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If you're just starting your cloth diapering journey, you may be surprised by the degree of passion people feel about their choice to cover their baby's booty in cloth. If you ask a zealot why you should cloth diaper, they may talk to you for an hour. We'll try to be more concise.
Better for Baby: Disposable diapers contain dioxin, a highly-toxic carcinogen and Tibutyl-tin (TBT), a toxic pollutant and hormonal disruptor. Disposables are so absorbent because they contain sodium polyacrylate, which was used in tampons until the early 1980's when it was linked to toxic shock syndrome. If you've ever changed a baby's disposable diaper and noticed little blue beads of gel on their bottom, that was sodium polyacrylate. Since skin is your baby's largest organ, it goes without saying you'd rather not cover it in toxic chemicals like these.
Better for the Planet: All those chemicals that don't absorb into your baby's bloodstream will be dumped into a landfill and eventually reach your water source when using disposable diapers. The same is true for the feces, which is meant to be dumped in the toilet even when using disposables, but almost never is. We can't know for sure, but the estimate is that a single-use diaper takes between 250-500 years to decompose, and more than 27 billion disposable diapers are used every year in the US. And finally, over 300 pounds of wood, 50 pounds of petroleum and 20 pounds of chlorine are used to produce the disposable diapers ONE baby needs for ONE YEAR
Better for Your Pocketbook: The savings you will get out of cloth diapering vary depending on which type of diapers you use and the capacity and efficiency of your washing system. But overall, you can spend between $2000-3000 to put disposable diapers on a baby from newborn to potty-learning (depending on the brand you buy). Your costs for a babyhood of cloth will range from around $300 for the most economical system to about $700 for a premium system (and those numbers include water and energy costs). So even if we round that premium system up to $1000, you're saving at least $1000 per child. Add to THAT the fact that you can reuse those diapers for your next child, and your savings simply multiply.
And Just Plain Cute: Okay, this one is not as compelling as the others. But there's no denying that a poofy, cloth-clad booty is far cuter than its crinkly, paper-clad equivalent.
(For lots of great statistics and information on environmental impact, costs, etc. with formal annotation, check out the website of the non-profit Real Diaper Association at www.realdiaperassociation.org)
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What are the different cloth diapering systems?
- Prefolds and Covers: The most economical system, a prefold (or flat) diaper is folded in the style of your choice, usually pinned or snappied into place, and then enclosed with a waterproof cover.
- Fitteds and Covers: Slightly more money and less learning curve than a prefold and cover, a fitted and cover system requires an absorbent fitted diaper which usually snaps or velcros closed, and is then enclosed with a waterproof cover.
- Pockets and Inserts: A popular choice for convenience, a pocket diaper must be stuffed with the inserts of your choice, but requires no cover and keeps the moisture away from your baby's skin.
- One-size Diapers: One-size diapers may be fitteds that require a cover, pockets that require inserts, or covers that require an absorbent layer inside. Whichever style you get, one-size diapers snap up or down to fit an infant or a toddler, and eliminate the need to buy different sizes as your baby grows.
- All-in-Ones: All-in-ones include the waterproof outer and absorbent inner in one simple diaper that requires no assembly. They are the most like disposable diapers when it comes to putting them on the baby. On the downside, they can take a long time to dry.
- Hybrid diapers include an insert that lays against the baby's skin and it's changed with every diaper change and a reusable waterproof cover that is used more than once throughout the day. These are a favorite among new parents interested in cloth diapering.
Wait. But isn't cloth diapering hard?
Probably not as hard as you think. On the one hand, it's not as simple as disposable diapering, though most cloth diaper converts think the benefits far outweigh the bit of effort. And there are even some that say it's easier, since the number of poopy blowouts you will see with cloth is usually far fewer than with disposables. But here are a few answers to burning questions:
How often do I change cloth diapers?
More often than disposable diapers. Because they are not loaded with the lovely absorbent chemicals we mentioned before, cloth diapers simply don't have the capacity of disposable diapers. Ideally, they need to be changed every two hours or so, but this depends on your baby and your diaper system (ie, a pocket diaper that keeps the moisture away from the baby's skin can be left on longer, particularly if it is stuffed with a lot of absorbent material).
How many do I need?
For a newborn, you'll want to have 10-12 diapers per day, so if you're planning to wash every other day you should shoot for around 24 diapers (but remember you'll need fewer covers). When they hit around 5-6 months, you'll generally need 6-8 diapers per day.
How often do I wash cloth diapers?
This depends partly on how many cloth diapers you have in your stash, and how often you change them (ie, if you have a frequent pooper or heavy wetter). With a small stash, you might wash every day, but even with a large stash, every other day is ideal. You don't want to let them sit for too long before washing. While every other day may sound like a lot, it probably takes a grand total of five minutes to throw diapers in the washer and transfer them to the dryer. Calculate more time if you're hanging them up to line dry, or stuffing pocket diapers when they're done.
How do I get started?
The best advice is to try a variety of things when you're first starting out. Pockets may appeal to you, but you may find you hate stuffing them and prefer AIO's. You may think folding prefolds sounds intimidating, and it turns out you love them. Even the best brands don't fit every single baby, depending on how your little guy is proportioned. So don't go out and buy 24 of one brand and one size.
We offer diaper packages (like this one at Granola Babies) designed to let you try a variety of different diapers at one go. Or just put together a hodge podge of what appeals to you. Try them out and order more when you know what you and your baby likes. (And also be aware that may change as your baby grows and their elimination needs change.)
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A word on laundry
Laundry routines are as varied and personal as cloth diaper systems, and you will have to figure out what works for you, your diapers, and your washing machine. But here are a few things to keep in mind:
- All detergents are NOT created equally. Never use a diaper detergent with fragrances, dyes, enzymes or brighteners. Some detergents that are popular in the cloth-diapering world are Rockin Green (available at Granola Babies) Allen's Naturally, Country Save (also at Granola Babies and our favorite!), and Sport-Wash. Some people have good luck with "free and clear" brands and others don't.
- It seems counter-intuitive, but you want to use less detergent on diapers than you would on clothes, or you will get a stinky build-up. Generally, for detergent that isn't cloth diapering detergent, use about half the recommended amount of detergent in a top loader and a quarter of the recommended amount in a front-loader.
- You will find what works for you, but some variation on a cold pre-wash, hot/cold wash, and extra cold rinse is common when laundering cloth diapers. Line drying is great for the planet, but any diapers with a PUL layer need to have a hot dryer cycle from time to time to seal up the waterproof barrier.
- Wet pails (soaking soiled diapers until washing time) used to be the norm, but they are used with less and less frequency. Most people keep soiled diapers in a dry pail (and a bit of breathing room actually helps control the stink) until they are ready to be washed. The stink many people associate with diapers today actually comes from the reaction between urine and the chemicals in disposables. You will likely be surprised by how little you smell the dirty diapers.
- Setting diapers out in the sun makes a world of difference in removing stains.
- How to Strip Cloth Diapers
- The Basics of Cloth Diapering with Prefolds
- The cost of Cloth Diapers vs. Costco Disposable Diapers
- Is it too late to start cloth diapering?
- Differences between a liner, a doubler and an insert
- Diapering Service vs. Buying Your Own
If you need any help choosing, whether it's just one diaper or a whole diapering system, please feel free to contact us. We are a cloth diapering family and will be happy to help you.


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"Stride it out!" "Get that knee up!" "High knees, high knees!" How many times have you heard this from a teammate, coach or parent? Are these really the best coaching cues or what you want from your athlete when you are trying to inspire them to run faster?
