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Artist info
Electronic, Indie, Pop
band members
Olivia Gavranich
Tei Shi, King Krule, Sylvan Esso, Elvis Costello, Nick Hakim, Sharon Van Etten, Jeff Buckley
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St. South is the electronic/soul project of Olivia Gavranich. Self-described as 'easy chill', her music combines sparse, industrial electronic beats with Olivia's distinctively warm, folk-flavoured vocals and electric guitar, creating a sound at once unique and instantly recognizable.
In August 2012, Olivia entered the Bon Iver Stems Project, and went on to win her category with her song, 'We Washed Texas'. The remix was officially released on Bon Iver's exclusive Stems Project album, by record label 'Jagjaguar'.
"Taking a quick gander on St. South's Soundcloud page is going to be anything but quick, because once her vocals hit your ears, your deep and enthralling entrance into the abyss of her beauty will not end." - Hilly Dilly (Vancouver, CA)
"Not content with sticking to one style, Olivia draws on electronic influences too, using trickling programmed beats and softly churning synths to cement her brand of woozy, forward-thinking folk." - The Line of Best Fit (UK)
"This track is a cornucopia of awesomeness. The cutting lyrics illustrate a declaration of one's independence from the destructive holds of a relationship gone wrong as Gavranich's delicately layered vocals sweep across electronic soundscapes." - Hopeless Thunder (NYC)
Featured Artist
St. South
Perth, WA
St. South is the electrofolk project of young Perth-based singer/songwriter Olivia Gavranich. Lose yourself in the warmth and layers of her delicate, soothing tunes.
Tell us about your music - how did you develop your sound?
The electronic world is still very, very new to me! Up until quite recently I'd been focusing on writing acoustic folky stuff, which I guess is now more of a side project. After producing 'We Washed Texas' for the Bon Iver Stems Project, I developed this newfound appreciation for dry beats and clicks. I couldn't get enough of it, and I slowly started turning my acoustic songs into something more 'glitchy' and electronic. Everything came together really quickly after that; I've collaborated online with some great friends from all corners of the world, and together we're working on my first EP.
What's a St. South live show like?
Believe it or not I'm yet to play a live show! It's really important to me that when I start gigging, I'm completely happy with my material and live set-up. Once my EP is complete, I'll start wrapping my head around putting together a live show, with an electronic band and a full set list of original tracks. I think I'd get lonely up there with just my laptop!
Tell us about growing up in Denmark, WA. What are your strongest memories of that time?
Denmark has to be one of the best places to be a kid: my brother and I would spend our spare time going feral on the 'back tracks' of the bush, we'd take our bikes out for the day, build cubbies, and come back looking like little grubs. Music was definitely a huge part of my childhood. I remember dancing around the kitchen bench to The Pogues with my dad, and singing along to an old Tracy Chapman cassette with my Mum on the way to school. My earliest memory of seeing live music is packing a picnic and heading to Albany with my family to see the Waifs and Paul Kelly - all us kids would take off our shoes and run wild. No-one does live music like Denmark hippies.
What are some of the biggest influences on your music and why?
My biggest influences were the music my parents raised me on, because no matter where I am I'll always feel a sense of nostalgia when I hear it, and I guess that's one of those associations that builds your creative 'personality' the most. Nina Simone, Elvis Costello, The Waifs, Leonard Cohen: it's an eclectic mix but they all inspire me for different reasons. As for my more current influences, I'm loving acts like Daughter, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Tiny Ruins, Frank Ocean, and Mama Kin, and am constantly finding new obsessions here on Unearthed. And it probably goes without saying that Justin Vernon can falsetto my socks off any day.
What's coming up for you in 2013?
I'm working really hard to finish off my EP, which involves a couple of collaborations that I'm super excited about. But I guess my main goal is just to learn as much as I can. Rather than setting deadlines for myself, I think its important that I just take my time and enjoy the process!
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25 Aug 2016
She's back! I was literally talking about you a few nights ago! Another gorgeously warm offering, ahh it's just really great to hear from you again :)))
She's back! I was literally talking about you a few nights ago! Another gorgeously warm offering, ahh it's just really great to hear from you again :)))
25 Aug 2016
I go into Liv's new songs not just expecting beautiful sounds, but ~knowing~ that's what she'll have created. This new single is gorgeous and gets me all worked up to hear the whole EP now.
I go into Liv's new songs not just expecting beautiful sounds, but ~knowing~ that's what she'll have created. This new single is gorgeous and gets me all worked up to hear the whole EP now.
Better Still (Prod. Yujen)
St. South
30 Jun 2015
I'd be cool if you just kept doing Drizzy covers but then you go ahead and create sparkling little gems like this too. damn.
I'd be cool if you just kept doing Drizzy covers but then you go ahead and create sparkling little gems like this too. damn.


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News 12 First at Five / Monday, March 18, 2013
APPLING, Ga. (WRDW) -- After the Department of Agriculture made the decision to suspend them, Happy Tails had only a month to find 38 dogs new homes.
With the deadline hitting today, they were working up to the very last minute.
"It has been overwhelming. We were still doing adoptions last night at 8 o'clock," said Happy Tails Founder Barbara Gleitsmann.
What used to be a backyard full of barking dogs is now just a bunch of empty crates at CSRA Happy Tails.
"Every one of them has been adopted now. None of them are in jeopardy any longer," Gleitsmann said.
Getting 38 dogs adopted in 30 days was the challenge after the Department of Agriculture suspended Happy Tails' license. While that's a remarkable feat for anyone, some say it's a testament to the high adoption rate here in Columbia County.
In 2012, 622 animals were adopted out of Columbia County Animal Services. Nearly 260 more were sent to rescues, most of them heading right to Happy Tails.
"It's very sad, and it's going to be hard on the community to lose one of those rescue groups," said Heartsong Clinic Manager Sarah Burden.
Heartsong is another rescue and clinic in Columbia County. She says now that Happy Tails is shut down, they'll have to pick up the slack.
"Obviously there's going to be a higher rate of animals that we're going to have to pull, and the other rescue groups are going to have to pull because Happy Tails is unable to now," Burden said.
Since August of 2011, Happy Tails took in 118 animals, more than any other rescue in the county. The next highest intakes totaled 40 and 37 animals.
Now, Gleitsmann is afraid with the number of rescues down, something else will rise.
"The euthanasia rates are going to be significantly raised in these tax-supported shelters because Happy Tails Rescue will no longer be pulling animals," she said.
While Columbia County's euthanasia rate sits at 21 percent, much lower than Aiken County's 75 percent, Barbara is just happy she could find homes for the 38 animals in her care.
Gleitsmann will still run her boarding business on the property, but she has to wait one year before she can reapply for her rescue license.
But Gleitsmann says her suspension is not getting her down. She has asked to go before the Columbia County Commission Tuesday night, not to talk about her business, but the overall problem in the county.

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Favors: 9 Things You Need To Know
Joe Blow came in with what looked like a box with a bottle of wine. He sat down and told me he needed my connections to get in touch with so and so, so that he can get some business deal done. I listened to what he wanted, offered him some general thoughts and ideas on his business, and then agreed to put him in touch with the people I knew could make good things happen.
Joe Blow was as happy as a little girl with her first training bra, so he shook my hand, handed me a box that contained some really expensive, old, full-bodied Chianti, and said, "This is for you, as a thank you for doing me this favor." The bottle was worth well over a grand.
I told him, "The gesture is nice, but this isn't how things work, Joe Blow. You see, my friend, I don't like to call up my "connections" like they were my bookies and bother them with requests every time some schmoe gets an idea in the shower. If I'm going to cash in one of my chips, I have to make it worth my while. I get 15% of the business if something is worked out with my connections. If nothing happens, I get 5% for my time and my future guidance. Thanks for the bottle by the way, I'll enjoy it."
