Ah, the good old days when entire baseball squads would descend upon ancient monuments and try to bean them into rubble. Such a scene unfolded in 1889, when former ballplayer Albert Spalding led the Chicago White Stockings and All-Americas exhibition team around the globe to promote the sport. And during a stop in Egypt, the teams clambered upon the Sphinx in uniform and acted like Napoleon's apocryphal soldiers. As James E. Elfers of the University of Delaware explains in The Tour to End All Tours: The Story of Major League Baseball's 1913-1914 World Tour:Spalding's All-Stars posed for what is perhaps their most famous portrait, the players sprawled out upon the paws and legs of the Sphinx [...] The All-Stars and White Stockings had a contest to see who could give the Sphinx a "black eye." They all took turns flinging a baseball at the face of the Sphinx in an attempt to hit its eye. You can read more about the subsequent theft of Spalding's baseball photographs here, and see the photograph in high-resolution here.

American baseball players would visit the Sphinx again in 1914, when the New York Giants and Chicago White Sox paused for a photo op. House For Sale Amwell Road NjThis occasion would only see the players tossing balls over the Sphinx, rather than assaulting the monument with America's pastime.How To Change Headlight Bulb 2006 Hyundai Tucson Discussion Question: In Marvel Comics mythology, the Sphinx is a time machine. Giant Schnauzer Puppies For Sale In IdahoDoes this mean self-anointed chrononaut José Canseco knows the secret of the Sphinx? (To wit: "I time travel all the time and have been for the last 20 years; But there are rules: You can't travel to the future, and you can't change history — but that's a good thing because you wouldn't want to wake up in a different future or past, as the case may be.")

[New York Public Library, University of Illinois, and Baseball Prospectus via Ptak Science Books]Your Kitty May Need More Than Chicken Soup! Cats, especially kittens, often get upper airway (respiratory) infections. If your cat shows any signs of respiratory illness, such as sneezing, wheezing, ‘gummy’ eyes or a runny nose, make an appointment to have him or her evaluated right away. Depending on their cause, upper airway infections can quickly become serious, especially in kittens. In adult cats, untreated infections can lead to other (secondary) infections or damage delicate sinuses, resulting in chronic problems. Most feline upper airway infections are caused by viruses, but some cats develop secondary bacterial infections. Signs of upper respiratory disease can also be linked to other serious problems, like allergies, dental disease, cancer, or the presence of a foreign object in the nose or back of the mouth. Approximately 90% of all upper airway infections are caused by two common viruses: feline herpesvirus-1 and feline calicivirus.

Feline herpesvirus is related to the virus that causes cold sores and chicken pox in people: however people cannot get sick from the feline virus. Upper airway infections in cats can also be causes by fungi or bacteria. It is common for cats to be co-infected – infected with more than one agent (e.g., a virus and a bacterium) at the same time – which can make treatment and recovery longer and more difficult. Feline upper airway infections are spread in the same way as the common cold: a healthy cat comes in contact with an object that has been used by an infected cat – for example, a shared food bowl or toy. Frequently disinfecting shared items can help reduce transmission risk. Feline calicivirus can also be spread when a healthy cat uses the same litterbox as an infected cat. And, just like the common cold, your hands can play a role in spreading viruses, so if you touch a sick cat, wash your hands before touching another cat! Even after they are no longer sick, many cats that have been infected with feline herpesvirus and calicivirus can transmit these viruses to other cats.

Therefore, seek professional veterinary advice before introducing a new cat with an unknown vaccination history into your house, or before placing your cat in an unfamiliar setting with other cats, such as a boarding facility. Cats that are kept indoors are at lower risk of contracting upper airway diseases. Cats that are allowed outside; have recently been in a shelter, boarding facility or cattery; or live in a multicat household are at higher risk of contracting these diseases. Because of their immature immune systems, kittens are also at higher risk. Vaccines are available to help prevent or reduce the severity of the most common infections. Many vaccines may not be 100% effective in preventing a disease, but they do help limit how sick your cat becomes if it is infected. Diagnosing the exact cause of an upper airway infection can be difficult because many cats are co-infected. When you bring your cat to the veterinary office, it helps if you can remember what vaccinations your cat has had, when your cat may have been exposed to an infected cat, and when you cat began to show signs of being sick.

Some laboratory tests may be necessary to help with the diagnosis. As in people, very few drugs can control viral infections, so treatment typically consists of keeping your cat warm, comfortable, and eating and drinking properly. Many sick cats lose their appetite because nasal congestion affects their sense of smell, so these cats may need to be tempted with baby food or another delicious treat. Discharge from the nose and eyes should be gently cleared away if the cat will allow it, and lesions in the mouth or eyes should be treated. You may be given a prescription for a broad-spectrum antibiotic to help combat any secondary bacterial infections. Dehydration can be a problem in seriously ill cats, so fluid therapy may be called for in some cases. Signs of upper airway infection in cats vary depending on what is causing them. The most common signs are: - Watery of mucous discharge from the eyes or mouth - Loss of appetite or weights Less common signs are: