text: 2013 Stories Note: Links to these online articles may no longer be active. They are provided here as a reference only. They may continue to be available via the host site's archive. Antibiotic May Treat Dry Eye Disorder Dec. 29, 2013 (Medical Research) – Senior Scientist at Schepens Eye Research Institute Dr. David A. Sullivan and Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Yang Liu have found that azithromycin can directly stimulate the function of meibomian gland epithelial cells. This finding may prove beneficial as treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), the leading cause of dry eye disease in the world. Dr. Sullivan said, "Such research in the future will allow the creation of a portfolio of therapeutic options to treat the underlying disease and improve the quality of life of MGD patients." The Supraclavicular Artery Flap for Head and Neck Dec. 26, 2013 (JAMA Network) – A study conducted on 45 patients with defects related to malignant and nonmalignant disease undergoing reconstructive surgery demonstrated the versatility of the supraclavicular artery (SCA) flap in head and neck reconstruction and offers technical highlights to improve the efficiency of flap harvest. The SCA flap said to be a versatile and reliable reconstructive option for head and neck defects. The study was conducted in part by Director of the Division of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and the Norman Knight Center Dr. Daniel Deschler, who is lead author. Tiny Screens Can be a Big Strain on Eyes Dec. 16, 2013 (Boston Globe) – Dr. Gang Luo, associate scientist at Schepens/Mass. Eye and Ear, has created a free iPhone app called SuperVision Magnifier that helps magnify images and provide extra light for users via the phone's camera. Doctors at Mass. Eye and Ear in Boston say they get a regular flow of patients complaining of sore eyes, blurry vision, headaches, and muscle strain which are a direct result of excessive use of smartphones, among other computer devices. This SuperVision Magnifier smartphone app comes at a time where, "At least every eighth patient has this complaint — it's super common," says Dr. Matt Gardiner, ophthalmologist at Mass. Eye and Ear and director of the hospital's ophthalmology emergency services. Dr. Steven Rauch, otologist and director of the clinical balance and vestibular center at Mass. Eye and Ear, advises those who may start to feel queasy from using their device to simply close their eyes, look elsewhere, and try to reset their sensory system. Can an App Improve Vision? Dec. 10, 2013 (Wall Street Journal) – A 12-week, scientifically tested training program, now available as an iPhone app called GlassesOff, uses a technique called perceptual learning to reduce and possibly eliminate the need for reading glasses. The 30-person study, published in Scientific Reports on February 2012, showed that participants could read letters that were 1.6 times smaller than they could before using GlassesOff. While more research is needed on the GlassesOff program, Dr. Peter Bex, a neuroscientist at Schepens Eye Research Institute, a part of Mass. Eye and Ear in Boston, says, "The idea of using perceptual learning for vision difficulties has scientific merit." Using perceptual learning to improve vision has proved viable in several scientific studies, including in people with lazy eye. Contact Lens which Releases Drugs into the Eye Gives New Hope to Glaucoma Sufferers Dec. 9, 2013 (Daily Mail UK) – A new study has been hailed as a key step forward in the fight against glaucoma, a disease which affects 480,000 people in Britain. The study finds that a new contact lens, which releases drugs into the eye slowly, could be the next weapon used to treat the world's leading cause of blindness. Cornea Specialist at Mass. Eye and Ear, Dr. Joseph Ciolino, said, "In general, eye drops are an inefficient method of drug delivery that has notoriously poor patient adherence." Dr. Ciolino added that these contact lenses could help save millions from preventable blindness. New Combo Approach May Ease Severe Ringing in the Ears Dec. 6, 2013 (Healthy Day) – A new combination approach to tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, may help patients who suffer from the condition find relief. Preliminary research has shown that a combination of "vagus nerve stimulation" and "tone therapy" have reduced tinnitus symptoms in about half of patients studied. Three of the patients in the study even showed a 44 percent reduction in the impact of tinnitus on their daily lives. Currently, the two most notable treatments for this condition are cognitive behavioral therapy and tinnitus retraining therapy. Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Mass. Eye and Ear, Dr. Donald Keamy Jr., said, "Many people try to ignore this condition when it arises, but this is a very prevalent problem. And while we have treatments, there's no one therapy that fits everybody…The traditional treatments we have are not sufficient and a search for new approaches – like this one – is certainly necessary." Dealing with a Snoring Spouse: Snoring Stress Dec. 3, 2013 (Fox 25 News) – Otolaryngology Specialist at Mass. Eye and Ear, Dr. John Lazor, visited Fox 25 Morning News on Dec. 3 to inform viewers about the impact that snoring can have on one's health -- and on one's spouse. Side effects may include sleep disruption and difficulty concentrating. He says, "Snoring is the result of decreased airflow from partial or complete obstruction of the airway. It's important to identify the level of obstruction so that this can be treated appropriately." He describes a simple fix to the problem as laying on one's side rather than one's back in order to improve breathing through an obstructed airway. But, the fix is not always so simple. Dr. Lazor suggests that, most importantly, "You need to identify whether there's an underlying medical issue there as well, and that's why a comprehensive examination from somebody that specializes in that area is important." Fighting Hearing Loss from the Crowds' Roars Nov. 20, 2013 (New York Times) – Earlier this Fall, Seattle Seahawks fans at CenturyLink Field formed the world record for loudest album crowd, with a noise level reaching 136.6 decibels. While the Seahawks' website boasts about the fanatic, loud cheering, this noise level has the potential cause serious hearing damage. "The extent to which hearing-related issues get so little attention is amazing and troubling," said M. Charles Liberman, a professor of otology at Harvard Medical School and director of the hearing research lab at Mass. Eye and Ear. Too much noise can cause partial deafness and other auditory abnormalities like tinnitus, or ringing of the ear, and hyperacusis, a sensitivity or intolerance to sound which is often accompanied by ear pain. Success of Supplementation Linked to Genetic Risk Factors for AMD Progression Nov. 13, 2013 (Healio) – A study co-authored by Co-Director of the Macular Degeneration Unit at Mass. Eye and Ear, Dr. Ivana Kim, reports that people born with genetic risk factors towards developing age-related macular degeneration may inhibit the progression of their condition by taking certain kinds vitamins, namely antioxidants. The study, which analyzed the progression rate of the illness in regards to nutritional supplementation, was conducted on 995 patients. Detecting Eye Cancer in Children Nov. 12, 2013 (Optometry Today) – Family photos can help detect a rare form of pediatric eye cancer called leukocoria. Just ask Dr. Brian Shaw, assistant professor of bioanalytical chemistry at Baylor University and co-author of the study. Dr. Shaw collaborated with Dr. Shizuo Mukai who treated his son Noah for leukocoria at Mass. Eye and Ear. Together, they recently published a study that showed that leukocoria, or "white eye" can be present in infants as young as 12 days old. "One of the most effective ways for detecting it appears to be amateur photography," says Dr. Shaw. Short-Term Hearing Loss Can Lead to Long Lasting-Problem Nov. 11, 2013 (Tele Management) – New research shows that short-term hearing loss during childhood can lead to regular hearing deficits even after basic auditory sensitivity has been restored to normal. Assistant Professor of Otology and Laryngology at Harvard Medical School, Principal Investigator at Mass. Eye and Ear's Eaton-Peabody Laboratories, and co-author of the study, Dr. Daniel Polley says, "These findings demonstrate that brief bouts of asymmetric hearing loss during very specific points in postnatal development can have a lasting effect on brain circuits that compare and integrate the sound waves that enter each year." Fewer Cases of Glaucoma Now Progressing to Blindness Nov. 6, 2013 (Medscape) – Changes in diagnostic techniques have proven to reduce the probability of glaucoma leading to blindness in at least one eye. Almost 50 percent of patients from Olmsted County, Minnesota, who were diagnosed from 1981 to 2000 in comparison to the time period between 1965 and 1980, had reduced rates of glaucoma-induced blindness. "In terms of how this is going to affect today's practice, [the study] definitely brings up a good point regarding the higher age at diagnosis," Ophthalmologist and Glaucoma Expert at Mass. Eye and Ear and Instructor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School Dr. Lucy Q. Shen told Medscape Medical News. The studies suggest that being diagnosed with glaucoma earlier in life reduces the rate of developing glaucoma-induced blindness in patients. How Pictures of Infant Boy's Eyes Helped