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The Tri-County Regional Water Distribution District Board unanimously voted to adjust the company 401K retirement plan from matching each contribution up to 3 percent to measuring the plan through vesting.
Steve Smith, who oversees the plan, said the change makes the 401K plan more flexible.
"The fact that it's a match encourages them (employees) to participate," Smith said, explaining the plan would now match up to 6 percent dollar for dollar of what an employee contributes.
The report passed out explaining the change reads, "Vesting is measured in computation periods, usually every plan year or calendar year. Employees must earn credit for a year of service for vesting purposes if they work at least 1,000 hours in the vesting computation period. However the employer may require less hours for such credit.
"Years of service for vesting purposes may begin at the effective date of a new qualified retirement plan, or it may begin at some prior date. In addition, the employer may specify a minimum age (no less than age 18) in counting years of service for vesting purposes."
The board was presented with four options and chose the one, which states employer matching contributions must vest within six years. The funds must vest at least as rapidly as 20 percent per year beginning with an employee's second year of service, which is called graded vesting. The most common graded vesting tables are the following:
n 20 percent per year, beginning with year one, and fully vested at year five; and
n 20 percent per year, beginning with year two, fully vested at year six.
Project Manager for Crafton, Tull & Associates Loy Claunch and Tri-County Regional Water General Manager Harry Willard reported construction projects are going well.
Construction update
According to the Tri-County Regional Water Distribution District manager's report, the Kingston/Rover Project continues to be slow in completing the items on the final punch list regarding cleanup on the project. However, the goal is to finish the work by Sept. 14, which is when the 11th month inspection by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is.
The report says the Gunter Mountain Project is complete other than some remaining cleanup by the contractor. Every part of that extension is now online and performing as expected. There has not been anymore vandalism to the tank and only one condemnation has to be settled. That case is scheduled in court Oct. 10 to decide on damages.
Danny Thompson, district operations and maintenance supervisor, announced there were 15 new services in July. He said the Tri-County purchased 76,814,000 gallons of water and approximately 6,300,000 were used by Atkins.


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Cip alto gemshorn in f. The gemshorn was in use in the 15th century (there exists an organ stop of that name) and was primarily a pastoral instrument, not widely known after the mid-to-late 1500s until the resurgent interest in early music in the 20th century. The Gemshorn is an early form of recorder, made of a cow horn with a fipple inserted at the wide end. It has an incredibly sweet sound due to the conical shape of the horn and has a range of one octave. The name comes from the German "chamois" horn, but the early history not well known, the oldest known illustration of one being seen in Musica Getutscht (1511), by Virdung.
Czech maker Pavel Cip produces an extremely well made series of gemshorns which are carefully processed and polished. The block is made of water resistant cedar. The alto has a chromatic scale with a range of a ninth.

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Monster Energy's Ruckus in the Rockies goes off in Lake Louise
Monster Energy has done it again as thousands of snowboarders, fans and party people descended upon Lake Louise for the 2nd annual Ruckus in the Rockies. Combining a kick-ass snowboard team contest with a massive party at a spectacular venue, Monster Energy proved that they could throw down when it counts.
Mark Sollors would walk away with a brand new Kawasaki 250F after battling friend and teammate Dustin Craven in the final. Jonas Guinn and Kelly Schovanek would put down the best team effort and take home, or to the bar, $1,000.
As night descended on Canada, The Lodge at Ten Peaks would start to go off. The spectacular venue at Lake Louise would end up being one of the best parties of the year as Monster brought one killer DJ lineup. DJ Pump and Illo got the crowed pumped with Mat the Alien to follow. The sold out crowd was already frothing by the time LA's own Z-Trip took the stage.
Z-Trip would throw down his usual rhythm that would put the crowed in to a frenzy. He has a way of combing so many musical genres into one kick-ass set that, no matter what your taste, there's something for everyone.
After Z-Trip put down a set to remember, DJ Pump and Mat joined him on stage for an impromptu scratch battle that had everyone freaking out. With the recent loss of Beastie Boy "MCA," the DJs paid tribute with one of the best sets of the night.


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Fatty Acid Triheptanoin Comes Up Short for Horses with PSSM
- Apr 3, 2010
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Unlike the positive results obtained in humans with storage diseases, the short chain fatty acid triheptanoin does not appear to be a good fat supplement for horses with polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM), reported Stephanie Valberg, DVM, PhD, professor of large animal medicine and director of the University of Minnesota's Equine Center.
PSSM is a form of exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER, tying-up) that is common in Quarter Horses. Affected horses have very high levels of glycogen--a storage form of glucose--in the muscle fibers. (Read more.)
"Feeding a low-starch, fat-supplemented diet that includes corn oil or a high-fat, low-starch (HFLS) commercially prepared feed can decreased the number of episodes of ER in horses with PSSM," relayed Valberg. "To date, the amount and type of fat that is best utilized by horses with PSSM remains unclear."
Triheptanoin is a short, 7-carbon fat that has been used in human medicine to treat such disease as type II glycogen storage disease (such as Pompe's disease).
Valberg and colleagues hypothesized that supplementing triheptanoin in the diet of horses with PSSM might attenuate ER during submaximal exercise.
They tested this theory on eight Quarter Horses diagnosed with PSSM (six mares, one stallion, one gelding, 2-14 years of age).
Four separate isocaloric diets were evaluated in the study: grain, triheptanoin, corn oil, and a HFLS diet (as a negative control). Horses were fed each diet for three weeks. Effect of diet was assessed using a treadmill and blood and muscle specimens were collected before and after exercise.
Some of the key findings were:
- Exercise intolerance was more common in PSSM horses fed triheptanoin compared to corn oil;
- Higher creatine kinase (a muscle enzyme) levels were measured in horses fed triheptanoin; and
- Higher insulin and lower nonesterified fatty acid concentrations blood levels were also measured in horses supplemented with triheptanoin.
