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Field Employees Education and Development Conference
Eric K. Dargan
Deputy Director, Public Works and Engineering
City of Houston, Texas
Member, APWA Diversity Committee
The City of Houston faces unique challenges as the fourth-largest city in the United States. One of the most challenging is the daily operation and maintenance of the city's street, bridge, and stormwater infrastructure. The Department of Public Works and Engineering (PWE), Right-of-Way and Fleet Maintenance Division (ROWFM) is planning its first Field Employees Education and Development (FEED) Conference to meet the ongoing and growing need for a workforce capable of delivering these services using increasingly complex, modern technologies. The conference is scheduled for May 24, 2007 to coincide with APWA's National Public Works Week.
The ROWFM Division is responsible for the safe operation of Houston's streets, bridges, drainage ditches and storm sewers, as well as the maintenance of vehicles and equipment for sixteen city departments. A committee made up of mid-level supervisors and administrative staff has taken on the task of planning and developing the conference for approximately 500 field personnel which will be held at the city's George R. Brown Convention Center. The main objective of the conference is to provide information to the employees on professional and personal development, to assist them in understanding the value of a "career" in public works, and to convey to them the important role they play in the overall operation of the Division, Department, and City.
Many young people are drawn to employment with the City to simply get a paycheck. Through this conference, the Division hopes to help these employees develop a better understanding of what the City offers in terms of benefits, long-term employment, and personal satisfaction. In today's job marketplace, we cannot afford to spend months or years developing personnel only to have them leave because we stopped recruiting them as soon as they were hired. Every employee who attends the conference should feel as if he or she is being recruited for a new job. It is our task to define all of the Division's job classifications up to a new level of performance. We can no longer look at a laborer as a laborer; all employees hired should have the ability to move up at least two levels. By increasing the "standards and expectations" for these entry-level positions, we can begin to build and retain a more valuable workforce.
The FEED Conference is set up to open with a motivational speaker and breakfast in the morning at 7:00 a.m. The group goes from there into one of two morning tracks: "More Than A Paycheck" - designed to give City employees a clear understanding of the benefits beyond the biweekly check, including pension, health, and deferred compensation packages and, over the course of a 25-year-career with the City, how these things can help employees maintain and increase financial and physical well-being; and "What Works at Work" - professional development with a focus on the basics, dressing for success, the importance of attitude, how to fill out an application, and creating successful resumes. A luncheon will follow with another speaker. The afternoon will have two more tracks: "Get A Life" - personal development that pays off in the workplace, learning to cope with anxiety and stress, developing anger management and communication skills, practicing dispute resolution, and understanding how to maximize health benefits; and "In and Out of the Right-of-Way" - a comprehensive look at all of the opportunities open to public works employees and how to take advantage of them.
Concurrently with the presentations, there will be booths in a vendor/services hall where representatives from local banks, credit unions, educational institutions, social services, and suppliers will be invited to have a presence and show how their offerings can benefit City employees. The conference committee has observed that employees are often distracted from work because of personal issues that they may lack the skills or understanding to handle well. The combination of track presentations and services exhibits is designed to help the participants begin to build the needed skills and increase their understanding—resulting in employees who can focus on the job at hand, and confident that they have the ability and support to tackle life's problems as they arise.
The conference will close with comments by PWE Department Director Michael S. Marcotte, P.E., DEE, and ROWFM Division Deputy Director Eric K. Dargan. At that time, the participants will be presented with a Certificate of Completion and special recognition for selected participants.
The ultimate goal of the conference is to develop, retain and enrich public works employees. The City competes with the rest of the community for these workers. Through focusing our attention on their needs and helping them define and realize their aspirations, we believe we can be more competitive in attracting and retaining them over the long term. We are hopeful that transformed employees will know that they are valuable and an important part of the Division; consequently, they will enable the Right-of-Way and Fleet Maintenance Division to provide even better service to all the citizens of the City of Houston.
Eric Dargan can be reached at (713) 837-7502 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
More praise for "A View from the Top" (Congress '06)
"I attended the women in public works session ["A View from the Top"] in Kansas City and to be completely honest with you I only did so to support one of our Florida Chapter members, Mariana Llanso, who was participating as a panelist in the session.
"Well, I was sure surprised! I was very impressed with the quality of the speakers, and the issues discussed were both interesting and insightful. What struck me most was the openness and the honesty of each speaker, who came from different backgrounds and from all around the country. To hear them tell their stories of personal and professional challenges to a room full of complete strangers comprised of both men and women was not only refreshing but powerful. We boys could take a lesson..."
Mark Juliano
Florida Chapter President


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Vacant school buildings in Harrisburg, which cost thousands to maintain, are adding to the district's debt problems.
Five schools have been closed in the past three years. District officials have been hoping to sell the buildings, but so far, there has been little interest.
Officials said the cost to maintain empty buildings, including keeping lights and security cameras on as well as heat to keep water pipes from freezing, is more than the district can afford.
"It was close to like $400,000 every so often that we were going to have to put into the buildings," said school board member Brendan Murray.
Murray is hoping a state appointed recovery officer will have a plan to help sell off or reduce the costs of the closed schools.

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Concept 360° Quick™ Steam/Dry Iron with Curved Silver Titanium Coated Soleplate
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The Lütschine is one of the most interesting rafting rivers of Switzerland. Originating from Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, the famous Swiss mountains, it carries their glacier water straight to Interlaken and into the Brienzer Lake. An alpine river situated in a terrific mountain and lake setting!
River: Lütschine
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Section: Lütschental – Bönigen, approx. 15 km
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Techna-Tool will display the Techna-Check tool monitoring system, which monitors the spindle motor to identify broken, missing or dull cutting tools. The TC-USB system to be highlighted at the show works with most PC-based controls and enables running the software directly on the operator's interface. According to the company, the system can be used to monitor most gear-cutting and hobbing operations.
The company will also display its line of precision Hirth gears designed for applications ranging from indexing tables to pallet-changers. The gears are available in sizes ranging from 50 to 1,500 mm with accuracies of ±1 arc sec.


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With the summer suddenly upon us, MMA is about to spike in growth again.
When thinking about sports in the summer, three things generally come to mind: the heart of baseball season comes during the next three months, the NBA season—which some (myself included) believe doesn't end until after the draft—is still going on, and most importantly, the NFL offseason and training camps are underway. Football honks, like myself, scramble to their televisions on a nightly basis just to stay connected to free-agent signings, mini-camp battles, and the start of pre-season football.
Anyone see a problem here?
What happens when the draft is over and football is still locked out? Do you want to sit around on your couch watching lawyers debate about billions of dollars? If you haven't heard, after the NBA draft, basketball is most likely going to be in a lockout, too. Is there an answer to this madness?
Yes there is, my friends!
Zuffa, owner of UFC and Strikeforce, holds the key.
Mixed martial arts is the fastest growing sport in the world. Why wouldn't it be? People have watched fighters destroy each other going back to ancient times.
There are people in this world that do not like MMA because of the violence. Yes, it is violent, but it's violent for all the right reasons. There are some aspects of MMA that get overlooked—a light needs to be shined on them, now.
Have you ever seen the respect each fighter gives his opponent? The sportsmanship in MMA is unlike any other. Spend 15 minutes trying to knock someone out or submit them, then pick them up when the bout is over and give them a hug. It is hard to comprehend, but it happens all the time.
Fighters also show the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Have you ever seen the shape most of these guys are in? I would love to look like GSP, Jon Jones, or Urijah Faber. Their diets are impressive, and their work ethics are unmatched.
Remember, if they mess up in the ring, they have no one to blame it on but themselves. These men make no excuses—unless it's Tito Ortiz, and he just gets ignored.
So what's it going to be fans? Would you rather watch a courtroom battle between a "former" union and owners, or see two men, each at his physical prime, punch each other in the face?
That is what I thought, and that is why the MMA is about to get a huge boost in ratings this summer!
Check back, throughout the day, for more MMA updates, opinions, and breaking news


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Wilderness Explorer program coming to Animal Kingdom
New program planned for Animal Kingdom
Want a guided tour of the African wilderness? No need for a passport -- the newest program at Walt Disney World may be a favorite among explorers at heart.
The Wilderness Explorers adventure program is coming to Animal Kingdom, Disney representatives said Wednesday.
The program is inspired by the movie "Up" and its star Wilderness Explorer Russell.
Guests can become Wilderness Explorers and experience the entire park with the help of tour guides.
Explorers will earn badges – more than 30 are available – by competing in challenges.
The activities planned are sure to keep the whole family entertained, according to program organizers.
Disney will roll out the program in the spring.
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Many dream of kissing Matt Damon, but Michael Douglas is one of the lucky few who has actually done it. But for him, it was simply part of the job.
"Once you get that first kiss in, you are comfortable," Douglas, who stars as pianist Liberace in HBO's Behind the Candelabra, tells New York magazine in its latest cover story (on newsstands May 13).
"Matt and I didn't rehearse the love scenes. We said, 'Well – we've read the script, haven't we?' "
While locking lips with Damon was no big deal for Douglas, he says the film – which premieres May 26 – still came with challenges.
"The hardest thing ... is that everybody is a judge," Douglas, 68, says. "I don't know the last time you murdered somebody or blew anyone's brains out, but everyone has had sex and probably this morning, which means everyone has an opinion on how it should be done."
In real life, Douglas is married to Catherine Zeta-Jones, 43, who recently returned to treatment for bipolar II disorder. While she has the support of her husband, the Oscar-winning actor and son of Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas has dealt with several other personal crises, including stage four throat cancer and the incarceration of his son Cameron for drug-related charges.
Cameron, 34, received a five-year sentence in 2010 for conspiring to sell crystal meth and heroin possession. A year later, he pled guilty to possessing drugs in prison.
"I have gone from being a very disappointed but loving father who felt his son got what was due him to realizing that Lady Justice's blindfold is really slipping," Douglas tells New York about Cameron's experience with the criminal justice system. "I'm not defending Cameron as a drug dealer or drug addict, but I believe, because of his last name, he's been made an example ... When he had the 'slip,' I said, 'You were two weeks away from starting your rehab program!' But years of shooting up heroin screws up your system."
Cameron's legal problems coincided with Douglas's cancer diagnosis in 2010, when doctors discovered a tumor at the base of his tongue. Douglas fought it with a combination of radiation and chemotherapy, which fortunately worked – even if it was a rough road to recovery.
"When I was ill, I mostly lay on that couch," he explains. "I watched a lot of sports, anything where I didn't know the ending ... I did [miss working], but I was too weak to miss much of anything. I was stage four, and there is no stage five."
But after his recovery he did return to work, and today he is clear-eyed about the opportunities – and drawbacks – of coming from Hollywood royalty.
"The good and the bad of being second generation is there are no illusions," he says, pointing out that only a few, like him and Jane Fonda, have been truly successful. "I always knew that this was a business. It can be wonderful, but it is a business."
Michael Douglas Says Kissing Matt Damon in Behind the Candelabra Was 'Comfortable'
Courtesy of New York Magazine
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on March 22, 2013 - 12:05 AM
The Cleveland Hill School Board has a $370,000 budget hole it hopes to fill with additional state financial aid, but if not, the district must make drastic cuts or call for a higher-than-expected tax increase, according to officials Wednesday night.
District administrators continued their series of 2013-2014 budget presentations, giving updates about where their spending plan stands. Cleveland Hill is awaiting word from the state on how much state money it will receive this year, hoping to hear within the next week. District Business Manager Dennis Corsaro thinks the aid could be enough to cover the budget shortfall.
Cleveland Hill is planning for a budget that would call for a 2 percent increase in the tax levy. Under the state's tax cap law, the district could raise the tax levy 4.76 percent with a majority vote from the community. If too little revenue comes in, the community could see a tax rate hike closer to 4 percent instead of 2 percent. Budget cuts could also be considered.
"We'll sit down with the board to see if we want to make any additional cuts to the budget," Corsaro said. "We are optimistic with some of the proposals from the state that we will be getting more aid."
Administrators also explained aspects of the special-education budget, especially a plan to bring BOCES students back into the district that could save about $169,000 next year. The overall special-education budget is expected to be decreased about $47,000 from the current year.
Superintendent Jon MacSwan said bringing the special-education students back into Cleveland Hill would allow the district to adapt to the needs of the individual student. The plan would affect about four or five middle-school-age children.
"Every year, we look at whether we can bring students back into the district," MacSwan said. "We've been able to do that consistently over the past few years, and it's been able to save us some money."
By bringing a group of special-education students back into the district, Cleveland Hill may be able to accommodate the needs of neighboring districts like Cheektowaga Central.
The district's next budget session is scheduled for April 10, when officials will host a public hearing on the entire budget.
The Board of Education is expected to adopt a budget plan later that night.


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on January 23, 2013 - 2:10 PM
A Sloan mother faces a misdemeanor charge of unlawfully dealing with a child for allegedly providing beer for her 17-year-old son's party over the weekend, Cheektowaga Police announced Wednesday.
Police were alerted to the underage drinking party at a home on Jackson Avenue at about 9:20 p.m. Sunday. There they found 14 people under the age of 21 drinking beer in an upstairs room, police said. The youngest guest was 15.
The owner of the house, Denise Anderson, 47, who is the mother of a 17-year-old boy hosting the party, admitted buying the beer for the party.
She was released on an appearance ticket.
The young people called their parents, who came to the house to pick them up.


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Every employer who has ever been faced with more than one well-qualified person to fill a job knows that deciding which one is a difficult choice.
Such is the case with the two candidates for Columbiana County treasurer.
Democrat Linda Bolon of Columbiana and Republican Eldena Gearhart of Negley both seem equally capable of filling the post.
Both Bolon and Gearhart are skilled financial managers. Gearhart was the bookkeeper for Central Air Flight Training for 23 years at the Columbiana County Airport and also worked as credit manager for 15 years at Hall China Co. She also served as secretary/treasurer for the Columbiana County Airport Authority for 18 years.
Bolon worked with the Ohio auditors office and as county treasurer. She most recently served as state representative for Columbiana County before she was defeated by Craig Newbold in 2010. It was Bolons position she held before serving as state rep, however, that makes her the best qualified for this job.
Bolon served as county treasurer for six years, and during that time she stream-lined operations, and updated the office computer system She also came up with a user-friendly tax bill that shows property owners where their real estate taxes go.
While Gearhart seems well-qualified for this position, too, it is Bolon's prior experience in the same job is what makes us endorse Linda Bolon as Columbiana County treasurer.


