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Introduction to Cyberknife for Prostate Cancer
What is Cyberknife?
Despite the name, Cyberknife is not a surgical instrument and there is no cutting involved in the treatment. Cyberknife is a treatment using external beam radiation and was FDA approved in 2001. For the first several years, Cyberknife was slow to take off, and was typically reserved for patients with unresectable brain or spinal tumors. The CyberKnife is a frameless miniature robotic linear accelerator that uses image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) in order to treat tumors in different parts of the body, including the prostate. Because the machine is mounted on a robotic arm, the radiation beam can be delivered from thousands of directions. Another key characteristic of Cyberknife is the use of real-time IGRT. What this means is that the motion of the tumor is tracked and the radiation, because it is delivered via a robotic arm, can be directed based on the motion of the tumor.
What is Involved In Cyberknife Treatment?
You might wonder how the robot knows where the tumor is located. Between 1 and 10 days before treatment with Cyberknife, a patient with prostate cancer will see an urologist to have gold markers, known as "fiducials", placed in the prostate as a way of marking the target. This is done under ultrasound guidance, similar to the procedure for prostate biopsy. The tumor position will be tracked during the Cyberknife treatment using the fiducials. A week or so after fiducial placement, a CT simulation is performed. This is a scan where the patient is positioned in the same way that he will be positioned during the actual treatments. The physician uses this scan to delineate the area to be treated as well as those organs to avoid. This information is used to create the treatment plan. There is some variation in the number of treatments and the dose per fraction used, depending upon the treating physician; four or five fractions are commonly used for a total dose in the mid to high 30 Gy range, delivered over 1-2 weeks. While the patient is being treated, cameras take images of the tumor, which are then compared to the images from the CT simulation. The CyberKnife robot moves around the patient to deliver the treatment. Each treatment session may last from 30 and 60 minutes; larger tumors take longer to treat than smaller ones.
Why Use Cyberknife for Prostate Cancer?
Patient convenience may stand out as a reason to pursue Cyberknife over other treatments for prostate cancer. However, there is more to the story. Prostate cancer is known to be one of the slower growing tumor types. Because the proliferation of prostate cancer cells is low, it is believed that these cells are more sensitive to higher doses per fraction than are other cancers. This implies that delivering radiation in a hypofractionated course (meaning delivery of larger doses (fractions) of radiation in fewer treatment sessions) may improve outcomes. It is already well established from multiple studies of standard fractionation, in which a low dose of radiation is given five days a week for 8-9 weeks, that the best cancer control results are obtained with higher doses. The major question for both standard external beam radiotherapy and for Cyberknife hypofractionated radiotherapy is how to deliver a high dose to the prostate gland with minimal or no adverse side effects in nearby organs, namely the bladder and the rectum.
Who Is A Candidate for Treatment?
Cyberknife is used for patients with early stage, localized disease. Patients who are considered high risk for lymph node involvement or have documented lymph node involvement are not good candidates for Cyberknife. Additionally, appropriate patients for Cyberknife are those who have a prostate volume of <80-100 cm3, depending on the policy of the institution or treating physician. Some patients with enlarged prostates may try medical treatments to try to shrink the prostate in order to get Cyberknife treatment.
How Does Cyberknife Compare to Conventionally Fractionated External Beam Therapy?
So far, there is no study that has compared Cyberknife with standard external beam in a randomized fashion. The available data for Cyberknife consists of nonrandomized data from single institutions. Most reports document a drop in the PSA after treatment with Cyberknife, however the follow-up is shorter than the follow-up in studies of conventionally fractioned radiotherapy since this treatment technique is relatively new.
What are Side Effects of Cyberknife?
Cyberknife, while precise, still does have the potential for side effects because surrounding tissues can still receive some radiation. The side effects include urinary irritation symptoms such as urgency, frequency, and burning with urination. Rectal irritation may also occur, as well as erectile dysfunction. You may notice that these side effects are similar to those described for conventionally fractionated radiation therapy - that's because they are. In the end, it is still external beam radiation, and even the most precise delivery systems can not be free of side effects. We do not know yet how the frequency or severity of side effects will stack up against conventionally fractionated treatment in the long term, but we should have better answers in the years to come.