What I did was lay down the law (and make the guy piss his pants). The message I sent out is, "I am a businessman, I don't waste time with nonsense, and working with me carries a price." I let him know that, in dealing with me, nothing comes for free. I also gave him a life lesson, for free, which basically involves being careful who you ask a favor from.
What happened next? The guy called me a week later saying that his idea was stupid and that he didn't want to do it after all. I can spot a bull-crapper faster than a retired Floridian can spot a lunch buffet special, so I knew he was lying, but I let him off the hook because I knew he was innocent in his mistake. But I wouldn't forgive him a second time.
what you need to knowLet's face it; we all need to ask for favors at one point, but most of you fail to think about the consequences of asking for them. Those consequences are pretty obvious when you owe your local bookie a few grand, but it's not as obvious when it isn't a straight cash favor, or the favor involves friends or family.
So here are a few tips I want you to remember when asking for a favor:
1- A favor must be returnedThere is no such thing as an unreturned favor. Not only are favors returned, but they should be repaid with a premium. If a guy feeds your dog while you're on vacation, you return the favor by feeding his dog and cutting his grass when he's gone. Give him a free lap dance at the local go-go bar too. People have long memories when favors are unreturned.
2- Remember the favor "premium"Take the premium into consideration when you ask for a favor. A favor should be a fraction of what's expected of you in return. If you can't fulfill your obligation, don't ask for one.
3- When your favor involves money, know what the repayment entailsIf it's friends and family, be a man and a class act, and tell them how often you'll be paying them back, and set a final date for when everything will be paid off. Always include a "premium" even if it's only at the end. If you ask someone outside your immediate circle, expect a strict vig structure and pay up on time, or else...


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Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 10:06 pm
Post subject: tww now! !!
Tww started today! !
In 19 days we have dtd 12 times. And I'm forcing oh to go tomorrow and the day after. Just to make sure! !! Heee Heee
My ovulation has been so hormonally strong this cycle is been like being pregnant again. I have thrown up and everything with morning type sickness. . I spoke to the doctor about it and he said it's quite common for some women. I'm waiting till baby making days are over then I will go on agnus castus to regulate hormones I think
baby luck everyone. ... symptom spotting starts here! !!
Ps do you think it's Ok to have a gin and tonic or three at the weekend? Just on Saturday?
proud mum to baby faith born sept 2012
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 11:48 pm
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Ha Ha That fills me with hope! !
Gutted as I had to miss dtd today add not in from work til almost midnight. Hope I have caught. Just gutted that the only bought I have missed is so close to ovulation x
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The Team
Hemant K. Roy, M.D.
Chief, Section of Gastroenterology, Professor of Medicine
Dr. Roy joined the faculty in 2013. He completed his medical degree from Northwestern University with distinction and completed internal medicine residency at Beth Isreal followed by GI Fellowship at University of Chicago.
Dr. Roy's research interests center on GI cancer risk stratification using intermediate biomarkers of field carcinogenesis. He has been involved in the development and clinical implementation of a variety of biophotonic techniques for risk stratification encompassing both fiberoptic probes and cytological based techniques and these are complemented by a variety of molecular markers including microRNAs.
This has served as a platform for assessing risk modification via chemoprevention and applied to a number of non-GI malignancies including lung and ovarian cancer. Dr. Roy is a fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association and member of the Early Detection Research Network and the Cancer Biomarkers Study Section of the NIH.
More clinically, his interests are in high risk colon cancer syndromes and role of gender in colorectal cancer screening. Throughout his career he has also been involved in teaching receiving numerous awards in this regard.
Uri Avissar, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Dr. Avissar joined the faculty of the Section of Gastroenterology in 2008. Dr. Avissar received his medical degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. After finishing his internal medicine residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, he went on to complete a fellowship in gastroenterology and a fellowship in transplant hepatology at the University of Cincinnati. While maintaining a broad interest in gastroenterology, Dr. Avissar's clinical focus is in hepatology, and his practice encompasses all aspects of liver disease. His particular interests include the medical management of viral hepatitis, advanced liver disease, liver cancer, and the evaluation of liver transplant candidates. Dr. Avissar is also avidly involved in medical education.
Charles M. Bliss, Jr., M.D. - Book Online
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Dr. Bliss joined the faculty in 2000. He received his medical degree from Boston University, completed his internal medicine residency at Boston City Hospital, and his gastroenterology fellowship at Boston Medical Center. He practices as a general gastroenterologist. His interests in clinical practice include H. pylori treatment and inflammation. As part of his practice, Dr. Bliss has included some of his patients in clinical studies, including the studies of Dr. Roy involving spectroscopy to develop different screening tools for colon cancer. Part of his clinical practice includes an outreach at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center. Dr. Bliss is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association.
Audrey H. Calderwood, M.D., M.S. - Book Online
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Dr. Calderwood joined the faculty in 2009. She received her medical degree from the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Chicago and the Brigham and Women's Hospital, followed by gastroenterology fellowship at Boston Medical Center. She received her Master's Degree in Health Services Research from the Boston University School of Public Health.
Dr. Calderwood's clinical interests include general gastroenterology, high-risk cancer syndromes, and celiac disease. Her research focuses on quality in gastroenterology, specifically optimizing appropriate use of colorectal cancer screening and surveillance. She is the recipient of an NIH Career Development Award (K08). She is a Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy where she serves on the Quality Assurance in Endoscopy Committee and the Research Committee. She has chaired national guidelines on safety in the endoscopy unit and co-directs the Improving Quality and Safety in Your Endoscopy Unit Course. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology.
Lizabeth Cline, NP
Instructor of Medicine
Ms. Cline received her BS in Nursing in 1982 from Boston University and her MSN from Syracuse University in 1995. Ms. Cline's clinical focus is liver disease including fatty liver disease and viral hepatitis.
Francis A. Farraye, M.D., MSc.
Clinical Director, Section of Gastroenterology; Co-Director, Center for Digestive Disorders, Boston Medical Center; Professor of Medicine
After graduating from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, Dr. Farraye earned his medical doctorate from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and his master's degree in Epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health. He completed an internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston.
Dr. Farraye's clinical interests are in the care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease and the management of colon polyps and colorectal cancer. Dr. Farraye's clinical interests are in the care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease and the management of colon polyps and colorectal cancer. He is currently investigating C. difficile infection in IBD patients, the management and diagnosis of dysplasia and cancer in patients with IBD; pouchitis after ileal pouch anal anastomosis; vaccinations in patients with IBD; and the role of serrated polyps as an alternative pathway to the development of colorectal cancer.
A frequent speaker and invited lecturer on topics on the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease, Dr. Farraye has authored or co-authored over 350 original scientific manuscripts, chapters, reviews and abstracts. He is the series editor for the text Curbside Consultations in Gastroenterology and co-wrote the text, Curbside Consultation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Gastrointestinal Emergencies. His newest books for patients are Questions and Answers about Ulcerative Colitis, Questions and Answers about Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis for Dummies.
Dr. Farraye is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG). He has served as the AGA representative on the National Colorectal Cancer Round Table, chair of the lower gastrointestinal disorders section of the Annual Scientific Program Committee of the ASGE and a member of the ASGE Technology Committee and a member of the Board of Trustees in the ACG. He is a member of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) Professional Education Committee and the Chapter Medical Advisory Committee for the New England CCFA and a past chairman. The New England CCFA named Dr. Farraye Humanitarian of the Year in 2003. He was the 2009 recipient of the ACG William Carey Award for service to the college. In 2013, he received the Clinical Research Mentor of the year award from the house staff in the Department of Medicine at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Farraye was recognized as a "Top Doctor" in Gastroenterology by Boston magazine in 2010-2014 and by U.S. News and World Report in 2011-2014.
