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When Wilson Ramos went down with a broken hand on Opening Day, it was a huge dagger to the Washington Nationals' offense. Ramos was the Nats cleanup hitter that day, and he has exceptional gap power. The injury left new acquisition Jose Lobaton and long-time farmhand Sandy Leon as the team's catchers for about two months. So while the Nats have missed out on Ramos' big bat, Lobaton and Leon have created their own value as elite defensive catchers.
At the beginning of spring training this season, Baseball Prospectus released a new method for measuring the defensive abilities of MLB catchers. I won't dig into the details about how these evaluations work; if you're interested in that, head to the link above for the methodology. In short, BP has quantified a catcher's ability to frame pitches in terms of runs saved.
We'll actually start with the Nationals backup catcher: Sandy Leon. Leon only has 428 framing opportunities this season, yet he's added 1.5 runs simply because of his framing ability. That ranks him 16th out of 68 catchers in that category near names like Yan Gomes, and higher than Yadier Molina and Buster Posey, who are all considered very good defensive catchers.
Leon doesn't do quite as well blocking pitches that could end up as wild pitches or passed balls, but it only creates a -0.2 blocking runs added, meaning his wild pitches and passed balls allowed an extra two-tenths of a run. That doesn't even come close to negating his 1.5 runs added by his ability to frame pitches.
Lobaton's numbers paint a different, yet equally exciting, picture. He's had 797 framing opportunities, which makes sense considering he's been the regular starter since Ramos hit the disabled list, and he's added 0.2 framing runs in his opportunities. That's good for 32nd out of 68, or about middle of the road.
Where Lobaton shines is saving passed balls and wild pitches. He's added 1.4 runs with his blocking ability, which is ninth best in baseball. He's just one-tenth of a run behind Brian McCann, who is widely considered one of the best defensive catchers in baseball, in that category.
We can't talk about this topic without mentioning the Nats' Opening Day starter, though. Ramos, too, provides significant defensive value. In his most complete season so far, when he played 113 games in 2011, Ramos added 21.5 total receiving runs, which combines framing and blocking runs saved, in 4369 chances. That equates to 28.2 receiving runs saved per 7000 chances. So far this season, Leon's receiving runs per 7000 chances is 23.8, while Lobaton's sits at 7.8 runs per 7000.
While neither is likely to provide the kind of value that Ramos can with his special combination of bat and defense, both Lobaton's and Leon's defensive abilities have allowed the Nationals to tread water at the position with the help of an elite pitching staff while they await Ramos' return.
So the next time you watch the Nationals play, pay close attention to close strike calls and balls in the dirt, and you may gain a new appreciation for the current Nationals catching duo.
All statistics are from Baseball Prospectus, unless otherwise noted, and are valid as of April 28, 2014.
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Dinner parties should be fun. Far too often, though, the host or hostess whips up dishes that are either too time consuming or not so easy to make (which means more time in the kitchen than with guests). Don't do that. The next time you have friends or family over for some food, make these tasty recipes.
Prosciutto-wrapped chicken with pesto
The pesto
- 1 bunch large bunch fresh basil
- 1 cup pine nuts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
The chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices prosciutto
The pesto
- Puree the basil, pine nuts, cheese, tomatoes, garlic and olive oil in a food processor.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
The chicken
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Lay two slices of the prosciutto flat onto a work surface, overlapping them slightly along their long edges, to form a large rectangle.
- Place a chicken breast lengthwise at the short end and slit it open along one side to create a wide pocket.
- Spoon in some of the pesto and wrap the prosciutto neatly around it. Repeat for the other three breasts.
- Place on a baking sheet, seam side down, and bake until golden and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Roast Tomatoes with Baby Spinach
- 8 roma tomatoes
- 2 onions, peeled and chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound baby spinach
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Toss the tomatoes, onions, garlic and oil together in a roasting pan and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss well and roast until caramelized, about 45 minutes.
- Place spinach into a salad bowl and pour in hot tomatoes, along with any juices.
- Toss well to wilt spinach and serve immediately.
