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Dear Editor,
In his Jan. 2 column, Alan Cheah related that he strayed from the Catholic Church as a teen (due to perceived inconsistencies and contradictions), but because of the new direction of Pope Francis, he is now reconsidering his position.
Mid-way through his column, Alan raised what many (if not most) theologians claim is the number one objection to belief in a loving God: Why is there so much pain and suffering in the world?
As Alan put it, " why does He have to test His creation? He could have created us to be perfect, but didn't?"
Numerous Old and New Testament texts proclaim that the chief purpose of man's existence is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. It really boils down to one four letter word: love.
Love cannot exist without free will. For example, I could program my computer to present a screen image of a beautiful woman, using the words "I love you," in the most enduring, loving terms possible. Of course I would feel absolutely no love at all from this computer presentation, because I programmed it to display and say what I wanted. No love here at all.
To display His love for us and the love He seeks from us, God allows us to have free will. Not one person on this planet dies without being given the clear choice of choosing or rejecting Him (John 3:36 and 6:40), but, God does not force Himself on us. It's our choice.
God preserves and protects our ability to choose. We are not programmed to display some sort of fake love. That means that we must suffer terribly at times. As bad as that may seem in the short-run, an eternity of loving God and being loved by Him is the reward.
As Alan or anyone else considers joining or re-joining a church, it is important to remember that while churches are designed to help us worship our God who loves us, they are humanly crafted institutions and they are fallible. Finally, Jesus Christ has already paid the full price for the sins of those who submit to Him. There is absolutely no need to walk "under a cloud of fear."
Alan Graas, Oakhurst

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City Park in New Orleans has been a favorite place for New Orleans families for generations. City Park has lagoons filled with Bass for fishing, several golf courses, an amusement park with an antique carousel, tennis courts, the Museum of Art, a sculpture garden, beautiful botanical gardens, and Storyland, for the youngest members of the family. It has also been voted by my family as the best place to climb trees since it is set in one of the largest stand of centuries-old Live Oak Trees in the world.
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An off-duty state corrections officer was shot during an attempted robbery in Newark early Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Shortly after midnight, Newark police responded to a report of a shooting in the 600 block of Springfield Avenue where they found off-duty officer Mervyn D. Davis, 43, of Newark, who suffered from a non-life threatening gunshot wound, according to Katherine Carter, spokesperson for the Essex County Prosecutor's Office. Davis was then transported to University Hospital where he was treated.
A preliminary investigation shows Davis was shot during an attempted robbery as he was leaving an establishment at that location.
An investigation by the ECPO's Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the ECPO tips line at 877-847-7432.
"I am relieved that the officer did not sustain any life threatening injuries as a result of this incident and I wish him a complete and speedy recovery," said Newark Police Director Samuel DeMaio in a statement. "In the interim, our investigators will continue to work tirelessly to identify and arrest those responsible and bring them to justice."
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Joseph Stucker
---- — I've been spending a lot of time lately at the Salisbury Public Library. I often like to say that I grew up there — as far back as I can remember, my mom brought me to the library. If I mention this fact at the library, Terry the director will usually correct me and say I was in fact born at the library.
We're currently in the process of trying to get approval for a new building. The library is tiny, and has been out of space for over 30 years now. A previous attempt at expanding in 1984 never made it to
fruition, and it's been run to its limits since. If you're from Salisbury and a registered voter, I'd definitely encourage you to vote "Yes" for the library, but that's not what this post is about necessarily.
As part of the campaign, we've had to address a lot of questions about our library in particular, but also about libraries in general. The one that keeps coming up is whether libraries still have a place in our society.
I understand where this question comes from; I've worked in web tech and I spend 10-plus hours a day in front of a computer. The argument goes that as everything is becoming digital, the need for libraries is diminishing and will eventually go the way of the dinosaur. Quite simply, that isn't true. And I'll explain why, in two words.
Information society.
We live in an information society. Our economy is no longer driven by manufacturing and manual labor (although they are still essential elements to a stable economy) but rather by knowledge and information. Each year more jobs and more commerce are created by the flow of information, and this all requires education. Libraries are an integral part of education.
"It's not just about the books." This is a phrase we use a lot in Salisbury. Libraries will always have books, and there will always be nostalgic geeks like me who prefer the feel of a book in their hands, the smell of old paper and the thought of older knowledge. But libraries are so much more now.
Libraries offer help with job hunting, taxes, computer education, help with e-readers and tablets. Even if book circulation were going down (which it isn't) libraries don't just circulate books. They circulate information. And no matter what form it takes, there will always be information to circulate.
But that's not all that libraries do now. The diversity of our society is what makes the U.S. such a robust nation, with many different cultures living together. Libraries bridge all demographics. Age, race, culture, religion, socioeconomic status — none of these matter at a library. People come together at libraries and enjoy all sorts of programming. At Salisbury our mission statement is to provide ALL members of the community with information, education, recreation.
We have book discussion groups, children's programming, book sales, guest lecturers. But we could provide so much more. And we can provide more.
We don't need fewer libraries or smaller libraries. We need bigger, better libraries to ensure that everyone has access to the culture, the education, and the information that makes our society better.
So are libraries still important? Libraries are more important than ever.
Joseph W. Stucker is a Salisbury Public Library trustee.


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It's time to put away those dangling pendants and dainty chains. For Fall, designers are hot under their collars for fierce, face-framing choker necklaces. Whether they came with door knocker-sized ornaments like Lanvin's, Wilma Flintstone-esque pebbled jewels à la Bottega Veneta, or in fetish-y leather as they did at Emanuel Ungaro, it was all about achieving a snug fit that sits atop the collarbone. And chokers aren't just for the runways. Street-style fixture Taylor Tomasi Hill repped a Masai-inspired number during fashion week, and we spied our industry crush Virginie Mouzat wearing her gold necklet in Moscow.
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Between the Fall runway shows and Monday night's Costume Institute Ball—think Ashley Olsen in vintage Dior or Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Burberry—the upper-leg area hasn't gotten so much attention since Suzanne Somers' ThighMaster heyday. "We wanted to do something fun," said Jason Wu of the hip-high slit on the skirt he made for Diane Kruger's march up the Met's steps. While most designers go straight for red-carpet appeal with sky-high slashes, Joseph Altuzarra and Jonathan Saunders whipped up slightly more casual takes on the look at their February shows. Trust us, though, they're still guaranteed to keep the flashbulbs popping.
