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Breaking up is hard to do. That may be the case, but sometimes it's for the best. Such is the case with the spin-off of Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) from parent ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) in April. ConocoPhillips, the integrated oil company, had been a laggard. The stock never recovered to where it traded before the financial crisis. The spin-off of the refining unit lifted a burden off the back of Phillips 66 and unleashed massive outperformance.
Phillips 66 is now a well-run refining giant and is one of the largest domestic producers of natural gas liquids and a top producer of petrochemicals. Through its refining and marketing segment, Phillips 66 purchases, refines, markets and transports crude oil and petroleum products. The company's midstream business gathers, processes, transports and markets natural gas and fractionates and markets natural gas liquids. The midstream business is primarily made up of its 50% stake in DCP Midstream, LLC. Its chemicals segment manufactures and markets petrochemicals and plastics worldwide. The chemicals segment is made up of a 50% stake in Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC (CPChem). The company's third quarter earnings breakdown shows its earnings by segment. The third quarter represented the second quarterly report as an independent company. Comparisons are year-over-year.
(Source: Company Website Third Quarter Earnings Presentation)
The refining and marketing segment is firing on all cylinders. The company was able to run its refineries at 96% of capacity in the third quarter. At the same time, the company expanded its profit per barrel to $6.37 from a year earlier $4.30. Even after being affected by Hurricane Sandy, management believes they will run refineries at a percentage of capacity in the low nineties for the fourth quarter. Management also believes there are more efficiencies that can be attained and has taken on an investment strategy that will get lower priced crude oil (shale, Canadian heavy and WTI crude) to the company's refineries in a more cost effective manner. The company has already made investments in rail cars and better pipelines to help realize these efficiencies.
If Phillips 66 is struggling in any segment, it's the midstream segment. Profits are down this year but it's simply a product of much lower NGL prices. The company is continuing to make heavy investments in the midstream business. This should position the company well in the future, when gas prices return to more normalized levels.
The petrochemicals segment is strong. The company increased its year-over-year adjusted earnings by 42%. Return on capital employed increased to an annualized 31% from 28% in the prior year.
Just like the company, Phillips 66's share price has been an outperformer too. Since the spin-off in April, the stock has risen more than 50%. It has well outperformed the broad market as well as other refiners, Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC) and Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO).
Still, Phillips 66 is too cheap. Arguably, it's the best run of the refiners and by most metrics it's the cheapest. It's currently trading at just over six times earnings and just over five times cash flow. The stock has a price-to-earnings growth (PEG) ratio of 0.86. Its enterprise value-to-EBITDA is a low 4.27.
As an investment, Marathon Petroleum gives Phillips 66 a run for its money. However, I believe Phillips 66 has the slight edge despite its greater share price gains this year. Phillips 66 seems to have the best management team in the industry. With an overall ROCE of 21% and ROE of 23%, management is already showing that they are good stewards of capital. In addition, they are focused on creating efficiencies that didn't exist before to maximize profits. Below is a ratio comparison of Phillips 66, Marathon Petroleum and Valero Energy.
Management Effectiveness
Phillips 66 pays a dividend of $0.25 per quarter and yields 1.9%. This is lower than the other two major refiners, but management has stated that they want to make sure they can raise the dividend annually and continue to buy back shares of the company. With a payout ratio of under 5%, ongoing dividend raises shouldn't be a problem. In fact, the company has already raised the dividend 25% this year.
As the company continues to maximize profits in its refining business, the bottom line will continue to grow. While the company isn't immune to an economic downturn, the refining business is at least somewhat recession resistant. As investors are looking for companies that will continue to outperform even if the United States plunges off the fiscal cliff, they should feel very comfortable owning Phillips 66 no matter what politicians in Washington do. In the long run, Phillips 66's investments in the NGL business segment should also pay off. There is a bright future in the natural gas business and eventually price will catch up to that fact. Meanwhile, rest assured that refining and petrochemicals are making up the difference. Phillips 66 is a great company to own and might just refine your portfolio for the long haul.
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My name is Lil Miss Hot Mess, and I bike to work.
OK, fair enough, I don't often ride my bike when I've got my face on, but I do ride my trusty Gene Kelly (you figure out why I call it that) to work most days, and every now and then I get tired of taking my oversize limousine (er, Muni) to a show. Trust: I absolutely loathe exercise, but I hate waiting even more and you know Grandma Goldie taught me how to save a couple bucks. So, since Bike To Work Day is coming up I thought I'd put together a list of tips for BWD (Biking Whilst in Drag):
1. Your wig will not protect you.
Wear a helmet, girl, and protect your brain, but more importantly your face! Your wig may be huge and could possibly used as a flotation device, but just think about it this way: when you topple onto the pavement and your brain is spilling out onto your flawless paint job, it will not make for a cute photo. Make sure it is snug and secure, just like your…
2. Unlike a microphone, share the road!
One diva, one mic = one diva, one bike? For once, get off that high horse and share the road with cars, pedestrians, and other bicyclists! Think of the bike lane as a catwalk – be fierce but not too ferocious. Follow the rules of the road and stay off the sidewalk, or I will throw you shade!
3. Sequins are good, but spotlights headlights are better.
Find your light, mama! Once the sun goes down, you've got to bring your own source: a white in front for the "coming" something red and moody behind for the "going." I like mine to get all flashy, but that's just personal taste.
4. Lock it up real tight
Should I go with a Boy Scout knot-tying motif, or a BDSM gag? Well, you get the drift… I have had my wheels stolen one too many times, and it is no fun hobbling down that walk of shame with a busted bike. Lock up your bike securely, the tighter the better, make sure you've tied up all the parts to something with a flared base top!
5. Watch your tuck, lady!
OK, this one is totally optional, but from personal experience you might need to shift your ride from defensive to um delicate to protect those lady parts!
That should get you going! Here's some photos I took with my good friend Philip in honor of Bike To Work Day and the SF Bike Coalition's Dress-Up Challenge – hope you enjoy!