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Fantastic Cottage in Heart of Beatles Attractions
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This property is ideal if you are a Beatles Fan as it is within walking distance to Strawberry Fields, John Lennons House, Forthlyn Road and St Peters Church.
Woolton Village itself has several restuarants and bars. There is also a cinema, two local parks and a large tesco supermarket within walking distance.
Liverpool City Centre is only 20 minutes away with many more Attractions to see.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is only 10 minutes away aswel as Liverpool Southparkway Train Station.
The property is 10 mins away from John Lennon Airport and South Parkway Train Station.
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Excellent accomodation. Felt like a home away from home. As a The Beatles fan it was great to be walking and exploring in Woolton.
Would definately go back and visit again.
Maison spatieuse pour 5 personnes sans problème.
Nous avons été très bien accueillis par la propriétaire des lieux...
La maison est très bien chauffée, se situe dans le quartier des Beatles, endroit très calme ou nous n'entendons aucun bruit.
Le supermarché est à 3 minutes à pied de la maison.
Au final, sejour très agréable, dans une maison cosy et où la propriétaire se dévoue pour que notre semaine soit parfaite.
ok hus ligger i et hyggeligt kvarter / by ca. 11 pund i taxa fra liverpool city center eller til anfield. der var kun 2 håndklæder til 4 personer. men ellers var der hvad man skulle bruge selv om det var lidt slidt.
Like I said three weeks before: It was a fantastic stay again. We will come back next year for the Reds in the Champions League :-)
Really nice house not so far away from Liverpool centre and from the airport. Well equipped with all you need for a couple of days stay.
We had a wonderful weekend in Liverpool and we'd love to come back.
It was a fantastic stay. Everything was on top level. We will come back in May, so that's everything you need to know about the apartment.
Lovely house, close to city centre (10 min by taxi)
Had a really lovely stay . It really felt like home . Sonya and the property were perfect. We will definitely be back. :)
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We had a brilliant stay at Sonya's house. There was plenty of room for 5 of us, and although fairly sparsely furnished it was comfortable. Nice patio garden at the back where we ate our lunch. Sonya was very friendly and kind. It's right on the bus route into town as well, and a short walk from a big Aldi. I'd definitely recommend it as a great value base for a trip to Liverpool.
Fantastic house / apartment, clean and inviting. We (three Danish guests) can recommend this apartment. The host, Sonya, is friendly and welcoming.
From the apartment to Liverpool city center is about 30 minutes by bus.
We had a lovely week (week 20, 2015) in Liverpool.
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on February 15, 2013 - 11:30 PM
The highly anticipated matchup of the area's top two girls basketball teams was as entertaining as expected.
O'Hara, the No. 1 ranked small school, watched an 11-point lead disappear but managed to hold off Lockport on Friday, 49-47, in the Lockport Kiwanis Shootout.
Lockport, the top ranked large school team, outscored O'Hara, 16-7, in the fourth quarter.
"There were missed opportunities on both sides at the end but we were glad we were able to pull it out," O'Hara coach Dan McDermott said.
It's the second time this month the small-school Hawks have beaten the No. 1 Large School. O'Hara also beat Sacred Heart when it held the top large-school ranking.
Sacred Heart rebounded from a slow start by using a full-court press that forced Lancaster into turnovers during a 46-32 victory to open the Lockport Kiwanis Shootout.
The Sharks pulled away by scoring 20 points in the final quarter while making 8 of 10 free throws. La'Trice Hall led the winners with 15 points, while Hannah Rehbaum added 11.
Elsewhere, Jillian Michael closed out Senior Night in style with two free throws with 1.8 seconds left in the game to lift Orchard Park to a thrilling 55-54 victory over Olean. Olean, the area's No. 3 ranked small school, blew out OP by 20 points on Thursday at home.
In boys basketball, Matt Wrobel scored 10 of his 14 points in the first quarter and Paul Rath led the way with 15 as St. Mary's earned a season split with Nichols, 66-52, in the Monsignor Martin Association.


