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White Coat Ceremony
At the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, we mark the transition from applicant to student with the White Coat Ceremony. Entering medical school and the medical profession is arguably the most important transition you will experience as a physician. It's a milestone that deserves a ceremony that recognizes the importance of making meaningful contributions to society and the sacrifices it will take to make those contributions. It is also a time to celebrate all you have achieved and the great things yet to come.
The White Coat Ceremony is a tradition that formally welcomes our students into professional training and sets expectations for excellence in all our students' endeavors – from integrity in research to compassion in clinical care and commitment to serve society. Outstanding physician role models are chosen as "coaters," and a member of the faculty is selected to lead the incoming students in the oath that they read before a packed auditorium of family, friends, faculty, and staff.
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The Keshen Goodman Library, which sits at the gateway of Clayton Park's Mainland Common, is a 25,000 square foot library with a collection of over 100,000 titles. This uniquely-designed structure, opened in 2001, boasts a 20 ft. ceiling and a cozy café with a fireplace. The library, which offers Self-Check, Self-Service holds and room rentals, serves as a resource for information and technology, with over 50 public access computers, Internet access, and a variety of office and children's software. An Information Technology Training Centre is also available for community group use. The Keshen Goodman Library, which won a 2002 Lieutenant-Governor's Design Award for Architecture, was built through a bequest left to the Halifax Regional Library by Marion Keshen in honour of the Keshen Goodman family.
Keshen Goodman library is now lending out iPads for in-branch use. There are six iPads available to borrow at the Information Desk. Halifax Public Libraries cardholders, over the age of 14, can check out an iPad to use in the Library for up to four hours.
There are also four iPads tethered to furniture at two stations in the youth area. All of the library's iPads are loaded with apps and are WiFi enabled!
Halifax Public Libraries' iPad Pilot is an innovative new program that allows customers to use iPad tablets within the branch. Access to information today is rooted in technology, and the iPad Pilot removes common barriers to the use of new devices. Please note: iPads cannot be reserved in advance, they are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Materials from any branch can be returned 24 hours a day using our book drops.
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Foreign cars speed ahead in Sept. sales
By Neal Morton : October 2, 2012 : Updated: October 2, 2012 7:57pm
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In this Feb. 8, 2012 file photo, Ford introduces a 2013 Ford Focus ST during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place in Chicago. (AP photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
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Most automakers posted sales increases in September compared with the same month a year ago, though foreign brands fared better than domestics. Fuel-efficient vehicles such as the Toyota Prius and Chevy Volt made triple-digit gains.
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The 2013 Dodge Dart
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In this undated photo provided by Dodge Brand Media, the 2013 Dodge Dart is shown. Middle-class Americans bought nearly 3.3 million Dodge Darts between 1960 and 1976. After a 36-year hiatus, Chrysler is counting on the new, reinvented Dart, which debuted at the Detroit auto showin January 2012, to continue its recent revival. (AP Photo/Dodge Brand Media)
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The 2013 Toyota Prius c debuts at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012.
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FILE - This Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 file photo shows the 2013 Dodge Dart at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Photo By Nam Y. Huh/Associated PressThis Feb. 8, 2012 file photo shows a 2013 Ford Focus ST during the media preview of the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place in Chicago. (AP photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Sales of new cars rose again last month, with foreign manufacturers performing better than domestic brands and small cars gaining traction in the market.
Analysts underestimated Japan-based Toyota Motor Co. and Honda Motor Co., which respectively posted 42 percent and 31 percent sales increases in September compared with the same month a year ago. With more than 36,300 units sold last month, German automaker Volkswagen also zoomed ahead of U.S. manufacturers with a 34 percent gain.
In Detroit, Chrysler Group LLC beat expectations with a 12 percent year-over-year sales increase. And analysts stayed positive despite General Motors Corp.'s slight 2 percent growth and Ford Motor Co.'s sales remaining flat, hovering just below 175,000 units.
"It was a strong September finish" for the third quarter, said Kristen Andersson, a senior analyst at TrueCar.com. "The overall picture is stable. There's no extreme from one month to another, (and) we're seeing very steady growth."
In contrast to its Japanese neighbors, Nissan Motor Co. posted a 1 percent decline from almost 93,000 units sold last September to just less than 92,000 this year. However, Andersson emphasized that Toyota's and Honda's double-digit gains follow an earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last year, forcing the two companies to shut down factories and lower their international supply.
Domestically, each of the Chrysler Group's five brands posted sales higher than a year ago, and Edmunds.com Senior Analyst Michelle Krebs applauded the Chrysler brand's 5 percent growth, even with two fewer vehicles — the Sebring and PT Cruiser — in its lineup.
"Chrysler Group continues to perform well, even beyond expectations, with all brands ... maintaining its trend of best sales in five years," Krebs said. "Ram brand sales rose 4 percent, and that's before the new, vastly improved Ram 1500 (pickup) has reached full stock at dealerships."
Toyota's truck models also gained in popularity: September sales of the mid-size Tacoma surged 49 percent over 2011, to 12,176 units and the full-size Tundra rose 40 percent.
Sales of the full-size Ford F-Series pickup rose just 1.2 percent compared to last year. GM's sales of the full-size Chevy Silverado ticked down almost 17 percent.
Andersson said the end of the year typically means better business for truck dealers.
"There's usually a build up," she said. "This month was a little bit of a blip. Next month, and throughout the rest of the year, truck sales will come back."
Small cars enjoyed greater attention last month, as car shoppers missed the drop in gas prices typical for the season.
Ford welcomed its best September for small car sales since 2002 It sold 24,628 Focus, C-MAX and Fiesta models. Focus sales also rose 91 percent during the past year. And as Dodge increased production at its Belvidere, Ill. plant, the company sold 5,235 units of the all-new Dart — a 72 percent increase over August.
Hybrid and electric vehicles also gained popularity among consumers as year-over-year sales of the Chevy Volt and Toyota Prius rose 294 percent and 103 percent, respectively.
"With gas prices hovering around $4 a gallon in many parts of the country, (the Prius is) benefiting buyers in search of improved fuel economy," said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager for Toyota.
He described September as "another very encouraging month" for the auto industry, highlighting the estimated 1.2 million light vehicle sales across the country, up 13 percent from last year.
Fay added that he expects the final months of the year to benefit all automakers.
"Going forward into the fourth quarter, we expect the pace to be a good strong pace," he said.


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Child and Forced Marriage in South Sudan
The 95-page report documents the consequences of child marriage, the near total lack of protection for victims who try to resist marriage or leave abusive marriages, and the many obstacles they face in accessing mechanisms of redress. It is based on interviews with 87 girls and women in Central Equatoria, Western Equatoria, and Jonglei states, as well as with government officials, traditional leaders, health care workers, legal and women's rights experts, teachers, prison officials, and representatives of nongovernmental organizations, the United Nations, and donor organizations.
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- "This Old Man Can Feed Us, You Will Marry Him"
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- I. Women's and Girls' Rights in South Sudan, Government Efforts to Protect Them
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- III. Impact of Child Marriage on Women and Girls
- IV. No Protection, No Justice for Child Marriage Victims
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Filner's a man of action
I appreciate Bob Filner's approach ["Editorial," Nov. 14]. I tried for more than two years to get help from my representive, Duncan Hunter, and his staff to get my deceased uncle (a World War II POW who died in POW camp in the Java Sea area) his rightfully earned POW medal and a Purple Heart.
I was introduced to a staff member for Congressman Filner. He invited me to the local office in Chula Vista. A very nice young lady reviewed my substantiating documents and helped me fill out some further paperwork. Congressman Filner took my case for action, and in six months our family was receiving my uncle's earned medals for World War II, including a POW and a Purple Heart. He was also behind the National Cemetery at Miramar.
Bob is a supporter of the common man. I feel he will be a similar person as San Diego mayor.
