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Football Season, baby! Whoooo! O-H...

You know what comes next.

Students are starting to get their allotted tickets, I've heard. So, here it is, in case you haven't already been poring over it, the 2010 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Schedule.

9-2-2010   Home game against Marshall    kick-off @ 7:30 pm  --first game of the season is on a Thursday (showing on Big Ten Network)

9-11-2010    Home game against Univ. of Miami (yes, the Florida one)    kick off @ 3:40 pm   (showing on ESPN) -- this game is going to be awesome!

9-18-2010    Home game against Ohio Univ.    kick off @ 12:00 pm    (showing on Big Ten Network)

9-25-2010  Home game against Eastern Michigan   kick off@ 3:30 pm   (showing on ABC)

10-02-2010  Away game against Illinois   kick off @ 12:00 pm      (showing on Big Ten Network)

10-09-2010  Home game against Indiana   kick off @ 12:00 pm     (showing on ESPN)

10-16-2010  Away game against Wisconsin  kick off @ 7:15 pm   (showing on ESPN)

10-23-2010  Home game against Purdue   kick off @ 12:00 pm   (HOMECOMING GAME)

10-30-2010  Away game against Minnesota    kick off @ 8:00 pm   (showing on ABC and ESPN)

11-13-2010  Home game against Penn State    kick off TBA

11-20-2010  Away game against Iowa   kick off TBA

11-27-2010  Home game against (BOOOO) Michigan   kick off TBA -- hey, it's a home game! Madness shall ensue.

And you may not have known this, but this year OSU has lengthened their football schedule, so we'll get to enjoy the Buckeyes well into the month of November, just as many other universities do. Plus, I'll update this as more of the kick off times are released, so check back.

OSU 2010 Football Roster

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Countdown to Pelotonia 10

Pelotonia 10 begins in less than 24 hours!

This is a long-awaited cycling event in Columbus that lasts for two days (8/20 - 8/22) and 180 miles and is a fundraiser benefitting Ohio State's The James Cancer Hospital (one of the nation's top hospitals of its class).

Over 4,000 bicycle riders from all over Ohio and dozens of other states, even some other countries like Canada and China, participate by riding on various tours, or paths of their choice -- and you can go any speed you want (something I didn't know, because I would have signed up for Pelotonia then)! Or you even can do a virtual ride. The full length biking route goes from Columbus (OSU) all the way to Athens, OH on the campus of Ohio University. See the tour map below.

If you don't want to do either of those options, it's always fun to give to the cause for free by volunteering your time. Volunteer registration has already ended, but keep this in mind for 2011.

The Pelotonia kick-off party/ceremony will be held tonight, Aug. 20 from 3 pm to 9 pm on the Chemical Abstracts Services grounds , 2540 Olentangy River Rd., across from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, which includes a complementary dinner buffet for participants. Counting Crows will be performing, as well as Augustana, and country music star Pat Green will be performing on August 21.

Last year, at our city's first-ever Pelotonia, none-other than Lance Armstrong was the honorary rider and master of ceremonies. This fundraising event was brought to Columbus in 2008 by Dr. Michael Caligiuri, director of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (he's kind of a big deal).

(A photo from last year's event)

Some key corporate sponsors this year include, Huntington Bank, Limited Brands and Bob Evans (love love love their yummy breakfasts). This year's fundraising goal is $40 million!

Here's the official Pelotonia blog.

Photo's courtesy of pelotonia.org, jamesline.com, columbuslocalnews.com

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Buzz Words to Live By

So the other day a friend of mine and I were talking about "buzz words," -- can't remember how we got on the subject exactly, but we agreed that there are certain words used, primarily in corporate business culture that, for whatever reason at any given time, they are the "it" words to say.

My friend hears these all the time, and he's not even at a Fortune 500 yet, he's at The Ohio State University Fisher School of Business, so we know there's plenty more coming his way, and pretty soon he'll be spewing corporate jargon like the rest of us yuppies.

I currently happen to work for a Fortune 500 company here in Columbus and decided to document the growing list of the currently hot business terms in circulation as of May 2010, after sitting through a presentation today it seemed that some of these words were used ad nauseum.

