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Healthcare | As insurance costs soar, some patients and doctors turn to options that give them more control and responsibility
Last fall, Anita Palmer faced a fork in her career path. A single mom of a 10-year-old son, Ms. Palmer had been working 20 hours a week as a media relations coordinator for Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. She was also nurturing a growing freelance editing business and dreamed of working from home and building her work schedule around the needs of her son, Benjamin. Her university job, however, paid 65 percent of their health-care premiums and, as Benjamin's sole supporter, Ms. Palmer worried about giving that up.
Then in October, Point Loma offered Ms. Palmer a full-time position. That meant more time away from her son and her editing business, but it also meant full health coverage. "I was at a point whether I could either accept the offer of a full-time job, or turn another direction and work toward 100 percent self-employment, trying to cobble together enough health-care coverage," Ms. Palmer said. "I would've preferred to work from home, 100 percent self-employed . . . but the determining factor was health insurance."
Having to lash her career decision to the cost of health care was frustrating, Ms. Palmer said. "Although I know I'm in the same position as thousands of people, it makes you feel somewhat helpless concerning your own future."
Americans spent $1.6 trillion on health care in 2002, a price tag that's expected to double by 2013, according to the Employee Benefits Research Institute. Among workers not covered by government medical plans, nearly half in an EBRI survey said increased health-care costs had forced them to decrease contributions to savings plans; another quarter said they had used most of their savings paying for health-coverage hikes. One in four Americans said they or an immediate family member had passed up a career opportunity, delayed retirement, or stayed at a job they would have quit, solely to keep their health insurance.
Several forces are working to drive up health-insurance costs. One is a growing number of medical malpractice lawsuits, which have led to increases in malpractice premiums, which in turn contribute to rising health-care costs. As more physicians are forced to give up treating patients or are driven out of business altogether, patient access to medical treatment increasingly is limited. In January, President Bush called on Congress to pass a law that would rein in frivolous malpractice lawsuits while capping damage awards at reasonable sums.
But another problem is that, with the current insurance system, people do not have an incentive to price shop for medical care. This leads to higher prices that eventually get passed on to everyone in the form of higher premiums. That could be changing, though, with new ways to pay for medical treatment-including tax-advantaged accounts, association health plans, and cash-only clinics-freeing consumers to choose alternatives to the stratospheric premiums and treatment restrictions that mar traditional health plans.
This January marked one year since the Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) established as part of the Medicare Act of 2003 became available to consumers. HSAs are interest-bearing bank accounts that allow individuals and families to save pre-tax money for medical expenses. Financial institutions such as banks offer the accounts, which are linked with high-deductible health-insurance plans offered by mainstream insurers. (For example, J.P. Morgan Chase offers HSAs for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin.)
Because of the high deductible on the health-insurance component of HSAs-on average, $1,000 for an individual or $2,000 for a family-monthly premiums are often less than half of the amount those insurers charge for traditional co-pay plans. Workers may deposit annually an amount equal to their health plan's deductible, to a limit of $2,600 for individuals, and $5,150 for families. (In 2005, contribution maximums will be indexed to the cost of living.) Account holders then treat their health insurance as they would insurance for their auto or home, paying for routine expenses out-of-pocket or using money they've saved. In the event of a catastrophic medical need, workers can use money saved in the HSA to cover the linked health-plan deductible. Then, as with traditional plans, insurance coverage kicks in.
By September 2004, about 440,000 Americans had signed up for HSAs, according to America's Health Insurance Plans, an insurance industry group. From an investment standpoint, advocates of the accounts say they're a triple threat to the status quo: Deposits aren't taxed, interest earnings aren't taxed, and withdrawals are also tax-free, as long as they're used for medical expenses. Funds left unused at the end of each year can roll over and continue to grow tax-free.
That's why Daniel Cosgrove is switching. A physician and medical director at the WellMax Center for Preventive Medicine in La Quinta, Calif., Dr. Cosgrove for years carried a pricey health-care plan for himself, his wife, and their three children.
"I had this full-on private insurance-$900 a month, and we never used anything all year except for a few vaccinations," Dr. Cosgrove said. Now his family is opting for a high-deductible, low-premium HSA-linked plan. "Now for less than $5,000 a year, I can get catastrophic coverage . . . and use the money I'm saving to cover the deductible or pay for preventive care."
Similar to HSAs, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are another option that allows individuals to put aside a portion of their before-tax salaries to pay for medical expenses. FSAs are employer-established benefit plans that don't require a high-deductible health-insurance policy. Although no statutes limit contributions to the accounts, some companies cap them at $2,000 to $3,000. Money left over in an FSA account, however, cannot roll over from year to year-if you don't use it, you lose it.
Another option, called a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), allows employers to set aside funds to reimburse employees for qualified medical expenses. HRAs provide "first-dollar" coverage-that is, they cover all medical expenses until HRA funds are exhausted-and unused funds roll over at the end of the year.
