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Draft season kicks into high gear this week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis as teams will put prospects under a microscope during private interviews, news conferences and workouts at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Quarterbacks always dominate conversations at the combine, and this year will be no different with USC's Caleb Williams, North Carolina's Drake Maye and LSU's Jayden Daniels expected to be among the first handful of picks come April. But a stellar wide receiver group, headlined by Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr., LSU's Malik Nabers and Washington's Rome Odunze, will also draw plenty of interest this week.
Beyond the draft prospects, new head coaches, led by the Chargers' Jim Harbaugh, and GMs, including the Commanders' Adam Peters, will be in the spotlight. And the futures of quarterbacks Kirk Cousins, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields will be hot topics.
We asked The Athletic's team of beat and national writers to fill us in on who or what they'll be watching or listening for as the NFL world descends upon Indianapolis.
Caleb Williams, Justin Fields and other top stories to follow at the NFL combine
How big of a priority is an upgrade at wide receiver?
The Cardinals need help there. That's not a question. But they have several needs, and two of the biggest are on the offensive and defensive lines. Like many of his peers, general manager Monti Ossenfort believes the quickest way to build is through the trenches. The popular theory is that if wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is there, you take him. But what if he's not? Does Arizona select Malik Nabers or Rome Odunze, also considered elite receivers? Or do they go a different route and look to pick up a receiver in later rounds? Ossenfort, who traded back from No. 3 last year, won't answer these questions, of course, but he might shed light on how he views Arizona's roster priorities. — Doug Haller
How does Tier 2 of the quarterback class shake out?
The Falcons don't have a shot at Caleb Williams or Drake Maye picking at No. 8, and trading up to No. 1 or No. 2 in this draft class doesn't seem realistic for anyone. That means if Atlanta is going to rely on the draft to find its next quarterback, it's going to have to decide who it likes from a group that includes LSU's Jayden Daniels, Michigan's J.J. McCarthy and maybe even Oregon's Bo Nix. Not only that, the Falcons have to figure out where they're going to need to pick to get the player they want. McCarthy and Nix almost certainly will be available at eight, but getting Daniels might require a trade up to as high as No. 3. — Josh Kendall
How NFL teams can navigate intangibles of QB evaluation, starting with Bears at No. 1
Which agents is general manager Eric DeCosta meeting with?
The Ravens are picking 30th. They have myriad needs, particularly on the offensive line and at running back and edge rusher. However, they'll stay at 30 and pick the best player available or they'll trade back to accrue more picks. What they do in the draft is never sexy, but it's who they are. It's also why there will be no position focus at the combine. What will be more notable is whether DeCosta can gain any traction in re-signing his own free agents. The Ravens have nearly two dozen, including standouts Justin Madubuike and Patrick Queen. With a tight salary-cap situation, DeCosta will need to get creative to keep the core of a 13-4 team together for another run. — Jeff Zrebiec
How will the Bills navigate their currently nonexistent cap space?
The Bills have their work cut out for them this offseason. The team is in a projected $41 million hole for 2024 cap space, with only 53 players on their roster and a lot of holes to boot. The team will need to make some difficult decisions. Whom might they cut to make room? Which contracts will they restructure? Which players will they extend? How much do they want to negatively influence their 2025 cap sheet with some of their restructurings? General manager Brandon Beane hasn't had to do anything quite like this since his early years as the team's GM. — Joe Buscaglia
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The team's new coach and general manager
I'm interested in hearing what Dave Canales and Dan Morgan say at their first combine as the top of the Panthers' football food chain. The two spoke in mostly general terms at their introductory news conference, where Morgan said the team needs more "dogs." You might have heard: The Panthers don't have a first-round pick. But this is an important offseason for a team that needs to get quarterback Bryce Young offensive line help and more weapons while figuring out how to handle a pair of key free agents in edge rusher Brian Burns and linebacker Frankie Luvu. — Joseph Person
How will Caleb Williams handle the limelight?
The most important elements of the combine for the presumptive No. 1 pick will take place behind the scenes during his conversations with teams, starting with the Bears. Most questions about Williams have more to do with what he's like off the field, and while he's experienced more fame than most college football players, he hasn't experienced anything like the media onslaught that will be waiting for him Friday morning in Indianapolis. The Bears, and other teams, will likely take note of how he does in that environment. — Kevin Fishbain
The defensive tackle class
The Bengals need to attack needs at interior defensive line aggressively, so how the measurables (and interviews) shake out will go a long way to deciding if Byron Murphy of Texas and Jer'Zhan Newton of Illinois could connect at No. 18 or if a move up or down the board shakes them out of mid-first range. Will any new candidates enter the equation for Day 2 with a strong combine? The Bengals need to plot the draft path at DT and if they don't see enough options, they could shift to a free-agent-laden approach. — Paul Dehner Jr.
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The wide receivers
The Browns are focused on winning in 2024, so the "good" stuff at the combine will involve Browns GM Andrew Berry talking potential trades with his peers and potentially bumping into agents of upcoming free agents. None of that will be for public consumption. But the Browns need to upgrade their receiving corps — now and into the future — so it's fair to think they'll focus on their evaluations of this year's wide receiver class. The Browns don't pick until No. 54 of the second round, so they'll have to determine how many wide receivers will be long gone, which ones they might like in the second or third rounds and how those receivers might fit into their ever-evolving offense. — Zac Jackson
What is the latest with Dak Prescott's contract?
There are plenty of areas to address in free agency and the draft, from offensive line to linebacker and defensive tackle. But Prescott's contract is the No. 1 issue because it affects everything else. The Cowboys have given no indication that they are considering an immediate future without Prescott, who is entering the final season of his current deal. The most likely scenario is that he signs a new contract next month. If the Cowboys leave his deal as is, he'd count just under $60 million against their 2024 cap, making it difficult to do anything to improve the roster outside of the draft. If Dallas is truly "all in," like Jerry Jones said at the Senior Bowl, they need to figure out Prescott's future so they can begin improving the rest of the roster. — Jon Machota
Russell Wilson watch
Sean Payton said after the season that a decision on the future of the 35-year-old Wilson would not be "a long, drawn-out process." A few weeks later, at the Super Bowl, Payton said the decision would come "sooner rather than later." The Broncos appear ready to move on from Wilson, whose $37 million in 2025 salary becomes guaranteed if he's still on the roster on March 17, but there has been no movement yet publicly. I'm interested to see whether the activities at the combine reveal anything about what the Broncos will do with Wilson after two underwhelming seasons in Denver and what light will be shed on their quarterback plan to follow. — Nick Kosmider
