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BioMed Research International
Volume 2013 (2013), Article ID 976765, 7 pages
Loss of RASSF1A Expression in Colorectal Cancer and Its Association with K-ras Status
1Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, The State Key Laboratory of Biotherapy, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
2Department of Pathology, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
Received 6 April 2013; Accepted 29 May 2013
Academic Editor: Renfu Shao
Copyright © 2013 Dan Cao et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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- Nicolas Charette, Caroline Vandeputte, and Peter Stärkel, "Ras in digestive oncology," Current Opinion in Oncology, vol. 26, no. 4, pp. 454–461, 2014. View at Publisher · View at Google Scholar
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Elizabeth Taylor overdosed on prescription meds and booze on April 6. Partay! The 76-year-old actress woke her assistant to rush her to the hospital when she began vomiting and couldn't breathe.
Elizabeth was treated and released at Cedars-Sinai.
"Liz was panicking. She really thought she was going to die," a friend said.
Lizzie has been visiting the gay bars recently, so she might have gotten some bad shit and went into a K-hole. She's in a wheelchair, so that could have been dangerous. She could have run over a pet or an assistant. Never do club drugs if you can't handle that mess.

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The audience I screened this production with (consisting of dancers, their parents and the staff of an elite athletic school) seemed to buy right into the story.
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Fame—that illusive moment in the spotlight—doesn't come easy. And that is exactly what the teachers and principal (Debbie Allen) at New York's Performing Arts High School want their students to know. Discipline, practice, attention to the details of their craft and hard work help, but they can't guarantee success.
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Nearly 30 years after the original Fame movie released, there is a whole new generation of students auditioning in the rundown classrooms at the city's prestigious public institution. They arrive on the big day, nervous and excited to prove they have the right stuff. Of 10,000 applicants, 200 make the cut as freshmen.
From there the film rushes through four years of high school with a cast so large it is difficult to really get to know any of the kids. Alice (Kherington Payne) is a dancer whose parents have been paving the way for her career from the time she was four or five years old. Her confidence and expectations are evident. Luckily she seems to have the talent to make it happen. Unfortunately things aren't so rosy for the male dancer (Paul McGill) from Iowa who has to work doubly hard to keep up.
Meanwhile, Denise (Naturi Naughton) is locked away in a classroom practicing her musical pieces to fulfill her father's dream for her, to become a classical pianist. Neil's (Paul Iacono) desire to be a filmmaker has him begging his hard-working dad (Howard Gutman) for production money.
Down the hall in theatrical arts, a timid student (Kay Panabaker) stands at the front of the room and performs a faltering rendition of a love song. Then another classmate (Collins Pennie), who is attending the school without his mother's knowledge, lets his anger spill out in a rap song. Their friend, Marco (Asher Book), who sings in his family's restaurant, is just happy to show up at school everyday.
Each passing semester sees some students soar while others stumble as they face new experiences. Their abilities are tested when one teacher (Megan Mullally) takes them out of the safety of the high school and pushes them to perform in front of a real audience at a nightclub. Other teenagers learn life lessons after getting drunk, facing unwanted sexual advances, and being repeatedly rejected at cast calls. One performer even contemplates suicide when his dreams for a future career disappear.
The audience I screened this production with (consisting of dancers, their parents and the staff of an elite athletic school) seemed to buy right into the story. I'm sure most of those aspiring young athletes see themselves shining on the stage one day. With a bit of luck and hard work some of them might even succeed. In the meantime, I hope the warning about pushing your children to satisfy parental dreams wasn't lost on the adults.Starring Kelsey Grammer, Bebe Neuwirth, Megan Mullally. Running time: 107 minutes. Theatrical release September 25, 2009. Updated July 22, 2016
Get details on profanity, sex and violence in Fame here.
Fame Parents Guide
At the CarnEvil party, Denise wears an angel costume. What does this choice say about her character? Why is it difficult for her to stand up to her father? What does she discover about her mother?
The music teacher (Kelsey Grammer) tells his students that study, drills and practicing technique frees talent rather than stifles it. What do you think he means? Why is it important to master the basics of any discipline?


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Hi Redladybug, thanks for joining us. Lambiel fans are always welcome here!
Hi Redladybug, thanks for joining us. Lambiel fans are always welcome here!
Making predictions in which Lambiel doesn't win isn't hatred, it's called an opinion. It doesn't mean anyone hates him. I like Stephane Lambiel a lot, but I do prefer a couple of other skaters. Having an opinion that doesn't match yours isn't a crime.
Davey25, ooops, Slutskayafan21, honey, I think you enjoy this perceived persecution. I think it gets you all excited and gooey to come on the board and "defend" your "hated" skater.
Oh, so you all know, this same poster told us on another board that we ALL love Brian Joubert. All of us. Everyone.
Ah, to be able to see the world in strictly black and white....
_______________________________________Originally Posted by slutskayafan21
Who is "All"?
This is the first I've heard this statement and I hope it's the last time.
Quite the opposite, I think, Lambiel is a favorite.
Besides being a good skater, he's always smiling and appears to be a gentle soul.
Could you further identify your sources?
I'm glad he medaled.
I'm a bit surprised by this topic myself; I know there are quite a few Lambiel fans on this board.
I personally am neutral when it comes to him. I could care less whether or not any of those guys land a quad or not (as long as they're not falling around all over the place), so if he supposedly can't consistently land one that doesn't bother me.
I do find his skating style to be a bit -- busy. Actually, I think "overchoreographed" would be a better word; too much going on sometimes. However -- given how many "underchoreographed" programs we see on a regular basis, this is almost more of a compliment than a criticism.... Believe me, he's probably about the only skater I have this sort of problem with.
Well I certainly don't hate Lambiel. I'm not a huge fan of men's skating in general right now, but Lambiel is one of the few that I actually DO enjoy.
Someone needs to stop overgeneralizing and exaggerating. All of the skating fans I know either love Lambiel, or don't care so much for him but really respect his talents. I have yet to meet anyone who "hates" the boy.
Originally Posted by slutskayafan21
Our Canadian judges, coaches, commentators and skating fans love Lambiel. Paul Martini couldn't say enough great things about Stephen. His spinning technique is to be envied by all. Heck, Stephen could teach a spinning clinic.
The only negative thing I heard about any of the men was from the US commentators, including Dick Button and Scott Hamilton regarding their costumes. They think most of the men - including Stephen Lambiel - could use some makeovers in their costume decisions. I don't think that sounds like they hate Lambiel!!!
Slutfan, I don't think that Lambiel is hated in the skating world. I adore Lambiel's skating, especially his spins! I remember hearing that Lambiel was scored lower in his spins due to his choice to utilize fewer positions to showcase the beauty of a held spin. It was my understanding that he hoped to make up the point difference by receiving a higher PCS. Regardless, he is a talented skater and his world standing and WC gold medal testifies to this.
Really, it all comes down to bias. If a judge, skating fan, or whoever prefer a certain thing (great jumps, fast spins, artistry, speed, etc.) they going to praise the skater that demonstrates the quality or qualities they like. If a judge prefers Takahashi's style to Lambiel's style, of course he will score Takahashi higher and vice versa. A skating fan will overlook the flaws of a preferred skater while being quicker to point out the flaws of other skaters. It's all a matter of opinion and bias.
From your posts, I gather you dislike Sasha and loathe Lysacek. You're quick to point out and list their flaws and argue their competition placements. But other posters will defend them just as quickly and highlight all of their skating skills with just as much gusto. It's all a matter of opinion and a willingness to overlook the flaws of the personally loved skater.
