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Chocolate bars, jelly beans, and taffy, oh my! Since January we've made strides to keep a healthy diet during the year's festivities. We limited our chocolates on Valentine's Day, we kept Easter dinner portions a reasonable size, and we held to a one hotdog maximum on the Fourth of July. But next thing we know its October and there are unavoidable candy bowls tempting us everywhere we look.
And while it's okay to occasionally indulge in a bite-sized treat, the problem lies when one turns to two and two turns to…well, you get the idea. Eventually, we find ourselves with unintentional weight gain and it's not even Thanksgiving yet! Meanwhile, the threat of an increase in hyperactivity and cavities in our children is giving us a bigger headache than our neighbor's talking pumpkin.
Like in all things health and nutrition, careful planning is the key. Nutrition Lately has pulled together some simple tricks to help you and your family successfully 'treat' this Halloween.
Eating a healthy meal pre-'trick-or-treating' is your first defense against overindulging later. We often turn to candy first because our blood sugar is low and as a result we feel hungry. Before leaving home, serving a high-protein, high-fiber meal for you and family should keep temptations at bay for the next 2-3 hours.
A suggestion would be grilled chicken breast, wholegrain rice, broccoli florets, a glass of skim milk, and apple slices for dessert. Drinking plenty of water is also important for keeping cravings at bay. Revert back to your MyPlate guide for other suggestions and tips.
There are several alternatives to passing out candy on Halloween. Here are some suggestions that will make your neighbors both admire you and think twice about what they hand out next year:
- Mini Toothbrushes
- Halloween stickers
- Rubber Balls
- Party Favors
- Colored Pencils
- Raisins Packets
- Key Chains
When kids get home from trick-or-treating, allow them to use their newly acquired candy as a sort of currency. First, have kids pile through and choose favorites and non-favorites. Then, make a wager with them that for every piece of candy they fork over they get a penny or nickel. Then kids can use their newly acquired money to buy something (non-food focused) at the store. With the candy that is left, be sure to immediately stash out of sight. Allow kids to choose one piece a day and preferably after a meal.
Not all candy is created equal. When you do indulge, try to pick out the lowest calorie and sugar options available. Check out our list for some suggestions:
- 3 Musketeers Miniatures- 24 calories– WINNER!
- Milky Way Mini- 28 calories
- Snicker Mini- 42.5 calories
- Two Twix Bars- 160 calories
- Peanut Butter Pumpkin- 180 calories
- Almond Joy/Mounds- 200 calories
- Include dark chocolate when possible for an antioxidant boost
- Choose hard candies, which you can't eat as quickly
- Opt for the sugar-free candies, if provided
For more nutrition tips, suggestions and family friendly recipes, visit Kids Eat Right.
5 #FoodSafety Tips to Keep the ILL Out of GrILLing
The grilling season is a special time often accompanied by an array of grilled treats like hotdogs, hamburgers, and barbequed chicken. But if not prepared correctly, sometimes those delicious foods can harbor harmful bacteria and spoil your feast, potentially leading to foodborne illness.
This grilling season avoid becoming one of the 76 million Americans that fall victim to foodborne illness each year and be prepared by following these 5 easy tips to food safety:
Sounds simple enough, right? But what exactly qualifies as a safe temperature for cold foods and hot foods? The answer: follow the 40/140 rule. Keep cold foods below 40° Fahrenheit and hot foods above 140° Fahrenheit and you'll cut down the chance for harmful bacteria to grow significantly. In order to ensure this food safety range use a thermometer as well as other necessities (coolers, ice, thermal containers, etc.) to keep hot and cold foods at their proper temperatures, especially if you're traveling long distance with food.
Another easy way to cut down on the chance of contaminating your food with harmful bacteria! But don't just settle with a quick rinse with some luke warm water. Use soap, warm water, and be sure to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. Try singing the ABCs in your head while your wash as a good measuring stick towards reaching the 20 second mark.
It's easy to forget about the leftovers shortly after eating a large meal, especially when hunger is no longer a concern and post-meal festivities occupy your thoughts. But this is often the time where bacteria gets its best opportunity to spoil the night (and your food). That's because within a few hours many foods can fall within 40-140 degrees, a danger zone in which most bacteria thrive. Unfortunately, a few hours after a meal is also typically the time when people tend to pick at food for second helpings and that could lead to trouble so be sure and put the leftovers in the fridge 1-2 hours after serving to keep harmful bacteria at bay.
Countertops, cutting boards, plates, bowls, utensils and other containers should always be kept clean when preparing food items. In the case of raw food items, keep them as well as the containers they're in separate from cooked or ready-to-serve items to avoid cross-contamination.
If a certain food item looks, smells, or tastes suspicious don't take any chances – just toss it. It's much better to be safe than sorry.
For more great food safety information and tips, visit these other great sites specifically aimed at fighting foodborne illness:
Looking for the Best in Health Drinks? Try Water
With the summer season fast approaching, many are also working back into exercise routines in hopes to obtain the fit beach body to show off in the warmer weather. But with warmer and exercise also comes increased perspiration and hydration becomes an important factor in a successful workout. From sports drinks touted by professional athletes to antioxidant and vitamin-enhanced smoothies, today the beverage market offers more variety than ever. But what drinks are REALLY best for your body and your health?
Surely it's one of those sports drinks that bolster a mountain of scientific research showing their ability to rehydrate, right? Or maybe it's the vitamin and mineral enhanced protein shakes that help build muscle and fuel workouts? Perhaps it's even a more natural beverage like coconut water?
Would you be surprised if you were told you that the miracle drink you've been looking for was one that you've likely had access to all your life and is essentially free? That's right, I'm talking about good ole' water.
I see it nearly each time I work out at the gym. Someone hops up on the treadmill, jogs at a moderate pace for 10 minutes, hops off the treadmill, then chugs an ENTIRE sports drink. Little do they know they just added unnecessary sugar and more calories than they likely burned simply because they rehydrated inappropriately.
The fact is, if you are exercising at low to moderate intensity for less than 60 minutes, water should be your drink of choice. For short duration exercise your body won't have much of a need to replace electrolytes (unless you sweat profusely) or carbs, so stick to water to rehydrate best.
Besides comparing water to other beverages from a hydration standpoint, water has no equal when it comes to these other roles it plays in the body:
- Regulating body temperature
- Lubricating joints
- Aiding the kidneys in flushing out wastes
- Carrying nutrients to cells
- Helping to prevent constipation
- Moistening tissues like the eyes, mouth, and nose
If you're exercising at a moderate or high intensity for greater than 1 hour, sports drinks are a good option for replacing the lost carbs and electrolytes, especially in hot weather or if you sweat a lot.
When taste is of upmost importance and hydration isn't much of a factor, your drink of choice should be one you enjoy. Just be aware of the added calories, sugar, and other ingredients, especially if you're trying to lose weight. Be sure to look at the ingredient list and Nutrition Facts label as well to get a clearer picture of exactly what you're drinking.
