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Schedule An Appointment | Clinical Office Address |
(801) 213-2995 | Madsen Health Center 555 Foothill Blvd Salt Lake City, UT 84112 Map |
(801) 213-2995 | University Hospital Obstetrics & Gynecology, Clinic 4 50 N Medical Dr Salt Lake City, UT 84132 Map |
Paul R. Summers, M.D., is a women's health provider, providing obstetrical and gynecologic care in the University of Utah Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Summers specializes in chronic yeast/bacterial infections, and genital skin disorders, but also provides general obstetrics and gynecology care. Dr. Summers received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Brigham Young University in 1970, and his Medical Degree from the University of Colorado in 1973. During that time, he was a Biology instructor at the Colorado Women's College from 1971-1972. Dr. Summers joined the University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 1991. He was a committee member for the Boy Scouts of America for several years and is also a member of the Institutional Review Board for Research with Human Subjects, which is a committee whose aim is to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects.
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Obstetrics/Gynecology - Associate Professor (Clinical) |
Academic Divisions | General OB/GYN |
Board Certification | American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics & Gynecology) |
Patient Ratings
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient Comments
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Dr. Summers spent a full hour with my husband and me, answering questions and providing information. He also moved us from the exam room to a more comfortable space so we could talk more easily.
UofU Patient February 13, 2015Excellent experience- physician was willing to offer multiple perspectives and talk through my clarifying questions. Have already recommended to others.
UofU Patient February 05, 2015I love Dr. Summers. I've never had a doctor that treated me like an equal instead of an authority figure. He leveled with me about my concerns without being condescending or using "dumbed down" terminology. He truly is a physician who cares more about his patients rather than his paycheck.
UofU Patient February 03, 2015It was too late to give me information at the time of performing the procedure. The Dr asked if I wanted to proceed with the procedure after the info but I left to make a split second decision. One in which I now largely regret. I wouldn't have gone through with the procedure if I was given information prior. I actually asked more questions after the procedure which left me to believe that it wasn't necessary.
UofU Patient January 31, 2015To me I had a very uncomfortable medical issue. The PA and Dr. Summers took the time to address the medical issue with comfort and ease in answering all my questions.
UofU Patient January 20, 2015Excellent treatment
UofU Patient January 14, 2015Dr. Summers is extremely knowledgeable in this area and I can tell he has done a lot of work/research/etc. I really very much appreciate his kindness in my situation and his concern that I am getting the correct medications that will not make the problem worse. I really appreciated his advice and all the information that he gave me.
UofU Patient January 14, 2015always a good experience
UofU Patient January 11, 2015Dr. Summers is an excellent doctor. I was referred to him for an on-going problem and he was able to efficaciously treat me and my symptoms for a condition that has been troublesome for sometime. I feel extremely fortunate to receive care and treatment from such knowledgeable and caring professional.
UofU Patient December 13, 2014appeared to be very concerned regarding my health concerns.
UofU Patient December 12, 2014I was concerned about a problem in which I told the doctor about when he came into the room. He did my annual exam and proceeded to leave so I had to remind that I had another problem that needed addressed. I felt like after he determined what the problem was, he didn't explain it very well to me. But he did explain the treatment well so that was good.
UofU Patient December 12, 2014Dr. Summers was amazing! I don't know if I have ever had a provider take so much time, attention and care. He was detailed in his explanations, took the time to make sure I had my questions answered and assured I had a thorough understanding of the issue I was seeing him for. He extended this same level of care and detail to the guest I had back with me during the visit.
UofU Patient December 08, 2014Dr. Summers is great! I always have complicated questions, and he takes the time to answer them clearly and thoroughly. I always feel like he understands my concerns and is willing to work collaboratively with me to find solutions.
UofU Patient November 27, 2014The long wait was very uncomfortable on my body because I have legs that are hurting because of nerve damage and there weren't any comfortable chairs that I could sit on while waiting for the doctor.
UofU Patient November 20, 2014I was very pleased with my visit. I have been to other offices and could not get answers. I felt like Dr. Summers and Linea were actually concerned with getting a correct answer. I will definitely be returning for any issues in the future.
UofU Patient November 19, 2014dr summers is the first doctor to really care about the problems I'm having and to be confident that there's a solution. I was feeling very discouraged that id never feel better - then I went to dr summers and I'm feeling hopeful that I can get better.
UofU Patient November 15, 2014This provider is very knowledgeable about complex gynecological problems.
UofU Patient November 14, 2014all good
UofU Patient November 08, 2014the PA was amazing. As well as the doctor. They made the experience very enjoyable.
UofU Patient November 07, 2014I have now found my new obgyn
UofU Patient October 31, 2014Dr. Summers and a student physician - I cannot recall her name - very good
UofU Patient October 08, 2014He never asked about my history as to why I was there. I came to him after 7 months with other Dr failing to diagnose and he didn't listen to me at all
UofU Patient October 06, 2014Dr. Summers was, as always, pleasant and professional. He is the BEST gynecologist I have ever visited.
UofU Patient October 06, 2014Dr summers was great!
UofU Patient September 29, 2014At first I wasn't sure about Dr. Summers, but when he came back and explained more, I really felt sure he was the right person for me to see.
UofU Patient September 29, 2014dr. summers is the best doctor at helping me keep my illness under control. he is very knowledgable.
UofU Patient September 24, 2014Did not really listen to my concerns. I had to ask several times to get answers to my questions.
UofU Patient September 14, 2014I recommended my daughter and sister
UofU Patient September 08, 2014Dr. Summers has exceptional skills and does an outstanding job of communicating information in a clear, thorough way! I appreciate him greatly!
UofU Patient September 02, 2014Much better this time than last.
UofU Patient August 26, 2014Dr Summers is the best doctor. He is kind and very up to date in the field.
UofU Patient August 21, 2014I appreciate the time he took to listen to me and to talk with me. I was very impressed.
UofU Patient August 21, 2014My visit with Dr. Summers was a very positive experience. He went out of his way to research and consider different treatment options before developing a plan for managing my somewhat complex health issues. He appears to be very knowledgeable and experienced and he was attentive, kind, and supportive.
UofU Patient August 18, 2014Even though Dr. Summers was running behind he and his staff were sure to let me know that my visit was not to be rushed. He took his time with me and answered all of my questions.
UofU Patient August 11, 2014I have complete confidence in Dr Summers.
UofU Patient August 08, 2014The physician was very knowledgeable about my health issues. He listened carefully to my concerns and explained my treatment options in way that made sense and inspired confidence that my condition is manageable. He has a sensitive, caring manner that put me at ease.
UofU Patient August 05, 2014Dr. Summers seems very sincere and honest!
UofU Patient August 04, 2014Dr. Summers is always friendly and conscious of my feelings and is concerned for my reason for my visit. He thoroughly explains my situation and his findings and speaks in terms that I can understand, readily. Dr. Summers takes the time to answer my questions and sets me at ease with any concerns that I may have. I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Summers and have recommended his practice to others.
UofU Patient August 04, 2014I don't fill out many surveys but Dr. Summers deserves so much praise! He is an extremely knowlegable provider who cared about me as a patient and a person. He spent a great deal of time talking in depth about my concerns and options for treatment. I felt very comfortable and he put me at ease. I am so greatful I saw Dr. Summers and would HIGHLY recommend him to others. I hope the University of Utah knows what a great resource and physician they employ.
UofU Patient July 18, 2014Dr Summers and the staff are amazing people!
