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Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse
- Address:
2306 East Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23223Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
SteakPrice: $31 to $50
Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.bookbindersrichmond.com/
- Phone: 804-643-6900x
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Monday-Thursday: 5:00PM-8:45PM*
Friday-Saturday: 5:00PM-9:15PM*
* Please make a reservation if you would like to dine after 8:30PM
CLOSED SUNDAYS with the exception of the first three Sundays in December, Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day and Private Parties for groups of 30-150 guests throughout the year.
OPEN HOLIDAY LUNCHEONS! December 9th-December 19th, Monday through Friday from 11:30AM until 1:30PM.
Closed: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day and Sundays with the exception of private parties and the dates listed above .
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Steak, Seafood, American
- Executive Chef: Christopher Booth
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: Private Rooms are available for up to 70 guests. Please contact our General Manager, Lynne Cohen at 804-908-9544, Monday-Friday from 9:00AM until Noon or vist our website for a complete banquet packet downloadable file.
- Private Party Facilities: Bookbinder's is known for their outstanding guest service along with their food, which is consistent, fresh and of the utmost quality. Ninety percent of their staff have been employed 5-14 years and are the uppermost professionals in Richmond, earning consistent Open Table awards, five years running
- Private Party Contact: Lynne Cohen 8777816571
Getting there
- Cross Street: 24th and East Cary Street
- Parking: Private Lot
- Parking Details: ******IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION*******
Please visit our website for important parking information at www.BookbindersRichmond.com and click on the "Parking and Directions" tab at the top of our homepage. Please share this information with all of the guests in your party. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
A word from Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse
We will be open on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day 2014. Locally family owned and unique to Richmond, Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse offers the perfect combination of rich history and atmosphere. Close to the James River in historic Tobacco Row, steak and seafood lovers will enjoy the ambiance of exposed beams and brick walls in this refurbished tobacco warehouse. From steak to lobster to seafood, each dish is intricately prepared and beautifully presented for a fine dining experience that will leave nothing to be desired.Continued
Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse is the perfect location for your special occasion with five private dining rooms that will seat 6-70 guests. The entire restaurant is available for rental for up to 200 guests. Please visit our website for more information.
Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse is the perfect location for your special occasion with five private dining rooms that will seat 6-70 guests. The entire restaurant is available for rental for up to 200 guests. Please visit our website for more information.
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- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
- Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
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Bookbinder's Seafood and Steakhouse reviews from OpenTable diners
90 reviews since June 3, 2014
- Food4.6Service4.6
- Ambiance4.5Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (78)romantic (58)notable wine list (40)good for groups (34)fit for foodies (26)neighborhood gem (24)great for outdoor dining (11)scenic view (6)great for lunch (6)hot spot (4)great for brunch (3)kid-friendly (3)Show More
- The Old OriginalMontaukVIPDined on 9/29/2014Bookbinders is a Philadelphia tradition and this Richmond clone is just as good. The menu has seafood, as expected, but other choices as well. The crab cakes and snapper soup are two highlights and are recommended. The ambiance was warm and inviting and the server was attentive and knowledgeable.Special Features:
- Wonderful!LucyDined on 9/27/2014I booked this for my husband's birthday. It was perfect. We went to Fleming's last year. As I love Fleming's, Bookbinder's was better, in my opinion. My husband loved his filet and crab cake. Said the steak cut like butter, it was so tender. Oysters and Lobster Mac were outstanding. We will absolutely go back and recommend. We thought it was very sweet to meet the owner and his daughter, as well. We couldn't have been more pleased.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent Dining Experiencemiser592Dined on 9/27/2014We ate a romantic anniversary dinner at Bookbinder's and it was spectacular. The wine list is fairly comprehensive and the food is fabulous. The entire wait staff were awesome, as well. Great place for a special occasion as the prices are very expensive but well worth it!Special Features:
- The best restaurant in RichmondOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/27/2014Jeanette the waitress was the best waitress I have ever encountered and I have traveled everywhere. The food was beyond a five star as well as the service. Very classy place with an over the top atmosphere. I definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone.Special Features:
- Bookbinder'sJohnDined on 9/24/2014Bookbinder's is a good place for business or special occasion. Food is very good, but is a bit pricey, as you would expect. Service was great, a good balancing of being there without being intrusive. A good reliable place to entertain guests.Special Features:
- CourtneyCourtneyDined on 9/23/2014Absolutely one of our favorite places to eat..Food is wonderful and the staff is very attentiveSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Visitor from HoustonPaulSDined on 9/20/2014Interesting interior design, low light and pleasant. Good table spacing. We had an excellent waitress and unhurried service. All food was prepared exactly as requested. The ownew came by after dinner and we had a friendly chat. We will go back.Special Features:
- Great placeJfknvaDined on 9/20/2014Provides great food service and parking nice locationSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/16/2014Great food! Great service! Couldn't be better! Highly recommend.Special Features:
- Fabulous meal and serviceFlatravelersDined on 9/12/2014We were visiting Richmond on a brief vacation and chose Bookbinder's because the menu looked great and reviews were positive. It did not disappoint. The service was quick, friendly and unobtrusive. My husband's fresh tuna was delicious and my special requests were simply no issue (restricted diet). My mahi mahi was outstanding. The ambiance was quiet and elegant, but not stuffy. You can't go wrong here!Special Features:
- wonderfulhungryDined on 9/11/2014We love Bookbinders!! We have been celebrating our anniversary there for 12 years now and look forward to every year!!Special Features:
- Luv2doWIneVIPDined on 9/6/2014Enjoyed a romantic dinner here with my husband on a Saturday night. They gave us a quiet table but our only complaint was that there was a baby within the restaurant around 8PM that was fussy....We felt that it wasn't the restaurants fault to have them but the parents should of taken the child home when it became late. Food was delicious and service was excellent. Not a cheap meal but well worth it.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bookbinders RichmindDennisDined on 8/29/2014This was my second or third visit and by far the best. Service at the bar and dinner table was perfect as was the food selection and quality. Wife had prosciutto wrapped sea bass and said it was better than last time. I had the wasabi crusted salmon topped with jumbo lump crab... Perfect as well. I should mention we split 3 apps before the main course; stuffed mushrooms with goat cheese, jumbo lump crab cake with literally no filler bread crumbs and the jumbo lump crab cocktail with traditional red cocktail sauce with horseradish. Server was a delightful guy from central England and took good care of us. We also had a bottle of 2010 Freemark Abby Cab ($78).Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Make our anniversary specialJerseyFoodieDined on 8/27/2014On Open Table under comments we were celebrating our anniversary. they presented us with menus that had happy anniversary with wishes and our name inside to take home. A nice surprise nice touch to an evening of good food and good service.Special Features:
- One of the best!LauraDined on 8/16/2014Wonderful experience as always - can't wait to go back!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2008VIPDined on 8/16/2014An excellent experience!!! We look forward to dining at Bookbinders again very soon!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- frequentdinerVIPDined on 8/15/2014Very pleasant dining experience. The salmon preparation was especially delicious.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Doesn't disappointHanoverianDined on 8/4/2014This place just delivers year after year. Good food. Good service. Always a good experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful birthday dinnerWeekendfoodieDined on 8/4/2014I would have to say that dining here was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. I notified the restaurant that it was my boyfriend's birthday and wanted to make it an extra special experience. Since I never received a call to go over my ideas, initially I was a bit worried. Boy was I surprised! The restaurant did a great job and our waitress was amazing. We will be back!!!Special Features:
- Excellent experienceMikeJVIPDined on 8/2/2014A great meal and excellent service from Jeanette! She made the entire experience even better. I had the seared tuna over a corn medley and my wife had sea scallops and both were prepared perfectly. The other members in our party had the fillet mignon and they were also prepared as requested and tasted as good as the looked. Highly recommend this restaurant!Special Features:
- Elegant dining, lovely experienceladyjeffDined on 8/2/2014When making the reservation, I informed the restaurant that it was a birthday celebration, and they printed special menus that read "Happy Birthday" at the top of the page which we were allowed to keep and take home as a souvenir. All of the staff were aware of the birthday and were making birthday greetings as soon as we checked in at the reservation desk. The food was delicious, and the ambiance was elegant. The waitstaff was very knowledgable, prompt and professional. It was pricey, but you're paying for quality.Special Features:
- Always greatOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/1/2014We are never disappointed with the service or food here.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Better than I could have expected!SnoSkiurDined on 7/31/2014Food and service was amazing! Some of the best food I've had. They even made special birthday menus for us! A bit pricey, but well worth it!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistent food and great serviceHanoverianDined on 7/28/2014One of my favorite restaurants in Richmond. Crab cakes are excellent and the steaks always taste sumptuous.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Steak + Crabcake = AmazingAndrewDined on 7/26/2014Went rather late on Saturday, got a great window seat. Opted for the steak and Crabcake which was great, with a side of lobster mac and cheese, creamed corn and asparagus. Ended with key lime pie, chocolate cake and cheesecake. Everything was awesome. Our server Joe did a great job, was attentive but never intrusive. The owner and his daughter also came around to say hello, which was a nice touch. Will definitely go back, looks like a really festive place during the Christmas season.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Engagement NightRockster1Dined on 7/26/2014I had a stupendous time at Bookbinders. This was a very special occasion for my fiancé and I because I proposed to her. I called ahead to their staff to make this a momentous night for us. Andrew (our waiter) was wonderful and very attentive to my every need before popping the question. This was a very romantic restaurant and the ambiance was perfect. I would definitely recommend dining there on special occasions.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- good findAshokDined on 7/25/2014A good place to dine if you want to spend some time talking to your companion. Good food, service is excellent and the wait staff anticipate well.Special Features:
- Terrific Evening OutOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 7/23/2014We have been coming to Bookbinder's for special occasions. They do a great job and the food is spectacular. It is pricey but it is worth it.Special Features:
- Too much for too little.OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/22/2014Let me be clear, this was not a bad restaurant. The service was below average, true. The first course was mediocre. The entrees were actually quite good, not spectacular but good. Here's the problem... This is one of the most expensive restaurants in town. When you charge that kind of price for a meal you can't get by with being mediocre. I would not recommend this to anyone, and I would not go back.
- Rustic Patio and CourtyardColinH31Dined on 7/19/2014The interior dining room and patio in the courtyard are both very cozy. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. The food was very good. We split the filet and crab cake entree. The filet was cooked exactly to the temperature we requested. The cut was tender and tasty. The crab cake contained lump crab meat, only, and tasted great.Special Features:
- bookbinderFanDined on 7/19/2014Bookbinders remains our favorite restaurant in Richmond. My husband and I love the food and ambience; we can even hear ourselves talk!Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/8/2014Our experience at Bookbinder's was excellent. However, we were disappointed in our Waiter who didn't seem that attentive to us and didn't show any enthusiasm or excitement in "taking care of us" and not even wanting to make our evening a night to remember. However, the food was delicious and we made our own evening a night to remember.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Special OccasionLB777Dined on 7/7/2014We had our 7th anniversary dinner here and they made it a wonderful experience. Food was great, service was attentive but unintrusive. We'll be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A great eveningActionDined on 6/30/2014Excellent food, excellent service. Our party had both Steak and seafood. All the entrees were perfectly prepared and of curse the snapper soup is famous. It is a great spot and we will definitely be going back.Special Features:
- HutchDined on 6/27/2014The atmosphere and quality of food surpasses many "fine" seafood and steakhouses that i have been to. The wait staff is knowledgable and polite. My wife had the Sea Bass, which was excellently prepared. I had the cowboy ribye which was perhaps one of teh best steaks that i have ever eaten. The appetizer and side dish prices were very reasonable (this restaurant is an A-La-Carte establishment much like a Mortons) however the entre's were a bit pricey, but worth it. A definate go to for a romantic eveneing dinner or special occassion!Special Features:
- A Hidden Treasuretablefor2Dined on 6/21/2014We loved the romantic atmosphere of Bookbinders. Our waiter was top-notch! The filet mignon was delicious and we would rate it a 10+. Will certainly recommend this "hidden treasure" to our friends.Special Features:
- Great overall experienceRVAGrtEatsDined on 6/21/2014We had the opportunity to celebrate a special occasion with family and Bookbinder's made it even more special. They welcomed our special guest at the door and had special menu's printed out to highlight the occasion. The service was (as always) excellent and our waiter freely offered his favorites and highlights of the menu. Timing was spot-on and every dish was delicious. We all tried something different, and each of us thoroughly enjoyed our choice. Don't miss the desserts as well. I have been to Bookbinder's many times, and they have never let me down.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fabulous experience!PatBDined on 6/20/2014Food was outstanding, lovely environment, excellent quality of service & the owner even came over to make sure we were satisfied!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- surf and turf was wonderfulOpenTablenewbiesDined on 6/13/2014We had an absolutely wonderful meal at Bookbinders! Our party enjoyed oysters, clams, shrimp bisque for appetizers before steak filet with either lobster tail or crab cake. Delicious! Jeannette (if I remember correctly) gave us outstanding service! And - a classy touch - the owner came around to each table to greet his guests. Highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion - its not inexpensive.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- gratefulDined on 6/13/2014The food is always good. Love the comfortable and peaceful setting. Thats why we always come back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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You can also convert .ppt presentations to .html but I would recommend staying with .ppt or going to .pps (the slide show format that doesn't allow the files to be viewed in editing mode) unless the files were going to be really really big. From what I can tell the .ppt files you have in this course are not particularly large, though some students may need to wait a few seconds for them to display/download if they are on dialup.
