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The new Competitive Acquisition Program (CAP) for Medicare Part B drugs aims to align market forces with the distribution of drugs and biologics that doctors administer in their offices. But the nascent bureaucracy may be unable to overcome a big downside for vendors, despite real advantages for physicians, manufacturers, and especially the government.
Obviously there is a great deal to gain, particularly for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Instead of reimbursing thousands of individual physicians for drugs, CMS intends to contract with two to five national vendors who deliver drugs to doctors and bill the government. Physicians, whose buy-and-bill reimbursement requires them to sink their own money into patient medications and then wait 40 to 60 days for Medicare reimbursement, can cut their capital cost of doing business. These benefits are significant, when one considers that the the average community oncologist spends about $2 million per year on drugs.
CAP vendors must be willing to absorb this capital cost, as well as the vast bookkeeping chores of Medicare paperwork, in exchange for a national contract to distribute Medicare Part B drugs. Presuming that doctors sign on to the voluntary plan, CAP vendors become exclusive distribution channels for three years at a time.Medicare patients get cheaper drugs and greater access to expensive injectable treatments and biologics, not least because vendors must be able to deliver most drugs to doctors on very short notice—often 24 hours. In addition, relieved of the capital costs of drug procurement by CAP, doctors may be more likely to prescribe Part B medications instead of referring patients to an outpatient hospital for those drugs, which may be an upside for pharma as well.
All of these changes are fueled by market forces. But the benefits accrue only if each party's rational pursuit of self-interest benefits the goals of all. But instead of a smooth-running engine, the complicated, interlocking relationships prescribed by CMS resemble a vast Rube Goldberg machine, whose every part must dovetail with the next if the gratuitously complicated apparatus is to perform its simple chore. And in fact, the gears do not seem to mesh. The sluggish responses of one key CAP constituency, the vendors, brought the cumbersome mechanism to a halt before it was launched. Vendors argue that national contracts do not compensate them for the cost of capitalizing and running the program: The six-percent mark-up required by CMS is just too tight for easy profitability.
Some vendors plan to participate anyway for strategic or defensive reasons, but others will remain on the sidelines. AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group, for example, the largest oncology distributor in the nation, notified CMS this past summer—two days before final bids were due—that it would not bid. On the same day, August 3, CMS suspended the bidding process. Even so, CMS plans to issue a Final Rule for CAP before the end of this year, and to launch the system next summer.
Conflicts between doctors and vendors may emerge when the system is launched, but for now it is important to understand vendors' complaints, and to see where market forces have stalled the machinery instead of helping it hum along in the service of all. The problems lie with the Goldberg structure of the new system, which, in many important ways, discourages rather than supports the participation of pharma, the established drug distributors, and many physicians who prescribe Part B drugs. Market forces were supposed to bring efficiency and order to the Medicare distribution and billing process. But in fact, the pursuit of economic self-interest—the bedrock of a market-driven system—may prevent stakeholders from working together. The new system is meant to create cooperation, but in reality, it pits vendors against the government, and will almost certainly pull doctors and pharma manufacturers into the fray.
CAP Defined
The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act (MMA) of 2003 is best known for the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit, with its doughnut holes and the dizzying array of plans to fill or ignore them. But the MMA also changes how CMS pays for Part B drugs and biologics, which are therapies that doctors administer in their offices. Under the old system, doctors purchased these drugs from pharma companies or distributors, and were reimbursed at a percentage of the average wholesale price (AWP), which was essentially a manufacturers' sticker price that could be easily discounted and, until recently, was seldom challenged by payers.


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Im troubleshooting NTP on my Centos4.2/Zimbra test box and Im drawing a blank. Is there any reason that NTP wouldnt be working - does Zimbra set up a firewall on the machine for instance? iptables -L seems to say not but I cant really find why its not working.
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User:Robert A. Rohde
From Global Warming Art
Who am I?
I am the founder of this site. I am also a PhD student at UC Berkeley in the Physics Department. My undergraduate training was in physics and mathematics, so naturally I would go to graduate school in physics; however, I soon discovered that I found greater personal enjoyment in the Earth sciences and climate change. Hence, despite my affiliation, most of my actual research efforts and interests have directed towards applying physical understanding to those fields of study.
Why do I work on this site?
This site is a hobby. I like exploring climate data and gaining a greater understanding of climate science. After many years of doing so, I decided it would be rewarding to share some of that knowledge with others, so I embarked on an effort to document climate science, first in Wikipedia and now here. I continue to contribute both to Wikipedia (under the pseudonym, Dragons flight) and here primarily out of a desire to spread the world's knowledge.
Gaining knowledge is a part of graduate school and to the degree that this work has helped to frame a systematic exploration of climate science, I am sure that it has helped further my education. However, at the same time I probably have allowed work on projects like this to distract from my actual research (and hence delay my graduation). I don't really believe that a project like this will do much of anything to advance my career, but I do hope that these efforts help to further spread knowledge to mankind, which is after all one of the true goals of all science.
Should you believe me?
No, of course not. But then if I am doing my job correctly, you don't have to believe me, because you can always check the references. I don't want people to have to believe me, because that's not what science is about. You should look at the facts and draw your own conclusions. For a long time, I edited only anonymously on Wikipedia because I wanted the quality of my work to speak for itself. However, now that I am working to build this site, I will be using my real name because I think it is more important to show people that I have nothing to hide.


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Boone, NC (Sports Network) - Appalachian State's premier FCS program could be
ready to move up to the FBS level.
