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VANCOUVER — After 26 years at CKNW, Bill Good is retiring from his daily show on the radio station.
His last day on air is Friday, Aug. 1.
"Bill is an icon and has been a very important part of our fabric for more than a quarter century," said Ian Koenigsfest, brand director, AM programming for Corus Radio Vancouver.
"He's retiring from his daily show on CKNW. I guess after 26 years, I don't want to use grind in a negative way, but it's a lot of work being on the air from 8:30 to noon. He's had a terrific run."
Koenigsfest told staff at CKNW about Good's retirement today at 2 p.m. Good is expected to comment on his show Friday.
Good joined CKNW in August, 1988 from CBC Vancouver's Evening News where he was co-anchor with Cecilia Walters. Good had been with CBC for 21 years. He began in radio where he hosted a morning show and then moved to sports and then the news division. He anchored the evening news for 11 years.
Good is from a media family. His father Bill Good Sr was a nationally recognized sports reporter with CBC radio; his brother John worked for CBC Sports in Toronto and with radio CJOR and CKVU in Vancouver.
When he moved to CKNW, Bill Good replaced talk show host Rafe Mair who moved to the morning slot to replace Gary Bannerman.
Earlier this month, Philip Till announced he was leaving the station after a decade hosting the Morning News from 5:30 am to 8:30 am.
"The timing is quite coincidental," Koenigsfest said about the two broadcasters leaving the station.
He said CKNW remains committed to the news talk format.
"There will be no format change," he said.
Koenigsfest said finding a replacement could take weeks or months.
"We have some amazing talent in the building. My job is to look everywhere," he said.
"We have had great talk show hosts leave before and my job is to make sure we fill the roster with the best possible talent and remain relevant, credible and provide compelling programming."


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Shatru ka Shatru Mitr (शत्रु का शत्रु मित्र) (English Subtitle)) is a fine tale of Panchtantra that teaches us a life lesson why we must never hurry in life and how Enemy of an Enemy is a friend. One of the best kids moral stories, watch it on Maha Cartoon TV. Subscribe the channel for more Panchatantra ki kahaniyan and cartoon video in Hindi.
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A beautiful Hindi Animated story, watch Chatur Kabutar (चतुर कबूतर) and apprehend numerous moral lessons for children. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more Panchtantra Ki Kahaniyan.
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Panchatantra ki Kahaniyan in Hindi is most adored moral stories. Watch शेर और चूहा (Sher aur Chuha) on Maha Cartoon TV as lion forgive the mouse and later that mouse help the lion to get out from the net.
A legendary collection of intertwined series of stories, Panchatantra is the oldest written Indian tales (mostly animal fables) that profess moral values. Penned originally in Sanskrit, it has been translated over the years into numerous other languages. Derived from the amalgamation of the terms 'Panch' (five) and Tantra (Practice), they depict five practices of human life i.e. Gain, Loss, Union, Separation and Discord. Etched in the simplest manner with each story rendering a life lesson, it has stood the test of time. While commonly targeted for children, it is a rich source of learning for all age groups.