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Martinez A, Pataki I, Edmundson G, et al. Phase II Prospective Study of the Use of Conformal High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy as Monotherapy for the Treatment of Favorable Stage Prostate Cancer: a Feasibility Report. Int J Rad Oncol Phys Biol 49: 61-69, 2001.
Yoshioka Y, Nose T, Yoshida K, et al. High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy as Monotherapy for Localized Prostate Cancer: a Retrospective Analysis with Special Focus on Tolerance and Chronic Toxicity. Int J Rad Oncol Biol Phys 56: 213-220, 2003.
Lotan Y, Stanfield J, Cho C, et al. Efficacy of High-Dose per Fraction Radiation for Implanted Human Prostate Cancer in a Nude Mouse Model. J Urology 175: 1932-1936, 2006.
Freeman D and King C. Stereotactic body radiotherapy for low-risk prostate cancer: five-year outcomes. Rad Onc 6:3, 2011.

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Investigators learned that the planes involved in Monday afternoon's mid-air crash in Fauquier County were registered to employees of the FAA and the NTSB.
Two people died after two small planes collided about 4 p.m. and then crashed to the ground about a mile apart from each other in southern Fauquier County.
A Beechcraft BE-35 registered to an NTSB employee burst into flames when it hit the ground in a wooded area and it was completely destroyed by fire, said Corinne Geller of Virginia State Police. The pilot and passenger died, but it's unknown if either was the owner of the plane. The bodies were recovered from the burnt wrecakge and taken to the Office of the Medical Examiner in Manassas.
The pilot and owner of the second plane -- a 1965 Piper PA-28 -- was identified as 70-year-old Thomas R. Provin, of Broad Run, Va. He was taken to Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Va. He remained hospitalized Tuesday but there's no word on his condition.
NTSB said Tuesday afternoon the owner was an FAA employee. The FAA said he was an accident investigator flying as a private pilot on his personal time when the crash occurred.
Because the planes were owned and/or operated by FAA and NTSB employees, NTSB, after consulting with the FAA, requested the Transportation Safety Board of Canada investigate the crash to avoid a conflict of interest.
"This accident hits especially close to home, with the involvement of an NTSB employee," NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman said in a news release Tuesday afternoon. "I'm grateful to TSB-Canada Chair Wendy Tadros for agreeing to conduct the investigation and the NTSB stands ready to support and assist them in any way we can."
TSB-Canada confirmed it is deploying an investigation team. An NTSB representative will observe the investigation.
Stay tuned to News4 and NBCWashington.com as this story develops.


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Apple, Netflix, the Yankees: Rocco Pendola pulls out all the stops for his 2013 prognostications. How could a 'four-year recovery' take the U.S. directly to an economic fiscal cliff? And U.S. stock futures are flat ahead of the November jobs report; Netflix gets a Wells Notice from the SEC; T-Mobile USA to offer Apple products; Amarin shares This and morein business in The Saratogian
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Review: "The Talhoffer Society" by Mike Edelson
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"The Talhoffer Society" by Michael Edelson is truly one of the best works of fiction that I have read in the last few years.
Over the last two years in particular, I have been trying to get back into the habit of reading some fiction on a daily (or almost daily) basis, and usually a book of this length will take me a week or so to get through in short session each evening. However, I picked up this book at around 10pm, and finished reading it at around 3am - I simply couldn't tear myself away from it until it was finished!
The pacing is just right, the characters are interesting, but most importantly, the writing is very compelling. The depiction of fighting scenes, arguably one of the most important aspects of this book for HEMA enthusiasts, is handled exceptionally well - I don't think I have come across such well-written scenes in a long time. There is plenty of detail for those "in the know", who can look for particular techniques, concepts, or matters of interpretation of the historical texts; yet the scenes are described in simple enough language for anyone without knowledge of historical fencing to follow and enjoy.
Not only are the nuts and bolts firmly in place, but the book can be read on several levels. At the basic level, of course, the story is great. Someone with a more literary interest could analyse the piece and would find plenty of material with which to work. And if you are involved with the study and practice of historical martial arts, you may find some of the ideas and concepts quite though-provoking with regard to your own practice, performance and interpretation of your chosen art.
This book is one of the best ambassadors for the study of historical fencing that is currently available in the medium of a work of fiction. I would encourage anyone involved with the medieval or renaissance fencing arts to buy a copy, to support Mike's work, and then to recommend it to others if you enjoy it anywhere near as much as I have.
