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of degrees
& programs
Fall: March 15
Spring: September 30
Completed applications are processed throughout the year as they are received. International students who miss the December 15 deadline are required to submit to Temple University an evaluation of their transcript by an approved educational evaluation firm.
Number Required: 2
From Whom: Letter of recommendation should come from college/university faculty members familiar with academic competence and/or immediate work supervisor.
No specific courses are required for admission, but two years of work experience in the healthcare industry is highly recommended.
Applicants for the M.B.A. program are expected to submit a statement of goals that describes future goals in specific terms. Applicants should avoid use of generalizations or blanket statements. The statement of goals should address how the M.B.A. will assist in achieving the applicant's goals.
The GMAT is required. Applicants to the M.B.A. program should ideally have attained a total GMAT score of 600 or higher. Applicants with GMAT scores below 550 are encouraged to re-take the GMAT examination.
Minimum TOEFL score or range of scores needed to be accepted:
230 on the computerized exam or 575 on the paper exam. Students scoring less than 600 on the paper-based TOEFL or 250 on the computer-based TOEFL are required to take the SPEAK test and may be required to take an English course to improve communication skills.
A resume is required.
Upper-level graduate credits from an accredited graduate business program may be transferred into the M.B.A. program. The credits must be part of the required degree program at Temple University. To be transferred the grade must be a "B" or better. The Admissions Committee makes recommendations for transferring credits to the Chair of the Department. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer is 6.
Center City
All six required business foundation classes and the advanced managerial courses are offered at both the Center City and Fort Washington campuses throughout the year. Upper-level courses are offered at the Center City campus. Courses are also offered online.
Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered after 4:30 p.m.
Number of Didactic Credits Required Beyond the Baccalaureate: 60
Required Courses:
Students are required to complete 18 credits in business foundation courses; 12 credits in advanced managerial perspectives; 27 credits in concentration courses; and the capstone course BA 960.
Business Foundation Courses (18 credits):
ACCT 401: Fundamentals of Accounting
ECON 403: Economic Analysis
FIN 401: Financial Management of Business
MSOM 405: Operations Management
MKTG 401: Marketing Management: Creating Value
STAT 402: Statistical Analysis
Courses in Advanced Managerial Prespectives (12 credits):
BA 510: Managing People and Organizations
BA 511: Globalization
BA 512: Managing Risk
BA 513: The Valuation of Firms
BA 514: Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovation
BA 515: Emerging Technology Applications
BA 516: Law and Ethics in Business
Courses in Healthcare (24 credits):
Healthcare Management 501, 502, 503, 504
RM 513 Healthcare Risk Management
ACCT 551: Medicare and Third-Party Reimbursement
One course in Finance - 510, 511, or 512
One elective in accounting economics
Internship: Yes, an internship is required. Each student participates in a three-month, full-time residency, one in administration and one in financial management. These will be at health care related organizations.
Language Examination: No language examination is required.
M.B.A. candidates are expected to take advantage of career services, including workshops and seminars on resume writing, interview techniques, cross-cultural competencies and the workplace, and networking skills needed for seeking employment upon degree completion. Additionally, healthcare students are required to participate in Management Grand Rounds with healthcare companies and industry leaders.
Capstone Course Sequence:
Students are required to successfully complete the capstone course. The purpose of the capstone is to ensure that MBA candidates have mastered the skills necessary to conduct business analysis. The capstone is graded in the normal manner by the instuctor.
Fox School of Business and Management
Speakman Hall LL5
1810 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Natale Butto
Director of Graduate Admissions
Program Coordinator:
Donna Ferrari
Director for Full-time MBA Programs
Graduate Chairperson:
Jacqueline S. Zinn, Ph.D.
Robert Bonner
Executive Director
The Fox School of Business and Management offers M.B.A. programs that help develop a solid understanding of business models created by the synergistic forces of globalization, entrepreneurship and information technology. Our approach to graduate education helps develop practical expertise through case analysis, presentations, interaction with business practitioners, and team projects. The Fox School prepares students to step immediately into key management roles in highly specialized fields. The Fox School is the region's second largest business graduate school, with over 1,300 students studying in 16 areas of concentration.
Time Limit for Degree Completion: 6 years
Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered after 4:30 p.m. Students are able to complete the degree program on a part-time basis (8 credit hours or less per semester).
Speakman Hall LL5
1810 North 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
The Fox School of Business and Management holds numerous rankings and is ranked 26th for graduate healthcare management programs. The Fox School is currently working on submitting materials to several media outlets responsible for the general ranking of business schools. We believe that our general M.B.A. programs will be ranked among the top 50.
Temple has the oldest accredited Healthcare Management program in the region, accredited by both the AACSB and the Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration. The program provides a comprehensive look at the organization, management, and financing of healthcare organizations. The curriculum was designed to provide students with a practical understanding of how healthcare organizations function and are managed.
The joint degree offers the breadth of a traditional M.B.A. with the depth of an M.S. program. Students must demonstrate proficiency in basic business administration subjects and research skills before proceeding to advanced work. The business foundation requirements are the same as for the M.B.A. and M.S. programs. To complete the joint degree, students complete all courses for the M.B.A.-Healthcare Management; RMI 513 becomes a required course in this option. In the advanced portion of the M.S. program, students are required to complete the following: ACCT 551; one of the following three courses: FIN 510 or FIN 511, or FIN 512; and HM 596 Advanced Seminar in Healthcare Financial Management.
Graduates of the Fox School of Business and Management obtain jobs in: Computer / Information Technology; Consulting; Pharmaceutical Industry; Consumer Products / Services; Energy / Utilities; Financial Services / Banking; Government; Healthcare; Industrial Products / Services; Manufacturing; Telecommunications; and Tourism / Transportation.
Research is supported by the Fox School of Business and Management's eBusiness Institute, the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the Institute for Global Strategic Management, the Center for Healthcare Research and Managemetn, the Center for e-Marketing, the Ethics Resource Center, the Safeguard Scientifics Center for Economic Education, the Institute for Financial Services, and the Small Business Development Center. Research interests of the Fox School faculty are also supported by numerous centers and institutes throughout Temple University.
