific food stuff? Do you have a history of oral herpes (Simplex or Zoster)? Is this problem associated with fever, malaise, sore throat, mild cough? Has this problem occurred in the past (seasonal variation)?
Have you started or have been on any medications prescribed by your primary care physician?
I would strongly suggest that you have your dentist or primary care provider evaluate your condition especially while the "pimples" are present. I hope this helps.
Richard J Jurevic, DDS, PhD
Formerly, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
School of Dental Medicine
Case Western Reserve University


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How good are NASCAR's top drivers?
So far they have run a restrictor-plate race at 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway, and then raced at flat, 1-mile Phoenix, 1.5-mile Las Vegas and last week at the half-mile, high-banked, blistering fast Bristol Motor Speedway.
Now they face yet another new challenge — 2-mile Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif. And they face the fast superspeedway with a new Sprint Cup car they are still getting used to.
MORE: California schedule | Bowyer's new business | The Pastrana experiment
Kasey Kahne, for one, believes the combination of the fast, wide track and the new, faster car will produce an exciting race at a track that has produced few thrilling finishes over the years.
"I think with the car this year we should be able to be a lot more aggressive and really push harder than what we have before," said Kahne, who won last week's race at Bristol and finished second two weeks ago at Las Vegas.
"I'm really excited because I think we'll be able to drive harder than we've ever been able to drive at Fontana in a Sprint Cup car, and I'm really looking forward to that. I think it's going to be pretty exciting."
Here's a look at the favorites and our picks for the Auto Club 400.
Race: Auto Club 400
Practice: Friday, 2:30 p.m.; Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
Qualifying: Friday, 7:10 p.m.
Race: Sunday, 3 p.m.
Jimmie Johnson — Johnson is the overwhelming favorite at what he considers his home track. Not only does Johnson have five victories at California, but his average finish of 5.4 is the best at any track among active drivers with 15 or more starts. The El Cajon, Calif. native finished 10th in the rain-delayed race last year but was second there in 2011. Don't be surprised if Johnson scores his sixth win at the 2-mile track.
Matt Kenseth — Kenseth also has been outstanding at California over the years, with three wins, 13 top-10 finishes and an average finish of 10.2. And like Johnson, Kenseth is off to a great start this season. He won the first big-track race this year — at Las Vegas — and was in contention to win at Daytona and Bristol. Kenseth has gelled quickly with his new Joe Gibbs Racing team and it would not be a surprise to see him win again at one of his favorite tracks.
Kasey Kahne — He's the hottest driver on the circuit right now, having finished first and second in the last two races. He also dominated the speedway race at Las Vegas, leading 114 laps before a fierce duel with Kenseth at the end. Kahne won at California in 2006 and has the team now to be a force in every intermediate-track race.
Kyle Busch — Busch hasn't won at the track since 2005, but he led 231 laps in the past two races there, including 80 of 129 last year. He has finished second and third in the last two years at California.
Brad Keselowski — The defending champ has four straight top-five finishes to start the season, the best start since Jimmie Johnson in 2005. If he finishes in the top five again at California, it will be the best start since Rusty Wallace in 1998. Keselowski has never won at California, but races there typically come down to pit strategy or fuel mileage, and his Penske Racing team is among the best in those areas.
Tony Stewart — Stewart has gotten off to a woeful start with just one top-finish and sinking to 24th in points. But he has won two of the past three races at California. His Stewart-Haas team hasn't gotten a good handle on the new car yet, but that could change in a hurry at California.
Kevin Harvick — Harvick hasn't gotten off to a particularly great start, but that could all change at California, where he won in 2011 and finished fourth last year.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. — This is traditionally one of Earnhardt's worst tracks (average finish of 20.8), but he has been considerably better with crew chief Steve Letarte the past two years. He finished third in the rain-delayed race last year.
Carl Edwards — Edwards won at Phoenix earlier this month and finished fifth at Las Vegas. He won at California in 2008 and has finished fifth and sixth there the past two years.
Danica Watch
Since finishing eighth in the Daytona 500, Danica Patrick has been downright awful. She doesn't figure to be much better at California, where she has finished 31st, 30th and 35th with a crash and a blown engine in three Nationwide races. She finished six laps down at Las Vegas, the last intermediate-track race.
Bob Pockrass: Denny Hamlin. He won the pole at Auto Club Speedway last year and don't you think he'd be a little motivated this week? Sure, some people will have him penciled in to win in a couple of weeks at Martinsville, but don't overlook him this weekend.
Jeff Owens: Matt Kenseth. He has been fast at every track so far, despite the vast differences between the four venues. He led 42 laps at Las Vegas and did a marvelous job beating a dominant Kasey Kahne at the end. He'll have a fast car at California and find a way to get to the front again.