Reporter Tommy Bowman of the Winston-Salem Journal tweeted on Monday that a
source at Appalachian State said the Southern Conference program will accept an
invitation to join the Sun Belt Conference this week, possibility announcing a
move on Wednesday.
The Mountaineers program is the only one in FCS history to win three straight
national titles - from 2005 to '07 under former coach Jerry Moore - and has won
at least a share of seven of the last eight Southern Conference titles.
Appalachian State has led the FCS in attendance in five of the past six years,
including an average of 26,358 fans per game this past season, when the
Mountaineers had an 8-4 record and made the national playoffs for the eighth
straight season.
The SoCon's other's big power, six-time FCS national champion Georgia Southern,
also is pursuing a move up to the FBS.
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Library History: Sands of Timbuktu
What can be more interesting to a reader than the history of reading and libraries? (OK, maybe you're more interested in the latest Jonathan Franzen or Janet Evanovich. But read on.)
Ancient Library Practices
Parchment got its name from the city of Pergamon, site of one of the greatest libraries in the ancient world. Its rival was the Great Library at Alexandria, which used to demand that every ship docking in the harbor turn over its books to be copied--and then return the copies instead of the originals. Ancient Chinese books were written on bamboo, but at the Imperial University, stone steles were erected with editions of the Five Classics and the Analects of Confucius, from which copies could be made by rubbing ink on paper.
Dewey Decimal Inspiration
Melvil Dewey got the idea for his Dewey Decimal System during a long sermon one Sunday. (Maybe the minister had taken his text from Ex. 18:25: And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.) Dewey, who shortened his first name from Melville because he was an orthographic reform enthusiast, was quite a character.
Evidence of Written Traditions
Modern scholars, archivists, and preservationists have begun to rescue the manuscripts of Timbuktu, which was a thriving Islamic university town 500 years ago, founding local libraries to house them. These manuscripts are starting to revise the history of sub-Saharan Africa, widely thought until recently to have no written tradition.
I can recommend the following materials from the San Mateo County Library.
Libraries in the Ancient World by Lionel Casson Casson was a professor of classics at NYU; his work is an interesting survey of libraries from the ancient Near East to Medieval Europe.
Library: An Unquiet History by Matthew Battles. Battles is a gifted writer, and his book is a real pleasure to read. It ranges from ancient history to musings on Jonathan Swift (the chapter on "The Battle of the Books" perhaps a play on his own name), as well as book burnings and rescues in occupied Europe and Bosnia.
The Library at Night by Alberto Manguel. Manguel's newest. He starts with the library at his converted presbytery in France, and goes on to make his own connections with libraries in his boyhood, in history, in imagination, in war-torn nations and beyond.
The Story of Libraries: From the Invention of Writing to the Computer Age by Fred Lerner. In this more traditional history, Lerner covers libraries in "the Orient" and the Islamic world as well as those in the West.
Books On Fire: The Destruction of Libraries Throughout History by Lucien X. Polastron; translated by Jon E. Graham. Polastron, a specialist in Arab and Chinese studies (especially calligraphy and paper) who lives in Paris, discusses the destruction of libraries from Babylon to Qing dynasty China, from Alexandria to the recent invasion of Iraq. He also voices concern about the digitalization of books and its consequences. The writing, or perhaps the translation, is a bit awkward.
From Our Online Databases
"Decaying Manuscripts Reveal Africa's Literate History." The Chronicle of Higher Education 49.02 (2002). General OneFile. Web. 23 Sept. 2010.
Hammer, Joshua. "The Treasures of Timbuktu." Smithsonian Dec. 2006:46+. General OneFile. Web. 23 Sept. 2010.
Other Favorites?
Do you have any suggestions for further reading?
Author Bio:
Vaughn Harrison works at Half Moon Bay Library and on the Bookmobile. Her reading interests include archaeology and mysteries, among other things.


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Cinnamon Rolls
My favorite Cinnamon Roll recipe -- A Christmas Morning tradition!
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
½ tsp. salt
1 stick butter
2 pkg. dry yeast (dissolved in ¼ cup warm water)
1 cup milk
5 cups flour (2 can be cups of whole wheat)
Beat eggs, add sugar, salt and yeast mixture.
Melt butter, add milk and let warm.
Add to the egg mixture, and stir in the flour.
Place in a well-buttered bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise until doubled. 1-2 hours.
Turn out onto a well-floured counter top and knead, 20 turns.
Roll dough into 2 rectangles, about 9 X 13".
Spread with butter and sprinkle generously with cinnamon, brown sugar…nuts, raisins????
Roll up so that you end up with two 13" long logs. Cut into 1-2 inch slices.
Place on a greased cookie sheet, or in two 9X13" pans. Let rise.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, longer if they're going to rise and touch each other than if you're making individual rolls. They'll be a pretty golden color when they're done.
Frost with a simple glaze of ¼ cup melted butter, 2 cups powdered sugar and a splash of milk.
Terri's notes:
~ My first adventure in breads was a disaster that the dog and cats wouldn't eat. Keep at it!
~ The trick is in learning not to add too much extra flour, you'll get the hang of it.
~ This dough makes good caramel rolls too.


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Posting will most likely be slow today since I'll be waiting in line to cast my vote in the US presidential election.
Make sure to utilize your right to vote, no matter who you support this year!
Happy Voting, guys!ReplyDelete
happy voting, americansReplyDelete
I just voted!
forgot to get a sticker, though. Drats.
Vote, and vote wisely. Be thankful you guys are living in one of the free-est country in this small world.ReplyDelete
Obama projected to take it to the white house, baby!
