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On October 13, 2011, AHRQ's Community Forum hosted a Web conference on Supporting Patient and Consumer Involvement in Patient-Centered Outcomes Research. Drawing from their own work in patient engagement and advocacy, presenters discussed techniques and resources to effectively and efficiently identify patient and consumer representatives; mechanisms to best support and train patient and consumer representatives; and strategies for partnering with patients and consumers in the translation and dissemination of research products.
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As the Consumer Reviewer Administration Manager at SRA International, Inc., Ms. Branson leads the effort to promote and facilitate the participation of consumer advocates who are survivors of cancer and other diseases, illnesses, and injuries in the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). As part of SRA's Peer Review and Science Management Center, Ms. Branson manages a team of professionals who recruit, assess, train, and support volunteer consumer advocates to ensure that the survivor community's perspectives are included in the scientific peer review process.
Ms. Branson works with leading consumer advocacy and support organizations to identify and nominate qualified candidates, and interviews nominees to determine those most likely to be successful members of scientific peer review panels. She oversees a mentoring and training program for consumer advocates with minimal scientific or medical backgrounds. Ms. Branson also directs training for scientific review officers regarding the role of the consumer in peer review. Ms. Branson is a member of the steering committee that suggests direction to CDMRP for consumer recruitment and support, and represents CDMRP at national conferences.
Amy Bonoff is a 14-year breast cancer survivor and an active and experienced National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) advocate. Ms. Bonoff is a graduate of the Project LEAD Institute, Quality Care LEAD, and Clinical Trials LEAD. She is also a current member of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Effective Health Care Program stakeholder group as well as a mentor for the Project LEAD Institute. Ms. Bonoff is co-chair of the NBCC Quality Care Advocate Advisory Committee, she has participated in the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program Programmatic Review, and is a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Susan Love/Avon Army of Women. Ms. Bonoff is a recipient of the San Antonio Cancer Symposium Scholarship, 2007, and is a sought-after speaker on breast cancer advocacy in research, access, and quality care.
Lawrence Sadwin has been a tireless advocate for the American Heart Association (AHA) for more than 25 years, after being diagnosed with heart disease and losing his father to the disease. He has served in nearly every volunteer capacity for the association, culminating with the prestigious national post of Chairman of the Board (2001-2002) -- the chief volunteer executive officer responsible for the overall administration of the association's business affairs, public relations and development. In addition to his work with the AHA, Mr. Sadwin currently serves as the President for the Friends of the World Heart Federation. He also serves as a consumer stakeholder on AHRQ's DEcIDE Cardiovascular Consortium, and has previously served as a member on the Council of Public Representatives to the Director of the NIH.
Danielle Lavallee is a Research Director for Center for Medical Technology Policy (CMTP). Dr. Lavallee holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Health Services Research from the University of Maryland and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Kansas. In her role at CMTP, Dr. Lavallee serves as the Patient and Consumer Alliance Coordinator to ensure the patient perspective is represented throughout the research continuum and that internal methods of patient engagement are continuously assessed and refined. Danielle is part of the AHRQ Community Forum, an initiative led by American Institutes for Research to ensure consistent and comprehensive stakeholder involvement in all aspects of AHRQ's expanded Effective Health Care Program.


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Tuesday August 6th, 2013 1:20am
One of the best aspects of lacrosse's growth Westward is that, as a reporter covering the recruiting beat, you get to see some wonderful sights.
I've hung out near the beaches of San Diego, and Sonoma Valley's wine country and to the orange groves of South Florida. Colorado, though is fascinatingly different. The Rockies are omnipresent, towering over the landscape and warping the concept of depth perception. Dark clouds roll over the tops of the mountain peaks, and sharp bolts of lightning strike earthward, but, because of the vast distance between you and the storm, there is no thunder. And then, in 20 minutes, the weather is 80 degrees and sunny again. Crazy, the West.
It was under these fascinating (at least in this carpetbaggers' viewpoint) weather experiences that the 8th Annual Denver Shootout wrapped up with their playoff and championship rounds Sunday afternoon outside of Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo. Again, was able to catch a ton of new and established talent in the semifinals and finals of Sunday's major Elite Red and Rising Red divisions.
3d Select Colorado 2014s 12, LaxTech 2
A complete team effort from the Colorado gang helped 3d snag the Elite title over LaxTech, a freewheeling Nevada bunch led by longtime IL favorites, the Eissler brothers, Kieran (Under Armour All-American/Johns Hopkins) and Quinn (High Point). Both the brothers and teammate Blake Day played well in their semifinal win against 3d New England 2014s in the earlier semifinal contest, but in the championship game, it was all 3d Colorado.
3d Colorado was a balanced team with a strong defense and opportunistic and even offense. Goalie Cole Poyfair (2015) and long poles Jake Sawyer, Matt Pinto, Sean Lavine and Sam Sweeney all did an exceptional job shutting down LaxTech's top shooters in the title game. Attackman Pierre Byrne (Notre Dame), in from Indiana, paced Team Colorado's offense, which also featured strong performances from Griffin Heller (younger brother of Virginia goalie Rhody Heller), Jack Thomas and Brian Wilson. Plenty of top-level talent in this squad.
Fun note from the contest, Quinn Eissler, normally a lefty attackman, picked up the longpole for a little LSM run toward the end of the game. Don't know if there's a future in that for him but good diversification of skill nonetheless.
3d Select New England 2015s 10, 3d Select Colorado 2015s 8
A competitive battle of 3d squads, New England, thanks to a strong offensive core and good goalie play, beat their brothers from Colorado in the best of the 2015s division.
Larsen Bidstrup, A, Governor's Academy (Mass.) was the most impressive offensive player on the field in the game. He's lacrosse-ambidextrous, hits his feeds tremendously and can put the ball on cage well. Arguably the best player of the weekend among the 2015s. Attack linemate Chad Morse, A, St. Paul's School (N.H.) was also strong working in tandem with the offense. Particularly in the title game, goalies Mike Sztorc and Tom Stockham locked down the cage and held Colorado's shooters in check through the game, especially Stockham in the waining minutes of the title game. Among the Colorado 2015s, attackman Truett Davis (Regis Jesuit) and middie Joseph Rassenfoss (Kent Denver) were standouts in their run through the semifinals and finals.
Again, one of the nice aspects of trips out west is catching up with talent from areas I can't get to normally, like British Columbia. The Claremont (B.C.) 2015 players lost in the semifinals of the Rising Red division, but again, there's a lot of capable talent, especially in the attack and midfield, with this unit. Brad McCulley stood out as a midfield runner, while attackmen like Colten Merilainen and Braylon Lumb were also strong Canadian style shooter. LSM Davd Byrne could be a future force as a wing/attacking defensive LSM who pushes the ball in transition, a type that will be more popular as teams continue to exploit the transition rules.
In the Rising White Division, which featured 2016 talent, Team Carolina beat 3d Select Colorado 2016s in the title game. To check out all the scores and stats head over to Denver Shootout's results.
Again, wonderful weekend in Colorado, and thanks to Jamie Munro and the 3d crew for hosting me and helping me suss out some of their talented players. Looking forward to more return trips out West.