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A lorry driver who killed 89-year-old war veteran Tommy Ford after crashing into him as he crossed the road has been spared a jail term.
Andrew Greenhalgh, 43, of Dicketts Road, Corsham, did not see the spritely pensioner, who was on the way home from visiting a friend's widow in Corsham, until it was too late.
Although the former soldier denied causing the death of Mr Ford by careless driving he was convicted following a trial at Swindon Crown Court.
Ruling the driving was careless, Judge Tim Mousley QC imposed a community order and banned him from the road for 18 months.
James Newton-Price, for the Crown, read victim impact statements from Mr Ford's daughter Lynn and her husband Rod. In them they spoke of their terrible loss and the time it has taken for the matter to be resolved.
During the 18 months since his death his widow, Bridget, to whom he had been married nearly 60 years and cared for singlehandedly as she suffered dementia, has also passed away.
Mr Ford served in first the Royal Navy and the Fleet Auxiliary, serving in the Atlantic and Pacific in the Second World War and then the Falklands conflict.
In later years he represented his county at bowls and was a stalwart of his local club, preparing the surface for the new season and teaching the blind to bowl.
The court heard his funeral was packed and, in her statement, his daughter said: "I now realise what a great man my dad was."
Greenhalgh was behind the wheel of a large Seddon Atkinson lorry in Valley Road, Corsham, on Monday, November 26, 2012, when the accident happened.
As he approached the junction with Spackman Lane in the dark at about 5pm the vehicle struck Mr Ford, who was making his way home to nearby Cresswells.
Witnesses say the pedestrian, who wore hearing aids on both ears and used a walking stick, had not looked before crossing the road.
Moments before the impact the tachograph in the lorry showed it had been going at 38mph, over the speed limit for the road.
What the jury were not aware of was that one of the first things Greenhalgh did following the crash was delete two texts from his mobile phone.
Prosecutors wanted to present the evidence to the jury saying it showed that his mind may have been elsewhere at the time of the crash.
But the judge ruled it was inadmissible as it was clear the texts had been sent and received significantly before the crash.
Greenhalgh, who did not give evidence in his defence at the trial, told police he had seen Mr Ford but, although he braked, could not avoid him.
Ian Dixey, defending, said his client, of Dicketts Road, Corsham, was devastated by what happened and would be further punished as he drives for a living.
Passing sentence, the judge said: "Nothing I say today and no sentence that I impose can begin to compensate for the enormous loss felt by the family and many friends of Tommy Ford.
"It must not go unnoticed, Mr Greenhalgh, that you fully appreciate the devastation that has followed from the way you drove on November 26, 2012, momentary though it was."
He imposed a community order with 300 hours of unpaid work and a three-month night time curfew.


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Category: rock names for babies
In her debut blog for Nameberry, our newest intern, Hannah Tenison, shares her favorite classic rock 'n' roll baby names.
"Layla, you've got me on my knees."
When your name is crooned by Eric Clapton, it takes on a whole new level of cool. Undoubtedly chosen for its lyrical, laid-back, la la la sound, Layla also sports an intriguing meaning that suits the song's bluesy quality: " night" in Arabic. Practically unknown before the song's release, Layla first hit the U.S. Top 1000 in 1972, when Clapton's rock ballad achieved chart success. There, it hovered for awhile, fell off the charts again, and then emerged anew upon the release of Layla's Unplugged version in 1992, when it began a steady climb to baby name stardom. Today, Layla rests at an unquestionably popular Number 37, and is sure to climb even higher, given all its attractive characteristics.
Though it is probable that not all parents of little Laylas were inspired by the song, it is sure to have influenced at least some, and for those willing to dig a bit deeper into rock history for inspiration, past the dated "Roxanne" (The Police) and "Barbara Ann" (The Beach Boys), there are a number of likely gems á la Layla, just waiting to be discovered. While that list does tend to favor the girls, who tend to be more popular subjects of love songs than men, if one looks past the songs and toward the artists themselves, a whole treasure trove of possibilities can be found, and not all of them as far out as one would think.
Here are my favorite rock 'n' roll baby names for boys and girls, with the songs and artists referenced. (The Beatles, in particular, seem to have had their finger on the baby naming pulse!) Keep in mind that these lists are not comprehensive, but, rather, reflect those names that seem particularly relevant to the modern day crowd, have an intriguing sound, or simply have that rockin' edge.
Alice (White Rabbit, Jefferson Airplane and Alice Cooper)
Caroline (Sweet Caroline, Neil Diamond)
Cecilia (Cecilia, Simon and Garfunkel)


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David Eyres column: Dyche deserved to be recognised
1:00pm Saturday 17th May 2014
1:00pm Saturday 17th May 2014
LEICESTER City were one of the favourites to win the Championship, so it came as no surprise when they did.
What did shock me was Sean Dyche leaving the LMA dinner empty handed, because Burnley were undoubtedly the surprise package of the division.
He worked miracles with the budget and resources he had, certainly in comparison not with just Leicester but most teams in the top half, and despite the restrictions delivered the best team performance.
And for that reason, Burnley's promotion as runners up outweighs any other achievement in the division.
It's a shame that Sean missed out, but I'm sure he would have preferred to finish second and win promotion than finish third and win manager of the year.
Maybe next year will be his year. For if Burnley retain their Premier League status – whatever position from 17th upwards they finish in – that would be an even greater effort.
He is facing his busiest, and arguably most testing, summer now in order to give his team a chance.
Staying in the Premier League will be just as tough as getting out of the Championship into it.
If anything his job has got more difficult because no-one was expecting Burnley to go up at the start of the season.
Now he is in the Premier League, everyone will be hoping he can do what Owen Coyle didn't at Burnley and keep them there.
In terms of signings, I'd be looking to strengthen in all areas – defensively, midfield, up front, and probably another goalkeeper also to put the pressure on Tom Heaton (left), as fantastic as he's been this season he'll need to be kept on his toes.
As good as we were last season in the Championship and the way the players performed, I think in terms of quality we certainly need to add to go up a level. That's not being disrespectful to the lads who got us there, but the Premier League is a different animal.
The euphoria of early wins against Manchester United and Everton last time counted for nothing at the end of it when we were relegated.
We have to consistently make Turf Moor not a very nice place for the opposition to visit.
Away from home we don't need to be pleasing on the eye. If we have to be boring and tight and take whatever points come along then so be it.
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