Mango & strawberry cobbler
The filling
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
- 2 cups fresh or frozen mango
- 1/2 cup cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
The topping
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 stick butter, frozen
- 1/2 cup milk
The filling
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place fruit into a large bowl and toss well with the flour, sugar and lemon juice.
- Pour into a 2-quart ovenproof casserole or other dish. It's best if the fruit fills the dish but doesn't rise above the edges.
The topping
- Whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, salt and baking powder.
- Grate in frozen butter and mix lightly with fingertips.
- Pour in milk and stir until mixture comes together and forms a rough dough.
- Place spoonfuls of the dough on top of the fruit, evenly covering it. Bake until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden, about 45 minutes. Serve warm.
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- We keep our kids buried in books until they're at least 18, and the hope is that someday they'll get a job.
But through a program called "Mini Business World," some high school students got to fast-forward to the business world – at least for a day.
"I'm CEO of the company," said Destiny Baitinger, a junior at Rhinelander High School.
The "company" is six to eight high school students from Rhinelander and Tomahawk. They have one day to dream up a business plan and a product - but the real product is the lessons they'll learn today.
"What we've found is the best teacher is experience, and what we like most about our program is that it's a hands-on activity," Steve Benzschawel , program director of Wisconsin Business World.
"It really gave us a grasp of how businesses actually work and how much effort you have to put in," Baitinger said.
At the end of the day, Baitinger will pitch her group's project to everyone.
Even though she's on her own for that part, the whole day is about working together.
"It taught me that it's not always an independent thing, you have to learn how to work with others and their strengths and weaknesses, and they work with your strengths and weaknesses," said Paige Bartz, a junior from Tomahawk High School.
"It's really important to hear everyone's voice because they all contribute to it. You have to make sure everyone's coordinating with each other, that everything is relevant to one another," Baitinger said.
But since they are still students, it's not all about the grindstone.
"I wasn't expecting it to be as fun as it actually is. Meeting new people was really fun and learning new things and getting something kind of thrown at you and learning how to accommodate that," Bartz said.
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President Barack Obama issued 23 executive actions Wednesday to try and prevent gun violence. One overturned a ban on the Centers for Disease Control conducting research on guns. Kristian Foden-Vencil reports on how gun statistics are gathered in Oregon.
Each year, cities, counties, states and tribes can send their crime data to the FBI. But it's voluntary.
Sergeant Pete Simpson of the Portland Police says his agency includes crimes like murder, rape and assault in its reports, but the department doesn't include gun information.
"It doesn't necessarily get down to the details of were fire arms used in these cases, that's a different statistical tracking if you will." Simpson says. "And each city kind of does things differently."
In Portland for example, the city started tracking gun violence a few years ago, specifically as it relates to gangs. Last year, the department's Gun Enforcement Team collected 45 handguns and 34 rifles. It also made 124 felony charges and 35 misdemeanor charges. But Simpson says, these figures were not sent to the FBI.
Some of the most comprehensive numbers on firearm-related deaths in Oregon come from medical examiners.
The Oregon Health Authority's annual vital statistics reported 458 deaths due to firearms in 2010:
- 376 were suicides;
- 59 were homicides;
- 14 were due to the actions of law enforcement agents while working;
- four were unintended;
- and in five cases, the manner of death could not be precisely determined.
State epidemiologist Doctor Katrina Hedberg says the data are important, and that more research is necessary.
"We do need to look at who the people are who are dying by gun violence, or injured by gun violence, so that we can focus on whether they've got mental health issues, substance abuse issues, a number of those things," Hedberg says.
She says authorities also need to look at which guns are being used and the settings where shootings happen, for example: at schools or at home.
A statement from the CDC says the agency has conducted research on a variety of topics that can relate to guns, like youth violence, domestic violence and sexual violence. The CDC's statement says it will begin developing research into gun violence immediately.
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The Minnesota Swarm have announced that the team has re-signed forwards Andrew Watt and Travis Hill to two-year contract extensions. The Swarm also re-signed goaltender Nick Patterson and defenseman Matt Kelly to one-year deals.
Travis Hill looks to come back strong after missing the 2010 season with a torn ACL.
The Minnesota Swarm have announced that the team has re-signed forwards Andrew Watt and Travis Hill to two-year contract extensions. The Swarm also re-signed goaltender Nick Patterson and defenseman Matt Kelly to one-year deals.