Students seeking an M.B.A./M.S. in Healthcare Management / Healthcare Financial Management take interdisciplinary courses, including three Accounting courses (550, 551, 552); three Health Administration courses; two Finance courses; one Risk Management and Insurance course; a minimum of 12 s.h. of electives, with at least two electives outside the health care/financial management area. Dual degree students may substitute a thesis for two electives, with departmental approval. Each student participates in a three-month full-time residency, one in administration and one in financial management. These will be at health care related organizations.
The Fox School of Business provides graduate level courses during the Summer at its Rome, Italy campus.
Not applicable.
Students with an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above may take classes on a non-matriculated status. Non-matriculated students can take a maximum of nine credit hours. Any additional courses require the student to be matriculated in a program.
The Fox School has a limited number of scholarships for students with high academic and test scores. Scholarships are offered at the time of acceptance into the Fox School. The Fox School of Business and Management has a limited number of graduate externships for assignments in academic and administrative departments. Work assignments are generally administrative in nature and may include word and data processing. An externship provides up to 20 hours of service per week. Students are required to submit applications directly to the department in which they wish to be appointed.
Other Financial Opportunities


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The N.C. Court of Appeals this week upheld the conviction of a Carteret County man for a fatal wreck on the high-rise bridge between Morehead City and Beaufort in 2011.
The N.C. Court of Appeals this week upheld the conviction of a Carteret County man for a fatal wreck on the high-rise bridge between Morehead City and Beaufort in 2011.
The court upheld the conviction of Aaron Wesley McGarva for second-degree murder and felonious hit-and-run in an opinion issued Tuesday, according to information from District Attorney Scott Thomas.
McGarva was sentenced to 11-to-14 years in prison by Judge Ken Crow following a jury trial in April 2012.
On the night of April 2, 2011, McGarva went to a friend�s house in Morehead City to play guitars. They drank beer and smoked marijuana, and McGarva offered LSD to his friend, who had never taken LSD before. Around 5 a.m. on April 3, McGarva began to become agitated and belligerent, and following a fight over taking a guitar amplifier, he got into his car and drove off.
State Ports Authority cameras captured McGarva driving approximately 102 mph into the back of a pickup truck driven by William Knott Jr., resulting in an explosion. Knott�s truck flipped over, went through the guardrail and fell from the high-rise bridge. He died from a broken neck.
McGarva, who left the scene, was found walking in the middle of the road toward Beaufort. He was combative with officers and spoke nearly incoherently. He was taken to the hospital and the treating physician testified at trial that McGarva did not suffer any brain injury, but that his behavior indicated drug use. A law enforcement expert witness confirmed that McGarva�s behavior was consistent with LSD use, the news release states.
The three-judge panel of the Court of Appeals agreed that the evidence had shown that McGarva drove so recklessly that he would know that injury or death would occur as a result. A conviction for second-degree murder requires the state to show that defendant acted with malice, and the Court of Appeals found that McGarva�s reckless driving and impairment met the requirements.
The court also found no error in Judge Crow�s legal instructions to the jury before their deliberations.
�We are pleased that the Court of Appeals upheld the prosecution, trial and conviction of this defendant for second-degree murder. The circumstances of Mr. Knott�s death were horrific, and were due entirely to the outrageous behavior of Mr. McGarva. The jury, after hearing all of the evidence, was able to come to that conclusion, and the Court of Appeals has now agreed,� Thomas said in a statement.
The case was prosecuted at the trial level by Assistant District Attorney David Spence, and was argued at the Court of Appeals by the Attorney General�s Office.

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by Tayler Bridger, student assistant
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. - Freshman Erica Bell (Fayetteville, Ga.) of the Georgia College softball team was named the most recent Bobcat Athlete of the Week. This marks the first such honor this season for Bell and Bobcat softball.
Bell had a stellar week for the Bobcats factoring into four of the six decisions. She finished 3-0 with one save and a 0.49 era. Bell pitched 7 1/3 hitless innings and opponents only hit .109 against the young righthander. The freshman started off her week pitching four innings in a 2-1 victory over Tusculum College, surrendering no hits and runs while fanning six.
She then scattered five hits over seven innings allowing just one earned run against Lynn University. Bell picked up her second save of the season surrendering no hits in 1 2/3 innings again Georgia Southwestern. She came back in the second stanza to throw another 1 2/3 hitless innings picking up the 3-2 victory.
The Bobcats will face Flagler College at home Thursday, March 15 at 3 p.m.
The GCSU Department of Athletics, winners of the 2008-09 PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Georgia College prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the Bobcats' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at Twitter.com username GCSUSID for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit www.GCSUBobcats.com to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GCSU Athletics Hall of Fame.


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Undergraduate Degrees, Majors and Concentrations
HIST3800 - Modern East Asia
Summer 2019
This course provides an introduction to the contemporary history of major countries of the Pacific Rim. The course focuses on China and Japan, but content will also address Korea and Vietnam. In addition to history, this course will also include the impact and relevance of religion, geography, economics, and culture on the East Asian people.
Prerequisites: HIST1100, HIST1200, HIST1700, OR HIST1800
3 Credits
Schedule Book for All Active and Available Future Terms, Course starting with HIST3800
No Courses Found


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6th October 2013, 16:18
Under 18 - Wales 40 England Lions 10
Wales Under 18s kept up their impressive record in meetings with England Community Lions after a 40-10 win at Taff's Well RFC.
Wales Under 18s kept up their impressive record in meetings with England Community Lions after a 40-10 win at Taff's Well RFC.
A flurry of second half tries proved telling as the hosts made it four wins from five in this fixture, ahead of a return visit in two weeks time.
Following a physical exchange of opening sets, Courtney Davies' high kick was spilled and, after Osian Phillips went close, Wales moved the ball left for Jordan Howells to slide over. Davies converted to give the host a six point advantage after eight minutes.
The Lions enjoyed a fair share of possession during the first half, but wasted promising field position through handling errors. Much to their credit, they defused fifth-tackle kicking situations admirably to prevent the home side from extending their lead.
A moment of controversy ensued on the half-hour mark as Howells raced out of the line to quell an overlap, but the centre's shoulder charge was penalised only, and from the penalty England were again denied by a forward pass on the left edge.
A feature of Wales' play was the timely addition of Chris Leyshon into the line; following a penalty for offside, Davies was able to pass under pressure and find Bradley Mais, who found Leyshon on his shoulder to unlock the Lions defence.
With England needing a spark, interchange hooker Nick Ratcliffe's first involvement in the game was to dart out of dummy half and breach the Welsh defence for the first time. The Leigh East man kept calm and found Jamie Tracey in support to cross next to the posts.