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The .ppt file is the file that you typically use when you are working on your Power Point presentation, so by allowing students to access that file, you are basically giving the students access to the source of your presentation. This does not mean that the students can alter your presentation as it exists in Blackboard, but it does mean they can save a copy of it elsewhere and make changes to that copy. This may or may not be a concern for you, but it is something to be aware of.
The .pps file is the Power Point show - the slide show version of the presentation. When a student accesses this file format, he/she will only see the slide show itself and will have no ability to edit the presentation.
The important thing to keep in mind when using these native formats is that students must have Microsoft Power Point or the Microsoft Power Point viewer installed in order to view the files. Fortunately, UAB students can purchase the Microsoft Office 2007 suite, which includes Microsoft Power Point, from the Barnes and Noble @ UAB Bookstore for $8.49. That is a very good deal. The Microsoft Power Point viewer can be downloaded free by following the link below:
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There are also some free options for converting presentations to PDF format, including CutePDF, which worked well in our trials. If you use a Macintosh, the OS X operating system has PDF creation built in to the printing system.
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With the Winter Olympics opening this weekend, our thoughts turn to the host country and its emblematic soup, borscht. This classic dish from Russia (and much of Eastern Europe, in fact) not only is a great way to eat a ton of vegetables, it also can be incredibly delicious.
Unfortunately, Americans tend to think of it as cold, stringy and bland. Borscht can be served cold, but that's by no means the rule. And while it can get a stringy or mushy texture from overcooking, so can pasta, so it's really just a matter of paying attention.
If you've had a bland borscht, you just haven't had a good one. The key is to start with sauteed onion and spicy pork sausage. They add tons of flavor and a hit of protein that makes this a substantial soup that can stand in as full meal.
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Results 11 to 15 of 38
September 1st, 2013 02:32 PM #11Senior Member
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Anastasia " Ana "- Love
Amity " Ami "- Love
Edward { big GP for the girl } " Dare or Teddy " - No.
Eva / Ever { I cant decide }- I much prefer Eva. I kind of like Ever, but there's something about it that keeps me from really liking it. I think it might just be too common as a word.
Maximilian { see Edward } " Mila or Max "- I prefer Maxine, Maximilienne, Maxienne, or Maximiliana. Maximilian is a bit much for me on either gender, but it's downright strange on a girl.
Nightingale, Soleil, Soul, Wisteria - I like them all as middles.
Yvaine- I just hear "vain."
Isabella, Isolde- I like them enough, but I prefer Isabeau, Isannah, and Isadora.
Ophelia, Aphrodite, Persephone " Persy, " Psyche- I think these are too much. Ophelia and Persephone are berry favorites, but I just think they're a lot of name. Artemis is much more wearable, in my opinion.
Remember " Remy "- I love it as a middle; might be too much as a first.
Wolfsbane " Wolf "- No. I think it would be horrible to go through life as "Wolfsbane."
Grey - I like it as a nickname- Gracia, maybe?
September 1st, 2013 03:34 PM #13
Anastasia " Ana " - like this
Amity " Ami " - do not understand the appeal here, I only think of the Amityville Horror movies.
Artemis - nice
Aphrodite - nice
Edward { big GP for the girl } " Dare or Teddy " - that's actually horrendous.
Eva / Ever { I cant decide } - Eva, Ever isn't a name, if you want Ever, use Everly.
Maximilian { see Edward } " Mila or Max " see Edward.
Nightingale { middle name } again, not a name.
Soleil { ditto above } I like this
Soul { ditto above } see Nightingale
Wisteria { ditto above } - cute
Yvaine - not bad
Isabella - pretty but too overused
Isolde - LOVE
Ophelia - LOVE
Persephone " Persy " - love this, hate the nickname, Effie is my choice
Psyche - reminds me of psycho
Remember " Remy " - see Nightingale and Edward
Wolfsbane " Wolf " - see Nightingale and Edward
Grey- only as a nickname for a boy.
Sorry if I was too brutal!
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September 1st, 2013 03:48 PM #15
Thank you all !! I really appreciate it
@lawsonhaley : Dont worry . i dont find it brutal at all . Just honest
@geeknamezyo : I actually love Twilight and fifthy shades of Grey but i wouldnt use all the names .
@mischa : I just adore your combos !! Artemis Grey { i agree swoon } , Isolde Anastasia & Eva Nightingale are just perfect !
If you have any other combos in mind please let me knowVasiliki ,
Persephone ~ Orpheus ~ Odysseus .
September 1st, 2013 03:55 PM #17
Anastasia " Ana " - a fine name.
Amity " Ami " - not into it.
Artemis - a little precocious for me.
Aphrodite - not my taste.
Edward { big GP for the girl } " Dare or Teddy " - obviously a bad idea.
Eva / Ever { I cant decide } - Eva is pretty.
Maximilian { see Edward } " Mila or Max " Ugh.
Nightingale { middle name } could be really nice.
Soleil { ditto above } a nice middle.
Soul { ditto above } don't like it at all.
Wisteria { ditto above } - reminds me of hysteria.
Yvaine - I don't like this at all.
Isabella - solid, good name.
Isolde - not my taste.
Ophelia - very pretty.
Persephone " Persy " - cute, but not into Persy.
Psyche - that's not a name.
Remember " Remy " - again, not a name.
Wolfsbane " Wolf " - I'd think she was joking if she said this was actually her name.
Grey- only as a nickname for a boy.
September 1st, 2013 04:01 PM #19
Anastasia " Ana "- Like this (especially Anastasia) but worry about the 50 Shades of Grey association.
Amity " Ami "- Adorable nickname, great first name.
Artemis- Alright. Something about it sounds hard though.
Aphrodite- Not a personal favorite, but I can see it on a baby.
Edward { big GP for the girl } " Dare or Teddy "- No, no, a thousand times no. Leave it a guilty pleasure.
Eva / Ever { I cant decide }- Prefer Eva. Ever will sound trendy or dated in ten years.
Maximilian { see Edward } " Mila or Max "- NOPE.
Nightingale { middle name }- This is alright in the middle spot, but too much as a first.
Soleil { ditto above }- Like as a middle
Soul { ditto above }- Dislike. One of those word names that just too much.
Wisteria { ditto above }- Dislike. Too strong an association with Desperate Housewives.
Yvaine- Unsure how to pronounce this. Eve-aine? Not a fan.
Isabella- Very popular. Don't care for it.
Isolde- Alright, but I prefer Isadora.
Ophelia- Prefer as a middle, but pretty enough.
Persephone " Persy "- Like this.
Psyche- Dislike. All I can think of is elementary school children chanting "Psycho Psyche."
Remember " Remy "- Remy is cute, but I really don't like Remember.
Wolfsbane " Wolf "- Dislike.