It all boils down to what you like, and once a fan, judge, or anybody picks the a style of skating or even particular skater they love they'll back that skater. It's just the nature of the beast.
Everyone wishes they could look so sharp in a zebra shirt like Stephane.
Huh??? He's probably one of the most beloved and least critisized/picked-apart skaters in the world! It's actually quite amazing how little criticism he receives from online skating fans considering his calibre.Originally Posted by slutskayafan21
And I personally LOVE him.
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The question of hatred came up by the originator. It was not an opinion. It was a statement which included the entire SET of figure skating fans, judges, competitors, etc. He could have said that Lambiel is going to lose many fans because he is skating poorly in my opinion. That is an opinion.Originally Posted by Serena
I doubt Lambiel's fans will abandon him. He won an Olympic silver medal having hurt his knee two weeks before the games began, which kept him off the ice for a week. He equalled his best performance; it is doubtful he would have won gold had Plushenko been at all healthy in Moscow. (An ailing Plushenko was in a virtual tie with Lambiel in the quali with no quad.) He doubled a jump in his SP in Torino and was in a virtual tie with Weir for second place. This wouldn't have happened if the judges didn't love him. In Dortmund, he fell in the SP, and was likely in the final group because the judges loved him. Chengjiang Li, for example, to whom the judges seem to be indifferent, would have been dropped like a rock with that fall, especially under 6.0.
When he skates in Europe, it is a love-fest all around. And when there was a certain coolness towards him from the primarily local crowd in Moscow until Plushenko withdrew, that was a great sign of respect.
The people who love Lambiel loved him when he burst on the scene in 4th place at 2002 Euros -- and got TV exposure -- when he was in 15th at his first Olympic games, when he was 18th at 2002 Worlds, when he was 10th at 2003 Worlds, when he was 4th in Dortmund -- where he got lots more TV coverage -- when he was 1st in Moscow. The people who love Lambiel didn't "hate" him when he dropped to 6th place at Euros in 2004. If they start "hating" him because he "only" won the Olympic silver medal on bad knees, they never really liked him very much in the first place.
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Slutskyafan is a ringer.
He is actually a former member of the Peace Corps who is currently fostering 26 Katrina cats in his tiny basement apartment. He is at present time employed full time as a hostage negotiator, but spends most of his off hours counceling emotionally traumatised international skating judges, dishing out soup at the homeless shelter, and on rare occassion, kicking the walkers out from under helpless old ladies.
Thats my conspiracy theory, and Im sticking to it.
S-Fan, you certainly know how to keep things lively. Lookit all the people who have responded to this post! Way to stir it with a stick, Brother-man.
I personally love Lambiel. I love that he took care of his body, got surgery for his knees and came back. I love his spins. Whatever level they are, they are done with textbook perfection, and he should get better marks for that. Wish he had a better 3-A. Wish he could have chased Plushenko a little harder, it would have been a more interesting season. Really not a thing about him thats not terrific, and nuthin wrong with Bronze.
I don't know how you came to this conclusion. Lambiel has won a worlds gold, an Olympic silver, and a GPF gold. That is hardly the sign of judges hating him (are you suggesting he should have won Olympic gold and the judges unfairly gave it to Plushenko?)Originally Posted by slutskayafan21
When I read the posts and watch the audience, the fans seem to love him. I have not read any hateful comments from experts (who are they?) either. If at all, majority of people seem to really like him.


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Here's a good post about how fed-up and pissed off Democrats are: 2 out of 5 of them have either decided they will not vote in 2010 or they're on the fence about it.
I'm raising my hand here. I'm one of the ones who's thinking about not voting too, though I take the "democratic process" so seriously I'm not sure I could ever not vote. But after living through four Democratic presidents, none of whom inspired me in the least, and now working on a fifth who is running out of "leadership runway" (as a friend said this weekend), I'm pretty freakin' fed up with the whole process.
But what worries me the most is the effect Obama-disappointment will have on young people. I remember their incredible enthusiasm last year — and even the year before last when they were the base of Obama's base. They may be too disillusioned to vote again for years, if ever, which would be a tragedy not only for Democrats, but for the country.
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Mainland universities mostly see grades as the sole measure of a good education, but pressure is now growing for a more rounded approach
Gong Ke, president of Nankai University, is launching an ambitious reform of education at the alma mater of China's first premier, Zhou Enlai, in a bid to shift the school's focus from chasing academic results to developing students' potential and sense of responsibility.
"We want to cultivate talent which cares about society and is able to serve society," Gong told The South China Morning Post. "We want to return to the core spirit of education that's been long missed."
But Gong, a 57-year-old veteran educator who moved to head Nankai in January 2011 after running neighbouring Tianjin University for more than four years, is finding the task a challenge.
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Galfond Kisses $700k Goodbye: Top 10 Online Winners/Losers
Finnish high-stakes pro Jens "Jeans89" Kyllonen is this week's biggest winner in the nosebleed cash games online while fanboy favorite Phil "MrSweets28" Galfond tops the list of losers.
The high-stakes action has flourished in the last seven days on PokerStars and looks to be revolving around Viktor "Isildur1" Blom who saw swings as big as $600k before finishing the week just a small loser.
Joining Kyllonen on the list of six-figure winners are high-stakes regulars like Rafi Amit, Ronny Kaiser and Davin Georgi.
Headlining the week's losers are Patrik Antonius, Sander Berndsen and Theo Jorgensen.
Keep reading for the full rundown of the biggest winners and losers this week in online poker.
Top 10 Winners: Jan. 21-27, 2011
Despite Viktor Blom showing just a small net loss on the week, he played an integral part in the distribution of money, and was actually the direct cause of most of the biggest winners and losers.
Jens "Jeans89" Kyllonen won roughly $300k on Monday, much of it from Blom, playing shorthanded $100/$200 PLO and finished up $526,000 on the week.
The second biggest winner was patpatman who suffered losses to the tune of $268 last weekend but surged back to just shy of $450,000 in net profit by week's end. Tuesday was particularly lucrative for the unknown high-stakes player as he raked in roughly $400k in a single 24 hour period.
The list of winners is rounded out by known pros Rafi Amit (+$278k) and Ronny Kaiser (+$266k.
Here are the top ten winners in the online nosebleed cash games this week:
- 1. Jens "Jeans89" Kyllonen: +$52
- 2. patpatman: +$459k
- 3. Davin "mTw-DaviN" Georgi: +$408k
- 4. Rafi "rafaelamit" Amit: +$278k
- 5. Ronny "1-ronnyr3" Kaiser: +$266k
- 6. K_0_S_T_Y_A: +$224k
- 7. nasud 11: +$223k
- 8. Eunjong Byun: +$193k
- 9. Sauce123: +$163k
- 10. phounderAA: +$157k
Top 10 Losers: Jan. 21-27, 2011
Phil Galfond has been extremely active in the high-stakes games so far in 2012 but this week was an absolute disaster.
Galfond got tuned up for over $700,000 since we reported last Friday, prompting him to release this video blog. Galfond says he's selling his New York condo since he's been spending the bulk of his time in Vancouver playing online.
He also updated his fans via Twitter that his Stars account was at just $90k, and he wouldn't be returning to the $100/$200 games until he had rebuilt it to $250k.
Alongside Galfond on the list of losers, though faring much better, is Fake Love888, the account believed to belong to Patrik Antonius. Fake Love was on the winners list last week, earning $186k, but he gave that back and more in the last seven days, finishing down just over $300k.
In the third spot is Dutch pro Sander "Berndsen12" Berndsen with just over $282k in losses. Much of his losses were at the hands of Viktor Blom on Tuesday.