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CHARGED: Christian J. Brandys, 25, 1 Tudor Lane, Apt. 4, was charged Friday with third-degree criminal and third-degree attempted burglary. According to the arrest report, an employee at Professional Parkway reported a man trying to break in the building at 7:05 a.m. Brandys allegedly attempted to force open the door and then a window. He was highly intoxicated and urinated on the sidewalk. Brandys registered .19 percent alcohol content, Lockport Police said.


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We'll celebrate our 10th annual Decade of the Fifties/Sixties over the weekend of Aug. 23-24.
Originally seen as simply the "50s," we've unofficially welcomed youngsters who graduated high school during the "60s" at the past couple of events, but the time has come to merge the two eras into one singularly offered activity.
Learning from our previous nine gatherings, our opportunities to reunite with friends from our high school days are precious and not to be ignored; we've watched as, year by year, former classmates have become slower in their actions, disabled by infirmities or, sadly, have passed on.
Wiser now, and regretting the fact these reunions didn't begin sooner, we'll suggest members of area high school graduating classes from 1960 through 1969 seek their counterparts, make plans, and attend this festive celebration.
Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. at Mezzo's on Aug. 23 in the former Elks Lodge at 114 South Centre Street. That will provide a name tag, making it easier to identify your friends from yesterday as you stroll the mall.
Signing in will provide data enabling others to note your presence; you might also enroll to receive regular internet updates regarding things of interest in the community.
Classes are encouraged to arrange their own mini-reunions over this magical weekend; those from the 50s delight in that portion of their get-togethers. If I can be of any assistance, contact me at (301) 724-3868.
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(This is the fifth in a series of feature stories on the 2012 inductees into the Lawrence County Historical Society Sports Hall of Fame).
John Sarandrea came to New Castle High as a stranger with a New York accent.
And not a clue about Lawrence County.
Fifteen years later, he left as one of its greatest legends.
Sarandrea, who coached the Red Hurricane basketball team from 1992 to 2007, established New Castle as one of the premier programs in Pennsylvania, winning eight section championships and four WPIAL titles (1993, 1997, 1998, 1999), which is the most in Quad-A history. Their three straight WPIAL crowns is the only such feat in Quad-A. New Castle reached the playoffs 14 straight years, recorded four 30-win seasons and advanced to the state semifinals on four occasions.
He also helped develop some of the greatest players in 'Canes history, producing six 1,000-point scorers (New Castle had one prior to his tenure) and also aided the evolution of the only player in school history, David Young, to be selected in the NBA draft.
He was named the section coach of the year eight times and was the Western Pennsylvania Coach of the Year in 1998.
It was an era unlike any other in New Castle basketball history, and it's one he — and the rest of the city — won't soon forget.
"It's almost surreal being in New Castle when things are going well," he said. "You get that big feel because you're being covered by the media. You get covered by radio. The newspaper puts you on the front page every day. This is a tough thing to top here. Even small Division I schools didn't draw (as many fans) as we did — just enormous crowds. New Castle is very much like a family, and I just loved it here."
His appreciation and success isn't going unrecognized as Sarandrea will be inducted into the Lawrence County Historical Society Sports Hall of Fame on April 29 at the New Englander. The social hour begins at 1:30 p.m., with dinner set for 3.
Tickets are available at the Lawrence County Historical Society Annex on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets also are available at Bucky Richards Barber Shop in Union Township and Hyde's Drug Store in Mahoningtown. For more information, call (724) 658-4022.
It's an honor Sarandrea never really anticipated prior to the early 1990s. Originally from Queens, N.Y., Sarandrea established himself as a budding coaching star at St. Nicholas of Tolentine High School in the Bronx, where he earned a 101-19 record in four years while also working as a New York City fireman. He also produced a pair of NBA draft picks — including future NBA star Malik Sealy — and was named the National Coach of the Year by the USA Today in 1988, when his team finished ranked No. 1 in the nation.
The acclaim landed him a job as an assistant coach at the University of Pittsburgh, where he replaced assistant John Calipari (now coach at the University of Kentucky) and worked under Panthers coach Paul Evans from 1988 to 1992. Pitt secured two NCAA Tournament appearances and an NIT bid during that span. Sarandrea, who worked as a recruiting coordinator, eventually grew a bit weary of the constant travel and grind that came with his position, and he started to seek a change.
"Initially, it was great and exciting, but being on the plane and being on the road got old quick, because you were alone a lot," he said. "You flew in a lot of bad weather. I've been on some wicked flights. Sometimes I was on two and three flights a day. I would pack for 30 days. You'd be on the road for the whole month of September, then November. Then we'd be out for the whole month of March and July.
"It was rough."
Part of the problem with the travel was that Sarandrea met his now ex-wife, Dr. Paula Joseph, during this time, and the travel made any type of relationship nearly impossible. She was in dental school at Pitt and planned to work with her uncle, who owned a practice in New Castle, after graduation. Her uncle died unexpectedly, however, and after Sarandrea's pursuit to become a college basketball coach at his alma mater of Iona College fell through, as did another opportunity at Manhattan College, the two decided to move to Lawrence County. Paula opened her own practice, and Sarandrea applied to become a teacher and head basketball coach at New Castle.
He landed both, and not long after, the lore of New Castle began to grow with Sarandrea.
"We had a number of great teams along the way, and really, it's just a great place," he said. "We travel very, very well, especially when we're successful. There's huge crowds and a big fan base, and it's a lot of fun. This community really rallies around their athletes and their sports teams, which made it really nice."
Sarandrea learned about the 'Canes through experience and from his staff, one that, initially, he knew hardly anything about.
Jason Rankin, Bobby Kerr and Nick Padice (all former New Castle players) interviewed for the head coaching job along with Sarandrea, and when Sarandrea won the job, he brought each on staff, along with Bob Natale and, eventually, current New Castle basketball coach Ralph Blundo.
He hired despite not knowing any of them.
"I didn't care if they interviewed or not," Sarandrea said. "They wanted to be around, and I wanted them to be around. I didn't know any of them, but we all got close very quickly."
Blundo, who joined the staff a few years after Sarandrea was hired, also built a strong relationship with this new, fiery coach who was causing a stir in the community. Blundo, who won a WPIAL title this past year for the first time since Sarandrea's 1999 team, said Sarandrea influenced him to go back to school and earn his master's degree, which he did. The move led to Blundo becoming an assistant principal at New Castle High.
Sarandrea's ability to hit it off with his assistants was similar to his seamless transition as coach, and Blundo said those fast-building connections were key to his success.
"John knew if he won right away that he could create a tremendous amount of excitement around the county, and boy did he create some excitement back in '93," Blundo said. "He had the foresight to see that. He came in and made himself at home. People just gravitated toward him because he had that type of personality."