Consider this when thinking about where your foot should land to deliver the most force into the ground and encourage forward speed. You don't want to bounce up or down and certainly you don't want to be slowing yourself down by accident. You work too hard on strength, conditioning, flexibility, skill development, and on and on. Where your foot is placed on the ground needs to be considered when explaining what these clichés means. What we say is very important when trying to communicate effectively. Rethink your coaching cues to make sure our message mirrors our expectations. When it comes to foot placement, how about we use "back and down"? What are you using to remind yourself to push into the ground to run fast?
Check Point 7: Foot Placement
Over striding or under striding are common mistakes by athletes because they are unsure as to where their foot should contact the ground. Some will try to extend the leg too far in front and will end up wasting energy. If the foot lands in front of the body, "striding out", your body will be blocked by the extended leg and forced upward. This creates a vertical lift to your sprint and reduces forward speed. Others will shorten their stride and not allow time for their opposite leg to fully recycle. The foot should make contact with the ground directly below the hips. You increase stride length by extending the leg below and behind you at this point. Draw a line from the bottom of your pelvis to the ground. Depending on the size of the athlete, the foot should make contact less than a foot in front of that line. Use the word "WHERE" as a reminder. Where is your foot landing? Where is your center of gravity at contact? Where are you putting your power into the ground?
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ISAF Women's Match Racing World Championship Skippers confirmed
by ISAF on 28 Aug 2010
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The skipper line up for the 2010 ISAF Women's Match Racing World Championships is confirmed.
20 of the world's best women's match racing teams representing 14 nations will compete for the World title from 20 to 25 September in New York, USA. The 2010 Championship is organized by the New York Yacht Club and will be sailed on Narragansett Bay near Newport using the yacht club's fleet of 13 Sonars.
Top of the list is defending champion Nicky Souter (AUS) fresh from victory at the final regatta of the 2009-2010 ISAF Sailing World Cup in Weymouth. The #1 skipper on the ISAF Women's World Match Race Rankings, Lucy Macgregor (GBR) finished a disappointing ninth in 2009 but is a clear favourite for the 2010 title. One of the very best women's match racers in the world, MacGregor will be fighting to become the first British skipper to ever reach the podium at the Women's Worlds.
Relative newcomer to the women's match racing circuit after making the transition from the Yngling, Renee Groeneveld (NED) will be making her Women's Worlds debut in 2010. Groeneveld won her first ISAF Sailing World Cup regatta at Skandia Sail for Gold in 2009 and followed this with a win Palma this year, she is currently ranked #7 in the world. Another skipper making the move from fleet racing is Anna Tunnicliffe, the 2008 Olympic gold medallist in the Laser Radial. Tunnicliffe is ranked at #3 in the world after a busy season which included four World Cup podium finishes.
Long time ranking leader and World Champion in 2007 and 2008 Claire Leroy (FRA) completes the top five names on the competitor list. Leroy claimed the 2009-2010 World Cup crown and is currently ranked at #2 in the world. Leroy is not the only skipper on the entry list to already own two world championship gold medals, US skipper Sally Barkow won the title in 2004 and 2005 and will be back to try and win her third. Another veteran skipper to the event is Denmark's Lotte Meldgaard Pedersen (DEN) who has sailed at every championship since her bronze medal winning debut as skipper in 2001. Meldgaard-Pedersen went on to win the silver in 2003 and her second bronze in 2007 but the talented Dane is yet to lay her hands on the trophy and complete her set of medals with a gold.
Wild card entries went to multiple Olympic medallist and four time 470 World Champion Sofia Bekatorou (GRE) and Petra Kliba from Croatia. The full list of skippers and their most recent ISAF Women's Match Racing World Ranking is below.
Name (Nation) - ISAF World Ranking at 4 August 2010
1. Nicky Souter (AUS) - 8
2. Lucy Macgregor (GBR) - 1
3. Renee Groeneveld (NED) - 7
4. Anna Tunnicliffe (USA) - 3
5. Claire Leroy (FRA) - 2
6. Katie Spithill (AUS) - 6
7. Anne-claire Le berre (FRA) - 5
8. Julie Bossard (FRA) - 9
9. Genevieve Tulloch (USA) - 10
10. Sally Barkow (USA) - 12
11. Lotte Meldgaard Pedersen (DEN) - 13
12. Camilla Ulrikkeholm (DEN) - 15
13. Samantha Osborne (NZL) - 18
14. Juliana Senfft (BRA) - 17
15. Silja Lehtinen (FIN) - 14
16. Ekaterina Skudina (RUS) - 11
17. Silvia Roca mata (ESP) - 19
18. Rita Gonçalves (POR) - 25
WC. Sofia Bekatorou (GRE) - 34
WC. Petra Kliba (CRO) - 22
All the latest details on the 2010 Worlds, together with an archive of results from previous championships is available on the ISAF Women's Match Racing World Championship microsite at www.sailing.org/wmatchworlds
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Team Azzurra of the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda yesterday won the 46th Congressional Cup, world renowned event organized by the Long Beach Yacht Club which each year attracts some of the best match racing skippers. This is the only ISAF Grade 1 match racing event held in the USA.
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Lucy MacGregor (GBR) topples Claire Leroy (FRA) . Adam Minoprio (NZL) maintains his position at the top
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Former Governor Bev Perdue has closed her campaign accounts. Nearly $800,000 went to repay loans made during past political campaigns, $200,000 went to writers helping Perdue with her autobiography, and over $100,000 went to charity. None of the money went to the state Democratic party nor her past political allies.


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Building up hype while still months away from release, a new sneak peek from "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" has been released by Warner Bros.
The teaser trailer also includes the franchise's stars, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, all chatting about the climatic final installment in the oh-so-popular series.
As for the movie's release, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" is set to invade theaters worldwide on July 15, 2011.
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Jonathan David Fanene[1] (born March 19, 1982) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at College of the Canyons and Utah.
College career[edit]
While attending the University of Utah, the Utes were able to win the 2005 Fiesta Bowl by defeating the University of Pittsburgh 35-7. At Utah, his jersey was number 91. He was a Sociology major.
Professional career[edit]
At the NFL Combine, Fanene had impressive scores. In the 40, Fanene posted a 5.3 He also completed a 410-pound bench press.
Cincinnati Bengals[edit]
The Bengals drafted Fanene with the 233rd overall pick in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Fanene was back living in American Samoa during the draft. Once Fanene arrived in Cincinnati, he received number 68. As a Bengal, Fanene was a teammate of Domata Peko, another Samoan-born player. Fanene was quoted in the Cincinnati Post about the new members:
"To be honest, it does make me more comfortable," said Fanene. "I'm used to being around different races but seeing the same nationality around you and having your friends from back home, it makes me happy to work with them."
(The quote was in reference to Domata Peko and Matt Toeaina, both Samoan-born players on the Bengals at the time; however, Matt Toeaina was cut during the 2007 season.)
Fanene was slowed by injuries including a hamstring injury in the off-season prior to the 2006 campaign. Fanene was able to play in four of the final five games of the 2006 season. On February 22, 2008, the Bengals and Fanene reached an agreement on a three-year extension.
New England Patriots[edit]
On March 14, 2012, Fanene signed with the New England Patriots for three years, $12 million with a $3.5 million signing bonus.[2][3][4] He was released with a "failure to disclose physical condition" designation on August 21, 2012.[5]
Political career[edit]
Fanene is currently serving as the Director of the American Samoa Department of Youth and Women's Affair.[6]
Fanene is a member of a family with 12 children, and is married to his wife Lorelei. Fanene resides in Dayton, Kentucky, a small town across the Ohio River from Cincinnati.[7] They have a son, Truman. Fanene is of Samoan descent.
