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To determine the impact of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on weight change in persons with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
The Apnea Positive Pressure Long-term Efficacy Study (APPLES) was a 6-month, randomized, double-blinded sham-controlled multicenter clinical trial conducted at 5 sites in the United States. Of 1,105 participants with an apnea hypopnea index ≥ 10 events/ hour initially randomized, 812 had body weight measured at baseline and after 6 months of study.
CPAP or Sham CPAP.
Body weight, height, hours of CPAP or Sham CPAP use, Epworth Sleepiness Scale score.
Participants randomized to CPAP gained 0.35 ± 5.01 kg, whereas those on Sham CPAP lost 0.70 ± 4.03 kg (mean ± SD, p = 0.001). Amount of weight gain with CPAP was related to hours of device adherence, with each hour per night of use predicting a 0.42 kg increase in weight. This association was not noted in the Sham CPAP group. CPAP participants who used their device ≥ 4 h per night on ≥ 70% of nights gained the most weight over 6 months in comparison to non-adherent CPAP participants (1.0 ± 5.3 vs. -0.3 ± 5.0 kg, p = 0.014).
OSA patients using CPAP may gain a modest amount of weight with the greatest weight gain found in those most compliant with CPAP.
A commentary on this article appears in this issue on page 995.
Quan SF; Budhiraja R; Clarke DP; Goodwin JL; Gottlieb DJ; Nichols DA; Simon RD; Smith TW; Walsh JK; Kushida CA. Impact of treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on weight in obstructive sleep apnea. J Clin Sleep Med 2013;9(10):989-993.
Changes in weight are inextricably linked to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).1 Weight gain is a risk for both the development and increased severity of OSA.2 Conversely, weight loss may result in remission or improvement in OSA.3 In one review, it has been estimated that 58% of OSA can be attributable to excess weight.4 There also is evidence that OSA itself contributes to weight gain,5–7 thus creating an adverse positive feedback loop whereby increasing weight leads to OSA, and OSA results in further weight gain. Treatment of OSA with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) should therefore prevent further weight gain or facilitate weight loss. However, available evidence is conflicting, with two studies demonstrating CPAP users losing weight8,9 while others observed either no change or increases in weight.11–15 However, these studies have been retrospective, small in size, lacked a parallel control group, or were not blinded. Thus, it is unclear whether treatment of OSA with CPAP results in any changes in weight.
The Apnea Positive Pressure Long-term Efficacy Study (APPLES) was a 6-month randomized controlled clinical trial to determine the impact of CPAP or Sham CPAP on a variety of neurocognitive outcomes in persons with OSA.16 As part of this study, weight measurements at the baseline and follow-up study visits were included in the protocol. Thus, APPLES is an ideal vehicle to test the hypothesis that CPAP treatment of OSA engenders weight loss.
Current Knowledge/Study Rationale: Obese OSA patients commonly believe that treatment with CPAP will facilitate weight loss. However, empirical observations and uncontrolled studies suggest otherwise. Data from randomized controlled studies are lacking.
Study Impact: In this 6 month randomized controlled trial, treatment with CPAP resulted in weight gain, not weight loss. Therefore, in addition to treatment with CPAP, obese OSA patients should engage in other behaviors such as increased physical activity and reduction in caloric intake to lose weight.
The recruitment procedures and inclusion and exclusion criteria for APPLES have been described extensively.16 Briefly, APPLES was a multisite study conducted at 5 Clinical Centers: Stanford University, Stanford, CA; University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ; Providence St. Mary Medical Center, Walla Walla, WA; St. Luke's Hospital, Chesterfield, MO; and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. The institutional review board (IRB) at each site approved the study protocol. Enrollment began in November 2003 and was completed in August 2008. All participants were adults with age ≥ 18 years and with an apnea hypopnea index (AHI) ≥ 10 events per hour. Excluded were individuals who had (1) prior OSA treatment with CPAP or surgery, (2) household members with current/past CPAP use, (3) a sleepiness-related automobile accident within the year prior to potential enrollment, (4) oxygen saturation < 75% for > 10% of the diagnostic polysomnogram (PSG) total sleep time; or (5) conditions or use of medications that could potentially affect neurocognitive function and/or alertness. For this analysis, only participants who had been randomized and had valid weight measurements at baseline and at the 6-month time point are included.
The APPLES protocol has been described in detail elsewhere.16 In brief, participants were recruited from sleep clinics and by public advertisement. If an initial interview determined that there were no exclusion criteria, consenting participants underwent diagnostic PSG as previously described.16 Those who had an AHI ≥ 10/h and were not excluded because of severe oxygen desaturation were randomized to either active or sham CPAP (REMStar Pro, Phillips Respironics, Murrysville, PA) for 6 months. For those randomized to CPAP, the therapeutic pressure was determined during a sleep laboratory titration following their initial PSG. Those randomized to Sham underwent a sham PSG titration in the sleep laboratory. Neurocognitive assessments, the primary focus of the study, were performed at baseline and 2 and 6 months afterwards. The Epworth Sleepiness Scale was a component of the neuro-cognitive assessments. At these visits, weight measurements also were obtained using calibrated balance beam or digital scales, with the participant in street clothes without shoes. The same scale type was used at each visit. Height was measured at baseline using a stadiometer. Adherence to treatment was assessed objectively using Encore Pro SmartCards (Philips Respironics, Inc., Murrysville, PA), which were returned twice monthly.
Body mass index (BMI) was computed as weight (kg)/height (m)2. Participants' race/ethnicity were classified as self-reported white or non-white. Assessment of adherence to CPAP or Sham used data obtained during the 1 month prior to the 6-month visit and was expressed as the mean hours of nightly use. Classification of participants as adherent or non-adherent was based on whether they used their assigned treatment > 4 h on ≥ 70% of nights. For continuous variables, unadjusted comparisons between CPAP and Sham were made using Students' t-test. Differences in proportions were assessed using the χ2 test. Repeated measures analysis of variance and covariance and linear regression were used to determine the impact of treatment group as well as other possible factors on weight change over the 6-month timeframe of the study. Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation (SD) or percentages. Analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics Version 20 (Chicago, IL).
There were 1,105 participants initially randomized, but 7 were later excluded because they were later found to be ineligible or inadvertently received both study arms. Another 286 were excluded for missing measurements of body weight at 6 months. Of the remaining 812 participants, 387 had been randomized to Sham and 425 to active CPAP. There were no differences in baseline weight, height, gender, race, AHI, or ESS between participants with and without 6-month weight measurements. However, participants who had 6-month weight data were slightly older (52.5 ± 12.2 vs. 48.9 ± 12.4 years, p < 0.001). As shown in Table 1, participants generally were middle-aged, white, male, and obese. They also had moderate to severe OSA, were mildly sleepy, and had suboptimal adherence to their assigned treatment. There were no differences between the 2 groups with respect to age, gender, race, OSA severity, weight, BMI, or Epworth Sleepiness Scale score. However, participants in the Sham group were generally less adherent to their assigned treatment.