Here are the top 10 losers in the online poker cash games this week:
- 1. Phil "MrSweets28" Galfond: -$709k
- 2. Fake Love888: -$304
- 3. Sander "Berndsen12" Berndsen: -$282k
- 4. Terken89: -$279k
- 5. VietRussian: -$276k
- 6. 1Il|1Il|1il|: -$154k
- 7. azn_baller3: -$133k
- 8. Theo J: -$128k
- 9. masoren: -$122k
- 10. 0Human0: -$113k
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By most standards I live in a nice neighborhood. Before the market crash, the houses ran from around the $100-$350K range and most people keep up their lawns. And while I don't really want to live in this city, overall I am happy with my house, most of my neighbors, and much of the community that we have.
That being said.
The drug usage in my neighborhood is overwhelming.
Drug deals are going on on a daily basis. Drug dealers are trolling the streets and cul de sacs. Strangers are going in and out of windows in homes.
Saturday, around 5pm, I was pulled over to the side of the road on my own street talking to a neighbor and a car squeezed by me…and went to the end of the street and completed a drug deal, in the board daylight, with kids riding bikes and playing ball everywhere.
Listen, I don't care if someone commits a consensual crime that has no bearing on myself or my family, in their home where no one knows about it. Want to smoke a blunt on your own time? Knock yourself out.
What I do care about, however, is the continuing activity and boldness that not only isn't letting up, but is getting worse.
At what point do one of these "drop offs" turn into something that ultimately kills a child?
Like mine.
And sadly I feel helpless. Even if we were able to sell our house to an interested buyer, where do we go?
Another street with all this going on? I can tell you that you would drive here and not realize what you were getting yourself into.
And the thing is that this particular house was already busted once. It took mere weeks for it to all come back again. And now there are vagrants living there. It's one thing to know your OWN street druggie, but when new ones show up…it's frightening. And its not just my street. It's all the streets on my side.
I also just found out that the 'big brother' that picks up his little sister at the bus stop in the afternoons (same as Charlotte rides) is the drug dealer 3 streets over.
He picks her up so nothing happens to her but he is the danger. Now I have to go get Charlotte from the bus stop a block down when she has been walking it by herself for 2 years.
Has anyone dealt with this on their street? If we call the police every time we see it, there isn't much they can do by the time they arrive. It takes literally 30 seconds for an exchange.
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Hi guys,
I am just setting up my next 10 week training block for a half marathon and was wondering how many speed sesions should be included a week?
I have based my training on a plan from the RunnersWorld half Marathon book my partner got me.
The plan has me running 5 times a week (30-40miles increases as the weeks progress).
The plan has no 400m or 800m speed sessions like other plans do but instead sessions where you run at HMP for say 4 miles.
I would like to include the 400's & 800's and was wondering how oftern they should be done? Every week? Every other week?
Current PB is 1hr 29min and looking for 1hr 25 at some point.
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I get confused with tempo and interval sessions.
Tempo is where you run at HMP for x miles
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Thats very helpful, thanks very much.
No problem. Thats where I am up to, having started about a year ago. I am starting to do more intervals now, but I do higher mileage than this time last year, so perhaps I have developed / hardened up to the demands of intervals. I am more into marathons now, but if I was focused just on the HM the priority for me would be Long Run, Tempo, Medium Long Run, Intervals in that order, and then whatever mileage is left is just easy running.
Just to reinforce what Also-ran has said, for the longer distance (HM upwards) the tempo runs are more important than the intervals.
I'm following a Pfitzinger & Douglas plan for VLM, and this ignores interval sessions for the first ten weeks, and then adds them in for the last few key training weeks prior to the marathon.
This may be a better approach where you have one speed session per week, and focus on tempo runs of 4 to 7 miles at HM pace for around 8 weeks and then for the next four weeks do intervals. Maybe alternating weeks of 400 and 800ms.
Part of this is to mix up the sessions - its always more interesting when you're not continually repeating the same session
I had a quick look back at my training last summer. I went from 1:28:xx to 1:24:xx based on steady mileage and the tempo sessions. Following on from that went to 1:22:xx in Sept. That was during marathon training where I had weekly tempo runs, and occassionally did some intervals.
Stutyr's suggestion of doing a block of tempo runs, then sharpening up with some intervals for a few weeks sounds good, particularly where you don't do enough mileage to fit in 2 speed sessions per week.
This all sounds very good. I like the idea of mixing up the tempo and interval sessions as well. i will certainly have a think over the weekend when planning my next 10 week phase.
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Barrington Police Chief John LaCross said his department has no reason to believe the man who was charged with destroying the Sowams School sign has any vendetta against the school.
On Oct. 20, police arrested Sowams Road resident Kip Eaton after he allegedly smashed and burned the school sign. Officers found a portion of the sign burning in Mr. Eaton's back yard fire pit.
A few days later, Sowams School Principal Jim Callahan reportedly began hearing from concerned parents who wondered if Mr. Eaton, a neighbor to the school, posed any danger. Mr. Callahan sent an e-mail to parents stating, in part, "Barrington Police have informed us that there will be an increased presence around all schools."
Chief LaCross clarified that point earlier this week. He said the increased presence by officers in and around local schools was done mainly in response to two out-of-state incidents at public schools: a shooting at a Nevada school and the murder of a high school teacher in Danvers, Mass.
"Those (incidents) could stir up something in somebody's mind," Chief LaCross said. "Out of precaution we'll be more visible here."
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Michael Harold Bodourian MBA '72 died unexpectedly on December 16, 2009. Born in San Francisco on January 4, 1934, Mike raised his family in Saratoga, California before actively retiring in Grass Valley. He attended high school and college in San Francisco and received his MBA from Santa Clara University. After proudly serving in the infantry, Mike worked in the technology field and became a cost accountant for numerous firms in the Bay Area. In Grass Valley, he was active with Music in the Mountains and enjoyed the company of his many friends. He loved good jazz, boxing, and his dog Delilah, but family was the most important thing to him and he created and cherished family vacations and memories that will live on forever. He was an unforgettable grandfather who will be missed by Nicole, Brent, Sean, Tim, Tanner, and Kyle; a giving father who will be missed by Mike, Melissa, and Matt; and a wonderful husband of 49+ years who will be very missed by his wife, Marilyn.
Mary Cobb '72, born Aug. 26, 1950, passed away quietly after a heroic fight against cancer on March 17, 2013.
Mary was born in Santa Monica and grew up in Van Nuys, attending St. Elizabeth School and Louisville High School She graduated from Santa Clara University with a major in Economics. After 16 years in the securities industry, Mary started her own consulting business as a compliance expert.
Kent W. Roehr M.A. '72 on Dec. 16, 2008. The Milwaukee native earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a master's degree from SCU. He was employed by New Berlin West High School from 1963 to 1990 as a math teacher and was a longtime member of Bethel Hill United Methodist Church in New Berlin prior to moving to Combined Locks, where he joined Peace United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Jean; three daughters; and seven grandchildren.