Howard Gillins, San Carlos
Freedom Rider rides again
About your Nov. 14 editorial on Bob Filner's election: In recent reportage of the mayoral election, it was frequently mentioned that Filner was a Freedom Rider. Reporters assume a tacit understanding on the part of the reader of what that means. For people old enough to have been around during the Freedom Rides, they may recall the shocking photographs of John Lewis and Jim Zwerg beaten within an inch of death and the Greyhound bus in flames. There was the tardy response from the Justice Department and the president's reluctance to get involved, fearing a distraction from his Cold War agenda.
But younger readers often have only a vague idea of what happened. They confuse the events with the Montgomery bus boycott, an essentially peaceful event. They think Martin Luther King was the instigator or that the participants were all a bunch of white people from up north.
The real story is much richer and may shed light on the character and behavior of our new mayor. What distinguished the Freedom Rides from other direct actions of the Civil Rights movement was the impatience, if you will, that they brought to the task. The organizers and participants possessed not only amazing courage in the face of pathological hatred, but also organizational intelligence that many of them went on to use in their later lives, as Congress members, for instance. The New York Times at the time praised their courage but called their action "provocative" and advised them to halt and go home.
Here in San Diego, we are mellow. We don't do "provocative," although pathological behavior, in the form of throwing a rock at the home of a prominent labor leader, seems to get a pass. I, for one, am glad that Filner, at 70, when he certainly deserved a rest, did not go home.
In 1962, when I was a 16-year-old Unitarian member of Non-violent Action Group in Washington D.C., I joined other students, mostly from Howard University, on a brief excursion up Route 40 in Maryland to get a cup of coffee at the then-segragated Howard Johnson's. We sang all the way there and all the way back. I can still hear us. My advice to Bob? Start every staff meeting with a song.
Laurie Macrae, Golden Hill
Excellent Kreep story
I'm a visitor in town from Vancouver. B.C. I happened to pick up CityBeat and read your article on Gary Kreep [Cover story, Nov. 14]. I would just like to commend you on your article. It was a fantastic read— well-researched and provided a real insight to an outsider into the behind-the-scenes politics in your great country. Excellent.
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The Roots turn up the volume at SXSW day show
By Jim Kiest : March 17, 2012 : Updated: March 18, 2012 1:00am
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The Roots' Damon "Tuba Gooding Jr." (left) and Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter perform with the band at the Mohawk during South by Southwest Saturday March 17, 2012 in Austin, TX.
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The Roots perform at the Mohawk during South by Southwest Saturday March 17, 2012 in Austin, TX.
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Fans watch The Roots perform at the Mohawk during South by Southwest Saturday March 17, 2012 in Austin, TX.
AUSTIN — The vast amount of stuff available in our wired world — apps, gadgets, digital content — has given rise to a condition called decision fatigue. With so much to choose from, sometimes you just can't choose at all.
South by Southwest could induce a decision coma in music fans. That's especially true during the day, when hour-long waits, not badges and wristbands, are the price of admission to free shows.
Lines stretched for blocks before noon Saturday along Red River Street for Rachael Ray's Feedback Party; a showcase put together by Alternative Press magazine; and Mog at The Mohawk, a party thrown by a digital music service.
If you lined up to get a shot at enjoying Train and mini-corn dogs with Rachael Ray, no way were you going to see Forever the Sickest Kids or the Roots, even though they were playing just a block or two away.
No one cheering the Roots at the end of the their 75-minute performance at The Mohawk appeared to regret his choice.
The Philadelphia rap group, which doubles as the house band on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon," played songs from its 20-year career, including "How I Got Over," "The Next Movement" and "The Seed." But that's too simple.
From the moment drummer Questlove and percussionist Frank Knuckles took the stage and got the beat going, the performance never flagged, combining elements of James Brown funk, soul, jazz show bands and hard rock. The band vamped, songs stopped and started again, and musicians jockeyed for position on the stage.
At times it looked like chaos reigned behind frontman Black Thought, until you looked again and noticed the guitarist, bass player and sousaphone player pogoing in unison or executing a Temptations-style dance step.
A showcase for guitarist Kirk Douglas whirled like a vortex, sucking in chunks of "Love to Love You Baby," "Sweet Child O' Mine," "Who Do You Love?" and "Immigrant Song." Jaws dropped in a club that had already seen two phenomenal guitarists, Gary Clark Jr. and Bob Mould, earlier in the day.
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University of Toledo quickly tackles fix for defense
The bus ride back from West Lafayette, Ind., for the University of Toledo's football team wasn't exactly upbeat following Saturday's 52-31 loss to Purdue.
"There wasn't a lot of hootin' and yellin,' that's for sure," UT senior safety Lester Richmond said.
But the trip was beneficial, as UT coach Tim Beckman and the Rockets analyzed the film from their defeat immediately upon boarding the bus.
After allowing the Boilermakers to rack up 315 rushing yards, the Rockets' defenders were particularly eager to study their mistakes. As Beckman took his seat at the front of the bus and called for the tape to be cued up, several players gathered behind him.
"Barry Church and Lester [Richmond] and Beau [Brudzinski] and Archie Donald were sitting right over my shoulder watching the game," Beckman said yesterday. "They wanted to see what they needed to fix. That's a good feeling as a coach because the kids wanted to get things done immediately."
Richmond said Beckman did most of the talking on the ride home.
"Once we heard he was watching the film, we immediately got to the front because we wanted to see exactly what he was seeing," Richmond said. "We wanted to get his coaching because he's more of a defensive guy. We just wanted to get his coaching and just get better for this upcoming week."
After ranking as one of the worst defenses in the Mid-American Conference last season, UT worked all preseason with the expectation of shedding that label. Yet the Rockets still allowed the most rushing yards and points of any MAC team last weekend.
"I know the defense can play a lot better than that," Church said. "Hats off to Purdue. They played a great game, but I believe in the same sense that we beat ourselves. It was very disappointing."
Beckman and the Rockets said there were 10-15 "big chunk" plays that decided the course of Saturday's loss. They also said their mistakes were "minor" and are immediately correctable heading into Friday's primetime home opener at the Glass Bowl against Colorado.
Richmond said filling run gaps, something the Rockets didn't do a good enough job at against the Boilermakers, will be key against Colorado.
"It goes from the defensive line all the way back to the secondary," Richmond said.
"The d-line has to fit into their gaps. Then the linebackers have to get off blocks and hit their gaps, and then, ultimately, it's up to the secondary. You can't score if the secondary makes a tackle."
Toledo senior quarterback Aaron Opelt and Bowling Green senior wide receiver Freddie Barnes won MAC weekly honors.
Opelt was named MAC West Division offensive player of the week.
Opelt was 41 of 67 passing for 423 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions against Purdue. His 67 attempts set a single-game school record, while his 41 completions are second in the record books and his 423 yards rank fourth.
Opelt's totals also advanced him in UT's career passing annals, as he sits fourth in completions (512) and fifth in attempts (880).
"He might throw it a hundred [times] if we have to [against Colorado]. Whatever it takes to win," Beckman said yesterday.
"Aaron gets a lot of the credit because he threw the ball 67 times, but that offensive line protected him and didn't let him get sacked."
Barnes was named MAC East Division offensive player of the week.
Barnes set a school record with 15 receptions and a career-high 157 yards receiving in a 31-14 win over Troy.
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Is It Safe Being a Patient?
Posted by Paul on 8/7/2014 4:20:00 PM
The objective of the conference was to increase dialogue on the need for greater patient safety measures. This begins with communication and coordination of care across all possible caregivers associated with a patient from diagnosis to aftercare. The concept of a Just Culture was put forth where the focus is on proactive learning from errors and correcting systems rather than punishing offenders. Presentations were given by Becky Miller, executive director of the Center for Patient Safety Center, Steve Calloway, RPh and pharmacy board member, Drs. Les Hall and Erica Otis from MU School of Medicine, Dr Sue Scott, Manager of Patient Safety and Risk Management at MU Healthcare, and Jim Wieberg, director of MAOPS Physician Health Program.
There was also a roundtable report from the four regulatory boards describing the scope and degree of patient safety issues they see in a year. They all gave examples of complaints and discipline as a means of showing how far reaching the patient safety issues can range. Brian Barnett represented the MDB and said they are obligated to investigate all of the approximate 400 complaints each year. Here's how he broke down the classification and quantity of top complaints.
