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Oregon's Frank Masterman has a dream to recruit volunteers to clean the entire 285 miles of the Rock River from Horicon, Wisconsin to Rock Island, Illinois. Exelon Nuclear's Byron Station is excited to help him make that happen.
Byron, Illinois – Oregon's Frank Masterman has a dream to recruit volunteers to clean the entire 285 miles of the Rock River from Horicon, Wisconsin to Rock Island, Illinois Exelon Nuclear's Byron Station is excited to help him make that happen.
On Tuesday, April 13 Byron Station donated $10,000 to the inaugural Great Rock River Sweep event, which will be held in dozens of communities on Saturday, July 31. The station will also supply volunteers to a pair of "Section Coordinators" who will be assigned to the Oregon and Byron areas of the river.
Byron Station Site Vice President Dan Enright said when he heard about Masterman's idea he knew it was a perfect opportunity for the station and its employees to improve the environment.
"The Rock River is an important part of the eco-system for countless communities and is a vital resource for our plant," Enright said. "We are excited to provide both volunteers and monetary help to such a great event."
Enright joined Masterman and Lee Butler on Tuesday at the Rock River's edge in Oregon to help promote the event. Butler is the secretary of the Illinois Paddling Council – co-sponsors of the 2010 Great Rock River Sweep.
"Frank's idea has blossomed into a major affair not only for our area but also for this section of the Midwest," Enright said. "I hope the communities along the river join in what is sure to be an exciting and uplifting day. It's great to have a chance to make such an important impact on a large environmental project."
Masterman is working to get Section Coordinators in each town along the river. These coordinators will help organize the volunteers in their respective communities and will provide direction on the cleaning of the river's banks and mid-section.
"On behalf of Rock River Sweep.org I wish to express our heartfelt thanks to Exelon and the Byron Generating Station for their generous contribution," Masterman said. "This contribution will help our effort to get the word out about this endeavor.
"Individual volunteers in boats, canoes, kayaks or afoot can register in their local community. We have Section Coordinators on board in Horicon and Watertown, Wis., along with other areas including Oregon and Prophetstown, Ill. We are presently recruiting Coordinators for the remainder of the communities along the river."
Those interested in volunteering for the event on clean-up day or wishing to join as Section Coordinators can visit www.rockriversweep.org for more information.
Exelon Corporation is one of the nation's largest electric utilities with approximately $17 billion in annual revenues. The company has one of the industry's largest portfolios of electricity generation capacity, with a nationwide reach and strong positions in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Exelon distributes electricity to approximately 5.4 million customers in northern Illinois and southeastern Pennsylvania and natural gas to approximately 485,000 customers in the Philadelphia area. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and trades on the NYSE under the ticker EXC.


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On a wet Saturday afternoon, the Wofford football team used a career day by Eric Breitenstein to win 49-24 over Elon at Rhodes Stadium. Breitenstein set a new Southern Conference single game record with 321 rushing yards in the contest
as the Terriers ran for a total of 500 yards. The Terriers open the season 4-0 and 2-0 in the SoCon. Elon is 2-3 overall and 0-2 in conference play. For Wofford, Breitenstein had two touchdowns. Brian Kass ran for 57 yards and three touchdowns and threw for one touchdown. Elon was led by Thomas Wilson who was 31-of-47 passing for 322 yards and two touchdowns. Aaron Mellette had 13 catches for 177 yards and two touchdowns.
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Apple has expanded their staff for the upcoming launch of the iPhone 5. They are looking to hire a number of new employees in order to deal with the huge rush that they will likely receive with the release of the fifth generation of the unlocked iPhone 4 device. The company is reportedly contacting a number of former employees and asking if they would be interested in coming back to the company from August 15 through September 15. Most of these employees previously worked with the company on a seasonal basis, and now that they are going to require their services, they are contacting them again.
The company reportedly e-mailed former members of the retail staff stated that they are looking for part-time and pulleys to assist them when new product launches, back-to-school sales, and also the holidays. Apple is going to be launching the iPhone 5 sometime between the late August or mid-September timeframe, but has not given an exact timetable for the launch. The newest version of the device is expected to include a very much so upgraded dual core processor along with an additional amount of storage space in a eight megapixel camera which is blow the previous five megapixel camera out of the water.
Other reports have stated that the new phone could have a redesigned case as well. There is no information on whether or not they will be receiving the new iPad retina display, but there are murders that the company will be launching an iPad Pro model that will utilize some of the technology that we have seen in the iPhone 4 unlocked devices recently. it is good to see that they are contacting former employees with experience so that there can be a smooth transition with very little training. The release of the iPhone 5 expected to create a large amount of buzz, and should create a large amount of work for the company.


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Mets GM Interview Schedule
Jeff Wilpon and John Ricco met for the most of the day today with Red Sox assistant GM Allard Baird, who later met with other team executives.
Tomorrow, the Mets will meet with White Sox assistant GM Rich Hahn. On Wednesday, they will meet with former D-Backs GM Josh Byrnes. And, later in the week, the group is expected to meet with Sandy Alderson.


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U.S. U-20 Women Head to Texas for Three Matches
U.S. Roster
Goalkeepers (3): Kristin Arnold (Texas A & M), Alyssa Naeher (Penn State), Kristin Olsen (USC);
Defenders (5): Lauren Barnes (Alta Loma Arsenal), Hannah Cerrone (Lewisboro Xtreme), Kelly Eagan (Villanova), Nikki Marshall (Colorado), Lauren Wilmoth (UCLA);
Midfielders (6): Ashley Bowyer (Ohio State), Becky Edwards (Florida State), Kaley Fountain (Wake Forest), Kelly Henderson (Boston College), Whitney Hooper (Texas A & M), Teresa Noyola (MVLA Mercury);
Forwards (8): Kiersten Dallstream (Washington State), Ashlee Elliot (Florida), Michelle Enyeart (Portland), Rachel Givan (Mississippi United), Laure Heyboer (Bloomfield Force), Allie Sadow (Wake Forest), Brittney Steinbruch (Miami), Rachel Wood (Slammers FC).
Ellis Names 30 Players to Camp Roster as New U-20 World Cup Cycle Begins
CHICAGO (Feb. 2, 2007) – U.S. Under-20 Women's National Team's head coach Jillian Ellis will bring 30 players to participate in the first training camp of the new cycle, running from Feb. 4-11 at The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.
This will be the first U-20 training camp for Ellis, who previously coached the U.S. Under-21 Women, but also for this group of players, all of whom were born on or after January 1, 1988. The end-goal will be to represent the USA at the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup to be held in Chile, with dates and venues to be determined. The USA has gone two straight FIFA youth world championships without a title after winning the inaugural FIFA U-19 Women's World Championship in 2002. The U.S. U-19s finished third in Thailand in 2004 and the U.S. U-20s finished fourth last year in Russia.
"We are going to try to evaluate as many players as we can over the next year," said Ellis. "Some of the more experienced players in this age group are not coming into this first camp, but that will give us the chance to see more players in the pool and that will help us down the line. We have a little less than year before qualifying, but we're excited to get the process started."
The U-20s will play their first international matches of this cycle on a trip to Mexico from Feb. 18-23, facing the full Mexican Women's National Team in two games. The Mexicans are in preparation for huge Women's World Cup qualifying playoff matches against Japan in March, with the winner of that two-game series earning the last berth to China for the FIFA Women's World Cup next September.
Several players who may figure prominently in the team's preparations for CONCACAF qualifying, tentatively to take place in January of 2008, are injured or involved in college exams. While starting to evaluate the pool, Ellis will also use this training camp to pick players for the Mexico trip, but may also name players to that roster who could not attend this camp due to school commitments.