Grey- Prefer in the middle, but it's not that bad.-Athena
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Past National Opinion Surveys
- 2010 Survey: Australian and American Attitudes to Illegal Immigration
- 2009 Survey: Australians, Americans and Climate Change
- 2008 Survey: Australians, Americans and the 2008 Presidential Election
- 2007 Survey: Australian Attitudes Towards the US
Australian and American Attitudes to Illegal Immigration
19 August 2010
An election‐campaign survey commissioned by the US Studies Centre in conjunction with Stanford University has found that Australians are more concerned about illegal immigration than those in the United States.
The survey canvassed the attitudes of Australians and Americans towards illegal immigrants, immigration generally, and the strengths and weaknesses of the respective party policies. It was carried out by US‐based polling firm YouGov/Polimetrix , with Australian polling occurring during the first week of the current federal election campaign between July 14 and 22, and American polling done in February 2010.
According to the results:
- 76 per cent of Australians believe that increasing numbers of asylum seekers and illegal immigrants are an important problem for the country whereas in the US, where the number of illegal immigrants in 2009 was estimated by the US Department of Homeland Security at nearly 11 million, 71 per cent rate it as important.
- 69 per cent of Australian respondents agree that Australia "is taking too many immigrants", as compared to 62 per cent of their American counterparts.
- Among those who consider asylum seekers as "one of the most important issues facing Australia", 47 per cent indicated they will vote for the Coalition and 37 per cent for the ALP.
- Labor leads the Coalition (48‐25 per cent) only amongst those who rate immigration as "not all that important".
Chief executive officer of the US Studies Centre, Professor Geoffrey Garrett says differences in the demography of Australia and the US may help explain the variations between the two country's attitudes to immigration and asylum seekers.
"In the US, most migrants in the country without legal visas are Latinos, joining what is America's largest ethnic group that is largely sympathetic with their plight. There is no similar ethnic base in Australia for a more compassionate approach for asylum seekers."
Australians, Americans and Climate Change
20 November 2009
A major survey on Australian attitudes to climate change released today by the United States Studies Centre (USSC) at the University of Sydney mirrors recent polling among Americans.
Professor Simon Jackman, Visiting Professor at the USSC and Professor of Political Science at Stanford University in California, conducted the survey "Australians, Americans and Climate Change" comparing attitudes of Australians with those of Americans.
Professor Jackman said the survey results showed that climate change is a "wedge" issue in both countries, but the Rudd government has bigger incentives than the Obama administration to pass legislation because Australians are on average greener than Americans.
"The partisan divide on climate change is big in Australia but even bigger in the US", said Professor Jackman. He added "The centre-right hold views on climate change that are at odds with mainstream opinion in both countries, but Americans are just less committed to fighting climate change than Australians".
Professor Geoffrey Garrett, chief executive of the US Studies Centre, said that the survey results explain why climate change legislation is closer to becoming law in Australia than the US.
"Barack Obama and Kevin Rudd both know that good policy must also be good politics. In Australia, pushing hard on climate change is good policy and good politics, but this is still not the case in the US", said Professor Garrett.
Based on 800 telephone interviews conducted in Australia in late September, the survey found that climate change is much higher on the agenda in Australia than the US. Strong majorities of the Australian public concur that (a) the planet is warming (83%); (b) climate change is caused by human activity (67%); and (c) Australia should take actions to reduce its production of greenhouse gas emissions even if this costs jobs and reduces living standards (59%).
Conversely, data from recent polling in the US show that climate change remains well down the list of "important issues" for Americans with the most recent Gallup poll reporting that only 4% of respondents rated climate change the "most important" issue, far behind their top two concerns of the economy (46%) and health care (13%).
A recent YouGov/Polimetrix survey in the US shows that only 57% of Americans believe humans contribute to climate change (the comparable figure is 67% in Australia) and that Americans are less willing than Australians to take action if climate change initiatives will cost them money.
The surveys show considerable partisan polarisation on climate change in both countries, but the partisan divide is more pronounced in the US.
Among Australian respondents, Labor voters were considerably more likely to attribute a warming climate to human activity than Liberal voters. Of the 90% of Labor voters who agreed that the world's climate is warming, 83% attributed this to human activities, meaning that 78% of Labor voters accepted that global warming is anthropogenic. Among Liberal voters the corresponding figure is 48%, an inter-party difference of 30 percentage points. Not surprisingly, Green party supporters believe even more strongly in human induced climate than Labor voters, whereas National party voters are about as skeptical as Liberal voters.
In the US, 74% of Democrats report that human activities are a source of global warming, a belief reported by only 28% of Republican identifiers. This gives a partisan split on this issue of 46 percentage points.
The stronger polarisation of this issue in the US was again highlighted in questions related to measures to limit greenhouse gas emissions. In Australia 70% of Labor supporters and 44% of Liberal supporters said they favoured "steps to reduce its [Australia's] production of greenhouse gases, even if it means fewer jobs and a reduction in living standards…"
In the US, 62% of respondents support legislation setting emissions targets, but there was a partisan gulf on this question: 84% of Democrat voters support such legislation, but only 31% of Republicans voters - a gap of 53 percentage points between the two parties.
"The USSC survey shows that in both Australia and the US, supporters of the centre-right opposition parties are considerably more skeptical about climate change than the general population", Professor Garrett said. He added "But our data also show that Australia is a greener country than the US".
"This helps explain why climate change is on a much slower track in the US than it is in Australia, even though President Obama is much greener than George W. Bush".
The second part of the US Studies Centre's 2009 survey dealing with Australian and American attitudes on a range of other political and cultural issues will be released next year.
Australians, Americans and the 2008 Presidential Election
30 October 2008
The United States Studies Centre conducted a major survey on the views of Australians towards the United States and the 2008 presidential election, undertaken in October during the financial crisis.
Professor Simon Jackman Visiting Professor in the United States Studies Centre and Professor of Politics at Stanford University in California conducted the survey "Australians, Americans and the 2008 Presidential Election" that also compared attitudes of Australians with those of Americans on the same issues.
The survey comprises telephone interviews of 800 respondents and an on-line survey of 3,000 respondents. The field work was conducted by Brisbane based Q & A Research.
The survey found that most Australian respondents (80%) believe the US is on the "wrong track", mirroring the views of Americans. In contrast, a solid majority (64%) of Australian respondents said Australia is on the "right track".
If Australians could vote in the US presidential election, they would overwhelmingly support the Democrat candidate Senator Barack Obama by more than a 4-1 margin.
Almost half (49%) of the Australian respondents think Senator Obama would make a better president "in terms of Australia's interests". Only 11% said the Republican candidate Senator John McCain would be better for Australia. Fully one third of respondents said it would make "no difference" if Senator Obama or Senator McCain wins, reflecting confidence in the underlying strength of the US-Australia alliance.
More than two thirds (69%) of Australian respondents felt anger towards or ashamed of the US because of "things America has done". A similar number of American respondents (60%) also reported feeling "ashamed of things that America has done".