· Quality of Care - 96
· CE Violation - 32
· Advertising Violation – 30
· Malpractice Report – 28
· Fee Dispute – 25
· 10 other categories had less than 20 cases
Mr. Barnett broke down the types of discipline into these categories and the number times each was used last year
· Probation (up to 5 years) – 10
· Suspension (up to 3 years) – 7
· Censure – 2
· Revocation – 2
Finally Mr. Barnett mentioned that the current hot topics that were hard to regulate centered around sedation and infection control.
There were no significant next steps announced at the conference other than to continue to work to improve collaborative communication and care coordination. The conference was filmed and will be made available for viewing and additional use. The MDA attended to keep abreast of the discussion. There was good content on provider burnout and second victim phenomenen that is of value to the Well Being Program.
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Choosing glassware for your home can be a daunting task sometimes. There are so many types of glasses, shapes, sizes and just as many companies making them. It's like shopping for a car, but without the cheesy salesmen and wine lovers such as yourself have been scouring the internet for years trying to find answers. As a matter of fact the terms "wine glass" are in the Top 10 of Google search terms related to wine in the past 5 years. Wine lovers often ask if a stem (fancy name for wine glass) can really make a difference in the sensory experience. The straight up answer is Yes.
The wine experience is achieved primarily through three of your five senses; sight, smell, and taste, so the glass should aid the wine's ability to express it's components to the fullest in those sensory categories. This writer has been to many tastings where, to test the validity of a glass-maker's claims, wine was poured from type of stem to another and, indeed, the aromas and palate characteristics changed each time, with the best experience always being received with the appropriate stem (i.e. Bordeaux stem for Cabernet, Montrachet stem for Chardonnay, etc.). The good and the bad is that you have choices such that you can choose a set of stemware that fits your household needs as well as your wine lifestyle. Here are just a few items that may be important to you.
Certainly, price can be a factor and much like the car-buying analogy above, there are sets of stemware that can meet any type of budget. Unfortunately, in some cases the price is more reflective of the brand prestige or history than its ability to do the job, but sometimes the design, hand-crafting and background of such sets are great for special occasions. Look for something that is within an acceptable price range for you and your needs and keep an eye on special deals.
We all know that as the party continues on into the late evening, the more relaxed and jovial everyone becomes. You can count on the inevitable event of dropped glassware occurring during one of your parties, or simply by accident when you bang that stem on the sink while washing it the next morning. If you'd like to keep subsequent visits to the stemware shop to a minimum and get more for your money, perhaps, break-resistant glass is for you.
If practicality, efficiency and low-maintenance is more your style, without sacrificing the optimal sensory experience, then a set of stemware that is capable of being washed in a dishwashing machine is important to you instead of hand washing every stem one-by-one. It's kind of nice to come downstairs that next morning and know you can simply place your glassware in the machine and focus on grabbing a cup of coffee instead.
Selection in this case means there is a broad range of types of stemware, even one for each type of wine variety. The basics include, Bordeaux glass for Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Burgundy for Pinot Noir, one for Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, you get the idea. If you are an aspiring Sommelier or simply want the best experience with each wine you drink, be sure to seek out a collection that has a significant selection to choose from. On the other hand, if you like to keep it less-complicated and enjoy a red or a white, there are brands out there for you too that still accentuate the sensory attributes of your wine.
We all know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and we are all different and unique. That's what mom used to say anyway. The final factor here is to find a set that works with your decor, dishware, occasion, lifestyle. The design for many stemware collections also determine how well the wine's sensory attributes are enhanced, including factors such as bowl size, thickness of the glass, size of the mouth and if there is a lip or not. Some glassware is designed such that the wine arrives at the best spot on your tongue when poured in your mouth. Pretty cool, huh?
IWA Stemware Collections
- Ultima – Strong, break-resistant, crystal, selection
- The One – Simple, durable, dishwasher-safe
- Riedel – Designer, prestige, varietal selection, hand-made
- Schott Zwiesel – Lead-free crystal, durable, bright
- Speiglau – Hand-crafted, designer style
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There many other factors out there that can help you determine the best stemware to use and we'd love to hear what is most important to you. Please share in the comments below and tell us if you can taste the difference.


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Steve Iwanicki and his wife enjoy trips to Lancaster, Pa. Unfortunately, before his weight loss, Steve would stay in the car.
His knees hurt, and diabetes and hypertension prevented him from doing the simplest things like walking, tying his shoes, or mowing the lawn.
Steve's success with diets was short-lived. He would lose, only to gain again.
He realized he needed help for his "addiction to food," but could not find the right solution — until 2005.
A series of events in 2005 became life-changing for Steve.
Steve's doctor, Christopher Olbrich, MD, told him if he didn't get the diabetes under control he "would not be here." Dr. Olbrich recommended that Steve contact Pittsburgh Bariatrics.
Then, Steve saw a story on 60 Minutes about weight loss surgery and attended a bariatric surgery information session at UPMC St. Margaret.
During the session, Robert Quinlin, MD, answered questions about:
Steve met with Dr. Quinlin who explained that gastric bypass surgery is a tool and that he must be committed to do the work.
Insurance did not require a pre-surgery diet at that time, but Steve did see a psychologist who helped him work through the reasons why he turned to food and provided guidance for after surgery.
Dr. Quinlin performed Steve's gastric bypass surgery on July 24, 2005, a day that he calls "his new birthday."
Steve's bariatric patient story is one of victory.
Since his surgery, Steve has lost 224 pounds and describes looking in the mirror and crying for the "wasted life" when he was obese.
In addition:
Steve regularly attends support groups at UPMC St. Margaret (with his wife by his side) and says that this has been important to his success.
The support groups allow him to work with others who have had the same issues, like not seeing weight loss in the mirror.
He carries a picture of himself for times when he needs inspiration. He says it reminds him of the life he didn't have.
Steve is proud of what he has been able to accomplish; he mows the lawn and is able to help people.
Most of all, he can now enjoy activities with his wife. Steve says, when he was obese with diabetes and high blood pressure, he was a burden to her.
"I am proud she stayed with me through this. This journey has strengthened our relationship. Bariatric surgery has been a tool for my happiness. I did it!"
His advice for anyone considering gastric bypass surgery or another surgical weight loss procedure:
Steve's parting words:
"Figure out who your friends are and know that what counts is on the inside."
Note: This patient's treatment and results may not be representative of all similar cases.
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After previously reporting forearm tightness to the Dodgers, it's been relayed that Zack Greinke is now dealing with elbow discomfort, which will force him to miss his latest Spring Training outing.
"Doctors have ruled out serious injuries such as ligament damage," wrote Gurnick, who called the move precautionary. "Greinke has told the club he's dealt with similar elbow issues in the past that never kept him from missing a start."
Greinke skipped a bullpen session on Mar. 3 with elbow discomfort, something manager Don Mattingly referred to later in the week as "the little stuff with the elbow the other day."
Missing a start is nothing, and the news about no serious damage is fantastic, but it's a bit concerning that Greinke has dealt with two arm issues already, and the season hasn't even begun yet.
Worse yet is news that he's now on his way to have his arm checked out by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles, who is the Dodger equivalent of Dr. James Andrews.
#Dodgers sending Greinke to LA today so Dr Neal ElAttrache can examine sore elbow.
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) March 11, 2013
The team continues to downplay the severity of the situation, but we have to wonder if they aren't revealing the extent of their concern.
Carl Crawford is back working out after being shut down for seven days due to elbow irritation.
The Dodgers will take it slow with Crawford now, limiting him to one activity at a time. He will begin with hitting off a tee or via light toss in the batting cage on Thursday.
"He's doing good, but he'll be monitored, more on a rehab program," manager Don Mattingly said. "If we don't have trouble in one area, then we can keep moving to the next area. If something flares up, we want to know what's causing it."
That next area will be throwing for Crawford, which will likely take the longest of his skills to return to normal. But there is still no timetable for when Crawford will be able to play in a spring game, even as designated hitter.
