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Dr. Eric Ortinau, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and vice president of Rezin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, was recently asked to contribute a detailed case report to The Baylor University Medical Center Peer-Review Journal.
The submission detailed his findings after successfully treating a 34-year old bowler for a complicated flexor tendon pulley injury to his right hand.
Ortinau's case report was published in Volume 25, Number 3, in July 2012, and will be reviewed by his peers for years to come to help contribute to the advancement of orthopedic care.
The Baylor Health Care System in Dallas, Texas, is renowned for its training of doctors, nurses and other medical specialists across a variety of disciplines. Baylor Health Care System has a team of more than 300 researchers focused on discovering the latest medical and health care breakthroughs.
The Baylor University Medical Center Peer-Review Journal is a prestigious medical journal that publishes and supports this research by seeking successful and innovative treatments from experts like Dr. Ortinau to help other medical professionals deliver similar exemplary patient care.
Dr. Ortinau practices general orthopedics with a strong focus on hand and upper extremity conditions, as well as sports medicine and total joint replacements. His practice covers all aspects of adult and pediatric orthopedic surgery.
He has successfully treated thousands of patients of all ages over the last 15 years, and is driven to compassionately help people get back to the activities of everyday life after an orthopedic injury. He is the team physician for Marquette Academy, located in Ottawa, Ill.
Dr. Ortinau received his bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in 1986. He then received his doctor of medicine degree from the University of Illinois College Of Medicine in Chicago in 1990.
Dr. Ortinau completed his orthopedic surgery residency training at the University of Illinois Hospitals in Chicago in 1995. He earned a full four-year scholarship to medical school through the United States Air Force and, upon completing his residency training in 1995, he fulfilled his scholarship commitment to the Air Force as a staff orthopedic surgeon at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.
In 1999, Dr. Ortinau joined Rezin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
When it comes to patient satisfaction, Dr. Ortinau makes it his top priority to get honest feedback from his patients to continually improve his quality of care to his patients. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a frequent problem for which Dr. Ortinau treats people in his practice.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome occurs when the median nerve, one of the three main nerves to the hand, becomes compressed at the level of the wrist. The compression, due to an inflamed and thickened ligament lying on top of the nerve, is sometimes associated with repetitive activity involving the wrist.
Dr. Ortinau has developed a successful protocol for carpal tunnel patients, with the goal of returning patients to their desired activities more rapidly, resulting in greater success stories. When conservative treatment for CTS does not provide the desired results, surgery is usually the next best step to solve the problem.
Over the last 15 years, he has performed approximately 1,500 mini-incisions, carpal tunnel release procedures. Of those 1,500 patients, more than 1,000 of them have been surveyed over the past five years. The results of the surveys revealed that 98 percent of his patients received relief of their carpal tunnel symptoms and returned to their desired level of activity after surgery.
These results are quite favorable compared with those of national studies using conventional surgical and rehabilitation techniques.
Dr. Ortinau attributes a large part of this success to the team effort formed between patient, physician and therapist throughout every patient's treatment course.
"It is so satisfying to see my patients go about their daily activities pain-free because of this procedure," Dr. Ortinau said.
Dr. Ortinau performs surgeries at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Morris Hospital, and Deerpath Orthopedic Surgical Center. Dr. Ortinau sees patients at Rezin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine's Ottawa and Morris locations.
Rezin Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has locations in Morris, Joliet, Ottawa, and Bolingbrook.
For more information on Rezin Orthopedic and Sports Medicine and Dr. Ortinau, visit www.rezinortho.com or become a fan on Facebook.


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(17) Simcha, November 20, 2013 11:20 AM
Gambling only ruins places!!!
(16) Sientje Seinen, November 20, 2013 5:43 AM
gambling is a social ill.
Did not the Lord tell Adam "By the sweat of your brow shall ye earn your bread." So to go for easy money, isnt healthy beside the house always wins. You never see them go bankrupt, but you see families where the husband gambles away the money which is meant as food for the children's table. they are a blight on our landscape.
(15) David S. Levine, November 20, 2013 12:36 AM
No Net Addition
Rabbi Bleich is 100% correct about what gambling does to compulsive gamblers and legalizing it lowers a barrier to compulsive gambling. Further, to equate someone in business with a gambler is a false equation because business rises or falls on the skill of the owner, in gambling the odds are stacked in favor of the House. Economic studies have shown that at its best gambling is no net enhancement to the community--just look at Atlantic City and see the truth of that. As someone with a summer home in Sullivan County, NY where gambling is supposed to bring some kind of windfall I say that if a casino is located there it will bring no benefit whatever to the County or State.
(14) Anonymous, November 19, 2013 11:03 PM
Good gambling versus bad gambling
Personally, I do not like gambling. I find it boring, and you can never beat the house anyway. I rarely if ever go to a casino, and have never been to Vegas, I have zero interest in it. However, having said that, Rabbi Salamon perhaps forgets that one of the areas where gambling will be installed is the Catskills.
Over the last thirty years, the Catskills has been dying a slow death. Save the for the summer vacationers, for which the merchants in the Catskills probably wait for all year, just to make up the losses from the winter, the Catskills have become sad and depressing. All the wonderful hotels, Grossingers, The Nevele, Brown's and many others simply faded into the sunset. Thousands of jobs were lost as a result. Now there is a chance to rejuvenate the Catskills with gambling. Gambling is like anything else in this world. If one lets it get out of control, it controls the person. You can say that about eating, shopping, alcohol, even texting and computer use.
The compulsive gambler is going to remain one regardless of whether gambling comes to New York or not. There is on-line gambling, gambling in Connecticut and New Jersey, and let's not forget about Vegas. Someone who is sick with a gambling compulsion and does not receive the help he or she needs, will not gambling more because it exists in New York State.It simply is another place to go. If someone is addicted to something, they will go to all lengths to get it, no matter where it is.
(13) Zvika, November 19, 2013 7:57 PM
Generally agree, but
I don't like "gambling" for all the reasons stated. The only thing I'd mention is that betting (on horses, dogs, sports, lotto; even on the stock market) is possible and also problematic. Perhaps the compulsive ones will find a way to ruin their lives no matter what, so the opportunity for recreational gambling should be allowed. Bottom line though, IMO, it is not good.