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Chipotle is my favorite and I have been to better locations that I haven't gotten sick at. The staff is messy here and I have gotten sick a few times!
|Celiac friendly
Amazing service! Told them I was gluten free and changed there gloves immediately as well as wiped Down the counter before even picking up my bowl!! Totally understanding would defiantly go again!!
|Celiac friendly
So far I have not had any problems here. Great, fresh food.
I love Chipotle but this location scores low due to no provided parking for customers (as of August 1, 2013). The food is great, but no parking = no business.
Chipotle has really great GF options! I always make sure I request the employees to change gloves and I avoid the cheese and lettuce since those are served from bins, as opposed to spoons or tongs. Never had an issue here and we come on a weekly basis!
Staff was Very knowledgeable about menu. My kid has a gluten and soy allergy. Ate a hard taco and rice. Chips are fried in soybean oil.
They gladly change gloves if you ask and have an allergen card which shows which options are safe.
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204 Crossroads Blvd #212, Cary, NC 27518
I'm very sensitive to cross contamination but haven't had any issues here. At any chipotle, just make sure they change gloves and wash hands, don't get lettuce or cheese as a topping because they reach into those when prepping burritos (flour tortilla)for people. I
7003 SW Nyberg St., Tualatin, OR 97062
It's like all of the other Chipotles out there. We had one experience when the people weren't very accommodating but we still got what we ordered. Ask a lot of questions before getting food and they will try their best.
2760 Mowry Ave., Fremont, CA 94538
The first employee I spoke with didn't know the difference between flour and corn tortillas. Told them I was allergic to gluten but didn't take any special precautions to prevent cross contamination. Other workers there seemed to know more about gluten allergies, but I received pretty poor service and all around.
9820 South 71st Plaza, Papillion, NE 68133
Just get the bowl! You can ask them to change their gloves as well.
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1418 66th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
I have been here multiple times and let them know I am celiac. The staff all wash their hands, change their gloves, and are extremely careful when they prepare my order. I have never had any issues after eating there!
5697 Romar Dr., Milford, OH 45150
Changed their gloves and washed their hands, switched out spoons and one person made my meal.
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3057 NY State Route 50, Suite 5, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
I used to come here three or four times a week, I'm not kidding. They were one of the only places around that I could go to without making me sick. However, about a year or so ago, most of the staff I knew left this location. Ever since the turnover, I have gotten sick EVERY TIME I've gone. And I make it quite clear how sick I get, I even give them absurd instructions to try to avoid contamination, and still. I went here for years before this became an issue, and now I can't go here at all. Very sad for me.
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7611 Farmsbury Rd., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Good food, but horrible prep for those who are celiac. Was glutened several times due to careless workers. Not going back.
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42404 Ford Rd, Canton, MI 48187
Have eaten there a few times with my son, who has celiac. They are courteous about washing hands and changing gloves when asked. He has never had a reaction after eating there. I ate at this location once without my son, and saw the server scrape rice off a tortilla back into the serving dish when a customer requested the other type of rice - made me worried about the potential for cross contamination even with the precautions taken.
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5699 S. Broadway, Littleton, CO 80121
They change gloves and spoons, and will even go to the back for new containers of rice etc if you ask. Very impressed!! I am celiac and eat here safely often.
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265 Loudon Rd #2, Concord, NH 03301
Just tell them you have celiac and they'll immediately change their gloves and wipe the down the line. Plus the bowls and salads are good.
2801 Pine Lake Rd., Lincoln, NE 68512
I was only recently diagnosed, so this is all new to me. I ordered a burrito bowl (no tortilla). According to the website, that should be a safe option. However, my body is telling me I ate gluten, and that was the only thing I ate today that wasn't certified on a package as gluten-free. I didn't ask them to change their gloves, so it could well be my own fault. (I've seen fast-food workers not take off or change gloves when making change before, but I'll ask them to do so from now on. 😉) In the interest of full disclosure, and to be fair, it did taste good, but that is greatly overshadowed by the discomfort I feel now.
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5445 N. Main St., Mishawaka, IN 46545
Not only do they flop the flour tortillas out of the warmer right in front of the bowls of rice but I saw the server put a lil too much chicken in the kids quesadilla right before me in line and took a lil chicken back off of the dish and then put it back into the chicken pan to serve to the next person.
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120 Tom Hill Sr Blvd, Macon, GA 31210
The staff was great! As soon as I said I have a gluten allergy the guy took his gloves off and thoroughly washed his hands. He made sure to only handle mine until it was finished. I felt really good about my experience!
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22 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, IL 60540
The staff are good at keeping everything gluten free with changing gloves. But, they did get rid of the soft corn shells.
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4219 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia, CA 93277
They changed their gloves and their spoons for me. Awesome!
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8500 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Philadelphia, PA 19153
Under cooked, disgusting taste steak. The burrito bowl was terrible. 👎🏼👎🏼 If you know the side effects of celiac when contaminated then I'll spare further details.
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375 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Chipotle is one of my favorite restaurants! I feel confident eating here, and it's one of my go-to spots in a pinch. However, (as some of the other reviews mentioned) it is important to know what to say! It's pretty much the same for all Chipotle locations- ask them to change their gloves for your allergy. In my experience (with many, many chipotles) there have never been any issues at all with this. Then, that same person will take you down the line and take care of your food. Usually, the only ones that mess this up are the newbies, but the manager will almost always step in if there is concern. Please remember- YOU NEED TO ASK FOR ACCOMMODATIONS. For example, if you are more sensitive, ask them to change the spoons in the containers. Also, in terms of cross contamination, it is essential that you have them get ingredients like cheese and lettuce from under the counter! As always, go with you gut- if it feels unsafe, get a new one made. Personally, I've never gotten sick at a Chipotle, but I do understand how it could happen. Although it is unfortunate that there has to be these reminders, I have had really awesome experiences with Chipotle. It has saved me when traveling so many times, and I feel very safe when going there.
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1460 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Never had an issue with their food and this location was no exception.
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1292 N 21st Street, Newark, OH 43055
Highly recommend the Chipotle on 21St St. Newark, Ohio. They go above and beyond to wipe everything down, get clean utensils, and change out condiments before preparing a delicious bowl of gluten free goodness....+chips. All workers, and owner, are accommodating to any of my celiac needs. They are knowledgeable and KNOW which condiments are GF and are willing to swap out new containers of fresh selections free of contamination. I have often just asked workers to change their gloves, as they are the only fear I have of getting contamination. The "burrito tortilla" is definitely not gluten free. I have never been ill after eating at this location. I eat there at least 2 times a week. The price is also hard to beat!
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68 Eagle Wing Way, Garner, NC 27529
Excellent choices and very safe here. I am sensitive and no issues.
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211 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Food is good... although every time I get a little sick. There must be some cross-contamination.
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187 Old Mill Blvd, Washington, PA 15301
I absolutely love this Chipotle!! The staff is knowledgeable, kind, and they make sure to change their gloves and utensils when serving my food!
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1217 Ulster Ave, Kingston, NY 12401
When I told the counter person I had Celiac Disease and must eat gluten free she immediately changed her gloves and wiped down the entire counter and then asked if I would like my burrito bowl made from any of the items in the back (the kitchen). This would mean that these were never touched and had no chance of cross contamination. Excellent service.
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1770 North Carolina 70, Hickory, North Carolina 28602
Changes gloves and pulled fresh ingredients for me! Just say "allergy" and you are set.
8599 W Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116
Great place. Choose exactly what you want.
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15836 Manchester, Ellisville, MO 63011
Awesome experience at this location. Servers washed hands, changed gloves, and got out fresh containers of everything my daughter was having on her tacos. Serving spoons were changed out as well-all before I even asked. Restaurant was crowded, but the staff couldn't have been nicer!
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2303 White Bear Ave., Unit H, Maplewood, MN 55109
Staff looked confused when I said celiac so I said gluten allergy, then they changed gloves right away and got new utensils. Haven't gotten sick here before and eat here regularly.
1016A South Salisbury Blvd, Salisbury, MD 21801
Fantastic food but dont go when theyre busy, and like the other person said - dont get toppings they grab with gloves. Even then its still risky if youre as sensitive as me, I usually feel insanely bloated after eating it (im no stranger to Mexican food)
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1441 S. Randall Rd., Unit D, Geneva, IL 60134
They have many gluten free options, and the server changed their gloves!
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300 McHolme Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Eat here all the time and never get sick.
7370 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89123
Love the idea of Chipotle, but as a Celiac...can't do. Watched in line the server dipping the serving spoon into the food, then touching the spoon to the flour tortilla, then back into the food. I left...too bad because I really want d to support their business practice.
|Not celiac friendly
2231 Crystal Dr., Suite 100, Arlington, VA 22202
This location is horrible. Staff frequently doesn't speak enough english to understand what you are saying when trying to get GF ingredients. Their serving habits mean bins full of GF ingredients have lots of cross contamination. I like Chipotle but this location is not good.
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120 Tom Hill Sr Blvd, Macon, GA 31210
I eat here often and have never gotten sick! Just ask them to change their gloves.
|Not celiac friendly
2850 S. Kirkman Rd., Orlando, FL 32811
Changing my review. This location is terrible now. Go to the new one a bit further on apopka vineland it's worth it.
1780 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, FL 33426
I understand most of what they have is GF but, most Chipotle locations will change out the utensils, and take from fresh pans, if you tell them you need GF. I said gluten free and it was as if I was speaking another language. I didn't end up eating, sat ehile my husband ate.
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334 Russell St, Hadley, MA 01035
Almost everything there is gluten free except for their tortillas. The staff is very knowledgeable and they usually have a list of their food and wether or not it contains wheat or other products.
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7915 Dream St., Florence, KY 41042
I love going here because I feel like a normal person. You can get nachos and the hard tacos. All their meat is gluten free. We eat here all the time and I have never had a reaction. If you tell them you are gluten free they will even offer to change their gloves.
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550 W Dickson St, Fayetteville, AR 72701
This was an excellent experience. I called ahead and asked if they had gluten free options, and they said everything was gluten free except for optional flour tortillas, which are kept separate from everything. She also said that they'd change their gloves and do a wipe-down if we mention the allergy. We got there maybe 20 minutes later, and Hayley remembered us from the phone. We mentioned it was our first time, and she ended up giving us free chips and queso. It may have been because it was late and could've been the last batch, but free queso is free queso! Everything is separated, and there is a dedicated cooking spot for the tofu 'meat' to keep it meat free. Overall I'm really impressed.
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51 Boston Wharf Rd, Boston, MA 02110
Standard Chipotle bowls and tacos. Several great GF fast casual options on the same bock!
211 5th Avenue South, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
Order online so you don't have to wait in line. Never fails, love chipotle!
1922 Niles Cortland Rd. SE, Warren, OH 44484
I eat here at least once a week and have never had a problem.
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3455 River Rapids Dr. NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448
I am newly diagnosed celiac and I went here for lunch. I was very impressed with the staff when I told them that I was celiac with a gluten allergy. The girl went and removed her gloves and announced my gluten allergy to others. She washed her hands thoroughly and then made my bowl all the way through the line. She made sure to take out fresh, not touched ingredients from the fridge. I will go back!
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97 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Staff was great, changing gloves as soon as I told them about my allergy. Food is fine.
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18 E Mall Rd, Barboursville, WV 25504
Staff was really nice about washing hands, changing gloves, and making my salad from food in the back that had not been on the line.
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55 Dodge Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Staff was wonderful! He wiped down the counter, washed his hands, put on gloves and got a fresh container for the items that they use their hands to serve (cheese and lettuce). They are definitely celiac friendly.
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7724 Pineville Mathews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
Best fast-food around. I'm very sensitive to gluten, it flares my arthritis if I get even a trace, but the burrito bowls work for me. What I found here is that it's best to skip the lettuce. The same person who is scooping the lettuce is also at the end wrapping the flour shells of the burritos or heating the flour tortillas at the beginning of the line near the salad lettuce. I believe it transfers from their gloves and contaminates the lettuce. It may not be an issue for everyone, but it's hit-or-miss with me so I just skip the lettuce. I have had some very nice employees put on new gloves and chop me fresh lettuce, which is very cool, but as busy as most of these chains are when I go, it may make you a bit of an annoyance to ask for every time.
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236 East Betteravia Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Great food! Educated staff. Need to mention "Gluten Allergy". They will change gloves, serving utensils, separate lettuce, cheese containers. The bowls & tacos are delicious. Been going here awhile & my son has never gotten sick.
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13501 Connecticut Ave., Aspen Hill, MD 20906
I've stopped eating at Chipotle because I always end up sick and regretting it. They change gloves upon request but the ingredients are already contaminated so the glove change probably doesn't do much
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2423 W Hundred Rd, Chester, VA 23831
My daughter has a severe wheat allergy. Staff was very knowledgeable. They changed gloves and used new utensils to make sure there was no cross-contamination. We've been back multiple times and she has never had a reaction. Very pleased.
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Chipotle does not have a gluten free menu but instead has a list of gluten-containing ingredients to avoid. Cross-contamination is a concern, however, so let the person taking your order know that you are gluten free and if you need them to take the proper precautions. From their website: "If you avoid gluten, don't eat our flour tortillas. If you are highly sensitive to gluten and would like us to change our gloves, just let us know at the start of your order. You should be aware items containing corn, including corn tortillas (chips, soft corn, and crispy corn tortillas) and corn salsa, may have a small amount of gluten from potentially co-mingling with gluten-containing grains in the field."


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Carter leads Purdue in 82-64 romp against Indiana
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) Sterling Carter had 19 points, including five 3-pointers, to lead Purdue to an 82-64 win in Mackey Arena against rival Indiana on Saturday.
Purdue (15-10, 5-7 Big Ten) used a 19-1 run that began in the first half's final 36 seconds and carried through the first five minutes of the second half as the springboard to victory.
Carter scored Purdue's first 10 second-half points, including a pair of 3-pointers that helped extend a 38-33 halftime advantage to 52-34 with 15 minutes remaining.
Purdue was well on its way to taking a 113-88 lead in the all-time series.
The victory snapped the Boilermakers' four-game losing streak against the Hoosiers who had won those four by an average of 23.3 points.
It was the third consecutive Big Ten loss for Indiana (14-11, 4-8) since upsetting 10th-ranked Michigan on Feb. 2 in Bloomington.
This meeting marked the first time the Boilermakers and Hoosiers entered this game with sub-.500 conference record through 11 league games since the 1965-66 season when each finished 4-10 in the Big Ten, tied for last place.
Purdue raced to a 16-8 lead in this game, but Will Sheehey and Yogi Ferrell shot the Hoosiers into a 27-22 advantage.
The Boilermakers closed the half with a 16-6 burst to lead by five at the half.
Ferrell had 27 points, and Noah Vonleh added 14 for Indiana.
Ronnie Johnson scored 16, and Terone Johnson had 14 for the Boilermakers.
Purdue made 25 of 52 field goals (48.1 percent) and limited IU to 19-of-59 shooting for 32.2 percent. The Boilermakers outrebounded the Hoosiers 39-35.
The 18-point margin of victory is Purdue's largest against IU since a 74-55 victory on March 3, 2010, also in Mackey Arena.


