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when she discovers that the future heir to the household is none other than the
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degrading and menial chores initially soothes his bruised pride. But he also sees
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reader. As for Nicholas, he makes my top ten of heartthrob heroes!
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honest about it. If she makes the transition from pompous brat to paragon too
quickly, well, it keeps pace with the developing relationship. Nicholas' growing
ardor for Sophie is palpable. When the two finally do come together in a kiss, the
page practically combusts with the force and heat of their discovery.
I found it all satisfying from beginning to end. And believe me, it's been a while
since I've come across a book that forced me to stay up way past my bedtime
and be late for work in the morning as well! Heather Cullman's writing is so
entertaining that it compels the reader to utter those deadly words, "just one more
page" over and over again. With For All Eternity she has a story that
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This documentary will investigate the connection between street art, Buddhism and Democracy. With Shepard Fairey
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An original documentary mixing art, politics, religion and war. Everything that makes us human. -Jeff Durkin / Director
"Art as a weapon" will look at the connection between street Art, Buddhism and the struggle for Democracy by using the closed country of Burma as a case study. The film will follow a Buddhist monk poet who's building a library, artist Shepard Fairey painting a 30' tall mural, and a elementary school art class learning how to use spray paint- giving the audience a peek into the the lives of artists and how art has the power to move people. Interviews include Shepard Fairey and Nobel peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi.
This will be a "connections film" looking at the collision between the big forces that shape humanity- Art, Politics, and religion in both the eastern and western worlds. By combining beautiful cinematography, with Buddhist philosophy the project will illustrate the power Art has in the bloody fight for Democracy. Part art film, part political film, the goal is to continue spreading the word by using art as a weapon for peace in Burma.
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Art has the power to shift paradigms, and images have the power to change the way people think about things. I believe in the power of film to do that, and to help shed a positive light on the country of Burma, a country that has been defined so much by it's problems. With the non-violent spirit of A Nobel Peace Prize winner, the philosophy of the Buddhist monks, and the background of a country devastated by war, the film will show the beauty and fragility of life. Our goal is to create and Academy Award quality film about the roots of raw creativity, in one of the most censored and closed off countries on earth. This is more than just a movie, it's a movement that will help MILLIONS of people.....and be seen by MILLIONS of people worldwide.
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A profile on the country of Burma : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1300003.stm
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I bet the localization team is screaming internally right now:
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I see a lot of failed sarcasm in this thread.
Anyway, I did see the screenshots on the eShop and the puzzles seemed too blurry there. It's kinda sad to see that was a problem in the game itself.
I was annoyed by the always present, always talking, self-important floating mii developer head.
But other than that, I'm liking this game.
It's like a... Modern made-for-the-Atari-2600 game.
I'd rather be forced to play in english than having the game being "useful" and forcing me to play in european spanish, as it's usual when a Nintendo game comes with the "option".
Seriously Telegames, just make it a permanent discount already.
People won't fall for it after 50 consecutive "offers".
Grrr dont make me buy this again
To all the people mentioning the fist thing:
He hits them with his fist now.
Not sure about others, but the leaves in the second example look exactly the same, just some are covered with other objects. But the visible parts are identical.
I don't really think all of the baddies in Smash Run are members of the "Subspace Army".
All that happens when I leave the WiiU turned on is that it turns off automatically.
@CaptainSquid well now I know what character I won't be using. It will be impossible for me to not feel awkward every time I see that lol
Unless they change the word.
I sent mu design, but it seems all the elaborate description I wrote got lost thanks to the email app in my ipad :<
I call dibs on a hunting horn!
@Sparx @unrandomsam I doubt the developers of this game have even played Steam world Dig
@DimetriWarrior Don't forget this also an Etrian Odyssey spin off!
Looking awesome.
Did one of the habilities for the robot girl read "orgia" or I misread it?
Of the three games I bought, Make the Call is certainly my favorite.
I heard this TV show was cancelled because it got more popular with teenage girls and young female adults than its intended audience (young boys). After that, DC kind of just let it die in every sense.
It's still the only way to record video on the DSi. I guess.
2 minutes. Final Destination. Cuccos.
I'm glad they decided to take the nose hair away in the final version.
@HappyHappyist the game itself its like a hub for sport minigames.
All of the minigames themselves cost a base price of four dollars. But if you're good at them and haggle with the owner of the shop (mister dog) you can get a discount.
Also, let's all keep in king what this game is suppsed to about. You're meant to relate to baseball and feel baseball. Like you're a kid in a cheesy old movie about baseball.
Excuse me, but I really doubt any of you will find a link between baseball and an obviously-japanese businessdog who likes whole eggs. The changes had to be made to adapt the message and make it clear.
The western version does remind me of the stereotypical "retired baseball player who lives in his past but its too old and fat to play himself". With cartoon dog features.
Both look creepy. The big difference is that the international one won't trigger any racial stereotype complaints among the parent comunity.
Oh my gawd the Metroid trailer, seriously.
Other than that, I already own all the listed games (that I'm interested in) in a way or another, but I may get Mario and Luigi again, playing it in the Micro is not exactly optimal.
Looks pretty nice.
Nintendo, we 3DS users don't want worthless NES titles on our Virtual Console.
Please, try to release some more worthless GB/C games instead.
It would be kinda complicated to make multiplayer available for ports of protable games on a home console without tacking in online, anyway.
So shiny and pretty
@Ernest_The_Crab the DS games used the GBA graphics, almost untouched.
They just look smaller and better because the DS has a bigger resolution than the GBA.
Just in time.
I bought Pearl last sunday and have been enjoying it greatly.
@FishieFish well, it's "Lumiose" city, something tells me it looks its best at night.
@Lance168 Nice, thanks.
Is that last one a stage from that tomodachi collection game thingy?
Best 3DS
I honestly liked Apollo Justice Ace Attorney way way way way more than Justice for All.
It was a lot of fun and the first game that wasn't a lazy port on the DS.
I'm not a fan of cypronia since the Cake Ninja Xmas fiasco, but their Bubble game looks very interesting.
Why cypronia, why u decide to make something interesting
@ferthepoet both games are already similar enough so that wouldn't really matter.
@Technosphile we already know what yoshi singing sounds like.
Luigi the loner.
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LMFAO's Redfoo asked about Azarenka: 'I don't like to kiss and tell'
Redfoo, one half of the now defunct pop-dance duo LMFAO, has been a fixture around the WTA since last year's U.S. Open, when he was seen cheering Sam Stosur in her box and crashing Victoria Azarenka's press conference. The bespectacled lover of multi-colored Hammer pants and animal prints somehow became the unofficial (we hope) tour mascot in the fall, even popping up at the WTA Championships in Istanbul.