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Big Mike forsakes Mic to focus on football [2:42 PM]
AP reports: '"No, I'm not going to do TV," said Williams, who's outgoing personality has piqued the interest of Buffalo-area broadcasters. "I think I just need to concentrate a little bit more on football. Especially in my rookie year." What's this? Big Mike without a Mic? "Well," the 370-pound, 6-foot-6 Williams added, "radio is a possibility. We'll see."'
Burns hopes to stick with Bills [1:50 PM]
Canandaigua Daily Messenger reports: 'With a stable full of running backs already, Burns' chances of making the Bills are not good. He would be more likely to end up on the Bills' practice squad if he clears waivers. It does not matter to the 22-year-old Georgia native, all he wants is a chance to compete.'
Bills GM rebuilding from the ground up [1:29 PM]
NFL.com reports: 'After visiting the Bills for a few days, there's no doubt in my mind that his reconstruction project is ahead of schedule but that his attempt to stay behind the scenes will fail.'
Reclaiming his birthright [10:26 AM]
National Post reports: '"The personality of this offence will develop through the course of the year," Bledsoe says. "But I would say, in my opinion, I think we can be a very attacking offence. I think that we've got the weapons to get downfield in the passing game. "We can be a big-play offence, but, in order to do that, we also have to be very consistent in what we do. Because, if you take shots down the field, you're not going to hit all of them."'
Rone isn't ready to run fade pattern [9:06 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"He's a smart player," Moulds said. "You can't teach the instincts that he has. The guy knows how to get open. He hits the zones well. He knows man-to-man coverage, and he can go deep. You can't teach those attributes. I think he has a chance to make the team, a legitimate shot. I hope he does. He's worked hard."'
Training camp billboard [9:05 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Flowers was one of the all-time good guys, but he joins Walt Patulski and Phil Dokes on the Bills' Bust of Fame.'
Williams biggest NFL question mark [9:01 AM]
MSNBC.com Sports reports: Buffalo was on track to jump close to the .500 mark even before the Drew Bledsoe trade, and if all the other pieces continue to fall into place as expected, a nine-win season seems realistic. If Bledsoe shines and stays healthy, the Bills could be this year�s surprise team.
It's kind of a drag [5:16 AM]
D and C reports: '"I think camp should be a max of three weeks with two preseason games, maybe three at the most," said linebacker London Fletcher, who is wrapping up his inaugural Fisher camp after spending the first four years of his career with the St. Louis Rams.'
Flowers 'may need change of scenery' [5:15 AM]
D and C reports: '"Erik did everything we asked him to do, he worked hard, but for whatever reason it didn't happen for him here."'
Another offensive lineman goes down [5:14 AM]
D and C reports: 'Bills offensive guard Corey Hulsey, a key backup, suffered a left knee sprain in Tuesday's morning practice. He's likely to miss today's final practice at St. John Fisher College, but coach Gregg Williams said he's not been ruled out of playing in Saturday's third preseason game at Indianapolis.'
Buffalo Bills fan of the day [5:13 AM]
D and C reports: '"They've got a good quarterback now and they've just got to give him a little bit of protection. I don't know how far they can go, but I think they can definitely make the playoffs."'
Buffalo Bills Release Former First-Round Pick Erik Flowers [9:39 PM]
Bloomberg reports: 'The 24-year-old Flowers started six of 31 games during his first two seasons and had four sacks and one interception. He played little in Buffalo's first two preseason games and was moved down the depth chart when the team signed Chidi Ahanotu yesterday.'
Previewing the fall line for the AFC [7:42 PM]
ESPN.com reports: Basically, the "46" has worked twice in NFL history -- the 1985 Bears and the 2000 Titans, where Williams cut his teeth. But each of these squads had premium talent and considerable good luck. Everyone else who has tried to use the "46" has paid dearly, since while most defenses are designed to cover up weaknesses, the "46" is designed to expose weaknesses and dare you to attack them.
Camp notes for the Second to the last day of camp. [7:42 PM]
BuffaloBills.Com reports: Guard Corey Hulsey suffered a minor knee sprain (left) midway through the morning workout on Tuesday. He'll be held out of Wednesday's workout. A decision as to whether he'll play in Saturday's game will be determined later in the week.
Watson finds his niche [1:21 PM]
Canandaigua Daily Messenger reports: '"We've got a lot of talent, a lot of speed, and I see some big plays coming out of this unit this year."'
Don�t get too excited about the journeymen [1:20 PM]
Olean Times Herald reports: 'The reality is the 6-foot-4, 290-pound, 32-year-old Price and the 6-foot-2, 285-pound, 31-year-old Ahanotu are journeymen. If you doubt it, ask yourself why they were unsigned some three weeks before the season starts.'
Bills once again find running game [1:19 PM]
Olean Times Herald reports: 'Of the nearly 60-man roster (including injured reserve) president/general manager Tom Donahoe inherited in January of 2001, only 19 remain, a mere seven of them starters. And it's not unreasonable to assume that come the final cutdown on Sept. 1 that number could be a dozen left from the 2000 season.'
A Tight (End) Relationship [12:48 PM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: For years, Bledsoe and Riemersma had watched each other play in divisional clashes between the Bills and New England Patriots. They knew each other well, yet didn�t know each other at all. That�s the thing with division rivals, particularly those who play on the same side of the ball: You watch those opposing players twice each year, get to know their styles and, if they�re deserving, admire their skills.
"Kelly Krunch" Winner [11:43 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: With the Bills down by four, Buffalo intercepted a Dan Marino pass very late in the game. The radio reception became very spotty, with much garble and interference� a long Kelly pass to Andre Reed in the dying moments put the ball on the two-yard line.
Flowers among nine players cut by Bills [11:26 AM]
AP reports: 'Flowers is the latest member of the Bills' 2000 draft class -- the last overseen by former general manager John Butler -- to be released.'
Worst NFL teams of all time [11:24 AM]
ESPN reports: '4. 1971 Bills.'
Forbes reports Bills among NFL's most profitable [11:13 AM]
Buffalo Business Journal reports: In its 2002 valuation, the Bills showed an operating income of $29.4 million, seventh-best out of 30 teams. The magazine said the Bills generated revenue of $131 million. The high-standing income comes despite the fact that the Bills, playing in one of the NFL's smallest markets, are rated just 25th in valuation at $458 million.
Buchsbaum�s quick hits [11:08 AM]
Pro Football Weekly reports: The Chargers are also looking for a backup running back, and there�s a chance that they�ll do something with the Bills with regard to that. The possibility is that one of their backup linebackers (possibly Orlando Ruff, a starter last year) will go to Buffalo for a running back.
Former Bills First Rounder a Victim of Bad Timing [11:07 AM]
profootballnews.net reports: Perhaps a position change is the next step for Flowers, who will most certainly be signed in the near future. In the NFL, speed on defense is held at a premium, and teams will be hard pressed to find a player with more pure, straight-ahead velocity than Erik Flowers. But as NFL teams are beginning to realize, there�s more to being a football player than speed.
Bills cut Flowers, welcome Ahanotu [9:09 AM]
Buffalo News reports: 'Coach Gregg Williams said Ahanotu (whose name is pronounced CHEE-dee uh-HAHN-uh-too) would not play Saturday in Indianapolis.'
Training camp billboard [9:08 AM]
Buffalo News reports: '"The defense doesn't have to be great because the offense is going to be pretty damn good," he said. "But if they stop the run on first down, now they can dictate to the offense and tee off on the quarterback in the passing game."'
Bills Release Nine [8:50 AM]
BuffaloBills.com reports: Erik Flowers among the nine players released by the Bills.
Complete list:
Daryon Brutely, CB (Northern Iowa) Erik Flowers, DE (Arizona State) Demetrious Maxie, DT (UTEP) Jeremy McDaniel, WR (Arizona) Devonte Peterson, DT (Catawba) David Priestley, QB (Pittsburgh) Milton Proctor, S (Kansas State) Marc Samuel, K (Georgetown) Tom Schau, C (Illinois)
Help arrives for defense [5:20 AM]
D and C reports: 'Ahanotu and Price bring a combined 18 seasons, 240 games and 47.5 career sacks to a defensive unit that's raised nothing but red flags this preseason.'
Flowers cut [5:19 AM]
D and C reports: 'Flowers, taken with the 26th pick by former general manager John Butler, started only six games. He had four sacks.'
Price shopping proves wise [5:18 AM]
D and C reports: 'To be sure, after the horrific play of the offensive line in 2001, bringing in just about anybody to bolster that unit qualified as an upgrade.'
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Carol Gloff of Natick, Mass., has been elected to serve a two-year term as president of the University at Buffalo Alumni Association (UBAA), a group that represents the interests of more than 230,000 graduates around the world.
Gloff will be the first out-of-towner to serve as president.
A native of Western New York, Gloff earned her BS in pharmacy from UB in 1975 and a PhD in pharmaceutical chemistry from the University of California at San Francisco in 1984. She is founder and principal of Carol Gloff & Associates, a consulting firm that assists the medical products industry in the areas of regulatory affairs, quality assurance and compliance, and drug and biologic product development.
Gloff joined the UBAA Board of Directors in 2007 and was instrumental in helping to bring back a scholarship for female students. She also has chaired numerous board committees and served as vice president for two years.
As the association's first president residing outside Western New York, Gloff will "bring a new perspective to the board and the needs of our alumni," she said. "I hope my viewpoint will help us put a new lens on the work we do on behalf of the more than 230,000 UB grads around the world."
Other officers elected for the 2013-14 term are Mary Garlick Roll, MS '88 & BS '84, of Williamsville, first vice president and co-chair, membership committee; Timothy P. Lafferty BS '86, of East Aurora, immediate past president; Kenneth M. Jones, MA '84, of Perry Hall, Md., vice president for finance and chair, finance committee; Peter J. Grogan, BS '81, of East Aurora, chair, audit committee; Ruth Kleinman, BA '05, of New York, N.Y., chair, chapters committee; James M. Militello, BA '79, of Gainesville, Va., chapter leader representative; Wayne M. Nelligan, Attended, of Cheektowaga, co-chair, membership committee; Paul R. Hammer, BA '78, of Williamsville, chair, programs and events committee; and Michael A. Anderson, BS '97, of Hamburg, chair, student relations committee.


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The Curve offense will be without one of its top weapons for about two months at least, but Matt Curry is actually looking at his broken hamate bone in a positive light.
"Hopefully it will help me in the long run," Curry said of his time off.
Curry has been battling tendonitis in his right wrist, so along with having surgery on his right hand Wednesday in Pittsburgh, he also received a steroid injection into the wrist.
"My wrist has been bothering me for a while now, and I guess it just kind of took this injury to put me over the edge and finally get it all fixed at one time," Curry said by phone Friday night. "It's kind of a blessing in disguise, so now hopefully I'll come back 100 percent and not have to worry about the tendonitis in my wrist."
Curry suffered the hamate injury last Saturday at Erie and was told by his doctor that everything went well with the surgery. The injury typically sidelines a player for 6-8 weeks, but it can be longer.
For instance, Starling Marte suffered a broken hamate bone in his left hand in 2010 on May 13 and didn't return to action for high-A Bradenton until Aug. 2.
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Pitchers: Curve RHP Casey Sadler (4-2, 2.86) and RHP David Bromberg (0-4, 5.57) vs. Flying Squirrels RHP Craig Westcott (1-3, 4.55) and RHP Taylor Rogers (1-1, 4.02)
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Curry had hoped to make the Triple-A team out of spring training after hitting .285 with 11 homers and 76 RBIs for the Curve last season. But he was sent back to Double and was hitting .248 while ranking third on the team with four homers and second with 16 RBIs.
"I don't think I've had a 100 percent wrist since before the Arizona Fall League," he said. "Hopefully coming back my wrist and my hand will be 100 percent and I can swing with no pain whenever I want to."
Losing Curry is a big blow to a Curve offense that ranks at or near the bottom of the Eastern League in every major category, including being last in team batting average (.226), on-base percentage (.292) and runs (121).
"It's unfortunate," Curve hitting coach Ryan Long said of Curry's injury. "I feel for him most off with the injury because he'll miss time, but I'm sure he'll come back and get it strong and hopefully come back better than he was."
Even without Curry, the Curve have put together two of their best offensive efforts of the season in the past two games, scoring 16 runs on 27 hits to win slugfests against Harrisburg (7-6) and Richmond (9-8).
"I think some guys are starting to settle in a little bit and getting more comfortable," Long said. "[Thursday] we got some breaks, too, to go along with it, but that's part of having a good approach - just kind of staying patient with the approach and taking the right one every day and having a plan.
"We've always preached process and trying to continue to have quality at-bats. That's the big thing for this group is the more of those we can put together as a group, the better it's going to be at the end of the day."