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Smoothies at Lunch: Five Great Recipes
If your job leaves you little time to eat, even snacks or finger foods can be tricky to consume while working. Eating in a rush will leave you with a sick stomach, so if your time is short, why not drink your lunch instead?
Drinking a smoothie at work is an easy way to keep your hands clean and your belly full. Make them at home and keep them refrigerated at work or invest in a great double wall thermos container. They'll need a quick shake before consuming, but you'll love the benefits of being able to eat without every leaving your office — wherever that might be. Check out a few of our favorite smoothie recipes below (and a few tips on making them here):
• Nutrients In Disguise: Kale, Spinach & Pear Smoothie
• Recipe: Low Sugar, High Protein, Dairy Free Smoothie
• Creamy, Green, and Sweet: The Avocado Smoothie
• An Icy Cold Treat! Mango Yogurt Smoothie
• Try This! Add Oatmeal to Smoothies
Related: Tips for Making Better Smoothies in the Dead of Winter
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For some women, wearing a brassiere is an exercise that is never fully comfortable. To solve this problem, many designers manufacture what is known as a soft cup or wireless bra. Soft cup and wireless bras still provide the support a woman needs but without an intrusive underwire for previously unknown comfort!
Soft cup bras are available in more options and styles than ever before, including plus size bras, sports bras, maternity bras, nursing bras, and many, many more. Browse our selection and don't forget about HerRoom's easy returns and free shipping policy!


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The Williamstown seventh grade girls won the North Central Kentucky Conference Tournament Dec. 18 at Gallatin County High School. In the first round, the Lady Demons faced the Lady Bearcats, defeating them 32-22. Rebekah Justice led the way for Williamstown with 12 points, eight rebounds and four blocks. The win advanced the Lady Demons into the championship game against Gallatin County, defeating the Lady Wildcats 41-21. Justice and Sammie Souder had 12 points each. The Lady Demons ended their season with a 14-1 record.
Front from left: Chastity Evans, Olivia DeZarn, Savanna Moss
Middle Row: Mariah Pendleton, Katie Cheek, Hannah Scroggins, Rachel Montgomery, Carly Middleton
Back Row: Coach Tom Montgomery, Rebekah Justice, Sammie Souder, Coach Stacey Montgomery
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Secretary of State Todd Rokita visits Valparaiso High School
Contact: Allison Fore
VALPARAISO, IN – In addition to lessons studied in their accounting books, business students at Valparaiso High School were surprised with real life insight during a visit from Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita today.
Forty accounting students and faculty joined Secretary of State Rokita as he shared practical, real world examples about financial planning and budgeting. He also explained the role of the secretary of state's office and how its services are applicable to the students' daily lives.
"Learning how to manage money and protect investments is a vital part of lifelong education," Rokita told the students. "The sooner you learn to manage money, the better prepared you will be to meet and overcome financial challenges."
Rokita's office provides a variety of educational materials and outreach to help educate Hoosiers of all ages. For instance, Rokita's office created "Indiana Investment Watch" after a statewide survey conducted in the spring of 2006 showed that nearly two-thirds of Indiana adults who own financial investments have little or no knowledge about potential fraud schemes or the security of investments.
Indiana Investment Watch is a free service and is funded entirely from the fines paid by stock brokerage firms in connection with the settlement of stock analyst conflict of interest cases.
Additional information about any of the programs offered through the Secretary of State's office can be obtained by visiting www.in.gov/sos.


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SAN JOSE, Calif. – April 21, 2011 – North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $1.62 billion in orders in March 2011 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill ratio of 0.95, according to the March Book-to-Bill Report published today by SEMI. A book-to-bill of 0.95 means that $95 worth of orders were received for every $100 of product billed for the month.
The three-month average of worldwide bookings in March 2011 was $1.62 billion. The bookings figure is 1.5 percent more than the final February 2011 level of $1.60 billion, and is 21.6 percent above the $1.33 billion in orders posted in March 2010.
The three-month average of worldwide billings in March 2011 was $1.70 billion. The billings figure is 7.6 percent less than the final February 2011 level of $1.84 billion, and is 54.4 percent more than the March 2010 billings level of $1.10 billion.
"The book-to-bill ratio improved in March based on slightly higher orders and lower billings," said Stanley T. Myers, president and CEO of SEMI. "Orders are over 20 percent higher than one year ago and we see industry investments remaining steady."
The SEMI book-to-bill is a ratio of three-month moving averages of worldwide bookings and billings for North American-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers. Billings and bookings figures are in millions of U.S. dollars.
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Source: SEMI April 2011
The data contained in this release were compiled by David Powell, Inc., an independent financial services firm, without audit, from data submitted directly by the participants. SEMI and David Powell, Inc. assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the underlying data.
The data are contained in a monthly Book-to-Bill Report published by SEMI. The report tracks billings and bookings worldwide of North American-headquartered manufacturers of equipment used to manufacture semiconductor devices, not billings and bookings of the chips themselves. The Book-to-Bill report is one of three reports included with the Equipment Market Data Subscription (EMDS).
SEMI is the global industry association serving the manufacturing supply chains for the microelectronic, display and photovoltaic industries. SEMI member companies are the engine of the future, enabling smarter, faster and more economical products that improve our lives. Since 1970, SEMI has been committed to helping members grow more profitably, create new markets and meet common industry challenges. SEMI maintains offices in Beijing, Bengaluru, Berlin, Brussels, Grenoble, Hsinchu, Moscow, San Jose, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.semi.org.
Association Contacts
Dan Tracy/SEMI
Tel: 1.408.943.7987
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Deborah Geiger/SEMI
Tel: 1.408.943.7988
E-mail: email@example.com
Editor's Note:
Next SEMI Book-to-Bill: May 19, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. PDT
For information on SEAJ Book-to-Bill Report, visit www.seaj.or.jp
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In some post-training banter on Monday, Crew captain Chad Marshall jokingly asked Tony Tchani to talk in his best American accent.
"Hey mate!" Tchani exclaimed jokingly with his distinct French inflection.
While Tchani's accent sets him appart, the Cameroonian-born midfielder is now an official American citizen. Tchani moved to the U.S. with his mother as a teenager and recently passed his citizenship exam to officially attain a United States passport last week.
Tchani was given studying materials beforehand, but the test to become a U.S. citizen came easy to the 23-year-old midfielder.
"They gave me a book of like 100 practice questions and I was supposed to get six out of 10 right," Tchani said. "I got the first six right and they told me it was over. I got a sheet saying 'Congratulations.' "
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Tchani is in his second full season with the Crew and his fourth in MLS.


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HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Coker College women's soccer players Lizz Morris and Millie Rogers have been named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America Scholar All-Region team. Morris was named to the second team, while Rogers was named honorable mention in the All-South region.
"I am very proud of Lizz and Millie's efforts on and off the field," said head women's soccer coach Dan Muns. "This is a special accomplishment for them because they are the first student-athletes to be recognized at the regional level during my tenure at Coker. That speaks volumes about the dedication they've put in to every aspect of their lives, which is a credit to themselves, their parents and Coker athletics."
A goalkeeper and two-year captain, Morris compiled 156 saves on the season, which ranked first in the South Atlantic Conference and NCAA Division II. She also registered five shutouts, which were good for third in the conference and helped her land a spot on the all-conference first team.
Morris is a junior biology major with a pre-medical concentration and a 3.65 GPA. She is a member of Coker's Enactus team – a community of student, academic and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world. She's also involved with the World Scholar program on campus, which is a living-and-learning community focused on cultivating well-rounded, culturally aware students.
A defender, Rogers has been a three-year starter and two-year captain for the Cobras. During the 2013 season, she helped the team pitch eight shutouts and added four goals on the offensive end.
In addition to their all-region recognition, Morris and Rogers were part of the Coker women's soccer team that received the NSCAA Team Academic Award for the 2012-2013 academic year. It marked the third straight year the Cobras have won this award, which is given to teams that excel on the field as well as in the classroom.