Diagnose Cancer Nov. 6, 2013 (NPR) – Professor of Bioanalytical Chemistry at Baylor University in Texas, Dr. Brian Shaw, has researched a rare form of cancer called leukocoria after he and his wife, Elizabeth, discovered it in their son. Dr. Shaw collaborated with Dr. Shizuo Mukai, the ophthalmologist who treated his son Noah at Mass. Eye and Ear, to co-author this paper published in PLOS ONE. He also collaborated with oncologists at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. After analyzing thousands of pictures taken with a digital camera, Dr. Shaw was able to conclude that digital cameras can detect increases in the size of tumors, and suggests that they be used as a screening tool for the early detection of leukocoria. Eat Your Greens to Keep Macular Degeneration at Bay Nov. 6, 2013 (Herald Sun) – The 45th Annual Scientific Congress of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists in Hobart was held on Nov. 5 2013. International Eye Specialist and first female Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School Dr. Joan Miller, spoke about the risk factors that contribute to macular degeneration. She mentioned age as being the biggest risk factor in being diagnosed with macular degeneration, and says that "a healthy diet of dark, green leafy vegetables is the best prevention." Penetrating the Brain Nov. 1, 2013 ( The Scientist) – Researchers are using new methods to "open the last great biochemical barricade in the body – the blood-brain barrier," or BBB. Sinus Surgery Specialist at Mass. Eye and Ear, Dr. Benjamin Bleier, and his colleagues, have been working on optimizing a closing technique to cover the hole that is left in a patient after incision. New developments and insight into the blood-brain barrier (BBB) could lead to a better understanding of the permeability of drugs through the nasal lining. In turn, this could lead to a more efficient and successful treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Red Sox Pride at Boston Area Hospitals Oct. 29, 2013 (Boston.com) – Staff from the operating room, pediatrics and emergency departments at Mass. Eye and Ear show their Red Sox spirit alongside staff and patients from other Boston-area hospitals by wearing Red Sox apparel in support of their home team. The Red Sox are currently in the finals and in the hopes of winning the 2013 World Series. Woburn Lions Halloween Parade Oct. 28, 2013 (Bolton Tab) – The 59th Annual Woburn Host Lions Halloween Parade saw thousands of participants on Sunday, Oct. 27. The Lions collect money from along the parade route, and have done so every year, to donate to Mass. Eye and Ear. Safety Tips for Halloween Trick-or-Treating Oct. 27, 2013 (Boston Globe) – The Boston Globe offers tips on how to keep your children safe during Halloween. Mass. Eye and Ear recommends avoiding masks or other gear that block peripheral vision. With that said, using hypoallergenic makeup instead of a mask would be optimal. Mass. Eye and Ear also suggests not wearing contact lenses that are not prescribed by a doctor. Topical Antibiotics After Eye Injections May Be Harmful Oct. 26, 2013 (Medscape) – According to a new study published online in Ophthalmology, reducing the number of topical antibiotics given to patients post-injection could reduce the incidence of endophthalmitis, or inflammation within the eyeball. Dr. John Lowenstein, associate chief of ophthalmology for clinical affairs at Mass. Eye and Ear and vice chair for education in ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School, said, "I think this should be practice-changing...I have already stopped using topical antibiotics for intravitreal injections, and I think many people may follow suit." 'Wind Turbine Syndrome' Blamed for Mysterious Symptoms in Cape Cod Town Oct. 21, 2013 (ABC News) – Headaches, insomnia, dizziness – these are just a few of the symptoms that Falmouth residents are experiencing after various wind turbines were places near their homes. The American Wind Energy Association maintains that wind power is causing residents a direct health benefit by reducing air pollution in the area. In 2011, a doctor from Harvard Medical School diagnosed one of the residents of Falmouth with wind turbine syndrome. The syndrome is not recognized by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Steven Rauch, director of the Balance and Vestibular Center at Mass. Eye and Ear, weighs in. What is 'Vocal Fry,' and is it Harmful to Your Health? Oct. 21, 2013 (Boston Globe) – Vocal fry is a type of vocalization characterized by a low, creaky voice. Director of Laryngology at Mass. Eye and Ear, Dr. Ramon Franco, explains that while vocal fry is not a health concern, it does cause the vocal cords to slap together and produces a creaky sound with no particular note. While radio and TV broadcasters are usually trained to eliminate vocal fry, there has been a trend to use vocal fry amongst young women. This trend shows itself in the voices of celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry. Researchers Develop New Drug Delivery Method Oct. 16, 2013 (Boston Magazine) – A new method to deliver drugs directly to the brain has arisen in a new study published by PLoS One, Harvard Medical School, and Mass. Eye and Ear Department of Otolaryngology and Laryngology researchers. Dr. Benjamin Bleier, said that "since this is a proven surgical technique known to be safe and well tolerated, these data suggest that these membranes might be used to permanently bypass the blood-brain barrier using a patient's own tissue." This may mean better treatment for the more than 20 million Americans with neurodegenerative diseases. Imagining the Fundus Using a Smartphone Oct. 1, 2013 (Optometry Today) – Researchers at Mass. Eye and Ear have been using an app called Filmic Pro to capture high quality images of patients' eyes. Dr. Shizuo Mukai, associate professor of otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School, said that the technique "provides a simple method to consistently producing excellent images of a patients' fundus," or retina. This practice also proves to be cost effective, since commercial fundus cameras can cost up to tens of thousands of dollars. Researchers Gain Insight into Protective Mechanisms for Hearing Loss Sept. 18, 2013 (RedOrbit) – Dr. Zheng-Yi Chen, Mass. Eye and Ear researcher and associate professor of otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School, and his team of researchers, have created a new model that protects mice from age-related hearing loss (ARHL) and noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Research suggests potential for new treatments for ARHL and NIHL in humans. Five Common Health Rumors, Debunked Sept. 23, 2013. (Boston Magazine) – Doctors from various hospitals in Massachusetts, including Drs. Ackland Jones and Matthew Gardiner of Mass. Eye and Ear answer questions about technology caused health issues. Topics covered include ear damage by headphones and possible worsening of eyesight by computer screens. Mass. Eye and Ear Researchers Report a Critical Role for the Complement System in Early Macular Degeneration Aug. 15, 2013 (Health Canal) – Dr. Eric Pierce of the Ocular Genomics Institute at Mass. Eye and Ear and his colleagues have reported the that turning off the complement system, a part of the immune system, prevented macular degeneration in mice. Woman Regains Eyesight After a Lifetime of Blindness Aug. 15, 2013 (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) - A blind woman is now seeing for the first time after being offered a unique surgical technology called the Boston KPro, which was developed by doctors at Mass. Eye and Ear. Top Foods to Help Protect your Vision Aug. 2013 (Harvard Medical School) – Dr. Ivana Kim, Co-Director of the Macular Degeneration Unit at Mass. Eye and Ear, explains that eating a diet rich in certain nutrients may help in preventing two common causes of vision problems: cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Complete Description of Gene Expression in the Human Retina July 18, 2013 (Science Daily) – Drs. Michael Farkas, Eric Pierce and colleagues in the Ocular Genomics Institute at Mass. Eye and Ear have published the most thorough description of gene expression in the human retina reported to date. When All Goes Quiet July 18, 2013 (Harvard Medical School News) – In an effort to learn from the Boston Marathon bombings, Alicia Quesnel and Daniel Lee, both doctors at Mass. Eye and Ear, have started a three-year research study that will examine post-blast trauma to the ear. They will follow 100 patients who are receiving ongoing care. Love and Rare Cancer: Widow Fights On For Eye Melanoma Research June 27, 2013 (WBUR) – Dr. Sara Selig has helped raise more than $1 million towards research for uveal melanoma, a rare condition causing cancer of tissue in the eye, after her husband passed away in January 2012. Ophthalmologist Dr. Ivana Kim explains the progress that has been made in the ability to predict who is at the highest risk for the tumor spreading outside of the eye. Q-Tips: How Can Something That Feels So Good Be So Wrong? June 25, 2013 (WBUR) – Dr. Steven D. Rauch, an otologist at Mass. Eye and Ear, weighs in on the dangers of using Q-Tips in your ears. Dr. Rauch explains that for the most part, ears are self-cleaning and that if you leave your ears alone, they'll leave you alone. With Hearing Implants, Experiencing Sound for the First Time June 22, 2013 (ABC News) – Dr. Daniel Lee, director of the Pediatric Ear, Hearing and Balance Center at Mass. Eye and