"To our surprise, triheptanoin had detrimental effects on PSSM. This fat seems to decrease the availability of nonesterified fatty acids and increase the simulation of glycogen synthesis by insulin," summarized Valberg.
Based on this study, long-chain fatty acids (like those in vegetable oils and the HFLS feed) appear to be the best choice for horses with PSSM.
The study, "Effect of dietary fats with odd or even numbers of carbon atoms on metabolic response and muscle damage with exercise in Quarter Horse-type horses with type 1 polysaccharide storage myopathy," was published in the March 2010 edition of the American Journal of Veterinary Research. The abstract is available for free on PubMed.
About the Author
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
Stacey Oke, MSc, DVM, is a practicing veterinarian and freelance medical writer and editor. She is interested in both large and small animals, as well as complementary and alternative medicine. Since 2005, she's worked as a research consultant for nutritional supplement companies, assisted physicians and veterinarians in publishing research articles and textbooks, and written for a number of educational magazines and websites.
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Donald Leal
Tue, 08/01/2000
Overfishing in the oceans is a classic example of the "tragedy of the commons"-- overexploitation of an unowned resource. Fishing in U.S. waters is no longer a commons free of fishing restrictions, yet many fisheries still suffer from the tragedy of the commons.
Donald Leal, Holly Fretwell
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Our national parks are in trouble. Their roads, historic buildings, visitor facilities, and water and sewer systems are falling apart.
Donald Leal
Sun, 09/01/1996
Along the coastal waters of eastern Canada and the United States--in the Grand Banks off Newfoundland, for example, and in Georges Bank off New England--severe overfishing is leading to economic ruin. In spite of years of governmental restrictions on gear, catch, and seasons, fishers are over...
Donald Leal
Fri, 09/01/1995
Each year, at least fifty national forests managed by the Forest Service lose money on their timber sale programs. To some critics, these programs represent an environmental travesty and a classic example of corporate welfare.
Donald Leal
The Forest Service needs strong incentives to adhere to the bottom line. The right motivation could help create a profitable timber program.


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ok, here we are in front of our third disaster this season, or maybe in front of our first revenge
unless we find a way to stop t-mac, we can't win. van horn tried his best few days ago, but we all crashed in fourth. anyway, i'll be optimistic
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On January 6, 2010, Intertek, a major testing provider, held a webinar on CPSIA changes: "Revised Rules of the Road: How Changes to CPSIA Testing and Certification Requirements Impact You." RDIA member Alison Maynes of LolliDoo Diapers attended the webinar and provided the report below.
The Challenge
Since the enactment of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) last year, many have struggled to understand and comply with the law's new product testing and certification requirements. In a series of votes last week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced new enforcement policies and the agency's intention to take up an Intertek petition aimed at easing the burden imposed by the CPSIA—making testing and certification for mandatory safety standards more efficient and effective. However, several of these measures are provisional in nature, and have conditions on when they can be utilized and how they can be relied upon by manufacturers and importers who are required to ensure their products meet U.S. standards.
The Solution
Intertek is committed, not only to providing you with the most accurate and timely information about these developments, but also finding effective and affordable solutions for your testing and other product safety needs. Toward that end, on January 6, 2010, Intertek experts will be hosting a free webinar to explain in detail last week's actions by the CPSC, and what each does or does not mean to you in practical terms. The webinar will include a Q&A session to enable participants to have their specific questions and concerns addressed.
The CPSC last week voted to:
1. Extend the existing "stay" (delay) of enforcement for the CPSIA requirement that products covered by the federal safety standards be certified with a General Conformity Certificate, or "GCC." This applies to a number of (but not all) product safety standards, notably the ban on lead in the content (substrate) of children's products, the ban on certain phthalates (plastic softeners) in toys and child care articles, and the general toy safety standard (ASTM F-963). However, compliance requirements for lead in content, phthalates and ASTM F-963 are still in effect.
2. Adopt a new "Interim Enforcement Policy" that, under certain circumstances, will allow the certification of products for the lead-in-paint standard (and ultimately the lead-in-substrate standard) based on testing components (including paint) rather than testing only the final products.
3. Publish for public comment and formally consider a petition submitted by Intertek and the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) to specifically allow certain test methods for the lead-in-paint standard (specifically "spray sampling," "multiple stamping" and "finished component testing") that will save manufacturers both time and money in testing products.
Each of these votes, along with issues surrounding them, is admittedly complex. All of these actions taken by the CPSC could be superseded by a broader testing regulation the agency is expected to issue sometime next year which can impact your holiday 2010 products. However, with careful understanding and application, manufacturers and importers of consumer products can ensure that their products meet all applicable safety standards and that they do not incur unnecessary expense or delay in testing and certifying their products to those standards.
Stay of Enforcement
CPSC voted to lift the stay for certain standards beginning February 10, 2010. This continues the stay for lead and substrate one year longer.
The stay of enforcement is continued for general wearing apparel, which applies to cloth diapers.
Component Testing
CPSC now allows component testing for certain products for lead and paint standards.
The component testing documents allows for component testing to children's products subject to the lead paint and lead substrate standard – 300 parts per million. As long as your product meets the standard, you don't need third-party testing or the GCC.
Though the paint standards don't apply to diapers, this gives an indication of the direction CPSC can be expected to go in their interpretations of the law.
General Conformity Certificates
You can certify as a manufacturer (not retailer) based on a test by an approved third-party lab. Based on a passing test report, you can issue a GCC based on another issuance of a certificate.
Compliance Testing
A sample sent for testing must be representative of what is used on the product, though it doesn't need to be the same quantity.
There is a very detailed testing guidance document on the CPSC website. This document has not been voted on as regulation at this time. It is, however, a good indicator of what will be in place in the near future.
Children's Product Definitions
Note the CPSC is working on a new regulation of the terms "children's product," "toy," and "child care articles."
Bottom line: make sure your product complies with the standards set out in the CPSIA.
