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Innovations in Family.Show: Age Graph
The Family.Show genealogy sample application includes an Age Graph that shows the number of people in the database for different age ranges.
In the sample data included for the Windsor family the number for each range was:
- 0-19: 3
- 20-39: 13
- 40-64: 17
- 65+: 16
The graph doesn't include the additonal 32 individuals that didn't have a birth and/or death date. I am not certain why the ages were grouped as they were.
This graph also acts as a filter for the people list. Clicking on each bar shows those individuals in that age range.
It is interesting how they chose to include both statistics and navigation in the same control.


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Wei Zhang, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder, has won a prestigious Sloan Research Fellowship.
Awarded annually since 1955, the fellowships are given to early career scientists and scholars whose achievements and potential identify them as rising stars and as the next generation of scientific leaders. The 2013 fellowships were awarded to 126 U.S. and Canadian researchers.
"The Sloan Research Fellows are the best of the best among young scientists," said Paul L. Joskow, president of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
"If you want to know where the next big scientific breakthrough will come from, look to these extraordinary men and women. The foundation is proud to support them during this pivotal stage of their careers."
Zhang's research group is developing novel materials with potential applications in solar-energy conversion, chemical sensing and catalysis and gas separation and storage. The gas-separation work could lead to new and improved mechanisms of "clean coal"—or carbon capture and sequestration—in which carbon dioxide is captured and pumped underground, where it can become inert.
Finding the most efficient means of capturing carbon emitted by burning coal will be important for some time to come, Zhang said. Even if the world vastly scales up its use of renewable energy, it will need to rely on fossil fuels during the transition, he said.
Zhang's group has pioneered the development of very rigid, purely organic, three-dimensional "cage molecules," which act as gas-catching and storage material.
"Some people compare our material to Legos," Zhang said. "These compounds have very good selectivity in adsorption of CO2 or other gas molecules over nitrogen."
Zhang said the development of selective molecular cages is "very exciting" because two primary gases in, say, coal-fired electric plants are CO2 and nitrogen. "If people can realize selective adsorption or permeation of CO2, to remove the CO2 from the flue-gas stream, that would be a huge deal. That would be really big."
Technology based on Zhang's line of research, if developed and deployed, would differ from the current method of carbon capture and sequestration, which uses liquid amine compounds, derived from ammonia.

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Casilla frustrated after O's opt for late scratch
SARASOTA, Fla. -- Alexi Casilla was a late scratch again on Sunday, as he was forced off the team bus and not happy about it. Casilla hyperextended his left knee and there's still some swelling, so the Orioles decided to play it safe and not have him travel to play the Blue Jays in Dunedin, Fla.
"I feel good to play," Casilla said Sunday morning in the Orioles' clubhouse. "I know in the past, I've played with worse. Right now, I feel great just a little swollen. But they pushed me off the bus.
"When they pushed me -- the head trainer [Richie Bancells] pushed me off the bus -- I went to [manager Buck Showalter's] office and I told him, 'Hey I'm ready, I feel good to play.' But the head trainer, I know he's trying to protect himself. I understand his job. But he's not in my body to feel what I feel. If I say, 'I'm ready to play,' I'm ready to play."
Casilla, who was replaced at shortstop by Jonathan Schoop, said he planned to test his knee again on Sunday and is aiming to play in Monday's game. He dealt with a hamstring injury earlier this spring and has just five at-bats; he was also a late scratch in Friday's game in Fort Myers.
"This is so frustrating," said Casilla, who is competing for the utility spot. "So frustrating."
Also competing for the same role is Alex Gonzalez, who is 10-for-23 this spring and had a hit and a walk in Saturday's win. Jemile Weeks is also a potential fit, although both Casilla and Gonzalez have the ability to back up shortstop.
"When you have the track record that Alex has, you just trying to see if he's maintaining those skills, because if that's the case, he's easy to trust," Showalter said. "He knows how to play. You trust him defensively, especially. He presents a lot of options for you defensively, which you're always looking for.
"He kind of picked us as much as we picked him. I know this is something he'd like to do. We'll see where it takes him. We've got some other people doing well, too, so he's going to make it tough on us."