Crawford still believes he'll not only be available for Opening Day, but will be starting.
The calendar says it's now unlikely for Carl Crawford to be ready for Opening Day, but he disagrees.
"I haven't accepted that at all," Crawford said on Thursday after ending a week-long shutdown by hitting off a tee. "I don't know who is putting that stuff out there. Even with a slower approach, there's still a chance I'll be ready."
Still don't understand why there's this grand incentive for him to rush back in his mind. Not like it's the start of the playoffs or something.
The Dodgers are pleased with Chad Billingsley's progress.
"If you didn't know anything, does he look any different to you than he looked any other time?" manager Don Mattingly said he asked pitching coach Rick Honeycutt. "And the answer is no. It's really good news for us, the way he's bouncing back and the way his arm is."
"I'm feeling good, throwing hard, throwing everything," Billingsley said. "They monitor everything, especially with me. In my whole rehab process that I went through last year, I had velocities I had to hit. The ball feels good coming out of my hand, that's all that matters."
Also of note is that Bills is dealing with a sore groin muscle.
Meanwhile, Billingsley is dealing with a sore right groin muscle, an injury he's had in previous springs.
Not a concern for now, but injuries to the lower half can put additional stress on the arm.
Javy Guerra is dealing with a minor groin strain but has been pitching through it.
Guerra downplayed the injury, calling it "something minor" that cropped up Sunday and led to a mechanical flaw. He said a "simple adjustment" made while throwing in the bullpen after his outing brought pitches that sailed high during the game back into the strike zone.
Don't let him pitch through it, team with a reputation for playing guys who are injured which then subsequently exacerbates the injury and ends up making it worse.
The fact that he's changing his pitching mechanics to compensate for it says it all, really.
Shawn Tolleson, who injured his knee recently, has been cleared to return to action.
"I just felt something move in my knee and felt a pain, so it kind of spooked me. I didn't want to test it or throw another pitch or anything. I came out of the game and they checked it out," Tolleson said. "Everything checked out good and clean. Today there is no swelling, no soreness, no nothing."
Tolleson participated in workouts on Wednesday, but only did light tossing, and no pitchers fielding practice.
Tolleson wasn't able to duplicate the pain he had felt…
Shawn Tolleson, who left Tuesday's game after experiencing a twinge in his left knee, tested it in a shortened bullpen session and said he couldn't duplicate the pain. He's been cleared to pitch an inning Friday.
…so everything seems good to go.
Scott Elbert has begun throwing following two off-season elbow surgeries.
Chris Withrow, out with lower back pain all of Spring Training, has begun a throwing program.
Non-roster invitee Matt Palmer suffered ligament damage in his knee and will miss 6-8 weeks after surgery.
"We hadn't heard anything about anything, but Sue (Falsone, team trainer) said this morning said he mentioned there was some swelling. It sounded like there were signs that he didn't look at as signs at the time," Mattingly said. "The fact that this thing just went while walking, it was going to go anyway, in my mind."
Palmer was an extreme long-shot to make the team anyway, but it sucks to see him go out like that.
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Cheltenham Town: Scott Brown is backing Hector to recover from his bad Friday
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SCOTT Brown has backed young defender Michael Hector to bounce back quickly from his Port Vale disappointment as Cheltenham Town tackle Northampton Town this afternoon.
Loan centre-half from Reading Hector has shown plenty of quality and undoubted potential during his temporary spell with the Robins, which will run until the end of the season.
But he failed to deal with the considerable threat of Tom Pope on Friday as the top scorer in League Two helped himself to a hat-trick in Vale's 3-2 win, two of his goals coming from poorly defended set pieces.
"Everyone will say Michael Hector is going to be a great player and he has everything, all the ability in the world," Brown said.
"He had an off afternoon against Port Vale and unfortunately Pope has put all his chances away, but I know he'll bounce back against Northampton."
Despite conceding three times at Vale Park, the ever-present Brown's excellent season continued and it was only a series of fine saves in the first half that kept Cheltenham in the game.
He said he could take little comfort from his heroics, however, with them counting for nothing at the final whistle.
"It was a hard one to take and it's particularly disappointing as we had them on the ropes when we went 2-1 up, but set pieces have cost us," Brown said.
"Jennison Myrie-Williams ran us ragged in the first half and he was unplayable. We couldn't get near him and he showed he is one of the best players in League Two.
"They had a lot of shots and I was pleased with some of the saves I made, but we have lost the game so I still came off very disappointed."
With promotion rivals Burton Albion and Exeter City losing to Chesterfield and Plymouth Argyle respectively on Saturday, results were kind to Cheltenham and Brown said they will not give up on achieving a top-three place, even though it is going to take a big turnaround for them to avoid another play-off experience.
"We wanted six points from our two Easter games and that would have given us a good chance of the top three," he said.
"It's going to be tough to catch Vale now, but we won't give anything up and we'll keep going because we'll need to be in good form for the play-offs anyway.
"All the clubs up there have tough games and if we can beat Northampton it will put us back up there in the hunt."
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A new study by researchers from Indiana University's Center for Health Policy and Professionalism Research (CHPPR) suggests 58 percent of Americans support repealing the health care reforms signed into law by President Barack Obama. CHPPR Director Aaron Carroll says 51 percent of those in favor of repealing the legislation would like Congress to continue working on health care reforms.
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INDIANAPOLIS � Fifty-eight percent of Americans (96 percent of Republicans, 10 percent of Democrats and 54 percent of Independents) support repealing the health care reform legislation that was signed into law by President Barack Obama in March, according to a new national survey conducted April 6 - 10 by researchers from Indiana University�s Center for Health Policy and Professionalism Research (CHPPR).
Americans 18 to 34 years of age were most supportive of repealing the legislation with more than 70 percent supporting its repeal.
�This is somewhat surprising given that some of the most vocal opposition to reform in the past came from older Americans while younger individuals seemed less opposed,� said Aaron Carroll, M.D., director of CHPPR. �While at first glance these findings may seem to tell a clear story, results from other portions of the survey demonstrate that the repeal question may be less about actual policy goals than previously thought,� he added.
�Many have assumed that those advocating for repeal in polls wanted Congress to take no action on health-care reform until the law was abolished. However, we find that 48 percent of Americans actually are supportive of Congress continuing to work on health care system reforms as opposed to focusing on any other topic,� said Dr. Carroll. �In fact, 51 percent of those who supported repealing the legislation also were in favor of Congress continuing to work on health care system reforms.�
When asked how imperative they thought it was for Congress to work on �establishment of a public option that would give individuals a choice between government-provided health insurance or private health insurance� in the upcoming legislative session, 67 percent of Americans rated this as important.
This finding is even more striking given the fact that 59 percent of all those in favor of repeal rated the public option as important. Moreover, so did 67 percent of all Republicans and 59 percent of all Independents.
�It may be that the repeal question is more of a surrogate for whether people support the platform of the Republican party,� said Dr. Carroll, �rather than how they want Congress to devote its time. Further work is needed to see if that is true.�
CHPPR will be conducting a follow-up survey to try and answer this question.
In addition to gauging public support for the repeal of the health care legislation, the current survey also asked about areas on which Congress should focus in the upcoming legislative session. Respondents showed overwhelming support, regardless of political affiliation, for Congressional attention to federal deficit reduction (82 percent of Americans) as well as reform of financial system regulation (73 percent of Americans) in the upcoming legislative session. Falling lowest on the list of issues was addressing climate change, with only 32 percent of Americans finding this to be an issue of importance. Other topics polled included reforms to the pharmaceutical industry (60 percent), the medical malpractice system (55 percent), and immigration (54 percent).
Dr. Carroll is an associate professor of pediatrics at the IU School of Medicine and a Regenstrief Institute affiliated scientist.
CHPPR is housed within the IU School of Medicine on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus. The Center performs quick turnaround research on the topics of health-care financing, the uninsured, medical education/training, and ethical, professional and legal issues pertaining to physician practice. It is the goal of the Center to serve as an objective source of information for both policymakers and health care professionals.