Thank you America.
A guy who believe in diplomacy = epic win!
From Argentina, congratulations USA! You've made a wise choice. Bye bye Bush!ReplyDelete
I voted and Im extremely happy with the result...ReplyDelete
As an American, as a Chicagoan, I'm absolutely overwhelmed with joy. The excitement in the city and all over the country is palpable. This is truly a moment I will remember and cherish forever.
(Sorry to be such a sap on your blog, Rich!!)
For those who did not vote for Obama, please, for the sake of our country, keep an open mind and give him a chance.ReplyDelete


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|'America's Best' shines at PC Fair
|Written by Kyle Arnoldy
With a schedule boasting new entertainment options, the 2014 Phillips County Fair was once again a source of pride for northeastern Colorado residents.
Fair board president Ron Thompson stated that the Fair board was extremely pleased with this year's Fair.
"I think the Fair board as a whole thinks we had a pretty successful Fair with this one," Thompson said.
Thompson did note that attendance and participation did suffer at times, possibly due to the wheat harvest that was still under way and the fact that many of the youth are out of town at camps or had athletic obligations.
One event that had no problem with low attendance was the bull riding, bullfighting and mutton bustin' Saturday night, July 26. Thompson estimates that the night brought in between 1,500 and 1,600 visitors.
"We couldn't be more ecstatic about Saturday night," Thompson said.
It has been several years since bull riding headlined the Fair, but it hadn't been accompanied with the bullfighting or mutton bustin' in the past.
Having received a number of comments about wanting the event back in Phillips County in the future, Thompson said the Fair board is leaning toward bringing it back next year and is even looking to add more to the program.
The Jake Gill country concert Friday, July 25, was also well-received as a new event at the Fair. A crowd of approximately 350 was on hand for what Thompson summed up as "a really nice performance."
Thompson also praised Gill for putting on a show that appealed to those in the crowd of all ages, noting that Gill invited children to the front of the crowd and interacted with them during the night.
Thompson explained that the Fair board was happy with the format of the Fair this year that included more entertainment. While nothing is set in stone yet, he noted that the Fair board will look to keep the format and continue to bring more entertainment to Phillips County in the future.
The Fair board is welcoming input from the public about their feelings on the format of the Fair. Comments can be directed to any board member.
Fair fun started Sunday, July 20, with the Leland Miller Memorial Gymkhana, followed by team roping. NASCAR stars Kenny Schrader and Kenny Wallace drew a large crowd to the Phillips County Raceway Monday, July 21, as the two participated in the modified racing division of the night's racing action.
4-H entries and judging filled up the Tuesday, July 22, schedule. Wednesday's agenda was highlighted by the 4-H horse show/gymkhana and the ATV rodeo in the evening.
The ATV rodeo ran into some problems early in the night as it became apparent that there was a scheduling conflict for those who wanted to participate in the ATV rodeo and were also involved in animal weigh-ins. After a short delay, 17 participants put on a show for those in attendance.
Animal weigh-ins and judging entered the spotlight Thursday and wrapped up Friday.
The annual barbecue at Homesteaders Park attracted approximately 450-500 people Friday evening prior to the concert. The meal was catered by R&B Catering.
For area youngsters that didn't go to the concert, the inflatables that returned for the second year at the Phillips County Fairgrounds during the carnival were once again a hit.
Thompson said the board was pleased with all children who attended any of the Fair week events, applauding the young group for their manners and stating that they were fun to watch.
Warm weather welcomed the Saturday morning crowd as the "America's Best" theme came alive with parade floats coasting through Holyoke. As the day's activities picked up, so too did the temperature for a hot afternoon.
Saturday's events included the pet show, an Orphan Grain Train brat feed, cow patty bingo, pedal tractor pull, salsa contest, horseshoe pitching and rabbit bingo contest.
The Juke Joint Cruisers performed outside of the arena Friday and Saturday, adding extra musical entertainment to the weekend.
The community church service was held Sunday, July 27. Sunday also included the round robin showmanship and the antique tractor pull.
"We have received lots of comments that people enjoyed the different stuff," Thompson said following another successful Phillips County Fair.
Due to low numbers, mud volleyball at the youth and adult age divisions was canceled, as was the Bean' Your Best! contest.
Holyoke Enterprise July 31, 2014


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We'll never forget the first time that we laid eyes on the original RockShox SID. The electric blue beauty screamed speed, a fact only bolstered by its presence on the bikes of the fastest XC racers of the day. And while the SID RCT3 Solo Air 120 MaxleLite15 29-inch fork has shed its blue hue, this 120mm fork maintains its characteristic desire to haul ass. And while we may pine after the blue paint of the past, there's no denying that the latest SID is a step forward in every sense.
SIDs have always been aimed squarely at the XC race crowd, but to achieve race-worthiness, it borrows heavily from standards that are used for burlier forks. You'll find an aluminum tapered steerer and hollow forged crown, along with a thru-axle and Power Bulges residing in this fork — just like RockShox's long-travel forks, only in a leaner package.
This SID uses RockShox's new RCT3 Motion Control DNA hydraulic damping. Three distinct settings allow you to quickly manipulate damping performance for trail conditions. Now, you have Open, Threshold, and Lock settings to choose from. Open allows the fork to swallow large hits, Threshold provides pedaling efficiency with bump compliance, and Lock provides the ultimate in pedaling efficiency.