I should receive a PDF document of the presentation soon, so please email me if you'd like a copy: email@example.com.
Alison Maynes
LolliDoo Diapers


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George: $108M contract makes Tony Romo highest-paid player in Cowboys' history
Good Friday turned into a great Friday for Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo.
Romo and the Cowboys agreed on a six-year contract extension that will likely keep him wearing the star on his helmet the remainder of his career.
Romo would have been in the final year of his contract in 2013. Romo's new deal, which keeps him with the Cowboys through the 2019 season, is worth $108 million with $55 million guaranteed, sources said.
Romo has come a long way since he started his career in Dallas as an undrafted free agent out of Eastern Illinois. He now becomes the highest-paid Cowboys player in franchise history and the fifth-highest-paid player in the NFL.
Romo, who will be 33 in April, will turn 40 the April after he plays the last season of his new contract.
"There will be no greater reward, besides winning a Super Bowl, than playing my entire career as a Dallas Cowboy," Romo said in statement. "Our goal is the Super Bowl, and I am determined and honored to be the guy in this position to help our team do that."
Romo has often been maligned because of his lack of playoff success. Unlike previous Cowboys franchise quarterbacks Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman, Romo hasn't led the Cowboys to Super Bowls.
In fact, Romo has won only one playoff game since he took over as the Cowboys' starter midway through the 2006 season. However, he's remained one of the NFL's top quarterbacks in terms of statistics and is the Cowboys' all-time leader with 177 touchdown passes. Romo also holds the club's single-season records for passing yards and touchdowns.
"This is a significant day in terms of securing stability for our team for the future," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said in a statement. "We are very confident in this investment and commitment. Tony is uniquely qualified to lead this team … for the next several years."
Romo met Jones at Valley Ranch about 4 p.m. Friday to officially sign his new contract.
Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones and Romo's agent, R.J. Gonser of Creative Artists Agency, negotiated the contract.
Negotiations between the two sides really didn't heat up until earlier this month. The Cowboys wanted to sign Romo to a contract extension last summer, but the quarterback put the talks on hold so he could concentrate on the season.
Romo had all the leverage in the contract negotiations despite his lack of playoff success because the Cowboys needed to free up salary cap space and Romo would have become an unrestricted free agent after the 2013 season.
Romo was set to count $16.8 million in 2013 against the Cowboys' salary cap, but his new deal reduces that cap hit to $11.8 million, a source said. That frees up $5 million in salary cap space that the Cowboys can now use to pursue more free agents.
Romo last signed a contract extension with the Cowboys in 2007. That was a six-year deal for $67.4 million with $30 million guaranteed.
Romo's new deal gives him $3 million more in guaranteed money than 28-year-old Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco, who led the Ravens to a Super Bowl win before cashing in with a new six-year, $120.6 million contract earlier this month.
Romo will receive a $25 million signing bonus and will be paid $57 million over the first three years of the contract, according to sources.
Gonser said there was never a point in negotiations that he felt like the contract extension wouldn't get worked out this off-season.
The pressure is now on Romo more than ever to return America's Team to the Super Bowl.
"He knows he's judged by winning championships and embraces that challenge and thrives on it," Gonser said. "Tony is a special player in a quarterback-driven league. You have to have thick skin to play that position and especially for the Cowboys and in that market. He gets it. He's focused on winning and moving forward."
The Cowboys haven't reached the playoffs since 2009 and finished 8-8 each of the last two years, both times losing season-ending games that cost them a postseason opportunity.
Romo said, however, he was excited about the upcoming season and some of the changes the Cowboys have made.
"This is an organization that always gives us a chance to win," Romo said. "We haven't had the type of success that we have all wanted the last few years, but I do know that we are on the verge of doing that. I have been around good teams and bad teams and our team is about to take that next step."
Undoubtedly, Romo will enjoy his Easter weekend.
"Tony will be spending time with his family," Gonser said. "He's a man of faith, and this is a special weekend for him. He feels very thankful and very blessed."
Follow Brandon George on Twitter at @dmn_george.


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Big congratulations to Ryan Cochrane! He's now the Assistant Coach at Santa Clara. Good luck in your new role! santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-socce…— Dynamo Theory (@dynamotheory) January 11, 2013
Cochrane enjoyd two stints with the Dynamo, totalling 70 appearances over the course of four seasons. An original member of the Dynamo, Cochrane anchored a back line that won back-to-back MLS Cup championships in 2006 and 2007.
Last season, the Portland native played 26 games for the San Antonio Scorpions of the NASL.
Cochrane is not the first Dynamo original to join the coaching ranks. Here are a list of others who have gone from playing to patrolling the sidelines:
- Former Dynamo captain Wade Barrett retired prior to the 2010 season and is now part of Dominic Kinnear's coaching staff.
- Craig Waibel, a fan favorite for his work on and off the field, is an assistant coach for the University of Washington men's soccer program.
- Longtime MLS vet Eddie Robinson hung up his cleats after the 2011 season and is now head coach of the Houston Dynamo U-16 team.
- Pat Onstad retired following the 2010 season and is now the goalkeepers coach for D.C. United.
- Paul Dalglish, a Scotland native who scored two goals in the 2006 Western Conference final, is now head coach for PDL club Austin Aztex.


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Had fun with the grands today. Took them for their first swimming lessons this morning. They were so good and listened to the instructor, the 5 yr old wasn't to happy when he pitched her a couple of feet from him to see how she reacted. She told me later that she turned her head so he wouldn't see her tear up. The 3 yr old took to it like a duck to water. One day down and 7 more to come.
Bonita sounds like your enjoying them. Have fun and enjoy.
I remember those days... only it was me that was tearing up watching my sweet little son struggle in the water. I was sure he would not survive, and would hate me for signing him up for lessons if he did! LOL Well, he did survive, loves water and swimming. Doesn't hate me, either! haha.
My Sunshine doesn't come from the skies, It comes from the love in my dog's eyes.