Characteristics of APPLES participants with 6-month weight data
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The changes in weight from baseline to the 6-month time point for the Sham and CPAP groups are shown in Figure 1. Participants in the Sham group had a slight decrease in their weight, whereas those in the CPAP group had a slight increase. This difference in weight change was statistically significant (Sham = -0.70 ± 4.03 vs CPAP = 0.35 ± 5.01 kg, p = 0.001). There was no effect modification related to age, gender, race, baseline BMI, OSA severity, or ESS score, and these factors were not included in subsequent analytic models. However, change in weight was associated with adherence in the CPAP group, with each hour per night of CPAP use associated with a mean 0.42 kg increase in weight over 6 months (p = 0.001). In contrast, there was no association between weight change and adherence in the Sham group.
Mean weight change in CPAP = 0.35 ± 5.01 kg vs. Sham = -0.71 ± 4.03 kg, p = 0.001. N = 425 (CPAP) and 387 (Sham).
Weight change over 6 months in CPAP andMean weight change in CPAP = 0.35 ± 5.01 kg vs. Sham = -0.71 ± 4.03 kg, p = 0.001. N = 425 (CPAP) and 387 (Sham).
Table 2 shows mean baseline and 6-month weights stratified by treatment group and treatment adherence. There were 707 participants with analyzable adherence data. When classified by whether participants had 70% of nights with > 4 hours use, strikingly, adherent CPAP participants had a mean 1 kg increase in weight (97.0 ± 20.1 vs. 98.0 ± 25.6 kg, p = 0.014). In contrast, non-adherent Sham participants had a slight decrease in weight (96.3 ± 21.7 vs. 95.6 ± 21.7, p = 0.008).
Change in weight over 6 months stratified by CPAP adherence and treatment group
In this study we found that treatment of OSA with CPAP did not result in a reduction in weight, and actually was associated with weight gain. This observation was independent of age, gender, race, OSA severity, and sleepiness. Furthermore, those with the greatest adherence to CPAP appeared to have gained the most weight.
The primary finding in this study is that CPAP treatment of OSA does not result in weight loss over a 6-month time frame. Our findings are therefore consistent with those of Redenius et al., who failed to observe in a retrospective study any reduction in weight in 183 CPAP treated patients followed in a sleep center over 10 to 14 months.12 Similarly, several smaller studies also have failed to find a change in weight with CPAP treatment. In a randomized controlled trial of sibutramine in comparison to CPAP for weight loss, CPAP treatment for one year in 18 patients was not associated with a change in weight.11 Similarly, addition of CPAP did not result in greater weight loss when used as adjunctive therapy for a behavioral weight loss program in OSA patients.15 In two other randomized controlled studies of CPAP compared to sham CPAP, CPAP treatment for 12 weeks or 24 weeks also did not result in weight loss.13,14 However, the latter four studies may have been inadequately powered to detect a small change in weight. In a much larger, although non-blinded randomized study, CPAP treatment for a median of four years failed to result in weight loss.10 In contrast, Loube et al. observed that in 21 CPAP-treated OSA patients, those who self-reported being adherent were more likely to have greater than a 4.5 kg weight loss than those non-adherent. However, there was no significant weight change for the group overall.9 More recently, Sharma and colleagues in a randomized crossover design of 86 participants found that CPAP treatment for 3 months resulted in a mean weight loss of 0.37 kg compared to a 0.33 kg weight gain with sham CPAP.8 Our study of 812 participants is considerably larger than all but one of the aforementioned investigations and would be more likely to detect small changes in weight. Thus our results do not support the hypothesis that CPAP treatment of OSA facilitates weight loss.
We observed that aside from adherence to treatment assignment, no other factors modified the association between CPAP (or sham CPAP) and change in weight. In contrast, Redenius et al. found that women were more likely to gain weight after CPAP use.12 However, their data were derived retrospectively from a clinical population, whereas APPLES participants were largely recruited from the community. Thus, participant characteristics may account for this different observation.
In our study, participants treated with CPAP not only failed to lose weight, but actually appeared to gain a small amount of weight. Moreover, we found that those who were adherent to CPAP gained weight over six months of therapy in contrast to no significant weight increase observed in the sham or non-adherent CPAP participants. Furthermore, there was a dose response relationship between hours of adherence and amount of weight gained. These findings are consistent with Redenius et al., who found that in a subgroup analysis, those who used CPAP for more than 7 hours per night on 90% of nights had an increase in their BMI.12 Furthermore, in a small randomized controlled study, Garcia et al. observed a small amount of weight gain in 20 obese OSA subjects over the course of 6 months.13 Our study extends these latter findings by documenting weight gain with CPAP in a much larger cohort and showing that it is a function of adherence. Thus, our findings and those of previous studies suggest that CPAP is inducing a state of positive energy balance resulting in weight gain.
There are several mechanisms related to energy expenditure (EE) that could explain why persons treated with CPAP gain weight. Weight gain occurs when energy intake (EI) exceeds EE. Some but not all studies indicate that resting 24-hour as well as sleep EE in persons with OSA are higher than in those without OSA.17,18 Furthermore, EE may be higher in those with greater severity of OSA.19 Elevated EE during sleep in OSA patients may be related to greater work of breathing, similar to that observed in patients with chronic obstructive lung disease.20,21 Alternatively, there may be greater activation of the sympathetic nervous system as a result of more frequent arousals and intermittent hypoxia.22 Intervention with CPAP as well as upper airway surgery has been shown to reduce sleep EE, and in the absence of change in energy intake would favor weight gain.17,18,23 Alterations in level of physical activity and dietary habits with CPAP also could change the balance between EI and EE in OSA. Although patients with OSA often indicate that sleepiness and lack of energy are barriers to increased physical activity, a recent study observed that intervention with CPAP for three months improved sleepiness but did not alter activity levels.24 Inflammatory cytokines are elevated in OSA and decrease with use of CPAP.25,26 They may promote anorexia,27 and thus CPAP might reduce this effect leading to weight gain. However, we have previously demonstrated in APPLES that OSA participants eat high-caloric atherogenic diets.28 Preliminary data from a four-month follow-up of these participants indicate that their dietary habits do not change after intervention with CPAP.29 Thus, available evidence suggests that CPAP reduces sleep EE, but there is no corresponding increase in daytime EE or decrease in EI. This results in an energy balance that favors weight gain.
Fluid retention related to elevations in intrathoracic pressure from CPAP could explain some of the weight gain. In both clinical and experimental studies, positive airway pressure results in fluid retention related to a reduction in venous return and decreased secretion of antidiuretic hormone and atrial natriuretic peptide.30,31 However, any contribution from fluid retention is likely to be minor because CPAP is not used during wakefulness in OSA.
Our study is not without limitations. First, overall adherence to both treatment arms was suboptimal. However, the levels of adherence in this study are similar to those in other long-term randomized controlled trials.13,14,32 Furthermore, given our current findings, greater adherence would likely have made the differences in weight between CPAP and Sham even more striking. Second, in comparison to the CPAP group, more participants in the Sham group failed to complete the study. Differential dropout of Sham participants who were more likely to gain weight might explain the difference between the two groups, although there is no evidence that this occurred. Third, because the primary focus of this study was on neurocognitive outcomes, we did not collect data such as direct energy expenditure measurements, which might validate proposed mechanisms underlying the increase in weight observed in CPAP participants. Lastly, most of our participants were recruited from the community and not a sleep clinic. Thus, our findings may not be representative of the patient population seen in a clinical setting. Despite these limitations, our study had a number of strengths, including the large number of participants, a long 6-month follow-up period, use of sham CPAP as a control, and objective documentation of adherence to therapy.
