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Health Insurance Reform Daily Mythbuster: Impact on Seniors
Myth: "Congress would make it mandatory, absolutely require, that every five years, people in Medicare have a required counseling session that will tell them how to end their life sooner." - Betsy McCaughey, former Republican lieutenant governor of New York. [7/28/09]
Fact: The provision extends Medicare coverage to cover the cost of patients voluntarily speaking with their doctors about their values and preferences regarding end-of-life care--empowering older Americans on this critical issue. These are deeply personal decisions that take thoughtful consideration, and it is only appropriate that doctors be compensated for their time.
- Advance planning consultations are not mandatory; this benefit is completely voluntary. The provision merely provides coverage under Medicare to have a conversation once every five years if - and only if - a patient wants to make his or her wishes known to a doctor. If desired, patients may have consultations more frequently if they are chronically ill or if their health status changes.
- There is no mandate in the bill to complete an advance care directive or living will. If a patient chooses to complete an advance directive or order for life sustaining treatment, these documents will help articulate a full range of treatment preferences, from full and aggressive treatment to limited, comfort care only. Patients that choose to have these documents and can customize them so that their wishes are appropriately reflected.
- There are no government-chosen professionals involved. The legislation simply allows Medicare to pay for a conversation between patient and their doctors.
That is why independent analysis by Pulitzer Prize-winning PolitiFact.com judged the comment a "Pants on Fire" "outright distortion." The web site says: "McCaughey incorrectly states that the bill would require Medicare patients to have these counseling sessions and she is suggesting that the government is somehow trying to interfere with a very personal decision. And her claim that the sessions would 'tell [seniors] how to end their life sooner' is an outright distortion. Rather, the sessions are an option for elderly patients who want to learn more about living wills, health care proxies and other forms of end-of-life planning. McCaughey isn't just wrong, she's spreading a ridiculous falsehood." [7/23/09]
And it is why trusted senior groups such as the AARP are supporting this measure and insurance reform. In a statement, AARP Executive Vice President John Rother wrote: "This measure would allow Medicare to pay doctors for taking the time to talk with individuals about difficult end-of-life care decisions. It would help provide people with better information on the positives and negatives--both physical and financial--that different treatments can mean for them and their families…This measure would not only help people make the best decisions for themselves, but also better ensure that their wishes are followed… To suggest otherwise is a gross, and even cruel, distortion--especially for any family that has been forced to make the difficult decisions on care for loved ones approaching the end of their lives." [7/24/09]
Myth: "… the Democratic [health care] plan cuts Medicare and takes away choices for millions of seniors. What does all this mean? Higher costs for the medicine and treatments you need."- House Republican Leader John Boehner of Ohio [7/20/09]
Fact: America's Affordable Health Choices Act includes several key provisions that improve Medicare benefits and health care for seniors, including the following:
- Strengthens Medicare upon which millions of seniors rely - preserving all of the choices in Medicare of doctors and hospitals that seniors have now and highly value.
- Provides a permanent fix to Medicare payments to doctors - ensuring that seniors can keep the doctor they have now by ensuring that doctors in Medicare receive fair and appropriate reimbursements for their services, rather than facing steep cuts in payments.
- Ensures that millions of seniors will save hundreds of dollars on their prescription drugs - by phasing in completely filling in the "donut hole" in the Medicare prescription drug benefit (where drug costs are not reimbursed at certain levels).
- Improves Medicare benefits for seniors, including eliminating co-payments and deductibles for preventive services under Medicare.
- Limits cost-sharing requirements in Medicare Advantage plans to the amount charged for the same services in traditional Medicare coverage.
- Improves the low-income subsidy programs in Medicare, such as by increasing asset limits for programs that help Medicare beneficiaries pay premiums and cost-sharing.
- Computerizes medical records so seniors won't have to take the same test over and over or relay their entire medical history every time they see a new provider.
- Extends solvency of Medicare by 5 years or more.
That is why the AARP, the Center for Medicare Advocacy, along with many other organizations, are supporting the reform. AARP: "We are pleased by the House TriCommittee's health care reform bill, which makes important strides towards making sure that every American has access to affordable, quality health care choices…... Those of our members in Medicare pay close to 30% of their incomes on out-of-pocket expenses and they deserve relief, especially in the prescription drug doughnut hole, where they get no benefit while paying premiums. This bill would make great strides for all of our members and their families." [7/14/09]
And it is why yesterday President Obama said: "We all know that right now, we've got a problem that threatens Medicare and our entire health care system, and that is the spiraling cost of health care in America today. As costs balloon, so does Medicare's budget. And unless we act, within a decade -- within a decade -- the Medicare trust fund will be in the red… this is what health insurance reform is all about: protecting your choice of doctor; keeping your premiums fair; holding down your health care and your prescription drug costs; improving the care that you receive -- and that's what health care reform will mean to folks on Medicare… I'm confident that we can do the right thing once again, and pass health insurance reform and ensure that Medicare stays strong for generations to come." [7/28/09]
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My Best Tips and Favorite Attractions in Walt Disney World
By Guest blogger, Porter Olson.
With four expansive theme parks – Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, Epcot®, Disney's Hollywood Studios® and the Magic Kingdom® Park – a Walt Disney World vacation is a little more involved than a visit to the local carnival. It could take a couple of weeks to see everything that Disney World has to offer. Realizing that not everyone has an abundance of time, we have complied the top must-see thrill rides and attractions for each park:
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Expedition Everest® Attraction
Type of Attraction: Coaster
Height Requirements: Must be 44" tall to ride
Disney classifies Expedition Everest® Attraction as a family attraction, but this isn't a kiddie coaster. This fast and smooth coaster has everything you'd expect from a Disney coaster: immersive scenery, a surprise animatronic character and a delightfully disorienting track that whirls you around the track backwards in the dark. This is one of Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park's most popular attractions, so make sure you get to the ride shortly after you arrive in the park. Watch Video.
Kali River Rapids® Attraction
Type of Attraction: Water Ride
Height Requirements: Must be 38" tall to ride
While it looks like a formidable ride, Kali River Rapids® Attraction isn't scary; this ride is all about getting wet. If you don't like water rides, avoid this one because no matter where you sit, you're bound to get soaked. Unless you have a change of clothes, it's best to ride the Kali River Rapids® Attraction at the end of the day or right before an afternoon park break. Watch Video.
Kilimanjaro Safaris® Expedition
Type of Ride: Safari Simulation
Height Requirements: None
This ride is the main reason to visit the Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park Park. Traversing through a 100-acre wildlife reserve in a large, open-air Safari truck to catch glimpses of exotic animals like zebras, ostriches, lions, antelopes, giraffes and cheetahs encapsulates the essence of the park. Grab an end seat for better views and be sure to keep your camera ready. Just like a real safari, you never know when the animals will make an appearance. Watch video.
Soarin'™ Attraction'
Type of Attraction: Motion Simulation Ride
Height Requirements: Must be 40" tall to ride
Because it's a "virtual" attraction, this ride may not appear to be worth the wait. Don't be dissuaded! The illusion Soarin'™ Attraction creates is spectacular – it actually feels as if you are hang gliding. The queue for this ride starts early, so be sure to get in line soon after the gates open. Watch video.
Test Track® Presented by Chevrolet
Type of Attraction: Thrill Ride
Height Requirements: Must be 40" tall to ride
This is a great thrill ride for anyone who isn't a huge coaster fan, but wants something a little more enticing than the Maelstorm ride. Don't let the Test Track® Presented by Chevrolet's slow start fool you – the truly exciting part of this ride pops up just when you think the ride is over. Watch video.
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
Type of Attraction: Show
Don't dismiss IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth as another nightly Disney fireworks show. The show incorporates lasers, fire, video and music into this stunning fireworks display. The only downfall is that a lot of the show's emphasis focuses on the globe at the center of the World Showcase Lagoon, which can be hard to see from some locations. If you have enough time, get to the Rose and Crown Pub early for a great meal and front-row seat to the show. Watch video.