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1 1/2 oz. Beefeater 24
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3/4 oz. lemon juice
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16 U.S. Code § 460ww - Establishment
In order to protect and preserve the scenic, recreational, geological, and fish and wildlife resources of the Gauley River and its tributary, the Meadow River, there is hereby established the Gauley River National Recreation Area (hereinafter in this Act referrred [1] to as the "recreation area").
The recreation area shall consist of the land, waters, and interests therein generally depicted on the boundary map entitled "Gauley River National Recreation Area", numbered NRA–GR/20,000A and dated July 1987 and on the boundary map depicting the Meadow River, numbered WSR–MEA/20,000A and dated July 1988. The map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the offices of the National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
Within five years after October 26, 1988, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the "Secretary") shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the United States House of Representatives and to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States Senate a report containing any boundary modifications which the Secretary recommends, together with the reasons therefor.
[1] So in original. Should be "referred".
This Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 100–534, Oct. 26, 1988, 102 Stat. 2699, known as the West Virginia National Interest River Conservation Act of 1987, which enacted this subchapter and sections 460m–26 to 460m–29 of this title, amended sections 460m–15 and 1274 of this title, and enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 460m–15 and 1274 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1988 Amendment note set out under section 460m–15 of this title and Tables.
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Skip to comments.IEEE-USA LEGISLATIVE ACTION ALERT...PA
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PA CARE Members:
IEEE-USA has just posted an informative Action Alert on HB 1920, introduced into the Pennsylvania House of Representatives earlier this year. This bill is an attempt to reform your state's sales tax to provide funds for the state's local primary and secondary schools. One of the consequences of the bill would be the imposition of a 5% sales tax on engineers within Pennsylvania.
IEEE-USA has not taken a position on the bill because we usually do not take positions on state legislation. However, it is going to impact our PA members, so we wanted you to know about it.
IEEE Members who are interested in the bill can access IEEE-USA's Legislative Action Center here: https://www.capitolconnect.com/ieee. Access the site by using your IEEE Web Account login. The Action Alert is titled "PA Tax Reform To Impact Engineers" under "Current Issues."
If you feel IEEE-USA should be more active on this bill, or if you have questions about it, please contact me.
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The similarities to Atlas Shrugged are uncanny.
The list of reasons to get the hell out of PA just got longer!! ;-)
You aint kiddin doll!!!!
My response entirely.
Just got this...havent checked out the details...but it sounds like a total mess whatever they are.
I don't understand. What is that tax on?
Apparently any goods or services provided by an engineer...who knows?
Okay. Whatever it is, I'm glad I don't live or work in PA. If there's somebody needing taxing in PA, it's their legislators. But then again, it sounds like they're over-taxed already trying to do their job correctly.
Punish engineers and the engineers will leave.
You bet.
People on this site may be sick of my rants on technology and engineering...but this kind of crap here shows you what we in the profession who also own businesses or do consulting face.
To me...it shows a total contempt and disregard for engineering and technology.
No politician would ever suggest taxing lawyers, or guys who cut lawns, or teamsters, or teachers, or heaven forbid...government workers!
Get a load of this ...mon.
It is simply stupid.
But that's okay. If they want to continue to destroy their technology base let them.
Now taxing lawyers... Hmmm... That's more like putting out shark repellent... That puts serious conflict in my principles...
Get a load of this ...mon
Amazing, a tax on engineers.
What are the politicans in PA smoking?
Amazing, a tax on engineers.
What are the politicans in PA smoking?
The PA State Legislature is out of control!
Apparently any goods or services provided by an engineer...who knows?
It's the same thing in New Mexico, except worse. You pay sales tax on everything, including dentist bills.
Texas does charge sales taxes on drafting (including drawings generated by CAD), but only if the drawing is being done if contracted out. However if I am given a sketch and told to design it to make it work, then some engineering time is included (which is hard to separate out when I am on the CAD - yes an engineer that works with AutoCAD).
And way way OVERPAID !!!!!!!!
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving from the MZone!
And even on this holiday -- with The Game so close you can taste it like the meal you're stuffing your face with today -- we're not going to leave you hanging. Below are some of the lesser known works by Norman Rockwell that the MZone recently discovered in the archives.
Enjoy and...
Go Blue!
A very special thanks to Rigby for staying up waaaaay late to do these for today.
5 comments:
- GoBlueBob said...
We are having about 25 people over today for dinner. It will be a busy day for my wife and I but will also be fun.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
- November 24, 2011 9:47 AM
- Andrew said...
THE GAME THE GAME...cant wait until Sat.
Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Wolverine fans. BeHave & Be Safe.
- November 24, 2011 9:54 AM
- Ramona said...
I have the day off so there is no excuse not to go outside and bag up the leaves before dinner...
Pics are of course hilarious.. and nice to see that first thing in the morning after making the mistake of reading OSU fan comments to the Urban Meyer stories all around the web. OSU fans just have so much class.
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
- November 24, 2011 10:36 AM
- wingedhelmet said...
Saturday cannot come soon enough for me! Happy Thanksgiving to you all.
Oh and Rich..."those are all my guys" probably just makes the case that quality coaching makes all the difference.
GO BLUE beat that school in Ohio.
@Yost - among many other things I am thankful that the MZONE is back; I appreciate the efforts.
- November 24, 2011 5:46 PM
- beast in 'bama said...
This Thanksgiving is now a very special one for all us Texas fans everywhere, sending the Agros to the SEC with their tails between their legs!
Best of luck breaking that Buckeye hex on Saturday. I'll be pulling for you.
It's a shame we won't be on the same bowl tier this year (yours will be a little higher than ours, regardless of the outcome Saturday). Let's make plans for another BCS matchup after next season - Michigan/Texas II - that Rose Bowl classic deserves a re-match.
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Among the night's big winners: Katy Perry, who scored three Moon Men – her first-ever – including Video of the Year for "Firework;" British soul singer Adele, who won three trophies for her mega-hit "Rolling in the Deep" (and received a standing ovation for her stunning live performance of "Someone Like You"); and Justin Bieber for Best Male Video ("U Smile").
A rundown of the night's other buzz-worthy moments:
1. Lady Gaga Goes Drag
The pop chameleon left her over-the-top red-carpet looks – and her egg – at home, and instead showed up as her male alter ego, Jo Calderone. Dressed in a white t-shirt and dark pants, with a black pompadour and a hint of a 5 o'clock shadow, Gaga-as-Calderone opened the show with an extended monologue about his "girlfriend" Lady Gaga.
"She's f–––ing crazy!" said Calderone. "She comes out of the shower still drippin', still got the heels on! At first it was sexy, but now I'm just confused." (As were several audience members.)
The singer stayed in character all night, later introducing Britney Spears ("We're just a good old-fashioned American man and a good old-fashioned American girl," said Gaga-as-Calderone) and accepting Best Female Video for "Born This Way."
Gaga as a cigarette-smoking, f-bomb dropping drag king? Um, okay. Now can we please move onto the next look?
2. Justin Bieber's Pet Snake
In a strange – and surprisingly dirty – moment on the black carpet, the teen idol seemed to indulge in some risqué double-talk while being interviewed by girlfriend Selena Gomez.
Holding a (tiny) snake, the 17-year-old star smirked when Gomez asked the snake's name. "Johnson," he winkingly replied, before planting a kiss on Gomez's cheek. No comment.
3. Dad-to-Be Jay-Z
He was all swagger onstage performing "Otis" onstage with Kanye West, but a softer, downright sweeter side of the hip-hop king was on full display after his wife Beyoncé wrapped her performance of "Love On Top" by rubbing her bump.
Grinning from ear to ear, the proud papa even got a congratulatory back slap from West. Pass the cigars!
4. The Hunger Games Teaser
Yes, it was way too short – less than a minute – but the much-anticipated sneak peak at the first film based on Suzanne Collins's best-selling Y.A. series, due in March, succeeded in whetting fans' appetites for more.
Plus Jennifer Lawrence, as steely heroine Katniss, looked fierce with a bow and arrow.
5. Amy Winehouse Tribute
The night's emotional highlight came when Russell Brand took the stage to kick off a moving tribute to the late British singer, who died in July. "She was a genius," said Brand, a close friend. "The first time I heard her sing, I thought, 'What is this incredible voice ... from the guts of humanity?' "
Jazz legend Tony Bennett introduced footage he recorded with Winehouse – looking happy and sounding strong – last March for his Duets 2 album, saying, "Either you got it or you haven't got it, and Amy had the gift. She sang beautiful."
Finally, chart-topper Bruno Mars – flanked by a full band with horn and string sections – performed a rousing, hand-clapping rendition of the Winehouse hit "Valerie." Full of life and joy, it seemed to uplift the entire auditorium. (Adele was one of many famous audience members singing along.) One of the best VMA performances ever.
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EDMONTON — The Common achieves the uncommon among local nightspots, successfully fusing a hip club with a sophisticated eatery, where those in search of a DJ, a dance floor and a cool cocktail can also find an interesting, quality meal.
The bonus in hitting The Common for dinner — say, before 9 p.m. — is that you forego the cover and the crowd lined up halfway down the block by 11 p.m. on a recent, mild Saturday night.
The restaurant/club moved a couple of months ago from 124th Street into the larger 109th Street space last occupied by Martini's Bar and Grill and the Ninth Street Bistro. The interior has been transformed from a darkish, woody bar frequented by neighbourhood locals and legislature staffers, to a bright, modern space still divided into three sections: one, a narrow room with a lovely, long bar; a second, larger room with tables mostly for dining and drinking; and a third room with a vinyl-lined DJ booth, small dance floor and some seating for late-night entertainment.
The crowd now is mostly of the young, sky-high-heeled and short-skirted variety ("they're skirting good taste," as one of my friends put it, watching a couple of gals trying to step out of a taxi), though there were some patrons in their 30s and 40s in the house on the night we visited.
Open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday, the Common serves up some fun takes on traditional bar and diner foods, including poutine covered in cheese curds, gravy, scallions and shredded pork; a burger made with flank steak and topped with oven-roasted tomato, Parmesan and homemade Thousand Island dressing; and a lamb hotdog served with braised cabbage and bacon.
The standout, and a house specialty I'm told, is The Common's riff on the already-bizarre soul food combination of chicken and waffles ($16.50). The dish is so good that the Saturday we ate there, the night's DJ showed up early just so he could eat some before his set.
This version includes wild boar waffles (essentially waffles flecked with bacon); fried chicken breast crusted with cornflakes; ancho chili paste and, of course, maple syrup. Yes, it sounds like a mess, but trust me, it works.
The Umami Burger ($14.50) is less successfully reinterpreted, mostly because ground flank steak makes for a very dry burger. The rib frites ($19), a beef short rib with fries, was good — the short rib moist and flavourful — if not stellar.
While the ingredients are toothsome, the servings are reasonable but not huge and perfect to enjoy with one of the craft and import beers or interesting cocktails on the menu, which include herb-based offerings, seasonal drinks and forgotten classics like the Old Fashioned and the Harvey Wallbanger.
No need to worry about drowning here in a sea of retro. There's a delicious vegetarian quinoa risotto among the mains, and some seafood among the "small plates" suggestions, like Arctic char tartar with sweet pear salad, kimchee and wasabi mayo, and seared scallops with cauliflower-truffle purée, both of which were hits at our table, though they certainly lived up to their billing as "small." Don't expect these to take the place of dinner, unless you had chicken and waffles for lunch.
Prices, too, are reasonable. None of the entrees runs more than $20, and plenty of small plates, salads and sharing snacks can be had for between $5 and $15.
The dessert choices are few (three to be exact) but we tasted two of them and found both to be well worth the calories. The chocolate nemesis ($7.50) was a rich, mousse-like, chocolate praline cake served with caramel and sea salt. The lavender creme brûlée ($8.50) was a delicately flavoured version of the creamy custard, with the playful, and surprisingly yummy addition of candy pop rocks.
The kitchen serves food until 11 p.m. each night and the place is hoppin' until 2 a.m. on weekends.
The Common
Address: 9910 109th St.
Phone: 780-452-7333
Dinner for two, without wine or tip: About $65
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4-1-04 - Cockfighting, and raising game birds, is now illegal in all of Oklahoma, but don't expect the law to be enforced anytime soon. And the wait is proving to be painful for neighbors in one Marshall county community.
One resident of Oakland says her neighbors fighting chickens make noise at all ours of the day. She'd hoped, when the state Supreme Court upheld a statewide ban this week, that the birds would be gone. But local police and deputies say they're still waiting on official word of how to enforce the ban.
First News checked with District Attorney Mitch Sperry in Ardmore. He says his office and other DA's are responsible for enforcing it, but as of yet, they have not received clear instructions from the state's attorney general. Sperry says the law is so vaguely written, it's going to be very difficult to decide how and when to enforce it.
Voters approved the ban in November of 2002, which triggered lawsuits and injunctions to delay it. The ban makes fighting or raising the game birds for fighting a felony.


