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The S.J.D. Program is intended for individuals who have demonstrated evidence of superior scholarly potential and who are engaged in, or plan to pursue, careers in academia, government service, or the judiciary. Candidates accepted into the Program must have the ability to conduct sustained and original academic or professional research at a high intellectual level, culminating in the submission of a doctoral dissertation.
Prior to applying to the S.J.D. program, all applicants are required to identify a full-time faculty member at the School of Law to serve as their S.J.D. Advisor. The purpose of this requirement is to limit admission to only those applicants familiar with the research strengths of the faculty at the School of Law and hence who have a compelling reason to pursue their doctoral research here, under the guidance of one or more of our faculty members. Not all faculty members are available to serve as an S.J.D. Advisor at any given time. To obtain a roster of currently available faculty advisors, please contact the Director of the Graduate Program at firstname.lastname@example.com.
With rare exceptions, we are unlikely to admit any more than one or two candidates per academic year, in order to ensure sufficient attention for the demanding task of successfully completing a doctoral dissertation. In rendering admissions decisions, preference is given to the Law School's own LL.M. graduates, although applications from external candidates are welcome.
S.J.D. candidates are expected to spend the first two academic semesters of the Program in residence at the Law School. Because all candidates will have completed an LL.M., however, there is no other required coursework apart from the S.J.D. dissertation.
To be eligible for admission to the SJD Program, an applicant must:
- have obtained or be enrolled in a program leading to the equivalent of an advanced law degree (normally an LL.M.) from either an accredited law school within the United States or a recognized university outside of the United States, which advanced degree must be obtained prior to matriculation in the S.J.D. program
- meet the English Language Requirements for S.J.D. Admissions set out below; and
- obtain the agreement of a UConn Law School full-time faculty member to serve as the S.J.D. dissertation adviser (please include with your application the letter or email from that person evidencing that agreement). If you are an external applicant (i.e., someone who did not receive their J.D. or LL.M. from UConn School of Law), please contact the Director of the Graduate Program at firstname.lastname@example.com for assistance in fulfilling this requirement prior to submitting your application. Under no circumstances should an applicant contact faculty directly to serve as an advisor without first contacting the Director of the Graduate Program.
Applicants should take note, as well, that it is the sense of the faculty of the School of Law that any candidate admitted into the S.J.D. program should normally:
- have attained an overall GPA (or its equivalent) in the course of study leading their advanced law degree (normally an LL.M.) of at least 3.3/B+ with at least one grade of A- or higher, and have also completed an LL.M. thesis (or its equivalent) attaining an "Honors" designation (or its equivalent);
- or, in the alternative, have submitted evidence of outstanding professional achievement directly relating to the proposed topic of the dissertation that warrants admission in lieu of the academic standards set out in Section 4 above. Such evidence must be specifically addressed in the personal statement and dissertation proposal and also reflected in LL.M. thesis (or its equivalent) that each applicant must submit as part of the application for admission into the program.
Unless the applicant qualifies for an exemption as outlined below, any international applicant who earned his or her first law degree outside the U.S. must obtain a minimum TOEFL IBT® score of 95 or a minimum IELTS score of 7.0, in order to be considered for admission to the S.J.D. Program at the University of Connecticut School of Law. However, if the applicant meets this required minimum but does not attain a score of 100 or higher on the TOEFL IBT® or 7.5 or higher on the IELTS, the applicant must further substantiate proficiency in English through additional evidence of English language skills. This substantiation must include, but is not limited to, a strong S.J.D. proposal in conjunction with an interview with an Admissions representative, conducted in-person, by phone, or online (using Skype or similar service).
The applicant may request an exemption from the TOEFL IBT® or IELTS requirement if:
• the applicant obtained his or her LL.M. degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law; or
• the language of instruction at the university where the applicant obtained his or her first or advanced law degree was English.
Please note that any international applicant requesting exemption from the TOEFL IBT®/IELTS requirement must submit a written request with his or her application for admission that includes an explanation of the applicant's proficiency in English along with original documentation supporting the requested exemption on the basis of one or more of the above categories. Exemptions are not automatic and require the approval of the Admissions Committee.
In all instances, regardless of TOEFL IBT® or IELTS score, the Admissions Committee reserves the right to deny an application or to require an online, phone, or in-person interview as part of the application process.
Please only send us your complete application, meaning that you have included in one submission every document required below for the application. We cannot accept or save incomplete applications that require further documentation; failure to submit a completed application will require a new, complete resubmission on the part of the applicant. Upon receipt, we will send a one-time acknowledgement indicating whether the application is complete or not. Thereafter, due to the volume of applications we receive, we will not be able to respond to further inquiries about S.J.D. application receipt and status. Should the S.J.D. Admissions Committee need additional information about your application we will be sure to contact you. You will receive both an email and a letter informing you of the admissions decision once the Committee has acted.
Required Materials:
To apply, applicants must send the following materials, in electronic form, to firstname.lastname@example.com. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis but should generally be submitted by May 1 for fall admission and November 1 for spring admission. Attach all of the documents requested in items 1-9 below in one email and label the attached files according to the descriptions indicated below:
1. A completed application form. Please label this file "1. last name,first name (application form)". The application form also includes a checklist which will help ensure that your application is complete. We cannot accept or save incomplete applications pending further documentation. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the application is complete.
2. A (non-refundable) check (in U.S Dollars) travelers check or international money order payable to "UConn School of Law" in the amount of $100 (US) for the application processing fee.
3. A personal statement of no more than 500 words, summarizing the applicant's background, reasons for pursuing an S.J.D., and how the degree will further the applicant's professional aspirations. Please label this file "2. last name, first name (personal statement)".