Meanwhile, families of all income levels could save money with a health-care provider like Robert Berry. The Greeneville, Tenn.-based physician is among a fast-growing group who are cutting ties to insurers altogether and accepting only cash for medical services rendered. The goals: To improve patient care, rein in out-of-control costs, and end their own feelings of indentured servitude to insurance companies.
Dr. Berry launched the PATMOS EmergiClinic in 2001. PATMOS, the isle of the Apostle John's exile, serves both as a reference to Dr. Berry's Christian faith and as an acronym for "Pay At TiMe Of Service."
A former medical missionary, Dr. Berry first considered opening a cash-only clinic while working as an emergency room doctor at a Greeneville hospital. He remembers treating patients who weren't sick enough to be in the hospital, but who checked into the ER because they had no insurance and nowhere else to go.
"I left ER medicine to start a clinic primarily for the uninsured of my community," Dr. Berry told the Joint Economic Committee of Congress during testimony last April. "My motivation was simply to try and flesh out in my own life an answer to the age-old question: Who is my neighbor?"
Dr. Berry's neighbors come from as far as 200 miles away to take advantage of care at prices like those advertised in his clinic's folksy brochure: Sore throat, $35. Sports physical, $50. Stitching up a simple, one-inch cut, $95 (additional inches, $25 each).
He jokes that most services at his clinic cost "somewhere between an oil change and a brake job." He is able to keep his fees low because he receives what he actually charges, instead of relying on lowball insurance reimbursements that often didn't even cover his costs to provide care. Also, by not accepting insurance, Dr. Berry doesn't have to pay a small army of administrators to process claims and hound insurers for payment. If he were to accept insurance, he estimates his overhead would triple.
Clinics like Dr. Berry's, combined with other health-care payment options, could drive down medical costs overall by forcing providers to compete. For example, a patient spending his own money for a lab test may be more likely to shop for the best price.
Prices already are falling at clinics associated with SimpleCare, an alliance of more than 1,600 "pay-as-you-go" doctors across the country who charge lower fees when patients pay in full at the time of service. For instance, SimpleCare has negotiated with major labs for test prices that are 50 percent to 70 percent lower for cash patients than for those with insurance, according to Lori Swanz, vice president of the Seattle-based consortium.
Despite such potential savings, Americans are lukewarm to the idea of cash-only clinics-or high-deductible health plans, according to EBRI. While more than half of those surveyed believed their health care would improve if they had more responsibility for their medical decisions, only a quarter said it would improve if they had to shoulder more of the costs.
But the average annual combined cost per worker of employer-sponsored plan premiums and associated co-pays is more than $2,500, according to Hewitt Associates, a human-resources consulting firm. That's about the same amount as the maximum annual contribution to an HSA. Ms. Swanz points out that many patients, particularly those relying on Medicare, are locked out of certain, potentially lifesaving preventive care anyway.
For example, Medicare prohibits doctors from referring patients for an A1C, a test designed to catch diabetes in its earliest stages, unless the patient is obese, has a family history of diabetes, and is already symptomatic. By then, Ms. Swanz said, the A1C is a moot point.
A SimpleCare patient can have the A1C for only $14-because his doctor decided the test was necessary treatment.
Maybe that's why SimpleCare is adding members at the rate of about a doctor a day. "We're hearing our members say they couldn't sleep at night knowing they didn't treat a patient" because an insurer wouldn't authorize it, Ms. Swanz said. "They don't want to work for insurance companies anymore. They want to work for patients."


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I shot 3-blade for years and now hunt with a 4-blade. Anyone went back and forth also. What are your experiences?
I shot 3-blade for years and now hunt with a 4-blade. Anyone went back and forth also. What are your experiences?
I actually went to the 2 blade Rage and have had excellent results. i would post some pics but not sure how everyone would feel about that... It is educational... thoughts? Referring to showing the cutting diameter.
Post em up Montana, its a hunting forum, I for one love to see what a broadhead can do. For me I also shoot a two blade, Magnus Stinger.
Shoot STR8
Thanks for starting this thread CNALDER. I am about to start testing out flight and accuracy for a 4 blade slick trick magnum against a three blade fixed of some sort, but not sure which one yet. I will post my results. Im really only concerned with accuracy at this point. With an accurate shot I believe it wont matter if its a three blade or a four blade; blood will flow.
Montana I was thinking of switching from g5 montecs to the 2 blade stingers because I hear they have great penetration and I shoot a slower bow with a short draw length. You definitely just solidified my decision. How do you they fly?
I shoot a three blade and would not add another blade for anything personally, If anything go to a tight expandable of some sort. I have seen 4 blades and even found a few and they all plane WAY worse than any three blade i have shot... But hey something i hate might be someone elses favorite thing!