But what started as general love for the WTA may have turned into specific love for Azarenka. The two have been spotted together all over the globe during the offseason, whether it was partying in Vegas or Redfoo's tagging along with Azarenka to an exhibition in Hua Hin, Thailand, last month. (Azarenka has made off-court headlines herself this week, signing with Red Bull.)
Then last week, Redfoo visited a radio show to confess that he's off the market.
"I'm in love," he said. "I don't care who knows it. With a special one. I got a special one. A No. 1, if you will."
A "No. 1″? That's some spy-level code, buddy.
"I'm just sayin' it's a special lady, and my whole world is different," he said. "It's a special one, man. She's the love of my life, man.
"I want to talk about it so much."
He wasn't kidding. Now in Melbourne to cheer on Azarenka, Redfoo was interviewed by Australia's Channel 7 about his close friendship with the Belarusian.
"I'm a big Vika fan as well," he said. "I'm supporting Team Vika. You know, I came here just to see her play. It's very exciting."
When asked whether the two were romantically involved, Redfoo didn't do much to quash the rumors.
"I don't like to kiss and tell," he said. "But we're really close and she's a very special person and I'm very happy in my life right now."


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Let's give a big shout out and congratulatory welcome to the 2011 Body-for-Life Grand Master Champions...
Brenda Marks and John Chisholm
Thanks for being an inspiration to the millions who follow!
Tim Mardis
2011 Men's Body-for-Life Champion, 46+
Where can we find there before/after photos? I'd love to see!!
My journey: http://annakristina-bfl.blogspot.com/
Thanks for the recognition. I am very blessed to have been given the Body-for-LIFE book by my father-in-law many years ago. Even more blessed that God reminded me of the book when I hit bottom in regards to my health in December of 2010. I indeed hope that my story, as well as Brenda's and the other champions, will inspire millions.
Congratulations to all of the 2011 Champions. Brenda, amazing job. I can't wait to read your story.
Annakristina, You can find our before and after pictures on the home page of the BFL website.
John Chisholm
2011 Grand Master Champion
Thank you, just viewed and WOW!!! So amazing! All in 12 weeks? It's so hard to believe a person can accomplish that much!
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Framed Christmas Tree Wall Art
O Tannenbaum! This is a fun and easy project that makes a great gift or as part of your holiday decor.
Craft Time: 30-60 minutes
Uses Recycled Items: No
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Material List
- Oval wood frame
- Scrapbook paper – we chose one with a script writing on it
- Recollections Silver and champagne glitter
- Sage green craft paint
- Tree simple shape
- Small Laser cut tree
- Decoupage Glue
- Craft glue
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Project Instructions
- Trace around interior opening of the frame, thencut out leaving some excess to glue down on the back of the frame
- Paint tree with a light coat of sage greenpaint. Let dry.
- Brush laser cut tree with a light coat ofdecoupage glue, then generously sprinkle glitter.
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Enjoy food, Kan Jam, and a water balloon toss competition while mixing and mingling with returning students and faculty.
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Register to vote and get some FREE ice cream!
4pm-5pm GOLD Workshop: Training for the Sport of Taking Risks MCU Room 114
Being a leader means having the courage to take risks. Being an EXCEPTIONAL LEADER means having the courage to take risks, navigate through the outcomes, and move forward with even greater passion, purpose, and power. Being an exceptional leader takes training. Training for the Sport of Taking Risks is an interactive high-impact workshop that challenges each participant to look inward, look outward, and then to move forward with greater passion, purpose and confidence. Attendees will participate in a series of exercises that transform fear into freedom and turn obstacles into a springboard to future success. Attendees will leave with unwavering confidence and the ability to overcome everyday adversity. Once participants complete their personal training, this same model can be applied to risk-taking in their organizations and communities.
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Harlan Cohen is a best-selling author, nationally syndicated advice columnist, and a speaker who has presented on over 400 college campuses. He informs, entertains, and can even bring a song or two while presenting. Come join Harlan as he will provide an engaging and entertaining evening all about the different issues students may encounter during their first-year experience!


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Myths and Misconceptions about Waldorf Education
Sunday, November 4,2012, 7 - 9 PM
The event will take place in Dakin Hall at San Francisco Waldorf Grade School, 2938 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94115.
As the Waldorf philosophy approaches its hundredth year, it is high time to reexamine its basic premises and to assess their efficacy in the classroom. In his nearly forty years as a Waldorf teacher and consultant, Eugene has taught scores of students and visited over 150 schools. In this lecture he will draw on his broad experience to address several important questions concerning Waldorf education:
- Is the "slow and steady" approach in the primary grades holding children back in later academic achievement?
- Are Waldorf schools deficient in their teaching of science and math?
- Are Waldorf teachers loose in discipline, lacking in rigor, and relaxed about accountability?
These questions may not be new, but be prepared for some surprising answers. Even the most seasoned Waldorf parents and friends may find food for thought in this presentation.
Eugene Schwartz has been a class teacher and high school teacher at Green Meadow Waldorf School (New York) and Shining Mountain Waldorf School (Colorado) and a visiting faculty member at several other schools in the US. He is the author of ten books and over 100 of his lectures are available on CDs. He has pioneered online international teacher conferences and has recently been working with public school teachers in Ecuador and Waldorf educators in China.
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Friday Freebies - Mar. 8
Ace Hardware is giving away free paint on Saturday. Go to their Facebook page and make sure to print the coupon offer for a free quart of its Clark and Kensington paint. The offer is only good on Saturday.
The San Antonio Water System is giving away free plants. Go by the SAWS Headquarters on Highway 281 and Mulberry on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. for their Spring Bloom event. In addition to the free plant for the first 1,500 visitors, there will also be educational booths, speakers and food trucks.
Saturday night, the city is celebrating Luminaria 2013. Downtown streets will be closed off beginning at 7 p.m. and buildings will turn in to works of arts. There will also be music and food. The event is free.
If you need something to get you going during the day, Teavana is offering you a free cup of tea. You will need to print the coupon and take it to one of its locations. There are two in San Antonio.
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I have decided to start using an insulin pump.
Was the decision scary? Yes, to say the least. In fact I'm still nervous. After 10 years being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you'd think I have managing this disease down pretty well. But even after that long time, I'm still learning. I think you never really stop learning.
But first you have to remember that this is a life-long condition. After my second diabetes management class, Insulin Forward, I realized just how rusty I was-especially at counting carbs.