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SANDY, Utah – Real Salt Lake coach Jason Kreis put an extra emphasis this week on his team getting back to the root of their success: hard work.
That extra focus on putting in extra effort was never more evident than in the way RSL posted their 2-0 win over the Colorado Rapids Saturday night at Rio Tinto Stadium.
Real played their regular possession-oriented attack, stringing passes together back and forth across the Rapids' defense, but struggled to create any clear scoring opportunities – there simply weren't many openings.
"I thought Colorado was very, very disciplined and difficult for us to break down. Sometimes you need to score goals in different ways," said coach Jason Kreis. "… Sometimes when you play a team that is very compact, very organized it does take a given emphasis to win the ball on their half and move quickly toward the goal."
That is where the hard work came in. Forwards Alvaro Saborio and Fabian Espindola pressured the Colorado defense any time they had the ball. They were pesky. They were annoying. They were everywhere, and they were effective.
"We know that we are at a best when we are really pressing in the game, and that starts with our forwards," said Kreis. "When they are willing to chase down lost causes, when they are willing to go pressure any of the four defenders, when they are willing to make 30- or 40-yard runs to do that, it means that everybody on our team gets to step up the field and typically we win it (the ball) in their half. And as I said earlier, when we win it in our opponents half, often times we create good chances."
Saborio benefited from Espindola's work on the game's first goal as he had an open-net tap-in in the 32nd minute following the Argentine's deflection of an attempted clearance by Colorado 'keeper Matt Pickens. While Sabo was the beneficiary on the first goal, it was his work that ultimately led to Will Johnson's 89th-minute goal to put the finishing touch on another Rocky Mountain Cup fin.
"It was just good pressure by Sabo," said Johnson. "We saw a chance as the ball went to the center back, and we just went and pressed. I thought we could try and take it there, and then Sabo did a great job of winning it. It popped right to me and I took a touch and just tried to hit it hard and low to the back post, and fortunately it went in and we could all take a sigh of relief."
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Kai Wright, of The Nation examines the claims of Glenn Beck and other revisionists who wrap themselves in the mantle of the civil rights movement…
There are many things about King's dream speech that Beck won't likely point out at this weekend's gathering. Perhaps top among them: the 1963 March on Washington was the work of a war-resisting labor organizer, A. Philip Randolph, and an openly gay man, Bayard Rustin, who was himself a war-resisting socialist.
The event's actual name was the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. That moniker was a compromise between King, who wanted a more focused event, and Randolph, who helped broker the broad constituency that made the march the largest peacetime gathering in the nation's history at the time. King's iconic speech reflected the event's dual focus on economic and political justice–and it included much, much more than a call to judge people by their character.
Why is Glenn Beck aligning himself with a man who 'palled around' with socialists and homosexuals and union organizers? Why is he claiming to carry on the spirit of a movement that drew federal troops to enforce de-segregation of schools? Why is he quoting a man who did, indeed, call for re-distribution of wealth from the rich to the poor as a Christian practice and a matter of basic justice?
Because Martin Luther King was on the right side of history. Because he was an American hero. And because America has a short memory and prefers saints and martyrs over real human beings with doubts and flaws. It takes effort to read through Dr.King's speeches or read his biography. It takes effort to learn about the many brave people of all races who worked with Dr.King, among them, Prof. Bernard Lafayette who taught nonvioence at URI..
When Dr. King was assassinated he was working for economic justice. Far from being revered, he faced brutal criticism from both white conservatives and black radicals who thought he made too many compromises.
Dr. King was murdered in Tennessee where he had gone to support a sanitation worker's strike…
In the later 1960s, the targets of King's activism were less often the legal and political obstacles to the exercise of civil rights by blacks, and more often the underlying poverty, unemployment, lack of education, and blocked avenues of economic opportunity confronting black Americans. Despite increasing militancy in the movement for black power, King steadfastly adhered to the principles of nonviolence that had been the foundation of his career. Those principles were put to a severe test in his support of a strike by sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee. This was King's final campaign before his death.