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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Tech women's and men's
basketball teams face a daunting assignment Thursday night with an
Ohio Valley Conference doubleheader at Murray State University. The
MSU women's team is in first place in the OVC, but Tech heads into
the game on the heels of back-to-back victories. In the men's game,
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WAVERLY — Brady Van Sickle, a second-year Wartburg College student from Newton, will play young Ebenezer Scrooge in the Wartburg Community Symphony and Drama Department's rendition of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Young Ebenezer is depicted as neglected by his peers and, it appears, his father, causing the young Scrooge to seem determined to live for himself as he ages.
The performance begins at 3 p.m. Sunday in Neumann Auditorium on the Wartburg College Campus in Waverly, Iowa.
Dr. Simon Estes, distinguished music professor, will help narrate the drama and lead the symphony and audience in singing "Joy to the World."
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Digital wallpaper.
One of the demonstrations at the recent Cable Show got me thinking: Cable operators may soon end up doing double duty for their subscribers, acting not only as their service providers, but also as their perpetual interior decorators – sort of like Elgin from the old "Murphy Brown" show.
NDS was demonstrating how relatively inexpensive ultra-flat, ultra-light, flexible displays might be seamlessly tiled across entire walls. The wall becomes a multi-purpose screen for anything the homeowner wants to display, including video, calendar notices, to-do lists, virtual clocks, photo collages – essentially anything that can be depicted visually.
The idea isn't new. The folks from NDS acknowledge the idea is already manifested in the enormous display in the lobby of Comcast's headquarters in Philadelphia, which in turn is reminiscent of that widely viewed video from Corning a few years back called "A world of glass," which in turn harked back to ideas being discussed by the MIT Media Lab in the 1980s, which picked up on a notion not uncommon in anteceding science fiction.
NDS wasn't trying to pretend the idea was new, though. Its point is that wall displays are imminently feasible.
So, yes, some subsection of your wall – or even the whole wall – could be your TV screen.
But what if you want your wall to be a wall? You might want your service provider to be able to match the color of the other three walls, or match the color or design of the upholstery on nearby furniture. Sounds simple to the average person, but you all are in the TV business – you know that absolute color matching is devilishly hard. You might want to strike up relationships with Sherwin-Williams, Ikea and Pantone.
Of course, some people will find digital paint or digital wainscoting uninspiring. I can imagine some people might want to actually use the display wall as a display. What might they want on there? Static pictures, perhaps, of the caves at Lascaux, or the Coliseum, or the statues on Easter Island? Easy, and people can do that themselves.
But what about offering those subscribers a rich range of live and dynamic ultra-HD video of Times Square, or the Great Barrier Reef, or the canopy of a South American rainforest? Might consume some bandwidth, but then again, you might be able to charge for that. …
Cable operators may soon end up doing double duty for their subscribers, acting not only as their service providers, but also as their perpetual interior decorators – sort of like Elgin from the old "Murphy Brown" show.


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Rumour: Ubisoft teasing new Prince of Persia for E3
A GAF thread is carrying three images of what appears to be from a trailer for E3, with initial suggestions sounding like it's tied to a new Prince of Persia game.
Ubisoft sale starts today on PSN, Plus members get 50% off
Ubisoft has announced its PSN sale has started, and from today you can get many titles through the PlayStation Store for 30% off. If you are a Plus member, you can take 50%. The sale ends May 22, so hit up the break and pick out something nice to buy.
Prince of Persia Apple II source code released
The Apple II source code for Prince of Persia, which thought lost of years, has been released as promised. If you fancy playing around with it, it's downloadable through github. Thanks, Shack.
Prince of Persia dev turns up source code in a closet
Jordan Mechner found more than he expected in a box of odds and ends dug out of his dad's closet.
Prince of Persia creator publishes 30 year old fanmail from John Romero
Nearly 30 years ago, Jordan Mechner – the man who went on to create Prince of Persia – received a fan letter in response to his earlier work, one-on-one fighter Karateka. The author praised Mechner's graphics (particularly the scrolling background), and mentioned that he was a budding programmer who wanted to grow up to create […]
Prince of Persia Classic HD now available for iOS
Ubisoft has announced that Prince of Persia Classic HD is now available on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. It will run you for £1.99 on iPad and for £1.49 on iPhone and iPod touch. The firm has also released a video for the iOS game. It's posted below.
Classic Prince of Persia now available on 3DS, Wii
Ubisoft has announced the original Prince of Persia is now available for download via Virtual Console on Wii and through eShop on 3DS. It can be yours for £4.50 from the Nintendo 3DS eShop and 800 Points from the Wii Virtual Console.
Unannounced Ubisoft titles outed by AU classifications
When it's not refusing classification to anticipated titles, the Australian Classification Board delights in leaking like a sieve. Its latest effort has outed two new Ubisoft games, Prince of Persia for Wii and 3DS, and Rayman for 3DS. Joystiq theorises that the listings pertain to Virtual Console releases, hence the simple, days-of-yore titles, which match […]
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Thursday shorts, part 1: iPad2 "fantastic for games," no dead children in Dead Island, tons more
There's a lot of words out there. Here's all the smaller stuff coming out of GDC, coupled with loads of smaller stuff thatr isn't coming out of GDC. It's like a fusion of smaller stuff.
Ubisoft Montreal on Désilets's move: It's a "shocker"
Patrice Désilets' decision to join THQ and create a studio in Montreal has seen an empathetic if surprised response from senior Ubisoft Montreal staff. Publicly, at least.
Ubisoft announces Prince of Persia HD collection for PS3
Ubisoft has confirmed a Prince of Persia HD collection will hit PS3, after being long rumored and outed by numerous retailers.
Report: Ubisoft canned modern take on Prince of Persia
Ubisoft at one time planned on developing a modern-day Prince of Persia game, according to former Ubisoft developer Jonathan Jacques-Belletete.
Zavvi lists Splinter Cell and Prince of Persia HD collections
Remember the Splinter Cell and Prince of Persia HD trilogies that popped up on Amazon France back in August? Well, both are now listed on Zavvi's website.
Rumor - Splinter Cell and PoP Trilogies in HD hitting PS3 by year's end
Amazon France has listings on its site for a Splinter Cell Trilogy and a Prince of Persia Trilogy, and it has both slated to hit PS3 in November in full HD glory.
PoP film director: Games "cannot do" drama
We're pretty sure that David Cage might have some choice words about this.
Gore Verbinski: Budget concerns are slowing - not sinking - BioShock movie
Big Daddies on the big screen? Not for a while, according to producer Gore Verbinski. But hey, how about this Big Momma's House movie? Sounds like a real winner to us!
PoP: The Forgotten Sands gets a reviews round-up
Reviews for Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands are going live, and we have a few of them rounded-up for you below the break.
New PoP: The Forgotten Sands video shows off acrobatics
Ubisoft has released a new video for Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands showing off the four different elemental powers our flexible hero can use to do some of his acrobatic maneuvers. The Forgotten Sands hits May 18 and 21 in the US and UK, respectively. A PC version is slated for June 4. Watch […]
Video - Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands
Ubisoft has released a video featuring the intro to Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands. It's below the break, courtesy of BigDownload. The game is set for release on May 18 in the US and May 21 in the UK for all formats except PC, which once again had its release date changed – this […]
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Zavvi lists Splinter Cell and Prince of Persia HD collections
Rumor – Splinter Cell and PoP Trilogies in HD hitting PS3 by year's end
Gore Verbinski: Budget concerns are slowing – not sinking – BioShock movie
PoP: The Forgotten Sands CE for Europe has classic PoP included
PoP: The Forgotten Sands already in the works before last game was released
Ubisoft taking a more "Sands of Time approach" to new PoP game
Ubisoft claims to have lost PoP players to God of War series
Pre-order The Forgotten Sands with GameStop, get an exclusive mode
PoP: The Forgotten Sands to include PoP Classic exclusively on Wii
PoP: The Forgotten Sands fills in a seven-year gap for the Prince
Prince of Persia creator loves the new film, hopes gamers will too