I had just found out that my A1c had reached 13.7%, a number that said I was way out of control. My type 2 has reached most of my body's systems. I had been having problems with vision because of cataracts that my uncontrolled sugar levels had aggravated. In December 2011, I had my first heart attack at 35 from plaque build-up and hardening of the arteries. I was now diagnosed with coronary artery disease.
As if that weren't enough, I have just found out that I have the first signs of diabetic kidney disease.
My managed care nurse recommended that I go to an endocrinologist. I started at the Wayne State University Physicians Group's Comprehensive Diabetes Clinic. The staff there was great and put me into a class to help me right away. The class taught me to count my carbs and introduced me to why I should use the insulin pump.
Generally speaking, it's people with type 1 diabetes who are the greatest insulin pump users. But recent studies are showing that they have been effective for type 2s whose A1c's are especially high.
The doctor first needed to determine whether I needed the pump by testing me for 72 hours using a continuous glucose monitor. The monitor was attached to me during a visit, and the process was about as painful as a needle poke. For somebody like me who's used to injecting insulin, it was a breeze.
The CGM tests you every five minutes, giving the doctor a comprehensive idea of what your sugars look like throughout the day, awake or asleep. After 72 hours it's removed and the data it has gathered is sent to your doctor.
This allows your doctor to make a judgment not only on whether you need a pump but also your overall treatment plan. After my two-hour class and the results of my CGM report, I decided that I wanted to have more control of my sugar levels. This meant getting a pump.
Most health insurance providers cover insulin pumps since their overall costs are about the same as those using a syringe. I am still waiting for my at-home training and approval for a CGM device of my own. This will worn me if my sugar is dropping too low or trending too high. In addition, my husband will be able to tell if I'm having problems-something he hasn't been able to do before.
My husband is still worried about my sugar going too low and the possibility that I could slip into a diabetic coma since my insulin will be continuously pumped instead of injected when I need it. But the doses will be much smaller and I will control when I wear it as well.
My Medtronic Revel pump has arrived and is sitting, awaiting its use, and I am anxious to put it on.
But that will be a different story.
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Breastfeeding is more than a lifestyle choice - it is an important health choice. As a mother, one of the best things that you can do for your baby is to breastfeed.
The US Surgeon General and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that babies be fed with only human milk for the first six months of life, and for breastfeeding to continue with the gradual introduction of solid foods for at least the first year of life.
Breastfeeding should continue for as long as mother and baby find the relationship rewarding.
Human milk is food and protection from disease for mothers and babies. Research shows that women who do not breastfeed are more likely to develop breast and ovarian cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.
The more and longer a woman breastfeeds, the lower her risk for these diseases. Babies who are not breastfed are more likely to develop diabetes, obesity, leukemia and lymphomas, and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).
In June 1997, Philadelphia became the first city in the United States to legally protect a woman's right to breastfeed outside her home. In August 2011, Mayor Michael A. Nutter issued a Worksite Lactation Support Policy for City of Philadelphia employees.
My Breastfeeding Plan (brochure)
Why Breastfeed? Just Listen to What Mothers Say! (flyer)
Philadelphia Breastfeeding Resource Guide 2012Interdisciplinary Breastfeeding Management Course
Breastfeeding and Returning to Work
National Breastfeeding Hotline: 1-800-994-9662
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Well, friends, throw another log on the fire and then sit down and read this "Glance Back."
This one is from the North Grundy Star dated January 14, 1960. John George Greeter, age 91 years, founder of the Greeter Lumber Company and a prominent Grundy County businessman, died about five o'clock Friday morning at his home in Altamont. Mr. Greeter was born on Long Island, NY on September 4, 1869, the son of the late John J. and Christine Worling Greeter who came to this country from Switzerland.
At the age of three he and his parents moved from Long Island, NY to the Swiss Colony near Gruetli. While enroute by train, a kindly gentleman gave the small lad an apple. When the gentleman reached his destination, he was enthusiastically welcomed by a large crowd of people. This aroused Mrs. Greeter's interest in the identity of the man and inquiry revealed that he was General Robert E. Lee. When he was seven years old, the family moved to Beersheba Springs and he later settled near Altamont with his parents when a lad of 12.
As a youth Mr. Greeter worked as a blacksmith apprentice, first at the Von Rohr Blacksmith Shop near Gruetli and later at the Ruch and Knies Blacksmith Shop near Winchester. In those days it was necessary for him to walk to Winchester by way of Pelham on Sunday, to work during the week, then walk home on Saturday. When Mr. Greeter married Miss Annie Stoker on September 22, 1894, they began to make their home at the same location where he died. At first the house had only two rooms, but it was added to in the years that followed.
For years Mr. Greeter operated his own blacksmith shop on the location of the present office of the Greeter Lumber Company. Friday was gristmill day and on that day the people came from miles around to have their grains of all kind ground. Mr. Greeter's pay was the small amount of the finished flour or meal, which he kept as his toll for the grinding. Another public service, which he rendered to the community, was the building of caskets. He kept on hand metal handles and bolts of cloth and no bit of excelsior which came to hand was ever thrown away but saved for use as padding in the caskets.
During the funeral service held Sunday afternoon at the Altamont Church of Christ, A.J. Rollings of Athens, Alabama, recalled memories of Mr. Greeter's service and good example as an industrious worker beginning with his own memories when the Rollings family moved to Altamont 43 years ago; of the parallel between Mr. Greeter and the hero of Longfellow's poem concerning the village blacksmith, when Rollings was one of the school children who looked in at the open door; of the kindness and understanding of the Greeters' when the Rollings children lost their mother; and further applying PS 90:9, "We spend our years as a tale that is told." Preceding the sermon Dr. L. F. Littell read the 90th Psalm and offered prayer. Several selections were sung by a group of young people from Athens, Alabama. Rev. Ben Walker, pastor of the Baptist Church in Altamont, was in charge of the graveside rites. The great number of beautiful floral arrangements and the large number from over the county attending the funeral showed in some measure the great respect and love with which Mr. Greeter was regarded. Pallbearers were Malcolm Fults, Arthur Edmister, Fritz Flury, J.B. Killian, Hallis Northcutt, Wade Bouldin, Stanley Meeks, and Charlie Boyd. Burial was made in the Greeter plot in the Altamont Cemetery with Foster and Son of Tracy City in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Williams had tenderly cared for Mr. Greeter when his health failed, as Mrs. Greeter had passed away in 1935. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Fred who died in 1926 in Altamont, and Willie who died in Waterloo, Illinois in 1956. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. H.B. Williams and three sons, Harvey, Leo and Werner Greeter, and their wives, all of Altamont; seven grandchildren, Reuben Williams, Altamont; Mrs. Claude Henley, Pelham Valley; Mrs. Eugene McGovern, Chattanooga; John William Greeter, Altamont; Mrs. Robert Daulton, Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. A.B. Scaglia, Jr., West Lafayette, Indiana; and Mrs. John Fletcher, Chattanooga, and seven great grandchildren.