John William Otter M.S. '72 joined his beloved Elda in eternal rest, October 14, 2016. He met Elda, his lifelong sweetheart, at Roseville High School. They shared 6 decades together, giving life to 3 children David (Leticia), James (Anne), and Diane (Richard), 9 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. John is also survived by his beloved sister and friend, Anne Woods, and several nieces and nephews. In a life characterized by hard work and service, John worked for the railroads as a young man, spent two years in the Navy, worked for the Post Office as a letter carrier, graduated from Sac State, and then began a 38 year career as a Math teacher at El Camino High School, occasionally teaching at American River College. At El Camino he was also a Drivers Ed instructor, union steward, and frequent volunteer at sports games, and JROTC outings. He also earned a master's Degree from Santa Clara University. John was an usher for many years at Our Lady of the Assumption. After retiring, John spent much of his time helping his best buddies on construction jobs, and was a 20-year volunteer for the Sac County Flu Clinic. John loved to spend time gardening and working in the yard. He trimmed his trees so his grandkids could climb them more easily. John loved the outdoors, and was always up for a road trip to the very end. He and Elda enjoyed cruises to Alaska, Hawaii, and around the Caribbean.
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John Michael Wagstaffe '72 passed away on August 2, 2011. Wagstaffe was born in Redwood City to Gerard and Jean Wagstaffe and raised in Menlo Park. After graduation from Woodside Priory High School in 1968 and Santa Clara University in 1972, he had a 20 year career in the U.S. Army, serving his country in Panama, Germany, Fort Ord and the Presidio, retiring as a Major. He then served as the civilian public affairs officer for the Army at Fort Irwin. After a long battle with diabetes, he passed away in his hometown of Apple Valley on August 2, 2011. He will be greatly missed by Victoria, his wife of 36 years, son Trevor and daughter in law Naomi, siblings Steve (Susan), Jim (Karen), Ray (Jacque) and Gerry, Uncle Bill/Aunt Margie, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. His passions included spending time with family, photography, youth sports, and soccer. He was unwaveringly optimistic and never missed a family gathering highlighted by the joy of attending his son's marriage in May 2011. His positive outlook on life will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
John Justin Proulx MBA '72 April 14, 1938 - July 10, 2013. Resident of San Jose, John Justin Proulx, 75, passed away July 10, 2013 in San Jose, Calif., surrounded by his loving family. A native of SF, John attended USF earning his B.S. degree in accounting and later received his MBA from Santa Clara University. An auditor for many years, he became an IT manager in the early days of Silicon Valley. For 28 years, CPA John operated his own accounting practice, and used his financial expertise to help non-profit organizations in Santa Clara Valley. He is survived by: the love of his life and wife of 45 years, Bernadette; his beloved children, Rich Proulx (Rachel Antell) and Michelle Schuette (Derek); and, his adored grandchildren, Talia and Gabriel Antell-Proulx and Katie Schuette. He was also deeply grateful for his extended family, numerous close friends, and his physician Kenneth Greene, M.D. for his many years of care.
In John's words, "I am no longer physically with you, but am still with you in a spiritual way." He was a member of the Seeking Guidance men's group for 14 years. John enjoyed spending time with friends and family, travel, genealogy, collecting football memorabilia, and cheering on the 49ers - the pinnacle of his 60 years of "fandom" came earlier this year with his first trip to a Super Bowl. John was a very humble man, doing many things for many people without telling anyone. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Jane L. Anderson '72 died on November 10, 2010.
James Patrick Connolly '61, M.S. '72 was born in Oakland in 1938 to James P. and Mamie W. Connolly. He attended Napa Union High School and graduated in 1956 and married Sharon in 1997. James passed away in San Jose on February 2, 2015. He was a retired engineer and manager whose career spanned 49 years at NASA, managing the design and development of Space Shuttle, International Space Station, and small spacecraft payloads. He joined the Peace Corps in 1964, and spent 2 years working on road and building projects in Tanzania. He graduated from Santa Clara University with an MS in Electrical Engineering in 1972. James is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Sharon and his children Tim Connolly of Campbell, Thad Connolly of Oakland, and Michael Sommese of San Jose.
James Joseph Loftus III '72 passed away from cancer the morning of Sept. 3, 2013. He was at home, resting peacefully, and in the company of loved ones. Jim was born May 17, 1950, to James Joseph Loftus Jr. and Mary King Loftus; both of San Francisco, Calf. He was raised in Mill Valley and San Francisco, attending St. Cecelia's elementary and Riordan High. He attended San Francisco City College, studying engineering, subsequently transferring to, and graduating from, Santa Clara University in 1972 with a degree in civil engineering. San Francisco's culture, ocean beaches and childhood friends remained strong identifiers throughout his life. With an eagerness to expand his horizons, he seized upon the chance in summer 1972 to move to Fairbanks. He persevered through that first winter, determined to give his new home a fair chance, eventually landing work on survey crews for the trans-Alaska oil pipeline. During the next few years, young Loftus worked in Alaska during the construction season and traveled extensively in the off-season. His work on the pipeline solidified his desire to live in Alaska, despite his rather unique distinction of having spent five consecutive Septembers in Atigun Pass! He welcomed Alaska's challenges, the unparalleled scenery, and the host of characters that became friends, mentors and, eventually, family. Increasing responsibilities and in-depth exposure to engineering while working on the pipeline inspired him to return to school, completing a graduate degree in structural engineering at the University of Washington in Seattle. Upon finishing his master's degree in 1979, he returned to Fairbanks for perhaps the most important summer of his life during which he fell in love with Eileen Stack. The lovely couple married Oct. 6, 1979, and were a picture perfect pair! Suit on and freshly groomed, the now husband and father pounded the pavement in Seattle, seeking work as structural engineer. Landing a job at a well-respected firm, he flourished and developed his skills while working on prominent projects in Seattle, including the iconic Columbia Tower. It wasn't long before the call of the wild beckoned and in 1984 Jim and Eileen packed up their growing family and headed north to Fairbanks. Recognizing the need for local structural engineering services, Loftus Engineering, Inc was formed. Jim's professional mindset, first-hand knowledge of Alaska's extreme climate, and a true passion for structural engineering contributed to the company's success. The company grew over time through several mergers with other local firms, becoming PDC Engineering, Inc. in 1998. As a principal partner, Jim managed the structural engineering department, and under his direction, PDC designed many of Fairbanks' well known structures including the Rabinowitz State Courthouse, UAF's Museum of the North and the Centennial Pedestrian Bridge. You can hardly look more than two directions in Fairbanks without identifying a structure to which he directly contributed. A biography of Jim Loftus would hardly be complete without mention of his running career. Beginning at a young age, he enjoyed running and competing against others. He became an accomplished middle distance runner while in junior college, and for many years after he was a fixture at the all-comers track meets in the Bay area, often leading the pack in his specialty, the 800-meter. For Jim, running and training became, as he described it, a form of personal yoga, bringing peace, reflection, and opportunity for personal improvement. He was active in the local running scene, organizing, volunteering, and mentoring Fairbanks runners and track meets from the mid-'80s until 2012. As a metaphor for the gentle parenting and encouragement he gave as a father and coach, he preferred to allow young runners to "wiggle in the blocks" rather than call a false start, believing it important that everyone gets to run the race. He pursued running throughout his life and had well respected finishes of second place at the U.S. Masters National Championships in 2000, and fifth place in the World Senior Championships in 2005, both in the 800-meter. He considered these to be great personal accomplishments, caring more about the experience than the finish; he relished meeting and running with elite runners of the world. With a turntable in constant rotation and often a book in hand, music and reading were cornerstones of his daily routine. He was intensely interested in an astonishing range of music from Americana and vintage rock to punk and alt-country. Readings later in life focused on philosophy and history, meticulously building a base for more probing thought. Using a scholarly approach, he studied philosophy from classic to current and actively engaged fellow scholars in discussion as he searched for continued understanding of the human experience. His beliefs of expanding one's knowledge of the greater world around us, personal responsibility and work ethic were applied to both his professional and family lives. Jim's greatest joy and most valued accomplishment was his family. He is survived by his wife Eileen, sons Aran, Oliver, Michael, and daughter Clare. He loved to be among them all, delighting in their diversity, marveling at their individuality and thankful for their unity. He is also survived by his father, James Joseph Loftus Jr., and sisters, Jeanne, Rosemary, Teresa, Eileen and Julie. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Loftus. In the last months of his life, Jim's physical condition deteriorated, though his inquisitive mind and quick laughter remained. Many will retain an image of him running, tall and strong, powering through the last turn, arms and legs churning like pistons, an outward symbol of his capacity for precise, intelligent and consequential work, and his deep love of the whole show. According to his wishes, his passing will be marked by an Irish style wake, commencing at 5 p.m. Sept. 13, 2013, at the Fairbanks Mushers Hall off Farmers Loop Road. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to one of Jim's preferred charities: Running Club North, Engineers Without Borders USA, or the J. Michael Carroll Cancer Center in Fairbanks. A thoughtfully recorded interview of Jim recounting his adventures is available through UAF's Oral History Program.
