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Max Payne 3 has achieved a masterpiece status through its cinematics, storyline, art style, excellent mechanics and its solid multiplayer, but unfortunately there are some issues with the title which holds it back from being nearly perfect. The issues that plague the game and sometimes makes the game frustrating include oddly placed checkpoints, some what repetitive shootout sequences and difficulty balance issue which could cause great frustrations for people. Yet even with these issues Max Payne 3 manages to blow my mind and give me a truly fantastic experience.
We revisit Payne who is now a drunken wreck, delirious with grief over the murder of his wife and daughter. He is in a state of mental distortion and openly admits he is ready for death but somehow still manages to hang on through his obsessive drinking and pill abuse. Max Payne 3 brings us on a adventure where we get to explore the past and present state of Max. Max has taken up a job of being a private security contractor in Sao Paulo, Brazil where he is tasked to protect a wealthy family in a city filled with social tension. We also get to play through the events leading up to the sudden change in career, which takes place in New Jersey. Here Max has an unfortunate run in with Italian gangsters which forces him to leave town and accept his friend's job proposal as a private security contractor. As the stories unfold players will learn more and more about Max and the troubles he encounters.
Players will play through Max's past and present at the same time and at both plots will slowly unravel and create a truly deep and engaging story. The story is further improved by the superb voice acting, enthralling music and a very interesting visual style. Players will be subjected to blurred visions, doubled graphics, saturated blooming effects that wipe the screen, comic book style scenes, and washed out colors. All this choreographed with typography to create a truly unique and majestic experience of what it means to hit rock bottom.
Along with these cinematic visuals Max Payne 3 takes us to a wide range of locations from New Jersey bars and run down apartment buildings to prisons, stadiums, nightclubs, jungles and favelas. Each area seeming to be carefully crafted to offer a very realistic experience of what it may look like to have a firefight within each area. This plays heavily on the graphical capabilities of the game which may not be the absolute best but honestly they are damn good. Flowing from cutscene to a massive firefight rolls seamlessly with some minor loading in between checkpoints. (On a side note I really enjoy what the devs did with bright flash lights and lasers.)
The game plays much like a much cleaner and improved version of the past 2 games with one of the difference being the pitch perfect control system. A customisable auto-targeting system that lets players decide how hard or soft they want their auto targeting systems to work. The higher the auto targeting you select the more aggressive the auto targeting will work by forcefully yanking your crosshairs toward specific enemies. Both options are smart, seamless and intuitive. This system allows newcomers to ease into the turbo-charged pace of the game without much difficulty. There's also a free aim system for veterans, happy to do their own thing with the rather sensitive cross hairs which provides a perfect aiming system.
The controls have been tweaked as well. They are much more fluid and responsive, although sometimes you may look like a ragdoll during slow motion kill cam shots. But this updated control system creates a great experience for this rather hectic and fast paced game where you are always on the move. You will have to run, dodge, dive, duck and roll to stay behind cover and advance forward. The great thing is, like a true action hero you can shoot while doing all these things, with precise accuracy.
The last update comes in the form of Max Payne's signature components and arguably one of the mechanics that make the game so great, bullet time and shootdodge. Essentially, they have only been tweaked – get kills to fill the meter, then press right analogue to enter slow-mo bullet mode, Allowing you to run or jump into the midst of a firefight and take out every enemy before hitting the ground or running a few steps. Even after 2 games of using these components it still feels fresh and new. It is utterly satisfying to dive headfirst down a stairwell, firing your pistols at a roomful of gang members or secret forces. For some this may get boring or feel overused but it is always a satisfying experience because you do it without thinking and the outcomes are never the same. You may miss every shot or your meter may have not been filled all the way causing a shorter bullet time than expected. Hell I have jumped into walls and even into the person I was shooting which really throws a kink in your split second decision.
Some new additions includes the sheer difficulty of the game and kill shots. The game feels like an old school game when it comes to difficulty and some sequences may take a number of tries because you either died or ran out of time. Sometimes you may be able to scrape by a giant fire fight but fall victim to single shot from a single enemy that was hiding which will throw you back to your last checkpoint which may be quite far back. It may also just be me but the AI on medium really knew how to place their shots and grenades to cause the most damage. Die enough times and the game will throw you some extra painkillers to use and when you die you will enter bullet time to have a chance to kill your killer. Kill him before you fall to the ground and the game will automatically use one of your pain killers and if you don't have any pain killers… well game over. The introduction of kill shots also makes the game more enjoyable for a short time. Kill the last person in an area and you will enter into bullet time and will watch as the bullet kills the person. Yes this has been done before, but continue to shoot at the person and watch as each bullet you pump out penetrate your enemy. It is actually a pretty satisfying experience especially if you have a semi automatic gun.
The game also changes up the amount of guns you may carry. Players may only carry 2 small guns whether it be a pistol or a small machine gun and one 2 handed gun which can consist of a shotgun, rifle or assault rifle. The great thing is that the gun has a large arsenal for players to use so finding a gun you enjoy may be a little difficult.
Max Payne 3 also has a few extra modes to add ontop of its 10-hour(ish) campaign, there's an arcade mode, split into two options: Score Attack which gets you to re-attempt any chapter you have completed for the highest score possible, adding multipliers to consecutive or stylish hits; New York Minute is all about finishing missions as quickly as possible, earning extra time from kills.
Aside from these 2 new modes the game tacks on multiplayer. When I say tack I mean a solid multiplayer experience with plenty of modes and customization to keep a player busy and engaged. They have regular modes like deatmatch and team deathmatch but then they also have Payne Killer, which puts two players into the roles of Max and Passos in a juggernautish style– they've got to survive as long as possible and if one gets killed, the killer takes on that role. So the 2 hunted need to stick together in order to survive which is an excellent take on the traditional juggernaut mode. But, none of these modes really stack up (in my opinion) to Gang Wars, which takes elements from the story mode and mixes them into a multi-stage team-based battle, with various challenges from conquest territorial skirmishes, to plant and defend objectives.
Players can also customize their character with various weapons, items gear and even kill streaks which are called "bursts". Burst come in various forms from having the ability to enter bullet time to appearing as a friendly to an enemy and even forcing enemies to lose all their weapons attachments. Players can level up these "Burst" to do more damage and cause more mayhem. To view all the items, weapons, gears, bursts and more visit this page.
Max Payne 3 may be linear but what it lacks in vast open environment it makes up with solid controls, updated mechanics, stunning visuals, a compelling story and an overall feeling of Euphoria. It is a tale of epic proportions that not many games in recent history can match and simply put, it is one of the best shooters I have played in a long while that meant anything more than a simple multiplayer experience.