Now there are three birthdays I would like to tell you about: Clarence "Buddy" Kilgore, Jr. has a birthday on February 14 (is that right, "Buddy?"); George "Coon" Smartt has one on February 15; and Carolyn Yarworth has one on February 16. So "Happy Birthday" from "A Glance Back."


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Troy A. Villarreal - President and Chief Executive Officer
Troy A. Villarreal joined Medical City in October of 2013, and has more than 19 years of experience in healthcare. Prior to his arrival at Medical City, he served as CEO of The Medical Center of Plano.
Villarreal has a strong history of community service. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas / Fort Worth Hospital Council, a member of the Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate and also serves on the Board of Directors of Cancer Care Services. Additionally, Villarreal has served in the past on the Boards of the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation and North Dallas Chamber of Commerce.
Villarreal is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. He earned his BS in Psychology from Texas A&M University in 1989 and his MHA and MBA from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, Texas in 1994. Mr. Villarreal is married and has four children.
Carol Gregory - Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer
Registered Nurse Carol Gregory's prior leadership roles include critical care clinician, director of education, assistant director of nursing, vice president of hospital operations, and chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care at The Medical Center of Aurora and Centennial Medical Plaza, in Aurora, Colorado.
Gregory is active in several professional organizations, including the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN). Her career achievements include being named a 2008 Finalist for the Colorado Nightingale Award for Excellence in Human Caring and a 2008 and 2010 Nominee for the Denver Business Journal Outstanding Women in Business Award.
Gregory received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan, her Master of Science in Nursing from Wayne State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Denver.
Mark Atchley - Chief Financial Officer
Mark Atchley joined Medical City after serving as senior vice president and CFO at Medical Center of Plano, where he oversaw all financial management and registration functions, health information management, case management, scheduling and information services. Atchley is an experienced financial executive with a demonstrated record of developing and implementing creative business solutions for more than 27 years. He has also held executive financial positions at Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), Encon International and Chapman Companies.
A graduate of Abilene Christian University with a degree in accounting, Atchley brings experience in financial management disciplines including treasury, national and worldwide tax planning, and administration and payroll.
Keith Zimmerman - Chief Executive Officer, Medical City Children's Hospital
Prior to joining Medical City, Keith Zimmerman was the system vice president of business development for OhioHealth, a complex system of hospitals, ambulatory centers and surgery centers that account for nearly 2,500 licensed beds and more than 2,300 physicians in its network. During his tenure, Zimmerman led several multi-million dollar growth strategies, including the approval and development of a freestanding emergency department and a comprehensive outpatient cardiovascular diagnostic center. He also led advanced process improvement initiatives, successfully restructuring and aligning physician services and systems to optimize organizational performance.
Prior to his role as system vice president for OhioHealth, Zimmerman served as the organization's vice president for physician partnerships for three years. Leading the strategic recommendations for growth, Zimmerman worked closely with large physician groups on major projects including acquisitions and joint ventures.
Zimmerman holds a Master's of Business Administration in Health Care Management from Regis University in Denver, along with an undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of Louisiana.
Mark Hébert, M.D. - Chief Medical Officer
Mark Hébert has more than 30 years of physician insight and expertise as an active member of Medical City. Before becoming chief medical officer, he was a staff anesthesiologist at Medical City and a medical director of the hospital's Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC).
During his tenure as an anesthesiologist, Hébert was elected to medical staff president and chairman for the department of surgery, and served in numerous hospital committees including the Physician Wellness Committee, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Meditech Advisory Committee, Quality Improvement Committee and the Privileges and Credentials Committee.
Hébert received his medical degree from Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, and completed his residency training at Parkland. He is also a member of the Ambulatory Surgery Centers' governing board and medical executive committee.
Jamie Youssef - Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer
Jamie Youssef is Medical City's Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer. He joined Medical City in 2011, and has more than 11 years of experience in healthcare in hospital leadership and physician practice operations. Prior to joining HCA, Jamie served as Vice President of Integrated Healthcare Strategies in Columbus, Ohio, and Director of Operations at OhioHealth Practice Management Services.
As Medical City's Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Jamie is responsible for the overall direction, strategic planning, and business development for all service lines at Medical City.
Jamie received his Masters of Healthcare Administration from The Ohio State University.
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Top 29 Cities To Live In 2009
Why you should live in Montreal
People who live in Montreal work to live, not the other way around. A little piece of Europe in North America, this city understands joie de vivre and sex appeal. Leonard Cohen's effortless cool and is emblematic of his hometown and its artistic flair. Montreal is a wellspring of creativity, an epicenter for some of the most exciting art, music and film in both English and French.
Great food and fine dining are both givens, but as added appeal keep in mind it's been said that the most beautiful women in the world are from Montreal. If you take a walk down St. Laurent Blvd. on a hot and steamy summer's night, it's hard to disagree. Not only are the women beautiful, but almost half of them are single. If you want to score, you'd better not drag your coattails as Montreal is home to some of the most effortlessly fashionable men and women. Moreover, with so much of the city's population bilingual, you can look forward to having sweet nothings whispered in your ear in both French and English.
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Why you should live in Montreal in 2009
In 2009, there's no better place to be. Not only does Montreal have its mind-boggling festival season that seems to never end (the festival count is now up to 40 a year, so it's not just the world-renowned Jazz Festival that gets people to take to the streets), but Montreal has clocked steady job growth over the past few years, landing itself at the top of the heap in Canada, and in the top 5 in North America. Even in the face of the financial crisis, Montreal has and will continue to weather the storm, perhaps because Montrealers can deal with just about anything. (Check the city out in February or ask anyone about the constant underlying movement to separate from Canada for evidence.) Most likely, it's because the cultural industries are so vital. The French film and television industry thrives in the face of the entertainment behemoth next door, and Montreal is a haven for American movie shoots as well.
In addition to its reputation for having one of most exciting music scenes (think Arcade Fire), Montreal's legendary 24-time Stanley Cup-winning Canadiens hockey club celebrates 100 years in the city, and you're not likely to find more dedicated fans on either side of the border. Perhaps most relevantly, Montreal beats both Toronto and New York City hands down for affordable housing options, both to buy or rent. In 2009, this shows no signs of changing.
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Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa, in Dublin (Howth)
This family-friendly hotel is located in Dublin (Howth), close to Howth Golf Club, Howth Harbour, and Ireland's Eye. Local attractions also include Dollymount Beach and Sutton Golf Club.