UofU Patient July 15, 2014he was ok not a lot of words
UofU Patient July 14, 2014the PA spent the majority of the time with me which was fine by me. The doctor seemed to be very bias about IUDs and only highlighted on the negatives about them.
UofU Patient July 09, 2014Great experience
UofU Patient July 03, 2014Dr. Summers is very concerned about making sure I understand my condition without being patronizing. I appreciate that.
UofU Patient July 02, 2014My regular GYN is in maternity leave. Dr. Summers was kind, professional and informative.
UofU Patient June 27, 2014I feel so. fortunate to have dr Summers as my Gyn.he is extremely sensitive to my medical issues, knowledgable and open to questions.
UofU Patient June 08, 2014His bedside manner is very good. He explained my condition in very easy to understand terms, and let me know he cared about me and my medical needs.
UofU Patient June 03, 2014Dr. Summers seemed confused about the purpose of my appointment. Following the instructions in the letter he sent based on my annual exam last year I came in for my annual exam a year later. He kept saying I was there for a repeat pap and then gave me instructions to come back in six months. When I told him that my last pap was normal and that he had instructed me to come in annually he seemed very confused as if he had not properly reviewed my chart before he saw me.
UofU Patient May 27, 2014I appreciated Dr. Summers sitting down with me to explain all the various types of birth control.
UofU Patient May 23, 2014I appreciated the time that Dr. Summers spent discussing my health, medications, etc.. He is very knowledgeable and seems eager to share and make sure the patient understands and is involved in her healthcare decisions.
UofU Patient May 17, 2014The Medical student working with Dr. Summers spent more time w/me and showed more concern than Dr. Summers.
UofU Patient May 16, 2014Dr. Summers was great! He was very professional and efficient, and he even took extra time at the end of the appointment to talk to me about a career in medicine, which I really appreciated. I would absolutely come back and see him
UofU Patient May 16, 2014My visits are always a source of comfort to me as Dr. Summers and his staff are very kind and compassionate and aware of my privacy. I have recommended Dr. Summers to others and will continue to do so.
UofU Patient May 14, 2014While knowledgeable, Dr. Summer lacks compassion and empathy for his pt's. He rarely made eye contact and was poor at reading body language and emotions. I was very upset after I left the clinic and visibly crying in the exam room and he did nothing to acknowledge it. I found him to be odd and lacking bed side manner. However, he is very knowledgeable and was able to formulate a plan of action for me.
UofU Patient May 10, 2014Dr. Summers discussed my care with me in detail and I never felt rushed. In fact, he spent another 10-15 minutes after my appointment talking to me about the city I'm moving to because he used to live there. I've already recommended him to a friend, and she likes him too!
UofU Patient May 06, 2014I appreciated that Dr Summers took the time to actually sit down and talk to me. This was just a follow up appointment on an ultrasound. We did not find a solution to the problem, but he walked me through the next possible steps. He also answered a question I was very concerned about unrelated to my current medical problem and I was very thankful that he was able to eliminate some of my worries. He gave me some urine sticks so that I can test myself at home, which was fantastic of him to do. Overall, I have been extremely happy with his care.
UofU Patient May 06, 2014I felt like my provider listened to my concerns and addressed them all appropriately.
UofU Patient April 28, 2014I was very happy that Dr Summres actually sat down and talked to me, explaining that there really isn't a diagnosis yet and what the next steps would be. I am grouping the visit of 4/22 and 4/28 in this review, because to me they belong together. He was nice enough to give me a few urine sticks so that I don't have to come in to get a urine sample done at the clinic. He was also happy to answer a question unrelated to my current problems. Not visit related: I would like to mention that I absolutely appreciated the letter I received from Dr Summers after giving him a bad review a few months back. That made a difference to me in my decision to switch healthcare provider or not. I am very glad he read and responded to me in a personal way. That made me continue care with him. So, thank you!
UofU Patient April 22, 2014I dislike having to go to the doctor and when I do I appreciate being made feel at ease. I really do miss the padded stirrups in the exam room though.
UofU Patient April 21, 2014Great experience .
UofU Patient April 18, 2014all good
UofU Patient April 16, 2014Dr. Summers is great, I appreciate his bedside manner and how informative he is.
UofU Patient April 10, 2014so far so good
UofU Patient April 07, 2014Dr. Summers takes the time to explain my condition and how to best care for myself.
UofU Patient April 07, 2014Again care was great, but rushed. You can tell the staff and providers are competent, caring individuals. But there is such pressure to see people quickly and see LOTS of people that the environment is generally stressed and rushed.
UofU Patient April 07, 2014I have recommended Paul Summers several times already to friends and family
UofU Patient March 23, 2014the compounded medications that were prescribed seem to be working well...
UofU Patient March 22, 2014I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Summers.
UofU Patient March 17, 2014Obviously incredibly knowledgeable and kind. I am so pleased with my visit.
UofU Patient March 10, 2014There had been a mix up with the dosage notation with the pharmacy and Dr. Summers corrected that for me so that I will now get better faster!
UofU Patient March 03, 2014he had never heard of the birth control I was taking which was a bit concerning. you would think doctors study up on simple things like that. the am told me not to change yet so I can meet the doctor and he literally came on and asked if I needed refills and I said yes and then he told me to change...odd encounter. my old obgyn took time to take me back into the office for my first visit to ask me questions about myself such as my cycle and if it's regular irregular and asked me questions about myself and made me feel I was wanted as a patient. dr summers was trying to get me out of there because he is clearly overbooked. awkward doctor. not personable. I never felt like he was interested in me as a patient. I would have gone back to my old obgyn but my new insurance doesn't cover him but I would seriously consider paying full price for my visit to go back to him instead of summers.
UofU Patient February 20, 2014Everything and everyone waa proffessional and courtious.
UofU Patient February 17, 2014I appreciate how Dr. Summers always explains what is going on with my body. He took the time to explain to me what my body issues are and what can be done to correct these. I appreciate how he included me in the conversation about my condition.
UofU Patient February 14, 2014Dr. Summers was recommended to me by another lady that had seen him in the past, so he came HIGHLY Recommended to me, I wish Doctor lived closed or at least practiced in the area where I live Once a Month, or even every two months, than I wouldn't have to travel so far to see him. 02/14/2014
UofU Patient February 13, 2014Dr. Summers was great to work with. He listened to my concerns and we developed a plan together on how to proceed.
UofU Patient February 10, 2014Dr. Summers is always very polite and caring. He respects my privacy while in treatment and examinations. He takes time to explain all phases of my visit and details the treatments that need to be done and follow-up. He is very courteous and caring. I would highly recommend Dr. Summers and the University of Utah facilities to anyone and have done so. I have much confidence in Dr. Summers and his understanding of my situation.
UofU Patient February 04, 2014Dr.Summers is an excellent physician. I appreciate the time he took to explain my condition. Very kind and sensitive too.
UofU Patient January 30, 2014Dr. Summers makes me feel very comfortable and shows a lot of concern for my well being. He seems to like to take the time to explain everything and answer my questions. He also made sure to make me feel calm and not worried about my situation.
UofU Patient January 29, 2014I was very satisfied with my experience with Dr. Summers. I hope to see him again when necessary.
UofU Patient January 22, 2014I did not wait for very long and this was the first time ever! It was nice to get in and not wait for an hour in the room
UofU Patient January 13, 2014dr summers is very knowledgeable and is thorough. gives a lot of explanation.