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Beat the end-of-February blues with big savings on dining out. Winter restaurant weeks are happening right now in Annapolis, Chicago, Downtown Cleveland, and Sonoma! During Annapolis Restaurant Week diners will enjoy $15.95 lunches and $29.95 dinners, while Chicago Restaurant Week foodies can feast on $22 lunches and $33 or $44 dinners. Downtown Cleveland Restaurant Week restaurants are offering up $15 lunches and $30 dinners, and sunny Sonoma County Restaurant Week is serving up $19, $29, or $39 dinners.
And, another round of restaurant weeks is right on the heels of this one, including Buckhead Restaurant Week (February 26-March 6), Denver Restaurant Week (February 26-March 11), Atlantic City Restaurant Week (February 27-March 5), Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Restaurant Week (February 27 – March 4), Orange County Restaurant Week (February 27-March 5), Dine Around Seattle (March 1-31), and Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (March 14-March 27).
Prime spots can fill up quickly, so plan ahead. And, continue to check our national listings page for future restaurant weeks around the nation.


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The Alpha Kappa Club of Fayetteville recently held its Spring Luncheon at the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Honored guests were the scholarship recipients and their invitees.
The two high school graduating seniors who have been awarded scholarships toward college tuition were introduced to the club by the Scholarship Chair Kitty Marsh. These newest recipients are Sara Gifford and Haley Renegar. Sara will be entering the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for the fall semester, and Haley will be a student at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga.
Also in attendance were continuing scholarship beneficiaries Brandon Hicks, a rising sophomore at UT Chattanooga; LeAnne Paul, a junior at UT Chattanooga; Adrienne Atchley, a sophomore at Motlow State Community College; and Mallory Neal, a Motlow State sophomore.
Several of the continuing scholarship recipients were unable to attend the luncheon due to class schedules and exams. They were recognized as the following: Chelsea Allen, Katlyn Barnes, Samantha Sells and Ashton Storey.
The Alpha Kappa Club was honored to recognize Brianna Baker, graduating in May 2013 from the University of Chattanooga with a 4.0 GPA. Brianna has been a four-year scholarship beneficiary. The club celebrates Brianna's many accomplishments in support of her educational goals.
The high school counselors who work with the Alpha Kappa Club to publicize the scholarships to the high school seniors were also in attendance at the luncheon. Scholarship Chair Marsh recognized the important work of Shelia Daniel, the Lincoln County High School senior counselor, and from Fayetteville High School, counselors Andrea Brewer and Helen Fussell. The counselor from Riverside Christian Academy was unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict. These counselors work closely with students to make them aware of the scholarships that are available to them from Alpha Kappa.
The homeowners who so graciously opened their homes for the Alpha Kappa Home Tour in November 2012 were also invited guests. President Debbie McAlister recognized Jean Colbert and the Fannings, Randy and Elaine, who were able to attend. President McAlister stressed that without the homeowners opening their homes to the public, these scholarships would not be available. The funds raised from the home tour go to the scholarship fund. President McAlister emphasized the appreciation the club members have for the homeowners' commitment to the scholarships.
Also in attendance was the new librarian for the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Public Library, Jill Rael. The Alpha Kappa Club makes every effort to promote reading, and the club members were happy to highlight many of the club's activities for Ms. Rael.
The new Alpha Kappa officers who will serve for the next two-year term were introduced by President Debbie McAlister. They are as follows: President, Arden Humphrey; Vice President, Jessi Higginbotham; Secretary, Sally Phillips; Treasurer, Kitty Marsh; Reporter, Melody Layne; Parliamentarian, Carolyn Askew; and Historian, Erline Patrick.
President McAlister was presented with a lovely bouquet of roses by the incoming officers as a gesture of appreciation for all of her hard work over the past two years.


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Andrew Arden Forth
Courtney and Kelly Forth of Sterling are the parents of a son born at 8:17 a.m. Oct. 11, 2012, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Andrew Arden Forth weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces at birth and was 22 inches in length.
He is welcomed by Aiden Forth, 5.
Maternal grandparents are Carmen Luther of Sterling and Terry and LeeAnn Luther of Rock Falls.
Paternal grandparents are Kent and Kathy Forth of Morrison.
Maternal great-grandparents are Dale and Margie Luther of Michigan City, Ind., and Kathy Grossman Luther of Woodhaven.
Paternal great-grandmother is Bernita Forth of Morrison.
Aria Skye Osborn
Rachael and David Osborn of Sterling are the parents of a daughter born at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 2012, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Aria Skye Osborn weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces at birth and was 21.5 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Jonathan Singleton and Caroline Singleton, both of Sandwich.
Paternal grandparents are Randy Osborn and Nancy Osborn, both of Sterling.
Maternal great-grandmother is Elizabeth Keach of Nakosa, Wis.
Paternal great-grandmother is Jane Fonder of Sterling.
Henry David Menet
Carrie and David Menet of Walnut are the parents of a son born at 12:36 p.m. Oct. 20, 2012, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Henry David Menet weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces at birth and was 20.5 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are Gary and Carol Suttle of Okarche, Okla.
Paternal grandmother is Jo-Ann Menet of Hoffman Estates.
Maternal great-grandparents are Gerald and Geneva Hobson of Meno, Okla., and Lester and Esther Suttle of Lawton, Okla.
Bradley Robert Wolford
Erin J. and Robert T. Wolford of Round Lake are the parents of a son born at 8:32 a.m. Oct. 9, 2012, in Barrington.
Bradley Robert Wolford weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces at birth and was 20.5 inches in length.
Maternal grandparents are John and Mary Fellores of Midlothian.
Paternal grandparents are Terry and Cheryl Wolford of Dixon.
Paternal great-grandmother is Dorothy Wolford of Dixon.
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Like the weather, the legislative agenda is heating up. The House meets Thursday, taking up several important bills. There's another grass-roots rally on election reform and the Senate is looking at topics like optometry and Medicaid.
Here are five things to watch:
A fast-tracked ban on Internet cafes (HB 155) moves to the House floor. The bill was prompted by a law enforcement raid on 49 gaming centers that led to the arrest of 57 people in Operation Reveal the Deal, a federal and state crackdown on illegal gambling.
Also on the House floor is one of House Speaker Will Weatherford's top priorities: pension reform. Tje Wesley Chapel Republican has called Florida's current pension plan a "ticking time bomb." The Florida Retirement System bill (HB 7011), sponsored by Rep. Jason Brodeur, R-Sanford, gets a second reading.
Sen. Oscar Braynon, D-Miami Gardens, Rep.'s Joe Saunders, D-Orlando, and Alan Williams, D-Tallahassee, the Florida New Majority, Advancement Project and more than two dozen local community leaders from around the state will march to Gov. Rick Scott's office after hosting a grassroots rally in the Capital's fourth floor rotunda. Their message: House Bill 7013 and Senate Bill 600 do not go far enough to fix changes made in 2011, blamed for much of the long lines and confusion in the 2012 elections.
The Senate Appropriations Committee takes up the highly controversial bill (SB 278), sponsored by Sen. Garrett Richter, R-Naples, that would let optometrists dispense oral medications.
During the same Senate Appropriations Committee meeting, legislators will address another hot issue: the Senate alternative to Medicaid expansion (7038), proposed by Sen. Joe Negron, R-Stuart.