The newly acquainted staff won a WPIAL title and went to the PIAA semifinals in their first year of 1992-93, and the most dominant run in school history ensued. Blundo is attempting to continue the model of consistent success built by his predecessor. It's a trait he partly acquired from Sarandrea.
"John maintained a high standard for his players and he did that regardless of his talent year and year out," Blundo said. "The standard was the standard and he worked with each and every kid to reach that standard every year."
Sarandrea, now 54, has two sons. He currently is the superintendent at Sharon High School, a position he's held since stepping down from the coaching ranks in 2007. He didn't dismiss a return to the bench, saying "if I retire and still have my health, I wouldn't rule out coaching someplace."
He admitted, though, it would be rather difficult for anywhere to measure up to the 15 years he had in New Castle, a thought he said was inspired by the people of the community.
"They fight for you, right or wrong," he said. "We always said this when I was at New Caste, when you're in the family, you can say whatever you want, but if you're outside the family and say anything, man, you're going to catch hell from all of us because we circle the wagons pretty good.
"Like I said, it's very much like a family."
It's one Sarandrea was proud to be a part of.
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It's not a stretch to say that no sport has been impacted more by the power of the Internet by baseball. From the rise of cross-country sabermetrics to the proliferation of blogs and smarter analysis than that offered by local papers and sports talk radio to institutions such as MLB.com that have revolutionized online content delivery, baseball has spent the last ten years living through its own golden age of the Internet.
It was, then, only a matter of time before agents started taking their appeals for their players to the digital airwaves. Scott Boras' player profile binders may be legendary amongst baseball executives and fans, but the truly savvy agents will tap into the Internet to generate populist pressure in support of their clients. By utilizing this still-developing medium, agents can change the tenor of the conversation over free agents.
Yesterday, we saw how Johnny Damon and Scott Boras are not quite on the same page regarding Damon's free agency. The Yanks' left fielder wants to stay in the Bronx while Boras wants him to get market value and a longer deal than the one Brian Cashman will offer. In all senses, the Damon/Boras conflict is a fairly traditional player/agent fight, and the Damon negotiations are going to be fairly routine.
But Arn Tellem, Hideki Matsui's agent, seems willing to push the boundaries of this Internet Age. In what I can only assume is a first for an agent, Tellem has taken his defense of Matsui online. He published an article on the Huffington Post explaining why Hideki Matsui is a sound investment. With one bit of hyperbole and otherwise astute observations, Tellem's piece is an excellent primer in making your case.
First, the hyperbole: Tellem calls Matsui "an ageless talent." At age 35 and with creaky knees, Matsui certainly is showing his age, but he can still hit. If that's Tellem's worst exaggeration, it's an understandable one.
In discussing Matsui, Tellem engages in some fanciful writing too. "By embracing Matsui," he says, "New Yorkers have once again shown that though ball clubs are named for cities and states, they transcend geography. Teams may not be where we find our heroes today, but, as Matsui has demonstrated, it's where we find heroic situations we can all dream of, argue about or simply watch together in amazement. That's the game's unifying force." Hey, I buy it.
It gets better though:
As his agent, I take a different view. The ageless Matsui has shown not just that he can still hit, but that he can hit with consistency and aplomb. During the regular season, he ranked second among DHs in homers, and third in slugging percentage, on-base percentage and walks. No left-handed hitter homered more off southpaws. Matsui combines the late-inning heroics of Yankees great Tommy (Old Reliable) Henrich and the superb professionalism of Paul O'Neill. He's a complete player who always has taken pride in contributing to all facets of the game.
Matsui's immense popularity in Japan gives the Yanks strong financial incentive to re-sign him. He helps bring in millions of dollars annually in marketing and sponsorship revenue. In the seven years since he joined the Bronx Bombers, Matsui has played a pivotal role in establishing the Yankees as a global brand. Six major Japanese companies — including Toyota, Sony and the Daily Yomiuri newspaper — have signed on as advertisers, each reportedly adding $1 million or so a year to team coffers. Most of these firms have placed their billboards in right field, often the final resting ground of Godzilla's monstrous clouts, to target the audience of NHK, the Japanese radio and television network. Currently, NHK airs 120 Yankee games a season.
It's not a stretch to say Matsui is as responsible for Japanese interest in the Yankees as Yao Ming is for the NBA in China. Matsui has yet another virtue that goes beyond mere statistics. In an age when athletes mock our reverence daily, he's exemplary in every aspect of his life. In January of 2003, his very first request upon landing in New York was to be taken to the Twin Towers memorial to pay his respects. He did this without publicity or fanfare. He did it because, he said, it was "the right thing to do." After the tsunami hit Indonesia at the end of 2005, Matsui, out his own sense of decency, donated $500,000 to UNICEF. He's one of those rare superstars who recognize the unique role his astonishing talent has given him and the good he can do for others.
That's a brilliant first shot by Matsui's agent. He makes his statistical argument, his economic argument, and his all-around good-guy argument in 350 words.
Right now, we don't know what the immediate future holds for Matsui. Talks with the Yanks are on hold until the organization has a chance to meet, and although rumors about the Red Sox's interest surfaced yesterday, it's hard to believe that Theo Epstein would do anything but drive up Matsui's price. Reportedly, the Sox would eye Matsui as a regular left fielder, but it's hardly a secret that Matsui's knees can't take the pounding.
And so we wait with the words of Arn Tellem out there for anyone to see. Matsui, he says, "loves New York," and the Yanks will have "'a special place' in his heart." How ever does a GM respond to such a blatantly public and emotional appeal for support just one week after the free agent-to-be took home World Series MVP honors?
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This is honestly a great piece but what does Tellem expect it to accomplish? Fans sending letters to Cashman pleading for Hideki? Does he expect Cash to bow to the will of the unwashed masses, listening to wfan one would shudder at the thought of some Yankee fans playing an important role in decision making. Cashman has shown in the past that he will make the prudent move not the popular one, not trading for Johan is a good example. It's nice and definitely a new way to spread the word about your client, but besides an upswell in fan appreciation I don't know how much of an effect it would have.
I'd imagine Cash would respond like this…
"Wow, that was great, Arn. Thanks for that. There's no doubt that your client is a good hitter and a great citizen of the world but…"
…followed by the Yankees' case.
Regardless of what it accomplishes, its baffling to think an agent wouldn't publicize his client with 350 words. A good agent will manage his client's interests in every respect. That means not only negotiating his contracts, but managing his image. You can't tell me athletes/entertainers have not suffered from image issues, and if that's true, so is it's opposite.
Name dropping Tommy Henrich? Oh snap.