Disney's Hollywood Studios®
Rock 'n Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith
Type of Attraction: Coaster
Height Requirements: Must be 48" tall to ride
If you want to go from zero to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds in the dark while rocking out to Aerosmith, this is the roller coaster for you. This ride is incredibly fast and has a lot of twists and turns. If you start getting cold feet while going through the wait queue, you can opt out right before boarding. Rock 'n Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith is a popular ride, so be sure to FASTPASS it. Watch video.
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™
Type of Attraction: Thrill Ride
Height Requirements: Must be 40" tall to ride
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror uses a random drop sequence, making it impossible to know what's coming next. Having gone on the ride several times in a row, it definitely lives up to its newest slogan, "Never the same fear twice." If you're a thrill seeker, make it a point to ride it once during the day and once during the evening – the different lighting makes it even more thrilling in the dark. Watch video.
Fantasmic! Show
Type of Attraction: Show
Using water, fireworks, and lasers, Fantasmic! Show features our favorite mouse in his sorcerer's apparel. The show features familiar scenes from Fantasia's "Sorcerer's Apprentice," "The Lion King," "The Little Mermaid" and many more. The best way to see this show is to take advantage of the Fantasmic! Show Dinner Package – it doesn't cost anything extra and you're guaranteed a seat, provided you arrive a half-hour early. Watch video.
Magic Kingdom® Park
Pirates of the Caribbean® Attraction
Type of Attraction: Ride
Height Requirements: None
Out of all of the rides and attractions available throughout Walt Disney World, this is the number one absolute must-see. This slow-moving boat ride inspired the wildly successful film franchise of the same name. The animatronics are extremely well done, the story is immersive, the music is catchy, and there's hardly ever a wait. Watch video.
Space Mountain® Attraction
Type of Attraction: Thrill Ride
Height Requirements: Must be 44" tall to ride
This dual track, enclosed roller coaster zips passengers through dark outer-space. The queuing area of this ride sets the stage for an epic adventure. As you make your way to the coaster, you can look through windows into the vast universe before you finally hop into your rocket ship. This is an immensely popular ride, but it's a bit bumpy. If you have a bad back or don't like jarring rides, avoid Space Mountain® Attraction. Watch video.
Wishes fireworks show
Type of Attraction: Show
Another fireworks show? Yep, but this isn't just any fireworks show. This is Disney's largest, most radiant fireworks show to date. Narrated by Jiminy Cricket, the show focuses on an emotionally charged story about making wishes come true. While there are several great spots to see the show, grab a spot around the "Partners" statue 30 minutes before the parade that precedes the show for an unforgettable view. Watch video.
Do you have any tips to share? What are your favorite Disney attractions?
About Guest Blogger: When he's not traveling, Porter Olson is a writer and blogger for UsDirect.
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The NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships will begin today in Geneva, OH. The Blue Hawks will have five members of the track and field squad competing this weekend with the hopes of All-American honors.
Both John Paul Williams and Trevor Willis will be competing in the heptathlon today and tomorrow. Williams is seeded 7th in the event with 4,803 points. Trevor Willis is seeded 9th with 4,771 points. Williams will also compete in the pole vault on Saturday. He sits in the sixth spot at 15 feet 9 inches in the vault. Andrew Knebel will high jump on Friday afternoon for the Hawks. His personal best on the season is 6 feet 8 � inches. That ranks him tied for fifth in the nation.
Competing in the 60 meter high hurdles are Brianny Williams and Nathan Magstadt. Both will compete in the preliminary rounds on Friday and hope to advance to the finals on Saturday afternoon. Brianny has run 9.10 seconds this year. That ranks her 15th in the event. Magstadt has run a time of 8.24 seconds and is ranked 11th.
Live scoring of the entire NAIA National Championship Meet can be found at: http://lightningtiming.com/results/20120301/index.htm?DB_OEM_ID=27900


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Bayonetta creator 'doesn't really get a chance' to do sequels
Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya isn't in direct charge of the upcoming sequel, and not entirely by choice.3
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Nintendo: petitions don't affect what we do, says Reggie
Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime has commented on Operation Rainfall, a petition effort that successfully saw Xenoblade Chronicles, The Last Story and Pandora's Tower localised in the west. Yet, he feels that these campaigns do little in terms of driving sales.23
Bayonetta petition hopes to bring original game to Wii U
Bayonetta 2 may be a Wii U exclusive, but fans are clamouring for the original to release on Nintendo's console. It does make sense, if you think about it.9
Kamiya interested in Bayonetta & Okami 3DS spin-offs
Platinum Games director Hideki Kamiya has expressed interest in a 3DS spin-off of Bayonetta starring the character Jeanne, and an Okami title starring fairy Issun.119
Kamiya doesn't "see a Bayonetta 3 happening in the future"
Bayonetta 3 isn't something Platinum Games' Hideki Kamiya foresees happening in the future, despite the fact "gamers want so many sequels."25
Kamiya keen on Wonderful 101 sequel, original Bayonetta on Wii U
Platinum Games' Hideki Kamiya has expressed interest in creating a sequel to The Wonderful 101 and in bringing the original Bayonetta to Wii U.29
Bayonetta 2 Wii U touch controls explained
Bayonetta 2 will release on Wii U with option touch controls, and Eurogamer was given a preview of how these will work when using the GamePad.3
Platinum Games head laments studio's weak sales, wants renewed focus going forward
Platinum Games president Tatsuya Minami has rated his team's performance over the past five years in a new interview, and has expressed disappointment in the studio's sales. He has also laid bare aims to expand the company's focus moving forward.17
Bayonetta now available on PSN in North America
Bayonetta has landed on PlayStation Network, and if you didn't pick it up the first time around, you can download it today for $19.99. The witchy actioner lands on PSN tomorrow, January 30, in Europe and Australia for £11.99/€14.99/AU$23.95. Hit up the PS Blog for proof.10
Bayonetta hitting PSN next week
Bayonetta will be made available through PSN next week, SEGA has announced. Everyone's favorite witch can be yours on January 29 for $19.99 in the US and in Europe on January 30 for £11.99/€14.99/AU$23.95. The game is already available on Xbox Live.13
Anarchy Reigns pre-orders at GameStop net playable Bayonetta, two multiplayer modes
Those who pre-order Anarchy Reigns at GameStop will get Bayonetta as a playable character as well as two extra multiplayer game modes: Mad Survival and Dogfight.3
Bayonetta's PS3 port was our "biggest failure", says Platinum's Inaba
Bayonetta's port on PS3 is considered Platinum Games' "biggest failure", according to director Atsushi Inaba.7
Bayonetta 2 wouldn't "exist" without Nintendo, says dev
Bayonetta 2 would "not exist" without Nintendo, Platinum Games' Atsushi Inab has said.32
Rumour - Bayonetta sequel planned and cancelled
The finger blistering Bayonetta may not receive an expected sequel thanks to restructuring at publisher Sega.6
First footage of Bayonetta in Anarchy Reigns released
SEGA has released a video showing footage of Bayonetta in Platinum's Anarchy Reigns. Watch it below. Game's on PS3 and Xbox 360 July 3 in the US, July 5 in Australia and July 6 in Europe. Thanks, AGB.2
Anarchy Reigns gets first Bayonetta shots
It's not Bayonetta 2, but it's the next best thing. Sega released overnight shots the first shots of the witch's appearance in Platinum-made action brawler Anarchy Reigns. Get them below, via Siliconera. The game's out this July for PS3 and 360.1
Bayonetta gets Anarchy Reigns appearance
Famitsu's reporting the sassy witch herself Bayonetta will appear in Anarchy Regins as a playable character.1
A little story time video, from Anarchy Reigns
If you take Max from MadWorld and put him into a game with Leo the cyborg, and get the creator of Bayonetta to smoosh them all together, you'll end up with Anarchy Reigns. And it's just as bizarre (and brilliant) as you'd expect. In today's new trailer, SEGA shows off a few bits of the […]2
TGS Rumour: New Bayonetta unveil soon, Sega considering Sonic Generations for Wii U and Yakuza 5 for Vita