Three players from the U.S. team that played in the 2006 FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship are still age-eligible for the 2008 team in midfielder Tobin Heath and forwards Kelly O'Hara and Casey Nogueira. None of the three will be at this first training camp, but Heath and Nogueira participated in the most recent Women's National Team training camp and Nogueira got her first cap at the senior level in China on Jan. 26 against England at the Four Nations Tournament.
Numerous players in the training camp have seen significant action with the U.S. Under-16 and/or Under-17 National Teams and several completed fine freshman seasons last fall for their colleges. Colorado striker Nikki Marshal scored 17 goals with three assists for the Buffs. Forward Gina DiMartino of Boston College, sister of Tina DiMartino, a midfielder on the 2006 U.S. team that played in Russia, scored 13 goals with five assists for the Eagles. Kendra Chandhoke scored 10 goals with seven assists for the University of Portland while Katie Schoepfer scored eight goals with five assists for Penn State. Emily Beans scored 13 goals with three assists for Colorado College and six-foot goalkeeper Kristin Arnold had a solid season for Texas A&M, starting 23 games and allowing less than a goal a game while picking up eight shutouts.
Twenty-eight players have been confirmed for the camp with two more to be named before the start of training.
GOALKEEPERS (4): Kristin Arnold (Texas A & M), Wendy Balogun (Bowie, Md.), Chantel Jones (Virginia), Lauren Mann (Harvard);
DEFENDERS (7): Brianna Bak (California), Lydia Cook (UCLA), Kelly Eagan (Villanova), Nicole Ketchum (Texas A&M), Meghan Klingenberg (Gibsonia, Pa.), Julie Lancos (Belford, N.J.), Carly Peetz (Nebraska);
MIDFIELDERS (9): Gina Demaio (Rutgers), Becky Edwards (Florida State), Sinead Farrelly (Havertown, Pa.), Kaley Fountain (Wake Forest), Kelly Henderson (Boston College), Christine Nairn (Bowie, Md.), Kristin Stannard (Stanford), Kylie Wright (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.), Kristy Zurmuhlen (Walpole, N.H.);
FORWARDS (8): Emily Beans (Colorado College), Kendra Chandhoke (Portland), Kiersten Dallstream (Washington State), Gina DiMartino (Boston College), Melissa Henderson (Garland, Texas), Nikki Marshall (Colorado), Elli Reed (Park City, Utah), Katie Schoepfer (Penn State).
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Jay Z Is Bringing His Made in America Festival to the West Coast, While Still Keeping It In Philly
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By Shannon Carlin
Jay Z is taking his Made in America Festival bi-coastal.
Jay's two-day festival will take place in L.A.'s Grand Park during Labor Day weekend, while also taking place in Philadelphia, where it's been held since its debut in 2012.
Two-day passes for the simultaneous festival–taking place on August 30 and 31–are already on sale. Tickets for the L.A. version of the festival are listed at $125, while Philly's 2-day passes are a tad bit cheaper at $99.50.
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For years doctors and safety experts have preached the importance of being smart about sun exposure. Considering skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in Canada and the U.S., according to statistics published by the leading cancer organizations in both countries, many people have long heeded the warnings. Although many of the precautions remain the same, this season individuals may want to pay attention to some of the newer information about sun safety.
UV Rays and the Ozone Layer
The sun is responsible for life on the planet as we know it. Without sunlight, plants would fail to thrive and there would not be adequate warmth to heat up the planet. Still, the sun is a double-edged sword. The warming rays responsible for life can also be detrimental. A primary component of sun rays -- ultraviolet rays -- can cause skin and eye damage.
UV rays come in three types:
1. UVA: These rays cause skin aging and wrinkling and contribute to skin cancer, such as melanoma. They are the most common UV rays to reach people.
2. UVB: These rays are also damaging, but the ozone layer blocks much of them from passing through. Some do make it through and can be harmful.
3. UVC: These rays might be lesser known to the general public, but they are the most harmful. These rays are blocked by the ozone layer in the atmosphere and don't reach the earth.
Although the ozone layer filters much of the harmful ultraviolet radiation, the thinning of the ozone layer due to greenhouse gases and other effects of human life poses a problem. Some portions of the ozone layer are depleting. Contrary to what some people may think, thinning of the ozone layer is more pronounced at the poles of the earth rather than in the equator region. There is a large area of thinning over Antarctica, which some scientists believe correlates to a weather phenomenon called a "polar vortex." This is when air is blown around the planet and atmosphere and is isolated over Antarctica during the winter. This air contains global pollutants, which break down the ozone layer.
Changes to Sun Protection Guidelines
Although very thin patches in the ozone layer are sparsely located at the poles, the overall concentration of ozone in the stratosphere fluctuates. Thinning resulting from chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, and nitrogen oxides in the air has compromised the ozone to the point that greater precautions may be necessary to protect the body from UV rays.
* It is widely known that the sun is responsible for producing vitamin D in the body. That vitamin D works in concert with calcium to produce strong bones. Vitamin D is sometimes known as the "sunshine vitamin." Three-quarters of U.S. teens and adults are deficient in vitamin D, according to information in the Archives of Internal Medicine. While the old way of thinking was to get 20 minutes of unprotected sun exposure a day to generate vitamin D, new thinking offers that supplements and fortified foods are the safest way to get vitamin D, especially for those who are deficient.
* Err on the side of caution when applying sunscreen. It's not just about applying some and reapplying a half-hour later. Because the level of dosage cannot be adequately measured, it's best to play it safe and apply a thick coat of sunscreen. Apply as frequently as you'd like, especially if you have been swimming or sweating and feel that the protection could be waning. Pay special attention to the back of the hands, back of legs, neck and where swimsuits can bunch up skin to create higher points that the sun will touch first. And use the highest SPFyou can find. This way if enough isn't applied, it still may offer better protection than a low SPF.
* Sunscreen alone may not be enough. People should think about wearing clothing that also offers sun protection. A thin cover-up or T-shirt will not offer protection. In fact, the sun can get through and it is like wearing nothing at all. Look for special clothing that offers an SPF.
* Some dermatologists also advise wearing a sunblock and an antioxidant-enriched moisturizer. The sun can cause free radicals that break down elastin in the skin, causing wrinkles and drying. A moisturizer can help combat this.
* There has been a long-standing rule that tanning beds are not a safe way to get a tan. That information has not changed. Tanning beds dish out harmful UVA and UVB rays. They're not a safe way to develop a "base tan" to make skin less susceptible to burns.
Staying smart about sun exposure means keeping abreast of the changes to sun-safety guidelines. People should put caution first when venturing out into the great outdoors this warm-weather season.


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PAWTUCKET – A Red Sox-themed game of dominos broke out at McCoy Stadium on Friday afternoon, with the playing surface stretching from the plush green grass in left field to the PawSox clubhouse.
As the Pawtucket hitters took their batting practice cuts, pitchers Franklin Morales and Andrew Bailey were positioned in front of the home team's bullpen. The two injured arms were occupied with their long-toss program, though they made sure to stop every now again to check out the action in the batter's box.
The scene was appropriate given that Morales and Bailey will take the mound in a rehab capacity for the PawSox on Saturday night. Morales is starting and on a 65-pitch limit. Bailey's assignment includes one inning and/or 20 pitches.