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quote: The Camry seems like a REALLY well crafted set of compromises to hit price, fuel economy, safety, reliability, size/comfort, power, etc...like juggling all that stuff in a semi-reasonably priced car has GOT to be hard, and it was my favorite drive of everything I tried (to my surprise, because I didn't like how they drove at all 10 years ago when I last tested a Toyota).
quote: "This car is just so cynical. Horribly executed, and not a drop of passion anywhere. Interior looks like it was designed by the accounting department. Monochrome display for the HVAC system could have been developed in the '70s. The knobs are cheap, the buttons are cheap, everything is built to the lowest price."Febbo isn't alone. Writes Seabaugh: "Did Toyota even try? Seems like they just phoned it in. Cabin has way too many hard plastics, a shoddy infotainment system, a dash so shiny it reflects into the windshield in direct sunlight. This is the McDonald's of cars: billions and billions served. But that doesn't mean it's good."Back to that underwhelming interior. Yes, the abundant room is there, but so are squeaks, rattles, and noises we've never before heard in Camrys. Our test car's dome light was falling out. And what's with the humongous circular toggles on either side of the giant steering wheel? "I feel like I should be firing missiles," writes Evans.Febbo was clearly the most irked by the Camry, so let's give him the final say: "I'm confident this is the worst car I've driven in months. The Malibu might come up shorter in some respects, but at least Chevy put forth an effort. The Camry is offensive partly because it's so far under Toyota's potential."