James Jerome Herman J.D. '72 passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Jim was born in July 1929 in Sheboygan, Wis., the youngest of Amalie and Jacob Hermann''s 10 children. He met the love of his life, Lynn Willis, at Ripon College—they were married in 1951. They enjoyed many wonderful years skiing, traveling, doing volunteer work, and raising their three children together in Sunnyvale. They moved to Aptos, and then to Paso Robles. Jim was a highly educated, intelligent man who earned degrees from Ripon, MIT, University of Wisconsin and a law degree from Santa Clara University. While living in Sunnyvale, Jim worked for Lockheed on top secret projects, such as Deep Quest and the space shuttle, and was an expert in guidance and control systems. After he retired from Lockheed, Jim and Lynn moved to Aptos and began to travel the world. While at home, Jim loved to work in his garage listening to the radio, doing beautiful stained glass work and building intricate dollhouses and farms for his grandchildren. He especially enjoyed working with Habitat for Humanity and devoted many hours to other volunteer organizations as well. During the last few weeks of his life, he was surrounded by his loving family who will sorely miss him. Jim is survived by his wife, Lynn; sons Mark Herman (Lucy) of San Francisco, Matthew Herman (Jennifer) of Aptos; daughter, Julie Cross (Chris) of Atascadero; five grandchildren Joshua Cross (Montse) of Atascadero, Calif., Trevor Cross (Lisa) of Los Gatos, Emily Cross and Holly Herman of San Francisco and Alexander Herman of Aptos. He is also survived by and three great-grandsons Urban, Ilan, and Liam Cross, with another great-grandson due in October; sisters Clare Wreidt and Virginia Herman; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Herman Egger M.S. '72, a resident of Palo Alto, died on Nov. 5, 2012. He was 75. Egger was born in Murten, Switzerland. In 1967 he moved to Palo Alto with his bride and began a 35-year career with Varian Associates. He earned a MSEE from Santa Clara University in 1972. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Monika, his daughters Pia Lusk (Mike) and Susi Egger-Watson (Matt) and his grandchildren Brenden, Daniel, Emma, Claire, Max, and Leo.
Gregory "Greg" Gray '72 was called to join his family and friends waiting for him in heaven on February 27, 2009. He was strong and stoic in his battle with cancer. Greg had an incredible circle of amazing friends, and you couldn't go with him anywhere without running into a good buddy. Greg earned his living as a real estate broker, developer and investor and accomplished a great deal as a businessman. He was an excellent athlete and a great golfer. He was proud to be a fifth generation San Josean and graduate of Bellarmine and Santa Clara University. He amassed a plethora of friends and enjoyed any chance to laugh. Greg was a master story teller and loved a good, or even a bad joke. He had a zest for life and he will be sorely and deeply missed by those privileged enough to know him and call him a friend. He was an extraordinary father and cherished his daughter Michele from the first day of her life to the last day of his. They shared a love of travel, sports and having a good time with friends and family. Greg was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Urhausen Gray. He is survived by his beloved and loving daughter, Michele Gray; brother Christopher Gray and his wife Suzanne of Fresno; sister Ruthmarie McGuire and her family, Dan, Brian and Erin of Fair Oaks and sister Nina McAlexander and her daughters Reina and Briana of Pacifica.
Gerald Lee Walker, 66, of Cannon Beach, died Monday, June 28, 2010, in Seaside, Ore. He was born Feb. 7, 1944, in Vancouver, Wash., to missionaries Orland and Nola Archer Walker. His parents preceded him in death. Raised in Eugene, he attended South Eugene High School. In 1961, he married Susan Philpin, the mother of his son. They later divorced. He worked for the Lockheed Corporation while attending college. In 1968, he graduated from the University of Santa Clara, Calif., with a law degree. In 1992, he married Kathy White of Arizona. They later divorced. In 1969, upon passing the bar exam, he partnered to work for Kane, Canelo & Walker, Attorneys at Law in Merced, Calif. As a trial lawyer his specialties were personal injury and wrongful death. He later went on to enjoy a successful career in corporate law and became the general council for Tescon America in 1986. He retired in 1992. After retiring, he assisted his parents in their missionary work and traveled around the world. Family members said he enjoyed collecting art, traveling, hiking, watching sports and rooting for the underdog. He enjoyed challenges and did volunteer work for people he felt were being taken advantage of. He is survived by two sisters and their families, Patricia Klonoski of Tucson, Ariz., and Betty Allison of Vida; and a son, Darryl Walker of Cannon Beach. He was preceded in death by a brother.
Frances Marie Martin Clark Miller '72 passed away at home in Saratoga, Calif., surrounded by her loving children on August 11, 2009. A native of Santa Clara, she was the daughter of the late Francis ("Fanny") G. Martin & Mary Dolores Vasconcellos and loving older sister to Rodney W. Martin (Ann Leslie) of Santa Clara. Born March 11, 1929, she attended St. Clare's School (Santa Clara), Notre Dame High School (Belmont), and Santa Clara University (BA Art '72). She and her husband Don established Fantasy Fare in 1985 as a theme/event-planning venture. By way of her fearless imagination and skill, they also appeared as costumed characters, most notably as the elegant and velvet-robed Mother & Father Christmas. Fran taught violin for over 40 years and was a fixture in local chamber music circles. An international traveler and tireless collector of all things historic, she enriched the lives of everyone she met. Her sparkling humor and ready smile instantly transformed strangers into life-long friends. Loving wife of Douglas J. Clark (1920-1968), respected cellist & teacher, she was mother of Bryn Clark Boepple (Hans), Douglas J. Clark, Jr. (deceased), Meredith Clark Anderson (Bruce), Jillian Clark Buzzard (James), and Christopher Clark (Vicky). Widowed in May 2009, she was the loving wife of Donald Britton Miller (1923-2009) and devoted stepmother to Christopher D. Miller (Pamela Allen) and James A. Miller (Megan). Proud grandmother of Christine, Morgan and Saer Boepple, Dante Clark, Joe Miller, Austin and Anika Miller. Remarkable aunt of Paul Martin (Trish), Clare Martin Vickers, John Martin (Lisa), Christopher Martin (Danielle), and Jim Martin (Christi). Christine C. Clark, Abigail Clark Ford (Taylor), Jennifer R. Clark, John and Oren Clark.