4. A resume or curriculum vitae. Please label this file: "3. last name, first name (CV)".
5. Electronic (scanned) copies of official transcripts from each university and law school attended with English translations. Please label this file: "4. last name, first name (transcripts)". Please then send us as soon as possible a hard copy of certified original transcripts from each university and law school attended with English translations. Transcripts from law schools outside the United States must be submitted through LSAC (please provide your LSAC number on the space provided on the Application Form, if applicable). If you have received your LL.M. from UConn Law School you simply need to have the registrar send us your official transcript. Applicants who apply prior to the end of their last LL.M. semester and have not received final grades, should submit the most current transcript available.
6. A copy of the applicant's LL.M. thesis (or its equivalent). Please label this file: "5. last name, first name (LLM thesis)".
7. A dissertation proposal of not less than 2,000 words (including footnotes). Please label this file: "6. last name, first name (dissertation proposal)". The dissertation proposal must include the following:
(a) A clear, law-related research question or problem that will be addressed;
(b) A review of the literature addressing the question or problem (including any relevant literature from other disciplines, such as economics, sociology, or history) that demonstrates an ongoing debate among scholars, policy makers or other professional groups on the proposed question, or a lack of recognition of, or attention to, the problem;
(c) An explanation of the methods, theories or approaches to be used to answer the question or resolve the problem and, if an empirical or comparative project, a discussion of the kind of evidence to be produced that will answer the question or resolve the problem; and
(d) An explanation of the expected contribution of the independent research project to the scholarly literature.
8. A copy of the letter or email from a UConn Law School full-time faculty member stating that he or she agrees to serve as the S.J.D. dissertation adviser. Please label this file: "7. Last name, first name (UConn dissertation adviser).
International applicants must also submit the following:
9. Financial Declaration Form. Please label this file: "8. last name, first name (financial declaration form)".
10. Evidence that the applicant meets the requirements for English language proficiency (below). Please label this file: "9. last name, first name (English language proficiency)."
Recommendation Letters:
Please arrange to have two recommendation letters sent separately (or directly by the recommender) to email@example.com or through LSAC. The two letters must arrive no later than the designated application due date. One letter may be from an individual familiar with the applicant's professional work. The second letter must come from a faculty member at the law school from which the applicant obtained their LL.M. degree and this second letter must specifically address the feasibility of the dissertation proposal. For applicants who received their LL.M. degree from UConn Law, this second letter should generally be from the UConn Law School full-time faculty member who has agreed to serve as the S.J.D. dissertation adviser.
S.J.D. candidates are expected to spend the first two academic semesters of the Program in residence at the Law School, registered for "LAW7974 SJD Dissertation." For each semester thereafter, until the completion of the Program, the candidate need not be in residence but must be registered for "LAW7976 SJD Continuous Registration." For tuition and fees for the residential and continuing registration semesters, see the law school's schedule for tuition and fees here.


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Best colleges of 2015
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Updated On: Sep 09 2014 10:09:18 AM EDT
U.S. News & World Report releases its annual list of the best U.S. colleges. Did your alma mater make the cut?
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Welcome to the Martha Jefferson Hospital Newsroom. As your community hospital, we place a high priority on community education. Our newsroom offers easy and timely access to health-related stories of interest to individuals, families and the broader community.
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August 6, 2013. Charlottesville, VA. Martha Jefferson Hospital is pleased to be providing a new treatment option for men with advanced prostate cancer. Xofigo® (radium-223 dichloride) was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in May and is intended to be used in treatment for men whose prostate cancer has spread (or metastasized) to their bones. "Being able to add Xofigo® to the list of treatment options for our patients further enhances the care we are able to provide our patients," said Dr. Sylvia Hendrix, a radiation oncologist at Martha Jefferson. "This new drug allows us to deliver radiation directly to bone tumors by binding with minerals in the bone. By doing this, we can spare normal surrounding tissue from significant damage, which is a huge improvement from previous solutions." Dr. Charles Myers Jr, an oncologist with the American Institute for Disease of the Prostate, referred one of his patients to receive the first Xofigo® treatment at Martha Jefferson. "Xofigo is a very important new treatment option for men with prostate cancer bone metastases. It is very effective at relieving bone pain and extends survival. It will allow many men to delay chemotherapy for a significant period of time," commented Dr. Myers. Xofigo® is given once a month for six months and is injected into a patient's vein over one minute. A typical appointment for treatment lasts no longer than fifteen minutes. Sentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, was the first facility in Virginia to treat a patient with Xofigo. For more information on Xofigo®, call Martha Jefferson Health Connection at (434) 654-7009.


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A stuffy or congested nose occurs when the tissues lining it become swollen. The swelling is due to inflamed blood vessels.
The problem may also include nasal discharge or "runny nose." If excess mucus runs down the back of your throat (postnasal drip), it may cause a cough or sore throat.
Nose - congested; Congested nose; Runny nose; Postnasal drip; Rhinorrhea: nasal congestion
A stuffy or runny nose may be caused by:
The congestion typically goes away by itself within a week.
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Finding ways to keep mucus thin will help it drain from your nose and sinuses and relieve your symptoms. Drinking plenty of clear fluids is one way to do this. You can also:
A nasal wash can help remove mucus from your nose.
Congestion is often worse when lying down. Keep upright, or at least keep the head elevated.
Some stores sell adhesive strips that can be placed on the nose. These help widen the nostrils, making breathing easier.
Medicines you can buy at the store without a prescription can help your symptoms.