Marie, I am very glad to see you hear - Loss is the worst thing and to go through the losses you went through so close together is so very difficult - you are reeling from one and get hit by the other. I have felt that but had time to adjust to the loss of one before the next one hit. I recently lost the husband to my dearest friend in the world that I lost back in 2008. I didn't think it would hit me as hard as it did but it was like losing all of them all over again - those aches and pains and hurts all came tumbling down on me. The best we can do Marie - is to keep on moving forward with the great knowledge for me that they have gone before me to prepare my room in the mansion for me... When our lives get tough they are there holding us up - our very precious angels.
I, too, have loved watching the growth that you have experienced and your funny antics. You have made me smile so much and I hope to see you around quite a bit.
Today is a really rough day for me - not sure why - not sure if there is weather coming in but I had to get DH to get up and feed the brood and give my Mom her morning pills - my body just aches so very badly. If it is possible, I found new bones, ligaments and muscles that are aching today. My pain levels have not been this high since I got the stimulaor put in... I know it is working cuz I can feel the gentle buzz... I am so grateful for it.
I have work to do today so the pain needs to go away or recede quickly. I have 2 quilts to spray baste and had them ready to go over to the church today to use the big tables so that I can start quilting them... my kitchen floor needs steam cleaning and then a new layer of polish put down ... I am not sure that any of that will get done today. I may just be in this chair all day as I tried to go to the kitchen to get some ice for my drink glass and had to hold on to furniture the whole way - if I wasn't so stubborn I would have said Yes to DH when he asked if he could get it for me.
Marie - keep me smiling please. It does help so much doesn't it to have someone else pray for us and help us along the way. Know that I care about you and am glad so glad that you are here along with so many who make me smile and the newbies who are becoming good friends fast.
My biggest accomplishment for the day has been my unplanned 5 am photo shoot. I woke at 3 and just as I was turning to go crawl into bed I caught the sunrise so there I am barefoot and in my nightie on the balcony, temperature about 50 F degrees. I have a series of 8 photos, all different as the sunrise changes so quickly. I am attaching just one. The buildings are head frames for two gold mine shafts. That community is about 6 miles away following the road around the lake. Across the lake it is much closer. I then read and went back to sleep. Hoping to bring a smile to people's face with this.
Agnes in NW Ontario
Wow Agnes! That is absolutely stunning. Quite a coincidental photo shoot you had. So happy you shared this with everyone. It sure brought a smile to my face :)
Agnes, this photo is just stunning! Can just picture you standing in your nightie shooting photos from the balcony... lol. Great job!
Took the dogs to the vet. They are perfect. Waiting on labs to come back to see whats up with the intermittent diarrhea.
Gorgeous Agnes, thanks for the morning beauty. Ginny
Very nice sunrise(picture).
Agnes, the picture is gorgeous !!! 50 degrees !! Did ya freeze in your Jammie's!!
🌺 You know you are a quilter when the only scraps under your table are fabric.🐾
Gorgeous Agnes, at least the neighbors were probably in bed :) so missed you in your nightie.
Life is like a quilt...bits & pieces, joy & sorrow, stitched with love
Agnes, so very pretty!
Today I was pretty lazy. Ran to town to get back my mixing bowl as it is DHs turn to supply the birthday cake of a co-worker. I had left it w/DD as I had made the frosting for my DGS3. Got the cake made and frosted, changed the water in the fish bowl, put away some laundry, mowed the lawn and took my shower. Now my feet are up.
Late development, DH has run out of window tape, so we are running to town to get more and some staples. Might get him to take me out for supper too! :-)
I thought the sunrise was too stunning to not capture irregardless of the chilly weather. Spudgramma--The way I am situated there are no residential people to see my balcony. I only see business roof tops as far as neighbors go.
Agnes, your picture is stunning, thank you for sharing.
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Berkshire banker dies
There's no telling where Robert A. Wells' drive came from, Claudia Wells, his wife of nearly 50 years, said Monday.
" I think he was just born with it."
Still, it put Robert Wells in the Berkshire spotlight, being a leader and major figure in the area's financial scene all the way up until his peaceful death Sunday at Berkshire Medical Center. He was 72 years old.
Wells dedicated his life to the financial services industry. In 1977, he was named president of Berkshire County Savings Bank - something that may have been only a dream in Wells' early teen years, because even then he had a interest in the field.
"In eighth grade, he'd go talk to a broker and buy stocks," Claudia Wells said. "He was always interested in the financial world."
Robert - "Bob" to friends and family - Wells led Berkshire County Savings Bank into a full-service bank in 1977. That year, he also facilitated a merger with Great Barrington Savings Bank to form Berkshire Bank, which he would lead until stepping down as chairman in 2003. He participated in the board until retiring completely in 2006.
In addition, Robert Wells served on the boards of the Massachusetts Bankers Association and the Nellie Mae Corporation. His resume also included serving as the chairman of the Board of Savings Bank Life Insurance and on committees of the National Association of Mutual Savings Bank.
In 1992, a car accident paralyzed Wells, and he lived out the rest of his days in a wheelchair.
"It was devastating for us, but for him, he accepted it with such grace," Claudia Wells said. "It was like he turned a page in that chapter of his life. He moved on and never complained. It didn't slow him down."
Berkshire Chamber of Commerce President Michael Supranowicz said Wells was highly respected in the community and cared about everyone he met.
"He was the genuine article, like your best friend the first day you met him," Supranowicz said. "He always made you feel important."
Likewise, the community made Wells feel important on several occasions to honor him. He was the first non-Pittsfield resident to be grand marshal of the Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade in 2000, and he was the 2001 recipient of the Lawrence W. Strattner Jr. Distinguished Citizen Award.
In 2002, the Great Barrington Stage Company honored Robert A. Wells for his lifelong commitment to the Berkshire community and culture.
Jule Boyd co-founded the Barrington Stage Company in 1995, but met Wells in 1993 while she was artistic director for the Berkshire Theatre Festival. She was also recovering from a recent, but much less serious, car accident. They formed a bond through that and through their love for local arts.