This survey was designed and funded by CHPPR. Market Strategies International conducted the survey on behalf of CHPPR during the period between April 6 and 10, 2010. A total of 600 adults living in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia responded to this survey. The margin of sampling error for results based on the total sample is plus or minus 4 percentage points.


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British Columbia, westernmost of Canada's 10 provinces. It is bounded to the north by Yukon and the Northwest Territories, to the east by the province of Alberta, to the south by the U.S. states of Montana, Idaho, and Washington, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean and the southern panhandle region of the U.S. state of Alaska. It stretches some 730 miles (1,180 km) from north to south and 640 miles (1,030 km) from east to west at its widest point. The land has a diversity of climate and scenery unparalleled in Canada, from the island-studded and fjord-indented coast to the great peaks of the western continental cordilleras, with their large interior plateaus.
One of the last regions of the North American continent to be explored and settled, British Columbia emerged in the second half of the 20th century as one of the leading provinces of Canada in population, economic wealth, and overall growth. Its main cities include Vancouver, one of the largest ports of Canada and of western North America, and Victoria, the provincial capital, located on the southeastern tip of Vancouver Island. Area 364,764 square miles (944,735 square km). Pop. (2011) 4,400,057.
The vast territory of British Columbia lies almost entirely within the great mountain system, or cordillera, that stretches along the western edge of the Americas from north of the Arctic Circle to Cape Horn, at the southernmost extremity of South America. These mountains divide the province in ranges aligned in a northwest-southeast direction, creating a series of valleys and a broad central interior plateau where human settlement has concentrated. The two major ranges are the Coast Mountains, which lie in the western part of the province, and the Canadian portion of the Rocky Mountains in the eastern part. The province reaches its highest elevation in the far northwest at Mount Fairweather (15,300 feet [4,663 metres]), located in the St. Elias Mountains (a range of the Coast Mountains) on the Alaskan border. Hundreds of coast-hugging islands—the largest of which are Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii (formerly the Queen Charlotte Islands)—offer a protected waterway along the coastline, which is indented by narrow fjords that twist inland about the bases of towering mountains. The broad Fraser delta, behind Vancouver to the south, is the largest of the limited coastal lowlands. In the interior many of the wide plateaus are cut by deep canyons and entirely surrounded by mountain ranges, including the Cassiar, Omineca, Skeena, and Hazelton mountains in the north and the Columbia Mountains in the southeast.
The province contains three main river systems: the Peace in the north; the Fraser, which drains nearly all of the interior plateau; and the Columbia in the southeastern and south-central regions. Lesser rivers, such as the Skeena, Nass, Iskut, and Stikine, drain the northwestern region into the Pacific, while the Liard system drains the northeastern section into the Arctic Ocean.
The Fraser, the only major river that lies entirely within the province, rises in the Rockies near the Yellowhead Pass, flows north and then southwestward to Prince George, where it turns almost due south for 300 miles (480 km), flowing to Hope, and then westward through the lush farmlands to the sea south of Vancouver. The Columbia follows the Rocky Mountain Trench northward, bends around the northern end of the Selkirk Mountains, and turns south to flow into the Arrow Lakes and then into the U.S. states of Washington and Oregon. The Peace also becomes a formidable stream within the Rocky Mountain Trench, but it cuts eastward through the Rockies and into the plains area of Alberta.
Most of the thousands of lakes are small, but they are important for the water they store in an age when hydroelectric power has become a prized resource. The larger lakes are made long and narrow by the north-south mountain ranges that confine them in the deep and narrow valleys in all parts of the province. Atlin and Teslin in the northwest extend into Yukon. Babine, Stuart, Shuswap, Quesnel, and François, which range from 90 to 200 square miles (230 to 520 square km) in area, are important salmon-spawning lakes. The Arrow and Kootenay lakes are important as storage reservoirs for hydroelectric plants.
About two-thirds of the land area is forested, while only a small portion has soil suitable for agriculture. The most valuable soils of British Columbia are the alluvial soils that developed on sand and silt deposited by streams and rivers. These extremely fertile soils, located mainly in the lower Fraser valley, are of limited extent. Distinctive areas of unforested open grassland along the Fraser River, south of Williams Lake, and in the Kamloops-Meritt region south of the North Thompson River have rich pedocal soils upon which British Columbia's ranching sector flourishes. Similar prairie grassland soils lie in the Peace River country, the only part of the province suitable for large-scale grain farming. The more extensive but much shallower podzol soils cover the wet areas, especially along the coast, where they sustain a dense forest cover.
Because of the Kuroshio, or Japan Current, which warms the coast, and the adjoining mountain ranges, British Columbia experiences a variety of climates. Some climatologists have claimed that, in its temperature, humidity, and variability, the southwestern corner of the province, tempered by the current, has one of the most favourable climates for people, plants, and animals. The prevailing winds from the Pacific, flowing over succeeding mountain ranges, cause a wide variety of precipitation and temperature ranges across the province, but along the coast such variation is negligible. Summers are comfortably cool, while winters are not severe; temperatures seldom drop to 0 °F (−18 °C). In the Okanagan and Cariboo regions to the east, wider variations are recorded; summers are hot and winters are colder. Still farther east, up against the Rockies, similar temperature ranges prevail but with considerably heavier snowfalls. In the northern interior and Peace River country, severely cold winters and hot summers are normal.
British Columbia receives considerable precipitation, but its distribution is far from ideal. Some coastal towns have average annual rainfalls of 160 inches (4,100 mm) or more (among the wettest regions on the continent), while Merritt, only 125 miles (200 km) from the coast, registers only 12.5 inches (320 mm). Victoria, sheltered by the Vancouver Island mountains, receives less than 35 inches (885 mm), but Vancouver, 72 miles (116 km) across the Strait of Georgia, receives 47 inches (1,200 mm), delivered by the winds crossing that body of water.
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KVA topples Faith in three sets
Kerr-Vance cruised to a 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-13) win over Faith Christian Tuesday and improved its record to 8-3 overall and 3-1 in Eastern Plains Independent Conference play.
"They had a good defensive team," KVA coach Randi McMillen said of Faith. "But we're able now to finish points so we can put ourselves on offense, which we've never been able to do before."
McMillen steadily rotated the Spartan reserves in as KVA maintained its perfect record against N.C. Independent School Athletic Association 1-A opponents.
Faith rallied from eight points down in the second set to take a 21-20 lead.
But KVA finished off the game to take a 2-0 match lead with consecutive aces from Rachel Ross to end the frame.
"She's becoming a good hitter," said McMillen. "She's my setter, but she is becoming a good offensive player."
Ross finished with 25 digs, nine assists, three aces, and three kills.
McMillen also highlighted the hitting of Bryles Cutts and Hannah Faulkner.
Cutts had 25 digs, 22 kills and three aces for the Spartans and Faulkner finished with 11 digs, five aces and four kills.
Rebecca Ross added 22 digs, six kills and an assist and Kassidy Dickerson tallied 22 assists, 17 digs and two kills.
KVA hosts Grace Christian of Raleigh Thursday.
JV Spartans top Faith
KVA's junior varsity team also defeated Faith Christian, winning 25-16, 25-14.
The Spartans were led by Sophia Naradzay (one ace, 19 digs, seven kills, one block), Kassidy Dickerson (three aces, 15 digs, 10 assists, one kill), Ashley Dickerson (four aces, 28 digs, five kills), and Cameron Rogers (four aces, 12 digs, four kills).
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Multiple Days: 04/19/2015, 05/17/2015Location: Hines Hill Conference Center | Map Time: 7:00 PM Fee Information: $8 general public, $6 Conservancy members. Contact Name: Conservancy for CVNP Contact Phone Number: 330-657-2909 option 4
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Violinist/fiddler Ed Caner has performed as a sideman for over 50 major acts. He is also a founding member of his own band, Hey Mavis. For our series, Ed invites different guest musicians to perform with him each month.