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Hi everyone. We are expecting our first daughter soon and could use your honest opinions. We are seriously considering naming her Persephone Adele Martineau (last name is Martineau) with the nn Persie but are unsure if it is too "out there". We love it but don't want her to be teased. So, what are your thoughts on Persephone "Persie"? Please give us your honest feedback! Thanks
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To be completely honest I do not like the name Persephone. I can just see the potential for teasing. When ever I hear it I think Purse Phone. Sorry! What about Penelope?
posted by guest :: Oct 01, 2013 09:35 PM | report
I think it's too close to sounding like pu**y
My co-worker has a nine year old named Persephone, and her father likes to call her percy. I think it is cute. Good luck.
posted by guest :: Oct 01, 2013 09:36 PM | report
This is gonna sound horrible but some kids can't say their "R"s and that could be an embarrassing nickname. I would go with Penelope and call her Penny.
posted by guest :: Oct 01, 2013 09:37 PM | report
Its nice but persie sounds boyish, have you considered Penelope, Poppy, Phoebe, Penny??
posted by guest :: Oct 01, 2013 09:37 PM | report
I don't really like it, but I don't hate it. Persephone is just a little much imo.
posted by guest :: Oct 01, 2013 09:38 PM | report
I really don't like it. I agree with the others, Penelope would be a great choice! Penelope Adele is gorgeous!
posted by guest :: Oct 01, 2013 09:39 PM | report
I like Persephone however I do think it may be a bit much with your last name. I'm also not a fan of Persie (I think Effie could be cute though)
posted by guest :: Oct 01, 2013 09:45 PM | report
I'm on team Penelope Adele! That's beautiful! I think she will be teased if she's named Persephone. I think its a cute idea but kids are so mean these days!
posted by guest :: Oct 01, 2013 09:47 PM | report
I don't mind it, but it does sound kind of masculine. Penelope was a good suggestion.
posted by guest :: Oct 01, 2013 09:59 PM | report
I love Persephone - my only personal fear is that it sounds a tad pretentious maybe? Doesn't change the fact that I adore it.
Like Perrie and Effie for nns
I find Penelope a dull choice in comparison.
Like Perrie and Effie for nns
I find Penelope a dull choice in comparison.
posted by guest :: Oct 02, 2013 02:57 AM | report
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Any suggestions on how to build a star raft? I've seen 2 basic approaches: 1) anchor the first boat upwind; second directly downwind; third and fourth at right angles, then fill in all others; and 2) anchor first boat upwind and then build the raft to the left and right of that boat while pulling the raft into a circle until the circle is completed.
Generally, if you're going to be building up a raft of boats, only the largest boat should have the anchor down. Having multiple anchors down in a raft situation can cause serious problems, if the raft shifts, the rodes could get fouled, and make it almost impossible disengage the boats.
Of course, something like a star-formation raft should only be done in calm weather...so the single anchor should not be a major problem.
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I went through the same process a few months ago. Price/valuewise, I do not think that you can go wrong with this outfit. The line and flies alone would cost you a good $50 (the line being what most people recommended to me). The case costs ~ $25 and the rest of the gadgets another $15, at least. Having said that, what this probably means, since Cabela's is in the business of making money, is that the rod is not the best. The reel is a line-storing device in most freshwater (I am assuming freshwater here) situations, so quality is not really an issue. The rod, however, along with the line, should be of the best quality you can afford (and this does not mean to throw your yearly salary on it). Most likely, you will need to upgrade a few of these components soon after buying this combo. If the rod breaks, well you only spent $20 to 30 max on it. But if you end up replacing the rod, you are looking at over $200 outfit.
Also notice that the 4 pc outfit in 5, 6 and 8 wt is $160 in 9' and $110 in 8' 6" (5wt). A 4 piece outfit makes it easier to carry on a plane if you plan to travel with your outfit. For $160 you are almost in the TFO NXT price range. I believe that you can buy this with your $10 off at the Fly Creel for $164, including free shipping. The rest you can buy little by little. Remember you may also want waders.
The problem of these outfits is that someone other than you makes the decision of what you need. Because I did not want Cabela's to make the choice for me, I ended up buying a TFO pro and a cheap Pflueger 1556 reel (spooled) on ebay. The rest of the items I bought over a 2 month period. I love what I bought and have no complaints but would buy something slightly different today (TFO finesse).
Perhaps others with more experience than me can suggest something else.
I hope that this helps,
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TMF: Let's start off by having you give us a breakdown of Pacific Sunwear and its chains, and what you guys sell there.
Weaver: Today, Pacific Sunwear is 480 stores operating in 47 states under three venues, and that would be Pacific Sunwear, Pacific Sunwear Outlet, and d.e.m.o., and that number will grow to 575 stores by the end of this year.
TMF: Out of those 575, can you give us the breakdown?
Weaver: At the end of this year, 575 stores will be open in total, 80 of those will be d.e.m.o., and then the balance, which will be 495, will be Pacific Sunwear and Pacific Sunwear Outlets.
The size of the Pacific Sunwear stores and Pacific Sunwear Outlets are about 4,000 sq. ft., d.e.m.o. is operating at about 2,000 sq. ft. We're working on a plan for the year 2003 that would take the corporation to 1,000 stores and at that point, that would be made up of 725 Pacific Sunwear, 75 Pacific Sunwear outlets, and 200 of the d.e.m.o. stores.
TMF: Let's talk a little bit about d.e.m.o. and the ideas behind why you started that up and why you see that as being a growth driver over the next couple of years.
Weaver: We had tremendous success rolling Pacific Sunwear stores out over the past several years and very much plan to continue that process, but there was a teen that we were not getting. That teen was somewhat older and inspired more by sports and music, whereas Pacific Sunwear is a 15-year-old who is very inspired in their fashion from skateboarding and surfing.
The d.e.m.o. customers were more about 19 years old and again, sports, music, higher price points, older customer and absolutely no overlapping product mix between the two stores. We did a test in April 1998, exactly two years ago, and the test was to put one of these stores into a shopping center about 30 minutes from our office so that we could nurture it, and we wanted to see if there was absolutely any cannibalization whatsoever.
"Young guys don't respond to fashion advertising, or they don't acknowledge that they respond to fashion advertising."
TMF: So at d.e.m.o. you're really not trying to take the Pacific Sunwear shopper and turn them into a d.e.m.o. shopper?
Weaver: Not at all. It would really be superfluous in many ways for us to do that. If it was going to cannibalize the core customer we would have stopped it, but because the customer is older, because there is not an overlapping brand in the two stores, the price points are different, the build out is different, and it is such a different operation, we really felt that it would be pure incremental business. Today, it is not uncommon for a Pacific Sunwear store to operate in a shopping center doing $2 to $2.5 million and at d.e.m.o to be doing $1 to $1.2 million... and very often they are three doors down or across the hall, but certainly under the same shopping center roof.
TMF: Talking about d.e.m.o., and talking a little bit about Tommy Hilfiger (NYSE: TOM) and some of the other better-known brands, I guess you don't believe that this is bad timing for this kind of hip-hop-inspired clothing, to be building that up.
Weaver: I think there is huge growth, and I think that for a variety of reasons. First of all, on a national basis, [for] the lines of apparel that we are selling under the d.e.m.o. roof... the bulk of distribution is through department stores. We've learned through the Pacific Sunwear experience that given the opportunity, a young customer is always going to shop in a specialty environment that is purely catering to them rather than going to a department store.
In the case of Tommy, the [d.e.m.o.] concept when it started two years ago had Tommy as part of the assortment and it still has Tommy as part of the assortment, so it's not as if it's gone away, but we have also been able to build our private label, Penetration, within d.e.m.o. during the past two years. We expect that [Penetration] will grow to 20% of our d.e.m.o business this year, from zero two years ago.
Then there have been other emerging brands that have made d.e.m.o. strong like Sean John and Mekka, Ecko, and Avirex. Those are all powerful brands on their own.