Remember....... YOU ARE GREATER THAN ANYTHING THAT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU.", train longer, fight harder, and go farther!, you are not going to die! -cameron hanes
Do not follow where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. -Ralph Waldo Emerson
I like the hole the 4blade leaves but they are sure difficult to tune for some reason. They have to spin perfectly on the shaft, nocks perfectly rotated, then the big issue of making sure my bow is perfectly tuned. I shoot a fixed micro tune rest and every time I shoot my MX4s I end up making some slight adjustments. I haven't shot the 4blade slick tricks but would like to compare between the MX4s.

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Just in time for Easter, city officials in Meridian are making last minute preparations for a huge annual event. The city's annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 30th in Highland Park. More than 400 children are expected to participate.
"We'll be hiding 3,000 eggs," says Meridian Parks and Recreation Director, Mark Naylor. "All of them are candy filled, but then over 100 of them have got prizes labeled in them. So, if they win a prize they go and claim it at our prize headquarters. We'll have a lot of cotton candy, popcorn and free rides on the carousel hidden inside the eggs. So, they won't leave here empty handed. There's something for everyone."
The city's Easter Egg Hunt will start at 10 AM at Highland Park. Children 3 to 10 can participate. There is no cost to take part.
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By Julie Montanaro
February 12, 2013
A Tallahassee woman is accused of attacking another woman with a shovel.
Tallahassee Police say it happened at a home on Brynmahr Drive early this morning.
Arrest papers say 20 year old Shannan Gordon got into an argument with a woman who lives here.
Arrest papers say Gordon picked up a shovel and started chasing her and another woman outside.
Arrest papers say Gordon hit one of them over the head with the shovel.
Arrest papers say both women managed to lock themselves inside the house and called 911 while Gordon tried to break down the back door.
"There was this like loud banging and constant screaming, not just like even words, just yelling, really loud at another girl for some relationship drama," said neighbor John McCormack.
The woman hit with the shovel had two knots on her forehead, police reports say.
Gordon is charged with aggravated battery, burglary and more. The arresting officer say she also tried to kick out the window of his patrol car as he took her to jail.
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I have a user that has been using Palm Desktop since forever. He
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his data via an iCal convertor. The problem is it drops recurring entries.
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I have noted a number of conversations regarding syncing ALL MAIL from the GMail account. For reasons stated (ALL MAIL is a superset of GMail labels) this is not practical.
However, the reason for wanting access to ALL MAIL is usually to search for old emails. Is there any facility to conduct a server side search, not of the Collaboration Server but of the GMail server? To be clear, what I mean is the ability to search the GMail server for messages rather than the locally downloaded store.
If this does not exist then I will raise it on Bugzilla but I want to be sure that the functionality doesn't exist first. If any experienced users can let me know if the functionality already exists but I'm just missing it, please advise. Thanks.


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So it's set. The Roland Garros final four of the ladies' draw were decided today: In the top half we have Francesca Schiavone battling homegirl Marion Bartoli while the bottom half features a Nike showdown between Maria Sharapova and Li Na. Wanna get to know them better? Anyone? Bueller? Fuck it. Just read on.
BIRTHPLACE: Milan, Italy
RESIDENCE: Milan, Italy
SEEDED: 5th
This lady baller is the defending champion and likes to go by the nickname "Schiavo". She enjoys gesturing wildly during her matches (did I mention Schiavo's Italian?), referring to herself in the third person and making out with the clay when she wins. Last year, she became the first baller from her country to win a major. BRAVA!
BIRTHPLACE: Le Puy en Velay, France
RESIDENCE: Geneva, Switzerland
SEEDED: 11th
This Frenchie has an IQ of 175 to match her unorthodox tennis game. She plays double-handed on both sides, enjoys shadow swinging between points and playing yarn games with her cat named Calinette. Oh, she'd also like a sponsor, so if anyone has any interest please tell her dad. She kinda plays well you know.
BIRTHPLACE: Nyagan, Russia
RESIDENCE: Bradenton, FL and some place in Manhattan Beach, CA
SEEDED: 7th
This Russian blondezilla, affectionately nicknamed "Shrieka" on this blog, is a 3-time Grand Slammer who recently got engaged to fellow giant Sasha Vujacic, a basketballer for the New Jersey Nets. She likes to design her on-court fashions, learn about architecture and spend nights counting her ever-growing bank account. Dislikes? Volleying. She's due to release her latest creation, SUGARPOVA - a tennis-themed candy, in the very near future.
BIRTHPLACE: Wuhan, China
RESIDENCE: Wuhan, China
SEEDED: 6th
This semifinalist from China is all about making history. She became the first baller from her country to reach a Grand Slam final (Oz Open '11) and first to make it past the fourth round in Paris. She enjoys shopping, using credit cards and generally kicking ass in all interviews.
Good luck ladies!
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Kitty Cutouts and Deluxe Dog Beds: 15 Awesome Kitchen Built-Ins for Your Pets
The cat shaped cutout below the sink just kills me. I stumbled across it this morning, and from there I was on a search to see what other kitchen built-ins devoted owners had devised for their pets. From dog bowls in the island to a kitty hideaway in the cabinet, here are 10 ways your pet can find a home in your kitchen:
Have you ever done something like this for your pet in your own kitchen? What about a hidden passageway for your cat between the kitchen and the laundry room where the kitty litter is (photo #15)? Or an area for a dog bed right underneath the counter (photo #13)?