About half the Australian respondents think the US should exit Iraq within twelve months. This is very similar to the views of Americans on the right strategy in Iraq. But even the one third of Australian respondents who think the US should stay "as long as it takes" still prefers Senator Obama as president by a 3-1 margin. The one third of Americans who think the US should stay in Iraq support Senator McCain by more than 10-1.
Senator Obama being the first African American presidential nominee of America's two major parties is less important to Australians than to Americans. The survey's Australian respondents scored considerably lower than American respondents on a "racial resentment" scale assessing attitudes towards the treatment and status of African Americans in the US.
On religion, many fewer Australians (5%) than Americans (18%) incorrectly think Obama is a Muslim. He is a Christian.
Asked about American stereotypes, two-thirds of Australian respondents describe Americans as "violent", "greedy" and "ignorant". At the same time, two thirds of Australians described Americans as hardworking.
Australian respondents were twice as likely to think of China as an "adversary" of the United States (33%) than as an adversary of Australia (15%). More than half (55%) see China as an "ally" of Australia, almost twice the proportion (29%) that thinks China is an "ally" of the United States. Only 5% of American respondents see China as an "ally".
Australian respondents were asked to rate both Australian and American political figures on a "progressive-conservative" scale. Australians consider Senator Obama to be considerably to the left of Australia's Labor Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, whereas they consider Senator McCain to be far to the right of Australia's Liberal leader Malcolm Turnbull, with President George W. Bush even further to the right.
Professor Geoffrey Garrett, CEO of the US Studies Centre, said the results showed that Australians of all political stripes shared with many Americans hopes for transformational change at home and abroad if Senator Obama wins the presidency next week, succeeding what is widely viewed in both countries as a failed Bush administration.
Australian Attitudes Towards the US
10 December 2007
The United States Studies Centre has commissioned the most comprehensive survey of Australian attitudes towards the United States ever undertaken, in the national opinion survey Australian Attitudes Towards the US.
Part One examines the views of Australians on foreign, economic and trade policy issues.
Part Two canvasses the attitudes of Australians towards a number of US institutions, various aspects of American society and culture and the influence of American culture on Australia.
The national survey has generated extensive media coverage, both nationally and internationally.
Professor Murray Goot, Visiting Professor in the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney, designed and developed with Sydney academic Dr Ben Goldsmith. Professor Goot is widely recognised as Australia's leading academic authority on public opinion.
The research employed innovative survey techniques and comparisons to opinion polls looking back over 25 years. AC Nielsen conducted telephone interviews with over 1200 people across Australia.
- Download the survey results - Part One: Foreign Policy, Security, Economics and Trade
- Download the survey results - Part Two: Institutions, Society and Culture
- Watch the media launch
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Australia, the US, and the War on Terror
With Australia raising its terror alert level to high and Obama announcing a plan of action in the Middle East, debates about the alliance and its role in the War on Terror are re-emerging. Associate professor Brendon O'Connor joins an expert panel to discuss the next steps in Iraq and Syria.
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Barack Obama's major address on his Islamic State strategy promised air strikes but can a satisfactory resolution be reached without ground troops? Research associate Tom Switzer joins a panel to read between the lines of the President's speech.


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ADAM Classic Series Mk 3 loudspeakers are now available and feature all new cabinets and driver upgrades. The first Classic Series became well known for being adaptable to all room sizes, having the possibility of using these speakers in both stereo and multi-channel applications, and the option of either active or passive versions. Now, the models of the Classic series profit from the technological improvements and the new materials of the high-end TENSOR Series. In outward appearance the Mk3 versions present a new, very attractive look. Pictures will be available soon. But the improvements also include all aspects relevant to the quality of sound reproduction. The ADAM proprietary ART transducers, already a legend in professional studios, give way to their successors, the new X-ART transducers, which show an extended ('X') frequency response and a higher efficiency. Also, the lower midrange drivers and woofers match the ones of the TENSOR Series. The floor standing models are equipped with new baseplates and spikes to improve the decoupling from the floor. Classic Mk 3 Series is available in passive or fully active versions and a range of finishes including Piano Gloss Black, Cherry and Walnut wood veneer.
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Workers begin to dismantle bell tower steeples atop historic Christ Church in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, which was struck by lightning during severe thunderstorms; pedestrian Richard Schwartz was hit by either falling debris or a collapsing scaffold during the incident and died later at hospital. MORE
Apr. 12, 2012
Metropolitan Transportation Authority's inspector general concludes that when the Long Island Rail Road was paralyzed for nearly 12 hours after a lightning storm in September 2011, human error factored in; reports that workers installing a $56 million state-of-the-art signal system made improper modifications to parts that allowed the lightning surge to enter the system. MORE
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One day last February Marlene Ness was waiting for her husband to show up for morning coffee after spending the night in a small travel trailer they'd just bought for $200.
"Instead, a county sheriff's deputy showed up and told me there'd been a fire, and that he was dead," she said. "I wanted to die, too, except that someone had to take care of the kids."
Eric's death couldn't have come at a worse time. "We'd been almost homeless," Ness said, "living in a camp trailer, not much room for four people, so we bought this old double-wide for a dollar and about $100 in back taxes and were going to fix it up."
They bought the travel trailer to provide more living space while Eric was working on the double-wide. However, he died of smoke inhalation when the travel trailer caught fire his first night there, leaving Marlene nearly broke with only the mold-infested double-wide to live in with her two high school age kids, Destiny and Caleb.
But now, thanks to the efforts of a few good friends and volunteers, the trailer has been completely renovated top to bottom. "They even fixed Eric's picnic table that his family had in Ballard when he was a kid. I'm overwhelmed," Ness said.
Efforts to clean up the double-wide had begun sporadically after Eric's death, but in March when Garnell Bland saw her living situation, she knew something had to be done.
"She had no kitchen at all, and the place was just an empty, dirty shell. She was really in tough shape and alone," Bland said.
Fast forward to September and nearly 80 volunteers converged at the site in Birch Bay's Plaza Park and in four days completely restored her home, including taking the inside back to the studs to eliminate the mold, drywalling, painting, flooring, carpeting and landscaping. They installed a new kitchen, appliances and all, put in new lights, added a deck and repaired two others, put in new windows and added vegetable and flower gardens, a lawn, fencing and painted the outside.
They finished last Friday at 5 o'clock. Half an hour later, Bland met Ness and her older daughter Kim at the Birch Bay–Lynden Road entrance to the trailer park.
The house was hidden behind a large moving van containing all of Ness's furniture and personal belongings that had been stored during the renovation. At a signal the truck was driven aside and Ness saw her freshly painted house complete with a new lawn and garden.
"They got out of the car, everybody was crying, it was really good!" said Eileen Clausen, whose son Shaun is best friends with Caleb Ness, a senior at Blaine high school.