Christopher Huang, M.D. - Book Online
Associate Director of Endoscopy Services, Assistant Professor of Medicine
Dr. Huang joined the faculty of the Section of Gastroenterology in 2004 and is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University in 1994, and his medical degree from New Jersey Medical School in 1998. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital (1998-2001), followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Boston Medical Center (2001-2004).
Dr. Huang is a clinician-educator with particular interest in therapeutic endoscopy and endoscopy training. He performs a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures, including endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic ultrasonography, endoscopic mucosal resection, enteral stenting, and radiofrequency ablation of dysplastic Barrett's esophagus. His other clinical interests include colorectal cancer prevention and management of gastrointestinal complications of bariatric surgery. He is actively involved in the education and training of Gastroenterology fellows and serves as the fellowship program's Director of Endoscopy Education. He also serves as the Subspecialty Education Coordinator for the Internal Medicine residency training program. His regular teaching responsibilities include lecturing on various topics to medical residents and Gastroenterology fellows, and teaching in several courses at Boston University School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine. He is also a member of the Admissions Committee for Boston University School of Medicine's Seven-Year Liberal Arts/Medical Education Program and Modular Medical Integrated Curriculum Program.
His academic interests include the role of serrated polyps in colorectal cancer pathogenesis, and he has co-authored several articles on the topic in peer-reviewed journals. He has also authored Up-To-Date topic cards on Endoscopy in Bariatric Surgical Patients and ERCP in patients with Roux-en-Y anatomy.
Dr. Huang has participated as faculty in several local and regional courses, including the Boston International Live Endoscopy Course, Harvard's Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy Course, and Children's Hospital's Advances in Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Course. Dr. Huang is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, and serves on the Education Committee of the Massachusetts Gastroenterology Association.
Brian C. Jacobson, M.D., M.P.H.
Medical Director of the Boston Accountable Care Organization, Associate Professor of Medicine
Dr. Jacobson serves as the Medical Director for Boston Medical Center's new Accountable Care Organization. In this role he oversees quality improvement and population healthcare efforts for BMC and several nearby community health centers. He is also an Associate Professor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Jacobson received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College, his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and his Master's Degree in Public Health from Harvard University School of Public Health. He completed both his residency in Internal Medicine and his fellowship in Gastroenterology at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He later served as Chief Medical Resident at Brigham and Women's followed by a fellowship in Advanced Interventional Endoscopy at the Brigham and Women's and Massachusetts General Hospitals.
Dr. Jacobson is also a therapeutic endoscopist performing endoscopic ultrasonography with fine-needle aspiration, ERCP, endoscopic mucosal resection, and placement of internal stents for palliation of malignant obstructions. He participates in the training of fellows, residents, and medical students at Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Jacobson's research interests focus on Barrett's esophagus as well as bowel preparation for colonoscopy. He serves as a Councilor on the Governing Board of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
David R. Lichtenstein, M.D. - Book Online
Director of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Associate Professor of Medicine
Dr. Lichtenstein is the Director of the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy at Boston Medical Center and Associate Professor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine. He received his medical doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. After completing a residency in Internal Medicine at Duke University Medical Center, Dr. Lichtenstein received fellowship training in Gastroenterology at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. He later served as Chief Medical Resident at Duke University Medical Center and subsequently received advanced interventional endoscopy training at Duke University Medical Center and Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Dr. Lichtenstein is currently the director of endoscopy at Boston Medical Center where he directs a state-of-the-art center with dedicated facilities for performing a wide array of endoscopic procedures inclusive of advanced technologies such as ERCP, endoscopic ultrasonography, radiofrequency mucosal ablation, and deep enteroscopy. He supervises Gastroenterology Fellowship training in advanced endoscopic procedures and is responsible for evaluating and implementing new endoscopic technologies at Boston Medical Center. His main interests focus on the development and application of endoscopic approaches for diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal hemorrhage, pancreaticobiliary tract disorders, and gastrointestinal malignancies.
Dr. Lichtenstein is an active member and current Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), and American Gastroenterological Association (AGA). He has been listed in The Best Doctors in America database, Boston Magazine issue "Best Doctors of Boston", as well as Guide to America's Top Doctors. He is the former chair of the ERCP Section of the Annual Scientific Program Committee for Digestive Disease Week, chair of the Assessment and Certification Task Force, and member of the Research, Standards of Practice, International, Web Education, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Self-Assessment Program Committees of the ASGE. In addition, he served as past President of the New England Endoscopy Society.
Michelle T. Long, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Dr. Long received her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at the Massachusetts General Hospital followed by gastroenterology fellowship at Boston Medical Center. Dr. Long's clinical focus is in hepatology, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis, and end stage liver disease. Her research focus is on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and she is the Director of the Boston Medical Center Fatty Liver Clinic. Dr. Long also conducts research with the Framingham Heart Study and completed a research fellowship at Framingham in 2013-2015. She is an active member of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Gastroenterological Association, and the American College of Gastroenterology. She serves on the Women's Committee for the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Long participates in the training of fellows, residents, and medical students at Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine.
Robert C. Lowe, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Dr. Lowe is a graduate of Harvard Medical School, and he completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He then trained in Gastrtoenterology at Boston Medical Center before returning to BWH to serve as Chief Resident in Medicine. He joined the BMC faculty in 2001, and served as GI Fellowship Director until 2015. Dr. Lowe has an active role in the Medical Residency Program, serving as an Evans Educator. In this role, he attends frequently on the inpatient Medicine Service and facilitates educational conferences twice a month for the Medicine Housestaff and students. He also directs the Medical Education Pathway for residents interested in a careers in medical educatiom. His clinical focus is in hepatology, and his practice encompasses all aspects of liver disease. His particular interests include the treatment of viral hepatitis, the management of cirrhosis and the complications of advanced liver disease, and the management of metabolic liver diseases.
T. Carlton Moore, M.D.
Assistant Professor in Medicine
Dr. T. Carlton Moore joined the Section of Gastroenterology after completing gastroenterology fellowship here at Boston Medical Center. He received his medical doctorate from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and completed internal medicine residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Moore's principal area of expertise is in gastrointestinal motility and esophageal disorders. He works closely with our thoracic surgeons, otolaryngologists, and rheumatologists to manage difficult esophageal cases. He runs the motility elective for the gastroenterology fellows, with didactics, hands on experience in the motility lab, and reading esophageal and anorectal manometry studies.
Gustavo Mostoslavsky M.D,, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Dr. Mostoslavsky received his M.D. from the University of Tucuman in Argentina and his Ph.D. from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, Israel. His longstanding interest in basic science and regenerative medicine brought him to Harvard Medical School to pursue postdoctoral studies with stem cells and gene therapy. In 2008 Dr. Mostoslavsky was recruited to the faculty of the Section of Gastroenterology in the Department of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine.
Dr. Mostoslavsky Lab is a basic science laboratory and his goal is to advance our understanding of stem cell biology with a focus on their genetic manipulation via gene transfer and their potential use for stem cell-based therapy. Dr. Mostoslavsky lab was one of the first to develop a methodology for the derivation of induced Pluripotent Stem cells (iPSC). In 2010 Dr. Mostoslavsky founded and now Co-directs the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) at BUSM, which has recently moved into a new state-of-the-art facility, center around six Research Programs focusing on the use of iPSC for disease modeling and therapy. Project areas in the lab are modeling of adenomatous polyposis, hemochromatosis, sickle cell anemia, lupus and others. For more details visit www.mostoslavskylab.com
Ansu Noronha, M.D. - Book Online
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Dr. Noronha joined the Section of Gastroenterology in 2009 after completing a gastroenterology fellowship at Boston University School of Medicine. She received her medical doctorate from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and completed an internal medicine internship and residency at the Boston University School of Medicine. She is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association, American College of Gastroenterology, Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) and is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. During Dr. Noronha's fellowship, her research focused on the role of B cells in Crohn's disease and other inflammatory conditions. Her clinical interests include inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease in addition to general gastroenterology.