UofU Patient January 06, 2014The Doctor didn't even know why he was seeing me, even after a lengthy interview with the nurse, then I told him what my problem was and later in the conversation didn't remember the issue. He seemed more interested in the fact that I was from Hawaii than why I was there. This was the first time I was seeing him but disreguarded the recommendations of a doctor who has been seeing me for 17 years. I don't have any intention on returning to that clinic or doctor again
UofU Patient December 30, 2013He was very behind and seemed distracted at this visit. I had an issue that was very sensitive and was feeling overwhelmed with it after the diagnosis and treatment.
UofU Patient December 24, 2013Doctor Summers has given me hope that my problem can be solved, after running around to all different doctors with no results and quickness to treat conditions I did not have.
UofU Patient December 17, 2013Felt like I was not cared for by physician. Felt like I was taking up time.
UofU Patient December 16, 2013Dr. Summers is very knowledgeable, and seems to really care about you when you are in his examination room. No problem is abnormal to him, which makes you feel comfortable.
UofU Patient December 09, 2013He explained options but doing so a little more slowly would allow it to better sink in and be understood.
UofU Patient December 09, 2013The dr. seemed a bit condescending and used juvenile words and a "sing-songy" voice during my exam. It was uncomfortable.
UofU Patient December 02, 2013Great doctor. I felt very comfortable asking questions and talking about things.
UofU Patient November 11, 2013My doctor and PA were very kind. They answered my questions and eased my anxiety.
UofU Patient November 11, 2013I had mentioned my areas of concern to the nurse/assistant and my Dr. didn't go over any of those with me. I got side tracked by my pelvic exam so I forgot to ask for what I came in for.
UofU Patient November 06, 2013He was just amazing, I was misdiagnosed by previous dr for 3yrs, I felt hoffible, Dr Summers, knew just how to help be and walked me step by step. Left his office with Hope!
UofU Patient October 30, 2013He spent quite a bit of time "educating" me about the history of progesterone, which he could have skipped if he had just asked what I already knew. I love this dr because he will prescribe any diagnostic tests that I ask for without trouble.
UofU Patient October 29, 2013Dr. Summers was kind. Once I got to see him I had already gone through all my history stuff with the nurse and then the PA student...so by the time the doctor came in - I was tired of repeating the same things over and over. I did enjoy everyone that took care of me during my appointment, I just got tired of saying the same things. I was happy that Dr. Summers answered a lot of my questions.
UofU Patient October 28, 2013I couldn't be happier with this physician. He listens very well and his demeanor and expertise put me at ease.
UofU Patient October 24, 2013Dr. Summers encouraged me to ask questions and was very patient in going over anything I did not understand. He gave me options and let me decide what I felt was best for me.
UofU Patient October 22, 2013I have already recommended him.
UofU Patient October 21, 2013Dr. Summers was very thorough in his explanation of my condition, but used some terminology that was a bit over my head. He was speaking very fast through his explanation, it kind of felt like he was just going through the motions. It was fine, but if I could give any feedback- a slower, condensed version would be a little better, with a greater focus on discussion of treatment rather than so much information on why the condition happens. I did appreciate that he took so much time with me, and that his treatment recommendations were actually helpful.
UofU Patient October 21, 2013dr sommers is the most thorough and intelligent gynecologist I have met. he has the utmost professionalism and bedside manner. I am confident in his diagnoses and advice.
UofU Patient October 14, 2013Doctor listened to my explanation of problem and showed concern.
UofU Patient October 08, 2013I sincerely appreciate how calm and methodical my doctor can be. I know that he cares about me and my unborn son. He truly wants what is best for his patients. He is the best doctor I know.
UofU Patient October 01, 2013The doctor was very nice, but he did not ask any questions about my overall health, exercise habits etc. It's ok...but at an annual physical exam, I usually expect to go over these things. Instead, he just talked about the pap and birth control. I also thought it was funny that my bmi was 17.6 and it didn't seem to concern him. I know my genetics, dietary habits, etc and I don't think there is any reason for concern...but since this was the first time he met me, it seems like it would have come up.
UofU Patient October 01, 2013I will come back to Dr. Summer rather than my usual Gyno.
UofU Patient September 24, 2013good
UofU Patient September 21, 2013Have already referred someone to my provider
UofU Patient September 11, 2013Dr. Summers is both professional and compassionate. His expertise gives me great confidence in my healthcare at the U.
UofU Patient September 10, 2013He is a great doctor and makes me feel very comfortable
UofU Patient September 03, 2013Gave me current recommendations on medication guidelines and current health care recommendations for routine care. It was very informative and helped me to understand what I need to do to give myself the best care I can.
UofU Patient August 27, 2013very professional
UofU Patient August 27, 2013I was very impressed with the care given
UofU Patient August 19, 2013Dr Summer's was apologetic about my wait and our conversation was frank, comprehensive, but lackluster.
UofU Patient August 13, 2013My hesitation on recommending has nothing to do with the provider it would have to do with the ability to get into and get appointment in a timely manner.
UofU Patient August 08, 2013I really respect Dr. Summers opinion. The physicians assistant who performed my exam was very nice and thorough, but it was one of the most uncomfortable exams I've had. Dr. Summers had to step in, I understand it takes practice but it was unnecessarily painful.
UofU Patient August 07, 2013No introduction. I caught on that he was the doctor but an introduction would have helped.
UofU Patient August 06, 2013My doctor is a man of few words; not an easy-going talkative personality; that's fine. He has given me excellent care over the years, and I have recommended him to friends.
UofU Patient August 05, 2013Best OB/GYN around. I completely trust him.
UofU Patient August 05, 2013I am so very impressed with the level of care I got from Dr. Summers. He is very evidence-based and always answers questions thoughtfully, often pulling information and printing it for me. He not only addressed all of my completely but also discussed possible upcoming healthcare changes and how they affect me. I got completely personalized care.
UofU Patient July 29, 2013I have always appreciated Dr. Summers' thorough explanations and answers to questions.
UofU Patient July 29, 2013Very impressed with Dr. Summer's and his PA..they were both very kind, professional, informative and friendly.
UofU Patient July 18, 2013I was pleased & satisfied with the care I received at the visit.
UofU Patient July 11, 2013I would definitely recommend any of my friends to Dr. Summer's. Within 2 days of seeing him I was seeing the difference in my bodies response to the problems I was having. I am just so greatful that he is such a knowledgable proffessional!! I never knew what I had existed. Thank you Dr. Summer's!
UofU Patient July 05, 2013He takes time to be sure I am comfortable with my situation. He does not rush to get me out of the office. He wants me to understand.
UofU Patient July 02, 2013I had not seen Dr. Summers before. I was favorably impressed by his professionalism and willingness to spend time explaining things.
UofU Patient June 29, 2013As I mentioned previously, I was very satisfied with how I was treated and listened to during this appointment.
UofU Patient June 27, 2013Dr. Summers does an outstanding job. He is very thorough and informative. I appreciate his vast kmnowledge, and his warm perrsonality!
UofU Patient June 18, 2013I am so happy that my primary care physician referred me to Dr. Summers. I am very satisfied with his skills and demeanor. Dr. Summers is the best! His staff, receptionists, aids, nurses and all top drawer!
UofU Patient June 11, 2013I cannot say enough good things about Dr Summers or his staff. I travel 45 minutes to see him because he is not only smart, but he explains things to you in plain English. He makes me feel cared for and ALWAYS takes care of my concerns. They have fit me in when I have had an emergency. They always treat me with kindness. I had an issue just before a holiday weekend and Dr Summers let me know where he would be scheduled that weekend if I had ANY issues. He is amazing. I once went to my general care doctor for a bladder infection, which they said was not one, the next day I went into Dr Summers and he said it was one. I told him how the other doctor said it was not one and he brought the test strip in and showed me how it worked. He wrote me a prescription and 3 days later the first doctor called to say it WAS a bladder issue. Had I not gone to Dr Summers I would have spent a few extra days in pain. He is the best doctor that I have ever met and I wish all doctors were just like him. My only fear is that he will retire before I stop needing him.