TMF: I'm glad you brought up the department store aspect. I think the thing that really stood out as far as the way those products are marketed in department stores is that they would get huge sections where you would know that you were sort of walking into the Tommy or the Nautica (Nasdaq: NAUT) area, kind of a store-within-the-store and you guys don't really have that.
Weaver: Certainly, the feeling is very different and whether we're discussing d.e.m.o. or Pacific Sunwear, a young person has an opportunity to buy casual apparel in many, many environments. They can buy it in department stores, they can buy it in other specialty retail stores, so it really becomes a choice of what store is particularly narrowing their assortment to focus on him or her, and Pacific Sunwear has been very successful in that rollout for years in going after a 15-year-old customer, not trying to get a 30-year-old, not trying to get an 8-year-old. The same thing is happening with d.e.m.o.
Historically young people don't find shopping in a department store cool -- and everything they do has to be cool -- so I don't think they think of department store shopping as a cool experience. I don't think they're waited on by people that they are particularly comfortable being waited on by, whereas in our respective operation I think they are. Those are the things that help specialty people position themselves toward a certain customer and end up being successful in doing so.
TMF: Your stores are currently in 47 states. Do you feel like you have the opportunity to pretty much expand almost anywhere you want to in the U.S.?
Weaver: I do now more than ever because we've been accepted in 47 states. We do not have a weak market in the U.S. We haven't had an area of the country where we have been unsuccessful either through household income, or climate, or competition and that's been very much a positive force because obviously to take the company to the size that we aspire to grow to, we can't have lots of constraints.
We've been able to take this concept into markets where the household income is below $40,000 as well as very affluent parts of the country, whereas some corporations can only go into parts of the country where the income pockets are very high.
TMF: Can you speak a little bit about your international opportunities and plans in that area?
"Historically young people don't find shopping in a department store cool -- and everything they do has to be cool."
TMF: In reading your annual reports, you talk about how you don't dictate fashion, you're identifying trends. Can you expand on that?
Weaver: First of all, we spend a great deal of time in the field, in our stores, shopping our competition, and listening to kids at focus groups, and... we really do make an effort to get out of California. California is first of all where we live, it's where our vendors operate, it's where a lot of the fashion is being dictated from, that being California casual apparel, but for us to get feedback on how that apparel is being perceived we need to be in Boston.
I don't think there's any incentive on anyone's part here to try to dictate the fashion that's in our stores. We listen to what the needs of the kids are, we listen to what they like about our competition, what they don't like about our competition, whether it's their advertising, or their price points, or their sales help, and we try to participate in things we feel have longevity. We don't try to participate in true fads, we try to participate truly in what is a trend within apparel, and whether that's color stories or silhouettes, that's what we try to do. We try not to do anything that is terribly short-term because it tends to confuse the customer, and they don't tend to know from one three- or four-week period to the next what they are going to find.
TMF: Where does your private label merchandise fit into the whole picture? Does it sort of plug in holes?
Weaver: It plugs in holes often, and it also plugs in price points. A good example to answer your question, some of our private label jeans are $32, whereas some of the branded jeans that we might sell in our stores are $50. Not every mom heading back to school can bring three kids into a store that's selling $50 or $55 jeans, and although the kid may drool all over the store and feel it's the only place in the mall he wants to shop, the kid can still come in and maybe buy a branded T-shirt or branded baseball hat, but pick up a pair of jeans there, but they're just not $50 or $55, they're $32. If they want to get credit for a brand, it also tends to be on shirt, a sweatshirt, or a hat. They're a little bit less concerned about getting credit for a bottom because you don't see the labels; they don't wear their shirts tucked in and that sort of thing.
TMF: I'd like to talk about your media plans. It seems like this is really your most aggressive year to date.
Weaver: It most definitely is. We launched advertising in 1999. It really was the first time we'd ever done any significant level of magazine ads. The company can leverage expenses based on the size of the operation today, but also there are such strong brands that have gained such momentum, like Teen and Teen People and ESPN, Spin and there are just a lot of publications that are really zeroing in on this young customer, so because those magazines are as strong as they are and because our economies scale are what they are by the expansion of the company, we've been able to do that.
And then I have always had a strong interest in sponsoring the X Games because I think the very best way to reach our young male customer is through things that attract him or relates to his lifestyle, versus the fashion ad that says "Buy this shirt" or "Buy the shirt and don't you wish you looked like me."
We really try to participate in how they live their lives so they'll want to shop our stores because we are part of that. It's really worked for us. I think it keeps us from being pigeonholed. I've heard this from a lot of teens: that when exceptionally great-looking models are used in marketing, some of these kids actually resent it. There are 50% of them that want to look that way and there are 50% of them that say "I can never look that way." It's very divided.
TMF: Is that more salient with the young male shoppers?
Weaver: Absolutely. In our female advertising, we will show more product and they are more responsive to fashion advertising in general. Young guys don't respond to fashion advertising, or they don't acknowledge that they respond to fashion advertising. That is very often the case too. If you sat six guys and six girls on a side of a table and showed them an ad, and you would say to the girl, "What do you think of this?" six of them would say, "That is so cute, I love it, that's so cute." You ask the guys and it's "that's alright."
TMF: My last question is about your website and how you see it in your business now and down the road.
Weaver: We launched it to help round out our marketing efforts, to be able to use it as a store locator, in special events and sales and things like that. And of course, we hoped ultimately that it would be a resource for significant revenue opportunity. Today, after seven months since launch, it is in fact our highest-volume store. We don't have a store that does more volume than our website, so it has surpassed our expectations after only seven months. I think the TV campaign has driven a lot of people to it because as you'll see in the commercials, the last thing you see is the Web address.
TMF: You've got to do that nowadays, don't you?
Weaver: You really do, but I think if nothing else, it sparks curiosity to get on and explore, but our revenues have been very strong this year especially since [our] TV campaign went live.
The average transaction at a Pacific Sunwear store is in the low $40s, and the average e-commerce transaction is in the mid $60s. We feel there that it's a combination of an extreme comfort level with the teenager and their parents because they are familiar with Pacific Sunwear stores and if something doesn't fit or they flat-out don't like it when they get it, they can just exchange it at the mall the next time they're in the mall, whereas with some true catalogs or true e-commerce [companies], they've got to box it up, take it back to the post office, etc., and wait for a refund.
Another positive thing is we really are able to leverage marketing on that website because we are marketing almost 500 stores right now, heading toward 600 with these commercials, with the magazine ads and all those ads, all those commercials help the website as well, so it's not as if we have to go out and do additional marketing.
TMF: What is your own background with the company? I think right now is the time that they say is hard to hang onto a retail executive.
Weaver: I certainly have heard that a lot. I've had two retail jobs in my career, one was for 12 years before I came here and this one is 13 years and I'm 46 years old. I think what's happened to me at Pacific Sunwear, and probably more importantly what's happening to the company, has been the most incredible experience of my life.
I'm recruited frequently. I have not had interest in leaving here and don't have interest in leaving here. As you are probably aware, our earnings have averaged 50% increases for five years now, so it's a great story, I love to tell it and more importantly, I love to live it. It's just been a fun, fun environment and today, we're truly one of the fastest-growing retail companies in the country and I can't think of a place I'd rather work right now. I mean that literally. I just don't know why I would try and reinvent myself or try to prove myself to another corporation.
TMF: That's something that investors should be happy to hear.
Weaver: I hope they are.