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Path to the Draft: Big Ten WeekPosted by on March 14, 2011 – 9:24 AM
49ers.com's 2011 Path to the Draft coverage switches gears from the fastest conference in college football (SEC) to perhaps the most powerful, the Big Ten Conference.
There's plenty of NFL-caliber players coming out of the conference on a yearly basis and 2011 is no different. We'll take a look at some of the Big Ten's top players with "At the Podium" press conferences from the 2011 NFL Scouting Combine as well as "Draft Spotlight" features on some of the key players.
Wisconsin, Michigan State and Ohio State all shared a piece of the conference crown in 2010, but the Badgers got the Rose Bowl nod thanks to their higher BCS ranking. They lost to TCU in the "Granddaddy of them all" but still had a remarkable season. Enjoy Big Ten conference coverage all week on 49ers.com, and in the mean time, let us know which players from the conference that you could see wearing 49ers red and gold next season.
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By Dominoe lamb on Mar 14, 2011 | Reply
I think safety dejon Gomes will be a great addition to your team he is receiving his degree this spring he is fast 4.47 combine time big and strong with 98 tackles and 3 int one touchdown he is a proven tackler and a ball hawk with all the stud db on his Nebraska team he still stood out and made all conference and will translate to the next level very well Height 6'0, 208 pounds he is a upgrade from current personal that's for sure great guy no character issues doesnt drink are smoke not never I'n his life great young man
By ishmael stagner on Mar 14, 2011 | Reply
I think that the niners should get one of the big tackles or guards from Wisconsin. That would make Rachal work a little harder.
By russ on Mar 15, 2011 | Reply
draft day:
1st round: options 7th pick trade back 3 slots and take Julio Jones,or AJ Green (pick up a 4th or 5th rd pick moving back) <don't let Sam Bradford get these guys…we have to play keep away
2nd round: QB / ponder, QB mallet
3rd round: barney-db UNC
4th round: trade to Washington for D.Mcnabb
5th round: a center /options open
6th round: special teams help
By mike on Mar 15, 2011 | Reply
I think the niners should get amukamara with the 7th pick if they are not able to get peterson.
By Angel on Mar 15, 2011 | Reply
With the exception of DB Peterson, all the QUALITY players they need to draft are right in your backyard on the west coast (PAC 10)- CAL, ORE. ORE ST. STANFORD, WASH. UCLA, ARIZ. USC).
By Kev on Mar 15, 2011 | Reply
The Niners have 2 7th rd picks as well, I just hope that there will not be a boycott because it would be stupid if they did.
By Edward on Mar 15, 2011 | Reply
There are many people I think we should draft: From the SEC I would like to See either Patrick Perterson or Marcel Dareus in a niners uni. I do not want to see a quarterback taken in the first round. Blaine Gabbert looks good coming from the big 12 but is it really worth the risk. As for the Big 10 prospects. John Clay would make a nice fullback at the next level and if Clayborn or Balard from Iowa slip to round two for us I would love to see them picked up. Switching gears, there is a Safety from Wyoming who put up extremely impressive numbers at his pro day we should really look at. S Chris Prosinski is the safety of whom I speak of.
By Edward on Mar 15, 2011 | Reply
@russ. McNabb really, that guy is washed up… We can't find anything better than what we have if we retain Alex Smith. It would be a waste of a fourth round pick.
By Edward on Mar 15, 2011 | Reply
can you say run stoppage: DL Anthony Gray (5-11 3/4, 330) From southern miss might be a nice pick up for a late round pick. That is Vince wilfork like bulk you can't build.
By christian bouchard on Mar 17, 2011 | Reply
i like to see patrick peterson if he still avilaible …. cam newton and von miller would be my second and third choice. kevin kolb would solve the short term need of our team … depend on the draft .who gonna play and where if heitman come back with staley,davis lupati and baas..
By Joe on Mar 17, 2011 | Reply
Please, No more Alex Smith have the Niners learned anything from this guy after five years. I wish the Niners would draft Cam Newton, and maybe get Mcnab to school Cam for a year or so.
By Angel on Mar 18, 2011 | Reply
This year the PAC 10 has many players that are Pro quality! Sorry Big ten!!
Stanford(FB DL) , Oregon (LB DL), Ore. State (RB. DL), Cal (DL.RB) USC (OL), UCLA (DS. DL) Ariz. Dl, LB) Ariz. St. (OL,TE) and Washington( QB. DL) has at least two keepers each! The 49ers will take Peterson if you is still there or one the top rushers, then go all PAC 10 with its choices! Remember this! I may sound bias, but I know what I am talking about!
By Sf49er on Mar 19, 2011 | Reply
Ryan Mallet!!!!!! He is the next P. Rivers!!!!
By Conrad on Mar 20, 2011 | Reply
First off, i will not renew my tixs until Alex Smith is gone period. This years QBs not too impressive. I would fill void for 1 yr with McNabb, we have the offensive weapons just need to work on offensive line blocking with rookies/right side. We should get a power DE like member that Charles Haley guy that won SUPERBOWLS? Then next year 2012 draft on QB from Stanford? Offense A Defense A++
By Jim on Mar 21, 2011 | Reply
Stop it with the wide receivers. We don't need to waste a pick on a wide receiver.. .
By Angel on Mar 21, 2011 | Reply
Please stop this mis-information about the Big Ten. For the record, the PAC to and West Coast school have provided more quality talent than the big ten! Look at the record of All Pros as well as starters! Please stop this non-sense about big ten- they are small ten when it comes to cream of crop in Pros!!
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First time I heard this song was 2 days ago. Listened to rocks and toys in the attic alot in my teens. I love discovering these "hidden" gems. This is now my favorite Aerosmith song. Don't like people calling it a ballad. Just a great blues song. Heard they did a blues album. Will try to find it. New respect for Tyler
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You KIDS {30 years & below}, have the audacity to critique Aerosmith's music (past and present), what do you know about Rock n' Roll. Steven Tyler - one of the greatest singers/writers of ALL times, ditto with Joe Perry, and the rest of the band - all of them in their 60's! They were rockin' and topping the charts when you weren't even thought of being embryo! Who else in the music industry can say that after 40+ years can still hit the charts with songs. Exceptions being Rolling Stones and Elton John, but, despite their talent even they haven't hit the charts or toured in a long time. Leave them alone til you can do better!