What doesn't make sense is why you'd publish this on the Huffington Post. I mean, I understand the sex appeal of being associated with Mike "do you know who i am?" Lupica, but I mean COME ON!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EcC3mj3oYw (SFW)
"In January of 2003, his very first request upon landing in New York was to be taken to the Twin Towers memorial to pay his respects. He did this without publicity or fanfare. He did it because, he said, it was 'the right thing to do.'"
Ah, the entertaining irony of the sports agent.
Here's the truth: anything you can say about Matsui's value, as pertains to advertising and merchandising, goes double for the Seattle Mariners. Forget baseball sense–it makes immense business sense for the Mariners to offer Matsui the most.
I think he is gone, and I do not readily see how the Yankees replace his bat.
Really? First, I don't think he's gone. Second, here's an example of what could happen:
1. Matsui walks.
2. Yankees re-sign Damon.
3a. Damon DHs.
3b. Damon plays LF.
If 3a:
1. Yankees sign Mike Cameron to play CF.
2. Yankees move Melky Cabrera to LF
If 3b:
1. Yankees keep Gardbrera in CF
2. Yankees sign someone for DH (Thome? Johnson?)
In 3a, Cameron replaces Matsui's bat. That's not entirely even. Melkner still gets 4 hacks every day.
In 3b, Nick and Thome are fair replacements for Matsui, I'll give you that. But I should've mentioned, I see Damon DHing in '10. When I say I don't readily see a way to replace his bat, I meant with an outfielder.
Cameron's bat may not be even with Matsui's, but for a CF, his bat is very good. His defense is also above average in CF. Though he may not hit as well as Mastui, his position and defense (and possibly salary) make him a better value than Matsui. I don't love Melky getting 4-5 PAs a game, especially from LF, but his defense would be much improved on a corner and that could help the team. The offense wouldn't be prolific like it was this year, but it would still be good and the OF defense would be much improved.
In my post above, I had written a paragraph about hoping Cameron would make up for in defense what is lost in offense, but then I deleted it. It obfuscates the point. I'd be happy to have Cameron in centerfield this year. I would not be happy to have Damon, Melky or Gardner in left.
At least not everyday, which is why I would like Damon to DH 130 times next season, as opposed to Matsui, and I don't mind to start the season with Melkner. Sometime between now and July, 2010, I expect an opportunity to present itself.
I would not be happy to have Damon, Melky or Gardner in left.
Damon for defensive reasons and the other two for offensive reasons?
Let's hope the Yankees don't wind up with Mike Cameron so you won't have to see just how terrible he would be in a Yankees uniform.
As someone wrote on this board a couple days ago, speaking of Cameron as a Yankee, "that train left the station three years ago." Thank God.
Is there anything lazier than linking Japanese players to Seattle?
Of the 117 games Griffey played in, he DH'd 91 times. Seattle just re-signed Griffey. He will be their DH moving forward. No team has the luxury of carrying two capable DHers.
Well, they could let Branyan go and let one of Matsui/Griffey DH and the other could play 1B.
That would not be a pretty sight.
But it would be fucking hilarious to watch.
Yikes…bad enough they signed Griffey, might as well hold it there and not make things worse.
If only it was the Royals in question, then we know things would get worse.
Yeah then they'd go and trade one of their top pitching prospects for a guy you couldn't give away.
…oh wait that already happened.
Is this a joke?
Essentially, yes. If any organization did that, I'd have to assume they all got lobotomies.
One could debate Griffey being "capable" but given they decided to re-sign him, they did pretty much take themselves out of the 'Sui argument.
And I agree, completely lazy to say Japanese player = Seattle. If anything Seattle has the least to gain, with Ichiro they already have a ton of penetration in the Japanese market, if anything a city with a Japanese population & currently no access to the Japanese market would have the most to gain off the field from signing Matsui, since they would be opening up the doors to said market.
Very good point. While I know he doesn't seem to be a very feasible option for them, I'm sure the Mets would love to get their hands on those advertising dollars. I know you really meant small markets, just a thought.
I'm not sure if I'm being called lazy or not here.
Whatever TV stations are broadcasting Yankee & Mariner games over there need to be competitive. Take the Yankees out of it, and the Mariner's station has a captive audience. That alone might allow the Mariners to recoup Matsui's salary.
Most stereotypes exist for a reason.
Well there's still the Sox with Dice-K, Okajami & Tazawa (depending on where he is) (though I don't know what type of TV deal they have).
It could help the Mariners, but the issue is, is there this huge split in money. Take the Mets & Yankees for instance, if the Mets leave NYC do the Yankees make significantly more money? They already have high attendance & the highest regional sports raiting, so would the really be able to extract a ton more revenue from being the only team in NYC?
Same can be said for Japan, there's 2 MLB teams with regular showing of games, for 127 Million people. If it goes down to 1 team do they really capture a ton more audience & are able to actually monetize that?
You know, I think the Yankees would stand to make more money if the Mets moved to Puerto Rico. The baseball-watching market is one of only a few reliable ways to reach the beer-drinking, pick-up driving population in YES's service area.
I'm looking at it from another angle. The Yankees may not pickup the Mets' viewers, but what will? They're all gonna spread out, to tennis, nascar, golf and the like…and a fair piece will just do stuff that actually doesn't involve TV (imagine!). So, if you have a marketing budget and you need to reach a specific demographic, you're going to have to call YES and find out what can be done.
For it to really change things, the Yankees would have to get the Met fan's eyeballs, because they can't push the price so far that it results in negative ROI, but the monopoly on the demographic will count for some additional revenue. It has to.
"I'm not sure if I'm being called lazy or not here."
Like me, you're just a fan, so I'm not calling you lazy. I'm calling the Tim McCarvers of the world lazy. The writers and broadcasters have the loudest voices, and they all seem to be spewing Matsui to Seattle. Their only logic for the deal is they have Ichiro and Seattle could use more offense.
Free agent X is available: The Yankees, Red Sox, and Mets are all interested.
Free agent X is available and is Japanese: The Mariners are interested.
The Mainstream Media
That's the type of intellectual laziness that vin is talking about. (To be fair, I've been guilty of it myself. I was trying to pawn Matsui off on Seattle last year. This was pre-Griffey, though.)
I think a lot of Matsui's marketing is also based on the Yankee brand and he plays for the "best team." Also, kids in Japan think NY is cool. I don't think outside of the diehard Ichiro fans many kids wear a Seattle hat… nor would they if Matsui joined their ranks.
Isn't Vladimir Guerrero a free agent?