Ear, describes the importance of introducing cochlear implants to those with severe hearing loss at an early age. He explained that doing this will allow children to grow with auditory skills and stronger language skills. Mass. Eye and Ear Beginning New Clinical Trial of Auditory Brainstem Implants for Children June 11, 2013 (News Wise) – A multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Daniel Lee, director of Massachusetts Eye and Ear's Pediatric Ear, Hearing and Balance Center, is now enrolling a selected group of deaf infants and children in a new FDA-approved clinical trial of an Auditory Brainstem Implant. The study will evaluate how the nucleus 24 ABI improves the hearing and quality of life of deaf infants and children. Quincy Researcher Lands $60,000 Grant June 11, 2013 (The Patriot Ledger) – Matthew Bronstad, Ph.D., research associate at Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Schepens Eye Research Institute, has been awarded a $60,000 grant by the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. This grant will support research on childhood vision loss. Eye and Ear Seeks Public Support as it Eyes Expansion for Campus June 11, 2013 (The Beacon Hill Times) – Mass. Eye and Ear recently received some positive feedback in the June 3 meeting with the Beacon Hill community. Mass. Eye and Ear is seeking the public's support in securing the state legislation necessary for the proposed expansion of its Boston campus. Seventy Medical Research Groups Join Forces June 7, 2013 (Boston Magazine) – Seventy medically focused organizations, including Massachusetts Eye and Ear and other Boston area hospitals, have joined together to work toward developing ways to allow sharing and improve security of genetic discoveries to facilitate global discoveries to improve patient care. Smoking Increases Risk of Vision Problem May 26, 2013 (News Fix) – A recent study that followed twins conducted at Massachusetts Eye and Ear revealed that those who smoke are more likely to develop age-related macular degeneration, a common cause of blindness. The study also found that those who eat an increased amount of fish have a reduced risk for age-related macular degeneration. Common Glaucoma Drug May Cause Droopy Eyelids, Study Finds May 24, 2013 (Health Day) – Senior author Dr. Louis Pasquale, Director of the Glaucoma service at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, was senior author of a study that revealed that Prostaglandin Analogues (PGAs), which are commonly used to treat glaucoma, can cause 'drooping' eyelids and blurred vision. Common Glaucoma Drug May Cause Droopy Eyelids, Study Finds May 24, 2013 (Winnipeg Free Press) – A study led by Dr. Louis Pasquale, director of glaucoma service at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, has found that drugs commonly used to treat glaucoma may cause droopy eyelids and other side effects that can interfere with vision. Study Reveals Genetic Diversity Within Tumors Predicts Outcome in Head and Neck Cancer May 22, 2013 (Bio News) - Researchers at Massachusetts Eye and Ear have discovered a new way to predict the survival rate of patients who have squamous cell cancer of the head and neck. This new method involves measuring genetic heterogeneity, which can be applied to a wide range of cancers as well. First Corneal Transplant with Pre-Loaded Donor Tissue Performed at Massachusetts Eye and Ear May 8, 2013 (Red Orbit) – Roberto Pineda II, M.D., Director of the Refractive Surgery Service at Mass. Eye and Ear and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School recently performed a groundbreaking transplant using donor endothelial tissue preloaded by an eye bank. Researcher Widens Treatment Options for Neurodegenerative and Central Nervous System Disease April 24, 2013 (Health Canal) – Researchers in the department of Otology and Laryngology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School have demonstrated what may be the first known method to permanently bypass the blood-brain barrier, opening the door to new treatment options for those with neurodegenerative and central nervous system diseases. New Discoveries from Researchers at Mass. Eye and Ear and University of Calgary Hold Promise for Treatments for a Range of Women's Health Issues April 18, 2013 (Health Canal) – Massachusetts Eye and Ear/Schepens researcher Dr. David Sullivan recently concluded in a research study that shows that eye cells produce lubricin, a lubricant which prevents friction between the cornea and conjunctiva, preventing eye injury at the ocular surface. The discovery opens the door for new types of therapies for dry eye and throughout the body. How Boston is Managing Pain after the Blasts April 17, 2013 (PBS) – Dr. Alicia Quesnel, an ear specialist at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, has seen a steady stream of patients since Monday's explosions at the Marathon finish line, complaining of ear pain and ringing since the blasts. Anyone experiencing the telltale signs of hearing damage -- including ear pain, continuous ringing, blood drainage or dizziness -- should be examined as soon as possible," she said. Boston Doctors: Pellets, Nails Removed From Patients from the Marathon April 16, 2013 (Boston.com) – After the horrific explosions on Monday, doctors from area hospitals are now describing the metal bits taken from patients for evidence. Many patients received specialty care at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Trauma Chief at Mass. General: Boston Marathon Bombing Patients Said They Feel Lucky to be Alive Even Though they Lost Legs April 16, 2013 (Mass Live) – Mass. Eye and Ear is one of many Boston hospitals that provided care to victims of the bombing at the 2013 Boston Marathon. Nine patients were sent to Massachusetts Eye and Ear after the horrific explosions for severe ruptures to eardrums. Before the Marathon: Food and Celebration April 15, 2013 (The Boston Globe) – Kathrine Switzer, the first woman to officially enter the Boston Marathon, supported Team Eye and Ear during a Sunday pre-marathon brunch held at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. 7 Healthcast: Overcoming a Horse Throat April 15, 2013 (WHDH) – Dr. Ramon Franco, a Massachusetts Eye and Ear Laryngologist, discusses how to prevent and treat a hoarse voice. Franco explains that some home remedies, such as lemon tea, can be bad for you. One-Legged Runner Finds Kindness While Training for Boston Marathon April 13, 2013 (WBUR) - Chris Mehmel of East Sandwich, Mass., who has a right leg below-knee prosthesis, ran the Boston Marathon to teach his children the importance of not letting a disability define them. Both of Chris's children have been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, an inherited condition that can cause blindness. Sneezing and Wheezing Solutions: Surprising Ways to Relieve Spring Allergies April 12, 2013 (Health and Time) – Dr. Stacey Gray, an allergy expert at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, says an earlier allergy season means people have to be more proactive about their symptoms. This article gives an explanation on how you can relieve some of these symptoms. New Study Suggest that Ranibizumab can be Potential Prophylaxis for PVR April 10, 2013 (News Medical) – Researchers at Massachusetts Eye and Ear have found a possible prevention of retinal detachment side effect. Proliferative vitreoretinopathy, or the formation of scar tissue in the eye, is a condition caused after recovering from surgical repair of the retina. New studies suggest that Ranibizumab, an anti-VEGF-A monocional antibody fragment, is a potential prevention for PVR. Study Suggests Video Games Can Help Blind Navigate April 4, 2013 (The Harvard Crimson) – A recent study from Harvard's Laboratory for Visual Neuroplasticity at Massachusetts Eye and Ear suggests that audio-based video games can help blind individuals to navigate physical spaces. Franklin County Lawyer with Sight Problem Focuses on Marathon April 3, 2013 (ABC 40- WGGB) - Ben Simanski was diagnosed at Massachusetts Eye and Ear with Startgardt's Disease a few years ago shortly after finishing law school. Since then, he has not let his vision impairment get in the way of his professional and athletic goals. Simanski will run the 2013 Boston Marathon as a part of Team Eye and Ear. Four Hospital Lobbies Provide a Healthy Perspective April 2, 2013 (BDC Network) - Massachusetts Eye and Ear was among four hospitals given recognition by Building Design and Construction as putting patients at ease while send a powerful branding message to the healthcare client. Mass. Eye and Ear, Longwood's, design tries to compensate for patients' issues with depth perception, color perception, and various levels of vision impairment. Newton Father Running Boston Marathon to Save Son's Vision April 2, 2013 (WBZ/CBS Boston) – Bruno Miquel will be running as a part of Team Eye and Ear in the 2013 Boston Marathon to help find cures for his son, Quentin, who was born with a genetic condition (juvenile retinoschisis) which impairs vision. There is currently no cure. Bruno aims to raise $10,000 for research at Mass. Eye and Ear. Meet the Researcher April 2013 (Hearing Health) - Yoojin Chung, Ph.D., postdoctoral resident at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School is a 2012 recipient of the Hearing Health Foundation grant. Deaf Woman Weeps at Hearing Family for First Time March 20, 2013 (Today) – Dr. Michael Cohen, a pediatric otolaryngologist at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, speaks on the