Sega is looking at a Wii U and Vita release of Sonic Generations, as well as Yakuza 5 for the latter, according to a TSSZ report. And a new Bayonetta will be unveiled soon9
Bayonetta producer denies sequel news
Platinum Games producer Atsushi Inaba has said rumours of a sequel announcement are unfounded.5
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Bayonetta Breaking news
Bayonetta creator 'doesn't really get a chance' to do sequels
Nintendo: petitions don't affect what we do, says Reggie
Bayonetta petition hopes to bring original game to Wii U
Kamiya interested in Bayonetta & Okami 3DS spin-offs
Kamiya doesn't "see a Bayonetta 3 happening in the future"
Kamiya keen on Wonderful 101 sequel, original Bayonetta on Wii U
Bayonetta 2 Wii U touch controls explained
Platinum Games head laments studio's weak sales, wants renewed focus going forward
Bayonetta now available on PSN in North America
Bayonetta hitting PSN next week
Anarchy Reigns pre-orders at GameStop net playable Bayonetta, two multiplayer modes
Bayonetta's PS3 port was our "biggest failure", says Platinum's Inaba
Bayonetta 2 wouldn't "exist" without Nintendo, says dev
Rumour – Bayonetta sequel planned and cancelled
First footage of Bayonetta in Anarchy Reigns released
Anarchy Reigns gets first Bayonetta shots
Bayonetta gets Anarchy Reigns appearance
A little story time video, from Anarchy Reigns
TGS Rumour: New Bayonetta unveil soon, Sega considering Sonic Generations for Wii U and Yakuza 5 for Vita
Bayonetta producer denies sequel news
Kamiya tweets that Bayonetta 2 will be showing up in a magazine
Bayonetta creator wistful over possible Jeanne spin-off
Tuesday shorts: Bayonetta, WoW, X Rebirth
Wednesday Shorts: Dog fighting, DDO, Madden, God Hand, Angry Birds, Romero, sales
PSA: Aliens vs Predator hits XBL Games on Demand, Bayonetta next week
Bayonetta prototype is a bit different from the finished product
Lewie's Weekly Deals – Rock Band 3, Demon's Souls, Far Cry 2, Bayonetta & Vanquish
Pre-order Vanquish, get Bayonetta free
Bayonetta gets Greatest Hits release in Japan
Sega: Madworld on Wii was a "mismatch"


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John Burbidge at the Perth Writers' FestivalThursday, Feb 13, 2014
John Burbidge's 'Dare Me!' will be launched at the Perth Writer's Festival on 22 February 2014.
Jeanette Purkis at TEDx CanberraFriday, Oct 18, 2013
Author Jeanette Purkis has recently spoken about Autism and Resilience at TEDx Canberra.
Robert Shiller and Lars Hansen win 2013 Nobel PrizeFriday, Oct 18, 2013
Robert J Shiller and Lars Peter Hansen are two of the three American economists awarded the 2013 economics Nobel prize.


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Hotel Deals In Venice
Mystery Hotels – How to Cheat and Maybe Get a Bargain
We have spent some time looking at lastminute.com's 'Mystery Hotel' range and the new mystery offers from wotif.com. In some cases, LastMinute's descriptions of its mystery hotels make it pretty easy to pinpoint the actual hotel. Wotif's mystery hotels are a little harder to fathom but there are some clues, for instance they might be selling 'Comfort' and 'Grand Comfort' rooms at a mystery hotel so you just go through the list of other Wotif Hotels In the same city and see which hotel uses that description for its rooms. The US company Priceline was the originator of the mystery hotel deal and we have always had serious misgivings about using them.
The main objection is that instead of seeing a discounted price (20% off the usual agent's price is fairly normal for both LastMinute and Wotif) at a specific hotel, Priceline gives you no clue as to the actual hotel and you have to bid the price you are prepared to pay. Priceline does give a little help – it breaks cities down into areas and shows the normal retail price of Hotels In different star categories and suggests a likely discount you should apply when bidding. Nonetheless, there is a huge danger that you will end up paying more than you need to. Priceline might have set a secret minimum bid of $80 a night but if someone bids $95 the company will happily accept the bid. Also, in recent years, business has been very good for the hotel industry and we suspect that Priceline was selling rooms at some hotels that would otherwise have difficulty in attracting guests. In other words, you could end up paying over the odds for an inferior hotel.
However, now the game has changed a little. Quite a few hotels have empty rooms and are willing to sell them at low rates through Priceline, on condition of anonymity to avoid destroying their normal rating. And, we have found a rather handy guide that should help you avoid some of the Priceline pitfalls.
One community forum for users of Priceline (and HotWire, a division of Expedia, which is designed more for US customers) is http://www.betterbidding.com. The front page is a bit messy, but all you need do is scroll down to find the forum dedicated to the area you want to visit. Pick Boston and the first post will be a list of hotels that forum members have purchased through Priceline. There is no guarantee that this list is completely accurate – hotels will come and go, depending on season and occupancy – but at least you have an idea of the sort of hotel you will get in each star category. Then you go through the most recent posts where members have listed deals they have actually obtained from Priceline. You may see that someone was able to bid $80 for a room at the Omni Parker two days ago and a bid of $85 got a room at the Hyatt Regency a week earlier. You need to take careful note of when the reservations were for (weekdays or weekends) and how far in advance the reservations were made because this is bound to have an effect on the price.
This site works best with Priceline's US hotels. Postings for international reservations are far sparser. If you want to Stay In Venice in May, it is of little use to know that someone was able to bid $90 for a room at the Hilton Molino in February.
All prices on Priceline are before the dreaded 'taxes and charges', which can add a sizeable sum to the total and clearly include a generous service charge. We could not see how they came up with charges of £28 on a basic hotel cost of £92. At least you see this figure before your bid is submitted.
Once you are ready to go ahead, you have to submit your payment details. If the bid is accepted, your money is taken immediately and there is no possibility of cancellation or alteration. If the bid is not accepted, no money is taken and you are only allowed to rebid if you alter some of the terms of the original bid. Betterbidding suggests a way around this. Let's say you want to stay in a five-star Hotel In one area of Paris. Your initial bid is turned down so you alter your bid to include another area of Paris but an area which you can see from Betterbidding does not have a Priceline five-star hotel. Assuming Priceline has not suddenly added a new hotel (which is a very real possibility) then your increased bid on the hotel you want should be accepted.
Betterbidding also gives the same range of information for HotWire. This is part of the same group that owns Expedia and Hotels.com but it is designed principally for US customers and payment is taken in dollars – effectively adding to the cost for UK customers.
HotWire's system is similar to Priceline with the bidding aspect removed. You know the star rating in advance, the area of the city involved and the full cost (plus taxes and charges). A quick look at Betterbidding should give you an idea of which hotels it is selling in the various categories and cities. The site is not as strong on hotels outside North America as Priceline.
With both these sites, we recommend you attempt to cross-check prices with the hotels direct or Hotels Of a similar category. Neither Booking.com, nor Expedia/Hotels.com (the companies behind these mystery sites) is noted for selling hotels cheaply. In some cases, a 20% discount off their rates will only equate to a 10% discount off rates available elsewhere. If you think you can get a room at the Luxor in Las Vegas for $65, you might find it better to take away the guesswork and book direct with the hotel for $72.
We certainly cannot recommend Priceline and the Betterbidding site to everyone. It can be very time-consuming and dangerous. There is a huge potential for error: you can easily pay quite a lot of money for a hotel you do not want. Another significant danger is that you can get carried away with the whole game and concentrate too much on trying to 'win' rather than on finding a hotel that is suitable for you! However, there are some genuine bargains around, particularly in the US, where Priceline is stronger, and there is plenty of information on Betterbidding. If you are looking for a couple of nights in a Hotel In New York, and you have the time and patience, you might just get a good deal.
Will I get the worst room in the hotel if I have booked a mystery deal at a special price?