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Leeds owner Gulf Finance House Capital has not given up on Massimo Cellino's company Eleonora Sport completing a takeover despite the Football League's decision to disqualify the Italian businessman from becoming a director of the club.
The Football League issued a statement earlier on Monday announcing Cellino's conviction last week for a tax offence in Italy constituted "a disqualifying condition under its owners' and directors' test".
But GFH Capital has added to mounting confusion at Elland Road by revealing it is still in talks with the league and Eleonora Sport in a bid "to find a solution that is suitable to all parties".
GFH Capital exchanged contracts to sell 75 per cent of the club's shares to Eleonora Sport on February 7 and it would appear Leeds' current owner is determined to keep the deal alive.
"The club and its shareholders are disappointed at the decision of the Football League not to approve Massimo Cellino as a director of Leeds United FC," read GFH Capital's statement.
"However, the board and executive management of the club will continue discussions with the Football League and Eleonora Sport to find a solution that is suitable to all parties.
"Our shareholders continue to support the club directly or through additional investments as has always been the case.
"We would like to reassure the fans of the continuity of our great club."
Cellino, 57, who owns Italian club Cagliari, has bankrolled Leeds for the last two months and fans fear the club could slide into administration if a new owner is not found soon.
Leeds managing director David Haigh has insisted there is "no chance" of the club going into administration.
The league's decision to block Cellino's takeover was taken at a board meeting on Sunday evening which considered his eligibility in the wake of his conviction in Sardinia.
The league said in a statement: "Mr Cellino was recently found guilty beyond reasonable doubt by a Court in Sardinia of an offence under Italian tax legislation relating to the non-payment of import duties on a boat.
"This resulted in a fine of 600,000 euros (£500,800), an order for the payment of trial costs and the confiscation of the boat in question.
"Having fully considered the matter, the board agreed unanimously that the decision of the Italian court does constitute a disqualifying condition under its owners' and directors' test.
"The relevant disqualifying condition being that Massimo Cellino has been convicted of an offence involving acts that would reasonably be considered to be dishonest."
Cellino is entitled to lodge an appeal against the decision within 14 days, but has publicly stated he would "walk away without a fight" if his takeover was not approved.
The league statement added: "In such circumstances, the league would seek to expedite the process to deliver certainty to all parties in the shortest possible time frame."
Cellino's lawyer had argued that as he is appealing against his tax conviction, he should be viewed as innocent until a final sentence is passed.
The league's board disagreed however, saying in its decision that "if a competent Italian court (such as the Sardinian court in this case) finds a defendant guilty of a crime and specifies the sanctions to be imposed upon him, then under Italian law the defendant is considered to have been convicted of a crime even if the judgement is not final because the defendant has the right to appeal".
Bahrain-based investment firm GFH Capital has been searching for major investment since buying the club from Ken Bates in December 2012.
A rival consortium to Cellino, headed by Andrew Flowers, chief executive of club sponsor Enterprise Insurance, withdrew from the race to take control at Elland Road at the end of January.
Another group, Together Leeds, fronted by former Manchester United international managing director Mike Farnan, has been waiting in the background, but it is understood there are other unnamed parties ready to step up their bids.
GFH Capital has so far refused to enter into serious talks with Together Leeds after rejecting a "derisory" offer from them in November.
Source: PA


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IAG - the company formed by merging BA and Iberia - has made an operating profit of just £13.5m in the nine months to September 30.
The results show Iberia (Madrid: IBLA.MC - news) is the weak link in the group, making a standalone operating loss of £209m in the period, while BA contributed operating profits of £228m.
On a pre-tax basis, taking wider cost pressures into account, the group made a loss of £134m in the nine months.
IAG has announced a transformation plan for Iberia, which will result in 4,500 job losses at Iberia and has proposed salary cuts for staff of 25-35% until 2015.
However unions for Iberia's workers have the restructuring plans and are preparing to take strike action.
Iberia's fleet is also being downsized by 25 aircraft and its routes are being cut by 15% in 2013, to concentrate on those which are most profitable.
"Iberia is in (a) fight for survival," the carrier's chief executive Rafael Sanchez-Lozano said in a statement.
"It is unprofitable in all its markets. We have to take tough decisions now to save the company and return it to profitability.
"Unless we take radical action to introduce permanent structural change the future for the airline is bleak."
Mr Sanchez-Lozano added: "However this plan gives us a platform to turn the business around and grow."
The group reported a 9% increase in passenger numbers and a 15% hike in fuel costs, as more job losses look likely at the Spanish airline.
Mr Sanchez-Lozano said "the Spanish and European economic crisis has impacted on Iberia, but its problems are systemic and pre-date the country's current difficulties."
IAG said it was announcing "a comprehensive plan to save Iberia after record losses and return it to profitability."
The parent group's said plans to cut 4,500 jobs are designed to safeguard around 15,500 posts across the airline.
IAG added that a deadline of January 31, 2013, had been set to reach agreement with unions over the cuts.
The group warned: "If agreement is not reached, deeper cuts and a more radical reduction in the size and scale of Iberia's operations will take place to secure the natural long haul traffic flows at Madrid and safeguard the company's future."
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Opposition TDs walked out of the Dáil chamber this afternoon in protest over the Water Services Bill 2013.
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin described the Government's handling of the legislation "as jackboot tactics", saying the Government has "a large majority and it is using it to undermine democracy".
He said debate counts for nothing, amendments count for nothing and "we have had enough of this".
Sinn Féin health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin accused the Government of "bulldozing the legislation", saying the Opposition is not being given an opportunity to scrutinise it.
Independent TD Catherine Murphy said the issue of the guillotine was raised with the Government last week at a meeting of the whips and she added "this is not of our making".
Independent TD Róisín Shortall said they need proper procedures and the Government had "promised a democratic revolution".
Opposition TDs left the Dáil chamber in protest over the bill, which later passed all stages in the Dáil.
A number of minutes later, the comment "I think we should just f***ing let them" was caught on microphones from the Government side of the House.
Ceann Comhairle Sean Barrett earlier suspended the Dáil following a refusal by Tommy Broughan to take his seat.
The former Labour TD tried to intervene during the Order of Business regarding the bill.
He pointed across the chamber at ministers Ruairi Quinn and Pat Rabbitte and said they should be ashamed of themselves.
He said the setting up of Irish Water followed the "disgraceful sale of Bord Gáis Energy".
"Deputy Rabbitte was going for a double", he said, "transferring to the private sector Bord Gáis Energy and setting up the sale of Irish Water."
When he refused to take his seat, the Ceann Comhairle suspended the Dáil for five minutes.


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"Young people will think as I do when they're my age, Mr. Mont. Human nature doesn't change."
"I admit that, sir; but the forms of thought change with the times. The pursuit of self-interest is a form of thought that's going out."
"Indeed! To mind one's own business is not a form of thought, Mr. Mont, it's an instinct."
Yes, when Jon was the business!
"But what is one's business, sir? That's the point. Everybody's business is going to be one's business. Isn't it, Fleur?"
Fleur only smiled.
"If not," added young Mont, "there'll be blood."
"People have talked like that from time immemorial"
"But you'll admit, sir, that the sense of property is dying out?"
"I should say increasing among those who have none."
"Well, look at me! I'm heir to an entailed estate. I don't want the thing; I'd cut the entail to-morrow."
"You're not married, and you don't know what you're talking about."
Fleur saw the young man's eyes turn rather piteously upon her.
"Do you really mean that marriage—?" he began.
"Society is built on marriage," came from between her father's close lips; "marriage and its consequences. Do you want to do away with it?"
Young Mont made a distracted gesture. Silence brooded over the dinner table, covered with spoons bearing the Forsyte crest—a pheasant proper—under the electric light in an alabaster globe. And outside, the river evening darkened, charged with heavy moisture and sweet scents.
'Monday,' thought Fleur; 'Monday!'
The weeks which followed the death of his father were sad and empty to the only Jolyon Forsyte left. The necessary forms and ceremonies —the reading of the Will, valuation of the estate, distribution of the legacies—were enacted over the head, as it were, of one not yet of age. Jolyon was cremated. By his special wish no one attended that ceremony, or wore black for him. The succession of his property, controlled to some extent by old Jolyon's Will, left his widow in possession of Robin Hill, with two thousand five hundred pounds a year for life. Apart from this the two Wills worked together in some complicated way to insure that each of Jolyon's three children should have an equal share in their grandfather's and father's property in the future as in the present, save only that Jon, by virtue of his sex, would have control of his capital when he was twenty-one, while June and Holly would only have the spirit of theirs, in order that their children might have the body after them. If they had no children, it would all come to Jon if he outlived them; and since June was fifty, and Holly nearly forty, it was considered in Lincoln's Inn Fields that but for the cruelty of income tax, young Jon would be as warm a man as his grandfather


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Unbelievable video captured by a New York business owner's surveillance cameras appear to show an undercover police informant (not a police officer) planting and photographing crack cocaine, which ultimately led to the man's arrest.
Scotia and Schenectady County Police reportedly became suspicious of Donald Andrews, Jr., who owns a smoke shop on Mohawk Avenue in Scotia, N.Y., and decided to send the undercover informant to gather some information. He was sent to Andrews' place of business twice, according to WNYT-TV.
It was during the informant's second trip to the smoke shop that he was caught on camera planting and photographing what appears to be cocaine.
In WNYT-TV's video report, Andrews's lawyer can be heard narrating the shocking surveillance video.
"He comes in, places the crack on the counter. Crack, which under federal sentencing guidelines, would get him 4 years in jail. Under New York State law would get him 2 to 7 years in jail," attorney Kevin Luibrand says in the video.
Members of the Schenectady chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference expressed shock, letting out gasps of disbelief as they watched what looks like the framing of a business owner.
"Neither the Schenectady County Sheriff nor the Scotia Police Chief were available to be interviewed about the apparent planting of evidence," WNYT-TV reports.
Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino reportedly told the station via phone that proper procedures were not followed. However, he placed the blame on the undercover informant, who is on the run.
Andrews was arrested and later released when he produced the incriminating video evidence, recorded on his seven-camera surveillance system.
He is in the process of filing a wrongful arrest lawsuit.
Editor's note: This story has been updated for clarity.