Currently My Favorite Song | Reviewer: Faith | 10/22/13
First of all, I'm 14. Most people my age have never heard of the musical genius that is Aerosmith. Not my problem. I consider myself blessed actually. Anyway, I've always been against choosing "favorites". That was until I heard Aerosmith. They're my favorite band and currently this is my favorite song. The change up is absolutely breathtaking and leaves me smiling every time I hear it. Instantly cheers me up. Aerosmith is a gift to this f**kin' world. ^^(A)^^ \m/
From the hardest rock to pure sell outs | Reviewer: Paulie E | 12/28/12
Man. This was one of their best albums.. You guys have nailed it. They were pure, truly hard rockers... Then the drugs, then the breakup, then the money grab....
"The money grab" can be defined as them leaving their roots (heavy blues rock) and becoming total panzies for MTV.
I can not and will not listen to any thing from these guys post 1980.
Aerosmith - The American Zeppelin | Reviewer: Jeff | 10/21/12
Before 1985, these guys were rock stars. Then the ballads ruined their hard rockin sound and they became a pop band for chics. Nice job, Aerosmith... you sold out and I'm not talking about ticket sales. I seen these guys in Detroit, where I live, and the entire concert was ballads and pop songs. They did very few classics. The truth is, people for the most part, dont wanna hear " Seasons of Wither." They want to hear "Angel" and all this bands new stuff. They blow now... The 70's are over.
Totaly agree wit u gargoyle | Reviewer: Rocker chick | 8/5/11
Omg thank u! All d mainstream listeners arround me look at me lik im crazy its lik just cuz im 12 I cant listen to good music!? Most mainstream will never stand d test of time (exsept for maby pink shes pretty kol) and its lik wiered tht most of d bands and artists I listen to r much older than me or dead wel I dnt giv a crap ther good and without Aerosmith id b so iratible and Aerosmith is lik my drug wen ppl r depressed some drink some smoke some punch random things I listen to Aerosmith and if I dnt find another aero-freak at my new jh ima scream!
Stands the test of time | Reviewer: Gargoyle | 11/29/10
Their first few albums were very solid indeed. Love this song, melancholy, very 70s feel about it but still sounds great today. 35 years from now I doubt anyone will be able to say that about pop/rock or otherwise disposable crap being released today.
Top 5 all time | Reviewer: Donovan | 7/24/09
I agree with the other review hold heartedly. But I hang on and go watch them every time they come through Atlanta in hopes of the years 73,74,75,76. Seasons of wither is a true classic by Aerosmith. Other favorites of mine are Round and Round, Nobody's fault, Combination, adn Adam's Apple.
By far their best album | Reviewer: Loosecannon | 8/1/08
Personally, this one's in the top 5 all time Aerosmith songs. These guys were pure rock at one time. Sad, that time and a couple of dump trucks of drugs has to take away the innocence. When that's gone, few groups or artist have the resources to become what they once were
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Searching for the Best Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings)???
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- foodcorejunior Aug 22, 2007 02:14 PM
I'm I haven't had these since the last time I was in Manhattan at Joe's Shanghai on Pell Street. A buddy and I were reminiscing about them the other day and were wondering where we might find good soup dumplings in LA. Please help!!!
re: ipsedixit
Go with the gold standard of recs - Ipsedixit's posting above just about says it all... and if you drop by Mei Long Village, get the pork pump as well...
re: bulavinaka
I really like the House Fried Rice (shrimp) at Mei Long Village and so I would go there. If it were just for the dumplings I would go to Din Tai Fung. You mention pork pump. What other selections are a must have at Mei Long Village? I really want to get to know this place.
Mei Long Village (Shanghai style dumplings, aka, "soup dumplings" and the House Fried Rice
301 West Valley Blvd., #112
San Gabriel
Din Tai Fung Dumpling House (#50, Juicy Pork Dumplings – 10pcs $6.75, & #53, Shrimp & Pork Dumplings – 10 pcs $7.25)
1108 South Baldwin Avenue
Arcadia,California 91007
Mon to Fri 11:00 - 2:30 & 5 - 9:30
Sat 10:30- 2:30 & 5 - 9:30
Sun 10:30 - 2:30 & 5 - 9:00
re: JeetJet
To me Mei Long has the most flavorful dumplings I drive from the valley 2-3 times a month . You have to get the lions head meatballs !!! trust me on this one.. they are balls of savory goodness. Their won ton noodles are also very very good , house pork pump, their spicy beef noodle soup, spare ribs, jade shrimp etc.... I really could go on and on, I love this place I start with 2 orders of XLB everytime I go.
re: wizardx
Thanks for the wish list. You are correct, the dumplings at Mei Long Village are most flavorful. I would say even a little bold. The vegie dumplings are waaay bold. Like bulavinaka says about the flavor expectations for the jade shrimp, when I opened the vegie dumplings to allow steam to escape and saw the deep green inside I expected a rich spinach flavor. Once I ate one I was overcome with a bold flavor which had, maybe had, a subtle raddish flavor within it?? What I liked about Din Tai Fung was the dumplings were more mild in flavor and had no after taste later in the day. However, when me eat at Mei Long Village there is always some dish at the table next to me that keeps my nose and eyes turning toward it. I also like the seating arraingement more at Mei Long Village just a little more private because of the "L" shape of the dinning room.
I think a seperate post just for Mei Long Village stating all the items that are a must try , and explaining why, is a good idea. Then other Hounds can chim-in as well. My son will soon open a office on Valley Blvd. and needs a lunch list for client development. Also, I will be having lunch with him at Mei Long Village often and want to know more about that menu. Please consider doing such a post and add the part about, ". I really could go on and on, I love this place." BTW, we start with 2 orders of XLB also.
re: JeetJet
I think Wizardx pretty much covered it... some have been luke warm on the jade shrimp - maybe it's the vivid green that takes the mind in one direction in terms of flavor expectations (maybe one is expecting a Shanghai version of pesto) but it's a much more delicate dish in the end. We also enjoy the Shanghai rice cakes w/ pork. The sliced rice cakes' texture goes so well with the sauce and pork.
re: peterboy
I'm in Van Nuys, but I will take the drive for some delicious soup dumplings... it's been so long!
OK, I'm going to be in the minority. There's a small little place in Montebello called Kuan's Dumplings. In an abandoned strip mall, there are only three places left in business, and Kuan's is one of them. They have a XLB special of buy one, get one free. On weekdays for dinner, it's buy one, get two free. It's a little below the quality of Din Tai Fung, but can I tell you, it's WAY CHEAPER!!!!! I bought 400 frozen XLB from this place and placed them in plastic baggies and handed them out as Xmas presents to my friends, and one Saturday a few weeks later, half of them were at the restaurant eating more of them.
re: nomo_fan
Can you be a little more specific on the abandoned strip mall location? Also, what other dishes do you recommend?