The stanchions are low-friction, anodized 32mm aluminum tubes with sag gradients that assist in finding the perfect pre-load settings. Another detail, mentioned earlier, that helps make the SID stiff is the PowerBulges around the lower bushings. These eliminate deformation of the cast-magnesium lowers, ensuring smooth action and less bushing/ stanchion wear. Tying it all together is the 15mm Maxle Lite, an easy-to-use, quick-release thru-axle that boosts stiffness without adding any significant weight.
The SID RCT3 uses a Solo Air spring that's housed in the left leg, but don't let its name make you think that this is some friction laden air spring. The Solo Air design lets you add air to through a single Schrader valve, but it fills both positive and negative spring chambers simultaneously. A much easier setup for the plush, predictable ride that RockShox is known for.
The RockShox SID RCT3 Solo Air 120mm Maxle Lite 15mm 29-inch Fork has Black lowers and crown with a 1-1/8 to 1-1/2in tapered steerer. The lower legs have a post-style disc brake mount and are configured for a 15mm Maxle Lite thru-axle (included).
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My bike came from the factory with a 1 1/8" steer tube (not tapered). Do I need to change my headset to upgrade to a fork like this one? Is there anything else that would need to be converted?
unfortunately there is nothing you can do to make a frame that is 1 1/8 straight fit a tappered steer tube.... I am sorry!
Great Shock!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Wonderful great shock, extremely light, lightest one I could find as a matter of fact. Absorbs every bump on the trail, love this shock.
I'm thinking about switching my Jet9 RDO to a trail'ish bike. I'd like to put a 120mm fork on it. Any reviews I should know about?
Hope this isn't too late of a response to help. I have the Jet RDO with the Rockshox RCT3 SID Solo Air 120mm. I have found the fork to be great on flowing trails with occasional technical sections. Here in Colorado the trails have longer sections of technical riding and this is where the shock is lacking. Despite all different settings it responds with a rubbery, bouncing, too light feeling. I liked the weight and increased travel but not this particular forks handling. Yes on the 120 just not this fork if you ride/race similar type trails.
Aloha, What is the fork offset? 44, 46 or...
Aloha, What is the fork offset? 44, 46 or 51?
Based on the vendor product number 00.4018.639.005 this should be the 46mm offset.


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Club Meeting August 17 - Luke Bell
We are super excited to present an evening with Professional Triathlete Luke Bell!
Luke is pure Aussie! Growing up in the small country town of Portland Victoria sport, health and activeness has always been apart of his life. Playing all sports as a youth he was introduced to triathlon and immediately feel in love with the sport. Now being a professional athlete and doing what he loves most.... multisport events.
Luke mainly focuses on long course events ranging from Half Ironman through to the ultra gruelling Ironman events with his eyes on the most difficult of all events, the 'holy grail' of triathlon endurance "Hawaii Ironman World Championships"
You may remember Luke was featured in the 2006 film "What It Takes" which followed four professional triathletes for a year who were trying to qualify and win the 2005 Ironman World Championship in Kona. Great film! I love the scene at COSTCO....worth a watch before the meeting.
Luke has qualified and will be racing in both the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and Ironman World Championships this year!
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5:15P Tri Rock 101 Clinic
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7:00P Luke Bell emceed by Bob Babbitt of Competitor Group
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|Julie Hanes safe, captor dead in kidnapping ordeal
|Written by Jan Schultz and Russ Pankonin, The Imperial Republican
"It could have had a much different outcome."
Those were the words from State Patrol Capt. Jim Parrish Sunday night following a daylong ordeal that ended in the death of the suspect who kidnapped one of Imperial's own.
Julie Hanes, 38, of Lincoln, Neb., the daughter of Jim and Pam Hanes of Imperial, Neb., was released by her captor, her estranged husband Dwayne Lawrence, also 38, from a Haarberg Farms cornfield near Imperial at 6:25 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25.
About 90 minutes later, Lawrence took his own life with a gunshot wound to the head in the same field Hanes walked out of, two miles northwest of Imperial.
Lawrence's 7:45 p.m. death ended a 33-hour ordeal that began in Lincoln Saturday when Hanes was taken at gunpoint from her business, Audacious Hair Salon & Massage.
Residents of this normally quiet community on a Sunday afternoon had that peacefulness upturned as the sound of a search helicopter and Code-Reds alerted them that the Lincoln kidnapping had come to their doorstep.
Many were aware of Hanes' kidnapping Saturday, but confirmations they had come to the Imperial area weren't made until Sunday morning.For the full article, call us at 970-854-2811 to set up an e-Subscription.
SWAT team members from the Nebraska State Patrol had a strong presence in the area Sunday as the search continued for Julie Hanes and her abductor. Here, a pair of SWAT team members travel along Highway 6, west of Imperial, Neb.
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Holyoke Enterprise August 29, 2013


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We're not sure if it falls under forgotten lore, but Reynolds created the first carbon clincher wheelset. And while it's had to rough out the problematic learning curve of carbon clincher design like everyone else, the days of weak braking power and poor aerodynamics are over. With the Sixty Six C Clincher Wheelset, Reynolds has created a true rival to the tubular. So, you'd better give your local mechanics their holiday tip now, because they won't be gluing on your tubulars anymore.
In fact, in terms of weight, the Sixty Six tips the scales around 1620 grams. And when compared to comparable clincher rim depths, the Sixty Six comes in at a weight close to both the Zipp Firecrest 404 and Enve SES 6.7s. How was it done? With Reynolds' CR6 Hybrid Carbon, of course. This is the same carbon fiber found in the Aero line of wheels. It's used in both lines because it allows a high level of torsional and lateral rigidity without the detriment of stacking grams. And for the Aero line, its light weight and high tensile strength keeps the weight of a 26.2mm wide rim down.