During a heavy rainstorm in Memphis on February 1, 1968, two black sanitation workers had been crushed to death when the compactor mechanism of the trash truck was accidentally triggered. On the same day in a separate incident also related to the inclement weather, 22 black sewer workers had been sent home without pay while their white supervisors were retained for the day with pay. About two weeks later, on February 12, more than 1,100 of a possible 1,300 black sanitation workers began a strike for job safety, better wages and benefits, and union recognition.
Dr. King called on us to open our eyes and see the injustices inflicted every day, and work to remedy them. His vision of America was one of justice and equal opportunity. He knew that removing the color bar was a beginning, not an end.
When so many politicians and entertainers claim to be speaking for God, it's not such a surprise that some will claim to speak for leaders who are no longer here to contradict them. Dr. King's words are on the record. They are pure gold. Compare and contrast and don't settle for counterfeit.
EVANGELICAL VOICE: Reverend Jim Wallis also does a compare and contrast. He recalls Dr. King's message of social justice.


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Search for Miss MEC Kicks Off
AURORA, Ill. – Feld Motor Sports® is pleased to announce that the search for Miss Monster Energy Cup begins Wednesday, August 8. One lucky participant will receive an all-expense paid trip to the Monster Energy Cup on October 20 at Las Vegas' Sam Boyd Stadium to serve as the spokesmodel for this lucrative race.
The search for Miss Monster Energy Cup will start with 25 randomly selected girls across the nation. Participants will be required to submit several photos and a brief bio. The winner will receive an exclusive prize pack, which includes airfare, hotel accommodations, Monster Energy Cup merchandise and more. See official rules for details.Miss Monster Energy Cup will be responsible for hoisting the 30-second board prior to each race, meeting the world's top riders at the winner's circle and interviewing riders, fans and industry personnel. Fans will have a chance to meet Miss Monster Energy Cup throughout the day in the pits and around the stadium.
The summer-long search will start with 25 hopefuls and will be narrowed down to three finalists in the final weeks of the search. The lucky winner will be selected in September.
To participate in the search for Miss Monster Energy Cup, female candidates must submit an application form and several photos by August 22.
Fans will have a chance to vote for the next Miss Monster Energy Cup starting Thursday, August 23. Voting information can be found at www.monsterenergycup.com/missmecup/ and www.facebook/VegasMECup.com.
The 2012 Monster Energy Cup features an all-new track design inspired by five-time Supercross Class Champion Ricky Carmichael. The Carmichael-inspired track design will consist of supercross and motocross obstacles unlike any other racetrack design in the world. More than 200' of the track will be built into the grandstands, and the riders exit the stadium and race through the Monster Energy Fan Zone outside of the stadium and through the pit area before they catapult back into the stadium. The Monster Energy Cup posts a $250,000 purse with the winner walking away with a $100,000 check, and any rider that wins all three Main Events will take home $1 million.
For more information on the Monster Energy Cup, log on to www.SupercrossOnline.com. For all media requests, please contact Denny Hartwig email@example.com or 630-566-6305. To follow the Monster Energy Cup on Facebook and Twitter, log on to www.Facebook.com/VegasMECup and www.Twitter.com/VegasMECup.
Tickets for the 2012 Monster Energy Cup can be purchased at the Thomas & Mack Center Box Office, UNLVtickets outlets, online at www.UNLVtickets.com, www.MonsterEnergyCup.com, or by phone at (702) 739-FANS. Tickets will be available at the Sam Boyd Stadium Box Office on the day of the event only.
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Tougher playing conditions on Saturday resulted in all-around higher scores at the Northern Intercollegiate where Liberty remains in second place.
None of the 15 teams in the field managed to break par and only five teams, one of which was Liberty, were able to keep their team scores below a double-digit over par total.
Liberty and Houston remain the top two teams in the event being contested at Rich Harvest Farms, a par-72, 7,236-yard trek that will host one of six NCAA Men's Golf Regionals in May.
Houston will enter tomorrow's final round five shots clear of the Flames, having posted a two-day total of four-under par 572 (279-293). Liberty is currently in second place with a one-over par 577 (281-296). Clubhouse leader Houston carded a five-over par 293 today, while Liberty shot an eight-over par 296.
Virginia was able to make up some ground on both Houston and Liberty on Saturday, moving into third place following the best round of the day, a three-over par 291. The Cavaliers will enter tomorrow's final round in third place with a four-over par 580 (289-291).