Eugene F. Hernandez MA '72 passed away on August 14, 2010 in Belize City, Belize, in Central America. He was 79 years old. Eugene was born on November 15, 1930 in Dangriga, Belize. He was a long time educator in Belize and San Jose, California. He is a graduate of St John's Teacher's College in Belize City, Reading College in England, and Santa Clara University. He retired in 1995 from Center for Employment Training (CET) in San Jose, California and moved back to Dangriga, Belize. Eugene, along with his wife Felicia, volunteered in the community, dedicating their time in retirement to Garifuna cultural preservation, children's education and the Catholic Church. In Belize, he was the first principal of Muffles College in 1959, where a building on the school's campus has been named in his honor. He was also a founding member of the Buyei Juan Lambey Institute for the preservation of Garifuna spirituality and culture in Belize. He is survived by Felicia, his wife of 53 years. Siblings: Denbeigh and Joseph Hernandez and Lola Bonilla Children: Eugenie Alexander (Himes), Martin Hernandez, Carolee Jones (Walter), Valerie Hernandez, Jude Hernandez, Elizabeth Hernandez-Jones (Robert), and Angela Hernandez. Adopted Son: Herbert Flowers. Grandchildren: Felix Hernandez-Jones, Felicia Hayden, Himes Alexander Jr, Adam Rhodes, Ian Jones, Tony Madeiros-Hernandez, Zachary Alexander, Elise Jones, Marc Hernandez, Gabriel Hernandez, and Naomi Jones.
Dr. Jerome A. Lackner '72, a physician and social activist who served as state health director under former Gov. Jerry Brown, died July 9, 2010, of congestive heart failure, according to an announcement by the state Department of Health Services. He was 83. Renowned as a medical expert on drug and alcohol addiction, Lackner specialized in treating substance abusers at his Sacramento clinic. He chose to forgo a traditional practice as an internist in favor of helping hard-core drunks and drug abusers with a tough but compassionate manner based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. He reached out to treat indigent and underserved people for free. He shunned managed care, which he said encouraged substandard treatment, and often struggled to keep his practice afloat. Financial pressures forced him to quit in 1997 and go to work at a Vacaville state prison until supporters raised money to reopen his midtown clinic. "I consider myself an instrument. I treat, and God heals," he told The Bee in 1995. "And I can't tell you what a feeling I get when I see patients who have been in absolute despair get their 30-day chips for staying sober, or their two-year chips or their four-year chips." Dr. Lackner's practice was influenced by his lifelong support for social justice. He was personal physician to farm labor leader Cesar Chavez and medical director for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s pivotal civil rights march in Alabama in 1965. He received many honors for his public contributions, including the John F. Kennedy Human Rights Award. Appointed state health director in 1975, he ignited controversy with a call for decriminalizing heroin because a treatment drug, methadone, was more addictive. His department was wracked by scandals not of his making, and he ran afoul of Brown by decertifying state hospitals for shoddy practices, jeopardizing millions of dollars in federal aid. He was fired in 1978. "I never was an administrator," he told The Bee. Jerome Arnold Lackner was born in 1927 and reared in Santa Clara. At age 4 he accompanied his father, a San Jose physician, on medical rounds at state hospitals and psychiatric wards. He graduated from Santa Clara University and received a master's degree in sociology at UC Berkeley. He earned a medical degree at the University of Southern California and a law degree at Santa Clara. He lectured in law and medicine at Santa Clara from 1973 to 1985 and was associate clinical professor at the UC Davis School of Medicine from 1979 to 1989. He was honored by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals for teaching and by the Sacramento-El Dorado Medical Society for exemplary patient treatment. A longtime Davis resident, Dr. Lackner had five children during his marriage to Yetta Lippman. Following a divorce, he married his wife, Rebecca, who survives him.
Denise Taylor '72 MD was a top-rated neurologist at St. Louis University, where she earned her MD. She settled in St. Louis, practicing at University Hospital for a while before launching her own private practice. In the recent few years, she closed her practice, and became a "traveling" neurologist via locum tenens. She never married but had many, many dear friends and family in St. Louis, as well as California. She battled Stage 3 breast cancer after being diagnosed in June, 2014. Her plight with cancer was short, but she fought the good fight until the end, Jan. 18, 2015. Her ashes will be buried in San Jose California in a family area. She will be missed tremendously. She is survived by her two sisters, Sharon (Chris) and Melanie, and a host of family and friends world wide. Rest in peace, my sister, safe in Jesus' arms. We will love you always.
Dale Edward De Rousse MBA '72, Oct. 10, 1928 to Aug. 31, 2014. Dale was born in Riverside and grew up in Southern California. His early years were disrupted by family issues and in later life he attributed his discipline and confidence to two tours in the navy - post WWII and Korea.
After graduation from UCLA with a degree in mechanical engineering, he joined Mattel and helped develop the voice of Barbie. In 1963, a Palo Alto company brought him up to Northern California to help in the development of a video-disk recorder used in instant replay and stop-action, familiar to TV sports fans, for which they won an Emmy. Thereafter, a long career as a consulting engineer kept him occupied, along the way acquiring an MBA from the University of Santa Clara. He spent many hours sailing his Lido 14 and later a Morgan 40. Sharing his love of being on the water with his family and friends provided joy he found nowhere else. He was an inventor, builder and artist in woodworking who was constantly trying to improve products. He was still creating and designing improvements to his home when he fell, succumbing to injuries four days later. His entire family was at his side.
Besides leaving his wife Marilyn of 45 years, he leaves two daughters, Anne Hicks of Rocklin, Jean-Marie Mott of Ione; and four sons (chronologically): Scott Kinaman of San Jose, Paul DeRousse of San Jose, Steve Kinaman of Leesburg, VA and Peter DeRousse of Chicago, IL, and eight grandchildren: Jennifer, Karina, Michael, Trevor, Jason, Georgia, Lily, and Eleanor. He was so proud of each of them. We're sad to lose our loved one but we have so many memories: wonderful family parties, visiting with friends, listening to his newest ideas, driving trips. He'll be with us forever.
Christopher G. Pablo '72 died Dec. 9, 2009. After being diagnosed with leukemia in 1995, he organized community marrow drives for other patients. The Honolulu native was a special assistant to United States Sen. Daniel Inouye, director of government affairs for the Hawaii Medical Services Association, and served for 15 years as director of public affairs for Kaiser Permanente. In 2007, he joined the law firm of Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel, concentrating on government relations and health policy law. He was active in health care legislation throughout his professional life. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; and children Nathan, Zachary and Chris. A full obituary appeared in the Honolulu Advertiser in December 2009.
Bernard Leitner M.S. '72, Sept. 30, 1927 - June 14, 2014. A resident of Palo Alto, Bernie grew up in Wayzata, Minnesota. At the University of Minnesota, Bernie fell in with a crowd of sci-fi fans, studied physics, and also fell for Jane Tynan. The two were married in China Lake, California. Bernie's work as an aerospace engineer at Lockheed-Martin took the family from the island of Oahu, to a year exploring Europe, then to Palo Alto, California, where Bernie and Jane settled in for the next fifty years. Bernie earned a master's degree in Applied Mathematics from Santa Clara University. His career culminated with his work on the Hubble Space Telescope.
An outdoor enthusiast, Bernie bicycled the California coast, and across the Sierras, the Rockies, and the Nevada desert. He hiked over Hawaiian volcanoes, through Kings Canyon, and up to the Continental Divide. Together, Bernie and Jane globe-trotted from New Zealand to Greenland. Bernie died at his home in Windsor, California. He is survived by his wife, Jane, his son and daughter-in-law, Kam and Valerie, his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Daniel, and his grandson, Kyle. Bernie's warmth, humor, intelligence, friendship, his love and the spark that is him will be forever missed.