In conclusion, treatment of OSA with CPAP may result in modest weight gain. Thus, if overweight, OSA patients should be encouraged to lose weight by other modalities and not rely on any direct physiologic effect of CPAP.
This was not an industry supported study. Dr. Quan is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. The other authors have indicated no financial conflicts of interest.
APPLES was funded by contract 5UO1-HL-068060 from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. The APPLES pilot studies were supported by grants from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Medicine Education and Research Foundation to Stanford University and by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (N44-NS-002394) to SAM Technology. In addition, APPLES investigators gratefully recognize the vital input and support of Dr. Sylvan Green who died before the results of this trial were analyzed, but was instrumental in its design and conduct.
Administrative Core: Clete A. Kushida, MD, PhD; Deborah A. Nichols, MS; Eileen B. Leary, BA, RPSGT; Pamela R. Hyde, MA; Tyson H. Holmes, PhD; Daniel A. Bloch, PhD; William C. Dement, MD, PhD
Data Coordinating Center: Daniel A. Bloch, PhD; Tyson H. Holmes, PhD; Deborah A. Nichols, MS; Rik Jadrnicek, Microflow, Ric Miller, Microflow Usman Aijaz, MS; Aamir Farooq, PhD; Darryl Thomander, PhD; Chia-Yu Cardell, RPSGT; Emily Kees, Michael E. Sorel, MPH; Oscar Carrillo, RPSGT; Tami Crabtree, MS; Booil Jo, PhD; Ray Balise, PhD; Tracy Kuo, PhD
Clinical Coordinating Center: Clete A. Kushida, MD, PhD, William C. Dement, MD, PhD, Pamela R. Hyde, MA, Rhonda M. Wong, BA, Pete Silva, Max Hirshkowitz, PhD, Alan Gevins, DSc, Gary Kay, PhD, Linda K. McEvoy, PhD, Cynthia S. Chan, BS, Sylvan Green, MD
Clinical Centers:
Stanford University: Christian Guilleminault, MD; Eileen B. Leary, BA, RPSGT; David Claman, MD; Stephen Brooks, MD; Julianne Blythe, PA-C, RPSGT; Jennifer Blair, BA; Pam Simi, Ronelle Broussard, BA; Emily Greenberg, MPH; Bethany Franklin, MS; Amirah Khouzam, MA; Sanjana Behari Black, BS, RPSGT; Viola Arias, RPSGT; Romelyn Delos Santos, BS; Tara Tanaka, PhD
University of Arizona: Stuart F. Quan, MD; James L. Goodwin, PhD; Wei Shen, MD; Phillip Eichling, MD; Rohit Budhiraja, MD; Charles Wynstra, MBA; Cathy Ward, Colleen Dunn, BS; Terry Smith, BS; Dane Holderman, Michael Robinson, BS; Osmara Molina, BS; Aaron Ostrovsky, Jesus Wences, Sean Priefert, Julia Rogers, BS; Megan Ruiter, BS; Leslie Crosby, BS, RN
St. Mary Medical Center: Richard D. Simon Jr., MD; Kevin Hurlburt, RPSGT; Michael Bernstein, MD; Timothy Davidson, MD; Jeannine Orock-Takele, RPSGT; Shelly Rubin, MA; Phillip Smith, RPSGT; Erica Roth, RPSGT; Julie Flaa, RPSGT; Jennifer Blair, BA; Jennifer Schwartz, BA; Anna Simon, BA; Amber Randall, BA
St. Luke's Hospital: James K. Walsh, PhD, Paula K. Schweitzer, PhD, Anup Katyal, MD, Rhody Eisenstein, MD, Stephen Feren, MD, Nancy Cline, Dena Robertson, RN, Sheri Compton, RN, Susan Greene, Kara Griffin, MS, Janine Hall, PhD
Brigham and Women's Hospital: Daniel J. Gottlieb, MD, MPH, David P. White, MD, Denise Clarke, BSc, RPSGT, Kevin Moore, BA, Grace Brown, BA, Paige Hardy, MS, Kerry Eudy, PhD, Lawrence Epstein, MD, Sanjay Patel, MD
The authors also acknowledge Sleep HealthCenters for the use of their clinical facilities to conduct this research.
Consultant Teams:
Methodology Team: Daniel A. Bloch, PhD, Sylvan Green, MD, Tyson H. Holmes, PhD, Maurice M. Ohayon, MD, DSc, David White, MD, Terry Young, PhD
Sleep-Disordered Breathing Protocol Team: Christian Guilleminault, MD, Stuart Quan, MD, David White, MD
EEG/Neurocognitive Function Team: Jed Black, MD, Alan Gevins, DSc, Max Hirshkowitz, PhD, Gary Kay, PhD, Tracy Kuo, PhD
Mood and Sleepiness Assessment Team: Ruth Benca, MD, PhD, William C. Dement, MD, PhD, Karl Doghramji, MD, Tracy Kuo, PhD, James K. Walsh, PhD
Quality of Life Assessment Team: W. Ward Flemons, MD, Robert M. Kaplan, PhD APPLES Secondary Analysis-Neurocognitive (ASA-NC) Team: Dean Beebe, PhD, Robert Heaton, PhD, Joel Kramer, PsyD, Ronald Lazar, PhD, David Loewenstein, PhD, Frederick Schmitt, PhD
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Michael J. Twery, PhD, Gail G. Weinmann, MD, Colin O. Wu, PhD
Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB)
Seven year term: Richard J. Martin, MD (Chair), David F. Dinges, PhD, Charles F. Emery, PhD, Susan M. Harding MD, John M. Lachin, ScD, Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PhD
Other term: Xihong Lin, PhD (2 years), Thomas H. Murray, PhD (1 year)
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|2011-01-01, 16:46
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|2011-01-04, 20:30
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Kyousuke ended being a painful character to tolerate in the anime version of the series just a pitiful sandbag and probably the most pathetic character I've ever seen in the anime world.
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|2011-01-04, 22:59
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|2011-01-14, 18:38
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Dunno what's gotten into me but after the last few episodes I actually think that Kyousuke isn't weak at all. Not really strong but not weak. Enduring something could be a strength, too, and he said that all the help he provided Kirino was his own decisions. He didn't mention Kirino's 'abuse' to demand justification over something so I take it he could live with it. In the end Kirino went too far being unreasonably rude to Manami and Kyousuke was finally able to snap once at the celebration. It was already clear by that time that the whole party was for his sake to begin with but it was really refreshing to see him snap at least once. All's well that ends well, I liked how he shed tears and totally made up with Kirino.
|2011-03-01, 09:13
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Whoa whoa slow down there! Those comments in this tread are really something. Are you guys associating his personality with real life situations? In anime, their personalities are being somewhat of a meshed up stereotype while in real life, its unpredictable.
|2011-03-09, 08:45
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Kyousuke was a pretty good character in my opinion. Though sometimes feels like he's just a plot device (probably shallower character when adapted to anime) but it feels like he genuinely cares for his sister and takes the kirino's invective with an understanding attitude (which by the way seems to be the way in many other anime's which drives the comedic effect). He's a good brother. And all the about "i hated kirino all this time" etc... probably just points to something in the LN and not cowardly blowing off steam when kirino is not around. A relationship with kuroneko would be a nice reward for being such a good brother.