Watt, 26, appeared in 14 games for the Swarm in 2010. He recorded 11 points (7g, 4a) and collected 81 loose balls. In two seasons with Minnesota, Watt has participated in 27 games and tallied 28 points (13g, 15a) and 149 loose balls.
"Andrew Watt is quickly becoming an explosive player on the NLL scene with his transition skills and goal scoring ability," said Swarm General Manager Marty O'Neill. "We drafted Watty as a forward and made him into a defenseman, and he's responded quite well. 2011 should be the breakout season for Andrew."
Hill, 28, has appeared in 43 career games since being acquired by the Swarm in 2005. He has collected a total of 276 loose balls and recorded 30 points (5g, 25a). Hill sat out the 2010 season on the Injured Reserve List as he recovered from a torn ACL.
"Getting Travis back on the field and in the dressing room is a big plus for the Swarm," stated O'Neill. "It's important to have players like Travis in the fold. He truly cares about every aspect of the organization and has proven it on and off the field. The fans at Xcel can once again watch the hustle and gritty play of T.Hill."
Patterson, 27, a native of Victoria, BC, is an eight-year veteran of the NLL. He appeared in all 16 games for the Swarm last season and recorded 459 saves, a 12.29 GAA and a 0.748 SV%. Patterson has played in 102 games with Vancouver and Minnesota, tallying a record of 32-27 with a 12.03 GAA and 0.760 SV%.
"We are glad to get Nick into camp under a new contract," said O'Neill. "With any team in this league, a huge key to success is consistent goaltending and that is what we are needing again from Nick this season. Patterson has been a big part of this team's past successes and we expect that to continue this season."
Kelly, 24, was selected 54th overall by the Minnesota Swarm in the 2009 NLL Entry Draft. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 2009. During his collegiate career, he helped his team win the NCAA Championship in 2006 and was a 2009 Honorable Mention All-American.
"Matt Kelly has a substantial athletic background that has peaked our interest, so he will attend camp and compete for a job," said O'Neill.
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Good location of hotel, existence of own platform at the sea with free plank beds and umbrellas and other beach stock. Very sympathetic and charming owner ready to help with the solution of any questions.
In some numbers there are no windows, only a door. Numbers I need renovation and replacement of kitchen ware.
We liked the front deck on the seafront and the apartments location to a class beach and shops/restaurants. The house itself is well built and fitted out and the apartment we stayed in feels homely like someone's house rather than another hotel room or apartments crammed together. Of course the host himself is a genuine nice guy who was very helpful eg he gave us a lift to the ferry at 6.30am one morning.
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Everything about this place is excellent. The apartments are located right on the seafront, with a private beach and everything you could possibly want - boats, kayaks, loungers... The little bar serves good value drinks and snacks, and is always well stocked. The swimming is fantastic, with crystal clear water, and Forio is lovely. Above all, Amerigo the owner is amazing. Nothing is too much trouble. He drove us to La Mortella (stunning) and to the family restaurant (the best food we had in our entire holiday in Italy - I recommend the goats cheese ravioli with rabbit sauce). I wish we'd had longer.
We all loved the chioce of complimentary perks. From paddleboat and kayaks to books, toys and transfers. Rotonda is really different in that it focuses so strongly on how to make the guests more relaxed and enjoying. The location is unbeatable, giving both advantages of private sea access and proximity of port of Forio. Compared with other Ischia places, it's exceptionally walkable. And the view! Sea on one side, Mt. Epomeo on the other. What adds to the care free vacation is that the common areas are big enough for the guests, we didn't have to think about grabbing our chair at the sundeck or kayak or anything else. It was just always there, available.
If only the neares bus stop was a little closer and the buses more reliable. The closest bus stop Via Spinesante / ss270 was a 450 m walk.
Great hospitality from Amerigo and helpful information, good facilities especially the lido
Excellent access to snorkelling and water sport gear. Room was clean with well-functioning airco and refrigerator. Absolutely recommend the family-run restaurant La Casereccia: amazing food (and prices) and what a gorgeous setting. Amerigo (the host at Rotonda Sul Mare) is a very entertaining driver!