So, when used on the Sixty Six's maximum width of 20.8mm and a rim depth of 66mm, rotational weight becomes almost negligible. So, it can be asserted that while the Sixty Six's aerodynamics play a vital role in its design, it hasn't undergone the same extensive DET tunnel-testing as the Aero series. However, like the RZR 46, the Sixty Six has received Reynolds' Swirl Lip Generator (SLG) technology. It's easy to miss, but the leading edge of the rim features a 0.9mm lip in order to widen it near the spoke face. Accordingly, this minimizes pressure drag by reducing side forces on the rim, which reduces drag by 20% at a yaw angle of ten degrees. So with aerodynamics out of the way, Reynolds turned its attention to the paramount task of engineering responsiveness. And along these lines, you'll find that the wheels roll up to speed quickly, and demand less user-force to keep them there. Additionally, its exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio guarantees a nimble reaction to your force when you need to sprint back into Zone 3.
Now, while the Aero and Sixty Six differ in functionality, both wheels are constructed with the same proprietary carbon technology. The recipe consists of three technologies -- Hybrid Modulus Laminate (HLM), Variable Resin Chemistry (VRC), and Inert Gas Compaction (IGC). Basically, these three systems work harmoniously to construct the Sixty Six. HLM is a method used to assign specific carbons and layups at different points of the rim. So, through this method, Reynolds placed different carbons and layups at the tire channel, brake track, side wall, internal nipple bed, and spoke face. Then, with VRC, Reynolds' exclusive resins bond the different laminates into a single structure. And lastly, IGC is used to mold and cure the rim in what Reynolds deems as the most ideal of environments. As a result of this construction process, the Sixty Six is strengthened at strategic points, and benefits from a light overall weight. Additionally, the wheel's layup provides high levels of lateral and torsional rigidity under load.
With the Sixty Six, Reynolds also addressed an all-too-common ailment to carbon wheels -- poor braking. The solution was found through the development of what Reynolds calls its Crynogenic Glass Transition Braking System (CTg). Essentially, this is a patented braking design that required both a redesign of the brake track laminate and pads. Accordingly, CTg uses a temperature-conductive laminate at the brake track's transition points that withstands higher levels of heat than typical carbon laminates. And when paired with Reynolds' polymer Cryo Blue brake pads, braking becomes more predictable and requires less finicky feathering on fast descents.
For the actual build, Reynolds used 16 radial-laced DT Swiss Aerolite spokes in the front and 20 spokes in a two-cross, drive-side pattern at the rear. These have been laced to DT Swiss straight-pull hubs, and the wheels attach with Reynolds' new camlock quick-release skewers. Please note that while the Sixty Six's internal nipples decrease your drag footprint, truing the wheels will require a Reynolds-specific internal spoke wrench.
The Reynolds Sixty Six C Clincher Wheelset is available in the color Black with White labels and in a clincher configuration. Please note that the rear wheel is offered with either a Shimano or Campagnolo 11-speed. Also, every wheelset includes two pairs of Reynolds Cryo Blue Brake Pads. Reynolds recommends only using its proprietary pads, and the use of any other brake pads will result in a void of your warranty.


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The Gr-Eat Outdoors
by Julie Besonen, 06/05/2013
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For all of New York City's concrete, there are still oases of calm where you feel you've fallen off the grid. Now is the time to seek out restaurants with backyard patios, leafy enclosures where you're away from traffic and life slows down. The wood-fired fare at August and the raw vegan creations at Pure Food and Wine taste even better outdoors. Alfresco tables at Quartino Bottega Organica and Da Nico can be as blood pressure–reducing as a trip to Italy, while the expansive courtyards at B Bar & Grill and The Park are happening places to model your cool summer fashions. Speaking of fashionable, there's always Brooklyn, where you'll find outdoor alcoves at a number of the borough's hippest places, including Do or Dine, The Pines, Roberta's and DuMont. Check out our slideshow for details on our other favorite patches of paradise.


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|MMH introduces future doc at Health Fair
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Dr. Danielle McClellan, who plans to join the staff at Family Practice of Holyoke in July, is introducing herself to Betty Dix at the Holyoke Health Fair, which was held at Holyoke High School on Saturday, March 21. She and her family used the Health Fair as an opportunity to introduce themselves to the community they will soon be joining. McClellan even helped blood draw participants read their results.
A total of 719 blood draws were done for this year's fair. Those who were unable to attend the Health Fair to pick up their results can call Sharon Greenman, MMH Human Resources Director, at 854-2241. Results that have not been picked up within 10 days will be mailed.


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Big 12 Nominates Nelson for NCAA Woman of the Year
IRVING, Texas – Iowa State All-American runner Meaghan Nelson is one of two student-athletes the Big 12 Conference is nominating for NCAA Woman of the Year, announced today by the league office.
The award honors senior student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in the areas of academic achievement, athletics excellence, service and leadership. The top 10 honorees and the nine finalists from Divisions I, II and III will be honored, and the 2013 NCAA Woman of the Year winner announced, at a dinner in Indianapolis on October 20, 2013.
Nelson was a four-time All-America selection in cross country and track & field. She picked up All-America honors in cross country in 2011 and 2012 and helped the Cyclones win a pair of Big 12 team titles.
The Cedar Rapids, Iowa, native captured the Big 12 outdoor title in the 10,000-meter run in 2013 and finished as runner-up in the Conference indoor 5,000- and 3,000-meter runs. Nelson placed 16th in the 10,000-meter run at the recently-completed NCAA Outdoor Championship.
