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---- — When asked to describe his group of nine seniors in one word, Rockport boys soccer coach David Curley paused and stared at the treeline adjacent to the Vikings' soccer field.
Curley's been through it all with this group. A Division 3 North championship. Two trips to the Division 3 North final. Three deep trips in the state tournament. Fifty-seven wins to date, with at least three more games to be played.
As it turns out, there's no one word to describe them.
"They're athletic, they're competitive, they're mentally tough, they're versatile, they're unselfish," Curley finally said. "And as a result of the experiences they've had, they're, as high school soccer players go, wise."
Wise. A word not usually associated with a group of teenagers.
But, on the soccer field at least, it seems to fit the Vikings' veterans.
That wisdom has led Rockport to the cusp of a CAL Small title. It allowed the Vikings to avenge a 6-1 loss to Ipswich early in the season with a 2-0 win over the Tigers last week. It helped them bounce back from a disappointing shutout loss to Georgetown last week, just days after clinching a tournament berth, with that win over Ipswich.
And it's put the Vikings (11-4-1) in a spot to make a run at another deep run in the state tournament.
"They're able to draw on their past experiences," Curley said. "It's an expression that I've used in teaching and working with athletes. 'You don't get smarter, necessarily. You get wiser.' Of these nine seniors, they've been involved in the program since they were freshmen so there's a lot of wisdom there.
"When they were freshmen, they were in the North finals. When they were sophomores, they were North champions and state semifinalists, and last year, they went to the North semifinals and lost to the eventual Eastern Mass. champions (Georgetown). They are wise, and they do draw on that."
While veteran experience has certainly played a role in the Vikings' success this season, though, it's been their athleticism that's driven them to the top of the CAL.
Sure, every team has athletes. But there's a difference between simply having athletes and having athleticism.
Senior co-captains Tucker Meredith and Conor Douglass are three-sport athletes for the Vikings, as is senior defender Nick Scatterday. The rest of the senior class, Curley said, either play another sport for Rockport or are on the field for club soccer teams year-round.
"The thing that comes to my mind about this group of seniors is that they're athletes," Curley said. "They all play baseball or basketball or something else. They're multi-sport athletes and they like to compete. They compete when we're out here at practice.
"We do not have a star. We have a bunch of very good players and kids that like to play together. They're unselfish. They're not backs, they're not midfielders, they're not strikers. They're soccer players."
The evidence of that versatility litters the field each time the Vikings step onto it.
There's the team's emotional leader in Meredith, a tall, imposing figure in the midfield who keeps Vikings' possessions alive and is an opponent's nightmare when the ball's in the air.
"This guy," Douglass said of Meredith, "he gets everyone going."
Then there's Douglass, a two-year captain whose creativity and nose for the goal have yielded countless scoring chances this season.
The list goes on. Striker Nick Laverde couples with Douglass to dominate opponents with his speed. Senior defenders Matt Rostowski, Caden Tibert and Scatterday — who Meredith and Douglass described as the locker room's go-to for comedy — have all converted from other positions to the backline seamlessly, helping Rockport hold 11 opponents to one or fewer goals this season.
In fact, Rostowski has even transitioned from striker last season to sweeper this year, polar opposite positions. And he's been a force.
Sprinkle in the aggressive play of vocal goalkeeper Eric Littlefield and the grittiness of midfielders Luke Catena and Kyle Hurst, and it's no surprise that the Vikings again appear on a collision course with the brass of the state's Division 3 programs.
And with their well-rounded talent comes what truly makes the Vikings tick: They are, in every sense of the word, a team.
"We've been playing together our whole lives," Meredith said. "We've definitely got a lot of chemistry."
"We're basically a family," Douglass added. "We all hang out on weekend together and, on the field, we're just one team. In tight situations we always come together."
That camaraderie is sure to be tested in the coming weeks. As the Vikings finish up their CAL slate this week with games against Lynnfield and Amesbury, the promise of another day will soon be replaced by the one-and-done pressure of the state tournament.
As the nine seniors gear up for their final trip to the state tournament, the goal is simple.
"Definitely trying to make a deep run and see if we can go all the way," Douglass said.
They've been there before. They've gone through the ups and downs together, and they're already the winningest group of Curley's decades on the Vikings' bench.
All that Curley's nine seniors are looking for now is another piece of hardware in Rockport High School's trophy case to cap off a decorated four-year stint.
"I feel a connection with all of my teams, they all have their own personality and identity," Curley said. "But this group, we've shared the most positive times together. I haven't had a class that has been as blessed as this group is with their talent and their mentors."


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Medical Treatment Guidelines
The medical treatment guidelines are written from a clinical perspective, to guide clinical care. Providers should consult the Medical Aid Rules and Fee Schedule (MARFS) for documentation and coding requirements.
The Medical Treatment Guidelines (also called Medical Practice Guidelines or Review Criteria) are evidence based and were developed by the Office of the Medical Director in collaboration with practicing physicians and advisors.
Some guidelines are intended to be educational tools for medical providers. Some guidelines and the review criteria are used by L&I in the Utilization Review program and claim management process to promote best practices and improve the health of injured workers. They are published by L&I, which is solely responsible for coverage decisions that may result from their use.
How to use the guidelines
Health care providers are expected to be familiar with the guidelines and follow the recommendations. Good medical judgment is important in deciding how to use and interpret this information.
Guideline history and development process
See the Guideline Process for background information and a description of how guidelines are prioritized, developed, and implemented. All current guidelines are those listed individually below.
Medical Treatment Guidelines
- Acute Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) (112 KB PDF). (Effective April 26, 2014)
- Ankle/Foot Surgery (31 KB PDF).