breakthroughs of cochlear implants after a 26-year-old woman recently received the implants and heard her family's voice for the very first time. Powered by the Inner Ear March 19, 2013 (Discover Magazine) - For the first time, scientists have tapped into the cochlea, "the natural battery in the inner ear ," to charge a small wireless transmitter. Dr. Konstantina Stankovic of Massachusetts Eye and Ear, along with MIT electrical engineer Anatha Chandrakasan, led the research team to this discovery. Medications that Contribute to Hearing Loss March 19, 2013 (Health Hearing) – Did you know there are currently more than 200 medications and chemicals known to cause hearing loss and balance disorders? A study conducted by Massachusetts Eye and Ear, along with other researchers, weighs in on the effects certain medications can have on your hearing. Is That a Generator in Your Ear? March 14, 2013 (Engineering.com) - A project led by Konstantina Stankovic, otologic surgeon at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear in collaboration with MIT's Microsystems Technology Laboratories, have developed a low-power chip and transmitter that harvests a previously untapped source of energy within the ear. Imaging Technique Offers Look Inside Hearing Loss March 9, 2013 (Science News) – Dr. Konstantina Stankovic, ear surgeon and neuroscientist at Mass. Eye and Ear, explains that it's difficult to understand why people are deaf because researchers can't image or biopsy the problem. Stankovic and other colleagues took a peek at inner ear cells using an existing technique called two-photon microscopy. This approach shoots photons at the target tissue exciting particular molecules that then emit light. Stankovic hopes that this will shed light on damage created during hearing loss and help guide insertion of hearing implants. New High-Tech Gadgets Put Print in Plain Sight March 8, 2013 (Boca Raton Sun Sentinel) - Today's gadgets for those with vision problems are becoming more advanced as technology improves. Mass. Eye and Ear and Schepens Eye Research Institute recently presented gadgets that can freeze an image like a photograph, and even gadgets that have talking capabilities, at a low-vision symposium in Boca Raton, Florida. Fighting Back Against Allergy Season March 2013 (Harvard Health Publications) – Allergy season seems to be worsening and starting earlier each year. Mass. Eye and Ear sinus specialist Dr. Stacey Gray suggests starting allergy medications early, along with other tips to avoid symptoms in the upcoming allergy season. Eye Tests May Predict Alzheimer's Risk March 1, 2013 (Medscape) - Findings from the Australian Imaging, Biomarkers, and Lifestyle (AIBL) Flagship Study of Ageing showed abnormalities in the eye may help determine whether someone will develop Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Gilbert T. Feke, a senior ophthalmology research associate at Mass. Eye and Ear, did a similar study in 2011, finding narrower retinal veins and decreased retinal blood flow in those with probable Alzheimer's disease, as well as individuals with mild cognitive impairment. Scampo Raised More Than $5,000 for the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Curing Kids Fund March 1, 2013 (Beacon Hill Times) – Scampo Restaurant presented a check to President and CEO John Fernandez for $5,000 to benefit Mass. Eye and Ear's Curing Kids Fund. Scampo donated a percentage of every gift card purchased from the restaurant over the past holiday season. More Kids Getting Dry Eyes Due To Electronic Gadget Use Feb. 27, 2013 (GMA News) – Dr. Chan-Uy, who completed her fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Mass. Eye and Ear, explains that more kids are getting dry eyes from using electronic devices for hours on end. Chan-Uy explains that kids may use lubricants for their eyes to clear up some of the dryness caused. Liam's Story: Overcoming Obstacles Feb. 22, 2013 (WCVB) – Chronicle features 10-year-old Liam, who was born without ears and with a cleft palate as a result of Treacher-Collins syndrome. Mass. Eye and Ear clinicians are using their medical expertise to help change Liam's life. Watch the full program on Mass. Eye and Ear's You Tube channel. Best Glaucoma Treatments Still a Puzzle Feb. 18, 2013 (WebMD) – Dr. Louis Pasquale, co-director of the glaucoma service at Mass. Eye and Ear, comments on research that examines how glaucoma treatments can best to minimize visual disability, while maintaining patient satisfaction. Doctors admit that this is something they are still working towards. Joan W. Miller, M.D., FARVO, elected to Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis Feb. 13, 2013 (PHYS ORG) – Joan Whitten Miller, M.D., Chair of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School, and Chief of Ophthalmology at Mass. Eye and Ear, has been elected to the Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis (AOI). The AOI is regarded as the most prestigious international academic organization in ophthalmology with an emeritus and active membership that spans 33 countries. 10 Eye Specialists Earn National Awards for One-Page Proposals Feb. 13, 2013 (Beckers ASC) – The National Eye Institute has selected Janey Wiggs, M.D., Mass. Eye and Ear, along with nine other ophthalmologists and eye specialists in its Audacious Goals Challenge, a nationwide competition for compelling, one-page ideas to advance vision science. Hull's Lauribeth Quinlivan Auditions for 'The Voice' Feb. 10, 2013 (The Boston Globe) – Mass. Eye and Ear coordinator at Mass. Eye and Ear, Quincy will be traveling to New York City for the first round of auditions for "The Voice," an NBC vocal competition series hosted by Carson Daly. Quinlivan was asked to apply for an audition, and will face judges such as Usher, Blake Shelton, and Adam Levine. Help Us Cover the Blizzard of 2013 Feb. 9, 2013 (Boston.com) – Check out the photo of our facility staff working hard to keep the hospital running during the storm! NIH Competition Awards Prizes for Audacious Ideas in Vision Research Feb. 8, 2013 (National Institutes of Health News) – Mass. Eye and Ear researcher Janey Wiggs, M.D., Ph.D., was chosen as one of ten winning submissions from a pool of nearly 500 entries selected by the National Eye Institute for its Audacious Goals Challenge, a nationwide competition for compelling, one-page ideas to advance vision science. Boston Eye Group Among First to Offer Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery in New England Jan. 16, 2013 (WICU) – Samir Melki, M.D., Ph.D., of Mass. Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School is among the first eye surgeons in New England to perform surgery with a new FDA market-cleared laser system called CATALYS. This new system combines a femtosecond laser, 3D imaging, sophisticated software and a number of other innovative features that make the cataract procedure highly customized, gentle and significantly more precise than manual surgery. Sound-Sensing Ear Cells are Regenerated in Deaf Mice Jan. 15, 2013 (MIT Technology Review) - Researchers have recently proved that hearing loss caused by exposure to loud noise can be at least partially reversed. Dr. Albert Edge, stem cell biologist at Mass. Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School has successfully shown that a chemical compound can stimulate supporting cells to develop into new hair cells, therefore restoring hearing. Hearing Loss Partially Reversed in Noise-Damaged Ears Jan. 10, 2013 (LA Times) – Researchers including Dr. Albert Edge of Mass. Eye and Ear are now reporting that they can regenerate "hair cells" crucial for hearing to restore noise-induced hearing loss. Hearing Restored after Noise Damage Jan. 9, 2013 (Harvard Medical School) – Researchers at Mass. Eye and Ear and Harvard Medical School have demonstrated for the first time that hair cells can be regenerated in an adult mammalian ear by using a drug to stimulate resident cells to become new hair cells, resulting in partial recovery of hearing. Boston Scientists Take Step in Growing Cells for Hearing Jan. 9, 2013 (Boston Globe) – Researchers including Mass. Eye and Ear Doctor Albert Edge, have for the first time used a drug to regenerate the delicate hair cells responsible for hearing. This is a promising initial step toward a potential treatment for hearing loss. Alzheimer's Drug Dials Back Deafness Jan. 9, 2013 (NPR) – Researchers including Mass. Eye and Ear Doctor Albert Edge, have for the first time used the drug known as gamma secretase to regenerate the delicate hair cells that sense sound in the ear. This is a promising initial step toward a potential treatment for hearing loss. Drug Could Reverse Permanent Deafness by Regenerating Hair Cells in Inner Ear Jan. 9, 2013 (Daily Mail UK) – Mass. Eye and Ear researchers have found a potential cure for hearing loss by using a drug that stimulates the inner ear. Until now it has not been possible to restore the cells once they have been lost due to factors such as loud noise exposure, infection and toxic drugs. Students Develop Assistive Technologies Jan. 8, 2013 (MIT) – Researchers at Mass. Eye and Ear have teamed up with MIT students to alter touch-screen controls on coffee makers for blind people who have previously had trouble using these machines. 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Dubbed as "way more than a boat show," the 56th Annual Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel Show will be held January 6-15, 2012 at Reliant Center. This is the "largest indoor show for outdoor sports in the Southwest."