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ATLANTA -- It began as an investigation by our Center for Investigative Action, exposing how your tax dollars were being cashed in at casinos, bars and strip clubs; now the state is taking action to put a stop to it.
"I got a lot of calls," said Representative Andy Welch (R- McDonough), "That's not what the money was intended for;Congress has said that, and we're trying to say that here in the State of Georgia, 'that it's not going to be tolerated'."
Welch has introduced a new bill to crack down on abuse. It follows an 11Alive Investigation last year that exposed how 'Electronic Benefit Cards' (EBT), were being used at ATMs in liquor stores, strip clubs and liquor stores.
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Our investigation exposed the abuse and Governor Deal followed up. Welch's bill goes further than bringing Georgia into compliance with Federal law. It bans many uses of EBT cards, including the purchase of lottery tickets, being used to pay fines, fees, bail or bail bonds and imposes penalties and fines for retailers and recipients who misuse the cards.
"11Alive's work and investigation and your investigation was actually very helpful because it illuminated a problem that's country wide," Welch said.


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ATLANTA -- Auction Liquidators on Collier Road has an early treat for Halloween shoppers: costumes and accessories at 50 to 80 percent off suggested retail.
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The Atlanta warehouse has more than 10,000 costumes for adults and children. Most children's costumes are $10 and adult costumes are $15 with a few exceptions for very elaborate costumes. Accessories start at $1 and go up to $5. All hats and wigs are $5.
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Lineups: Greinke Starts
We are back in action tonight against the Cleveland Indians. Zack Greinke (5-5, 4.40 ERA) takes the mound against Cleveland's C.C. Sabathia (14-6, 3.43). Before the game, the Royals made a couple of roster moves…we placed outfielder Mark Teahen on the 15-day disabled list (retroactive to Aug. 19) with a left forearm strain. Right-handed pitcher Billy Buckner had his contract purchased from Omaha, replacing Teahen on the active roster. Buckner, who will wear No. 38, will be available for tonight's game – his first at the Major League level. To make room for Buckner on the 40-man roster, we transferred Mike Sweeney from the 15-day D.L. to the 60-day D.L. Sweeney is up in Omaha right now, scheduled to start in the first game of a doubleheader as DH for the O-Royals tonight.
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German – 3B
DeJesus – CF
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Butler – DH
Brown – RF
Gordon – 1B
Buck – C
Pena – SS
Gathright – LF
Greinke – P
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Lofton – LF
Blake – 3B
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Hafner – DH
Garko – 1B
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HAWARDEN, Iowa (AP) No injuries are reported in a fire that broke out in a biodiesel lab next to the West Sioux Community School in Hawarden. All students and faculty were safely evacuated this (Tuesday) morning.
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1959 Chevy Apache Brake Install - To Stop Or SkidWritten by on December 2, 2010 CPP'S Answer To Stopping
Brakes have always been a necessity on any automotive vehicle, but why is it that we overlook the stoppers, especially their ability to slow us down. I've been in plenty of vehicles that hundreds if not thousands of dollars have been spent on the motor, trans, paint, and interior but nothing on redoing or improving the brakes. We all have a need for speed but when it comes down to it, if you can't stop because your old wheels' cylinders are leaking, and you still have that single bore master cylinder you could be up a creek with no paddle or, in this case, pedal.
Old drum brakes are just that-old. They will work just fine on the back but could be very unreliable if not adjusted regularly and correctly. I'm not saying you're setting yourself up for disaster but there is a reason that auto manufacturers have made the switch to front disc and dual master cylinders and that's for everyone's safety. A few options can be taken into consideration before making the jump. One being your master cylinder, and you will need to upgrade it with a dual reservoir style that is either in the stock location or relocated on the firewall. Luckily Classic Performance Parts (CPP) of Anaheim, California, has what you need and their friendly staff can help you find what you're looking for per application.
Both master cylinder styles work great but when you relocate to the firewall-mounted master cylinder the pedal position gets lower and improves your foot position to the gas pedal. This way your foot will have to travel less when applying the brake pedal in traffic with the relation to the gas pedal. The next thing I looked at is the brake lines. If you have never bent a brake line that is fine because it is really easy once you practice a bit. I suggest you research the proper way to double flare your brake line ends, because you will most likely need to cut your new lines to fit. The double flare is key to having a leak-proof seals in the brake lines and no leaks means stopping.
When all is said and done adding a disc brake setup to your truck will help ensure that you and your pickup will be around that much longer to enjoy. My brake pedal feels a lot better, and when I do apply the brakes, I no longer have to pull the steering wheel to one side when one drum and shoe grabbed harder than the other. Also when I did slam on the stoppers they didn't lock up like the drum front brakes did-hat alone is worth the purchase.
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Next, remove the wheel bearing cap and cotter pin holding the wheel bearing nut. Loosen the wheel bearing nut and remove the bearings, hub, and drum. Be careful because at this point the drum is free and can fall to the ground-or worse on your feet.Remove the brake line to both wheel cylinders and let drain in a catch pan. Remove the four bolts and nuts holding the drum backing plate. Remove the backing plate from the spindle.At this point it is a good idea to look for any burrs or raised lips on the spindle. If you have any 80-grit emery cloth that should take care of the unsmooth surface.Install the CPP hub bearing adapter to the old spindle. This should slip on with minimal force and will space the new rotors correctly in the wheelwell.Install the new caliper bracket to the spindle using the supplied washers, bolts, and nuts in between the spindle and caliper bracket.Using the supplied new wheel bearings we greased them up and slid the rotor on the spindle. The nut was locked down and the rotor was spun to make sure the nut was not overtightened. Make sure to install your cotter pin.Chaffers has this homebuilt tool that will install the wheel bearing cap without banging it in and denting it. It's a piece a pipe that fits the outer edge of the cap, and you can strike the opposite end of the tool to install the cap.The calipers have a left and right indexing. Notice the brake bleeder on the top of the caliper? The bleeder always goes on top of the caliper that way the air bubbles can escape through the top. Chaffers tightens the caliper bolts and spun the rotor to make sure the caliper pads were not dragging on the rotor.