Pearl's in Monterey Park is good too. They are in the same center as Sam Woo, (On Garvey, east of Atlantic) in the corner next to the hair salon. XLB is yummy there. Their specialty is the fried dumplings though.
re: nomo_fan
I agree. Kuan's is cheap and good.
There's also a small little place that has good xiaolongbao in the same plaza as Vietnam House / Phoenix Inn Cafe on Las Tunas and Mission.
And there's a pretty good shanghai food place where Golden Deli is.
re: nickorp
That would be Luscious Dumpling, but they do not serve xiaolongbao. They serve a variety of other types of dumplings, which were excellent.
I tried my first XLB a few months back at Mei Long Village and Dragon Mark. Just tried J&J last weekend. Din Tai Fung is next on the list (I am so not looking forward to waiting an hour!) I think I like Mei Long's the best. A lot of people say that Mei Long and J&J are right up there but I honestly did not like J&J last weekend. There was a lot more soup, but Mei Long's tasted a lot better.
Din Tai Fung. But, you will have to get there and line up before the doors open. They sell out in the first hour. Worth the wait!
Din Tai Fung
1108 South Baldwin Avenue Arcadia,California 91007
(626)574-7068 (no reservations)
Monday to Friday Lunch 11:00AM - 2:30PM Dinner 5PM - 9:30PM
Saturday Lunch 10:30AM - 2:30PM Dinner 5PM - 9:30PM
Sunday Lunch 10:30AM - 2:30PM Dinner 5PM - 9:00PM
re: ashlee
No no no ... they don't sell out XLB in the first hour. They sell out the extra-soupy special "tang xiao long bao" in the first hour, on weekends, the only time they sell them. But definitely worth the trip for XLB regardless of whether you manage to get those.
re: QualityMart
You are correct. A good lesson for me...never type on an empty stomach! :)
re: ashlee
Well I'll add that I have missed the TXLB two times now by less than 30 minutes, and really want to try them!
re: ashlee
i have yet to witness DTF sell out of food as they have folks making the xlb's real time throughout lunch and dinner service. maybe the tang bao QM mentioned above.....but not the regular xlb's.
that being said, the xlb's at DTF are a bit too refined for me,therefore, i prefer the rustic version at mei long village.
I love MLV! I think that the dumplings are amazing, as are lots of the other dishes. Gosh, I am starting to get a dumpling craving again....
If you'd like to see photos, check out:
Mei Long Village
Hope you find the pics useful!
re: pleasurepalate
Does anyone know about "xiao mei", encountered a couple of people who recommended this place.


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Helene St. James sums up the lockout's effects upon the Red Wings and their fans
by George Malik on 09/14/12 at 12:52 PM ET
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The Free Press's Helene St. James is a fantastic writer and journalist, but she's captured more in a picture than words could ever say with a picture that summarizes exactly what this lockout means to the Red Wings and their fans:
Update: Quite frankly, it's almost equally heartbreaking to hear Justin Abdelkader gush about Mr. and Mrs. Ilitch, the management and coaches and the opportunity he's been given to play for the Red Wings for four more years, via the Wings' website:
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Red Wings' school assembly program will continue…minus current players
by George Malik on 09/14/12 at 11:57 AM ET
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This isn't necessarily surprising: the Macomb Daily's Diana Dillaber Murray took note that the Red Wings' "School Assembly Program," a charitable initiative, is continuing to roll along despite the looming lockout. The only difference that's involved in conducting the program is that the Wings will be relying upon alumni and front office personnel to get the ambassadorial job done, with Kris Draper subbing for active players earlier this week:
Former Red Wing hockey player Kris Draper jogged with Holy Name Catholic School students in Birmingham this week as part of the kickoff to the Red Wings School Assembly Program.
Children from 115 Detroit Metropolitan Area elementary schools, including almost 30 in Oakland County, can expect players, past and present, from the hockey team to visit this fall thanks to the Detroit Red Wings Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Kroger Company of Michigan.
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The lockout won't harm the Red Wings, but it will hurt Detroit
by George Malik on 09/14/12 at 11:42 AM ET
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Given that the Red Wings are in an intriguing perceptional business position--as one of the biggest-market, moneymaking teams in a market that doesn't necessarily receive much more than mid-market media coverage--Crain's Detroit Business's Bill Shea chose to examine the effects of a lockout upon the Wings and the Detroit sports marketplace:
"Detroit's not going to give up on hockey, but there are marginal clubs out there that might never recover," said Patrick Anderson, principal and CEO of East Lansing-based Anderson Economic Group and former deputy budget director for the state. His firm conducts sports economic analysis.
Those that would feel an immediate financial effect from the loss of Wings games would be downtown bar and parking lot owners, he said, but discretionary spending will pick up elsewhere. The benefactors would be restaurants and bars elsewhere, along with the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Pistons and downtown casinos, Anderson said.
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Red Wings make Colaiacovo, Abdelkader signings officially official
by George Malik on 09/14/12 at 10:35 AM ET
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Updated 3x at 1:05 PM: From the Red Wings' PR department...
... Veteran Blue-Liner has Skated in 370 Career Games With Toronto and St. Louis …
Detroit, MI... Detroit Red Wings Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Holland today announced that the team has signed free agent defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo to a two-year deal. In accordance with team policy, additional terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Red Wings overnight report: one last 'normal' day
by George Malik on 09/14/12 at 04:40 AM ET
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And now things get really weird, even by TMR standards. Half of the Detroit Red Wings' players took part in the NHLPA's player meetings in New York on Thursday night, and the re-signed Justin Abdelkader and his teammates will engage in one final practice at Joe Louis Arena today. After they're done, they'll bag up their gear, their skates and sticks, say goodbye to the equipment managers, trainers, coach Babcock and eventually the man who rubber-stamped the organization's vote to lock its players out in GM Ken Holland.
After today, a little under half the Red Wings' players will attempt to pursue playing options in Europe, and will find a hard road to hoe, while the other half-and-change will skate in Troy or other Metro Detroit rinks for the foreseeable future (probably starting on Monday), hoping that this lockout is a short one. Whether they'll hire their own equipment staff, trainers, or PR people is uncertain, but as soon as Saturday comes, they're on their own.
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Dowbiggin asks an astute question: is HBO's Red Wings-Maple Leafs 24/7 a saving grace?
by George Malik on 09/14/12 at 01:57 AM ET
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Amongst the many, many, many columns I've been reading regarding the impending lockout this morning, there's bluster (if you really want to read Ken Dryden being Ken Dryden, go ahead, but yoy...) and there's fluff, reiterating of quotes and genuine prose, and then there's something both Red Wings-related and quite thoughtful from the Globe and Mail's Bruce Dowbiggin.