PS: I haven't blogged in almost a year, but I'm turning over a new leaf, honeys!
1 | trixxie carr
These tips are amazing and your looks make me GAG! Loving this so much – I want to ride MY bicycle!!! xx
2 | Justa
Oh, man…you oughta lead a pedalpalooza ride! http://www.shift2bikes.org/cal/viewpp2011.php
4 | calitexican
!!! love it! thanks for the tips! love the pictures.
6 | A random mediation on blessed bikes, Bike Week and the Ride of Silence « BikingInLA
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As noted in my post The Patent, Copyright, Trademark, and Trade Secret Horror Files, the article NFL Pulls Plug On Big-Screen Church Parties For Super Bowl, Washington Post (Feb. 1, 2008) notes that the NFL, using copyright, has prohibited churches from having Super Bowl gatherings on TV sets or screens larger than 55 inches. (And trademark is used to bully people from using "Super Bowl" in publicizing Super Bowl parties.)
Well in a series of beautiful photos profiling President Obama's first term, one of them (below) shows O'Bama and a variety of cronies watching the game in the "family theater" of the White House. Wanna guess the screen is larger than 55″? Wanna guess no copyright charges have been filed? And people say we live under the "Rule of law", where the law applies to everyone equally. Ha.President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wear 3-D glasses while watching the NFL's Super Bowl XLIII game at a Super Bowl Party with family, friends, staff members and bipartisan members of the U.S. Congress, in the family theater of the White House, on February 1, 2009. (Reuters/Pete Souza/The White House.)


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Beastie Boys Recorded New Music With MCA Last Year
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Mike D reveals the late rapper instigated
the studio session in 2011
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So, I don't see how it's okay for people to make fun of celebrities that died. Recently, several musicians have died, and the usual rounds are making Facebook and such. I don't get it. I was on Failbook and I got to May 4, where there was a number of horrible jokes regarding MCA's death (my…
You must read this whole interview (link included), I smiled, I laughed, and I choked up reading what Adam H. said. I'm still so torn up over his passing. I really thought he'd beat the cancer. It's such a great loss that the words I'm typing don't even come close to what I feel inside for…
I'm going to do a little something different for this post. I actually had a lot more I wanted to say, but then I forgot a lot of it. But anyway, here it goes:
Okay, so, if you follow me on tumblr, then you know that I am a big Skye Sweetnam/Sumo Cyco fan. In other news, water is wet. But, for…
Tribute To Beastie Boy Adam "MCA" Yauch by Phil Noto
Adam Yauch aka MCA pictured circa 1994 in the studio during the Ill Communication sessions.
(August 5, 1964 – May 4, 2012)
' Last night I took a 14 hour flight to Sydney Australia from LA embarking on PEs 80th tour in 25 years. I landed I got 65 texts with the news. Adam…
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Heart valve disease occurs when one or more of the heart valves do not work correctly because of valvular stenosis or valvular insufficiency. In many cases, heart valves can be surgically repaired or replaced, restoring normal function and allowing the person to return to normal activities. Dr. Griffin and Dr. Kapadia answer your questions about valve disease and groundbreaking percutaneous techniques.
dougseabird: Please describe percutaneous options for aortic valve repair or replacement.
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: There is commercially available percutaneous aortic valve for replacement. There are at least 8 other valves under investigation for percutaneous treatment. The aortic valve can not be repaired percutaneously. It has to be replaced.
gusgel: Are there any percutaneous options for bicuspid aortic valve condition and, if so, what option(s) is(are) available?
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: As previously stated, there are some bicuspid aortic valves which are suitable for percutaneous therapy.
eliasdavis: How do recovery times differ for percutaneous mitral valve surgery as opposed to standard treatment?
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: Mitral clip procedure requires hospitalization for total of two - five days. Since there is no incision, recovery is faster.
genodoc: Percutaneous aortic valve replacement in Aortic Insufficiency?? When will it be standard of care in asymptomatic AI??
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: There are valves that are being investigated for aortic insufficiency (AI). The use of valve replacement for asymptomatic AI is debatable. Currently we do not recommend valve replacement unless the heart is getting dilated. There are no commercially available valves for percutaneous therapy for AI.
gusgel: Is there a percutaneous option available for correction of bicuspid aortic valve?
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: It depends on the size and shape of the bicuspid valve. There is literature now that supports the use of percutaneous valve for some bicuspid valves. However, for most clinical protocols under investigations exclude bicuspid valves.
rosegradis1: I was at Cleveland Clinic in September of 2011 to have my Aortic valve replaced and two others repaired. It was decided that it wasn't quite bad enough to operate. We discussed " TVAR " that was ruled out because I had a double By Pass in 1983 ( I'm now 82.) Since that time my condition has become a little worse, my feet and legs are a great deal more swollen. Has anything changed as to a percutaneous procedure even with my past history?
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: I suggest you make another appointment to be seen – percutaneous AVR is approved for high risk severe aortic stenosis but there are technical reasons why it may not be feasible in an individual patient.
kenk: My cardiologist indicated that I will need both mitral and aortic valves replaced in the near future and the procedure will require full open heart surgery as compared to newer less invasive procedures. What are some of the determining factors to arrive at that decision.
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: Currently there is no commercially available mitral valve for percutaneous replacement. Therefore if you need mitral valve replacement, you will need open heart surgery. If the mitral valve is leaking, and can be repaired, there is ongoing trial for a percutaneous clip.
DMOGIRL: I am wondering how long until the percutaneous procedure will be an available/regularly used option for aortic valve replacement?
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: It has been commercially available for one and half years for patients who are inoperable or very high risk for aortic surgery. Availability for low risk patient is under clinical research which you can participate in.
DMOGIRL: Are there any risks during the percutaneous procedure that would make open heart surgery just as safe?
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: The percutaneous procedure and open heart surgery have their pros and cons. Associated medical conditions favor the use of percutaneous therapies whereas inability to have proper access for percutaneous valves in patients who can tolerate surgery - surgery is a better option.