Amerigo seems to do everything himself. It would've been nice to have another person sitting at the reception.
Amerigo was a great host. He drove me to a great restaurant and to the boat dock.
The WiFi as intermittent. There was a lot of renovation join on. No daily maid service. No breakfast.
The rooms were clean and comfortable. The location was right on the water with a huge deck that allowed for sunbathing, reading, evening wine and relaxation! The residence has its own paddle boat and kayaks which we used numerous times. The service was incredible! Amerigo the host/owner was extremely accommodating. He drove us to various places if needed, brought us yummy pastries each morning coupled with a cappuccino, and delivered us to the most incredible restaurant at night. We were also educated on the best places to purchase certain goods and which sites are best to visit. The location is within walking distant the main center. When we walked into the place we decided to cancel all other reservation we had around Italy and stay the remainder of our vacation at this little piece of paradise. We will definitely be back!
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June 15 (Bloomberg) -- Tea production in Kenya, the world's biggest exporter of the black variety of the leaves, fell 12 percent in April to 31,482 metric tons from a year earlier, the Kenya National Statistics Bureau said.
Export of the leaves increased to 32,083 tons in the month from 27,945 tons in April 2010, the Nairobi-based bureau said in a statement on its website today.
Unseasonably dry weather has curbed agricultural output in Kenya, which relies on farming for a quarter of its gross domestic product. On June 8, Finance Minister Uhuru Kenyatta forecast that growth in East Africa's largest economy will slow to 5.3 percent this year from 5.6 percent in 2010.
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June 18 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey's banking regulator increased costs for banks that exceed a new limit for consumer lending, the latest in a series of steps designed to slow loan growth and rein in a booming economy.
The Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency in Ankara increased the general provisions a bank must pay against consumer loans to 4 percent from 1 percent should its consumer loan portfolio exceed 20 percent of total loans. The decision, published in today's Official Gazette, applies to consumer lending excluding housing and car loans.
"There are a lot of banks exceeding the 20 percent limit and they are generally the larger banks," chief regulator Tevfik Bilgin said by telephone.
The changes follow central bank increases in the reserves banks must set aside against liabilities such as deposits. Turkey wants to slow loan growth, without increasing interest rates, in order to reduce the size of the current-account deficit and slow the pace of the economic expansion from the 8.9 percent it recorded last year.
"Clearly this means that the Turkish authorities feel that they need to do something and the central bank efforts are really not working fast enough," Tim Ash, head of emerging markets at Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc, said in a phone interview today. "But this step on its own probably isn't going to be enough."
Banks Fall
Turkey's banking index has dropped 12 percent this year, almost double the rate of decline for the main ISE National 100 index, after the central bank raised reserve requirements on liabilities by 10 percentage points in six months. Foreign lenders including HSBC Holdings Plc and Citigroup Inc. have bought stakes in Turkish banks over the past decade, seeking higher profits in an economy that's grown at more than three times the average in the European Union.
Loans increased an annual 36.5 percent to 610 billion liras ($382 billion) on June 3 compared with 35.6 percent a week previously, the regulator said on June 13. The government and central bank say banks should cut loan growth to an annual 25 percent by the end of the year.
Lira 'Pressure'
"It is encouraging to see that the central bank is not alone in its efforts to slow down loan growth," Yarkin Cebeci, economist at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Istanbul, said in an e- mailed response to questions. "This should ease the pressure on the central bank and on the lira in the short term and should provide more room for the central bank to remain on hold and to stick to its unorthodox policy mix."
The lira has declined 3.3 percent against the dollar this year, the biggest decline among major emerging market currencies.
The regulator today also redefined how it calculates consumer credit risk for the purpose of capital adequacy ratios, assigning a higher risk value to short-term consumer loans and increasing reserves for non-performing loans that exceed 8 percent of the total.
The change will penalize banks that offer large amounts of short-term consumer credit and may force some to set aside additional capital to stay above the 12 percent adequacy limit, an official at the regulator said, speaking on condition of anonymity because he's not authorized to speak to the media.
Credit card loans are also included as consumer loans in the new lending limits, the official said.
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Super low light shot Sean, love the colours.