Now Yuuichi Nakamura who voiced Kyousuke was as complete baller! Absolutely on mark with every line. You can tell there was huge amounts of experience and thought put behind all his dialogues. In Ep1 when he first found the game and went up to the room, looked at the game, and gagged about mixing up cases himself "Imouto to?!" "Koi shiyou?!" "Shi-nee yo!" was pure lols. And he doesn't let up throughout the series.
Dude, how can anyone hate on kyousuke?
|2011-08-08, 13:29
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Lolli for loli :D
Kyousuke is the most amazing big brother in anime I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. I would totally want him to be my own onii-chan.
I'd certainly treat him better though. Poor dude!
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It's so interesting seeing his character develop, especially the parallels with Kirino's character. I find it so cute how he seems to be becoming more like Kirino in really subtle ways.
Fingers crossed he gets beat up less in the new season. Poor guy.
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Summarizing Kyousuke's character interaction to Kirino as of season 2, episode 2:
Kirino giving him another game to play, one that she was hopelessly addicted. There's a reason that she gives as well, even tho he did not hear her. People would think that she would want her brother dead after treating him like dirt. Ayase's yandere moment showed that despite her treatment of Kyousuke, Kirino did not want him dead. There's a moment when he reminds Kirino of her previous statement "I love my friends as much as eroge." and she reacted in a non-aggressive manner. She also listened and accepted the "advice" he gave her. Also, her mentioning of Ayase being made at her to Kyousuke shows that she is more open with him about her personal life even though Kyousuke never referred to Ayase by name when mentioning to not neglect her friends.
As of now, the difference of degree in violence between Kyousuke and Kirino from season 1 and season 2 is actually remarkably different. In the beginning, she didn't care that he existed, didn't talk to him, did not like to be physically close to him, and was physically violent towards him. In season 2, she is less physically violent towards, listens to his opinions, is self conscious of him, is able to take him by the hand and drag him through Akihabara when Kuroneko and Saori would have been more favorable companions to take a trip with through Akiba.
If you watched the True Route, the last episode further establishes the importance of Kyousuke to Kirino; if she did not care about him, then how the hell was he the only one who was able to convince her to come back to America. Kirino is a very stubborn person, which is highlighted in the anime, since even her father could not stop her from indulging in her anime hobby and to be honest, her father scares me a lot but I think he's still cool.
Ex. Kyousuke's "My heart is a clear as the blue skies. How did you know about the ero-site thing?" to his mother in episode 11
Kyousuke's " Why are you being so picky. What are you, my girlfriend?" to Kirino in episode 10 in comparison to
Kyousuke's "Don't misunderstand me. The only one I sexually harass is you." to Ayase in season 2 episode 2.
Kyousuke's "I've been researching that game. It's for your sake." to Ayase in season 2 episode 2
more to come if i feel like it. Criticism is welcome, no matter how harsh it is.
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Kyousuke's reasons for not saying "no" to Kirino have varied throughout the series, starting with doing it for himself and his own peace of mind, to doing it out of obligation as her older brother, to, finally, doing it because he actually genuinely cares about her and wants their relationship to improve. I feel it's worth noting that of every major things he's done for her - helping her make new friends, convincing their dad to let her keep her hobby, helping her and Ayase make up, etc. - Kirino didn't force him to help.
That's why I can't see him as spineless or weak. A spineless or weak person wouldn't try to improve the situation out of fear he'll just make things worse or he'll face conflict unless he received a lot of encouragement to do so, but Kyousuke still tries to help despite knowing of his own shortcomings and the potential dangers to his own reputation. The guy is good at enduring and tolerating many things, too, and can own up to his own mistakes and apologize for any wrongdoings, which is something I, personally, don't associate with spineless people.
I have a lot of respect for him as a character. While I feel there are some situations he can be a bit more assertive and that he could stand to be a bit more ambitious about what he wants to do with his life, there's a lot to admire about him.
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Kyousuke likes to kneel down and prostrate to people. It's way too frequent. It's probably the joke on him. It's Nth time the viewers telling him to stop making ORZ. It makes him looks like a weakling. It somehow works. People feel awkward and listen to him. Nevertheless, the act damages his reputation and character.
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I have an ASUS EEEPC running Ubuntu. I'd like to keep the operating system intact but also install software that comes on OLPC laptops such as 'chat' and 'activity' onto the system. Is there a way to do this? Do the programs come as .deb packages or a different package format or can they be compiled from scratch? Also; is there a way to install the OLPC GUI itself (like you can with Gnome or KDE)?
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The icons of the red cross is generic of the medical field, as well as the snake and the stethoscope. I rather stay away from cliches or generic icons, but if you want to work an interesting background/foreground interplay of the cross, I'd be happy to see it!
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The story follows a hikikomori named Sasami who is unmotivated about even changing clothes or eating. Her brother takes care of her, even though she despises his slave-like nature. Sasami spends her days viewing the outside world via a "Brother Surveillance Tool" on her computer. In the outside world, the three beautiful Yagami sisters and Sasami's brother are in the middle of relationships worthy of a romantic comedy.
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Episodes: 12
Status: Currently Airing
Aired: Jan 11, 2013 to ?
Producers: Aniplex, Shaft, TBS, Sentai FilmworksL
Genres: Comedy, Romance
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well that was weird...
I have yet to see it, but SHAFT specializes in weird, hopefully this one holds up to the rest.
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Just going to say that the first episode was absolutely crazy and insane same time. SHAFT delivers. Yup. And oh that OP song, glorious is one of many words to describe it.
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Wanted to stop at 6 mins, Could only stomach 12. Wasn't for me It seems haha.
Unattainable dreams are the best kind
It reminded me of Paranoia Agent mixed with Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei's art style, but on a bad acid-trip... Thats the only way I can describe it. lol
I'm still not sure what the hell its about, but I like it so far... cant wait for the uncensored version.
Poi is the new Desu!
I often enjoy the insane style of Shinbo and Studio Shaft, but this one I'm not so sure about.
I thought there were some hilarious bits--like when Sasami's brother starts doing the Haruhi dance with a book on his head or the reference to love election and chocolate; however, the characters seem fairly boring and the plot is just...fucked pretty much. I might give it a few more episodes because the brother is strangely entertaining but the first episode didn't showcase Shaft's best.
I think the problem is that the plot just... wasnt there. At all. All we know is that the main girl is a hikkikomori and the three girls I guess combat the strange effects she generates..? O.o And the brother... wtf is with the hiding of his head? Im guessing its just more Shaft nonsense to see how many ways they can cover up his head?
Still I like it... not sure if it will have the stick-to-it to get through the whole thing though.
Poi is the new Desu!
so what did i watch?
feels like the story will be super slow
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I enjoyed the first episode immensely. It was a chocolate-y drug fuel and Sasami is a wonderful character; I enjoy watching her as she "enjoys" watching her brother. It's hard to say what the show is about other than that it's one of Shinbo's crazy directing that makes it more interesting than what a normal show would be like. The animation is very strong though the background can feel "lacking" since there's not much colors going on. It's hard to talk about the episode since so much crazy stuff happened. I won't mind if the show continues on like this but I think others may find this tiring if nothing else comes out of the show.
I said the background can feel "lacking" but I meant that the colors feel wash out and makes it feel nonexistent despite how detail it can appear.