Each day, drinking enough water should be a priority no matter what. Aim for 6-8 eight ounce glasses each day; more if you are working outside or participate in regular physical activity.
March Marks National Nutrition Month!
March is here and [NL] is especially excited because that means it is time to celebrate National Nutrition Month® (NNM). Not familiar with this month-long celebration that highlights the importance of making informed, sound, and healthy eating choices? Here's what YOU should know…
This year's theme is "Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right" which encourages us to eat foods that provide both the nutrients we need and the tastes we love. There are so many ways to do this and below are just a few. Happy NNM!
There are many different ways to "Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day" and celebrate a healthier lifestyle through proper nutrition. Here are just a few recommendations:
Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Veggies
Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables can give you the energy, fiber, vitamins and minerals needed to sustain a healthy lifestyle. Remember to incorporate a variety of color such as red, orange, green, and purple as well.
Go for Whole Grains
When eating breads, cereals, pastas, crackers, and rice try to make at least half of what you're consuming WHOLE grains. To be sure check the ingredients list to make sure the word "whole" is included.
Stick to Low-Fat or No-Fat Dairy
Fat-free and low-fat milk contain the same amount of calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but with FAR fewer calories and fat. If You are lactose intolerant, you can try lactose-free milk or a calcium-fortified soy beverage instead.
Vary Your Protein
Seafood, nuts and beans, as well as lean meat, poultry and eggs are all excellent protein sources. Be sure to vary the ways you get your protein by switching it up within these categories. Be sure and try to have a seafood protein twice a week for additional heart-health benefits provided by omega-3s.
Cut Back on the Added Sodium, Sugar, and Fat
Compare foods and choose those with lower numbers for sodium, sugar, and fat. Find healthier alternatives to adding flavor to your food such as seasoning your foods with herbs and spices instead of salt. Switch from solid fats to healthy oils like olive and canola oil. Replace sugary drinks with water and choose fruit for dessert.
Control Your Portions
Always be aware when your eating a meal or snack. Avoid mindless munching that often leads to overeating and unnecessary calorie consumption. Focus on your meals and STOP eating when you are satisfied. Use smaller plates, bowls, and glasses as an added measure.
Be Active
Adults need at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of physical activity each week. So go for a walk, bike, or jog. Go shoot some hoops, throw a pigskin around, just get out and move!
For more great tips and information on how YOU can "Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right" and celebrate National Nutrition Month, visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National Nutrition Month website.
Tips to Having a Heart-Healthy Valentine's Day
Right smack dab in the midst of American Heart Month and just more than a month after our New Year's resolutions to eat healthier and exercise more comes yet another holiday that threatens to sabotage all progress made: St. Valentine's Day.
Dinner invitations and chocolate-infested work places can easily distract us from our daily healthy eating plans. In light of the American Heart Health month Nutrition Lately has put together a heart healthy action plan to help lighten the load, literally, this Valentine's Day.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for the American population. This is because the disease is often tied to several other health risks such as high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
The American Heart Association recommends a combination of good nutrition, physical activity, smoking cessation, and stress management to be truly armed against this disease. Here are some staples of the heart healthy DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet:
- Consume less than 2,300 mg of sodium a day
- Consume 6-8 servings of grains a day. Make half of the grains whole grains.
- Consume 4-5 servings of both fruits and vegetables a day. Get a variety!
- Consume 2-3 servings of dairy a day. Choose low-fat options.
- Choose lean meats, poultry and fish.
- Add nuts, seeds, and legumes to your meals.
Start out with a healthy breakfast…
You've probably heard at least once before that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well, it's the truth. Eating a nutritious, protein and fiber-packed breakfast not only starts our metabolic engines, it helps us to avoid over eating later in the day which is especially important on a day like St. Valentine's Day.
[NL] Tip: Start V-Day nutritiously: We recommend a delicious bowl of oatmeal. Oatmeal is packed with soluble fiber which binds like a gel to cholesterol to help flush it out of our bodies We like One Hungry Mama's suggestions for turning oatmeal into an appetizing way to start the day.
Dining Out…
Dining out is often fun and romantic part of Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, because someone else is preparing our food, we do not know exactly what is going into the preparation. Restaurant food often has hidden artery-clogging saturated fats, trans fat and cholesterol.
[NL] Tip: Choose the right restaurant: Avoid restaurants that offer all-you-can-eat buffets because this often leads to over-consumption of fat and calories.
[NL] Tip: Decode the menu: Words like au gratin, fried, sautéed and buttered should be clues that your meal will be prepared in fat. Opt for menu options with the words grilled, broiled, or roasted. Also, ask your server how foods are prepared and what ingredients they contain. Most restaurants are happy to prepare food to order to keep your business.
[NL] Tip: When all else fails, share. Sharing is caring, especially when it comes to matters of the heart. So this Valentine's Day if you must indulge in high calorie dining options, such as steak or chocolate cake, share with the table. An easy way to keep portions in check is to start with dinner salads and share a main entrée and/or dessert.
Whether it's the lingering candy bowl at the office, dinner out or our own home-baked treats, less-than-healthy temptations have us surrounded on Valentine's Day. Here's our heart healthy advice on common indulgences:
- Chocolate: Though chocolate has a bad rep for being high in fat and sugar, research has linked cocoa and the flavonoids in dark chocolate to heart health. Opt for the darker pieces in that box of chocolates.
- Alcohol: It is important to avoid over consumption of alcohol because it can raise the levels of some fats in the blood stream called triglycerides. However, studies have shown that there are potential benefits to the heart found in red wine called antioxidants. Skip the cocktails and choose a cabernet or merlot.
- Baked Goods: Are you the type who likes to bake goodies for your loved ones? We suggested some healthy alternatives to some popular recipes. Check out these recipes for baby tiramisu, chocolate bliss marble cake, and Strawberry Schaum Torte.
Whether you're a seasoned health pro or just kick-starting healthy lifestyle changes, it's important to know the facts that will protect you and your family against heart disease. Visit www.heart.org up-to-date resources for weight management, healthy eating, and physical health. Have a happy, healthy Valentine's Day!
Coffee Drinkers Have More than One Reason to Perk Up
Whether you drink it to get a lift each morning, to maintain focus during a late-night study session or simply to enjoy the taste, coffee (and the caffeine found in it) has long been documented for its stimulating effects. But that's not the only benefit coffee can provide – that's good news for the millions around the world who drink it, including the estimated 83% of adults in America1.
Recently, a study examined the effect of caffeine and memory. Specifically, the human brain's ability to discriminate between similar but non-identical images or items in a process known as pattern separation. During the study, participants studied a series of images and were then either given a placebo or a 200-milligram caffeine tablet (about the equivalent amount found in a cup of coffee) five minutes later.
The researchers ultimately found that caffeine appears to have the cognitive-enhancing ability to improve certain memories at least up to 24 hours after consumption.