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Quantitative peptide analysis by mass spectrometry (MS) has become indispensable for interrogation of proteins in complex biological samples. This complexity requires multiple approaches, so a thorough understanding of these options helps to select the most appropriate protocol for the given question.
The high diagnostic potential of peptides and proteins from cells, tissues, and biological fluids is unquestionable. But have the MS-based strategies matured enough to unlock this potential and to allow the translation from specialized applications into diagnostics and therapeutics?
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma, the most lethal type of cancer in the United States, often begins in the duct connecting the pancreas to the duodenum. The silent progression conceals the diagnosis at the early stages. Thus, little is known about early biomarkers of pancreatic cancer.
"Our team was the first to conduct an in-depth molecular comparison of cancer and normal tissues for the presence of cancer stem cells," says David M. Lubman, Ph.D., professor of surgery at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. "Our method overcomes a common problem of heterogeneity of cancer tissues. Most surgically removed tissue samples contain a low percentage of tumor cells embedded in a dense stroma. Identification of crucial cancer biomarkers requires analysis of a pure and homogeneous cell population."
"However, usefulness of microdissection is often limited by the difficulties in identifying desired cell types by morphology alone."
Dr. Lubman's team used a combination of immunostaining with laser capture microdissection (immuno-LCM).
"This method allowed us to zero in on a small population of cancer stem cells expressing CD24, a specific cell surface biomarker shown to correlate with the development and metastasis of pancreatic cancer," continues Dr. Lubman. "The excised material contained only 10,000–15,000 cells."
Analysis of immunophenotypically defined cell populations markedly increased specificity of liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectroscopy (LC-MS/MS). Over 375 differentially expressed proteins were analyzed by Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (Ingenuity Systems). Not surprisingly, the major groups of differentially expressed proteins were involved in tumor migration, invasion, and progression.
Three selected candidate biomarkers (CD59, CD70, and CD74) mediate the evasion of the immune response. Overexpression detected by MS was further confirmed by tissue staining and microarrays. CD74 specifically correlated with early cancer development and was critically positioned in the NFκB signaling pathway.
"The early appearance of CD74 means that this candidate biomarker could be a promising tool in therapeutic drug discovery. Our next step is to search for these biomarkers in serum," asserts Dr. Lubman.
According to Yuri van der Burgt, Ph.D., at the Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands, sample workup is an essential part of any proteomics workflow.
"Biomarker discovery requires both reduction of sample complexity and retention of coverage," he explains. "At the same time, such sample preparation for the pipeline must be cost-efficient and robust."
His team from the Center for Proteomics and Metabolomics, headed by Prof. André Deelder, developed two solid-phase peptide extraction protocols that precede an MS-based analysis. The first is based on magnetic beads functionalized with chromatographic properties, and the second deploys disposable column-like cartridges. Both approaches consistently generate high-quality starting material for identification of peptide signatures in biological fluids.
To minimize deviations stemming from preanalytical conditions and to focus on biological variations of the specimen fluids, the team standardized operating procedures for each step of the process.
"We spent a lot of effort on optimizing our protocol for high-throughput analysis," continues Dr. van der Burgt. Using this method, samples from patients with diagnosed pancreatic cancer were compared to the healthy controls. An automated solid-phase extraction protocol utilized weak cation exchange magnetic beads. The protocol allowed for cleanup and enrichment of certain subsets of peptides and improved sensitivity of the MS assay.
"Early detection is paramount for patient survival," says Dr. van der Burgt. "Imaging technologies provide good tools for this purpose, but can still benefit from additional information such as blood-based serum biomarkers that may pick up the small changes of cellular function."
Out of several hundred peptides reproducibly identified by this profiling, a set of seven was found to be sufficient to differentiate pancreatic cancer from normal samples with a sensitivity of 78% and a specificity of 89%. The validation efforts continue with acquisition of additional samples from other clinical labs.
In the future, Dr. van der Burgt sees tremendous diagnostic value for individuals with an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer, either genetically or due to smoking or diabetes. A similar approach was used to detect breast cancer signatures. To capture a larger percentage of the proteome, researchers used two types of functionalized beads and combined the resulting data. Meanwhile, the research continues to improve the method to make it ready for clinical use.
The holy grail of protein profiling is to determine comprehensively the identity, abundance, and isoforms of proteins in a large number of clinical samples, maintains Jun Qu, Ph.D, associate professor at the University of Buffalo, SUNY.
"Biomedical discovery necessitates comparison of multiple samples to overcome known problems with individual variability. However, accurate and reliable profiling of multiple samples remains challenging," he explains.
"We developed a highly reproducible and quantitative method that can detect proteomic signatures despite a highly variable biological background."
The "precipitation/on-pellet-digestion" method relies on a unique detergent cocktail to achieve a near complete extraction, including that of membrane proteins. Addition of organic solvents, like acetone, denatures and aggregates the pellet, which is notoriously difficult to re-solubilize.
"Our sample prep philosophy is the simpler, the better," continues Dr. Qu. "We let the enzymes digest the proteins right on the pellet. This method produces a clean peptide mixture suitable for LC-MS analysis."
The team designed a unique separation column that features low void volume, large loading capacity, and high separation efficiencies. Peptides are separated on a heated, 100-cm-long column during a seven-hour run. The team determined that a label-free MS approach was the most cost-efficient method. It provided excellent accuracy for relative protein quantitation when well controlled.
The process was previously applied to several clinically important questions, such as finding underlying causes of hibernating myocardium and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The most recent research focused on HIV.
"Five percent of HIV carriers never progress to a disease state," says Xiaomeng Shen, a Ph.D. candidate in Dr Qu's lab. "Proteomic comparison of normal progressors vs. long-term nonprogressors (LTNPs) provides highly valuable insights for directing therapeutic efforts."
Comparison of 10 individuals from each cohort resulted in the identification of 78 differentially expressed proteins. Subsequent annotation by Ingenuity Pathway Analysis software pointed to several signaling pathways that may account for viral control mechanisms in LTNPs.
"We were excited to find the SAMHD1 protein in the interferon pathway, which was recently implicated as a critical player in viral restriction," remarks Dr. Qu, who notes that it would take many years to generate the same amount of data by the traditional methods.
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I would like to take this time to offer a sincere thank you to the S.C. state troopers who are patrolling U.S. 521 in such a diligent manner. Having lived here for just over five years, I have never seen so many blue lights flashing on 521. This highway has become a speedway (mostly for those with white and blue tags from a little further north.)
A daily newspaper, The "Rock Hill" Herald seems to cover every criminal incident attributed to a Lancaster native, a relative of someone who lives in Lancaster or someone who knows someone who may have lived in Lancaster. To compound the issue, numerous readers, in their comments, like to add insult to injury.
Seems when something awful occurs, a reader will pen that such conduct is normal for folks who pride themselves with "We are Lancaster" banners. Bad deeds make news. Good deeds go unheralded.
I am not quite sure who I am going to vote for in this presidential election. I have some questions that I need to get answers to before I make up my mind. President Barack Obama once said Karl Marx had a few good ideas. I hope someone, more educated than me, can tell me what those ideas are.
Why did Obama choose to announce his relection on Marx's birthday? Why did he choose "Forward," the slogan that has been used by the socialist party in Europe for the past 114 years as his campaign slogan?
I live on Decree Road in Kershaw and all the residents have tried to get Lancaster County to fix the road. We're told the county doesn't have the money. But we are not asking for the road to be widened. We're simply asking to make the road safe, fix the ditches and keep mud off the road. I have personally used my tractor to clear the road. The county just doesn't seem to care.
Speaking at the special County Council meeting on July 30, Council Chairwoman Kathy Sistare declared that critically needed B-3 zoning reform is now "off the table." After three years of talking and thousands of hours of work, including a refusal to hear a viable proposal approved by the Planning Commission, Sistare has responded by firing the planning director, greatly reducing the authority of the Planning Commission, and now declaring that council will not consider the matter further.
A few weeks ago, I wrote to compliment The Lancaster News and the opinion article by Dr. Lee Thomas about ObamaCare.
Now, I write to complain about The Lancaster News publishing the grossly unfair opinion article from The Times and Democrat in Orangeburg. The article, "The real story is Haley letting her daughter hold a state job," was reprinted in the Aug. 5 edition of The Lancaster News. It was about Nikki Haley's 14-year-old daughter having a job in the Statehouse gift shop.
Now that Paul Ryan has been selected as Mitt Romney's running mate the President Barack Obama spin machine is all over the media with scare tactics for seniors. Let's look at reality: It is the Democrat-welfare mortgage scam that has caused seniors to loose needed equity in the homes for either current living or for their children.
Senior citizens are getting nothing on their bank savings so the federal government can subsidize super low interest rates on Obama's debt.
Mr. Honeycutt, as an elected official of Lancaster County, you are considered a politician.
The definition of a politician, according to Webster's Dictionary, is a person actively engaged in party politics, frequently used in a derogatory sense, with implications of seeking personal or partisan gain, scheming and opportunism.
One day while in prayer, I thought of the woes of our country, our world and how no one seems to want to take responsibility for their actions. I said, "Lord, what's going to happen? What can we do?"
Immediately these scriptures flooded my mind:
1. Righteousness exalted a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. Proverbs 14:34.
I have listened and watched this debate over President Barack Obama's "You didn't build that" comment.
And after watching and listening to the debate over reported and under reported, its President Obama's own commercial that finally made me have enough. Some of you will disagree, but that is fine. But for this president to lecture anyone is ridiculous.
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Mark and Suzanne Mishler of Summerville, S.C. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Rachel Elizabeth Mishler to Gerad Pearce Britt of Summerville. He is the son of Gerry and Gina Britt of Summerville, S.C.
Miss Mishler is a 2009 graduate of Summerville High School and a 2013 graduate of the College of Charleston. She is employed Creative Spark Center for the Arts, Mount Pleasant, S.C.
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When Barry E. Snyder Sr. took office for his fifth, nonconsecutive term as Seneca Nation president last month, he publicly assured the Seneca people that he would work peacefully with all Seneca leaders, including those who opposed him during a nasty election campaign.
Shortly after that, Snyder gave what amounts to a $97,000-a-year pay cut to several of his political rivals.
Since then, he has fired or laid off dozens of Seneca Nation tribal workers who supported other candidates in the election campaign.
The new president's moves are business as usual in the Seneca Nation, which is known for hardball politics, according to Snyder's supporters.
But critics claim Snyder's actions are mean-spirited and go far beyond what normally happens after the Senecas elect a new president every two years.
"It's not normal Seneca politics ... We're trying to get official numbers, but we've heard more than 200 people were laid off," said Travis Jimerson, a Tribal Council member who headed a political group that opposed Snyder in the election.
The Seneca Nation is believed to be one of Western New York's 10 largest employers, with about 1,300 people in tribal government jobs and more than 3,000 in other jobs related to its three casinos.
Jimerson sees the recent dismissals as reprisals against innocent people.
"About 10 members of my family have been laid off. A lot of them are people who didn't get involved in the election, and some of them didn't even vote, because they didn't want to be involved. They all got the ax because they are related to me," he said.
Businesswoman Marie Williams, a Snyder supporter who lives with Snyder's son Scott, disagreed.
"That's being fabricated ... Approximately 70 people were laid off," she said. "This is normal procedure, and everybody knows it. That's why people say that when you take a job with the [Seneca Nation], you're only guaranteed two years, before the next president comes in. None of this has been done in a vicious way."
Seneca Nation officials declined this week to provide any numbers on layoffs. Snyder did not return calls to comment. Susan Asquith, a public relations consultant for the Senecas, declined to comment.
On Nov. 6, after a hard-fought election campaign against five other candidates, the 72-year-old Snyder won election to the president's post.
Weeks later, Snyder fired Jimerson, Tribal Council Chairman Richard E. Nephew and at least one other Tribal Council member from their "legislative specialist" positions in Seneca government, according to Jimerson and several other Senecas.
Tribal Council members get paid by the meeting – $150 for each meeting they attend – but if they are also designated as "legislative specialists" for the tribe, they get an additional $97,000 a year.
Nephew was Snyder's closest challenger in the election, losing to Snyder by 225 votes, and Jimerson was one of the leaders of Nephew's campaign.
During the campaign, Nephew and Jimerson upset Snyder's supporters by repeatedly accusing Snyder of theft and malfeasance, charges that Snyder denied. Snyder, who has been involved in tribal politics for more than 40 years, has never been criminally charged with misusing Seneca funds.
The campaign was characterized by harsh accusations, destruction of campaign signs and vote-buying, a Seneca tradition.
After the race, Snyder called it the toughest political battle of his career but said he wanted to work peacefully with those who opposed him.
"I got involved in politics, and I knew the repercussions," Jimerson said. "But a lot of other people who have been laid off are people who have nothing to do with politics ... When Barry got elected, he gave a beautiful speech about unity and healing the nation. Instead, he's been full of spite and hatred."
Nephew could not be reached to comment, but comments similar to Jimerson's came from Sherry Casey, a Seneca who does not work for the Indian tribe yet was active in Nephew's campaign.
Several other Senecas contacted The Buffalo News with complaints, but they said they are afraid to have their names published in the newspaper.
When Robert Odawi Porter, Snyder's predecessor, took office in late 2010, he laid off "about 20 people" from tribal government, most of them at high levels, Casey said.
"A lot of the people who have been let go by Barry had meager jobs ... these are people who were barely getting by," Casey said.
Those characterizations are unfair and untrue, said Williams. She noted that Porter last year fired Susan Abrams, an outspoken Tribal Council member, from her legislative assistant post because of disagreements between her and Porter. Porter issued a statement last year saying he fired Abrams from the $97,000-a-year post because she failed to be a "constructive force" in Seneca Nation government.
Abrams was later accused in a Seneca Nation court of being a loan shark, lending money at illegally high interest rates, but the charge was ultimately dropped.
Abrams said she believed Porter fired her because she refused to be a "yes-man" to him.
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Dr. Ted Brisson had the advantage of training with the revolutionary da Vinci surgical system starting in 2005, just a few years after its introduction, while in residency at the Mayo Clinic. Now, the urologist performs more than 100 da Vinci surgeries a year at the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery, with many patients traveling to him from other parts of the state. While Dr. Brisson was the first in South Carolina to use da Vinci to repair vaginal vault prolapse, most of his da Vinci surgeries treat either kidney cancer or prostate cancer. Da Vinci's 3D magnification allows him better visualization and greater precision, which can mean less blood loss and faster recovery times.
"I saw what it was like for my grandfathers to go through prostate surgery. My patients don't have to face that same kind of prolonged recovery."
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Few diagnoses are more devastating than being told you have cancer. But once you get past the initial shock, how do you cope?
One out of every two men and one out of every three women will develop cancer in his or her lifetime.
This means either you or someone you love will likely one day be confronted by the disease.
Ways to Deal
The following are a few steps to help you cope when you are first diagnosed with cancer:
• Express yourself. Remaining positive and optimistic is key. However, there is likely going to be challenging days. Let it out. Expressing your emotions will help you release some of the stress you're carrying around.
• Find "your" physician. Once you are diagnosed, find a qualified physician with whom you are comfortable. He or she should have good listening skills and the ability to explain your cancer diagnosis in a way you understand, as well as be likeable and trustworthy.
• Know your diagnosis. Find out the name, size, and location of your cancer. Make sure to also ask your physician if it has spread and where it started. You'll want to be as knowledgeable as possible about your diagnosis, treatment, and everything in between. The more you know, the more comfortable you will feel.
• Have a friend. When you see your physician, bring a friend with you. Sometimes two heads are better than one. Your friend might hear something you didn't, and he or she can also be helpful in keeping your stress level down.
Trident Health System also offers support groups, such as I Can Cope® , which provides the kind of cancer education patients need – practical information about cancer, an understanding of various treatments used to fight cancer, and self-care strategies for those facing cancer. Each class emphasizes a topic important to the cancer experience and gives participants an opportunity to share their concerns with others having similar experiences and to design ways to cope with the challenges that arise from a cancer diagnosis. I Can Cope® guest speakers include professionals in the field of cancer management. The Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month of each month. For more information, call Trident HeatlhFinders at 797-FIND.
When Someone You Love Has Cancer
Learning that a loved one has cancer is difficult, especially when you have no idea what to do or say in his or her moment of need. Knowing he or she is probably feeling hopeless and lost, you may not be as quick as you would like to be with the right comforting words or actions.
Ways to Help
The following are suggestions on how to help your loved one cope with a cancer diagnosis, no matter at what stage it may be:
• Be yourself. This is probably one of the most important things you can do. By being who you are, you are providing a sense of normalcy, as if nothing has changed.
Communication is key. Make sure to keep the lines of communication open, even if your loved ones do not want to talk to you about it at a given time. Let him or her know that when he or she is ready to talk, you are there.
Trident Health System also offers support groups for those who are caring for a loved one with cancer. Caregivers Support Group is a group that was created to provide a place for caregivers of loved ones with cancer to share stories, worries, and celebrations in a supportive environment. Expressive therapy techniques are used to address how the family is coping with cancer, while encouraging creative self-expression, tension release and relaxation, and new ways of communicating to uncover the veil of silence, fear, denial, guilt, anger, and depression often experienced by caregivers. This group offers an opportunity to create, connect, express, and refresh your mind, body, and spirit – recognizing that when you care for yourself, you are much better at caring for the ones you love. The Group meets the 1st Tuesday of the month. For more information, call Trident HealthFinders at 797-FIND.
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Berry Grabs MAC West Player of the Week Honors
MUNCIE, Ind. -- Ball State junior guard Jesse Berry was selected Monday as the Mid-American Conference West Division Player of the Week.
Berry scored a team-high 17 points Sunday to lead the men's basketball team to a 78-51 win over Grambling State in the Cardinals' season opener. The Lafayette, Ind., product needed just six shots from the floor, all of which came from 3-point range, to score his 17 points. He knocked down four of those treys and also finished a perfect 5-for-5 at the free throw line.
A preseason All-MAC West Division selection, Berry added two rebounds, two assists and one steal in the Ball State win. He made key shots early in the game, scoring 14 of his points over the first 20 minutes to help the Cardinals build a halftime lead that they expanded over the second half.
It is the second career player of the week award for Berry, who was also named the top performer in the MAC West once last year. His 17 points Sunday were the most by a West Division player on the season's opening weekend, while his four 3-pointers were one shy of his career high.
Berry was one of five Cardinals to score in double figures in the season-opening win. Marcus Posley scored 12 and Majok Majok finished with 11, while Zach Fields and Chris Bond added 10 each.
Ball State returns to action Friday with its second of three straight home games to begin the season. The Cardinals will welcome Wofford for a 7 p.m. tipoff at Worthen Arena.