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Next JumpStart event set
The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce's JumpStart Speed Networking event will now be open to all business people interested in promoting their businesses.
A hot breakfast buffet will be included, courtesy of Starz Grille at Planet Fun in Shallotte. The cost is $10 per person for non-members. Members of the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce can attend at no charge.
Dosher Memorial Hospital in Southport will once again sponsor a drive-through drug and medication collection event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24.
Operation Medicine Cabinet is intended to give residents in and around the Brunswick County area an opportunity to safely dispose of out-of-date or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications.
In addition, Dosher will collect pet medications and used hypodermic needles as well, according to Dosher Hospital Community Relations Director Kirk Singer.
The following books are now available at Rourk Branch Library in Shallotte. Reviews are courtesy of Friends of the Library.
"Encyclopedia of Sewing and Fabric Crafts" by Martha Stewart. Basic techniques for sewing, appliqué, embroidery, quilting, dyeing and printing, plus 150 inspired projects from A to Z.
"Priceless" by Robert K. Wittman. How he went undercover to rescue the world's stolen art treasures.
Crisis Center seeks volunteers
The Rape Crisis Center of Brunswick County provides 24/7 crisis response for victims of sexual assault in the community and volunteers play an important role in making sure those services can be offered.
Volunteer training is being offered from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. Lunch will be provided. If interested in attending, contact Deanna Stoker at 754-7949 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Thrift Shop needs donations
The Oak Island Beach Quilters 17th annual quilters challenge is now on display at the Franklin Square Gallery in Southport.
There are 19 pieces in this year's show. Visitors are asked to vote for their favorite quilt. At the end of the show, one quilter will receive the People's Choice award. Visit the exhibit now through Aug. 21 and cast your vote.
In 1956, archaeologist Stan South conducted the first archaeological investigations at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site and established his credentials as a pioneer in the field.
His newly published book, "Archaeology at Colonial Brunswick," is now available from the Historical Publications Section of the Office of Archives and History in the N.C. Department of Cultural Resources (www.ncculture.com).
The Brunswick County Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, NC-170 will celebrate its first full year of operations in August.
During this period the new squadron's all volunteer membership has grown to 22 senior members and nine cadets, many of whom have participated in training for search and rescue operations, first aid, CPR, urban direction finding, airborne scanning, cadet orientation flights and pilot qualification exercises.
A string of bad luck had recently descended upon the Ed Peters family of Calabash. Peters suffers from a rapid heartbeat and required the assistance of a pacemaker.
While he was hospitalized for a pacemaker procedure, his wife Ruth suffered a fall and fractured her hip. Upon her release, she required a walker for mobility and Ed Peters needed a walker, too.
Suddenly, the steps leading to their home were a barrier they could not easily conquer. Fortunately for the Peters family, help was on the way.
Brunswick County resident Frank Williams, president of Pioneer Strategies Inc., facilitated a public relations workshop recently at the N.C. Alliance for Public Charter Schools' inaugural conference in Raleigh.
Sunset River Marketplace art gallery in Calabash will host Wilmington musician Jim Quick as he presents "Inside the Song: the Making of Music" at its monthly Creative Exchange event from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11.
There is a $5 fee and, due to limited seating, reservations are required.
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The Beach Boys, with guests The Swingin' Medallions, will play the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater on Oct. 17, booking agent Red Mountain Entertainment announced.
The Beach Boys, with guests The Swingin' Medallions, will play the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater on Oct. 17, booking agent Red Mountain Entertainment announced.
That date is the Thursday before the University of Alabama's football game with Arkansas, and also just before the Saturday-Sunday Kentuck Festival of the Arts.
The touring lineup for The Beach Boys includes lead singer Mike Love, multi-instrumentalist Bruce Johnston, drummer John Cowsill, guitarist Christian Love, bass player Randell Kirsch, keyboardist Tim Bonhomme and guitarist Scott Totten.
Love is the band's original lead singer, chief lyricist and the only original member touring this time around. A cousin of the three Wilson brothers — Carl, Dennis and Brian — he sang lead on hits including "I Get Around," "California Girls," "Surfin' U.S.A.," "Little Deuce Coupe," "Be True to Your School," "Fun, Fun, Fun" and more.
On the 50th anniversary tour last year, founding members Brian Wilson and Al Jardine, along with longtime band member David Marks, also went out, but they won't be along this year. Dennis and Carl Wilson are deceased.
Johnston joined the band in 1965, replacing Glen Campbell, who'd been playing bass on the road and singing Brian Wilson's vocal parts. His first recording with The Beach Boys was "California Girls," and over the years he's written for and performed with the band, singing lead on a few recordings. Though he didn't compose it for The Beach Boys, Johnston is also known for writing Barry Manilow's hit "I Write The Songs." Live, he often takes Carl Wilson's vocals, or those of Brian Wilson, on songs such as "God Only Knows," "Please Let Me Wonder," "Wendy," and "Do You Wanna Dance."
Cowsill, a former member of his family's band The Cowsills (inspiration for The Partridge Family) and of Tommy Tutone ("867-5309/Jenny"), began touring with The Beach Boys in 2000. On tour he performs some of Carl Wilson's vocals, as well as those of Jardine.
Christian Love is Mike's son, and the others are longtime touring members.
From its first hit in 1961, "Surfin'," the Beach Boys cut a decades-spanning string of pop-rock hits including "Help Me Rhonda," "Barbara Ann," "Good Vibrations," "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and "Kokomo." The group has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, with 33 platinum and gold records.
The Beach Boys are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for July 4, 1985, when the band played that afternoon to a million people in Philadelphia, then that evening for more than 750,000 on The Mall in Washington. The 2003 compilation "Sounds Of Summer: The Very Best Of The Beach Boys," a 30-track collection of hits, has sold more than 3 million copies.
Opening act The Swingin' Medallions had its biggest hit with "Double Shot (Of My Baby's Love)" in 1966, and also charted with the follow-up "She Drives Me Out of My Mind."
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on May 17, at www.ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, the Amphitheater box office, or by phone at 800-745-3000. Tickets, all for reserved seats, will be $20, $35 and $49.50.


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Devils seek first victory in 8 games as they battle Bruins
The New Jersey Devils will try to help their playoff chances with the club's first win in over two weeks when they host the Boston Bruins in Wednesday's battle at Prudential Center.
The Devils last earned two points in a game on March 23 against Florida, but the team has been keeping its head above water thanks to a bunch of overtime losses during their current seven-game losing streak. All seven of the losses have come with star winger Ilya Kovalchuk out of the lineup and he will miss an eighth straight game on Wednesday.
Thanks in large part to the 0-3-4 stretch, New Jersey has fallen outside of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Still, the club is only two points out of the final playoff spot with nine games left to play. The New York Rangers and Winnipeg Jets are currently tied for the eighth seed. The Rangers host Toronto on Wednesday and the Jets have the night off.
Boston, meanwhile, is close to clinching a playoff spot with 54 points on the season. The Bruins are currently fourth in the East and are one point in back of Montreal for the Northeast Division lead. The B's, who hold a game in hand over Montreal, can pass the idle Canadiens with a win.
Considering their recent history against the Devils, Boston has a solid chance of passing the Habs on Wednesday. The Bruins are 2-0 against New Jersey in 2012-13 and have won six straight and 10 of the last 11 meetings between the clubs. The teams met last Thursday in Boston and the home team recorded a 1-0 win behind a goal from Jaromir Jagr and a 40-save performance by Tuukka Rask.
Boston, which is 11-7-2 on the road this season, also has claimed four of its past five games in the Garden State.
Wednesday's encounter is the third and final scheduled meeting between the Devils and B's this regular season.
New Jersey had lost three straight in regulation before getting a point in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss at Buffalo. Nathan Gerbe scored the only goal of the shootout to give the Sabres the extra point.
Steve Sullivan and Mark Fayne scored one goal apiece for the Devils. Fayne's goal came shorthanded and tied the game at 2-2 with 5:46 left in regulation. Martin Brodeur made 24 saves in the setback and spoke after the game about his team's recent struggles.
"It's really concerning that we can't just win. That's the bottom line," Brodeur said. "We played one of the teams that we should beat, and I thought we deserved to beat them the way we played."
The Devils have lost two straight on home ice and are 10-7-2 as the host this season.
Boston has played two games since beating the Devils last week, losing Saturday's 2-1 regulation decision in Montreal before rebounding with a 6-2 rout of visiting Carolina on Monday.
Brad Marchand scored twice to lead the way in the Bruins' rout of the Hurricanes. Andrew Ference and Rich Peverley each posted a goal and an assist while Nathan Horton and Jordan Caron also scored for the Bruins, who won for the fourth time in five games.
Rask made 40 saves to improve his record this season to 17-6-4.
"Tuukka really played a great game for us tonight," said Boston head coach Claude Julien. "He really made some great saves on some of the mistakes we made and they could have done a lot of damage."
It was Boston's third straight game without valuable two-way forward Patrice Bergeron, who is sidelined with a concussion. Bergeron, who is second on the team with 31 points and first with a plus-rating of 23, is out indefinitely.
Boston has lost three of its last four games on the road and is 11-7-2 as the guest this season.