Have any dreams of how you'd like to pamper your pet this way?
(Image credits: Attic Mag; Via Woon Blog; Via Designing Your Dream Home; Joe Schmeizer via This Old House; Recaptured Charm; Via Driven by Decor; Ken Fulk via House Beautiful; Via Home Design Romania; Lauren Zerbey; Shelley Gardia Photography via Houzz; Via Attic Mag; Matrix Tours via Houzz; Schloegel Design Remodel; Xnet)


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Hello Cartographers,
My request I wish to keep simple, yet will start by giving as much details to allow for easier understanding of this request. Please forgive me as I am new to this community of map-makers and this very request will express that I am ill-equipped with the knowledge of computer imagery and detailing. I belong to a role-play community that is based on the popular game 'Minecraft', named Lord of the Craft. I am a Lore-Master for this server as well as possessing a character who plays a nomad and has acquired land that I am attempting to implement various cultures by way of allowing 'City-States' to be formed.
The land I possess is named Levanthus, it is a symbolic play-of-words hinting at what the Crusaders in-real-life had termed the Middle East as 'Levant' or the Eastern Lands. This is to represent that Levanthus is separating from the tart and cliched use of Western European elements for their roleplay. Currently, I possess two city-states within this land, named Varivik and Agrabah, the former possessing elements of Celtic culture and the latter possessing elements of Arabesque architecture and culture.
Unfortunately as I am bidding my paychecks to assist me into my sophomore year of college in the States, I am unable to pay for this task, but rest assured that the map is not of a large domain. It would be a pleasure that I may acquire this map from one of the skilled cartographers here and perhaps if need be, a piece of Lore can be written in return. [If you so happen to be a member of a Role-play community]
Map Name: The City-States of Levanthus
An Image to Assist Those Helping In This:
Black: Cultural Landmark
Yellow: Varivik
Red: Subudai Encampment
Dark Red: Warhawke Camp
Purple: Agrabah
Silver/Grey: Temple of Illuminus Obscurum
~ Do note that I acknowledge that the map is not immediately up-to-date, hence some of the encircled areas is not possessing of what looks like structures. I link you the Dynamap Here as well as when this is 'Taken', I will be forwarding screenshots of these places.
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It would seem that what is intended to be displayed in this map is the current land possessions of Levanthus. In the photo above, I've taken the liberties of encircling each important 'figure to be noted' in different colors, the legend/key sits below the image. It would be interesting if an incorporation of a 'mini-portrait' of each important landmark encircled was present on this map in which I will supply screenshots to those who take up this endeavor!
This is most intriguing, as I am particularly poor at measuring blocks in Minecraft, seeing as my Nation Plot was somewhere along 500x500 blocks; I would judge that perhaps a scale of 5-10 blocks per inch would be suitable?
This is interesting, I would like to acquire the possibility of making the map seem Arabesque, as in my nation, the Arabesque roleplayers are the more artistic. If I need an image, I believe this person's map [Credit to Scherzweurz] fits the bill!
It is in the possession of the one who makes it, credit goes to you!
Time Constraint
I do not know the normal times to do such maps, I reckon requesting as soon as one is comfortable with their work is best to ask for!
Many Thanks For the One willing to take this endeavor!
- Gaius Marius
Lore-Master of Lord of the Craft


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Veteran musicians Fleetwood Mac returned to the stage with John McVie on Monday night for the first time since since the bass player's cancer diagnosis.
The rocker's health scare prompted the band to axe a tour of Australia and New Zealand, but he returned to the stage with the group on Monday for a special end of year show in Las Vegas.
The public gig at the MGM Grand Garden Arena will be followed by a private concert on New Year's Eve.
Speaking before the first show, frontwoman Stevie Nicks told America's ABC News Radio that the gigs will be "really good for John" so he can "get back on the treadmill" after undergoing treatment for cancer.
During the concert, Nicks thrilled a pair of famous fans in the audience by dedicated the band's song Landslide to John Mayer and Katy Perry.
Mayer was so thrilled about the shout out, he grabbed his girlfriend's cell phone and updated her Twitter.com account, writing, "John here. Katy can't write because she's getting over Stevie Nicks dedicating 'Landslide' to us at the Fleetwood Mac concert. Unforgettable… While I'm at it I have a couple things I'd like to get off my – oh, she's motioning for the phone back. Gotta go!! -JM."
John here. Katy can't write because she's getting over Stevie Nicks dedicating Landslide to us at the Fleetwood Mac concert. Unforgettable.
— Katy Perry (@katyperry) December 31, 2013


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The survivor: Monica Seles may not be slapping her trademark angled winners on a tennis court these days, but the 9-time Grand Slam champ isn't sitting sedentary - she's a new contributor on CBS' The Early Show.