DMOGIRL: Hello, I received a tissue (bovine) 23mm aortic valve 3 years ago at age 28. I am just curious if this valve is ideal when considering a candidate for the percutaneous procedure in the future?
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: Valve in valve percutaneous replacement is feasible with a size 23mm valve. This has not been approved by the FDA yet. This is a potential option in the future.
firstname.lastname@example.com: Is a valve which is inserted via TAVI/TAVR expected to last any shorter or longer than a similar valve that is implanted using OHS?
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: We are hoping that this valve will last similar to the one implanted by open heart surgery. We have data for five years in a reasonable number of patients but 10 or 15 year data do not exist.
DMOGIRL: How many times can a patient use the percutaneous procedure to replace a valve? Is it a one time thing?
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: No, there is the potential to put a valve inside the initial percutaneous valve, but this is not yet approved.
WALTERBLASS: I am 83 years old with moderate aortic stenosis; last Mean gradient 26. When I hit 40, will the percutaneous procedure work for me? The French cardiologist whom I consulted last year said his experience was that such a procedure resulted in more arrhythmia than sternotomy. Is this true in your practice?
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: Need for valve replacement in your age group is based on symptoms, not any one number. Some percutaneous valves, especially those used in Europe are associated with a high likelihood of a pacemaker being needed.
dougseabird: You said earlier that "Availability [of percutaneous procedure] for low risk patient is under clinical research which you can participate in." Please describe that clinical research, or give us a link we could go to find out more.
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: It is called PARTNER IIA protocol. You can find information at www.clinicaltrials.gov.
eliasdavis: Are the long-term results of percutaneous treatments for mitral valve regurgitation equal to standard procedures?
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: Percutaneous approaches are still investigational as compared to standard surgical approaches. It is still unclear how well these work over many years.
eliasdavis: Please excuse my ignorance but could you explain the difference between minimally invasive surgery and percutaneous treatment?
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: The current minimally invasive surgeries require stopping of the heart, going on the heart lung machine and direct visualization of anatomy. Percutaneous treatments are performed in beating hearts with x-ray or ultrasound visualization. They are both done through small or no incisions.
adourian: Is there any new news that shows any reduction in the incidence of strokes for percutaneous valve replacement vs. invasive valve replacement?
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: With better patient selection, the rate of stroke in percutaneous therapy seems to be declining. The most discernible decline was seen as experience with transapical access increased. The ongoing trials will help to understand risk of stroke in low risk population. There are several mechanisms for stroke including atrial fibrillation and embolization during procedure. Efforts with newer devices and medications are underway to reduce this risk.
DMOGIRL: How many percutaneous valve replacement procedures have been made at Cleveland Clinic? What is the success rate?
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: We have done more than 400 procedures. For 255 transfemoral procedures performed until end of 2012, 30 day mortality was 0.4%. This is outstanding compared to other reported studies.
stayingalive: My aortic valve was replaced 8 years ago. What symptoms should I be concerned about that would indicate the valve is beginning to weaken. I understand there are a few new blood tests that should be done. Does the sound of the heart beat becoming more pronounced something to be concerned about?
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: Shortness of breath, chest pain or dizziness are important symptoms to look out for. Echocardiogram is the most important test that you need. There are options to put a new valve within the old one, but it depends on what type of valve you have. Close follow up with an expert is recommended.
sinaihospital: I have aortic valve problems since 2004 what is the treatment for it. I take medicine for it. I have stress echo stress tests, ekgs, blood tests, trips to the hospital for chest pains.
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: Most aortic valve problems do not require specific medical treatment, but may require surgery eventually. You need to follow-up with your cardiologists regularly and have an echo done yearly - at least.
okie17: My cardiologist said my aortic valve is moving slightly slower than normal. I am 76 years old with no heart health history. I don't take cholesterol lowering drugs. Should I? Thank you.
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: If you have high cholesterol and cholesterol reducing drugs are needed anyway, there may be a benefit in slowing the rate of narrowing of the aortic valve. No evidence otherwise that anticholesterol therapy slows valve progression.
fpilla: I am an 80 year old male in good physical condition with progressive aortic valve stenosis that is slowly reaching the critical stage. Other than atrial fibrillation which initially was diagnosed a couple of years ago, I have no subjective symptoms. What are the deciding factors used to determine if a patient might even have an option to select a smaller incision route than the traditional method for aortic valve replacement. What are the pros and cons? Thank you.
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: If all you need is aortic valve replacement then the surgery can be completed with a small incision in most instances. However, if you have other problems that need addressing such as coronary disease, this would require a bigger incision at the time of surgery.
dukefan55: I am a 58yo female with moderate aortic stenosis (BAV).I am having chest pain when I exercise and have had a nuclear stress test and passed and a CPX test during which the technician had to stop due to 2 changes in my EKG. The tech said it indicated I was experiencing ischemia. My doctor said it isn't bad enough to do surgery yet. How will I know when it's time?
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: If your exercise tolerance decreases, you get dizziness with exertion, or your left ventricular function decreases, you need aortic valve operation. Regular follow-up with your doctor along with echocardiogram will be important to determine the timing of surgery.
waterdoc: Are there any positive results being seen from research into finding a way to prevent or reverse the progression of aortic stenosis?
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: Although not proven, lowering the cholesterol and minimizing excessive calcium replacement may help to decrease rate of progression of your AS.
bmwenick: 2/25/2009 at age 62 had replacement aortic valve. Edwards bovine tissue valve model 3000TFX replacement due to severe stenosis of the valve. Had rheumatic fever had a child. Mitral valve also damaged and since surgery, left atrium has continued to enlarge and latest test showed it severely dilated at 6.1.
1. I am very active and do quite a bit of physical activity at higher elevations such as X country skiing and snow shoeing about 9,000 feet elevation and backpacking about 10,000 feet. Is this contributing to enlargement of the left atrium?
2. Is a physically strenuous life style going to result is the aortic valve having to be replaced earlier?
Should repair of the mitral valve be considered at this time? Thank you both. Robert.