There is a possibility that a few hotels will use these mystery deals to sell a handful of less desirable rooms they would not normally sell unless the hotel was full. Most hotels will give you a standard room but, as is common for rooms booked at special rates through agents, it is likely to be the lowest-category room available. The better rooms may be on higher floors, have more modern furnishings or better views and these are likely to be allocated to clients who have booked direct with the hotel.
If you have booked a standard room through an agent (whether it be Priceline or not), there is no reason why you cannot upgrade the room when you arrive. Many hotels are more than happy to upgrade agency customers to executive-floor rooms (maybe for an extra £30 a night) or give them a larger room or one with a better view. Hotels are looking for extra revenue at every opportunity and if someone offers them money, and they have a better room available, they are unlikely to turn them down. Interestingly, this method can quite often lead to a free u
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What is the weather like in Venice right now?
We're going on Friday for a week and the weather forecasts look a bit worrying…
I live about 5 kms from Venice, the weather today was really nice and warm and tomorrow will be the same.. ideal time to go to the beach :D.. i've just checked out the weather on this webside http://www.meteo.it/ (which is quite reliable) a storm is coming, but as the chart shows will still be warm +26 c ° and not more than cloudy on venice.. check out http://www.meteo.it/
however it seems to be having a good week, although the site says it will be cloudy, I'm sure the wind will free up the sky and it will be sunny & hot (: trust me.. (:
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San Marco Hotel In Venice
Is there such a thing as a nice Hostel In Venice, Italy?
I am trying to find a nice and DECENT hostel/Hotel In Venice, Italy for around $50-$60 AUD. I have looked at hostelworld.com and hostelbookers.com but reviews about hostels are less than favourable. I am starting to think that no hostel/Hotel In Venice is habitable. Please help, here are my requirements:
LOCATION: As close to San Marco's Square as possible.
DATES: June 28-June 29.
Thank you in advance!
Hotels In Venice are VERY expensive, and the prices are highest near St. Mark's. A lot of people stay outside of the city to save money and take the water bus into town. (In April, our hotel, 2 blocks from St. Mark's, was just over 350 Euros per night, and that was for the least expensive rooms. I saw NO hostels.)
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About David Leadbetter and His Team
DAVID LEADBETTER | David Leadbetter's career in golf coaching has spanned three decades, and he has often been recognized as the "man who invented the golf instruction industry". David is known throughout the world for his innovative and creative teaching techniques. A PGA Master Professional, Golf Channel Instruction Editor, and Golf Digest Teaching Professional, David Leadbetter has been coach to countless PGA Tour, European PGA Tour, LPGA Tour and Champions Tour players. David's professional students have amassed over a dozen Major Championship titles and over 100 individual worldwide tournament victories.
Aside from being the world's #1 golf instructor, David is also the author of seven golf instruction books, making him the world's top author of golf instruction books with well over two million copies sold. He has written and produced a number of instructional DVD's, as well as written and co-produced over forty television programs.
David Leadbetter and the Leadbetter brand of golf instruction products and services span the globe and continue to impact the game of golf worldwide.
SEAN HOGAN, ACADEMY DIRECTOR | Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Sean Hogan spent his early years playing on the Irish National Junior Golf Team alongside golf superstars Darren Clarke and Padraig Harrington. Sean played his college golf for the University of South Florida where he earned Academic All-American honors and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business. As a collegiate player, Sean made frequent trips to the Leadbetter Golf Academy to improve his game. During these lessons, Sean developed a great interest in the golf instruction, which ultimately inspired him to join David Leadbetter and his teaching staff in 1994. Since that time, Sean has taught golfers of all ages and abilities at Leadbetter European Academy locations across the globe, earning him recognition as one Golf Digest's top instructors under the age of 40 and in Florida for several years running. He has also received numerous certifications from the most reputable golf institutions, including: the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI); Trackman; and U.S. Kids Golf.
Sean is a currently a Leadbetter Master Instructor and Director of Instruction at the Leadbetter Golf Academy at Crystal Springs Golf Resort. Sean currently coaches PGA Tour players Fredrik Jacobson and Ben Curtis as well as the leading LPGA lady player, Suzann Pettersen.
SCOTT HOLDEN, MASTER CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR | Scott Holden is originally from Bradford, Pennsylvania, and graduated from David Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee, where he received a B.S. degree in accounting. While in college, Scott enjoyed a successful collegiate career earning six tournament victories and several other honors, including the school's Most Valuable Player award in 1980.
Scott became associated with David Leadbetter in 1985 while pursuing a career as a touring professional. He trained and was coached by David Leadbetter and his senior staff for more than five years, and credits David's golf instruction lessons with the majority of his success as a pro golfer. During Scott's playing career, he played with and performed quite well against many players who are enjoying successful PGA Tour careers. After amassing 45 Top Ten finishes and two victories as a professional, Scott left his professional career behind in 1991 to pursue his teaching aspirations with the Leadbetter Golf Academy. Scott has been one of David Leadbetter's top instructors for over 20 years. He spends his winters at The Leadbetter Golf Academy Naples facility and his summers at Crystal Springs Golf Resort where he conducts private lessons, golf schools, and clinics.
TOM REYNOLDS – ASSOCIATE CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR | Tom first picked up a golf club at age fourteen and was immediately hooked. From that moment on he knew the game would have to be a major part of his life forever. Tom played golf on his high school team at Delaware Valley High in Milford, Pennsylvania, and eventually went on play in college at Wilkes University where he graduated in 2005 with a degree in communications. During college, Tom took a summer job as a range attendant at the Crystal Golf Resorts Academy in New Jersey. This is when he truly fell in love with all things related to golf instruction, and the perfect golf swing.
As a Leadbetter Associate Certified Instructor since 2011, Tom is based primarily at the Leadbetter Golf Academy's Black Bear location where he helps players of all ages and abilities improve their games. Tom is excited about this once in a lifetime opportunity to work and train with David Leadbetter and his staff. More importantly, he's obsessed with helping golfers build a game for a lifetime!
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On Aug. 4, 2013, lifetime resident Pauline Lengtat rejoined her infant son Christopher and returned to our father in heaven after a year of bravely battling a very aggressive cancer.
Born on Jan. 29, 1955, in Butte, Mont., to Paul and Elizabeth Claypole (later Tommervick), Anna Pauline was a beautiful soul with chubby cheeks, raven hair and a heart larger than her body. Her youth was spent quilting, gardening and fabric painting with her beloved grandmother — when she wasn't tormenting or looking after her seven younger siblings, or enjoying the activities of a standard tomboy.
At 19 years old, Pauline met and married Kenneth Lengtat. Two months after her 21st birthday she gave birth to her first child, a daughter. One year later her second child was born, a son, tragically only having four short but blessed months together before severe birth defects returned him to the Lord. Following his death Pauline and Kenneth divorced and she returned home to Greenville to raise her daughter.
After several years of working at Sierra Pacific Industries in Quincy, long after her daughter left home and had her own family, Pauline devoted herself to the 24-hour care of her mother who passed away in 2010 of cancer.
A constant source of determination, strength, humor and love, Pauline endeared herself to nearly everyone she met on her daily walks to and from town over the past 35 years as well as countless others who were involved in her cancer treatment. She will be greatly missed by her community whom she had touched by her unique and friendly personality, as well as her family.
She is honored and survived by her daughter Emily Suzanne and her four grandchildren. Please direct any personal condolences to the Pauline Lengtat Family, P.O. Box 864, Greenville, CA 95947.
Private interment will take place with her dear son in the Greenville District Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Fehrman Mortuary and Crematory, Greenville, CA, fehrmanmortuary.com.
Dixie Cassity, 94, a Reno resident and former 30-year resident of Greenville, died Aug. 12, 2013, in Reno, Nev., after a short illness.
She is survived by her son, Michael (Joannie), of Reno, and her daughter, Julie (Jim) Little, of Gig Harbor, Wash.; four grandchildren: Brent, of MacArthur; Colleen, of Reno, Nev.; John Little, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and Stacy Bronson, of Fox Island, Wash.; and ten great-grandchildren. Dixie is also survived by her sister Goldie, of Kansas City, Mo., and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews.