In loving memory of Cryska.
It was something.
I can't really say yet based on the first episode if I like it or not yet.
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Well, that first episode was... interesting. I wouldn't mind some actual explanation within the next couple episodes, otherwise it doesn't seem like it will be able to hold me interest. Unexplained weirdness is okay to a point, but not just for weirdness sake.
Not sure what is happening but I enjoyed it and that's all that matters. The rest will come later, I'm sure.
I'm the best in the world at being me;why would I give up such a great position?
I understood nothing but it seems good.
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Nissan has declared the Leaf to be the first successfully mass-produced electric car. Given the Leaf's sales success over the last 5 years, it would appear that it has lived up to the company's expectations. The 2015 Nissan Leaf possesses everything necessary to placate environmentalists, technophiles and any forward-thinking consumers looking to cut back on high fuel bills.
Upon its arrival in 2011, the Leaf garnered much praise but also a few complaints that were mostly to do with charging times and a high sticker cost. Since we know how rumors can persist, we are happy to say that the 2015 Leaf no longer suffers from any of these flaws.
A revised 6.6-kilowatt on-board charger lets the Leaf recharge in half the time that it took the 2012 model to recharge. The entry-level S resolves the pricing problem, while numerous upgrades to the upper trims make the Leaf feel more like any other gasoline car.
What's New for 2015?
All Leaf trims now feature three drive modes: Normal, Eco and B-mode, with the latter employing a more aggressive use of the regenerative braking system. SV and SL trims receive hands-free text-message assistance and voice destination entry. The SV trim also receives new 17-inch alloy wheels.
What We Like
Never uses a drop of gas; longest range to date; available luxury equipment; drives just like a normal car
What We Don't
Even at its peak, range is less than 90 miles; long-term reliability is uncertain; performance may leave something to be desired
How Much?
Fuel Economy
All Nissan Leaf models have front-wheel drive. Regardless of trim level, the Leaf is rated at 107 horsepower and uses a single-speed automatic transmission. Because the Leaf uses an electric motor, its full 187 lb-ft of torque is available at any speed.
Of course, the Leaf trades performance for efficiency. Officially rated in terms of miles-per-gallon equivalency at 126 mpg city/101 mpg hwy (good for 114 mpg combined), the Leaf never actually uses any fuel. Instead, it offers a fully electric range of up to 84 miles, though that number can vary substantially based on driving style. In the city, the Leaf is far more efficient thanks to its regenerative braking, with energy transferred back to the batteries as the Leaf slows down. On the highway, where drivers don't brake as much, the Leaf is less efficient.
Our test of the 2015 Leaf involved both city and highway driving. Surprisingly, the battery charge, which is now displayed in the gauge cluster, was just below 50 percent after 50 miles of mixed driving. The test even included constant use of the Leaf's climate-control functions and stereo. Naturally, the battery capacity will deplete over time, but in its fully charged state, the 2015 Leaf seems capable of reaching nearly 100 miles on a single charge -- although many drivers will never take it that far due to range anxiety.
Standard Features & Options
Nissan offers the Leaf in three trim levels: S, SV and SL.
The Leaf S ($28,860) includes Nissan's Intelligent Key system, which allows drivers to open the doors and start the car without removing the key from a pocket or purse. It also includes heated front and rear seats, Bluetooth, split folding rear seats, a rear backup camera, a CD player with USB and auxiliary connections, and a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel. Other standard features include power windows, power locks, power mirrors, 16-in steel wheels with full covers, automatic temperature control, a rear defroster and a vehicle security system. Optional on the Leaf S and standard on the other trim levels is the 6.6-kW charger that speeds up charge times.
The Leaf SV ($32,950) adds 17-in alloy wheels, a navigation system, the 6.6-kW charger, and Nissan's CARWINGS system, which allows drivers to use a smartphone to check their battery charge remotely or even activate the Leaf's climate-control system. SV models also add audio controls and cruise control to the steering wheel, along with Pandora Internet Radio capability. Seats are upgraded to a partially recycled cloth seat fabric. Options for the SV include a Quick Charge package (with a 220-volt quick-charge port, LED head lamps and fog lights) and a Premium Package that brings the Around View Monitor and a Bose audio system.
The Leaf SL ($35,970) includes the 220-volt fast-charge port, leather seats and automatic LED headlights. Options for the SL include the Premium package mentioned above.
Nissan also offers a number of port- and dealer-installed options such as the Eco Design, Protection and Recycling/Organizational packages.
All 2015 Nissan Leaf models include dual front airbags, front-side airbags and side-curtain airbags. The Leaf also has standard anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control and a tire-pressure monitor.
The Leaf has performed well in government tests. The hatchback earned an overall 5-star rating in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests, which measure front impact, side impact and rollover protection. The Leaf also received the Top Safety Pick designation from the independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). IIHS rates cars based on front, side and rear crash tests, as well as on rollover protection.
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For all the new technology in the Leaf, it certainly operates like a normal car. That's high praise for Nissan, since the Leaf isn't meant to confuse drivers with gadgetry and high-tech equipment. While it can be a little slow, highway merging is acceptable, as is passing. The seats are comfortable, and the driving position is good. Visibility is great, especially with the redesigned rear headrests. The ride is supple, and while steering is light, it provides adequate feedback to the driver. The only major difference between the Leaf and a gas-powered car comes during acceleration, when the Leaf doesn't make a sound.
Despite the Leaf's small appearance, interior room is ample, both in the front and back. Yes, the rear seats can be slightly cramped, but they're far better than back seats in many similarly sized compact cars. Unfortunately, the Leaf's large interior doesn't include its cargo area. While it's not small, the Leaf's rear space certainly concedes some room to the car's batteries. At just 24 cu ft. with the seats down, the Leaf offers half the cargo room of Nissan's subcompact Versa hatchback.
Other Cars to Consider
Chevrolet Volt -- The plug-in hybrid Volt is among the Leaf's biggest competitors. Although it isn't fully electric, the Volt can be operated in electric mode for around 30 miles before its gas engine kicks in.
Ford Focus Electric -- Based on the Ford Focus hatchback, the Focus Electric has a similar range as the Leaf, though its $36,000 base price is much higher.
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid -- The Prius Plug-in operates much like the Volt. While the Prius Plug-in is priced higher than the Leaf, it offers more room and -- thanks to its gasoline engine -- more range.
AutoTrader's Advice
Before drivers consider a Leaf, they should decide whether it fits their lifestyle. Many car owners need to travel more than 100 miles at a time, and others don't have access to a charging station. Some will want more performance. But if the Leaf fits your lifestyle, it's hard to ignore the major savings that comes with driving a car that doesn't require fuel. That's especially true with the Leaf's low lease rates and available federal tax credits. For drivers who do choose a Leaf, we recommend a mid-level SV model; it has all the luxury that you'll need, plus the new 6.6-kW on-board charger.


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SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club has signed former AC Ajaccio captain Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi, pending receipt of his ITC and P-1 visa. Per league and team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"We had the opportunity to watch Jean-Baptiste play in France and met him in his hometown," said Earthquakes head coach Mark Watson. "He's excited to come to play in the United States and knows a lot about our team already. He has a great character and has been playing in a top league in Europe for a number of years. We look forward to having him in San Jose."