Liberty was able to maintain its second-place standing thanks to the solid play of seniors Niklas Lindstrom and Chase Marinell, two golfers currently in the Top 10 of the 88-man field.
The individual overall leader is Houston's Roman Robledo with his six-under par 138 score (68-70). He is followed closely behind by Kentucky's David Snyder, who is in second place with a five-under par 139 (67-72).
Lindstrom stands in third place with a three-under par 141 (70-71), carding one of only seven under-par rounds during the second round.
Marinell shares seventh place overall following an even par round of 72 on Saturday and will enter the final round with a two-day total of one-under par 143 (71-72).
Ian McConnell was unable to match his day one three-under par, slipping to a share of 19th place following a six-over par 78. The senior's two-day total is a three-over par 147 (69-78).
Rounding out Liberty's starting five in the Northern Illinois hosted event is Harrison Winger, who shares 17th place with a two-over par 146 (71-75) and Michael Hocker, who is tied for 45th place with a nine-over par 153 (73-80). Jacob Mast, who is competing as an individual, is tied for 59th place with a 12-over par 156 (71-85).
The Flames will return to the Rich Harvest Farms course tomorrow morning for the final round of the Northern Intercollegiate. Liberty will be sent off the No. 1 tee along with Houston and Virginia, starting at 9:30 a.m.


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It is an open secret that Philippines Women are hot cakes among those guys who are seeking ladies to marry. You may therefore ask a question? Why many husbands say the Filipino girls make the best wife? The answer is in their attributes and characteristics that they posses. Apart from their beauty, Filipino women also know how to make the husband feel like he is in his own kingdom. This is because they know how to take good care of their husbands in marriage. For instance, they understand that men need encouragement, love and care when they return from work instead of complains. This makes them great as many men find it easy to keep going when their wives are caring.
Another great attribute of Filipino ladies is their faithfulness once they are married. There is nothing as good as a woman who is loyal to her husband; these women are not only faithful but loyal as well. Men who are married to these women experience loyalty and faithfulness that they can always remember; in the long-run, their relationships last for long. You also know the threat of unfaithfulness to a relationship; apart from it being heartbreaking, it can also cause irreparable damages. For instance, sexually transmitted infections can easily crop into you marriage if your partner is unfaithful. With Filipino women though, you are sure of eliminating of these dangers.
Apart from these women being faithful and caring to their husbands, they are good home cares too. This means that they take good care of their family as their husbands are out working in order to satisfy needs of the family. It therefore means that husbands are relieved of stress of thinking about the welfare of their families as their Filipino girls would have taken care of that issue.
It is widely known that Filipino ladies are intelligent and wise at the same time. They are great in giving advice more so in times of need. Whenever their husbands feel that they need someone to propose the way forward, these women come to their rescue. This therefore contributes not only to sustainability of the family but promotion of development too. Furthermore, they become great assets that a husband can have since they offer solutions instead of problems.
What can you say if you find that your woman is not supportive? It is not only embracing but it is retarding as well. Filipino women are different in that they support their husbands. No matter what decisions they make, they are always ready to support them. Furthermore, they are submissive to their husbands which Is one of the greatest desires of all men. In the long-term, order is maintained and thus good managing of the family.
If you are convinced that Filipino women are the best for you, then you are not alone. There are many men in the world who are looking for these women to marry. The good thing about it all is that these women are available at Filipino dating websites. At these websites, you can get these women very fast and with a lot of ease. Furthermore, you are given a chance to choose what you want without any pressure. Therefore, get your Philippines woman now and eliminate any marriage stress. You know it, if you are assured of the best wife, then your development record will speak for itself.


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DUBOIS – Evan Aravich and Jessica Metzger can finally rest. The designated Penn State DuBois THON dancers both lasted through the entire 46-hour dance marathon at the Bryce Jordan Center this weekend.
Along the way, they helped to break two THON records. The overall THON total came in at $13,343,517, the most the event has made yet.
Additionally, the Penn State DuBois THON Committee contributed $17,000 of that total through their fund raising efforts, exceeding the campus goal of $15,000. The previous campus record was $16,200, set in 2012.
"I'm super proud of all of them. They're amazing," said Penn State DuBois Assistant Director of Student Affairs Marly Doty about the entire campus THON Committee.