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Urbain Leverrier [1]
Most astronomical discoveries are made with a telescope. But one astounding discovery was made with pencil, paper, and a bit of mathematical genius.
The discovery was the planet Neptune. It was made by French astronomer Urbain Leverrier, who was born 200 years ago today.
Leverrier originally studied chemistry, but gave it up for mathematics and astronomy. He was on the staff of the Paris Observatory when he took on one of the most puzzling problems of the day: The orbit of the planet Uranus didn't match the predictions of Isaac Newton's laws of gravity.
Leverrier spent months working on the problem. He calculated that Uranus was being tugged by the gravity of an unseen planet. He even calculated the planet's position in the sky, and sent the information to the Berlin Observatory. On the night they received Leverrier's calculations, astronomers there found the planet -- just where Leverrier said it would be.
Leverrier then turned to a similar problem for the planet Mercury. He calculated that another planet -- called Vulcan -- orbited even closer to the Sun than Mercury did.
Astronomers across Europe began searching for the planet, but they never found it.
Leverrier wasn't wrong; he just didn't have the right tools. The discrepancy in Mercury's orbit was caused by the Sun, which "warps" the space around it. But that explanation awaited new laws of gravity devised by another mathematical genius: Albert Einstein.
Script by Damond Benningfield, Copyright 2011
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May 1, 2012 > Women's Health: New Treatment Options Can Provide Quick Relief for Common Problems
Many women believe they simply have to tolerate such unpleasant experiences as heavy periods, reduced bladder control, or prolapse (when pelvic organs slip out of place). Not so, according to Dr. Scott Kramer, a gynecologist with Washington Township Medical Foundation (WTMF). "Women need to be aware they don't have to endure many of these conditions," he says. "They may falsely believe that it is an unavoidable consequence of childbirth or aging. Their mothers may have said it's something they just have to live with. But a lot of women could improve their quality of life if they only knew about the many safe, quick, cost-effective treatment options available."He notes, for example, that one in six women over 40 experiences stress incontinence (urinating when they sneeze, cough or exercise). Up to 90 percent could alleviate the condition with a 10-minute outpatient procedure and just a few days of recovery. "Afterwards I often hear, 'Why didn't I do this sooner? If I'd only known,'" Dr. Kramer says. The same is true for common menstrual cycle problems such as heavy bleeding or debilitating cramps, which affect one in five women at some point."Women often suffer needlessly. They are unaware we have many options, medical and surgical, that offer relief from this monthly hardship." Certain types of birth control or a 90-second office treatment dramatically improves the situation, restoring freedom to participate in normal activities during menstruation, according to Dr. Kramer. The Bay Area native is one of the more senior physicians at Washington Township Medical Foundation, part of Washington Hospital Healthcare System. Several WTMF locations in Fremont, Newark and Union City offer services ranging from primary and urgent care to neurosurgery.Focus on Women's HealthAs a member of WTMF's Women's Health Specialists, his commitment to women's health starts with preventive services such as education and wellness exams. It includes treatment and counseling for issues ranging from contraceptive choices to menopause."A woman has different health needs, depending on her age, stage in life and medical history," explains Dr. Kramer, whose patients range from puberty to post-menopausal.With expertise in minimally invasive surgery, he can offer a continuum of comprehensive care - including procedures that can be comfortably performed in his office. Patients frequently prefer this alternative over a stressful trip to an operating room. His wife, for example, resisted a minor surgical procedure until she learned she could remedy her heavy periods during an office visit. "The treatments are quick and typically cost less than going to an operating room.""Many doctors insist on doing all their procedures in the operating room," he continues. "They may not offer the option of in-office procedures or laparoscopic surgery. Perhaps they haven't made the investment in equipment. Perhaps they don't have the advanced skills to perform the latest minimally invasive procedures." For decades, the standard approach for many gynecologic surgeries involved not only an operating room, but also a large abdominal incision. Minimally invasive surgery, on the other hand, uses incisions of less than an inch. The benefits, Dr. Kramer points out, extend well beyond minimal scarring. Patients typically heal faster, experience far less discomfort and have a much shorter recovery period.Effective Communication is Key to Optimal CareDr. Kramer notes women are often unaware of various treatment alternatives due to insufficient discussion between the patient and her physician."Women are sometimes reluctant or embarrassed to bring up a concern," he says. "They should know that when you confide in your OB/GYN, there is often a remedy available."He believes in empowering his patients - first by educating them about their condition and treatment options, then by giving them sufficient time to feel comfortable with their decisions. "I'm like a waiter. I discuss the 'menu' of treatment choices available. A woman needs to hear about all her options, not just the one her doctor prefers. Then she's in the best position to decide what she wants. Personalized care is a partnership, but ultimately the decision must be hers. After all, she is the one who will live with her choice."Women's Health WeekWith National Women's Health Week coming up May 13-19, Dr. Kramer encourages women to contact their gynecologist or primary care physician to schedule routine screenings and explore treatment options for any problems they may be experiencing."There simply is no reason for women to suffer from easily treated conditions," Dr. Kramer asserts.Your health care, your wayFor more information about Washington Township Medical Foundation and its more than 60 board-certified physicians with expertise in a broad range of medical specialties-from neurosurgery to pediatrics-visit www.mywtmf.com.


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Dorothy Barnett
Graveside services for Dorothy (Mrs. Berton) Barnett, 89, of Colorado City were set for noon Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, in the Colorado City Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Foster officiating. Services were under the care and direction of Kiker-Seale Funeral Home.Mrs. Barnett died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 in a local nursing home.Mrs. Barnett was born Sept. 27, 1923, in Houma, La., the daughter of Thomas and Cedie Hatch. She married Berton Barnett Aug. 23, 1944, in Pasadena, Calif.She was a lifelong homemaker, devoting her life to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and was a member of the First Assembly of God Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Berton, and son, Barney Barnett.Survivors include a daughter, Bonnie Fowler and husband Woodie; son, Lynn Barnett and wife Connie; daughter-in-law, Kay Barnett; sister, Belle Parham and husband Gene; brothers and sisters; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.Special appreciation is extended to granddaughter Lori Barnett and nephew Sammy Parham for their support.Visitation was held Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, from 10 a.m. until time of service.Online condolences to the family may be made at www.kikerseale.com Paid obituary


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2010 Men's Soccer
Rose-Hulman 1, Bluffton 0 (OT)
RHIT scores in overtime for 1-0 shutout of Beavers
October 23, 2010
By: Brandy Bidlack, sports information assistant
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - The Bluffton University men's soccer team fell at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010. The Fighting Engineers improved to 6-7-4 overall and 3-2-2 in the Heartland Conference. Bluffton dropped to 2-13 on the season and 0-6 in HCAC action.
Tight defense led to a scoreless 90 minutes of regulation time after two periods. Less than three minutes in overtime, RHIT's William Senat broke the tie, giving the Engineers a 1-0 OT victory over the Beavers.
The Engineers produced 24 shots and forced 18 corner kicks. Bluffton goalkeepers Dan Saville (Toledo/Central Christian) and Brian Good (Elida) recorded seven and six saves, respectively. The Beavers committed 12 infractions, compared to just seven for the home team.
The Bluffton men's soccer team will host HCAC rival Defiance College on Wednesday, October 23, 2010. The battle between the Beavers and Yellow Jackets is slated to start at 4 p.m.