Howells was again at the centre of things as the second half started – clever footwork saw him break free but was unable to retain possession in contact. The South Wales Scorpions centre continued to threaten, and was denied a second as he lost control of the ball as he attempted to squeeze over in the corner.
Stern defence from the home side also provided the tireless Rhys Fitzgerald with room to charge up-field, but a knock-on from Jordan Sheridan prevented Wales from capitalising on the break. Yet the hosts were to make the pressure tell; Mais identifying a mismatch in numbers on the short side, and having come from left-to-right, offloaded out of the back of his hand to release wing Lewis Stockton in the corner.
Following Leyshon's second, Wales scored two tries in quick succession courtesy of their second rows – Mais again showing his Wigan calibre by forcing his way over from close range, and TJ Collin doing likewise as Wales surged downfield following the restart.
Yet the community side continued to compete and were immediately rewarded – a third try in a short period saw Alex Rudd dive over for his side's second of the afternoon – however Wales were to have the final say as Thomas Davies slid in at the corner, before Josh Williams fielded a short England restart to wrap up the victory.
1 Chris Leyshon (South Wales Scorpions)
2 Lewis Stockton (Conwy Celts)
3 Matthew Davies (North Wales Crusaders)
4 Jordan Howells (South South Wales Scorpions)
5 Kyle Moore (Bradford Bulls)
6 Courtney Davies (South Wales Scorpions)
7 Jordan Sheridan (Conwy Celts)
8 Michael Connor (South Wales Scorpions)
9 Connor Farrer (South Wales Scorpions)
10 Osian Phillips (South Wales Scorpions)
11 TJ Collin (South Wales Scorpions)
12 Bradley Mais (Wigan Warriors)
13 Rhys Fitzgerald (South Wales Scorpions)
14 Ollie Vickers (Telford Raiders)
15 Jac Griffiths (Gwendraeth Valley Raiders)
16 Rhys Finney (South Wales Scorpions)
17 Thomas Davies (North Wales Crusaders)
18 Josh Williams
Tries: Howells (8), Leyshon (33, 51), Stockton (44), Mais (56) Collin (59), T. Davies (77), Williams (78),
Goals: Davies 4/8
1 Nathan Lawrence (Dewsbury Celtic)
2 Scott Pink (Wath Brow Hornets)
3 Tom Whittle (Ince Rose Bridge)
4 Declan Tomlinson (East Leeds)
5 Hershal Ward (Leicester Storm)
6 Christian Tyson (Askam)
7 Lennox Green (West Hull)
8 Tom Fletcher (Leigh East)
9 Matty Henson (Cockermouth)
10 Shaun Mumberson (Cockermouth)
11 Leon Tatlock (Thatto Heath)
12 Jamie Tracey (Thatto Heath)
13 Charlie Tomlinson (Wath Brow Hornets)
14 Nick Ratcliffe (Leigh East)
15 Charlie Hughes (East Leeds)
16 Alex Rudd (West Hull)
17 Reece Needham (Coventry Bears)
Tries: Tracey (35), Rudd (61)
Goals: Tomlinson 1/2


text: Minutes of the meeting of Thursday, September 19, 2002. (As approved amended October 17, 2002) The San Francisco Public Library Commission held a regular meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2002 in the Koret Auditorium, Main Library. The meeting was called to order at 4:05PM by President Higueras. The following members were noted present: Commissioners Higueras, Vice President Steiman, Commissioner Bautista, and Commissioner Strobin. Commissioners Chin and Coulter's arrival was expected to be delayed. AGENDA ITEM #1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 15, 2002 COMMISSION MEETING Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 15, 2002 COMMISSION MEETING An anonymous member of the public commented that there were many inaccuracies inn the way in which their comments had been reported, calling particular attention to page 3 remarks regarding their objections to the Commission setting aside seating at the front of the auditorium for those making presentations at that meeting and to their public comment remarks suggesting that no one agrees with arbitrary power unless it is their own. Mr. Ed Regan found that his remarks had been accurately reported. Commission comment on AGENDA ITEM #1 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 15, 2002 COMMISSION MEETING MOTION: Commissioner Bautista, seconded by Commissioner Strobin that the Minutes be approved. MOTION: AYE 4-0 (Bautista, Higueras, Steiman, and Strobin) AGENDA ITEM #2 MISSION BAY BRANCH DESIGN RECOMMENDATION Bond Program Manager Marilyn Thompson begin with a brief background summary of developments relating the new $3.9 million Mission Bay Branch. The Bond Program Manager noted that this was to be a First Floor library located at the corner of a mixed use affordable senior housing development that also included non-profit office space as well as some commercial storefront spaces. Ms. Thompson then introduced the members of the design team and the peer review panel to discuss the preliminary proposed design being recommended for the new Mission Bay Branch Library. The Bond Program Manager outlined a tentative timeline calling for beginning construction at the end of 2002/beginning of 2003, with completion in 2004, then introduced Mr. Bruce Prescott, Santos Prescott & Associates, who provided a detailed presentation on the proposed design for the new branch library. Mr. Prescott first outlined the location of the new branch as an element of a Redevelopment Agency mixed use housing, library, non-profit office, and commercial development project to be built at the corner of 4th Street and Berry Streets in the Mission Bay Project Area. Mr. Prescott then presented a series of slides showing views of the proposed building from various angles, with exterior and interior drawings, and floorplans, discussing what each represented in some detail. Ms. Thompson then introduced Deputy City Librarian Paul Underwood, who gave the Library's response to the proposed design, discussing the community needs assessment process, and highlighting the community input planning work contributed by Marilyn Hope Smulyn and a preliminary services program developed by Library Consultant William Sanwald. Mr. Underwood noted that proposed services approach themes indicated that the branch would initially focus on providing services for seniors and adults, and with a special emphasis on filling an identified lack of available services for neighborhood children in the emerging neighborhood. The Deputy City Librarian identified interest in providing access to tech training for seniors with sufficient computer access available to meet an expected need by residents. Mr. Underwood further commented that there had been a significant expression of interest that the library, by creating a welcoming comfortable environment, help to begin the process of creating a new community. The Deputy City Librarian reported that the Library design as proposed provided for all of the identified services needs, for efficiency and ease of staffing, and that its prominent corner location and well-crafted design met the needs for the new branch. Ms. Thompson next called on peer review panelists, Hillary Gittleman, Presidio Trust, Bryant Rice, AIA, and Linda Sobuta who offered their critique of the strengths and weaknesses of the proposed branch library design and offered suggestions for improvements. Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #2 MISSION BAY BRANCH DESIGN RECOMMENDATION An anonymous member of the public expressed discomfort in addressing remarks to the panel instead of the Commissioners, and noted that the agenda had not listed explanatory documents presented. This person remarked that this was an area were a good deal of construction was underway, that they had not seen anything that would incline them unfavorably toward the project. This individual noted that it may be romantic but that is was an important location and a great opportunity but that perhaps the Commission should delay it approval to allow more time for additional input. Ms. Jeannene Przyblyski, Noe Valley, observed as one who had worked as a planner, she wished the planned neighborhood school was closer to the branch location and suggested that over time the growth in the neighborhood population might require additional services for families with children and school groups. Mr. Ed Regan expressed a preference for a stand alone branch, called attention to the importance to the collection planned for the branch, and commented that the presentations were well done. Commissioner Bautista joined the meeting at 4:37PM. Commission comment on AGENDA ITEM #2 MISSION BAY BRANCH DESIGN RECOMMENDATION In response to questions by Commissioner Bautista, Mr. Underwood explained how the proposed children's area was scaled to meet the needs of the neighborhood in the immediate future and that the configurations of spaces within the proposed design would allow for any needed expansion of this area into adjoining areas if the need became evident. In answer to questions by Vice President Steiman, it was noted that the design allowed for flexibility to incorporate suggestions made by the peer review panelists. President Higueras called at5tention to the importance of the site and suggested that efforts be made to give greater prominence to the two-story entry/corner area. Ms. Thompson responded to President Higueras' concerns that teens be provided with a special area in the both new and renovated branches by noting that this was a planned element in all and that these services would be located so that they could access areas devoted to adult use and access to computers. Commissioner Bautista emphasized that the teen areas should be buffered so that their activities would not disturb other library users. Vice President Steiman urged staff to carefully consider the use and durability of fabrics chosen for use in the branch. In response to a question by Commissioner Strobin, the entrances and emergency exists were identified and Mr. Underwood pointed out that the senior housing resident would have to exit their part of the building to enter the library. In response to Commissioners' questions the locations of the rest rooms and access to or views of the garden area were described. President Higueras noted that the Commission's action at this point would set an overall direction for the project, but that there would be other opportunities in the future for review of the details of the design as they evolved. Commissioner Coulter joined the meeting at 5:10PM. MOTION: Commissioner Strobin, seconded by Commissioner Coulter to accept the design recommendation proposed for the Mission Bay Branch Library with the understanding that the Commission would again review design elements before they were finalized. MOTION: AYE 6-0 (Bautista, Chin, Coulter, Higueras, Steiman, and Strobin) AGENDA ITEM #3 NEIGHBOR HOOD HALL OF FAME Commissioner Coulter provided a background summary of the discussions that had occurred during recent years about ways that the Library could recognize significant contributions to the community made by wide variety of individuals and placed this in the context of the Library's important role as the record keeper for local history. Commissioner Coulter discussed how he had developed the draft concept paper under consideration with input from a diverse array of San Franciscans mentioning a similar community recognition effort being done by the San Francisco Foundation. Commissioner Coulter then cited the contributions in the developing these concepts by of Library Public Affairs Chief Marcia Schneider, Commission Secretary Mike Housh, Deputy City Attorney Catharine Barnes, and civic and community leaders Chuck Forester, Chet Roaman, Ted Lobman, Martin Paley, Council for Neighborhood Libraries member Nora Dowley, Library Commission President Charles Higueras, Dale Carlson, and Friends & Foundation Executive Director Martín Gómez. Commissioner Coulter noted that he had received a variety of responses, mainly positive, that encouraged continuation of the development of these ideas and encouraged gathering additional input. Commissioner Coulter suggested that if the Library would become committed to carrying out such a program that the process would encourage wider community involvement and engagement. Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #3 NEIGHBORHOOD HALL OF FAME An anonymous member of the public found the proposal dramatic and perhaps inspiring, noting its contrast with previous top down approaches to bringing new concepts forward. This person however, suggested that the Library had a creditability problem and suggested that those deploring fractious politics could have responsible for creating them. Mr. Ed Regan commented that the concepts seem good and suggested that special emphasis be made to provide a senior citizens room with books and materials of interest to seniors and a pamphlet room in each branch and perhaps produce pamphlets on community heroes with their photograph. Ms. Chris Ortiz, Council for Neighborhood Libraries, noted that the Portola branch had been working on saving its community history and that the first step in any such program must be the creation of good archives in each neighborhood. Ms. Jeannene Przyblyski, Noe Valley, pointed out the Friends of Noe Valley had been engaged in just such a process and that in order to be successful it must flow from the community. Ms. Przyblyski noted that the Noe valley archives were a mess and that some kind of structured support would be needed to insure the quality of the history gathered. She also cited the neighborhood's Claire Piltcher Award and urged that the Library reach out to the community when going forward with this concept. Commission comment on AGENDA ITEM #3 NEIGHBORHOOD HALL OF FAME AGENDA ITEM #4 MAIN LIBRARY POE REPORT Vice President Steiman suggested that this concept might work in a number of ways and recommended working closely with the Council for Neighborhood Libraries to review existing archives. Vice President Steiman called attention to a Friends & Foundation grant that had help organize and develop the neighborhood history archives at the Glen Park Branch and suggested that it would be vital to the process to create a process with extensive community input to address how these concepts might be carried out. Commissioner Bautista noted that the libraries were at the heart of each neighborhood and that community meeting with extensive outreach should be held to gather ideas. Commission Bautista suggested that guidelines be developed to provide a common framework from which to work. Commissioner Chin commended all of the work that had gone into creating this starting point and recommended that a clear philosophy be developed to provide an underpinning for the nitty gritty process of determining what and who to recognize. An extensive discussion followed in response to questions by Commission Chin concerning: how much such a concept would cost; what staff time would be involved; where space could be found to display plaques, and that these honors should be carefully considered and well done. Commissioner Chin suggested the contributions to literacy should be highly honored and noted having "virtual" honors would allow more flexibility and save space. She also discussed if there should be annual limits for the number to be honored. In response to questions by Commissioner Strobin, Commissioner Coulter reported that the decisions regarding who would be honored would be made by a special named mixed group representing a cross section of the community not just the Library. President Higueras endorse the idea in concept and recommended that as the next step a wide net be cast to gather more neighborhood input to reflect the larger community, not just the library, in