Brittany Ghiroli is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Britt's Bird Watch, and follow her on Twitter @britt_ghiroli. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Major League Soccer's awards season has begun. On Thursday, the league unveiled the finalists for an array of honors, from Assistant Referee of the Year to MVP. Voting was split among three groups -- MLS players, club technical and front office staff and the media.
The league's Best XI will be unveiled Nov. 26, but in the meantime here's a look at the contenders for the major prizes:
Finalists: Thierry Henry, F, New York Red Bulls; Chris Wondolowski, F, San Jose Earthquakes; Graham Zusi, MF, Sporting Kansas City
To be announced: Nov. 29 The favorite: Wondolowski is a shoo-in. The 29-year-old forward tied the MLS single-season scoring record with 27 goals and tallied 11 game-winners. The danger he created in opposition penalty areas also opened up space for fellow forwards Alan Gordon and Steven Lenhart, who enjoyed career years. Wondolowski will be the sixth American to take home the league's highest individual honor. The snub: Incredibly, no member of the glamorous L.A. Galaxy was nominated for an individual award. Forward Robbie Keane probably should have been. He was brilliant this year, especially after returning from the European Championship, and tallied 16 goals and nine assists for team that fought back from last place in the Western Conference. While Henry counters with 15 goals and 12 helpers, it's worth noting that Keane had six game-winners -- twice as many as the Frenchman -- and that Keane scored seven against playoff teams compared to Henry's two.
Finalists: Victor Bernárdez, San Jose Earthquakes; Matt Besler, Sporting Kansas City; Aurélien Collin, Sporting Kansas City. To be announced: Tuesday.
The favorite: SKC's defense finished the season ranked third in MLS history -- which should give Besler the edge. He was more consistent than Collin (who was benched for a couple games in September) and has risen from relative obscurity to a place on U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann's radar with smart, technically-sound play. The snubs: German veteran Arne Friedrich played an immense role in helping the Chicago Fire return to the playoffs for the first time in three years, not only with his own performance but with his ability to organize a defense featuring several young players. U.S. World Cup veteran Jay DeMerit has a gripe as well. He was back to his 2010 form as the second-year Vancouver Whitecaps improved dramatically on defense and qualified for the playoffs.
Finalists: Victor Bernárdez, D, San Jose Earthquakes; Michael Gspurning, GK, Seattle Sounders; Federico Higuaín, MF, Columbus Crew. To be announced: Nov. 28
The favorite: Bernárdez's sturdy play for the Supporters Shield winners should give him the edge over Gspurning, who missed one-third of the season with an injury and Higuaín, who joined Columbus in August. The snubs: There are several, starting with Oscar Boniek García. The Honduran added a new dimension to the Houston Dynamo, stretching defenses with his incisive runs while Brad Davis pulled the strings from midfield. García had four goals and six assists this season. Patrice Bernier was a big part of the Montreal Impact's respectable inaugural campaign, anchoring the midfield and sparking the attack with nine goals and eight assists. A case could be made that Friedrich should have been a candidate for this award as well.
Finalists: Michael Gspurning, Seattle Sounders; Dan Kennedy, Chivas USA; Jimmy Nielsen, Sporting Kansas City. To be announced: Nov. 28
The favorite: They're all talented, but SKC's phenomenal defensive performance this year should give Nielsen the edge. The Dane's goals-against average of 0.81 was second-best among regular starters behind Gspurning's 0.77, but Nielsen didn't miss a minute while the Sounders' netminder played only 21 games. The snub: Real Salt Lake's Nick Rimando never seems to get any love, but there must be something to his game -- he's a regular national team call-up. His GAA of 1.03 ranked fourth among regular starters, and his penchant for the spectacular save makes him tough to beat.