The fit-looking former No. 1 was interviewed today about the incredible first half of her career when she won 8 Grand Slams before the age of 20, the infamous stabbing by a deranged Steffi Graf fan, her second life on-court, and how the assault left her with deep, emotional scars and an unhealthy coping method - eating.
She told Harry Smith, "I had a lot of inside emotional traumas going on," "You could see that reflected in the body that I had."
UPDATE: In case you missed it, here's the video of Monica's interview on The Early Show.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Seles joins The Early Show and discusses stabbing, "I had a lot of inside emotional traumas going on," says Seles
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To judge by the White House's own statement, President Barack Obama's administration does not consider aid to Wheeling and cities like us to be "optimally targeted" use of federal funds.
Wheeling could be hurt badly if Obama's budget proposal is adopted by Congress. As we have reported, the city could lose about $1 million a year in federal funds if White House plans to change the Community Development Block Grant program go through.
Obama's budget request calls for changes in the CDBG program that would hurt the very communities that need economic development help - those with declining populations.
CDBG allocations to Wheeling have been decreasing steadily under existing law. The city's annual grant has gone down by about 37 percent during the past two years, to slightly more than $1 million. The money is used for various purposes, including infrastructure needs.
If Obama gets his way, funding for the CDBG program nationwide would be cut to $2.8 billion for fiscal 2014, down from $3.24 billion in 2012.
Of much more concern is the president's plan to cut some communities entirely out of CDBG funding.
As Wheeling officials explained to our reporter, "entitlement communities" under CDBG include those with populations in excess of 50,000 and those designated as principal cities in metropolitan statistical areas. Wheeling, with about 28,355 residents, in the past has been "grandfathered" into the program to keep CDBG money flowing.
Obama's plan could eliminate that provision, leaving Wheeling out in the cold.
City Manager Robert Herron said the president's budget proposal "is of great concern to us right now." No wonder: Losing $1 million out of the municipal budget would be very hard on Wheeling.
Loss of "entitlement" status could force the city to compete for grant funding from another, much smaller pool of money routed through the state.
Obama's budget proposal claims under the existing system, CDBG funding "is not optimally targeted based on community need or used most effectively in many cases."
Perhaps not in some communities. But Wheeling makes excellent use of the money. Our city should not be penalized because some other CDBG recipients do not.
Members of Congress from West Virginia - and other states where communities would be shut out of funding - should not allow it to happen. Obama's CDBG proposal should be rejected.


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Looking back at NASSTRAC
April 22, 2011
As I expected, NASSTRAC 2011 was replete with terrific content and information. The fact is, had it not been I would have been shocked.
This year's event had several different focus areas for shippers and carriers. I mean take your pick: HOS, CSA, capacity, infrastructure, fuel prices, truck size and weight, and Wall Street's take on the market, among others.
Given all these topics, one underlying theme was that things are slowly getting better. Yes, that has been a common refrain for a long while now but we need to take what we can at this point.
This is especially true when we look at what is happening with fuel in particular.
But back to NASSTRAC. Even with the tight capacity in the trucking market, many carriers in Orlando told me that "there is a lot of freight out there." Based on the relatively flat readings of the Cass Freight Index and ATA tonnage readings in recent months, that is not in dispute but at the same time it would be nice to see some steady upward momentum for a sustained period.
Even with some things looking up, there is plenty to be concerned about as a shipper or a carrier, and the speakers at NASSTRAC hit the nail on the head in reading the tea leaves on various topics, including Jon Langenfeld and John Barnes taking a Wall Street analyst view of the transportation and logistics landscape in their excellent presentations, James Oberstar discussing infrastructure, John Cutler's always excellent "Washington Update," and the outstanding shipper and carrier panels, among other offerings.
Since I have returned from Florida, I have filed two NASSTRAC news items for http://www.logisticsmgmt.com Be su.re to expect more on the site and in the pages of LM for a little while. This conference gives me the gift of content and stories to chase, and I endeavor to cover my tracks and tell you what happened.
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I also shared some thoughts and info on SDSU freshman Michael Cederoth, who was up to 97 last Friday,
Jacob Johansen
, RHP, Dallas Baptist
Johansen is a draft-eligible sophomore, and there's certainly a lot to like about the 6-6, 215-pound RHP. The pure stuff is clearly there, as he has been throwing 93-97 to go along with a 88-90 mph slider. The need for command/control is easily shown in his stats, as he has made 2 starts, posting a 9.00 ERA, striking out 6 and walking 10 in 7 innings of work, although he has only give up 4 hits. Allan Simpson ranked him the
No. 11 prospect in the Valley League
last summer. Look for Johansen's name to start popping up more frequently this spring, and if shows any semblance of control he could be taken early in the draft.