"Oh, my goodness," said Ness, 52, "There aren't words to describe how I felt. It was incredible that so many people would work so hard and they didn't even know me. Out of the goodness of their hearts they did something that's just overwhelming."
It was also the first collaboration between the Whatcom Volunteer Center and volunteers from the Bellingham Home Depot store.
"It was a big one for us," said volunteer center coordinator Sue Ellen Heflin, "because we usually do improvements or projects for places like Brigid Collins House in Bellingham, but to do a big renovation like this is new, as is working with Home Depot's staff volunteers."
"Working with the Volunteer Center is new but definitely something we'd like to do again," said Bellingham Home Depot manager Deanne Clawson. Home Depot volunteers often find themselves going to Everett or Seattle for projects, but now they've found a way to do more closer to home. Clawson said "There are bound to be more."
It all began with her assistant manager, Quanah Blaine, calling Heflin in June to see if more manpower could be mustered for this project so it could be completed in a few days. Heflin was also drawn to the project and wanted the challenge of working on a bigger scale.
Many connected with the project said that if there was one name that needed to be mentioned as the driving force to make all this happen it would be Garnell Bland. She went to dozens of stores in the area asking for donations, including Home Depot where she asked about used cabinets from any remodeling projects they were doing. She spoke to Chris Wickham at Home Depot, who made the project his personal cause.
He was joined by Home Depot volunteer co-captains Barry Donaldson, Melissa Wiltsey and Amy Frost, and together they got a $10,000 grant from Home Depot management to fund the basic effort.
"We talked with our vendors and others called local businesses and it really took off," Wiltsey said. Some of the companies sell to Home Depot and others are local independents such as Smith Gardens, she said, "but a lot of people did a lot of work all coordinated and focused on the week after Labor Day."
"I can't believe this is my house," Ness said. "I couldn't have dreamt of anything like this happening to me. They did such a beautiful job. Six months ago I didn't think I would ever be happy again after losing Eric, but my mouth is tired now from smiling so much."
Happy to be in a liveable, clean and healthy home, Ness said that for the first time in months she's "made two meals that are not out of a microwave or a slow cooker. They're real home-cooked meals! Had it not been for Garnell we'd still be living in this place just like it was. And believe me, Home Depot has my business forever.
Thanks to her I have my children with me in a nice beautiful place for us to live."
In addition to the Whatcom Volunteer Center, local and national businesses that participated in the renovation of Ness's home include: SleepMasters, Wilson Motors, Albertsons, Costco, Donaghy Construction, Mason's Contracting, GMA Construction, Grow Source Landscape, Lehmann's Appliance, Cabinets Inc., Smith Gardens, JB Sod, Olive Garden, Bellingham, Penske Trucking, Behr Paints, Eastside Masonry, Woods Coffee, Little Caesar's Pizza, Blaine Food Bank, TW Enterprises, Northwest Electronic Recyclers, Scott's Miracle Gro, Cost Cutter Grocery, Bow Wow and Woofs, Haggens, Trader Joe's, A Sweet Country Kennel, and lodging at Semiahmoo Resort.


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Reckoning time! We try to attempt to try to round up many of the reviews since before (!) the Black Friday madness. Fill up the coffee machine and the tea kettle at the same time, this is a long and winding road... In this edition, we start with the "hot cameras du jour" first, and only feature completed reviews. Time permitting we will have a separate mega round-up tomorrow to cover the hands-on/previews/tests/etc...
Hot Cameras, Sleepless Nights
+ Canon S100 at DC Resource and Pop Photo and Camera Labs and Photography Blog and Quesabesde (computer-translated)
+ Fuji X10 at Tech Radar and Pocket Lint and WDC? and Photo Review
+ Panasonic GX1 at WDC and Tech radar
+ Sony NEX-7 at Pop Photo and Dxomark
+ Sony Alpha A77 at PDN
+ Sony Alpha A65 at CNet Australia and ephotozine
+ Sony Alpha A55 at Foto Actualidad (computer-translated)
+ Pentax K-7 at Photography Banzai
+ Pentax 645D at Tech Radar
+ Canon D-Rebel T3i/600D at DP Interface
+ Nikon D3100 at DCI
APS-C Mirrorless
+ Sony NEX-5n at Imaging Resource [NEW!]
+ Samsung NX200 at Photoxels and Pocket Lint and Photography Blog
Micro Four Thirds
+ Olympus E-PM1 at dpreview and David Lee Tong and WT21 at Mu-43.com and DCI and Register Hardware
+ Panasonic GF3 at Photoxels
Small-Sensor Mirrorless
+ Nikon V1 at Quesabesde (computer-translated) and CNet Asia
+ Nikon J1 at CNet Asia
+ Pentax Q at Photography Review and DXomark with discussion
Compacts with RAW
+ Nikon Coolpix P7100 at Trusted Reviews
+ Canon SX40 HS at Photo Review
+ Canon SX220 HS at Cameras UK
+ Casio EX-ZR100 at Pocket Lint
+ Fuji F600-EXR at Photography Blog
+ Kodak Z990 at Kodak Z990
+ Nikon Coolpix S8200 at DP Interface and Pocket Lint
+ Panasonic FZ47-FZ48 at Neocamera
+ Panasonic ZS8 at DigitalReview.ca
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Digging into YUM
Ryan is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network -- entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
A SWOT analysis is a look at a company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and is a great way to gain a detailed and thorough perspective on a company and its future. As the 2013 year rollercoaster journey begins, I would like to pinpoint on a trailblazer in the quick service restaurant industry, Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM).