If the LAA decide to save a couple bucks and let Guerrero walk, they could be players for Matsui. Guerrero looks worse than Matsui running around those base paths. He's probably 40 years old. LAA would lose no offense and probably save a couple million by going the Mats route.
but wouldn't they be better served by getting a better defensive corner OFer, allowing them to get Abreu or Rivera out of the field more often?
This might be the only other logical destination for Matsui.
But for him to leave NY for Anaheim, the Angels are going to have to significantly beat the Yanks' offer. The only way that happens is if Cashman has something pretty big up his sleeve.
The Angels are already paying Gary Matthews Jr. 11 million bucks to ride the pine (12 mill in '11).
They should def be in the Matsui hunt if Vlad prices himself out of their market.
Hideki Matsui has done all of those things… but he has not yet gone to college.
an outlaw in Peru.
I don't know why, but that's my favorite part.
"Critics worldwide swoon over my original line of corduroy evening wear."
Matsui may not be ageless, but DH's do not in fact decline much. Unless there is reason to believe his knees will get worse we can expect Matsui to perform as well in 2010 as in 2009. Why not leave well enough alone at DH?
Because you need to get Damon out of left field now. Damon is Matsui with the ability to play OF in a pinch. Greater roster flexibility.
no damon is not. damon is coming off an almost career year offensively and matsui is coming off a year where he met mostly his career norms.
give me matsui over damon as dh every day of the week
Got to agree here. Damon is pretty much a DH anyway. The only reason he's out there in the OF is because he can stay healthy doing it. He is flat out terrible out there.
i would take the known offense of matsui's career avgs maybe a little less than over roster flexibility with damon being the dh and the unknown of whether he will replicate his last season. american league teams are built to have a fulltime dh. having matsui does not hinder roster flexibility in anyway.
Agreed. Plus, we already know that Matsui can still produce even when he's limited physically. I like Johnny, but I just get the feeling that his decline is going to be rapid. Boras likes to sell him as a guy who's never hurt, but he always seems to be battling some type of nagging/lingering injury. And, whenever he goes through those periods, his offensive production disappears for weeks at a time.
This whole theory that they need the DH spot to give to older guys to rest them is kind of funny.
Do you really see them rotating Jeter and A-Rod at DH? Like Jeter would let that happen more than once every 20 days. You are still going to need 100+ games and 400+ at bats from that spot. And you need to protect A-Rod there. It is a big advantage they cant squander because they want to rest Jeter once a month.
They need someone with power. Someone who won't mind a 1 yr deal. Might be Matsui. But it wont be Eric Hinske. And that spot cant be left open.
I agree. The DH is a legitimate position in the AL and should be filled by a productive, full-time DH. Matsui is my first choice.
Hear, hear! … Bo and jsbrendandog are right. AL teams are built to have a full-time professional DH.
This whole notion of "keeping the DH spot open" to rest A-Rod/Jeter/Posada is more than a little nuts. Alex, Jeter, and Posada have special value because they're well above-average hitters for their positions. Putting them at DH so that Hairston / Ramiro Pena / Frankie Cervelli or "fill-in-the-blank" can play the field only weakens the team.
And who's going to be at DH in the games that really matter? Because in the post-season you know A-Rod, Jeter, and Posada are going to be penciled in at their fielding positions. As an all-round hitter, Matsui is probably ahead of both Jeter and Posada anyway.
Matsui fills the bill at DH, and for a couple of years at least. Bring him back. The fact that he's a class guy on and off the field is just an added bonus.
Ehhhh, I'm going to disagree. Guys don't really have career years when they are 36. If they do, its because they have established a new baseline of ability. Career years happen in the mid-20s. I think Damon's gains are repeatable.
That's not to say he will repeat what he did. He may have been exceedingly healthy this year, never to have that happen again.
On the flip side, you have Matsui, who's game has declined appreciably in every way except the bat. People will tell you the more athleticism you start with, the longer it takes to lose it. That certainly makes sense. Damon has always had more athleticism than Matsui, making him a better bet to age gracefully.
Another indicator of decline, and specifically hitting decline, is contact rate. Both Damon and Matsui have seen very little erosion, so it can be predicted both will continue to hit, at least for next year.
You guys do realize that this is an agents job right????
This is why he gets 4%. This is why Boras is great and so is Tellem.
Yes, we do. The point is that Tellem is branching out into a new medium, reaching the fanbase directly by writing for that website as opposed to issuing press releases and talking to reporters.
It's interesting to some of us. I'm sorry that Ben wasted your time by driving to your workplace and forcing you to read this and post a comment. He really shouldn't have done that.
Questions simply out of curiosity. Does Matsui wear a brace on his knee? Does he slide at all? I say we keep him regardless of the answers…
I do think Arn made a good point: Matsui does open up the market for NYY baseball. If Matsui were let go there may be a pretty signigicant revenue stream that is cut off.
When you think about it, what other player on the market really helps pay for themselves like that?
Also, for Matsui's sake I think he has to play for NY for the presteige factor. I would guess he may lose some sponsorships if not re-signed.
Ultimately, I still think it is a good fit for both parties. One more year as DH is my vote.
Everyone says if Matsui leaves, sign Damon for Dh, Cameron for CF and Melky goes to LF
But wouldn't a stronger outfield be with Swish in LF and Melk in RF, and not the opposite..
semantics. i'm sure they will address that if/when they get cammy on the roster. I thought that too but lf at yankee stadium isn't easy and melky might be better at it…i don't honestly know
A) Swish plays right, it's where he's played most of his career, he probably has a better comfort level there.
B) LF is actually bigger than RF, so if there's a player who covers more ground (like Melky), he probably belongs there.
No need to flip them.
I remember a few years back when the Sox signed Matsuzaka there being a few articles about merchandise and advertising in MLB. The argument goes, if I remember correctly, that teams share advertising contracts so the "$50 million a year" Dice-K was going to bring in for the Sox didn't really go to them, but to all of MLB.
I don't have a link, so please correct me if I'm wrong, but does anyone have anything concrete on this?
Also, in terms of Damon vs. Matsui, this is purely conjecture but it seems like Matsui is the guy more likely to "earn" a contract rather than "deserve" one. This seems to be more the (stereotypical) Japanese way, but I do not want to sound like a bigot. My only sticking point is that Matsui seems more honored to be playing for the Yankees than Damon (based on past experience). Damon said he would never play for the Yanks, now he can't wait to come back, etc. Matsui seems humble and very motivated to play. When he broke his wrist, I remember reading that he apologized to the Yankees.
He just seems, to me, like someone that would not object to a 1-year deal with team options rather than the sure-fire 2-3 year deal to play elsewhere (like Boras wants for Damon). Just my gut.