In another recent study, researchers debunked the popular wives' tale that caffeinated beverages, including coffee, can lead to dehydration even at moderate consumption due to the diuretic effect of caffeine. The results of this study, although noted to be limited in its design by the researchers themselves, concluded that caffeine in moderate amounts (up to four cups per day) did not pose a detrimental effect in regards to hydration status and was actually quite similar to that of water.
Among the other health benefits coffee can potentially provide include a reduced risk of stroke2, lowered risk of type II diabetes3, protection from cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia4, as well as a decreased risk of certain types of cancer5.
- "Home – National Coffee Association." Home – National Coffee Association. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2014. <http://www.ncausa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageID=731>.
- Kokubo, Yoshihiro . "The Impact of Green Tea and Coffee Consumption on the Reduced Risk of Stroke Incidence in Japanese Population: The Japan Public Health Center-Based Study Cohort."Stroke 44 (2013): n. pag. Stroke. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.
- van Dam, Rob, and Frank Hu. "Coffee Consumption and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes A Systematic Review ." The Journal of the American Medical Association 294.1 (2005): 97. JAMA. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.
- Eskelinen, Marjo, and Miia Kivipeltoa. "Caffeine as a Protective Factor in Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease." Journal of Alzheimer's Disease 20 (2010): S167–S174. Print.
- Sinha, Rashmi, and Amanda Cross. "Caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee and tea intakes and risk of colorectal cancer in a large prospective study." The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 99.1 (2012): n. pag. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Web. 13 Jan. 2014.
Avoid Eater's Remorse During The Holidays
The holiday season is a time meant for joy, celebration, and spending time with family and friends. But for many this time of year can also bring stress, frustration and unwanted weight gain.
Between family get-togethers, workplace holiday parties, and with what seems to be an endless array of cakes, cookies, pies and other sweets during the holiday season often times the temptation to overindulge can seem overwhelming. Add in the late dinners at the mall food court after a long day of shopping and it is not hard to understand why weight gain is common during the holiday season.
But with some forethought and a little resolve, it can be possible celebrate the holiday season without seeing the scale move in the wrong direction. Here are a few tips on how to do just that.
Most of us find it hard enough to find time to exercise when little is going on. Add holidays to the mix and exercise is probably not a priority on our to-do list, unless it consists of running through the mall to catch the latest sale.
By maintaining a regular exercise schedule, you can help to eliminate stress and lessen the holiday tension. At the same time, exercise will help to balance out some of the extra calories you may be eating.
Most people take a few days off during the month of December to finish last minute holiday shopping, so take the time to fit in some exercise as well. It will get you into the habit of exercising, and you can continue the regime after the holiday season is over.
Most holiday parties are planned ahead of time. This gives you the option for some healthier eating days leading up to the event. If the party is potluck style, be the one to bring the fruit or veggie tray. You'll be surprised as to how quickly the carrot and celery sticks are eaten.
If the party is going to be at a restaurant, research the menu ahead of time. More and more restaurants are starting to post their menus and daily specials, so do some research and plan ahead to avoid falling into an unexpected, hidden calorie trap. It will save you the indecision while the waiter is staring over your shoulder and give you the opportunity to mentally prepare for self-control.
It's easy to skip lunch or an afternoon snack if you know you're headed to a holiday party, which is sure to have decadent desserts and plenty of alcohol. You may think that by skipping a meal or two you are saving yourself calories that can be eaten later in the day but this plan has the potential to backfire by causing you to overeat at your next meal. Ultimately, your one huge meal could be more calorie dense than the two smaller meals you would have consumed normally.
To avoid this trap, try adding protein to your lunch or afternoon snack routine, such as low-fat dairy products, lean meats, and unsalted nuts. Most people think twice about snacking, but it actually helps to spread food intake out throughout the course of the day and can often lead to lower daily calorie intake.
The holidays are a time to focus on family and friends, rather than beating yourself up over eating an extra cookie or going for seconds on the stuffing. Focus on maintaining your weight rather than losing.
Remember that the common holiday temptations are around us all year round. The strategies to get us through the holidays are those we should be applying to our daily lives, regardless of the time of year.


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New Albany won its ninth straight game heading into the Hoosier Hills Conference Tournament with a five-inning, 14-0 win over Scottsburg on Saturday.
The second game was rained out.
Tucker Marcum went 3 for 3 with three RBIs and Logan Striegel was 2 for 2 with five runs knocked home. Garrett Sherrell and Jack Shine had two RBIs apiece for New Albany.
Tanner Goller got the win after giving up just one hit and striking out two.
New Albany hosts 21-0 and top-ranked Floyd Central in the opening round of the HHC today at 7 p.m. The Highlanders beat the Bulldogs 10-5 on April 10 at Mt. Tabor.
• Allen leads Musketeers past Crawford: Jason Allen hit a solo home run to tie Crawford County at 1-1 in the third then hit a walkoff RBI single in Eastern's 2-1 victory on Saturday.
A hit batter, an intentional walk after a Brayton Brading sacrifice bunt and a walk to Austin Roberts loaded the bases for Allen in the bottom of the seventh.
Allen then hit a pitch up the middle to end the contest. Dustyn Miller got the win as the Wolfpack managed just four hits.
NEXT: Eastern hosts New Washington, Tuesday.
• Pirates sweep Southwestern: Charlestown committed 10 errors in Saturday's ugly conditions during a doubleheader against Southwestern, but the Pirates' bats wouldn't let them lose.
Charlestown scored 26 runs on 23 hits as it beat the Rebels 11-1 and 15-7.
"Though it was a sloppy day and we didn't play very good defense, we swung the bats real well, especially in the second game," Charlestown manager Ricky Romans siad. "Our pitching did a great job of pitching to contact."
In the opener, Colin Martin pitched all five innings, giving up just three hits, in the opener. He was also 2 for 3 at the plate. In Game 2, Tyler Willnger went 3 for 3 with two doubles and a triple. Ryan Jones was 3 for 4 with four runs and four RBIs.
• Hornets lose a heartbreaker: Henryville led Saturday's Hauser Invitational at the turn, but Morristown came from behind to edge the Hornets.
Morristown shot a tournament-best 363, one stroke ahead of Henryville.
"We're improving, but that's a tough loss," Henryville coach Robin Embry said. "We struggled to close the round. We lost several strokes on the last few holes. Obviously, every stroke counts. One stroke better and we win by fifth-player tiebreaker. However, two weeks ago we were in the 380s and today we shot in the 360s. Hopefully we can continue that rate of improvement."
Luke Davidson and Mitchell Fields tied for team-best honors with an 88, which was tied for fifth in the meet. Cameron Furnish finished the round in 92 strokes and Mason Edwards shot a 96 for the Hornets, who were the only team with five golfers under 100.

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My name is Elliot - adoption pending!