- Antiepileptic drugs guideline for chronic pain (22 KB PDF). (Effective August 1, 2005)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Guideline (407 KB PDF). (Updated - Effective February 6, 2014)
- Cervical Nerve Root, Single (28 KB PDF).
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS-2011) (373 KB PDF). (Effective October 1, 2011)
- Facet Neurotomy (73 KB PDF).
- Knee Surgery (73 KB PDF).
- Low Back Pain, Guideline for Hospitalization for (40 KB PDF).
- Lumbar Fusion, Guidelines for (Arthrodesis) (36 KB PDF). (Effective November 1, 2009)
- Lumbar Nerve Root, Single (Lumbar Laminectomy) (20 KB PDF).
- Prescribing Opioids to Treat Pain in Injured Workers (Effective July 1, 2013)
- Proximal Median Nerve Entrapment (PMNE) (150 KB PDF).(Effective August 1, 2009)
- Psychiatric Conditions (53 KB PDF).
- Radial Nerve Entrapment: Diagnosis and Treatment (152 KB PDF). (Effective April 1, 2010)
- Shoulder Conditions Diagnosis and Treatment Guideline (823 KB PDF). (Effective October 24, 2013)
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Neurogenic (204 KB PDF). (Effective October 1, 2010)
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Vascular (26 KB PDF).
- Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow (UNE) Diagnosis and Treatment (167 KB PDF). (Effective January 1, 2010)
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The Washington Legislature passed a new law in 2009 (ESHB 2105/ Chapter 258, Laws of 2009) that directed the State to convene an Advanced Imaging Management Work Group. The Work Group was directed to identify evidence-based best practice guidelines for advanced imaging; State agencies were directed to implement the Work Group recommendations. Work Group recommendations include:
- Evidence-based checklists for certain high-cost, high-use imaging studies.
- Web-based utilization review.
For information about how to request authorization please see L&I's utilization review information pages.
Guidelines for Advanced Imaging Studies
- Lower extremity checklist (48 KB PDF).
- Upper extremity checklist (42 KB PDF).
- Lumbar spine checklist (46 KB PDF).
- Headache checklist (20 KB PDF).
- Cervical spine checklist (21 KB PDF).
- Thoracic spine checklist (36 KB PDF).
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Therapeutic medial branch nerve block injections, facet joint injection, and intradiscal injections are not covered services. These injections may be covered diagnostically on a very limited basis.
Therapeutic/diagnostic epidural injections and sacroiliac joint injections are covered services for State Fund, Self-Insured and Crime Victims claims, when the following criteria are met:
The patient has an allowed spine condition, AND one of the following:
- Radicular pain (pain radiating down the leg or arm)
- Radiculopathy, with documented objective findings such as:
- Motor weakness
- Dermatomal sensory loss
- Reflex asymmetry or loss
- A positive diagnostic selective nerve root block, which is: single-level, low-volume, steroid-free, includes a post block pain diary and possible placebo injection in the series
- Sacroiliac joint pain
For clarification and billing details, refer to the chart at the bottom of this page (see Billing and payment information).
Epidural injections in the cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine (ESI):
- Injured worker's level of function and pain must be clearly documented on a validated instrument at baseline prior to treatment and before each injection (no more than 2 weeks before the injection)
- Injured worker must have an allowed spine condition
- The allowed condition must be consistent with a finding of radicular pain or radiculopathy
- If only radicular pain is present, (with or without positive straight leg raise testing) there must be a failure of at least 4 weeks of conservative therapy* (see definition of conservative therapy)
- When objective evidence of radiculopathy is documented, there must be a failure of at least 2 weeks of conservative therapy
- Fluoroscopic, CT or ultrasound guidance must be utilized
- Restrictions:
- No more than 2 injections (2 dates of service) can be given without documented improvement in function and pain of at least 30%; compared to the baseline documented before the commencement of injections. Function and pain must be measured and documented on a validated instrument (see below and example of a validated scale that measures clinically meaningful improvement)
- A significant reduction in pain produced by the most recent epidural steroid injection compared to the pre-injection pain level.
- A significant improvement in function produced by the most recent epidural steroid injection compared to the pre-injection level of function. Such improvement in function can be observed in many different ways, and will likely vary patient to patient. Some examples of activities that lend themselves to objectively measurement and quantification include:
- Sustained, progressive improvement in strength, stamina or agility
- Sustained participation in work-hardening or work conditioning programs
- Sustained participation in the vocational retraining phase of vocational rehabilitation process.
- No more than 3 injections within 6 months with at least 6 weeks between each injection
- Maximum number of injections: 4 per 365-day period
- Maintenance ESI (i.e., treatment for longer than 365 days since the first injection) is not covered because long term therapeutic effect and long term safety of ESI have not been established. The only exception is if 30% or more clinically meaningful improvement in pain and function on a validated instrument (see example of a validated scale that measures clinically meaningful improvement) AND any one of the following are achieved and documented:
- Sustained, progressive improvement in strength, stamina or agility
- Sustained participation in work-hardening or work conditioning programs
- Sustained participation in the vocational retraining phase of vocational rehabilitation process
- Return to work
- No more than 2 levels and one side per date of service
- MRI is not a prerequisite for performance of ESI.
Patients experiencing clinically meaningful improvement in pain and function measured objectively should exhibit, and clinician should document:
Sacroiliac joint injections
- Patient has an allowed condition that includes sacroiliac joint pain.
- Failure of at least 6 weeks of conservative therapy.
- Must be done with fluoroscopic or CT guidance.
- Restrictions:
- No more than 1 injection without documented improvement in function and pain of at least 30%, compared to the baseline documented before the commencement of injections.+ Requests for more than 2 injections require clinical review.