David P. Nunes, M.D.
Director of Hepatology, Associate Professor of Medicine
Dr. Nunes has achieved considerable expertise and prominence in the area of hepatitis C/HIV co-infection and noninvasive evaluation of hepatic fibrosis markers, and he is now considered one of the foremost experts in this area throughout the United States. Despite a number of competing clinical, teaching and administrative duties, Dr. Nunes has been able to maintain a deep commitment to research. During his tenure at Boston Medical Center, his research activities have evolved from mostly basic science work related to elucidating the molecular basis of gallstone formation to more translational and clinical work related to the evaluation of non-invasive markers of liver fibrosis and the treatment of hepatitis C/HIV co-infection. He has authored or co-authored 47 original articles in peer reviewed journals, four book chapters, two electronic publications and 48 abstracts. His work has been presented at numerous national and international meetings of a wide variety of professional organizations. He has also been invited to serve on several ad hoc NIH grant review committee, attesting to his prominence as an investigator in the area of hepatitis C control.
Gwynneth Offner, Ph.D.,
Director of the M.A. in Medical Sciences Program; Associate Professor of Medicine
Dr. Gwynneth Offner focuses on medical education and on mentoring and advising fellows who plan to incorporate teaching into their careers. Her interests include developing and evaluating new methods of pedagogy in the medical school curriculum including on-line modules, promoting active student engagement in classroom teaching and using clinical cases to teach basic science content. She also maintains an interest in the function of mucins in the biliary and gastrointestinal tracts and their role in the development of cancer and IBD. Dr. Offner directs the MS in Medical Sciences Program at BUSM and is an Assistant Dean of Admissions at the medical school.
Angela Reffel PA-C, MHP
Instructor of Medicine
Angela Reffel received her Bachelor's Degree at Brandeis University in 1982 and went on to complete her Physician Assistant Certificate and Masters of Health Professions at Northeastern University in 1988. Since completing her training, Ms. Reffel has gained experience working in primary care, women's health, urgent care and gastroenterology. Through her gastroenterology experience, she has developed a special interest in liver disease. She was a recipient of an American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases' NP/PA Hepatology Clinical Fellowship in 2004.
Paul C. Schroy III, M.D., M.P.H.
Professor of Medicine
Dr. Paul Schroy is a graduate of Haverford College, Jefferson Medical School and the Boston University School of Public Health. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the North Shore University Hospital (Cornell University) and fellowship in Gastroenterology at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Schroy is a Professor of Medicine at the Boston University School of Medicine and Director of Clinical Research for the Section of Gastroenterology at Boston Medical Center. He is the recipient of a number of grants, which support his ongoing research in the area of community-based colorectal cancer control. Dr. Schroy is a founding member and former chair of the Massachusetts Colorectal Cancer Working Group and former member of the Steering Committee of the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable. He is also the current co-chair of the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable's Familial Risk Task Group, a member of the American Cancer Society New England Division's Colorectal Cancer Advisory Committee, and a member of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Cancer Registry Advisory Committee.
Utilizing an integrated approach that incorporates a strong background in laboratory research, clinical experience and public health training, Dr. Schroy's research activities focus primarily on the development, implementation and evaluation of model programs for community-based colorectal cancer control. Current ongoing studies are exploring: (1) the role of shared decision-making as a strategy for increasing patient participation in colorectal cancer screening; (2) the epidemiology of colorectal neoplasia; (3) the feasibility and validity of novel colorectal cancer screening strategies such as stool-based DNA testing and virtual colonoscopy; and (4) quality issues related to colorectal cancer screening.
Satish K. Singh, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, and Molecular & Translational Medicine; Associate Chief of Gastroenterology, Director of Endoscopy, VA Boston Healthcare System
The Singh Lab is focused on translational research spanning concept to clinical application. Our main interests are (1) novel biophotonic approaches to endoscopic diagnosis and treatment (2) real-time diagnostics using optical and nano-scale technologies, and (3) hormonal regulation of gut epithelial nutrient transport related to obesity and diabetes.
Our laboratory uses technology to address specific clinical needs by bridging disciplines rigorously. At the BU College of Engineering, we have developed novel spectroscopically-guided tools that aid in "optical biopsy," or tissue classification in situ and in real-time. These low-cost, clinically-friendly "smart" instruments are accessible to any practitioner and can be used to guide biopsies, detect tumor margins, identify dysplastic tissue, and assess for the presence of cancer and disease field effects in real-time during endoscopy. In another project, we have developed a novel fiberoptically-mediated confocal fluorescence endomicroscope that can be used to reveal unprecedented structural and functional detail in situ during endoscopy. In the area of nanotechnology, we have developed a handheld disposable nanoscale microfluidic system capable of isolating nucleic acids from bacteria in clinical samples. As a result, we can perform on-chip- PCR detection of stool pathogens including Clostridium difficile.
At VA Boston, we have a new seven-room state-of-the art endoscopy facility. This "endoscopy unit of the future" provides an unparalleled breadth of cutting-edge capabilities for patient care, research, and training. Capabilities include confocal & optical coherence endomicroscopies; contrast-enhanced endoscopic sonography; elastography; electromagnetic navigation endoscopy; full HD video integration, digital pathology; virtual reality simulation & training; enhanced capsule endoscopy, and the newest HD wide-angle multiband endoscopes for all applications.
At the "bench," in the field of integrative physiology, my lab has had several recent publications on how the physiological incretin hormone, GIP, in fact directly stimulates intestinal nutrient uptake. This novel hormonal "entero-enteric axis" may be key to the pathogenesis of obesity, type-2 diabetes, glycemic control and the anabolic response to feeding. We continue work on elucidating the mechanisms of incretin-regulated nutrient absorption using a variety of state-of-the art cellular and molecular biological approaches.
Sharmeel K. Wasan, M.D. - Book Online
Fellowship Director, Section of Gastroenterology, Assistant Professor of Medicine
Dr. Wasan joined the faculty of the Section of Gastroenterology in 2010. She is a graduate of Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA and received her medical doctorate from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center and the Brigham and Women's Hospital, where she also worked as a hospitalist for one year. She then completed her fellowship in gastroenterology at Boston Medical Center.
In her role as Fellowship Director for the Section, Dr. Wasan is actively involved in the training of fellows and coordinates educational activities for the Fellowship program. She teaches the fellows during their morning reports and pre-clinic lectures, serves as an endoscopy mentor, organizes and mentors the fellows clinic, and facilitates the fellow's overall career development.
Dr. Wasan's clinical interests are in inflammatory bowel disease, general gastroenterology, and colorectal cancer prevention. Her research interests include vaccination strategies, health care maintenance, and pregnancy related issues in patients with Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis. She is currently serving on the Women's Committee of the American College of Gastroenterology and on the Patient Education Committee of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). She is also Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology.
H. Christian Weber, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Medicine
The major interest of Dr. Weber's laboratory focuses on the investigation of molecular mechanisms of mammalian bombesin receptor expression and their intracellular signal transduction pathways in human cancers and obesity. This family of G protein-coupled receptors comprise the gastrin-releasing peptide receptor (GRP-R), the neuromedin B receptor (NMB-R), and the orphan bombesin receptor subtype-3 (BRS-3). With the exception of BRS-3, they are predominantly expressed in the CNS and the gastrointestinal (GI) tract where they mediate important physiologic functions, such as gastric acid secretion, pancreatic secretion, and smooth muscle contraction. Moreover, after ligand-specific activation of the GRP-R in prostate, gastric, colon, and pancreatic cancer cells mediates potent mitogenic properties. In addition, it has now been clearly established in the murine model that GRP-R and BRS-3 play a significant role in energy metabolisms, satiety and obesity.