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- Breed: Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Australian Shepherd Mix
- Color: Black
- Age: Puppy
- Size: Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
- Sex: Male
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I am already neutered, up to date with shots, good with kids, and good with dogs.
Elliot is one of a litter of 6 puppies, their mom is a beautiful cream and orange terrier mix, elliott is 6 lbs and will probably be in the 15-20 lb range when fully grown, he is black with a white streak on his chest, he is one happy little boy and just runs and plays with his buddies and the bigger dogs, he has a great personality and will need some house and leash training, he is approx 11 weeks old as of june 21/13.
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Elliot - adoption pending, a Norwalk Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Australian Shepherd puppy was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Australian Shepherd for sale in Norwalk, or seeking a Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Australian Shepherd puppy from a breeder in Norwalk.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Norwalk already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Norwalk breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Australian Shepherd breeders who help with Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Australian Shepherd rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Norwalk paves the way for another one to be saved.


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Holt Renfrew is well known for its intricate and fashionably intriguing displays. They take the classic mannequin to a whole new level (pun intended) in this spring's display theme of extreme sports.
Hung from high wires, these mannequins are tipping and turning on bicycles and skateboards, jumping from planes and flying through windows. The bright greens, yellows and magentas tie in nicely with their spring theme. In this dangerous display, Holt Renfrew literally dares to be fashionable.


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Running with Scissors (film)
Running with Scissors | |
Theatrical release poster
Directed by | Ryan Murphy |
Produced by | Ryan Murphy Brad Pitt Brad Grey Dede Gardner Augusten Burroughs |
Screenplay by | Ryan Murphy |
Based on | Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs |
Starring | Annette Bening Brian Cox Joseph Fiennes Evan Rachel Wood Alec Baldwin Jill Clayburgh Joseph Cross Gwyneth Paltrow |
Music by | James S. Levine |
Cinematography | Christopher Baffa |
Edited by | Byron Smith |
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Distributed by | TriStar Pictures |
Release dates
Running time
116 minutes 122 minutes (DVD release) |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $7,460,797[1] |
Running with Scissors is a 2006 American comedy-drama film based on Augusten Burroughs' 2002 memoir of the same name, written and directed by Ryan Murphy, and starring Joseph Cross, Annette Bening, Brian Cox, Joseph Fiennes, Evan Rachel Wood, Alec Baldwin, Jill Clayburgh, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
The film is a semi-autobiographical account of Augusten Burroughs' (Joseph Cross) childhood. His mother, Deirdre (Annette Bening), who wishes to become a famous poet, suffers from severe mood swings and erratic behavior. Augusten's alcoholic father, Norman (Alec Baldwin), proves to be of no help. By the time he is a teenager, Augusten no longer feels safe in his own house because of his parents. Deirdre claims that Norman is the reason for her unhappiness, and that he desires to kill her. She ultimately places Augusten under the care of her psychiatrist, Dr. Finch (Brian Cox), the eccentric patriarch of an oddball family, which consists of his submissive wife Agnes (Jill Clayburgh), religious daughter Hope (Gwyneth Paltrow), and his rebellious youngest child Natalie (Evan Rachel Wood).
Augusten finds it hard to adjust to living with the doctor's family, and is subject to irregular weekend visits by his increasingly unsound mother. After confessing to Natalie that he is gay, Augusten befriends Neil Bookman (Joseph Fiennes), Finch's adopted 33-year-old son. The two begin an erratic sexual relationship quickly after meeting, but Augusten finds it difficult to cope with their age difference.
Finch manipulates Deirdre into signing over her money to him. Deirdre finds temporary stability with her living companion Dorothy (Gabrielle Union), but Augusten feels like his mother no longer wants him, and deals with the negative effects of Neil's schizophrenia.
At the end of the movie, Augusten leaves for New York to become a writer. He says goodbye to his mother and goes to the bus station. Agnes, with whom he has developed a caring relationship, arrives and gives him some money she has saved up.
- Annette Bening as Deirdre Burroughs
- Brian Cox as Dr. Finch
- Joseph Fiennes as Neil Bookman
- Evan Rachel Wood as Natalie Finch
- Alec Baldwin as Norman Burroughs
- Jill Clayburgh as Agnes Finch
- Joseph Cross as Augusten Burroughs
- Jack Kaeding as 6-year-old Augusten
- Gwyneth Paltrow as Hope Finch
- Gabrielle Union as Dorothy
- Patrick Wilson as Michael Shephard
- Kristin Chenoweth as Fern Stewart
- Dagmara Dominczyk as Suzanne
- Colleen Camp as Joan
- Marianne Muellerleile as Nurse
- Augusten Burroughs (uncredited) as Himself
- Leslie Grossman (uncredited) as Sue
The film was poorly received, obtaining 30% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.[2] Bening's performance in the film did garner her some praise, earning her a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy.
The soundtrack for the film was released on September 26, 2006, a month prior to the film's release.[3]
- "Pick Up the Pieces" – Average White Band
- "Blinded by the Light" – Manfred Mann's Earth Band
- "The Things We Do for Love" – 10cc
- "Mr. Blue" – Catherine Feeny
- "One Less Bell to Answer" – The 5th Dimension
- "Quizás, Quizás, Quizás" (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps) – Nat King Cole
- "Poetry Man" – Phoebe Snow
- "Bennie and the Jets" – Elton John
- "Year of the Cat" – Al Stewart
- "O Tannenbaum" – Vince Guaraldi Trio
- "A Great Ocean Liner" – James S. Levine
- "Stardust" – Nat King Cole
- "Teach Your Children" – Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
An adaptation of Telepopmusik's "Another Day" was also an underlying theme that recurred several times throughout the film. "Waltz For Debby", "Very Early", and "Re: Person I Knew", by Bill Evans are used in the film as well. The song playing in the "Stew" scene is "d-moll" by the duo Tosca off of their album Delhi 9; this theme is repeated through the film.
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External links[edit]
- Official website
- Running with Scissors at the Internet Movie Database
- Running with Scissors at AllMovie
- Running with Scissors at Box Office Mojo
- Running with Scissors at Rotten Tomatoes
- Running with Scissors at Metacritic
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- English-language films
- 2000s comedy-drama films
- American films
- American comedy-drama films
- American coming-of-age films
- American LGBT-related films
- Directorial debut films
- Films about dysfunctional families
- Films about psychiatry
- Films based on actual events
- Films based on biographies
- Films set in Massachusetts
- Films set in the 1970s
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Hey Science Friends, Are you looking for an activity to do with children that will provide some hands-on fun while you are having tons of Earth Day fun? I have the perfect project for you. Earth Day recycled hats are so much fun and a perfect way to show how we can use recycled materials to male something useful. Overlay three or four sheets of newspaper on the table. Place the paper on the head of your favorite Earth Day model. Use masking tape to tape around the head. Staple...
