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Mont. Firm Expands RV Restoration Business
July 26, 2011 by RVBusiness · 1 Comment
Vintage Airstream trailers will always have a place in Rory Burmeister's heart and in his business, according to a report in The Missoulian, Missoula, Mont.
But after three years of polishing up the silver bullet-shaped relics of adventures past and making them roadworthy for the modern world, Burmeister was inspired to do more than bring these travel icons back to life.
"We are taking what have learned from that process and we are building our own trailers, taking what we know works from the Airstream and changing what doesn't," said Burmeister, owner of Mintage Airstreams, an East Missoula company that restores vintage travel trailers. "Beginning in August, we will begin building vintage-looking trailers that have a modern twist."
Partnering with CTA, a Montana-based architectural and engineering firm, Mintage Airstreams will begin producing a high-end travel trailer, and also the Mintage "Canned Ham," a smaller travel trailer whose name is inspired by its shape, and the Mintage "Teardrop," a petite travel trailer light enough to be hauled behind a Subaru.
"CTA is helping us design our own high-end trailer that is Airstream traileresque – something that is our own shell and is built from scratch in our shop," Burmeister explained. "There isn't anyone doing deluxe high-end traveler trailers like we envision, so we believe we will really fill a niche.
"What will make ours over the top is the attention to detail – everything from having fireplaces in these trailers to custom-made materials," he said. "Every detail will be perfection."
Such luxury accommodations come with a high-end price tag, starting somewhere around $60,000, Burmeister said. But Mintage is also catering to more modest budgets.
That's where the "Canned Ham" and the "Teardrop" come in. The Canned Ham, which is 12 feet long and 8 feet wide, has a bathroom, a kitchen, can sleep four people and can be pulled by a small SUV, will sell for $18,000 to $20,000. The Teardrop, which is a much smaller design that is more nimble for backroads, will sell for around $5,000.
"I'm really excited to be a part of this," said Laney Hensel, an interior designer at CTA, who along with her co-worker, architect project manager Shane Jacobs, is bringing Burmeister's dream to life.
Normally constrained to home and office blueprints, the travel trailers are a unique and creative diversion for the building firm.
"There's a lot of potential for high design, and there are definite challenges because travel trailers are on such a smaller scale than we typically work with," Hensel said. "Every inch matters, but the challenge of working with such a small space is also the best part of the work – it's like a puzzle. You have to utilize every inch and you get to be really creative."
When Hensel pitched the project to CTA's executives, the idea was quickly embraced, she said, and that's made the unusual work all the more fun.
"I presented the idea to our board and got an overwhelming amount of support for doing something different and kind of edgy," Hensel said. "The firm is all for it, and it is great working with someone like Rory who is really creative, really talented and who does amazing work."
Burmeister started his restoration business out of his two-car garage just as the national economy began to tank in late 2008 and early 2009. Worried that he would have a difficult future as a homebuilder, Burmeister turned his hobby into full-time work.
As word spread about his skill, Burmeister soon found he had more travel trailer work than time to finish it all, so he hired several of his friends to help him grow the business.
Mintage now has its own expansive shop and sales lot in East Missoula, and with the new production line soon to begin, Burmeister has hired on more hands.
The restoration and fabrication company now has eight employees, and could likely hire on more people in the coming year.
He's not certain, but Burmeister believes his company is the only vintage trailer sales lot in the state, and possibly the region.
As the fledgling business has grown, Burmeister has revamped the look of his shop in East Missoula, putting down green Astroturf to show off his gleaming inventory, and erecting a large eye-catching sign on the building – a waving cowgirl that was built at the shop and inspired by 1940s pinup girls.
Plans are afoot to eventually add other retro features to the unusual sales lot, including a miniature golf course.
If all goes according to his plan, Burmeister said his retro obsession will come full flower in other aspects, too.
"My dream is to have this place be like an old-fashioned American business where the guys who work here make decent wages, have pensions and get paid vacations so they can spend time with their families," he said. "We do things old school around here, and that's for a reason."
It's his own way to bring back blue collar work and pride in American craftsmanship.
"The idea is hand-make everything," he said, "to have a man use his hands to build what we make and not to have a machine do the work."
In and around creating their own line of travel trailers, Mintage Airstreams will continue with their bread-and-butter work – restoring and renovating Airstream trailers and other classic trailers built before 1970.
The East Missoula lot is filled with many such wheeled homes in all stages of repair, including Burmeister's pride and joy, a 1947 trailer designed and built by Curtis Wright, the guy responsible for initially inspiring the Airstreams.
Although in need of intensive repair, the rare travel trailer has its old bones and shape of its former glory. Burmeister said he can't wait to get his hands on it.
"It's only one of seven left that was made by Curtis Wright," he said. "So we are really excited about it. Supposedly it can be traced back to Howard Hughes' girlfriend."


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This fall, I began my fourth year covering Warwick high school sports, and I've seen a total of two championships from public schools (i.e. not Hendricken, which has won approximately 381 championships since I've been here).
Right now, not including the 2013-14 seasons, I'm witnessing a public school title only once ever year and a half. It's been lean. Granted, Hendricken makes it difficult in sports like baseball, swimming, track or cross country for any other Warwick team to win, but the Hawks – to my knowledge – aren't competing in girls' sports, and Warwick has been completely shut out of those. There are no Lady Hawks to point the finger at.
So far, I've seen the Warwick Vets wrestling team win the state title in 2011 and the Pilgrim boys' volleyball team win the Division II title in 2012. Those teams were great, but their success isn't enough for the whole city. With three schools (soon to be two?) and high enrollment, there should be more.
I wrote a similar column a couple of years ago, and was rewarded with exactly zero championships after my votes of confidence. Let's hope I don't curse all the teams in this year's version, too.
Without further adieu, I give you the Warwick public school teams with the best chance to win a title this fall season and bring some hardware back to a city that used to dominate the sports landscape.
Toll Gate girls' tennis
Of all the teams with a chance, the Lady Titans have the best one. They're 10-0 on the season, and are 61-9 in individual matches. They have one match to go, today against one-loss Narragansett – and if they can win that they will go into the playoffs as the unquestioned favorite to win the Division II championship.
They've already beaten second-place Westerly and Portsmouth, which is in first-place in the opposite subdivision. Led by a deep singles lineup, and above-average doubles players, the Titans are going to be tough to beat. Only two teams have taken even two individual matches off them so far.