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Pacific Sunwear website
Pacific Sunwear discussion board
d.e.m.o. website
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I would like to make a function that plots a variable over a parameter range. I tried:
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Check out our Fall 2013 edition of the Sustainability Newsletter - Ho'opomaika'i
We, at the Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas believe that the well-being of our society and culture are inextricably tied to the health of our environment. Accordingly, we embrace our kuleana, responsibility, for environmental stewardship and are committed to embody the concept of ahupua'a, which is to take care of all living things from the mountains to the sea, by integrating leading environmental practices and sustainability principles into our core business strategy. Through laulima, many hands working together, we will actively work to reduce the environmental impact of our business activities and to continually improve and innovate on practices aimed at:
- Conserving natural resources
- Minimizing waste and pollution
- Enhancing indoor environmental quality
- Establishing and reporting on key environmental performance indicators
- Raising environmental awareness among our associates, guests, business partners and communities
We acknowledge that, in many ways, we, like the global community we serve, are only in the early stages of developing and implementing the many changes that will be necessary to achieve these vital goals. Nonetheless, we ask for your kokua, help, as we strongly believe that our efforts to support a healthy environment serve the interests of both current and future generations and constitute the foundation for enduring holomua, success.
- "You Tidy, We Treat. Your Green Choice" This program enables the resort to conserve energy and water by giving guests the option to defer daily housekeeping services for a delicious breakfast buffet at Ocean Pool Bar and Grill.
- 30/20 by 20 Goal. In accordance with Starwood's Worldwide Conservation goal, the resort has focuses on reducing energy consumption by 30% and water consumption by 20% by the year 2020 in comparison the its 2008 baseline study.
- High Efficiency Lighting Conversion Program helps the resort reduce electricity consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by utilizing low watt Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) in guest villas, public areas, and back of house spaces.
- Water Conservation Initiatives include replacing all guest kitchen and bath faucets with low flow aerator fixtures.
- E-Folio. In conjunction with the resort's "Make a Green Choice" Program, guests are invited to opt to receive their bill (folio) electronically which prevents the print out and delivery of hundreds of guest folios upon checking out.
- Waste Minimization, Recycling Program and Organic Waste Management currently enables the resort to divert minimum 20% of its trash from the landfill with assorted recycling bins throughout the resort, landscape green waste composting, used kitchen oil recycling to its biodiesel processor and unused furniture/appliance/electronics donations to charity and non-profit organizations.
- Sustainable Food & Beverage Menus and Products ensure the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and healthy eating habits by sourcing local nutrients and supporting local organic farmers and businesses, fair trade items and eliminating threatened seafood varieties.
- Styrofoam Elimination and use of reusable and /or biodegradable products throughout the property protects human health and mitigates degradation associate with polystyrene manufacturing.
- Sustainable Herb Garden. Installed in December 2011, the resort's Executive Chef and his culinary team make use of the freshest herbs grown on-site in its Sustainable Herb Garden.
- Grease Trap and Used Cooking Oil Recycling. 100% of the resort's grease trap and used cooking oil is recycled into bio-diesel.
- Green Transportation decreases emissions of pollutants into the environment with encouragement of reducing the use of single occupant vehicles through the resort's complimentary guest shuttle service to Ka'anapali resorts and Lahaina, public transportation option communications, and bicycle storage.
- Hazardous Waste Disposal Management diverts all resort hazardous waste such as Cathode Ray Tube televisions from local landfill by dispensing units through a local E-Cycle collector.
- Bottled Water Alternatives decrease the amount of resources, including energy, fossil fuels, oil and landfill space that is needed to manufacture, transport and dispose the bottles whereby the resort has reduced the supply of bottled water and installed water stations throughout the property as well as an on-site water filtration system for its Pulehu, an Italian Grill restaurant.
- Irrigation Standard Operating Procedures reflect the minimization of water consumption through efficient design, and maintenance of its system utilizing native drought resistant landscape, predawn watering, and leak detection measures.
- Irrigation Weather Station allows the resort to conservatively water its landscaping by receiving weather and humidity data that is directly connected to the irrigation system and can be controlled remotely.
- Amenity Donation Program, where gently used shampoos, conditioners and lotions left behind by guests are donated to Na Hale O Waine'e, West Maui's Homeless Resource Center, also contributes to the diversion of waste.
- Quarterly Beach Cleanups on Keka'a Beach enables resort associates and leaders to work side-by-side on a quarterly basis to make a difference and keep our beaches clean. The activity has foraged great support since the start of the company's operation in 2003.
- Highway Cleanup, a quarterly associate event, helps keep our roads and highways free and clear of trash and debris.
- HI 5 Community Project lead by the Housekeeping team includes the collection of redeemable recyclable throughout the resort that is donated to local schools and children's athletic organizations.
- Earth Hour Participation. In 2010, 2011 & 2012 resort guests and associates joined thousands of people representing various nations around the world to take a stand against climate change through initiatives such as switching off lighting in rooms and selected resort areas for one hour.
- Earth Day Awareness. In 2010, 2011 & 2012 guests and associates learned more on the importance of caring for our earth's environment through educational exhibits and demonstrations presented by local community partners: Maui Electric Company, Surfrider Foundation, Maui County Recycle, Aloha Recycling, University of Hawaii (Maui Campus), West Maui Sustainability, Pacific Biodiesel, Department of Land & Natural Resources, Eko Compost, Community Workday, 21st Century Lighting, Glidden Professional, and Sierra Club.
- Maui Cultural Lands Partnership. Since 2008, the resort has actively participated and supported efforts to help protect and restore Hawaiian cultural resources in Honokowai Valley & Kaheawa. Resort associates and guests have teamed-up on a quarterly basis in the on-going restoration project.
- International Coastal Cleanup Day. Both guests and associates participated in this worldwide event in 2010 & 2011 as they cleaned the beach and reef of unwanted trash that included over 300 cigarette butts.
- Ocean Awareness Outreach Station partnered with Ka'anapali Makai Watch and the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, provides a wealth of information on the importance of the ocean, reef and its ecosystems.
- University of Hawaii Maui College (UHMC) Sustainability Mentorship Program. Twice a year, members of the resort's Sustainability Council give presentations to the students of the students of UHMC on Sustainable Hospitality as part of the resort's Sustainability Mentorship Program.
- Sustainability Council is joined by leaders and associates from key departments who meet monthly and work on ways to reduce the company's impact on the environment.
- Associate Awareness Events that teaches staff how to go green by conserving energy and water and minimizing waste. Twice a year the resort's Sustainability Council hosts these awareness raising events such as the beginning of the year Kick-Off and mid-year Recycling Challenge.
- Plastic Bag Ban. In support of Maui County's Plastic Bag Ban, the resort has eliminated the use of single-use disposable plastic bags and encourages guests to use reusable shopping bags by proving each family with a complimentary reusable bag.
- Energard Utilities Conservation Program Achievement Award was given to the resort for
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Think the Astros were the first team to bring baseball glory to Houston? Or maybe it was the short-lived Colt 45s? Think again. The game can be traced back to Civil War times, and in the 1860s, the Houston Base Ball Club was already scoring runs for the hometown crowd. You can learn all about the history of our love affair with the sport that's called America's pastime at "Rain or Shine: How Houston Developed Space City Baseball." The Texas Baseball Hall of Fame, the Houston Astros and a host of other organizations and individuals have lent artifacts and memorabilia to the exhibit for a look at the game from a fan's point of view. As part of the exhibit's related event schedule, photographer Michael Hart discusses his art book Biggio: The Final Game, which captures the excitement of September 30, 2007. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Heritage Society Museum, 1100 Bagby. For information, call 713-655-1912 or visit www.heritagesociety.org. Free.