More than 1000 boats of various types will be on display, in addition to campers, travel trailers, fishing equipment, and accessories.
Kids activities will include Bubble Runners and a Fish-o-rama, in which kids will have an opportunity to catch live fish.
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Loving the BITE: Cumin Grilled Chicken Breasts
I love this spice. Most anytime I cook, no matter what I'm cooking, I'm tempted to start shaking it in. And not with the little holes on the top of the spice container. Nope. I use the big gaping spoon-insert one. Maybe I lack creativity and culinary know-how. But you can't argue with delicious flavor.
And I'm not alone. Cumin is the second most used spice worldwide after black pepper and it just happens to be our key Loving the Bite ingredient this week. Of course, it's not all about flavor – cumin has plenty to offer to keep you cycling stronger and longer.
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- 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (5 to 6 ounces each) or 8 skinless chicken thighs pounded to 1/2-inch thickness (organic and free-range, if possible)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
*Try using this recipe with other protein sources such as firm tofu or turkey.
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- Spray a grill or grill pan with cooking spray and heat to medium-high heat.
- Rub chicken with olive oil.
- Combine cumin, salt and pepper and rub spice mixture evenly onto chicken breasts.
- Grill until grill marks have formed and chicken is cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into 1/2-inch thick slices.
- Serve with grilled yellow squash, which of course, also tastes wonderful when flavored with cumin!
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Calories 170; Total Fat 6 g; (Sat Fat 1.5 g, Mono Fat 3 g, Poly Fat 1 g) ; Protein 29g; Carb 0 g; Fiber 0 g; Cholesterol 80 mg; Sodium 360 mg
Bonus Recipe:
Hummus with a Big Dose of Cumin (this one, obviously was not adapted from anyone but my cumin-lovin' self)
- 2 cans garbanzo beans OR 4 cups cooked garbanzo bean + ¼ – ½ cup water
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ lemon
- 1 Tbsp tahini
- Cumin, to taste,
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Place 1 can garbanzo beans (including liquid) and 1 can drained garbanzo beans in a blender or food processor.
- Add 1 clove minced garlic, juice from ½ lemon, and 1 tbsp tahini.
- Process until smooth.
- Add cumin, salt, and pepper to taste – mix well.
- Top with olive oil.
A good spice can go a long way. And cumin, it turns out, is no exception. When you flavor your food with cumin, you're:
- Improving your digestion. Let's face it – athletes often have digestion issues to deal with – whether it's from timing food intake with a workout, the extra gas that's produced from gulping air or gulping food during training, or just the "pounding" our insides can take from the motions of running or cycling. Cumin improves gastric motility (how food moves through your digestive system) and pancreatic enzyme secretion which helps you break down food efficiently. In fact, cumin may just reduce gassiness (I tried to think of more to say after this sentence, but nothing seemed appropriate – we'll just say that I live in a house with 3 males!).
- Reducing your risk of cancer. Both stomach and liver tumor risk have been reduced in animal studies using cumin. And, who couldn't use a little cancer-risk-reduction?
- Increasing antioxidants in your blood. You simply can't get enough of these especially with the increase in oxygen turnover in the athlete's body. Antioxidants, which give cumin its rich color, will scavenge the free radicals in your blood (which cause cell damage) and reduce the amount of cholesterol that's able to enter the cell wall and form plaques – and cumin's got 'em.
This week, think beyond protein, vegetables, fats, fruit, and other food groups – think herbs and spices for health. Choose richly colored ones for a source of antioxidants and great taste. Cumin's delicious flavor makes it an easy one to use. In everything. Really.
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Following weeks of complaints from users regarding the overhauled design of the app, Snapchat officially responded to complaints from a petition which accumulated over one million signatures.
The petition, created by Nic Rumsey and posted on Change.org last month, argued what others had stated through social media: "Many users have found that it has not made the app easier to use, but has, in fact, made many features more difficult.
"There is a general level of annoyance among users and many have decided to use a VPN app, or are using other risky apps or steps, to go back to the old Snapchat," said Rumsey in part.
Wednesday, Snapchat officially responded to Rumsey's petition, saying, "We completely understand the new Snapchat has felt uncomfortable for many... our goal was to make it easier to connect with the people you care about most."
The company added that despite the purpose the new design serves, an update to be released "in the coming weeks" will introduce tabs in the Friends and Discover sections, which will take some of the stress out of searching for the content users are looking for. Additionally, users will be able to sort things like Stories, Group Chats and Subscriptions to better streamline their day-to-day use.
"This new foundation is just the beginning, and we will always listen closely to find new ways to make the service better for everyone," said Snapchat.
Earlier this month, Twitter user Issac Svobodny posted a screenshot of a supposed Direct Message conversation between himself and Snapchat. The tweet alleged he struck a deal with Snapchat, promising to revert to the old format if Svobodny were to get 50,000 retweets for his tweet.
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Some scientists who question whether human-caused global warming poses a threat have long pointed to records that showed the atmosphere's lowest layer, the troposphere, had not warmed over the last two decades and had cooled in the tropics.
Now two independent studies have found errors in the complicated calculations used to generate the old temperature records, which involved stitching together data from thousands of weather balloons lofted around the world and a series of short-lived weather satellites.
A third study shows that when the errors are taken into account, the troposphere actually got warmer. Moreover, that warming trend largely agrees with the warmer surface temperatures that have been recorded and conforms to predictions in recent computer models.
The three papers were published yesterday in the online edition of the journal Science.
The scientists who developed the original troposphere temperature records from satellite data, John R. Christy and Roy W. Spencer of the University of Alabama in Huntsville, conceded yesterday that they had made a mistake but said that their revised calculations still produced a warming rate too small to be a concern.
"Our view hasn't changed," Dr. Christy said. "We still have this modest warming."
Other climate experts, however, said that the new studies were very significant, effectively resolving a puzzle that had been used by opponents of curbs on heat-trapping greenhouse gases.Continue reading the main story
The findings will be featured in a report on temperature trends in the lower atmosphere that is the first product to emerge from the Bush administration's 10-year program intended to resolve uncertainties in climate science.
Several scientists involved in the new studies said that the government climate program, by forcing everyone involved to meet five times, had helped generate the new findings.
"It felt like a boxing ring on occasion," said Peter W. Thorne, an expert on the weather balloon data at the Hadley Center for Climate Prediction and Research in Britain and an author of one of the studies.
Temperatures at thousands of places across the surface of the earth have been measured for generations. But far fewer measurements have been made of temperatures in the air from the surface through the troposphere, which extends up about five miles.
Until recently Dr. Christy and Dr. Spencer were the only scientists who had plowed through vast volumes of data from weather satellites to see if they could indirectly deduce the temperature of several layers within the troposphere.
They and other scientists have also tried to analyze temperature readings gathered by some 700 weather balloons lofted twice a day around the world.
But each of those efforts has been fraught with complexities and uncertainties.
The satellites' orbits shift and sink over time, their instruments are affected by sunlight and darkness, and data from a succession of satellites has to be calibrated to account for eccentricities of sensitive instruments.
Starting around 2001, the satellite data and methods of Dr. Christy and Dr. Spencer were re-examined by Carl A. Mears and Frank J. Wentz, scientists at Remote Sensing Systems, a company in Santa Rosa, Calif., that does satellite data analysis for NASA.
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The error, in a calculation used to adjust for the drift of the satellites, was disclosed to the University of Alabama scientists at one of the government-run meetings this year, Dr. Christy said.
The new analysis of data from weather balloons examined just one possible source of error, the direct heating of the instruments by the sun.
It found that when data were examined in a way that accounted for that effect, the temperature record produced a warming, particularly in the tropics, again putting the data in line with theory.
"Things being debated now are details about the models," said Steven Sherwood, the lead author of the paper on the balloon data and an atmospheric physicist at Yale. "Nobody is debating any more that significant climate changes are coming."Continue reading the main story


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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Investors who take minimal risk can't expect much gain, but those who don't manage risk can expect much worse.
Keith McCullough is committed to risk control, to the point where he named his investment research firm Hedgeye Risk Management. Hedgeye provides strategic advice to institutions such as mutual funds and hedge funds, and to self-directed individual investors.