Facet injections and medial branch blocks
These injections are used on a diagnostic basis only, to determine whether the patient is a candidate for a facet neurotomy:
- There must be failure of at least 6 months of conservative therapy,
- Patient must have the clinical findings and diagnostic tests outlined in the facet neurotomy guideline,
- Reference the facet neurotomy guideline, before planning a facet injection or medial branch block,
- Restrictions: see facet neurotomy guideline for details.
Note: CPT codes are the same regardless of the purpose of these injections; only diagnostic are covered.
Intradiscal injections
Not covered for the assessment of chronic low back pain or lumbar degenerative disc disease; for other conditions, see coverage decision on discography.
*Definition of conservative therapy: Conservative therapy includes evidence-based treatments that have been demonstrated to be of use in the management of low back or neck pain; such as physical therapy or graded exercise, massage, medications, etc.
For a reference on conservative treatment of low back pain, see: Chou R, Quaseem A, Snow V, Casey D, Cross TJ, Shekelle P and Owens DK. Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain: A Joint Clinical Guideline from the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society. Annals of Internal Medicine 2007; 147:478-491.
+Measuring clinically meaningful improvement: While there is no universally accepted tool to assess a worker's function and pain, the Washington State Agency Medical Directors' Group (AMDG), in its opioid dosing guideline, recommends the use of the Two-Item Graded Chronic Pain Scale (below). This is a quick, two-question tool to track both function and pain when administered regularly during a patient's treatment. Other functional assessment tools that are well validated and disease-specific may also be used to assess the worker's physical functioning. If a disease-specific tool is used, each tool will have its own definition for clinically meaningful improvement. Examples of meaningful improvement include resumption of physical activities and activities of daily living, improved work capacity, and/or the ability to progress in vocational retraining.
An example of a validated scale that measures function and pain:
|Standard Questions: Pain interference and intensity
1. In the last month, how much has pain interfered with your daily activities? Use a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is "no interference" and 10 is "unable to carry on any activities."
Unable to carry on
any activities
2. In the last month, on average, how would you rate your pain? Use a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 is "no pain" and 10 is "pain as bad as it could be." (That is, your usual pain at times you were in pain)
Pain as bad as
it could be
The link for the opioid guideline: http://www.agencymeddirectors.wa.gov/Files/OpioidGdline.pdf
The following are NOT included in this coverage decision:
- Sympathetic blocks.
- Trigger point injections.
- Dry needling.
- Hyaluronic acid injections.
- Adhesiolysis.
- Intraarticular injections.
- Botulinum toxins.
- Occipital nerve root blocks.
Background policy information
On March 18, 2011, the State Health Technology Clinical Committee (HTCC) met at an open public meeting to determine whether state agencies should pay for spinal injections. Based on a review of the best available evidence of safety, efficacy and cost-effectiveness, the committee decided to cover spinal injections with certain limitations. The decision was made final by the HTCC on June 17, 2011.
Complete information on this HTCC determination is available at: http://www.hta.hca.wa.gov/spinal_injections.html
All requests for spinal injections require prior authorization
How to request authorization for spinal injections:
For State Fund Claims
All requests are reviewed by L&I's utilization review (UR) vendor (Qualis). To request a review for an inpatient hospitalization or an outpatient procedure that requires UR, please contact Qualis Health in any of the following ways:
- Web: Qualis Health's preferred method for receiving UR requests is via a secure, Internet application called iExchange. For more information or to schedule a training session, please go to the Qualis Health web page at:
- Phone: 800-541-2894 (toll free) or 206-366-3360
- Fax: 877-665-0383 (toll free) or 206-366-3378
For Crime Victims
To request a review for an inpatient hospitalization or an outpatient procedure that requires UR, please contact the Crime Victims' Compensation Program's Claim Manager by:
- Phone: 800-762-3716 (toll free)
- Fax: 360-902-5333
Additional information is available at: www.CrimeVictims.Lni.wa.gov.
For Self-Insured Claims:
Contact the self-insured employer (SIE) or their third party administrator (TPA) to request authorization. For a list of SIE/TPAs, go to:http://lni.wa.gov/ClaimsIns/Insurance/SelfInsure/EmpList/FindEmps/Default.asp
Billing and payment information
Providers should add the prior authorization number to their bill.
|Injection Type
|62310 64483
62311 64484
|Epidural Injections
Cervical, Thoracic or Lumbar
|Covered, with conditions and utilization review
|Covered, with conditions and utilization review
|Sacroiliac Joint Injections
|Covered, with conditions and utilization review
|Not covered
|Facet Injections
Medial Branch Blocks
|Not covered
Not covered
|Covered with conditions; Candidates for facet neurotomy
|Not covered
|Not covered
For more information:
Teresa Cooper, RN, ONC


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Joliet Police and prosecutors have kept a tight lid on what happened in the Hickory Street home of Alisa Massaro the night two men were strangled and then left on the floor while their accused killers partied and played games.
Patch obtained the police reports detailing what the two men and two women charged in the double murder supposedly told officers and detectives after the bodies of Eric Glover and Terrance Rankins were found lifeless and hooded with plastic bags.
This is the first in a series of stories about the tale those reports tell.
- Nightmare on Hickory Street Part 1: Sex on the Bodies, on Joliet Patch
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Cumbria county councillors among lowest paid in country
Last updated at 11:24, Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Councillors in Cumbria are among the lowest paid in the country, new figures show.
The Taxpayers' Alliance, which campaigns against wasteful spending, has today published a national survey of councillors' allowances.
This is the annual payment to compensate councillors for giving up their time.
It varies widely from one local authority to another.
Cumbria County Council pays £8,030. Only two other county authorities – Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire – pay less, £7,610 and £7,086 respectively.