"He saw the strengths in a lot of the arts organizations back then," Boyd said. "He was a kind and generous man that believed in the community and went to bat for it the best that he could."
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Post #18094
4:21 am, Jun 6 2007
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I am starting this new Topic Because I notice that is a lot of Fashion manga and only a few are worthless mangas.
I won't name any fashion manga because it will start a war in this sacred Forum.
But I will name only one worth manga I think everybody here has read
"Slam dunk"
why this one
because everybody who has read it agreed that this is a great manga tomorrow, today, yesterday and the next vacation (is when I read again because is too good).
The think is that we have so many great Mangakas who only knows how to draw really well, then this mangaka in some miss of creativity or excess. Tells a safe tale, almost like a teletubis tale going for the safe o making a copy that something already existed, or make a new Fashion product for only sell.
My point is why there are some crappy manga that are so famous while the valuables ones don't. Or why people seams to enjoy it.
The best mangas in my opinion are like good songs it will last forever. Not for the season. Like the songs from Spices Girls (Not hard feelings for the fans of the SG).
Do you know the difference between a good manga and a fashionable one?
Again my english sucks so please forgive me.
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4:36 am, Jun 6 2007
Posts: 1191
First of all, judging by the title of this topic, shouldn't it be in the Adult 18+ category?
And then, does the question you're asking have anything to do with the topic title?!
A bit confused over here...
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5:24 am, Jun 6 2007
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Heh, heh, heh. Luisalirio
rafaelefucho's topic title
I think the topic here is (my guess):
Why are some bad mangas so popular in the short run, and what causes certain ones to be remembered far into the future?
or you can figure out the question yourselves, clues!:
Quote from rafaelefucho
"Do you read manga to enjoy manga or just to enjoy yourself with it?"
If anyone please help me to make the right question (My english sucks) and I think it doesn't shows what I want to ask.
The case is this in a period of time some people really love POKEMON but now nobody seams to like it.
Yesterday, today and tomorrow everybody seams to enjoy some mangas, are some mangas just "fashion of the season"??
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5:27 am, Jun 6 2007
Posts: 1199
I am soo evilll mwahahahahahhahaha. I told him this topic title in his other thread cause that's what I thought he meant. Omgg now I realize you didn't. My bad.
Ares6 you may be right about me being a closet pervert
Oh geez the topic title needs to be changed sson. He probably means "Do you read manga for enjoyment or are you deeply connected with the manga?" or something like that.
@stealth this is my fault I told him the topic title cause that's what I thought he wanted since KOV is a bit... Oh well it needs to be changed as it is right now it's asking if you
(highlight to view)
to manga or not. Sheesh
edit: Damn gir beat me to it while I was writing this Oh yeah Gir's topic title is better change it quick quick admins My pervertedness must remain hidden
edit2: Dammit gir why does your post do my side of the story no justice. It was an honest mistake, comeon you can see how it looks like that's what he wants to say can't you ? ahhh foooey
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5:43 am, Jun 6 2007
Posts: 14
well it seams I break my mamas rule
don't talk to strangers!
Thanks for the people who tried to help me.
Sorry for messing up
Can somebody tell me how I can change the title of this topic
LeafaR Rafael
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5:47 am, Jun 6 2007
Posts: 1199
You can't I already asked the admins in my post but the problem is most of the admins are in america and I don't know if they're nocturnal or not but I doubt any will be around now
Just have to wait and hope not too many people see well my little snafu
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Post #18107
5:51 am, Jun 6 2007
Posts: 14
Ok we will wait until the admins read this.
please admins change my Topic to
"Why are some bad mangas so popular in the short run, and what causes certain good mangas to be so few?"
Or if you can fix it
my english sucks
so I can do to much with it.
LeafaR Rafael
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5:53 am, Jun 6 2007
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Quote from luisalirio84
...Dammit gir why does your post do my side of the story no justice. It was an honest mistake, comeon you can see how it looks like that's what he wants to say can't you ? ahhh foooey
It's all in good harassment.
The real victim is 14-year-old otakubaybay
So.. Why do we embrace mediocre manga (Naruto, Dragonball)... Well, they are fun to read. But really, what makes a great manga anyway? Regardless, I imagine there isn't much "good" manga because it is a lot easier to write meaningless fluff that appeals to caveman-like instincts, than it is to write intelligent manga (easier to read too, so a single person will buy more).
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5:59 am, Jun 6 2007
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erm.... ummm.... enjoyment.... slam dunk.... self-pleasuring... o.o...
... o.o?
lol, those were the first things that caught on when i skimmed the post quickly xD. What a misleading topic lol
Post #18113 - Reply to (
) by SirGir
7:10 am, Jun 6 2007
Posts: 87
Quote from SirGir
It's all in good harassment.
The real victim is 14-year-old otakubaybay
Otakubaybay can't be called a victim: had the topic really been what it's title suggested, she would have read it anyway. And she does seem quite knowledgeable when it comes to the adult 18+ stuff...
As for why there isn't much "good" manga, well, I read manga for fun, mostly. When I want something deeper, I will rather go for a good novel, not comics. There's a lot of very good BD published in my country but it just isn't the right format for me.
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7:21 am, Jun 6 2007
Posts: 303
for me its also the finding of some unknown masterpiece that makes it fun and better to read. has to do with spoilers i guess. the most popular stuff is after all following the trend of fashion and is therefor spoiled by its predecessors. its marketing based indeed.
but i don't really mind. i just ignore the crap and read good stuff.
and yes, that is for my enjoyment
to pleasure myself.
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12:53 pm, Jun 6 2007
Posts: 1191
Quote from Loupiotte
Quote from SirGir
It's all in good harassment.
The real victim is 14-year-old otakubaybay
Otakubaybay can't be called a victim: had the topic really been what it's title suggested, she would have read it anyway. And she does seem quite knowledgeable when it comes to the adult 18+ stuff...