Toll Gate hasn't won a girls' tennis title since it won the D-I championship in 1985.
Pilgrim girls' soccer
The Pats have been one of the best teams in Division II for the past three years, losing a grand total of seven times in the regular season and winning at least 11 games each season.
This year, Pilgrim is near the top again, with its only loss coming by one goal to first-place Lincoln. The Pats are 8-1-1, alone in second place and have the seventh-leading scorer in the state in junior Katelyn Vieira. They're confident, and plenty good enough to play with anybody (including Lincoln).
But in the past, postseason success has been hard to come by. Two quarterfinal losses and a disappointing semifinal loss last year are reminders that nothing is guaranteed. Still, assuming they finish the season strong, Pilgrim should have as good a shot at the title as anybody.
Pilgrim's only girls' soccer title came back in 2000, in Division I.
Warwick Vets girls' soccer
The 'Canes moved down from Division I this season, and though they haven't been as good as Pilgrim, they've been close. At 7-2, they're right in the mix as well, and will get a chance to really prove themselves with a game against Narragansett on Friday and then a marquee showdown with Pilgrim on Tuesday.
If Vets can beat the Pats, it would put itself in the driver's seat for the No. 2 seed in Division II. It also still has Lincoln on the schedule. With a deep group of players though, all with similar talent levels, Vets is steady enough to make a run.
Vets has never won a girls' soccer title.
Toll Gate boys' soccer
The Titans somehow lost to Pilgrim this season, but other than that they've been great. A victory over PCD, a tie with Mount St. Charles and, most recently, a 2-0 win over previously-unbeaten Lincoln should give the Titans all the confidence they need to believe they can play with anyone.
At 6-1-3, they're in second place, and boast the fourth and 10th-leading scorers in the state in Josh Sandin and Jose Beltran. But those aren't their only weapons – against Lincoln, Nathan DaCosta scored both goals.
Toll Gate's dangerous, and if they're playing well, they're the best bet of any boys' public school team in the city to raise a trophy at the end of the season.
Toll Gate's only championship came in 1990, when it won the now-defunct Division I-B title.
Those are the big four. I didn't include Warwick Vets football and Warwick Vets boys' soccer because I'm not sure they have a chance to win the whole thing. They both should make the playoffs and could make deep postseason runs, but coming out on top would be a big upset. I'm not ruling it out, just saying that the likelihood of them winning is a notch below the likelihood of the other four I mentioned.
If none of them do win, and no one wins in the winter, it will have been a full two years since the last public school title.
These teams could make sure that statistic never comes up again.
Kevin Pomeroy is the assistant sports editor at the Warwick Beacon. He can be reached at 732-3100 and firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Well, I had a weird dream. Really weird dream indeed. It was so embarrassing that I kept it to myself but I think I should just discuss about that dream here.
I dreamt that Tatsumi became Esdese's lover, acting like a crazy villain with black outfit killing the other Night Raid members together with Esdese. It was 4 days ago.
Shit, this is bad. The way manga even invade my dream, with slight element from hentai I've been watching.
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Kleeyook@ This will never happen .I'm pretty sure about this ,come on you really think that Tatsumi would do this? or fall for the sadic. I'm pretty sure that that one will stay one side only from Esdes. Also this really start to worry me ,see so many Esdes x Tatsumi fan. Make me feel like I'm the only one crazy to be again the titanic paring
Reaper @ Same here.
|2012-06-03, 14:58
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Location: Florida
Soji I won't count Esdes pairing with Tatsumi out yet, but I do place Akame and Tatsumi pairing up more likely. As well Leone and Tatsumi pairing up, it will take a long time to finally see any relationships happening.
|2012-06-03, 16:49
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Though I do can see her go full Yandere mode again Leona and especially Akame when she find out about Night Raider and how close Tatsumi is to this 2 girls,especially Akame.
If that happen i think Kleeyook would be happy . At least from his title.
|2012-06-03, 19:24
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If she did go yandere... Leone's good as dead.
Akame on the other hand might pull of a decent fight if we are to consider the next chapter (15)...
If we're going for heart rank surrounding him
1. Akame
2 Sayo(?)
3. Scissor girl/Leone
4. Main
5. New girl (Not the series)
Esdes... not in the list... may not enter or to the very very least may enter...
Still she's our favorite girl character after they killed off Scissor girl so hoping her love would come into fruition is not avoidable but really still think that will never happen for 50 After the the latest more chapters (Assuming it exceed 50 or 76) or they didn't kill her off
In case of Leone, our stand willstill be the same...
She's a time deposit...
Her feelings already secured after that chapter but similar to the notion of the time deposit,
It would grow over time, that's for sure and can't be reclaim until its due date so it's safe in that department...
But its not safe not with inflation...
We didn't include the boss for obvious reason...
We also didn't include pet girl since we hated her for killing scissor girl and we want her dead and impaled with extreme prejudice...
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|2012-06-04, 07:00
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Also there is something that i wonder ....
Spoiler for spoiler:
|2012-06-04, 09:29
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Location: Earth
Escape can never be an option with her around...
She's smart so she may figure it out especially if by chance he used his teigu... but it may not change her feelings for him... it may even intensify...
She may be sadistic and a battle maniac that other battle maniac would be proud of but she do know how to treat her comrade
After all River did food poisoned her with his cooking yet he still live... until he died at 14...
Her feelings for him is a lot higher than the others...
Aside from that he'll have an additional problem after parting ways with/escaping from her
Hell even appearing in the city is now impossible for him...
Since he has now already gained a status similar to that of a wanted one...
|2012-06-04, 09:33
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|2012-06-04, 11:03
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We're not trying to change one's opinion...
Just think it would be great for his untapped potential for that to happened... even for a while...
And it would be interesting on how Akame would react to this... about his predicament in 26...
Bet it would be more than her reaction in 17/18...
The very least for us is to enjoy it while it last... or until the ship literary sink...
|2012-06-04, 11:40
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Location: Europe
NeutralZero@ I know that not worry. That comment come from a post that i read. The post say something along the line* If you are not fans of Tatsumi x Esdes couple ch 26 will make you fan of them* or something like this. WHen i read the text i thought....*what that's it?*Anyway....