Hotel Features
In addition to a restaurant, Deer Park Hotel Golf & Spa features a golf course. Other amenities include a full-service spa and a bar/lounge.
Room Amenities
Guestrooms have complimentary wireless Internet access, refrigerators, and climate control; rooms also include coffee/tea makers and desks.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Renovations & Closures
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- The property is closed between 1 November and 15 May.
Deer Park Hotel Golf & Spa Amenities
- General
In addition to a full-service spa, Deer Park Hotel Golf & Spa features a golf course and an indoor pool. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
Event facilities include exhibit space and banquet facilities. This family-friendly hotel also offers a health club, a spa tub, and a sauna. Complimentary parking is available on site.
- Sauna
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free parking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Total number of rooms - 70
- Currency exchange
- Golf course on site
- Tennis on site
- Number of floors - 2
- Restaurant
- Banquet facilities
- Room service (limited hours)
- Bar/lounge
- Beauty services
- Clubhouse
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Full-service health spa
- Health club
- Free Wi-Fi
- Snack bar/deli
- Turkish bath/Hammam in spa
- Rooftop terrace
- Luggage storage
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
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Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
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Free parking
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- Television
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- Cribs/infant beds available
- Free Wi-Fi
- In-room massage available
- Climate control
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- Connecting / adjoining rooms available
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Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
The Four Earls - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
- Recreation
A golf course and a health club are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a steam room.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Boating nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Playground nearby
- Golfing on site
- Swimming on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Spa
The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.
Deer Park Hotel Golf & Spa Policies & Fees
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Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
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Check-out time is noon
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Accepted at this hotel: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Breakfast fee: EUR 12.50 per person (approximately)
- Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee
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Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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MCC requests $1 million for East Africa
August 2, 2011
Editor's Note: This article has been revised since it was first published on July 26 to reflect changes in MCC's response.
AKRON, Pa. – An immediate and extended response to the current drought and food crisis in East Africa is essential for limiting the vulnerability of millions looking for enough food to survive, said Bruce Campbell-Janz, director of Mennonite Central Committee's (MCC) Africa Department.
"People have begun to sell assets to buy food and to leave their homes behind to look for work or food," said Campbell-Janz. "That's a critical issue because over time if you sell your productive assets to buy food you become more and more vulnerable. So the next time there's a shock, you're less able to cope and less able to meet your food needs and other needs you may have."
Recognizing this crisis, MCC is appealing for $1 million to support its response, already begun in Kenya and in planning stages in Ethiopia. MCC also is exploring ways it can help meet the needs of Somali refugees, who are flooding refugee camps in Kenya. Some refugees have left areas of famine in Somalia.
"There's a real desire to respond in a timely fashion, to try to limit people having to sell their productive assets," Campbell-Janz said. The response also needs to be long enough that people can regain a sense of stability, he said.
Two consecutive, poor rainy seasons have caused drought in large sections of East Africa. In addition to crop failure and many livestock deaths, the situation is exacerbated by high, local cereal prices and areas of conflict.
"Even if the rains are pretty good in the next agricultural season, that's not going to get people back to where they were before," said Campbell-Janz. "We're looking at a response in this case that will last up to 6 months. This needs to be a longer-term commitment."
Already two food-for-work programs in Kenya are underway. Working with two partners, the Sahelian Solutions Foundation and the Utooni Development Organization, workers are being paid with cooking oil, maize and beans to build 92 sand dams that were already scheduled for construction before the current food crisis.
When rains do come again in the future, sand dams will store rain and storm water underground so that it can be used for irrigation during the dry season. The food-for-work program meets immediate needs, even as workers are creating water retention systems that should help them in the future.
"We continue to work with our food security partners towards sustainable food security solutions and self-sufficiency," wrote Martha and Ron Ratzlaff, MCC representatives in Kenya. "However, in this situation the drought has caused a desperate food situation and food aid intervention is urgently needed in many affected parts of the country." The Ratzlaffs are from Calgary, Alta.
In Ethiopia, where MCC works with the Relief and Development Association (RDA) of the Meserete Kristos Church, MCC has committed an initial $200,000, with the possibility of providing more funding. Meserete Kristos Church is a member of Mennonite World Conference.
Initial plans of RDA included a targeted response in Boricha, an area where residents are in need of food assistance and cases of malnutrition grew six fold in the past year. However, government officials in Ethiopia and RDA are in the midst of ongoing dialogue this week about the location of the response.
Giving can be done online [1] or at any MCC office. Donations to MCC should be earmarked for "East Africa Drought Response." Learn more about MCC's East Africa drought response. [2]
In Canada, for every dollar Canadians contribute to MCC and other registered Canadian charities responding to the East Africa drought, from July 6 until Sept. 16, the Government of Canada also will set aside one dollar for a fund designated for East Africa drought. Learn more about this. [3]
Linda Espenshade is MCC News Coordinator.


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Fees & Services
To determine the fee of your single-signed item, look up the fee for the autograph on-line. Authentication for 1 signature ranges between $20-$500 depending upon the autograph. For an exact price, please search for the autograph in our fee schedule.
(All signatures will be authenticated) To determine the fee of your multi-signed item, first, look up the fee for the premier autograph. Next, count the total number of autographs. Then, refer to the chart below for the total authentication fee.
Chart A - AUTHENTICATION FEES # of Autographs Single Signed 2 Autographs 3-4 Autographs 5-19 Autographs 20-49 Autographs Premier Autograph:
The premier autograph is the autograph that holds the most value.
$20 $35 $50 $100 $150 $25 $35 $50 $100 $150 $30 $50 $75 $100 $150 $35 $50 $75 $100 $150 $50 $75 $75 $100 $150 $75 $100 $100 $100 $150 $100 $100 $100 $100 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 $150 The authentication fee for a multi-signed item (2-49 signatures), with a Premier Autograph that has an authentication fee of $150 or higher, remains the same as the single-signed Premier Autograph rate.For 50+ Autographs, call for ratesExample 1: A single signed Nolan Ryan photo would be $20.
Example 2: If there are 22 autographs on the item with Nolan Ryan as the Primary ($20), the fee based on the chart above is $150.
Example 3: Babe Ruth's authentication fee is $300. Whether it is a single-signed item or an item with multiple signatures the authentication fee remains $300 as there is no change in the authentication rate for multi-signed items once the Premier Autograph surpasses the $150 fee.
Premium letter upgrade (optional): Items submitted with an authentication fee lower than $50 are issued a small 3x3 Certificate of Authenticity. Full Premium Letters of Authenticity are available for an additional fee of $10. Full Premium Letters are automatically issued for items submitted at $50 and above. No additional payment is required.