Dixie's husband of sixty-two years, Frank, preceded her in death in 1999.
Dixie never changed her given name of Hattie Bea, but spent her life correcting others to call her "Dixie," a name that more characterized her spirit and energy.
Dixie was born in the small town of Huntsville, Mo., Oct. 27, 1918. After high school she left for Ashfork, Ariz., and became a "Fred Harvey Girl," one of the famous waitresses who served travelers bound for the West on the railways. There she met Frank, an accountant for the Fred Harvey hotels, and they were married in Prescott in December of 1937 and moved to Los Angeles.
After retirement, Dixie and Frank moved to their son's small ranch near Taylorsville in Plumas County where they enjoyed the outdoor life and annual trips to Kauai for 30 years. Dixie moved to Reno in 2005 and so enjoyed her home and all her friends at Sky Peaks Senior Residence.
Dixie was a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral parish. A funeral mass was held at the Cathedral Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Arrangements are under the direction of Walton Funeral Home in Reno.
Ramona (Noni) Joanne Compton passed peacefully on Aug. 13, 2013. She was born Jan. 30, 1923, in Duluth, Minn., to David and Marie Perry.
At 18, Ramona boarded a train and headed to California. She was soon followed by the rest of her family.
She met her husband Marv in San Francisco and they wed in 1948. They moved to Pacifica to raise their children and build their business, Pacifica Lumber Company. In 1973, they retired to Graeagle. Ramona had a passion for reading art and spent many years volunteering at the Steinbeck house in Monterey and was an active member of the Art Guild in Graeagle.
She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Boyd Compton, son Bob and daughter Maureen.
She is survived by sons: Ross (Cindy) and Matt (Brenda) and grandchildren Lindsey, Emily, Pam and Jeff.
She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate her life at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the home of her son Matt, 867 Rheinfelder St., Portola; 530-832-1433.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Tahoe Forest Hospice.
Grace Isabel McManus passed away very unexpectedly early Thursday morning, Aug. 15, after a short illness.
She was born in Nebraska to the late Andrew J. Nelson and Elizabeth B. Nelson on April 22, 1920.
Grace's family was very patriotic. Her father did his military duty in his home country of Sweden, Grace, her mother, brothers and husband all served in various branches of the U.S. Military. Grace joined the Navy during WWII and served as a WAVE. Grace and Larry's only child Mark died in Vietnam in 1969 and was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star for his valor.
Grace, her husband and parents moved to Quincy in the late 1960s. Both couples lived together at their beautiful home on Jackson Street. Grace worked for the Forest Service in Quincy for several years.
After Larry's passing in 1985, she met and married Ernest G. Leonhardt, a union that later ended in divorce. The couple remained friends and enjoyed many dinner dates at Mt. Tomba. Grace returned to her home on Jackson Street where she resided until her passing.
Grace's many talents included her love of music and sharing that on the organ, she was an accomplished artist (portraits mostly) as well as taking a class at Feather River College in jewelry making and woodworking. Her biggest joy was knitting and crocheting for family and friends.
She enjoyed many years camping at Prattville with her little dog "Baby." Her last year camping at Prattville was in the summer of her 90th year, the owners and other campers gave her a nice party to celebrate the occasion.
Along with her parents, Grace joins her two brothers, Orrin Nelson and Andrew Nelson, her son Mark and the love of her life Larry McManus in their eternal home.
She is survived by her nieces, Anna Nelson, Donna Nelson, Sharon Nelson Wood and Kathy Nelson; nephews Orrin Nelson Jr. and Andrew Keith Nelson; along with her stepdaughter, Linda Kosheba-Leonhardt and her husband Kris.
A Celebration of her Life will take place at the graveside in the Quincy East Lawn Cemetery, 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. Family and friends are invited to visit and share stories after the service at a gathering at Grace's home at 356 Jackson Street where a light luncheon will be served.
An opportunity to express your condolences to the family along with signing the memorial guest register is available online at fehrmanmortuary.com.
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Britny Fox
Springhead Motorshark
|Spitfire Records
I was quite looking forward to the new Britny Fox album, even though I wouldn't consider myself a diehard fan. The band's first couple of records were good examples of US melodic metal before original singer Dean departed.
With new singer Tommy Paris, the band recorded a third album before walking away. In 2000 they reformed and released the rather good Long Way To Live concert album. That's what sparked my renewed interest in the band along with thoughts of what they could come up with in the studio.
Sadly, I feel the result is largely disappointing. The band û for whatever reason û has decided to take the musically brave, bold and adventurous route, recording an album of songs that is directly in opposition to their usual style.
To successfully navigate this route, you need great songs and a fan base that is willing to move with you. Neither is the case here.
It's ok to update one's sound and try and appear more contemporary, but after a 12 year wait, I can't imagine many Britny Fox fans that would want anything other than a slamming hard rock record. This ain't it.
Listening to these songs it's hard to imagine who this will appeal to. I'm sure there are plenty of Fox fans that will love some moments, but not the album as a whole.
There are several problems. Several tracks are amazingly short û 2.5 minutes, while there's another track that's an instrumental and another that's only a 1 minute guitar interlude. Furthermore, the lyric/vocal content on this album is minimal. Some tracks only have 10 and 12 lines of lyrics!
The band is relying on the music to do the talking, but it's far too diverse to succeed.
The opening track Pain is a crunchy heavy rocker with a solid riff û it certainly gets things off to a positive start.
While second track Freaktown is catchy modern rocker, it has some annoying aspects to the chorus melody.
TLUC is fairly sparse lyrically, instead relying on the music to carry it. But the song just isn't strong enough. No big hook or chorus to sink one's teeth into.
LA is another track that has an interesting Beatle-esque piano verse, but launches into a simple and rather dull chorus.
Another question for the band - where are the hard edged guitar tones of previous records? Where are the solos and the big riffs?
The title track instrumental is an instant skip for me, but at least there's some guitar soloing in there.
The acoustic, uptempo pop ballad Is It Real is better û catchier and features a better chorus.
Far Enough gets heavy finally, but I really don't think the lead vocals are very strong at all.
Lonely Ones is another about-face pop ballad. Interesting and more memorable, it's one of the better album tracks.
Memorial is another stronger track, with a tougher guitar sound, but still no big hooks.
Sri Lanka continues the stronger guitar approach, but is bland in places and bizarre in others. I have no idea why it has to run over 8 minutes in length.
Regardless of the direction chosen by the band, the songs themselves are not memorable.
And I seriously have to question the thinking behind the style change. Yes, this is 2003, but to Britny Fox fans, this is the follow up to the band's last album in 1991.
Additionally, while energetic, the 3 bonus videos are only in Real Video format and are not the greatest of quality.
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Rating: 40
First track really says it all, hey? It's not too bad an album, I suppose, but it sure as hell isn't too good an album either. It's an awful Britny Fox album, that's for sure.
'Pain' has an okay riff, but a "please-stop-listening-now" kind of annoying chorus. The third track has great verses, but no chorus at all, 'Lonely Ones' is an okay tune, nice musically. Still not amazing, though, but a cool tune. The rest does absolutely nothing for me and will probably not warrant another listen for a very long time. Very dissapointing and quite a mess in terms of song writing.
Rating: 4
I Have always been a fan of post-dean Britny, but this doesnt do much for me. There are a couple of good songs, but overall this is just NOT a very good album. Too many mellow tunes, too short, and TOO MANY instrumentals. I have to say save your money for Skid Rows new "THICKSKIN". Andrews rating on this one is spot on.
Rating: 80
At first I was a little disappointed in the new release from Britny Fox, but after a couple of listens it's grown on me.
I was never a big fan of Dizzy Dean but adding Tommy Paris in my opinion was the best move the band has ever made.
"Bite Down Hard" is still one of my favorite cd's and the new one while not as heavy as BDH still has some very good tracks.