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Our 3 day Turn Back Time Package is based on a 2 night stay at a luxury safari lodge in Kruger Park. The excellent game viewing experience of this luxury lodge package is complimented by 5 star accommodations and service as well as historical insight into Kruger National Park.
Kruger National Park is not only rich in wildlife - over 3000 years ago, people have already lived here and left spectacular rock art for us to marvel at today. On this package, you will realize the historical significance as soon as you set foot in your luxury lodge.
Combined with excellent game viewing with a professional guide, this is one of the best ways to learn more about the natural environment and an important part of South Africa's past.
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This morning you will depart from Johannesburg on an early morning scheduled flight to Nelspruit. On arrival you will be met by a representative for your transfer through Kruger National Park to your luxury safari lodge. Arrival is just after midday where you will enjoy a welcome drink before being taken through to your room where you can settle in.
You will have time to freshen up before meeting back at the main camp after which you will depart on your first exciting open safari vehicle game drive inside Kruger Park. Sundowner drinks are served during this game drive where you can enjoy the African sunset before heading back to the main camp for dinner in the open air boma.
Following your early morning wake-up call with coffee/tea and rusks, you will head out on a morning game drive in an open safari vehicle during which your ranger will track African wildlife such as Lion, Buffalo, Elephant, Rhino and Cheetah. You will return to your luxury lodge for brunch. The midday period is spent at leisure so you will have time to relax at the pool with a good book or even take an afternoon siesta at the spa.
After high tea and snacks you will be taken out on an open safari vehicle game drive which also doubles as a night drive since you return to the lodge after sunset. This will give you the opportunity of spotting the nocturnal animals in their natural habitat inside this wildlife park. A traditional African dinner is served on your return to the camp. Discuss the days' sightings around the fire before turning in for the evening.
Your final game drive will give you the opportunity to spot any animals that you might have missed so far. Breakfast is served once you arrive back at the lodge. You will have time to check out and do some gift shopping before departing from the lodge to Nelspruit. Catch your return flight back to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Arrival back in Johannesburg is scheduled for the late afternoon.


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This month's ceremony for Kim Kardashian, 33, and Kanye West, 36, will no doubt be a different soirée from her 2011 wedding with Kris Humphries, but one thing's for sure – the whole Kardashian clan will be in Paris (with some close pals sprinkled in).
With sisters Kourtney Kardashian, 35, Khloé Kardashian, 29, Kendall Jenner, 18, and Kylie Jenner, 16, by Kim's side, there'll be no shortage of girl power.
Kourtney's longtime partner Scott Disick, 30, may opt out of a family vacation or two, but this is one that can't be missed! Disick will be the perfect escort for his two children Penelope and Mason, who will likely be a part of the wedding. Disick will also be celebrating turning 31 just after the festivities so why not keep the party going?
Khloé, meanwhile, has been spending her time casually dating rapper French Montana, 29, but that may not mean we'll see him in the City of Lights. "Khloé is enjoying her time with him but she may honestly just want to spend that weekend in France with her family," says a source. One guest we can rule out? Khloé's soon-to-be ex-husband Lamar Odom.
As for the lone male of the bunch, Rob Kardashian, "he wouldn't miss this for the world," says a source. "Sure he's missed some family vacations too but he won't miss his sister's wedding."
Mom Kris Jenner and her husband Bruce are a given. "We're happy [about the wedding]," the family matriarch tells PEOPLE. "Everything is good!"
As for non-family guests, expect to see Kim's right-hand man, entrepreneur Jonathan Cheban, best friend and Eye on Glam designer Brittny Gastineau, pal La La Anthony and Kim's longtime glam squad Joyce Bonelli and Scheppy, who were all present at Kim and Kanye's October engagement in San Francisco.
One face who might not be able to make the long flight from LA? One of Kim's besties, singer Ciara, who is expecting a baby boy.
And while close Kanye pals Jay Z and Beyoncé won't be kicking off their summer tour until June 25, the wedding hoopla is reportedly just too much for the power couple to make the trip.