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The biggest driver of winter 2010-2011 will be a strong La Nina over the equatorial Pacific. Cold sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies have developed and remain very impressive. It seems likely that this will be a moderate or strong La Nina event and will have a substantial impact on this upcoming winter.
This La Nina event is basin wide with negative temperature anomalies from South America all the way west past the International Dateline. This La Nina is coming on the heels of an impressive El Nino event which ended during the Spring of 2010 and model forecasts indicate that it could strengthen further.
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La Nina's impacts
La Nina generally feature a variable Pacific jet stream with a ridge in the southeastern United States. This promotes a drier than normal winter (DJF or December, January, February) in the southeastern part of the country and a wetter than normal winter across the Great Lakes. The storm track tends to be from the southern/central plains through the Great Lakes with a reforming low off the Mid Atlantic/New England coast. In general precipitation is close to average in New England.
The "typical" La Nina pattern becomes exaggerated during a moderate and strong event. Here are the temperature differences between a weak La Nina and a moderate or strong La Nina (using an ONI of -1.0 as a cut-off).
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If you look at how strong La Nina winters tend to progress they start near normal or slightly cooler than normal on the east coast while they're much warmer in the central plains and the northern Rockies. Notice the December warm anomalies are mainly centered in the middle of the country while a cool signal exists here in New England and the middle Atlantic.
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However, by January and February a substantially warmer pattern begins to take shape across the east with notable positive temperature anomalies here in southern New England. It's also important to point out that the only 2 years in the La Nina sample that have gone from strong El Nino to strong La Nina are 1973-1974 and 1998-1999 which were both exceptionally warm winters over almost all of the country. That's obviously way too small of a sample size to draw any big conclusions but something to keep in mind.
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Dynamical and statistical ENSO forecast models indicate that the La Nina event will hold its own (some even have the La Nina strengthening further) during the DJF time frame. Subsurface buoy data shows this La Nina is firmly entrenched and is going nowhere fast. Using a moderate/strong La Nina as a basis for this years winter forecast is probably a good start. From there it's important to try to add some value by looking at other variables. Most important for New England will be the presence (or lack thereof) of high latitude blocking.
La Nina also features a stronger and colder than normal polar vortex over the North Pole. This makes can make the vortex more difficult to disturb and dislodge and keep cold air locked to the north. I'll discuss this more in the next section.
Blocking (QBO/Solar/AO/NAO)
The Quasi-Biennial Oscillation is an alternating easterly and westerly wind regime in the stratosphere over the equator. The oscillation is between 24 and 30 months and can have significant impacts on the global circulation. Holton and Tan, 1980 showed that the equatorial wind oscillation in the stratosphere modulated the global circulation and that the stratospheric polar vortex is stronger during a +QBO (westerly) regime during northern hemisphere winter.
In papers since (especially many by Baldwin and Dunkerton) a link between QBO, the polar vortex, and high latitude blocking have been established. Baldwin and Dunkerton (2001) found that stratospheric warmings are much less likely during a +QBO phase while a strong PV is nearly 3 times as likely during a +QBO and a +NAO/+AO is more likely during a +QBO phase.
The link between +QBO and a stronger polar vortex was showed to be even stronger when solar forcing is low (Gray et al., 2001). More research showed that during a solar minimum/+QBO there is no favored time for a sudden stratospheric warming because the easterly wind anomaly in the upper stratosphere partially cancels the westerly wind anomaly in the stratosphere from the +QBO.
Given that the QBO is becoming increasingly westerly (during a solar min) it seems likely the polar vortex will be stronger and less disturbed than normal (stratospheric warming helps disturb the PV). This will lead to a winter that features less blocking than normal and likely a +AO/+NAO on average.
There are some signals showing that this winter won't be a total loss, however. For one, the NAO has been substantially negative since March of 2008 with minor positive blips. In fact the NAO has been negative for the last 12 consecutive months! We appear to be in a negative decadal NAO oscillation which may provide us with a lower "base state" for this year's NAO which should help the NAO from average too high.
This should ensure temperatures are above normal during most of the upcoming winter, possibly substantially so for a period of time.
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Pacific Decadal Oscillation
Sea surface temperatures outside of the equatorial Pacific can be important as well. The PDO is an oscillation that results in changes in sea surface temperatures in the northern Pacific Ocean. The current SST anomalies show a classic -PDO look with cold anomalies over the Gulf of Alaska and across the west coast of the United States while there are warm anomalies south of the far western Aleutian Islands and off the coast of Japan.
The -PDO pattern can result in a large Gulf of Alaska trough (the exact location of this can be very important) and a large ridge of high pressure over the Aleutians. All of this teleconnects to a classic La Nina pattern with a big ridge of high pressure in the southeastern United States which can keep most of the east coast warm.
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Madden-Julian Oscillation
The MJO is an oscillation in the tropics that propagates eastward and can result in areas of enhanced or depressed convection and precipitation in the tropics. Certain phases of the MJO teleconnect to certain weather patterns over the United States. Though the MJO is a good way of diagnosing weather patterns in the medium range, using it as a long range tool is not as useful.
However, there are some signs that we can use to predict where MJO forcing will most likely set up this winter (particularly in the next 1-2 months). Strong ENSO events (either La Nina or El Nino) generally result in less MJO activity and MJO waves frequently don't totally cycle all the way through their 8 phases. This year with a strong basin-wide La Nina the colder than normal sea surface temperatures near the International Dateline may make it more difficult for the MJO to cycle into phase 7 or 8. Those phases tend to correlate to colder than normal and stormy weather in New England.
Given the current warm anomalies near Indonesia and cooler than normal water temperatures near the International Dateline it appears MJO forcing will remain prevalent in MJO phase 4, 5, and 6. In December, phase 6 actually correlates to cooler than normal weather in the northeast, but by January and February all 3 phases (4 through 6) have a decidedly warm look in New England.
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In fact in the last 6 weeks phases 4, 5, and 6 have been favored and I expect some more MJO activity in these quadrants over the next 2 months. Though this isn't a huge player in my winter forecast I think it helps reinforce a few other variables I'm looking at and all of these things are related to one another anyway.
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Putting It All Together
It's quite clear that La Nina will be a major driver in our weather this winter. In general I think a typical moderate/strong La Nina pattern will develop across the US during the December-February time frame. It's possible that La Nina will begin to wane by the end of winter but by that point the pattern will be already established (and there's a lag between a change in SSTs and a change in the global circulation).
La Nina climatology argues for a cool to near normal December followed by above normal temperatures in January and February. I'm forecasting at or below normal temperatures to start out the winter followed by much warmer weather for January and February. MJO activity that meanders into phase 6 supports this as does a lingering -NAO signal (and even a weak -QBO wave downwelling in the lower stratosphere).