2024 NFL Draft consensus Big Board: Who's rising, falling ahead of the combine?
The cornerback class
This is a really intriguing group of corners, with more than a handful of prospects looking like first-rounders. The Lions obviously could use some young talent at the position, whether it's at No. 29 on the first night or on Day 2 with three picks — Nos. 61, 73 and 92. I'm curious to see which corners separate themselves in Indianapolis. Testing is obviously part of the equation, but defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn believes you have to be wired a certain way to excel at the position. Hearing from corners at the podium could help us get a better understanding of prospects the Lions might like. — Colton Pouncy
Jordan Love extension talks
I'm going to be parked next to the second-floor Starbucks at the JW Marriott for 96 consecutive hours, waiting for a glimpse of Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst and super-agent David Mulugheta talking with each other. I'd even take just a glance in each other's direction. Then, I'll know exactly how much the Packers are paying Love. Gutekunst can't sign his franchise quarterback until May 3 because that's 12 months after Love's last extension, but he and Mulugheta will surely meet in Indianapolis to exchange contract numbers. — Matt Schneidman
Nick Caserio's plan to build on last season
This was supposed to be a gradual and potentially painful build as Caserio and new coach DeMeco Ryans began laying the foundation last season after the GM spent the two previous years dismantling and setting the table for a true rebuild. But Caserio struck gold with his hiring of Ryans and draft selections both in 2022 and 2023 and Houston came out of nowhere to win its first division title in four years. Now Caserio must further fortify the roster, giving C.J. Stroud additional support by way of consistent weapons and more impactful defensive playmakers. With adequate cap space and eight draft picks, the Texans have resources to build with a blend of free-agent talent and young prospects. Caserio and Ryans surely will not give away any state secrets next week, but they should shed light on some of their highest priorities. — Mike Jones
Who will catch the eye of Colts WRs coach Reggie Wayne?
Beyond the first-round prospects Indianapolis will consider with the No. 15 pick, this year's draft class is supposed to be loaded with wide receiver talent. Last year, Wayne said he was very impressed with Josh Downs' route running and sure-handedness during the combine, despite Downs being undersized coming out of North Carolina. Wayne relayed that message to GM Chris Ballard, Downs was drafted in the third round and had a standout rookie season. I'll use my binoculars to keep a close eye on Wayne's interactions during combine drills, while also asking several receivers if they've met with him and heard any feedback. — James Boyd
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How they handle the tricky Calvin Ridley situation
By all accounts, the Jaguars want Ridley back after the 29-year-old receiver had 76 catches for 1,016 yards and eight touchdowns in his first season in Jacksonville. However, Ridley's contract expired and his situation is fascinating to consider. If the Jaguars re-sign Ridley before free agency begins, it qualifies as an extension and they would owe Atlanta a second-round pick in the 2024 draft as per the terms of their trade. However, if Ridley gets to free agency but still returns to the Jaguars, the new deal wouldn't be considered an extension — rather a free-agent contract — and the Jaguars would only have to send Atlanta their third-round pick. Allowing Ridley to get to the open market is risky, but if the Jaguars play their cards right, they could bring back Trevor Lawrence's top weapon without losing a top-50 pick. — Jim Ayello
Tier 2 of the receiver and tight end prospects
A major question for next season is whether Chiefs coach Andy Reid and general manager Brett Veach can return the team's offense to its previous potent form. One of the fastest ways to do that is to select the best pass-catching prospects available late in the first and second rounds. Travis Kelce will be 35 next season, so adding another tight end should be high on the Chiefs' priority list. As for the receivers, the Chiefs should have plenty of options, considering the depth of this year's class. Reid and Veach will use the combine to start identifying which receiver could most excel playing alongside Patrick Mahomes. — Nate Taylor
2024 NFL Draft Big Board: Who are the top 100 prospects in this year's class?
The quarterback prospects
This isn't a unique answer, but it's the most significant roster question for the Raiders in their first full season under general manager Tom Telesco and head coach Antonio Pierce. Quarterback Aidan O'Connell was solid in 10 starts as a rookie, but it's hard to see the Raiders finishing this offseason without adding competition for the starting job either through the addition of a veteran or a rookie quarterback. Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels are widely considered the top three quarterbacks in this class. The Raiders will do plenty of work on them, but it'll be difficult for them to draft any of them considering they hold pick No. 13 in the first round. With that in mind, they'll also need to deeply study J.J. McCarthy, Bo Nix, Michael Penix Jr. and the rest of the class. — Tashan Reed
Their salary-cap situation
The Chargers are effectively $31.7 million over the salary cap as they head into the combine, according to Over the Cap. Crucial decisions loom, particularly regarding receiver Mike Williams, receiver Keenan Allen, edge rusher Joey Bosa and edge rusher Khalil Mack. All four veterans have cap hits exceeding $30 million in 2024. How will new head coach Jim Harbaugh and GM Joe Hortiz navigate these veteran contracts — and their cap situation in general? Who stays? Who goes? Do they inquire into the trade market? Do they offer extensions? Will they use void years? I'll be looking for answers to these questions in Indy. — Daniel Popper
Sniffing around an offseason plan
The Rams don't generally attend the NFL combine (here is why) other than their medical staff's on-site collection of the all-important medical information on prospects. But Indianapolis is still a great place to gather data and tidbits from agents and other league sources about what their offseason plan could be and new trends in contract structures and team-building. The Rams will have approximately $40 million in workable cap space and a lot of needs despite a better-than-expected 2023 season. They also have brought in new assistant coaches — and the combine will be the perfect environment to mine for information about those additions. — Jourdan Rodrigue
Tua Tagovailoa extension talks
It certainly seems like a Tagovailoa extension is a foregone conclusion. But what will it look like and when will it happen? The Dolphins QB enters the 2024 season with a $23.1 million cap charge on the fifth-year option. The Dolphins then have the franchise tag at their disposal, so they don't have to sign him to a long-term deal now or even next offseason. But for a team that could use some cap relief, lowering his cap figure with an extension could be appealing. But how much is it going to take to retain Tagovailoa? Is he the caliber of quarterback who should be paid in the neighborhood of a Joe Burrow ($55 million AAV)? Would he take less? These are the franchise-defining questions to keep in mind at the combine and beyond. — Jim Ayello
Where things stand between the Vikings and Kirk Cousins
This subject will shape the future of the Vikings organization. Keep Cousins, and Minnesota would likely be signaling its belief that it can contend in the short term. Move on from him, and the Vikings would be indicating that they'd be ready to chart a new path. Cousins' contract is set to void March 12. If that happens, the Vikings will be on the hook for a hefty $28.5 million dead-cap hit. The only way to extend that money into the future is to come to terms on an extension with Cousins. The NFL combine stands as a prime opportunity for in-person discussions on this subject between the team and Cousins' representatives. — Alec Lewis
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Quarterback Jayden Daniels
