So both of the WCA cross races scheduled for this weekend have been canceled. They say that the races are postponed due to the significant amount of rainfall in the past few days. These actions are in compliance with the wishes of the perspective parks' management. I am okay with that because we should take care of our parks. The last thing that we need is another dog walker complaining about mean old bikers ruining their favorite poop spot.
There is, however, a larger scheme afoot here. I am talking about the UCI's plot to ruin cyclocross in this fine state.
I hear tell that a group of rabblerousers is already planning a rebellion against the evil empire of the UCI.
3 comments:
I think Al Gore is in cahoots with the UCI.
Al Gore can't spell UCI
It's the Pegasissies
Major Changes from Previous Tuberculosis Component of Technical Instructions
This document replaces the previous version of the Tuberculosis (TB) component of the Technical Instructions, which was last revised in June 1991. The instructions in this document supersede all previous Technical Instructions, updates to the Technical Instructions, and memoranda and letters regarding the Technical Instructions, as pertains to tuberculosis screening. Highlights of the major changes in this version of the TB Technical Instructions are as follows:
• Sputum cultures for M. tuberculosis, and drug susceptibility testing for positive cultures, are required for applicants with chest radiograph findings suggestive of active TB disease. These new tests are mandatory in addition to the previously-required sputum microscopy for acid fast bacteria.
• Applicants with Class A (either smear or culture positive) TB must complete a full course of TB treatment. Completion of therapy is required prior to medical clearance for TB by the civil surgeon, for purposes of this examination and the United States Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS).
• A chest radiograph is required for all applicants with a tuberculin skin test (TST) reaction of 5 mm or greater of induration, including pregnant (or possibly pregnant) women. Previously, the chest radiograph could be waived for a pregnant applicant if she had a scar or other evidence of BCG vaccination and denied having any TB-related symptoms. This exception is no longer permissible. If the applicant decides to undergo a radiograph during pregnancy, the possible risks of radiation to the fetus should be explained to her and informed consent obtained, confirmed by a signed consent form. If she wishes, the applicant may defer the radiograph until after delivery, but the civil surgeon cannot sign the medical examination form until the radiograph is performed and interpreted, and treatment for Class A pulmonary TB disease, if needed, is completed.
• A chest radiograph is now required for applicants with a TST reaction of less than 5 mm of induration (including no induration) who have:
o Signs or symptoms consistent with active TB disease.
o Immunosuppression for any reason (e.g., HIV infection; immunosuppressive therapy equivalent to or greater than 15 mg/day of prednisone for one month or longer; history of organ transplantation).
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