"Freaktown" is my personal favorite, along with "Pain" and "TLUC".
The mix of the cd leaves alot to be desired and the drum triggers are a mistake, but most of the songs are gold.
I do wish Tommy would have added vocals to "Springhead Motorshark" and a couple of heavier tracks like "Pain" would have added a little more punch and a higher rating.
Rating: 95
This is their best cd to date! The above review is totally unfair & false. I am not really sure what they were hearing. I think he probably only listened to it once. This is a mature and heavy Britny Fox. If you want 'Bite Down Hard' this ain't it. This is much better. Very diverse, heavy, melodic hard rock. Dont let Melodic Rock's review of it scare you away from checking it out!!!It's much better than they gave it credit for!
Rating: 75
This is a pleasant surprise and a great comeback ! Like Skid Row they have changed their sound, but this time for the good ! Pure, old-fashioned hardrock and gone are, at least mostly, the childish glam influences ! Good one and this beats the new Skid Row by miles !!!
Rating: 80
Britny Fox
Spitfire Records
Let's see if my 80s metal history is as good as it used to be. Once upon a time, there was a band called Britny Fox. The band was pretty successful, but more on a 2nd tier level than as one of the major players of the time period. Their debut album achieved gold status, while their second release, BOYS IN HEAT, came close to achieving the same. The biggest knock on this band was that they were a knockoff of Cinderella, which seemed only appropriate considering that members of the band were actually in Cinderella before their NIGHT SONGS release broke them into the big time. The band was also plagued by a lot of bad press generated from lead vocalist "Dizzy" Dean Davidson, who seemed to be one of the more moody players of the time. Davidson left the band to pursue a more southern rock band called Blackeyed Susan. The rest of the band recruited vocalist Tommy Paris, toughened up their sound, and released BITE DOWN HARD; a brilliant release that floundered due to the change in sound and the beginnings of grunge, but that has grown to be considered the classic release in the band's catalog as the years have gone by. Following came a 10 year "hiatus" where the band did other projects and seemingly was done.
That's probably accurate, or as close as someone who hasn't followed them too closely can get. Britny Fox regrouped in 2000, did some touring around, released a great live album, and then got the creative urges flowing to record a new album. That album is SPRINGHEAD MOTORSHARK, and it capably picks up where BITE DOWN HARD left off.
Kicking off with "Pain", you can't help but notice how strong this band still sounds. A heavy rocker, "Pain" shows that vocalist Tommy Paris has lost nothing, and the band have gained a cohesiveness from the last few years of touring and getting their "band legs" back underneath them. Throughout the CD, they go through the emotions that a band of their ilk normally does - rock, passion, softness. They show some different things on SPRINGHEAD MOTORSHARK that are new to the band...at least new from where we last heard from them. A very bluesy guitar tone dominates songs like "Freaktown", as well as a crawling vocal from Paris that sounds at once new, but has a different flavor than he previously showed in the past.
For the most part, SPRINGHEAD MOTORSHARK is what you would expect from Britny Fox, which is a good thing. The acoustic, yet uptempo "Is It Real" is one of this band's better moments ever, while other songs like "Sri Lanka" show how much this band has matured over the years. Musically, it's solid, and performance-wise, no one has lost a step. Guitar player Michael Kelly Smith can still bring the goods, and his '80s metal vibe is as addictive as ever. His roaring sound is very evident on the very classic Britny sounding "Far Enough." Bass player Bill Childs and drummer Johnny Dee make up what would have to be considered a simplistic rhythm section, but they capably carry the bottom end of each song and keep you in tune with Paris and Smith on songs like "Lonely Ones". Throughout the course of SPRINGHEAD MOTORSHARK, Britny Fox proves that the times may have changed, but they still know how to make appealing music.
Having always liked this band, it's good to see that they didn't come back with any aspirations of "fitting in", and just went and recorded an album that will appeal to themselves and their longtime fans. Some new fans may come, but this album is exactly what those who waited for 12 years had hoped for. More bands should follow this pattern vs. that followed by acts like Warrant, Slaughter and the like, who saw their careers go to Hell when they tried to adapt their winning formula. While it's not going to be a return to the top 20 charts for Britny Fox, it's a solid effort that fans will definitely dig!
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Charleston, S.C. country music station 103.5 WEZL is throwing the hate down on Nicki Minaj, as they express their feeling about the YMCMB femcee on their Facebook page. The station posted a doctored photo of all of the judges and their accomplishments, and Nicki's was quite disparaging.
"0 Grammys/No #1's/ No Talent/ No Right to Judge!," read the sign, but Nicki has actually had quite a few accomplishments in her short career, which kicked off a little before her 2010 album. Nicki has had two #1 hits on the Rap & R&B charts, two #1 albums on the Top 200 charts, and she was the first female rap artist to perform solo at the Grammys.
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The second installment of the Zalad Fingerz series. This one even better then the first!
Damn reading all these bad reviews make me want to work on another
Rated 0 / 5 stars October 14, 2004
if you dont like salad fingers be nice about it
The way you just did that animation just lost you any respect i may have had for your animation... you are rude.. obviously from episode 1 homosexual and just plain incapable of understanding the idea of a very unique style of animation... enjoy both your zero's from me and get some ideas that dont bite
Rated 0 / 5 stars October 14, 2004
salad fingers maybe an overrated hunk of shit, but you're not doing it any justice lucky i didn't see this and blam it sooner.
Rated 0 / 5 stars October 13, 2004
That was pathetic.. you're making good flash crappy with your lame ideas.
Rated 2 / 5 stars October 13, 2004
not bad parody
Rated 0 / 5 stars October 13, 2004
Not a fan
Sorry man...I dig the whole parody idea, and something like Banana Fingers ep. 2 actually made me laugh. But the dude who made that had a lot of positives going for him. He drew it himself for one, you really need that. Right now, you're punking off someone else's hard work to make an inferior product, not cool. The sound was a lot better too, you need to put some hardcore effort into better sound quality, your recording is really abrasive and low quality, so try to fix that. Beyond that, I wasn't feeling the general idea here. Just didn't find it funny.


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New York Vintners is ecstatic to announce a very special project between star NY Ranger center Brad Richards and Vietti winery owner and winemaker Luca Currado. Brad, Luca, and New York Vintners have combined their world class talents to make One-Nine, a truly remarkable, hand-crafted barrel select Barbera. Continuing Vietti's artist label tradition, Brad and New York Vintners commissioned New York City artist Jason Oliva to draw the label that adorns each bottle. One-Nine is another offering in a long line of the most sought-after, collectible, and well-regarded wines in the world from Vietti.
Each case purchased will include a bottle personally signed by Brad.
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Brad Richards is a Stanley Cup champion, Conn Smythe Winner, Lady Byng winner, NHL All-Star, World Hockey Cup gold medalist, noted philanthropist, and avid oenophile.
The history of the Vietti winery traces its roots back to the 19th Century. In 1919, Mario Vietti transformed the family's farm into a grape-growing and wine-producing business, creating the first Vietti labeled wines. Alfredo Currado married Mario's daughter Luciana and made a name for Vietti's single-vineyard Barolo and Barbera. He also put the native Piedmont varietal Arneis on the wine map. In 1990 Alfredo and Luciana's son Luca joined the family business as winemaker after working at California's Simi Winery, Opus One, Long Vineyards and Bordeaux's Mouton-Rothschild. His innovative winemaking utilizes a unique combination of modern and traditional practices. Vietti organically farms more than 25 single vineyards with vines up to 90 years of age.
Since 1974, certain Vietti wines have been dressed with specially-designed original works inspired by the wine of that particular vintage. Alfredo Currado tells the story: "The idea was conceived in the company of a group of friends one winter's evening around a bottle of Barolo Rocche. Some of them were artists, and while we were tasting a few bottles they were fired with enthusiasm just on seeing the colour of the wine in the glass. They said wines like these deserved to be graced with labels unlike any other: labels designed by Artists. In the excitement of the moment we drew up a list of Artists, and the following day what had seemed to be a fanciful idea began to take shape."