Many pay considerably more. Nottinghamshire was the highest on £12,906.
Local authorities in Scotland are more generous still. In unitary Dumfries and Galloway, each councillor gets £16,236.
Conservative Eddie Martin, leader of Cumbria County Council, said: "I am pleased we are amongst the lowest.
"We haven't increased our allowances for three years.
"We feel strongly that, while we're making staff redundant and freezing the pay of others it would be iniquitous for councillors to give themselves a pay rise.
"What we spend on councillors' allowances impacts on services and on the level of council tax.
"My mission is to keep the council tax as low as possible."
District councils have fewer responsibilities so their allowances tend be lower.
Again, Cumbrian districts are towards the bottom of the pay table.
Allerdale pays £2,966, Barrow £2,348, Carlisle £4,733, Copeland £3,063, Eden £3,561 and South Lakeland £3,880.
Nationally, the highest allowance paid by a district is £9,902 at Bolsover in Derbyshire whilst the lowest is £1,500 at South Ribble in Lancashire.
In most cases, an independent remuneration panel recommends the level of allowances, although councillors have the final say.
Those with special responsibilities, such as the leader and cabinet members, get extra payments and all can reclaim out-of-pocket expenses such as mileage and meals.
South Lakeland was the only Cumbrian local authority to increase allowances in 2011-12.
Matthew Sinclair, chief executive of the Taxpayers' Alliance, said: "With local authorities having to rein in spending, those councillors who have awarded themselves an increase should hang their heads in shame. They cannot retain the moral authority to make tough decisions on council spending if they believe their own allowances should be immune."
Although Cumbrian councillors generally get less than their counterparts elsewhere, there are a lot of them.
The two-tier system of county and district councils means Cumbria has 371 councillors to serve 500,000 people.
First published at 11:28, Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Published by http://www.newsandstar.co.uk
Have your say
There is obviously a lot of truth in what you are saying but there are many councillors out here who evidently have the time to pick up two remuneration pakages and serve more than one council. If someone is elected to serve as my county representative, and paid accordingly, should they be permitted to stand and serve for another position?
Elo, councillors dont receive salaries, so that would be £0
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Warm up with a night of Big Easy revelry and celebrate Mardi Gras at the Swope Art Museum from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday. The museum is hosting its fourth annual Mardi Gras, an evening of fun, festivities and frolicking on the museum's third floor at 25 S. Seventh St.
Party-goers will dance to music provided by DJ Apollo, enjoy Cajun and Creole food from J. Gumbo's as well as hurricanes, a specialty of the Crescent City, and other libations and treats. Everyone will receive complimentary carnival beads and masks for a memorable party, New Orleans-style.
Also on hand will be fortune tellers and a commemorative photo booth courtesy of The Roxy Studio. Following tradition, attendees will elect the king and queen of Mardi Gras before the night is through. This year's candidates are Yvette Hernandez, Candi Snyder and Whitney Völkl. Candidates for king are Gary Greiner, Brent Wells and John Wilkinson. The king and queen are elected in part through attendees' votes and in part through raising the most money for the Swope. Last year the event raised more than $40,000.
Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for non-members and are available in advance from the king and queen candidates and at the museum. The event is one of the museum's most important annual fundraisers. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door. For more information call (812) 238-1676.
The Swope Mardi Gras is organized by the Art Hoppers, a group of young professionals dedicated to supporting the museum. It is one of many events and programs the Swope offers to residents of the Wabash Valley. The museum has brought the finest examples of American art and related educational programs to residents of Terre Haute, the Wabash Valley and visitors nationwide for more than 70 years.
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Millions of Americans refuse to believe Barry Bonds employed performance-enhancing substances to fuel his rise to the home-run record. They'll refuse to believe until Bonds confesses.
Just look at Pete Rose. The Dowd Report, compiled by John Dowd, offered overwhelming evidence Rose bet on baseball, including his own team. Dowd produced betting slips and Rose fingerprints and eyewitnesses, but Rose just shrugged. Ever ready to make an extra buck, he even signed copies of the report and sold them to baseball collectible shops. I saw several of these signed reports in shops in Cooperstown, N.Y., home of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Rose always had followers. They would gather around him on his frequent visits to Cooperstown and listen to him preach the gospel – a word he used – of his innocence.
But he wasn't innocent. That was always evident to anyone who took a rational, as opposed to emotional, look at his case. He was guilty.
Bonds plays the same game. The book "Game of Shadows" offers exhaustive and convincing evidence he used steroids, among other banned substances, to transform his body, but until Bonds comes right out and confesses – as Rose eventually did – he'll still be blessed with loyal followers.
Bonds is not alone. Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, Jason Giambi and Rafael Palmeiro are fellow suspects. I talked with a woman at length earlier this month who is convinced McGwire's outrageous home-run totals were fueled only by vitamins.
Major League Baseball finally introduced a better testing system in 2005, which signaled the beginning of the end of the steroids era. The entire baseball culture, starting with commissioner Bud Selig, shares in the guilt. The Players Association fought testing and watched the credibility of the game get shredded. The owners, fearful of yet another strike, declined to stand up to the players. The era is a sad blight on America's Pastime. A ridiculous thirst for home runs stained the game forever.
I've heard from many Bonds believers in the past few weeks. They overlook his transformation from a slender, quick cat of a player to a muscle-bound slugger. Bonds should think about finding employment in professional wrestling after he retires from baseball.
Yet his supporters see a victim. And they often ask this question:
If Bonds is guilty, why is he still allowed to play baseball?
That's a good question.
Why is he still allowed to play baseball?


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Phoenix Coyotes player Brett MacLean has been hospitalized after suffering a cardiac incident in Canada.