- ^ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FaneJo20.htm
- ^ Reports: Fanene agrees to terms
- ^ Reports: Opinion DL Fanene to Pats
- ^ Report: Fanene excited to Join Patriots
- ^ "Jonathan Fanene released by New England Patriots". NFL.com. Retrieved 21 August 2012.
- ^ http://samoanews.com/node/80926
- ^ "Cincinnati Bengals: Jonathan Fanene". The Cincinnati Bengals. 2012. Retrieved August 2, 2012.


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Accuracy analysis of the State-of-Charge and remaining run-time determination for lithium-ion batteries
Pop, V. and Bergveld, H.J. and Notten, P.H.L. and Veld, J.H.G. op het and Regtien, P.P.L. (2009) Accuracy analysis of the State-of-Charge and remaining run-time determination for lithium-ion batteries. Measurement, 42 (8). pp. 1131-1138. ISSN 0263-2241
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|This paper describes the various error sources in a real-time State-of-Charge (SoC) evaluation system and their effects on the overall accuracy in the calculation of the remaining run-time of a battery-operated system. The SoC algorithm for Li-ion batteries studied in this paper combines direct measurement of the Electro-Motive Force (EMF) and book-keeping systems. The major error source appears to be the value of the EMF, which changes with temperature, with previous (dis)charging conditions and due to aging over time. It is shown that with a new method for modelling the SoC–EMF relationship and by predicting the battery's State-of-Charge-left, an error of less than 1 min or 1% in the remaining run-time can be obtained.
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San Jose St. Team Notes
Disappointing nine-win season for Spartans, but solid nucleus returns
San Jose State struggled a year after posting its first winning season since 1993-94.
The Spartans, who were 17-16 in 2010-11, mustered only nine victories as they made the transition to a team that no longer had high-scoring guard Adrian Oliver and veteran point guard Justin Graham.
The backcourt, though, wasn't usually the problem. Often, the Spartans didn't have enough help for post Wil Carter, as they were outrebounded by 3.9 per game. The lack of expertise in the lane showed up in field-goal percentage -- a WAC-low 39.5 percent -- and in field-goal percentage defense (45.0).
San Jose State shot just 32.8 percent when it lost to top-seeded Nevada 54-44 in the WAC tournament quarterfinal. That was the Spartans' fifth consecutive game in which they shot less than 40 percent.
The Spartans lose four seniors, but Carter was the only senior starter through most of conference play, so SJSU will have a solid nucleus coming back. In the second half of conference season, San Jose State was more competitive, although its only WAC breakthrough in the victory column came in a home game against area rival Fresno State in double overtime.
"So many times we were close but didn't get over the top," coach George Nessman said late in the season. "We really believe we could have been doing better than what we're doing. But I think the big balance is that there's no question our team is moving forward, no question our team is progressing."
Nessman, who wrapped up his seventh season, did sign a new contract last summer that takes him through the 2013-14 season, although his job performance remains a hot topic on SJSU message boards.
--Junior-college transfer James Kinney was selected to the WAC All-Newcomer team in a vote of league coaches. The guard averaged a team-high 15.8 points per game and was the team's leading 3-pointer shooter (86-of-216 for 39.8 percent). He tied for the team lead in steals (40) and was first at the free-throw line (85.3 percent). He ended the season on a sour note, though, going 1-of-13 from the floor in the WAC tournament against Nevada and finishing with five points.
--Good news and bad news for San Jose State from the free-throw line: Good: The Spartans shot a league-best 74.6 percent. Bad news: They got to the line less than any team in the WAC, just 18.9 times per game. That's emblematic of a jump-shot shooting team.
FINAL RECORD: 9-22, 1-13, eighth place in the WAC.
2011-12 SEASON RECAP: San Jose State picked up eight victories before the New Year, but none of those non-conference victories were anything to write home about, and a pattern of not being able to close out games emerged. When outside shots weren't falling, the Spartans had a tough time scoring -- witness a brutal 81-36 loss to Cal and even a 47-40 loss to Cal Poly when SJSU made a scant six two-point baskets. SJSU went winless through the first half of conference play, with a scoring margin of minus-13 per game. The Spartans had close calls against Hawaii, Nevada and Idaho in the second half of the season but struggled in late-game situations, with coach George Nessman lamenting just a couple of mental errors or missed assignments that could have resulted in at least a few more wins.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "We have a lot of young guys in our program, and it showed at times. We definitely have a good nucleus going forward." -- Coach George Nessman.
THE GOOD NEWS: San Jose State will return four starters, counting a pair of freshmen -- F Stephon Smith and G D.J. Brown -- who each joined the lineup soon after the start of conference play. The strength of the team next season will be the backcourt with rising senior James Kinney (15.8 points per game) and junior PG Keith Shamburger (13.1 points, 5.2 assists). Santa Clara transfer Chris Cunningham could be a factor in the frontcourt as he becomes eligible.
THE BAD NEWS: The Spartans still have a long climb as a program, usually buried at or near the bottom of the WAC standings for many years, although the changing nature of the conference affiliates (with Nevada, Hawaii and Fresno State leaving) might open the door for a rise. SJSU has precious little returning in the way of low-post scoring after the loss of Wil Carter, so that has to be a spring recruiting emphasis. The Spartans need more balance in their offense after relying too much on the long ball. San Jose State set a single-season school record for most 3-point attempts with 701. The previous record was 561 in 2002.
KEY RETURNEES: James Kinney proved to be a WAC-level scorer in his first season after transferring from junior college, ranking fourth in the conference with 15.8 points per game by the end of the league tournament. PG Keith Shamburger had a 2.5 assist-to-turnover ratio and will be one of the top point guards in the league next season if he can find more scoring consistency and work on his 3-point shot. G D.J. Brown (7.7 points per game) and post Stephon Smith (3.9 points, 2.9 rebounds) got their feet wet as freshmen starters and need to continue to develop.
--C/F Chris Cunningham transferred to San Jose State from Santa Clara over the summer. Cunningham (6-8, 225) averaged 4.4 points and 2.8 rebounds a game for Santa Clara. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining after he sits out in 2011-12.
--Senior F Wil Carter ended his solid San Jose State career in style with a team-high 18 points on 9-of-13 shooting in the WAC quarterfinal loss to Nevada. He also grabbed seven rebounds.
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Auckland to Russell – Coastal Classic
The Race
Greetings Yachties,
Welcome to New Zealand's most popular coastal yacht race, 125miles ( in a strait line, 160 if it's on the wind) from Auckland's Devonport Wharf to Russell Wharf. The record of just over 7 hours 20minutes is held by Split Enz.
Split Enz arrived in Westhaven Friday 25th September for this years race.
HSBC Premier Coastal Classic Media Release
Thursday 15 October 2009 – for immediate release
Giant-slayers have good chance of keeping Labour Weekend race win local. The international supermaxi entered in this year's HSBC Premier Coastal Classic certainly has the waterline length to overshadow other entrants, but will she have the speed? When Alfa Romeo II set a new race record from LA to Hawaii earlier this year, she achieved an average boatspeed of just over 16 knots.When, back in 1996, Split Enz set the record for the HSBC Premier Coastal Classic race from Auckland to Russell, she achieved an almost identical average boatspeed of 16.3 knots.