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: I doubt that physical exercise is contributing to the atrium enlargement. Exercise at a very high level such as endurance activities such as triathletes, might cause the valve to degenerate a little faster. Otherwise, unlikely that keeping fit is other than good for the valve. The need for mitral valve surgery will have to be determined when your AVR fails.
Regis: Does Cleveland Clinic still perform open chest surgery for aortic valve replacement?
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: Yes.
VickiD: Can you please explain how the timing of valve replacement is determined? (63 yr old woman, BAV, moderate stenosis, most significant symptom SOB).
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: At the onset of heart failure, aortic valve replacement is required. The heart failure is diagnosed by onset of symptoms (shortness of breath, chest pain or dizziness) or left ventricular dysfunction (EF, dilation, hypertrophy).
Ruthonline: What would be other reasons for the A-Fib, after correcting the thyroid problem?
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: Most common causes are hypertension, coronary artery disease, valve disease.
Ribby53: Had aortic valve surgery in may 2012 one year ago. The only Meds I take is an aspirin 81mg. My blood pressure is ok, should I still be taking beta-blocker?
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: Not necessary unless there are other reasons than aortic valve to be on it.
fpilla: I reside in Arizona. If I come to come to the Clinic for aortic valve replacement, how is follow up care handled after the initial post operative recovery phase. Thank you.
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: We are very used to patients coming from all over the world for surgery here. Typically the follow-up would be performed by your own local cardiologist. We will communicate what needs to be followed-up to your local doctors. This has been very satisfactory for many years.
anuhak63: Mean Aortic Systolic Gradient 42mmHG; Valve Area 1.08cm2. What readings normally require an aortic valve replacement?
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: The numbers are less important than symptoms. Gradient of more than 40 or valve area less than 0.7 cm2 are typically seen in patients who develop symptoms. Many patients with one of these numbers do not have symptoms. We follow these patients closely to identify signs of early heart failure, at which time we recommend surgery.
email@example.com: Hi, I'm a 47 year old male (in B.C.) with a "functionally bicuspid" aortic valve (calcification) with severe regurg and moderate dilation. From all tests thus far (TEE, Echo, CT) it looks like a straight valve replacement. I'm waiting for AVR - likely this year - date TBD. I am debating on mechanical vs. tissue valve and likely leaning towards mechanical so that I only have to have OHS 1x. However, the possibility of going tissue now and potentially a replacement using TAVI/percutaneous treatment in 10-15 years time is something I was trying to understand (i.e. will it be pervasive enough to make this a strong likelihood or do I risk having OHS for a 2nd time?). I realize there is no 'crystal ball' and nothing is certain, and it will to vary in each country/state/province, etc. depending on how widely these new approaches are used. But I would be interested in your thoughts on this. I am quite active, younger, etc. and am trying to weigh the pros/cons. Thanks! Tony
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: There is no right answer in this situation. There are advantages and disadvantages of tissue vs. mechanical valves. I have no doubt that if we had a very durable aortic valve replacement that was tissue and didn't require anticoagulation that that is what most of us would prefer. You are at the age where a tissue valve will likely last 15 years. Even if you were to have further tissue valve placed percutaneously, you would most likely need a 3rd procedure (surgical) in your 70's. So, if you have no reasons to avoid a mechanical valve that would appear to be reasonable option.
davekcleveland: I have been diagnosed with sclerosis of the aortic valve. It is being watched by my physician at Cleveland Clinic and my local cardiologist as well. I have been told that should it need replacing in the future that locally in my city only open heart surgery is available. What are the guidelines for the less invasive replacement procedure at Cleveland Clinic....? Is it available to everyone or just to a selected age group? I had open heart surgery many years ago and I am afraid to go through that experience again. Could I choose the less invasive method if it needs to be done at some point in time?
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: If your surgical risk is high, you can choose to have percutaneous aortic valve replacement. It is now FDA approved for this indication.
dougseabird: I recently heard that aortic valve repair (vs. replacement) is happening more and more for people who have regurgitation -- not calcification. Does Cleveland Clinic currently routinely do aortic valve repair? If so, could you briefly describe what factors determine whether a person is a candidate for AV repair? And briefly describe the procedure? If CC does not do aortic repair, why not?
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: Cleveland Clinic has pioneered the use of aortic valve repair for aortic regurgitation and has extensive experience in doing this. It is usually feasible in patients with a bicuspid aortic valve that is not calcified and where the large leaflet prolapses. There are other situations where it may be feasible also, such as, patients with an enlarged aorta, and relatively normal aortic valve.
stayingalive: I have a bioprosthetic valve. Recently underwent stenting followed by lithotripsy. Urologist wants to leave stent in for another week--almost 14 days in total. I am taking 500 mg of Amox twice daily. Is that ok or should the stent be removed sooner.
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: You will need to follow-up with your local cardiologist and urologist.
dougseabird: Please describe the most-used incision for minimally invasive aortic valve replacement at CC.
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: A mini sternotomy that involves 4 inches long incision in the midsternum. I suggest you look at the website - there are diagrams that explain the incision.
mvpr: Hello and thank you for hosting this chat. What are the safest over-the-counter pain killers to take with the diagnosis of moderate mitral valve regurgitation. I rarely take any medications, but wanted to know for when it is really warranted. Thank you for your response.
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: Probably acetaminophen (tylenol) or naproxen (alleve).
smartheart63: Dr. Griffin, I was told that I have mild mitral valve prolapse; the doctor told me I have a mid-systolic click. I had a strep throat infection as a 3 yr old that caused me to have Brights disease. Do you think the strep infection attacked both my heart and kidneys causing both? I have had an Echo and was never placed on any medications, do you think as I get old I will require surgery for the Mitral Valve? My family has a very bad history of heart bypass surgery.
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: Mitral valve prolapse is not related to strep infection and it is inherited abnormality of mitral valve tissue. Deterioration in MVP occurs in mid to late age, but is not inevitable. Would recommend to be followed yearly with an ECHO.