Many cough, allergy, and cold medicines you buy have more than one medicine inside. Read the labels carefully to make sure you don't take too much of any one medicine. Ask your health care provide which cold medications are safe for you
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Bachert C, Gevaert P, van Cauwenberge P. Nasal polyps and rhinosinusitis. In: Adkinson NF Jr, ed. Middleton's Allergy: Principles and Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2008:chap 56.
Orban NT, Saleh H, Durham SR. Allergic and non-allergic rhinitis. In: Adkinson NF Jr, ed. Middleton's Allergy: Principles and Practice. 7th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2008:chap 55.
Manning SC. Medical management of nasosinus infectious and inflammatory disease. In: Flint PW, Haughey BH, Lund LJ, et al, eds. Cummings Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2010:chap 50.
Ashutosh Kacker, MD, BS, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, Weill Cornell Medical College, and Associate Attending Otolaryngologist, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Bethanne Black, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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USC senior football team captain Josh Shaw admitted that he fabricated a story about rescuing a nephew in a pool, he lied about how he suffered ankle injuries. The school announced he is suspended from the team indefinitely. Check out other shocking sports scandals from recent decades.
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can you use these batteries in all 18 volt tools
Are the 18 volt batteries compatable in all 18 volt tools or do you have to buy new tools for the new 18 volt lithium. I have the older model 18 volt nickel cadium? I realy like the tools that I have and I can't seem to find the 18 volt tool kits.
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Lilly Oncology strives to build a connection to people with cancer, as well as those who care for them. That's why we created Lilly Oncology On Canvas, a way for anyone affected by cancer to tell his or her story.
The 2014 Lilly Oncology On Canvas Art Competition marks the sixth competition and 10-year anniversary celebration. The competition presenters—Lilly Oncology and the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)—invite all residents of the United States and Puerto Rico who have been touched by cancer, to express—through art and narrative—the life-affirming changes that give meaning to their cancer journeys. Those with cancer, as well as their family members, friends, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, are invited to participate.
To date, more than 4,100 individuals have shared their stories through Oncology On Canvas℠. Now it's your turn. You don't have to be a professional artist or writer. It's the sharing of your story that counts.
The Hope Murals Project commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Lilly Oncology On Canvas Art Competition and Exhibition. The project brings 10 murals based on the inspirational art from past competitions to 10 cities across the United States and Puerto Rico. You can help bring art to life by voting for the piece you want transformed into a Hope Mural in each city.
Founded by and for cancer survivors, the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS) advocates for quality cancer care for all people touched by cancer and provides tools and resources that empower people to advocate for themselves. NCCS believes patients empowered with information can receive optimal care by making their needs known to their doctors and care teams. NCCS strongly believes in evidence-based advocacy that reflects the needs of all cancer survivors to affect policy change at the national level. By advocating for patient-centered, coordinated care through treatment planning and care planning, NCCS is ensuring that the needs of cancer survivors remain at the center of healthcare policy. Since 2004, NCCS has been the copresenter of the Lilly Oncology On Canvas Art Competition and Exhibition. NCCS offers publications and resources such as the award-winning Cancer Survival Toolbox®, a self-learning audio program created by leading cancer organizations to help people develop essential skills to meet the challenges of their illness. More information is available at www.canceradvocacy.org or 1-888-650-9127.


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Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History
The only natural history museum in the region encompassing southwestern Idaho, southeastern Oregon and northern Nevada, the Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History is the premier resource for environmental and natural history education in the region. The museum's extensive collections and programs support the education of The College of Idaho students and the general public. The Museum is open on Fridays 1:00-5:00 p.m. and on the first Saturday of each month for Museum workday.
Holdings of the museum include:
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The Orma J. Smith Museum of Natural History is open to the public when The College of Idaho classes are in session and every Friday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Open workdays are the first Saturday of each month in the year. Entry is through the main entrance to Boone Science Hall at the first level. The Museum is located downstairs in the basement. To arrange for group tours contact Kinga Britschgi at 208.459.5211 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Casey Glynn, a 16 year-old Hampton resident, has organized his Shoot for a Cure event for the past eight years in honor of his godmother Anne-Marie Viviano, who lost her battle with breast cancer in May of 2009. Glynn is teaming up with the Winnacunnet High School hockey team for the second year for the fundraiser on Saturday, March 16th from 6:00 to 8:00 at The Rinks at Exeter.
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In general, it's a good idea for farmers to look at energy use on their farm every five years and consider opportunities to reduce energy consumption, says Don Day, energy extension associate for University of Missouri Extension.
However, the need for an energy audit may vary from farm to farm, Day said. For example, if you already had an energy audit conducted on your farm, even if it was five or more years ago, it will continue to provide accurate information regarding potential energy savings until you make changes that affect energy usage.
"A new audit may also be in order if energy prices change or there is an additional energy alternative that a farmer is considering using that was not addressed initially," he said.
Changes in energy prices can alter payback periods, he added. "We have seen changes in the relative prices of energy sources over the past few years that will change what fuel a farmer might use." However, he notes, it generally doesn't pay to change the type of fuel you are using unless a piece of equipment such as a furnace or an engine needs to be replaced.
Day offers some additional recommendations to help farmers decide when they need an energy audit on their farm:


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GOATS, follows 15-year old Ellis, a grounded, intelligent young man, as he is getting ready to leave his luxurious but eclectic home in the foothills of Tucson for his freshman year at Gates Academy, an East Coast prep school, and his estranged father's alma mater. This means leaving behind Wendy, his flakey, new age mother and the only real father figure he has ever had, Goat Man. Hilarious and poignant; GOATS is a witty reversal of the coming of age formula, a beautifully honest portrayal of life with its rough edges, awkward moments and non-endings.