Gary DiSarcina is unsure whether Bailey will be next in line once Morales' night is complete, though the manager's quote of "we like to get those guys in earlier than later" suggests that Terry Doyle figures to sit tight while the rehabbers take their respective turns on the mound. Had Saturday's game been free of injured Boston arms, Doyle would have been in line to make his eighth start for Pawtucket rather than piggybacking Morales for the second time this week. The first instance took place last Monday night in Charlotte when Morales allowed one run in three frames and Doyle followed with a one-inning stint that featured five runs on five hits.
As DiSarcina clued the media in on Saturday's pitching plans, Alfredo Aceves paced the clubhouse. He was a few hours away from making a start against the Gwinnett Braves, yet to the naked eye, Aceves didn't seem in a rush to get in game mode, i.e. put on his uniform.
For Red Sox fans who remain uneasy about Aceves' continued presence in the organization, let's recall how this literary exercise began. Aceves still holds value as extra depth due to the uncertain position of the dominos ahead of him, namely Morales and Boston's Felix Doubront.
Morales figures to need at least a couple more minor-league starts after Saturday's turn. It's clear that Boston prefers Morales to start, but given that he's on the mend from a lower back strain that short-circuited his spring training, the ball club appears in no hurry to ratchet up his workload.
"To me, it's about endurance and building up arm strength," said DiSarcina. "If they're out of whack one inch with their delivery, they can get hurt."
Translation: Morales is still working his way back, hence why Aceves is still in the fold.
The day Morales gets the green light to return to the parent club, he could be barreling down on the domino that has Felix Doubront's number on it. One has to wonder how much longer the Sox are willing to tolerate Doubront turning in lethargic outings similar to what he posted Thursday night in Tampa Bay (5 IP, 6 BB, 104 pitches).
All of Doubront's problems, ranging from the diminished velocity, to his penchant to losing track of the strike zone, to his unsightly 6.03 ERA, can be traced back to attempting to catch up with his conditioning during the season. Blame the fact that the southpaw showed up to camp in less than desirable shape, which in turn has led to Boston pushing his starts back on several occasions.
If the Red Sox decide to pull the plug on Doubront – a few weeks in Fort Myers could be his next stop – they'll likely first turn to Morales. And if he falters, or his rehab stalls, it could be time to pull out the Ace-ves up the team's sleeve.
The domino marked No. 40 – as in reliever Andrew Bailey's digit – will also set off a chain reaction. When he resumes closing duties in Boston, Junichi Tazawa will go back to pitching the eighth inning, with Koji Uehara handling the seventh-inning duties. Arms like Alex Wilson, Craig Breslow, Andrew Miller and Clayton Mortensen will all be subjected to a reshuffling that should put them in spots where they are most comfortable.
"That's a little bit of that," replied Bailey when asked about hitting the reboot button on Boston's relief corps. "I think everyone is looking forward to getting back to the role that they had at the beginning of the season."
As the dominos begin to tip, the Red Sox are hoping their pitching staff falls into place rather than falls to pieces.
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Kettle Falls High (4-4, 5-7) hopes to be back to full strength this week. The Lady Bulldogs, who have struggled for much of the spring to date, hope that getting their regular line-up back intact will spark a KFHS team looking for a boost as the Northeast 2B League heads down its stretch run.
In their only action last week, Kettle Falls dropped a non-league doubleheader at Priest River, 21-3, 6-2.
Kettle Falls traveled to Reardan (6-6, 6-7) on Tuesday in a key NE 2B doubleheader with the Indians. A doubleheader sweep by the Lady Bulldogs would move them into third place in the standings behind league-leading Colfax (7-1, 6-3) and second place Northwest Christian (5-1, 9-2).
Reardan is scuffling of late after losing starting pitcher, Chantel Heath.
Heath didn't pitch last Friday when host Lind-Ritzville/Sprague swept the Indians, 13-5, 19-9.
"We need to put a run together," KFHS head coach Amy Owens said of her inconsistent team, the defending NE 2B and District 7 champions.
Kettle Falls was supposed to travel to Spokane and a doubleheader against St. George's on Saturday. But the Dragons have dropped their program for the season because of a lack of players.
"We could have used those games," Owens admitted.
In the twinbill loss to Priest River (7-3, 3-2) of Idaho's Intermountain League, not a whole lot went right for Kettle Falls.
In the opener, KFHS simply had no answers for hard-hitting Priest River (17 hits). The hosts kept the pressure on the Lady Bulldogs in the five-inning game, scoring three runs in the first and second innings before erupting for nine runs in the third and six more in the fourth.
Kettle Falls scored single runs in the first, third and fifth innings.
Annie Anderson took the loss for Kettle Falls.
In the second game, Kettle Falls trailed 6-0 before plating a pair of runs in the top of the seventh inning.
Emily Owens doubled for Kettle Falls in the second game. KFHS had three hits.
Priest River had 12 hits (two for home runs) in the second game.
Anderson took the loss for KFHS.
On Saturday, Liberty swept Davenport, 4-3, 6-1 and Northwest Christian blasted Springdale, 17-5, 10-4.
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Funeral service will be Monday, Sept. 22, at 11:30 a.m. at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church. Trisagion service will be Sunday, 7 p.m., at the church in Price. Family will receive friends at the church Sunday and Monday one hour prior to services. Interment, Cliffview Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home.
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OMAHA, Neb. (Feb.
16) - The Creighton women's tennis team scored a 5-2 win over North Dakota
in its home opener at the Hanscom Tennis Center Saturday night.
Creighton (1-2) won the doubles point and four singles
matches to secure the victory over UND (1-8) as four Bluejays claimed their
first singles victory of the year.
In doubles action, the Creighton duo of sophomore Jennie Hartjes
and freshman Karlin Naslund cruised to an 8-1 win over Callie Ronkowski and Sarah
Stejskal of North Dakota. CU's pairing of junior Analese Snyder and sophomore
Amanda Noonan clinched the doubles point on court three with an 8-2 defeat of
UND's Megan Sween and Shaylin Prout.
Play on doubles court one was halted when the Jays earned
the point. At the time Creighton senior Anna Kirshenbaum and freshman Sam
Anderson held a 6-3 advantage over Stephanie Biehn and Stephanie Petsis of
North Dakota.
Creighton sophomore Taylor Koehrsen quickly rolled out to
a 6-0, 6-4 victory over Prout on singles court six to put the Bluejays up 2-0.
At No. 3 singles, Kirshenbaum also made quick work of UND's Ronkowski 6-4, 6-0
to give CU another point.
CU junior Analese Snyder clinched the team match point on
court two to give the Bluejays the victory. Snyder slipped past Biehn in the
first set 7-5 before doubling up her opponent in the second stanza, 6-3.
Three singles matches went the distance with three-set
decisions. CU sophomore Jennie Hartjes claimed the first three-set win. At No.
1 singles, Hartjes beat Petsis 6-2 in the first before falling in extra games
at 7-5 in the second stanza. In the deciding set Hartjes rolled to a 6-1 win to
claim the Jays' final point.
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evening. CU's Noonan took the opening set from Sween 6-3 on court four. The UND
player fought back with a 6-3 win in set two and finished off the match with a
7-5 victory in the final set to make the score 5-1.
UND's Stejskal also claimed a three-set win at 7-5 in the
third over Anderson. The visitor won the first set 6-4 before CU's Anderson evened
the match in the second stanza 7-5.
Creighton continues a three-match home stand with its
first conference match of the season on Sunday. The Bluejays host Missouri Valley
Conference foe Illinois State at 11 a.m. on the Hanscom Tennis Center courts.
North Dakota vs.