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: Prolapse is unlikely from a strep infection. Most commonly the infection gives rise to scarring of the mitral valve with mitral stenosis and/or regurgitation. Prolapse is likely to be unrelated to infection. If the leakage is not severe, this can be managed without operation. You may need a detailed echocardiogram to evaluate this problem.
smartheart63: My echo results read trace mitral and trace tricuspid regurgitation. Is this serious will I need surgery later in life.
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: Unlikely.
eileena: If you have a patient with mitral valve regurgitation who is healthy and asymptomatic, would you recommend immediate surgery. If so, would you prefer to treat with percutaneous options or open heart options?
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: Generally we recommend surgery for mitral regurgitation if there is a severe leak and the valve appears repairable even in the absence of symptoms. This is not an emergency. Typically surgical repair is associated with more complete resolution of the leak and is preferred to percutaneous procedures in healthy individuals.
dricke: What "numbers" should I be asking my doctor to help Cleveland Clinic know when a mitral valve needs repair or replacement? I am not symptomatic other than my afib which I never feel. I am on warfarin and Diltiazem HCL. The last seems to be slowing down my heart rate more and more as the years progress. I started in 2006 with 250MG every day and now I take 120MG every third day. How do I know when it is time before too much damage and the chance for repair is gone?
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: The most appropriate data would be to send an echocardiogram or a series of echos over that number of years.
bipbip10: I am a 55 year old male and have been diagnosed with a bicuspid valve with aortic stenosis and a dilated aorta which is approximately 4.6 to 4.7. This has been an ongoing issue that my doctor's check every four months for a few years now. How does the dilation generally progress and when should you actually consider having surgery?
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: Depending on the family history, type of dilitation, and rate of progression, surgery for aortic valve and aorta can be recommended. The numbers are close for recommending surgery. An expert evaluation is not unreasonable at this time.
clara: I had bypass & aortic valve replaced 2006. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 - 8 stents. All in major arteries and none have failed. I am now told that the tricuspid valve is severe, and I will probably need surgery when I can go off Plavix. The mitral valve has changed from mild/moderate to moderate. I am not sure if that is a problem. Would it benefit me to send records to Cleveland Clinic for their opinion. I have shortness of breath at times and fluid retention in the abdomen. Would I have to go through open heart surgery again?
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: Sounds like your problems are complex. I would recommend you come to Cleveland for a full evaluation.
Terra: Hi - thank you for considering my question. I have a history of atrial fib and recently a stress echo found severe tricuspid valve regurgitation (three out of four) without heart failure. Normally active all of my life, I now have very little exercise tolerance and find myself breathing harder even with walking. Also, if I lie flat especially after eating, I feel distressed and go into afib. I am 69 years old and otherwise healthy. My questions are -- do heart valves fail slowly and what would cause one valve to fail so severely and the others appear to be normal? What are my treatment options? Thank you for your help.
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: Isolated tricuspid valve leak is uncommon. It is important that you see a valve specialist as the most appropriate treatment for you will need an expert opinion. It is difficult to say based on your story what that might be. The tricuspid leak maybe contributing to the afib.
Terra: Is it possible to injure the tricuspid valve during a catheter radio frequency ablation for afib? Terra.
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: It is possible but rare.
Terra: What are the surgical options for moderate to severe tricuspid valve leakage? At what point is surgery recommended? Terra.
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: Generally we try and repair tricuspid leakage. Surgical intervention is only indicated for severe leakage with evidence of symptoms, enlargement of the right heart, or dysfunction of the right ventricle.
Terra: I had intermittent afib for four years before my tricuspid failed - is Pradaxa still a suitable anticoagulant to use? Terra.
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: Pradaxa is not approved for valve associated atrial fibrillation.
Ruthonline: Is there a relationship between thyroid levels and A-Fib onset? I was diagnosed with low thyroid levels and given thyroid medicine to take. Shortly, the A-Fib started. Symptom was fainting spell twice. Thank you.
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: There is a relationship. Once you correct your thyroid problem, if it persists, there may be other reasons for atrial fibrillation.
adourian: I have AS with valve area moderate but all other measurements mild including no affect to atria or left ventricle walls. I have also developed adrenergic paroxysmal afib over the past year, am experiencing episodes every several months lasting 8-11 hours with no symptoms other than palpitations. The trigger is unknown at this time and am told it is unlikely that it is the AS. All blood work, BP and stress test excellent. My cardiologist and I have been discussing whether to let the episodes run their course for the time being since they aren't long enough to risk blood clots (have been on baby aspirin regimen for years) and the symptoms are manageable. My question is if I don't control these episodes now might they become more frequent and longer in duration over time, become more difficult to prevent, and have an adverse affect on the outcome of my future valve replacement surgery? I am a minimalist when it comes to medications and would prefer not to regularly take cardizem or another calcium blocker unless I need to be proactive because of that future surgery.
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation has risk of blood clot formation similar to persistent afib.
bipbip10: I also went into A-Fib last year with cardioversion. Do you think that this was related to the aortic stenosis and what constitutes an expert evaluation?
Samir_Kapadia,_MD: It is possible. If you want to decrease recurrent events of atrial fibrillation, expert opinion is indicated with an electrophysiologist.
waterdoc: I am a 71 year old male diagnosed two years ago with aortic stenosis. My symptoms leading to this diagnosis were a heart murmur and infrequent episodes of atrial fibrillation. The latter have been controlled for the past two years by Multaq, but because of severe itching all over my body, I am to switch to Flecainide next week. I would be interested in any comments on the use of drugs to control atrial fibrillation related to aortic stenosis. I might add that I never had an episode of atrial fibrillation until my general practitioner switched me from a beta blocker (Ziac) to Lisinopril. My cardiologist reported recently that there has been no change in the valve since my first echo-cardiogram two years ago and that there is no apparent restriction in blood flow. I am active, watch my diet and exercise regularly. What is the prognosis for how long before this valve will need replacing and is there anything I can do to forestall this?