UofU Patient May 30, 2013I'm due to have my baby within the next five days. Needless to say, it's a frightening time, especially since she's my first. Dr. Summers, however, assuages any fears or concerns. I'm so grateful that he's my physician and am so grateful that I can benefit from the U's state-of-the-art facilities. I'm looking forward to being a mom!
UofU Patient May 28, 2013Dr. Summers takes time to not only explain what is happening but also answers all my questions and never rushes me, he always takes time to listen.
UofU Patient May 21, 2013dr.'s reputation renowned as totally capable, gave me "homework," but did not seem interested in my perception of problem or of his proposed solution. He gave me one vein of thought and action, but did not acknowledge other possibilities. His knowledge is unquestionably great, but did not seem to use it all in this visit..
UofU Patient May 21, 2013The doctor takes the time to answer all of my questions with patience and understanding. He never rushes me or ignores my complaints. He is an exceptional medical practitioner.
UofU Patient May 21, 2013I finally found out what my gynecological problem was and treatment was initiated. Dr Summers is a professional who cares for his patients and is truly an expert in his field.
UofU Patient May 17, 2013Dr. Summers is truly a great physician. He showed concern that I had to wait for an issue that should have been resolved immediately. He truly cares about the patient and not office politics which is so refreshing. I'm so grateful to have a physician like him.
UofU Patient May 13, 2013Dr. Summers is the best. I recently had to have an emergency c-section, and even though I was very nervous, I had complete confidence that everything would be okay, because of how well I had been treated by Dr. Summers throughout my pregnancy. I love the fact that I will always get a straight-forward answer from him. I hope that when I have another child in a few years, that he will still be practicing at the U, because I couldn't have asked for a better first-time mom experience.
UofU Patient May 13, 2013Doctor Summers is remarkable. His bedside manner is delightful and he is extremely knowledgeable and attentive. He really seems to care. He is focused and I always feel I am getting his complete attention. I would highly recommend him.
UofU Patient May 07, 2013Dr. Summers is always great. I had to have a less than desirable test done this visit and he was very kind during the entire process. Everyone in the Madsen Women's Clinic is kind and compassionate. I have never had a bad experience there and I have been seen countless times.
UofU Patient May 01, 2013I've been battling severe pneumonia during the last few weeks of my pregnancy. Thanks to Dr. Summers, I was able to avoid preterm labor and/or any complications. He followed up, called me to inquire as to my progress, and saw me several more times to monitor my recovery. With pneumonia, this proves extremely important. It's obvious that Dr. Summers is an excellent physician, and it's obvious that he truly cares for his patients' welfare. I appreciate his concern and professionalism.
UofU Patient May 01, 2013Dr. Summers is great. he is very compassionate and willing to work with me. he is very kind.
UofU Patient April 29, 2013Dr Summers and his staff are a wonderful group. The wait time and scheduling is sometimes a bit of frustration, but overall, very good.
UofU Patient April 29, 2013I had such a great experience with Dr. Summers. I have been seeing various doctors for two years for chronic pain, and I have never found a doctor so knowledgeable and helpful as Dr. Summers. He actually had a scientific basis for the treatment we decided on, rather than the clinical "this seems to work for some people" approach I've had with other doctors. He took time to answer my questions and help me understand. I would recommend Dr. Summers to any woman with chronic vulvar pain. Just make sure to keep asking questions until you understand!
UofU Patient April 22, 2013Dr Summers spent a good amount of time with me talking with me, which I appreciate.
UofU Patient April 19, 2013I had an incredible visit with Dr. Summers. initially my appointment was set for April 24, but itook a positive pregnancy test, called the office, and was in same day! (Monday morning April 15) Everyone from the office staff to the PA Dr Summers had with him to the care provider were wonderful!
UofU Patient April 17, 2013The doctor is incredibly well-informed and patient. He is the first doctor I have trusted in a long time
UofU Patient April 15, 2013Dr. Summers is very kind, and always answers my questions completely. He always asks "do you have any other questions or concerns" toward the end of the office visit and seems genuinely interested in my care and how I am doing.
UofU Patient April 09, 2013I was impressed with Dr. Summers' knowledge of my problem. He shared what was wrong and even showed me a slide to illustrate his point, which I have never had a doctor do before. I appreciated that he educated me on what was going on with my body and what I could do to heal.
UofU Patient April 04, 2013As always, I'm so glad that I chose Dr. Summers to guide me through my pregnancy. He's always willing to answer any questions that my husband and I have. He inspires confidence, and it really eases my mind about the birthing process.
UofU Patient April 03, 2013I would recommend the Doctor because he is an excellent provider. But 75% of my visits have had a prolonged wait time that was not accounted for.
UofU Patient March 29, 2013Dr. Summers and his Intern PA were fantastic.
UofU Patient March 27, 2013I live in Riverton and drive all the way to the Madsen's Women Center to see Dr. Summers. There are many doctors closer to where I live but I feel it it well worth the long, out of the way drive to be his patient. He is excellent in his field and understands my body more than any other doctor I have ever been to! I have contact dermatitis and he understands what is good for it and even more, what is BAD for it.
UofU Patient March 26, 2013Dr. Summers was very good at explaining the procedure and asking if I was okay with different parts of the procedure
UofU Patient March 26, 2013My experience was quite good. I received very personal attention from all including the doctor and nurses.
UofU Patient March 25, 2013As previously stated, I waited to see the Dr for 2 hours and 15 mins, and he never talked to me about the problem I came in for. I have to pay for this visit all on my own, and drive an hour to get here. I am very dissatisfied by my care. I have paid a great deal of money, to know less than when I started about a very real problem. As the supposed expert in this disorder, I had hoped for much better care, and more answers. I will not be going back. It was frustrating, and a complete waste of my time, and money. His nurses spoke of how much of a genius the dr was in this area, and how people from all over the country are coming to see him, and I have to admit, I don't know why. The only explanation I got was to slap some cream on it, which I have been doing for the past 5 years with no positive result. My problem, concerns, and health are not better answered, or relieved since coming in.
UofU Patient March 22, 2013dr summers has been the only one to help me. he's great
UofU Patient March 06, 2013Dr Summers is a wonderful provider and the staff really are great
UofU Patient February 28, 2013Dr. Summers spent a great deal of time helping to understand my condition. He was able to provide a sound diagnosis in a gentle manner. I left the appointment feeling very optimistic and encouraged.
UofU Patient February 25, 2013Dr. Summers was very friendly. Asked me specific questions on my comfort after my surgery/procedure. He even complimented me on my choice of clothing.
UofU Patient February 20, 2013The Dr was great but because he is so busy and the wait time is so backed up I would think twice about referring someone to him.
UofU Patient February 19, 2013the Doctor is great
UofU Patient February 15, 2013I felt like my time wasn't important and that Dr. summers didn't really think my visit was worth his time because he just rushed through it and didn't even take the time to go over multiple options for birth control with me. I was really displeased with this visit.
UofU Patient February 05, 2013Provider took the time to care for me and talk to me about my concerns. I had an excellent experience.