In reflecting on the accomplishment of staying on their feet for 46 consecutive hours, the dancers said the atmosphere at THON helped them through it.
"The energy of everyone else in the Bryce Jordan Center is what did it for me," Metzger said. "Also, knowing that no one else was going to quit kept me going."
All proceeds from THON directly benefit the Four Diamonds Fund, an organization dedicated to battling childhood cancer. Students from across all of Penn State work in numerous ways to raise money for the cause, holding the dance marathon at the end of a long fundraising season.


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Okay. I usually do not cover sporting events in this blog but I just watched a couple of videos that really show how a community can come together and do a super sized service project. As we all know, Boy Scouts love their service projects, but it was simply amazing to see this.
According to an article on Yahoo Sports: While tossing hats onto the ice when a player scores three goals might be hockey's most famous tossing tradition, it simply doesn't compare to the Technicolor grandeur of 23,096 teddy bears and other stuffed animals blanketing the rink as they did at the Calgary Hitmen game on Sunday. For 16 years the Hitmen, who were co-owned by and named after former WWF champion Bret Hart, have held a Teddy Bear Toss to benefit over 50 charities in Alberta that work with children. On Monday, after the 23,000-strong toss, the players hand-delivered teddy bears to the Alberta Children's Hospital.
Read the article at http://tinyurl.com/2eh7l4q
"Totally awesome", as a furry friend of mine would say.


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Eurogamer: Sins of a Solar Empire Review
Eurogamer's put up my review of Ironclad's Space-epic RTS up on their fine organ. I start like this…
"The bits where you order a fleet of a hundred or so cruisers, frigates and capital ships to line up in an epic formation at the edge of a solar system, and jump simultaneously to a neighbouring solar system? Where dozens of portals open up, and your vessels accelerate through them trailing hyperbright lights? Wicked. When you get a mob of Siege Frigates in orbit above a populated world and giggle as the planet's surface blossoms in what you have to presume to be nuclear detonations? Awesome. And when an enemy fleet appears in your solar system, and a dozen fighter and bomber wings take off, closing the distance to the incoming ships while your big boys ponderously manouevre to join in? Hell yeah!
It's worthwhile to take a little time out to be shallow, because there's going to be precious little opportunity for that as we go on."
And then ramble on insensibly, as is my idiom. Our interview with Ironclad's Blair Fraser and Stardock's Brad Wardell can be still read over here. Oh – and expect a Sins Verdict at some point in the next few weeks.


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Barnard welcomes Linda Bell as she begins her new role as the College's provost and dean of the faculty. As the College's chief academic officer, Provost Bell will oversee all academic departments, programs, and centers, as well as the library. An economist who specializes in labor markets and public policy, she previously served as provost and the John B. Hurford Professor of Economics at Haverford College in Pennsylvania.
Here, Provost Bell answers a few questions about her new job, her academic interests, and why she's looking forward to living in New York City.
As you start your new role at Barnard are there any initiatives or aspects of the job that you're particularly excited about?
I am extremely excited to be joining the Barnard community. I'm looking forward to building on the College's strong academic foundation by supporting faculty research and new initiatives, as well as sustaining and nurturing an environment where scholarship and teaching thrive. I also hope to expand the opportunities for close collaboration between faculty and students, and reinvigorate a rigorous academic atmosphere where young women can realize their potential and become leaders in the classroom, in their disciplines, and beyond.
How does Barnard appeal to your own academic interests?
I have long admired Barnard, and more so as I've gained first-hand exposure to its special attributes and strengths. I am eager to learn more about this amazing place and contribute to its legacy. And there are so many wonderful things about Barnard that dovetail with the trajectory of my career and my experience as an academic researcher. My recent work has aimed to better understand economic inequality as it affects top women wage earners, and the role of institutions and organizations in promoting the well-being of women. The academic literature is clear that institutions—their organizational structure and leadership—often define mobility and constraints and, as a result, influence outcomes for women. My research shows that top women executives fare better in both compensation and promotion probabilities in organizations with a female CEO, and it offers evidence that women mentor and support women in ways not necessarily predicted by standard economic models. In short, it shows that women help women.