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We've all had electronic equipment break as soon as the warranty expired, but the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency wants to design future military gear to go a step further, melting away as soon as it's no longer needed.
The problem that DARPA is trying to solve is that the military today has so much technology, such as small sensors and even phones, that much of it gets left behind or even lost when troops relocate. The devices could be found and examined by the enemy.
Given time with a confiscated device, the enemy could gain some insights as to how our technology works, compromising DOD's "strategic technological advantage," DARPA said. But that wouldn't happen if the device begins to decay at the first sign of trouble.
So DARPA has created the Vanishing Programmable Resources program, whose acronym, VAPR, sums up the general idea.
Technology in the VAPR program has to be rugged and able to perform up to the same rigorous standards as gear does today, which means it needs to be able to handle the MIL-SPEC-810 testing. But when a device is listed as lost and receives some sort of a trigger, or after a certain amount of time has expired, it must partially or fully degrade, so that no working part could be examined by unauthorized personnel.
"The commercial off-the-shelf, or COTS, electronics made for everyday purchases are durable and last nearly forever," Alicia Jackson, DARPA program manager, said in announcing VAPR. "DARPA is looking for a way to make electronics that last precisely as long as they are needed. The breakdown of such devices could be triggered by a signal sent from command or any number of possible environmental conditions, such as temperature."
To solicit ideas, DARPA is hosting a presenters' day, where teams of innovators can pitch their thoughts on how such technology could be designed and implemented.
As with most DARPA projects, the agency expects creating vanishing technology will be a tough goal but one that can be achieved.
"This is a tall order, and we imagine a multidisciplinary approach," Jackson said. "Teams will likely need industry experts who understand circuits, integration and design. Performers from the material science community will be sought to develop novel substrates. There's lots of room for innovation by clever people with diverse expertise." There is some precedent for degradable equipment, or "transient electronics," Jackson pointed out. In September 2012, DARPA reported progress in developing ultrathin, biocompatible electronics that completely dissolve in liquid and could be used in implantable medical treatments.
DARPA said it is hoping VAPR's initial project will result in a degradable circuit that could be used in an environmental or biomedical sensor.
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Doctors Who Ask Patients To Sign Over Copyright On Any Online Reviews Are Only Harming Themselves
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After I wrote about that, Medical Justice's PR staff was quick to contact me, claiming that their forms only covered "fictional or fraudulent reviews" and saying that the company's CEO would be more than happy to talk with me. I may have to take them up on that, because apparently the company was completely unwilling to talk to Tim Lee when he sought to do an excellent, well-researched and thorough takedown of Medical Justice's ethically dubious practices, after being told he had to sign one of their forms in order to see a dentist. After debating it with the dentist's office manager, Lee instead went and found another dentist. The office manager made the same claim as Medical Justice, that this was only for fraudulent or fictional reviews, but that doesn't pass the common sense test. If the reviews were fraudulent of fictional, the dentist can use defamation laws to respond. Furthermore, if they're being written by non-patients, as the office manager alleged, then the agreements are meaningless, because the non-patients never signed them.
The real fear is the chilling effects created by such documents. Medical Justice may insist that the forms aren't intended for honest negative reviews, but patients don't know that. The forms certainly don't play that up. So anyone who signs the form may be scared off from actually responding -- even though the legality of handing over such a copyright is also legally dubious.
In the end, it does seem ethically questionable for doctors to require patients to sign such forms. As Schultz tells Lee:
"It's completely unethical for doctors to force their patients to sign away their rights in order to get medical care," he said. He pointed out that patients seeking treatment can be particularly vulnerable to coercion. Patients might be in acute pain or facing a life-threatening illness. Such patients are in no position to haggle over the minutia of copyright law.Furthermore, Lee questions the claims of Medical Justice (and the dentist he visited) that in signing the Medical Justice forms, patients get greater privacy rights than required by HIPAA. Apparently, that may have been true in the past, but there's no clear evidence that it's true today:
And it gets worse. The "mutual privacy agreements" promise not to exploit a loophole in HIPAA that allows doctors to sell patient information for marketing purposes. But Schultz said that loophole was closed several years ago. Which means that recent versions of the Medical Justice agreement (including the one I was asked to sign) are lying to patients when they promise more protections than are offered under federal law. The Medical Justice website still claims that patients are "granted additional privacy protections" under the law, but doesn't elaborate or back up this claim.Hopefully, more and more doctors will recognize that forcing patients to sign such forms only hurts them. Like Lee, I wouldn't use a doctor who uses Medical Justice, because it immediately suggests that they're more afraid of hiding bad reviews than they are in providing top notch service. Lee also points out that doctors are hardly helpless against negative reviews, and that they have opportunities to respond to them and help those patients, and in fact, that such responses can help build a stronger reputation for doctors. It really is truly unfortunate that so many doctors don't think through the obvious implications of using such forms.


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As this happens to me every season, I wanted to see others people feelings on this season's shows. As the title suggests, what was your surprise hit of the season and your biggest disappointment of the season.
For me, my surprise hit was Arata Kangatari. I was not interested in this show at all and had no intention of watching the show. Then earlier this week, I decided to just watch it after reading some comments about it and I really enjoyed it. Could become one of my favs this season.
My biggest disappointment is Yahari Ore No Seishun Love Come Wa Machigatteiru (My Youth Romantic Comedy is Wrong as I Expected). Just couldn't keep my interest in this show. It was just unfunny and boring to me.
I'm the best in the world at being me;why would I give up such a great position?
valvrave is a disappointment
surprises also goes to valvrave
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I guess my biggest disappointment so far has been Majestic Prince. I guess I don't find myself very interested in the plot (so far), as well as the characters, and for me, that's a bad thing. I only plan on prolly watching 1 more ep of this series, and if I can't get more into this series, then this will prolly be the 1st show I'm gonna have to drop.
I guess my surprise hit has been Gargantia. For me, it literally came from out of nowhere and I didn't really know what to expect. When deciding what shows to watch this Spring season, I didn't really read what shows people had high expectations for (except for Attack on Titan since there were a couple of threads that came out here even before the show did, lol ). I just read the synopsis for each of the shows and if I thought I might like it, I figured I'll give it a few eps and see. And Gargantia has not disappointed me, in fact, I'm anticipating each new ep now more than Chihayafuru 2, and that, in it of itself, is prolly the biggest surprise for me, lol.
Haha, that bad huh?
For me the biggest surprise was Devil Survivor 2 The Animation. Honestly I wasn't expecting anything from it. But it actually turned out to be one of the best animes of this spring. Since I haven't played the game, I can't compere it to the game (I know that some people are annoyed that it didn't go as the game). I also love the main character Hibiki. I was afraid the he would turn into that annoying and whiny main character( I'm looking at you MC of Kakumeiki Valvrave). But thankfully he isn't. I also think that Red Data Girl and Dansai Bunri no Crime Edge were a nice surprise.
Biggest disappointment was Kakumeiki Valvrave. Seriously this show is so Sunrise that it hurts. The main character is so annoying that I just want to punch him in the face. I just hope that this show would develop a little bit. Then I might enjoy it. And also Arata Kangatari was a disappointment. The pace is just too fast and it annoyed me that they skipped some important scenes from the manga(well I think they are important)! They didn't show Arata's childhood almost at all!
Playing DRAMAtical Murder! <3
disappointment is a tie between Majestic Prince and Devil Survivor 2. Majestic Prince right now is just a bundle of badly used cliché/tropes. if it doesn't start shaping up soon, it's definitely getting dropped. DS2, I guess since I was going in expecting it to feel like the game, it just disappointed me even more. they couldn't even get Shoji Meguro to do the soundtrack, which added even more disappointment on top.
surprise goes to Yahari Ore No Seishun Love Come Wa Machigatteiru. this show wasn't one of my picks for the season, but when I read some of the comments about it, I had to watch. so far, I'm loving it.
glass, once broken, can never be restored perfectly
Yuyushiki and Muromi-san were the nicest surprises of the season, so good
Disappointed in AIURA (great animation held back by a 3 minute limit), Valvrave (a re-skinned Code Geass), and Photo Kano (I just don't like the development with that Photography club, he should've joined the photo club)
What even
Hmmm I suppose for me my surprises of the season were : Gargantia, Yuyushiki, Yahari Ore No Seishun Love Come Wa Machigatteiru, and Muromi-san. Love everything about Gargantia so far, Yuyushiki and Muromi-san have some great comedy to fill in a day after work. As for Yahari Ore No Seishun Love Come Wa Machigatteiru I wasn't really expecting much from this show, but it seems to have drawn me in quite like Gargantia has this season.
I am dissapointed in: AIURA (the pacing tells me it could and should be a full 20-30 min episode but they knock it down to less than 2 mins worth of an actual episode with over a minute worth of an opening and a minute worth of an ending) Valvrave, I started out liking it, but then the MC (especially in the recent episode) turned into a very whiny kid who can't really stand up for himself, at least in my opinion. And finally Majestic Prince, though I think the only reason I do not care for this one is simply how they draw the characters and well as I don't really care for the characters either.
The Closet became boring.
Date A Live was disappointing.
I was actually expecting it to be pretty ok.
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when the sister turned out to be a bitch, I was disappointed :P
Hate Ayane's roles that are like that.
I haven't watched many of the airing ones yet, and none of the ones I'm watching has surprised me.
Attack on Titan, I wasn't expecting anything. Don't want to say if it's great or not yet.
Hentai Prince had a ok first ep. I was enjoying it quite a bit when I was watching it, but when I think back it's pretty meh.
Red Data Girl is confusing, but I haven't watched ep 3 yet.
Muromi-san was a surprise to me. I thought it would be mostly generic, but it's quite humorous. Voice acting is better than I thought it would be.
Disappointed with Devil Survivor 2, The Severing Crime Edge, and My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU. All running fairly generic routes at the moment.
Zettai Boei Leviatan is so horrible, that I can't stop watching it. Rubber-necking a car crash.
I am a cage in search of a bird.
oriemo 2 for me, I just cant get into it
Maths is hard
For me, Hataraku Maou-sama! is the biggest surprise for me while Aku no Hana is the biggest disappointment so far. Zettai Boei Leviatan is pretty shitty this season as well.
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Biggest dissapointment would be: Aiura. I think it would be better if it had full length episodes
Biggest Surprise: Gargantia.
Biggest disappointment would have to be Devil Survivor 2 The Animation. Tried watching the first few episodes, but it didn't really stick with me. Plot feels forced, predictable characters and it just feels like it's been done a thousand times before (not the fact that it's based of a video game, but the whole "I'm the chosen one, I fight with creatures, I'll save everyone-thing). I'm not saying it's bad however, it just wasn't what I was expecting after the hype.
Biggest surprise would be Gargantia for me too. I normally wouldn't start watching anything with meccha in it, but I'm glad I did with this one. It seems great so far. Love the coloring and attention to details. Flowers of Evil was an even bigger surprise for me, didn't expect something like that to pop up at all, and it's currently one of my favorites this season, along with Shingeki no Kyojin. (Since I've read the manga, it wasn't such a surprise that it would be good, so I'll leave it out of the list)
Hmm. I will hold until after the season ends to render my judgment on this, since there are still many shows for me to sample. For now, my surprise is Flowers of Evil, and my disappointment is Oreimo Season 2.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Joe Gibbs Racing is not ready to name a replacement driver for Denny Hamlin, who will miss a minimum of five races with a fractured vertebra in his lower back.
Team president J.D. Gibbs says Hamlin and his No. 11 team will have input on who gets into the car. The preference is in finding a driver who can run most of the races while Hamlin is sidelined.
The organization has Elliott Sadler and Brian Vickers in the Nationwide Series, and neither is totally free of commitments to drive the No. 11 Toyota. Vickers is scheduled to drive for Michael Waltrip Racing at Martinsville, and Sadler will run a fourth JGR car at Kansas and Talladega.
It's raised the possibility Mark Martin could be in play for the ride.