UofU Patient February 04, 2013We switched from a physician at IMC to Dr. Summers. The difference is astounding. Dr. Summers really cares about people. We recommend him to everyone we know.
UofU Patient January 29, 2013Had a great experience with Dr Summers. Addressed my problem and all of my concerns. Allowed me to reach him over the weekend with additional problems. Great physician!
UofU Patient January 28, 2013His an amazing doctor
UofU Patient January 22, 2013Dr Summers always takes time to explain every aspect of my disease and answers all my questions
UofU Patient January 22, 2013Would recommend!!
UofU Patient January 15, 2013I would maybe recommend the doc. He wasn't bad my situation was just complicated. I would definitely recommend the clinic.
UofU Patient January 11, 2013Dr. Summers is very knowledgeable. He is a great doctor, I wouldn't prefer to go to anyone else.
UofU Patient January 07, 2013I absolutely love seeing Dr. Summers. He is by far the best physician I have ever worked with! He is kind and understanding. He is professional and makes me feel like I've been heard. I have already recommended him to several friends!
UofU Patient December 24, 2012I was treated with respect, urgency, and was provided the information and medication needed to treat my illness.
UofU Patient December 21, 2012The doctor checked my situation and told me everything was fine. I didn't have any problems with him answeering my question. He was very clear in his language use.
UofU Patient December 13, 2012Provider was very unorganized and tried to talk me out of my procedure. I got the feeling he just didn't want to deal with it. I understand that OB/Gyns get behind quite often but to be treated as though my appointment was not as important as someone elses I feel is unexcusable and will not continue with this provider.
UofU Patient December 12, 2012Dr. Summers is the only ob gyn that I want to ever go to- please don't let him ever retire!!! Lol
UofU Patient December 11, 2012Dr. Sommers was wonderful as was his PA.
UofU Patient December 03, 2012I like Dr. Summers and trust him. He is clearly a very knowledgable doctor -- but something is missing on the "emotional" side of working with him. Most of my visits with him are a few minutes at most - he is great at explaining what he thinks I should think/do (flu shot vs. no flu shot, etc), but when it comes to conversation about baby, how I'm feeling (worried I'm not showing enough? Have I gained enough weight?), wellness and other concerns, these things go undiscussed. It's a lot of waiting around to pee in a cup and leave (frankly I feel like that's the only reason I go there for my appointments)
UofU Patient November 30, 2012I felt the physician was more interested in getting done with my appointment than with giving me information about my health status; he only answered the 2 questions I had and then examined me for 2 minutes and then left. It was terrible... he also had a PA student that didn't introduced to me, she was just standing in the room. It was very ackward
UofU Patient November 29, 2012Good experience all around
UofU Patient November 28, 2012i love dr summers. he is a genius and such a compassionate person. he truly cares about his patients and he makes me feel well cared for and i know i am in good hands. it was right before the holiday weekend and he told me how to find him if my antibiotics were not working. this is a true caregiver.
UofU Patient November 26, 2012I felt like because the care providers were extremely tired after surgery, their bed side manners weren't the best but it was understandable.
UofU Patient November 26, 2012Dr. Summers is amazing and able to clear up an infection it took other docs months. He is top notch!
UofU Patient November 19, 2012Dr. Summers was outstanding--both very kind and skilled. I am from Utah but have lived out of the country for the last 6 years so wasn't sure what sort of treatment to expect. The last clinics I've used in the US were never friendly. I was particularly impressed that Dr. Summers had taken time to find out about my payment since my insurance didn't cover the visit and then did everything in his power to sort out a problem I'd had regarding it.
UofU Patient November 12, 2012I have recommended the doctor/clinic to two friends already
UofU Patient October 29, 2012Dr. Summers demonstrated a high level of concern for my well-being and kept me in the loop every step of the process.
UofU Patient October 29, 2012I liked Dr. Summers the best, although everyone in the practice was really above par, more so than I expected. Dr. Summers spent a lot of time answering my questions and made me feel very confident in his care. I appreciated his professional, calm demeanor. I had come to the clinic very worried, and left feeling that even if my situation was serious, I was in the right place. Thankfully, I appear to be pretty healthy, and the best part was that Dr. Summers called two days later to confirm this. He really gave me great peace of mind.
UofU Patient October 24, 2012I wasn't a huge fan of a Dr. Sommers. He was ok. Maybe I was not having the greatest day but he could have been nicer. He has fair bedside manner but not great. The PA students were not bad, very seemed to have better bedside manner than Dr. Sommers did.
UofU Patient October 19, 2012I think Dr. Summers is a genus and I was glad the nurse helped him explain some of the things in terms I could understand. I trust him but he does talk a lot of technical talk (which is a good thing)...but I think its brilliant how he and his nurse both work with the patient. Very comforting. She seems to fully support him.
UofU Patient October 15, 2012It was a good experience once I was able to be examined. The doctor kept asking if I was all right. I endured the discomfort and was grateful that the doctor was concerned about my basic welfare during the uncomfortable exam.
UofU Patient October 09, 2012Dr. Summers seems to be a caring person and always answers my questions.
UofU Patient October 08, 2012He really listened to me and created an action plan to figure out what is wrong with me. I have been excited for days now because I feel like he is seeking a diagnosis rather than just treating the symptoms
UofU Patient September 27, 2012Is a very professional and caring Physician.
UofU Patient September 24, 2012I thought the doctor was very nice, and helpful.
UofU Patient September 24, 2012I found Dr. Summers to be both knowledgable and approachable. His expertise and professionalism are outstanding.
UofU Patient September 19, 2012I've been seeing Dr. Summers for years and have complete confidence in his ability to identify and treat any problems that may arise.
UofU Patient September 17, 2012Excellent
UofU Patient September 14, 2012I'm really happy that I chose Dr. Summers for my pregnancy, as he seems genuinely concerned about me as a patient, and I feel like he wants this to be just as successful and easy as I do.
UofU Patient September 11, 2012I appreciate and value the personal attention and explainations that Dr. Summers provides. Because of this I will continue to recommend Dr. Summers to others. He's worth the wait.
UofU Patient August 21, 2012Even though I live in Sandy, driving to Salt Lake to see Dr. Summers proves worth it. My husband and I will soon be trying for a little one, and having Dr. Summers as my doctor gives me a sense of ease. At my recommendation, my sister will soon be seeing Dr. Summers. He's excellent and knowledgable.
UofU Patient August 14, 2012I've always really liked Dr. Summers. He spends time with me and really explains things well. He is very knowledgable in his specialty.
UofU Patient August 11, 2012Dr Summers didn't really tell me if or when I need to return. I would like better following up from my doctor.
UofU Patient August 06, 2012Dr. Summers gave evidence based treatment options for my medical concerns. It seems like he stays very current with research and practice.
UofU Patient August 06, 2012Dr. Summers took extra time to explain test results to me. It was much appreciated.
UofU Patient July 30, 2012Dr. Summers spoke with me about my diagnosis and his recommended treatment as if I could grasp concepts beyond the kindergarten level. I appreciated being addressed like an adult. Thank you. His treatment plan has also been amazing!
UofU Patient July 30, 2012I would recommend this Doctor and this clinic.
UofU Patient July 27, 2012The doctor was a very good teacher, which I appreciated very much. He seemed a little uncomfortable around me, maybe because it was my first time there, or maybe that is just his personality. He was very nice and very smart, and I'm extremely glad I we
UofU Patient June 22, 2012Dr. Summers is knowledgeable, efficient, and kind. He shows genuine concern and interest. My husband and I are looking forward to starting a family in the near future, and we are delighted that Dr. Summers will be my physician. We don't mind the extra drive from Sandy; Dr. Summers' expertise and kindness proves worth it!