Cast: Vera Farmiga, Justin Kirk, David Duchovny, Ty Burrell, Keri Russell
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UNDATED (AP) -- It's been over a decade since Kelly Clarkson won the first season of "American Idol" and then watched her career skyrocket. And to celebrate her 10-year anniversary she is releasing a greatest hits album. Clarkson made the announcement on her website last week. She says the last decade "has been tough, but inspiring" and admits in a message to her fans that it was a lot of pressure for a 19-year-old girl to handle. But now she's 30 and Clarkson says she is smart enough to know it's time to stop, catch her breath, and be proud of what she's accomplished. With that in mind, she also announced she'll be releasing a new song this month. It's called "Catch My Breath." It will be included in "Greatest Hits - Chapter 1" which is set for release November 19. On November 1 Clarkson performs at the CMA Awards where she is nominated in the female vocalist of the year category -- her first solo nomination.


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(AP) Gov. Chris Christie's decision to stop fighting the legality of same-sex marriages in New Jersey paves the way for gays to wed in the Democratic-leaning state. But it also reflects the Republican's effort to cast himself as the pragmatic leader of a welcoming GOP while running for re-election and considering a White House bid.
He's signaling he won't be intimidated by a vocal conservative minority that usually wields great influence in Republican presidential politics. Christie is betting his political future that the GOP and the nation would embrace an unapologetic compromiser capable of attracting a broad coalition of voters, as he is expected to do in the gubernatorial election in two weeks.
There are risks. Republicans opposing gay marriage traditionally dominate GOP politics in early-voting states on the presidential calendar.
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How to Buy a Digital Camcorder
Recording your own movies has never been easier than it is today with the latest models of digital camcorders. Make high quality videos with these lightweight, easy-to-use multimedia devices that capture digital video, but can also do so much more.
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Digital camcorders, also known as digital video (DV) cameras, record dramatically sharper images and better sound than analog video cameras. Analog cameras record data magnetically, while digital cameras store data on chips, like a computer. Using digital video also makes it much easier to edit your movies on a computer, where you can add a music soundtrack or rearrange the order of events. Some digital camcorders also offer a digital still function that allows you to take digital still pictures like you would with a digital camera.
Mini Digital Video (MiniDV) cameras are compact in size and offer high-quality digital video that should retain its quality when copied. Mini-DV cassettes run on lightweight lithium-ion batteries and can record up to 3 hours of footage in SP mode. You must connect the camcorder directly to the VCR or TV for playback. MiniDV cameras can also be connected directly to your computer with an IEEE 1394 port (also known as FireWire).
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Laparoscopic gastric banding is surgery to help with weight loss. The surgeon places a band around the upper part of your stomach to create a small pouch to hold food. The band limits the amount of food you can eat by making you feel full after eating small amounts of food.
After surgery, your doctor can adjust the band to make food pass more slowly or quickly through your stomach.
See also: Gastric bypass surgery
You will receive general anesthesia before this surgery. You will be asleep and unable to feel pain.
The surgery is done using a tiny camera that is placed in your belly. This type of surgery is called laparoscopy. The camera is called a laparoscope. It allows your surgeon to see inside your belly. In this surgery:
When you eat after having this surgery, the small pouch will fill up quickly. You will feel full after eating just a small amount of food. The food in the small upper pouch will slowly empty into the main part of your stomach.
Weight-loss surgery may increase your risk for gallstones. Your doctor may recommend having a cholecystectomy (surgery to remove your gallbladder) before your surgery.
Lap-Band; LAGB; Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding; Bariatric surgery - laparoscopic gastric banding
Weight-loss surgery may be an option if you have been severely obese for 5 years or more and have not been able to lose weight through diet and exercise.
Laparoscopic gastric banding is not a "quick fix" for obesity . It will greatly change your lifestyle. You must diet and exercise after this surgery. You may have complications from the surgery and poor weight loss if you don't.
People who have this surgery should be mentally stable and not be dependent on alcohol or illegal drugs.
Doctors often use the following body mass index (BMI) measures to identify patients who may be most likely to benefit from weight-loss surgery. A normal BMI is between 18.5 and 25. This procedure may be recommended for you if you have:
Risks for any anesthesia are:
Risks for any surgery are:
Risks for gastric banding are:
Your surgeon will ask you to have tests and visits with your other health care providers before you have this surgery. Some of these are:
If you are a smoker, you should stop smoking several weeks before surgery and not start smoking again after surgery. Smoking slows recovery and increases the risk of problems. Tell your doctor or nurse if you need help quitting.
Always tell your doctor or nurse:
During the week before your surgery:
On the day of your surgery:
Your doctor or nurse will tell you when to arrive at the hospital.
You will probably go home the day of surgery. Many patients are able to begin their normal activities 1 or 2 days after going home. Most people take 1 week off from work.
You will stay on liquids or mashed-up foods for 2 or 3 weeks after surgery. You will slowly add soft foods, then regular foods, to your diet. By 6 weeks after surgery, you will probably be able to eat regular foods.
The band is made of a special rubber (silastic rubber). The inside of the band has an inflatable balloon. This allows the band to be adjusted. You and your doctor can decide to loosen or tighten it in the future so you can eat more or less food.
The band is connected to an access port that is under the skin on your belly. The band can be tightened by placing a needle into the port and filling the balloon (band) with water.
Your surgeon can make the band tighter or looser any time after you have this surgery. It may be tightened or loosened if you are:
The final weight loss with gastric banding is not as large as with gastric bypass . The average weight loss is about one-third to one-half of the extra weight you are carrying. This may be enough for many patients. Talk with your doctor about which procedure is best for you.