Admission: $8 general public, $6 Conservancy members. Advance sales available by calling 330-657-2909, option 4, or purchasing online at www.conservancyforcvnp.org. Click on Events for listings and registration links. Hines Hill Conference Center, 7 p.m. Seating is limited. The facility is not wheelchair accessible.
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Prime Property
Blogging Houston real estate with Nancy Sarnoff and the Houston Chronicle real estate team.
Yearly Archive for 2012
City to sell key downtown parcel
The agency that runs the city's convention business is selling a prominent downtown parcel for what it hopes will become a retail and residential development. Houston First Corp. has hired HFF to market the 110,000-square-foot tract, which is bounded by Capitol, Rusk, Crawford and Avenida de las Americas. The land is surrounded by new and […] [Read More]
Whole Foods set to open Katy store Jan. 30
Katy residents will have a Whole Foods Market to call their own starting Jan. 30. A bread breaking event will begin at 7:30 a.m. that morning. The Austin-based grocery announced the opening date Tuesday. The 34,000 square foot store is at 6601 South Fry Road and will be the seventh Whole Foods in the greater […] [Read More]
A look at what will replace the Ben Milam Hotel
FingerElevation Crawford Here's a rendering of the luxury apartments that will be built on the two blocks across from Minute Maid Park. As noted in today's Chronicle, the Ben Milam Hotel — which sits on one of those blocks — will be imploded on Dec. 9. Niles Bolton Associates of Atlanta designed the seven-story structure. [Read More]
Deal of The Week: Great Indoors on Katy Freeway to become an office building
Hicks Ventures plans to transform a shuttered retail store into a speculative office building in West Houston. Read about the Deal of the Week here. [Read More]
Where we work: Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton recently moved into a new workspace at Pennzoil Place. Designed by Gensler, the office is part the tax consulting firm's plan to reduce its carbon footprint while creating spaces that are more open and flexible across the United States. The space is 41,000 square feet, while the old offices at Three Allen Center […] [Read More]
Real Estate Transactions: Cinco Charities, Helix Energy Solutions Group, West Houston Retail, CBRE
Houston Chronicle Real Estate Transactions [Read More]
Wrecking ball looms for historic hotel
Today's Daily Demolition Report over at Swamplot noted the recent demo permit for the Ben Milam Hotel. Over the summer, apartment developer Marvy Finger announced plans to build a new project on two downtown blocks, one of which holds the old hotel. The property was built in 1925. Finger is building a seven-story building with […] [Read More]
Friday retail wrap
A weekly list of restaurants and retailers that recently opened or signed new leases in the Houston area: CENTRAL Tiff's Treats, 1333 Old Spanish Trail (See CultureMap story here.) CK's Steakhouse, 1127 W. 19th (See Alison Cook story here.) ULTA Beauty opens its new store at Centre at River Oaks, 3025 Kirby Drive. The store […] [Read More]
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2014 grants and scholarships exceed $10 million
Permian Basin Area Foundation announced $750,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations serving the region during a news conference held today at Manor Park. "The good work of nonprofit organizations is evident every day in our communities, and the Foundation is grateful for each of you and your dedication and passion," said Susan Barron, a member of the Foundation's Grants Committee. "These nonprofits enrich the quality of life we enjoy here in the Permian Basin. Their volunteers and staff reflect the character and caring nature of West Texans. It is an honor and privilege for the Foundation and its donors to partner with these organizations. " Barron introduced Grants Committee members Patty Herd, Carolyn Stone, and Darlene Mays who were joined by Santa Claus to present grant awards to 27 nonprofit organizations: • Alzheimer's Association of Midland • Area Mission Outreach Services (AMOS) • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midland • Big Spring Heritage Museum • Breaking Bread Kitchen • Buckner Children and Family Services • Casa de Amigos of Midland • Chinati Foundation • Christmas in Action, Midland • Community Children's Clinic • Crowley Theater, Marfa • Friends of the Center for Big Bend Studies • George W. Bush Childhood Home • High Sky Children's Ranch • Immunization Partnership for Andrews • Jubilee Center of Midland • Manor Park NEWS, continued Permian Basin Area Foundation awards grants… December 18, 2014 • Marathon Public Library • MARC • Marfa Live Arts • Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center • Midland Community Development Corporation • Midland Habitat for Humanity • Midland Rape Crisis and Children's Advocacy Center • St. Vincent de Paul Society • Teen F.L.O.W. Outreach Youth Ministry • University of Texas Permian Basin Foundation President and CEO Guy McCrary expressed his appreciation for the good work that nonprofits do in serving their communities. "We are grateful for the opportunity to support your work and for the many generous donors who have shared their resources with the Foundation." A publicly-supported community foundation serving West Texas, Permian Basin Area Foundation is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2014. Semi-annually, the Foundation announces competitive grant awards following review of applications submitted in the spring and fall. Spring grant pre-applications are due in the Foundation's offices on or before April 1, 2015. Visit www.pbaf.org to apply.
$429,232 in scholarships awarded by Permian Basin Area Foundation for 2014-2015
Permian Basin Area Foundation announced $429,232 in scholarship awards at its 18th Annual Scholarship Dinner held today at the Midland County Horseshoe.
Approximately 250 students, parents, donors, and community leaders attended this year's event. Renee' Henderson Earls, a community leader, volunteer and champion of education was the guest speaker.
One hundred seventy-five scholarship awards were presented to students from communities throughout the Permian Basin region. These were made possible by generous donors to the Foundation's more than 70 endowed scholarship funds.
"Since 1990, Permian Basin Area Foundation has provided scholarship awards totaling more than $3 million," said Larry Edgerton, chairman of the Foundation's Board of Governors.
In acknowledging the contributions of Foundation's donors, Edgerton said, "Your commitment and generosity provide excellent educational opportunities for students today and for future generations of West Texans. Thank you for your support in creating permanent resources for education."
"Communities in the Permian Basin can be justifiably proud of these young men and women," noted Guy McCrary, Foundation president and CEO. "If an organization or individuals are looking for a way to make an investment in the future of our communities, supporting education for our youth is a wonderful fund choice."