The easiest way for the Patriots to address their issues at quarterback is to draft a signal caller — either Daniels or Drake Maye depending on who falls to them at No. 3. With Daniels, there are more unknowns. The Pats aren't concerned about his height (6-foot-4) or hand size (9 5/8 inches), but scouts want to see him at or above 210 pounds at the combine because there are concerns about his slight frame and the big hits he too often takes. The other question for the Patriots is how Daniels will interview and how he'll test when they run him through plays on the whiteboard. How Daniels (and Maye) do this week will go a long way in determining whether the Patriots draft a quarterback or wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. with the third pick. — Chad Graff
Offensive tackles and pass catchers
We'll leave the annual "too far over the salary cap" discussion for after the combine because the Saints always find a way. And this year it should come in mass contract restructurings of several veteran players. As noted in our NFL reporters' mock draft recently, the need for tackle and/or guard should stand high on the priority list. So you'd imagine players like Olu Fashanu (Penn State), JC Latham (Alabama), Taliese Fuaga (Oregon State), Amarius Mims (Georgia) and Tyler Guyton (Oklahoma) are all on the Saints' radar. The Saints could also use another piece for Derek Carr at wide receiver (LSU's Brian Thomas, Florida State's Keon Coleman, Texas' Adonai Mitchell) to add some more punch with Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed. — Larry Holder
Saquon Barkley watch
There's a lot riding on this next period of the Giants offseason after an already noisy start to the business side of things with coaching changes aplenty. But the spotlight will be tuned to Barkley's future at the combine as the front office and the running back's representatives are expected to meet again. Will they be able to hammer out a deal? Will he get tagged again for $12.1 million or will he finally test the open market and venture into the interesting running back market? We'll get a clearer picture by week's end of where the two sides stand. — Charlotte Carroll
The pass catchers
The Jets have an obvious need at offensive tackle (and/or at guard, too, depending on some offseason decisions), but they also desperately need help at wide receiver for star Garrett Wilson. Allen Lazard won't cut it as an option in 2024. There are some extremely talented receivers in this class who could be available at No. 10 when the Jets pick — after Marvin Harrison Jr., who will almost certainly be gone — and even if the Jets still need an offensive lineman, they might be tempted by the likes of Malik Nabers or Rome Odunze — or others later in the draft, when teams have found stars in past years while the Jets sat on their hands, like last year. — Zack Rosenblatt
Are they organized?
Fourth-year coach Nick Sirianni overhauled both coordinator positions, and there's still not much clarity about how involved he will be in working with newly hired offensive coordinator Kellen Moore to build a less predictable offensive system that supplies a deeply talented roster with more answers this offseason. And what kind of offense is that exactly? A Howie Roseman-led personnel department that remains largely intact must also upgrade several defensive positions. How more favorably positioned will defenders be in a revamped "Fangio System" that will this time be coached by … well, Vic Fangio? — Brooks Kubena
If it's a clean sweep concerning Kenny Pickett
The Steelers interview every single player they can and they pretty much use the combine as an assurance of what they've scouted throughout the year. So there's not much to glean there. Where there could be some clarification, or at least unity, is what general manager Omar Khan says about Pickett compared with what Mike Tomlin said days after the season and what owner Art Rooney II said two weeks later. Both alluded to Pickett being the No. 1 quarterback entering the season despite not regaining his starting position from Mason Rudolph over the final four games of the season. Will the Steelers triple down on that or walk it back and hammer home that Pickett won't be entering the offseason as the clear-cut QB1 and either a re-signing of Rudolph or an outside free agent — or a potential trade — will provide legitimate competition? — Mark Kaboly
The offensive linemen
Three of the top center prospects — Oregon's Jackson Powers-Johnson, Duke's Graham Barton and West Virginia's Zach Frazier — should all have multi-positional capability in the NFL. That could be tantalizing to the 49ers, whose biggest weakness to fix lies in the offensive line. More than one spot was a problem this past season. Essentially everyone but left tackle Trent Williams endured significant struggles at one point or another. So perhaps the 49ers, who don't pick until No. 31, will be looking for an adaptable interior lineman who can immediately fortify their especially problematic right guard position before potentially becoming the long-term solution at center. The 49ers simply need more quality options up front. Imagine the boost that could give QB Brock Purdy. — David Lombardi
Examining the 49ers' salary-cap outlook and how it applies to Brandon Aiyuk's future
John Schneider flying solo
This will be Seattle's first combine with GM Schneider leading football operations, so his messaging from the podium will be interesting to analyze. While Schneider has long figured prominently into key decisions, coach Pete Carroll set the vision for the franchise previously. Schneider is doing more of that now. We won't hear from new coach Mike Macdonald at all at the combine; he and his staff are expected to remain behind to install their schemes. That will put additional attention on Schneider. — Mike Sando
How they approach the quarterback position
The Bucs want to re-sign Baker Mayfield, whose contract is up. Mayfield has said he wants to remain in Tampa. But he also told ESPN he wants market value. That probably means a deal similar to the one Geno Smith recently signed with Seattle — $75 million over three years. Whether the Bucs want to pay that is the issue. A franchise tag is an option but not ideal with safety Antoine Winfield Jr. and wide receiver Mike Evans also on expiring contracts. It will be interesting to hear what GM Jason Licht says about the quarterback position, including the prospects in the draft. — Dan Pompei
Three tackles and two receivers
The free-agency picture suggests the Titans can get help at cornerback and interior offensive line before the draft but will likely have to focus their first two picks on their two biggest needs. The absence of a third-round pick increases the urgency. Second-year quarterback Will Levis needs a long-term receiver to grow with and a left tackle to protect him. The board may work out for the Titans to choose between Joe Alt and Olu Fashanu as a foundational tackle — but what about Taliese Fuaga? Does he continue his momentum in Indy? Could the Titans move down, get him and be happy with it? The board may also let Malik Nabers or Rome Odunze slide to No. 7. Would Brian Callahan prefer a playmaker over a blocker as the Bengals did when he was there and they took Ja'Marr Chase over Penei Sewell in 2021? — Joe Rexrode
The quarterbacks
It's no secret that the holders of the No. 2 pick are expected to select a quarterback from the top group. The trick here is the new braintrust of GM Adam Peters, head coach Dan Quinn, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and the scouting department holdovers are mostly new to each other. Do they have Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels graded in the same range? If Williams is a cut above, is the gap considered enough to offer the Bears a Godfather trade for the first pick? Has Daniels' dual-threat shine caught up to Maye or do they prefer the UNC quarterback's prototypical size? We won't find out the staff's hopes and dreams, but this is where the detective work begins by examining the trio on our own. — Ben Standig
Commanders at 2 likely means determining if Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels is their guy
(Top photos of J.J. McCarthy, Saquon Barkley and Malik Nabers: Gregory Shamus, Getty Images; Jim McIsaac, Getty Images; Matthew Hinton / USA Today)


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Not since, oh, Martin and Lewis has there been a showbiz breakup as sudden and inexplicable. Last year the Muscular Dystrophy Association announced that Jerry Lewis was stepping down as host of its annual Labor Day telethon, the marathon TV event he had made his personal showcase, soap box and sentimental journey for 45 years. With the show cut from 21.5 hours to just 6, Lewis was being replaced by a quartet of hosts, the MDA said, and would make an appearance only at the end of the show, to say goodbye and sing "You'll Never Walk Alone" one last time.