These numbers leave the outcome in next Friday's famous Auckland to Russell yacht race wide open for speculation, says HSBC Premier Coastal Classic spokesperson Jon Vincent."It could be very close. On one hand, Alfa Romeo – which already has 141 race wins to her name – has the size to deliver top performance in all conditions. But given the right conditions, a number of the multihulls can easily sustain speeds in excess of 20 knots. However, they depend on exactly the right conditions to do so."The last supermaxi to appear in the HSBC Premier Coastal Classic, Zana, was able to beat the existing monohull record comfortably in a time of 8 hours 29 minutes and 50 seconds, but still failed to come close to touching the overall race record – Split Enz's best time of 7 hours 20 minutes and 51 seconds."What's remarkable is that Split Enz's record has stood for 13 years," says Jon. "Sailing technology has changed drastically since then, yet so far our record is untouched. It goes to show how incredible the 1996 race was in terms of serving up exactly the right conditions."Split Enz, which has returned to the country after a number of years in Noumea, is still sailed in a very similar configuration to the 1996 race.
The crew of Taeping – only rivaled by Frantic Drift in racing over recent seasons – thinks that given the right conditions, they could potentially average around 17-18 knots, with bursts of 22-23 knots. Speeds that the 100 footer may well surpass.The clash for line honours is most likely to be between the Australian supermaxi, and several other boats less than one third of her in size, including Taeping, Frantic Drift, Timber Wolf, Dirty Deeds and Attitude. Many of the front runners have been modified since the 2008 race. Taeping, an 11.6m Grainger designed catamaran owned by Aucklander Dave Andrews, has taken line honours in the last two events, and has impressed throughout its 2009 race season. This year the boat has added half a metre to its carbon mast, plus a carbon front beam and main beam, lighter rigging, and equipment to assist with tricky night sailing. In the race between Taeping and Split Enz, Jon Vincent sees Taeping as favoured. "She's 5ft longer on the waterline, has a new carbon mast and beams, new sails, new rudders and is sailed exclusively by local sailors. The actual sail plan between the two boats (based on working sails) appears to be very similar. Tai Ping has a slightly more radical square head as the boys onboard believe the carbon mast can take the load. Split Enz runs an alloy rig and has very new sails but is not as radical. I'm not sure how they compare on weight but I'd guess Split Enz to be slightly heavier." He also explains that Split Enz has better freeboard on the bow, so may not bury as Taeping does, but that Taeping's five foot waterline bonus may nullify that. "Last years Coastal was unpleasant and certainly required skill but Taeping had the race to themselves really so that extra 10% wasn't needed."
Photo Sail-World: Richard Gladwell
Frantic Drift, owned by Olympian Dan Slater, has trailed Taeping to the finish in the last two editions of the race, and is crewed by a line up of world class sailors: Dan, Ed Smyth, Nathan Handley and Aaron Macintosh, showing an edge over Taeping in round the buoys racing. "With a South-Westerly of 5-10 knots we will have a chance," says Dan. Improvements to another fast tri, Timberwolf, include a new carbon rig, more sail area, and structural changes, tipped by the owner to make the boat a good 4-5% faster. "In the right conditions [light to medium breezes and flat seas] we feel we have a good chance in our division, and in perfect conditions could be an outside chance to be first Multihull to Russell," says owner Tim Willets. "We have exactly zero chance against the supermaxi, because in the only conditions that she is slightly weak, we are even worse."
Line honours victories always steal the show in terms of media coverage and attention, but there are dozens of races within races that will be closely watched within the sailing community, and competition is no less fierce. Starting at the smallest end of the fleet, the littlest boat entered is one that considers she has the biggest task ahead. Owned by Grey Lynn resident Rob Hielkema, Geralda is an Elliott 6.5m trailor sailor that will race with just two crew to Russell. "If the weather plays into our hands we intend to beat some much bigger boats, and we hope to challenge the PHRF and two handed divisions," says Rob of the boat which has been modified from its original design and has a very similar rig to a Shaw 6.5, plus a 2.4m prod to hold a generous amount of sail area. "If the weather is not in our favour – if it's a northeaster – then we hope not to be the last boat through the finish."Geralda is one of around 30 boats entered in Division 5, including the youngest skipper on the racecourse, Edwin Delaat. The thirteen year old will race aboard the Farr 727 Crac-A-Jac, a boat which he dreamed about owning since he was four, and saved for by doing odd jobs for over three years. Edwin, who is sailing with several older and more experienced adults, but keen to call the shots, has done hundreds of miles on the water, and earned a string of qualifications, starting with a VHF Certificate earned when he was nine, and a Boatmasters Certificate. He took part in last year's HSBC Premier Coastal Classic aboard Starlight Express, but is aware that completing such a long race in such a small boat, will be a very different experience.
Moving on up, Division 4 is next in the size/speed bracket. Featuring a diverse range of mid sized boats, including some very competitive racers of older design, a handicap win is nearly as sought after as a win on line, and to get both is like the holy grail. "We are in the race and I am looking for the double," says Bob Bilkey, owner of the updated Ross 930, Drop Dead Fred, and near the top of the handicapper's favourites for the division. Bob wants a downwind race this year, and his competition will be No Worries, Recreation, Cool Change, and Cadibarra 6. But if it's on the wind, then First by Farr, Roy Dickson's Playbuoy, Oracle, Pink Cadillac, or the Stewart 34 Prism, will be favoured. "We are consistently improving our performance with new sails, we are using a smaller main, and have a new tactician," says Bob, of the entry which has finished every year it enters, regardless of conditions. "Some years the Coastal is a drag race, the others it is very tactical" says owner of Pink Cadillac, Basil Orr. "You just have to sail around the inevitable wind hole that catches up with everyone else to wind. I note that there are many more boats that sail well at night now – 10 years ago most of the fleet lost ground after midnight." Dominating this division is last year's winner, Roy Dickson and his boat, Playbuoy. The septuagenarian is father to Chris Dickson, and with a remarkable race career dating back over fifty years and instrumental to putting New Zealand sailing on the world map, regarded as one of the most canny sailors around. Needless to say, the crew of any boat in its size range that crosses the line ahead of Playbuoy deserve a pat on the back. Playbuoy is one of eight Stewart 34s racing, and there are also nine Young 88s, and four class-qualified Ross 930s on the entry list.
Division 3, which includes the Farr 1020s, and a selection of sloops in the 10-13m range, featured 26 entrants at the time entries closed. Five boats top the list of handicapper's favourites: Steve Newcombe's Zen, the 15.23m German Frers design Iolanthe II, the Young 11 Peppermint Planet, the Young 9.4 Prawnbroker, and a new boat called Tamateatoru. Dianne Campbell says that Tamateatoru is a new boat with a crew new to racing. 52 foot long, and weighing in at 26 tonne, and that the crew are picking up experience, rather than going for line honours. Jon Henry, skipper of Daniade, favours Zen for line honours, but says a boat to watch is Roulette. "Roulette hasn't raced for years, but used to be something special. It will go upwind better than anything in a blow… Stratocaster could be a contender also, but Div 3 has a wide range of types, so handicap will come down to the conditions."
Photo Ocean Photography: Will Caver
Division 2 features around 20 boats, including the Farr 11.6 class and the Elliott 1050s. Tom Coote owns the Elliott 10.5 Diablo, and says that in the eight years he has done the race, he has never seen such an intense build up, and that the three 1050s, Pretty Woman, High Voltage and Second Nature are now in almost identical configuration and sail area. "Tactics will make the day in this race," he says. "All of them are looking at us, and vice versa. It's an exciting buildup. There's a lot of banter at the moment, and sizing up of each other." But Cosmic Cruise and Cruise Control have waterline length on their rivals, and Fun n Games is a fast, very well sailed machine that can never be ruled out in this division – should her new saildrive component arrive from Italy in time for her to do the race. Fun n Games co-owner Mark Mulcare is frustrated by the delay but favours Truxton for line honours, and Outrageious Fortune or Cruise Control, with Waka a promising entrant should the breeze be light or very strong from behind.On handicap, he rates Second Nature, Truxton and Coppelia.