Replacements for missing or lost Certificates or Letters of Authenticity are available at $10 each. To request a new Certificate or Letter of Authenticity, please contact us by telephone at (800) 325-1121.
Turnaround time is approximately 20 business days once we receive your submission into our system.
There are specific conditions that apply to this service. Visit RookieBall™/RookieGraph™ for details. Once you confirm the "authentication fee" for the rookie player, fill in the appropriate column and
check RookieBall ™/RookieGraph ™ box.
Authentication fee as illustrated above plus grading fee below.
For 1-3 autographs, all autographs are individually graded. If Autograph Authentication Fee = Grading Fee = $ 20 - $ 49 $ 10 $ 50 - $ 99 $ 25 $100 or higher $ 50 For 4+ autographs, grades are averaged. $ 75
Autographed Baseball Grading: A single signed baseball would receive two individual grades for the condition of the autograph and baseball, and one overall grade.
Autograph Grading Service (all other autographed items): A single signed item (other than a baseball) would receive one grade - a grade reflecting the condition of the autograph only. Read about the PSA/DNA Autograph Grading Process for more details.
- Example 1: A single-signed Mickey Mantle baseball would be $100 for the Authentication Fee. Based on the Grading Chart Above, it would be $50 for the Grading Fee, for a total fee of $150.
- Example 2: Ted Williams/Stan Musial signed baseball would be $100 based on the more expensive Williams autograph. Since there are two autographs, on Chart A, the Authentication Fee would be $100. Based on Chart B, the Grading Fee would be $50, for a total of $150.
UNSIGNED PHOTOGRAPHS: Photograph Authentication.
All panoramic photographs: $150
For all other photographs see chart below: Turnaround varies by demand.
Authentication Fee Declared Value $50 $1000 or higher $35 $999 or less
Autograph and photograph authentication are separate services. In order to have the autograph authenticated, you must fill out a separate PSA/DNA Authentication submission form. Both submission forms must accompany the item. Separate authentication fees apply. Fees are listed above.
Professional Model Bats: For Bat Authentication only.
Optional: Grading is an additional $75 per bat. Turnaround varies by demand.
Service Level Authentication Fee Bat Value Tier 1 Call for pricing $100,000 or higher Tier 2 $1,150 $50,000 - $99,999 Tier 3 $750 $25,000 - $49,999 Tier 4 $450 $10,000 - $24,999 Tier 5 $325 $5,000 - $9,999 Tier 6 $225 $1,000 - $4,999 Tier 7 $95 $500 - $999 Tier 8 $50 (call for details) $499 or less
Autograph and Bat authentication are separate services. In order to have the autograph authenticated, you must fill out a separate PSA/DNA Authentication submission form. Both submission forms must accompany the item. Separate authentication fees apply.
Fees are listed above.
Professional Model Gloves: For Glove Authentication only. Turnaround varies by demand.
Since the art of authenticating a game-used glove can vary greatly from glove to glove, there will be no guaranteed turnaround time under any service level.
Service Level Authentication Fee Glove Value Tier 1 $875 $25,000 or higher Tier 2 $575 $10,000 - $24,999 Tier 3 $325 $5,000 - $9,999 Tier 4 $195 $1,000 - $4,999 Tier 5 $95 $999 or less
Autograph and glove authentication are separate services. In order to have the autograph authenticated, you must fill out a separate PSA/DNA Authentication submission form. Both submission forms must accompany the item. Separate authentication fees apply.
Fees are listed above.
Service Level Authentication Fee Ring/Trophy Value Tier 1 $550 $25,000 or higher Tier 2 $400 $10,000 - $24,999 Tier 3 $275 $5,000 - $9,999 Tier 4 $175 $1,000 - $4,999 Tier 5 $75 $999 or less
SUPER EXPRESS SERVICE: (Not available for Unsigned Photograph, Professional Model Bat or Professional Model Glove Authentication Services)
5 Business Days Guaranteed
This service is available for items you would like completed in 5 business days. Add $50 per order (1-5 items) or add $100 per order (6-10 items) for a 5-day turnaround guaranteed service. For orders with more than 10 items call Customer Service for pricing. PSA/DNA will have your order completed 5 business days following the day our receiving department processes your order. Shipment time is not included. Package must be marked SUPER EXPRESS on the outside of the package. Guarantees are invalid during the weeks of the major authentication shows PSA/DNA attends.
Additional $50
Any autograph submission priced under $200 with a declared value of $1,500 or more is subject to an additional Premium Item Fee of $50. Example: A regular Mickey Mantle autograph submission is priced at $100. If the Mantle autograph is found on a bat or jersey, items that are clearly worth more than $1,500, the additional $50 fee will apply; resulting in a total authentication fee of $150.
Photograph Encapsulation: For photos (and other flats) that measure approximately 8x10 or slightly smaller, and fit in a photo holder. Autograph Grading is required.
- Photographs submitted under the Autograph Grading service with an authentication fee of $50 or more will receive both encapsulation in a semi-rigid holder and a Premium Letter of Authenticity. Those items under $50 can be upgraded to a Premium Letter for an additional fee of $10.
- Photographs already authenticated and graded by PSA/DNA can be encapsulated for a $8 reholder fee (original LOA must be surrendered at time of submission).
Other Encapsulation: For items such as checks, index cards, cuts, postcards, uncatalogued cards, catalogued cards requiring autograph grade, ect. that you would like encapsulated in PSA/DNA's tamper-evident holder.
- Encapsulation, if you choose the service, is now included in the PSA/DNA authentication fee. All autographs submitted for encapsulation must be submitted as a separate order from items not being encapsulated (separate shipping fees apply).
- If encapsulation in our tamper-evident holder is selected, the submitter will forgo the Certificate or full Premium Letter, PSA/DNA tamper-evident label and DNA daub.
- If the customer chooses, they may request both encapsulation and the Letter of Authenticity for an additional fee of $10.
- Please note that encapsulation is only available for items that fit in Holders Currently Available.
On-site authentication is available at various trade shows throughout the nation and the fee ranges between $20-$500. Turnaround time is approximately 1 business day once we receive your submission.
Certificates and Letters of Authenticity are issued by mail approximately 15 business days after the completion of a show. Turnaround time is also dependent upon demand in both cases. To see if PSA/DNA will be providing onsite authentication at an upcoming show check our Show Schedule.
Private authentication at your location and auction house authentication is available. Please contact customer service at (800) 325-1121 and speak to our representatives for details.
Bulk Authentication is available. Prices are based upon the volume and type of autographs you plan to submit. To request this service, please contact us by telephone at (800) 325-1121.