Then what seemed the sad but inevitable end of an era became something uglier. A few weeks before the show, the MDA issued a curt announcement that Jerry Lewis would not be making a goodbye appearance after all — and was resigning from his post as MDA national chairman. The telethon went on without him (raising $61.5 million, more than the previous year with Lewis, according to the MDA) and included a filmed tribute to him and warm words of thanks from various participants during the show. But no Jerry.
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A year later, Lewis has been all but erased from the telethon's memory. This year's show, airing the Sunday night before Labor Day, has been further downsized, to just three hours, with no named host and a smattering of B-list guest stars (Carrie Underwood, Will.i.am, Khloe Kardashian). It is no longer called a telethon, but simply an "entertainment special," and there will be no tote board tallying the donations. In the press announcement of the event, Jerry Lewis's name is nowhere mentioned.
The story behind Lewis's departure remains untold. But a few things have become clear in the year since the awkward public breakup. Jerry Lewis was dumped by the MDA, the charity he had been identified with since the 1950s. He's still bitter about it. And the telethon is withering without him.
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Lewis still won't talk about what happened. "That's not a place I want to go. Because if I go there, you'll never get me back," he said when I raised the subject with him recently in Nashville, where he's directing a new stage musical, The Nutty Professor. "It's not that I don't want to talk about it. But I have already ingested all that I want from that whole f—ing adventure."
The pain is not hard to discern. "This was a hurt man," says Richard Belzer, the stand-up comic and Law and Order co-star, who has developed a close, almost father-son relationship with Lewis. Jerry's goodbye appearance was scrapped after he and the charity could not agree on its format and length. Lewis wanted to do it live; the MDA floated several pre-taped options — "all insulting," Belzer claims. "It's as if they were trying to provoke him to leave." In the end, he did. "It was a moral outrage, a PR nightmare and a sad commentary on this incredible philanthropic career," says Belzer.
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To be sure, dealing with Lewis, now 86, has never been a walk in the park. His annual Labor Day orgy of sentiment, self-regard and showbiz schmaltz was for many years something of a punch line. ("You know why they love Jerry Lewis in France," a comedian told me not long ago. "In France, they don't get the telethon.") Still, he raised an estimated $2 billion for "Jerry's kids" over more than a half-century with the MDA, and a well-orchestrated, celebrity-studded farewell to him on the telethon might have been a fundraising bonanza.
MDA officials continue to maintain that Lewis simply retired. "We honor Jerry Lewis, we admire the work he's done for us, and we respect his decision to retire," says Valerie Cwik, the MDA's interim president. (She replaced Gerald Weinberg, who was reportedly behind Lewis's ouster and who stepped down as president last December, after 54 years with the organization.) And she insists that the changes in the telethon are part of a necessary evolution in fundraising strategy, to put less emphasis on the once-a-year event. "It has to change because the American audience has changed," says Cwik. "A 21.5-hour show doesn't fit in a 140-character world."
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Trump and British PM pledge "lasting support" for both nations
WASHINGTON (AP) - WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday pledged America's "lasting support" to the U.S.' historic "special relationship" with Britain after he emerged from his first meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May, leader of an ally who seeks to nudge the populist president toward the political mainstream.
May, who said the meeting was the start to building their relationship, announced that Trump had accepted an invitation from Queen Elizabeth II for a state visit later this year with his wife, first lady Melania Trump.
Trump sought to charm May, noting during his first news conference as president that, "by the way, my mother was born in Scotland."
"I am honored to have the prime minister here for our first official visit from a foreign leader," Trump said, standing alongside May in the ornate White House East Room. "This is our first visit so, great honor."
He added that the United States and the United Kingdom have "one of the great bonds."
"We pledge our lasting support to this most special relationship," Trump said during brief opening remarks. "Together, America and the United Kingdom are a beacon for prosperity and the rule of law."
May thanked Trump for inviting her to visit so soon after his inauguration last Friday and said their meeting was an indication of the strength and the importance of maintaining good relations between the trans-Atlantic allies. She said there was "much on which we agree."
"Today's talks, I think, are a significant moment for President Trump and I to build our relationship," May said.
The Trump-May meeting came a day after Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto called off his own trip to Washington next week amid wrangling over who will pay for Trump's planned wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Trump's spokesman said the president would seek a 20 percent tax on Mexican imports to pay for the barrier, then later clarified that such a tax would be a possible approach.
May's meeting with the president is being hailed by the British government as a sign that the trans-Atlantic "special relationship" is valued by the new administration.
Before answering questions from a few journalists, Trump welcomed May to the Oval Office where he promptly showed off a bust of Winston Churchill, one of her predecessors.
"It's a great honor to have Winston Churchill back," Trump said. The bust had been moved from the Oval Office to another part of the White House when Barack Obama held the office.
Trump and May were seen holding hands briefly as they walked along the White House colonnade before the news conference. Afterward, they resumed their talks while dining in the State Dining Room on iceberg wedge salads, braised beef short ribs and salted caramel creme brulee.
May's visit, so soon after Trump's inauguration, has been criticized by her political opponents, and risks being overshadowed by the flood of announcements, plans and proposals coming out of the White House. On Thursday, May was repeatedly asked about Britain's stance on torture — the U.K. has condemned it — after Trump said he thinks torturing terrorism suspects works.
Trump is something of a mystery to world leaders, many of whom expected Democrat Hillary Clinton to win the election. They also don't know his administration's main interlocutors with foreign governments, including son-in-law Jared Kushner and senior adviser Steve Bannon, a conservative media executive.
So May is a bit of a scouting party — or guinea pig — among global politicians.
She has strong reasons for wanting the relationship to work. Britain is set to leave the European Union and its 500 million-person single market. A trade deal with the U.S., Britain's biggest export market, is a major prize.
Trump has drawn parallels between Britain's choice to leave the EU and his own success, using the Brexit vote to bolster his derision of the 28-nation bloc and his preference for striking bilateral agreements.
That puts May in an awkward spot. She wants a good relationship with Trump, but does not share his disdain for the EU, saying it's in Britain's interests that it succeed.