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Hedgeye tailors its recommendations to clients' time horizons. Hedge-fund traders are often focused on the next several weeks, while institutional buyers look quarter-to-quarter, and individuals tend towards a multiyear approach.
McCullough's overarching investment theme nowadays is that the U.S. dollar will strengthen further. A firmer dollar tends to reduce demand for energy and other commodities, since it's more expensive for holders of other currencies to buy these dollar-denominated investments.
"If you get the U.S. dollar right, you get a lot of other things right," McCullough said.
1. Be bullish on China's shoppers
The impact of cheaper commodity prices will be significant to the U.S. but enormous for China, McCullough said.
He predicted that Chinese interest rates will decline as inflation is seen as less of a threat. Lower interest rates will favor the financial sector, he added, which makes up a substantial portion of the mainland China-listed shares available to foreign buyers, called "A" shares.
"China is actually cheap, opposed to the U.S. market," McCullough said. His recommendations include the closed-end fund Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund Inc. CAF, +0.28% and, to a lesser extent, exchange-traded fund Global X China Consumer ETF CHIQ, +0.81%
2. Unhitch the commodities wagon
McCullough, like many others, lays responsibility for the past years' commodity price inflation on the easy-money policy of the Federal Reserve and its chairman, Ben Bernanke. Since late 2008, when the Federal Reserve started to roll out its special stimulus programs, the dollar index DXY, +0.43% has dropped nearly 7%.
But it's rebounded as investors seek safe havens from the euro-zone mess this year, adding 2% year-to-date and 4% this month.
A strong dollar is a way for the market to telegraph concern about the global economy's recovery, and takes the wind out of riskier assets such as commodities.
"'Bernanke's bubbles' are going to pop," McCullough said, adding that a strong dollar makes him optimistic about consumer spending, especially in the U.S. and China. "A stronger dollar policy eases pressure on consumers," he said.
Accordingly, McCullough is bearish on oil, commodities and "pretty much anything," he said, "that would make your hair black."
Oil futures CLN22, -50.55% on Wednesday closed below $90 a barrel for the first time since October. They're down 8% this year.
McCullough advises investors to abandon commodities. "A lot of people who are long oil and gold are getting killed now," he said. "That's just the beginning."
For short-sellers, who look to profit when shares decline, McCullough suggests ETFs iPath DJ-UBS Copper Trust Sub-Index ETN JJC, -0.87% , United States Brent Oil BNO, -0.16% , SPDR Gold Trust GLD, -0.18% and Materials Select Sector SPDR XLB, +1.61% .
3. Customers are right
Just as higher food and energy prices are a hidden tax on consumers, lower prices for these essential goods puts money in people's pockets.
McCullough becomes noticeably animated when he talks about consumers having more money to spend. "It's time we stop saving banks and start saving consumers," he said.
Restaurants and fast-food chains would be a clear beneficiary of increased consumer spending, McCullough said. His stock recommendations include Starbucks Corp. SBUX, -1.48% and Jack in the Box JACK, -1.04% .
4. Stay long on the dollar
McCullough is convinced that the U.S. dollar is the currency of choice in an unstable global economy, with the aforementioned implications for commodities and consumers.
"Buy America; buy the currency," he said. PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund UUP, +0.42% which benchmarks the U.S. Dollar Index DXY, +0.43% is his preferred vehicle.
"If you don't have a strong currency, you're not going to have a strong and sustainable recovery," McCullough said.
5. Exit the last of 'Bernanke's bubbles'
McCullough said he's no longer bullish on Treasurys. "The last of 'Bernanke's bubbles' to pop will be the bond market," he predicted.
Treasurys have advanced sharply, reflecting slow U.S. economic growth and defying the skeptics. While McCullough understands the appeal of Treasurys and doesn't expect the economy to race ahead, he said the government-bond rally is long in the tooth.
"If you believe that growth is going to slow, you're going to stay in bonds, but at a point you're going to run out of gas," McCullough said. "I'd be selling bonds and buying the U.S. dollar, and waiting for the right equity prices to buy."


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Time has not healed the political wounds of the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Speaking yesterday at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said Obama administration officials "wasted precious time while that oil was coming in to our coast."
Jindal, a Republican who has been one of the most persistent critic of President Obama on issues ranging from energy to health care, intensified his two-year-old critique of the White House's response to the massive oil spill that followed the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon off the coast of Louisiana.
"They refused to listen to the people who lived along the coast that knew better than all the experts," Jindal told the largest annual gathering of conservative activists, as reported by NBC's Jamie Novogrod "What I saw and what I heard were people that were maybe very, very book smart, but had never run anything in the private sector."
In his attacks on Obama, Jindal mocked the president for boasting about the bona fides of Energy Secretary Steven Chu.
"During our regular meetings and calls, the president would talk regularly about his 'Nobel Prize-winning energy secretary,' " Jindal said. "I'd begin to think that was part of his title."
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Rose Bud first-year Coach Kevin Coleman finished spring and summer team camps confident the Ramblers could run three plays in their new Dead-T offensive attack.
Following last Friday's practice, Coleman said 95 percent of the offense has been installed and the players are running it with more confidence.
Rose Bud first-year Coach Kevin Coleman finished spring and summer team camps confident the Ramblers could run three plays in their new Dead-T offensive attack.
Following last Friday's practice, Coleman said 95 percent of the offense has been installed and the players are running it with more confidence.
"We gave them a lot to think about the first few days as far as implementing everything offensively and defensively. It's not a lot offensively. We don't have a playbook. Everything we are going to run this year with exception of maybe a trick play here and there we've got in. We've just got to know it in our sleep. It's grind and repetition.
"When you play against yourself there are still some questions. Everyday when we get to the end of our sessions we just stop, take our hats off and ask the guys what questions they have. It's just some of the finer points. They've been darn receptive especially from the lineman point of view. They get their hand on the ground and trying to get them to come off low. We are a lot farther ahead than where we were in May."
The Ramblers started with shells (helmets and shoulder pads) on Thursday and continued that Friday after going with shorts and helmets the first three days of preseason camp. On Saturday morning, Rose Bud donned full pads and began tackling, which Coleman said is essential to evolving into a good team.
The Ramblers switch from a 3-4 to a 5-2 base on defense this year.
"Running to the football on defense and tackling better in space," said Coleman when asked of the primary objectives of fall camp."You can look at some of the films (from last year) and the hardest thing in football is to tackle somebody in open space. So that's why, even our junior high, the first thing we do after we get warmed up and stretch is the fundamentals of tackling. We've got to stop somebody first so that is our primary focus and getting 11 of them to rally around the football."
Senior school-record breaking running back Caleb Ferren and senior offensive Dustin Swint, who will be a three-year starter, have stepped up as team leaders in the opening week of practice.
"I have been real pleased with Dustin Swint and of course Caleb Ferren. Of course Caleb is always going to give you 110 (percent) and from a lineman point of view Dustin … He is a kid that tore his ACL last season. He really wasn't able to get into the off-season conditioning like a lot of the other kids were.
"He was behind there on some of the strength on that bad leg but Dustin never missed a day. He was Monday through Friday 10 o 'clock (a.m.) the entire summer. He never missed a day, never missed a rep, never missed a workout. He is one of those seniors that realizes this is his last go-around and he is going to make the most of it."
Nose guard Nick Bostic, who played part of last season, has been a standout on defense. "He is a big kid and has taken coaching very well on the defensive side of the ball."
Ferren, who will line up in the middle of the T set this fall, rushed for 1,490 yards and 14 touchdowns last year out of the Spread offense. "Caleb is steady. He sets an example for everybody," said Coleman.
The Ramblers showed some positive signs in their aerial attack during a pass skeleton drill on Friday as junior quarterback Jake Cantey hooked up with several receivers on deep passes, including two 40-yard connections with tight end Sam McGrand.
Cantey served as backup quarterback and starting receiver last year, catching a 19-yard touchdown pass and two-point conversion in a 28-14 win at Conway Christian.
Two years ago the strong-armed junior led the Junior Ramblers to a 7-2 record – throwing for 830 yards and 11 touchdowns in just seven games because Rose Bud received two wins by forfeit. Cantey also ran for 323 yards and eight scores on 38 carries for the Junior Ramblers in 2012.
"We can throw the ball but that doesn't mean we will a lot," said Coleman. "When Jake fine tunes his fundamentals he can be a good high school quarterback and we've got some kids we think can go and catch it when we throw it."