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Daniel Edelstyn's grandmother, Maroussia, was a dancer and violinist in czarist Russia. She was also the daughter of a wealthy distiller. She fled to Britain after the revolution.
When Edelstyn, a British writer and musician in his 30s, discovered an autobiographical manuscript of hers he resolved to explore her Ukrainian past. The distillery and a sugar factory the family owned are about two hours from Kiev. He decided to try to export vodka from his ancestral village to Britain. More than that, he'd make a documentary about the attempt.
"How to Re-Establish a Vodka Empire" is Edelstyn's first film and it feels like it. It's lively and careless (in a good way). Edelstyn tries all sorts of things. There's much too much footage of him walking around — a little rumpledness goes a long way, and he's a lot rumpled. There's also newsreel footage, family photographs, contemporary interviews, filming of the documentary being filmed, animation, reenactments (Edelstyn's wife plays Maroussia, Edelstyn plays his grandfather).
The reenactments are done so outlandishly that they're more in the way of burlesques. Some are shot in the style of silent films. After awhile, all the cleverness becomes a distraction.
The documentary also feels like a first film in its forced-jocose tone and padding. An event or scene in a documentary doesn't necessarily have to lead somewhere to justify itself. Failed meetings, say, can be more interesting than successful ones. But an event or scene needs to contribute something: pacing, texture, insight into character, stuff like that. Too many of the scenes here — a busted elevator, walking an elderly dog — seem included because Edelstyn didn't have any sense of structure or, worse, what exactly he was after.
Edelstyn is like a version of Ross McElwee without McElwee's supple intelligence, little of his wit, and none of his winning self-awareness. McElwee's "Sherman's March" (1986) initiated a revolution, one in which self-involved director-protagonists put themselves at the center of their documentaries. For such films to succeed, and many have worked quite well, one of two requirements needs to be met. Some larger subject has to provide ballast, as with Michael Moore's agit-docs. Or the filmmaker has to demonstrate a capacity for McElweean self-awareness. That capacity can effect a transformation, turning what might otherwise be just narcissism into something richer, fuller, even intoxicating. You know, like turning potatoes into vodka?Mark Feeney can be reached at email@example.com.


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Distinguished Alumnus:
Christopher T. Paige '93
BS, Nursing
Christopher Paige is a graduate of New Fairfield High School. While a student at WestConn, he worked full-time in the cardiology department at Danbury Hospital where he was a certified cardiology technician. He received his Air Force commission after graduating from WestConn in 1993 with a B.S. in Nursing. He then attended Medical Indoctrination of Medical Service Officers (MIMSO) training in San Antonio, Texas at Lackland Air Force Base, Medina Annex. and continued his military medical training at the Air Force Nurse Internship in Hampton, Va., 1st Medical Group, Langley Air Force Base. In February 1994, he was assigned to the 20th Medical Group, Shaw AFB, Sumter, South Carolina. While at Shaw, he worked on the Medical/Surgical Ward, the Intensive Care Unit and in the Emergency Department. Continuing his education, Paige completed his paramedic license and became a Certified Emergency Nurse. He began classes at the University of South Carolina and transferred to the University of Colorado when he was reassigned in December 1996 to the 10th Medical Group, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. He completed his M.S. in Nursing in 1999 at the University of Colorado and became a certified family nurse practitioner. In July 2000, he was selected to become a member of the White House medical unit, working six months for former President Clinton. He currently serves President Bush, his family and Vice President Cheney and his family.
Paige's leadership extends well-beyond clinical medicine. While at Shaw AFB, he was selected Company Grade Officer of the Quarter for his work as an advanced cardiac life support instructor at the hospital. While at the Air Force Academy, he acted as Air Officer commanding for the 9th Cadet Squadron and was recognized as company grade officer of the quarter for the Air Force Academy and also Nurse of the Year for the 10th medical Group in 2000. In 2001, he was one of the White House Military Officers of the Year. The President's Physician, Dr. Richard Tubb, then asked him to stay for an additional two years to continue building the White House medical unit and to act as senior nurse. During his tenure at the White House, he has traveled to 23 countries and all 50 states. Paige has been the recipient of numerous awards and decorations, most notably the 2000 U.S. Air Force Commendation Award and the 1997 U.S. Air Force Achievement Medal.
"The White House nurse is part of an elite 25-person military medical
unit (Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard) directing all aspects of
executive family medicine," said Paige. As the senior nurse, Paige helps
direct all medical operational assets (Camp David, Marine One and Air Force
One, the White House and Crawford, Tex.), works with the U.S. Secret
Service, international medial experts in medical contingency planning, and
advises on implementation of the 25th Amendment of the Constitution. Paige
is happily married to his hometown sweetheart, Colleen (Jordan) Paige. They
reside in Northern Virginia with their four children Danny, Stephen,
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9-7-05 - Radio talk shows and newspapers here buzzed with excitement over news that Mexico, long on the receiving end of U.S. disaster relief, was sending a hurricane aid convoy to help its larger, richer and more powerful northern neighbor.
Carrying water treatment plants, mobile kitchens and supplies to feed victims of Hurricane Katrina, the army convoy bound for Houston will be the first Mexican military unit to operate on U.S. soil since 1846.
The convoy has "a very high symbolic content," said Javier Oliva, a political scientist at Mexico's National Autonomous University. "This is a very sensitive subject, for historic and political reasons."
Large Mexican flags were taped to many of the 35 olive-green Mexican Army trucks and tractor trailers as they rumbled northward toward the border on Wednesday. The convoy was due to cross into Laredo, Texas, early Thursday, President Vicente Fox's office said.
"This is just an act of solidarity between two peoples who are brothers," Fox's spokesman Ruben Aguilar said of the mission.


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Ray: While channel-surfing (last) Sunday night, I happened upon the NBA All-Star Game and watched as a player dribbled at midcourt while a would-be defender faced him. Then, as if stricken with a fit of paralysis, the defensive player stepped aside in ole-like fashion and opened the lane for a thunderous dunk, to the roar of the crowd.
Ray: While channel-surfing (last) Sunday night, I happened upon the NBA All-Star Game and watched as a player dribbled at midcourt while a would-be defender faced him. Then, as if stricken with a fit of paralysis, the defensive player stepped aside in ole-like fashion and opened the lane for a thunderous dunk, to the roar of the crowd.
I watched a few more minutes and then shook my head as I pondered this annual bastardization of the great game of basketball. Perhaps I am in the minority with my belief that defensive plays, while on balance are more mundane than 360-degree dunks, can be just as spectacular as offense and are certainly every bit as much a part of the game.
This spectacle in which combined team scores are now in excess of 310 points to me is akin to watching a football game in which the offense runs its plays without any defensive players on the field and then calls it sport. Perhaps the NBA could consider having players include the art of defense in the game every other year just to see how it might affect ratings.
- Chris Dalheim, Galena
Chris: NBA purists would be quick to tell you that defense is very much a part of their game - though never in All-Star exhibitions. Defense lives large in the NBA in April and May. It also lives in college basketball, though you'd be hard-pressed to find much artistry in, say, Ohio State's win last week at Illinois.
Editor: Does anybody care about anything other than hockey in the Winter Olympics? I mean, come on, ice dancing? Really? Can you name anyone who ever won a medal in luge? Have you or any family member, friend or neighbor ever done short-track (speed)skating? Have you ever paid to watch curling? Do you know anyone who went (or even considered going) to the Olympics?
- Jim Burke, Dublin
Jim: Olympic hockey is all that, true, but I personally enjoy most of the other sports as a once-every-four-years diversion. I do agree with you, however, on ice dancing. That stuff is brutal.
Editor: I had to laugh (on Feb. 14) as I watched Channel 10's newscast and listened to them talk about the next day's Olympic matchup between the United States and Russia in hockey.
As I looked at the television, I saw the text "Another miracle on ice?" at the bottom of the screen. Seriously, trying to compare this to what those kids did in Lake Placid in 1980? Anyone who was a part of or witnessed that feat knows that there will never be another miracle on ice - at least not until our beloved Blue Jackets hoist Lord Stanley's Cup.
- Michael Woitovich, Hilliard
Michael: TV sometimes uses such teasing tag lines to bolster its coverage - or is the word embellish? To your point, though, there will never be another game quite like that Lake Placid classic.
Ray: Whatever happened to Samantha Prahalis? I know she was cut by the Phoenix Mercury after just a little over a year. Then I think she had a one-week contract (who ever heard of that?) with New York.
But I haven't heard anything about her since. Google couldn't tell me, so I thought you could.
- Patti Denney, Columbus
Patti: If you Google "Prahalis" and "Romania," as I did after direction from my OSU women's basketball reporter Jim Massie, you will learn that Sammy plays these days for an outfit called Sf. Gheorghe in the Romanian national league. In fact, she's averaging a league-best 22.0 points and 5.5 assists.
Write me at 34 S. 3rd St., Columbus, 43215, or email me at the address below.
Ray Stein is sports editor of The Dispatch.