Trump and May both addressed a Republican retreat Thursday in Philadelphia, though their visits did not overlap. During his remarks to lawmakers, Trump bemoaned the fact that Wilbur Ross, his nominee to be commerce secretary, would not be confirmed in time for a visit that was expected to focus heavily on trade.
May's speech alternated between saluting Trump's vision for what she called American "renewal" and reminding him, and his Republican colleagues, of the United States' global responsibilities.


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Austin Dillon Wins Coca-Cola 600 After Jimmie Johnson Runs Out Of Fuel
Austin Dillon passed an out-of-fuel Jimmie Johnson in the final two laps and won a rain-delayed Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina on Sunday night.
Four-time race winner Johnson was comfortably ahead over the final 20 laps, but he ran out of fuel on lap 398, allowing Dillon to zoom past him and claim his first career NASCAR win.
A fast-moving rainstorm forced an hour and 40 minute delay of the race after 143 of the 400 laps. Dillon and his pit crew celebrated the victory with a belly slide across the infield grass of the racetrack.
Coupled with the delay, the length of the race helped push the end of the event to well past midnight on the East Coast.
Kyle Busch finished second, with Martin Truex Jr., Matt Kenseth and Denny Hamlin rounding out the top five. Johnson finished 17th.
Busch won the first stage of the race, with Truex taking the second and Denny Hamlin capturing the third. Truex led a race-high 233 laps on Sunday.
NASCAR's Monster Energy Series continues next Sunday at Dover International Speedway in Delaware.


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Bassist Jason Everett to Release New Live Album With Deep Energy Orchestra Feat. Trey Gunn of King Crimson & Selvaganesh of Shakti
During the first week of October 2017, world-class musicians from many genres came together in an ambitious project…to record and perform a full night of music…in a week. The Deep Energy Orchestra were brought together by local composer and fretless bassist, Jason Everett who had been named an "Artist in Residence" by the prestigious non-profit Jack Straw Cultural Center in Seattle, WA. The project captured high-quality audio and video performances of his compositions which are inspired by his love for classical, jazz and Indian Fusion music. The live recording took place at Jack Straw Cultural Center, located in the University District, over a two day period.
Says Jason, "I love instrumental music, and started as a classical musician at eight. I was playing jazz clubs professionally at sixteen and fell in love with Indian music at eighteen. This project is an exciting culmination of that history and my love for those musical styles."
Another well-known musician in the project who plays an unusual instrument is Trey Gunn, who is best known for his work with King Crimson and the Security Project. "I was really excited to play with Trey…we are both bassists with extended range instruments who play melodically; so we were able to trade off roles as lead and rhythm players," explained Jason. "Trey is really exciting to watch as he is performing on his Warr Guitar which is a 12-string instrument that he plays almost like a piano."
"I was surprised how easily these pieces flowed out of us when rehearsing and recording. It is a clear testament to Jason's writing that music this challenging felt so natural." – Trey Gunn
Also featured on the album is Indian musician Selvaganesh, best known for his work with Shakti, John McLaughlin, and Jonas Helborg, who plays kanjira and his custom drum kit.
"It is my pleasure to be part of Deep Energy Orchestra, everyone was flying, especially Trey! I had a great time playing the music and was impressed with Jason's pieces, especially those in odd meters. This is one of my favorite groups!" – Selvaganesh
More-strings-than-usual might be a theme for this group as lead violinist Radhika Iyer, from San Francisco, played her seven-string electric violin and Everett himself is known for his unique seven-string fretless bass. Other local musicians who rounded out the sound included tabla player Anil Prasad, and classical musicians, Rachel Nesvig on violin, Aleida Gehrels on viola, and Phil Hirschi on cello.
Jason Everett (aka Mister E) is a performer, composer, and producer who plays a variety of stringed and percussive instruments with his primary instruments being his seven-string fretless bass and acoustic six-string bass. Jason attended Northern Arizona University on a full scholarship for bassoon and started playing jazz professionally at sixteen years old.
Jason has played music outside of the mainstream for most of his career including with the avant-garde space-jazz ensemble, Little Green Men; Flamenco fusion groups, Machete', Deseo Carmin, and Acoustic Fantasy; world fusion groups, Avaaza, Tarana, and Andre Feriante; and Kirtan artists, Gina Sala' and Girish. Jason has also been recently performing and recording with Bay Area world jazz fusion groups, Facing East and Ancient Future. Jason has created his own groups including Taal Maya, a Shakti inspired Indian fusion project and Pandamonium, which is described as "Prog Rock Jazz Funk."
"Jason Everett's intonation on his signature 7-string fretless bass is exemplary, and he is a well-spring of melodies and musical ideas. Keep your eyes and ears out for Jason Everett aka Mister E!" – Stu Hamm
Jason's recording work has recently included producing a four-movement, 20-minute composition called "Moksha: The Elimination of All Duality" that features world-class artists including Selvaganesh (Shakti, Masters of Percussion), Fareed Haque (director of Jazz Studies at Northern Illinois University), Suhail Yusuf Khan, Radhakrisna Neyvili, Vishal Nagar, and Ujwal Nagar.
Jason is also performing as a solo bass artist and has recently performed at NAMM (the National Association of Music Manufacturers) convention in LA, the International Solo Bass Competition hosted by bass amplifier manufacturer, Phil Jones Bass in NY, and as a headliner for Bass Bash in Denver, CO for the last several years.
Finally, Jason was name an Artist in Residence by Seattle non-profit, Jack Straw Cultural Center for 2017 and recorded his new album, "Playing With Fire" which is due for release October 2018 and has recently started a new collaboration with the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra who have commissioned Jason to arrange his music from the "Playing With Fire" album for their full chamber orchestra. Jason is an endorsed artist for Bartolini Pickups, Kalium Strings and Conklin Guitars, who have created a signature model instrument for Jason called, the "OM Bass."
"Jason's impressive bass work will dazzle, but his playing transcends the instrument to become a pure source of expression. His compositions are equally full of wonder and atmosphere for a sonic journey. A top-notch musician!" – Kevin Johnson No Treble Bass Magazine
In closing Jason has this to impart, "My music is a combination of the styles that move me. Classical, Jazz, Groove, Funk, Prog Rock, and World music (particularly Indian and Flamenco). Music is a language and it is always amazing when musicians from different genres and training can come together to create something new, unique and beautiful. My music is nearly always instrumental, and often in odd-meters."
To purchase Deep Energy Orchestra's "Playing With Fire": https://deepenergyorchestra.bandcamp.com/
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My Nieghbor Harold 87, A WWII US Navy vet. Gave me these.
He found them in the 1950's while digging a foundation for a house.
The gun is a Iver Johnson I believe its a .38 hammer less revolver made from 1897-1908
The smaller watch was made in 1904. And the other watch its a Walther but unkown of the year.