- Dividend: At the moment, Yum Brands pays out quarterly dividends of $0.34, which annualized puts the dividend as yielding 1.96%
- Institutional Vote of Confidence: 78% of shares outstanding are held by institutional investors, displaying the confidence some of the largest investors in the world have in the company and its future
- Relative Lack of Volatility: Yum Brands currently carries a beta ratio of 0.87, which represents a stock which trades with less volatility than the overall market, a major upside for long-term investors
- Accelerated Revenue Growth: In 2006, Yum Brands reported revenue of $9.56 billion; in 2011, the company announced revenue of $12.63 billion, representing year over year annual growth of 5.73%, and this trend of single digit solid revenue growth is highly anticipated to sustain into the future, with projections placing 2016 revenue at $20.85 billion (this growth has been a result of expansion by the company in store count, especially in emerging markets such as India and China)
- Double Digit Margins: The company presently carries a net profit margin of 10.45%, representing a strong and profitable company primed for growth into the future
- Cash & Equivalents: Yum Brands currently possesses $942 million of cash and cash equivalents on their balance sheets, a major upside to the business
- Pricy Valuation: Yum Brands currently carries a price to earnings ratio of 20.12, a price to book ratio of 17.24, and a price to sales ratio of 2.44, all of which indicate a company trading with a pricy valuation
- Debt: The company currently holds about $3.00 billion of debt on their balance sheets, a major downside to the business
- Concentration in United States: According to the company's 2011 annual report, there are 58 restaurants for every 1 million people in the United States, opposed to only 2 restaurants for every 1 million people in emerging markets, revealing a huge concentration of business in the United States, which could prove to be a weakness in the future
- Acquisitions: On February 1, 2012, Yum Brands acquired Little Sheep, and further acquisitions in the future could fuel overall company growth
- Product Innovation: Yum Brands has consistently innovated its offerings to spark customer excitement and fuel sales growth, and further growth in any one of Yum Brands major chains could prove to be a major opportunity for the company
- Emerging Markets: In 2011, Yum Brands open 656 new restaurants in China and 101 new restaurants in India, and further expansion into these fast-growing emerging markets could provide huge opportunity for the company and its shareholders
- Dividend Growth: Since implementing their dividend program in 2004, Yum Brands has consistently raised their dividend payouts, and further dividend growth in the future should reward shareholders
- Competition: The fast food restaurant industry is one of the most competitive in the world, and the competition to offer the best product for the least amount of money can lead to margin compression
- Rising Input Prices: Yum Brands' main chains, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC, all pride themselves on offering good value to the customer, and if food prices were to rise due to the historic drought in the United States in 2012 or any other occurrences, the company would be faced with the difficult decision of passing the extra costs onto their customers or swallowing the pain in their margins
- Stagnant Economic Landscape: While the company's fast food offerings are cheaper than other higher end eating alternatives, in times of economic downfall people are less willing to spend money, and any stagnation in the global economic landscape could harm Yum Brands
Major publicly traded competitors of Yum Brands include Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ), McDonald's (NYSE: MCD), Jack-in-the-Box (NASDAQ: JACK), and Arcos Dorados Holding (NYSE: ARCO). All of these companies operate in the fast food restaurant industry, and compete with Yum Brands' restaurant chains. Domino's is valued at $2.57 billion, does not pay out a dividend, and carries a price to earnings ratio of 25.37. McDonald's is valued at $90.21 billion, pays out a dividend yielding 3.43%, and carries a price to earnings ratio of 16.92. Jack-in-the-Box is valued at $1.25 billion, does not pay out a dividend, and carries a price to earnings ratio of 20.76. Finally, Arcos Dorados is valued at $2.87 billion, pays out a dividend yielding 1.74%, and carries a price to earnings ratio of 24.72.
The Foolish Bottom Line:
Financially, Yum Brands is relatively solid. The company possesses solid revenue growth, a growing dividend, and a business model which is able to produce double-digit margins. However, the company carries a substantial debt load which outweighs its pile of cash. The company's future is very reliant on growth stemming from emerging markets such as China and India, and lately this growth has been threatened because of economic downfall in these regions, especially China. However, in the long run Yum Brands is perfectly positioned to take advantage of these emerging markets and prosper into the future providing shareholders with handsome returns over the coming decades.
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Breast Biopsy (cont.)
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Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.
Medical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
Dr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.
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A core needle biopsy (CNB) can also be done in several different ways:
How is a vacuum-assisted breast biopsy done?
Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy uses a special instrument and imaging guidance to remove breast tissue samples through a single, small skin incision. This technique allows the surgeon to remove more tissue through a single incision than is possible with a traditional core biopsy and is a much less invasive procedure than an open surgical biopsy.
The vacuum-assisted biopsy involves the placement of a biopsy probe using radiology imaging studies for guidance. Stereotactic mammography, ultrasound, and MRI have all been successfully used to identify the abnormal areas to be sampled by vacuum-assisted breast biopsy. Once the biopsy probe has been positioned, a vacuum pulls the breast tissue through an opening in the probe into the sampling chamber of the device. Then a rotating cutting device in the instrument removes the tissue sample, which is carried through the biopsy probe to a tissue collection receptacle.
The surgeon or radiologist then turns a control knob on the biopsy probe that moves the sampling chamber to a new position. This procedure is repeated until all desired areas have been sampled. In this way, samples can be taken all around a suspicious area through a single insertion of the biopsy probe. With a traditional core biopsy, sampling of multiple areas would involve repeated insertions of the biopsy instrument.
The vacuum-assisted biopsy technique is performed under local anesthesia and leaves a small incision that does not require stitches for closure. It takes less than an hour to perform, and patients can usually return to normal activities soon after the procedure.
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The Single Life: Your Mission (If You Choose to Accept It)
- Thursday, September 16, 2010
Anonymous gifts tend to be of the monetary kind, but may not be your only option. Still, I'd like to share a few ideas for sharing the wealth (or sacrificial giving, depending on the current state of your bank account) to several types of needy souls:
- Anyone: Cash is always good. You never know what bill may be going unpaid. Alternatively, you could pay someone's electric bill one month, slide a grocery store gift card into purse or pocket, or make arrangements to pay for an oil change. (Car maintenance can go out the window when money is tight.)
- Job Seeker: Gift certificate for dry cleaner, nail salon, shoe shine stand, or barber shop. Help them dress for success and they'll feel more confident at that next interview.
- Financially-Challenged Family: Gift card to cover movie tickets (don't forget the popcorn!) for the family. When money is really tight, the chance to feel "normal" even for a few hours goes a long way. Or send them dinner fixings (this can be a little tricky to pull off in stealth mode, but you'll find a way).
- Suffering Single: A restaurant gift card to a spot frequented by the singles group will allow them to take part in after-church fellowship without wondering if anyone will notice they only had water along with the free chips and salsa.
These are just some ideas to get you started: You'll think of more, I know you will. And when you do, why don't you share them in the comments section below this article? One of those ideas may be just what someone else is looking for.
Finally—and this is important—once you give a gift, let it go. You no longer have any claim on it, so you have no say in how it's used. It's possible the recipient won't react the way you wanted or do what you expected with your gift. That's OK. Just remember, you don't know the whole story. As they say at the end of each Iron Chef battle, "Put it down and walk away." And be happy in the knowledge that when you've done something even for "the least of these" you've done it for the Lord.
Susan Ellingburg is a natural-born Texan who sings at every opportunity, reads as much as possible, and cherishes every day she gets to spend with friends. She's a serious foodie and not-so-serious gardener who is determined not to let being single stand in the way of living an amazing life. Read Susan's blog at TastingGod.wordpress.com.
**This column first published on September 16, 2010.
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Ventricular assist device sustains patient's life while awaiting heart transplant
Clinical expertise in Cardiac Care at Children's has led to the first ventricular assist device surgery ever performed at the hospital. Dr. Joseph Forbess, director, Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children's Medical Center Dallas, Dr. Kristine Guleserian, a cardiothoracic surgeon on the medical staff at Children's, and Dr. Dan Meyer, Sarah M. and Charles E. Seay Distinguished Chair in Thoracic Surgery at UT Southwestern, surgically implanted a Thoratec left ventricular assist device in 15-year-old patient Michael Gonzalez on Feb. 23.