With NBC broadcast money in the bank thanks to Ed Snider and other TV and online committments likely to float the owners a substantial, "We're not playing hockey games but we're still making money" bone, Dowbiggin wonders aloud whether the Winter Classic between the Red Wings and Maple Leafs, and the HBO 24/7 series which precedes it, might be the one "pressure point" upon which the owners might feel a teensy, weensy bit of pressure to hammer out a deal, lest two of their marquee franchises lose a crapton of money (and the league loses those 110,000 seats' worth of $, sponsortship money, etc.):
[T]he real pressure point in this argument comes much earlier, around the U.S. Thanksgiving Day holiday, which falls on Nov. 22. That's typically when HBO cameras are gearing up for anther season of the critically acclaimed documentary series 24/7 . This year, HBO will follow the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs as they prepare for the Jan. 1 contest. To say it is hotly anticipated is like saying the Leafs are struggling a tad to win a Stanley Cup.
The format is a four-week tease leading into the Winter Classic that creates story lines and introduces personalities (tell us you're not looking forward to Toronto president and general manager Brian Burke chewing on the scenery). When the game rolls out, viewers are onside with the characters.
I'm not looking forward to one second of Brian Burke doing anything. Mike Babcock, on the other hand...And nevertheless...
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Boycotting NHL merchandise in song and requesting lockout 'protest'/coping strategy ideas
by George Malik on 09/14/12 at 01:20 AM ET
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Over the next couple of...Um...probably weeks to two months, we fans are going to have some time on our hands, and while there's quite a bit of time to think about the possibility of organizing protests at NHL rinks to support local and "average" rink, team and broadcast employees and businesspeople who'll get most acutely screwed by this lockout, possibly showing up at negotiations in Toronto or New York to be annoying, perhaps engaging in the creation of lockout merchandise (my favorite idea remains, "I went to my NHL team's rink, and all they refused to do was take my money) or other forms of positive fan insurgency--knowing full well that it won't affect negotiations, even if we show up in persno to remind Gary and co. that we're people and not walking dollar signs whose discretionary income the NHL and NHLPA are arguing over (Wings fans and Penguins fans, chanting together, mass hysteria), but knowing that protest will at least help us cope and maybe give us some sense of hope during what is likely to be a painful time without hockey.
In that spirit, Yahoo Sports' Greg "Puck Daddy" Wyshynski provides us with a wonderful inspiration for an entry I hope will encourage you to throw some ideas on the wall and see what sticks, or what's meaningful to you, via Arun, an incredibly talented YouTube user who turned a Jason Mraz song into a rallying cry, encouraging fans to hang up their NHL teams' jerseys, t-shirts and merchandise while also agreeing to not purchase a damn thing from shop.nhl.com until the lockout is over:
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Done and done by Ken Holland: Red Wings re-sign Justin Abdelkader, sign Carlo Colaiacovo
by George Malik on 09/13/12 at 11:10 PM ET
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Via RedWingsFeed, I'm sure the signings of these actual contacts will be quite awkward given that Ken Holland voted on behalf of the Red Wings to lock the following two players out, and aside from informally assigning Brendan Smith, Gustav Nyquist and Damien Brunner to Grand Rapids, MLive's Ansar Khan notes that the Red Wings made some final personnel moves on Thursday night:
The Detroit Red Wings took care of some pre-lockout business Thursday, signing free-agent defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo and re-signing forward Justin Abdelkader.
Colaiacovo received a two-year contract worth an average of $2.5 million per season. Abdelkader inked a four-year deal, believed to be in the neighborhood of $1.7 million per season.
The moves will be announced on Friday.
In terms of the Wings' cap situation, Khan offers the following caveat...
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Red Wings evening news: more European player option news, Griffins stuff and a PA meetings roster
by George Malik on 09/13/12 at 06:11 PM ET
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As noted by several Red Wings beat writers yesterday, after the Wings' players engage in their final practice at Joe Louis Arena tomorrow and pack their bags, we know that players like Jakub Kindl, Cory Emmerton and Jan Mursak will head to Europe, as they told the Detroit News's Ted Kulfan, with some of the Wings' equally young, single, inexpensive-to-insure and, well, interchangeable players sure to follow.
The decision to head to Europe isn't so simple for the vast majority of the Wings' players, however, for both family reasons, because of obligations to the NHLPA and, put simply...
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Red Wings mid-day news: on the inevitability of Colaiacovo, waiver and alumni news and a Kindl video
by George Malik on 09/13/12 at 11:53 AM ET
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Updated at 2:05 PM: Today reminds me of the Parise/Suter Watch days: we're all essentially in, "Wait-and-siege" mode until the NHLPA's player meetings are breaking up presently, and the NHL's Board of Governors rubber-stamp an impending lockout later this afternoon, pondering the respective culpabilities of both sides (Sportsnet's Stephen Brunt and Yahoo Sports' Greg "Puck Daddy" Wyshynski offer more on that subject this afternoon), there is some Red Wings-related news trickling in.
First and foremost, MLive's Ansar Khan spoke to WDFN's Matt Sheppard this morning, speaking of the potential signing of Carlo Colaiacovo as if it was just as inevitable as the Wings' eventual re-signing of Justin Abdelakder to a 4-year contract extension (see: the overnight report).
Khan also touches upon the Wings' potential ability to predate upon teams that may find themselves in personnel and cap trouble if there's an across-the-board salary cap rollback, the lockout's potential damaging effects and the state of the Wings' defense in a 12-minute interview...
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Facility characteristics associated with the use of electronic health records in residential care facilities
- Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging, School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
- Correspondence to Amanda A Holup, Florida Policy Exchange Center on Aging, School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MHC 1316A, Tampa, FL 33612, USA; aholup{at}mail.usf.edu
- Received 12 December 2012
- Revised 12 April 2013
- Accepted 13 April 2013
- Published Online First 3 May 2013
The integration of electronic health records (EHRs) across care settings including residential care facilities (RCFs) promises to reduce medical errors and improve coordination of services. Using data from the 2010 National Survey of Residential Care Facilities (n=2302), this study examines the association between facility structural characteristics and the use of EHRs in RCFs. Findings indicate that in 2010, only 3% of RCFs nationwide were using an EHR. However, 55% of RCFs reported using a computerized system for one or more (but not all) of the functionalities defined by a basic EHR. Ownership, chain membership, staffing levels, and facility size were significantly associated with the use of one or more core EHR functionalities. These findings suggest that facility characteristics may play an important role in the adoption of EHRs in RCFs.