Brian_P._Griffin,_MD,_FACC: There are no specific drugs used for control of atrial fibrillation in aortic stenosis.
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AnswerRing: The New Magic 8 Ball
The AnswerRing, a paper device the size of a salad plate, is our generation's version of the Magic 8 Ball -- targeted specifically to "help a woman deal with her husband."Dr. Michelle Golland: I am so excited because I just found the adult version of the Magic 8 Ball -- you know, the 5-inch round shiny black ball with the big 8 on it that we all had in the late 1970s. I would shake it and ask: "Is Jason going to be at Skateway tonight?" Shake shake shake. Answer: Cannot predict now. Darn!!!!! Okay, "If Jason is at Skateway, should I wear the red Valor hoodie?" Shake shake shake. Answer: Concentrate and ask again. Whatever!!! Okay, "Magic 8 Ball, will Jason kiss me tonight while I am wearing my red Valor hoodie?" Shake shake shake. Answer: Yes most definitely. YEAH!!!! And yes, I did wear the hoodie, and I kissed Jason near the lockers at the skating rink.
The Magic 8 Ball was so great because it made us ask the questions that we deeply wanted answers to. For some strange reason, it was safer to shake that ball and want to believe we would be guided by it than to listen to ourselves or take the action that was needed to make what we wanted to happen actually occur. For example, I really wanted to call Jason and ask him to go to Skateway, but I was too scared. I knew I would look supercute in the red Valor hoodie, but I needed validation. I also knew I truly wanted to kiss Jason that night, and inside I probably knew he wanted the same thing too.
The AnswerRing, a paper device the size of a salad plate that claims to help people "solve personal and interpersonal problems in an inexpensive, private, and simple manner," is a similar little gadget that is supposed to "help a woman deal with her husband." It allows you to describe more than 117,000 specific situations for which you want an answer -- for example, I don't feel my husband loves me, or My husband doesn't make enough money. Once you complete the 4 sentences with prewritten options to form your question, you turn the AnswerRing over and it gives you "advice."
If you're wondering, as I did, what the AnswerRing could possibly say that would be helpful, here is your answer:
1) My husband ... Says he loves me, but doesn't seem to.
2) This makes me feel ... Very sad.
3) I wonder if ... It would help to call a friend.
4) Or if ... It's better to do nothing.
The advice on the back is also presented in a formula:
1) Your husband ... Should be told you don't feel loved -- then given the reasons.
2) Realize ... We all have downtimes; change alone can work, but you may need clinical help.
3) So ... Talk to a friend you can trust to get more perspective.
4) Anyway ... If you don't do anything, don't expect anything to change.
If you should be one of the lucky ones whose problem doesn't fall into the category of situations covered by the AnswerRing, the device offers this sage advice: "If the situation seems unlikely to you, don't dial it in.... There are a lot of odd situations out there."
The AnswerRing cautions that once you seek its help, you need to decide if there is danger involved in your situation before you act on its advice. How do you decide if there is danger involved? "If you aren't sure whether there's danger or not, assume that there may be danger, and get professional help as soon as you can." The device also suggests, if you are not in danger, that you discreetly place the AnswerRing somewhere your husband will find it so that it may pique his interest to start a discussion with you about the topic you left exposed for him to read.
It seems to me that what this is trying to get us to do is to ask ourselves the important questions and then muster up the courage to actually speak to our husband about things that concern or bother us -- so if your husband doesn't find the AnswerRing in his underwear drawer where you placed it, maybe you should ask the Magic 8 Ball what to do next.
What do you think of the AnswerRing?
|Dr. Golland is a USC graduate and a licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY#16974). She works with adults, teens and is an expert in the field of marriage and relationships. Dr. Golland has given her expert advice on CNN, HLN, MSNBC, ABC, and Fox news. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and wonderfully exhausting two children.


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Dreamworks Wants to Buy Casper, Waldo and More
- Written by Christian Hoffer on Wednesday, July 18 2012 and posted in News with Benefits
The studio is bidding to purchase Classic Media, owner of a number of classic characters.
Source: The New York Times
The New York Times is reporting that Dreamworks, the studio that brought us Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon, has placed a $150 million dollar bid for Classic Media, owner of a number of classic and lucrative properties.
Classic Media owns what can only be described as a smorgasboard of classic properties, including the Harvey Comics catalog of Casper, Wendy the Witch and Richie Rich, the Jack Wrather catalog, which includes the Lone Ranger and Lassie, and the Jay Ward Productions catalog, which includes Rocky and Bullwinkle, George of the Jungle and Dudley Do-Right.
Classic Media also owns the rights to the Filmation catalog, which includes the Masters of the Universe, but it's a bit unclear whether Mattel or Classic Media actually owns the rights to He-Man, She-Ra and other classic characters. After a bit of research, it appears that Mattel owns the rights to He-Man, She-Ra and other core characters and concepts, but that Classic Media owns the rights to any characters introduced in the cartoons. Sony currently holds the rights to a He-Man movie, but if/when they expire, it appears that they would revert over to Classic Media, who owns the television/movie rights to the character. This is all conjecture, of course, and is based off the 45 minutes of research that went into writing this article.
Should Dreamworks purchase Classic Media, their catalog would grow immensely. Where's Waldo, Lamb Chop, Veggie Tales, and even ancillary rights to Dick Tracy are also included in the company's catalog.
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Andy Murray: a hero, if not a champion
Today was a lose/lose situation for Andy Murray. He was facing the best player in the world ever in a home tournament where he could - theoretically – have ended Britain's search for a Grand Slam trophy. And as every Englishman knows, Murray is a man who can even turn a win/win situation to his own disadvantage, right?
Wrong. Murray may not have done the impossible in beating the Emperor of tennis but he did achieve the unthinkable in winning over the hearts of a nation.
In a venue that stands for everything he is not – neatness, suavity, privilege and the establishment – Andy Murray produced an unchoreographed and inspirational performance that overshadowed even a record-breaking feat by Wimbledon's best-loved champion.