Many winter-lovers are banking on a decadal negative NAO trend to "save" the winter. I think this is flawed. Once the wavelengths change in winter I expect the NAO/AO rise back into the positive range as the QBO and solar factors indicate. Though this should flip the NAO to somewhat positive but I think a raging +NAO is unlikely. That said, the strength of the Nina and the -PDO should help build up the southeast ridge that will flex its muscle and bring a general warmth to southern New England. Any periods where blocking does develop, however, could feature substantial cold if the polar vortex gets displaced. This will be the exception rather than the rule.
Here's the bottom line:
Windsor Locks (BDL)
* December: -1.0
* January: +3.0
* February: +2.5
* Snowfall: 35" (Average 46")
Boston (BOS)
* December: -1.5
* January: +2.5
* Feburary: +2.0
* Snowfall: 35" (Average 42")
New York City (CPK)
* December: Normal
* January: +3.5
* February: +3.0
* Snowfall: 15" (Average 22")


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Victoria Lovelady is making her first appearance in the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament this week at LPGA International in Daytona Beach, Fla.
The former women's golf team member at the University of Southern California admits that watching the success of her former USC teammates has motivated her. Many of them are now playing on the LPGA Tour.
"Watching them turn pro and seeing them perform well has played a huge role in motivating me," said Lovelady, who played as Victoria Alimonda as a member of USC's winning 2008 NCAA Women's Golf Championship team.
"My college teammates were Belen Mozo and Paola Moreno, who was my roommate for a long time," added Lovelady, of Sao Paolo, Brazil. "I saw how good they were there and they helped me get better. It's almost like we're still a team and we still help each other."
While the final stage of Q-school has two prior stages leading up to this week's event, Lovelady says her preparation has been geared to culminate here at Q-school finals. She came to Florida two weeks early to play in two mini-tour events and to get used to the climate and the Bermuda-grass greens.
"My preparation has taken place throughout the whole year for this week," said Lovelady, who turned 25 on Tuesday. "I think that we can only have expectations about the things that we can control. For example, I can control my pre-shot routine and my mind."
Admittedly, Lovelady turned to Mozo for advice about the 90-hole marathon of golf at the LPGA's final Q-school. Her former teammate reminded her of the importance of staying calm and focused for five rounds.
"After talking to her, I know that Q-school is not a monster," said the Brazilian, who was a member of the LPGA Futures Tour in 2010 and 2011. "You've just got to do your best and see how everything goes."
Lovelady also thinks it helps to be in top physical shape for the final stage of LPGA Q-school. Throughout 2011, the petite player spent time working on cardio exercises and walking. Sometimes, she played 36 holes in a day to push herself.
In addition, she played in professional tournaments around the nation to compete in different weather, and on different terrains and types of grass. Last year, she won on the Golden State Tour in California and played in four LPGA Futures Tour events in different states. This season, she competed in state opens, on the Cactus Tour in Phoenix and in the Florida-based SunCoast Series.
Mentally, she also began the year by setting some goals, as well as building in periods of rest to recover, both mentally and physically, from competition.
"I think you have to put your goals way higher than maybe even your capabilities, because your mind can go that far," she said. "If you want to play golf, why not reach for the highest goal of playing on the LPGA?"
In her preparation for this week, Lovelady also has tried to simulate pressure on the course. For example, on the putting green, sometimes she will pretend that her birdie putt is for her LPGA card.
But while she acknowledges the importance of developing many areas in her game that could advance her on to the LPGA, Lovelady says there is one more key motivating factor for her – especially as the reintroduction of golf is set to take place at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.
"When I got here to LPGA Q-School this week, they didn't have a flag up from Brazil," she said. "I was told that it hasn't been out here in a while, but I noticed today that it's back up."
Lovelady proudly notes that Brazilians Candy Hannemann, Luciana Bemvenuti, German/Brazilian Miriam Nagl, and most recently, Angela Park "showed us the way" and were important in the history of Brazilians earning memberships on the LPGA Tour. By the end of this week, she hopes to be the newest Brazilian for whom the LPGA flies her country's flag each week during LPGA tournaments.
"Now, we're trying to add one more name from Brazil to the LPGA," she said. "I love what I do and I'm just going to go for it."
- By Lisa D. Mickey, LPGA senior staff writer


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Swansea students stimulate devolution debate
The Convention is a totally independent and impartial body. It was established to analyse the arguments for, and against, extra powers and in turn raise awareness, stimulate debate and encourage engagement amongst the people of Wales of the nationwide consultation, which runs until August 2009. Following this consultation period, and by the end of 2009, the All Wales Convention, made up of 16 Executive Committee members alongside Sir Emyr, will present their findings.
Sir Emyr said:
I'm very much looking forward to debating with students at Swansea University. Young people are the future of our country and I think it's vitally important to listen to their views and opinions. If I know students, they'll have plenty to say and I'll be only too ready to take their comments on board.
The topic of more law-making powers for the National Assembly for Wales is a complex one and I hope that people will take the opportunity to quiz me on its implications. I'm more than happy to explain how laws are currently made and guide people through the maze of what the devolution debate is all about.
The debate at Swansea University is part of the All Wales Convention's wider public consultation process. As well as hosting debates at other Welsh universities, including Cardiff, Aberystwyth and Bangor, the convention will hold public meetings, roadshows and evidence gathering events throughout Wales, visiting each Unitary Authority in turn.
While in Swansea, Sir Emyr will also address local councillors at a meeting in Council Chambers. He will also take the opportunity to speak to the Workers Education Association in Llanelli's Selwyn Samuel Centre, at 7.30pm on February 19th, prior to hosting informal discussions with members of Llangennech Rugby Football Club from 9pm that evening. He will return to Swansea for a further public meeting on March 10th.
Sir Emyr added:
Everybody has the opportunity and the right to have their say in this debate. I'd like to encourage people to tell me and my team what they think. Everybody's view is valid, whether it's in favour of more powers for the Assembly or against. I want to hear both sides of the debate from all corners of Wales.


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The next trend is sleep reform. The effects of sleep deprivation are only now coming to light, and more medical and spa services are going to address the issue and its underlying causes. Expect to see topical or oral agents, including botanicals such as chamomile, valerian and lavender, and hormones such as melatonin, in addition to an increase in the use of prescription sleep aids.
Partnering between estheticians and physicians yields great results, but they are only as good as the client's commitment level; therefore, programs that do not consider client commitment will fade. Today's medical spas offer proven holistic or alternative therapies, such as massage and body treatments, but they largely have a no-fluff attitude. This will only continue because fewer and fewer people are gong to a spa just to get a moisturizer. Clients want to indulge, feel good and leave with real results—they want to be radiant and beautiful. For example, simple nail manicures are out. What's in are manicures that include hand treatments, massage and specific solutions for problem nails and skin. Single treatments are out, and in their place, custom-designed service packages have become the norm. This custom-packaging trend has only increased, and will help form the core of the future of medical spas—inclusive health programs.