Toss any of these words around (extra points if you use these at least once an hour -- trust me, bosses love this stuff) and you will instantly seem more credible, smarter, one to be taken seriously, and you might even get a promotion or raise. (Note: Catch the Bus cannot be held responsible for any promotions, raises and/or other career advancements withheld despite use of said buzz words).

Scope
Robust
Value Proposition
Insights
Strategy
Pipeline
Efficacy
Analytic
Economies of scale
Methodology
Blue Chip
Leverage
Metrics
Innovation
Core
Market share
Bottom line
Align/Aligned
Unprecedented
Supply chain
Level-Set
Greens Fees
Stakeholders
Deeper dive
Bottleneck

And as always, GIVE US SOME MORE examples! I'm dying to hear what word your boss has been stuck on for the past three months. I'll add to this list as well, as I think of them.

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Democratic National Convention Watch Party in Columbus!

So everyone knows that the Democratic National Convention is taking place this week in Denver, Colorado. I, for one, and ready to get this general election show on the road! Sen. Obama has chosen Delaware Sen. Joe Biden to be his Veep candidate. Rumor is, there's already a list you can get on to be one of the firsts to receive an Obama-Biden bumper sticker.

Here's a link to the DNC Schedule for this week.

So, tonight, Michelle will be speaking...I LOVE this lady. She is like a black Jackie O. I really think women look to her for inspiration and assurance. I know many women look to her and feel a sense of normalcy, because Michelle is an all-American mom (who happens to be the wife of a man who's running for president). But she's genuine. That is what a first lady ought to be. And I think women like me around the country see that in her. Plus, she's already inspiring people in the fashion arena. The first time she appeared on the morning TV talk show The View, she was wearing a cute dress from the readily-available retailer White House/Black Market. The next week, the company was selling out of that particular dress, left and right. Or should I say left and left? Ha. I crack myself up. She wasn't wearing some $3,000 Gucci getup from Neimans or anything...she was wearing a dress from a store that most women can afford and relate to. Ok, I'll shut up about her for now.

Then on Tuesday, Hillary will speak. She is going to be speaking in support of Barack and she's going to award all of her delegates to him! I think this is great step in the direction of cohesiveness, which is what Dems are really needing to focus on right now. By Hillary doing this, she is showing that she approves of and back Obama, and hopefully she will urge all of her die-hard supporters (some of who are salty that she won't get the nomination) to go ahead and vote Democratic...meaning even though they may be upset, they need to think about unity in the party and about change in the government.

Wednesday, Bill Clinton will speak on the topic of Homeland Security.

 

Look at that, they have great chemistry already....

And finally, Thursday, Obama is going to accept the Democratic nomination for president. He (and I assume Biden) will be speaking; it will be the main event of the DNC. So, Max Blachman is hosting a Watch Party on that day, August 28, 2008, at 8 pm. It's going to be at The South Oval, off of 12th and College Streets on OSU's campus. Click here for a map. Be there or be square...or I guess, oval.

A picture of the "South Oval" at OSU

So Sorry Dr. Gee and family

I regret to report that Dr. Gordon Gee's son-in-law, Dr. Allan Moore, passed Thursday, July 24, 2008 at age 31. Moore is the husband of Rebekah Gee, Dr. Gee's only child.

Moore was in a coma, battling pneumonia and he had suffered serious abdominal and head injuries after a Vespa scooter collision, in a hospital at the University of Pennsylvania. Moore and Rebekah were riding the scooter in Pennsylvania, where they reside, and crashed with a Land Rover SUV.

Rebekah suffered broken bones and some head injuries also, but was not in as dire of a condition. She was transferred to OSU Medical Hospital and was recovering there until she and Dr. Gee were notified of Moore's condition worsening. The two flew to Philadelphia to be by his side. Moore passed at 4 p.m.

The family has been innundated with well-wishes, prayers and support, but they still need our attention, now more than ever. Dr. Elwood Gordon Gee, and Rebakah lost her mother, Elizabeth D. Gee, to breast cancer in the 1990s. And Gee often said Moore was the "son he never had."

So please continue with the outpour of love, support and prayers for this family. Gee is such an influential figurehead in Columbus who is very very generous, cares so much for others and for his school, and he uses his influence in great ways.