Awards from the Foundation's scholarship funds for the upcoming academic year are:
PBAF Scholars(listed by home community of recipients)
AckerlyWes-Tex Telephone Co-op Scholarship Jerad Staggs
AledoAssociation of Energy Service Companies Scholarship Emily Dye
Alexandria, VAJudge Lucius Bunton Memorial Law Scholarship Trent Holbrook
AlpineTed and Von Dean Lawson Memorial Scholarship Larry Crawford
Ammon, IDMark Nicholas Scholarship for Athletics Sarah McPherson
Andover, KSPermian Basin Geophysical Society Scholarship Jack Womble
AndrewsKristin Corbin Memorial Scholarship Lance Norton, Mareli Sanchez Frank Cowden, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Sam Hooper Amy Gardner Memorial "Louis Armstrong" Scholarship Candace Trevino Donnie Munsell Memorial Scholarship Garrett Morrison Permian Honor Scholarship Ashley Lujan
AustinPermian Basin Scholarship for Petroleum Engineering Scott Rasmussen
BalmorheaMarie Hall Scholarship Karly Mondragon
BangsAssociation of Energy Service Companies Scholarship Madisen Browning
Big LakeMarie Hall Scholarship Angel Aguilera Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Scholarship Angel Aguilera
Big SpringDella and Tom Campbell Family Scholarship Logan Yarbar Permian Honor Scholarship Jeri Duenes, Nathan Jimenez, Amanda King, Antonio Solis Sharyland Utilities Scholarship Ali Knight Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Scholarship Brett Brorman, Sarah Melendez, Matthew Mims
BrownwoodAssociation of Energy Service Companies Scholarship Daniel Mallett
Casa Grande, AZTed G. Roden Memorial Scholarship of Standards Sales Co. Macee Storer
College StationPermian Basin Geophysical Society Scholarship Qifan Liu
CraneMarie Hall Scholarship Trevor Davis Permian Honor Scholarship Danielle Dominguez, Cristian Escalante Curtis Pool Scholarship Ivy Seabourn
CypressPermian Basin Geophysical Society Scholarship Trudy Watkins
Dayton, NVPermian Basin Geophysical Society Scholarship Mikayla Story
Denver CityAssociation of Energy Service Companies Scholarship Karla Olivas
Drumright, OKCharliene Giddeon Cox Memorial Scholarship Niki Weaver
Edmond, OKAssociation of Energy Service Companies Scholarship Breanne DeLeon
Fort StocktonAssociation of Energy Service Companies Scholarship Kimberlee Lujan
GailWes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Scholarship Taylor Gass
Garden CityWes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Scholarship Hannah Halfmann
Hobbs, NMPermian Honor Scholarship Tyler Janecka
Hogansville, GATed and Von Dean Lawson Memorial Scholarship Danielle McCants
HoustonPermian Basin Geophysical Society Scholarship Zou Zen Chen
Ignacio, COTed G. Roden Memorial Scholarship of Standards Sales Co. Jayce Stricherz
IraanAssociation of Energy Service Companies Scholarship Carly Sparks
KatyPermian Basin Geophysical Society Scholarship Veronica Guzman
LamesaLamesa Golden Tornado Jubilee Scholarship Catherine Norris
Lapwai, IDRiddle Family Scholarship Chelsey Leighton
LenorahPermian Honor Scholarship Kristen Blocker Johnny Peugh Memorial Scholarship Kristen Blocker Gordon and Inez Stone Memorial Scholarship Jack Kennady
LubbockPermian Basin Geophysical Society Scholarship Kathleen Gates Ted G. Roden Memorial Scholarship of Standards Sales Co. Russell DeWaters
Mattoon, ILLaura Catherine Van Gundy Young Memorial Scholarship Matthew Anderson, Kara Brand, Paul Weber
Memphis, TNTed G. Roden Memorial Scholarship of Standards Sales Co. Asya West
MidkiffRankin Community Education Scholarship Jose Castillo, Christian Garcia Thelma Windham Scholarship Jose Castillo
MidlandAssociation of Energy Service Companies Scholarship Jacob Smith, Alexandra Williams Tyler Berry Memorial Soccer Scholarship Sarah Kendrick, Ricky Munoz Della and Tom Campbell Family Scholarship Cody McIntyre Patricia Cobb Memorial Scholarship Anne Bergman, Victoria Reyna, Austen Wade Connell Family Scholarship Aaron Perez Frank Cowden, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Zachary Curtis Dawson Geophysical Scholarship Thawng Bik, Zachery Byars, Alexander Dalton Mary Frances "Chan" Driscoll Kappa Alpha Theta Sch. Kelcie Mann Marie Hall Scholarship Landon Bell, Perla Carreon, Cody McIntyre, Haley Rhodes Gene Douglas Hawley Memorial Scholarship Alexandra Speight John & Rose Marie Healy Memorial Scholarship Melissa Dehesa Espinoza, Victoria Thacher Elizabeth Henry Memorial Scholarship Michael Bell Clayton Welch Henson Memorial Scholarship Jeffery Franklin, Mayson Thompson Daniel Parker Herd Memorial Scholarship Ashley Cross, Brittany Frantz, Jessica Hernandez Bob & Bobbie Hill Scholarship Gerald Adkins, Samuel Harryman Grace Loveless Jones Scholarship Morgan McDonald Wally Kleine Bulldog Excel Scholarship Jason Raughton Madhuri Vindhya Kumar Memorial Nursing Scholarship Yadira Bustamante Ted and Von Dean Lawson Memorial Scholarship David Villesca Shannon S. Lea Memorial Scholarship Brittany Frantz Randy Lee Scholarship Anthony Madrid, Caroline Norwood, Olivia Taylor Midland Reunion 2000 Scholarship Shelbi Goswick Midland Texas Tech University Alumni Scholarship Mackenzie Culwell Bill Mims Memorial Scholarship Madeline Pattillo Joe E. Morales Memorial Scholarship Hunter Streun Katy and Paul Morrow Scholarship Melody Davis, Cora Drozd Ann and Roy Northern Memorial Scholarship Kathryn McGowan, Victoria Reyna Tommy Norwood Memorial Scholarship Allyson Gordon, Thomas Jones Joe M. Parsley Engineering Scholarship Mason Montgomery Permian Basin Scholarship for Petroleum Engineering Jennifer Gutierrez, Corbin McCullough, Robert McDonnold Permian Honor Scholarship Katherine Boyd, Samantha Edwards James C. Pitts, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Michael Bell Blanche Plunkett Memorial Scholarship Megan Sitzman, Natasha Thio Jacob Power Fighting Rebel Memorial Scholarship Garrett Greer, Logan Vitello Brian A. Semple Memorial Scholarship Sherry Chen, Kathryn McGowan, Alexandra Williams Sharyland Utilities Scholarship Hannah Thomas Todd Shiplet Memorial Scholarship Joseph Flores Mary Spannaus Medical Education Memorial Scholarship Erika Correa Stanton Lions Club Scholarship Jonathan Ramos Daffy Tabor Memorial Scholarship Samantha Kail Patrick Wayland Memorial Scholarship Sam Grimes, Jackson Lancaster Wes-Tex Telephone Cooperative Scholarship Jeffery Franklin, Aaron Perez Philip Wickman Memorial Scholarship Sam Grimes Cole Williams Memorial Scholarship Blake Colburn Barbara Yarbrough Scholarship Shelbi Goswick
MonahansAssociation of Energy Service Companies Scholarship Melanie Pogue Marie Hall Scholarship Brady Lujan Stephen Neace Memorial Scholarship Sydney Calderon, Andrea Gonzalez, Victoria Salazar Permian Basin Geophysical Society Scholarship Brady Lujan Permian Honor Scholarship Sydney Calderon, Andrea Gonzalez, Randy Munoz, Melanie Pogue, Cassidy Taylor, Madelyn Woods Ward County Community Scholarship Casey Huertas, Landry Owens, Daniel Primera, Reina Ray, Kathleen Wolfe
MuleshoeFloyd & Mary Burris Memorial Scholarship Dalia Melendez
OdessaAssociation of Energy Service Companies Scholarship Sierra Bruington, Brittani Law, Kaleb Stephenson Dawson Geophysical Scholarship Matthew Hansen Marie Hall Scholarship Angelica Mijares Daryl Lynn Hunt Memorial Scholarship Elliott Hurlbut Cindy B. Jenkins Scholarship Audrey Adkins, Bailey Armstrong, Adela Navarrette Grace and Bob King Scholarship Matthew Hansen, Nakira Jones, Greg Palacios, Meredith Smiley, Cristina Valenzuela Madhuri Vindhya Kumar Memorial Scholarship Alexandria Faubion, Katie Reeves, Chastity Rios, Hailey Shafer Madhuri Vindhya Kumar Memorial Nursing Scholarship Marissa Rodriguez Mark Nicholas Scholarship for Engineering Joshua Davis Permian Basin Scholarship for Petroleum Engineering Jordan Morris Permian Honor Scholarship Hunter Bredemeyer, Ivan Carbajal, Maloree Hinesly, Hope Lopez, Andrew Lucas, Chelsse Ramirez, Chelcee Robinson, Mackenzie Stone, Pedro Torres Daffy Tabor Memorial Scholarship Carlee Bizzell
Olive Branch, MSTed G. Roden Memorial Scholarship of Standard Sales Co.. Brittany Bynum
PecosPermian Honor Scholarship Michael Price, Matthew Mora, Raul Palomino
PenwellPermian Honor Scholarship Sawyer Benavidez
Pueblo, COTed G. Roden Memorial Scholarship of Standard Sales Co. Zachary Acosta, Sydney Gettel, Leigha Summers
PyoteWard County Community Scholarship Barry Clayton
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There are many places that serve Sunday brunch in the Tampa Bay area. From Pinky's Diner to Datz to even the Cheesecake Factory. While these places have a fairly set menu, The Refinery's brunch menu changes frequently. The menu items that I will describe in this review may not exist when you visit The Refinery. The same goes for the dinner menu, which changes weekly. Located in the Seminole Heights area of Tampa, The Refinery is literally a house off of Florida Avenue. Inside you'll find a homely atmosphere with a very nice staff and based on the food I was served, good southern food with a modern twist.