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Coldfront's Open Letter to Washington Post Poetry Lover Alexandra Petri
We just pointed you to Alexandra Petri's Washington Post editorial that poetry is dead. "News" travels fast, and upon waking this afternoon, we see that Coldfront's John Deming has written an open letter to Petri in response. He's got his own specific viewpoint, of course: "A requirement of political change is too much to ask of any artist." But Deming also talks about poetry's vitality for the life of the mind; and gives examples:
You claim poetry isn't "vital." I will try to explain. A sponge and dish soap are vital to me because they make change in the kitchen. To me, at least, poetry is vital because it has a similar effect on the life of my mind. Robert Frost, who read at JFK's inauguration, once said that a good poem "ends in a clarification of life–not necessarily a great clarification, such as sects and cults are founded on, but in a momentary stay against confusion." Frost never enacted legislation. But he continues to provide clarity. Poetry is very helpful to people for whom superstition is not enough.
More than 2,000 books of poetry are published each year in the U.S. But how many of these did you account for before making your harsh judgments? Have you read Timothy Donnelly? Anne Carson? D.A. Powell? Rae Armantrout? Dana Levin? Nathaniel Mackey? That's off the top of my head. Here are forty from last year alone. And thirty from the year before that. And the year before that. I could go on.
Poetry changes things every day for many thousands of people in this country. (You claim "six." I guess that is a "joke.") So many of these poets are devoted not only to their craft, but to publishing magazines, to starting presses, to finding their way in a thriving, diverse, multifaceted, multi-talented, international community. You say contemporary poetry "is a limp and fangless thing." Have you read Skin Inc.? Our Andromeda? Black Box? Fragment of the Head of a Queen? The Glimmering Room? Angle of Yaw? Unless these are the kinds of fangs you have in mind, in which case, I'm sure I could drum somebody up for that too.
Deming also defends Richard Blanco. Read the full letter at Coldfront.
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The next day at CeBIT the weather had smarted up, making things a bit more pleasant on those long walks between halls.
Sony is such a huge brand that it seemed almost too obvious to go take a look at what they were showing off, but luckily I couldn't resist, so here are some of the things I spotted.
Pride of place at the stand was a huge 70in rear Grand Wega LCD screen featuring a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 – true high-definition resolution. This is a rear projection LCD based on SXRD technology, and Sony claims it offers higher contrast and lower response time and as it produces all three colours at once it is immune from the rainbow effect that can plague single-chip DLP. The spaces between the pixels are only 0.35 micons eliminating the screen-door effect that LCD can suffer from.
I'm afraid the picture doesn't really do it justice, but it looked pretty impressive and there was a crowd round it the whole time. The content was from a high resolution version on the Will Smith film, I Robot playing from a Sony Blu-ray device.
This was in MPEG2 format, but next to this was another Blu-ray player feeding a smaller screen playing Spider-Man 2, this time encoded in MPEG4 AVC.
Asking a few questions it seems that the format that Blu-ray will use is still very much up in the air. Conversely NEC told me that rival format HD-DVD will enjoy the release of 100 titles in September. Whether this will make a difference as to which format is more successful is debatable though looking around the show I saw many firms showing working or prototype Blu-ray drives.
As well as consumer Blu-ray drives Sony also has a working external drive for PCs. For those that don't know a single sided Blu-ray disc will old 25GB of data, and a dual-layered disc will hold 50GB.


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April 23, 2011
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Site: Ann Arbor, Mich. (Wilpon Complex)
Scores: Iowa 4, #1 Michigan 2
Records: U-M (41-4, 9-2 Big Ten), Iowa (26-16, 8-3 Big Ten)
Next U-M Event: Sunday, April 24 -- vs. Iowa (Wilpon Complex), 2 p.m.
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- The No. 1-ranked University of Michigan softball team could not overcome an early deficit in a 4-2 loss to Iowa on Saturday evening (April 23) in front of 2,371 fans at the Wilpon Complex, home of Alumni Field. The loss snapped the Wolverines' eight-game winning streak and is just their fourth defeat this season in 45 games.
Sophomore RHP Stephanie Speierman (Columbia, Md./Hammond HS) took the loss -- the first of her collegiate career -- with a nine-hit, two-walk effort from the circle. Speierman got better as the game wore on as five of her six strikeouts came in the final three innings, and after allowing a second-inning homer, she held the Hawkeyes to just one earned run.
The Wolverine hurler did not get necessary run support. Michigan left 10 runners stranded on base, squandering bases-loaded opportunities in the third and fourth innings. Freshman leftfielder Nicole Sappingfield (Norco, Calif./Norco HS) and junior third baseman Amanda Chidester (Allen Park, Mich./Cabrini HS) accounted for half of the Wolverines' eight hits, each hitting 2-for-4, while Sappingfield drove in both of Michigan's run on a two-run double in the third.
Iowa garnered the advantage it did not relinquish in the second inning when, three batters after a leadoff walk, Hawkeye leftfield Jenny Schuelke bombed out a full-count home run over the wall in deep centerfield. The Hawkeyes added an earned tally in the next inning on a one-out sacrifice fly to shallow leftfield. Sappingfield caught the ball on the run and immediately threw home to force a play at the plate, but freshman catcher Caitlin Blanchard (Petersburg,Mich./Summerfield) could not apply the tag in time.
The Wolverines cut the gap with Sappingfield's double in the bottom of the third. Freshman rightfielder Lyndsay Doyle (Channahon, Ill./Minooka Community HS) skipped a leadoff single up the middle and junior centerfield Bree Evans (Bloomington, Calif./Rialto HS) reached safely on an infield single to second to put two runners on with no outs. Both advanced on a subsequent wild pitch, and Sappingfield took advantage, driving the 2-2 pitch to the wall in right centerfield to send the duo across the plate.
Michigan continued to surge after the runs, using a subsequent single and a walk to load the bases with one out, but went down on strikes in back-to-back at-bats to end the threat. U-M loaded the bases again with two outs in the fourth, and the Hawkeyes' third baseman bobbled a Chidester chopper down the line but recovered in time to step on the bag and earn the frame's final out.
Iowa used four straight singles to score an insurance run early in the fifth. Hawkeye first baseman Stephanie Ochoa earned the run batted in on a bases-loaded high chopper over Chidester's glove. With the bases still loaded and no outs, Speierman worked herself out the jam with back-to-back strikeouts and a groundout back to the circle.
The Wolverines put a runner on in each of the final two innings but could not advance past second base.
Michigan will wrap up the two-game series against Iowa tomorrow (Sunday, April 24) at 2 p.m. at the Wilpon Complex, home of Alumni Field.
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Hi, I had a rhinoplasty about 8 years ago and was unhappy with the results. I had a second surgery on my nose shortly after my initial rhinoplasty under twilight unaesthetic to fix the bump but this was not finished as I was nervous and the surgeon stopped the procedure.
pros - nose is smaller
cons- nose is too different to original nose I had, would have liked subtle change. nose is uneven and assymetrical, have very small nostrils. Felt I looked more attractive before.
I had the surgery because I became very self-conscious of the appearance of my nose after been teased relentlessly during my teens.I recently went to a consulation and the surgeon informed me I had an 'open roof'. Can you please explain to me what this is exactly. I also got offered a Hydroxyapatite implant to fix the defects on my nose. Is this a safe alternative? I would also like to know whether I would be a suitable candidate for a revision rhinoplasty as I have had two surgeries previously? Would I still be able to have a revision rhinoplasty after this?


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Amelia Earhart: Audio Expedition
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It was 75 years ago that Amelia Earhart disappeared while attempting to fly around the world. Now, there's an expedition underway to try to solve, finally, the mystery of what happened to her. The pioneering aviator has inspired many a song - and today, we're playlisting some of them. Listen here.