It was like a scene from Gladiator. The plucky Celt, after beating off a few worthy but expendable challengers, was brought onto the stage in a battle the promoters had billed as deciding the future of the empire. He was supposed to spit and curse defiantly before surrendering meekly to be spared to fight another day only by the magnanimous and forgiving crowd.
But Murray hadn't read the script. He came out with confidence and gusto, keen to win every point, not just stay in them. This was a figure that bore no resemblance to the mumbling, muttering, awkward, overgrown teenager that BBC viewers had come to know, often begrudgingly, as their number 1.
Even so, Murray was not to find redemption in victory, that would have been too easy. Once Federer awakened to the threat and raised his game it became clear that he had too much for his challenger: too much skill, too much power, too much authority. As we've seen before, he seemed to float above the court effortlessly hitting the lines or dropping the ball over the net.
In chasing shadows, Murray slipped and fell heavily. For a few moments he lay on the turf and in front rooms around the country the munching of Pringles was interrupted by an echo of the criticisms of his detractors. "This is where he pretends to be injured," or "First it was his shorts, now he's bound to start blaming his shoes."
There was the barest hint of angry fire in his eyes as he regained his feet but a couple of points later he was throwing himself – heroically, not despairingly - across the court to chase another thunderbolt fired from whatever mountain the Swiss gods live on.
The brilliance which he showed in the first and second sets and the bravery of the third and fourth would have been enough to dispel any negative headlines from the thoughts of Fleet Street subs. But what happened next was truly extraordinary. Barely had Roger Federer lifted the trophy when a microphone was thrust into Murray's face and his pain and disappointment was exposed to the scrutiny of millions of strangers.
This was the time for shifty, uncomfortable Andy, whose eyes glance furtively anywhere except for into the camera, as though looking for a means to escape. Instead we were presented with a human being who did what he felt was right even when every sinew of his body was urging him to run off and hide.
He'd endured the spotlight for more than a month but spoke with heartfelt thanks to the people on whose behalf he had been hounded and persecuted by camera crews and flashbulbs. Time and again he broke down but refused to give up. Suddenly it occurred that Andy Murray needed and deserved our sympathy, wanted our approval.
It had never occurred before that his failure to deliver the honours that our proud history and, well, general Britishness so richly deserved was a matter of any personal angst on his part.
Then the penny dropped.
Well done Andy. I thought for a long time that all the vitriolic hate was directed at the English , by the Scots. Reading some of the posts here I can see that I was sadly mistaken.
Well , I am English and proud of it , as I am proud of you , a young Scot who did his damndest yesterday at Wimbledon to win the Championship.
You have a lot to be proud of , young man......march on.
For the rest of you racist bigots out there......Get a life !!!!
No doubt the same doubters will give it the old "I always supported him" if / when he does win a slam.
It's really easy to kick a guy when he's down but just ask yourself this; "what have I done in my life to bring a smile to a million British faces?"
It's amazing what a wee guy from scotland can achieve with some self-belief and a lot of hard work. Inspirational.
I just can't believe some of the really bitter and hateful remarks that some of you people write about Andy.
I thought the match yesterday was absolutely brilliant and I believe 100% that Andy did himself and us proud and he certainly gave every inch of his heart, skill and determination to win, but unfortunately he was beaten by a genius yesterday.
I think he was honest and honorable when he spoke after the match and my heart went out to him, and my tears and his were genuine and I know that he will win a Major soon, and it won't just be one!
I will always love and support him.
Why does someone have to break down to be liked in this world. This guy was at school at the time of the Dunblane school massacre. Anyone will tell you when you walk away from a tragedy with your life intact you are going to look at life a bit differently. Think back to what you were like in your younger days. Did you have his discipline and drive not matter the result to get back up again and again, i very much doubt it. Well done Andy Murray some of us think you have been doing a great job for many years and keep going.
I lived in scotland for 2 years when my husband was in the forces and can assure you that this english/scotish hatred only exists in the hearts of simple minded people who live to create and distribute hatred amongst different nationalities.
As for murry's comment about being scotish and not english, well he is so where is the harm in his statement. I am sure if someone from up north was mistaken for a scotsman he would comment that in fact he was :english: and not scotish, would there be such a fuss made about that comment?
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All of our bed frames are extra-long. However, most of our mattresses are normal twin size so that regular twin-sized sheets will fit. We do have a small supply of extra-long mattresses for our extra-long students. If your son or daughter would like an extra-long mattress, please let us know so we can make appropriate arrangements.
Once you arrive at the residence hall, look for the resident advisor (RA), who will be sporting a navy blue polo shirt. Your RA will show you to your room, explain the check-in form, and introduce you to other students who may have already arrived.
You will need to check the room against the check-in form, noting any differences, complete the form, and return it to your RA, who will give you your room key. Then you then may begin to move in. There will be volunteer movers available who can help! Your RA will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
The first number of your room number indicates the floor the room is on. So if your room is Westview 130, you are on the 1st floor. If you live in Cianchette 217, you are on the 2nd floor. And if you live in Wood Hall 309, you are on the 3rd floor.
We prefer that students hang posters and pictures in their room with adhesive putty. Scotch tape often takes the paint with it when removed, and I would definitely not recommend using duct tape! Tacks, nails, and screws will damage the wall, requiring patching and painting (a $50 charge per wall). The rooms in Wood Hall do have wooden poster strips on the left and right walls designed to take tacks. Command strips also work well but you have to be careful when removing them, otherwise you will take the paint off as well. The best thing to use to hang posters is painter's tape. It sticks really well to the walls of the residence halls and is designed not to take paint with it when it is removed.
As an incoming student, your housing deposit is handled through Admissions. After you have paid your admission deposit you will receive a packet from Admissions with the housing application in it.
Returning students should follow the Housing Application and Selection Process for Returning Students. (Returning students entering in the spring semester should contact the director of residence life.)