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Thank you DRcherby, i really had`bt noticed the tilt of the lighthouse or the reflection on the beach, mental note to take more notice (although I`d just been caught by a wave an it was playing on my mind at the time)
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Mr. Fletcher was born Sept. 7, 1913, in the town of Buena Vista, a son of the late Roy and Mina (Myers) Fletcher.
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HELENA, MT – Curt Apsey, senior associate athletic director for Boise State University, has been named the next Director of Athletics at Carroll College, President Tom Evans announced today. Apsey has over 30 years of successful experience in intercollegiate athletics as an athlete, coach and administrator. He has been with Boise State University for the past 16 years serving as the senior associate athletic director for the past nine years.
Dr. Evans noted Apsey's extensive professional experience, successful fundraising capabilities and exceptional interpersonal skills among the key attributes that led to his selection.
"We could not be more pleased with Curt Apsey's acceptance as our new athletic director," said Dr. Evans. "Curt brings a wealth of experience to the position and to Carroll. As outstanding as he was on paper, in person he was even better. Curt's interpersonal and relationship skills make him a strong fit for this community. He was the unanimous choice of everyone he came into contact with during his visit to Carroll."
At Boise State, Apsey's responsibilities have included the management of the external fundraising effort, media relations, marketing and promotions, licensing and merchandising, ticket sales, and oversight of the special events center and equipment, strength and conditioning staff. He has also provided sport supervision for the NCAA Division I football, women's soccer and men's and women's golf programs.
In his tenure at Boise State, Apsey is credited with heading the capital campaign "Initiative for Athletic Excellence" to improve and expand athletic facilities that included the Caven-Williams Indoor Sports Complex ($10 million, 2006), the Press Box Luxury Suite addition to Bronco Stadium ($37 million, 2008), Arguinchona Basketball Complex ($3 million, 2011) and the Bleymaier Football Complex (July 2013, $22 million). He also developed and supervised the cultivation of corporate sponsorships to allow the addition and installation of new scoreboards and instant replay video boards for both the football and basketball facilities totaling $11 million and helped secure a long term contract with Learfield Sports through 2025. In the fall of 2003, he secured the naming rights for Taco Bell Arena.
Prior to arriving at Boise State, Apsey served as Assistant Director of Athletics at CSU San Bernardino for four years. Prior to CSUSB, he was the Assistant Director of Development at CSU Bakersfield from 1990 to 1994. In addition, he spent six years as the men's assistant soccer coach at Cal Poly State University from 1984 to 1990.
"I am very excited about this great opportunity at Carroll College," said Apsey. "I want to thank Dr. Evans, Dr. Dawn Gallinger, and the search committee for entrusting me to lead such a great group of coaches and student athletes who are committed to excellence both academically and athletically. My wife Teresa and I are looking forward to becoming an integral part of the Helena community whose support for athletics has been so impressive over the years."
Apsey, 52, is a native of California and received his bachelor's of science degree in physical education from Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, where he was a four-year starter for the men's soccer team. He and his wife, Teresa, have two daughters, Sofia, who is a senior at her parents' alma mater Cal Poly State, San Luis Obispo, and Madison, who is a freshman and member of the women's soccer team at Carroll College.
Apsey will assume his role at Carroll on October 6 replacing Bruce Parker who took a position as Athletic Director at Rocky Mountain College in June. He will be formally introduced at a press conference next Saturday, September 13.
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Délestage – ('dehl-luh-STAJ') aka "rack and return" (though the French sounds much more refined and romantic, as usual.) Refers to the practice of repeatedly draining fermenting red wine off of its skins through a screen that traps some portion of the seeds, then returning the drained-off juice to continue fermenting on the skins, but minus [...] [Read More]
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|I've put in I don't know how many hours trying to decide what plan(s) are best for us in 2010. Anyone else hate this whole 'sign-up' period every autumn?
I *think* we'll continue with an Aetna Medicare Integration Plan. It's served us well for 2009. (Although the plan premium went up 30% for 2010!) It picks up everything Medicare doesn't cover: the extra 20% for doctors, tests, etc., and it pays the Medicare deductibles for MD's and for hospitalization ($135 and $1068 ea.). There's another plan that's identical for a little less, but it leaves us paying those two deductibles out of pocket. I'm not willing to risk the bite for hospitalization to save $300 with the cheaper plan.