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CSF total protein is a test to determine the amount of protein in your spinal fluid, also called cerebrospinal fluid (CSF).
A sample of CSF is needed (1 to 5 ml). A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is the most common way to collect this sample. Rarely, other methods are used for collecting CSF such as:
After the sample is taken, it is sent to a lab for evaluation.
Your doctor may order this test to help diagnose tumors, infection, inflammation of several groups of nerve cells, vasculitis, blood in the spinal fluid, or multiple sclerosis (MS).
The normal protein range varies from lab to lab, but is typically about 15 to 60 mg/dL.
Note: mg/dL = milligrams per deciliter
Note: Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
The examples above show the common measurements for results for these tests. Some laboratories use different measurements or may test different specimens.
An abnormal protein level in the CSF suggests a problem in the central nervous system.
Increase protein level may be a sign of a tumor, bleeding, nerve inflammation, or injury. A blockage in the flow of spinal fluid can cause the rapid buildup of protein in the lower spinal area.
A decrease in protein level can mean your body is rapidly producing spinal fluid.
Griggs RC, Jozefowicz RF, Aminoff MJ. Approach to the patient with neurologic disease. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 403.
Rosenberg GA. Brain edema and disorders of cerebrospinal fluid circulation. In: Daroff RB, Fenichel GM, Jankovic J, Mazziotta JC, eds. Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2012:chap 59.
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Deon Butler passed on several Division I-AA scholarship offers to try to make it onto the Penn State football team as a walk-on.
He left University Park with several Nittany Lion receiving records - including most career receptions - and became a top-100 NFL draft pick.
"I loved it. I wouldn't change a thing about it," Butler said between practice sessions for the Seattle Seahawks last week.
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Central Mountain's Von Walker (21) and State College's Evan Galimberti (75) will run on at Penn State next fall.
Butler is far from alone when it comes from non-scholarship players coming to Penn State and making it big. Josh Hull, Matt McGloin, Troy Drayton, Gregg Garrity and Rich Gardner are just a few of the names that spring to mind; the Lions have fared very well, in that regard.
Garrity's son, Gregg Jr., is considering following in his father's footsteps as the new Nittany Lion coaches will put even greater emphasis on that part of the program - Coach Bill O'Brien prefers to call them "run-ons" instead of walk-ons. Because of the NCAA sanctions that will limit Penn State to 65 scholarships beginning in 2014, the Lions will be bolstering their roster numbers with 40-to-50 players they hope to entice to come to Happy Valley in hopes of being the next Butler.
The opportunity to play certainly will be there like never before.
So far, four prospects have announced their intentions to run on at Penn State: Central Mountain athlete Von Walker, State College defensive lineman Evan Galimberti, Massachusetts quarterback D.J. Crook and New Jersey place-kicker/punter Chris Gulla. There have been reports that quarterback Austin Whipple - son of Cleveland Browns quarterback coach Mark Whipple - and Mifflin County 300-pound lineman Derek Yoder also are part of the group, but that has yet to be confirmed by the Mirror.
"I knew I wanted to be there. It was my dream during this whole process. I wanted to be at Penn State," Walker said to the Lock Haven Express when he announced his decision a week ago. "I had opportunities that I could have taken. They weren't right for me. I am relieved, but it all came in good time. I am glad I waited and it is such a great feeling."
The 6-foot, 195-pound Walker, like Butler, had several smaller colleges courting him and offering scholarship money, but passed to join the Lions. He could wind up at a number of positions: Walker recently made Class AAAA all-state in spite of playing on a team with a losing record, and he set or tied 13 of his high school's rushing records.
"They have a great program there," Walker said. "When I went to visit, you could tell they are a huge family. We went on a visit and the guys on the team would sit and talk to me. You can just tell when you go there, you are all together, as a team. They do a great job of bringing you into that family. I think it is great.
"With all the things going on and all the new opportunities, it is going to be a great experience for me," he said. "I don't think it has set in yet. I am sure in June or July it will hit me. It is such a big weight off my shoulders."
Walker set or tied 13 of his high school's rushing records, but that actually pales in comparison to Crook's scholastic feats. The 6-2, 200-pound signal-caller set a Massachusetts state record with 8,126 career passing yards, threw for 77 touchdowns - even playing half of the 2011 season with a broken thumb - and helped Barnstable High School end a decade-long playoff drought.
He spent the 2012 as a post-graduate student at Worcester Academy and will enroll at Penn State next week.
"I chose Penn State for many reasons, but there is one reason why and that is because Coach O'Brien," Crook said. "The way the team overcame all that was against them made me want to go there. Along with that, I've always wanted to go, because of how great the campus is, the football tradition, and the education. But football-wise, I want to play for him and his whole coaching staff."
Gulla made 17-of-22 career field goals - including a 45-yarder that allowed his team to upset an eventual state finalist - while playing at Toms River North for Nittany Lion alum Chip LaBarca. As a senior, he averaged 42 yards per punt and had 33 of his kickoffs go for touchbacks.
He's hoping to challenge to get onto the field immediately.
"I had preferred walk-on offers from South Carolina, Maryland and Rutgers," Gulla said. "I chose Penn State due to great education, coaching staff, and opportunities I will have next year."
Galimberti was a multi-year starter at State College, a rarity, especially on the line, for Coach Al Wolski.
Some of the other players to keep an eye on in the coming weeks are Garrity, Camp Hill Trinity receiver Ryan Herr, Central Dauphin scatback Drew Scales, 300-pound Warrior Run lineman Austin Fiedler, Red Land linebacker Kyle Searfoss, Lewisburg linebacker Brandon Smith, Cathedral Prep linebacker Jake Plonski and the Milford Prep tandem of defensive back Sterling Parks and athlete Aris Scott.
Butler said there's no reason at least some of them can't succeed. In fact, he said attributed at least some of his success to the motivation walking on gave him.
"It let me have a chip on my shoulder, and it let me know that I had something to prove every day in practice," Butler said. "When you're a walk-on, you don't have a scholarship and you're earning your way, everything has more of a sense of urgency. In hindsight, it helped me in practice. I took practice more seriously because one of my ultimate goals was to play, but, before that, to earn a scholarship. By taking practice seriously, I got so much better.
"I was going so hard in practice that the game became easy."
With Penn State limited to 15 scholarships per year starting this season, at least five walk-ons should eventually pick up scholarships. Butler said taking this route also provides incentive off the field.
"I knew I was paying for those classes. I don't want to bring home a C or a D and not pass a class and then have to pay again to take it," Butler said. "I thought I had to put my best foot forward, because, look, I am not paying for this class again, whereas, maybe if I was on scholarship, I'd be lazy. 'Oh, I'm on scholarship. I'll just take it over in the summer again.' But when it's your own money, it definitely changes things."


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Matt Smith shares his thoughts on the character of the Eleventh Doctor and Executive Producer Beth Willis reveals why she was a fan of Doctor Who even before joining the team. Lead Writer and Executive Producer Steven Moffat recalls casting the Time Lord and why he had to give Matt Smith the keys to the TARDIS! Previous cast and crew members such as writer Terrance Dicks are featured and there's a wealth of archive material from recent and not-so-recent adventures.