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Ocean Avenue residents call for traffic calming
Michael Schlesinger's home was struck by a drunk driver on Oct. 14. Weeks later, his neighbor, Juana Horton, faced the same fate; a tarp and plywood still covers the gaping hole in the foundation of her home. Over the years, Ardys Filippone's picket fence has been knocked down nearly as often as it has been up.
The stories are similar and surprisingly common. Late at night, drivers fly down Narragansett Boulevard, picking up speed on the hill before taking the hard turn onto Ocean Avenue. Somewhere along the road, they lose control, hitting shrubs, crashing into the island, driving across lawns and even knocking houses off their foundations.
It's a problem these Edgewood residents have faced for more than a decade, and they say the city isn't helping. They're fed up and say it's time to take matters into their own hands.
On Monday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. concerned neighbors, working in conjunction with the Edgewood Waterfront Preservation Association (EWPA), will meet at the Rhode Island Yacht Club to discuss what needs to be done to prevent property damage, or worse, in the future.
"The damage and the situations are getting even more severe, but the city is doing nothing to protect the residents in this area," Horton said. "The situation is getting so dangerous that somebody is going to get hurt."
Horton was not at home on Nov. 8 when her home was most recently struck by a vehicle around 4:30 in the morning. Her housekeeper called to inform her of the accident, and Horton flew home from out of town to find a cracked foundation and sub-floor. Temporary support beams are fixing the problem for now, but contractors estimate it will cost her nearly $200,000 to repair her home.
"It sustained structural damage; a gaping 10-foot hole in the foundation and it basically destroyed my dining room floor and three walls," she said. "If somebody had been sitting in the dining room at the time the accident happened, they would have had furniture on top of them and could have gotten seriously hurt."
In addition to the repairs needed this time around, Horton has purchased 3,000-pound boulders at her own expense to protect her property. Combined, four property owners along the avenue have purchased 22 boulders, not covered by insurance, at a cost of $12,000.
Schlesinger is ready to shell out between $10,000 and $12,000 to move his gas and electric meters out of harm's way. When his house was struck, the vehicle missed the gas meter by just one foot.
"We have an obvious problem here. We have a dangerous intersection and someone's going to get killed," he said.
Moving his meters is just part of the inconvenience that Schlesinger has felt since moving into his new home on July 24. He has been in the neighborhood for less than five months, and he is moving the meters, constructing a wall to protect his home and he is still waiting for insurance reimbursement for the repairs.
When his house was hit, he thought it was a jet flying overhead.
"I had just come back from a trip to Sicily, a business trip, and to make a long story short I was dead tired. At 12:30 I hear a bang and I wake up and say, 'It must have been a jet that flew overhead.' I went back to bed and then I hear over a loudspeaker, 'get out of the car.' I look out the window and there are cops with guns drawn," he recalled.
Needless to say, Schlesinger says, "It was a shock to have my house hit."
The person who hit his home was insured, but not all residents have been so lucky. There have been comparatively minor incidents, Horton said, when properties have been damaged and the responsible party does not come forward.
"My shrubs have been hit numerous times this year and last year by the cars driving into them. Unfortunately, the majority of the times this happened it was late at night and we were sleeping and there was no way of knowing who did it," she said.
Horton and her neighbors, led by 30-year resident Barbara Rubine, have kept a detailed record of all incidents. Still, they feel the city has not been proactive given the consistent nature of these accidents.
"This has been an ongoing issue, which has been communicated to the council and also to the mayor. We pay taxes; we are involved in our community; we deserve to be protected," Horton said.
Moreover, Rubine has seen first hand the number of incidents increase.
"It has escalated. Maybe they [the city] haven't comprehended how serious a problem it is," she said.
Mayor Allan Fung's Chief of Staff Carlos Lopez says the administration is aware of the problems and how serious they are. He pointed out that these issues began long before Fung's tenure, but believes that resolution can be reached in the near future.
"It's something we're really looking into because of the nature of the accidents and the outcry of the neighbors. Definitely, it's something that's on our radar," he said. "We're on the verge of having some results here."
A traffic study of the Edgewood neighborhood, running from Norwood to Ocean Avenues, was completed in 2010. A public meeting was held, but the project was essentially shelved for the time being. Now, Director of Public Works Ken Mason says the city is ready to take the next step.
Two weeks ago, the Board of Contracts and Purchasing approved a contract with Garofalo & Associates, allowing the engineering company to complete construction blueprints and specifications for potential traffic calming measures. Once specs are complete, the city could go out to bid on construction.
"There is a multitude of items that we may or may not include, including speed tables, signage, reconfiguration of the island, re-striping of the roads and those types of issues," Mason said.
Mason believes the survey and construction study will begin before Jan. 1, with plans completed hopefully by springtime. There will be a public hearing with Garofalo during that time, but Mason said the engineers will not be at Monday's meeting. The city does plan on being represented there.
If plans are, in fact, completed by spring, the city could go out to bid for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1.
"There's no funding for this fiscal year," Mason said.
Whether or not money will be laid out in next year's budget remains to be seen. Director of Administration Gerry Cordy says the city's ability to spend money will depend in part on the bond rating, which could be impacted by the unfunded pension liability.
"The primary thing to be concerned about when it comes to bonding is what is the city's bonding rate? The better the city's bonding rate, the better interest rate we can get on city bonds," Cordy said. "All of these things are going to be moving parts going into next year's budget."
He said there is no "guarantee" that the funding will be available next year.
In previous action, the city installed two warning signs for the intersection and widened the bike path, cutting Narragansett Boulevard to two wider lanes. That helped for a while, and at certain times of day, Rubine says, the area does seem quiet. Nighttime and weekends tell a different story, though, she says, and she believes much more needs to be done to tackle the traffic problems near the intersection.
"I think they have done the minimum required with hope that it would correct the problem, and they have done a few things over the 15 years that I can document. I think we need more than one thing to address this situation," she said.
Some of the ideas proposed by residents in the area include speed tables and an increased police presence.
Schlesinger went as far as to say a one-way street on a portion of Ocean Avenue would mitigate the problems.
"That would require them to go someplace else," he said of the drivers using the neighborhood as a cut-through to get to downtown Providence.
Lopez says police have been monitoring the area and presence has been increased, but that will only go so far.
"We're not going to post a police officer there 24/7," he said. "I think you have to step back and look at the actual incidents. If you look at the traffic reports and police reports, they seem to follow a pattern. They're late at night, they usually involve drinking or some kind of impaired driving, and a lot of times it turns out to be people who are not from the neighborhood. When you look at the big picture, it's not that the area itself is under siege. It seems to be external factors that are contributing to these spectacular accidents."
Those factors and ideas on how to improve the situation will be discussed next Monday. Most importantly, Rubine and her neighbors want the city to keep residents in the loop and take their concerns into consideration when developing a plan of action.
"It would be a waste of the city's resources to have someone who is not as familiar as the residents make a lot of suggestions that may have to be revised. We need to be part of the discussion from the get-go," she said.
In a perfect world, she said, a solution can be worked out amicably and in the near future.
"We're hoping that we'll get a pledge from the city that they're going to work with us to provide a higher level of safety in this area," she said.
If the drivers who fail to stop at the Boulavard/Ocean Ave.intersection were nabbed by the police and fined perhaps the monies collected could be used for traffic calming efforts. The sign is ignored at all times of the day and night. Where is the enforcement? This may be oversimplification of a very serious and dangerous problem but it may warn drivers that the Boulavard is not a race track. Also how expensive would it be to set up one of the portable speed monitoring signs near that intersection. These signs do have a traffic calming effect. It is a simple idea that is easy to get set up.


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We still have 16 Cats/Kittens that need homes, including SOME GREAT MOUSERS TOO THAT NEED GOOD BARN HOMES.
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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The York College women's swimming team began the 2012-13 season on the road this year squaring up against conference rival Mary Washington. The Green and White fell to the Eagles 210 to 52.
The top swimmer of the day was sophomore Lindsey Buglino (Wharton, N.J./Jefferson). Buglino finished the meet with three third place finishes. She swam the 50 yard freestyle in 26.08, the 200 yard IM in 2:26.42 and finished the 400 yard IM with a time of 5:09.97.
Jenny Hinkle (Olney, Md./Sherwood) also swam well with two third place finishes of her own. In the 1000 yard freestyle Hinkle recorded a time of 11:31.48. She received her second third place finish in the 500 yard freestyle swimming 5:44.43.
Other third place finishes included Meg Walker (New Castle, Del./Pencader Charter) in the 200 yard butterfly, Courtney Dacheux (Dover, Pa./Dover) in the 50 yard freestyle and Casenya Stone (Annandale, Va./The New School of Northern Virginia) in the 100 yard freestyle.
York also placed third in the 200 yard freestyle relay at the end of the night. The group made up of Dacheux, Hinkle, Sammy Greenwald (Germantown, Md./Northwest) and Katelyn Romm (Chester, Md./Kent Island) recorded a time of 1:50.71.
The Spartans return to action Saturday afternoon at the York College Natatorium to take on fellow CAC foe Marymount University at 2:00 pm.