Pierazzi, 28, has been with AC Ajaccio (France) since 2006. The native Corsican helped L'ours earn promotion to Ligue 1 after a second-place finish in the second division in 2010-11. He has made 67 appearances over the last two-and-a-half seasons as a center midfielder for AC Ajaccio.
"Jean-Baptiste is somebody who we've followed closely over the last year. Both Mark [Watson] and I were able to see him play in person and get to know him off the field," said Earthquakes general manager John Doyle. "He's a talented player, a leader and he's going to have an excellent MLS career."
Transactions: San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) – San Jose Earthquakes sign M Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi from AC Ajaccio.
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The 31-year-old had been linked with a move away from the club of late but came to an agreement that will see him remain until 2015 with an option of a further season.
"This agreement satisfies everyone, I will continue to give my best. I am happy to belong to this family and I hope to finish here with a title," he said at his press conference.
"I wish the result last weekend would have been better; but I am here today to tell the fans that I have renewed my contract for another year, with the option of another year."
Ernesto Valverde's men slumped to a 4-2 defeat to Real Sociedad in a crucial game in the battle for a top-four finish but the Portuguese has vowed to fight to the last to secure a Champions League spot.
"The important thing is to join forces and fight. Every game is a final for us and to the last breath we must keep fighting," he continued.
"The Champions League is very important for the club, players and fans. Like David Albelda said, we have to think about adding the 15 points that remain because in football there are always surprises.
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New four-star prospects prove resilience
The ranks of four-stars in the class of 2013 swelled by several new names in the post-senior season update of the Rivals.com rankings. More than a dozen prospects from around the country jumped from three stars to four stars and sit just outside the Rivals250.
Prospects proving they were back from injury and others who took their games to the next level as seniors account for a good portion of the new four-stars. Georgia linebacker commit Reginald Carter of Snellville (Ga.) South Gwinnet was one of those who bounced back from an injury.
"Coming off a torn ACL, there were a lot of questions about Carter entering his senior year," Rivals.com Southeast analyst Woody Wommack said. "He answered a lot of them, while still only playing at about 90 percent. He's great in pursuit of the football and had some outstanding individual games this year. He plays well against the run but also has the ability to play in space."
Denham Springs, La., running back Kaleb Blanchard also bounced back from injuries to post an impressive senior season. The Arkansas commit rushed for more than 1,000 yards and 15 touchdowns this fall.
"Blanchard suffered through an injury-riddled junior season, but I thought he had the physical gifts that could see him make a jump up the list," said Rivals.com Southwest analyst Jason Howell. "At 6-foot, 215 pounds, he runs with a great combination of power, speed and the feet to make quick, subtle cuts and maintain speed."
A natural progression is expected as prospects grow and mature, but some players exceed expectations and raise their stock. Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) University School linebacker Skai Moore jumped from three stars to four stars in the latest update thanks to his emergence as one of the Sunshine State's top defensive playmakers.
The 6-foot-2, 210-pound Moore is still in the midst of his senior season, and he is set to play in the Class 3A state title game on Saturday. Thus far, he has posted more than 70 tackles, four interceptions, three sacks and two blocked punts. Kynon Codrington covers Florida for Rivals.com and noted Moore's stock began to rise from his first game.
"Moore emerged following a standout performance against Trotwood-Madison in a nationally televised game in August," Codrington said. "From there, he has put together a solid senior season."
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., linebacker Viliami Latu and St. Paul (Minn.) Cretin-Derham Hall athlete James Onwualu are in that same category with Moore as prospects whose stock rose off senior-year performances to earn their fourth stars. Latu jumped from a 5.6 Rivals Rating to a 5.8, while Onwualu moved up one notch from 5.7 to 5.8.
"Latu plays without fear and, for a linebacker who flies all over the field and makes a lot of plays, it's a necessary component," Rivals.com West Coast analyst Adam Gorney said. "He and his brother are outstanding in the front seven for Rancho Cucamonga, but Viliami has that extra to bump him to four stars. He really puts his body on the line every play and hits hard, drives through people and plays that way on every down."
"Over the last year, we have seen a constant improvement from Onwualu," Midwest analyst Josh Helmholdt said. "He has become more explosive, more of a game breaker, and he is really starting to settle into his role of wide receiver after being a potential fit at other positions early in his career."
The 2012 season was a redemption of sorts for Washington wide receiver commit Darrell Daniels. The California native had some struggles during the summer but addressed those issues and compiled a strong senior campaign.
"We bumped Daniels down to a three-star after he struggled to catch the ball at The Opening, and we worried that he might just be a great-looking prospect who doesn't have a tremendous skill set," Gorney said. "But after watching some film of his senior season, and most importantly talking to people who had seen him play multiple times this season, he got his fourth star back. Daniels has great size and athleticism, and if he continues to work on his hands he could be a big asset to any college program."
Other prospects moving from three stars to four stars in the latest update were Aloha, Ore., offensive tackle Brayden Kearsley; Lindale (Ga.) Pepperell offensive guard Andy Dodd; defensive tackles Andrew Billings of Waco, Texas, and Darius Paige of Foley, Ala.; and Encino (Calif.) Crespi safety Tyler Foreman.
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TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) — With flecks of gray in his sideburns, it's apparent that Jeff Gordon is long removed from those days as a hotshot young driver who seemed destined to win more NASCAR Cup championships than anyone.
Heck, not too long ago people were wondering if he was all washed up.
Well, look who's in contention for a Sprint Cup championship.
Yep, the guy they used to call Wonder Boy.
"I just like the fact that you're talking about that," Gordon said Friday, chatting with a reporter outside his hauler. "That means things are happening for us. It's been so long. I don't know what it feels like anymore to win a championship."
It's been 12 long years, to be exact, since Gordon captured the last of his four titles.
But he heads into Sunday's race at Talladega Superspeedway ranking fourth in the points and hoping to take advantage of a track where the standings can change in a hurry.
"I don't even know if I have the words to describe how much it would mean," Gordon said. "The longer you're in the sport, the more ups and downs you go through, the more meaningful the wins and the championships. Certainly nothing would top that."
He knows he's still a long shot, with Matt Kenseth and teammate Jimmie Johnson holding down the top two spots. Gordon trails Kenseth by 36 points and Johnson by 32 — a lot of ground to make up. The odds that both will suddenly go into a slump is a stretch, to say the least, and Kevin Harvick also stands between Gordon and the top spot.
But at Talladega, where restrictor plates lead to tight racing and big crashes, there's always a chance to make a big move — up or down.
Besides, it's already rather improbable that Gordon still has a chance for his fifth championship.
In the last race before the Chase, it looked as though he had come up one point shy of the 12-driver playoff. Then, NASCAR uncovered all sorts of shenanigans among teams trying to lock up their spot or help out a teammate, leading to the unprecedented decision to add Gordon as a 13th driver in the playoff.
He's doing his best to take advantage of the second chance, finishing in the top 10 in four of the first five Chase races.
He also understands why so many people began writing him off in recent years, the sport he once dominated seemingly passing him by.
"You know, I get it," Gordon said. "It's all about performance and stats in this sport."
While he never totally faded away, the last serious run at a title came way back in 2007, when Gordon won six times and finished second behind Johnson.
If nothing else, the long dry spell has made Gordon realize how much he took all those titles in his 20s for granted.