When I first read the topic, I was like "WTF?! Someone actually asked that?!" And then I wanted to know who would actually respond to it
Good job, luis
Ah, you've caught me!
I do know too much, don't I? My mind is no longer as innocent as it was a year ago *sob* Oh well
's fault for being so damn good and addicting me to yaoi!!! >.<
Oh, and rafaelefucho (is that right?), were you talking about a manga like
Paradise Kiss
I might just not be getting what you're talking about at all here
I'm pretty sure I'm just totally off
I wrote this at 12:53 PM?! According to where?! Where I am it's about 6AM!
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2:36 pm, Jun 6 2007
Edited the thread's title with the one suggested by rafaelefucho...
(although I'm still not sure I get what that means...)
Before starting to discuss why the good manga are so few shouldn't we define what is a good manga?
Anyway, it's just a matter of probability, everyones tastes is different, so in the end, among the thousand of mangas out there a few will be good enough for you. So it's normal that in the end, in everyones opinion, good mangas are rare, while bad ones are frequent. But on the other hand, I'm certain that what I call a good manga can be called an extremely bad manga by others.
Post #18160
3:30 pm, Jun 6 2007
Posts: 70
Because "good" is a relative term. And "good" mangas that have deep(er) plots are harder to get into and have more limited appeal than brainless entertainment stuff like Naruto, DBZ, Bleach, etc.
It's not really that Naruto and company are bad mangas, it's just that they don't have much in the way of a deep plot or character development. But this works for them, since when one plot line ends, they can just start on another one without worrying much about coherence or continuity. This allows them to last longer, and allows their appeal to grow more than shorter-lived mangas.
Post #18163
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3:50 pm, Jun 6 2007
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......Okay. I think what you're trying to say is why are some mangas that aren't deep, meaningful etc.. so popular while more noteworthy ones remain unsung.
Well apparently the popular fad mangas just appeal to the majority more but like a pop tune with irritating but catchy rhythm and lyrics. ( you know that song you hate but can't get out of your head) But eventually it'll fade and they might or might not graduate onto bigger better things.
"What causes certain good mangas to be so few?" True geniuses are few and far in between themselves, same with the ones who produce manga. Anyone can publish a book but only a hand full will become classical masterpieces.
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Once again, author E.L. James announced the news via Twitter:
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Suzuki's US Future -- Good or Dismal
des5 Posts: 88I too was considering a Kizashi at one time, but the lack of dealers and no manual models to be had put me off. With Saab, at least there is a decent junkyard stock to draw from if you have to. Imagine trying to get parts for your CVT 5+ years from now.
stever Posts: 52,683Maybe, but Daewoo owners still seem to be able to find most parts they need.
Something that no one thinks about when buying an car from an orphaned brand is INSURANCE! If I wasn't an insurance agent, I wouldn't give it a second thought!
I'm an independent agent and I represent seven companies that offer Personal Auto coverage. Two of them have increased premiums substantially for Comp & Collision on all Saab vehicles...as in 200% or more in some cases! All of our companies have increased their rates somewhat on Saabs, but only 25-30% on average, so far...the same is true for most Saturn and Pontiac models.
Some companies also stopped offering GAP coverage six months before the official 'end'. GAP basically covers the difference when a car depreciates faster than the loan balance decreases. When it was fairly obvious that the end was near for Saab, it became impossible to predict their rate of depreciation.
I'm sure the same will happen to Suzukis, to some extent. On the bright side, at least it only affects the Comp, Collision and Uninsured Motorist rates; Liability and Medical coverage remains the same.
I have insured a few 2010-2011 Saabs in the last six months or so. The one that stands out in my mind as being BRUTAL was on a 2011 Saab 9-5 (new design). It had a $48k sticker price but the guy had only paid $23k for it. But when replaced his prior vehicle with the Saab 9-5 on his existing policy, it was going to cost $4920 per year to cover it! Just for comparison, I replaced the 2011 Saab 9-5 with a 2011 Volvo S80- only $2100 per year ($2800+ less than the Saab)! We finally got it down to about $3400 per year, but had to increase his deductibles to $2,500 to do that! That is the only time I've ever issued a policy with a deductible over $1,000....that really sucked for him and I felt really horrible for him. He had already withdrawn $20k from an investment account to buy it because he couldn't find a bank that would even loan on a Saab!
Moral of the story- before you buy a Suzuki, call your insurance agent for a quick quote!2015.5 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Platinum, 2012 Mazda CX-9 GT
hpmctorque Posts: 4,600Well, you're right, in my case I probably wouldn't have thought about the insurance impact on a discontinued brand. However, I routinely inquire about the insurance rate before I buy a car, so that regardless of whether it's a discontinued brand or model, or not, I factor the insurance cost into my buying decision. Thanks for bringing this matter to our attention, though.
iluvmysephia1 Manson, WAPosts: 7,236why is this guy's insurance costing him $3400 per year? That's nuts!
I pay only $860 in northern Idaho a year to GEICO for my 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS to be insured. Don't ask me my limits, I get pretty much full coverage, high limits (have ta check my policy to get the exact limits and deductibles), everything agreeable and reasonable to me. $72.47 a month!
Why is this guy's insurance so expensive? Cost of the new Saab's? But we're talkin' Saab's here, let's keep grounded and in reality here. Is my GEICO gecko, Warren Buffett and Goverment Insurance Co. treating me that fair?
And the fact that I drive carefully like a Grandpa doesn't hurt, no tickets since 1982 and all, yes? Wow, that is really an eye-opener for what some people are up against for car insurance, yikees and spikees.
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"why is this guy's insurance costing him $3400 per year? That's nuts!"
That was the worst extreme I've seen, but that particular insurer almost tripled their rates on late model Saabs out of concern for parts availability and cost. There were so few 2010 and 2011 Saab 9-5 cars made that body parts very likely may be scarce and could cost hundreds or thousands more than they typically would have.