Division 1 features the big boats: Alfa Romeo is the obvious line honours contender, gear failure or extreme bad luck not withstanding. This division also includes the new Georgia, launched last week for Auckland barrister, Jim Farmer QC. The 52-footer is a near sistership to the boat that Emirates Team New Zealand are racing so successfully in Europe, and is optimized for IRC racing. She will be fast, but there are two things that she doesn't have. The first is time on the water to shake out systems and get ready for battle. The other is a canting keel, as sported by the other entrants in the fifty foot category, Upshot, Ran Tan and Wired. Many people think that Georgia will be faster than the canters, but whether that is the case depends on conditions. Wired has been re-moded and has shown great performance over winter, and is currently warming up for the Around Australia Race in 2011. With a square topped main and code zero, if the conditions suit them, Upshot owner Bruce Copeland says he doesn't think they will be able to get close – although they will try hard. "We have beaten Ran Tan before, and we will be trying to do it again," he says. "Like most boats I guess we have a great crew and although we take the racing seriously it's just as important to us to have fun and hopefully enjoy a nice slide up the coast."
The pair of Shaw 9's – Deep Throttle and Karma Police – are recent entrants to the race scene. Deep Throttle is based in Kerikeri, and is jointly owned by Richard Tingey, Tony Dalbeth and Justin Ferris, who completed the last Volvo Ocean Race on Puma, whilst Karma Police is owned by the boats' designer, Rob Shaw. The duo are lightweight, feature swing keels, and are designed for harbour and coastal racing, with the ability to go offshore. Constructed to high precision designs and specifications, these fully carbon boats are small but remarkable, and will excite all speed enthusiasts.
For the majority of entrants, most of the HSBC Premier Coastal Classic lies in the preparation. It's no different for Janine and Ant Robinson, owners of Bullrush, who, one week prior to the race, are working furiously to replace the mast they lost in the Noumea race over winter, with a new carbon one. "Things are slowly getting crossed off the list of things to do, the boat has had its PHRF done to accommodate the new changes, and a new Cat 1 inspection is booked… the list goes on," says Janine. Will Bullrush make it to the racecourse on time? Will the record be smashed? Will the powerful multihulls retain local honour, or surrender to the Australian boat? And what will be the outcome of the battles within battles that are so hotly anticipated by so many people?
Only time will tell.
The HSBC Premier Coastal Classic is the biggest coastal yacht race in New Zealand, and one of the biggest in the world. It started life 28 years ago as a drag race between Auckland and Russell for just a few boats, and over the years attracted a bigger and more diverse fleet, consisting of grand prix racers, America's Cup boats, and small family cruisers. Organised by the New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club, it is a race designed for speed: except for at the beginning and the end of the race, there are few opportunities to use tactics to overtake, and success can often depend on getting a good tactical start. The race can take as little as seven or eight hours for the very fastest boats, or as long as two days for the slowest boats in light conditions.
As well as welcoming back principal sponsor HSBC, the HSBC Premier Coastal Classic is supported by some of New Zealand's pre-eminent companies: Orb, Jucy Rentals, Safety at Sea, Predictwind.com, Harken, Donaghys Southern Ocean, Southern Pacific Inflatables, Sail NZ, Mount Gay Rum, Steinlager, Sunday Star Times, Yamaha Motors NZ, De Walt, Dirty Dog and Trade a Boat.
For those watching the race start from ashore, prime vantage points are Devonport Wharf, North Head, Orakei Wharf and the race website, www.coastalclassic.co.nz which will be updated regularly with photos, commentary and radio positions throughout the race.
Dickson, Hendy, and others confirmed for workshop
Roy Dickson, George Hendy, Brian Trubovich and Ross Masters are confirmed as the panel of four guest speakers that will join Cameron Thorpe in presenting an informative session about getting the best result on the race to Russell.
Roy Dickson – a fixture of New Zealand yachting who in a lifetime of sailing has accumulated numerous sailing titles. Roy was part of the crew led by Chris Bouzaid that won the One Ton Cup in German in 1969, and first put New Zealand on the world racing map. He is Chris Dickson's father, and owner of the Stewart 34, Playbuoy, on which he took out line honours in his division of the 2008 HSBC Premier Coastal Classic. Roy is also very well known for his support and encouragement of our top youth sailors.
George Hendy – George Hendy is a professional yachtsman who has undertaken many tens of thousands of miles of racing, including nine Kenwood Cups, four Fastnet Races, four Admirals Cups, a leg in the Whitbread Around the World Race, ten races to the Pacific Islands, and five Sydney-Hobarts. George is well known in the local circuit and is boat manager for the new 52 footer under construction for Jim Farmer and due to make its debut race the HSBC Premier Coastal Classic.
Brian Trubovich – Well known tactician, skipper and owner of the Ross 1066 Higher Ground, and one of the country's most liked and experienced coastal and inshore sailors. 'Trubi's' insight into any race will in particular give those with a sports style keelboat, an edge on race day.
Ross Masters – An eminently capable local sailor and boat owner who has raced since a young age, Ross has accumulated many thousands of racing miles, including international regattas, the Round North Island Two Handed, and the Sydney-Hobart in 2008, and possesses terrific knowledge of the Auckland to Russell racecourse.
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Record smashing fleet anticipated for HSBC Premier Coastal Classic
by Zoe Hawkins
Alfa Romeo, Split Enz and new 52 footer confirm intention to race to Russell
A 100 foot record setter, a sistership to Emirates Team New Zealand's new boat, and the return of an old friend fondly nicknamed the 'pink pig'. The race to Russell at Labour Weekend is going to be one for the record books, in all senses of the word.
Alfa Romeo – the 100 foot supermaxi owned by Kiwi expatriate Neville Crichton – took her 141st line honours victory, and set a new race record in America's toughest yacht sailing event, the Transpac (LA to Hawaii) race in July before returning to Southern Hemisphere waters to make its preparations for the HSBC Premier Coastal Classic.
She'll be racing the clock in the 119 nautical mile HSBC Premier Coastal Classic, considered one of the world's classic races, hoping to beat not only the monohull record set in 2005 by fellow supermaxi Zana Konica Minolta (8hr 29min 50sec) but also the overall race record wet in 1996, of 7hr 20min 51sec.
But Alfa Romeo will not be the only one with an eye setting a new best ever time. Six-times HSBC Premier Coastal Classic winner, the boat that set that astonishing record back in 1996, Split Enz, is returning to New Zealand for the first time in ten years.
Now owned by Georges Auteret of Noumea, Split Enz – dubbed the 'Pink Pig' – is virtually the same as it was in 1996, although Georges has done structural work to stiffen the boat, adding two more beams between the main and the rear beam, removing the front beam, and extending the boards by 500mm to improve its upwind performance.
With few boats to race against in Noumea, Georges and his crew, Erik Codron, Guillaume De Guio and Martin Fisher are looking forward to compete with other fast multihulls for the opportunity to defend the record and prove themselves over Taeping, winner of the 2007 and 2008 editions but with a race best of only ten hours.
Another new rival but with the ability to perform very well is the 52 foot keelboat under construction at Cookson Boats in Auckland. Georgia is the sixth in the family of 'Georgia Racing' yachts owned by Auckland Barrister Jim Farmer, and is modeled on Emirates Team New Zealand's TP52 designed by Botin Carceek, and currently leading the MedCup Series in Europe. The new Georgia is optimized for IRC racing and the HSBC Premier Coastal Classic marks the beginning of a challenging race calendar for boat and crew.