The weight will usually come off more slowly than with gastric bypass. You should keep losing weight for up to 3 years.
Losing enough weight after surgery can improve many medical conditions you might also have, such as:
Weighing less should also make it much easier for you to move around and do your everyday activities.
This surgery alone is not a solution to losing weight. It can train you to eat less, but you still have to do much of the work. To lose weight and avoid complications from the procedure, you will need to follow the exercise and eating guidelines that your doctor and dietitian gave you.
Blackburn GL, Hutter MM, Harvey AM, Apovian CM, Boulton HR, et al. Expert panel on weight loss surgery: executive report update. Obesity. 2009;17:842-862.
Garb J, Welch G, Zagarins S, Kuhn J, Romanelli J. Bariatric surgery for the treatment of morbid obesity: a meta-analysis of weight loss outcomes for laparascopic adjustable gastric banding and laparoscopic gastric bypass. Obes Surg. 2009;19:1447-1455.
Leslie D, Kellogg TA, Ikramuddin S. Bariatric surgery primer for the internist: keys to the surgical consultation. Med Clin North Am. 2007;91:353-381.
Townsend Jr. CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL. Townsend: Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 18th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders; 2008.
Ann Rogers, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery; Director, Penn State Surgical Weight Loss Program, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA. Also reviewed by A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc., Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz, and Stephanie Slon.
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4.5 awful!!!!!!!!! DuncanEdwards | 18/12/2011 | See all DuncanEdwards's reviews (153) more about hooligans and bad footage than football. poor action and a complete waste of money. the poorest blu ray of all time
4.5 Do not buy this Fran0204 | 16/08/2011 | See all Fran0204's reviews (1) Poor. After a terrific and compelling book, I'd hoped this would follow suit. It didn't. Poor coverage, poor "action-shots". It didn't evoke any memories or stir any emotion from having watched the tournament in my childhood. Can only assume it was lacking budget?
4.5 A solid night's entertainment RJNeb2 | 28/11/2010 | See all RJNeb2's reviews (703) July 1990 and the English football team prepares to meet their arch-nemesis, West Germany, to take them into the World Cup Final. One moment in time given some fascinating context: the team's coach Bobby Robson was on his final game, the tournament had seen the birth of a new star in the unpredictable shape of Paul Gascoigne, England's football fans were seen as being the worst in the world following constant trouble, and England itself was virtually broken, lurching out of an economic downturn and saddled with a government that was on its last legs. It's a great story to tell, nearly spoiled by some overly pretentious narration and some rather archly inserted cutaway shots.
4.5 Excellent nostalgia supersimon38 | 04/06/2010 | See all supersimon38's reviews (1) This World Cup campaign took place against a political backdrop of riots due to the poll tax, hooliganism and requests from No. 10 for England to withdraw from the tournament. This alone should show how much football has changed in the years since. The documentary also shows the extent to which the print media were easily swayed. Pre tournament Bobby Robson obtains another job with PSV and is villifed for this choice. Post tournament he still goes to PSV but as a hero. Key difference between the DVD and the Blu Ray is the very good sound quality. Lots of good asides, would have preferred some more extras (England goals from the tournament for example), but this is a terrific warm up for this WC and brought back a lot of memories for me. Some might regard the late 80s as having features which should be brought back (terraces and cheap tickets), but few go to the game worried for their safety now or the safety of friends or children. For that we should be grateful. To Gazza, we owe an emotional debt as he allowed men to cry in public and still be regarded as men.
4.5 Brilliant. turny55 | 19/05/2010 | See all turny55's reviews (1) Saw at cinema night of its release. Great film/documentary, really takes you back to the moment. Well put together using old footage to bring the story of that summer in to light. Some great interviews with fans at the time and of recent events occuring roundabout.Sir Bobby Robson and Gazza feature a lot, only a good thing. Some funny moments and Gazza doesn't fail in entertaining.Can't wait till this is released at the end of the month, I'll be pre-ordering, to watch again with my mates and family at home.


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agrelon | I'm getting my hands on a JP Super-X 34cm fin for next to nothing. I'm getting it mainly to get a broad idea of how a bigger fin changes the board's feeling. If I like it, I'll probably get a newer 34cm fin. | |
25th April 2010 10:31 PM | ||
agrelon |
Sailed the Futura again today in winds from 10 - 40 knots (no exaggeration) and the chop was the hardest I've ever sailed in. Today I think the 30cm Freeslam Swift felt much too small, as my fin was regularly out of the water and fixing spinout and going upwind was tough. Also, my board felt really slow to plane, though I think this may be due to my boom lowering while a sailed as I think I rigged my sail the same as last time and I could get planing much quicker before. I need to do one more test on flatter water to decide whether or not I'm going to change my fin. |
16th April 2010 04:26 PM | ||
agrelon |
16th April 2010 02:08 PM | ||
PrydeMan | I use to have Hellcats on the Futura 93 before the V8s. The 6.7m was the biggest I ran and I still could beat my mate on his supersport 10? with a 7m V8 around a one mark course. This could have been due to the futura is quick to plan from the start and the hellcat is great gyber. | |
16th April 2010 12:15 AM | ||
agrelon |
15th April 2010 10:12 PM | ||
mark h |
15th April 2010 02:28 PM | ||
agrelon | Yeah, I think I'll go for a Hellcat. Should be a breeze to jibe as well after using my 5.8m F8 RAM which is quite heavy. Have you used a 6.7m Hellcat on your Futura 93l or have you just heard that the board + sail combo works well? Thanks. | |
15th April 2010 01:15 PM | ||
PrydeMan |
Agrelon, If you are looking at getting a 6.7m NP sail for the F93, I would go either a Hellcat or H2. These sails work so well with the Futura range. |
15th April 2010 01:12 PM | ||
PrydeMan | For a 5.8m I would lean towards a 31cm if you are going to be sailing mainly fully powered up. The SL7 are a more all round fin, but at this size I and more sailing for speed so thats why I went the SL9. My SL7 35cm works really well with my 6.5m on the F93, does go upwind with ease. | |
15th April 2010 09:54 AM | ||
agrelon |
Cheers. |
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Vegedus wrote: The CG really is the main (only?) bad thing about the new ovas.