Accordingly, Dr. Weber's laboratory is investigating the human GRP-R and BRS-3 gene regulation and their intracellular signaling pathways to determine molecular mechanisms important in gastrointestinal cancer cell proliferation and in obesity. Studies also include the immunohistochemical localization of the receptor molecules in various tissues, structure and function analysis of the human bombesin receptor proteins, and genetic epidemiological studies of bombesin receptor protein mutations. Other interests of Dr. Weber include the genotype-phenotype analysis of patients with familial polyposis syndromes, such as Cowden disease, the pathophysiology of gastric acid secretion, and the molecular pathomechanisms involved in the development of neuroendocrine tumors, such as gastrinoma (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome).


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Watch out for "pink stink," the burned odor that indicates trouble inside an automatic transmission.
The next time you check the fluid level in an automatic, sniff the fluid on the end of the dip stick. If it smells like burned toast and/or has a discolored brown appearance, the fluid has cooked itself and is no longer capable of providing proper lubrication to the transmission. If you're lucky, you may have caught the problem before serious damage has been done -- but more often than not by the time the fried fluid is discovered, the transmission is also toast.
Heat is the main concern for ATF. Automatic transmissions create a lot of friction, and friction produces heat. The fluid is constantly churning inside the torque converter and being pumped through metering orifices and hydraulic circuits. Every time the transmission shifts gears, the clutch packs generate even more heat that must be carried away by the fluid. The greater the load on the transmission, the more heat it generates and the hotter the fluid gets.
Most ATF can withstand normal operating temperatures of around 200 degrees F for tens of thousands of miles. But if the temperature of the fluid rises above 220 degrees F the fluid starts to break down quickly. Above 300 degrees, fluid life is measured in hundreds, not thousands of miles. And above 400 degrees, the fluid can self-destruct in 20 to 30 minutes!
ATF contains ingredients to improve its oxidation stability as well as other additives to reduce foaming and inhibit corrosion. Over time, the protective additives can also break down causing the fluid's lubrication properties and viscosity to change for the worse. That's why fluid breakdown is the leading cause of transmission operating problems and failure. Most experts still recommend changing the fluid and filter every 2 to 3 years or 24,000 to 36,000 miles -- or once a year or every 15,000 miles if a vehicle is used for towing or other severe service use.
The first thing to check is the fluid level. For an automatic transmission to function normally, the fluid level must be between the "full" and "add" marks on the dipstick. If the fluid level is low, the transmission may slip or engage slowly. If the level is too high, the fluid can become mixed with air (aerated) causing shifting problems, slippage and noise.
Check the level when the transmission is hot. On most vehicles this is done with the engine idling and the transmission in Park. Moving the gear selector thorough each gear position prior to checking the level will help assure an accurate reading.
Under normal driving conditions, a transmission should not use any fluid. A low level, therefore, usually indicates a leak. A visual inspection of the pan gasket and driveshaft seals will tell you where the fluid is going.
Next, check for fluid oxidation. The sniff test is a good one, but a "blotter test' is even better. Put a few drops of ATF on a clean paper towel. Wait 30 seconds, then examine the spot. If the fluid has spread out and is pink, red or even light brown in color, the fluid is in satisfactory condition. But if the spot hasn't spread out and is dark brown in color, the ATF is oxidized and should be changed.
If the fluid has a milky brown appearance, it indicates coolant contamination. There is probably a leak in the ATF oil cooler inside the radiator that is allowing coolant to mix with the ATF. This is bad news and needs to be repaired immediately.
If the fluid is full of bubbles or is foamy, the transmission is probably overfilled with ATF. Other causes include using the wrong type of ATF or a plugged transmission vent.
The "old fashioned" way to change ATF is to drop the pan, drain the transmission, replace the filter, reinstall the pan and refill with fresh ATF. Though better than nothing, this approach can leave up to two-thirds of the ATF trapped inside the torque converter (unless the converter has a drain plug, which few do).
A better approach is to use equipment that either attaches to the ATF oil cooler lines or the filler tube to exchange new fluid for old. This approach will replace all of the old fluid. The filter should also be changed to get rid of trapped contaminants, too, because a plugged filter can cause the same kind of problems as a low fluid level or low line pressure.
Always use the type of ATF specified by the vehicle manufacturer. If you don't know, refer to the owners manual or a reference chart. The type of ATF may also be specified on the transmission dipstick.
Over the years, there have been a confusing array of different ATF types and specifications. Make sure the replacement fluid meets or exceeds all OEM requirements. Using the wrong type of fluid may cause transmission problems and damage.
Type F -- Introduced by Ford in 1967 for their automatics. Also used by Toyota.
Type CJ -- Special fluid for Ford C6 transmissions. Similar to Dexron II. Must not be used in automatics that require Type F. Can be replaced with Mercon or Mercon V.
Type H -- Another limited Ford spec that differs from both Dexron and Type F. Can be replaced with Mercon or Mercon V.
Mercon -- Ford fluid introduced in 1987, very similar to Dexron II. Okay for all earlier Fords except those that require Type F. As of July 1, 2007, the production and licensing of Mercon ATF by Ford ends. Ford says applications that require Mercon ATF can now be serviced with Mercon V. See Ford TSB 06144 for more information.
Mercon V -- Replaces Mercon. Introduced in 1997 for Ranger, Explorer V6 and Aerostar, and 1998 & up Windstar, Taurus/Sable and Continental. This is the current ATF for most late model Ford products. See Ford TSB 06144 for more information.
Mercon SP -- Latest friction-modified ATF for Ford TorqShift Transmissions only. Do NOT use in transmissions that require Mercon or Mercon V. See Ford TSB 06144 for more information.
Dexron -- General Motors original ATF for automatics.
Dexron II -- Improved GM formula with better viscosity control and additional oxidation inhibitors. Can be used in place of Dexron.
Dexron IIE -- GM fluid for electronic transmissions.
Dexron III -- Replaces Dexron IIE and adds improved oxidation and corrosion control in GM electronic automatics.
Dexron III (H) -- Improved version of Dexron III released in 2003.
Dexron III/Saturn -- A special fluid spec for Saturns.
Dexron-VI -- Introduced in 2006 for GM Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed rear-wheel-drive transmissions. Dexron VI now replaces Dexron III and II, and can be used in GM or import transmissions that formerly specified Dexron III or II.
Chrysler 7176 -- For Chrysler FWD transaxles.
Chrysler 7176D (ATF+2) -- Adds improved cold temperature flow and oxidation resistance. Introduced 1997.
Chrysler 7176E (ATF+3) -- Adds improved shear stability and uses a higher quality base oil. Required for four-speed automatics (do NOT use Dexron or Mercon as a substitute).
Chrysler ATF+4 (ATE) -- Introduced in 1998, ATF+4 is synthetic and replaces the previous ATF+3 fluid. Used primarily for 2000 and 2001 vehicles, it can also be used in earlier Chrysler transmissions (except 1999 and older minivans with 41TE/AE transmission). ATF+3 should continue to be used for 1999 and earlier minivans because of the potential for torque converter shudder during break in.
NOTE: Chrysler ATF+4 Must always be used in vehicles that were originally filled with ATF+4. The red dye used in ATF+4 is not permanent. As the fluid ages it may become darker or appear brown in color. ATF+4 also has a unique odor that may change with age. Therefore, do not relay on the color and odor of ATF+4 to determine if the fluid needs to be changed. Follow the OEM recommended service interval.
Chrysler ATF+5 for 2002 and newer models.
BMW LT7114l or LA2634 -- Special formula for BMW transmissions.
Genuine Honda ZL ATF -- Special ATF for Honda automatics (except CVT applications).
Mitsubishi Diamond SP-II & SP-Ill -- Special formula ATFs for Mitsubishi transmissions, also Hyundai and Kia.
Nissan HP/J-Matic -- Special formula for Nissan, Infiniti and some Subaru transmissions.