I feel bad that Matsui really isn't a good fit for the team next year. He just seems like such a solid guy. I think he is a little like Mariano in that if you polled all of baseball, you would be pretty hard-pressed to find someone say anything negative about him. You may not like him because he plays for the Yankees, but you have to give the man respect.


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http://www.tailgatetavern.com During a stint at the University of Buffalo in New York in the '80s, Marina Alter frequented a pub that was a bit like the one in Cheers, where everyone knew each other, and she hoped to use the same concept here some day. After finding out that the Tailgate Tavern was up for sale, she jumped at the opportunity, moved to Parker and took the place over in late 2008. And the Tailgate indeed has a bit of a Cheers vibe, which helps explain why the bar attracts so many folks from all lines of work and backgrounds. While it's a fine place to check out a game, as its name suggests, the Tailgate also brings in live rock bands on the weekends, and the menu includes breakfast, burgers, steaks, seafood and sandwiches. Read more about this Denver bar or club >>
http://www.takodatavern.com While the Takoda Tavern attracts its share of bikers and has a weekly bike night, it's more of a sports bar than a biker bar. A far cry from a roadhouse, the spot, which opened in 2009, the fairly upscale spot is a neighborhood tavern that brings a diverse set of Parker locals, some of which bring their families, or who come to down to catch a game on one of its many flat screen TVs. On the weekends, the Takota has live rock bands inside year-round as well on its patio during summer months. The menu includes quite a few different burgers, sandwiches, pizza and appetizers. Read more about this Denver bar or club >>
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Here's the information that you're looking for, fishemc. Infiniti Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 24 month lease of a 2008 FX35 AWD with 15,000 miles per year are .00095 and 65%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease are .00094 and 54%. The residual values for a lease with only 12,000 miles per year would be 1% higher.
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Trying to negotiate an FX35 AWD and M35x (base model) simultaneously, and think that the FX35 is a better deal (particularly with the added incentives due to the new model due in at the end of the month).
What do you think of this deal?
MSRP: $43,020 (hands free, touring, ipod, etc.)
Selling price: $38,200
TOP: $2,524 (NY taxes, 1st mo, bank fee) + DMV
Term: 39 months
Miles: 10k/year
Monthly pmt: $405.00
I think it is a pretty good deal, but still am unsure whether the M35x (which I like more and has an MSRP of $45,675) is worth $75/month more than the FX35. I am not eligible for the loyalty rebate (only the conquest rebate). I don't know if there is any room left on the price, although I am still actively negotiating.
Any insight would be appreciated.
You're very welcome, imujas. Infiniti Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 39 month lease of a 2008 FX35 AWD with 12,000 miles per year are .00095 and 54%, respectively.
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Thanks, Car_man. What was the enhancement to the lease program? I see Infiniti announced $3000 in marketing support, but I did not think this applied to leases.
In any event, I think I am going to pull the trigger this weekend. The terms of the deal offered are:
MSRP: $43,020 (hands free, touring, ipod, etc.)
Selling price: $38,200
TOP: $2,524 (NY taxes, 1st mo, bank fee) + DMV
Term: 39 months
Miles: 10k/year
Monthly pmt: $405.00
I am still trying to negotiate the dealer to pick up part or all of my last lease payment on my current lease.
Please let me know what you think.
This was Infiniti of Massapequa.
However, this was based on the loyalty rebate of $2k, which the dealer now is saying he can not get since my name is not on the current infiniti which my family owns.
Is your $405 with the loyalty? If not, which dealer? I am back on the hunt!!!
My deal included the $1k conquest rebate (not the $2k loyalty). I took delivery last night from Competition Infiniti in St. James/Smithtown. They were great to deal with and delivered the car last night to my home in Nassau County.
I dealt with the internet manager, Fritz Jean, who was a real pleasure to work with.
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If wealth is power, then Qataris have some serious muscle to flex. The Persian Gulf emirate of 1.7 million people ranks as the world's richest country per capita thanks to a rebound in oil prices and its massive natural gas reserves. Adjusted for purchasing power, Qatar booked an estimated gross domestic product per capita of more than $88,000 for 2010.
Qatar has the third-largest reserves of natural gas in the world, and it has invested heavily in infrastructure to liquefy and export it, as well as to diversify its economy, without overreaching as much as nearby Dubai. Qatar has lured multinational financial firms to the country, as well as satellite campuses of U.S. universities. The government is pouring money into infrastructure, including a deepwater seaport, an airport and a railway network, all with an eye to making the country a better host for businesses and the 2022 World Cup.
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In second place on our list is the mighty minnow Luxembourg, with a per capita GDP on a purchasing-power parity basis of just over $81,000. The country of half a million people became a financial hub in the latter half of the 20th century, in part thanks to strict banking secrecy laws that earned it the reputation of a tax haven. It's followed at No. 3 by the city-state of Singapore, which thrives as a technology, manufacturing and finance hub with a GDP (PPP) per capita of nearly $56,700.
To rank the world's wealthiest countries, Forbes looked at GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power for 182 nations. We used International Monetary Fund data from 2010, the most recent available (GDP figures for some countries were projections). The PPP-adjusted GDP—preferred by economists when making international comparisons—takes into account the relative cost of living and inflation rates, rather than just exchange rates, which may distort real differences in worth.
"This is, essentially, the only way we have to compare GDPs across countries," notes Gian Luca Clementi, an associate professor of economics at New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business. "It's the most accepted data." Still, he adds, "The numbers must be taken with a grain of salt." That's because there are a host of issues that can make any GDP comparisons misleading, including how the quality of goods varies from country to country, he explains.
"Also, in some countries, the wealth is equally distributed, while in others it's very unequally distributed," Clementi says. "In Qatar, for example, the way it's distributed is very unequal, and much of the population is actually very poor. The GDP is high because of oil revenues. And, if I were to use the GDP as an indicator of how well a country will do in the future, in Qatar what will matter is how well they actually invest it."
Like Qatar, many of the countries in the top 15 spots on our list rely on natural resources to fill their coffers. In Norway, which ranks fourth, petroleum accounts for nearly half of exports and is the main contributor to its PPP-adjusted GDP per capita of nearly $52,000; the country is also one of the world's largest gas exporters. Brunei, meanwhile, located on the island of Borneo, reaps the benefits of extensive petroleum and natural gas fields and comes in at No. 5 with a PPP-adjusted per capita GDP of just over $48,000. And the United Arab Emirates looks to its oil and gas for about 25% of its GDP, which is nearly $47,500 per capita (PPP).
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Other well-heeled countries benefiting at least in part from natural resources are Australia, ranking at No. 11; Canada, at No. 14; and Kuwait, at No. 15, which relies on its crude oil reserves for at least half of GDP, and almost all of its export revenues and government income.