Stanisław Lem wrote:I hadn't known there were so many idiots in the world until I started using the Internet.
Belwicket wrote:Is anyone else psyched they dubbed SAO?
Vegedus wrote:I don't care about dubs and SAO was crushingly mediocre, bordering on just bad.
Tenshi Nova wrote:Oh and Bel, I read up to the 3rd page of Code Angel, I'm sorry, but...it is awful...it's like reading a preteen's wish to be part of a world and just be the boss in it, the characters don't really stick to their original personalities, and the dude seems so full of himself. If it gets any better, mind telling where it does, cause honestly, I can't see it going anywhere, nor can I believe that people were actually able to force themselves to read the entire thing.
Belwicket wrote:I like SAO for the badass fights
and the cute anime girls!
Vegedus wrote:Chill dawg, this is the weirdness after all.
I don't really understand "Noir/Victorian/Golden era" means, or if any of those fit together, but it seems the most interesting.
Tenshi Nova wrote:I thought this was just a general chat, where we talk about whatever we want, I was warned that if people weren't interested that they wouldn't reply.
Tenshi Nova wrote:I randomly do both, depends on my mood and time of day, which I assume would go for many others. Also, I time will come and pass, the post count can only go up if I join in randomly.
Archrival wrote:So I'm considering making an RP/setting up an idea, possible ideas I have are: A Noir/Victorian/Golden era Superhero RP, a Noir style supernatural detective agency RP or The Bureau (New Xcom universe game) RP. Whichever gets most interest I'll expand upon it and make an actual idea submission.
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Swansea have started to reshape their squad for the 2014/15 Premier League season by bidding farewell to four players.
Leroy Lita admits he jumped at the chance to kick-start his season at Brighton.
Brighton chairman Tony Bloom is expecting a quiet winter window, with the retention of Leroy Lita their only target.
Brighton hope to land another striker, with assistant coach Nathan Jones revealing that they are closing on a target.
Brighton have signed striker Leroy Lita on loan from Swansea until the start of January.
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July 2012 Equity Market Commentary
By Natalie Trunow, Chief Investment Officer, Equities, Calvert Investment Management, Inc.
By Natalie Trunow, Chief Investment Officer, Equities, Calvert Investment Management, Inc.
CIO, Equities
Despite the continued economic and sovereign debt crisis in the eurozone and a material slowdown in the emerging markets, equity investors globally were mildly optimistic in July as U.S. corporate earnings reports came in better than expected and the continued global monetary easing cycle provided support for equity markets worldwide. For the month, the Standard and Poor's (S&P) 500, Russell 1000, MSCI EAFE, and MSCI Emerging Markets Indices returned 1.39%, 1.19%, 1.15%, and 2.02%, respectively. Small-cap stocks underperformed their large cap counterparts as the Russell 2000 Index declined 1.38%, and growth stocks outperformed value names with the Russell 1000 Growth Index returning 1.34% while the Russell 1000 Value Index returned 1.03%.
Within the Russell 1000 Index, the more defensive telecommunication services, energy, and consumer staples sectors were the top performers in July while the more cyclical materials, consumer discretionary, and financials sectors lagged. Information technology stocks also lagged after some disappointing earnings reports, especially within the internet industry.
U.S. Corporate Earnings Better than Expected, but Top-Line Growth Slows
Performance in the equity markets in July was driven to a large extent by U.S. corporate earnings announcements, as well as some negative earnings pre-announcements. At the time of this writing, 85% of S&P 500 companies had reported earnings, with 67% beating earnings estimates. The top line results, however, were less than stellar, with 43% of companies topping revenue forecasts and reported revenues declining 0.3% on a year-over-year basis. Smaller-cap companies have been outperforming their large-cap counterparts so far this earnings season in terms of positive earnings and revenue surprises, which may help these stocks' prices outperform in the next few months. U.S. large-cap, multi-national companies with large exposures to Europe and emerging markets are the most vulnerable to a significant slowdown in global economic growth.
A softer earnings season for U.S. companies is likely to result in more realistic earnings expectations going forward, paving the way for better stock market performance later in the year and possibly into 2013.
Gradual U.S. Economic Recovery Continues with Fed Prepared to Act
U.S. economic data continued to show signs of softness, although the overall trajectory is still positive. Data released early in the month indicated U.S. payrolls increased moderately in June, but below a rate that could assure more robust economic growth in the United States. Private payrolls came in at 84,000 jobs versus expectations of 106,000, indicating that U.S. private businesses have been in "wait-and-see" mode again this summer before any policy resolutions are passed and before they can have more visibility into 2013. With public sector employment continuing to contract, the unemployment rate held steady at 8.2% in June. At the time of this writing, the release of July payrolls by the Labor Department showed a better than expected 164,000 jobs added, with strong private sector growth, though June's gains were revised down. The unemployment rate ticked up to 8.3% due to the household employment survey indicating a loss in jobs.