Through my own scholarship and experience, I know the importance of strong leadership in creating an environment where individuals thrive. As Barnard's provost, I consider it my responsibility to listen and advocate for the ambitions of faculty and students and to advance the academic mission of the College wherever possible. Women helping women is already deeply engrained in the Barnard community, and I look forward to helping further develop this culture, drawing on the practices and ideas shaping the best organizations out there in terms of inspiring excellence and promoting growth.
You recently relocated to New York City from Haverford, PA. How did the move go? What are you most looking forward to about living in New York City?
Moving is never fun, but it's like flying—a temporary means to an end.
Haverford College was our home for nearly 20 years. We lived in a wooded area of campus that was quiet and secluded and down the street from a duck pond. There were woodpeckers, owls, deer, fox, raccoons, opossum, and lots of other animal neighbors. My two boys, my husband, and I lived in and appreciated the nature. We loved our home and our home was a gathering place for family, friends, and faculty.
New York City is an amazing place—full of culture, art and history, an amazing diversity of people, and a vibrant multiculturalism that distinguishes and defines the City. My family and I couldn't be happier to be here. We look forward to discovering New York as New Yorkers— learning the intricacies of neighborhoods, restaurants, shops, rediscovering favorite museums, and learning about all the hidden treasures that define every great city. Moving to New York City is a great and exciting adventure for my family and we embrace it enthusiastically!


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How many smoke detectors do I need in my home?
You need to have smoke detectors in each sleeping room, in the hallway outside of sleeping rooms and on each floor level of your home.
When are hardwired smoke detectors required?
All new homes are required to have smoke detectors - ionic and photoelectric. Both types of detectors work well to detect fires where there are open flames. Tests have shown that the photoelectric detectors are better in detecting smoldering fires, the type of fire most common in homes.
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The most common place is on the ceiling of the room. Take care not to place the detector outside of bathroom doors, in kitchens and other areas that produce vapors that might lead to accidental detector activation.
How do automatic fire sprinklers work?
Automatic fire sprinklers are connected to a series of pipes that run through the buildings framework. The pipes are connected by control valves to a city or other reliable water supply. When a fire occurs, water automatically discharges through the sprinkler head to extinguish or control the fire until the fire department arrives.
How are automatic fire sprinklers activated?
Fire sprinklers are activated from the heat of the fire.
Do all the sprinklers go off if one sprinkler goes off?
No. Only those sprinklers directly over the fire are activated. Most fires are contained or extinguished with only one or two heads going off.
Can automatic fire sprinklers be installed in a home?
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Can the Fire Marshals Office provide information about when it's okay to burn and if a permit is needed?
The Benton Clean Air Authority regulates when it is okay to burn. Their Burn Line Phone Number is 946-4489. When calling the burn line you will need to know if your property is outside or inside of the Urban Growth Area (UGA). To find out if your property is in or outside of the UGA please call the Planning Department at 786-5612.
Can I burn yard debris where I live? Do I need a burning permit to burn yard debris? Where can I obtain a burning permit?
Information on burning and burning permits can be obtained from the Benton Clean Air Authority, see the above information in order to contact their office or website.
What types of materials can I burn?
Only natural vegetation that is grown on the property - and small amounts of paper necessary to start the fire.
Can I have a small backyard recreational or cooking fire?
Recreational and cooking fires are allowed even in areas where general outdoor burning is prohibited. The same safety rules apply for cooking and recreational fires as for general outdoor burning. The safety rules are listed on the face of the burning permit.
Are fireworks legal in Benton County?
Most fireworks are regulated in Benton County for information on what types of fireworks are allowed in Benton County please refer to Benton County Code Chapter 7.30.120. Fireworks are not allowed in Kennewick or Prosser.
When can I legally purchase and discharge fireworks?
Fireworks can be purchased or discharged anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. beginning at noon on June 28th until noon on July 6th. The hours of discharge are extended until 1 a.m. on July 4th. Firework sale and discharge is prohibited at all other times of the year except by a special permit from the Fire Marshal.
What are the penalties for illegal firework possession, purchase or discharge?
Fireworks violations are criminal misdemeanor violations.
Isn't the Fire Marshal's Office part of my local fire department?
No. The County Fire Marshal is a division of the County's Planning and Building Department and is not directly connected to any fire department or fire district.