Spoiler for spoiler:
|2012-06-04, 16:21
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|2012-06-04, 16:27
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Senior Member
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Location: Europe
Iron Maw @ I say I understand because i think people thought that tatsumi maybe like Sayo. Remember that teigu user that show illusion of people? Akame saw her sister while Tatsumi saw Sayo. To tell you the true i always thought that the 3 of them where like brother and sister ( i mean Tatsumi,Sayou and Ieayasu).And the reason he see Sayo that time was like why Akame see her sister. But maybe this just me. I mean the reaction from tatsumi would be pretty different in the first ch if he had thing for Sayo. When he find out about her death. But like I say maybe is just me to think like this.
But i do agree with what you say. Though Tatsumi show a true blushing face only with Akame from what i remember. the other time was always because he feel embarrassed or awkward.
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|2012-06-04, 16:39
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Emperor of the Expected
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Florida
We shouldn't dwell on the first chapter, all that matters is Tatsumi is doing their share to help the village. Best way for Tatsumi to honor his friends is to not dwell on their deaths, they would want him to move on and achieve the dream they all had which was to help their village. I just had a chill go up my spine, was it specified which village Tatsumi came from? All I know is it is very remote and far from the capital. Just now Akame's sister just massacred a village, hope it doesn't mean it was Tatsumi's village.
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I visited my Mom over the 2007 Mother's Day weekend, as she'd been in a nursing home after a bout with cancer and several brain surgeries. On the night before Mother's Day my stepdad got a call from the home that Mom had fallen out of bed, so he rushed there in the wee hours. When I arrived at the home the next morning, this is what I found and captured. They are both asleep and appear to be holding hands in prayer. She died February 24th the following year and my stepdad joined her in eternal peace December 2011. Just like in the movie "Grease" - he was "hopelessly devoted" to her.
Photo taken May 2007 and first entered into the BP Contest on October 8, 2012 on what would have been Mom's 80th birthday. RIP, Mom.
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Model of a nicotinic Excitatory Post-Synaptic Potential in a Torpedo electric organ. Acetylcholine is represented explicitely as a molecular species.
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This model is described in the article:
Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors are transmembrane oligomeric proteins that mediate interconversions between open and closed channel states under the control of neurotransmitters. Fast in vitro chemical kinetics and in vivo electrophysiological recordings are consistent with the following multi-step scheme. Upon binding of agonists, receptor molecules in the closed but activatable resting state (the Basal state, B) undergo rapid transitions to states of higher affinities with either open channels (the Active state, A) or closed channels (the initial Inactivatable and fully Desensitized states, I and D). In order to represent the functional properties of such receptors, we have developed a kinetic model that links conformational interconversion rates to agonist binding and extends the general principles of the Monod-Wyman-Changeux model of allosteric transitions. The crucial assumption is that the linkage is controlled by the position of the interconversion transition states on a hypothetical linear reaction coordinate. Application of the model to the peripheral nicotine acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) accounts for the main properties of ligand-gating, including single-channel events, and several new relationships are predicted. Kinetic simulations reveal errors inherent in using the dose-response analysis, but justify its application under defined conditions. The model predicts that (in order to overcome the intrinsic stability of the B state and to produce the appropriate cooperativity) channel activation is driven by an A state with a Kd in the 50 nM range, hence some 140-fold stronger than the apparent affinity of the open state deduced previously. According to the model, recovery from the desensitized states may occur via rapid transit through the A state with minimal channel opening, thus without necessarily undergoing a distinct recovery pathway, as assumed in the standard 'cycle' model. Transitions to the desensitized states by low concentration 'pre-pulses' are predicted to occur without significant
channel opening, but equilibrium values of IC50 can be obtained only with long pre-pulse times. Predictions are also made concerning allosteric effectors and their possible role in coincidence detection. In terms of future developments, the analysis presented here provides a physical basis for constructing more biologically realistic models of synaptic modulation that may be applied to artificial neural networks.
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Curator's comment: (updated: 21 Oct 2010 15:01:54 BST)
Recalculations of the time courses shown in figures 4b of the original publication. The simulation was performed with Copasi 4.6.32.
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MSI N560GTX-Ti Twin FROZR II Review
The GTX 460 was once a card held in very high regard for those who needed the most bang for their buck. Even so, it's time the GTX 460 meets its successor, the GTX 560-Ti. At a price of around $259 the GTX 560 should be able to find its way into the hands of many users. Hopefully, it will give these users the perfect amount of performance for its price point.
As with all video cards, there will be more than one flavor of the GTX 560. I'll be looking at MSI's offering, the N560GTX-Ti Twin FROZR II. This card is a slightly overclocked version of the GTX 570, and features a beefy dual fan cooler. How will the MSI N560GTX-Ti Twin FROZR II stack up to other GTX 560 releases? Let's find out.
Closer Look:
Next up is the MSI N560GTX-Ti Twin FROZR II. This bad boy comes in a bluish box with a picture of the card. MSI made it look as though the card was a gun shooting a bullet out of the chamber. The front of the box tells us that the card runs 20° C cooler, uses military class components, and comes with a free copy of 3DMARK 11. Flipping the box over once again shows the picture of the N560GTX-Ti looking like a gun. We are also able to see the card's features and the minimum system requirements.
Opening up the initial packaging reveals a second box that you will need to slide out. This box features a clear cover showing the card in an anti-static bag and the included power cables. Removing the foam box containing the card reveals a compartment featuring the driver CD, the 3DMARK 11 key, the user manual, and a quick users guide.
Taking a look at the card itself shows us the massive dual 8cm fan cooler. This cooler uses a metal alloy, but a "golden" edition of the card is available with an all copper cooler. Flipping the card over reveals its PCB. I would have liked to see a back plate, but with the massive Twin FROZR II cooler one probably won't be missed. Flipping the card to one side reveals its 8mm heat pipes. The opposing side of the card sports an anti-warp edge. This will help prevent the card from bending while sitting in your case.
As far as connectivity goes, the N560GTX-Ti Twin FROZR II features two dual-link DVI-I connectors, as well as one mini-HDMI 1.4a connector. As for powering the card you'll need to utilize two 6-pin connectors. You'll also be able to pair this bad boy up with another GTX 560 via the card's SLI connector. Last but not least, the N560GTX-Ti Twin FROZR utilizes the ever friendly PCIe X16 interface.