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Dakota 2
1. Jennie Hartjes (CU) def. Stephanie Petsis (UND) 6-2, 5-7, 6-1
2. Analese Snyder (CU) def. Stephanie Biehn (UND) 7-5, 6-3
3. Anna Kirshenbaum (CU) def. Callie Ronkowski (UND) 6-4, 6-0
4. Megan Sween (UND)
def. Amanda Noonan (CU) 3-6, 6-3, 7-5
5. Sarah Stejskal (UND)
def. Sam Anderson (CU) 6-4, 5-7, 7-5
6. Taylor Koehrsen
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Order of finish:
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1. Kirshenbaum/Anderson (CU)
vs. Biehn/Petsis (UND) 6-3, unfinished
2. Hartjes/Karlin Naslund (CU) def. Ronkowski/Stejskal (UND) 8-1
3. Snyder/Noonan
(CU) def. Sween/Prout (UND) 8-2
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Research Interests
Dr Simpson's main research interests are focused on the effects that exercise, age and disease has on immune function. Immunosenescence is the term used to describe the biological aging of the immune system and is driven by a number of factors including poor lifestyle choices and reactivation of persistent viral infections. Dr Simpson's research team are focused on understanding the mechanisms by which regular physical exercise appears to negate the onset of immunosenescence during the natural course of aging. Other projects Dr Simpson's team are involved in include: (1) harnessing the immunoenhancing effects of acute exercise for clinical purposes; (2) exploring the effects of forced electrical stimulation cycling exercise on the immune system in spinal cord patients; (3) examining the effects of long-duration spaceflight missions on the immune system of astronauts; (4) understanding the impact of age, gender and infection history on the immune response to acute exercise; (5) developing submaximal exercise tests to measure ventilatory threshold in astronauts; and (6) using lactate threshold as a predictor of maximal steady state in trained cyclists. Dr Simpson also investigates the physiological demands of backpack load-carriage and performance indicators of soldiers. Dr Simpson's team currently (October 2012) consists of a postdoctoral scientist (Dr Guillaume Spielmann), 4 PhD students (Austin Bigley, Hawley Kunz, Emily LaVoy and Mira Momcilovic), 4 MS students (Patrick Howell, Jasmin Lindo-Gibbs, Mohammed Rahman and Justin Reed) and 1 research assistant (Nadia Agha).
Recent Publications and Research Activity
Journal Reviewer
Journal of Leukocyte Biology; Biological Psychiatry; Brain, Behavior and Immunity; Clinical Science; Journal of Applied Physiology; Psychosomatic Medicine; Antioxidant and Redox Signaling; Frontiers in Bioscience; Cytokine; Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise; International Journal of Sports Medicine; Research in Sports Medicine; Stress; International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism; Journal of Sports Sciences; Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism.
Selected Peer-reviewed Publications (of 30)
LaVoy, E.C., Nieman, D.C. Henson, D.A., Shanely, R.A., Knab, A.M., Cialdella-Kam, L. & R. J. Simpson. Latent cytomegalovirus infection and innate immune function following a 75-km cycling time trial. European Journal of Applied Physiology. [Epub ahead of print].
Pistillo, M., Bigley, A.B., Spielmann, G., LaVoy, E.C., Morrison, M.R., Rahman, M. & R.J. Simpson. (2013) The effects of age and viral serology on γδ T-cell numbers and exercise responsiveness in humans. Cellular Immunology. [Epub ahead of print].
LaVoy, E.C., Bigley, A.B., Spielmann, G., Rector, J.L., Morrison, M.R., O'Connor, D.P. and R.J. Simpson. (2013) CMV amplifies T-cell redeployment to acute exercise independently ofHSV-1 serostatus. Med Sci Sports Exerc. [Epub ahead of print].
Bigley, A.B., Spielmann, G., LaVoy, E.C. and R.J. Simpson. (2013) Can exercise-related improvements in immunity influence cancer incidence and prognosis in the elderly? Maturitas. Invited Review. [Epub ahead of print].
Spielmann, G. Bollard, C.M., Bigley, A.B., Hanley, P.J., Blaney, J.W., LaVoy, E.C., Pircher, H. & R.J. Simpson. (2013) The effects of age and latent cytomegalovirus infection on the redeployment of CD8+ T cell subsets in response to acute exercise in humans. Brain Behav Immun. [Epub ahead of print].
Mehta, S.K., Crucian, B.E., Stowe, R.P., Simpson, R.J., Ott, C.M., Sams, C.F. and Pierson, D,L. (2012) Reactivation of latent viruses is associated with increased plasma cytokines in astronauts. Cytokine (Epub ahead of print)
LaVoy, E.C., Bosch, J.A., Lowder, T.W. and Simpson, R.J. (2012) Acute aerobic exercise in humans increases cytokine expression in CD27- but not CD27+ CD8+ T-cells. Brain, Behavior and Immunity (Epub ahead of print; doi: 10.1016/j.bbi.2012.09.006)
Simpson, R.J., Lowder, T.W., Spielmann, G., Bigley, A.B., LaVoy, E.C. and Kunz, H. (2012) Exercise and the aging immune system. Ageing Research Reviews, 11, 404-20.
Bigley, A.B., Lowder, T.W., Spielmann, G., Rector, J. Pircher, H. and Simpson, R.J. (2012) NK-cells have an impaired response to acute exercise and a lower expression of the inhibitory receptors KLRG1 and CD158a in humans with latent cytomegalovirus infection. Brain, Behavior and Immunity, 26: 177-186.
Cosgrove C, Galloway SD, Neal C, Hunter AM, McFarlin BK, Spielmann G, and Simpson RJ. (2012) The impact of 6-month training preparation for an Ironman triathlon on the proportions of naive, memory and senescent T cells in resting blood. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 112, 2989-98.
LaVoy EC, McFarlin BK, Simpson RJ. (2011) Immune responses to exercising in a cold environment. Wilderness Environ Med, 22, 343-51.
Spielmann, G., McFarlin, B.K., O'Connor, D.P., Smith, P.J.W., Pircher, H. and Simpson, R.J. (2011) Aerobic fitness is associated with lower proportions of senescent blood T-cells in man. Brain, Behavior and Immunity, 25, 1521-9.
Simpson R.J. (2011) Aging, persistent viral infections and immunosenescence: can exercise "make space"? Exercise and Sports Science Reviews, 39, 23-33. (Invited Review).
Simpson, R.J., Cosgrove, C., Chee, M.M., McFarlin, B.K., Bartlett, D.B., Spielmann, G., O'Connor, D.P., Pircher, H and Shiels, P. (2010) Senescent phenotypes and telomere lengths of peripheral blood T-cells mobilized by acute exercise in humans. Exercise Immunology Review, 16, 40-55.
Booth, S., Florida-James, G.D., McFarlin, B.K., Spielmann, G., O'Connor, D.P. and Simpson, R.J. (2010) The impact of acute strenuous exercise on TLR2, TLR4 and HLA.DR expression on human blood monocytes induced by autologous serum. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 110, 1259-1268.
Simpson, R.J. and Guy, K. (2010) Coupling aging immunity with a sedentary lifestyle: has the damage already been done? - A mini review. Gerontology, 56, 449-458. (Invited Review)
Simpson RJ, Graham SM, Florida-James GD, Connaboy C, Clement R, Jackson AS. (2010) Perceived exertion and heart rate models for estimating metabolic workload in elite British soldiers performing a backpack load-carriage task. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab, 35, 650-6.
Simpson, R.J., McFarlin, B.K., McSporran, C., Spielmann, G., Hartaigh, B.O. and Guy, K. (2009) Toll-like receptor expression on classic and pro-inflammatory blood monocytes after acute exercise in humans. Brain, Behavior and Immunity, 23, 232-239.