Another new entrant to the fleet is G-Whizz, a fifty footer owned by Australian businessman Greg Patten and optimized for two-handed sailing. The boat will be sailed two handed from Adelaide to Auckland as part of Greg's qualifying miles for the grueling Melbourne to Osaka, and it will participate, fully crewed, in the HSBC Premier Coastal Classic before returning to Australia.
"This is a dream fleet with the latest and fastest yachts competing", says David Griffiths, HSBC CEO New Zealand. "It's going to be an exciting race – one that HSBC Premier is delighted to be a part of. We are looking forward to it."
The 119 nautical mile race, considered one of the world's classic races, was inspired by speed record attempts by powerboats dating back to the 1920s, and in 1982 a challenge was issued to all keelboat and multihull owners to join this non-stop race from Devonport Wharf in Auckland to the bar in Russell, pushing boats and crews as hard as they dared. These days it finishes off the end of Russell Wharf, but the party in Russell is no less anticipated.
Sponsors of the event are HSBC Premier, Orb, Jucy Rentals, Safety at Sea, Predictwind.com, Harken, Donaghys Southern Ocean, Southern Pacific Inflatables, Sail NZ, Mount Gay Rum, Steinlager, Sunday Star Times, Yamaha Motors NZ, De Walt, Dirty Dog and Trade a Boat.
This year will be a little different for those not able to do the race on a yacht. Sailonline will be holding a virtual race called the Russell Runt there and back, using the popular Young 88 with real time weather and polars. Race the fleet in real time from home and then back to Auckland, keep up with the chatter on Crew.org here
A brief look at the past races here
Details of past winners, notice of race and all other important stuff is here
Where it all Began
The Coastal Classic Yacht Race from Devonport Wharf to Russell Wharf in the Bay of Islands, is New Zealand's premier fleet yacht race and has been held annually at Labour weekend since its inception in 1982.
The original concept was the inspiration of Roger Dilley from the then Auckland Multihull Sailing Association (now the NZ Multihull Yacht Club) loosely based on the speed record attempts by power boats dating back to the 1920's over the same course.
Roger's original idea developed into being a full on drag race with the first boat into Russell being the overall winner. AMSA then put the challenge out to all multihull and keeler owners to join this non-stop race to the bar in Russell, push their boats and crews to the max and overall have an exhilarating fun weekend.
Twelve intrepid skippers and crews took up the challenge and when Roger put the final magic touch to the race by dreaming up the name – the "Coastal Classic" had arrived. The fleet was divided into one multihull division and several monohulls, by length but no handicap. Boats ranged in size from the Peter Williams' 62 foot Fidelis down to Alex and Mathew Flynn's 24-foot trimaran Gulf Chariot.
The inaugural Coastal Classic Yacht Race began in light conditions at 0900hrs Saturday October 23rd with monohull Fidelis leading the fleet past North Head. Multihulls Krisis and Sundancer got into the action as the winds freshened once out of the inner harbour with their match racing and fierce competitiveness from there onwards setting the scene for all Coastal Classic races to come.
Krisis, skippered by Duncan (Cookie) Stuart was the first boat into Russell and his record of 18 hours was not broken for 4 years, although the armchair experts thought it would be easily broken. Andrew Wallace on his Farr 11.6 keeler Hawkeye waved the flag for the monohulls by finishing a creditable 50 minutes behind the first two speedy multis.
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Potential appearances for the 2009 HSBC Premier Coastal Classic include the holder of the overall race record set in 1996, as well as new boats more than capable of setting new records.
Split Enz is rumoured to have ordered a new set of sails and to be making an appearance at this year's race, hoping to better the race record of 7 hours and 20 minutes that it set in 1996 and still holds today. The gigantic pink catamaran is still considered very capable of it.
Meanwhile, the crew of the 100-foot, 2225nm 2009 Transpacific race record setting machine, Alfa Romeo, are in town and confirm that they intend to be on the startline of The Great Race.
Another exciting new entrant is a 52 footer under construction in Auckland that will make its first major appearance on Labour Weekend. The Botin Carceek 52 features a hull identical to that of Emirates Team New Zealand 's new TP52, with a bigger rig and other modifications that give it both more power and an optimised IRC rating. The boat is the fifth in the line of boats built for Auckland Barrister Jim Farmer.
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Race website here
Crew.org forums here
Sailonline Russell Runt here


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Speaking at the first Tory candidates hustings meeting, the MP for Henley said that he would introduce a new version of the Routemaster bus that had been axed by Ken Livingstone. Their replacement would be fully accessible for the disabled and mothers with buggies.
He said: "We should on day one, act one, scene one, hold a competition to get rid of the bendy bus. They wipe out cyclists, there are many cyclists killed every year by them.
"It's not beyond the wit of man to design a new Routemaster which will stand as an icon of this city."
Mr Johnson also said that he would stand up for the "many" in London who depended on their car and vowed to spend more of the congestion charge on repairing roads, particularly outside the centre of the city.
Just £10 million of the nearly £1 billion raised by the congestion charge had gone on improving roads, he said.
In a question and answer session in Westminster last night, the Tory front-runner also called for all ethnic minority communities in London to have a "good command of English".
He said: "It's tragic that there are people in the second and third generations who still don't speak English.
"If you don't speak English, you cannot take part in the economy and that's one of the reasons those communities are doing badly."
Mr Livingstone has already attacked him in personal terms, Mr Johnson claimed, with the Mayor suggesting he was a racist, a Right-winger and a friend of convicted fraudster Darius Guppy. He said that the public were ready for a new face to run London. "I think the fact that he has been at it for so long... is now turning into his single biggest weakness," he said.
Fellow candidate Victoria Borwick called for police to end the practice of patrolling in pairs, while Andrew Boff vowed to axe the congestion charge.
Warwick Lightfoot praised the Mayor's fight against Gordon Brown over the PPP for the Tube.
Mr Boff was the only candidate to pledge to scrap the congestion charge completely and to axe free child travel on buses. He said: "The congestion charge contract comes up in 2009. It doesn't just need mending, it doesn't need extending, it needs ending."
Both Mr Boff and Mr Lightfoot suggested Mr Johnson was not the man for the job.
Mr Boff said that the capital had had enough of "celebrity" politicians, while Mr Lightfoot said the Tories needed a candidate "without baggage".Reuse content


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A unique number that is assigned to you when you become a patient at Holland Hospital.
A form used to inform Medicare patients that the service they are receiving will not be covered by Medicare, making sure the patient is aware that they will be responsible for payment of the service. This notice is provided prior to the service being rendered.
The bill amount that the insurance company will not pay. It may include deductibles, coinsurances, and charges for non-covered services.
The amount your insurance plan pays or covers for your treatment, less any deductibles, coinsurance, or charges for non-covered services.
The transfer of the right for reimbursement directly to the hospital or provider from patient's health care provider. Transferring rights allows the insurance company to mail any payment directly to the hospital or provider. This legal statement may be signed by the patient or his/her legal spouse or guardian.
Permission for a patient service that is granted by the health insurance plan.
The services that are covered under your insurance plan
This rule comes into play when a child is involved and both the father and mother have insurance coverage. The parent whose birthday comes first in the calendar year has the primary insurance coverage, regardless of the age of the parents.