Pulling the HSF off of the card reveals a nickel coated copper base. This large base should be able to dissipate a large amount of heat, which makes it easy to believe that the N560GTX-Ti Twin FROZR II can run 20° C cooler than other cards. Taking a look at the card's PCB we can see its Hi-C capacitors, which use a Tantalum core. We can also see the Super Ferrite Chokes, and the solid aluminum core capacitors.
Taking a closer look at the cooler we can see that all four of the heat pipes are placed behind the copper base. This means that the surface coming into contact with the card's core will be smoother, which will hopefully dissipate more heat. The heat pipes are then spread pretty evenly amongst the HSF's array of fins.
With the cooler fully removed, we can clearly see the 40nm GF110 core. This is an overclocked version of the GTX 560, so the GF110 core has been bumped up to 880MHz. Along with the core's clock increase, MSI bumped the memory clock up to 4200MHz and the shader clock to 1760MHz. To the right of the core we can see one of the N560GTX-Ti Twin FROZR II memory modules. These all total up to the cards 1024mb of GDDR5 memory.
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A metastatic
Alternative Names
Brain tumor - metastatic (secondary); Cancer - brain tumor (metastatic)
Many tumor or cancer types can spread to the brain. The most commonare:
- Bladder cancer
Breast cancer
- Certain sarcomas
- Germ cell tumors
Kidney cancer
- Leukemia
Lung cancer
- Lymphoma
Some types of cancerrarely spread to the brain, such as colon cancerand prostate cancer. In other rare cases, a tumor can spread to the brain from an unknown location. This is called cancer of unknown primary (CUP)origin.
Growing brain tumorscan place pressure on nearby parts of the brain. Brain swelling due to these tumors also causes increased
Brain tumors that spread are classified based on the location of the tumor in the brain, the type of tissue involved, the original location of the tumor, and other factors. In rare cases, doctors do not know the original location. This is called cancer of unknown primary (CUP) origin.
Metastatic brain tumors occur in about one-fourth (25%) of all cancers that spread through the body. They are much more common than
Symptoms may include any of the following:
Decreased coordination, clumsiness, falls Fever(sometimes) General ill feelingor lethargy Headache-- new or more severe than usual
- Memory loss, poor judgment, difficulty solving problems
- Numbness, tingling, pain, and other changes in sensation
- Personality changes
- Rapid emotional changes or strange behaviors
Seizuresthat are new
- Speech difficulties
Vision changes-- double vision, decreased vision Vomiting-- with or without nausea
- Weakness of a body area
Specific symptoms vary. The symptoms commonly seen with most types of metastatic brain tumor are those caused by increased pressure in the brain.
Exams and Tests
A neurologic examination can show brain and nervous system changes based on where the tumor is in the brain. Signs of increased pressure in the skull are also common. Some tumors may not show signs until they are very large. Then, they can cause a very quick decline in nervous system function.
The original (primary) tumor may be found by examining tumor tissues from the brain.
Tests may include:
Cerebral angiography Chest x-ray; mammogram; CT scansof the chest, abdomen, and pelvis to find the original tumor site
- CT scan or
MRI of the brainto confirm the diagnosis and identify the tumor location (MRI is usually more sensitive for finding tumors in the brain) EEG
- Examination of tissue removed from the tumor during surgery or CT scan-guided
biopsyto confirm the type of tumor Lumbar puncture(spinal tap)
Treatment depends on the size and type of the tumor, from where in the body it spread, and the patients general health. The goals of treatment may be to relieve symptoms, improve functioning, or provide comfort.
Surgery may be used when there is a single tumor and the cancer has not spread to other parts of the body. Some tumors may be completely removed. Tumors that are deep or that extend into brain tissue may be reduced in size (debulked).
Surgery may reduce pressure and relieve symptoms in cases when the tumor cannot be removed.
Chemotherapy for metastatic brain tumors is usually not as helpful as surgery or radiation. Some types of tumors, though, do respond to chemotherapy.
Medicines for brain tumor symptoms include:
- Antacids or antihistamines to control stress ulcers
- Anticonvulsants such as phenytoin or levetiracetam to reduce or prevent seizures
- Corticosteroids such as dexamethasone to reduce brain swelling
- Osmotic diuretics such as urea or mannitol to reduce brain swelling
- Pain medicines
When the cancer has spread, treatment may focus on relieving pain and other symptoms. This is called palliative or supportive care.
Comfort measures, safety measures, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other treatments may improve the patients quality of life. Some people may want to seek legal advice to help them create an advance directive and power of attorney for health care.
Support Groups
You can ease the stress of illness by joining a
Outlook (Prognosis)
For many people with metastatic brain tumors, the cancer is not curable. It will eventually spread to other areas of the body. Prognosis depends on the type of tumor and how it responds to treatment.
Possible Complications
- Brain herniation (fatal)
- Loss of ability to function or care for self
- Loss of ability to interact
- Permanent, severe loss of nervous system function that gets worse over time
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call your health care provider if you develop a persistent headache that is new or different for you.
Call your provider or go to the emergency room if you or someone you know suddenly develops
Dorsey JF, Hollander AB, Alonso-Basanta M, et al. Cancer of the central nervous system. In: Niederhuber JE, Armitage JO, Doroshow JH, et al., eds. Abeloffs Clinical Oncology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2013:chap 66.
National Cancer Institute: PDQ Adult Brain Tumors Treatment. Bethesda, Md: National Cancer Institute. Date last modified: Feb. 28, 2014. Available at: http://cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/adultbrain/HealthProfessional. Accessed: March 23, 2014.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network. NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology: Central Nervous System Cancers. Version 1.2014. Available at: http://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/pdf/cns.pdf. Accessed: March 23, 2014.
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It is the first time Miami is in the playoffs since the 2001 season. They lost to the Ravens 20-3 in that last playoff game so long ago. The Dolphins also lost to the Ravens earlier this year. 27-13.
There is no player who deserves this more than quarterback Chad Pennington. He returns to New York, to play the team that discarded him before the season started, and sends them into their offseason.
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Lafourche Parish government has given up on its effort to return the Clovelly boat launch near Cut Off to public use.
Lafourche Parish government has given up on its effort to return the Clovelly boat launch near Cut Off to public use.
The parish is looking at another site in Larose that could serve the same navigational needs, Parish President Charlotte Randolph said.