We begin making housing assignments for incoming students during the second week of May. Remember that we can't place you until you complete your housing application/questionnaire, because we use the information on the questionnaire to match roommates. Once we place you, we will send out a notice with information on your housing assignment and roommate(s), or you can also find this information on your student portal under Housing, when you get access to your Unity College student portal.
Each room has both wired and wireless network and Internet services available.
The lofting system is designed for the wooden adjustable bunk beds that the college provides in the residence rooms. It is 37"W x 84"L x 66"H with 2 ¼" x 2 ¼" posts. All posts and stretchers are made of select environmentally timbered wood. It has triple doweled construction, and the maximum high bunk bed position is 62" from the floor. Assembly is tool-less. The College has about 90 of these lofting systems and we use them for rooms that we are converting into triples. We offer any remaining lofts to the residents of Eastview, Westview, and Wood Hall on a first-come, first-served basis. Maintenance staff will install the lofting systems in the rooms before students arrive in the fall.
We can provide housing for married couples, though the request is quite rare (one in 16 years). We require a copy of the marriage certificate. We would likely offer a married couple a double room in Cianchette Hall, which has a private bathroom.
Students on the last summer NOVA trip (August 19 through 23) move into their fall-semester rooms when they arrive on Saturday, August 18. Check-in is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Allison M. Hall Welcome Center (lower end of campus loop road, look for signs). Residence Life staff will be there to greet you and direct you to your residence hall. If you need to arrive outside the 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. time period, please check in with Campus Safety.
Currently our campus pet policy only allows fish.
We allow standard dorm/cube-sized refrigerators, as well as the double cube. We do not allow full-sized refrigerators.
Our resident advisors (RAs) are upper-class students who have undergone resident-advisor training. Each resident advisor lives on campus in the residential community for which they are responsible. The resident advisor works under the supervision and direction of the director of residence life. Each resident advisor is accountable for helping to create a community environment that is conducive to the personal growth and development of all residents.
If you have already turned in your housing application and forgotten to include your roommate request, please contact us, and we will be happy to honor your roommate preference.
It is definitely possible that you and your friend can be roommates. The best way to indicate a roommate preference is to put them down as a roommate choice on your housing application form. Since you have already turned in your housing application, I will put you down as requesting each other as roommates on your housing applications and I will place you two together in housing.
Room dimensions are approximately as follows:
Cianchette: 15'x15'
Cottages: 9' x 11'
Eastview: 12' x 14'
Maplewood: single 10' x 16', double 12' x 16'
TerraHaus: single 7' x 12', double 9' x 12'
Westview: 12' x 14'
Wood Hall: 12' x 15'
In general, small electric cooking appliances are permitted if they have automatic shutoff features and don't have exposed/separate heating elements.
It depends on which residence hall you're in. In Cianchette Hall, Maplewood Hall, Eastview, and the Cottages, there are kitchenettes and residents can wash their dishes in the kitchen sink. Westview and Wood Hall do not have kitchenettes, so residents must wash any dirty dishes in the bathroom sinks.
Yes, a spring rod could fit inside the window.
They are; however you might have some problems doing so in Wood Hall, because the walls are concrete. (It's true: our only non-wooden residence hall is called Wood Hall! It is named after Unity College's first president.)
There are washers and dryers located in every residential area on campus. They run on a laundry card which makes it so that students do not need many coins. You can get a card from the laundry card machine located in the Student Center in the Activities Building. To put money on your laundry card, you can either put cash into the machine or go online and use your credit card (which will give you a code to redeem on the machine). A wash costs $1.75 and a dry is $1.50. Please make sure to keep your laundry card safe--the money is actually put on to the smart card and anyone could use it, given that it is not tied to you or your account. Also, students in the past have found that it is unwise to wash your laundry card! The washers and dryers are run by an outside vendor, MacGray. If you have an issue with your laundry card or the washers/dryers, please contact the Director of Residence Life.


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Nick Robson says William Haggas looks to have found a good opening for Royal Mezyan on Monday - he has a tip in every race.
Nick Robson says William Haggas looks to have found a good opening for Royal Mezyan on Monday - he has a tip in every race.
Pat Smullen reached 100 winners in a season for the first time as Brooch denied Regardez in the feature event at Gowran Park.
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Our man Will Hayler sorts the wheat from the chaff as he comes up with some horses that have taken his eye over the weekend.
Charlie Hills is considering supplementing unfortunate Doncaster loser Cotai Glory for the Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp.
Leading Investec Derby contender Ol' Man River could run in the Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday.
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Emory University's Goizueta Business School ranked among the nation's Top 5 business schools, according a new survey by Bloomberg Businessweek, and two other Georgia schools, UGA and Tech, made strong gains.
Out of 124 undergraduate business programs ranked, Emory came in at No. 5 this year, down two places from the 2011 ranking. The top schools this year were University of Notre Dame (1), University of Virginia (2), Cornell University (3) and the University of Pennsylvania (4).
Georgia Tech had the strongest gains among the state's undergraduate business programs, moving to No. 37 on the list from No. 50 last year. The University of Georgia jumped seven points to No. 50.
Bloomberg Businessweek surveyed senior business majors and employers and looked at eight other measures, such as graduates' starting salaries and the number of graduates seeking MBAs, to come up with its ranking.
Bloomberg Businessweek said of Emory:
At Emory, students say they appreciate the individual attention from professors, as well as career preparation, and nine out of 10 seniors report having internship experience.
Emory has 670 undergraduate business students. Annual tuition is $40,600, not including extras such as room and board ($12,828) and books ($1,100).
Georgia State fell on the list, to No. 124 from No. 110 in 2011.
Overall, the survey found business school students were more positive about job prospects this year compared with a year ago.
March 21st, 2012
10:42 am
Georgia state has some work to do if they are ranked #124–that's embarrassing. They need to make some changes.
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GSU used to be in top 3 of business schools back in the '80s and '90s.
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No, it didn't.
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georgia state–#3 in the country in the 1990s???? can I get some of the stuff you've been smoking? that business school has always been mediocre.


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