Health insurance coverage that you can purchase when you are no longer employed, or awaiting coverage from a new insurance plan to begin. Coverage may be purchased for up to 18 months from your date of separation. It is generally more expensive than insurance provided through the employer but less expensive than insurance purchased as an individual policy.
The percentage of coverage not covered under your insurance benefits. For example, your policy may cover 80% of charges. Your coinsurance/patient portion would be the remaining 20%.
A set fee established by the insurance company for a specific type of visit. This amount is due from the responsible party. This information can routinely be located on the insurance card and will be different amounts according to the type of visit. For example, Emergency Room Visit - $50, Inpatient Stay - $100, Physician Office Visit - $20. Further information can be obtained by calling your insurance plan.
CPT codes are universal five digit codes that are recognized by all insurance companies, hospitals and physicians. These codes are used by the insurance companies and providers to identify the type of care you receive. Insurance companies use this code, along with a diagnosis, to determine payment and reimbursement for your individual claims. The hospital and physicians use the CPT code to indicate the type of care or procedure(s) used to treat you.
The date(s) when you were provided healthcare services. For an inpatient stay, the dates of service will be the date of your admission through your discharge date. For outpatient services, the date of service will be the date of your visit or the date tests are performed.
An amount that must be met on an annual basis that is established by the insurance company and your benefit plan. Call your insurance company for the most up-to-date information regarding your deductible.
DRG stands for Diagnosis Related Group. A DRG is only assigned to an inpatient hospital service. DRGs are universal groupings that are used by Medicare and most insurance companies to further clarify the type of inpatient care you receive. Insurance companies use the DRG code, along with a diagnosis code and the length of the inpatient stay, to determine payment and reimbursement for your individual claims.
This is a notice you receive from your insurance company after your claim for healthcare services has been processed. It explains the amounts billed, paid, denied, discounted, not covered, and the amount owed by the patient. The EOB may also communicate information needed by the insured in order to process the claim.
The person responsible for payment of the bill.
An identifier given to the party financially responsible for receiving and paying the monthly billing statement.
A standardized claim form developed by HCFA and used by providers (typically physicians) to bill health care carriers.
A five-digit set of codes used to describe provider services, supplies and procedures. It includes Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, but also other supplement CPTs such as those for Durable Medical Equipment (DME), ambulance services and physical therapy.
An insurance plan that has contracted with providers to provide healthcare services at a discounted rate. These services will require prior pre-certification, authorization, and/or referrals.
Law enacted in 1996 to establish standards for handling patients' Protected Health Information (PHI). These standards related to billing, privacy and security.
An insurance plan that has a contract agreement with hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
A state administered federal and state-funded insurance plan for low-income families who have limited or no insurance.
Covered services required to preserve and maintain the health status of a member based on established medical practical standards. These are primarily determined by your health plan.
A health insurance program for people age 65 and older, some people with disabilities under age 65, and people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). For questions concerning the Medicare program, call the Social Security Administration toll-free at 1-800-772-1213, or call your local Social Security office.
The Medicare-approved amount of payment to Holland Hospital.
Healthcare coverage for inpatient stays at participating hospitals.
Healthcare coverage for doctors' services, outpatient hospital care, and some other medical services that Part A does not cover, such as the services of physical and occupational therapists, and some home health care.
A statement provided to patients or guardians by Medicare explaining how a claim was processed and paid.
Medicare Supplemental Insurance available by private insurance companies that pays for some services not covered by Medicare A or B, including deductible and coinsurance amounts.
This is the Holland Hospital bill.
The hospitals, clinics, health centers, doctors, medical group practices and other providers that an HMO, PPO or other managed care network has selected and contracted with to care for its members.
Services not covered under the patient's insurance plan. These charges are the patient's responsibility to pay.
The provider is not part of the insurance plan's network of contracted providers. Generally, services at out-of-network providers are paid for at a lower rate by the insurance plan and at a higher rate by you.
The amount that you pay until your benefit coverage reaches 100%.
An insurance plan that allows you to choose doctors and hospitals without first having to get a referral from your primary care physician.
Authorization given by a health plan for a member to obtain services from a healthcare provider. This is commonly required for hospital services.
A number obtained from your insurance company by doctors and hospitals. This number will represent the agreement by the insurance plan that the service has been approved. This is not a guarantee of payment.
An insurance plan that has a contract with providers to provide healthcare services at a discounted rate. These services may require prior pre-certification, authorization, and/or referrals.
Predetermined course of care designed to prevent disease altogether, to detect and treat it early, or to manage its course most effectively. Examples of preventative care include immunizations and regular screenings like Pap smears or cholesterol checks.
The primary care physician (can be an internist, pediatrician, family physician, or OB/Gyn) is responsible for all general medical care of the patients and referrals to specialists for care when medically appropriate. Most HMO, EPO and POS plans require members to choose or be assigned to a primary care physician. The PCP is responsible for providing or authorizing all care (hospitalization, diagnostic, workups and specialty referrals) for that patient. Depending on the type of insurance plan, a patient may not be covered for a visit to a specialist without prior approval of the primary care provider.
The insurance company primarily responsible for the payment of the claim.
Any information that can identify you as an individual and your past, present or future physical or mental health condition.
Approval or consent by a primary care doctor for a patient to see a certain specialist or receive certain services.
The insurance company responsible for the remainder of the claim after the primary insurance has determined benefits. If a patient has dual coverage, Holland Hospital will file a claim for service with the secondary insurance.
If you do not have insurance, or if you are seeking care at Holland Hospital outside of your insurance plan benefits, you are considered a self-pay patient.
The amount a beneficiary must pay toward their health care costs before insurance will pay. The SOC may change when monthly income changes.
A doctor or other health care professional whose training and expertise is in a specific area of medicine, such as cardiology or orthopedics. Most HMOs require members to get a referral from their primary care physician (PCP) before seeing a specialist.
The person responsible for payment of premiums or whose employment is the basis for eligibility for a health plan membership.
Insurance available by private insurance companies that pays for some services not covered by Medicare A or B, including deductible and coinsurance amounts.
Liability Insurance coverage becomes your primary insurance when an accident is the reason for your visit to Mission Hospital. Patient accounting will make every effort to identify and coordinate coverage so your account is paid in a timely manner.
A hospital billing form used to submit an itemized invoice of medical services and corresponding charges. This is a Uniform Billing Code of 2004, a revised version of the UB92, a federal directive requiring a hospital to follow specific billing procedures.
A health care facility that provides immediate but non-emergent care for a minor illness or injury, allowing ambulatory walk-in service on an extended-hour or 24-hour basis.
Worker Compensation provides insurance-type coverage for work-related illnesses and accidents. In order to use this insurance you must provide the appropriate insurance information, employer information, claim number and date of injury. This coverage is separate from regular medical coverage.


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Gillibrand was a member of the class of 2006 that swept the Democratic Party to the majority in Congress.
The cleric was apparently a member of the government-run Friday Prayers Committee in Hamadan province.
A familiar face, Mychal Johnson, a member of the local community board, crossed the street to greet me.
T. Willard Fair, another BALA member, also has a notable history of anti-immigrant activism.
And as a member of the most powerful judicial body in the country, his views matter.
She's a democrat, a red republican, a member of the Peace Society, a socialist—'
The member from Vermont pursued Jim with the bitterness of a fanatic.
But this I believe: you, nor a member of your garrison, will be alive tomorrow.
"I'm not saying you're a member of the criminal classes, colonel," he said.
The baronetcy was inherited by no other member of the family, and became extinct.
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Gearing up for some New Year's celebrations abroad, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith caught a flight at LAX International Airport on Monday (December 30).