"Oh gosh, I can tell you I didn't appreciate the first one near enough," he said. "To have what, 11 or 12 years now in between our last one, you better believe I would appreciate it a lot more."
To make a run at Kenseth and Johnson, Gordon will likely need to win a race or two — something he hasn't done all season.
That's where things get a big tricky.
"I feel like I'm definitely a more patient and smarter driver today," Gordon said, before quickly adding, "Anytime a driver says that, it means that's probably not putting it out there on the edge quite as much as he used to. So, you've got to take the pros and cons of what you've learned over the years and where you're at. I feel like in some ways, I'm probably not putting myself in vulnerable positions enough and pushing the limits of it. But on the flip side of that, I'm bringing the car home in one piece a lot more often."
Another Hendricks Motorsports teammate, Dale Earnhardt Jr., said Gordon seems as driven as ever to win another title.
"How he goes through the process of working a race weekend, being tenacious, trying to figure out the car, working with the crew, utilizing practice, putting in the effort, that desire is as strong as it's always been as far as I can tell," Earnhardt said. "He's got the confidence that he's the best guy out there and he wants to prove that every week. You can see that in his demeanor and his body language."
No matter how the season turns out, Gordon has gotten another taste of what it's like to be in the mix.
He likes the feeling.
"Earlier in the year, people wrote me off and said, 'When are you going to retire?'" Gordon said, with plenty of satisfaction in his voice. "Now everybody is like, 'Wow, look at this guy. Where did he come from? He's back. He's got that confidence and that smile.' Well, yeah. Because the cars have been awesome and as a team, we're coming together at the right time and putting great efforts out there and results.
"That's fun. That's what I like to do."
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Dear Marquette students, faculty and staff:
It is a privilege to write to you today on my first official day as Marquette's 24th president. I am humbled to be leading this wonderful university at this point in time. Since my election by the Board of Trustees in March, I've been overwhelmed by the warm welcome that you have given me. From many experiences, including meeting with the University Academic Senate, participating in Preview and attending Mass at St. Joan of Arc Chapel, I already feel at home at Marquette. It has been a pleasure to meet so many of you, and I look forward to getting to know more of you in the days and months to come. When you see me on campus, please do not hesitate to say hello and introduce yourself.
As I take over the role of president, I want to first express my sincere gratitude to Father Wild for his outstanding leadership during a remarkable 16 years as Marquette's president. It's been a pleasure working with Father Wild over the past month as he has helped bring me up to speed on the many challenges and opportunities facing our university. I look forward to continuing working with him in his new role within University Advancement.
As we begin a new fiscal year, I would like to highlight a number of initiatives that will be a priority for campus over the next several months. As a Catholic, Jesuit university committed to an education that transforms lives, leadership of our academic division is vitally important. To that end, the search for a permanent provost will resume at the start of our academic year. Dr. John Su, professor of English, director of the University Core of Common Studies, and member of the University Academic Senate, will chair this search. I look forward to meeting with the search committee at the beginning of the academic year and I plan on working closely with them to identify a permanent provost.
The search for a permanent dean of the College of Business Administration will also resume in the new academic year. This search will be co-chaired by Dr. Michael Akers, professor and chair of accounting, and Dr. Joseph Daniels, professor and chair of economics. The Business Administration search will trail the provost search by about a month so that the permanent provost can be involved in the hiring of the permanent College of Business Administration dean.
Marquette has a proud history of academic and athletic excellence, and we need permanent leadership of our Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Dr. Bill Henk, dean of the College of Education, will be chairing a search committee to identify the next vice president and director of athletics. In addition to Dr. Henk, the search committee will include faculty members Dr. Sarah Bonewits Feldner, associate professor of communication studies, and Dr. Richard Jones, professor of social and cultural sciences and NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative. This search will be initiated this summer with the hope that a permanent vice president and director of athletics will be in place this fall.
In addition to these leadership searches, I look forward to working with university leadership, faculty, staff, students and the broader campus community to implement our strategic plan. Working together, we will begin to prioritize campus initiatives that fulfill our vision of being recognized among the most innovative and accomplished Catholic and Jesuit universities in the world. All of our efforts will be focused on enhancing an already-strong student experience and tradition of inquiry and service that have allowed our campus to make a profound impact on the lives of others for more than 130 years.
Finally, I invite you to join me for many of the Inauguration events, particularly the Mass on September 18 and the Inauguration Ceremony on September 19. At the Inauguration, I will pledge my service to Marquette. I look forward to doing so in the presence of Marquette's students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. I want to ask you all, whatever your faith may be, to pray for me that God may give me wisdom and strength to carry out my duties, and that I may faithfully serve God and Marquette.
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Bill Sharman, a Hall of Fame basketball player and coach who guided the Lakers to their first National Basketball Assn. title in Los Angeles in record-setting fashion, has died. He was 87.
Sharman, who coached teams to championships in three professional leagues and also played professional baseball, died Friday at his home in Redondo Beach, said his wife, Joyce. He had suffered a stroke last weekend.
He collected 15 championship rings as a player, coach, general manager, team president and special consultant, serving in all capacities but player in more than 35 years with the Lakers. As a coach, he introduced the bane of night-owl players everywhere, the morning shoot-around on game day.
ALL THINGS LAKERS: Bill Sharman
Fiercely competitive, he played alongside Bill Russell and Bob Cousy in Boston, coached Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with the Lakers, worked under mercurial team owners George Steinbrenner and Jack Kent Cooke and made the trade that enabled the Lakers to draft Magic Johnson.
Sharman was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a player in 1976 and as a coach in 2004, joining John Wooden and Lenny Wilkens as the only men honored in both roles. In 1996 he was selected as one of the 50 greatest players of the NBA's first 50 years.
His 1971-72 Lakers, featuring Chamberlain, West and Gail Goodrich and considered one of the greatest NBA teams ever assembled, won a staggering 33 consecutive games, a U.S. professional sports record, on the way to the championship. But Sharman sacrificed his voice by overusing it that season after he had been diagnosed with laryngitis, and he never fully recovered.
Cousy, his Celtic teammate, once called Sharman "the best athlete I've ever played with, or against," and Wooden, his friend, wrote in a recommendation letter, "If Bill Sharman isn't in the Hall of Fame as a coach, no one should be."
As a player, the 6-foot-1 Sharman was a high-scoring guard and hard-nosed defender — "He got into more fights than Mike Tyson," West once remarked — but probably will be remembered most for his uncanny free-throw shooting. He made 88.3% of his free throws, seven times leading the league in free-throw percentage.
"Bill Sharman with the basketball at the free throw line was a sports work of art," Jim Murray, the late Times columnist, wrote in 1994. "Ruth with a fastball, Cobb with a base open. Dempsey with his man on the ropes. Hogan with a long par three. Jones with a short putt. Caruso with a high C. Hope in a 'Road' movie. Shoemaker on the favorite. Sinatra with Gershwin.
"When it was Sharman at the line, the next sound you heard was swish! It was as foregone as the sun setting."
Sharman made the transition to coaching when he was hired in 1961 as a player/coach with the L.A. Jets of the American Basketball League. They folded midseason, officially ending his playing career, and he led the Cleveland Pipers to the ABL title in 1961-62, earning lifetime respect from Steinbrenner, the team's fledgling owner.