With the disc brakes now installed it was time for me to tow the truck out of CPP and head over to Barnes Fabrications of San Marcos, California, to finish up the CPP brake install. Owner Jesse Barnes helped with the install and the first step was to remove the instrument cluster and inspect the stock dash brace that needed to be removed.A combo of rotor broaches and sheetmetal bites were used to remove the spot welds on the underside of the dash. Make sure to use a face shield when drilling out the spot welds. Also wear a long-sleeve shirt; it can help with the hot falling metal debris coming from the drill bits.Remove the three bolts to the e-brake assembly and also the cotter pin going thought the rod that goes through the firewall.Notice how far the brake pedal is from the Lokar gas pedal. I've had a few close calls with my shoes not making it passed the underside of the brake pedal. There is a large nut on the engine side of the brake pedal; it is a good time to remove the nut and lift the brake pedal shaft out from the inside of the cab.Barnes removed the steering column support bolt and removed the hanger from the shaft. You can leave the steering shaft in the vehicle but don't pull or hang on it.With the steering column bolts removed you can now drill out the spot welds holding the front dash support brackets.Here is a comparison of the old dash bracket and the new CPP inner support bracket and brake pedal lever. The material is much thicker on the new CPP part than the old bracket so the dash will be supported better than stock.
We found it was easier to measure inside the cab because the hood hinges were interfering with the tape measure on the firewall. Measure 7 inches down from the lip in the firewall. Now measure from the two-hood hinge bolts 81/2 inches inward toward the center of the firewall. Mark and center punch the center where the two meet.We used the spacer for the brake booster to insure that our hole lined up. Good thing we checked because we would have been 1/4 inch off. The major thing to look for here is that the spacer will sit flush against the firewall and the hole is center with the spacer. The flat side of the spacer will go towards the hump in the firewall.After drilling the big 21/2-inch hole Barnes deburred the edges to ensure we wouldn't tear the boot off the brake booster when setting it in place.We clamped the brake booster spacer and marked the holes by using a 1/2-inch spacer at slow speeds. We didn't drill through the firewall at this point.After we marked the holes, small pilot holes were drilled to ensure that we were centered up on the firewall.
I removed the vacuum on the brake booster and removed the master cylinder. I proceeded to clean and sand the parts, getting ready for paint. I masked off the firewall and the holes in the brake booster and sprayed them with black caliper paint from DuPont. I continued to paint the master cylinder with the proportioning valve removed.The next step is to bench bleed your master cylinder. It is much easier to get the air out of the master cylinder now than trying to do it with the brake lines on.Reinstall the brake master cylinder and cap the brake line holes so fluid will not make its way out of the master cylinder. Here Barnes is using a coat hanger that he bent to get the right shape for the brake lines. He will transfer this pattern to the new street rod kit brake lines I had ordered from Inline Tube out of Michigan.Since I wanted all-new brake lines to replace the rusted old ones, now was a good time to weld on tabs for the new rubber hoses and hard lines.Mount the brake rod lever to the master cylinder rod. Mount and tighten the three bolts to the e-brake assembly and then push the e-brake rod into the arm. Attach the cotter pin into the arm and test the e-brake assembly; adjust if necessary.This brake booster vacuum port will need to go to one of the big vacuum port on the motor. This vacuum port aids the brake pedal effort when applying the brakes.


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When I was a kid, we had beagles...never less than two dogs at a time. A few got lost in the canadian woods. They were mostly used for hunting rabbits, my father's past time. They lived outside in a the doghouse. They had a fenced in portion of the yard. They went hunting every weekend during hunting season. I didn't really take care of them, as they were my dad's dogs and they weren't allowed in the house much. They were fed by my parents. When they were allowed in the house though, I loved to play with them. The first beagle, Regina, had two litters, we all took care of them before they were given away.
So, in essence, I didn't have the responsibility of caring for a dog. I've been a cat person since I moved out as the building I lived in at the time didn't allow dogs.
I'm thinking of adding a beagle to the family. I dont' know how it would work as I am out of the house for 10 hours a day. I am not very keen on using crates...and dont know if leaving the two cats and a dog home alone, with the run of the house is a good idea either. I don't have a fenced in yard either. My community is a very dog friendly community though..and we have lots of walking paths, lakeside...
The dog would only get walked twice on the weekdays, morning and night...it would have to stay home during my workshift. On the weekends, I would devote more time to it, and take it out to the dog beach and dog park. I have been meaning to get on an exercise schedule...and this would make me take walks and be more active.
I'm not worried about the financial obligation...but I do like my vacations...so boarding may add up..but it's doable.
My daughter is 2 and she is pretty good with the cats..so I think she would be great with a dog as well. I want her to be an animal lover like me...so this would certainly add to it.
Any advice?
These are the three I want to go look at...not sure if I'd get male or female:
The top two are from the same litter.