DH only takes one cheap generic, so only I need a Part D plan to cover my expensive Advair ($550 retail for 90-day supply). My present 2009 Part D plan premium went up 50% for 2010, and my cost for Advair under that plan went up too, so I had to hunt again.
We'll keep the small dental plan that just barely pays for itself, and we'll add a vision plan for 2010 because we are both due for eye exams. I know I need new lenses and frames.
Anyone who thinks health care costs will be all easy sledding once you are Medicare-eligible is in for a big surprise. We spend as much for drugs, health care and insurance for health care as we do for groceries! We aren't even *sick*, and require only ONE expensive maintenance drug.
Medicare Part B for DH and me is $2314 a year. The Aetna supplement plan is $1044. My Part D for drugs plan is $480 including the deductible. My cost for just Advair under the plan is $244. The Dental is $360. Vision Plan is $245. That's about $4700, and would be more if we didn't have access to group insurance from my DH's former employer.
Curious to know how others are coping.
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|I'm not sure what type of insurance you are talking about, I am assuming the supplemental for medical. I use Blue Cross Blue Shield plan 65 and I don't have to renew every year. They send me a package with an option to change, but I don't have to do anything. I will not change to save a few dollars then have to go to the hospital of "their" choice. I don't pay anything for medical or their deductibles. I do have to pay for shots like tetanus. I don't have dental or for glasses, don't need either. The insurance would cost more than I spend on teeth or eyes. I don't have a prescription plan for meds again it would cost more than I spend. My step daughter has insurance for meds and she pays $30 for a med we both took at one time. That's after insurance and I paid $6.75 for the generic without insurance. I haven't had a prescription that has cost me over $25.
|maime -- I'm talking about health insurance to cover what Medicare does not cover: the 20% of Medicare-approved rates that Medicare does not pay to a doctor, a hospital, for X-rays, CT scans, blood tests, etc. I also have to buy drug insurance to get a reduced cost for a non-government-regulated retail price on Advair at $550 retail/90 day supply).
We are like you; don't want a HMO-type plan. You're fortunate not to have to take any maintenance drugs that are expensive. I probably wouldn't still be here without the asthma medication Advair, and it isn't about to go generic for it anytime soon.
In deciding on the Medicare supplement plan, I have to figure the annual cost of the premium for the insurance, plus any deductibles. I think we'll keep the Aetna plan that runs $1044/year for the two of us. (This is of course, in addition to the Medicare Part B costs of $96.40/month per person.) So, even before the drug plan for me, we are paying $3358 for our health insurance.
For my drug plan I have to figure the cost of the premium for the plan, plus any deductibles, plus what my Advair will cost under the plan. I've found one that costs $330, plus a deductible of $150 = $480 base. My Advair will run $60/90 days supply ($240 for the year). So...for purposes of comparison with other plans, this Part D plan costs me $720 a year. (But I'm not paying $2200 retail for the Advair, and I shouldn't reach the drug plan 'gap' before the end of the year even with the odd prescriptions for antibiotics or other meds.)
May I ask about what your BC / BS plan costs per year?
|It is $150 a month, depends on your age, I am 72. I have no paper work to fill out at all. My sis won't use BCBS because of the cost, but she has paper work and does pay part of her medical bills and she has had bad luck with her companies moving or going under. I have been on cholesterol meds, blood pressure med, pain and stomach meds, none high priced. I did stop the chlor. meds had a lot of pain on it. My doctors are very good prescribing less expensive meds.
|Thanks for that, maime. You're paying $2956 a year for Medicare Part B + the supplemental policy for one person. We're paying $3358 for two people for the same coverage. Not bad for either one, and both have the 'crossover' with Medicare so there's no filing claims.
I encouraged my DH to drop the cholesterol drug after reading online how many people developed bad reactions. Now he doesn't KICK me in his sleep! More important, I think his mind is working back at full speed. He was only borderline high on cholesterol to begin with, ten years ago. He's supposed to have a re-test after being off a couple months. I think the whole cholesterol thing is overblown -- certainly for people our age. (DH is 71 and I'm 68.)