"You always were a winner and you're still a winner," the owner of the New York Yankees wrote in a letter to his old coach after Sharman's election to the Hall of Fame in 2004.
The ABL folded, and Sharman coached Cal State L.A. for two seasons and the NBA's San Francisco Warriors for two years, then in 1968 he became coach the L.A. Stars of the new American Basketball Assn.
In the 1970-71 season, Sharman guided the relocated Utah Stars to the ABA championship.
But he posted his crowning achievement in coaching a year later.
Hired by Cooke to coach the Lakers in the summer of 1971, he inherited a title-starved team that was considered past its prime after years of frustrating near-misses.
The Lakers had moved from Minneapolis to Los Angeles in 1960. Seven times between 1962 and 1970, the team had reached the NBA Finals without winning, losing to the Celtics six times in the championship series.
But under Sharman's guidance, the Lakers produced a season for the ages. He encouraged a team game, emphasizing balanced scoring and tireless defense. And he let them run.
Only once did they fail to score more than 100 points, and they averaged 121 points a game. They defeated the Golden State Warriors by 63 points in one game, then the widest margin in league history, and for more than two months, from early November to early January, they did not lose, their 33-game winning streak finally ended by the Bucks in Milwaukee, 120-104.
"The funny thing is, a lot of those games weren't even close," Sharman said of the winning streak. "It was just an amazing stretch."
The Lakers' 69-13 record that season was the best in NBA history until the Chicago Bulls, led by Michael Jordan, went 72-10 in the 1995-96 season. In the NBA Finals, the Lakers defeated the New York Knicks, four games to one.
West led the league in assists and Chamberlain was tops in rebounding. Forwards Jim McMillian, who replaced the retired Elgin Baylor, and Happy Hairston helped trigger the fast break with their rebounding. Guard Gail Goodrich shot the lights out. And everybody played defense. "I've been on other teams that set records," Chamberlain said. "Everything is forgotten if you don't win it all."
The '71-72 team had players who were willing to give up personal glory for shared success.
"Sharman brought a more team-oriented concept," Goodrich said in 2003. "While the Lakers had great players before, in many ways they relied too much on those great players."
Goodrich was the top scorer on that team, but by only a tenth of a point, 25.9 points per game to West's 25.8.
"If Jerry West wanted to, he could have been the leading scorer on our team, maybe even in the whole league," Sharman said nearly 25 years later. "Wilt could have led the league in scoring. But everybody sacrificed for the team."
Even so, the players liked Sharman.
"I always say he was the easiest coach I ever played for in that he told you what he wanted and demanded of you, and that was it," West said in 2004 when Sharman was inducted into the hall of fame as coach.
Added West, now on the executive board of the Golden State Warriors, "I think the biggest thing in this league is there's a right coach for the right team and the right personnel, and Bill was certainly the right coach for us."
Born William Walton Sharman on May 25, 1926, in Abilene, Texas, he grew up in Lomita before moving to Porterville in the San Joaquin Valley after his father took over a Los Angeles Examiner newspaper distributorship there.
Sharman won 15 varsity letters at Porterville High, excelling not only in basketball but football, baseball, tennis, track and boxing. One day in 1944 he won the discus throw and shotput in a morning track meet, took the San Joaquin Valley tennis title in the afternoon, then pitched the baseball team to victory in the evening.
After a short Navy stint, he was a two-time All-American and Pacific Coast Conference basketball player of the year at USC.
A good enough outfielder to have been drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1950, he played professional baseball for five years. Called up to the major leagues at the end of the 1951 season, he watched from the dugout as Bobby Thomson of the New York Giants hit the "shot heard 'round the world," beating the Dodgers in a pennant playoff.
But Sharman, to his regret, never made it as a major leaguer. Basketball was his forte.
Drafted by the Washington Capitols, he became an eight-time All-Star with the Celtics, averaging 17.8 points a game and winning four titles during an 11-year NBA career.
Midway through his career, he also hatched the idea for what is now a staple of NBA life — the morning shoot-around. At a high school gym outside Boston, he worked out in the early hours before night games, trying to burn off nervous energy.
"I would just go to the gym and take a few shots, but I noticed that I suddenly felt fresher and more confident during games," he told the Boston Globe in 2004. "So I started doing it for all the games. And my performance was much better."
After making about 85% of his free throws in his first five seasons with the Celtics, Sharman made 90.3% in his last five. His scoring average also jumped and he decided then that if he ever coached, he would spread the word.
Team-wide shoot-arounds didn't become a fixture, however, until after Sharman took over the Lakers and convinced Chamberlain of their merits.
"You know I don't like to get up early in the morning," Chamberlain told Sharman, but he agreed to give it a try if he saw that it helped the team.
The Lakers' long winning streak and subsequent title made shoot-arounds a fixture.
Sharman took the Lakers to the NBA Finals again in 1973, when the Knicks unseated them as champions, and coached for three more seasons before his voice, reduced to a whisper, made it all but impossible for him to continue.
He took over as general manager of the Lakers and, through eight more championship seasons, also served as team president and special consultant.
"I think Bill brought an attitude here," West told The Times in 1988 when Sharman stepped down as team president. "He brought an attitude of work and dedication, and an intensity. In his quiet, nice way he [as coach] instilled in us that we were a better team than the people we played against. We didn't have that before."
Sharman is survived by Joyce, his third wife; sons Jerry and Tom; daughters Nancy Scott and Janice Hand; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is being planned.
Crowe is a former Times staff writer.


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SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Santa Clara University women's soccer has already been recognized for having one of the top recruiting classes in the country for the 2011 season by TopDrawerSoccer.com and now the program has landed three players on the Top 100 Freshmen list. The three Broncos to make the list were Sofia Huerta at No. 25, Cate Parchinski at No. 60 and Katie Speidel at No. 89.
"Signing a new class is always exciting," said Santa Clara head coach Jerry Smith when the signings were announced in February. "This class is especially exciting for us because it rivals the best class we've ever signed here at Santa Clara University. Of course, we'll find out several years from now, but I truly believe this class has a chance to have a major impact in each of the next four years. I'm really looking forward to adding this very talented class of recruits to a great group of returning players here at Santa Clara University."
Huerta had a sizzling month of October. She scored eight goals and added two assists after several near misses earlier in the season. On Oct. 2 against San Diego State Huerta registered the first Bronco hat trick since Leslie Osborne accomplished the feat against Pepperdine on Oct. 19, 2003 in a 5-0 Santa Clara win. In the next game, against Saint Mary's, Huerta added two more goals including the deciding goal in overtime in the Broncos' 2-1 win. She currently sits second on the team in goals and points behind sophomore Julie Johnston. Huerta also is seventh in the WCC with 19 points and tied for fourth in the conference with eight goals.
Parchinski has added three goals and three assists to help pace the Bronco offense this season. Her first career goal came against then-No. 11 UC Irvine in a 1-1 tie at the Stanford Nike Invitational on Sept. 9. Meleana Shim centered the ball to Parchinski who knocked a header past the goalkeeper and into the back of the net. Her nine points are good for fourth on the Santa Clara team.
Speidel has scored one goal on the season and appeared in 17 games coming off of the bench. She scored her only collegiate goal in Santa Clara's 3-0 win over then-No. 17 Cal. Olivia Klei crossed the ball from the left side of the field and Speidel one-touched it into the net.