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Bankruptcy, Sale for Schwinn
BOULDER, Colo. Schwinn/GT Corp. has entered into a sale agreement with Huffy Corp. for the purchase of Schwinn's cycling division. Schwinn/GT also announced it has commenced proceedings under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. This filing is necessary to allow Schwinn/GT to complete the sale of the cycling business, according to a company press release.
The Chapter 11 filing includes Schwinn Cycling & Fitness Inc., GT Bicycles Inc., Riteway Distribution Inc., Hebb Industries Inc. and certain other U. S. affiliates. Schwinn's subsidiaries in Switzerland, France and Japan are not included in the bankruptcy filing.
Under the terms of the current sale agreement, Huffy will pay in excess of $60 million, subject to adjustment, to acquire substantially all of the assets of Schwinn/GT's cycling division.
Schwinn has reached an agreement, subject to court approval, with a group of its existing lenders led by Comerica Bank to provide up to $30 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing. The funding will be used to maintain normal business operations in the fitness division (responsible for the company's RiPP and Spinning products) and to ensure the orderly sale of the cycling business to Huffy.
"With the sale of the cycling division well on its way, we are now turning our attention to the fitness division," said Jeff Sinclair, Schwinn's CEO, in the release. "Operations at fitness are continuing without interruption. Although it will take a little time to return the fitness division to business as usual, we expect to make substantial progress in the coming weeks."


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Christmas means red and green scarves, vegetarian hallacas, new books, cider, cinnamon cookies, family. At least that's what means in my little home :) But this year also meant this cute red dress, a nice and comfy Danielle. I thought that two mts. were enough, but then realised that you could see through the fabric! The HORROR. So I had to make the skirt double-layered and that meant I couldn't gather it at all. But I think it looks nice anyway.
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ATV Wedge
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Wedges have traditionally been designed to specialize in two or three types of shots, forcing compromises in others. The ATV (All-Terrain Versatility) wedge was created to handle a multitude of shots, course conditions and swing types. Chips, pitches, explosion shots, out of the rough, off hardpan, on flop shots and bump-and-runs – the ATV sole is uniquely designed to excel at each one.
How the ATV sole interacts with turf, rough and sand on a wide variety of shots was tested thoroughly on tour and with computer modeling. Every curve, angle and nuance serving a purpose impacting the club's versatility. And each ATV is subtly different depending on the loft.
Visually, the ATV sole is slightly convex (it bows inward instead of outward), and there's significant relief at the toe and heel. That reduces resistance and changes how the sole reacts with turf and sand, depending on how the club is positioned and how much the face is opened contingent upon the typr of shot being played.
You won't find a bounce number on the ATV clubhead because the sole takes on different bounces depending on how you position the club for the type of shot you're hitting and how much you open the face.
Equipped with Lamkin's new wedge grip that extends farther down the shaft to provide improved traction when you choke down for added clubhead control.
- New ATV (All-Terrain Versatility) Sole lets you play all critical shots with one wedge: chip, pitch, flop, explosion from sand, out of the rough, off a tight lie
- Bounce angle changes depending on how the head and face are positioned
- New all-milled groove design and micro-texture across the face generates more spin within USGA rules
- New Lamkin wedge grip extends farther down the shaft for improved traction when choking down
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|START Conference Manager
ASIST 2012 Annual Meeting
Baltimore, MD, October 26-30, 2012
From Vision to Reality: The Emerging Information Professional
Michele Cloonan, Gary Marchionini, Allen Tien, Nathan Andrews, Helen Keil Losch, Sandra Hirsh, Marcia Bates and Prudence Dalrymple
Monday, 1:30pm
Increasingly, it is evident that there are many information professions, not just one or two, including LIS, knowledge management, archival science, information systems, data science, informatics (medical, legal, educational, etc.), records management, and museum studies, among others. What will it mean to be an information professional in coming decades? How can we shape the public perception of our slice of the economy? How will job opportunities change?
This panel session will begin with an introduction from Dr. Sandra Hirsh, Chair of the Information Professionals Task Force, who will also be moderating the session. The session will continue with insights shared from two recent conferences that brought together thought leaders from around the country to envision the future of information professionals – the Information Professional 2050 Conference held at University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in June 2012 (organized by Dr. Gary Marchionini) and the Futures Panel held at Simmons College in January 2012 (organized by Dr. Michele Cloonan). Dr. Marchionini and Dr. Cloonan will set the stage for the panel discussion by each summarizing and sharing key takeaways from their respective conferences.
Following these brief presentations, three speakers who are on the front lines of recruitment and who hire information professionals indifferent environments -- biomedical, industry, and government -- will share their perspectives about information professionals. Some of the topics theywill be asked to address include: What is the nature of the work that information professionals do in their workplace environment? What can information professionals do to better represent their knowledge and skills to others? What are the expected needs for information professionals in their sector? What is missing from information professional skill sets/knowledge base? What aspects of information professionals do they most value? The attendees and other speakers will pose questions to the panelists in an interactive discussion.
By bringing in Dr. Marchionini and Dr. Cloonan to set the stage about information professionals and then by holding a facilitated, interactive panel discussion among employers of information professionals, attendees will gain a broad view of the information professions and how to move toward realizing this vision.


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In the sporting world, there is something called the "make-up call." Umpires and referees deny it exists, but the idea is that when they blow a call — and the crowd is always happy to point out when this has occurred, employing the time-honored technique of booing, chanting, yelling obscenities or flinging empty beer cans upon the grass or the court — then the folks in the striped shirts make up for the error by indulging in yet another incorrect call.
This time, however, the mistake is on purpose, and because it benefits the team that received the short end of the stick from the previous miscue, the referee has "made up" for the original error.