The Clovelly launch was closed to free public use last year and has since been converted into a paid launch by the landowners, said the councilman representing the area.
Parish officials said they hoped they could reach a deal with the landowners to keep the longtime launch free to the public.
The launch provides quick access to Little Lake. It was open for years through an agreement between the parish and the landowners. Per the agreement, the parish would maintain the farm road on the land, and the landowners would allow free access.
That agreement was in place until 2008. Afterward, the launch stayed free through an informal agreement.
The launched closed last year after the landowners began adding stipulations to the parish, Randolph said.
The land is owned by Little Lake Land Co. and General Agricultural Services, two Nebraska-based affiliates.
The parish hired an attorney last year to negotiate the reopening, but those efforts have proved fruitless.
"The case is closed," Randolph said. "The landowners insisted on us providing an additional pump, and there was no public benefit for the pump."
Randolph said the levee protecting the area is being widened and the landowners wanted the parish to provide a larger pump to drain the area.
"We could not legally give them more," Randolph said. "The pump they were requiring would only benefit their land."
The landowners originally were seeking $20,000 annual payment from the parish.
Councilman Jerry Lafont said the launch is still operating but charging a fee.
"It isn't the only access to Little Lake, but if you launch there you can be in Little Lake in 10 minutes versus an hour or an hour and a half at the next public launch," Lafont said.
He noted having a free launch in the area is important for commercial fishermen.
"Every penny counts for them, and those fees add up," Lafont said.
Farther down the bayou, work on a free boat launch in Leeville started this year.
Randolph said the process has been delayed by a conflict over mitigation requirements. The parish is required to mitigate for any wetlands destroyed by construction.
"Some of those comments (in opposition) said we would be harming the marsh," Randolph said. "We argued we would be building up the area and therefore protecting it."
That conflict has been settled, and a contractor must now be selected, Randolph said. After a contractor is on board, the timeline for completion will be more clear.
The total cost for the project is about $1 million. The parish has dedicated $250,000, the Greater Lafourche Port Commission has dedicated the same amount, and the rest is being paid for by a grant, Randolph said.
"It should be noted that there is a (private) boat launch in Leeville now," Randolph said.
Randolph said the push for the launch has been somewhat political as it will be located on La. 1 past the entrance to the Leeville Bridge.
The entrance to the bridge left some businesses farther south cut off, so this launch would help them "recoup some of the money they lost," Randolph said.


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Steve: A little bit of both, it's a Dave Friedman system. All pedals are mounted in a rack on shelves and the pedals are selected for each patch with a switching system.
TC: What are your basic pedals?
Steve: Some Fulltone stuff, e.g. an OCD - but not many distortion pedals. As for amps, I use Dave Friedmans Marshall amp for my main lead sound and for heavier sounds I use a modified Suhr OD100. The amps can also be switched in and out in my system.
TC: Do you like to tweak pedal knobs a lot or do you just want to "set-and-forget".
Steve: As long as it sounds good I don't care how many knobs are on the pedal. I was always into gear and pedals when I was a geeky kid. I actually built some stuff myself, so the technology side of it doesn't scare me at all.
TC: What excites you the most about being able to tweak sounds?
Steve: The build in lack of obsolescence is great. You know, you get a pedal, it's your favorite for a while, but 6 months down the line there is something else and that pedal ends on the shelve. The Toneprint feature is cool, because you are basically your own designer. I like the fact that people can go buy something in the store, and then download a sound that you've put your stamp-of-approval on.
TC: What was your musical influences while growing up?
Steve: I didn't get an electric guitar before I was 13, so believe it or not, I started with all the acoustic stuff – James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, John Fahey.
The acoustic background for me has really served me well, when you think of songs in the style of 'Eyes without a face' – you'll hear they are acoustic based songs.
Then the early progressive rock stuff hit – british progressive bands like early Genesis and Yes. All the stuff that wasn't just blues based. It was all that stuff I was learning as a guitar player, but couldn't figure out to put in a rock band context. Then I heard Steve Howe (Yes) And Robert Fripp (King Crimson) and I was hooked.
TC: Now that you have done Toneprints for the TC Electronic pedals, can you see this technology is taking us into the future?
Steve: Absolutely. I've had the luxury of making these Toneprints, and the idea of another guy buying the pedals, then download signature sounds from me and other players they admire, is awesome.
TC: Do you think you would download any Toneprints. Steve: Absolutely! I want to hear what other people can do with it.Read more about Steve Stevens


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Connie J. Bagot 9/27/2012 6:17:42 AMBig WOW---there is so much drama here and I love the way the Arch carries me through the entire photo. Very beautiful. #1488799
Lindley Johnson 9/27/2012 6:26:25 AMOutstanding image, Leslie! I love the POV and composition - you've really shown the magnificence of the Arch. #10343420
Stephen Zacker 9/27/2012 1:26:14 PMGreat perspective and light. #10343859
Rona L. Schwarz 9/27/2012 2:37:53 PMMarvelous POV and very unique capture of the Arch, Leslie! Love the soft muted colors and the dramatic composition! #10343933
Rona L. Schwarz 9/27/2012 2:39:18 PMMarvelous POV and very unique capture of the Arch, Leslie! Love the soft muted colors and the dramatic composition! #10343934
Tammy Espino 9/27/2012 4:13:35 PMExcellent view and capture!:) #10344073
Ellen Hodges 9/28/2012 4:49:31 AMStupendous capture, Leslie!!! Just gorgeous!! #10344634
Carol Flisak 9/28/2012 4:29:57 PMStunning image, Leslie! Love the perspective and composition to capture the entire arch, and the wonderful twilight colors! #10345471
Ann Lyssenko 9/30/2012 4:23:21 PMGreat graphics and color...just like being there! Ann #10348000
Dayna Cain 10/3/2012 5:19:43 PMThis will be a winner. Stunning capture! #10353931
Joannie Bertucci 10/29/2012 12:06:45 AMOutstanding presentation Leslie of one of our Nations beauties! Congrats on your "arched" finalist! #10389126
Lindley Johnson 10/29/2012 7:43:05 AMCongratulations on your fantastic finalist, Leslie! #10390232
Linda S. Smith 10/29/2012 8:12:04 AMCongrats Leslie on this great finalist win! Wonderful capture with great detail, light and pov! #10390348
Mitch Spence 10/29/2012 8:30:16 AMA unique and lovely view of this iconic structure, Leslie. Well done. Congratulations. #10390454
Connie J. Bagot 10/29/2012 8:31:19 AMCongratulations Leslie---this really is awesome! #10390463
Phyllis H. Burchett 10/29/2012 8:54:27 AMFabulous shot Leslie, congrats! #10390605
Kathy Salerni 10/29/2012 10:24:08 AMHuge congrats on your well deserved Finalist, Leslie! Good luck in the next round! #10391040
Nancy L. Green 10/29/2012 10:51:04 AMCONGRATULATIONS Leslie on your wonderful finalist!!! <>< #10391156
Rona L. Schwarz 10/29/2012 12:57:43 PMNow this one I remember!! It is so ethereal and just a marvelous composition. Super Congrats again on yet another spectacular Finalist, Leslie! #10391817
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Marcel J. Fernandez 10/29/2012 4:59:21 PMA very creative POV and super Finalist. Congratulations Leslie! #10392892
Renee Doyle 10/29/2012 6:37:43 PMCool pov and HDR! Congratulations Leslie!! #10393271
Gina M. Savage 10/29/2012 8:42:24 PMBeautiful capture of the St Louis Arch. Congrats! #10393553
Phyllis A. Houghton 10/29/2012 9:47:10 PMCongrats, Leslie! I'd like to echo Connie's comment. Again, you have a cool angle! #10393629
Heather Loewenhardt 10/30/2012 5:44:08 AMLove the light and the wonderful angle. Congrats once again. #10394165
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Who: Jeremy Nere, Major: Business administration, Hometown: Danube, Minn.