Here's hoping we'll all stay well through 2010! DH and I will be heading to Maui in mid-January for six weeks, NOT hoping for a repeat of last year! He got bronchitis and I got pneumonia -- firsts, and I hope lasts, for both of us.
|chisue, I don't know about medicare part B and I am not saying I pay less than you. I am paying $1800. a year for BCBS supplemental for one person because it is the best I have heard of. My medical insurance has been free for most of my adult years because my husband worked for a company that paid it. I am not going to worry about what I pay now as long as I can afford it. There are 2 very easy ways to loose your life savings and one is inadequate medical insurance, the other is a lawsuit. I am protected from both.
- Posted by breenthumb (My Page) on Sun, Nov 15, 09 at 18:33
|"So, even before the drug plan for me, we are paying $3358 for our health insurance."
Chisue, check your plan/policy. Nearly all of them include drug coverage--Part D. At the 2 seminars I've gone to, they stressed to be careful not to sign up for a stand alone Part D, or it will make your other chosen plan invalid. No idea why it works that way but it does.
I'll see if I can find it in print and post it from them for you. Just to make sure it's explained properly.
I agree, this can be awful to sort out and decide. I've spent considerable time reading and comparing. When the headache gets too bad, I put to down for a while. :)
- Posted by breenthumb (My Page) on Sun, Nov 15, 09 at 23:23
|OK that's for Medicare Advantage Plans. Don't know about what they call the medigap ones.
|Check that your doctors will accept Medicare Advantage Plans. Most doctors stay away from them because of interference in treatment and low payment. Many Medicare patients use AARP and are happy with it. Seems to cover everything.
|I don't think AARP offers insurance. They're not an insurance company. It appears to me that the organization lends an AARP endorsement to various policies. I don't know if the insurance companies pay AARP. I haven't investigated that much because we have better opportunities (group insurance) through DH's former employer.
I see that some Advantage plans include drug coverage. If they do, you don't need a separate Part D. I think it is illegal for a company to sell you one that would duplicate drug insurance.
It looks like we're sticking with the Original Medicare coverage (A and B) plus the Aetna Integration policy ('Medigap' policy) for us both. We'll add a separate Part D for me.
We did that combination for 2009 and it has been good for us. The policies are still reasonable for 2010 ($522 each for the Aetna Integration plan -- which pays the Medicare deductibles for MD's and hospitals). We can use any MD or hospital -- no HMO's or in-network requirements. We paid nothing out-of-pocket in 2009 because the Integration policy picked up the 20% Meidcare doesn't pay. We filed no paperwork. We haven't run into an MD or hospital that didn't take Medicare as our primary (in Chicagoland or on Maui).
We could buy another Aetna Integration plan for less. The *only* difference is that it doesn't pick up the Medicare doctor and hospital deductibles ($135 and $1068). It's unlikely that either of us will be hospitalized, BUT if either of is, we'd lose what we'd saved by taking this policy instead of the more generous one.
I suppose I shouldn't be surprised that premiums for insurance are stated in monthly fees, because the annual costs are staggering! I'm also surprised to see people *thrilled* with low co-pays for generic drugs or doctor visits -- not taking into account huge premiums they're paying for the policy.
We have to be decided by Saturday since our insurance is coming via DH's former employer. I've juggled the numbers as long as I can. My arms are tired!
|AARP licenses its name to insurance companies. They are not an insurer themselves.
|My Husband and I plus our two grandchildren that we adopted are all covered by my husband's retirement plan. My husband and I are both on medicare now so we have medigap coverage plus part D supplied by retirement plan. The girls have regular health care ins by Unitedhealthcare. Our cost, $10/person. My hubby and I each have $1800 maximum out-of-pocket coverage. The girls have $300 max out of pocket. Our company has treated us very well.
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My Dh is a teacher in a small K-12 school and last year I made hot chocolate mix to give to all the teachers. I am trying to come up with ideas of something small to give to all the teachers. We have 25 teachers total. Needs to be economical (re: cheap) I do lots of crafts, sewing, cooking and baking. Any ideas for presents would be great. I have started to do some computer crafting so that would be another idea. We also have a 2yr old and 4 month old so a quick craft would also be appreciated.