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International Collaborative Robots Workshop
Biography for Michael Beaupre, KUKA Robotics
Mike is Sales Director for New Markets at KUKA Robotics with global responsibility for application development in the entertainment and theme park business. He is currently also assisting with the General Industry market launch for KUKA's new LBR iiwa lightweight robot in North America. During his 15+ years with KUKA, Mike has had responsibility in both automotive and GI sales, and has led KUKA's advancement in both the medical and aerospace market segments. Prior career experience includes plant manager for a Tier 2 automotive supplier, plus 20 years in sales and process development with a leading provider of robotic and custom machine systems for material removal applications. Mike is originally from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and currently resides in Rochester, Michigan. Hobbies include Motorcycling, Skydiving & Golf.


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Miners Open Homestand
Oct. 18, 2013
The UTEP volleyball team will set off a four game home stand this weekend as the Miners take on Rice at 12 p.m. (MT) on Sunday. UTEP will then step outside of conference play as they take on the Grand Canyon Antelopes at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
UTEP (10-7, 4-2 C-USA) split the weekend action as they ran past Middle Tennessee, 3-1 and fell short against Southern Miss, 3-0 this past weekend. The Miners effort on the court currently ranks the squad fourth in Conference USA.
Xitlali Herrera lead the Orange and Blue against Middle Tennessee as she hammered out 19 kills, and registered a .485 hitting percentage. Setter Malia Patterson secured UTEP's offense with 32 of the team's 42 assists.
Herrera continued to dominate for UTEP against Southern Miss as she posted a match high of 17 kills and delivered seven digs for the Miners. Malia Patterson aided the offense as she secured 32 assists.
For live stats please visit: http://www.utepathletics.com
Rice Scouting Report
Series: The Owls come into the weekend with a 27-8 record against the Miners. Last season, UTEP fell short to Rice, 3-2. Seniors Xitlali Herrera and Malia Patterson recorded double-double performances in the showdown against the Owls. Herrera pounded 13 kills, 19 digs, five blocks (1s/4a) and three service aces as she led the Miners' defense. Patterson tallied 52 assists, 11 digs, and two block assists. The Miners out hit the Owls 67-62, but it wasn't enough as the Owls registered a .210 hitting efficiency.
Owl Notables
Leading Rice's effort on the court is Sara Blasier. This past weekend the setter garnered Conference USA Setter of the Week honors as she directed the Rice offense with an average of 12.57 assists per set and 88 helpers for the week. Offensively, she posted 11 kills with zero errors on 17 attacks for a .647 hitting percentage. The redshirt freshman notched four kills on six attacks with three blocks and 53 assists in Rice's four-set win against Marshall (10/11). She also led the team to a season-high .450 hitting percentage against the Thundering Herd. Blasier added 35 assists and two blocks at the net in the sweep over Charlotte (10/13).
Grand Canyon Scouting Report
Series: The Miners hold a 3-2 advantage over the Antelopes. The last time the sqauds squared off against one another was in 1989.
Antelope Notables
Grand Canyon is led by senior Kaitlynn Ausmus, who has posted 195 kills earning her a 2.83 attack percentage. Ausmus collected a career-high 23 kills and 22 digs in GCU's five-set WAC opener against Kansas City (9/26). She was selected to the Big Green Invitational All-Tournament team and the Wolf Pack Invitational All-Tournament team.
The Watts Era
Holly Watts is currently 4-2 in league play as UTEP's head coach.
Watts, who played for Texas from 1989-1993, brings 19 years of Division I coaching experience to the Miners, including lengthy stints at Arkansas (1996-2008) and Florida State University (2008-13), where she worked with head coach Chris Poole.
Together Poole and Watts were instrumental in producing thirteen 20-win seasons in 17 years, with 13 NCAA Tournament appearances during that span.
Miners in the Rankings
The Conference USA Preseason Poll placed UTEP fifth out of 15 teams.
Six games into conference play, the Miners are currently in sixth place with a 4-2-league record. UTEP is currently ranked sixth in hitting percentage (.223) and kills (13.41), eighth in assists (12.38), 10th in blocks (112.5) and service aces (1.16) and 11th in digs (14.40). The squad has compiled an impressive 809 kills, 748 assists, 114.5 blocks (35s/159a) and 69 aces.
Nationally, UTEP is ranked 82nd in kills per set with Herrera leading the pack with 247kills.
The X-Factor
Xitlali Herrera is known for being a force at the net. The senior leads the frontcourt with 247 kills and is ranked fourth in Conference USA.
The senior's execution in kills has also garnered her NCAA recognition as she ranks 26th in the nation in kills per set (4.26).
The middle blocker tied for the top spot in the UTEP recordbook in kills in three sets. Herrera hammered a career high 24 kills against Oral Roberts 9/26. Herrera sits next to Catherine Porter (1999) in the category with 24 kills posted against Rice.
Talia Tallies Success
Sophomore Talia Jones adds depth to the Orange and Blue as she consistently puts up stats for the Miners.
Jones is second on the team in kills with 182 this season including a season high 18 kills against Louisiana Tech (9/27) in UTEP's Conference USA opener. The outside hitter ranks 15th in kills in the league as she averages 3.14 per set.
The sophomore also excels in service aces as she ranks eight in C-USA. Jones has delivered 16 aces, averaging 0.28 per set including a season best against Texas Southern (9/7).
Jones performance also ranks her 19th in the league for points as she averages 3.52 per game. The outside hitter pounded a stellar 14 kills posting a .333 hitting percentage against Tulane (9/29).
Record Breaker
Senior Victoria Valencia has dented the UTEP recordbook this season.
The Libero earned the top UTEP individual all-time spot in digs in three sets as she registered 38 digs against Oral Roberts (9/6). The El Paso native has since posted 218 digs, averaging 3.63 per set. Valencia is ranked 14th in Conference USA for digs.
Strong Homestand
After splitting on the road this past weekend with a win against Middle Tennessee and a loss against Southern Miss, the Miners are looking to redeem themselves at home as they host a four game home stretch.
In 2011, the Miners held a 10-4 record at home. In 2012 UTEP held an 8-4 record. The Miners have an overall record of 78-48 in Memorial gym.
Currently the Orange and Blue holds a 5-1 home record and seeks to continue UTEP's success at home.
Patterson Powers
In 2012, senior Malia Patterson totaled 1,177 assists for the Miners, and in 2013 she has proven that she will continue to her dominance on the court. The senior has registered a total 595 assists including a season high of 55 against Oral Roberts (9/6).
She is ranked seventh in Conference USA for assists (9.76 per set). The setter has already climbed up the UTEP recordbook ranking fifth in program history with a career total of 3,312 assists. Chris Brandl (88-91) rates first with 4,210.
Assists Name Years
4,210 Chris Brandl '88-91
3,899 Patty Jamoe '07-10
3,409 ReDee Granado '93-96
3,386 Veronica Acosta '96-00
3,312 Malia Patterson '10-13
Aces for Acevedo
In her first season with the Miners, transfer Dayana Acevedo is becoming a player to watch.
The junior has secured 14 service aces for the Miners, ranking her 17th in Conference USA. The defensive specialist has also delivered 152 digs for the Orange and Blue, including a season high 20 digs against La Tech.
Herrera on Track for Huge Season
Xitlali Herrera has shown to be a force as she leads the Orange and Blue both defensively and offensively. The senior has executed six double-doubles this season. Herrera leads the team as she ranks in kills, hitting percentage, and points in league play and nationally. She has posted 257 kills, 19 assists, and four service aces. Defensively, Herrera has already secured 54 blocks (14s/40a) this season, bringing her career total to 285 (37s/248a). If she can maintain her current pace, she would finish fourth all time at UTEP in career blocks.