At the same time, average hourly earnings numbers were reported above consensus in June and the average workweek increased to 34.5 hours, reversing a decline in May—a positive sign. The average workweek remained unchanged in July. Additionally, after some volatility in initial jobless claims during the month, the four-week moving average of claims was down to 368,000 at the end of July. Continuing claims also fell more than forecast during the month, indicating the overall unemployment environment may continue on a very slow path to recovery.
The U.S. consumer continued to be negatively impacted by high unemployment. Despite personal incomes rising 0.5% in June, retail sales declined 0.5% and consumer spending was unchanged from the prior month as U.S. consumers increased their savings rate to 4.4%, the highest since June 2011. Inflation remained tame, which helped consumer confidence and kept the global easing cycle on track.
Meanwhile, the U.S. manufacturing sector continued to show signs of slowing. At the time of this writing, the release of the July ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) indicated a second consecutive month of contraction with a reading below the 50 threshold, despite rising slightly to 49.8 from 49.7 in June. However, other data released during the month showed construction spending, factory orders, industrial production, and business inventories all increasing more than forecast, while vehicle sales also remained strong.
U.S. real GDP expanded at a 1.5% annualized rate in the second quarter compared to the 1.4% consensus forecast, while first-quarter GDP growth was revised up from 1.9% to 2%, which provided support for the equity markets. The GDP numbers were negatively impacted by a decrease in government spending of 1.4%, while the private sector posted a respectable 2.2% growth rate, a promising development. Personal consumption also increased more than forecast in the second quarter, rising 1.5% The Index of U.S. Leading Economic Indicators (LEI) fell 0.3% in June, and has now declined two of the last three months.
On the policy front, the stance of the Federal Reserve (Fed) remained that it is ready to act should economic conditions in the U.S. deteriorate and warrant further action. At the same time, the U.S. government reported a $60 billion increase in the budget deficit in June with the looming budget debate likely to accelerate in the coming months.
U.S. Housing Market Continues to Pick Up
With mortgage rates at record lows, the housing market continued to recover during the month and may provide a significant positive surprise for U.S. investors. Housing is a significant driver of consumer wealth and confidence, and any incremental pickup in activity and the health of this market cannot be underestimated.
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders increased in July to the highest level since early 2007, while housing starts increased a more-than-forecast 6.9% in June from the prior month with strong growth in both single- and multi-family homes. Building permits, while declining by 3.7% from the prior month, have been trending upward since early 2011 and sales of both new and existing homes were up on a year-over-year basis. The number of foreclosed homes for sale has now fallen considerably, and is providing support for home prices. The Federal Housing Finance Agency's monthly House Price Index increased more than forecast in May, rising 0.8% from the prior month, with gains across all regions. The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index also increased a seasonally adjusted 0.9% in May from the prior month with every city showing price increases, and the composite index declined on a year-over-year basis by the smallest amount in almost two years.
Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis Continues
As expected, the details from last month's European Union Leaders Summit on how Spain's banks will directly access bailout funds have not been finalized, and there is still considerable disagreement over how this will work. Meanwhile, Germany's Supreme Court has yet to issue a final ruling on the constitutionality of the European Stability Mechanism, which could prove to be yet another obstacle in implementing the solutions agreed on, in principle, at the Summit.
With the Spanish economy continuing to fall into deep recession, the yield on 10-year Spanish debt surged to 7.6% toward the end of the month after Spain's regional governments announced they would seek bailouts from the central government; however, the yield fell back below 7% as the European Central Bank (ECB) signaled it would intervene to preserve the euro and may return to buying government bonds. Still, credit default swaps on Spanish debt were implying around a 40% chance that the country will default in the next five years.
Meanwhile, this month's data continued to confirm the eurozone, including its core economies, is slipping further into recession with the PMI in the region dropping further into contraction territory in July. The impact of the eurozone sovereign debt crisis is clearly spreading to core economies, as German and French manufacturing PMIs were actually a drag on the eurozone aggregate figure after declining to 43.3 and 43.6, respectively. The unemployment rate in the eurozone ticked up to a new record high of 11.2% in June, driven by labor cuts in Spain and Italy, while industrial production and construction output in the eurozone were down considerably on a year-over-year basis.
The U.K. economy contracted by significantly more than forecast in the second quarter, with GDP shrinking 0.7% on a quarter-over-quarter basis and decreasing 0.8% on a year-over-year basis. The double-dip recession in the U.K. is likely to further ignite the debate over the merits of fiscal austerity and growth-boosting policies.
Inflation continued to fall, which is a positive for further monetary easing but a negative as deflation has now become a serious threat. The ECB cut interest rates 25 basis points to 0.75%, citing weak economic growth and heightened uncertainty. The Bank of England (BOE) also launched another round of quantitative easing which will increase its asset purchase program by £50 billion ($77.6 billion), or 3% of GDP, in a measure to stimulate economic growth.
Cooling Inflation in China Leaves Room for Further Monetary Easing
Inflation continued to cool in China with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) coming in at 2.2% in June, down from 3% the prior month and slightly below expectations. Deflation could be a threat. At the same time, China continued to slow during the month with the Chinese economy in contraction territory. Foreign direct investment (FDI) in China was down 6.9% in June on a year-over-year basis, a larger drop than forecast, and Chinese real GDP increased 7.6% in the second quarter, the slowest pace in more than three years, making a hard economic landing more probable. Industrial profits were down 2.2% year to date through July.