With the passage of the 2009 Federal Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, there have been unprecedented efforts by private and public sector leaders to improve the safety and delivery of healthcare through the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs).1 While a growing body of literature provides detailed accounts on how EHRs impact quality of care in clinical settings,2–5 EHR adoption remains largely inattentive to the needs of long-term services and support (LTSS) providers.6 Given the vulnerability of older adults who utilize LTSS to adverse health outcomes during care transitions7 and new Medicare penalties for high rehospitalization rates within 30-days of discharge,8 the opportunities for promoting EHR utilization across the LTSS system should be greater than ever.6
Across the LTSS system, EHRs have the potential to improve administrative and operations productivity9 and improve the quality of care by allowing for interoperability among providers during periods of care transitions. However, LTSS providers lag in EHR adoption compared to other sectors of healthcare.10 While several studies have examined the factors affecting EHR implementation in LTSS settings including nursing home (NH), home health, and hospice agencies,11–14 there has been no widespread evaluation of this technology among community, residential care facilities (RCFs). Thus, the ability to provide a comprehensive understanding of EHR utilization across the LTSS system has been hampered by limited information about EHR adoption within RCFs.
In the past two decades, RCFs—such as assisted living communities—have emerged as an important alternative to NHs for frail older Americans.15 Driven largely by consumer preference and without the influence of government financing or regulation, RCFs have developed to meet the needs of approximately one million elders.16 Nationally, these community-based living environments provide housing and tailor personal care services to individuals who cannot live independently but do not require the skilled care provided by NHs. Although there is heterogeneity in the services provided, amount of care offered, and regulatory standards governing RCFs, these facilities serve an increasingly disabled resident population.17 ,18 Moreover, as Medicaid expenditures for home- and community-based services increase, RCFs are frequently used as an alternative to NH placement.19 However, since RCFs are not licensed healthcare facilities, residents are vulnerable to potentially avoidable hospitalizations20 and errors with medication mismanagement.21 ,22
Consequently, EHR integration into RCFs has the potential to improve residents' health outcomes and reduce unnecessary expenditures. However, data on EHR use in RCFs is limited. A recent pilot study examining EHR utilization in RCFs found that EHR use was correlated with larger, for-profit facilities that employed a higher number of direct care staff,23 but these findings were based on a small unrepresentative sample. Other than descriptive results, EHR use in RCFs at the national level has yet to be examined. Responding to the current knowledge gap, this study examines the association between facility characteristics and the use of EHRs in RCFs.
Source of the data
Facility level data were drawn from the 2010 National Survey of Residential Care Facilities (NSRCF), a nationally-representative, probability sample survey of US RCFs.24 To be eligible for the NSRCF, RCFs must be licensed, registered, or otherwise regulated by the state; have four or more licensed beds with at least one resident living in their facility; and provide 24-h supervision and personal care with at least two meals a day to the residents.25 Facilities licensed to serve the mentally ill or developmentally disabled populations exclusively were excluded from the NSRCF.
The 2010 NSRCF used a stratified two-stage probability design and was conducted between March and November 2010 by the National Center for Health Statistics.25 The first stage was the selection of RCFs from a sampling frame of 39 635 facilities representing a total of 1 073 043 beds.25 The second stage was the selection of residents.25 For the 2010 NSRCF, 3605 RCFs were sampled with probability proportional to facility size. On-site interviews were completed on 2302 facilities for a weighted response rate of 81%.25
Outcome variable
Although the Institute of Medicine has identified core functions of an EHR,26 there is no consensus on what functionalities constitute the essential elements of an EHR for LTSS providers. Recognizing that LTSS providers lag in EHR adoption compared to other sectors of healthcare and that relatively few RCFs might have a fully functional EHR, we adopted the basic definition of an EHR.2 ,27 This definition recognizes a basic EHR as having the capabilities to record resident demographics, resident problem lists, and medications taken by the residents; to order prescriptions and laboratory tests; and to view laboratory and imaging results.2 ,27
Predictor variables
The Donabedian Structure Process Outcome (SPO) Model28 posits that quality is composed of three interacting elements: structure (characteristics of the physical and organizational environment), process (the technical process of care), and outcomes. Using the SPO model, we hypothesized that RCF structural characteristics will influence the decision to adopt an EHR.
Guided by other analyses using the SPO model,29–32 we included size, chain membership, ownership, Medicaid participation, occupancy, facility location, and staffing levels as structural characteristics. Facility size corresponds to the number of beds in the facility and was categorized as small (4–10 beds), medium (11–24 beds), large (24–100 beds), or extra-large (100 or more beds). Chain membership was defined as whether the facility was owned by a chain, group, or multi-facility system. Facility ownership was dichotomized as for-profit and non-profit/government owned. Medicaid participation was affirmed based on whether the facility was certified to participate in Medicaid. In RCFs, Medicaid participation is of growing importance to researchers since the degree to which RCFs substitute for NHs is largely dependent on the extent to which Medicaid will pay for RCFs and the extent that research demonstrates differences in care practices and quality outcomes between the two settings.33 Moreover, it is well documented that NHs which have a higher percentage of Medicaid funded residents are less likely to have processes of care that result in better outcomes of care.32 ,34 Occupancy rate was defined as the total number of residents divided by the total number of beds in the facility and converted to a percentage. The NSRCF defined response categories for occupancy rate as 0–6.5%, 6.51–80%, 80.1–95.0%, or 95.1–100%. Staffing measures included direct care hours per patient day (HPPD) of registered nurses (RN), licensed practical nurses (LPN), and personal care aides (PCA) and were categorized based on the NSRCF response categories. Facility location was based on the metropolitan statistical area (MSA) and dichotomized into MSA and non-MSA facilities. MSAs are used by the US Census Bureau to represent geographical regions with a high population density. Resident demographics were described by the percentage of female and Caucasian residents residing in the facility.
Statistical analysis
Descriptive statistics were calculated separately for EHR users and non-users.
Logistic regression (n=2,302) was used to model the factors associated with the use of a basic EHR (model 1) and the use of one or more core EHR functionalities (model 2). The regression models were weighted to account for the complex, sampling design of the NSRCF. Statistical significance was assessed with a two-tailed α of 0.05. All analyses were performed using SAS V.9.2.
In 2010, approximately 3% of RCFs reported using an EHR. More than 55% of RCFs reported using a computerized system for one or more (but not all) of the functionalities defined by a basic EHR (figure 1).