A ventricular assist device is designed to assume function for either or both of the heart's ventricles, the portion of the heart responsible for pumping blood through the lungs and out to the body.
"Due to irrecoverable heart failure, kidney failure and an expected long wait for a combined heart-kidney transplant, the VAD was the most appropriate therapy for Michael," Dr. Guleserian said. "The device is considered a bridge to transplantation, because it helps sustain a patient's life while awaiting a donor."
Many adult patients with VADs are able to leave the hospital once they are hemodynamically stable and their anticoagulation (blood thinners) and other issues are stable, so they can resume a relatively normal daily life and do the "waiting" in the comfort of their own home. Since Michael requires a combined transplant, he will transition to the regular eighth floor cardiovascular unit to await a suitable donor after spending several weeks in the Cardiac ICU at Children's following his VAD surgery.
VADs have continued to increase in sophistication and efficiency while decreasing in size and risk since their first introduction in the late 1970's. The most common VADs used in the United States are implanted in adults during open-heart surgery, but the surgery is becoming more common in the pediatric population.
"I expect that we will be performing more VAD implantations in the future as our heart failure population continues to increase and there is increased familiarity with these devices," Dr. Forbess said.


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Becoming average once was a breakthrough for Real Salt Lake. When the team went 10-10-10 and made the Major League Soccer playoffs in 2008, that was an achievement for the franchise.
Now that RSL is playing at that level again, it represents regression. RSL is 5-5-2 entering Sunday's game against Chivas USA in Los Angeles, while still trying to find itself after a roster makeover.
"We're average right now, in the standings," said veteran defender Nat Borchers. "I don't think we're an average team, but we have average results. We need to ask more of ourselves, for sure."
That's a healthy outlook, and it's true. But here's the thing: The MLS season is so long that I'm finding it difficult to summon much outrage about Real's performance so far. In terms of the calendar, no sport invests as much time in its regular season as soccer, and then the playoffs suddenly are over.
RSL began the 2013 season in March, when baseball teams were just starting to play spring training games, and will conclude in late October, during Week 7 of the NFL schedule.
So amid some disappointing efforts, the 5-5-2 start is not disastrous. It's true that RSL is the only team that's lost to D.C. United, and there have been other letdowns, such as a 2-0 home loss to the Los Angeles Galaxy and RSL's giving up two late goals in a 3-2 defeat at Montreal last Saturday.
Yet after three years when the team went a combined 47-26-25 but failed to return to the MLS Cup final, I'm recognizing the diminished value of the regular season. When coach Jason Kreis says his team is playing better than its record suggests, that's more of a good thing than a sign of underachieving.
"I certainly don't think we've picked up any points that we didn't deserve," Kreis said. "And unfortunately, I feel that way a lot. Maybe that's just my bias."
Everybody knew this season would require some patience, with a rebuilding process that was launched in December when Will Johnson, Fabian Espindola and Jamison Olave were traded in necessary cost-cutting moves. They were significant contributors to a five-year run of playoff appearances and a bunch of regular-season victories. RSL management kept the team together to make one last run, which failed to meet expectations.
So here's Real, standing fourth in the Western Conference going into this weekend's play — but having played at least one more game than just about everybody else.
Becoming cohesive remains difficult, with injuries creating series of makeshift lineups. Improved health should result in more consistency. RSL's offense has shown to be more capable this season, although that's not necessarily reflected in the net.
"We're creating a tremendous amount of chances in matches that we're just not finishing — and I don't mean half-chances, I mean ones that are clear-cut chances, inside the box," Kreis said.
Kreis also said, "If you had told me before the season that we could start 5-5-2, I'm pretty sure I would have taken it."
Stopping short of commending RSL for that start, I'll label it acceptable. As this team has demonstrated in its failures of the past three years — and again this season — finishing really is what matters.
RSL at Chivas USA
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RSL's starts
Real Salt Lake's 12-game starts of the past five seasons, with final regular-season records:
Year Start Record
2009 3-6-3 11-12-7*
2010 7-3-2 15-4-11
2011 6-3-3 15-11-8
2012 7-3-2 17-11-6
2013 5-5-2 —
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The Dawson County Board of Education is reviewing new policies that will allow employees to evaluate possession of what was once classified as "weapons" on a case-by-case basis.
Children are ready to see their friends again while parents gear them up for school, which starts back next week.
Students interested in taking religious education classes have a way to learn and gain graduation credit at the same time.
Carmen Dauset Moreno, also known as the Spanish dancer Carmencita, originally from Spain, is known for making flamenco dancing popular in the U.S.
Growing up, Tesela Dutton wanted her first car to be a truck and her first job to be in a garage.
In a continued effort to give Dawson County students the best education possible, the board of education has renewed its contract with a local college.
Getting a tablet or any other technology device can be overwhelming and sometimes frustrating if it is not known how to use. However, the Dawson County Library is there to help.
A team of students from a local college has ranked nationally in a skill completion.
During the summer months, there are not students roaming the halls of area schools, but come August, when class is back in session, officers charged with securing their safety plan to be ready in the event of a dangerous situation.
With school out for the summer, one local hang-out for kids is keeping Dawson County's students engaged in learning.
With the budget for the next fiscal year set, the Dawson County Board of Education has set its sights on the school system's millage rate.
After jumping in a cold lake in February for three years in a row, Brian Burke has decided to find a warmer way to raise money for literacy.
Dawson County residents will have a chance to honor a late teacher and historian with the gift of life.
The Dawson County Library was flooded with kids looking for food, fun and learning last week during the Edible Science display.
Students on summer vacation enjoyed a soot-covered and wet time during the recent junior fire academy.
Dawson county students were paid a visit by a local literacy group last week.
A pumpkin patch has sprouted in the lobby of Riverview Elementary School.
Students with musical interests at the high school will most likely be familiar with the school's director of choral arts.
A new collaboration is gearing up to make sure local children are not going hungry when they leave school and are home on the weekends.
The Dawson County Board of Education is seeking comments from residents to help develop a new plan for students.
Dawson County Middle School's Media Specialist Kim Dutton is in the school's library and media center each day to help students reach their goals.
Two Dawson County High School students were recognized during the last board of education meeting.
The Dawson County school system was honored by the state Monday night for its financial reporting.
Robinson Elementary School kindergarten teacher Lisa Bessiere has been named teacher of the year for the downtown school.
The State of Georgia is getting ready to roll out a new set of tests for students in order to comply with the Common Core State Standards system.
After nearly two decades of work and the efforts of three teachers, Dawson County High School has a new greenhouse facility.
The Dawson County Board of Education voted unanimously during its Monday night meeting to approve changes to the way the school system handles two long-standing operations.
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