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"Campaign '98" dispatches from New York and South Carolina (Senate and governor).
The important thing for a pundit is to be sure of his or her opinions. There is no penalty for being sure of one thing now and sure of something else later. Until 6 p.m. ET, when the first returns came in, the analysts were certain that there would be no "message" tonight. This would be a status quo election, no big issues were galvanizing voters, nothing enormous would be decided.
But by 7:45 p.m., the effort to impeach President Clinton was "dead as a dodo," and MSNBC pundits were wondering how long it would be till enraged Republicans deposed Newt Gingrich as speaker of the House. By 9 p.m., when Chuck Schumer's New York Senate victory was announced, the evening had officially become a Democratic Rout.
The best line of the night came from Sen. Fred Thompson, R-Tenn., when some cable news anchor asked him to assess the election results so far: "When these things aren't going your way, you say, 'It's still early.' So, I guess it's still early."
In terms of seats changing hands, the Democratic victory–though remarkable–is very small. Tonight's real landslide victory belongs to two other parties. First, the Party of Virtue. It was a clean sweep for the good guys. In tight race after tight race, voters have rejected the venal and the wicked. North Carolina dumped embarrassing Sen. Lauch Faircloth in favor of John Edwards, who can't possibly be worse. Alabama dropped its ill-behaved governor Fob James. New Yorkers had the wisdom to retire their chief sleaze, Sen. Al D'Amato, in favor of Schumer, who has all D'Amato's good qualities and only half of his bad ones. Maryland re-elected a harmless mediocrity (Gov. Parris Glendening) over a holy terror (Ellen Sauerbrey). And to prove that the Party of Virtue is bipartisan, Illinois may drop ethically challenged Sen. Carol Moseley-Braun. Any one of those results constitutes a minor improvement in American politics. All of them together constitute a near miracle.
(Tonight's actual miracle: Reform Party candidate Jesse "The Body" Ventura leads in the Minnesota governor's race. America has had plenty of athlete politicians and plenty of actor politicians. Now, at last, we can have both in one package: a pro wrestler.)
The other big winner Tuesday night, oddly enough, was the Party of Vice. There is much crowing about the resurgence of the Democratic Party in the South, given Fritz Hollings' Senate victory, gubernatorial upsets in South Carolina and Alabama, and a probable gubernatorial win in Georgia. Why has this happened? Because the Democratic Party has become the Lottery Party. In Georgia, retiring Democratic Gov. Zell Miller instituted a hugely popular state lottery that has raised tens of millions of dollars for public education. Democrat Roy Barnes, who promised to continue Miller's policies, is winning the election to succeed him. In Alabama and South Carolina, the incumbent governors, Christian conservative Republicans Fob James and David Beasley, resisted efforts to start Georgia-style lotteries. They are both getting thrown out of office, defeated by Democrats running on pro-lottery platforms. Who says the lottery is a sucker's gamble?
As they do during the final week of every campaign, the Turnout Bores have hijacked the '98 election. They have persuaded most of the media that this campaign is a pudding without a theme, that there are no galvanizing issues, and that everything hinges on which party does a better job getting its core voters to the polls. (The question: Can my blacks and seniors beat your Christian conservatives?)
Never mind that every election hinges on turnout. Accept that the Turnout Bores are onto something. In fact, why not take their theory a step further? The election depends on turnout. And what, more than anything, does turnout depend on? The weather, of course.
To that end, Slate offers a real Election Day forecast, predicting the outcomes of close Senate and gubernatorial races based on the Tuesday weather map in Monday's USA Today. (Why USA Today? It does not suffer from the notorious liberal meteorological bias that afflicts the New York Times and the Washington Post.) In the interest of accuracy, Slate has updated the predictions based on USA Today's Tuesday forecast. The updated predictions appear in italics after the original predictions.
According to USA Today, most of the country will experience cloudy but good weather Tuesday. Rain will fall from Idaho to Georgia. At first glance, the map looks like good news for the GOP: They have close races in many of the rain-drenched states, and rain generally benefits Republicans, who can count on fervent conservatives to get to the polls in any weather. But a closer analysis of the weather map suggests Mother Nature actually favors the Democrats this year. (The survey starts in the Northeast and works its way clockwise around the country. It covers most but not all close Senate and gubernatorial races.)
New York: Cool and cloudy but no rain. Democrats should turn out smartly in New York City, helping Chuck Schumer unseat Sen. Al D'Amato.
Maryland: There is a 30 percent chance of rain in Maryland, which means that there is a 30 percent chance of an Ellen Sauerbrey victory in the governor's race. Her fervent Republican followers would go to the polls in a typhoon. Gov. Parris Glendening's supporters are so unenthused that they'll stay home if it merely drizzles. It's raining in Maryland this morning: Chalk this one up for Sauerbrey.
North Carolina: A deceptive forecast. The rain ought to help incumbent Sen. Lauch Faircloth, but it actually favors Democratic challenger John Edwards. Showers are expected only in the western half of the state, which is especially conservative. The rain could suppress Republican turnout in the west without lowering Democratic turnout in the center of the state. Edwards scores an upset. The updated forecast suggests it will rain across the entire state, suppressing Democratic turnout too. This will help Faircloth win.
South Carolina: As in North Carolina, the election could hang on how far east it rains. Northwestern South Carolina, the only part of the state that's supposed to get rain, is heavily Republican. If this forecast holds, Republicans upstate may stay home, but Democrats in the southeast won't. Democratic Sen. Fritz Hollings should hold his seat, and gubernatorial candidate Jim Hodges should upset Republican Gov. David Beasley. If it rains across the whole state, Republican Bob Inglis could go to the Senate, and Beasley could keep the governorship. More bad news for Democrats. Tuesday's forecast calls for rain across the state. Beasley and Inglis benefit.
Georgia: Showers over the entire state will deter Democrats. Republican incumbent Sen. Paul Coverdell and Republican gubernatorial candidate Guy Millner will win their tight races. It stops raining in the western half of the state, perhaps raising turnout in Democratic Atlanta.
Kentucky: A bitter pill for Democratic Senate candidate Scotty Baesler, who has been running even against Republican Jim Bunning. Bunning's campaign manager was quoted on Monday saying that "if it rains, we win." Forecast: rain across the state. Republicans pick up a Senate seat.
Nevada: Dry and warm, as always. This will slightly help Democratic incumbent Sen. Harry Reid in his tossup race with Rep. John Ensign.
California: Clear weather throughout the state keeps turnout high and aids Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gray Davis. They win easily. Rain in Northern California could cut Democratic turnout. This may lead Republican Senate challenger Matt Fong and gubernatorial candidate Dan Lungren to upset victories.
Washington: News flash: It's not going to rain in Seattle! Turnout in the Democratic city will be heavy, and Sen. Patty Murray will hold off Republican challenger Linda Smith. Oops! Now it is supposed to rain in Seattle.
Wisconsin: Cold but dry, which should give a small boost to Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold.
And the wild card pick: Illinois. Sen. Carol Moseley-Braun has been rising in the polls, but she still seems to trail Republican challenger Peter Fitzgerald. Good news for Moseley-Braun in USA Today. Chicago, her stronghold, will have dry weather, and heavily Republican downstate Illinois will be soaked. She holds her seat against all expectations. The new forecast says Chicago weather will be "dismal," just as bad as it is downstate. Sorry, Carol.
(We promise that these Slate predictions are just as reliable as the weather forecasts they're based on.)