Senior Leaving Her Mark
After only three seasons with the Miners, Herrera has registered an outstanding 964 kills. If the middle blocker continues at this pace she will become the 10th Miner in the 1,000 kill club.
The middle blocker is an all-around player that has already captured 247 kills in only 17 matches. The senior has also tallied six double-doubles this season for the Miners.
All-Tournament Honors
Adding to the Miners' success this season were seniors Xitlali Herrera, Malia Patterson and Victoria Valencia as they earned a combined total of five All-Tournament Team honors.
Herrera made her way onto the Chevron Rainbow Wahine Invitational, UTEP Invitational and Art Carmichael All-Tournament teams. Earlier this season, the middle blocker was also selected to the 2013 Conference USA Preseason Volleyball team after finishing the 2012 season as an AVCA All-American Honorable Mention.
Patterson was named to the Art Carmichael Invitational All-Tournament team as Valencia garnered a spot on the UTEP Invitational All-Tournament Team.
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According to board certified orthopedic surgeon, John Conner, MD, "The first step in trying to control knee and hip pain is decreased activity, anti-inflammatory medications and injections. If patients have tried these and it hasn't helped, they should talk to their orthopedic surgeon about whether total joint replacement surgery is the best option for them. People ask me how they'll know it's time, and I say, 'When it gets painful enough, you'll know.'"
Dr. Connor adds, "There are more options for implants and bearings than ever before. Formerly, the materials were mainly metal on plastic. Now, in an arthritic hip, the damaged ball is replaced by a metal ball and stem fitted into the femur. A plastic socket replaces the damaged one in the pelvis. The plasic materials are durable and wear-resistant. Overall, we get a better, more comfortable outcome."
Board certified orthopedic surgeon, Edward Bell, MD, explains, "Total joint replacement surgery has really come a long way. 20 years ago, it was common for patients to stay in the hospial for as long as two weeks after surgery. Today, the average stay is three days, and patients are out of bed and working on mobility the day of surgery."
Anterior Total Hip Replacement
Until recently, nearly all total hip replacements were performed through incisions on the side or a little toward the back of the hip. It is still a reliable and effective technique. But recent developments have made a new approach possible. Called anterior total hip replacement, the incision is made in the front of the hip. Aniefiok Uyoe, MD, board certified, fellowship trained adult reconstructive orthopedic surgeon at Baptist Health Floyd, explains why this is such a significant and exciting option for many patients.
According to Dr. Uyoe, "The anterior, or front, approach is muscle-sparing. The surgeon can take advantage of the natural muscle planes and avoid cutting through them. That makes recovery much faster and less painful. Patients can get back to activities like driving quickly." Recovery typically takes just two to eight weeks instead of two to four months.
"Following traditional hip replacement surgery, patients are advised not to sit on low surfaces, cross their legs or bend over," said Dr. Uyoe. "However, when the anterior approach is used, these precautions are not needed. Patients are able and encouraged to resume normal, low impact activities."
As Dr. Uyoe explained, "The anterior surgery is performed through a much smaller incision than the traditional procedure. But what matters most is what you're doing to the soft tissues underneath the incision. And this procedure is truly minimally invasive in that there is very little disturbance of muscles and tendons."Dr. Uyoe added that many surgical instruments and implants have also been reengineered to accommodate the new anterior approach. "Older replacement joints were difficult to insert from the front," he said, "But the new implants are much easier to put in. They also allow us to conserve more of the patient's natural bone."


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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups grated fresh asparagus (about 1 pound), drained
- 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 to 2 tablespoons grated orange peel
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 tablespoons milk
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add oil, eggs, asparagus, pineapple, orange peel and vanilla; mix well. Fold in pecans. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For icing, beat cream cheese and sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Add orange peel, vanilla and enough milk until icing reaches desired consistency. Spoon over cake, allowing icing to drip down sides. Yield: 16-20 servings.
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text: Social The Quick & Easy Guide To Social Media Scheduling Written by Simply Zesty on 13 November 2012 Social media is a tool that has immediacy at its very foundation. Its direct nature and lack of restrictions makes it valuable to businesses who are looking for cheaper and faster ways to communicate with their audience. Regular communication with your fans and followers is vital if you want to grow your audience and develop a good reputation online and reaching a potential global audience makes this more desirable.However, this has presented its own set of problems. For one, you can't be around your computer or have access there will be occasions where you'll be out of the office, or away for the entire day and have content you want to share.Also, while we have now have access to a global audience, unless you're a major company that has offices in different parts of the world, it's unlikely that you'll be able to reach all of your audience at prominent times. When you're under pressure to maintain a consistent social media presence, this can be testing when you've many other things to be concentrating on.Therefore, one of the best solutions you can have is to schedule content in advanced. This way, you can cover yourself for times you're not on your accounts, giving you more time to concentrate on other jobs. However, while scheduling is a useful feature, you shouldn't rely on it exclusively. You will need real-time posts to deal with mentions, comments or for posting content that is time sensitive so a mixture of the two is preferable.Preparing Content[caption id="attachment_68647" align="aligncenter" width="765"] Clock symbol via Infinity Kim of The Noun Project[/caption]What type of content you schedule is important as there are certain posts that are better to post immediately instead of later. When you're preparing content, the first thing you should consider is the shelf life of a post. Will it still be relevant in a few hours time? Is it something that users will want to come back to? To use an example, a news story about Instagram's new profiles would be relevant for a few hours, but will quickly become old news. However, a feature post or guide relating to it would last much longer.Once you've that settled, who your audience is the next thing you should consider. Sending it at a time where they will all see it is so you will need to consider where they're based and factor that in. If you have two difference audiences, one local and the other in a different part of the world, it's best to post one straight away and schedule the second for later on. What times work the best can be found out through trial and error so schedule posts, use a URL shortener - so you can find out how many times a link has been clicked - and experiment.The third thing is coming up with an advanced schedule of your posts. This is to say when exactly these posts are going to be published so when you have the times sorted out, make a schedule where you decide exactly what times you post something online and stick to it. You can either write the schedule down or create a spreadsheet or Google Calendar (with reminders) telling you when to post. Not only is consistency important, but you want to make sure your audience is given the best possible opportunity to see your posts.The fourth and final thing to do is to create a space online where you can source content from. This is something that your entire company can get involved in. Create a new Google doc file (word or spreadsheet) and ask that everyone posts any interesting content they find on it. It's better to index it under certain headings (social media, marketing, technology, etc.) and to place the date it was published as well in case time is a factor.This way, you've sourced a number of interesting articles and content without having to do much work although don't rely too much on others to do your work.Social Media ToolsWith that said, there are a number of different tools that will help you out with scheduling content. Finding which one works best for you depends on your needs and what type of social media channels you use, but there are a number of great tools out there to choose from.Facebook Anyone who is a regular user of Facebook pages would probably know that the site has its own scheduler for you to take advantage of. Not only can you update your posts on desktop, but you can do it through the Facebook pages app too. Anytime you're writing a post (make sure it's in the voice of the page and not your own personal account), you will notice a clock icon at the bottom. Clicking on it will let you schedule the date and time your post will go online.TweetdeckThe old reliable for when you're handling multiple streams and accounts, everyone pretty much knows what Tweetdeck has to offer, one of those features is scheduling tweets. If you haven't been put off by the numerous changes Twitter has made to it over the last few months, then you'll find it useful.HootsuiteA great alternative if Tweetdeck has put you off. Hootsuite offers the same features as Tweetdeck, but what it has to separate it from other products is its AutoSchedule feature. It will choose the best times for your tweet or post to be published.HubspotIf you're having problems organising content to post or you become inconsistent with posting, Hubspot's solution might be what you're looking for. It created its own handy social media scheduler which can be used for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+. The scheduler in question is a Excel spreadsheet, but it's a great way of gathering your thoughts and arranging all your content into one easy space. You have to use it in conjunction with another publishing tool like Tweetdeck or Hootsuite, but it's great if you want that extra level of organisation.BufferThe original auto scheduler and one that has gained a lot of fans since it was first released, Buffer lets you queue up posts on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and App.net and automatically posts them for you throughout the day. The service will space out your posts and post them during times your followers will see it. It's available for major browsers and smartphones meaning it's can be used no matter where you are.Sprout SocialAnother scheduler that has garnered a lot of praise, Sprout Social's primary purpose is a social media monitoring tool, but it also allows its users to schedule posts and messages on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. As well as being able to queue up posts and cross-post content, it also allows you to integrate RSS feeds for sharing, allowing you to queue up content easily.If your social media responsibilities are broken down between three or more people, then Sprout Social is a tool definitely worth looking into.TweriodAnother good auto scheduler tool for Twitter, Tweriod analyses your tweets and your followers' tweets to determine the best times for you to tweet. The service is free if you have less than 1,000 followers, however. After that, the cost ranges from $4 a month for accounts with 1,001 - 4,999 followers to $15 a month for accounts with over 50,000 followers.