Bernard J. Heavey Jr. J.D. '72 died in Vancouver, Wash., on Jan. 23, 2012, following a short illness. He was born Jan. 1, 1927, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Bernard Joseph and Annabella Marie (Kenny) Heavey. He was preceded in death by twin brother Francis J. Heavey, brother James T. Heavey, sister Anabel Bentson, son Laurence R. Heavey, MD, and grandson Jackson Joseph Heavey. He is survived by his brothers Edward Heavey and Lawrence C. Kenney (Phyllis), his children Michael J. Heavey J.D. '76 (Connie), Karen Haines (Paul), Thomas Heavey, Sr. (Nancy), Patrick R. Heavey (Marilou), Nancy Evans (Dan), and daughter-in-law Jill Heavey. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Additionally he leaves dear friend and companion, Colleen Brueckner. An engineer, lawyer, community activist, brother, father, friend; Bernie Heavey made a great impact on this world and on those who knew him. He served his community, he cared for his friends, and he loved his family.
William M. Hilton '73 died on November 20, 2009.
William F. Caro '54, J.D. '73. Feb. 26, 2014. Born in San Jose in 1932, Caro inherited his father's devotion to SCU's fabled football history and loved to recount, play-by-play, Santa Clara's heartbreaking 7-6 loss to Stanford in the very first college game he ever attended, as an eight-year-old, on Oct. 12, 1940. Athletic loyalties notwithstandng, he did graduate work at Stanford, earning his M.B.A. in 1960 with an emphasis in marketing. His subsequent career as an advertising media director brought him to agencies in San Francisco and Los Angees and Eventually to Coakley-Heagerty in Santa Clara. He later taught advertising at San Jose State University. Caro spent his retirement years in Santa Clara, not far from where the palm and olive mingle. He occasionally enjoyed an idle hour in the university library researching the glory days of Bronco football. He is survived by his brothers, Robert, S.J. '58, M.Div '70 and Paul '62.
For more than two decades, Judge Thomas W. Cain '70, J.D. '73 stayed one step ahead of cancer as the disease ravaged his body, all while overseeing some of Silicon Valley's most colorful estate cases. But after 27 surgeries and multiple rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, the popular Santa Clara County Superior Court judge succumbed on Jan. 11, 2014, at age 65.


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Admitted students experienced Birmingham-Southern at the Select 'Southern event held on March 1-2, 2015.
Admitted students experienced Birmingham-Southern at the Select 'Southern event held on March 1-2, 2015.
Located between the Olin Center and the Meyer Planetarium, this round structure, highlighted by a central altar and vivid stained glass windows, serves as the center of religious life on campus. Services are held weekly in the Chapel and reflect the diversity of the Christian tradition. Service projects, Bible studies, small group discussions, and retreats are all a part of religious life at the college, which encourages the development of a mature faith and an understanding of the varieties of religious experience.
The basic theme of the nave of Yeilding Chapel is a celebration of the doctrine of the Holy Trinity. This theme is dramatized by the colors and events in the seasons of the Christian year. In brief, the Christian year seeks to tell the story of the great events of the life of Christ and, therefore, to relate once more in yet another way the themes of the Gospel. There are six major seasons in the Christian year, in chronological order: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Trinity. (Trinity is sometimes divided into two sub-seasons: Pentecost and Kingdomtide.) These six seasons comprise two liturgical cycles. One cycle revolves around the birth of Jesus and the other around his crucifixion/resurrection. For more information on the specific symbols, you may explore the links below.
The Chapel may be reserved for worship services, gatherings of religious groups, and other rituals, including weddings of BSC faculty, staff, alumni, or current students. It has 108 seats, a Shantz organ,a Yamaha upright piano, and full A/V capabilities (CDs, DVDs, powerpoint). The Chapel may be reserved through the Office of Facilities and Events (226-4904).
From the Bruno Entrance, turn left immediately after the gate, cross the exit drive, and continue to the stop sign. Turn left and follow the road around to the second stop sign. Park in the lot to your left and walk up the hill to the Chapel.


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|Reviews for His Baby
| Guest chapter 6 . 7/5/2016
| Ri-chan27 chapter 6 . 5/27/2015
Please please please UPDATE!
It's soooooooooooooo goood already!
I want more!
And I actually like it in first POV but maybe because that's how you started it?
Anyway, I'd.. no.. (i know) WE would really love it if you continued!
Thanks for the story though!
| Shadowfox13 chapter 6 . 4/19/2015
I look forward to seeing what you do with it. :) Just found this browsing any mpreg stories ;)
| fangirl chapter 6 . 1/9/2015
Hey nice story. I really got into it and enjoy reading. Hope I could read more.
| Guest chapter 6 . 9/17/2013
is there any chance of you updating this story?
| taykitten96 chapter 6 . 8/21/2013
Pretty please update as soon as possible. I LOVE...I repeat LOVE THIS STORY! So I shall wait with bated breath for the next update. (_)
| Guest chapter 1 . 7/13/2013
please continue because it just got interesting! I love this plot! I long to read more! :)
| Andrea chapter 6 . 4/24/2013
Please! Write more!
| Talysse chapter 6 . 4/18/2013
Hello! You don't write what s happen after? I'm sad... :(
| vcdwhite chapter 6 . 3/7/2013
i like how the story is going...but yeah, i think you should write in a third person pov... but it's cool either way... and yeah more details would be good. still, love the story. :)
| lush chapter 6 . 1/27/2013
i like the starting with the gangster thing so don't change it up too much k :)
| Redrosey18 chapter 6 . 11/28/2012
Aww, it was perfect. I can't wait for more!
| Guest chapter 6 . 11/15/2012
Its okay
| EtherealBlue chapter 6 . 9/28/2012
It's an interesting story so I hope you'll write more about it. good luck
| Kio-chii chapter 6 . 9/10/2012
Its alright. In my case I just got to it today.
Personally (if you want my opinion) Id stick with the old chapters and build on them. I dont think they are jumbled. They just give a sense that the plot will get thicker and the characters will grow as you get deeper into the plot development.
but that's just from one writer to another. If you ask me its ok to keep it a little on the loose end in the first few chapters.
If i was in your shoes I'd keep the first five chapters and start to develop a deeper in depth on the characters and the plot from this point on. Since the first few chapters already got people hooked lol


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Crème De La Femme
Natural Vaginal Dryness Cream
- What is Crème de la Femme?
- What are the causes of vaginal dryness?
- How does Crème de la Femme work?
- How often should Crème de la Femme be used?
- What are the ingredients in Crème de la Femme?
- Who created Crème de la Femme?
- Can Crème de la Femme cause vaginal infection?
- Will Crème de la Femme interfere with prescription drugs?
- Can Crème de la Femme be used with condoms?
- Is oral sex dangerous when using Crème de la Femme?
What is Crème de la Femme?
Crème de la Femme is an all-natural vaginal lubricant. Developed by a woman doctor and trusted by women for over 30 years, it is a luxurious yet ultra-sheer vaginal cream that leaves protective, silky moisture on intimate tissue – giving instant relief from uncomfortable vaginal dryness, no matter why it happens.
What are the causes of vaginal dryness?
Anytime a woman's estrogen hormone level gets too low, the result is vaginal dryness. If delicate intimate tissue stays dry too long, it can become painful. Over time, vaginal irritation and infection can occur. Estrogen can diminish for many reasons. Menopause is the most common cause. So by age 50, more than 80% of women are beginning to live with uncomfortable dryness. But low estrogen can happen earlier, so the other common reasons for vaginal dryness include breastfeeding, extreme exhaustion or prolonged stress, chemotherapy, ovarian dysfunction, birth control pills and even eating disorders. For all these reasons, intimate lubricants are quickly gaining popularity among women of all ages.