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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) occurs when the intestines and bowels become swollen and may include Crohn's and ulcerative colitis.
Crohn's DiseaseCrohn's disease is an autoimmune disorder, the cause of which is unknown. It occurs when your body's immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. It also seems to run in some families and most commonly starts between the ages of 13-30. Anything from the mouth to the anus can be affected, including the liver, skin, eyes and joints.
Factors that may play a role in Crohn's disease include:
- Genes and family history (People of Jewish descent are at higher risk.)
- Environmental factors (antibiotics, animal fat, red meat, smoking, toxins)
- Microbes in the stomach
- Tendency of your body to overreact to normal bacteria in the intestine
The most common symptoms are pain in the abdomen and diarrhea. Other common symptoms include:
- Rectal bleeding and bloody stools
- Weight loss/loss of appetite
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Feeling that you need to pass stools, even though your bowels are already empty. This may involve straining, pain, and cramping.
- Watery diarrhea, which may be bloody
- Constipation
- Sores or swelling in the eyes
- Draining of pus, mucus or stools from around the rectum or anus
- Joint pain and swelling
- Mouth ulcers
- Swollen gums
- Tender, red bumps (nodules) under the skin, which may turn into skin ulcers
Ulcerative ColitisUlcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and sores (ulcers) in the lining of the rectum and colon. UC usually starts between ages 15-30 and tends to run in families. The most common symptoms are pain in the abdomen and bloody stools and diarrhea. Other symptoms may include:
- Anemia
- Severe tiredness
- Weight loss
- Loss of appetite
- Rectal bleeding
- Skin sores
- Joint pain
- Growth failure in children
Most people with Crohn's disease and UC never develop colon cancer; however, the duration of the disease, how much of the colon is involved, family history, diet, obesity, smoking and presence of IBD related liver disease may increase the risk.
A number of conditions can mimic irritable bowel disease. They include:
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is also present in nearly half of IBD patients, including those with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. No one knows the exact cause of IBS and although it can cause a great deal of discomfort, it does not visibly harm the intestines. Symptoms include abdominal cramping, bloating and a change in bowel habits, ranging from diarrhea to constipation and sometimes both. IBS can sometimes be confused with a flare-up or IBD.
- Infections resulting from bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites
- Celiac disease/sensitivity to gluten
- Reaction to sugars in milk, fruit and vegetables
- Depression and anxiety
- Overuse of pain medications
Your doctor will perform a physical exam to look for symptoms of Crohn's disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Blood and stool studies will be done to rule out other possible causes. Laboratory tests, imaging studies and endoscopic procedures will help provide a precise diagnosis.
Tests that diagnose and monitor flare-ups of Crohn's and UC and response to treatment of Crohn's include:
- Upper endoscopy
- Enteroscopy
- Double or single balloon endoscopy
- Video capsule endoscopy, "pill camera"
- Colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy
- Confocal laser endomicroscopy
- CT enterography scan of the abdomen
- MRI enterography of the abdomen
- Endoscopic rectal ultrasound
- Surgical exam
- Confocal laser endomicroscopy: This relatively new endoscopic technology allows for real-time microscopic views of the bowels. A high-resolution laser probe attached to the endoscope provides a noninvasive "optical biopsy" of nearly any GI surface. In addition to Crohn's and UC, confocal laser endomicroscopy provides a cellular level diagnosis for a number of conditions, including colon polyps and Barrett's esophagus. It can also detect and define various types of cancer.
Crohn's Disease
There is no cure for Crohn's. Treatment can help control symptoms and may include medicines, nutrition supplements and/or surgery. Learning how to control and deal with stress also helps. A healthy, well-balanced diet may also help manage Crohn's.
Steroids may be used during the initial phase of a flare-up. However, while steroids may help you feel better fast, they do not actually heal the bowel and are only short-term solutions that should be replaced by immunosuppressants, which make up the majority of the current therapies. Some are given as oral medications (Azathioprine, 6-MP) others are self-injectable (methotrexate, Humira, Cimzia, Simponi) or infusions (Remicade, Entyvio).
Some people with Crohn's disease may need surgery to remove a damaged or diseased part of the intestine. In some cases, parts of the small bowel and large bowel or even the entire large intestine are removed, with or without the rectum.
Ulcerative Colitis
Treatment for UC depends on the severity of the disease and its symptoms. Treatments include:
Medication therapy: While no medication "cures" UC, many can reduce symptoms. Medication can induce and maintain remission for months or possibly even years and improve quality of life. Many people with UC require medication indefinitely, unless they have their colon and rectum surgically removed. The type of medication prescribed depends on the severity of the condition. In mild cases, your doctor may prescribe products contain the drug mesalamine in the form of pills, enemas or suppositories. All other patients will require treatments similar to Crohn's disease (see above).
Surgery: Some people may eventually need a proctocolectomy – surgery to remove the rectum and part or all of the colon. Surgery is sometimes recommended if medical treatment fails or if the side effects of medications threaten a person's health. Other times surgery is performed because of massive bleeding, severe illness, colon rupture or cancer risk.
A recently implemented treatment, a fecal transplant, uses a donor's healthy stool sample to relieve serious, recurrent diarrhea in certain IBD cases. On a case-by-case basis and with special approval from the FDA, a fecal transplant may be used for difficult-to-control Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. In a procedure similar to a colonoscopy, a golf-ball sized stool sample from a healthy donor is diluted with saline and flushed through the scope, covering the lining of the sick patient's colon with the stool. Fecal transplant recipients usually feel better within days, as the donor's good bacteria are harnessed to help heal the bowel.
Sometimes symptoms are so severe that hospitalization is required. They may include severe bleeding and/or diarrhea resulting in dehydration. Intravenous fluids will help treat diarrhea and loss of blood, fluids and mineral salts. People with severe symptoms may need a special diet, tube feeding, medications or surgery.
Dietary changes may help reduce symptoms. A recommended diet will depend on your symptoms, medications and reactions to food.
Treating conditions like anxiety, depression, irritable bowel and bowel infections are also part of the treatment for IBD.
Why Choose Ohio State
Why seek treatment at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center?
Inflammatory bowel diseases can be particularly tricky to diagnose and treat. At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we take a multidisciplinary team approach, with dedicated gastroenterologists, hepatologists, surgeons, radiologists, nutritionists, pathologists and psychologists to ensure individualized treatment. We also coordinate with other departments such as Hematology, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Pulmonary, Obstetrics and The James to ensure that all aspects of the disease are addressed. These coordinated efforts, coupled with our emphasis on translational research, help provide a rapid and reliable diagnosis and an effective treatment plan.
We offer single, concentrated care at the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, including unique programs such as dietary interventions, stool transplant and advanced methods of cancer detection. We are also one of the few medical centers to provide confocal laser endomicroscopy for the diagnosis of precancerous lesions. And if regular treatment options are exhausted, additional therapies may be available though clinical trials.
Our surgeons provide minimally invasive surgical procedures that significantly shorten hospitalization, recovery and provide better results. For example, in some cases, bowel blockages that might otherwise lead to surgery can be resolved though endoscopy. We work with high-risk and complicated cases, such as pregnant women with IBD and patients with past current malignant conditions or other issues that require special observation and coordination by multiple specialists.
In 2014, Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center received the "2014 Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award" from Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals. The award recognizes hospitals for superior outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, esophageal/stomach surgeries, treatment of gastrointestinal bleeds, treatment for pancreatitis and small intestine surgeries. Patients who have these treatments or surgeries at these nationally recognized hospitals have a lower risk of dying or experiencing a complication during their hospital stay.


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Five Budget Dishwashers Under $500
We talked about high-end, premium brand dishwashers (i.e., expensive ones) earlier this week. But what if you're looking for a budget option? You could get a used one off Craigslist, but if you want a new model, here are five options we've found. Do you have another good recommendation to add?
If you're in the market for a budget dishwasher, then most of the major high-end brands will be out of your price range — with one exception. Bosch makes a seriously inexpensive dishwasher. Does anyone know if it's any good?
Budget Dishwashers Under $500
These are all standard 24" dishwashers, and we pulled them after looking at GardenWeb, Chowhound, Consumer Reports, and various other sites where people discuss appliances. These brands seemed to have good word of mouth reports, consumer reviews, and ratings. Also, we only chose models that were Energy Star rated.
• 1. Kenmore White 24'' w/ SmartWash Cycle - 1389 - $493. Energy Star qualified, and highly recommended by Consumer Reports. This is a pretty sleek-looking dishwasher, with hidden controls and durable nylon racks.
• 2. Bosch Ascenta Series SHE5AL0 - $499 for the white or black versions. Yes, Bosch makes a rather inexpensive dishwasher. This one is highly rated over at AJ Madison, and it's Energy Star rated. The tub is stainless steel, and it has a feature we really like: The half-load option.
• 3. Maytag JetClean Plus w/ Sanitize Option - $450, and also Energy Star rated. We like the high-heat and sanitize options on this particular model. It's also highly rated by Consumer Reports.
• 4. Frigidaire FDB1100RH - $339.00 for stainless steel, $289 for white or black. These Frigidaire models have been well-reviewed at GardenWeb and some other sites we checked. They seem to be quiet, and get the dishes very dry. They are also extremely budget friendly; some places have these for under $270. They are also Energy Star rated.
• 5. GE GSD210 - $279. Only comes in black, white, or bisque — but is Energy Star rated, and at a seriously low price. The racks are nylon-coated, and there is a built-in food disposer.
Did you buy a budget dishwasher? What brand is it? Would you recommend it? Have you used any of these models?
Related: Resources and Helpful Advice on Installing a Dishwasher
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Jackrabbits Ride Big Second Half To Another Summit League Crown
It was deja vu all over again for South Dakota State, as the Jackrabbits beat North Dakota State 75-53 Saturday in Brookings in much the same way SDSU knocked off NDSU last month in Fargo.
The win wraps up at least a share of the Summit League regular season championship for the third straight year.
The Jackrabbits couldn't buy a basket early, missing their first five shots, but the defense limited the Bison to just one basket while forcing three turnovers in the first two minutes. The Bison turned it over 11 times in the first half.
With the game tied at eight, SDSU reeled off seven straight with a balanced attack, Tara Heiser and Mariah Clarin each with six first half points, Clarin added seven rebounds in the first 20 minutes.
But NDSU cut into that seven point lead thanks to Marena Whittle's 12 first half points, and it was 28-26 SDSU at intermission, as neither team cracked 40 percent shooting in the first half.
The game seemed very reminiscent of the first meeting last month in Fargo, where both team struggled from the floor in the first half and were separated by just one point at the break.
The second half also looked familiar as the Jacks took control, just like in game one.
Chynna Stevens erupting for 13 second half points, as SDSU shot 55 percent after halftime. Stevens was the only Jacks player in double figures with 18 for the game.
SDSU was 21-of-25 from the line in the second half and outscored NDSU by 15 at the charity stripe, leading by as many as 23.
Holly Johnson led the Bison with 17 points.
South Dakota State (20-8/11-1) closes out the regular season on the road at Denver Thursday and at South Dakota Sunday.