Simpson, R.J., Cosgrove, C., Ingram, L.A., Florida-James, G.D., Whyte, G.P., Pircher, H. and Guy, K. (2008) Senescent T-lymphocytes are mobilised into the peripheral blood compartment in young and old humans after exhaustive exercise. Brain, Behavior and Immunity, 22, 544-551.
Campbell, J.P., Guy, K., Cosgrove, C., Florida-James, G.D. and Simpson, R.J. (2008) Total lymphocyte CD8 expression is not a reliable marker of cytotoxic T-cell populations in human peripheral blood following an acute bout of high-intensity exercise. Brain, Behavior and Immunity, 22, 375-380.
Simpson, R.J., Florida-James, G.D., Cosgrove, C., Whyte, G.P., Macrae, S., Pircher, H. and Guy, K. (2007) High-intensity exercise elicits the mobilization of senescent T-lymphocytes into the peripheral blood compartment in human subjects. Journal of Applied Physiology, 103, 396-401.
Simpson, R.J., Florida-James, G.D., Whyte, G.P., Middleton, N., Shave, R., George, K. and Guy, K. (2007) The effects of marathon running on expression of the complement regulatory proteins CD55 and CD59 on red blood cells, European Journal of Applied Physiology, 99, 201-204.
Simpson, R.J., Florida-James, G.D., Whyte, G.P., Black, J.R., Ross, J.A. and Guy, K. (2007) Apoptosis does not contribute to the blood lymphocytopenia observed after intensive and downhill treadmill running in humans. Research in Sports Medicine, 15, 157-174.
Simpson, R.J., Florida-James, G.D., Whyte, G.P. and Guy, K. (2006) The effects of intensive, moderate and downhill treadmill running on human blood lymphocytes expressing the adhesion/activation molecules CD54 (ICAM-1), CD18 (?2 integrin) and CD53. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 97, 109-121.
Simpson RJ, Gray SC, Florida-James GD. (2006) Physiological variables and performance markers of serving soldiers from two "elite" units of the British Army. J Sports Sci, 24, 597-604.
Simpson, R. J., M. R. Wilson, J. R. Black, J. A. Ross, G. P. Whyte, K. Guy & G. D. Florida-James (2005) Immune alterations, lipid peroxidation, and muscle damage following a hill race. Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology, 30, 196-211.
Published Book Chapters
Simpson, R.J. (In Press) The effects of exercise on blood leukocyte numbers. In: Immune Function in Sport and Exercise (2nd Edition). (Editor: Gleeson, M) Routledge, Oxford, UK
Simpson, R.J. (2012) "Immunosenescence". In: Encyclopedia of Exercise Medicine in Health and Disease. (Editor: Mooren, F.C.) Springer, NY, USA.
Simpson, R.J. & G. Spielmann (2012). Exercise and Immunosenescence. In: Immunosenescence: behavioural and psychosocial determinants. (Editors: Bosch, J.A., Phillips, A.C. and Lord J.M.) Springer, NY, USA.
Davison, G. & R.J. Simpson (2011). Immunity. In: Sport and Exercise Nutrition. (Editor: The Nutrition Society) Blackwell Publishing ltd., Cambridge, UK.
Ongoing Research Support
"Effects of Long-Term Exposure to Microgravity on Salivary Markers of Innate Immunity"
The goal of this flight definition study is to examine the effects of spaceflight on salivary and blood markers of innate immunity. Samples will be collected from astronauts before, during (on the international space station) and after a 24-week spaceflight mission. Role: PI
Mission Connect, Texas Institute for Rehabilitation Research (TIRR) 04/01/2011-31/03/2012
"Immune and metabolic responses to FES cycling in patients with spinal cord injury"
The goal of this project is to examine the impact of a single bout of forced electrical stimulation (FES) exercise on in vitro immune function in quadriplegics and paraplegics with a view to using FES cycling as a countermeasure against impaired immunity due to spinal cord injury. Role: Co-I (PI: Thrasher)
Completed Research Support
NASA Human Research Program 06/01/2009-05/31/2011
"Development of a Submaximal Cycling Protocol to Identify the Ventilatory Threshold in Astronauts"
The goal of this ground-based definition study was to develop a submaximal exercise test to measure the ventilatory threshold in astronauts. Results generated from this study will be used in an applied setting to monitor changes in endurance capacity of astronauts in response to long-duration spaceflight missions. Role: PI
University of Houston New Faculty Research Support 01/03/2009-31/12/2009
"The Relationship between Obesity Severity and the Frequency of Senescent T-lymphocytes in Peripheral Blood" Role: PI
Institute for Space Systems Operations (ISSO) 01/06/2009-31/12/2009
"Validation of capillary blood collection as a means to monitor markers of immunity: application for crewmembers during long-duration space flight missions" Role: Co-PI
Other Experience and Professional Memberships
|Member, American College of Sports Medicine
|Member, British Society for Immunology
|Member, International Society of Exercise and Immunology
|Member, American Society of Immunologists
|Member, Psychoneuroimmunology Research Society (PNIRS)
|Guest Editor, Brain, Behavior and Immunity. Special Issue: "Exercise, Immunology and Health"
HND Fitness, Health and Exercise at Central College of Commerce, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, 1998
B.S. in Sport and Exercise Science (1st class) at Napier University, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, 2002
Ph.D. in Exercise Immunology at Napier University, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, 2005


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Safety and Feasibility Study of Umbilical Cord Blood Cells for Infants With Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
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Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility and safety of collecting and infusing autologous umbilical cord blood (UCB) in newborn infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).
Study Rationale and Hypotheses: The major goal of this study is to determine whether infusion of autologous UCB cells in neonates with hypoplastic left heart syndrome is feasible and safe. The rationale for the study and for the potential benefit of UCB is based upon the following hypotheses:
- Infants with HLHS have significant neural injury evidenced from both prenatal and early antenatal brain MRI findings and infusion of UCB cells may lessen neural injury. Although the exact mechanism is unknown, UCB cell infusion may ameliorate neural injury via paracrine and anti-inflammatory effects that enhance post injury repair and may promote endogenous functional compensation of other cortical areas resulting in significant clinical improvements.
- UCB cells may also enhance cardiac function, minimize scar formation, and reverse detrimental remodeling after cardiac injury.
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Biological: Autologous Umbilical Cord Blood
Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety Study
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Autologous Cord Blood Cells for Patients With HLHS: Phase I Study of Feasibility and Safety
- Adverse event rates occurring in the pilot study population. The investigators will compare infusion outcomes of infants infused with frozen cells and infants infused with non-frozen cells. [ Time Frame: During Infusions (First 2 months of life) ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
- Feasibility and preliminary efficacy [ Time Frame: 1 year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Feasibility: volume of cord blood, cell viability, time to prepare/infuse fresh cells and frozen-thawed cells.
Preliminary efficacy: neurodevelopmental outcomes at 9 - 12 months, cardiac function as assessed clinically.
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|September 2011
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|September 2015
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|September 2015 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: Single infusion of UCB
(autologous red blood cell and volume reduced cord blood cells)
Biological: Autologous Umbilical Cord Blood
Infants who meet study enrollment criteria for hypoplastic left heart syndrome in the neonatal period will receive 1 infusion of their own volume reduced cord blood cells. The dose for each infusion is 5x10e7 cells/kg.