Kyle Finnegan
, RHP, Texas State
Finnegan won't be eligible for the draft until 2013, and has similar command/control issues that Johansen does, although nowhere near as extreme. In 2 starts so far this year he is 2-0 with a 0.75 ERA and a 10:5 strikeout:walk ratio in 12 innings of work. He has been consistently 91-92 this spring touching 96 to go along with a sharp 83-85 slider. He was named our
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Mitchell Traver
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Traver was a PG All-American last summer, and projected to be taken in the top 1-2 rounds come June. He was 92-95 with a plus slider in his most recent start, proving his early round draft value.
Austin Fairchild
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Fairchild is another 2011 PG All-American, and he continues to throw the ball well, peaking at 93 mph in his most recent outing.
Taylor Duree
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Duree is a player we are actively trying to dig up more information on, as he has reportedly been up to 94 mph. The last time we saw Duree was at the 2010 PG/EvoShield National Championship, when he peaked at 84. He showed plenty of room for growth during that tournament, and obviously is starting to fill out getting bigger and stronger while throwing significantly harder.
Kevin McCanna
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McCanna keeps getting better and better every time we see and/or hear about him. He was up to 91 at the PG/WWBA 17u National Championship last July, up to 92 at the WWBa World Championship in Jupiter in late October, and recent word has him throwing 89-93 peaking at 94 while also throwing a 76-78 curveball and a 83-85 changeup for strikes. One scout compared him to Ian Kennedy, telling us he is the best pitcher in Texas, which is pretty lofty praise.
Nick Grant
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Grant is another RHP that keeps getting better, peaking at 90 at last June's National Showcase, hitting 91 at the PG/WWBA 17u National Championship with recent reports indicating he has been up to 97 recently.
Connor Jones
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A 2013 grad and Virginia recruit, Jones is a very projectable RHP with reports of him sitting at 92 in his most recent start peaking at 94. The last time we saw Jones was last October at the WWBA Underclass World Championship where he threw 83-88. He's definitely a pitcher to keep an eye on over the next year plus.
last week's breakdown
of SDSU freshman RHP Michael Cederoth, he did indeed start last night against UW-Milwaukee in a game the Panthers kept scratching and clawing their way back only to lose late in the game to the Aztecs, 7-4. Cederoth didn't allow a run over the first 4 innings, giving up 3 over his final 2 frames. He went 6 innings giving up 6 hits and 2 walks to go along with 4 strikeouts. He was sitting at 96 mph, touching 98 several times, including 3-4 times in his final inning of work in the 6th. His slider once again was up to 86. More reason to keep an eye on this kid over the next 2-3 years and beyond.
Kyle Zimmer
pitched in the same tournament, going against Cal State Northridge. His final line was impressive at 6 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 7 K and 0 BB. The 0 walks is a little deceiving, as he fell behind early on almost every hitter he faced and really couldn't put himself in a position to use his plus breaking ball. His fastball sat at 95 all game, and was up to 97. He was overthrowing at times and the person I spoke to that saw him thought he was really good, but not quite as good as what had leaked out the first two weeks in which a few people had thrown out the possibility of him going No. 1 overall come June.
Some quick notes on a pair of prep bats:
Stryker Trahan
put on a show yesterday, throwing out a pair of would-be base-stealers with POP times of 1.79 and 1.83. He hit the ball consistently hard, and continued to show his incredible athleticism. We here at Perfect Game have been a little hesitant to put a 1st-round grade on Trahan as others have, but he's starting to change our minds with his early season performance.
Courtney Hawkins
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I'll have some thoughts on the Andrew Mitchell (TCU) vs. Andrew Heaney (Okla. St.) matchup from last night either later today or tomorrow.
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As the handoff date for Munroe Regional Medical Center draws near, hospital officials are building the foundation of a new relationship with UF Health Shands Hospital.
Operations of the publicly owned, 421-bed Munroe are scheduled to shift to Community Health Systems on April 1. UF Health Shands, which purchased a $10 million stake in the lease, has always been a secondary but important partner with CHS. (Originally, the dealings were with Health Management Associates, which CHS acquired this year.)
As Marion County Hospital District trustees finalized the lease with CHS, there was little public discussion of what Shands would bring to the table.
Shands has held off creating definitive, shared programs with Munroe medical staff until the lease is signed, according to Shands President and CEO Tim Goldfarb. The Marion trustees have signed their portion, and CHS is scheduled to do so later this month.
Still, in the interim, there have been enough talks among both hospitals' leading medical staffers to begin identifying what Shands will be doing.
For example, Munroe is prepared to create a neonatal intensive care unit. Goldfarb said that since Shands already offers Level 3 neonatal care — that is the highest level, providing treatment for the most ill infants — Shands can offer Munroe guidance and collaboration opportunities.
Shands pediatricians with advanced specialties could consult with Munroe doctors on a regular basis by way of video conferencing, for example.
Another option discussed is sending Shands pediatricians to Munroe, thus freeing up Ocala pediatricians to see more patients in their offices.