The Ramblers have experience at some positions such as returning senior linebacker Wyatt Way, who led the team in tackles last fall, but also have inexperienced sophomores playing alongside.
"Our defensive line we've got some experience like with Dustin and Nick. But there is a 10th grader lined up next to them. Wyatt Way was our leading tackler last year at our inside linebacker but there is a tenth grader next to him.
"Sam McGrand has been a good example in the secondary. He is one of those kids that flies to the ball and he is a senior but by the same token there is a 10th grader so that's the thing. There are some old guys there to provide leadership and experience but it's tough to throw 10th graders out there on Friday night. We feel good about some guys then it's the unknown because those other guys haven't suited up on Friday night," added Coleman.
Rose Bud visits Heber Springs for a preseason jamboree versus the Panthers and Quitman on Monday, Aug. 25. The junior high teams start at 5 p.m. with senior high slated at 7 p.m.
Rose Bud, which had 20 players out for practice on Friday but lists a few more on its official roster, hosts rival Quitman on Sept. 5.


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Cedar-wrapped mahi-mahi
Cedar-wrapped mahi-mahi with mango, red peppers Prep: 15 minutes Marinate: 10 minutes Cook: 8 minutes Servings: 4 Note: This recipe is adapted from "Simply Grilling" by Jennifer Chandler. It calls for cedar grilling papers (available at Amazon, among other sources), which must be soaked in liquid for at least 10 minutes before using. Aluminum foil can be subbed but won't impart the smoky flavor of cedar. Ingredients: 1/4 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 mahi-mahi fillets, 4 to 6 ounces each, cut in 1-inch-thick slices 4 cedar papers 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper 2 mangoes, pitted, peeled, thinly sliced 1/4 cup each, thinly sliced: red bell peppers, red onions 1 jalapeno, thinly sliced 1. Whisk juices and oil in a bowl until combined. Place fish in a single layer in a shallow dish . Pour the marinade over the fish. Marinate, 10 minutes. 2. Place the cedar papers on a work surface. Remove the fish from the marinade; shake off the excess, discarding marinade. Divide the fish among the cedar papers, placing them parallel to the grain. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with mangoes, peppers, onions and jalapeno. Fold the edges of each paper over the fish; tie with cotton string. 3. Lightly brush grill grates with oil. Place the packets directly on the grill over medium-high heat. Close the lid; cook, turning once, until medium, 4-5 minutes per side. To serve, place packets on plates, allowing guests to unwrap. Nutrition information: Per serving: 205 calories, 2 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 107 mg cholesterol, 19 g carbohydrates, 28 g protein, 426 mg sodium, 2 g fiber.
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Parents need to know that this R-rated Ashton Kutcher/Natalie Portman romantic comedy is decidedly adult fare. It's a frank exploration of a modern-day relationship that's founded on a largely sexual basis, so you can expect plenty of unfiltered talk about sex, as well as characters shown in various states of undress and in compromising positions. There's also frequent swearing (including "f--k" and "s--t"), social drinking, and references to drugs. Despite the mature content (and plenty of romcom cliches), the movie is surprisingly sweet and does address questions about commitment.
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Earned Three All-American Awards at 2009 Championships
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - As Swimming World magazine's 2005 National High School Swimmer of the Year, Alex Righi (Phoenix, Ariz./ Brophy College Prep) had his choice of many different schools for continuing his swimming career at the collegiate level. But Righi was looking well beyond the pool when he made the decision to become a Yale Bulldog. Now, four years later -- with his Yale degree and a slew of honors in hand -- Righi looks back on that decision as the perfect choice.
"The way I think about it is you graduate from Yale and have a Yale degree," Righi said. "In 20 years, no one will care about my swimming accomplishments. It is my Yale degree that will always define me. It is something that I will always have and that cannot change. I have never had any doubt that I made the right decision to come to Yale."
Righi's four years as one of the most celebrated swimmers in the Bulldog history came to a close on May 25 with Yale University Commencement. He received the William Neely Mallory Award as the top senior male student-athlete at Class Day on Sunday, May 24th and then received his B.A. in political science on Monday, May 25th.
For Righi it was the culmination of four memorable years that resulted from his decision back in high school that he wanted to be a Bulldog. Yale offered the opportunity to excel both in the pool and in the classroom, and he has taken full advantage of that opportunity. In addition to helping set seven school records while becoming one of the most decorated swimmers in the rich history of the Yale men's swimming and diving program, he has also excelled in the classroom and earned Academic All-Ivy League honors this past season. He was also named an Individual Academic All-American in October 2008.
From his first year as a Bulldog, Righi began making his mark in the Ivy League ranks in his three individual events, the 50- and 100-yard freestyles and the 100-yard backstroke. He won both the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events as a freshman and missed out on winning the 100-yard backstroke by taking second at the Eastern Intercollegiate Swimming League (EISL) meet, which served as the Ivy League championships and included the eight Ivy schools as well as Navy. That was also Righi's first shot at swimming at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships, where he went on to take 15th in the 100-yard freestyle, 16th in the 100-yard backstroke and 26th in the 50-yard freestyle. During the course of his freshman season, he set a school record in each of his individual events, breaking some of the records more than once.
After a strong collegiate debut, it was apparent that Righi was a force in Ivy League swimming and a rising star on the national stage. However, he kept on improving and was not about to let up. Righi went on to win all three of his individual events at the EISL meet as a sophomore. He also won the Moriarty Trophy as the swimmer that scores the most points at the Championship. He then went on have an improved NCAA Championships, taking 10th in the 100-yard freestyle, 13th in 100-yard backstroke and 14th in the 50-yard freestyle. After the collegiate season, his success continued in the pool, representing the United States at the Pan American Games. There, he competed in both individual and relay events, earning a gold medal in the 4x100-meter medley relay and a silver in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay. His best individual event at the Games was a ninth-place finish in the 50-meter freestyle (22.87).
Righi's junior season was marked by even more top times and his top career finishes at the NCAA Championships. Midway through the season he took part in the Short Course National Championships, placing fifth in the 100-yard freestyle, sixth in the 50-yard freestyle and ninth in the 100-yard backstroke. He again won all three of his individual events at the EISL meet, again earning the Moriarty Award as the top point scorer of the meet. He saved his best for the NCAA Championships, though, taking his highest career finishes at the meet. Drawing upon his past experience at the meet, Righi started off strongly, taking second in the 50-yard freestyle event, only losing out to Auburn's Cesar Cielo, who went on to win the 50-meter freestyle at the 2008 Olympic Games. Righi then went on to take 11th in the 100-yard backstroke before closing out the collegiate season with a second in the 100-yard freestyle. Based solely on Righi's points, Yale as a team finished 20th.
Because of Righi's tremendous accomplishments during the season, he was named the 2008 NCAA Division I Men's Mid-Major Swimmer of the Year by collegeswimming.com. After the conclusion of the collegiate season, Righi continued to perform well in elite competition, taking ninth in the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic Trials. He had an opportunity to make the Olympic team in the race, but lost a swim-off for the final spot in the finals that would determine the Olympic team.
Senior year was a year defined by fast times and even more strong performances, along with Righi's election as team captain. Back at Short Course Nationals, he finished third in the 50-yard freestyle, fifth in the 100-yard backstroke and fifth in the 100-yard freestyle. He again won all three of his individual events at the Ivy League Swimming and Diving Championships, giving him 11 career titles. Only one swimmer, Harvard's John Cole, has won more individual Ivy League titles than Righi, but that was done in non-consecutive years. With the wins in the 50- and 100-yard freestyle, he became the first swimmer to win four consecutive titles in those events, with only two others ever even winning three titles in the 50-yard freestyle. He again won the Moriarty Trophy as well as the Harold Ulen Trophy, which is awarded to the swimmer who earns the most points over the course of his career at the Ivy League Swimming and Diving Championships. At the NCAA Championships, Righi started off strongly, turning in the fastest time (18.82) in the preliminary heat of the 50-yard freestyle, earning him a share of the American record in the event. In the finals, he finished fifth. He then went on to take fourth in the 100-yard freestyle and 12th in the 100-yard backstroke. Because of his strong finishes at the meet, Righi was named an All-American swimmer in each of his three events. At the NCAA Championships, Righi also had the opportunity to meet President George H. W. Bush, a former Yale student-athlete and captain.