Like I mentioned, I plugged in 2011 Volvo S80 in place of the 2011 Saab 9-5 and it dropped the rate from $4,920 to $2,100 per year. Both $50k Swedish full-size luxury sedans, but the one that's out of production costs more than double that of the one still in production (the S80).
The only way reduced it from $4,920 to $3,400 ($1,520 less) was by making his Comprehensive and Collision Deductibles $2,500 each! Needless to say, he deeply regretted purchasing that car prior to getting a quote on adding it to his auto policy.
I normally would have moved a customer in his situation to one of the other insurers that I represent who didn't increase their rates on Saab vehicles so much. But this company is the only one who will allow him to exclude his 20-year step-son from the policy even though he lives in the same home. If the step-son had to be added to this policy, this particular carrier would cancel the policy altogether. But they let him be excluded as long as the parents sign a waiver saying he doesn't drive their vehicles and that their insurer would not cover an accident if the step-son was driving one of their vehicles.
Otherwise, I would have to put the entire auto policy with a non-standard (high-risk) company and two 4wd GMC pickups, a Lexus GX470 SUV and the Saab 9-5 would cost over $12k per year to insure....thanks to step-dude's suspended license and DUIs!
So this guy was screwed.
I live in semi-rural North Georgia, drive a 2006 Mazda3 s 5-door, 37, male and divorced and I have higher limits of liability than 99% of drivers (500k/500k/100k) and Uninsured Motorist for 500/500/25. My Comprehensive deductible is $100, Collision is $500 deductible, I have $30/day rental car coverage, $100/occurence Roadside Assistance/Towing and even $1000 in complementary Pet Injury Insurance (crazy, but true). I pay $594.87/year for my policy! But I also get a discount of almost 45% because I represent this insurer along with several others.2015.5 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Platinum, 2012 Mazda CX-9 GT
rktbrkr Posts: 15with new suzukis selling for low to mid teens new it won't take much for an insurer to just total the vehicle - the hard part will be establishing a fair value
lemko Philadelphia, PAPosts: 15,294The Suzuki dealer on Roosevelt Blvd. and Red Lion in NE Philly is rapidly becoming a Kia dealer. There are few Suzuki vehicles on the lot and even the Suzuki sign is looking forlorn as weeds sprout up along its base.
stever Posts: 52,683"American Suzuki Motor Corp., the U.S. distributor of Suzuki cars and motorcycles, will import about 2,500 more autos to meet demand that jumped after the company filed for bankruptcy with plans to end U.S. sales."
Demand for American Suzuki autos rises after bankruptcy (Detroit News)
I wonder who's driving the sales? Fans? Bargain-hunters? The bankruptcy announcement itself might be Suzuki USA's largest marketing push since this year's Superbowl. (That's a crying shame!)
My Aerio is on its last legs, and it is unfortunate that Suzuki doesn't have a suitable replacement (Kizashi wagon!!). I'm moving on.
I thought American Suzuki was bankrupt with the intent to liquidate? A company in the process of liquidation is importing an additional 2500 cars to sell?!
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joeyrab Posts: 65Yes, I read the same thing. They announced bankrupcy, and had a 22% sales increase over last year, (for that month), I think it was November. BUT they stated they still are leaving. I really wish they at least tried. Not to make a good car, because they do, but at least tried with advertising and really getting into the public eye. They only had what 4 models? All they needed was just a couple more......more than 5 dealers would have helped as well.
I think daily how I missed out on an sx4 Crossover.
I had a soft spot for them too, but you could see they were doomed from a long time ago.
I drove an SX4 - it had the neat thing where you could switch from AWD to FWD to save gas. It was a nice little car, but at the time the Subaru Impreza had another 25 hp and an arguably better AWD system for about the same money. The only edge Suzuki had in that race was a couple of MPG in the EPA rating.
Maybe one day Suzuki will be back - look at Fiat, gone for 20 years, turned their fortunes around at home, and now they are back in the States!
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I can't stop laughing at your subject...crying now
this is true...Fiats are all over the road these days!
crkyolfrt Posts: 2,345PRESS DIGEST-Canada-March 27/2013 (Thomson Reuters)
"Suzuki Canada Inc will end its 30-year run of selling vehicles in Canada next year, the final withdrawal of Suzuki Motor Corp from markets it once thought so important that it manufactured vehicles here."
So Cda too loses the Kizashi.
Thanks Consumer Reports, for starting the first nail in their coffin. :total sarcasm:
But Suzuki needs to certainly own a lot of responsibility for this position they have found themselves in over here. When they can't produce a V6 4WD SUV (the not very Grand Vitara) that couldn't even match the FE of a 1000 lb heavier, 1.3 litre larger V6 AWD minivan (the marginally more Grand Caravan) that holds 3- 4 more passengers, then they really should have realized that they needed to step-up their game. And that went on for years, so is it any wonder? Hell..even the Koreans were getting better FE back in the day, and when you go back even 10 years, the Koreans couldn't come close to the Japanese FE figures. At least the small FWD'rs got competitive FE numbers, but their cars weren't really idiot proofed very well and were cheaply made in some areas...considering they were Japanese. I can't speak for what is available in Japan where they are still super popular, but here in NA, they never really kept up to the speed of technological progress here...Kizashi being too little (poor option pkg choices with too limited powertrain options) too late..
Suzuki should have brought to market a turbo diesel SUV 15 years ago when NO ONE else was offering one. Their gas guzzling Grd Vitara could have sustained them to this day had it had a totally doable 40 mpg diesel in it..
I read a story another web site where a reporter interviewed the VP of auto sales & marketing, Bill Porter of Suzuki Canada, late last year. When the reporter asked about ASMC's bankruptcy effects on Canada's operation, he did not know. He asserted that Suzuki Canada's position was strong, and they're committed to supporting their customers. He could not give any information about Suzuki's future Canadian products, or give any hints about the strategies that they might use to stay in the market. I guess we now know why.