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You've probably been following the recent news on a lawsuit that Summit Entertainment is bringing against a woman who allegedly hacked into computers to steal Breaking Dawn movie images. Summit Entertainment just sent out this release clearing up some of the stuff that's showing up in the press right now!
In response to the press conference held in Posadas, Argentina today called by Ms. Daiana Santia and her legal representation, Summit Entertainment would like to provide to media and the online community the following response and details that led to the legal action taken against Ms. Santia.
· First and most important this is NOT about greed or the Studio wanting to bully a woman from a small town in Argentina – rather, it is about stolen material that is private and sensitive which was obtained by illegally accessing private/secure servers as well as personal email accounts. Ms. Santia's actions came to light after these materials began appearing on the internet towards the end of March, 2011. Since Summit learned of Ms. Santia's involvement in late May 2011, Summit has been in contact with Ms. Santia and her representatives with no resolution or further good faith efforts on their part, thus the only alternative left was to pursue legal action to ascertain that Ms. Santia no longer holds the images and video in any shape or form. Prior to said action the studio clearly communicated to Ms. Santia and her representatives that a press release would be distributed naming the actions being taken as well as naming her specifically.
· Summit's first meeting with the Santia family occurred on May 31, 2011 at which point the studio was told they would fully cooperate. A subsequent meeting took place on June 8, 2011 with Ms. Santia and her lawyer at which time Ms. Santia confessed to the intrusions. It is also important to note that Ms.Santia is 24 years of age. The family was contacted as a group as the IP address used was registered under a family name.
· Specifically on June 8, 2011 Ms. Santia confessed in the presence of her attorney that she accessed servers and email accounts via a systematic attack — stealing photographs, unfinished images and video footage over several months. Additionally there is indisputable evidence linking her directly to IP addresses that were used in the unauthorized access. Her actions appear to be premeditated and not done on a whim, but rather using technology and tactics that require thought as well as time and skill. Because Ms. Santia decided that she does not want to cooperate, Summit has been unable to settle this matter privately with Ms. Santia and her representatives in Argentina.
· Ms. Santia claims to have deleted the stolen materials off her lap top as well as her family's desktop computer, however both common sense and historically similar cases have proven that a defendant's word cannot be taken as final. Additionally, Summit must confirm the extent to which Ms. Santia shared the materials with others.
· When first approached by Summit, Ms. Santia's representatives indicated their willingness to permit Summit to review the computers. Based on this communication, Summit flew technical experts to Posadas, only to have Ms. Santia renege on their offer after the arrival of these experts. To this day, Ms. Santia has refused to cooperate in giving Summit access to these two computers to verify for itself that the images and footage have in fact been deleted, and to confirm the extent to which files were shared. We do not feel this is an unreasonable request but rather a prudent move to protect the IP and the studio. Additionally the studio has made an offer to have representatives chosen by Ms. Santia present when the computers are searched in order to protect the Ms. Santia's privacy relating to anything else that is not related to this particular situation as they are of no interest to the studio.
· Had Ms. Santia cooperated Summit and its representatives would have worked with her to reach a compromise that would not necessarily involve legal action in Argentina and the United States.


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I Burn for Tacos, Craft Beer, and Date Nights. #KeepBurning #OTF
When you first sign up for Orange Theory Fitness they ask you, "What Do You Burn For?" I wasn't sure what to write down, or what it really meant so, I went with 'Family.' In my head, I was like, yea, I burn for my family. I want to live a happy, healthy, and fulfilled lifestyle, and I want to be around for a very long time for me and my family. At the time it seemed very legitimate and like a "Nailed It", moment. While it is still a legitimate reason, I now understand what "Burn For" truly means, and if you're an OTF goer like myself, you know what I'm talking about. #KeepBurning
I do still "Burn For my Family", but I also "Burn For", tacos, craft beer, date nights, late-night snacks, pizza Friday's, Ice Cream, specifically Two Roosters Ice Cream, Mitch's famous Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip-Honey, and Banana Toast, and Lasagna at Christmas time. I've realized now that every time I come in here and Burn, it's not so I am never allowed to treat myself, it's to work off those times I treat myself. I absolutely am head over heels for Orange Theory Fitness and everything it stands for. For as long as I can remember, I've owned a gym membership. I've been going to OTF since August of 2017, and have had more progress in my health and weight in 4 months, than 4 years with a normal gym account.
I have never been a fan of group fitness and always thought the people who took those classes at the gym were absolutely crazy. It was like a nightmare for me to even think about being trapped in a room with 30 other sweaty and smelly strangers, getting yelled out by another stranger.
I joined the OTF location in Holly Springs specifically because one of my very dear friends, Racheal, got a new job there. She had been training me in her personal time for a few months, and when she was offered this amazing job opportunity and accepted the position, I was so proud of her but also a little sad. When she informed me so was no longer going to have time for our sessions I was heartbroken. She kept telling me to stop in and see her, and I kept telling her I was trying to save money and that I didn't have it in my budget to join a gym.
I finally caved and decided to accept the OTF offer by taking 1 class for free as a trial. Well, the rest is history. I was hooked. It was exhilarating, challenging, awful, fantastic, personal, sweaty, adrenalin pumping, and terrible all at the same time.
Now, don't go taking "awful and terrible" out of context. It was both of those adjectives because of how it made me feel afterward. Again, don't go taking that out of context. I am a person who needs to feel something from a workout. I need someone pushing me, making the decisions, controlling the music, challenging me to do better, run faster, and try harder. I need someone paying attention to me and making sure I'm not slacking off; what I need is a coach, and that is exactly what Ginger from Holly Springs OTF does for me. She knows when I'm not giving it my all and she calls me out every time. She doesn't even have to say anything, all she has to do is stand behind me when I'm on the treadmill, or in front of me when I'm rowing, looking at her stopwatch, and I know she's standing there because she knows I try harder when she's around.
I feel all these emotions and more after a workout, and it's the greatest feeling in the world. I feel tired, exhausted, relieved, and proud of myself. Sometimes I even feel like laughing and crying at the same time. It's incredible how 1 hour out of my day can make me feel like a better person. Sometimes I'm literally bending over backward to try and accomplish the task at hand, and other times I'm rowing like I'm trying to qualify for the Olympics. I've honestly never been happier with a gym. When I used to go by myself to the gym, I would lift a few weights, hit the treadmill, and call it a day. With OTF I'm inspired by the people in the room, I'm pushed by my coach, and listened to by the incredibly knowledgeable staff they have on hand.