Righi graduates with school records in the 50-yard freestyle (18.82), 100-yard freestyle (41.71), 100-yard backstroke (46.32), the 200-yard medley relay (1:28.21), 400-yard medley relay (3:14.09), 200-yard freestyle relay (1:19.68) and 400-yard freestyle relay (2:55.28).
With so much success in a four-year period, it should be remembered that Righi took an unconventional route to becoming one of the top swimmers in the nation. He was a highly prized recruit after his accomplishments prior to college. Yale, as an Ivy League institution, is not allowed to offer athletic scholarships to its student-athletes. As a result, many top swimmers choose to go to a scholarship school in a major swimming conference. Righi, however, took a different view in looking at the college process.
"I was focused on the greater college experience when looking at where I wanted to go, rather than only choosing based upon swimming," Righi said. "I wanted to have a good college experience and gain a lot from it. A lot of people have said that competition in the Ivy League is not as good as other conferences and that going to Yale wasn't the best decision, but I have never had any doubt that my decision to come here was the right one. I have been able to accomplish my goals here despite Ivy League competition not being as great as in other conferences. I owe a lot to my parents, who said to go where I wanted to go, and Yale was where I wanted to go."
Being a swimmer in a nationally recognized program such as Yale's means that Righi has had the experience of great coaching. While he was working under Robert J. H. Kiphuth Director of Yale Swimming Frank Keefe in an overall sense, Righi most directly worked with the coach in his events, Tim Wise. Righi is quick to credit Wise as a driving factor in his four years of success.
"Tim is the best coach that I have ever had and is definitely responsible for my success here at Yale", Righi said. "He knows swimming so well. Each workout that we do is done for a very specific reason and Tim knows especially well how our body reacts to each thing we do. He has helped me so much in my swimming. I will always be grateful for him. I will always look to Tim for guidance and his opinion as I value it more than any other coach. He has been the secret to my success."
As captain, Righi has had the opportunity to lead the team this past season, both in the water and out. His job, though, was an enjoyable experience because of his teammates. Righi feels that his fellow swimmers have been a large part of his Yale experience and considers them very close friends.
"Yale Swimming has been the greatest experience of college and the reason I enjoyed college so much," Righi said. "The guys on the team have been a second family and will be life-long friends. The coaches have been mentors to me. It has been an honor to be captain and help the guys on the team to grow and improve. It has been a very important part of my life and I appreciate all of life's blessings."
Alex Righi has closed out one of the best collegiate careers in Yale Swimming and Diving history. But it is just the beginning of a new era in Yale Swimming and the start to a new life for Alex Righi as a Yale graduate. Now, Righi plans to move to Chicago to look for a job while pursuing profesional swimming, with his eyes set on the 2012 London Olympics.
Report filed by Caleb Dorfman '09, Yale Sports Publicity


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Do you know which decisions are critical to UPS performance and reliability?
Applying an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) without considering system issues like output waveform, input voltage regulation, generator sizing, transition with residual voltage, backup generators serving a lightly loaded UPS, and maintenance, can result in poor performance and reduced power quality at your facility.
Many lower-end UPS units are nothing more than standby power systems (SPS), which pass utility power through to the load under normal conditions. When a power outage occurs, the SPS internally switches to its backup power. Because the power from an SPS is interruptible, it isn't a true UPS. However, an SPS is useful for noncritical loads or those that can tolerate short interruptions. Before specifying an SPS for PLC or computer loads, make sure the unit you're considering has a switching time shorter than the ride-through capability of the loads it will serve.
Output waveform.
Because the UPS inverts its internal DC bus voltage to AC, it won't produce a perfect sine wave. Most equipment can handle this distorted voltage without problems, but you will have efficiency losses and additional heating of the load. Look for a UPS with at least a quasi sine wave output. You should test the output under load with a handheld scope or other wave analysis instrument. Regardless of equipment specification, measure the actual output voltage distortion under normal load conditions to determine if your equipment can sustain the UPS output harmonics.
Input voltage.
Input voltage is a system compatibility issue most people overlook. Don't make this mistake. If the normal input voltage is lower than what the UPS expects, it will recognize this normal voltage as an undervoltage and switch to batteries — which is its backup power source — and deplete them when it should be running on utility power. When the batteries run dry, the unit will switch back to utility power, but here you run the risk of a switching transient. This transient may cause an overvoltage, dropping a critical load in the process. Even if that doesn't happen, those depleted batteries won't support the load when an interruption occurs.
How do you avoid this situation? You could apply a power distribution unit with an integral transformer to boost the voltage, or choose a multi-range UPS. Commercially available multi-range UPSs often have an auto-transformer on the input to properly center the acceptable input voltage range on the nominal voltage.
Generator sizing.
Facilities often support critical loads with a UPS that supplies power during outages or sags. Designers often use a generator and an automatic transfer switch (ATS) to complement the UPS for longer interruptions. Upon sensing a utility outage, the ATS sends a start signal to the generator and then switches from utility to generator once the generator has reached proper voltage and frequency.
However, in addition to providing reliable power, the UPS input produces harmonics that affect the generator. Likewise, the generator allows deeper voltage drops and frequency variations when large motors start, which may affect the UPS. To ensure system compatibility, specify a generator de-rated to serve harmonic-producing loads like a UPS. The amount of de-rating depends on the specifics of the UPS you are considering and the load it will supply.
Motor starts may affect the input voltage to the UPS. When a motor starts under generator power, it may affect the input voltage to the UPS by dragging down the voltage and momentarily slowing all but the largest generators. This causes a frequency variation. The rate of change of frequency is the slew rate, measured in Hz/sec. The UPS monitors the slew rate of the input voltage. The UPS continues to operate using this power source, converting the AC power to DC and back to a clean or conditioned AC waveform. However, if the UPS senses a slew rate problem, or any other problem with the input power, it won't switch to static bypass in the event of a failure in the DC path. Instead, it will dump the load.
Changing the allowable slew rate setting to accept the greater frequency shifts will reduce the likelihood of a problem. However, adjusting the slew rate tolerance might adversely affect the UPS loads. One way to minimize slew rate problems during motor starting is to purchase an oversized generator. Another possible solution is to use soft-starts or motor drives to prevent across-the-line starting, and use control logic to stagger any motor starts.
Transition with residual voltage.
Additional problems can arise when a UPS synchronizes to out-of-phase motor residual utility voltages. A DC bus overvoltage may occur, resulting in a frequency error. It isn't the residual voltage alone that causes the problems, but the presence of the residual voltage when your system applies power from another source.
You can address this concern in one of several ways. For example, you can use load-shedding relays to shut off motor loads prior to a transfer of power in either direction. Installing an optional synchronization check relay or in-phase transfer feature in the transfer switch can also solve the frequency error problem. This relay ensures that when two sources are available at the transfer switch, the actual transfer doesn't occur until the two sources are in phase.
Generator serving a lightly loaded UPS.
A generator may not properly regulate its output voltage when serving a lightly loaded UPS with a high power factor (unity or possibly slightly leading). When there is an input filter on the UPS and little other loading on the generator, the generator may oscillate excessively and cause the UPS to cycle because the unit finds the generator power oscillations to be unacceptable. This happens because the excitation current in a generator is very low during periods of light, capacitive load. That low current leads to a lower synchronizing torque and allows greater generator variation, thus oscillation.
Many newer UPSs use input power electronics to minimize this problem. They don't require input filters, so you can apply them without concern for causing excessive capacitive load. If you use an input filter, switch it off during low load conditions. For example, automatically disconnect the input filters — the source of capacitance — at loads below 30% of full UPS load.
If a load is important enough to require a UPS, it's important enough to allow for maintenance without interrupting it. Large UPSs typically have external and internal maintenance bypass switches. Many smaller UPSs are of modular construction, so critical loads can use redundant modules or utility power while you maintain or replace modules.
Economical UPS application isn't a matter of buying the most battery time for the least amount of money — it's a matter of getting the right performance for the time and money spent. When specifying a UPS, begin by identifying the critical loads. Then, look at how much UPS those loads will require. Once you've determined the size of your UPS, you can narrow down your search to those products that satisfy the requirements for compatibility with your system. Once you've installed your UPS to protect your loads, be sure to do the proper maintenance to protect your investment.
Blooming is a senior project engineer with Eaton/Cutler-Hammer, Minneapolis.


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