So which countries are poorest? A trio of politically and economically fragile African nations: Burundi, Liberia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, where GDPs (PPP) per capita are $400, $386 and $312, respectively.
The countries you have mentioned as richest with oil and mineral boom are prostitutes of chu chu land. Some have even sold their mines and agricultural land to them to be financially rich. Some Governments/rulers and their MPs are rich (with high salaries and perks) but their citizens are poor and jobless. Same with stock markets, where the managers hog the profits by offshoring to chu chu land and help the local population to feed on left overs of their chu chu masters (with government assistance). What is the definition of rich?
Technically, Bermuda should be listed between Norway and Qatar. I find it strange how, with a GDP per capita of $69,900, the self-governing territory of Bermuda has been left out.
Hong Kong is a territory of China, but you included that one.
"The World's Richest Countries" yet you do not use a source which has all the countries within the world, how is this list in anyway relevant? By your logic, sorting by GDP per capita "The World's Richest Country" should be Monaco. I've come to expect good solid articles, until now.
A lot of sources just don't consider Monaco a country. Technically it's a sovereign city-state, but you could argue either way. However, comparing it to a country doesn't have much meaning because you would really be comparing a dense city to a region that includes areas outside of the city that drive down their ranking. Including Monaco would make more practical sense in a city or metropolitan area comparison.
However Hong Kong is included, so your point is?
Because Qatar leader Sheikh Hamad is a strategic thinker & planner with a very clear, inspiring and conceived vision, he surrounded himself with talented team who is capable to quantify his vision and translated to strategic objectives, formulated a strategy as per Qatar strengths and weaknesses, resources, competencies, opportunities and risks, then he did whatever it takes to get this strategy plan implemented.
I think what has been revealed that Qatar is the World richest country is just mid-term strategic objective and I am sure that he is on the way to achieve his long-terms strategic objectives in order to accomplish his mission and turn his vision into reality.
It is not difficult if you have leadership, strategic alignment, discipline, achievement-oriented culture, and a well-designed government structure with clear roles, responsibilities to ensure fast decision making. Also it is not so easy
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Hank Paulson: Kneeling Before Pelosi
The man who ran Goldman and was once compared to God is brought low, in a way.
Oh, how the mighty have fallen: Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson reportedly kneeled before House Speaker Nancy Pelosi last night in a bid to keep her party on board with the bailout package—while the GOP chafes and grimaces—so it can get through Congress and onto the president's desk before the credit markets seize up.
Actually, the Wall Street Journal 's report said that it was really "a moment of levity in a rough day," rather than a display of humility.
Nevertheless, for our own levity: This is a man who was once, at Goldman Sachs, compared to God. From Investment Dealers Digest in September 2001:
At Goldman Sachs' holiday party at New York's Jacob Javits Center last December, Bette Midler used an old joke to poke fun at the firm's chairman and chief executive officer, Henry Paulson.
Her story began with a gathering of top Goldman pros in heaven. As Midler described it, equity chief Tom Tuft, strategist Abby Joseph Cohen, and a number of other top executives were standing at the pearly gates when "suddenly the biggest limo they'd ever seen drove by and on the door it said: Hank Paulson's Limo. Surprised, Tom Tuft looked to St. Peter. 'They didn't tell us Hank Paulson was coming.'
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Robin Hood and his Merry Band battle Brussels Bankers
Yesterday I joined Robin Hood and his Merry Band – leaving the forests of Sherwood to descend upon Brussels.
We were there to send a message to the leaders of Europe as they gathered to discuss jobs, growth and climate change at the EU Heads of State Summit. A tug of war between bankers on one side – calling for leaders to 'save our bonuses' – and Robin Hood and his Merry Band on the other, took place in front of the European Parliament.
Dozens of journalists and camera crews pitched up to see the EU leaders caught in the middle, wondering whose band to join.
Some supportive MEPs also strapped on their green masks to support the campaign – Robin's arrows had already hit the European Parliament. They recently voted in favor of a resolution on "making financial transactions taxes work" by a massive 536-80.
The resolution calls upon the European Commission to explore how to implement such taxes in the best way possible. Who won the tug of war?
With my bow and arrows successfully wrangled through security, this Lady Marion is now looking forward to a snooze on the train.
Following the success of the Robin Hood Tax campaign in the UK, Europe is now following suit as organizations and networks are joining in the fight to ensure EU leaders agree and implement the Robin Hood Tax. This tiny tax of 0.05% on financial transactions could help EU leaders deliver on promises they've made to tackle the financial crisis, climate change and poverty, home and abroad. It's quite simply a great idea!
In the UK, 70,000 people have voted in favor of the Robin Hood Tax on the RHT website, and 40,000 have signed up for e-mail updates. There are 140,000 Facebook fans and 3,000 Twitter followers, and over one million people have seen Bill Nighy and Richard Curtis' promotional video. Momentum is gathering for this tiny tax.
The campaign is supported by: Oxfam International, CAN Europe, Friends of the Earth, European Public Health Alliance (EPHA), Avaaz.org, Stop AIDS Alliance, CIDSE, European Attac Network, CNCD, European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC), WEED, Campagna per la riforma della Banca Mondiale.
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I just have to wonder how many folk actually have heard about the 'Robin Hood Tax' ? - (RHT) and more importantly have taken the time to find out what it is? where it comes from? what is actually involved? Let me tell you right now it involves BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, and of course, should it come to pass, just who will administer it?
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The Robin Hood Tax campaign has launched in various forms in countries across Europe.
To date, the largest campaign is in the UK (where I'm writing from) where it has already been described as 'formidable' by the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown. In under two months the campaign has 160,000 fans on FB (def world's biggest bank job then!), been a constant trending topics on Twitter, there has been a debate in parliament about it, a quarter of MPs signed an early day motion supporting the tax and it has enjoyed regualr coverage in the media.
Supporters in the UK have been very involved with the campaign with the website recieving over a million hits. The videos explaining the campaign have also recieved over a million views.
For more information on how the tax would work and the proposals for where the money would go see the UK website. http://robinhoodtax.org.uk/how-it-works/
The only 'bank job con' I can see happening is the way in which the financial system has been allowed to operate unregulated for years.
Long live Robin Hood!