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One tornado video is taking the Internet by storm! On Monday a tornado hit Milan, Italy, which is very rare for this area, and one man caught all the action.
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But Germany coach Silvia Neid has a blend of experience and youth -- just like the USA -- that will make her team difficult to beat.
The Germans enter China '07 as the class of the European finalists. They cruised to the 2005 UEFA women's title and won all eight games in Women's World Cup qualifying.
Germany earned a shootout victory over the USA in the final of the 2006 Algarve Cup -- the closest thing to a loss for the USA in the Greg Ryan era, The Germans were outplayed by a wide margin -- the USA had a 16-8 edge in shots and 13-3 edge in corners -- but they got a sensational game from veteran goalie Silke Rottenberg.
Injuries to Rottenberg, however, have forced Neid to install long-time backup Nadine Angerer, 28, as the first-choice keeper for China.
Three-time Women's World Player of the Year Birgit Prinz -- once courted by Italian Serie A (men's) team Perugia -- is one of 12 veterans of the 2003 championship team to return for the 2007 finals. Also back are midfielder Renate Lingor and defender Kerstin Stegemann.
Like Prinz, Sandra Smisek has more than 100 appearances for Germany.
The key to Germany will be its young midfield. Of the newcomers, the player to watch is Kosovo-born Fatmire Bajramaj. Big things are also expected from two other newcomers, Melanie Behringer and Simone Laudehr
Goalkeepers -- Nadine Angerer (Turbine Potsdam), Ursula Holl (Bad Neuenahr), Silke Rottenberg (FFC Frankfurt).
Defenders -- Saskia Bartusiak (FFC Frankfurt), Sonja Fuss (Duisburg), Ariane Hingst (Djurgardens IF, Sweden), Annike Krahn (Duisburg), Sandra Minnert (Bad Neuenahr), Babett Peter (Turbine Potsdam), Kerstin Stegemann (Wattenscheid 09).
Midfielders -- Fatmire Bajramaj (Duisburg), Melanie Behringer (Freiburg), Linda Bresonik (Essen-Schoenebeck), Kerstin Garefrekes (FFC Frankfurt), Simone Laudehr (Duisburg), Renate Lingor (FFC Frankfurt), Petra Wimbersky (FFC Frankfurt).
Forwards -- Anja Mittag (Turbine Potsdam), Martina Mueller (Wolfsburg), Birgit Prinz (FFC Frankfurt), Sandra Smisek (FFC Frankfurt).


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Who has not played the game "Who Has It Worse?" at one time or another? Here's a column from the Harvard Crimson, the university's student newspaper, about how this particular game is played to excess during midterm season. It was written by Brooke H. Kantor '15, a Near Eastern languages and civilizations concentrator in Dunster House. While she writes specifically about Harvard, you could substitute just about any school and the same dynamic would hold.
By Brooke H. Kantor
As Thanksgiving approaches, most Harvard students are emerging from midterm season—a time where professors conveniently schedule midterm exams and essays within the same, short span of a few weeks. Dining halls are packed well past midnight. Coffee carafes are pumped without mercy until they choke and sputter. If one were to take a stroll on Mt. Auburn early on a Friday evening, he might be surprised at the relative quietness. It's true that we Harvard students enjoy having a good time. But let's be real—most of us take our midterms seriously.
Midterm season can also be characterized by a certain way that Harvard students have of interacting with each other. It is during this time that the seeds of a game I like to call, "Who Has It Worse?" are planted. No student realizes that he or she is a player of this game, but deep down we all have the desire to win. We all want to disclose to the people around us how much studying or writing we have to do, how much time we have to spend planning this or that, how frustrating it is that our extracurricular activities prevent us from starting our work until 11 p.m. Let me be clear: This is completely natural. In fact, I would say that when faced with serious stresses, it is healthy to communicate how we are feeling to those with whom we are close.
But therein lies the problem. Allow me to explain. When students talk about their massive amount of responsibilities over the course of a few weeks, they don't tell the entire story. Taking a turn in the game of "Who Has It Worse?" involves more than simply listing off a number of obligations. There is a certain method to it—an unspoken, understood cadence that one adopts. The idea is that players simultaneously express concern about and dismiss everything they have going on. They do this by being self-deprecating—appearing to shrug off the responsibility because they are doomed to fail at it anyway. For instance, a student might go through his list with a sigh, claiming that he or she is completely unprepared for that test tomorrow and will receive a bad grade for sure. But of course, the listener knows that the claim is total BS. He understands that there is a good chance the student is doing fine in that class, knows the material better than he claims or thinks he does, and will do fine on the test—AND, the listener recognizes that in the back of the student's mind, he knows it is BS as well.
These are the assumptions dictated by the rules of the game. But that's all they are: assumptions. While the listener might think that the student complaining truly has a handle on everything and knows it, the reality is that the student could be extremely stressed out and worried. The problem is that when that student expresses his concerns in the context of the game, he is not communicating his true feelings in a healthy way. Thus begins a negative cycle: The listener believes that all the players around him actually have a handle on all they have to do, and they're complaining is just a facade. This makes the listener feel stressed out and inadequate. He responds by becoming a player in the game himself—expressing everything he has to do in a way that makes everybody else believe that he is actually confident in all of his work. This in turn makes everybody else feel inadequate, and the cycle continues.
It would be easy for somebody to offer the student body a quick and simple solution to this issue: If everybody always said how they truly felt, then there would be no ambiguity. In my opinion, however, that is neither a fair nor realistic thing to ask of people. Instead, the goal should be to help students realize that this place can be really difficult sometimes. Everybody goes through his or her period—sometimes periods—of struggle. So instead of asking the players to make a change in their behavior, this responsibility should fall to the listeners. The listeners are the fuel for the game for they make the initial key assumption that the player is not actually as stressed or worried as he says. Imagine if they did not make that assumption. The listeners are the ones in a position to end the cycle by helping their friends realize that they are not the only ones struggling with schoolwork. We will each be listeners a number of times over the course of our Harvard career. The question is, when we are, will we succumb to the rules of the "who has it worse?" game and participate in it, or will we recognize when the game is being played and stop it?


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(D) Print "End of main" then "Inside run"
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