The "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" hunk and his lovely wife were all smiles as they meandered through the terminal en route to Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Taking care of some holiday shopping, Jada Pinkett Smith headed over to the Gucci boutique in Beverly Hills on Tuesday (December 10).
The "Collateral" actress turned heads in her see-through black top over a black bra with skin-tight distressed designer jeans and a braided coif.
Arriving home at Los Angeles' LAX Airport on Thursday (November 14), "Madagascar" starlet Jada Pinkett Smith showed up in wild fashion.
The 43-year-old dressed like a sexy zebra, wearing a black and white sweater. She also wore her hair in lovely flowing braids that hung past her shoulders, finishing off her look with black leather pants and boots, smiling on the way to her ride.
Revealing a brand new 'do, Jada Pinkett Smith arrived on the red carpet at the Make Equality Reality event in Beverly Hills last night (November 4).
The sexy 42-year-old showed off her partially shaved ponytail and rocked a J Mendel frock as she socialized with her fellow industry pals including Alyson Hannigan and Colbie Caillat.
Making their return to SoCal, Jada Pinkett Smith and her daughter Willow Smith scurried through LAX International Airport on Monday (October 7).
The "Collateral" actress was all about showing off her new shorter hairdo as she smiled for the shutterbugs, while the "Whip My Hair" songstress preferred to hide under her hoodie.
They say as you get older you get wiser, and it looks like Jada Pinkett Smith is doing just that! On Wednesday (September 25), the wife of Will Smith took to her personal page to look back at what she has learned about herself over the years.
"Yesterday I turned one year older, and I reflected on where I have been and where I am now. What I learned about myself is this, when I was younger I was not a good problem solver, meaning I had a very difficult time dealing with problems in life. I had many addictions, of several kinds, to deal with my life issues, but today, at 42, I have my wisdom, my heart and my conscience as the only tools to overcome life's inevitable obstacles."
She's one of Hollywood's most famous moms, and now Jada Pinkett Smith reveals the key to her successful marriage in the July 2013 issue of REDBOOK magazine.
The "Madagascar" beauty struck an adorable pose for the Andrew Eccles-front page shoot while opening up about her marriage to "After Earth" star Will Smith and how she steers clear of media drama.
Ready for a night out on the town, Jada Pinkett Smith dined at Zuma restaurant in Kensington, London on Saturday (June 1).
The 41-year-old actress looked great in a form-fitting short green dress with black strappy sandals as she smiled at cameras outside.
Helping girls around the world to have greater opportunities, Jada Pinkett-Smith headed to The Sound of Change Live concert at Twickenham Stadium in the United Kingdom on Saturday (June 1).
Tonight, with performers including Beyoncé Knowles, Ellie Goulding, Florence + The Machine, Rita herself, and Jennifer Lopez, the Sound of Change concert promises to be a cornucopia of musical greatness.
Making the New York Premiere of their new movie a family affair, Will and Jaden Smith joined the rest of the crew to support "After Earth" at the Ziegfeld theater on Wednesday (May 29).
The "Independence Day" star wore a red three-piece suit that contrasted with his son and costar's all-white suit. Joining the father-son duo were Jada Pinkett Smith, Trey Smith, and Willow Smith.
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In announcing OpenOffice.org 1.0 (http://www.openoffice.org), Linux
gains another production-quality open source office suite. Reaching the
1.0 release is a big event, even if the OpenOffice.org version 1.0
corresponds to Sun's StarOffice 6.0. OpenOffice.org provides a totally
free office suite on par with Microsoft Office that runs on Linux.
The entire suite includes a word processor, spreadsheet, drawing
program, presentation program, and a whole lot more. The suite is
available for Linux on Intel, Linux on PowerPC, Solaris, and Windows --
a MacOS X port is also in the works. The wide array of available
platforms constitutes one of the OpenOffice.org software's great
appeals, providing a starting point for migrating Windows users to open
source software. Once your users run the OpenOffice.org suite, you can
then discuss migrating user desktops to Linux if appropriate for your
The OpenOffice.org suite has been around for some time and forms the
base for Sun's StarOffice suite. StarOffice
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open source OpenOffice.org suite, including fee-based support and a
database module. You can download the free OpenOffice.org suite from
The project site has a press section on their Web page, which even
includes a Flash presentation, indicates a serious effort to promote
OpenOffice.org 1.0. OpenOffice.org's public relations effort describes
the suite as a near drop-in replacement for Microsoft Office.
OpenOffice.org does a reasonable but not perfect job at loading and
saving Microsoft Office document file formats.
Much of the promotional effort demonstrates OpenOffice.org's lower total
cost of ownership (TCO) over Microsoft Office, highlighted by
OpenOffice.org's free distribution. Being free eliminates the costly
licenses and upgrade costs.
A Gartner Group estimate claims that StarOffice (and presumable
OpenOffice.org) can wrest up to 10 percent of the Microsoft Office
market share. Gartner's estimate is an incredible amount of market
share, but also indicates Microsoft's dominance of this market. In part,
this estimate stems from the fact that Sun plans to charge for
StarOffice 6.0 on Linux and Windows. The assumption is that businesses
would prefer to pay for software and the new fees will increase
StarOffice's usage.
If you are not using OpenOffice.org or StarOffice, you really should
take a look at these suites. They are not perfect and require a good bit
of RAM, but on the whole are great products. Questions about
OpenOffice.org can be answered by the slew of frequently-asked-questions
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University of New Orleans picture identification card is required for all UNO borrowers. Patrons will not be able
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who qualify for check out privileges are issued a special borrower's card at the Public Services Desk which is required for check out, as well as a current picture identification card. Items charged to this card remain the responsibility of the individual named on the card. UNO ID's are available in Room 101-Q of the University Computing and Communications building.
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NOTE: Due dates are shortened for students at the close of each semester.
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Lost Material Charges
There is a minimum $60 (including replacement and service charges) fee for each lost book. Outstanding fines are an additional charge. Higher lost material charges may be assessed on higher priced materials. Replacement costs for other library materials are determined on a case by case basis. Only the cost of an item ($45.00) will be reimbursed if the item is located and returned within 30 days of payment. Any questions regarding the cost for replacing lost items may be mediated through the Appeals process. To report lost library materials, contact the Public Services Desk at 280-6355.
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With one of the largest cross-country ski trail networks in North America, over 450 miles of snowmobile trails, the largest alpine skiing and snowboarding park in the Midwest and countless other activities, the North Shore provides ample reasons to get outside and play this winter! Take us up on a complimentary cross-country ski or snowshoe tour or nestle in by our cozy lodge fireplace with a good book!
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A Tamil journalist in Sri Lanka, J.S. Tissainayagam, has been sentenced to 20 years in jail after being convicted on terrorism charges. He was found guilty of causing "racial hatred" and "supporting terrorism" after the court heard that he had received money from the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam to fund his website.
Tissainayagam, the first person to be convicted under Sri Lanka's 1982 Prevention of Terrorism Act, was arrested 17 months ago after writing pieces critical of the military offensive against the Tamil Tigers in a magazine called North Eastern Monthly.
Aside from his website, he was also a columnist with the country's largest-selling English language Sunday title, The Sunday Times.
International media rights groups have previously called for charges to be
dropped. In May, US president Barack Obama highlighted Tissainayagam's case as an example of journalists being jailed or harassed for doing their jobs.
Human Rights Watch said in December last year that "while international law permits some restrictions on freedom of expression for reasons of national security, such restrictions may not be used to justify far-reaching restrictions on critics of the government."
The International Press Institute also registered its concern at the sentence today.
Sources: AP/ Radio France Internationale/The Guardian/IPI