building community. President Higueras noted that this was an ambitious concept that must work closely with neighborhoods to define through extensive input gathered who should be remembered and celebrated at a visible location in each branch library. The Commission President commented that how to include this required thoughtful consideration and should be an element in Branch Library Bond Program plans. President Higueras expressed his appreciation to Commissioner Coulter for taking the initiative and looked foreword to hearing more about the concept as it developed. AGENDA ITEM #4 MAIN LIBRARY POE REPORT (Explanatory documents: POE activity & funding report) The City Librarian called attention to the explanatory document that discussed the current status of POE (Post Occupancy Evaluation) Report projects and noted that ongoing development of these projects was directly tied to the next agenda item the acquisition of 190-9th Street for the Library's Support Services Center. Ms. Hildreth filled in details of POE related work during recent months and identified the status and funding assigned to each. The City Librarian reminded the Commissioners that the funding for POE projects had been appropriated during FY2000/01 and $1.4 million continued to be available for these projects. Ms. Hildreth next called attention to the Board of Supervisors deletion of the $140,000 project reserve set aside for these projects. Ms. Hildreth informed the Commission that the radio repeater system had been installed greatly improving internal communications. Ms. Hildreth then discussed the Bureau of Architecture's design work and bid package. The City Librarian reported only one bid received and observed that the work could begin in early 2003, but that now an additional $160 to $180,000 would be needed to complete all of the work. Commissioner Coulter left the meeting at 5:55PM and Commissioner Bautista left the meeting at 6PM Regarding the Main Library signage issue, Ms. Hildreth noted that there would be a Signage presentation at the Commission's October 1st meeting and that $350,000 was appropriated and available for addressing Main Library signage problems. The City Librarian then discussed in detail the reorganization plans for the Borrowers' Services Area noting that $1.8 million was appropriated and available for this work and that Library and Bureau of Architecture staff were working closely together to get detailed costs estimates. Ms. Hildreth emphasized that these plans were directly dependent on the relocation of Technical Services so that their existing space could be used during the proposed Borrowers' Services changes. Ms. Hildreth noted that remaining first Floor reconfiguration proposal were not yet funded and that a staff task force was beginning its work from estimates made in the POE Report and that there was still additional funds available in the Library Preservation Fund to complete First Floor work. Ms. Hildreth then discussed the proposed bridging of the second floor and suggested that with improved signage it might not be necessary. The City Library then discussed the use of Library Preservation Fund funds for modifications proposed for 190-9th Street in order to re-create its loading dock for use by the relocated Technical Services Department. Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #4 MAIN LIBRARY POE REPORT None offered. Commission comment on AGENDA ITEM #4 MAIN LIBRARY POE REPORT President Higueras suggested that the Commission receive ongoing reports, as plans were developed to address issues raised in the POE (Post Occupancy Evaluation) Report so that they could provide input as solutions were being crafted. In response to questions by Commissioner Chin, Ms. Hildreth discussed the funding available through the Library Preservation Fund for these projects. In response to a query by President Higueras, the city Librarian reported that the question of bridging the Second Floor could be more fully addressed after the new signage had been install for some time to allow staff to evaluate how significantly this improved user circulation and if the bridging idea was needed given the security and staffing issues in addition to its cost that it raised. AGENDA ITEM #5 PURCHASE & SALE AGREEMENT 190-9TH STREET (Explanatory documents: 190-9th Street site acquisition documents) Deputy City Librarian Paul Underwood provided the Commissioners with a detailed evaluation of the costs and assets offered in acquiring by 190-9th Street as the location for the Library Support Services Center. Mr. Underwood reported that the proposed purchase price $8.5 million was within the $8.626 million set aside for this purpose and that extensive and very useful real property in the building was also available for $60,000. The Deputy City Librarian reported that funds were available to recreate the building loading dock and to cover the $125,000 relocations costs involved in moving technical Services to the new building. In response to previous questions raised by Commissioner Streets, Mr. Underwood detailed the anticipated operational 2003/04 costs of the new building and suggested that the $193,000 could be included in the planned 2002/03 Library Budget. The Deputy City Librarian reported that the existing tenant would pay $75,000 in rent to the Bond Program Fund until their set move out date 120 days after the closing of the building's purchase. Mr. Underwood noted that Info People had expressed an interest in sharing space in the building not currently needed for Library uses and that their use of this space and income from it were compatible with and would generate additional funds for the Branch Library Bond Program. Mr. Underwood outline the considerations that had encouraged the relocation of Technical Services out of the Main Library and noted that additionally it would improve systemwide efficiency and free space for POE identified improvements. The Deputy City Librarian reported that 190-9th Street had been thoroughly renovated to the highest standards in 2000, was in location and facilities a good match for program needs, and that it was the staff's recommendation that the Commission act to request that the building be acquired for the Library. Mr. Charlie Dunn, Department of Administrative Services, Division of Real Estate reported to the Commission that this three story concrete building, fully renovated in 2000,, and likely to be very low maintenance was an excellent value. Mr. Dunn noted that the 42,292 sq. ft. building on a 17,000 sq. ft. lot with ample natural light and space to restore its loading dock in a 12 parking space area at it side met the library's every identified need for a Support Services Facility. Additionally, Mr. Dunn reported that the building featured operable windows, 5000 amps of power, 120 tons of HUC and a good security system. Mr. Dunn also noted that included at .10 on the dollar were top quality furnishings that would save the Library considerable funds in moving in and setting up the Technical Services Department in the new building. Mr. Dunn concluded that in his opinion with was a highly advantageous acquisition and that it was his recommendation that the Library Commission recommend that the Board of Supervisors take action to acquire the building for the Library Ms. Hildreth explained the legislative timelines and Board of Supervisors Finance Committee schedule to the Commissioners and suggested that if everything went well, action could be taken and escrow closed by the end of November. Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #5 PURCHASE & SALE AGREEMENT 190-9TH STREET An anonymous member of the public expressed concern that explanatory documents were not available in advance and suggested that based on their understanding of recently read Minutes of a BALIS meeting that there might be a plan to provide the Friends & Foundation with space in this building Commission comment on AGENDA ITEM #5 PURCHASE & SALE AGREEMENT 190-9TH STREET President Higueras noted that in this situation the Library might gain benefit from the changing economic conditions to obtain an excellent building for a far more reasonable cost than would have been possible just a few years ago. President Higueras noted that he had examined the building and found it to be of the highest quality, very close to the Main Library and providing a great deal of space for relatively little money. The Commission President observed that this was the best opportunity that the Library was likely to find and expressed his appreciation to Mr. Dunn for the outstanding work he had provided in making this possible. Vice President Steiman agreed that this seemed like a very good deal and offered her congratulations to Mr. Dunn. Commissioner Chin also agreed that this looked very good and expressed concern that there might be other competitors for its purchase. Mr. Dunn clarified that the Library had a Letter of Intent to purchase with the owner. The City Librarian clarified that there had not ever been any plans for the Friends & Foundation to have any space in 190-9th Street, that they were engaged in their own search process for a new location, and that they would not qualify as tenants within the requirements of uses for Bond funded projects. President Higueras called a brief recess at 6:36PM. The Commission returned to session at 6:50PM MOTION: Commissioner Chin, seconded by Vice President Steiman to approve and recommend to the Board of Supervisors approval of a purchase & sale agreement for the acquisition of 190-9th Street for use as the Library's Support Services Center. MOTION: AYE 4-0 (Chin, Higueras, Steiman, and Strobin) AGENDA ITEM #6 BOND PROGRAM MANAGERS REPORT (Explanatory documents: Bond Program budget and schedule documents) Branch Bond Program Manager Marilyn Thompson noted at this meeting her report would not include an information presentation. Ms. Thompson next presented the regular budget report, informing the Commissioners that there had been no changes in the Bond Program Budget since her last report. The Bond Program Manager next reported no changes in the program schedule as reported in August. The Bond Program Manager next informed the Commissioners concerning site acquisition activities regarding the proposed Portola branch at the Martin Luther King Middle School site for the Portola Branch, reported that an appraisal was underway and the School Board was scheduled to address this matter, and that locations were still being sought for the Visitacion Valley Branch. Ms. Thompson next reported on the ongoing active projects, updating the Commissioners concerning activities at the Richmond, Excelsior, Noe Valley, Marina, and Parkside Branch Libraries. The Bond Program Manager then discussed the RFQ issued for design teams and about the bond sales. Ms. Thompson then provided information concerning community outreach meetings including: a Richmond Branch public art meeting on September 18th; a Noe Valley Branch Community meeting on September 21st; a Marina Branch community meting on September 26th; a Parkside Branch community meeting on September 28th; a Visitacion Valley Branch community meeting planned for October 12th, a Mission Bay Branch public art selection meeting on October 17th, and a Portola Branch community meeting on October 27th. The Bond Program Manager noted that response to a RFQ (request for qualifications) was due on September 3rd and that she hoped to have a pool of five design teams in place by October. The Bond Program Manager informed the Commissioners that there would be no special report at this meeting and informed the Commissioners that the next quarterly reports would be made in October. Lastly, Ms. Thompson noted that the Bond Program Website was active and that the latest edition of the Bond Program newsletter was available. Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #6 BOND PROGRAM MANAGERS REPORT None offered Commission comment on AGENDA ITEM #6 BOND PROGRAM MANAGERS REPORT In answer to a question by President Higueras, Ms. Thompson noted that lower bond sale costs would accrue savings that could be transferred for use on other Bond Program projects. AGENDA ITEM #7 PUBLIC COMMENT An anonymous member of the public suggested that the Commission reconsider the starting time set of its meetings and continued with comments related to thoughts raised by the discussion of the proposed Neighborhood Hall of Fame. This person reflected on a New York Times magazine article suggesting that the World Trade Center had been built by spending important community social capital, that is the community's quantifiable human/community /personal values, as had this person noted the Main Library. This individual noted that libraries were central to any ability to understand our heritage. AGENDA ITEM #8 ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Vice President Steiman, seconded by Commissioner Chin that the meeting be adjourned. Public comment on AGENDA ITEM #6 ADJOURNMENT None offered MOTION: AYE 4-0 (Chin, Higueras, Steiman, and Strobin) The meeting was adjourned at 7:06PM. Michael Housh, Commission Secretary 10/18/02 Minutes of the regular Commission Meeting of September 19, 2002 Appendix A The Public Comment Summary Statements included in these Minutes are authorized by San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.16.. These summary statements are provided by the speaker. Their contents are neither generated by, nor subject to approval or verification of accuracy by, the San Francisco Public Library Commission. The number of members of the public who spoke anonymously at this meeting. 1 Public Comment (PDF) available for viewing in pdf format.


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Two More Upcoming Chuck Events! One In NYC & One In LA!
I heard from Chuck's publicist yesterday, Todd Doughty, with even more great news on promotion front. Chuck has TWO more upcoming events scheduled to promote CHOKE. It also turns out that Clark Gregg (director of 'Choke') will also be in attendance for Chuck's sold out August 30th reading at The Strand! Here are the two new dates:
UPDATE: No tickets are necessary for either of these events. It's strictly first come first serve.Friday, August 29 – New York 7:00 to 8:00pm NOTE: This event will NOT include an autographing. No memorabilia please. iTunes "Meet the Author event" with Chuck Palahniuk and Clark Gregg Reading and interview Apple Store—Soho NO SIGNING 103 Prince Street New York, NY 10012 NOTE: The interview, Chuck's reading and audience Q&A will all be taped for Itunes.
Saturday, September 13 – Los Angeles
NOTE: This event will NOT include an autographing. No memorabilia please. There will be pre-signed, movie-tie-in-versions of CHOKE (signed by Chuck only) as well as pre-signed, selected backlist available for sale at the event.
Borders event with Chuck Palahniuk, Clark Gregg and Sam Rockwell – CHOKE panel discussion
Discussion and Q&A
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The Family Tree (Pedigree)
Genetic counseling, and effective treatment of genetic disorders, depends in part on the availability of a family history, or pedigree. The family history can shed light on and offer clues about disease or allow predictions about potential disease. In some ways, the pedigree is a road map back into time that can help shed light on the future. Thus, discovering whether a patient is at risk for any genetic disorder requires knowing with great accuracy an individual's health history and that of his or her family.