Experimental: Three infusions of UCB
(autologous red blood cell and volume reduced cord blood cells)
Biological: Autologous Umbilical Cord Blood
Infants who meet study enrollment criteria for hypoplastic left heart syndrome in the neonatal period will receive 3 infusions of their own volume reduced cord blood cells. The first infusion will be a fresh, volume-reduced infusion and the subsequent infusions will be thawed and washed infusions. The dose for each infusion is 5x10e7 cells/kg.
Detailed Description:
The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate the safety and feasibility of infusions of autologous (the patient's own)umbilical cord blood cells in neonates with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. This is a prospective, randomized Phase I trial designed to assess the safety and feasibility of autologous UCB reinfusion in neonates with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). Neonates who are identified prenatally as having a cardiac lesion consistent with HLHS will be referred to Duke Cardiology for further evaluation. If they meet inclusion criteria, UCB will be collected at the time of delivery and processed (red blood cell- and volume-reduced) for reinfusion. All enrolled infants will receive a dose of fresh UCB cells pre-operatively and ½ of the enrolled infants will be randomly selected to receive a second dose of frozen and thawed UCB cells after stage 1 palliation (5-35 days post-operatively) and a third dose of frozen and thawed UCB cells 2 to 4 weeks after the 2nd infusion. Neurodevelopmental outcome measures will be assessed at 1 month after discharge, at 4-6 months old and 12 months. The results of MRI's and echocardiograms that are obtained per clinical routine will be analyzed and described in study reports.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|up to 2 Days
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Infants > 35 weeks gestational age.
- Diagnosis: Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.
- Autologous umbilical cord blood available with a minimum total nucleated cell dose of 1 x 10e7 cells/kg.
- Parental Consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Chromosomal anomalies identified before the time of infusion.
- Chromosomal anomalies or congenital anomalies that would prohibit clinicians from initiating surgical repair of the congenital heart defect.
- Infant is determined by clinical staff to be non-viable and will not receive aggressive care. (No member on the study team will be involved in determining the viability of the neonate.)
Autologous umbilical cord blood unit has any of the following:
- Total nuclear cell count < 1 x 10e7.
- Positive maternal infectious serology (except CMV).
- Evidence of infectious contamination of the cord blood unit.
- Evidence of genetic disease.
- Unable to obtain parental consent.
- Mother < 18 years old.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01445041
|Contact: Kimberley Fisher, PhD
|United States, North Carolina
|Duke University
|Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27710
|Contact: Kimberley A Fisher, PhD 919-681-4913 firstname.lastname@example.com
|Contact: Charles M cotten, md mhs 919-681-4844 email@example.com
|Sub-Investigator: Joanne Kurtzberg, MD
|Sub-Investigator: Ronald N Goldberg, MD
|Sub-Investigator: Ricki Goldstein, MD
|Sub-Investigator: Jennifer Li, MD
|Sub-Investigator: Piers CA Barker, MD
|Sub-Investigator: Jon Meliones, MD
|Sub-Investigator: Andrew Lodge, MD
|Sub-Investigator: Robert J Jaquiss, MD
|Sub-Investigator: Kathryn Gustafson, PhD
|Sub-Investigator: Kevin Hill, MD
|Principal Investigator:
|Charles M Cotten, MD MHS
|Duke University
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|Michael Cotten, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Duke University Medical Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01445041 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|September 15, 2011
|Last Updated:
|May 18, 2015
|Health Authority:
|United States: Food and Drug Administration
United States: Institutional Review Board
Keywords provided by Duke University:
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Autologous Umbilical Cord Blood
Newborn Infants
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Cardiovascular Abnormalities
Cardiovascular Diseases
Congenital Abnormalities
Heart Defects, Congenital
Heart Diseases
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do we have a case mod forum...
anywho, not for a floppy but for a CD drive. I used an old pop, possibley beer, aluminum can. it turned out pretty good.
Has anyone here ever made a face plate for a floppy drive that doesn't have one? (ie it came from a machine where all the slots and holes were built into the case)
I'm thinking about "modifying" the exisiting drive bay blanking plate. I've just got this sneaking suspiscion that it will end up looking like a dog's dinner.
Hmmm, maybe it's time for a wooden case mod...
Btw, I did warn you.
do we have a case mod forum...
anywho, not for a floppy but for a CD drive. I used an old pop, possibley beer, aluminum can. it turned out pretty good.
If you got a dremel, you could possible get one that looks decent. Use the dremel to do the bulk, and an exacto to get the fine tuning. Do remember though, that a dremel casuses heat, which can melt or burn the plastic.. Be careful. If the plastic burns/melts at low temps, you may need to use an exacto for the whole shit and caboodle.
Thanks for the suggestions.
I don't think I know anyone with a dremel. The most delicate cutting tool I have is a junior hacksaw. Possibly not the ideal tool for that shitty beige plastic stuff.
A beer can sounds inventive (I'm surprised you didn't think of it Schotty ). Plus it comes with geek points, who'd have thought that I could have a (part) aluminium case ;D
Dremels are cheap. Can grab one in Milwaukee for less than $60. there are some really nice kits and such with funky bits and sanders and other nifty stuff. Those usually start at $80 and I think the uber kit is like $250 or so. If you drop the $250, you will never need to goto Sears ever agin for small precision tools -- that kit is HUGE. But the basic kit is like $80, and comes with a few more bits. I think two more sanding heads, a razor tip (nice for shredding into some wood, just to make a hole), a few more grit grinding heads, and some screwdriver and drill heads.
Its worth buying a dremel if you are into case mods. A side panel can be cut for a window, neon light, and fan holes in less than a 15 minutes. Thats cut and sanded smooth. So if you are in the mood for case modding....
BTW -- I use beer BOTTLES, not cans ;D


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I bought a pit puppy about a month ago. He is a beautiful solid blue/silver color with light blue eyes, (like that of a husky). His coat is the softest I've ever felt on a dog. Everyone that see him says he looks just like a "Gund" brand teddy bear. Everyone also wants to know what kind of dog he is. Since he has no white markings anywhere, I was wandering if you could lead me in the right direction of his mix? The former owner did not know what he is mixed with. He has no color inside his mouth or on his tongue. In all aspects, he, (Theodore) looks just like a Pit except for the lack of white markings.
Not only is Theodore, the most beautiful dog I've ever seen but he has proven to be so smart. Already house trained and it completely tolerant of my 3 and 4 yr olds that tote him around like a baby doll. He loves to cuddle and is really great with our other dogs too.
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Attorney General Mark Shurtleff and other state officials plan to test Utah's AMBER alert system on Saturday.
Jan. 13 - National AMBER Alert Day - will become an annual test date along with Aug. 25, the anniversary of the 1982 abduction of Rachael Runyan near Sunset.
The state's system relies heavily on the news media to post warning on Web sites and broadcasts. Members of the public may also receive AMBER alerts on cell phones, regardless of service providers. Carbon County residents may visit http://www.wirelessamberalerts.org/ for information.
Guidance counselors and DARE officers at schools in the Castle Valley will have the opportunity to gain additional training on teaching Internet safety and abduction prevention to local students. Prevent Child Abuse Utah will offer a one-day training course at College of Eastern Utah on Jan. 12.
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Beginning Feb. 1, East Carbon City residents should be prepared for the inclusion of a franchise tax on natural gas bills.
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Buzz: If Derek Stepan Isn't Involved, Bobby Ryan Won't Be A Ranger
According to a tweet from Larry Brooks, if the Rangers can not make a trade for Bobby Ryan if they don't include Derek Stepan.
Brooks says that since the Rangers seem unwilling to include Stepan in any proposals, it seems like it's "Nash or no one at the moment."