Why did you choose NDSU?
"NDSU was a school that upon my first visit here I really felt comfortable. The workers in the admission office and the students we met walking around on our campus tour were extremely friendly and helpful. It felt like a school that was easy to get involved and a place where I could better myself as an individual."
Advice for incoming freshmen:
"Don't stress out too much right away when trying to figure everything in your life out. Many students end up switching majors, joining organizations or taking jobs that they initially never thought they would. College is all a learning experience and figuring out who you are."
Most people don't know you…
"Grew up on a small dairy farm in a tiny town in southwestern Minnesota."
The college experience that influenced you most:
"Working with the mentoring program at Carl Ben Eielson School in Fargo, working with the young refugee students. Just seeing the struggles they've come through in their lives. Before 10 years old, they have been through more than most of us could even imagine."
National Society of Collegiate Scholars, mentoring program with Carl Ben Eielson School, member of the academic affairs committee and an admission assistant
What is NDSU's biggest strength?
"NDSU is really a university that puts the students first. Small class sizes, student/faculty interaction and endless student services and organizations demonstrate this. In my four years here, I have seen many buildings added and expanded; new programs, majors, and services added; and new housing created. All of these things are for the students' benefit, to help them learn and grow."
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"Working somewhere in higher education, a university director of admission or vice president of student affairs, something along those lines. Just something where you can really impact a lot of students."


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Man claims to have no idea how he got in driver's seat
An Oklahoma City man who wasallegedly found passed out behind thewheel of his vehicle while parked on acounty road near Spiro has been formallycharged by the LeFlore County DistrictAttorney's Office with being in actualphysical control of a motor vehicle whileunder the influence. Since this is hissecond or subsequent offense, the chargeis a felony that could result in prisontime if convicted.Timothy Scott Carter, 32, of OklahomaCity, was arrested on September 21 aftera passerby reported a vehicle parked inthe road.According to the affidavit filed byTrooper Ron Shatsar, Oklahoma HighwayPatrol, when he arrived on scene, hespoke with Spiro Police Officer MichaelDraper who had responded to the call toassist a LeFlore County Deputy who wasenroute.Draper reportedly told Shatsar thatwhen he located the 1991 Chevy fourdoor red car, he discovered Carter asleepbehind the wheel while the car was stillrunning. Draper was able to wake Carterwho was standing outside his vehiclewhen Shatsar arrived.According to the report, when Shatsarquestioned Carter about the incident, heclaimed a friend had been driving andhad run off leaving him asleep in thevehicle but he was unsure how he hadended up in the driver's seat.Shatsar reported that Carter staggeredas he walked and his speech was slurred.He also noted that Carter smelled ofalcohol. When the trooper asked Carterto take a breath test to determine if hewas under the influence of alcohol, heallegedly replied that there was no wayhe was that drunk. Carter refused to takethe breath test and was placed underarrest for driving under the influence –apc (actual physical control).Carter was transported the LeFloreCounty Detention Center and booked onthe alcohol related charges. He is currentlyfree on a $3,000 bond awaiting hisnext court appearance.


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Great American Seafood Cook--Off II Fires blazed and seafood sizzled as New Orleans hosted the sixth annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in July 2009. During the Iron Chef-style competition, chefs representing 15 states, including coastal Mississippi, Maine and California, as well as Illinois, West Virginia, Kentucky and Idaho, created dishes using seafood from their home state or from local sustainable fisheries. THE GREAT AMERICAN SEAFOOD COOK-OFF contains highlights from this one-day event. D
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From the Chair, Nancy Dubetz
Welcome to the Department of Early Childhood and Childhood Education. As a faculty we are committed to preparing competent, qualified, and caring teachers for diverse urban settings. This commitment is expressed in detail in the School of Education's philosophical document entitled Lehman Urban Transformative Education (LUTE). The themes of the LUTE form the basis of our four programs leading to New York State teacher certification, and they help focus our work with teacher candidates, students, parents, schools, and other community organizations to enhance learning, recognizing that early education is the basis for later learning.
The Department of Early Childhood and Childhood Education prepares students for initial/professional New York State certification (birth through 6th grade) to teach children at the early childhood and childhood levels, including children whose primary languages are not English, and collaborates in the preparation of teachers of special subjects (art, music) from pre-K through 6th grade schools at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The LUTE Themes
- building a community of teachers and learners
- educating for social action
- developing human capacity
- attending to our diverse sociocultural contexts
Our Programs
Undergraduate Programs Leading to Initial Certification:
- Early Childhood (Birth through Grade 2)
- Childhood (Grades 1 through 6)
Graduate Programs Leading to Professional Certification:
- Early Childhood (Birth through Grade 2)
- Childhood (Grades 1 through 6)
It is possible in each of these programs to integrate bilingual education.