When used in medicine, the pedigree is a historical diagram that traces family genetic characteristics, health problems, and diseases. Because charting a pedigree involves keeping track of many pieces of information, a diagram is made using symbols. The symbols distinguish males and females, show relationships among family members, and indicate relevant individual genetic traits. In genetic counseling, the family tree is used to:
- Establish patterns of gene inheritance within a family
- Allow for calculation of recurrence risks
- Identify individuals at risk
- Rule out certain diagnoses.
Properly diagrammed, the pedigree will provide helpful details about each individual in the family and how the extended family (grandparents, uncles, aunts, grandchildren, in-laws) fared health-wise over time. Details provided by the pedigree include:
- Ages of relatives when they died
- Causes of death
- Details about pregnancy and birth (e.g. miscarriages, stillbirths, elective pregnancy terminations, birth defects, mental retardation)
- Who in the family inherited a disorder and who did not
- Types of illnesses and disease that are common among family members
- Whether or not family members experienced any problems such as deafness, blindness, and mental or psychiatric problems.
Often, the counselor will suggest that you obtain some of this information before coming to the genetics clinic. This typically involves calling on certain relatives to ask them questions about the health of grandparents, spouses, siblings, sons, daughters, etc.
Before the process of charting the family history begins, the genetic counselor will explain the objective of the exercise and demonstrate the pedigree symbols and how they are used. Many persons worry that they will never be able to answer detailed questions about the members of their extended families. But there is no pressure involved, and the counselors are skilled at helping patients recall basic details. The family history usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes to obtain.
|You will be asked direct questions about the health of your grandparents, parents, and brothers and sisters. If you have children, you will be asked about their health and that of their father.
Examples of Questions Asked in Genetic Counseling:
Because every relevant piece of information may be helpful for creation of the pedigree, the genetic counselor will ask you for basic information about any step – and half-relations, whether or not any family members have been adopted, whether any children were born outside of a reported marriage, and whether any family members are involved in consanguineous relationships (meaning that the partners are related by blood; for example, distant cousins who have married one another).
Reference: National Society of Genetic Counselors
More articles about Inherited Disorders and Birth Defects
- Genes: The Body's Blueprint
- Genetic Disorders
- Genetics and Genetic Counseling
- Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic Counseling
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More on newspapers underwriting the arts
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Norman Lebrecht doesn't think much of American arts journalism. "The failure to challenge is a fundamental flaw in US arts journalism. The tone in US arts coverage is uniformly respectful, uninquiring, inherently supportive." And how did this happen? Because there are few cities with multiple critical voices. "This monopoly places an unhealthy burden on critics. If theirs is to be the only voice to pronounce on a new show or the fate of an institution, they are obliged to wear a mantle of responsibility that is antithetical to good journalism. A critic is licensed to get it wrong from time to time. Restrict that license and the reviews grow safe and solemn. An era of incorporation fostered a pontifical tone in American arts criticism." La Scena Musicale 04/01/04
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According to the Nov. 7, 2012 news item on phys.org, the idea of powering batteries with vibrations from the inner ear is not new (Note: I have removed a link),
"In the past, people have thought that the space where the high potential is located is inaccessible for implantable devices, because potentially it's very dangerous if you encroach on it," Stankovic [Konstantina Stankovic, an otologic surgeon at MEEI {Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary}]] says. "We have known for 60 years that this battery exists and that it's really important for normal hearing, but nobody has attempted to use this battery to power useful electronics."
Larry Hardesty's Nov. 7, 2012 news release for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which originated the news item, provides more technical detail about how the researchers have reduced the risk associated with this type of implant,
In experiments, Konstantina Stankovic, an otologic surgeon at MEEI, and HST [Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology] graduate student Andrew Lysaght implanted electrodes in the biological batteries in guinea pigs' ears. Attached to the electrodes were low-power electronic devices developed by MIT's Microsystems Technology Laboratories (MTL). After the implantation, the guinea pigs responded normally to hearing tests, and the devices were able to wirelessly transmit data about the chemical conditions of the ear to an external receiver.
The ear converts a mechanical force — the vibration of the eardrum — into an electrochemical signal that can be processed by the brain; the biological battery is the source of that signal's current. Located in the part of the ear called the cochlea, the battery chamber is divided by a membrane, some of whose cells are specialized to pump ions. An imbalance of potassium and sodium ions on opposite sides of the membrane, together with the particular arrangement of the pumps, creates an electrical voltage.
Although the voltage is the highest in the body (outside of individual cells, at least), it's still very low. Moreover, in order not to disrupt hearing, a device powered by the biological battery can harvest only a small fraction of its power. Low-power chips, however, are precisely the area of expertise of Anantha Chandrakasan's group at MTL.
The MTL researchers — Chandrakasan, who heads MIT's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; his former graduate student Patrick Mercier, who's now an assistant professor at the University of California at San Diego; and Saurav Bandyopadhyay, a graduate student in Chandrakasan's group — equipped their chip with an ultralow-power radio transmitter: After all, an implantable medical monitor wouldn't be much use if there were no way to retrieve its measurements.
But while the radio is much more efficient than those found in cellphones, it still couldn't run directly on the biological battery. So the MTL chip also includes power-conversion circuitry — like that in the boxy converters at the ends of many electronic devices' power cables — that gradually builds up charge in a capacitor. The voltage of the biological battery fluctuates, but it would take the control circuit somewhere between 40 seconds and four minutes to amass enough charge to power the radio. The frequency of the signal was thus itself an indication of the electrochemical properties of the inner ear.
To reduce its power consumption, the control circuit had to be drastically simplified, but like the radio, it still required a higher voltage than the biological battery could provide. Once the control circuit was up and running, it could drive itself; the problem was getting it up and running.
The MTL researchers solve that problem with a one-time burst of radio waves. "In the very beginning, we need to kick-start it," Chandrakasan says. "Once we do that, we can be self-sustaining. The control runs off the output."
Stankovic, who still maintains an affiliation with HST, and Lysaght implanted electrodes attached to the MTL chip on both sides of the membrane in the biological battery of each guinea pig's ear. In the experiments, the chip itself remained outside the guinea pig's body, but it's small enough to nestle in the cavity of the middle ear.
The researchers seem to think that this kind of device might be used as a monitor for people with hearing difficulties or balance problems or, even, to deliver therapies. Regardless of any possible future uses, we are still a long way from human clinical trials.