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Side Effects of Drugs Annual 21
A Worldwide Yearly Survey of New Data and TrendsEdited by
- J.K. Aronson, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Radcliffe Infirmary, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
The Side Effects of Drugs Annual has been published each year since 1977. It is designed to provide a critical and up-to date account of new information relating to adverse drug reactions and interactions from the clinician's point of view. The Annual can be used independently or as a supplement to the standard encyclopedic work in this field, Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs, of which, the Fourteenth Edition was published in December 2000.
The present Annual reviews all reports presenting significant new information on adverse reactions to drugs from July 1996 to June 1997. During the production of this Annual, more recent papers have been included. The use of the book is enhanced by two separate indexes, allowing the reader to enter the text by drug name, adverse effect name, or drug interaction.
Published: November 1998
Imprint: Elsevier
Readers who are already familiar with this series may recall that the volume is, as a rule, full of news not readily available or possibly published in less well circulated journals...The list of drugs under consideration is very large and contains practically all those employed daily in medical practice.
(G. Bianchi Porro, Milan, Italy), Italian Journal Gastroenterol Hepatol, 31, 1999
- List of special reviews. How to use this book.Essay: Thirty years of experience of the Boston Collaborative Drug Surveillance Program in relation to principles and methods of drug safety research(H. Jick). Central nervous system stimulants and drugs that suppress appetite (R.P. Sequeira). Antidepressant drug (P.J. Cowen).Lithium (M. Schou).Drugs of abuse (J.K. Patel, E. Wong, A.I. Green). Hypnotics and sedatives (S. Curran, S. Lally).Antipsychotic drugs (A. Carvajal, L.H. Martin Arias).Antiepileptic drugs (E. Perucca).Opioid analgesics and narcotic antagonists (A.H. Ghodse, R.E. Edwards). Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic analgesics and drugs used in gout (A. Del Favero).General anesthetics and therapeutic gases (T.G. Short, E. Petcu).Local anesthetics (S. Schug, J. Thomas). Neuromuscular blocking agents and skeletal muscle relaxants (M. Leuwer, O. Zuzan). Drugs affecting autonomic functions or the extrapyramidal system (M. Schachter).Dermatological drugs, topical agents, and cosmetics (A.C. de Groot).Antihistamines (L. Turner).Drugs acting on the respiratory tract (J.W. Paterson, K.M. Lulich). Positive inotropic drugs and drugs used in dysrhythmias (J.K. Aronson).Beta-adrenoceptor antagonists and antianginal drugs (A.P. Maggioni, M.G. Franzosi, R. Latini).Drugs acting on the cerebral and peripheral circulations (R. Verhaeghe).Antihypertensive drugs (F. Zannad).Diuretics (G.T. McInnes).Metals (G.B. van der Voet, F.A de Wolff).Metal antagonists (R.H.B. Meyboom).Antiseptic drugs and disinfectants (P. Magee). Penicillins, cephalosporins, other ß-lactam antibiotics and tetracyclines (T. Midtvedt).Miscellaneous antibacterial drugs (S.H. Khoo, T. Walley).Antifungal drugs (R.G. Irwin, A. Groll, T.J. Walsh). Antiprotozoal drugs (S. Krishna, R. Price, I. Ribeiro).Antiviral drugs (P. Reiss, M.D. de Jong).Drugs used in tuberculosis and leprosy (C.J. Ellis).Antihelminthic drugs (A.G.C. Bauer). Vaccines (S. Dittmann).Blood, blood components, plasma, and plasma products (H.W. Eijkhout, W.G. van Aken).Intravenous infusions - solutions and emulsions (P.I. Folb).Drugs affecting blood coagulation, fibrinolysis and hemostasis (K. Peerlinck, J. Vermylen).Gastrointestinal drugs (R.E. Pounder). Drugs acting on the immune system (T. Vial, G. Chevrel, J. Descotes).Vitamins (H.D. Reuter).Corticotrophins, corticosteroids and prostaglandins (J. Costa, M. Farre).Sex hormones and related compounds, including hormonal contraceptives (A. Buitenhuis, C.J. van Boxtel). Thyroid hormones and antithyroid drugs (J.A. Franklyn).Insulin, glucagon, and oral hypoglycemic drugs (H.M.J. Krans).Miscellaneous hormones (P. Coates).Drugs affecting lipid metabolism (I. Aursnes).Cytostatics and immunosuppressive drugs (A. Stanley). Radiological contrast agents (P. Dawson). Drugs used in ocular treatment (B.C.P. Polak).Treatments used in complementary medicine (E. Ernst, J. Barnes). Miscellaneous drugs, materials and medical devices (N.H. Choulis).International drug monitoring. Address list of national centers participating in the WHO drug monitoring scheme. Index of drugs. Index of side effects.


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Jack the Lad rebounds to keep Arsenal on track
WEST BROMWICH, Eng. -- As the supporters celebrated "Jack the Lad," the chant was inevitable.
"He smokes when he wants," came the chorus from the stands. It is safe to assume a certain puritanical French manager did not find himself singing along, but after a week in which Arsene Wenger condemned Jack Wilshere's off-the-field behaviour, this time he was photographed scoring.
Given his much-discussed midweek antics, there is a temptation to say that Wilshere was smoking hot at the Hawthorns. Actually, he wasn't, as those who witnessed his first-half display can testify, but goals can compensate for other failings.
Wilshere's first goal in the Premier League since October 2010 had an importance that extended beyond taking Arsenal back to the top of the division. Better still, it brought praise from Wenger and seemed good for the midfielder's self-esteem after a few weeks in which Mesut Ozil has been installed as the new crown prince, and he has been demoted to the ranks of the courtiers. As Wilshere went over to applaud the travelling supporters before, bare-chested, being the last to leave the pitch, it was with the sense he had reaffirmed his commitment to the cause, and not just with a rash tackle on Claudio Yacob that brought a booking.
- Report: Wenger praises Wilshere's spirit
- Prem wrap: Gunners held, Spurs routed
Out of sorts and out of position on the left flank before the break, he was invigorated and involved by a switch to the right. After misplacing passes early on, his was a very English answer. It entailed drive and determination, trying to change a game through force of personality rather than technical perfection. "He has character," Wenger said. "He kept going, and it was good he was rewarded."
A capacity to make things happen was apparent with a drilled equalizer from 20 yards, albeit one that required a telling deflection from Jonas Olsson after Tomas Rosicky had teed him up. Nevertheless, Wilshere's premier role, Wenger said, is as the fashioner -- not the finisher -- of opportunities.
"I don't think he will ever be a goal scorer," Wenger said after the game. "He is a player who can create chances and provide chances for others. That is as important." And yet another failed to convert the opportunity Wilshere crafted so beautifully. It was a belated reminder of the ability that has given Wilshere the tag of the greatest English talent of his generation: a superb pass over the West Bromwich Albion defence that could, and perhaps should, have led to Olivier Giroud scoring a winner. Instead, Boaz Myhill smothered the striker's shot.
And so the narrative of the perfect comeback was not completed. Yet this was a tale of two Arsenal prodigies, past and present. Before Wilshere levelled, Nicolas Anelka, who provided proof of Wenger's faith in youth in the last millennium, missed two chances to double Albion's lead.
With his wastefulness, Wilshere was permitted to turn saviour. Whether that will be enough to preserve his place in the team when everyone is fit is another matter: Ozil's arrival has buoyed the manager, the supporters and the rest of the players. but Wilshere could be forgiven for worrying.
While the season's two headline makers had perhaps their quietest games of the campaign -- Ozil still managed some incisive passing but the seemingly indestructible Aaron Ramsey didn't last an hour -- the reality is that both belong in Arsenal's strongest central trio. So does Mathieu Flamini, the cheaper summer addition who illustrated why he is now the premier defensive midfielder.