UofU Patient June 12, 2012He is the best Dr. that the University has. I always tell everyone about Dr. Summers!!!!
UofU Patient May 18, 2012This experience with Dr. Summers was good. I would not recommend him to other people because of a previous bad experience with him.
UofU Patient May 11, 2012It was hard to read him, I would ask a question and he would just stare at me for a minute, before giving a half answer or no answer
UofU Patient May 09, 2012Definately the best health care interaction I've had in a while. Dr. Summers and his staff are very thourough and cover all aspects
UofU Patient April 30, 2012Dr. Summers truly cares about his patients. I appreciate him taking the time to think of solutions for me as an individual. I have nothing but accolades for Dr. Summers.
UofU Patient April 26, 2012Dr Summers and his PA took great time to explain to me the possible cause of health problem, told me the medicine they were giving me and explained why and then gave me a time for a follow to see how things were going. They were also kind enough to give me directions to the closest freeway. They were very informative and helpful. Here's hoping meds go well!
UofU Patient April 25, 2012Dr. Summers is a wonderful physician. He made sure that i was part of the decision making process and gave me options. he spent a lot of time with me explaining my procedure and made sure i had no other questions before proceeding.
UofU Patient April 20, 2012When my actuall doctor came in I was in the middle of explaining my situation to him and than he just left mid sentence of me talking. Very rude! I love the U of U but would like to change doctors if its not too late.
UofU Patient April 16, 2012I really respect Dr.Sommers, he is an excellent physician whom I completely trust. I wouldn't want anyone else to deliver my son. I truly appreciate how careful and concerned he is with both my unborn child and myself. I reccomeded him to someone this week.
UofU Patient April 09, 2012He was present for a few minutes, explained what his recommendations were with regard to determining the cause of my problem.
UofU Patient April 06, 2012I am very pleased with Dr. Summers' clinical care and how he addresses my questions and concerns. We discuss future options each time I have an appointment. I feel like he takes the time he needs to answer my questions and does not rush out of the room.
UofU Patient March 23, 2012Dr. Summers inspires confidence. He is kind and extremely knowledgeable and knew immediately how to treat my chronic infections. Thanks to him, I'm feeling better than ever!
UofU Patient March 22, 2012The doctor was very nice and knowledgeable. He was ale to answer and explain my questions. However, he did not address some of the material I wrote about in my new patient paperwork.
UofU Patient March 16, 2012Dr Summers was very good about telling me everything that was going on. He explained it all very well and I would recommend him to others.
UofU Patient March 12, 2012Dr. Sommers is a fantastic physician. He is genuinely concerned about both me and the baby. I wouldn't want to be under anyone else's care. I love the U of U!
UofU Patient March 10, 2012the PA and Dr. Summers were both great.
UofU Patient March 09, 2012I have a few concerns about the medication (that I did not have until i had read the accompanying pamphlet), and I ws not told how long I needed to stay on them. that would have been helpful.
UofU Patient March 05, 2012good work
UofU Patient March 03, 2012Dr. Summers was very patient with my partner and I to answer all of our questions and to address all of our concerns. We went into the appointment with uncertainty and lots of questions, but left satisfied that we had enough answers to feel at ease about the diagnoses and treatment plan along with a knowing that we were acknowledged as persons, not numbers. We are very grateful to Dr. Summers for the time a patience he had with with us.
UofU Patient March 03, 2012Provider spent a total of 4 minutes with me. Did not even explain how medication should be applied (how much, when to stop using etc) Did not give explanation as to possible causes or preventative methods.
UofU Patient March 02, 2012I feel very comfortable with Dr Summers. He has always answered my questions and spent whatever time with me that I needed.
UofU Patient March 02, 2012Dr. Summers is the most kind and knowledgeable MD I've ever seen. He listens and addresses my concerns with patience and care. I would recommend him highly to family and friends.
UofU Patient February 17, 2012The MD spent a lot of time explaining my symptoms, cause, and treatments, which I appreciated, but I felt that it focused more on the immediate problem and did not necessarily address my concerns about managing my long term health and other personal concerns, for example, sexual activity.
UofU Patient February 10, 2012I have profound respect for Dr.Sommers. I completely trust him and know that I am in the most capable hands possible.
UofU Patient January 31, 2012As much as the exam is uncomfortable the Doctor and staff made me feel at ease, even with my humor.
UofU Patient January 23, 2012Dr. Summers; Great Doctor!
UofU Patient January 06, 2012Dr. Summers is a wonderful physician. I am very happy with him as a whole.


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Luis Villa pointed folks on the Autonomo.us email list to this essay at Free Software Magazine by Tony Mobily. The article title, "Why Google Chrome OS will turn GNU/Linux into a desktop winner," is a good summary of Mobily's basic argument.
Although there has been lots of discussion about Chrome OS in the free and open source software communities (e.g. on LWN), its worth qualifying this post by saying that, beyond Google's announcement, we don't actually know very much about Chrome OS. But although it is probably an overstatement to suggest (as some have) that Chrome OS will simply boot into a browser, Google is being quite up front about the fact that it is being designed for, "people who live on the web" and will be an environment where, "most of the user experience takes place on the web."
With the rise of network services, the idea of an operating system that is largely reduced to a web browser is no longer difficult to imagine. Even if one were to limit themselves entirely to Google services, one would have a word processor, spreadsheet, email client, photo management software, chat client, RSS reader, and much more — most of the applications that most people use. As Mobily points out, this means that the details of any operating system begin to matter less. It doesn't matter if your OS doesn't have many native programs; if the programs you want run over the web, all you need is a browser.
Mobily argues that Chrome OS will be a win for GNU/Linux on the desktop because Google's might and market power will help free software succeed where it has struggled in the past. And he might be right. But even if Mobily is completely right and Chrome OS becomes a raging success, it is not at all clear that this will represent a victory of any meaningful sort for software freedom and for users' autonomy.
Chrome OS is, as it is described, an explicit attempt to build a system that changes where ones computing happens. In doing so, Google is trying to create an OS built around "Software as a Service" that replaces applications a user might run on their own computer with applications that runs on servers outside user control. A Chrome OS user's computer doesn't need to be powerful — Google claims that Chrome OS will be ideally suited to low power netbooks — because the user's computation is happening on Google's servers instead of the netbook itself.
If switching to Chrome OS means giving up Thunderbird to use GMail, or giving up Openoffice.org to use Google Docs, or giving up Pidgin to use a web-based Google Talk, or giving up Evolution to use Google Calendar, we have reduced the influence and success of the free software desktop, not sealed its victory as Mobily suggests. In a SaaS world, there will be less free software being used and, much more importantly, users will be less free.
With every shift from a piece of free software to a web-based network service, we have moved from a situation where a user had control over his or her software — users' of "traditional" free software have access to source and have control over the system on which the computer runs — to a situation where users have very little control over their software at all. Google offers no source for the applications that run their web services and, even if they did, they do not offer users the ability to change the software that runs on Google servers.
Chrome OS, or any OS designed around pushing users computation off their computers and onto servers outside of their control is regressive for software freedom. If Chrome OS is, as Mobily suggests, the key to free software's victory on the desktop, it would be be a ironic and bitter victory indeed.
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Benjamin Mako Hill (mako) 's status on Friday, 17-Jul-09 02:50:11 UTC - Identi.ca -
Kapil Hari Paranjape Thanks for an interesting article making an important point.