Inclusive health programs
The creation of inclusive health programs stems from the history of health care itself. In the beginning, patients simply went to the physician for medical care or traditional medicine. Because of dissatisfaction with the results or incomplete care, many individuals, desperate for something different, dabbled in alternative medicine in place of conventional medicine. There were also those who used complementary medicine—therapies used together with conventional medicine. As a result of the integration of outside practices, the term "integrative medicine" surfaced. But the practice of integrative medicine is not complete. Although it allows some therapies to be included, these treatment modalities are often secondary and not as good as primary medical care. On the whole, the current level of health care is disconnected from the very patients it is used to treat.
Inclusive health programs represent the next logical step in the sequence of today's medical and esthetic care. They include all therapies and are based on a patient's specific needs. They offer a multidisciplinary approach that is comprehensive and all-encompassing. Inclusive health therapies work in tandem to create the most complete health care programs for overall wellness and cosmetic concerns.
They do this using a three-pillar approach that addresses the mind, skin and body through a systematic protocol that includes programs that focus on external, internal and emotional concerns. To summarize, a medical spa could design its own inclusive programs by using the following three-pronged formula:


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ANOTHER YEAR, another album, and the Global Village Medicine Show that is Talking Heads is on another round of the American rock circuit. I am flown into Columbia, Maryland, bearing as introductions only misgivings about some uninteresting, off-key songs sold under the rubric of pop, aka the bands new album Speaking in Tongues.
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A source tells Betabeat that Mayor Bloomberg has a "big announcement" about the city's tech campus slated for his 11.30am appearance at Tumblr's 21st Street offices today.
Does that mean the New York City Economic Development Corporation is finally revealing a second-place winner for the campus competition? Nope! Although a decision was expected in January, city officials say they may have underestimated the time frame based on the ease of its negotiations with Cornell-Technion. (Stanford dropping out of the race probably streamlined the process as well, we imagine.) While the Roosevelt Island campus nabbed the city's entire $100 million grant, the EDC is optimistic that some kind of financing negotiations can be worked out to support one (or all!) of the remaining proposals: NYU in Downtown Brooklyn, Carnegie Mellon at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, or Columbia in Manhattanville.
In the meantime, we did get the early word on one big personnel decision as far as Cornell and Technion's $2 billion Roosevelt Island applied sciences extravaganza. Professor Daniel P. Huttenlocher, Cornell University's Dean of Computing and Information Sciences, has been named Cornell Vice Provost and founding Dean of the new campus.
We first met Mr. Huttenlocher—at the Cornell Club, natch—when Betabeat was working on the first big feature about the campus back in September. Indeed, he has been spear-heading Cornell's ambassadorship to NYC, if you will. Back then, Mr. Huttenlocher, a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur who has worked at the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center, made a compelling case, even in the face of Standford's bold brand, for Cornell's more nimble structure, focusing on "interdisciplinary hubs focused on concepts like the mobile space, or built environment, or health informatics that involve along with the outside world. We came away with .edu stars in our eyes.
Along with Mr. Huttenlocher's appointment, Cathy Dove, who currently serves as associate dean in Cornell's College of Engineering, will co-lead the campus as Vice President. And Technion Professor Craig Gotsman will serve as the founding director of the Technion-Cornell Innovation Institute (TCII).
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Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced that Professor Daniel P. Huttenlocher, Cornell University's Dean of Computing and Information Sciences, has been named Cornell Vice Provost and founding Dean of the university's historic tech campus, home of the Technion-Cornell Innovation Institute. Cathy Dove, currently associate dean in Cornell's College of Engineering, will co-lead the campus as Vice President, and Technion Professor Craig Gotsman will serve as the founding director of the Technion-Cornell Innovation Institute. Mayor Bloomberg made the announcement at the headquarters of Tumblr, one of the City's fastest-growing technology companies, was joined by Tumblr CEO David Karp, Dean Huttenlocher, Cathy Dove, New York City Economic President Seth Pinsky, Chief Digital Officer Rachel Sterne, Office of Media & Entertainment Commissioner Katherine Oliver and representatives from Facebook, Foursquare, Twitter, Bitly and YouTube.
"New York City is quickly becoming the center of the digital universe, and today's announcements will help us get there," said Mayor Bloomberg. "With this fantastic leadership team in place, the tech campus will help us attract and develop more talent to energize our growing tech sector. And our social media platforms will give New Yorkers the information they need on the channels they want to use."
"Dan Huttenlocher and Cathy Dove have employed their extensive knowledge and expertise, as well as their acknowledged leadership skills, during every step of the development and promotion of our proposal, and they continue to drive our effort to bring the new campus to fruition for the people of New York," said Cornell University President David Skorton. "And the addition of Professor Craig Gotsman as director of the campus's Techion-Cornell Innovation Institute brings added luster to this impressive team. Cornell, Technion and the city are very lucky to have such talented people leading our exciting new campus."
Huttenlocher, Dove and Gotsman were instrumental in formulating and promoting the winning proposal and working with the city during the selection process for the new state-of-the-art graduate campus, to be operated in partnership with the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. Inaugural instruction will begin in off-site locations in the city in September of this year, with groundbreaking scheduled for 2015 and on-campus operations slated to begin in 2017. Huttenlocher and Dove will oversee the formation of the environmentally sustainable campus, whose operational costs are expected to exceed $2 billion over 30 years; the building of the campus's expert faculty, planned to be about 280 strong in 30 years; its highly selective graduate student population, targeted at about 2,500 by 2043; as well as capital construction of the 2 million square-foot campus. The campus's innovative academic "hub" concept, which Huttenlocher helped develop, will feature curriculum and research organized across multiple disciplines and directed toward particular sectors of New York City's economy.
As dean, Huttenlocher will have overall responsibility for all programmatic aspects of the new campus, including responsibility for the academic quality and direction of the campus's hubs and their evolution over time. He will develop strategic plans for the most effective ways of working with companies and early stage investors in New York City, and he will lead the campus' faculty recruitment and entrepreneurial initiatives. He also will serve as a member of the Technion-Cornell Innovation Institute Joint Governance Board and oversee the Tech Campus Advisory Committee. Huttenlocher will report to Cornell's provost, work closely with Cornell's deans, including Cornell Engineering Dean Lance Collins, and he will serve as a member of Cornell's senior leadership team. He also will retain his post as Cornell's CIS dean, until a new dean is appointed.
As the Vice President for the new tech campus, Dove will be responsible for all development, outreach and operational aspects of the campus, including areas such as human resources, external and student relations, development and facilities, IT, marketing and communications, finances and outreach. She will serve as the campus's lead on its facility construction team, oversee corporate relations, student services and lead community outreach and programming, including K-12 programs. She will report to Cornell's provost, will lead the Operating Committee, and she will serve as a member of Cornell's senior leadership team. Gotsman will lead the Technion-Cornell Innovation Institute (TCII), a centerpiece of the Roosevelt Island campus, as its founding director. The TCII will confer dual Cornell/Technion Masters of Applied Sciences degrees, based on a curriculum with a unique emphasis on the application of sciences, entrepreneurship and management.