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Dr. Lon McPherson, Munroe's senior vice president of medical affairs and chief quality officer, predicts that Shands' new relationship with Munroe will develop "very quickly" once the CHS lease is implemented. McPherson said the Munroe, Shands and CHS medical staffs have met regularly and made good progress.
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Looking for a motoryacht with smart use of space, loads of amenities, a good turn of speed, and sharp design? Don't make a final decision until you check out the Absolute 64 Fly.
The 65-foot cruiser could be seen as a cornerstone of any European boatbuilder's range. It's a crucial rung in a yard's ladder—a boat of this size has the space, comfort, and technology for long stints onboard yet can still be handled by just two people.
Absolute Yachts has added its 64 Fly to the mix but she's got a bit of competition with a number of British and Italian yards all building seriously impressive rivals. We got onboard in Genoa, Italy, to see exactly what serves to set the new Absolute apart in a crowded marketplace.
Design and styling are always key points when it comes to yachts in this class and with the 64 Fly we may have hit a critical mass when it comes to windows. If they managed to fit any more glass into the hull and superstructure, you would essentially be cruising around in a Volvo Penta IPS-propelled greenhouse. All kidding aside, engineering these windows into the structure and ending up with such a solid feel is an impressive feat. Built in the company's state-of-the-art facility in Piacenza, Italy, the hand-laid solid-fiberglass hull is reinforced with the company's proprietary Integrated Structural System grid glassed in place over its entire length and breadth.
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In the saloon, despite how large the windows looked from the dock, the view out didn't quite meet expectations. Window mullions, galley lockers, a full-size refrigerator, and shelving that I suspect conceals structural members obstruct the view a bit, but light does flood in to brighten the area anyway.
The amidships galley works very well on a boat of this length meaning the person in the galley not only gets an elevated view out but the central location means he can still interact with those relaxing in the saloon. A fridge-freezer and abundant stowage—including individual fiddles for cutlery and crockery and an illuminated glassware cupboard in the lounge area—help the galley work even for longer cruises.
The seating aft is spacious and comfortable and a more formal dining area forward is handily located adjacent to the galley, making it easy to pass food over. I would have liked to see a small bench adjacent to the helm replaced with an area to stow and study paper charts.
There's only the four-cabin layout available, which isn't an issue, but some rivals offer a more spacious three-cabin layout. Thankfully, the master cabin on the 64 is already gigantic. There's enough headroom to host an NBA team meeting and good stowage includes a large hanging locker, low-level cupboard stowage, and a compact vanity unit. The test boat had a small sofa beneath the port hull window but I would specify the small two-person dinette as seen on the smaller 56 Fly because I love the idea of a quiet spot for a couple to have breakfast away from guests, especially as this cabin has its own fridge.
The VIP cabin stands out thanks to its offset berth, which means you can walk around the bed easily, and the area where the head of the bed would normally be is a spacious vanity unit. This bow stateroom seems to have more hull section given over to it than I've seen on other boats, and Absolute does a lot with the space.
The crew cabin certainly deserves a mention because thanks to its twin berths (single is an option), good en suite, and generous amounts of light via a transom window it could actually be considered another (very private) guest cabin.
The flying bridge is accessed via sturdy steps with large, safe treads and a handy railing at the top to clutch on the way through. A secondary, alfresco galley including grill, fridge, sink, and ice maker is opposite the main seating area and a three-person forward-facing bench, which converts quickly into a sunpad, is opposite the twin helm.
Aft, our test boat had clear space for a pair of sunpads but this area can hold the tender if you don't want it on the optional hi-lo swim platform. I really liked the large showerhead built in to the radar arch and there's even a proper drainage grate below to whip the water away. It's good to see two large dedicated stowage bins here too, invaluable for securing canvas and other odds and ends on the top deck.
Absolute is a big advocate of Volvo's IPS pod-drive system and has stayed loyal to it on the 64. The standard engines are twin 725-horsepower IPS 950s but we tested the 900-horsepower IPS1200 upgrade.
We started the sea trial from the flying bridge, where I noticed how quiet the 64 is (unfortunately, my sound meter failed on this sea trial). The steering is light and positive, ideal for easy, laid-back cruising.
The driving position is good at both helms but, unlike the lower helm, the upper driving position has the throttles outboard of the IPS joystick and personally I would want that the other way around, as it's a bit of a stretch to adjust the speed.
We managed a healthy top speed of 33.8 knots during our test with the 64 consuming 87 gallons per hour. Throttle back to a lazy cruising speed of 25 knots, and the thirst reduces even further to 59 gallons per hour.
So where does the Absolute fit in to the array of multitalented European 65-foot cruisers? It has four good cabins as standard, a refined and sophisticated ride, a 30-plus-knot top speed, an efficient cruise, and the benefit of joystick control, which is ideal if there will regularly be two of you using the boat. If all that sounds enticing, I'd say the Absolute 64 Fly is worth a closer look.
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Thanks to DtL reader Sara for alerting me to this video of Novak Djokovic!