Toyota Type T, T-III & T-IV -- Special formula ATFs for Toyota, Lexus and Scion transmissions.
NOTE: There are a number of aftermarket synthetic ATF fluids that claim to meet numerous OEM requirements. Refer to the product label for approved applications. Make sure the product meets the specific requirements for your vehicle application before using it as transmission shift problems and possible damage may result from using the wrong type of ATF!
To Flush or Not to Flush?
Flushing out the old ATF and replacing it with new fluid can prolong the life of a transmission, provided the fluid is changed fairly regularly, say every 30,000 to 50,000 miles. But if the transmission on a high milege vehicle (say over 100,000 miles) has neer been flushed, it's probably best to NOT flush the fluid. Here's why: The detergents in new ATF may loosen up accumulated crud inside the transmission, which could cause some problems within a few thousand miles or so after the flush. So if your fluid has never been changed and your vehicle has a lot of miles on it, it is probably best to just leave the fluid alone and top off the fluid level as needed if it is low.
Automatics with No Dipsticks
According to automobile manufacturer research, a certain percentage of automatic transmission failures are caused by over-filling and/or using the incorrect transmission fluid. It is important to remember to NEVER over-fill the transmission assembly and to ALWAYS use the recommended transmission fluid. To discourage over-filling, some vehicle manufacturers have eliminated the dipstick on the transmission. Unfortunately, this also makes it hard to tell if the fluid level is low. On automatic transmissions that do not have a dipstick to check the fluid level or add fluid, a fill plug is usually located on the left side or right side of the transmission. On some, there may also be a drain plug on the bottom of the transmission. To check the fluid level, the transmission must be warm and the vehicle must be parked on a level surface or raised on a lift. Jacking up the front wheels will tilt the vehicle and give an inaccurate indication of the fluid level. Therefore, all FOUR wheels must be raised off the ground and the vehicle must be properly supported by four jack stands. NEVER crawl under a vehicle unless it is safely supported by jack stands. When the fill plug is removed, some fluid should dribble out of the hole if the fluid is at the proper level (flush with the bottom of the fill plug hole). If no fluid comes out, add fluid to bring it up to the level of the hole. Below are some of the automatic transmissions that do not have a dipstick:
4/5-Speed 2004-05 SATURN VUE
Engineers at Ford Motor Company have released a statement that says there is no one-size-fits-all-solution for automatic transmission fluids. The company says Ford transmissions are designed for use in many different service environments and operating conditions, and each transmission has its own set of fluid requirements. All Motorcraft Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF) have specially formulated properties to meet unique requirements that result in optimal vehicle performance � something that cannot be achieved with just a single product on the shelf.
Motorcraft has boiled down their ATF offerings to eight fluids that service technicians and motorists can use to service all Ford and Lincoln vehicles. While the aftermarket may say there is a one-size-fits-all solution ("universal" ATF), each transmission needs the correct fluid to function properly.
Current Motorcrafts Automatic Transmission Fluids include:
Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid
Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid
FNR5 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid
Type F
Ford engineers do NOT recommend adding cleaners, conditioners or other performance enhancing products to these ATFs. Specially designed performance additives are already included in Motorcraft ATF formulations, making additional additives unnecessary. Aftermarket additives do not prolong the life of the fluid or the transmission, and can mask transmission symptoms without providing a cure, says Ford.
For further information about Ford transmission fluid applications, see fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com.


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One of the best ways for a graduate to get that first job out of college is to impress a prospective employer with his or her capabilities, and that's what graduating Visual Communications students at OSU Institute of Technology are well equipped to do. The students, who specialized in the areas of graphic design, photography and multimedia, presented their portfolios to members of the division's Advisory Board and employers seeking talented graduates to hire.
"The advice of the advisory board members and industry professionals about their portfolios is vital to students and their future work," says Kurt Stenstrom, Capstone class instructor at OSU Institute of Technology. The Portfolio Review is the final step in each student's program of study. In Capstone they devote an entire semester perfecting a portfolio that showcases their best work. "The quality of their graphic design, web sites and photography in the portfolio determines the quality of jobs and level of salaries they'll be offered." Another requirement of the Capstone course is that students set up interviews with a minimum of three potential employers to give them experience with job interviewing.
"OSU Institute of Technology's Visual Communications program is widely known in the graphic design industry as the premier technical program in this region," says Pat Braithwaite, Vice President for Student Affairs and Chair of OSU Institute of Technology's Visual Communications Division. "The economy in Oklahoma is rebounding, so the number of jobs in visual communications is increasing and the salaries are excellent. We're hearing from many employers who are eager to hire graduates to infuse fresh talent into their creative departments. We need more graduates to fill those jobs." He advises anyone with ability in any area of visual communications to visit OSU Institute of Technology for a tour to get an in-depth look at the Visual Communications program.
A member of OSU Institute of Technology's Visual Communications Division Advisory Board, Lloyd Cullison, is the Administrator for Creative Services at ConocoPhillips in Bartlesville. He was impressed with the quality of the portfolios. "OSU Institute of Technology's Visual Communications program incorporates into the students' curriculum the skills that businesses require for today's communications."
David Halpern, well-known Oklahoma photographer and former OSU Institute of Technology photography instructor, says the Visual Communications division has the premier photography program in the region. "Each year, the quality of students coming into the program improves, and the skills taught in the curriculum move up to a higher level, also. The photography portfolio I saw was extraordinary. That student's work could stand up to any photography graduate of any other prestigious photography school in the nation." Halpern added this is a reflection on the students' talent as well as a reflection on the high quality of the instructors and the curriculum.
Cody Johnson of Wyandotte is graduating with a degree in photography. Soon after he enrolled in the photography program, Johnson felt he chose the right career path because he discovered his passion and talent for photography. "I love photography, and I feel I have learned a great deal. The photography curriculum is very intense and I feel it has taught me the skills I need to know and helped me perfect my talent. I'm ready to work as a professional photographer."
Dwayne Wegley of Claremore is graduating with a degree in graphic design. He thinks OSU Institute of Technology's Visual Communications program has prepared him well for a career in graphic design. "I really enjoy graphic design, because I can express my creativity when designing an advertisement or other piece. I like designing, because it gives me inspiration in my life. For example, after I was in a car wreck, I used my creative skills to work through that tough time by writing a song and designing a CD package."
Jeremy Jones of Bixby is graduating with a degree in graphic design. He thinks the Visual Communications program has prepared him well to work in the industry. "In my internship, I created ads, logos, magazine covers and book covers with the skills I learned at OSU Institute of Technology. This portfolio review today is beneficial – hearing positive feedback about my work is very rewarding."
Brian Clark of Owasso is graduating with a degree in multimedia. He says he chose this career field because he's always loved computers and web sites. "I'm graduating with a lot of knowledge that I gained from this program - it prepared me extremely well. My internships were especially beneficial and helped me build a well-rounded portfolio."
Peggy Billups of Mannford is graduating with a degree in graphic design. She says throughout the portfolio review she received many positive comments from the industry professionals. "I enrolled in this degree program because I needed a career that would pay me well enough to put my children through college, and realized I have a talent for design that I have learned to perfect in this program. The graphic design curriculum is very challenging, and I feel I am well-trained for a career in graphic design."
Stephen Cox of Muskogee is graduating with a degree in graphic design. He says in addition to his classroom training, his internships provided him with a great deal of on-the-job experience. "OSU Institute of Technology's program has taught me the skills I need to know and helped me perfect my talent. My internships have prepared me to work in the real world in graphic design, and I'll be able to choose from a variety of career options."