I speculate that the bankruptcy of ASMC put Canada's operation at risk, regardless of what Mr. Porter said. Suzuki was too small to survive in north America.


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This study will investigate the genetic cause of Birt Hogg-Dube (BHD) syndrome and the relationship of this disorder to kidney cancer. BHD is a rare inherited condition characterized by papules, or bumps benign tumors involving hair follicles on the head and neck. People with BHD are at increased risk of developing kidney cancer. Scientists have identified the chromosome (strand of genetic material in the cell nucleus) that contains the BHD gene and the region of the gene on the chromosome. This study will try to learn more about:
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- Whether more than one gene causes BHD
- The genetic mutations (changes) responsible for BHD
Patients with known or suspected Birt Hogg-Dube syndrome, and their family members, may be eligible for this study. Candidates will be screened with a family history and review of medical records, including pathology reports for tumors, and films of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.
Participants may undergo various tests and procedures, including the following:
- Physical examination
- Review of personal and family history with a cancer doctor, cancer nurses, kidney surgeon, and genetic counselor
- Chest and other x-rays
- Ultrasound (imaging study using sound waves)
- MRI (imaging study using radiowaves and a magnetic field)
- CT scans of the chest and abdomen (imaging studies using radiation)
- Blood tests for blood chemistries and genetic testing
- Skin evaluation, including a skin biopsy (surgical removal of a small skin tissue sample for microscopic evaluation)
- Cheek swab or mouthwash to collect cells for genetic analysis
- Lung function studies
- Medical photography of skin lesions
These tests will be done on an outpatient basis in either one day or over 3 to 4 days. When the studies are complete, participants will receive counseling about the findings and recommendations. Patients with kidney lesions may be asked to return periodically, such as every 3 to 36 months, based on their individual condition, to document the rate of progression of the lesions.
|Condition or disease
|Kidney Neoplasms Kidney Cancer Pneumothorax FLCN Protien, Human
- BHD is a rare, autosomal dominantly inherited disorder which confers susceptibility to develop multifocal, bilateral renal cancer, spontaneous pneumothorax and fibrofolliculomas.
- BHD is caused by mutations in the BHD gene located on Chromosome17p11.2.
- Defining the genetic and biochemical pathways leading to renal tumorigenesis in BHD may lead to the development of new molecularly targeted drugs.
- To define the types and characteristics (including patterns of growth) of renal cancer associated with BHD.
- To determine the risk of renal cancer, lung cysts and fibrofollicullomas in patients with BHD.
- To define the natural history of BHD related renal tumors.
- To determine if other genes contribute to BHD.
- Identify genotype / phenotype correlations.
- Patients with histologically confirmed fibrofolliculomas.
- Patients with clinical evidence of multiple skin papules consistent with fibrofolliculomas, and a family history of spontaneous pneumothorax or kidney cancer.
- A relative of a patient with a confirmed diagnosis of BHD.
- Patients with a known germline BHD mutation.
- These rare families will be recruited to genetically confirm diagnosis, determine size and location of renal tumors, size at presentation, growth rate and metastatic potential of renal tumors.
- Genetic testing will be offered to gain appreciation of the effect of mutations the BHD gene and to assess the relative activity of various germline and somatic mutations.
- We will determine if there is a relationship between mutation and disease phenotype.
|Study Type :
|Estimated Enrollment :
|800 participants
|Observational Model:
|Time Perspective:
|Official Title:
|The Birt Hogg-Dube Syndrome: Identification of the Disease Gene and Characterization of the Predisposition of Renal Cancer
|Study Start Date :
|April 4, 2002
- Define types and characteristics (including patterns of growth) of renal cancer associated with BHD. [ Time Frame: Ongoing ]
- Determine risk of renal cancer, lung cysts and fibrofollicullomas in patients with BHD. [ Time Frame: Ongoing ]
- Define the natural history of BHD related renal tumors. [ Time Frame: Ongoing ]
- Determine if other genes contribute to BHD. [ Time Frame: Ongoing ]
- Identify genotype / phenotype correlations. [ Time Frame: Ongoing ]
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|4 Years to 65 Years (Child, Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Patients with known or suspected Birt Hogg Dube Syndrome and their family members of any age will be recruited from the dermatology, urology, oncology, and genetics communities worldwide.
Patients with at least one histologically confirmed fibrofolliculomas; or
Patients with clinical evidence of multiple skin papules (without fibrofolliculoma biopsy confirmation) and a personal or family history of spontaneous pneumothorax / or kidney cancer; or
Patients with spontaneous pneumothorax and skin papules or kidney cancer and a positive family history of spontaneous pneumothorax, skin papules or kidney cancer; or
A relative of a patient with a confirmed diagnosis of BHD, or
Renal tumor histology consistent with BHD, including, but not limited to those suggestive of chromophobe, oncocytic neoplasm oroncocytoma.
Persons unable to give informed consent.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00033137
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00033137
|Contact: W. Marston Linehan, M.D.
|(240) 760-6245
|United States, Maryland
|National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
|Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20892
|Contact: For more information at the NIH Clinical Center contact National Cancer Institute Referral Office (888) NCI-1937
|Principal Investigator:
|W. Marston Linehan, M.D.
|National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|National Cancer Institute (NCI)
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00033137 History of Changes
|Obsolete Identifiers:
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|First Posted:
|April 8, 2002 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|October 19, 2017
|Last Verified:
|February 28, 2017
Keywords provided by National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) ( National Cancer Institute (NCI) ):
Kidney Cancer
Birt Hogg Dube Syndrome
Skin Papules
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Kidney Neoplasms
Carcinoma, Renal Cell
Disease Susceptibility
Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome
Urologic Neoplasms
Urogenital Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Kidney Diseases
Urologic Diseases
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Pleural Diseases
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Disease Attributes
Pathologic Processes
Neoplastic Syndromes, Hereditary
Genetic Diseases, Inborn


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