"Brett was playing hockey last night in Owen Sound, Ontario, when he suffered a medical emergency," Coyotes general manager Don Maloney said in a statement Tuesday. "Brett received CPR on site and was taken to a local hospital by ambulance where he was treated. He was then transported via an air ambulance to Knight University Hospital in London, Ontario, where he was admitted to the cardiac ICU. Our thoughts and prayers are with Brett and his family. We request that everyone please respect their privacy at this time. We will provide an update on Brett's status when information is available."


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High winds plus the many tree branches already in precarious situations since Hurricane Sandy will make a perfect storm for more power outages in Westchester County, Con Edison said today.
"We are certainly focused on the Nor'easter," said Con Edison Senior Vice President of Electric Operations John Miksad on a call with the media this evening. "It sounds like we are going to get hit pretty hard...we are especially concerned about the winds."
Already, approximately 11,000 customers in Westchester County and New York City have reported losing power since the storm began today.
While Miksad said he isn't sure how many of the customers out were also without power following Sandy, he said he received an email from at least one Tuckahoe resident who reported losing power twice in the past week-and-a-half.
In total, Miksad said there are approximately 40,000 without power in Westchester County. The storm will likely hamper these restoration efforts overnight and into tomorrow.
"If it gets too severe, we will be pulling out entirely," he said.
If the Nor'easter "was a normal event and Sandy had not struck, I would say this could be a 30,000-customer storm," Miksad told reporters.
But given the number of dangling branches and areas still recovering, there "could be more interruptions than would have otherwise occurred," he said.
Despite this, Miksad said the company is still "shooting for this weekend" for all Sandy-related restorations.
"In addition to that, we are still taking in additional crews as we speak to help us with that effort," he said.


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My family and I love this recipe - with some additions. I usually add sauteed onions, 1 tsp each of garlic powder, chili powder and black pepper and 4 Tbsp of soy sauce. Very easy and quick dinner with ingredients I usually have on hand. Reheats well too.
This is pretty good, a nice once-a-month quick easy meal for my family. I like to put Onion and/or Garlic Powder in this to give it a little added flavor
This is good for what it is; I'm eating a bowl of leftover cheeseburger pasta right now. It is very mild and something children would probably enjoy, but to add flavor, you need to make some changes. First, I browned the meat with cayenne pepper, crushed pepper flakes, and minced garlic. I also used milk instead of water to make it more creamy, and I mixed in a handful of shredded medium Cheddar. I added a few dashes of Tobasco to the soup mix, and you'll likely want some salt and perhaps black pepper to taste. I top my individual serving with more shredded cheese. I also used egg noodles. Even with all those additions, it still tastes pretty mild to me, but it's good and simple when you don't have much energy for cooking a big meal. Consider the audience, definitely; over on Campbell's website, this recipe gets pretty good reviews all around.
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Last week I told you where you can buy a premade Thanksgiving meal to reheat at home. But if you really don't want to lift a finger in the kitchen, several restaurants are serving up their own Thanksgiving feasts Thursday.
This is not a comprehensive list, so if you have a favorite restaurant, give it a call and see if they're open. Reservations are a must on this busy holiday.
School House
If you're looking for a different setting for Thanksgiving, dining in a historic former school might fit the bill. The School House Restaurant & Tavern — which some of you may know as the former Sherwood Inn restaurant — is serving a Thanksgiving meal in its 1921 building.
Diners can choose from a two-course meal for $34 or three-course meal for $42. That includes turkey and traditional Thanksgiving sides. The restaurant will also offer some of its signature dishes, including the popular mahi mahi dish served with pumpkin puree, baby spinach and bacon.
Elbow Room
The Elbow Room restaurant in Fig Garden Village is a good option if you have someone in your family who wants a traditional Thanksgiving meal, but also others who might not be that excited about turkey.
The restaurant — which is open from noon to 8 p.m. — has a special menu that day. Traditionalists can get a turkey or ham meal with mashed potatoes, stuffing, pumpkin pie and some other side dishes for $24.99. A combo turkey and ham meal costs $28.99.
But the Elbow Room also will have about 15 regular menu items for those who don't want turkey, including the ever-popular steak sandwich, seafood and vegetarian options such as pasta.
If you're looking for the best cuisine around, Erna's Elderberry House Restaurant is the only five-star restaurant in the Central Valley and it's open for Thanksgiving.
Bring your appetite if you go here. The fixed-price menu — $98 for adults and $45 for children — is huge. You can see the whole seven-course menu online at chateausureau.com, but the main dish includes a roasted free-range turkey and roasted venison loin with green beans and local almonds.
Both meats are included because that's what pilgrims and Native Americans ate at the first Thanksgiving, says chef Jonathon Perkins, who researched the event. About 90% of the vegetables on the menu come from local farmers at the Vineyard Farmers Market, he says.
Save room for dessert. There's a spiced butternut squash flan served with walnut-bourbon ice cream and blackberries and also a honey-chocolate gateau (cake) made with caramelized Bartlett pears and a port wine sauce.
The meal is served from 2-6 p.m. and Erna's says it can accommodate vegetarian and vegan diners.
If you're looking for Thanksgiving with grand views, there are several options at restaurants in Yosemite National Park.
On the valley floor, The Ahwahnee will be serving local organic turkey, butternut squash soup and something called a "chocolate dome" for dessert. The meal is served from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Prices are $91.10 for adults and $32.75 for children 6 to 12.
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls is serving Thanksgiving dinner in the Mountain Room, with a choice of turkey, ham, halibut, prime rib or a stuffed portabella mushroom. The meal is served from 3-9 p.m. and costs $49.95 for adults and $24.95 for children 6 to 12.