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SCREECHING HALT IN FT. WRIGHT AFTER A SINK HOLE OPENED UP UNDERNEATH A CAR. IT LEFT A DEEP HOLE ON EDNA LANE AND QUESTIONS ABOUT WHO PAYS FOR DAMAGE. WLWT NEW'S FIVE'S BRIAN HAMRICK TALKED TO THE OWNER OF THE CAR TODAY. IMAGINE DRIVING DOWN YOUR STREET AND ALL THE SUDDEN THE ROAD DISAPPEARS INTO A SINK HOLE UNDER YOUR WHEELS... THE ONLY THING MORE JARRING... IS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHO PAYS FOR THE REPAIRS. ON THIS QUIET FT. WRIGHT STREET WHAT HAPPENED TO SUSANNE MARTINEZ WASN'T EXACTLY A COSMIC EVENT ... (Susanne Martinez/ft. wright resident "it was unbelievable...") BUT IT DID INVOLVE A BLACK HOLE... (Susanne Martinez/ft. wright resident "It's deep yea...") HER KIA SOUL WAS SWALLOWED UP TO ITS BRAKE SHOES ... WHEN THE ROAD DISAPPEARED UNDER FROM UNDER HER WHEEL. (Susanne Martinez/ft. wright resident "I immediately got away from the car... I thought it was going to eat my whole car.") THE CAR WAS SITTING ON ITS FRAME... AND SUSANNE HAD TO CALL A TOW TRUCK TO GET THE CAR OUT... IN THE PROCESS OF IT ALL... THE CAR ENDED UP WITH 13-HUNDRED DOLLARS IN DAMAGE. (Susanne Martinez/ft. wright resident "So as he's pulling the strap up .. it ended up doing damage to the fender.") SUSANNE'S INSURANCE WILL TAKE CARE OF SOME OF THE COST BUT SHE HAS A 500 DOLLAR DEDUCTIBLE AND SHE DOESN'T FEEL LIKE -THAT SHOULD BE -HER RESPONSIBILITY. WE CHECKED WITH FT. WRIGHT WHO SAID IT WAS A SEWER PROBLEM... SO WE CHECKED WITH THE SANITATION DISTRICT... AND THINGS GOT MORE COMPLICATED... (David Rager/Executive director Sanitation dist. 1 "the private pipe that connects from the property to the sewer line has failed... which has cause d an undermining of the street so now it's up to the city of ft. wright and the property owner to address it.") SO AS A NEIGHBOR'S BROKEN SEWER LINE ... IS BEING BLAMED AS THE SOURCE OF THE SINK HOLE... SUSANNE MARTINEZ IS STILL WATCHING HER MONEY DISAPPEAR... INT O WHAT SEEMS MORE LIKE A BLACK HOLE. (Susanne Martinez/ft. wright resident "but I'm just out 500 dollars ... and to a lot of people that's not a lot of money but when you don't have anything that's a lot of money especially around Christmas time.") THERE ARE A FEW OPTIONS HERE. SUSAN COULD GET REIMBURSED IF THE CITY AND THE HOME OWNER COME UP WITH THE MONEY. SHE COULD ALSO TRY AND GET MONEY BACK FROM THE TOW TRUCK OPERATOR. EITHER WAY IT'S LIKELY... CLIMBING OUT OF THIS HOLE WON'T BE EASY.
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Making Moves on Weibo: The People's Bank of China
The People's Bank of China not only surprised markets by announcing Thursday that covertly injected funds into the financial system to ease a funding squeeze reminiscent of the unprecedented cash crunch in June. It also raised eyebrows with the way it did it – via Weibo, China's equivalent to Twitter, rather than through traditional channels such as its website the official Xinhua News Agency.
Five minutes before the end of bond trading in China's interbank market, the central bank published a microblog item revealing that it had used a newly introduced form of liquidity operation to offer fresh funds to select major banks to ease a seasonal surge in borrowing costs.
The PBOC said it conducted the so-called short-term liquidity operations, or SLOs, to offer an "appropriate" amount of funds into the money market. "If necessary, (the central bank) will continue to offer liquidity support to qualified financial institutions," the PBOC said, adding that it would use the tool flexibly to adjust liquidity conditions in the future.
Although lacking in details, the brief announcement was clearly intended to appease investors in China's interbank market, where lending rates have recently soared to their highest level in nearly six months.
Joining an expanding suite of government agencies using social media to release information, the PBOC — one of the most reticent and tight-lipped official institutions in China — launched its Weibo account on Dec. 1, the 65thanniversary of its founding.
Hosting a relatively modest fan base of 298,698 followers, the "Office of The People's Bank of China" account has so far published 32 items, ranging from financial-reform proposals for the Shanghai Free Trade Zone to a black-and-white photo of its first office building and tips on where to replace broken or tainted yuan notes. The central bank itself follows 31 unspecified Weibo accounts.
Still unavailable on the central bank's main website, the brief statement on the use of SLOs is arguably the most market-moving item the PBOC has posted to Weibo so far.
Before the announcement, China's benchmark money-market rates rose to their highest level since the summer cash crunch, as banks scrambled for funds to meet regulatory capital requirements while companies and individuals embarked on a holiday-induced spending spree.
The PBOC's statement is psychologically significant, especially as the central bank has refrained from injecting cash into the system via its routine and transparent liquidity exercises for the second week in a row.
Comparable in terms of policy influence but perhaps understandably more popular, China's securities regulator kicked off its own microblogging adventure on Oct. 15, making its debut with a more joyful and populist opening line of "The CSRC's official weibo is open for business. You're welcome to follow us!"
The China Securities Regulatory Commission boasts a respectable 1.3 million followers with a total of 278 tweets so far. Coincidentally, the CSRC also follows 31 Weibo accounts, although details on the latter are publicly available: It monitors posts from the country's various stock and futures exchanges to major state media as well as the newest kid on the block – the PBOC.
–Shen Hong


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I love getting Christmas cards! Each day in December I dash out to my mailbox to see if any new card awaits me. I hold my breath as I carefully open each card in anticipation of what is by far my favorite part of the Christmas card tradition. The picture.
The family pictures make the card for me. Imagine my disappointment when I open a card and no picture falls out. It is so sad and disappointing but a letter makes up for it. Yet some don't have that either, it's just a card with a signature.
Please don't send cards out of a sense of obligation. I think we are way too hard on ourselves. Christmas is such a busy time and it's so easy to over extend ourselves which only leads to frustration and bitterness. It's better to avoid Christmas cards altogether or be creative to come up with an alternative. For instance if you are a mommy blogger that frequently posts updates and pictures of your family why not just send out a Christmas email linking to a Christmas update on your blog.
Now let's talk about the form letter. I know a lot of people don't like them but I do. I like getting them plus I do my own every year. I just wouldn't have time to write essentially the exact same thing out to each person 50+ times. To me that is just crazy. I type and print mine out on nice Christmas paper (25 sheets for $2.00 at the Dollar Store) and keep it to just one page. I keep it simple and just include the highlights from the previous year. I do make a point of handwriting a small personal greeting on each card though but only maybe one or two lines. I think the thing to remember here and the point of Christmas cards is to connect with friends and family who you might not have seen over the last year. I almost rarely do local cards because I can wish these people a Merry Christmas in person. Of course if I don't think I'll be seeing someone in town over the holidays then I'll send a card just to let them know I'm thinking of them. For more help simplifying your Christmas card list, please visit this post by my friend Ariane of Neat & Simple Living.
Getting Christmas cards can be done early and without stress! I might just be able to help you by sharing how I streamline my process. Each year at this time I set out to compile my supplies and get to work on my Christmas cards. By breaking the whole process down into manageable steps that can be done over a number of days you'll have your cards done before you know it!