The Serb, who got a little match-y with Jo-Willy yesterday, was interviewed by three kids called the Sports Brothers and they asked him all sorts of on and off-court questions.
Too Much Information Alert: Pay attention to his most embarrassing moment in the beginning of the clip. Maybe he can borrow some adult diapers from Tipsy. They really ARE all the rage, huh?
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Thursday, April 2, 2009
VIDEO VAULT: Nole's TMI moment - where's Tipsy when you need him?
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Very cute, down to earth interview. He knows how to relate to plain folks unlike certain #2 players who can only relate to the Wintours of the world.ReplyDelete
LMAO! Yeah, hide your face Nole because that makes it less embarrassing!ReplyDelete
- johanneApril 2, 2009 at 10:56 AM
HA! I love how open and personable Nole seems...hilarious! And the kids were cracking me up with how "professional" they were being. Love it!ReplyDelete
I maintain that Nole would be an effing blast to party with. Granted I will be taking Rafa home (obvs) but I'd have a few drinks with Nole & Marat beforehand LOL :)
johanne: why choose? bring 'em all home. just pack some diapers. just sayin'.ReplyDelete
Excuse you? Marat isn't going anywhere with anybody but moi.ReplyDelete
I don't drink, but I'd be more than happy to provide a place for him to drink from.
You guys can have the hairy smurf, and the one you can "Depends" on.
>>I don't drink, but I'd be more than happy to provide a place for him to drink from.<<ReplyDelete
Thanks, Pamela! I DO drink, but you've just given me a new pick-up line. ;)
*goes to Rafa's hotel room*
*bottle of champagne in each hand*
*pounds on door*
- johanneApril 2, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Sassy much, Pamela? Jaysus.ReplyDelete
- amandaApril 2, 2009 at 1:29 PM
i loved that video. just goes to show that he's definitely more defensive and reserved with most of the media but deep down the old, funny novak is still in there! the fun novak in the video is the reason why i'm a fan of his!ReplyDelete
Anytime Natch! lolReplyDelete
Johanne, you know I love Marat. I had to stake my claim. :)
- AnonymousApril 2, 2009 at 3:35 PM
One player who admits he shits his pants LOL.ReplyDelete
watching this video making me want to hug him ..sweet n fun nole..ReplyDelete
Aww, this is the Nole I love and want to see more of.ReplyDelete
I like Rich's solution - take all of them home. I ain't choosing.


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When you leave the house for the day there are probably three things you always need to take with you, your wallet, keys, and of course phone. Taking your phone everywhere with you has become so normal, but has it also become a problem? Take a look around you while you're walking around or lounging somewhere, you'll most likely see people always on their phones. Smart phones have definitely come a long way and popular social media sites such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and more can easily be connected to your smart phone.
In the short film I Forgot My Phone, director and actress Charlene deGuzman is seen doing activities such as laying in bed with her significant other, hiking, and attending a birthday celebration, but all moments are disrupted by the use of a phone. When explaining the concept of this short film, deGuzman writes on her tumblr that she has come to realize that everyone, including her, is always on their phones and it "makes me sad, I'm constantly working on living in the moment, enjoying and taking it all in (without Instagramming them – GASP!) but I know it takes a little practice.
The accuracy of her short film is kind of surreal and depressing. When I first watched it I definitely could relate to some of the scenarios and remember having the same facial expressions. Although I've gone through some of them, I do admit that I've been on the other side, the person that is on their phone checking Instagram or not engaging in a conversation. Now it just takes practice. It's time to not check your phone 24/7 and enjoy life moment by moment.
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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Jerian Grant scored 11 of his 13 points in
the second half, as No. 25 Notre Dame shook off an incredibly slow start and
dumped No. 20 Pittsburgh, 51-42, at Petersen Events Center.
The Fighting Irish were coming off an embarrassing 17-point loss at Providence
on Saturday and were facing a similar fate after missing their first 12 field
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After challenging an evil dragon, rescuing a beautiful princess and saving your in-laws kingdom, whats an ogre to do? Well, if youre Shrek, you suddenly wind up a domesticated family man. Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, a reluctant Shrek now agrees to autograph pitch forks. Whats happened to this ogres roar? Longing for the days when he felt like a real ogre, Shrek is duped into signing a pact with the smooth-talking dealmaker, Rumpelstiltskin. Shrek suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumpelstiltskin is king and Shrek and Fiona have never met. Now, its up to Shrek to undo all hes done in the hopes of saving his friends, restoring his world and reclaiming his one True Love.
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I have wore contacts for about 5 years now. They are the soft, breathable, extended wear type. I wear them 24/7 and they last 30+ days. I always carry an extra set with me when I am in the field. I really love them as I feel I can actually see better than with glasses. I am a competitive shooter and they really help when I am shooting. The one thing I have noticed is I live in a really dry climate and they tend to get "dry", especially when the wind is blowing. I always carry a small dispenser of lense lube in my pocket.
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