The Department Offers Richly Unique Courses in the Following Ways
- child development and developmentally appropriate practice form the foundation of all of the Department's work
- aesthetic education is integrated throughout each of our programs due to our collaboration with the Lincoln Center Institute
- hybrid, asynchronous, and supportive on-line coursework is available in each of our programs
If it is your dream to become an urban teacher at the early childhood or childhood levels, we hope that you will join our community where we each function as both teacher and learner.
Lehman gives teachers a focus on philosophy, trends, curriculum, methods, materials, and research in the field. The bilingual extension option adds the possibility of initial certification with an emphasis on the bilingual/bicultural child.
Courses of study in both undergraduate and graduate programs provide an educational model based on child development and child study principles, New York State Education Department standards and core curriculum, and National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards as described by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Lehman Offers Quality, Convenience, and Support
The School of Education at Lehman College offers quality, convenience, affordability, and ongoing professional support. Our Early Childhood and Childhood undergraduate and graduate programs are comprehensive, providing students with both theory and hands-on techniques for instruction and classroom management, with emphasis on pre-K through Grade 2.
Our faculty are recognized for their scholarship and research and for their work with Bronx and suburban schools, where they address professional development needs and serve as resources for teachers. We strive to make classes interesting, use active learning strategies, and assign projects that have direct bearing on the day-to-day experiences of early childhood teachers.
The New York Times has called Lehman the "most attractive of the CUNY colleges with some of its finest facilities." Our Information Technology Center is a pioneer in the field of distance-learning. Our Library has an extensive collection in Early Childhood and Childhood Education. Lehman students have free access to The APEX, a center for sports and fitness. And for the many Lehman students who drive, convenient campus parking is available in attended lots.


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Amazon is determined to take gamers' money before Black Friday. They are running a sale on THQ games for PC. Some of the titles on sale include Metro 2033, Saints Row The Third, Homefront, Red Faction, WarHammer, as well as many others for up to 75%. The big question is should gamers buy all the games, or just buy a few and what's the best deal in this sale?
Picked up Saint Row: The Third, and Metro 2033. Definitely recommend people to at least check it out. THQ is in some financial trouble and it would suck if they went bankrupt.


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"Alone in a room in his home in Bonn, Germany, Friedhelm Hillebrand sat at his typewriter, tapping out random sentences and questions on a sheet of paper. As he went along, Hillebrand counted the number of letters, numbers, punctuation marks and spaces on the page. Each blurb ran on for a line or two and nearly always clocked in under 160 characters. That became Hillebrand's magic number - and set the standard for one of today's most popular forms of digital communication: text messaging."


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Utah Jazz recall Ian Clark and Rudy Gobert from D-LeaguePosted by Inside Hoops
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The Utah Jazz announced today that the team has recalled guard Ian Clark and center Rudy Gobert from its NBA Development League (D-League) affiliate, the Bakersfield Jam. Both are expected to be available for the Jazz's game Saturday at Charlotte Bobcats (5 p.m. MT, TV: ROOT Sports, Radio: 1280/97.5 The Zone).
In three games (all starts) with the Jam, Clark averaged 12.3 points, 3.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 35.1 minutes. Gobert also appeared in three games (all starts) and averaged 14.0 points, 13.0 rebounds and 4.3 blocks while shooting .750 (15-20) from the field in 30.8 minutes. They both began their assignment with the Jam on December 14.
A 6-3, 173-pound guard out of Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., Clark was named 2013 NBA Summer League Championship Game Most Valuable Player and was signed by the Jazz as an undrafted rookie free agent on July 29. The 22-year-old has appeared in eight games as a reserve for the Jazz, averaging 2.8 points in 8.8 minutes.
Gobert, a 7-1, 245-pound center, was a 2013 first-round draft pick (27th overall) whose rights the Jazz acquired in a draft-night trade with Denver that sent the Nuggets the rights to the 46th overall pick and cash considerations. The 21-year-old native of Saint Quentin, France, has made 17 appearances for the Jazz in a reserve role, averaging 2.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.82 blocks in 10.7 minutes.
Clark and Gobert became the seventh and eighth different players in Jazz history to be assigned to the D-League. Other players on the current Jazz roster with D-League experience include Jeremy Evans, Diante Garrett, Mike Harris and John Lucas III.


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Inside the NHL: Sabres in worse shape than before Pegula
You know the storylines. The Sabres have missed the playoffs two years in a row, four times in six years, seven times in 15 years. Their franchise goaltender and top forward have one foot out the door. Their owner, once considered a godsend for a championship-starved hockey town, had one foot in his mouth last weekend.
Terry Pegula purchased a franchise going nowhere, and it's in worse shape than when he arrived. He's clueless as an owner. Top advisor Ken Sawyer has told people General Manager Darcy Regier is a genius, an absolute mystery. President Ted Black hasn't come up with any solutions. Lindy Ruff is gone.
At least nobody is stuck in a fax machine.
Pardon me. That was a little inside joke.
The real joke is on people, like me, who thought a new regime would be intelligent enough to make obvious changes. In simple terms, it meant getting the right person in charge, making strong decisions and supporting them with money. It would have improved their reputation around the league and made recruiting much easier.
Instead, they kept the wrong person in charge, made weak decisions, threw big money at a problem when it wasn't necessary and compromised the salary cap. Their reputation is now worse than it was when Pegula arrived. If a player signs a big contract in Buffalo now, you have to wonder if it's little more than a money grab.
The Sabres refuse to believe that others around the league view them as a small-time operation. They haven't realized executives from other places are publicly cordial and privately mocking them and taking advantage of them. Do they have any idea how many GMs and agents despise dealing with Regier, for example?
I'm not sure if it's pure stubbornness or downright arrogance, but the Sabres' actions, or inactions, suggest that they think they have the answers. Their strategy, lowering the standards and making them easy to exceed, is straight out of the handbook for failure. What to do when all else fails? Blame the bloodthirsty media.
The Sabres were furious last week because the media had the audacity to ask Pegula longstanding hockey questions at a news conference for HarborCenter. There are some in the organization who believe my sole purpose is getting Regier fired when actually it's nothing more than maintaining the same opinion about the same problem.