Yet in the short term, Wilshere's place is secure. With Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Santi Cazorla and Lukas Podolski all sidelined, Arsenal have had to become Wenger's wingerless wonders. It means there has been something magnificently illogical about their winning run; they have had to be adaptable. "I am not used to playing on the wing," Wilshere admitted. "It was a tough game for me."
Indeed, the only specialist winger on either side set up the West Brom goal as Morgan Amalfitano crossed for Yacob to open his Albion account. After beating Manchester United eight days earlier, a second major scalp beckoned. As it was, Albion's excellence denied Arsenal a club-record 13th consecutive away win, and Wilshere, rebuked earlier in the week, found Wenger in more understanding mood as his manager laughed away a question if he had given up smoking.
"He is an honest guy, and when he is wrong, he knows it," the Frenchman said. "Today the players don't get away with anything. We got away with more. They know that is the rules of the game and of modern society. He learns quickly."
And so, on the evidence of this season, do Arsenal.
MAN OF THE MATCH: Youssouf Mulumbu
The Congolese is a terrific enforcer. He and Yacob are a fine partnership, and they excelled against Ozil.
Wenger paid them a glowing tribute. "West Brom confirmed why they won at Manchester United," he said. "They have good players in every position and a huge squad." Indeed, the counterattacking pace of Amalfitano, Saido Berahino and Stephane Sessegnon gives them real menace, and they continue to look solid at the back.
Their run of five straight league wins was ended, but after going 1-0 down, this was truly a point gained. Rosicky, their match winner at West Brom last season, made an impact after he was introduced. While Wenger's bench isn't as strong as it could be, he still has options.


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Physician Assistant Program News
Highmark Foundation grant enables Chatham University health science programs to partner with West Penn Allegheny patient simulation center
PITTSBURGH (February 15, 2011)... As Chatham University's Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) programs continue to grow, so too does the need for access to advanced patient simulator technology, which can greatly enhance the pre-clinical instruction of health science students. Through the generosity of a $106,850 grant from the Highmark Foundation, Chatham will partner for two years with the Simulation Teaching and Academic Research Center (STAR Center) at West Penn Allegheny Health System to provide DPT and MPAS students with access to a state-of-the-art center that replicates actual clinical environments such as acute care, obstetric and operating room settings.
"The Highmark Foundation is proud to support Chatham University and its efforts to expand patient simulator technology, said Highmark Foundation President Yvonne Cook. "With the grant, more students will enhance their learning experience and be better prepared for entering the health care work force."
"Since we first acquired our own patient simulators in 2005, our health science enrollment has increased dramatically and the technology has advanced to provide an even more realistic training environment," explained Luis A. Ramos, MS, PA-C, director of Chatham's Physician Assistant Studies program. "At the STAR Center our students will be able to engage in a full range of medical simulations that will better prepare them for real-life situations."
Patricia Downey, PT, PhD, DPT, OCS, director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, adds, "Through the course of this two-year program we will also collect data during and after the simulation-training period to compare with student outcomes from previous years, enabling us to further enhance our curriculum and future student success. Simulation training has been found to positively impact hospitals and medical schools. The use of simulation training has been shown to shorten the length of caregivers' learning curves, thus reducing institution's costs on errors and mistakes."
"We have always envisioned the state-of-the art STAR Center as a resource for the wider community as well as a training site for West Penn Allegheny's medical students, nursing students and others," said Donald J. Wilfong, MD, Vice Chief, Department of Medicine, West Penn Hospital, and Medical Director of the STAR Center. "We are excited to partner with Chatham in this endeavor and salute the university on its long history of excellence in higher education and commitment to educating the next generation of health professionals."
About the STAR Center
Simulation, Teaching and Academic Research (STAR) Center was established in 2007 through an initial $500,000 grant from the Highmark Foundation. Housed on The Western Pennsylvania Hospital campus in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood, the STAR Center is a simulation-training hub for a variety of medical professionals, including nursing students, allied healthcare students, and resident-physicians, practicing clinicians, researchers and emergency medical technicians.
West Penn Hospital's STAR Center is unique because it replicates an actual clinical unit of a hospital as well as a fully equipped ambulance, enabling students to practice and perfect procedural skills, electronic charting and administration of medications. Computerized robotic mannequins mimic the physiology of human patients (blood pressure, heart rate, breath sounds, etc.) and can be programmed to display symptoms of a wide range of health conditions; supplies are set up just like hospital units, including IV administration kits, dressing carts and blood draw kits. Students can also learn emergency care for mothers and infants in the Family Birthing/Neonatal Center.
Two patient rooms replicate an intensive care unit with high-fidelity Laerdal SimMan® patient simulators. A control room between the two ICU beds allows students to be videotaped while responding to clinical scenarios set up by their instructors who can then assess and review student performance and competence with the individual and/or group. The latest SimMan® 3G is so advanced that it can cry, bleed, convulse and suffer cardiac arrest. This interactive manikin provides users with immediate feedback on the interventions as well. Four nursing bays have lower fidelity mannequins, Laerdal Nursing Anne Simulators and a Laerdal Mega Code Kid pediatric simulator. NOELLE™ Birthing and Maternal Simulator by Armstrong Medical and Sim Neonate are housed in the Family Birthing Center. The STAR Center has various add-on modules for simulation of trauma and wound care and owns and operates 18 task trainers for practicing procedures, such as lumbar punctures, intravenous therapy, central line insertions and joint injections.
The STAR Center replicates a hospital's actual medication process with a crash cart, placebos and a Pyxis® supply system with access to controlled and emergency medications allowing students to learn and practice the medication system. STAR also has a simulated hospital documentation system, CHAS. The CHAS and Pyxis simulated systems help to reduce patient and procedural errors because students have an opportunity to practice procedures prior to using them in the clinical setting, consequently allowing the student to spend more quality time with their patients.
Virtual tours of the STAR Center are available at www.wpahs.org/star/aboutus/tourStar.html.


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The Compex Performance US, our newest Muscle Stimulator, is recommended for the fitness enthusiast and/or the athlete which engages in frequent competition. It features a total of 5 programs with 5 levels of progression to help competitive athletes achieve the highest level of performance.
The principle of electrostimulation is very simple and precisely reproduces the processes that occur when our brain orders muscles to contract. When we decide to contract a muscle, our brain sends a signal in the form of an electric current that travels at high speed along the nerve fibers. On arrival at its destination, the signal excites the motor nerve, which transmits the information to the area immediately around the muscle and triggers the muscle contraction. In the case of electrostimulation, excitation occurs directly on the motor nerve using electrical pulses perfectly adapted to guarantee effectiveness, safety and comfort in use. In fact, muscles cannot tell the difference between a voluntary contraction (triggered by the brain) and an electrically induced contraction: the work carried out is exactly the same. It's natural!
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The Performance US muscle stimulator is recommended for the fitness enthusiast and/or the athlete who engages in frequent competition. It features a total of five programs with five levels of progression to help competitive athletes achieve the highest level of performance.
Biphasic rectangular impulse with electrical mean equal zero (net zero DC).
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Impulse width: 200 or 400 microseconds (200 for upper limbs and 400 for lower limbs)
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Make sure you check your chocolate before you walk out of this joint! My friend and I were both VERY angry when we realized how we had been cheated. They put the big yummy pieces at the front of the window, but actually give you crappy little nuggets in your sack! Hardly worth the $1.25 per piece they have the NERVE to charge for their mediocre candy. They do not uphold or represent the standard of Kansas City and should move out of the Plaza!
The custom, handmade chocolate candies and deserts here have gained a great reputation in Kansas City. – In Short
This chocolate lover's palace has been gratifying Kansas City's sweet tooth for more than 22 years. Only the finest, purest and creamiest chocolate is served at this locale. Chocoholics might opt for the Chocopoppo, classic salty popcorn enhanced with rich milk or dark chocolate. Chocolate-covered, double-stuffed Oreos are another favorite. These moist, oversized Oreo cookies are drenched in your choice of semi sweet or milk chocolate. Request ice cream, espresso, torts or specialty coffee drinks from the outdoor cafe, which is open year-round.
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