If the Yosemite Valley floor is too far to drive, the Wawona dining room is a bit closer and is serving Thanksgiving meals from noon to 9 p.m.
It will have all the traditional food, along with new dishes such as spiced apple & brown sugar roasted pork loin and Angus beef roast prime rib.
Prices are $49.95 for adults and $21.50 for children 6 to 12.
Reservations for all three restaurants can be made by calling the reservation line at (801) 559-4935.
Even closer is the Tenaya Lodge in Fish Camp, which is serving a Thanksgiving buffet in its Grand Ballroom with live music and visits from Santa. Main dishes include turkey, steak, bacon-wrapped game hen and a whiskey-glazed ham, and kid options include pizza, burgers and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
The cost is $39.95 for adults, $31.95 for seniors and $15.95 for kids ages 4 to 12. The buffet is served from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Sierra Restaurant and Embers restaurant, also at Tenaya, will begin serving in the afternoon until 9:30 p.m. Prices vary, and options include turkey, buffalo short rib, and island-spiced half duckling.
An ice skating rink is scheduled to open the day before Thanksgiving on the Tenaya grounds.
For reservations, call (877)-247-9241.
Mimi's Cafe
Mimi's Cafe is offering a three-course dinner, including turkey breast or dark meat. Diners get a choice of French onion soup, corn chowder or pumpkin bisque soup, salads, all kinds of Thanksgiving sides, and pumpkin or pecan pie.
The dinner costs $16.99 for adults and $8.99 for kids. The restaurant will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Marie Callender's
Marie Callender's is offering a complete Thanksgiving dinner, including turkey or ham, all the sides and pie. Prices are $19.99 for adults, $8.99 for kids.
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Maurice Jones-Drew is on the sideline, using crutches, with a boot on his left foot following the injury early in Sunday's game that saw him leave the field.
Initially trainers were working with him and taping Jones-Drew's ankle, but he was quickly carted off the field. Officials are simply calling it a 'foot injury', which could run the gamut from a simple sprain, or something far worse. Either way it's unlikely any information will be released today, and tomorrow's press conference is likely the best bet to learn MJD's status.
His replacement, Rashad Jennings has not been very successful today as the Jaguars lean on him to get them through this afternoon's game. Late in the third quarter, he has totaled 45 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries-- which is an unimpressive 2.6 yards per carry.
Today the Jaguars lost MJD, and quarterback Blaine Gabbert, two huge blows to an already struggling offense.


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Auburn women's basketball player Camille Glymph, a 5-10 guard, has transferred to Michigan State and will be eligible inm the 2013-14 season.
She will have two years of eligibility. Glymph is from Greenville, South Carolina and averaged 9 points per game for Auburn last season while appearing in all 30 games including 12 starts.


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Hello, world. This is my first official blog ever. As I sit in my kitchen, reflecting on my team's bittersweet fourth place finish at the 2013 Women's World Curling Championships in Riga, Latvia, I can't help but be grateful for all the great adventures this sport has taken me on. I am privileged that the U.S. Olympic Committee has asked for me to take you along on some of our team's journeys.
I'll start off with a little background info. I was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. My family and I started curling when I was entering the seventh grade. It was our once-a-week family game night during the cold winter months. Although this wasn't the "cool" sport to be a part of, I was definitely intrigued by it; however, it wasn't until the following season, when I was asked to be one of the four members on a junior women's team, that I really became interested in the sport. As a team, we were able to travel out of state to nationals in Waupaca, Wis. We finished in last place, but I was hooked.
Imagine my parents' surprise when I tried to explain to them that I was going to move to Duluth, Minn., when I graduated high school, not for college, but for curling.
Sitting on a plane, moving to a place I had never been to, where I had no family, and only a few friends I had met during juniors, is scarier looking back on it than it was when I was actually doing it. Little did I know about the world travels and the amazing, inspirational people I would meet along the way.
The Olympics had always seemed an intangible dream to me, especially since curling had just became an official sport in 1998. It wasn't until the 2005 trials, playing in the extra end of the final, when it crashed into a reality. I remember having the shakes so bad I could hardly drink from my water bottle during a break between ends. We weren't expected to win; we were the underdogs. Then there we were accepting our gold medals, and that was followed by a year to remember for a lifetime.
Fast-forward seven years and here I am writing to you as a 2014 Olympic hopeful. I am excited to write for you and even more excited to tell you more about the sport I love, and the team I love playing with.
I hope you will follow along with me and gain a little more insight on curling and the training I put in that has helped me reach this level.


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By Michael Regan
The Tonawanda News
Tonawanda News — An advertisement mailed out to residents across North Tonawanda has officials worried about its wording.
For weeks, American Water Resources, an insurance company out of New Jersey, has flooded the city with letters that imply it has links to the municipality, while efforts by the city to halt the solicitations have thus far been unsuccessful.
Clerk-Treasurer Scott Kiedrowski said those who have been getting a weekly mailing from the company may be misled into buying insurance for water and sewer lines, with the gist of the sales pitch centered on the fact that the city does not pay to attach the main lines to city homes.
"It's basically a solicitations letter to residents of North Tonawanda informing them that they're responsible to take care of water and sewer lines to their houses," he said. "Most residents do that already and the way the letter is worded it certainly leads one to believe that the City of North Tonawanda is somehow tied to this. We absolutely, unequivocally have no involvement in this."
Kiedrowski said he first became aware of it when he received the same letter from the company in early December and made attempts to contact the company via e-mail to stop the sales pitches. It didn't work, with a non-response from company vice president, Barbara Bayarsky.
Attempts made by the Tonawanda News on Wednesday to reach Boyarsky by phone were also unsuccessful.