Explaining to my boyfriend, Mitch, what a "Splat Point" is, has been hilarious. He now asks when I get home, "How'd your splat points go?" So sweet that he cares, or is pretending to care, that's why he is so great. I could continue on about my love of OTF and why I joined, but hopefully, you get the picture by now. I want to be and feel like a good, stronger, better person, and I get that by attending twice a week here at OTF. This is not a paid or sponsored post. The only thing I am getting out of this post is the satisfaction of inspiring someone else to feel like anything is possible. It doesn't have to be with OTF, it just has to come with you trying to achieve something you don't think you can do. Once you do something that you didn't think you were capable of doing, it's an unexplainable feeling. My "FitFam" here at Orange Theory makes me happy and I'm so proud to be a member. I look forward to my workouts again, something I haven't done since my basketball and soccer days as a teenager.
Another major reason I #KeepBurning, is because I am a cook. I run a food blog that allows and requires me to constantly be in the kitchen cooking, creating, and trying out new recipes. Some of them healthy, some of them,…not so much. I am also the General Manager at the Hibernian Pub on Glenwood Ave. in downtown Raleigh, NC, which sometimes requires late-night shifts with late-night meals. Always knowing when my next OTF class is going to be, keeps me grounded and has helped me to make better decisions when it comes to those recipe developments and late-night snacks! In particular, my new favorite On The Go snack was just posted on my blog, and you can find it here –> Gilly's Power Up Feel Good Snack Boxes!
One more HUGE shout out to my coach Ginger, and my dear friend Racheal, for encouraging me every day and always helping me to reach my fitness goals. I love you guys! (Shout out to Trevor and Lis who are also very awesome people at the OTF in Holly Springs, NC!!)


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Red Carnation Boutonniere
Red Carnation Boutonniere
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To guarantee the freshest bouquet possible, we may replace some stems in your arrangement for color or flower variety. While we always do the best to match the picture shown, sometimes different vases may be used. Any substitution made will be similar to the original design and be of equal or greater value.
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For bouquets and plants of one variety, such as roses or orchids, we focus on matching the floral type but may substitute for different colors.
Our Red Carnation Boutonniere has a classic look that will add that extra touch to their wedding day style. A single red carnation is accented with lily grass blades and lush greens for an eye-catching appearance you will love.
Boutonniere is approximately 4" H x 3" W
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No Win, No Fee Debt Recovery
Outstanding accounts affect your business greatly and what might seem like a small amount is ultimately hurting your profits whilst also reducing your cash flow. On average businesses have around 10% of their business as aged debtors. That 10% might be the difference between being able to purchase inventory, get that new equipment or simply being able to pay your own debts back.
Commercial Debt Recovery Solutions is an industry leader in debt recovery because we are highly experienced in turning the often difficult and time-consuming task of collecting outstanding debts into working capital for your business.
At CDRS our goal is to collect your debts so that you can focus on what is important to you – your business and generating income. Our "No Win, No Fee" Policy means that we work hard to ensure that your debt is recovered, and that no commission is charged unless we collect your debt.


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The objective of the LSUHSC PeopleSoft Support Organization is to provide support and assistance to the end - user community on LSUHSC policies and procedures as they relate to the PeopleSoft administrative systems.
Table maintenance - The system set-up and configuration tables impact several functional areas. All changes to configuration of the data and tables are coordinated through PeopleSoft Support.
Security maintenance - Additions, changes, or deletions to LSUHSC PeopleSoft security may be coordinated through PeopleSoft Support with Information Security and will comply with institutional policies and procedures for system security. This will insure that new users are quickly granted access, terminated employees are denied access, and the number of security operator classes remains manageable.
Software upgrade, patch and fix maintenance - All software updates, patches and fixes are coordinated through PeopleSoft Support who manages the research, timing and prioritization of the application and the testing of the delivered functionality. This coordination is crucial to ensure LSUHSC is up-to-date on all software patches and the application and testing is conducted in a controlled environment.
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Training support - PeopleSoft Support is responsible for the development and implementation of end-user training for the LSUHSC end-user population.
End-user Reporting PeopleSoft Support - Assists end-users by developing efficient reporting techniques via Public Queries, nVision and Crystal Reports.
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2 pcs. Kuh-Treiber sticker for all Boxerfans Available in various colors.... more
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Transposition tip: Ignored Terms
A common question is asked about Worship LIVE! transposition: "When I transpose a song, this or that line of chords does not transpose. All the other lines do."
The issue is usually some text added to the chords line, indicating a technique for the musicians or singers, like adding "(to Bridge)" or "Go to verse".
Our software will transpose any line containing ONLY chords. It tries to transpose every chunk of text in the song, first assuming it's a chord. Of course if it doesn't start with A thru G, it can skip right out. "Bridge" requires a bit more work - "B" is a valid letter to begin a chord - but "r" (the second letter) is obviously not part of any common chord - only m, #, b, 7, etc. would be appropriate. "(to" is also obviously not a chord... etc. So the software sees that some of the character groups on that line are not transposable, it simply skips the line.
This may seem a bit odd... why not just transpose the things that ARE chords? Unfortunately, some things that ARE chords are also real words - like "A" or "Am". As an example for why this won't work, what if we had a song containing the line "I am a Christian"? It would be odd to end up with "I Bbm Bb Christian".
There is one exception to this rule: the Worship LIVE! software has a "Ignored Terms" list, on the preferences tab of the same name. Anything on this list will be ignored during transposition, so it can exist on the same line as chords. Note that this list can contain only single words - so "(to Bridge)" can't be added without splitting it up into two separate entries.
Therefore, here's the workaround for this issue:
1) Move the technique notes to a lyric line
2) Add "(to" and "Bridge)" and "verse)" to the Ignored Terms list.
We recommend option #1, as a regular way of writing technique notes - always put them on a non-chords line.


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Ski & Snowboard Rentals at The Ski Renter in Mammoth Lakes, California
The Ski Renter offers quality ski rental equipment custom fitted for the beginner or expert.
We carry a complete line of demo and performance skis, boots, clothing, X-country, snowboards and children s equipment, Our skilled technicians are experts in ski & snowboard repairs and tuning.
After 2:30 pm you can rent for the next day. And once you've rented from us once, you can simply call ahead or log back into our online reservation system to reserve your equipment!
We're located in the heart of Mammoth, at the corner of Main St. (Hwy. 203) and Old Mammoth Rd., next to the Shell Mart Center and the Breakfast Club.
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- 7:30 am – 7pm, 7 days a week
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RATES & PACKAGES – Please take a moment to shop our rates and packages available before reserving online. Please not the packages in the rates sheet are clickable into the reservation system. | TUNES & REPAIRS – At the Ski Renter, our technicians will maintain your equipment while getting the best possible performance out of your skis and snowboards based on the snow temps. | RESERVE NOW – Renting your equipment online will save you time and money. We have packages to fit all skier types and ability levels. Please give our new reservation system a test drive! |
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What are Neck Abscesses?