It hasn't occurred to them that I'm stating the obvious.
Obviously, despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary, they believe Regier is the best man available. Obviously, they haven't done their homework. All this less than three years after Camp Pegula was outraged when Regier was given a secret contract extension, a parachute, months before Pegula bought the team.
And they wonder why players are reluctant to come here and often aren't interested in sticking around after a few years. Robyn Regehr and Jordan Leopold couldn't split fast enough when the opportunity arrived. You know about all the others who either left or felt they were forced to leave because of the circumstances in Buffalo.
That's how Ryan Miller has looked for some time. Say what you will about Miller, but he saved the Sabres from much worse this season. The Bronx cheer for him against the Rangers, which was grossly unfair, was similar to fans booing a few weeks ago. It was their frustration boiling over because management doesn't listen.
Thomas Vanek has had just about enough, too. When good players line up at the exit, others around the league get the message. For years, Long Island was where careers were sent to die. The thought of going there turned players' stomachs. I would imagine that's how a growing number now feel about playing in Buffalo.
Perhaps it would be different if the organization tried something new. Why not tap into a guy like Pat LaFontaine or Rick Dudley? Why not open the doors to anyone who might be interested in helping an organization that clearly needs help? They would be surprised at the number, and the names, of people with strong resumes.
Instead, they get the same old results.
And with them, the same storylines.
Oilers changing it up again
Oilers president Kevin Lowe, who won six Stanley Cups as a player, responded poorly to the heat last week after firing GM Steve Tambellini and hiring Edmonton retread Craig MacTavish to replace him.
One of the primary complaints in Edmonton is that too many from the old guard have their fingerprints on the current administration. Lowe became snippy when asking why the same people who made the mess were allowed to clean it up, which is the same question that has been asked in Buffalo.
"I think it's safe to say half the general managers in the National Hockey League would trade their roster for our roster right now," Lowe said.
Apparently, the Sabres don't have a monopoly on delusion.
MacTavish was replaced as coach four years ago, returned to college for a master's degree in business and began taking steps toward becoming a general manager. He has a good group of young players, including three who were taken first overall after lousy seasons, to build around. He plans to make "bold moves."
"It's not about yesterday," he said. "Maybe there are some skeptics out there and there are in this business. You don't take a position like this with rose-coloured glasses. It's not for the faint of heart. I walked in completely understanding the situation. … I'm an impatient guy and I bring that impatience to this situation."
Too much of a good thing?
The Winter Classic has evolved into one of the marquee events during an NHL season, but a six-pack of the born-in-Buffalo event is five too many. Apparently, the league sees dollar signs and isn't concerned about diluting its own product.
ESPN reported last week that the NHL plans to hold two outdoor games in Yankee Stadium in an effort to piggyback the Super Bowl and have others in Chicago, Vancouver and Los Angeles. One game was already set for the University of Michigan.
The Rangers would play in both games in Yankee Stadium against the Devils and Islanders. ESPNNewYork.com reported that the Blueshirts would be the visiting team in both games, making sure they didn't lose any home games at Madison Square Garden. The Devils and Islanders for years have had slow attendance in their home arenas.
Los Angeles should be interesting. The Kings and Ducks would play in Dodger Stadium on Jan. 25. The low temperature was 59 degress in L.A. on that date this year with a high of 67 degrees. The rink experts face a tall order regardless of the refrigeration system.
'Canes Rutherford on hot seat
You can't help but wonder how long Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford can hang onto his job after Carolina failed to reach the postseason for the sixth time in seven years. The Canes had a good start before a monumental collapse.
The other six teams to miss the playoffs with the same regularity – Toronto, Florida, Winnipeg/Atlanta, the New York Islanders, Edmonton and Columbus – have changed general managers over that stretch. All but the Islanders have had two GMs over that period.
Rutherford has survived, presumably because the Hurricanes won a Stanley Cup after the 2005-06 season when they beat the Oilers. Buffalo missed the postseason for the fourth time in six years and seventh time in 15 seasons with the same man running the operation.
It's remarkable.
Penner needs to step up
The Kings are hoping enigmatic forward Dustin Penner can turn up his game for the playoffs much the way he did last season. Penner had just two goals in 30 games this season and 11 goals in 114 games with Los Angeles.
Penner (6-foot-5, 245 pounds) could be a horse but for years has been a dog. He provided an ample supply of aggression and competitiveness in the postseason last year, however, and had three goals and 11 points in 20 games en route to the Stanley Cup.
"There's no deep, dark answer or anything like that," Kings coach Darryl Sutter said. "That's what we're trying to do. How's he played? He hasn't played well enough, but that's obvious. We've played 40 games, and he's got two goals."
Matt Greene's return should help the Kings and could help Penner. Greene is one of their better leaders and gives them another banger. The veteran defenseman was sidelined with a back injury that required surgery after the season opener. He returned Thursday night for a 2-1 win over Columbus.
Blues coach Ken Hitchcock after earning his 600th victory: "It's basically because I'm old. If you last long and you're old, you get this."
Around the boards
• The Blues are back winning the Hitchcock way, with defense. St. Louis scored seven goals during a seven-game stretch going into the weekend and came away with a 5-2 record. The stretch included shutout victories over Detroit, Nashville and Minnesota.
• Philadelphia made a good move when signing forward Zac Rinaldo, who has earned his keep and expanded his fan base with his Kaleta-ian style, to a two-year extension. It wasn't clear why the Flyers did the same for Jay Rosehill, a fringe player who ended up with his first one-way deal in the NHL.
• Toronto had a 99 percent chance of making the playoffs going into the weekend, but Leafs fans still feared the slight possibility of failure. Relax, folks. Toronto plays Tampa Bay and Florida this week. If enough snaps into place, Toronto would finish the regular season against Montreal and play the Canadiens in the first round.
• Sticking with the Maple Leafs, winger Phil Kessel entered the weekend two assists shy of his total after 82 games a year ago. Kessel had three assists in Thursday night's 5-3 loss to the Islanders, giving him 30 helpers along with 16 goals.
• The Blue Jackets are certain to reach a milestone of sorts even if they miss the playoffs. Columbus, back in the race after a 16-5-5 stretch, is guaranteed of finishing within 20 points of Detroit. Big deal? It will be a first in the franchise's 11-year history. The Red Wings have reached the postseason in 21 straight seasons.
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