With every shift from a piece of free software to a web-based network
service, we have moved from a situation where a user had control over
his or her softwareInstead of just "software" I would have said "software" and "data".
If indeed, Google OS is to used over the 'net, how are people who
use this system supposed to keep their documents secret from the
"all-seeing eye" of Google?Kapil.
RhinoKitty I am at a loss to understand why people are so romanced by applications that run "in the cloud" anyway. People intuitively think that a calendar running on the network is somehow easier than one on their computer, but most non-technical users are at a loss to explain why this is.
The main advantage is clearly the fact that a user can access that calendar (or spreadsheet, or IM client) from multiple locations or devices. The main disadvantage is that when you don't have Internet access you don't have your application.
Although there are some (laconi.ca, etc..) really great Free Software web applications, mostly I see the skew to be between nonfree web applications and Free(dom) desktop applications.
I really think just getting cracking on development of Free alternatives will be the best move here (go autonomo.us!). There are more privacy scandals daily with large nonfree web applications.
Whoops! Last.fm handed over your listening data to the RIAA, why not try a SAAS that respects your freedom? You don't even have to take our word for it, look at the code yourself! In fact, run the code on your own server if you really don't trust us (trust no one!), we have designed it to work from any server, and it can still interoperate with other instances of the software, should you so desire. You can instantly spawn 14 new competitors to any proprietary SAAS, tank the old way and get people using better, safer and more Free(dom) respecting software.
Can your proprietary tool self replicate when damaged?
Benoît Huron (handraiser) 's status on Friday, 17-Jul-09 08:07:20 UTC - Identi.ca -
Marco Barulli Hi Mako,
With every shift from a piece of free software to a web-based network
service, we have moved from a situation where a user had control over
his or her software — users' of "traditional" free software have access
to source and have control over the system on which the computer
runs — to a situation where users have very little control over their
software at all.True, but just imagine if Chrome OS would embrace AGPL as the standard license. Also providing tools to easily move your data to a different instance of the same web app hosted on a different web server (maybe your own).
I know it will probably never happen, but it would be interesting to fork the supposedly open Chrome OS project to implement such a scenario.
Clipperz co-founder -
Omer If Chrome OS is a raging success, then it indicates a shift in the way we interact with our computers. Initially, Google will be ahead of the game, but eventually other companies and organizations will join in. Why can't we have ad-supported, open source web applications to use on our new web-based systems? Sure, it could mean working from scratch many times, but it also means a level playing field where the speed and quality of open source development will thrive.
https://me.yahoo.com/a/YUUXbPAJ3ppjfWC77NF.3de8Eqr0r7I-#dc31b Chrome OS may be based on Linux, but I suspect that like its cousin Android it won't be GNU/Linux. I'll be surprised if Chrome includes glibc or any of the GNU utilities.
tics nerviosos » Blog Archive » Chrome OS y la Autonomía -
yungchin When you say "If switching to Chrome OS means giving up Thunderbird to use GMail, or giving up Openoffice.org to use Google Docs, or giving up Pidgin to use a web-based Google Talk, or giving up Evolution to use Google Calendar, we have reduced the influence and success of the free software desktop, not sealed its victory as Mobily suggests", I feel this should be put in a numbers-context: the percentage of desktop users that run a free OS is currently well below 5%.
I would think then, that most of the market share that Chrome OS will be grabbing will come from non-free OSes – which would cause no "net loss of freedom". Another reason to believe that is that users that made a conscious choice for a free desktop-OS are less likely to give up their freedom than users who didn't have that freedom anyway. In other words: Chrome OS is not so much a threat to us as it is to MS and Apple.
On the other hand, we will benefit from Chrome OS' success: it's GNU/Linux base means we too will enjoy more extensive hardware support from vendors, and the success of Google Docs will help the push towards actually using those open document standards (I still find many peers annoyed when I send them ISO-compliant ODFs :)).
I guess I'd even go as far as saying that anything that helps break the monopoly-situation on the desktop market will improve the situation for free software, too, simply because having multiple big players results in faster adoption of open standards.
Kai Hendry The "cloud" is an opensource stack. From HTML5, to the browser, to the httpd.
I don't buy the argument that since we're moving to Web based applications we have to use Google services. No we don't.
The Linux desktop Gnome/KDE fanboys need to read How Microsoft Lost the API War and start creating some kick-ass Web applications instead.
The Free desktop is the browser!
Gary Richmond (gear) 's status on Sunday, 19-Jul-09 14:57:10 UTC - Identi.ca -
Gary Richmond (gear) 's status on Sunday, 19-Jul-09 14:58:47 UTC - Identi.ca -
Ian Bicking I think some of these arguments confuse free-as-in-licensing with free-as-in-freedom. For most people Gmail is no less free than Thunderbird. They are both opaque programs that they won't extend or modify. For many people Gmail is in fact much more free, because their mail is hosted with a relatively disinterested third party (Google) instead of an employer. Hell, Google is usually more respectful of its users than a friend will be (simply because of the anonymity of commodity services).
In many ways the web is much more engaging and free than desktop free software. Actually, in almost all ways. There's no Wikipedia on the desktop, or even real wikis; even the things that call themselves wikis show off how different the ideas are: freedom to change your private information is nowhere near as democratic as freedom to change everyone's publicly shared data. And maybe you are more free locally (no reverts), but it's only because no one cares. Impotence will garner you a great deal of freedom.
And for the record, with Appengine you actually can change the software on Google's servers. It's not a panacea, it's not complete, not every piece of software (even on Appengine) will be modifiable. Probably not most; but Google can't change that even if it wanted to. Still the only environment as democratic as Appengine is the LAMP stack; which is great for LAMP, but I think Google deserves some credit for approaching the problem with a pointedly simplified environment. And LAMP and the web are frankly is more accessible, more programmable, more viable as a democratic platform for people to make a difference with software, than is any desktop environment.

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pregunta, noun:
From the verb preguntar, to ask, we get the related noun una pregunta, a question. If we want to ask a question, the verb we use is hacer.
Me hizo varias preguntas que no quise contestar
He asked me several questions which I decided not to answer
As you'll see from the previous example, contestar is one word you can use to answer a question.
Another word you can use is responder (a), but this is more formal or official:
Para responder a esta pregunta necesitamos más información
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All seam allowances are 5/8 inch unless otherwise stated.
- Get your materials ready:
- Try on your tank top and mark it at the natural waist. Cut along this line. (I used a crop top so mine was already the right length) and then serge the edge to neaten it.
- Figure out the length you want your skirt. Add on 5/8 inch for the waistband seam allowance, and add on hem allowance too. My skirt was 20 inches long with a 3-inch-wide hem. So my total length was 20 inches + 5/8 inch (waistband seam allowance) + 3 inch (hem) + 5/8 inch (to fold under when finishing the hem) = 24 ¼ inches. Once you've done this cut your fabric, and neaten up the raw edge (I like to use a serger for this).
- Now we need to cut your waistband elastic. You want it to be about the same as the edge of your tank top. I find the easiest way is to fold the elastic in half and lay it over the raw edge of the tank top, then cut 5/8 inch from the side edge for seam allowance.
- Now it's time to attach your skirt to the waistband. I'm using ruffle edged elastic, so I'm playing the ruffle edge against the right side of my skirt fabric and sewing 5/8 inch from the edge, stretching the elastic as I go, so that the ruffle is flat against the fabric as I sew.
It should look like this when it's turned the right way round. The nice thing about doing it this way is that you get perfect gathers, and a little poof!