Finalists: Alan Gordon, F, San Jose Earthquakes; Eddie Johnson, F, Seattle Sounders; Chris Pontius, MF/F, D.C. United. To be announced: Nov. 27
The favorite: It all depends on the individual voter's criteria. Pontius was having an outstanding 2011 campaign before breaking his leg. He led D.C. in scoring this season. Gordon had a career season in 2012 after undergoing surgery last summer. He came back from injury and obscurity. Johnson wasn't even in MLS in 2011 but overcame some personal issues and six months away from the sport to enjoy a 14-goal campaign. Which comeback is more impressive than the others? There's no favorite here. The snub: What if the injury and recovery occur within a calendar year? L.A. Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez tore his ACL in January, returned to the field in late July and helped the Galaxy rebound from an awful start to finish fourth in the West and hit the postseason on a roll.
Finalists: Austin Berry, D, Chicago Fire; Nick DeLeon, MF, D.C. United; F Darren Mattocks, Vancouver Whitecaps. To be announced: Monday.
The favorite: It likely will be a close race between Berry, the stalwart central defender, and DeLeon, the skillful flank player who has been a playoff revelation for United. The award, however, is based on regular-season performance only, which might give a slight edge to Berry, DeLeon's University of Louisville roommate. Berry started 28 games, scored three goals and played with uncommon maturity. The snub: FC Dallas' Matt Hedges was finalist material, starting 23 games in central defense and performing well for an injury-riddled team. Mattocks was brilliant at times but hardly consistent.
Finalists: Ben Olsen, D.C. United; Peter Vermes, Sporting Kansas City; Frank Yallop, San Jose Earthquakes. To be announced: Nov. 27.
The favorite: Yallop likely will get the nod for engineering San Jose's rebound from a 14th-place finish overall last year to the 2012 Supporters Shield. With a couple of astute acquisitions like Bernárdez and midfielder Marvin Chávez along with a well-designed attack that made the most of the skills of Wondolowski, Gordon and Lenhart, Yallop engineered a squad that scored at a historic rate and won the Shield going away. The snub: It's hard to argue with any of the finalists, but Frank Klopas deserves some credit for restoring a culture of success and stability in Chicago. An overhaul anchored by the acquisitions of Friedrich, Chris Rolfe and Sherjill MacDonald should make the Fire a playoff favorite next year.


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Medlen admits to butterflies under calm exterior
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Kris Medlen has never understood why he has been described as a fun-loving, unflappable individual who is never unnerved by any situation.
"Everyone is like, 'Kris walks around and he is all relaxed,'" Medlen said. "I'm like, 'No, I think I'm just deflecting how nervous I am by sitting and talking to whoever and about whatever else.'"
Medlen captured the attention of the baseball world when he went 9-0 with a 0.97 ERA in the 12 starts he made after moving from the bullpen to the rotation last year. That stands as the lowest ERA produced by any Major League pitcher with at least 12 starts in a season.
Still, he admits that before he made his Grapefruit League debut in Monday's 7-6 win over the Marlins, he was battling some nerves. He responded by extending his therapeutic practice of eating a peanut butter-and-honey sandwich before the game.
"First time every spring, you just get the nerves, because baseball is back," Medlen said. "You've thrown bullpens and live BPs, but it's not really the same."
Making his first appearance since taking the loss in last year's one-game Wild Card playoff, against the Cardinals, Medlen surrendered a pair of first-inning singles and then did not allow another hit in his two scoreless innings. He recorded a pair of strikeouts and threw 19 of his 31 pitches for strikes.
"I felt pretty good," he said. "I didn't throw many changeups. I threw more curveballs and fastballs more than anything. That's all I really focus on this early."
Chris Coghlan began the game by hitting a 2-0 fastball to right field for a single. Joe Mahoney added an infield single before Medlen escaped the first inning unscathed. Dan Uggla's inability to field Adeiny Hechavarria's grounder served as the second inning's only blemish.
If the Braves keep their projected starters on a strict schedule of pitching once every five days through the end of March, Medlen would be lined up to make the April 1 Opening Day start, against the Phillies. But he believes the honor should go to the veteran Tim Hudson.
"I haven't even done the math on that," he said. "I'm just going out there getting my job done and just trying to execute my pitches. I'm not worried about that at all. I said a couple of times that Huddy deserves it. He's our leader, and he's our guy."