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- Posted by Carmelita2468 (My Page) on Thu, Nov 17, 05 at 8:55
I do a lot of laminated cards/magnets and have some teacher ones. Would you be interested in that?
First I'll have to see just what I have left as I lost a ton of files in the BIG CRASH of '05. Didn't have everything backed up.
- Posted by gardeningwithbaby (My Page) on Thu, Nov 17, 05 at 11:36
Yes I would be interested. I can go to school and do the lamination. Also thought of doing the candy bar cover things.
- Posted by Carmelita2468 (My Page) on Thu, Nov 17, 05 at 21:42
Great that you have access to a laminator! I will look thru my files and send you some in JPG form.
- Posted by Toomuchglass (My Page) on Thu, Nov 17, 05 at 23:41
|My best-est, cheapest gift was a Christmas dollar store coffee mug - with a packet of hot chocolate and a candy cane in it . (Mint chocolate - yum !) I Stuffed in the stuff that looks like Easter grass - but it's clear & irridized ... added a bow and a merry Christmas tag and - tah dah ! A wonderful take home gift !
( I went one step farther for my drinking friends - I added a teeny bottle of peppermint schnapps instead of the candy cane !) *wink*
- Posted by fuzzykat37 (My Page) on Fri, Nov 18, 05 at 9:56
|how about the cocoa cones, they are cute and cheap
- Posted by Carmelita2468 (My Page) on Tue, Nov 22, 05 at 0:24
I sent you two files and was wondering if you ever received them.
Thanks, Carmen
|How about votive candles with a special message from you? Print the picture/words on white tissue paper, place on candle. Heat with craft heat gun and it melts a thin layer of wax that will soak the tissue paper and leave you looking at the picture/words only. Very impressive and fast once you get the hang of it. Works great with photos, too.
I do this for quick gifts.
- Posted by Red_Confetti (My Page) on Wed, Nov 23, 05 at 15:26
|You are probably well aware of what YOU'D like to receive as a little gift, Stacie... your hubby no doubt has favorites, too, and probably a list of "Oh, no, not another one of THESE!" LOL!!
Here are some ideas for you...
Great Gifts for Teachers
After you read through these ideas, you will see that most teachers like something they can actually use... at home or in the classroom, like a gift certificate, cookies, homemade breads, a supply of pencils, markers, a tote... Bet you'll find something that is just what your hubby would like to receive! So probably his colleagues would, too!
- Posted by Terri_PacNW (My Page) on Wed, Nov 23, 05 at 22:32
|Today while in my 3rd graders class, I realized I need to include a few packets of fun stickers. She was handing them out as rewards for keeping on task and/or finishing up all work.
My youngest son's Kindergarten teacher also uses stickers for a reward system.
Walmart has sticker packets for 84cents each.
Just a thought for anyone looking for some "extras" to add to a gift.
- Posted by lohn_cookie (My Page) on Wed, Nov 23, 05 at 22:57
|Stacie -
How about "We Whisk You a Merry Christmas" - $$ Store Kitchen Whisk filled with Hershey Kisses (or any other individually wrapped chocolate candy) - I did these for a Secret Santa gift a couple of years ago, and got lots of ohs & ahs over them.
|There are a couple of books out, one at B Dalton, called Gifts in a Jar. These are all types of mixes that you can make up--soups, chillis, cakes etc. Also check the Gooseberry Patch website for additonal books/booklets/ for great gifts.
- Posted by Taja(firstname.lastname@example.com) onWed, Dec 26, 07 at 8:02
|Me and my mates were looking for an original gift for our chemestry teacher. She is a wonderful person and an extraordinary teacher. And we looked a lot for something unique until I found some interesting ideas of presents on a site that I browsed for by Google. This site gave us the opportunity of turning a photo into a painting and the final painting 100% hand-made after our teacher's painting was an extraordinary surprise for her.
Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.paintyourlife.com
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- Please review our Rules of Play before posting.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review your post, make changes and upload photos.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- Before posting copyrighted material, please read about Copyright and Fair Use.
- We have a strict no-advertising policy!
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.
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