What does the Fire Marshal do?
The Fire Marshal's Office enforces various state and local fire codes, fireworks laws and fire prevention statutes. The Fire Marshal reviews and approves plans submitted for new building construction and conducts on site inspections and approvals throughout the building process. He inspects the County's existing businesses based upon the potential for loss of life and then loss of property in the event of a fire.
How can I report a fire hazard?
To report a fire hazard, please contact Clark Posey, Fire Marshal at (509) 735-3500.
Does the Fire Marshal inspect wood stoves and fireplaces?
No. The building department inspects wood stoves and fireplaces.
Can I get someone to come to my group to speak about fire safety?
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(EDITOR'S NOTE: After being "away" for 10 months on a suspicious Paddleboarding tour, Matt Parker has returned to Burien. We have been told by an anonymous source that Parker's trip may have altered his personality…)In a series of bids officially placed to the City of Seattle before the end of 2012, Matt Parker, a local real estate broker at Keller Williams Real Estate and founder at CrossFit Burien, attempted first to buy, then to "annex" West Seattle into Burien with a group of associates. Yes you read that right – West Seattle into Burien. The moves were discovered when an undisclosed individual from the permit department at King County saw the second bid – the annexation bid – considered it a hoax, and attempted to destroy the bid package. Upon further review, the detailed package included marketing details for "The Largest Waterfront City This Side of Chicago." "It's a little frustrating that the (marketing) materials were made easily public, but the cat had to get out of the bag eventually," Parker told us. "I am unwilling to talk about the details more as they pertain to private plans for my customers, but will be happy to share with the media as it becomes appropriate." According to Parker, the bid had taken some time to prepare, almost a year, with his associates and it was important to submit it in 2012. There is a 150-year old common property loophole in Washington State governance which expired December 31, 2012. Apparently, it supports the realignment of city boundaries in the case of budget shortfall. "I consider Parker a great friend and consummate professional," Dustin Keeth at Windermere Real Estate told us. "As far as this bid goes, however, I would check how much saltwater he ingested during his summer surfing first. This one came out of left field." More to come in a story that confuses even us…but to learn more, contact Matt here:
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In order to convince potential buyers that the minuscule Smart ForTwo isn't something they will be violently killed in, Smart has long trumpeted the car's "tridion safety cell" as being one of the most protective systems out there. But how does it hold up in a Mercedes-style David vs. Goliath crash test?
Mercedes says they like to focus on the compatibility of vehicles from different sizes and weights in their car-to-car crash tests. So in one corner, we have the Mercedes S-Class sedan, a hulking luxobeast and one of the safest cars on the road. In the other, we have the tiny 2016 Smart ForTwo. The S-Class has nearly double the weight on the Smart.
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Today's my day off. Therefore it must rain.
As if on cue, from the moment I woke up until this point of time it has been raining. I'm not going to let it get me down though. My brother asked me if I liked puzzle games. Usually I'd say no, but this one's pretty addictive.
It's called Portal. The aim of the game is to go through rooms using some strategy and essentially, a portal gun.
The original, retail version uses a 3D environment and third person view like a RPG. If you'd like to give it a try, there's a free 2D flash version you can try out from here.
Although the graphics are not quite as detailed in this one, it's plenty addictive and at times frustrating. It's easy to get stuck, so me being lazy I just used some walkthroughs on Youtube to get through the levels slightly easier.
I'm up to level 15 right now. I'm momentarily giving it a break for now. Out of curiosity I checked if there was something like this for my Nintendo DS. There is!
Someone has actually written a game, Still Alive DS using the same elements, and it's really good. Great actually, considering it's a "home-made" creation.
You can even make up your own levels with a custom map editor included in the game. Another excuse to waste time, instead of learning Japanese or doing something else productive. Fantastic!
Speaking of the Nintendo DS, I came across this promo for "Guitar Hero On Tour". Intentional or not, it's hilarious.
Something a little more useful perhaps, is Jam Sessions which turns your Nintendo DS into a (very) portable guitar. It's based on the original Japanese version called, Hiite Utaeru DS Guitar M-06.
You strum the screen to play the guitar. A little tricky to play well, but a great idea I think. Imagine, a Nintendo DS band! The funny thing is, I could actually see something like that happening in a place like Japan.
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