PSA/DNA is hired by many leading auction houses to authenticate autographs in their catalogs prior to sale. Please look for our Pre-Certified Logo in participating auction catalogs or web-sites. In these instances, auction letters are issued and upgrades to full premium letters are available.
To take advantage of this upgrade opportunity, please send your item in with proof of purchase from the auction house (copy of receipt) along with the COA/LOA upgrade fee. Please note that your receipt will not be returned.
Regular PSA/DNA
Authentication Fee
Special COA/LOA
Upgrade Fee
Under $50 $10 (COA Only) $50 - $99 $35 $100 - $149 $75 $150 or higher $125
Please note that an auction lot that displays a Pre-Certified logo is not part of PSA/DNA's full authentication process. For complete details on PSA/DNA's four-level authentication process and to find out how you can take advantage of our COA/LOA upgrade service click here. This offer expires 60 days after the close of the auction.
If you are the winning bidder of an autograph lot that carries a PSA/DNA competitor's auction letter of authenticity (LOA), there's one way to make sure you're even happier with your new purchase. Cross over to PSA/DNA Authentication Services.
Effective October 15, 2009, any autograph submitted to PSA/DNA with an original auction letter of authenticity (LOA) from a competitor will be eligible for a special discount. If you submit the autographed item along with the competitor's auction LOA, we'll give you 30% off the regular submission fee. Our superior brand helps maximize the value of your prized autographs, and gives both buyers and sellers peace of mind.
All you need to do is fill out the PSA/DNA submission form and attach the original competitor's auction letter of authenticity (LOA) in order to receive the 30% off discount. Visit the Submission Center to view our regular fee schedule and access the submission form. Original auction letters will not be returned unless the item does not pass authentication.


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Tim Cook's Prozac: The Apple Store in three chartsFebruary 13, 2013: 8:17 AM ET
How special are Apple Inc.'s retail outlets?
FORTUNE -- "I don't have very many bad days," Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook told the audience at Goldman Sachs' technology conference Tuesday. "But if I ever feel that I'm dropping down from an excited level, I go and visit a store. It's like a Prozac."
Cook's point was that Apple's retail outlets are not like ordinary stores. "I'm not even sure 'store' is the right word anymore," he said. "They've taken on a role much broader than that. They are the face of Apple for almost all of our customers."
As if to illustrate that point, two analysts -- Asymco's Horace Dediu and Needham's Charlie Wolf -- issued chart-heavy reports on Apple's retail efforts Wednesday. The news, as Wolf points out, is mixed. Traffic is up (as Dediu's chart above shows), but same-store sales are down (see Wolf's chart below).
Wolf's chart shows three periods of rapid same-store sales growth, which he attributes to the waves of foot traffic drawn first by the iPod, then by the iPhone 3G and finally by the iPad. He attributes the failure of same-store sales to keep pace with Apple's revenue growth to the rapid expansion of the company's iPhone and iPad distribution networks, which gave people who don't live near an Apple Store other places to shop.
Still, when measured by sales per square foot, Apple Stores are -- as Cook suggested -- not your typical retail outlet. Dediu's chart below is drawn from 2012 RetailSails data.
For more, see Asymco's Tim Cook's comments on Apple Stores, illustrated and Needham's Wolf Bytes 34.42.


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Officially SEC
'100-year decision' puts A&M on national stage
Published: Monday, July 2, 2012
Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 21:07
And so it begins. Texas A&M University officially joined the Southeastern Conference, the premier athletic conference in the country, effective Sunday — thus closing the University's latest chapter in its rich, tradition-laden history.
With the move, the Aggies will seek to attain something they've never possessed previously: a nationally recognized brand.
Certainly sacrifices were made in the process. A&M, renowned for the preservation of its cherished traditions, severed ties with fellow Texas rivals — including the Longhorns — to allow for the possibility of transition. Yet, the Aggies exclusive grasp of the formidable SEC brand presents a unique opportunity.
Jason Cook, A&M vice president for marketing and communications, said the SEC — thanks to sheer brand power — would carry the Aggies to a position of national relevance. He referenced University President's R. Bowen Loftin's declaration of a "100-year decision," emphasizing the impact of the move.
"Anytime a president declares a 100-year decision, it's very significant. In a way, this move is going to say that Texas A&M has arrived at a national level," Cook said. "We see this as Texas A&M becoming a national brand because we are now able to associate with an extremely powerful national brand with the SEC."
If television ratings are any indicator of exposure levels, the SEC is head-and-shoulders above the competition. According to the 2011 Nielson report, the SEC averaged 4,447,000 viewers per college football broadcast. By contrast the Big 12, A&M's previous conference, averaged 2,347,000 viewers — more than 2 million fewer pairs of eyeballs.
Cook said the conference disparity in television packages.
"We are going to be able to
participate in [the SEC's] national media contracts, which will allow our athletic
programs in our institution to be shown nationally. That is significant," Cook continued. "For too long Texas A&M has been seen as a regional institution within the state of Texas. I think a lot of that is because of our athletic conference affiliation, whether it was in the SWC or even the Big 12, which is concentrated in a thin sliver in the center of the United States."
One particular benefit the Aggies are already seeing in force is a significant boost in recruiting. Recruiting the best athletes often means the difference between winning and losing programs, and A&M has milked its conference affiliation to achieve high recruiting standards.
Loftin noted the SEC's positive effects in recruiting efforts across the athletic department.
"[The SEC] gives us a true recruiting advantage because being recognized as the premier athletic conference in the country means athletes throughout Texas and beyond want to play at Texas A&M because we're part of the SEC," Loftin said. "It's really been a great boost for our recruiting in all sports, not just football."
The boost, specifically in football, is evident by glancing at leading national recruiting sites. Rivals.com and Scout.com list A&M as the No. 3 and No. 2 recruiting class for 2013 at the time of publication, respectively.
Loftin has noticed and said he received feedback indicating as much.
"Head coach Kevin Sumlin's class of 2013 looks like a top-5 class right now, we've never been there before," Loftin continued. "I'm hearing good things also from Coach Kennedy, Coach Blair, Coach Henry, golf, tennis and down the list."
Still, right, wrong or indifferent, football largely contributes to the perception of the A&M brand through its success and exposure. Football is king in the SEC, as shown by its television numbers. Thus, A&M's performance in the SEC will strongly influence national perception.
Former Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach, who compiled a 7-3 record against A&M, believes the Aggies will be able to compete in the SEC West.
"A&M's one of the greatest traditions in the history of college football and now they join a league with great legacy and tradition… I think it was a good move [for A&M] to go to the SEC," Leach said. "I think A&M's going to fare well in the SEC, it's going to be challenging. If you win the SEC, you have a great chance to win national championships."