A bivariate comparison between EHR users (n=69) and non-users (n=2233) suggested that facilities using the technology were larger, non-profit facilities that participated in Medicaid and provided more than 0.5 HPPD of direct care from RNs and LPNs and three or more HPPD of care via PCAs than non-users (table 1). EHR users also differed from non-users based on occupancy rate, with occupancy rates in facilities using EHRs varying between 65.01–80% and 95.1–100% occupancy.
Logistic regression results (table 2) indicated that facilities using a basic EHR were likely to be non-profit facilities (OR 1.10, 95% CI 1.58 to 2.11) and participate in Medicaid (OR 1.78, 95% CI 1.03 to 3.07). Facilities using one or more of the core EHR functionalities were likely to be larger (OR 2.14, 95% CI 1.58 to 2.88), non-profit facilities (OR 2.4, 95% CI 1.56 to 3.07) that were members of a chain (OR 1.53, 95% CI 1.26 to 1.87). Facilities not providing care via LPNs (OR 0.62, 95% CI 0.46 to 0.81) were 40% less likely to use this technology. Similarly, those facilities not providing care via PCAs (OR 0.35, 95% CI 0.20 to 0.61) were 65% less likely to use one or more of the core EHR functionalities compared to those facilities with higher staffing levels. Other structural characteristics were not associated with the use this technology.
With 3% of RCFs nationwide using EHRs, these findings provide evidence that the majority of RCFs are not using the technology. However, many functionalities that underlie electronic systems were widely implemented and it appears that the use of EHRs in RCFs is influenced by facility characteristics including size, profit status, chain membership, staffing, and Medicaid participation. Findings suggest that facilities using a basic EHR were non-profit facilities that also participated in Medicaid; whereas those facilities using one or more of the core functional components were more likely to be larger, non-profit facilities that were members of a chain. These associations are largely consistent with trends in other care settings11 ,13 ,14 and indicate that RCFs, like their NH and acute care counterparts, may require centralized data management.
Although RCFs lag behind other LTSS providers in the adoption of health information technology, it is possible that since 55% of RCFs used at least one of the core EHR functionalities, this setting may be in the early stages of transitioning from paper communications to EHRs. Additionally, considering the initial financial investment required in adopting an EHR, many facilities might implement the technology in stages with its use best modeled by a continuum of applicability instead of the current dichotomy. Moreover, questions remains as to whether the adoption of an EHR or specific functional components would result in measurable improvements in efficiency.
Because RCFs are considered a cost-effective alternative to NHs for some older adults, it is critical to understand how EHRs affect healthcare utilization. At a minimum, RCFs are expected to provide safe living accommodations, with provisions for assistance with activities of daily living and coordination of health-related services to its residents.35 Since RCFs were designed as social environments and not medical institutions, it appears that EHR implementation within this setting is determined based on resident care needs. For example, with 94% of RCF residents taking at least one medication and the high prevalence of cardiovascular and psychotropic drugs,36 medication safety is of considerable importance within RCFs. This concern is reflected in the high implementation rates of EHRs for medication management compared to other core functionalities. Additionally, since RCFs are not medical facilities, common clinical tasks such as viewing or recording laboratory and imaging results are used to a lesser extent within this setting.
The study design, including its large sample and generalizability, are strengths of the study. However, limitations must be considered. First, the NSRCF is cross-sectional and provides no information about the duration of EHR use. Second, several variables used in this study including facility size, occupancy rate, and staffing are constrained by the NSRCF categorical definitions and cannot be examined as continuous variables. However, the NSRCF provides nationally representative data on EHR use in RCFs, making this data source extremely valuable for studying the current utilization of EHRs in this setting. Third, this study only examined the broad use of EHRs in RCFs and is unable to report the impact EHRs have on resident outcomes.
Considering the growing number of elders who require care coordination across multiple settings, EHRs have the potential to improve the delivery and quality of care when fully integrated across acute and LTSS settings. Although EHR adoption may serve as a valuable tool as the industry moves towards more patient-centered care, the benefits of such a system cannot come to fruition without first implementing a fully functional EHR across the LTSS spectrum.
The authors would like to thank the reviewers for their comments on earlier versions of this manuscript.
Contributors All authors contributed to the design and conduct of the study, as well as the preparation of the manuscript.
Competing interests None.
Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.
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When Anne Warne was a kid, she stood with her father on their Northwest Side back porch watching a solar eclipse through a piece of colored celluloid.
In the intervening 80 or so years, a lot has changed.
"And not for the better, believe me," said the 93-year-old widow.
But on Thursday, the woman who remembers milk being delivered to her doorstep by horse and cart saw something that thrilled her: a computer-generated view of Earth that makes people feel like they're astronauts floating in the heavens.
"I'm in the sky right now!" said a delighted Warne. "O-o-o-h, isn't that pretty, all the stars."
Warne joined a group of about 40 people at Oak Street Health, a seniors health clinic and community center where the biggest thrill typically comes from a high Scrabble score. On Thursday, thanks to Douglas Roberts, a Northwestern University professor of physics and astronomy, the seniors each slipped on a pair of virtual-reality goggles and explored space with little more than a tilt of the head.
For Roberts, who is more accustomed to showing the technology to scientists and the super rich, Thursday's demonstration was eye-opening.
"It's hard to impress billionaires ... but some of them can actually afford to get a ride to the actual space station," Roberts said. "All these people here, this is their one chance to broaden their horizons and see the world in a way they haven't before."
"It was absolutely beautiful," said Lani Pachorek. "We see so many stars at night, but never that close."
For seniors who aren't as agile as they once were, the goggles offered a brief, virtual return to their youth.
"I was there," said John Mikel, 73, marveling at the experience. "It was wondrous. We're all young at heart, and this kind of brings it back. ... I feel like I'm 12 years old watching that."


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The "Miracle On Ice" match between the U.S. and Canadian men's hockey teams at the 1980 Winter Olympics is one of the most iconic moments in American sports. The 2004 film Miracle is an uplifting portrayal of the American team's journey to victory. One of Coach Herb Brook's finest lines (as uttered by actor Kurt Russell) is: "Great moments are born from great opportunity." It's a sentiment that rings true in daily life as well as the context of the movie. Let it inspire you to take advantage of every opportunity you have to do great things.
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Post-surgery food: Please help!
I'm going to be cooking for someone who is recovering from pretty big surgery. That means everything has to be clear: clear juices, jello, broths. I'm going to make a basic homemade chicken brother with carrots, celery, onions, herbs, etc. But I'd like to then divide that into smaller portions and flavor them differently so he doesn't get bored. I'm thinking one with garlic, one with ginger. Beyond that, I'm a bit uninspired. Rosemary? Help!