How does Crème de la Femme work?
It works a lot like a rich, luxurious facial moisturizer. It protects tissue with an ultra-thin layer of "fluid-film" lubrication and slows down the vaginal atrophy (tissue shrinkage) that is a normal part of aging. Of course, only a prescription hormone can replenish estrogen. In recent years, however, concern over the medical risks associated with traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has led to new, innovative approaches. Crème de la Femme is one of them – because it relieves dryness without relying on hormone additives, harsh ingredients or parabens.
How often should Crème de la Femme be used?
Because Crème de la Femme is made exclusively from natural ingredients, it can be applied as often as desired. For all-day comfort, some women apply it externally after their bath or shower. Others prefer to use the thin applicator that comes sealed in every box, to apply the lubricant internally. You will probably want to apply daily, at least initially, to replenish moisture and stop vaginal irritation. Eventually, you may find that you can use less lubricant, less often. In addition, most women re-apply before intercourse. Crème de la Femme is self-cleansing, so it leaves no messy residue and never requires follow-up douching.
What are the ingredients in Crème de la Femme?
Crème de la Femme is a blend of extremely pure, pharmaceutical-grade mineral oil, petrolatum, paraffin and ceresin. So Crème de la Femme is an oil-based vaginal lubricant that remains semi-solid at room temperature. Then the instant it touches warm skin, it melts into silky moisture. Unlike other vaginal lubricants, Crème de la Femme contains no alcohol, dyes or glycerin. All ingredients used in the formula are FDA monographed and registered.
Who formulated Crème de la Femme?
Marilynn Pratt, MD, spent over five years developing and testing Crème de la Femme. She started the project because so many of her own patients complained about menopausal vaginal dryness and the need for a safe, elegant remedy. Since 1986, when Dr. Pratt introduced the product to the general public, countless women nationwide have come to depend on it.
Can Crème de la Femme cause vaginal infection?
No. In fact, Crème de la Femme actually helps protect against yeast infection. Here's why: most vaginal lubricants are water-based products, and water is a breeding ground for yeast. Because Crème de la Femme is an oil-based lubricant, it moisturizes without contributing to yeast growth. In addition, because it's oil-based, it doesn't run or dry up fast. Protection lasts for hours, lowering your risk of abrasion, bladder infection and vaginal irritation. Finally, because Crème de la Femme contains no glycerin (a form of sugar), it is safe even for women with diabetes and other blood sugar variances. Put simply, Crème de la Femme never exposes women to the dangers associated with some other lubricants.
Will Crème de la Femme interfere with prescription drugs?
Because it is not a drug, Crème de la Femme does not interfere with the efficacy of any prescription drug. It can be used by women undergoing chemotherapy. It is safe to use while taking birth control pills. Many women on traditional hormone replacement therapy, and even bioidentical hormones, still combat a degree of vaginal dryness. They too can use Crème de la Femme for some extra, soothing relief.
Can Crème de la Femme be used with condoms?
Crème de la Femme can be safely used with polyurethane or natural lamb's skin condoms. It is not recommended for use with latex condoms because the oils in the lubricant can deteriorate the latex.
Is oral sex dangerous when using Crème de la Femme?
Absolutely not! Crème de la Femme has no flavor, so your partner won't taste anything. Because it's an oil-based lubricant, he might feel a slightly oily residue sensation. But there is nothing in the product that is dangerous, even if swallowed in small amounts.


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Can a California-based company that takes its names from The Lord of the Rings solve the problem of terrorism? Perhaps not, but it may do a better job than traditional defense contractors.
An enthusiastic article in today's Wall Street Journal describes Palantir Technologies, a thoroughly California software company that is earning accolades from inside the Beltway. "Palantir's software has helped root out terrorist financing networks, revealed new trends in roadside bomb attacks, and uncovered details of Syrian suicide bombing networks in Iraq, according to current and former U.S. officials familiar with the events," reports the Journal. "It has also foiled a Pakistani suicide bombing plot on Western targets and discovered a spy infiltration of an allied government. It is now being used by the Central Intelligence Agency, the Pentagon and the Federal Bureau of Investigation."
The company has received funding from In-Q-Tel, the CIA's venture capital arm, which likely helps explain how the upstart company was able to break into the government market. Palantir has, as the Journal articles notes, a number of competitors among more established defense contractors. More Google than Lockheed, Palantir is known for its ahi tuna, video games, and a room painted with Care Bears.
Palantir's software, according to the firm's description, "enables human analysts to harness the power of computers in an intuitive way to quickly and deeply analyze large amounts of data. "The most interesting part of Palantir may be its approach to rooting out terrorist networks, which draws on PayPal's model for identifying cybercriminals (the company was founded by former employees of PayPal and Stanford computer scientists). The system worked by drawing links between fraudulent transactions that, at first glance, seemed unrelated.
One thing, however, that the company does likes to emphasize about its software: it's not doing data mining.
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See Also:
- FBI Data-Mining Slashed After G-Men Dis Congress
- DHS Data-mining Progam Suspended
- "TIA" in Spy Fight?
- Son of TIA Lives in Singapore


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|Yes this is the dancing piplup from amecon 2010.....lol...
PIPLUP MAN WILL BE COMING TO AN EXPO NEAR YOU =D (if piplup has enough poke' dollars)
My most comfortable cosplay ever! I love piplup <3 even in the anime hes adorable
PIPLUP MAN has attended these events so far....
Tokyo Day London 30th of Jan 2010
Anime League Cosplay Picnic at Hyde Park-London 7th February 2010
MCM Midlands Expo at Telford 20th February 2010
Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Launch at Game (London Oxford street) 13th March 2010
MCM London expo May 2010 (Saturday and Sunday)
ALCL in London 2010
London film and comic con july 2010 (saturday only)
Amecon 2010 (friday gijinka group)
xD Looks adorable!
wow so kl and so cute <3<3
This is the cutest Gijinka cosplay ever! *O*
I can't wait to see this for real <333
So cute =D
eeeeeeeeeeeee!! haha looks great hun!
looks like your ready for a pokemon PJ Party! haha :) looks ace!
Awwww that is so adorable!!! I'm in love with it :3
That sliding Piplup photo is fantastic XD This looks brilliant.
Aww it came :D Looks awesum :D:D
Woaww it look amazing! :3
looking forward to feb now xD
Hugs the Piplup man XD
omg this looks so adorable XD
If I see you, pictures?
I'd love to have photos of you!!!! <3
Waahh thats so cute! :D eeeeee piplup!
New piccie is awesomes!! :D
Glad you had fun at weekend! xxx
awww i love the new photos xD lmao PIPLUP MAN GAVE BIRTH?!
btw I just HAVE to take a photo of u at the expo, if that's ok? xD I hope i see u~!
We Shall have to 8D
I'll be with a Faulkner and Morty too!
Youre cute cause youre Piplup so you can join my team :imhappyplz:
Aahaha~ This is great 8D
LOVE YEW lol
LOVE YEW lol
Awww this is cute ^^
Ahh this is so awesomeee!~ looks so cute~
i think i saw ya in may too >;3 i was a dawn~ xD
Ya looked awesome. i want one of these. ^^
This is adorable! Really well done! :D
Oh my god this is so adorable *____* <3333
You freaking LEGEND!
How you danced all day..I will never know..
Well done though sir!!
Josh, I just found a picture of you in this costume on my camera. You are getting a massage in it :L!
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww oh my goash this is adorably cute x
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww oh my goash this is adorably cute x
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