I had the Big Biscuit Sandwich. This had cured slab bacon, scrambled egg, Irish cheddar, spicy tomato jam, and pickled red onion, served between a large biscuit. It came with a side of Anson Mills cheese grits. This beats any fast food breakfast sandwich out there. The scrambled egg was delicious with the perfect amount of salt. The spicy tomato jam had the perfect kick of spice for the sandwich. Even the pickled onion was tasty. The cheese grits that was served with the sandwich was flavorful as well.
My mother in law had the Daddy's Favorite. This had two homemade biscuits smothered in homemade country sausage gravy with scrambled organic eggs and roasted potatoes. I tasted a biscuit with the gravy. The gravy was lighter than I expected. I'm use to the country gravy from Cracker Barrel. The gravy at The Refinery is good and is indicative of the style of the restaurant. My wife had The Next Vegetarian Old Stand By, Mark VII. This is brioche bread French toast with caramelized plaintains, walnuts, and crème Chantilly. This dish was light, and the Chantilly creme balanced well in this dish. Every bite was layered and wonderful.
The Refinery was a great experience. I highly recommend it. I have not had their dinner yet, but that is on my list of future tampa restaurant reviews. The Refinery takes reservations and I recommend you make one before you decide to go. Check out their website before going to see what is on the menu since The Refinery changes its menu weekly. Hopefully you can try the food I ordered, but I'm sure whatever The Refinery is serving, it will not dissappoint. I was very pleased with my meal and I fully intend to go back.
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3 tablespoons
3 tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons
olive oil
1 tablespoon
fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon
Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon
dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon
dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon
garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon
white pepper
1 pinch
1 1/2 pounds
flat iron steak
Very good marinade for a tasy cut of beef. For those sayin the flat iron is too tough you must be cutting it incorrectly. Try cutting in 1/4" strips ACROSS the grain. This makes a world of difference. Use fresh roasted and smashed garlic instead of garlic powder.
Not bad but not great. Before cooking, the marinade seemed good, but it was a little too much overall.
67 Ratings
Thanks Recipe Exchange ladies for this recipe! I had bought a flat iron steak at the store and had no idea what I was going to do with it. I posted a request on the recipe exchange and this recipe was suggested. It turned out great. I loved it.
Yes, this marinade is much sweeter than most. But I liked it. Instead of grilling the steak, I cut the marinated (overnight) meat in strips and pan fried in the marinade. Served with rice and a simple salad of baby greens and grape tomatoes for a very delicious meal. (There were a few steak strips left over from the first meal and I sauteed red bell pepper and onions, added some oregano, and the meat for very tasty fajitas.)
It was the first time I tried this recipe. It was delicious however I thought there was too much of a honey taste, so I'll reduce it a bit the next time.
I love the marinade. I went exactly by the recipe. I let it marinate for three days in the baggie in a refrigerator. What I don't enjoy so much is this particular cut of meat. I think it was grilled properly (it was pink in the middle), but it's just a tough cut of meat. I will absolutely use the marinade again on a different cut of steak.
Excellent Marinade! I've made this a few times exactly as the recipe states and it's fabulous, my family loves it! I typically mix the marinade and get the steaks soaking first thing in the morning then by the time I get home from work they've been soaking for hours and the flavor is just perfect. I imagine if they soaked over night they'd be even better but I never remember to do it the night before.
Delicious! I marinate for a good 24 hours. I think th ehoney and balsamic giv eit great flavor. I've even used this for a giant chuck steak and threw everything along with some potatoes, carrots, onion and stock into a crock pot and made a kind of pot roast out of it.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Marinated Flat Iron Steak
Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 312
Calories from Fat: 179
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It didn't take long for coach Kyle Whittingham to fill the coaching vacancy created when Brian Johnson departed for Mississippi State as Whittingham has hired Taylor Stubblefield to coach Utah's receivers.
Stubblefield, from Yakima, Wash., was an All-American receiver at Purdue and has coached wide receivers at the college level since 2007, most recently at Wake Forest.
Whittingham also announced he will coach the special teams, much like Urban Meyer did in 2003-04 and Aaron Roderick, who has coached the receivers since 2005, will coach the quarterbacks.
Whittingham said he would act more as a special teams coordinator than coach.<
As for Stubblefield, Whittingham said he was a coach that he and newly hired offensive coordinator Dave Christensen liked.
"We knew him through our coaching circles, did our homework on him and he was the one we targeted," Whittingham said. "He is a young, up and coming coaching with a lot of energy and an excellent recruiter who has been working his way through the coaching ranks."
Stubblefield also coached at Central Washington (2007), Eastern Michigan (graduate assistant in 2008), Illinois State (2009-10), Central Michigan (2011) and New Mexico (2012).
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Hunter L. Kickle, 76, of Mt. Zion passed away at 9:26 a.m., Thursday, November 08, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur.
Hunter was born January 9, 1936 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Hunter J. and Lillian R. (Lowry) Kickle. He was a retired chemist from A.E. Staley Manufacturing Company. He served in the US Air Force as a Survival Instructor. He married Virginia Day on August 19, 1962 and they recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Hunter was a member of the Land of Lincoln A's (a Model-A Ford car club) and the Decatur Camera Club. He enjoyed many outdoor activities including annual elk hunting trips, deer hunting, fishing, camping and horseback riding.
Surviving is his wife: Virginia of Mt. Zion; daughters: Stephanie Brown and her husband Bill of Decatur, Suzanne Kobayashi and her husband Jeff of Springfield, and Andrea Miller and her husband Karl of St. Charles, MO; grandchildren: Sarah Browning of Decatur, Daniel Browning of Decatur, Kristin Kobayashi of Springfield, Rachel Kobayashi of Springfield, and Evan Miller of St. Charles, MO; brother: Brad Kickle and his wife Lynne of Mt. Zion. Also surviving is his special Border Collie, Jill.
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Baseball | Sunday, February 26, 2006
Eleven Run Seventh Propels Bearcats Past Pioneers, 13-2, in NWC Action Sunday
SALEM, OR — The Willamette University baseball team exploded for 11 runs in the 7th inning to defeat Lewis & Clark 13-2 in a Northwest Conference game Sunday afternoon at Spec Keene Stadium.
Kelly Gilmore, Matt Johnson and Kyle Stalker all had three RBI as the Bearcats raised their season record to 7-2, 2-1 NWC. The Pioneers fall to 4-10 overall and 1-2 NWC.
In the Bearcats' half of the seventh, Adam Holden walked, Sean Anderson doubled and Gilmore walked to load the bases. Johnson drove in the eventual winning run with a base hit before Stalker's double cleared the bases to give the Bearcats a 6-2 lead.
After the Bearcats loaded the bases again, Ellis Webster delivered a two-run single. Holden walked again to load the bases before Anderson walked in a run and Gilmore singled in two more. Johnson delivered another two-run double as the Bearcats parlayed seven hits in the inning for 11 runs.
Kelsey Nakata pitched three hitless innings of relief to pick up his third win of the season. Drew Herbert started for the Bearcats and went five innings, allowing two runs on five hits. Matt Bicocca pitched a scoreless ninth inning.
The Bearcats fell behind 2-0 when Lewis & Clark scored on Jordan Shibata's two-out, two-run double.
Willamette came back to tie the game in the fifth. Holden led off with a double and scored on Gilmore's single. Gilmore came around to score on Steve Johnson's RBI single, setting the stage for the Bearcats 11-run explosion in the 7th inning.
Gilmore and Johnson each had three hits and three RBI. Gilmore also scored three runs. Stalker and Grant Yamaguchi each had two hits. Holden was 1-3 with two walks and three runs scored. Webster was 1-3 with a run scored and two RBI.
For Lewis and Clark, Shibata had three hits and two RBI.
The Bearcats continue NWC play next weekend as they travel to UPS for a three-game set Saturday and Sunday.


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