Here is a statement from the University:

Dr. Allan Moore dies at age 31

Dr. Allan Frederick Moore died at approximately 4 p.m. today (7/24) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on July 12 in suburban Philadelphia. He was 31. At his bedside were his wife, Dr. Rebekah Gee, his parents, Dr. Michael A. and Janet Moore, and his father-in-law, Ohio State President E. Gordon Gee.

A native of Danville, Va., Allan was a fellow in endocrinology and practiced internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, where he and Rebekah met as medical residents. He was also conducting research at Massachusetts General and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in the area of diabetes complications and disease prevention. He was working toward a master's degree in medical science at Harvard Medical School. 

A gifted scholar, Allan graduated with high honors from the University of Virginia in 1999. While earning his bachelor's degree in government and foreign affairs, he also conducted, published and presented medical research on the molecular basis of hypertension. He received numerous awards and honors, including his selection as a Jefferson Scholar and Harry S. Truman Congressional Scholar. He also received the Soper Award for Most Outstanding Undergraduate Student. 

Allan then went on to Vanderbilt University on a full merit scholarship and received his medical degree in 2003. He was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, a national medical honor society, and received the Albert Weinstein Prize in Medicine from the Vanderbilt School of Medicine.

It was at Vanderbilt where Allan first met Gordon Gee, who was then chancellor of the university. At Gee's encouragement, Allan contacted Rebekah when they both were assigned residencies at Massachusetts General Hospital. Rebekah, an obstetrician and gynecologist, is now a Robert Wood Johnson clinical scholar at the University of Pennsylvania. 

The couple married in October 2006. Together they enjoyed an active life, sharing a love of travel and art as well as a deep appreciation for politics, public policy and philanthropy. The couple had planned to move to Columbus.

Gordon Gee often referred to Allan as the "son he never had," and the two men enjoyed an extremely close relationship.

Allan attended George Washington High School in Danville. He is survived by a brother and his parents. His father, also a physician, is the chief medical officer of the Danville Regional Medical Center. 

Rebekah, who was also injured in the accident, is undergoing rehabilitation at The Ohio State University Medical Center. 

Here is a link to where you can send your condolences. Also, I've got the address to his office at OSU and his email if you'd like to send flowers, cards, letters, etc.

205 Bricker Hall, 190 North Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210

And his email address is gordon.gee@osu.edu

According to the Columbus Dispatch, the funeral services will be private. Here's that article:

http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2008/07/25/Moore_Mem.html?sid=101

Our Condolences

Here is some important and solemn news: 

(If you haven't heard about this yet, read up!)

OSU President E. Gordon Gee is going through a tough time right now as his son-in-law is in a coma in a hospital in Pennsylvania. His only daughter, aged 32, and her husband, were a riding Vespa scooter and were hit pretty badly by an Land Rover SUV on July 12. 

(How cute are they?!?!)

Gee is in Philadelphia now to be at his daughter, Rebekah Gee, and son-in-law, Allan Moore's side. Moore is in a coma and has been since the crash, and has been listed as in serious condition. Though, as of this evening, his condition changed to critical condition, which is a bit of better news for the family.

Moore was left with head and abdominal injuries from the collision and he has been battling pneumonia as well. Rebekah has been recovering at the OSU Medical Center from broken bones and head trauma that were supposed to leave her in the hospital for at least eight weeks. Then she would still have rehab for six months after that. She was transfered here to Columbus back on Monday.

Sadly, Gee's wife passed away from breast cancer a few years back.

Rebekah and her husband were just married in 2006. The two are both specialty physicians who met as student medical residents.

So please, keep Dr. Gee, his daughter and especially his son-in-law Allan in your thoughts and prayers! 

With the love of his city, school and community we can help them to get through this tough times and the more prayers they get the more healing can occur.

Click here to send Gordon Gee and his family well-wishes and to express your support.

Here's the address to his office if you'd like to send a card that he can read when he gets back from Pennsylvania:

205 Bricker Hall, 190 North Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210

or email him at: gordon.gee@osu.edu

Below is the link to The Columbus Dispatch article from Wednesday, July 23. 

http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/local_news/stories/2008/07/23/allanmoore.html?sid=101

Below is a Channel 10 news story also from Wednesday.

http://www.10tv.com/live/content/local/stories/2008/07/23/moore.html?sid=102