Robin Hood Tax is good news for Ugandan scientists
The news about Robin Hood tax is being received whole heartedly in Uganda. I am finishing my first year of study at Makerere University Institute of Environment and Natural Resources. Although this is the time to generate baseline information much needed in effective distribution of carbon credits, Master's students like me are still limited by funds to participate. I personally need close to 5,000 Pounds for one year to conduct and extensive study about carbon stocks and mean annual squestering for two forests in Western Uganda. The report shall be submitted as Msc Thesis to the University and published thereafter. But that kind of money is too much for a self sponsored student in Uganda like my self. I am hopeful that such initiatives like Robin Hood tax can greatly cause change to millions in developing countries. Please notify me of related funding opportunities at email@example.com
In the beginning with increasingly supported by the greediness of the next, mainly companies that attempt to raise profits at any cost and without regard to means.
Are curious that the current society "not conducted by money" and everything started in the beginning of the XXI SEC. when governments had left to have answer for a society in constant change.
Many historians describe it as "Neutral Freedom" as is described in historical documents...
I hope I can analyze what is really happening...
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Bankers are really smart people. It needs a lot of knowledge and experinece to get involved in battle with them. I really appreciate people who gets exactly what they want when they leave bank and don't pay too much for their services.


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Kicking Colon Cancer to the Curb
Aurora Patient Grateful for Team That Guided Him on the Path to Health
Arthur Vanslett has always been a healthy guy. To him, a great late-night snack is green beans. He is an active outdoorsman and stays physically fit. And for years, he'd never needed a prescription for anything. "I'd be surprised if I took more than five ibuprofen a year," he admits. "I just never got sick."
Because of his solid health record, going for a routine colonoscopy at age 50 didn't seem necessary. He also had no risk factors associated with colorectal, or colon cancer and no family history of cancer.
Then in April 2012, at age 56, Arthur noticed some slight changes. "Things weren't flowing as they should," he explains. While there was some discomfort, he wasn't overly concerned.
"Unless there is bleeding, colorectal cancer can be asymptomatic until the tumor is quite large," says James Weese, MD, vice president of Aurora Cancer Services. "If minor symptoms are ignored, or if you are asymptomatic, it can go undiagnosed ... that's why screening is so important."
It was his daughters – Nicole and Ashley (a nurse) – who convinced him to go for his first colonoscopy about five months after he began noticing some issues. He was surprised when he learned that it couldn't be completed due to a blockage. But when he learned the blockage was cancer, his surprise turned to shock.
Arthur was devastated, but quickly focused on the road to recovery. He spoke to his primary care doctor about cancer treatment. His doctor referred him to Dr. James Klas, MD, an Aurora colorectal surgical specialist.
"His words were, 'This is who I would use.' He said if it was his brother or his dad who had cancer, this is the surgeon he would recommend," Arthur notes. Soon after, Arthur became an Aurora patient.
He worked with Dr. Klas to assemble a plan of action. There would be radiation and chemotherapy to shrink the cancer as much as possible prior to surgery. Surgery would be next, and then chemotherapy again to ensure the cancer was completely gone. Dr. Klas brought together a care team that included radiation oncologist Kenneth Bastin, MD, and oncologist/hematologist Laura Pfouts McGartland, MD.
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On his first day of radiation, Arthur was battle-ready.
"I went in there and said, 'Let's kick this cancer's butt!'" he recalls with a grin. That first day he met his radiation technologists - his "guardian angels" – who he would see each time he went for treatment at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center. "My techs were Donna, Kassie, Julie and Keith. They really helped put me in a comfort zone to get through this."
During the treatments, Arthur met other patients undergoing radiation. The group, along with the techs, found strength in each other and bonded over laughs and shared experiences.
"They helped me start each day with a smile," he says of his radiation team. "They set the tone, and it just flowed over into the next stages, with appointments, treatments and doctors."
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After his radiation treatments were done, Arthur had an eight-week "rest" period before surgery, which allowed the tumor to shrink even more.
During surgery, doctors first removed his rectum, the lower part of the colon. Next, they performed reconstruction, creating a pouch from a part of the upper colon, which would function as a new rectum.
Arthur had a temporary ileostomy, a bag for stool to pass into. The uncomfortable experience was made easier by the caring Aurora Visiting Nurse Association staff. "They were so great – I asked if they could come a few more times," Arthur smiles.
After about eight weeks, Arthur's ileostomy was reversed, allowing him to pass stool normally. He is now in the last stages of recovery, undergoing chemotherapy, or "the insurance policy," as he calls it.
"The surgery was a success. The tests show that everything is gone. But the chemo will kill any random cancer cells that might be hanging around. It's like an insurance policy."
For chemotherapy, Arthur goes in for an IV drip every three weeks, which he follows with a 14-day pill regimen. He has experienced some side effects including lessened strength and endurance. During his last round of chemotherapy, he also developed an extreme sensitivity to cold.
"I can't drink anything unless it's at least lukewarm," he says, explaining that anything colder than room temperature shocks his body. But he tries to put things into perspective. "I think of what my father always said: 'This too shall pass.'"
Though the cancer diagnosis was overwhelming, Arthur says his doctors and staff were great guides. "They talked to me like a normal person. They didn't over-talk me. They were there for support."
He and his wife both expressed appreciation for Carla, an Aurora nurse navigator. Nurse navigators partner with patients through each stage of the cancer journey, providing education and support. "I could call anytime, day, night, after a test or procedure," Arthur says.
Arthur is grateful for his entire care team at Aurora. "Every caregiver was super, friendly – just wonderful to work with. They were very concerned with my well-being and comfort."
"No Reason" To Put It Off
Today, Arthur is in good health and good spirits. He frequently stops by Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center to visit and joke with his "guardian angels" and say hello to his doctors.
Though still a jokester, Arthur is serious about educating people about the importance of colonoscopies and offering support to patients with colon cancer.
To those who are putting off a colonoscopy, Arthur firmly states, "Don't."
"Don't believe the horror stories. People like to make more out of it than it is. I've had three colonoscopies, and I tell people 'I take a little nap, I wake up, and I go home.' And that's the truth. There's nothing more to it."
Dr. Weese echoes this sentiment.
"The risk of missing a colon cancer is so much greater than the reasons people have for putting off the procedure," Dr. Weese says. "The population should start screening at age 50, or earlier if they have a family history of colon cancer, polyps or inflammatory bowel disease."
Colorectal cancer is highly treatable and curable if detected early, making regular screens potentially lifesaving.
To those worried about the cost, Arthur shakes his head. "The cost is far greater to put it off and find something later."
"There is no reason to not have it done," he states. "There is every reason to get it done."
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. If you are over the age of 50, have a family history of colorectal cancer or a personal history of polyps or inflammatory bowel disease and are due for a colonoscopy, contact Aurora Health Care to schedule what could be a life-saving screening. Visit our cancer services page to find out more about our award-winning programs.