Encompassing all athletics, new A&M Athletic Director Eric Hyman said Aggies will wonder why they hadn't shifted to the SEC before now.
"It's competitive as can be. All the Aggies will say, Why didn't we come here two or three years ago?" Hyman said. "We're the big leagues. I say that because look at the track record. Look at the success this league has had."
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New KEF X300A Powered Speaker Offers High-Resolution Sound from any Smartphone, Tablet or Computer
New powered loudspeaker series delivers unequalled sound performance from devices such as iPod®, iPhone® iPad®, Android® and Kindle Fire® via distortion-free USB input
Marlboro, N.J. – September 5, 2012 - KEF, the renowned manufacturer of innovative, reference-quality loudspeakers, enters into an entirely new product category with the launch of the X300A digital hi-fi desktop speaker system. The X300A is a premium loudspeaker system that was developed to offer the highest sound reproduction possible from the listener's computer and all of today's popular smartphones and tablets, including Apple® iPod®, iPhone® iPad®, Android® and Kindle Fire® devices, via distortion-free USB input.
"Innovation has been the guiding force behind KEF's success for over five decades," said Alec Chanin, president of KEF America. "The X300A continues that tradition. The X300A addresses the challenges of reproducing today's modern music formats, and delivers them in the highest possible quality. Additionally, this new loudspeaker represents all of the characteristics that make KEF products legendary: superior engineering, premium sound performance and stylish aesthetic design."
Unlike typical powered computer speaker designs, each X300A speaker utilizes two Class AB audiophile-grade amplifiers – one dedicated for HF and one for LF/MF – complete with a toroidal transformer, which significantly reduces the normal "hum" heard while playing most powered speakers. The X300A was designed to mirror the performance of the best in professional studio monitors with an impressive output of 150W of power per channel at 1kHz.
To get the very best from the twin class AB amplifiers, the X300A features KEF's patented Uni-Q driver array, adapted from KEF's flagship Blade speaker. KEF's Uni-Q array places the tweeter in the acoustic center of the woofer. This allows both the woofer and tweeter to act as a single, focused source of sound that is dispersed widely and evenly throughout a room or setting—a feature not found on any other loudspeaker brand.
The 5.25" driver array is neatly housed within a die-cast aluminum chassis to help prevent resonances and creates a more accurate sound. With other innovations such as the Z-flex surround for a smooth transition between cone and cabinet, and large neodymium magnets with copper caps to reduce inductance and distortion, the Uni-Q driver array provides a wide, clean and detailed sound field, whatever source your music is coming from.
The X300A's USB connection provides lossless, high-resolution sound from any computer, smartphone or tablet courtesy of a 96kHz/24-bit digital input featuring an integrated audiophile-quality digital/analog converter (DAC). This assures that when a listener connects to the X300A, they will bypass the source's internal DAC resulting in accurate, high resolution playback from whatever source is connected, whether it's a phone, tablet or computer.
In addition to the USB connection for smartphones, tablets and computers, the X300A offers wireless playback via an optional Bluetooth® receiver (dongle) or can be used with Apple Airport Express®. A backup 3.5mm analogue connection is included with the X300A to offer an even greater level of functionality with the use of alternative hi-fi components. The speaker's adjustable EQ modes compliment a "Desk", "Stand" and "Desk/Wall" mode allowing the speaker to be optimized specifically for any application. To maximize sound performance, the listener simply selects the "Desk" or "Stand" mode by a switch on the rear panel of the master speaker, or chooses the "Desk/Wall" by inserting the included foam plugs to the rear mounted reflex port on each speaker.
The X300A comes in a brushed gun metal finish and will be available Fall 2012 with a price of $799.99/pair. For more information on KEF, please visit http://www.kef.com.
About KEF
KEF's ethos has always been based on the continuing quest to find new and better ways of reproducing sound. Since the company's establishment in Maidstone, Kent in 1961 by Raymond Cooke O.B.E., KEF has maintained a flair for unusual and controversial speaker engineering, design and material use. KEF has always driven innovation in sound with examples including its iconic 'egg', Muon and Blade speakers. KEF is part of Gold Peak Group and its products are available in more than 60 countries. In 2011 KEF celebrated its 50th anniversary and is still committed to building on its strong heritage. www.kef.com


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Personalized Cancer Care/Drug Development Platform
Since the sequencing of the human genome in 2003, scientists have the ability to identify patients' susceptibility to many types of cancer and their response to specific treatments based on their genetic makeup. NCI is developing personalized cancer prevention and treatment approaches based on this knowledge. The Personalized Cancer Care/Drug Development Platform comprises a number of existing NCI programs ranging from discovery of genetic changes, to clinical applications for patients in the community, each of which is receiving direct Recovery Act funding to expand and accelerate their efforts.
To learn more, visit:
- Cancer Drug Development Investment Report
- Chemical Biology Consortium (CBC) page
- Developmental Therapeutics Program pages
- Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs) Web site
- Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP) Web site
- BIG Health™ Web site
- caBIG® (Cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid®) Web site
Why is the Personalized Cancer Care/Drug Development Platform Receiving Recovery Act Funding?
Personalized cancer care is the future of medicine. The faster we can develop cancer treatments that are tailored to the individual characteristics of each patient, the better we can concentrate interventions on those who will benefit the most from them and avoid the expense, side effects and emotional involvement on those who will not.
NCI has selected the Personalized Cancer Care/Drug Development Platform as a Signature Initiative because of the enormous promise this approach to cancer care holds: preventing, detecting, and treating cancer will become even more precise as we identify genetic alterations through accumulated knowledge and increasingly sophisticated technologies.
The following NCI programs, all of which are well underway, make up the platform based on their reliance to one another in the drug development and delivery process:
- The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) is developing a comprehensive catalogue of genomic changes found in adult cancers;
- Therapeutically Applicable Research to Generate Effective Treatments (TARGET) is mapping the genetic changes associated with childhood cancers;
- The Cancer Human Biobank (caHUB) leads quality biospecimen collection and management;
- The NCI Community Cancer Centers Program (NCCCP) involves patients around the country who provide data and volunteer for clinical trials; and
How will Recovery Act Funding Impact the Personalized Cancer Care/Drug Development Platform?
The main impact of Recovery Act funding will be on jobs creation and acquisition of new technologies, both vital to accelerating personalized drug development and delivery. Funding will preserve and create a large number of jobs in academia and private industry, including scientists, physicians, computer scientists, laboratory technicians and bioinformaticians, and will spur technological advances in science and health. With sustained funding, this model of personalized cancer care may even be applied to the study and management of other diseases.


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