Bayleaf, basil and lemon. Ginger & lemongrass & hot pepper. Lime, cinnamon, thyme & hot pepper. Nutmeg, orange & tarragon.
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Be careful with miso, as it's not really "clear". Also, hot pepper may not be the best thing--it's apparently a blood thinner and for some people can cause problems.
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Thanks for the heads-up on the hot pepper. I wasn't even thinking about that part, just something to impart extra flavor.
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Tumeric is also supposed to have restorative agents. Perhaps season some chicken broth with some tumeric. Usually nutritionist will advise on do's and don'ts if blood thinners are used.
cook some greens; (collards; turnips; mustards) strain and give him the broth from that..grandma called it "pot liquor". It's full of vitamins to help him get back on his feet.
There's a great cookbook that I ordered off Amazon for my friend who has cancer. "Cooking well for the unwell". http://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Well-Un...
Lots of great tips. Good luck.
I don't know if they're clear, but 'bone broths' (soups made from roasted bones) are supposedly helpful for healing.
A teaspoon each of sherry and soy sauce and a touch of ginger. Don't forget the many varieties of teas (jasmine, Earl Grey, Darjeeling) and herbal teas (peppermint, apple-cinnamon). BTW beware of green tea if there is any worry about bleeding or if he is on Coumadin (medicine to make your blood not clot---they use it after some bone surgeries). Green tea also makes your blood not clot as fast so it potentiates the Coumadin. Also, Mexican stores sell dried hibiscus flowers (aka roselle in English or jamaica in Spanish) that make a gorgeous red iced drink---google will tell you how---it comes out a clear drink a bit tart like lemonade but doesn't have the pulp of lemonade, which may not be allowed on a really clear diet. If sodium isn't a problem you can also get some canned beef consomme or bouillon, add a dash of Madeira, and let it jell in the refrigerator, to give him a different consistency that can be eaten rather than drunk. You might check with the doctor but I think popsicles are OK on a clear diet. Jellos in little shapes are more tempting than a blob. Unless alcohol interacts badly with medication, you might see a cookbook for a "wine jelly" recipe. If he isn't suffering from post-surgery gas he may be able to have carbonated beverages. You have an interesting challenge.
There are a lot of suggestions here with supposed "curative" herbs and other veggies. I would strongly suggest talking to the doctor's office to find out if any of these will cause negative interactions with the medications your friend will need. Sometimes we forget that the natural substances in food can be harmful to those who are in a weakened or otherwise "off-normal" state.
With a huge surgery and the related post op meds you feel so yucky that taste variations are probably not an issue. A real standard comfort level of broth is probably going to be well received. If you want variation don't think flavoring agents, just maybe go for chicken and beef but try a roasted bone variation of each. Meds mess up your taste buds. Just my experience. Good luck.


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VESTAL, N.Y.—Brown guards Matt Sullivan and Sean McGonagill combined for 34 points to pace the visiting Bears in a 58-49 win over Binghamton men's basketball (0-2) Sunday afternoon from the Events Center.
Brown (1-0) shot 50 percent in the second half and held off the Bearcats, who missed their final 10 shots in the comeback attempt.
"We fought hard and I'm proud of our effort," head coach Tommy Dempsey said. "We have a long way to go but it's a process at this point. I thought we guarded well defensively and we hustled. But we have to become a better rebounding team. I think fatigue played a factor today. We didn't seem to have great legs on our shots."
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Johnston and Moquete led BU with 14 points apiece. Johnston (4-of-6 FG) added a team-high seven rebounds. Moquete drained 4-of-9 from beyond the arc but the rest of the team hit just 1-of-12 from the perimeter. Gray chipped in five points, four assists and two steals.
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Joe Paterno's family strongly denies the findings of a special investigator who described the late coach as one of four high-ranking Penn State officials who covered up child sex abuse allegations against former assistant Jerry Sandusky.
In a statement Monday, the family says they "vehemently disagree" with the conclusions reached by a team of investigators led by former FBI director Louis Freeh.
Freeh's scathing report last week said Paterno and other university officials covered up for Sandusky to avoid bad publicity. It says administrators reversed a decision to report a 2001 encounter between Sandusky and a boy after the athletic director discussed it with Paterno.
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Much-loved digest of erotic art, BUTT Magazine, is featuring the work of iconic Los Angeles gay photographer Bob Mizer. He got his start publishing "obscene literature" like Physique Pictorial. Now his photography is on view in a new Berlin show:
This weekend, Berlin boys will get a treat, as a show of strange, beautiful, and never before-seen Mizer photos recently uncovered by STH editor Billy Miller and Christian Siekmeier is set to open at the Exile gallery. Even more exciting is that the work in the show, dating from 1939 until his death in 1992, is not what we've come to expect from Mizer, even though it's no less arousing or interesting: a hunk in shimmery gold pants leaps in the air as a sailor looks on, two men in rock costumes which obscure their faces kiss, a naked Jesus writhes on the cross with an erection, nearly naked Native Americans, officious-looking SS officers, and perhaps the most unlikely of subjects, a naked woman frolicking in the snow. There's something off about nearly every photo, but collectively they paint a very different portrait of Mizer as not just a pornographer, but a tireless artist, happily trying any idea that came into his head and a tender, always turned-on portraiteer.
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Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club is set in 186 acres of beautiful grounds on the edge of the Ashdown Forest, 5 miles from the local town of East Grinstead and 17 miles from Gatwick Airport. An award winning 4 red star Hotel awarded a 'Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013' for both the Hotel and our fine dining Anderida Restaurant and 'Best Champagne List' and 'Most Excellent Value for Money' in the 2013 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence.
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Ashdown Park Hotel is a beautiful 4 red star hotel with a 5 star reputation! We need a confident and experienced individual to Manage our busy Bar and Lounge Department. The service offered from this department includes; the Cocktail Bar specializing in classic and signature cocktails, and our Dawning rooms serving morning coffee, light lunches and delectable afternoon teas along with our busy terraces.
The Lounge and Bars Manager needs to be accountable for the Hospitality and Service offered to every single guest and visitor by themselves and by their staff. Our Lounge and Bars Manager needs to be commercially and financially aware and able to influence the 'bottom line' figures. We need a strong communicator who can and plan and organise effectively in this crucial position. The successful applicant will need to liaise with all other departments to ensure that service is seamless in the guests' eyes through out the Lounge and Bar areas. Of course, we expect all of our Managers to have an understanding of our legal responsibilities relating to; food hygiene, health and safety and fire regulations just to mention the basics......and lastly, we encourage our Managers to treat their staff in a way that will allow them to grow, be involved in the business, develop as an individual, and achieve their full potential.
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