- It may end up that your skirt fabric is too wide and you have excess on the edge beyond the elastic. If this is the case trim off the excess and then serge/neaten the side seams of your skirt.
- Now fold your skirt in half with right sides together, so that the side seams are matched up, and sew.
- Open the seam and press flat.
I find that the elastic doesn't lay completely flat, so it may be necessary to top stitch over the elastic section.
- Now hem the skirt. I like to turn under 5/8 inch then press.
Then, turn under 3 inches and press again before sewing, so that the hem is really neat.
- Your skirt should look like this now.
- Now place your tank top inside your skirt, so that 5/8 inch is on the inside.
- Attach the elastic to the tank top by topstitching with a wide zig zag stitch. Don't worry if it turns out that your elastic and tank top aren't exactly matched up now. Just stretch whichever is shorter a little to make them match up so that they're flat as you sew.
And there you have it! How easy was that?
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Great tutorial! Thanks so much. I was looking for a quick, easy explanation of how to sew on this type of elastic waistband (with no casing) with no avail until I stumbled up on your post. I appreciate the explanation with pictures.
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Where did you buy the elastic you used?
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The big boy was obviously Duke, the No. 4 team in the nation that entered having won three consecutive games since falling at Miami two weeks ago by 27 points. Not only did the Blue Devils rain 3-pointers as if their very lives depended on it, but they fought on the glass, battled in the paint, defended on the perimeter enough, ran up and down the floor on a mission, and they matched the Wolfpack's trash talking in the 98-85 victory.
Sophomore point guard Quinn Cook, after draining a 3-pointer with around seven minutes left in the half for a 20-point lead, found himself face-to-face with 6-foot-9, 254-pound N.C. State forward Richard Howell moving toward the other end of the court. Howell obviously said something to which Cook responded by wagging a finger in his face and barking a few pleasantries.
Successful basketball for Duke is about winning every advantage the Blue Devils can within the framework of a game. If it means being better at talking trash, Duke will make it a priority.
But really, given that N.C. State came into this sweltering hallowed hall almost resigned to an ugly impending reality, the Devils weren't challenged to match or exceed the Wolfpack in any aspect of the game. And the result was a second consecutive terrific start to a game in a season that has mostly been marked by sluggish and mediocre first halves.
"We can't start any better than we have the last two ballgames," said Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, whose team led 58-37 at halftime. "We'd love to have Ryan back, but we've learned to play with this group. I'm not saying we're a great team, but we're a good team with this group."
The Blue Devils (20-2, 7-2 ACC) led by 22 points at Florida State this past weekend, so maybe this is the start of a new trend on the season.
"We're just getting better," said senior guard Seth Curry, who poured in 26 points. "It seemed like the whole season we couldn't get off to good starts, the last two games we got off to great starts… We're coming out of the gates with a lot of energy and we're playing well."
Duke didn't force an inordinate number of turnovers (7) but it did force N.C. State to take a plethora of questionable-to-bad shots and allowed only 12 assists on 35 made field goals. The Wolfpack's ratio is usually much better than that.
In the first 20 minutes, especially, the Devils didn't allow the Wolfpack good position on the interior, and put themselves in position to use certain moments as literal juice injections, as if they needed more on the night. Attaining revenge for a loss to the Wolfpack in Raleigh last month and Duke's general approach to improving with each game, regardless, presented plenty of fuel for the evening. But those big plays still came in handy.
The long 3s by Curry, who was 4-for-9 in the first half, a nifty turnaround jumper by senior big Mason Plumlee (30 points, 9 rebounds) inside, 4-for-4 shooting beyond the arc from Quinn Cook before halftime, and a driving, two-handed slam by redshirt freshman Alex Murphy that had to be the best he's ever felt on a basketball court were some of those occasions.
Murphy's jam set off a wild celebration on Duke's bench, which included assistant coaches Steve Wojciechowski and Chris Collins and, of course the frenzied students in the stands. So approving were the Cameron Crazies of Murphy's dunk, they changed his name over and over during the ensuing timeout.
"A play like that, the just goes crazy and it's pretty easy to play hard and with a lot of energy when the crowd is going crazy like that," said Murphy, who seemed almost uncomfortable talking about his jam.
The little boy was N.C. State (16-7, 5-5), at least for the first half. NCSU didn't pack it in and succumb to a 40-point thrashing or anything. The Wolfpack slowly cut into the margin and actually trailed by just 8 points with 1:07 to play. But the 21-point halftime deficit Duke's fiber were just too much to overcome.
The Wolfpack left Cameron with most of their dignity, but Duke left with an emphatic enough win that the rest of the ACC should take notice. The Blue Devils are charging hard again.
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Robben missed an extra-time penalty for Bayern in Saturday's Champions League final against Chelsea, which went on to win in a shootout.
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My buddy Monstah shared a story on his Facebook page over the weekend about Brittni Colleps, a teacher from Texas who was recently given five years in prison for having an inappropriate relationship with five students. I didn't think anything of it at first, because I figured justice was being served, but when I actually read the story, I didn't agree with what happened.
Apparently, this teacher had sex with five 18-year-old students at her home last year. I expressed in the thread how I didn't see any crime in what happened. I was then shown the portion of the State of Texas Penal Code where it says that any sexual contact between teachers and students at the same school is a felony. Still I didn't see any crime.
I went on to say that had these students murdered someone, the headline would've read "Grown-ass men murdered someone", and that they would've been tried as adults. I was told that we weren't talking about murder, but a teacher who took advantage of poor students blah blah blah. Poor students? These "poor students" are old enough to vote, fight for this country, get married, buy cigarettes, and rent porn. When the students testified, they said that they weren't forced or felt pressured into doing it. In fact, the young adults recommended that the teacher not get in trouble at all.
Because it took the jury less than three hours to agree on Colleps' sentence, I said in the thread that if this woman were pretty, she would've gotten probation.
Case in point: Remember the infamous Debra Lafave from Florida? She was also sentenced for sleeping with a student, except this student was 14-years-old. Lafave was charged with two counts of lewd and lascivious behavior; two years of house arrest for the first count, and one year of house arrest with seven years of probation for the second count.
Lafave was ordered to stay 1000 feet away from schools and daycare centers. She had to enroll in a course for sex offenders, told not to possess any porn or obscene material, and was ordered take a polygraph test annually. That was in 2005. When she finished her house arrest, she was dismissed from probation - four years early.
In all fairness, I have to report that just several days ago, her probation was reinstated. Still, Debra Lafave never did a day in prison for sleeping with that 14-year-old student.
Colleps never got the option to do house arrest or community service. She wasn't offered a deal where she would have to stay away from places children hang out. She got prison. And although that's the standard for student/teacher encounters, I think a young lawyer can make a name for his or herself by getting Colleps a better deal.
Whether this really has anything to do with looks, but more or less the states these people live in, common sense should be used when handling these kinds of cases. My job is to start conversations or shake up the ones already in progress. For example, back in May, a Florida teacher who had a relationship with an 18-year-old student did not face charges because why? Because they were consenting adults. Discuss.
So, let me ask: do you think Colleps' sentence of five years was appropriate? Should she have gotten more time? Do you think the men involved were poor victims? Do you think it's fair that Lafave took advantage of a 14-year-old and did no time, while Colleps' "victims" were 18-year-olds and got five years? Do you think Lafave got no prison time because she was pretty? Because she had good lawyers maybe? What kind of time do you think Lafave should've gotten? Do you think it's inappropriate for any person in any authority position to engage in a relationship with a subordinate?