Kiedrowski said a second round of letters were then sent about by the company during the last week, while he has particular concerns about senior citizens "being duped by something like this and spending money when they don't
need to."
"It's already covered by most homeowners' insurance policies," he said. "Before anyone moves on the solicitation they need to consult with a family member and an insurance provider."
Consultations with the city's legal department revealed there's little that can be done, though Kiedrowski said most residents will realize the misleading nature of the wording.
"Generally ... most people, they'll throw them in the garbage," he said, while recalling a similar mailer several years ago that used the North Tonawanda seal as part of its advertisement.
Kiedrowski said companies such as American Water Resources often procure names and addresses through board of elections website or by paying other private entities for local demographics.
"People may think, 'what's North Tonawanda doing now?'" he said. "I think most people will probably figure it out, but I still wanted to get the word out."Contact reporter Michael Regan at 693-1000, ext. 4115.


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Good luck. HGTV no longer monitors these forums. They really don't care about what their viewers want.
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Apr 22, 2013, 08:32 AM
Sorry but I cannot stand any of those decorating shows. Their tastes are ghastly although they may be ok for college kids. I miss those buy and sell because they are realistic and are where we make our money. Akso whatever happened to those staging programs? Now they are REAL and show how so idiotic sellers can be. I adore Pfoperty Virgins because they wake up those virgins's eyes.
May 17, 2013, 06:48 PM
I am also tired of the house buying type shows. Wish they would bring back the decorating shows.
Jun 05, 2013, 02:41 PM
i, too, miss ANY decorating or interior design shows. HGTV Canada has much better programming, and most of the design shows originate there. Also love staging shows. Too bad we can't choose HGTVca. LOVE Sarah Richardson, LOVED the Canadian stagers show, loved Pure Design, Design, Inc., Dear Genevieve, Divine Design (sorta...kinda too much about Candice herself now)...Anyway, you get the idea! Not adverse to some real-estate programming, but if that's what you are going to show us, change the name of your network and let us have Canada's version.
Jul 10, 2013, 08:34 PM
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So, I'm not the only one huh? I too miss the actual Decorating and DESIGNER shows that made HGTV what it is today. I don't care if there's 1--even 2--of the House Hunters, House Hunters International, Love it or List it, or now Love it or List it Too on---but come on people--where are the "stars" that were voted for over the years & their own shows? What are they doing? Is it just the East Coast thats being penalized? or just Upstate NY maybe? I'm sure they have wonderful programs on the West Coast and in Canada. Do I have to turn OFF HGTV permanently to get your attention in your Program Scheduling? I long for the old days when you had a variety of wonderful programs on with names that we were familiar with & loved! Please--I beg of you--bring them back--& soon--or I for one will be watching home shopping network cable stations instead of my favorite HGTV. I will also cancel my subscription to your magazine as well....even that has more information from my favorite designers in it that I can't seem to find on TV anymore. Why did it get changed so we're left with nothing? So unfair. Is there anyone out there who's listening to me or paying attention? helloooooooo?


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Great value hotel in a sensational location - 2 minutes walk from Bourbon Street but far enough away to be quiet. There's a courtyard with a pool, a bar and restaurant (but no room service). Lovely old building with big rooms - mine had a balcony overlooking Dauphine Street.
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Historical Traveler Reviews Hotel St. Marie New Orleans
This hotel was horrific!! As we checked in we were greeted by Gary, the world's rudest desk clerk! He had attitude with everyone, even if they were simply asking a question. We requested a non-smoking, garden view room with a balcony. We were given a smoking room with a view of another building's roof and no balcony. The room was dirty, the lamp was broken, you could not call out on the phone, and their was a gigantic mold spot on the ceiling in the bathroom. Needless to say the only good thing about the hotel was that after speaking with the General Manager we were allowed to checkout without being charged a dime. We then checked into the Sheraton and had a wonderful stay in New Orleans! Take my advice, stay at the Sheraton or The W.
Loved it
I stayed at the Hotel St. Marie last year. The staff was very efficient. If there were any questions regarding cable, hairdryers, etc., we had wonderful service. It is a charming, beautifully decorated, and formal staff. I would stay there again, except each time I go, I like to stay at a different hotel. It is part of the New Orleans experience.
Great Staff
This hotel was so cozy with a great staff, minor drip problem from the air unit but other than that it was a great stay for the fourth of July weekend
I loved this place!
I was very nervous about finding a decent hotel in New Orleans since we were on a budget. After reading all the comments on this website about different hotels, I was even more nervous! I ended up choosing the Hotel St. Marie because it was only $59 per night and they also had a free parking deal going on (savings of $20!). The hotel is about 1/2 a block from Bourbon Street and the area was pretty quiet. I had no problems with valet parking. The staff was nice and I had no problems with my reservations either. I loved the little courtyard, it was cute and cozy. In the evenings the hotel resturant puts little tables out there with candles, white table cloths, etc. Very romantic! The swimming pool was average size, but who cares... you are in New Orleans! The rooms were cozy and those 'strange red lights' in the bathroom they were talking about in one review were heat lights for when you get out of the shower. The hotel was pretty quiet, but we were there during the week and the walls are kinda thin, so I can see how it might become loud if the hotel were full. There is a little convienience store right next to the hotel if you forget to pack something. This hotel has a great location! I will definately stay here again.
Great Location, But WATCH THE RATE
As with all this groups properties (St. Marie, Prince Conti and Place d'Armes) and others in New Orleans...BEAWARE that the prices/rates can change on a random basis, particularly during events!
Example - Mardi Gras Room Rate at St. Marie (reservation made 8 months in advance) was around $270 per night (full payment due around two months prior to event, non-refundable)....