"Cornell and the Technion have outlined ambitious plans for a world-class applied sciences campus in the heart of New York City, and executing on those plans will require outstanding academic leaders like Daniel Huttenlocher, Cathy Dove and Craig Gotsman," Deputy Mayor Steel said. "Congratulations to Presidents Skorton and Lavie and the entire Cornell and Technion communities on the selection of the NYC Tech leadership team."
"With the selection of Cornell and the Technion, we were fortunate to find the perfect partners – two world-class institutions which together shared our vision of how to change the City's economy forever," said New York City Economic Development Corporation President Pinsky. "To fulfill this bold vision will require strong leadership, and there are no leaders better equipped for this challenge than Dan Huttenlocher, Cathy Dove and Craig Gotsman. With this team at the helm, the NYCTech campus will soon begin creating the new technologies and businesses that will ensure our place as the undisputed world capital of innovation."
"We welcome the appointments of Professor Dan Huttenlocher and Cathy Dove, to which we add that of Technion Professor Craig Gotsman as Founding Director of the Technion-Cornell Innovation Institute," said Peretz Lavie, President of the Technion. "We have complete faith that this team can and will efficiently and professionally promote the ambitious program we have planned for New York City."
"This is an unprecedented opportunity to build a new kind of university campus, focused on technology commercialization rooted in the very best academic research, with educational programs that tie fundamentals to practice, and strong ties to the tech sector of the city's economy," said Huttenlocher. "We are already actively working towards identifying leased space for the start-up phase before we move to Roosevelt Island, gaining approvals for degree programs, involving local tech leaders in our planning, and preparing to hire world class faculty."
"I am incredibly honored to be able to contribute to this game-changing enterprise that will have such a great impact on Cornell, the Technion and New York City," said Dove. "It is especially meaningful to me as a Cornell alumna, who has always believed that Cornell should have a significant presence in New York City. I'm looking forward to working closely, not only with our faculty, staff and students, but with companies, alumni, our Technion partners and our New York City and Roosevelt Island neighbors. There is a lot of work to do, but I'm excited to be moving forward toward our shared goal."
"The Technion-Cornell Innovation Institute will be dedicated to fulfilling Mayor Bloomberg's far-reaching vision for the future of New York City as the high-tech capital of the world. The TCII will become a fertile breeding ground for engineers, innovators and entrepreneurs who will contribute to the city's tech ecosystem, even before they graduate. The Technion is confident that its experience in building the Israeli high-tech sector will serve it well in New York City. Having a local partner as distinguished as Cornell University, can only guarantee a runaway success," said Prof. Gotsman.
"Dan Huttenlocher's leadership has taken Cornell's Computing and Information Science department to new heights as one of the top programs in the world," said Eric Grimson, chancellor of MIT. "Dan has a keen sense of how research and education can drive entrepreneurship and innovation, and I can think of no one better to lead the new tech campus going forward."
"Dan Huttenlocher is an inspired choice to lead the new tech campus as he has excelled in both the academic world and the entrepreneurial world," said Jeff Hawkins, Founder of Numenta, Palm, and Handspring. "The Tech Campus' mission is to train the engineers and innovators who will continue to fuel New York City's rise as a global technology leader. Knowing Dan and his talents I can think of no one better suited to achieve that goal."
"Dan is the rare academic leader who knows not only how to cultivate great engineers and innovators, but also understands both the social and technical sides of tech entrepreneurship from his own years of experience working in the tech sector," said John Seely Brown, Former Chief Scientist of Xerox Corp and past Director of its Palo Alto Research Center said. "Dan is a brilliant choice to lead the new tech campus forward as its founding Dean, and I am confident that his students and New York City itself will benefit from his unique approach."
"Dan Huttenlocher is the perfect choice to lead the new technology campus," said Rob Cook, VP of Advanced Technology, Pixar (Emeritus). "Today's engineers need both an excellent education in technology and the practical business skills to make a difference in the real world. Dan excels in both areas: he is a brilliant and innovative academic researcher and also a seasoned Silicon Valley entrepreneur. I'm confident that with Dan as its founding dean, the campus will become renowned for producing technology leaders."
In addition to his post as Cornell's dean of CIS, Huttenlocher holds the John P. and Rilla Neafsey Chair in Computing, Information Science and Business. He has been on the faculty at Cornell since 1988, leaving at various times to work in industry, including at the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center , where he founded the Image Understanding Group and served on the senior management team, and at Intelligent Markets, a small financial technologies firm where he served as Chief Technology Officer. While his academic interests are rooted in computer science, particularly computer vision, he has worked in a number of other domains including autonomous vehicles, competing in the DARPA Urban Challenge, and analysis of online social networks. He has taught in both the Department of Computer Science and the MBA program at Cornell, and he has been recognized on several occasions for his excellence in teaching, including as the New York State Professor of the year in 1993 by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, and as a Stephen H. Weiss Fellow at Cornell in 1996. He has published a number of award winning scientific papers, was named a Presidential Young Investigator by the National Science Foundation in 1990, and was honored as a Fellow of the Association for Computing Machinery in 2007. In 1998-99, Huttenlocher chaired the Cornell Task Force on Computing and Information Science, which led to the creation of CIS, for which he was Cornell's second dean. In 2005-06, he also chaired Cornell's Task Force on Wisdom in the Age of Digital Information. Huttenlocher currently serves on the board of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. He received his bachelor's degree at the University of Michigan and his master's and doctorate at MIT.
Dove most recently was associate dean in the Cornell College of Engineering. Previously she served as Associate Dean for MBA Programs and Administration at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University and also served as director of Financial Management Services for the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Throughout her tenure at Cornell, Dove has served on or led a number of institutional initiatives – most recently as co-chair of the university's Budget Model Task Force. Prior to her arrival at Cornell, she served as Assistant Town Manager for Arlington, Mass.; as a financial analyst and marketing planner for Eli Lilly & Co.; and as a manager of Engineering Systems and Development for Anaren Inc. She holds a B.S. from Georgetown University, an MBA from Cornell, and a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania.
Prof. Gotsman joined the Technion in 1992. As Associate Dean for External Relations, he founded and led the Computer Science faculty's Industrial Affiliates Program, a successful platform for promoting academic-industrial cooperation. In this capacity he conceived and developed an "Industrial Project" course, which allows students to perform software projects offered and supervised by industrial experts; and the "Lapidim" study program, which identifies and nurtures the next generation of high-tech leaders. He has founded and ran two start-up companies, one based on technology he developed at the Technion, and has consulted for numerous Fortune 100 companies. Prof. Gotsman holds a PhD in Computer Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, was a visiting professor at Harvard University and ETH Zurich, and a research scientist at MIT. He has published more than 150 papers in the professional literature and has been awarded five U.S. patents.
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