First thing I do is find a basket or box. Next, I collect all my supplies together in the basket. Here is the supply list I use:
- Christmas cards
- Stamps
- Address labels (I use Avery 5160)
- Pen
- Stickers
- Christmas paper for letter
- Address book/checklist
- Return address labels
- Pictures
Once I have all the supplies compiled in my basket I am ready to go. I do NOT attempt to do my Christmas cards all in one sitting. I have a short attention span so breaking the project down into smaller tasks works very well for me. Each evening as I sit down to watch my taped Regis and Kelly show (I love this show and have watched everyday for the last 15 years!) I bring my card basket with me and tackle one of the steps. Each step, except for two, can be done while I sit and watch my show each night for 45 minutes. Some days I might get only one step done, some days more. Then I put it away and come back to it the next day. Here is my to-do list:
~update and print off address labels (this can't be done in front of the TV obviously but it only takes about 15 minutes to update as I have the file saved from last year)
~put address labels on envelopes
~put return address labels on envelopes
~cut out photos (I use school photos which come 16 to a page usually. Sometimes I'll also add a snapshot of the three kids together if I have one)
~write the date on the back of each photo
~write greeting on Christmas cards and sign
~put on stickers
~put pictures in cards
~type and print out Christmas letters (probably the step that takes the longest but no more than an hour and a half tops)
~fold Christmas letters
~put letters into cards
~put cards into envelopes
~seal envelopes
~put stamps on envelopes
(don't forget that you can also get the kids involved putting on the stickers, labels and sealing!)
Thanks Regis and Kelly, I couldn't do it without you!!!


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Blizzard Entertainment announced that The Burning Crusade, the first expansion for the popular World of Warcraft game, has sold
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The sales numbers for the WoW
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Taiwan -- no official launch date has been set. China remains the single
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numbers should rapidly increase one the expansion is released.
quote: majority of blizzard's employee's are underpaid big time (8 - 12 bucks an hour)
quote: What a game to make you forget about the outside world and ruin any type of social interaction, i have watched many of my friends become so consumed with this game that they do not care about anything else other then the next purple thing they are going to get.. because if you had a girlfriend or were married or are married or you do have a girlfriens, you wont for too much longer..Have fun wasting your life away ...
quote: I wonder what's the % of US/Oceanic subscribers who have NOT purchased the expansion. I know a number of people who decided to quit before the expansion (myself included). Some even cancelled their preorder when they've learned enough about the expansion.
quote: so sales numbers should rapidly increase one the expansion is released.
quote: WoW removes the unnecessarily tedious aspects of typical MMORPG design and emphasizes players having lots of choices and lots of fun.
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Do you ever get the feeling that God doesn't really care about you? Do you feel like He's like a taskmaster who is only concerned with all of the things you need to accomplish? Does He ever feel like a distant, impersonal force? And no matter how hard you try connecting with Him, He still seems so far away?
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Always remember to exercise your right to vote
July 4, 2013
June 4, 2013, was the 94th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women full voting rights. Women had fought for four decades to achieve this goal....
" Not withstanding social security and Medicare a lot of people pay no federal income tax." and many of them are millionaires - check the IRS stats.
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So Minor, are ou saying that those insanely rich people who skirt income taxes shouldn't vote?? Well done, cheers
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All people pay some sort of taxes. All people pay local taxes and sales tax and others taxes like gas. A great deal more pay state tax,some don't don't ask me why. Not withstanding social security and Medicare a lot of people pay no federal income tax. Now about voting. There are a lot of low information voters who would probably do more good if they stayed home and watched which kardashian was knocked up and getting married to a athlete or rap star instead of voting. So if you TiVo more than one reality show stay home. If you go over your texting limit every month please stay home. If you have fathered multiple children by different mothers or have birthed children by many different fathers stay home. If you live through Facebook stay home. If you have a bumper sticker or your family size on your car widow stay home. If you like To drink beer with a orange or lime stay home. Also if you have a degree from umd don't vote and punch yourself in the face.
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Most people do pay taxes and all citizens should vote.
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Welcome to Twenties
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TWENTIES Final report published
This publication presents a brief summary of the most significant results obtained in Twenties project within each of the demonstrations, how the demonstration project worked, and an overview of the project work packages. Access to full report
TWENTIES Deliverables published
A set of public deliverables addressing results over the three project Task Forces has been published on the project website.
DEMO 6 - 2nd promotional video edited
Twenties project has published a second video dedicated to Demo 6 titled "Improving the flexibility of the transmission grid (FLEXGRID)" and lead by Red Eléctrica de España. The main objective of the demo is demonstrating that current transmission network can meet demands of renewable energy by extending system operational limits, maintaining safety criteria. Access to video gallery section
TWENTIES results event
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TWENTIES final conference
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About TWENTIES
TWENTIES project initiated its work on April 2010, coordinated by Red Eléctrica de España
The TWENTIES project aims at:
"demonstrating by early 2014 through real life, large scale demonstrations, the benefits and impacts of several critical technologies required to improve the pan-European transmission network, thus giving Europe a capability of responding to the increasing share of renewable in its energy mix by 2020 and beyond while keeping its present level of reliability performance"
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Looks like I am going from the D5000 to the D7000!!! YeeHaw!
My wife is a CFO, so financial matters always go through her.
I explained that the D7000 with the 18 - 105mm VR lens is going to be about $1400.
But, before I let her hands wrap completely around my neck, I was able to let her know I would be selling the D5000 body, and 2 lenses. That the difference would only be about 500 or so.
And, the nice guy that I am, I would sell a couple of MY microphones from my home studio to make up the difference.
So, my wife is going to end up with a new toy. And we are both very happy about it.
I am still on the look out for a D700 that I can find used for less than 1800. It may not be there. If it isn't, I will be more than happy with the D7000.
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#1. "RE: Looks like I am going from the D5000 to the D7000!!! YeeHaw!" | In response to Reply # 0km6xz Nikonian since 22nd Jan 2009Tue 05-Oct-10 01:06 PM
Congratulations on the negotiations. You could tell her that the new camera was needed to capture photos of her with the higher quality she deserves, and save having to sell your mics. Be careful of where you sell them it you do, I lost a U-67 and the $2800 through an eBay scam a few years ago. I do not deal on eBay at all anymore.
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CEO on Jobs Report: 'How Can Steady Not Be Good?'
NV Tyagarajan, who goes by Tiger, is CEO of New York-based Genpact, an outsourcing firm with 66,000 employees around the world. Its employees provide services like finance and accounting processing and supply chain services to clients like AstraZeneca plc, Walgreen and Nissan Motor Ltd. Edited excerpts follow.
What did you think of today's job's numbers? Nonfarm payrolls went up by 209,000, and the unemployment rate ticked up to 6.2%.
My first reaction was, Wow, this looks steady. It wasn't a blow-out month, but we've now added 200,000-plus jobs for six consecutive months — that is a consistent, steady clip. I keep thinking, how can steady not be good?
Our clients don't like volatility. If their business is volatile it prevents them from being aggressive about adding people, it prevents them from being aggressive about capital investment. I'm hoping that [with] something like this, clients will get a little bit more comfortable about investment.
And the reality is that we and our clients continue to struggle to find people of certain skills. The interesting thing about the world today is you could have pretty significant unemployment rates but does that mean you find the people you want with the skills you want, particularly if it's new technology? The answer is no. We can't find all the people we want – deep healthcare skills, deep accounting skills — at a consistent clip so we have to continue to invest in training.
I think if the skills gap is addressed a couple of things will happen. I think you'll have an uptick in certain types of jobs – technology jobs maybe. You might actually start seeing an uptick in wages. Part of the problem the economy is dealing with is the need for reskilling – that keeps wages depressed. There are portions of the workforce who command amazing inflation – for example, risk and regulatory is so much in demand. I think people command a lot of premium for the skills they have.
Do I think the economy is going to grow at a great clip? No, I think it's going to be a steady, slow recovery. It's not going to be rocketing away. I'd love to see huge growth for a long time to come but I don't think that's going to happen. So if the choice is ups and downs versus steady, I prefer steady. That's good for the economy. That's good for everyone.


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