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In two analyses of HIV-positive mothers in Tanzania, those who took vitamin A and beta-carotene supplements had significantly higher HIV loads in their breast milk than women who did not take them (P=0.02), as well as a higher risk of subclinical mastitis. This inflammatory response leads junctions in the mammary epithelium to open and allow extracellular fluid to flow from plasma to milk; it could thus could explain the higher viral load, said Eduardo Villamor, MD, PhD, of the University of Michigan, a member of both study teams.
"Daily supplementation with these nutrients at the doses tested in the trial should probably not be given to HIV-infected lactating women," Villamor said.
Both analyses come from a randomized, controlled trial of 1,078 HIV-positive women who received either: vitamin A (5,000 IU) and beta-carotene (30 mg); B-complex vitamins and vitamins C and E; a multivitamin and vitamin A; or placebo.
In a group of 594 women, the proportion of breast milk samples with detectable viral load was significantly higher in those who took regimens with vitamin A and beta-carotene than in the other groups (51.3 percent vs. 44.8 percent, P=0.02). This effect was evident at least six months after birth, when there was a 34 percent increased risk of HIV shedding in milk (relative risk 1.34; 95 percent confidence interval 1.04 to 1.73). No significant differences were noted between women who took multivitamins and those who took the placebo. Breast milk concentrations of beta-carotene were related to increased detectable viral load in milk.
In the second study, the subclinical mastitis of 674 women was assessed by the sodium-to-potassium ratio in breast milk. The researchers noted a 45 percent increased risk of severe subclinical mastitis (P=0.03) in those on vitamin A and beta-carotene, with non-significant trends toward greater risk of moderate subclinical mastitis or any degree of the condition.
Compared to the placebo group, the women receiving multivitamins without vitamin A and beta-carotene had a 33 percent increased risk of subclinical mastitis (P=0.005) and a 75 percent higher risk of severe subclinical mastitis (P=0.0006). A trend toward increased risk for women receiving multivitamins plus vitamin A and beta-carotene was noted but was not significant. For women with CD4+ T-cell counts of 350 or greater, multivitamin use resulted in a 49 percent increased risk of any subclinical mastitis (P=0.006). Multivitamins had no effect on women with lower counts.
Villamor noted that the findings about other vitamins are not particularly concerning, as previous studies have shown them to have beneficial effects. Regarding vitamin A and beta-carotene, however, there are now "strong arguments to consider the implications of supplementation to pregnant or lactating women who are HIV-positive. It does not look like it's a safe intervention for them."
"Effect of Vitamin Supplements on HIV Shedding in Breast Milk" was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (doi: 10.3945/ajcn.2010.29339). "Vitamin Supplementation Increases Risk of Subclinical Mastitis in HIV-Infected Women" was published by the Journal of Nutrition (doi:10.3945/jn.110.122713).


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Spent an hour talking to Steve Adler of Friarhood, Peter Friberg of Padres RunDown, and Web SoulSurfer of websoulsurfer last night on the Podcast. We also had Mike from Avenging Jack Murphy, and for a time RJ's Fro in the chatroom during the discussion. That's a lot of Padres expertise in one chat, and it generated a high level of discussion, references to Joe Randa aside.
Some of the highlights:
- No issues with Jon Garland/Chris Young making the opening day starts (on the road and at home, respectively). Who the leader of this staff will be needs to be sorted out amongst the guys in the rotation; it may not be Young by default based on seniority.
- Wade LeBlanc will definitely be up this season, if for no other reason than attrition during the 162-game season.
- Lots of discussion on potential trades should the Padres fall out of the race. Heath Bell, Chris Young, Gonzo moving all covered. Listening to the podcast is worth it just for that part.
- The Padres are pretty deep at second base, according to Pete. I was not aware of this. Even if Antonelli doesn't carry his spring training success into the AAA schedule, the Padres have some up and comers in their farm system.
- All agreed Catcher is still an organizational concern, but aren't worried about the offensive production from that position as much as how they call a game, shut down the opposition's running game, and so on. Lots of love for Hundley (and some for Dusty Ryan), not so much for Torrealba.
A great way to conclude the spring training season and get ready for Opening Day on Monday at Arizona. Besides, the Padres beat Anaheim in Anaheim while the podcast was in progress - doesn't get much better than that.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Podcast Recap
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- Love the slim leg of the shorts and the color is great
- The slim cut buttondown shirt (with collar buttons undone) is really important right now -believe it or not the one he is wearing is Thom Browne
-For running around in the City on a hot summer day this works for me. Sure, he could tuck in the shirt and give a proper hem to the shorts but that is an easy styling adjustment that can be modified depending on the occasion.
-What really makes this look refined for me is the shoes -not flip flops or sneakers


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5 Windows 8 PCs Worth Waiting For
Microsoft launches Windows 8 on Oct. 26. A dramatic shift from past operating systems, Microsoft has said that the interface previously known as Metro, with its bold, modern look and feel and emphasis on side-scrolling, has been designed for the tablet and mobile computing market.
Naturally, Microsoft's hardware partners are poised to take advantage of the new OS. Initially, the design consensus seemed to be on those that took advantage of the ultrabook form factor, thin and light, with a foldable screen that allowed it to be operated in a tablet mode as well as take advantage of the keyboard.
Of late, however, the pendulum seems to have swung to convertible tablets that can be detached, with the keyboard serving as both an I/O hub as well as an extension of the battery to allow true all-day computing. (Note that this represents a distinct divergence in design from Microsoft, which has used its Touch Cover as its equivalent of the iPad's Smart Cover (but without the keyboard). Microsoft sees its Surface tablet as just that, while the traditional notebook manufacturers are moving from their position of strength.
PCMag will have a review of the Surface at a later date, but for now we've focused on five devices that you'll probably want to explore when evaluating your own Windows 8 purchasing decisions. Windows 8 obviously will run fine on most PCs, but the touch interface, widgets, and side-scrolling UI may encourage upgrades to new devices. (That's the hope, anyway - Microsoft isn't talking much about Windows 8, at least to Wall Street.)
With that said, which form factor do you prefer? Which design has caught your eye? Check out our slideshow over the next few pages, then tell us in the comments below which device has you reaching for your credit card.
1 HP Envy X2
2 Asus Vivo Tab
3 Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13
4 Samsung Series 7 Slate PC
5 Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2


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