In response to lower-than-expected manufacturing data, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) lowered benchmark rates for the second time in a month. The one-year deposit rate was cut by 25 basis points. The PBOC also cut lending rates and boosted the discount banks can offer on loans.
Our medium- and longer-term forecast remains the same, calling for choppy equity markets for the next few months with significant downside risk, but turning positive once policy measures due later this year are enacted, the U.S. presidential elections are behind us, and better visibility into 2013 helps improve investor confidence.
The sovereign debt crisis in Europe and the economic slowdown in the emerging markets may have a bigger impact on the earnings of large-cap U.S. companies, causing them to lose their recent performance edge relative to their small-cap counterparts.
We believe that the U.S. economy can continue to grow despite external growth shocks once the fiscal cliff and the policy issues in the U.S. are resolved. As global economic growth continues to slow, the U.S. remains one of the few areas of positive growth and enviable corporate health.
This commentary represents the opinions of the author as of 8/10/12 and may change based on market and other conditions. These opinions are not intended to forecast future events, guarantee future results, or serve as investment advice. The statistics have been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but the accuracy and completeness of this information cannot be guaranteed. Neither Calvert Investment Management, Inc. nor its information providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.
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5 September 2011
1 in 10 UK businesses don't have a social media policy
Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) has unveiled the first of its guides to help British business navigate employee's use of social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. One in 10 UK businesses don't have a social media policy despite six out of 10 employees logging on at work every day.
It hopes the guide will help business establish protocols, use and behaviour both during and after work hours, and help save UK businesses billions of pounds lost each year through social media. Acas references a study by My Job Group from August 2010, which showed that misuse of the internet and social media costs the UK economy up to £14 billion per annum.
Acas has pulled its guidelines together based on research (link opens in PDF) it commissioned the Institute for Employment Studies to undertake, which featured case studies from BT and HMRC. As well as providing a guide on how to develop a social media policy, Acas has provided fact-sheets for social media on the following areas:
- Managing performance
- Recruitment
- Discipline and grievances
- Bullying
- Defamation
- Data protection and privacy
Acas chief executive John Taylor said, "Online conduct should not differ from offline conduct. Employees should assume that everything they say on the internet could be made public, and should think whether they want their colleagues or boss to read it. They might not mean it, but what they post could end up being seen by billions of people worldwide."
According to Acas, fewer than one in ten employers had a social media policy to guide how staff should be interacting with social media. Acas recommends that employers should spell out the dos and don'ts of using the internet and social media, and should the consequences of breaches of policy very clear. The body also suggests the policy forms part of the employee contract.
Importantly, Acas recommends that businesses do not make staff feel gagged and that their privacy is intruded upon, but such guidelines should also make staff and managers feel protected against online bullying and that the reputation of the company is protected. Acas warns they should treat carefully however, Taylor explains, "Heavy-handed monitoring can cause bad feeling and be time consuming."
Taylor does agree that social media does have an important role to play however, "Many companies want their employees to be up to date and comfortable with internet working, as social media sites are increasingly a key part of business and marketing. Firms need to bear this in mind."
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FIRED: Rivermen coach Baseggio
PEORIA — The St. Louis Blues have fired Peoria Rivermen head coach Dave Baseggio.
The Rivermen went 38-33-9 and finished seventh in the West Division, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season under Baseggio.
Blues general manager Larry Pleau and St. Louis director of pro scouting Kevin McDonald arrived in Peoria on Wednesday morning to meet with Baseggio and make the move.
It is believed Baseggio has been offered a scouting position in the Blues organization. Sources also believe Rivermen assistant coach Davis Payne is the most likely candidate to be the next Rivermen head coach.
"I'm disappointed,†said Baseggio as he cleaned out his office. "I thank the organization. I guess it's time for me to move forward. I don't want to say much else because anything else I'd say now would just be viewed as a fired coach crying.â€


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We carry a number of AOC cheeses here at Formaggio Kitchen: Époisses, Langres, Comté and Fourme d'Ambert, to name a few. As a result (and not surprisingly), one of the questions that we often field on the cheese counter is what the term AOC actually tells us about a given cheese.
AOC stands for Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (translating to: Controlled Name of Origin) and is a designation of process and provenance that is used in France. There are equivalents of the AOC program in other countries – in Italy it is called DOC (Denominazione d'Origine Controllata) or DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta)*, in Spain it is called DO (Denominacion de Origen) and, in the EU as a whole, the designation is PDO** (Protected Designation of Origin).
Essentially, these programs are designed to ensure that products with a long history and a strong sense of terroir are able to maintain their identity in the marketplace. They are not specifically designed to ensure a level of quality but rather a process or method of production. It is because of the AOC program that when you buy champagne, you know that it comes from the Champagne region of France and has been made using specific methods passed on from generation to generation. It is also why sparkling wines from any other place in the world are not called champagne. The AOC designation covers many different food groups – wine, oils, spices and cheese to name a few.
Currently, there are forty-six cheeses that have AOC designations in France. The Law for the Protection of the Place of Origin was passed in France on May 6, 1919. However, the history of protecting cheeses in France extends further back than that. For example, in 1411, King Charles VI conferred the exclusive right to ripen Roquefort cheese to the people of Roquefort. The concept of AOC in France evolved from a decree dating back to 1666 (in which Roquefort was specifically mentioned). Today, AOC designations are monitored and enforced by the INAO (Institut National des Appellations d'Origine), a branch of the French Ministry of Agriculture.
*In Italy, the DOC program is primarily for wine, whereas the DOP program tends to encompass local produce and food products.
**Note: in other countries, the PDO of the EU acquires a language appropriate acronym. In France, Italy and Spain, PDO becomes DOP.