Price checked one week prior to event via hotel website (Prince Conti) was $170.
Request from management to address this rate discreprency went without reply.
Amenities during some events are minimal for the price being paid...which is purely for location and little else.
A Nice Suprise
Absolutely Great! I used trip advisor before I reserved the room, and now I am returning to say just how right these individuals were when they posted comments about this hotel. It's CLEAN, CLOSE to everything, and the SERVICE could not have been any better, which is a rarity in the French Quarter. However, there is a $20.00 a day fee for parking. And trust me, you will not want to do ANY driving in the French Quarter. It's way to congested. Bring comfy shoes and enjoy your stay!
Charming hotel
A charming hotel. I read some negative reviews prior to going there and was concerned, but my experience was very positive.
Wonderful stay
I have no complaints about this hotel! I thought the location was perfect, the staff was courteous, and the rooms were well kept and spacious. Only half a block from Bourbon St., made it ideal for those who wanted to stay near all the excitement. I would definitly stay here again!
Wonderful experience
We stayed at the St. Marie on short notice when I could find nothing else. We were in a ground floor suite with a kitchen. What a break for us. I oved the location and the staff was excellent as were the prices. I would highly recommend these accomodations which are only a few steps off Bourbon St.
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Simply put, Hotel St. Marie offers true southern hospitality. I've stayed at many different hotels in the quarter and the St. Marie offers a great value for the price. The staff was always courteous and friendly. Rooms were clean, well proportioned and surprisingly quiet considering the location. The only down side was the painfully slow elevator. But as one local once said to me... "Why'd y'all come to New Orleans if you was in a hurry?"


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Patent number 6,883,929, issued on April 26, is directed to generating power for LED-based light sources based on a thermoelectric process called the Seebeck Effect, which allows a temperature differential to generate electricity. For example, the invention may be used in a stove where the temperature of the stove top is conveyed through the color of light emitted by a multicolor LED-based source.
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ROMNEY, W.Va. — Brothers Garrett and Josh Crawford combined to allow one run on four hits in 10-0 and 14-1 drubbings of Frankfort at Hampshire High School on Tuesday, making it 11 consecutive wins for the Trojans.
Hampshire (19-1) hasn't lost since falling to Greenbrier Christian Academy 3-0 on April 6 at the Myrtle Beach Classic.
Against the Falcons, Garrett Crawford allowed just three hits and no walks in the five-inning shutout in the first game. Josh Crawford, Shane Ennis, Matt Harris and Trevor Largent each drove in two runs.
Tyler Conley and Gage Shaffer doubled and Hunter Jenkins singled for the Falcons' three hits.
Josh Crawford ceded only an RBI single by Braiden Popluhar in the five-inning second game. He drove in two more at the plate.
Garrett Crawford launched a two-run home run. Bucky Timbrook doubled and singled twice, driving in two. Matt Maiers scored two on a double and a single. David Delawder added two singles after doubling in the first game.
Hampshire hopes to extend the streak today when it hosts Berkeley Springs beginning at 5 p.m.
Frankfort (13-14) will look to rebound at Northern on Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
Northern 4
Mountain Ridge 3
ACCIDENT — Jerad Fike pitched a complete game, allowing just one earned run for Northern in a win over Mountain Ridge at Northern on Tuesday.
Fike surrendered just three hits, each singles, by Tucker Burley, Jake Kyle and Michael Livingston.
Tyler Bittinger singled twice with an RBI. Hunter Hill added an RBI single for the Huskies.
Northern (10-7) hosts Fort Hill today at 4:30 p.m.
Mountain Ridge (10-6) plays tonight at Keyser at 7:30 p.m.
Southern 11
Bishop Walsh 1
CUMBERLAND — Southern laced five singles in a row in a five-run fourth on its way to a six-inning victory over Bishop Walsh Tuesday in an AMAC baseball game at Holler Field.
Seth Holler went 4-for-5 with four singles and scored twice, while Tristan Nazelrod doubled and singled for the Rams.
Tony Russell singled twice for Bishop Walsh.
Southern (3-12 overall, 2-8 AMAC) will play at Hampshire Thursday. Bishop Walsh (2-11, 1-7) will host Mountain Ridge on Thursday.
Grace 10
Calvary 8
BOWLING GREEN — Grace scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning to retake the lead, then held on to defeat Calvary on Tuesday afternoon at the Hot Stove Complex's Memorial Field.
After Calvary scored in the bottom of the sixth inning to tie the game at 7-7, Grace put three runs up in the top of the seventh to retake the lead at 10-7.
In the bottom of the inning, the Eagles scored a run and had their rally stopped with the bases loaded when the final out was recorded.
Both teams finished with 11 hits.
Ben Quirple, Hank Barger and Jacob Buwalda each had two hits for Grace. Barger scored three runs and drove in another while Quirple and Buwalda each scored once.
Calvary's Justin Swogger had two hits, scored four times and drove in two. Levi Hartsock had three hits, including a double, with two RBIs and he scored once.
The Eagles ended the first inning up 3-1, trailed after three 6-4 and were behind 7-6 through five innings.
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Salisbury 10
Paw Paw 3
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Brandon Bodes drove in two on three singles. Roberto Pattison added a double and a single. Doug Foye threw a complete game, allowing three runs on seven hits and striking out nine.
Josh Newlon and River Weese each doubled and singled. Devin Abe singled twice for Paw Paw.
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Meyersdale 11
Hyndman 1
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Steven Haer pitched all five, allowing five hits and one run.
Micah Stair went 3 for 3 with a double. M.J. Messenger was 2 for 2 with a double. Elijah Stair drove in the Hornets' only run with a single.
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