Buffalo would reportedly send Derick Roy to Anaheim in a package for Ryan.
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osforlife wrote:No proper evidence to conclude he would have made a difference in Game 3, so that was a bad example. But he would have been better than Machado.
It's the only example that's relevant. It was the only game where our scoring one more run would have made a difference in the outcome of that game or series.


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General Election - Poverty
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With the Control Freak, photographers compress and bend the lens to find the desired focus, and then lock it in place with the push of a button. Once locked, the barrel focusing ring can be rotated to fine tune focus, and tilt (placement of the Sweet Spot of focus) can be altered by rotating the knobs on the end of the Control Freak's three metal posts. This gives photographers an exceptional degree of focus control, which is very useful for macro photography.
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Archives For: May 2013
Saybrook University Mind-Body Medicine Doctoral Student, Patricia McKeen, Operates Albuquerque New Awakenings Counseling Clinic05/29/2013
Prior to starting her studies at Saybrook, School of Mind Body Medicine, Patricia had been searching for a program that would expand her knowledge of mind-body medicine and help her to continue to integrate what she was already championing at the New Awakenings Counseling Clinic. Patricia owns and operates New Awakenings located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The clinic serves approximately 700 people per month and of that figure 98% are mandated by the court system to be in treatment. Patricia finds that while initially the clients do not want to be in treatment, or at New Awakenings, something shifts after about 90 days and then clients want to stay. In fact, according to client satisfaction surveys 80-90% of respondents express that they want to continue to engage in services offered at New Awakenings, and of the 80-90% that want to stay, about 60% remain past their mandated treatment date, a testament to the influence of a client-centered practice that works with many different dimension of person.
Recent Mind-Body Medicine School Graduate LaVera Forbes Advances Awareness of Food Addiction and Weight Bias05/29/2013
LaVera Forbes recently completed her PhD in Mind Body Medicine, and has been actively creating her new professional identity. One of the ways she has accomplished this is presenting the research she conducted at Saybrook on the topic of obesity and food addiction at professional conferences. Her proposals have been accepted for the following conferences, and she awaits decisions for several others: The National Wellness Conference, the International Conference and Exhibition on Obesity and Weight Management, and the Health, Wellness, and Society Conference.
Learning Opportunities: MBM Founding Dean, James S. Gordon, to Speak on Meditation May 2905/21/2013
James S. Gordon, MD, was the founding Dean of the School of Mind-Body Medicine and a major influence in shaping the curriculum and courses of the School. On May 29 at 5:30 PM Pacific time he will present a videoconference for the Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine community on his lifelong and still evolving relationship with meditation.
Chair of Saybrook Mind-Body Medicine School Publishes Book on Pathways to Illness, Pathways to Health05/19/2013
Dr. Donald Moss is chair of the Saybrook University School of Mind-Body Medicine. Moss and a co-author Angele McGrady recently published a book on the lifestyle factors that contribute to illness and the approaches that human beings can take to restore their health. The book, Pathways to Illness, Pathways to Health, was published by Springer in March 2013. The message of this new book is summarized here.
The face of illness has changed, and human beings are eager for new approaches to pursue health and wellness. Increasing numbers of people seek out advice for health problems at the health food store, or visit Reiki energy healers, massage therapists, naturopaths, and other alternative medicine practitioners, instead of conventional medical care.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Meets American Distance Education05/14/2013
The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco is teaming up with Saybrook University's distance learning model for Mind-Body Medicine.
This week Saybrook University's graduate School of Mind-Body Medicine signed an agreement with the San Francisco based American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM) to explore ways they can bring the best of 21st century western integrative health techniques to those studying traditional Chinese medicine – and bring the long-held wisdom of Chinese medicine to mainstream health practitioners.
The partnership will begin with a faculty member from ACTCM developing and teaching a course at Saybrook on "Whole Medical Systems" that includes the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and will grow to include opportunities for students at each institution to take each other's courses. Both institutions anticipate whole new degree offerings coming out of this partnership.
The "Polarized Mind" is killing us - here's what to do about it05/08/2013
What do a school shooter, a corporate swindler, and a bullheaded ideologue have in common? They all converge on what Dr. Kirk Schneider terms "the polarized mind" – a fixation on one point of view to the exclusion of all others.
Since receiving his PhD from Saybrook University, Dr. Schneider has become one of the leading new voices in existential psychology, and his newest book is a diagnosis and history of "the polarized mind," observing the damage it has done and showing us the steps we urgently need to take to address the danger it presents to our own society. Combining contemporary insights with centuries of cross-cultural, awe-inspired wisdom, Schneider offers solutions to this worldwide problem.
Now available, "The Polarized Mind: Why It's Killing Us and What We Can Do About It" is published by University Professors Press and available at Amazon and Barns and Noble.


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LBJ Cadillac Fleetwood limousine to headline Bonhams Simeone Museum auction
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Among the well-preserved and well-documented cars that Bonhams plans to highlight next month at its auction at the Simeone Automotive Museum in Philadelphia, one Cadillac limousine reportedly carries a particularly fitting piece of provenance this election season: It once served in the White House motor pool, transporting President Lyndon Baines Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.
This 1965 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood Limousine, chassis number S5154317 and one of just 795 Fleetwood limousines built that year, was purchased new by the U.S. Federal Government to act as White House executive security transportation, according to the Bonhams auction description. While it was in service, this 243.3-inch long car chauffeured VIPs who were kept comfortable and safe within its 149.8-inch wheelbase. Those VIPs were wafted along by the Cadillac's 325hp, 390-cu.in. V-8 340hp 429-cu.in. V-8 (even though Bonhams wrote that a 390 powers the limousine, our sources agree with John and Lucas in the comments below that it's actually a 429).
When it was no longer needed by the government, it was sold to astrologer columnist Jeanne Dixon. As the Bonhams auction description notes, "Eventually, the stars foretold that it was time to sell the car," so Dixon subsequently sold it to the current seller's father, a real estate developer and civic leader in the Washington, D.C., area.
The Cadillac is claimed to be "in splendid shape for a professional car," with roughly 83,500 miles on the odometer. Bonhams estimates this car, selling with no reserve, to bring between $15,000 and $20,000.
Bonhams writes that their focus for this auction is "to offer exceptionally fine and original automobiles for sale, providing collectors with the opportunity to purchase fully documented, original automobiles that have either been sympathetically restored or recently unearthed. Select automotive ephemera, spares and accessories will also be included, allowing collectors a useful resource for accurate restoration of their cars." Rupert Banner, director of Bonhams Car Department, adds, "Good, original, unrestored cars are now highly sought after with the values of preserved cars escalating every year. In the last two to three years, auction prices for preserved cars in their original condition have exceeded those for cars that have been restored."
This auction will have the additional benefit of supporting and encouraging interest in the Simeone Automotive Museum. Museum executive director Frederick Simeone said, "The Simeone Foundation is pleased to welcome Bonhams to our museum for the first preserved automobile auction of its kind. Our interest is to support the concept that there is another alternative in treating historic cars which have survived the test of time in decent condition: preservation rather than fancy restoration. We encourage the recent greater acceptance of this alternative and hope to highlight the natural beauty of cars that wear the same materials and finishes as when they left the factory. Bonhams' history of dealing with all kinds of important historic art makes them ideal to appreciate such a venture."
That sounds like a cause our editor-in-chief has been supporting for years.
The auction takes place October 6-8, with admission to the auction on Monday, October 8, by catalog only. For more information, visit Bonhams.com.
UPDATE (15.October 2012): The limousine sold for $10,925, including premium. Also, Bonhams corrected the engine size to 429.