Neck abscesses (collections of pus) can be located in either a superficial (just under the skin) layer of the neck or deep in the neck.
What is a superficial neck abscess?
Superficial neck abscesses are usually the result of an infection in a lymph node in the neck (lymphadenitis) turning into an abscess. Please see LUMPS OR MASSES IN THE NECK for additional information. The most common cause of these abscesses are Staphylococcus or Streptococcus bacteria. If the abscess will not resolve on antibiotics by mouth, the abscess may need to be drained.
What is involved with drainage of a superficial neck abscess?
Drainage of a superficial neck abscess is a relatively simple procedure. It is performed under general anesthesia using a "mask" to deliver the "sleepy air". Local anesthetic (numbing medication) is injected into the area. The physician will then feel the lump caused by the abscess to find the area most full of pus. An incision (surgical cut) is then made to drain the pus and a drain is inserted through the skin to keep the fluid from collecting again.
The pus obtained is then cultured to determine the type of organism causing the infection. A specific antibiotic can then be used to treat the infection.
What are the complications of this procedure?
Complications of this procedure can include minor bleeding. Certain abscesses should not be drained because of fistula (connection to skin) formation. These types of abscesses are treated long term with special antibiotics instead.
Please see DEEP NECK INFECTIONS for details on these types of infections.
What is involved with drainage of a deep neck abscess?
The most important factor when draining any deep neck abscess is to make sure that the airway is not obstructed. Therefore, these procedures are always undertaken in a hospital setting where emergency airway management is available.
Deep neck abscesses can be drained through the mouth (orally) or through the neck (transcervically).
The oral (through the mouth) drainage procedure is used for peritonsillar space abscesses and for specific cases of retropharyngeal space abscesses. All other deep neck space abscesses are usually approached through a surgical cut in the neck.
What is involved with the oral (through the mouth) approach of peritonsillar abscess drainage?
As with any deep abscess drainage, an adequate airway must first be secured. Most cases of peritonsillar abscesses are identified before the airway is obstructed; therefore, breathing tubes are usually not needed.
In younger children, the oral abscess drainage procedure is performed under general anesthesia in hospital setting.
In older children and adults, an anesthetic (numbing) spray is sprayed around the affected area in the back of the throat. This is usually done in the hospital, but in some less severe cases may be done in an office setting. A local anesthetic is then injected around the area that is to be drained. A needle is then placed in the bulging area in the back of the throat, and the pus contained in the abscess is drained out. Complete drainage may require placing the needle in more than one area of the bulge or using a scalpel (knife) to open the abscess. The material drained from the abscess is usually sent for bacterial culture to make sure the correct antibiotic will be used. This procedure usually lasts about 1/2 hour.
After this procedure, the patient usually feels much better and can swallow more easily. Antibiotics are usually given for another three weeks.
Cases in which the peritonsillar abscess recurs may require, a TONSILLECTOMY.
What are the complications of the oral drainage technique?
Local bleeding at the surgical site is the most common complication. Although pus will sometimes continue to drain down the throat, this rarely results in any other problem except nausea. Because this abscess occurs near big blood vessels, your physician will take precautions not to puncture too deeply causing damage to the blood vessels.
What is involved in the transcervical approach for deep neck abscess drainage?
The patient is placed under general anesthesia for this procedure. A surgical cut is made in the neck, and the abscess is located and drained. The drainage is then for a bacterial culture. A drain is usually left in the neck so the abscess does not return. The length of this procedure varies with the size and complexity of the location of the deep neck abscess.
Usually, the patient will continue on IV (in the vein) antibiotics in the hospital to ensure complete resolution of the infection. Once the drain is removed and the infection is resolving, the patient may be sent home from the hospital on antibiotics by mouth.
What are the complications of this procedure?
The most common complications are bleeding, reaccumulation of the abscess and damage to nerves. The most common nerve at risk is the marginal mandibular nerve which moves the muscles around the mouth. Special care is taken to protect this nerve during these procedures.
Injury to other vital structures in the neck is also a possibility, although uncommon with an experienced surgeon.


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The ARRL Endowment
In July 2003 The ARRL Board of Directors created the ARRL Endowment – a vital tool in securing the financial future of ARRL – to perpetuate the mission of the American Radio Relay League, Inc. and for the exclusive use of ARRL.
The ARRL Endowment provides a "savings account" to produce earnings that will fund future programs and activities, provide resources for future challenges, support valued professional staff and fund essential capital needs. Gifts to the ARRL Endowment may be directed to one or more of the special interest funds that support ARRL's work on behalf of Amateur Radio, or to one of the special gift opportunities identified by ARRL. Contributions to the Endowment's General Fund support ARRL operations and provide maximum flexibility for ARRL to respond to the changing demands of the organization.
Endowment funds are invested to ensure the preservation and enhancement of principal, consistent with the investment policy of ARRL as approved by the ARRL Board of Directors. The policy sets the rules for restricting the use of earnings and principal. The objective of the investment policy of the Endowment is to ensure funding stability for ARRL consistent with the wishes of the donors who intend to leave a legacy and support ARRL activities in the future. As you consider your plans, there are many approaches to fulfilling your charitable wishes, including life income plans, securities, real estate, trusts or retirement plans that you may want to explore.
Endowment Funds
The Spectrum Defense Fund provides funds for advocacy for Amateur Radio and related activities.
The Antenna Defense Fund (also known as the Legal Research and Resource Fund) provides for research and expert opinions and the filing of legal briefs in proceedings related to Amateur Radio.
The Youth and Education Fund provides for the Education & Technology Program, other ARRL youth programs, on-line and other general education programs and public service activities, including emergency training and promotion activities.
The Public Information Fund provides for public relations activities including media kits, brochures, training kits, public service announcements, and internship stipends to promote Amateur Radio.
The Research and Technology Fund provides for the implementation of new or improved technologies in Amateur Radio.
Amateur Radio Historical Preservation Fund
The Amateur Radio Historical Preservation Fund provides for the collection, identification and preservation of Amateur Radio papers and artifacts and to maintain the history and traditions of Amateur Radio.
The W1AW Endowment Fund provides for the operation, maintenance and capital improvements of the Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Station, W1AW.
Fund for International Relations & Goodwill
The Fund for International Relations and Goodwill provides for gifts of equipment to developing countries or for crisis situations, for DXpeditions and to further the development of the Amateur Radio service in other parts of the world.
The ARRL General Fund provides resources for any of the mission-related activities of the ARRL including operations, advocacy, education, scientific research, historic preservation, the promotion of Amateur Radio and public service through emergency communications.
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The American Radio Relay League, Inc. is an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organization holding federal tax identification # 06-6000004. Contributions to ARRL funds are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.