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BTW...these are beagle mixed dogs....from a local rescue group. All of their animals are fostered.
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When I was a kid, dogs went to the vet once a year for shots, and got bathed mostly in the summer when kids were bored or the dog had gotten into something. There was no box on the kitchen shelf marked "Doggie records and meds". They came into your life, lived for somewhere between six and twelve years, and either got hit by a car or died in their sleep.
Standards have changed. I adopted a rottweiler and we were best friends from day one.
She got ear infections common to dogs with floppy ears, so I had to clean her ears religiously. Fortunately, she didn't mind that.
She did mind very much having her nails trimmed, and I paid the vet tech $10 to do that now and then.
I started off feeding her Iams, and ended up feeding her Hundenflocken or Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance. A lot of the time, I would simply cook for her, rice and chicken breast. She had some skin problems in the summer, the itchy bald spot on her butt you often see on labs. Good food, Critter Oil, and Benadryl spray did the trick most of the time.
She also had a tendency towards odor. Not horrible odor, but doggie odor and outdoor odor. Between that and swimming in the Gulf, I bathed her about once a week, using the critter oil and soap. She smelled wonderful and it was like sleeping with a fur coat next to you.
Regular meds were generic heart pills (available from Pet Shed dot com) and Advantage (purchased online as well). When she developed cancer, the vet bills and medications really skyrocketed though. So for the last year of her life, her medical bills were pretty high, but I am grateful for the time it bought.
And there are still people who don't take the dog to the vet, don't give heartworm or flea meds, and some don't even get vaccinations. Some of these people have animals that are indistinguishable from the best cared for.
Dogs are fairly expensive considering not having one costs nothing. But compared to cigarettes, alcohol, or other habits or entertainment, a dog is cheap and he loves you.
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PS- just took the poodle to vet for annual and shots, it was about $150.
If you get a dog and you can get health insurance, and if the health insurance if $10/mo and includes the annual check up and shots, then it would be a good idea to get the doggie health insurance. It will break even with the normal costs, and come in really handy if you need to have xrays or something serious.
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And have a kennel built for them. Doesn't have to be all that large. And it'll be for day use - you know, when they are home alone. Our lab lived like that for years. Then when the kids came home Suzy would go in the house with them.:)
Worked great for us.
Forgot to add: Try to determine in advance whether or not your chosen mutt sheds! That is very important, and I have seen otherwise good adoptions go bad because of shedding.
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How old are the pups available for adoption? If they're being fostered, I'd see how they're doing with the housebreaking. If they're roughly the same age, I'd opt for the slightly older one, if it's further along in the training.
I'd check with other beagle owners. It varies by breed. When I was a kid, my only dog was a beagle, Buster the Beagle. He was adorable but really wanted to roam. No matter what my dad did for a fence, Buster would figure a way out.
Perhaps the females of the breed don't wander as much or try as hard to escape. Even as a kid I eventually got tired of playing Buster games----chase the dog. He'd run, wait for me to almost catch him, then run again. :D
I think a beagle should be super for your little one. My son called us on skype this am , and we saw the 1 year old sitting on their boxer and the 3 year old patting her. The female boxer is much friendlier to the kids and more forgiving. Their male boxer is ok with them, but just makes himself more scarce.
" To the world you are just one more person, but to a rescued pet, you are the world."
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PS Be sure to temperament test them. I'm sure there's something on the internet, but it's important to get one that will behave with your little girl. Personally, I'd avoid one that's too shy. The friendly ones generally socialize easier.
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Oh yeah, about crate training. Best idea in the history of man after indoor plumbing, anti-biotics, and air conditioning.
I had never had a dog that uses the crate before I got my Rottie. The next day I had to go to Tampa on business, and while I hated to leave her locked up, it occurred to me as I went up the freeway that it meant that she was not getting into trouble and I wasn't going to come home to a problem. It was protecting us both.
As it turns out, she didn't really need a crate to behave herself. But I did install gates on the doorways to the family room because it has glass walls front and back and she got really excited when she saw cats or other dogs. It was for her protection as well as mine.
The gates just kept a good dog good. She was perfectly capable of breaking the gate or going over it. But she didn't.
Hawkgirl, judging from your post, I'd advise against getting a dog.
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They are about the same amount of work as an extra child....
I love dogs, but have passed on ownership.
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Solitaire Kingdom Supreme
by Funkitron
Welcome to Solitaire Kingdom Supreme! The team at Funkitron are huge fans of Solitaire, but always thought that current versions just weren't fun enough. So they set upon making a Solitaire game that incorporates all the aspects of game they knew along with a few new twists. Tired of losing at Solitaire? Help has arrived! Solitaire Kingdom is a fresh and fun version of your favorite Solitaire game. Play the Solitaire you know and love, but now you get to win special cards that will give you fantastic new powers. Add these cards to your deck and become the Solitaire master you know you are. Features include: Quick play which lets you play fast with just one click per card, an Award system that rewards you for big plays, and infinite Daily Challenges that keeps the fun going, and going, and going. More Solitaire Kingdom Supreme Features: ➠ Make the game as easy or as hard as you want ➠ Unlock power ups to build your own custom games, over 16000 combinations! ➠ An intuitive interface, with optional left-handed play ➠ Beautiful, cell-shaded card characters, with top notch game music ➠ Daily challenges that never run out! ➠ Share scores worldwide via Apple's Game Center ➠ Win awards and build your own Coat Of Arms, to show everyone how well you play At Funkitron, we design and create top quality casual games that provide fun and relaxation for our fans. Find even more fun at www.funkitron.com.
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