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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Chances are you use your watch to tell time, but times are changing, with so-called "smartwatches" becoming more and more popular.
One industry analysis predicts 36 million smartwatches will be sold by 2018, with the industry worth about $50 billion.
We asked Kevin Kuhn and Josh Blakeslee with AT&T to stop by to explain some of the features of the smartwatches. You can see the segment from Daybreak Saturday in the video player.
Samsung's Galaxy Gear hasn't been available for purchase for very long, but it's considered by many to be the leading smartwatch on the market right now.
It alerts you to notifications from your phone, can make and receive calls and texts, has a built-in camera, and even has a gyroscope and accelerometer that respond to movements to track exercise, among other features.
The Gear retails for under $300. For now, it is only compatible witht he new Galaxy Note 3, but Samsung says it be eventually be compatible with other Galaxy phones.
There are other smartwatches on the market, too, like the Pebble. It is smaller and cheaper (at under $150) but has limited features. It is used mostly to alert the consumer of notifications sent to the accompanied phone. It works with any Bluetooth-enabled device.


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Watercress teams well with eggs and is highly nutritious, providing iron and beta-carotene
Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
8 large eggs
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¼ cup chopped sundried tomato
¼ cup Muenster cheese, grated
¼ cup watercress, roughly chopped
1. Using a fork, whisk the eggs with 1 tbsp cold water and freshly ground black pepper in a bowl until frothy.
2. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over a moderate heat. Tilt the pan to coat the bottom, then pour in the beaten egg mixture.
3. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring gently with a spatula and pulling the cooked egg in from the edges so that the unset egg runs onto the hot pan and starts cooking.
4. When the egg is lightly set, stop stirring and scatter over the chopped tomatoes. Cook for a further 30 seconds or until the egg is just set and golden underneath. Remove from the heat.
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Video: Brian Moorman Talks About Leaving Buffalo
Buffalo, N.Y. - Former Bills punter Brian Moorman was back in Western New York late this week for the first time since being cut by the Bills and then being signed by the Dallas Cowboys.
2 On Your Side's Scott Brown spoke with Moorman after an appearance at Orchard Park Middle School, where Moorman surprised kids there and accepted a check for $1,000 raised by four students for his PUNT Foundation, which is dedicated to helping children with cancer and their families.
Scott Brown: "Were you surprised (by being released), did it come out of the blue or did you have an inkling?"
Brian Moorman: "Surprised, yeah I would say that. In some ways it was a relief and others, (let's) take a fresh start and move on. Find a positive out of a negative and find a way to make it help in some way in what we're doing. I think the choice I made there was let's see if we can parlay this into helping kids with our foundation even more, create the awareness, make sure that people know we want to keep the foundation alive and going here in Buffalo and Western New York. Make sure that people know that even if I'm not living here right now or playing here that I'm part of this community.
"I don't have to be here physically to want to help the kids because it's not about me it's about what we're trying to do and who we're trying to help. So, if we can take this negative thing in my life and make it a positive that's my goal."
Scott Brown: "Given what you've done with the kids who have cancer did it help give you perspective in getting cut?"
Brian Moorman: "You couldn't say it in a better way to be quite honest with you. Why do I need to feel sorry for myself? Because I lost my job, are you kidding? I see these kids and I can't think about it too much because I'll get emotional about it because I get to know these kids and these families personally. A lot of kids persevere, but you know what, a lot of these kids lose their battle, that's the reality of it and why would I stop and say I feel sorry for myself because I've lost my job? Thousands of people lose their job everyday, I've just got find a way to move on and make it positive.
"It's not fair for me to sit there and feel sorry for myself when a child is suffering from a disease that's just not fair, when a parent has to watch their child suffer. But let's try to find a way to help them, let's try to find a way to put a smile on their face. Let's try to find out a way to make their life a little bit better and that's not going to work if I'm sulking and putting my head in the sand and worrying about me because it's not about me."
Scott Brown: "Share with us some of the messages or the reaction form people in Buffalo when they heard you had been cut?"
Brian Moorman: "Words can't express how much I appreciate the outpouring of support that I received. I couldn't believe the response I got from fans, friends, it was absolutely amazing and continues to roll in now. I keep getting texts and e-mails and tweets and Facebook messages. It was very heartwarming to know I had affected people in a positive way, whether it be on the field or off the field. I shoot more for the off the field effect than on the field.
"I want to be the kind of person off the field to be quite honest that everyone is proud to know and to know I've taken something good in my life and used it elsewhere and I think you've always got to remember where you came from and always give back."
Scott Brown: "How involved will you and your wife remain with the foundation and Western New York and Roswell?"
Brian Moorman: "The one thing we always wanted was to make sure we had this foundation firmly planted in Western New York so that we could continue it no matter where I am. I don't know what my future holds or where we'll be living or where I'll be playing. No matter what and that's what I tell people, it doesn't matter if I'm here or not, we're here.
"We're always going to be a part of this community one way or another, and I don't know where my landing spot is going to be, but we'll always have a firm spot here that we're always going to be helping. The one thing I know about Western New York is that they have the biggest heart in the country and it never ceases to amaze me how people open up their wallets no matter what. Whenever a cause comes up.
"People in Buffalo are always there to help and I don't have any doubt in my mind that we'll be able to continue this whether in my absence or if I'm here."
Scott Brown: "What's your message to the people of Buffalo? Thank you, I mean what else can you say? The support is amazing and I'd like the support for me as a person or me as a player to pour into the PUNT foundation. It's not about me so much as about other people and I'd like to see that.
"This has been an amazing ride for me to be part of this community and it's been really fun and I appreciate all the fans and everything... so you're not going to make me cry.
Scott Brown: "There was talk or speculation that there was tension between you and (special teams coach) Bruce DeHaven can you address that?"
Brian Moorman: "Uh, no. It's in the past, I'm still a Bills fan and I'll always be a Bills fan and I've got a lot of friends on that team and I want them to do well that's how I ended it with coach Gailey and Buddy Nix. I told them, I said I'll root you guys on I'm a big fan I think you're doing good stuff and these fans deserve a winning team so I hope to see that happen."
Scott Brown: "Do you want to retire whenever that day comes and come back for a day and do it as a Bill?"
Brian Moorman: "If they'll have me, I would love that. I owe a lot to Mr. Wilson. It took me three years to make it in the league and I landed in Buffalo and Mr. Wilson's been good to me for 12 years. Just think about the families we've helped because of him. I owed a lot to Mr. Wilson and the organization and most of all to the fans of Western New York and Buffalo.
"There's not much better than walking through the tunnel at Ralph Wilson Stadium and seeing the fans, they've been good to me over the years. How many punters in the league can say that they can see however many (of their) jerseys on Sundays? So they've embraced me and I'll never, ever forget that.
"This place will always have a huge, huge spot in my heart. I love Western New York for that, I love them for their support, I love them for their support of the foundation. It's always going to be home whether I'm here or not, whether I'm playing for the Dallas Cowboys or somebody else, this will always be home in some way or another."
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Video: Missing Orleans County Child Located
ALBION, N.Y. - The Albion Police Department say they have located 12 year old Marina Zeppetella who was last seen on Wednesday at about 2:20 p.m. at Albion Middle School.
Albion Police say Zeppetella is safe and was not injured. She was found on Rt. 77 near the New York State Thruway Exit in the Town of Pembroke
Police say the man that was with Zeppetella, Jonathan Banks, 20, is in police custody being questioned.
Albion Police investigators are asking anyone who say Banks and Zeppetella together to contact them at: 585-589-5627