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Hooksett to announce Manchester officer as new police chief
Bartlett will be announced at a special meeting tonight. It's expected Bartlett will be in attendance.
Manchester Police Chief David Mara said, "I think he's a great choice." He said Bartlett was well respected during his career in Manchester. "I
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Bartlett has been with the Manchester Police Department for 21 years and has been the president of the Manchester Association of Police Supervisors. He will begin his work as Hooksett's chief on Jan. 7, 2013.
Hooksett's last police chief, Stephen Agafiotis, resigned after years of battles with town officials, including the police commission and town council.
He was put on administrative leave in September 2011 and then resigned Jan. 31, 2012.


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ROBINS number one Troy Batchelor wants his Australia side to put in a repeat performance at Bydgoszcz tomorrow night as they target their first World Cup victory since 2012.
The Australian negotiated the Race-Off at the Polish venue on Thursday night to set up a final clash with hosts Poland, Alun Rossiter's Great Britain side and Peter Kildemand's Denmark.
Batchelor knows he, Chris Holder, Darcy Ward and Jason Doyle will all need to perform at their best to take the title, but insisted it is far from beyond his side.
"Obviously there is a lot of work ahead of us for Saturday and some tough teams. It's going to be a tough meeting," he told www.monsterenergyswc.com.
"Even though we didn't want to race last night, we've still learnt some things to take into Saturday and we'll see if we can use them to our advantage. We got some good feedback from the track and all of us had a solid meeting. We were very quick.
"It's definitely there for the taking. I'm sure every team is thinking the same thing. It all comes down to putting it all together on Saturday.
"We need a solid team performance. We can't just have three guys going well. We need all four scoring big, a little bit of luck and the gates working out at the right time. We'll do our best, start fresh and just go for gold."
The four Aussies have been racing against each other since their early teens, meaning a gold medal would be extra special.
Batchelor said: "I've been racing against all of these guys since I was about 12 years old and Darcy when I was even younger.
"We've been racing together for 13 years. So to grow up together and win something together would be awesome. We can't count our chickens before we get it done, but it's there for the taking."


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Odorizzi to take Price's spot in rotation
BALTIMORE -- Jake Odorizzi has been announced as the starter for the Rays' Monday afternoon contest in Toronto.
David Price would have made the Monday start had he not gone on the disabled list Thursday with a left-triceps strain.
"I've heard he's been doing a great job," Rays manager Joe Maddon said of Odorizzi. "Talked about him at Spring Training. Here's a guy that went about his business really well. He has a nice makeup about him. So we felt confident starting him on Monday."
Odorizzi came to the Rays in the Dec. 9 trade that sent James Shields, Wade Davis and Elliot Johnson to the Royals. The Rays also got Minor Leaguers Wil Myers, Mike Montgomery and Patrick Leonard in the deal.
Odorizzi made his Major League debut in September for the Royals in two starts against the Indians. He went 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA in those outings.
He was 4-0 with a 3.83 ERA in eight starts for Triple-A Durham.
Odorizzi will officially go on the 25-man roster on Sunday, when a corresponding move will be made to make room for the right-hander.
Bill Chastain is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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A Few New Family MembersLogic Grid puzzles come with a handy interactive grid that will help you solve the puzzle based on the given clues.
For their birthdays, 5 girls each received a cat as a present. Each cat was a different color and age, and was given by someone very close to the girl. Find out which cat belonged to which girl, what its name, age, and color were, and who sent each cat.
Girls: Lisa, Michelle, Nicole, Olivia, Paula
Cats: Cinnamon, KitKat, Midnight, Tiger, Tunafish
Colors: White, Brown, Black, Ginger, Striped
Ages: 2 months, 6 months, 9 months, 1 year, 2 years
Senders: Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister, Best Friend
1. No girl shares an initial with their cat.
2. Nicole's sister doesn't like stripes, so Nicole received a cat half the age of Paula's, but a little older than Tunafish.
3. The 5 girls are: Lisa, the one with the 2-year-old cat, the girl who owns KitKat, the girl whose dad bought a cat, and Michelle.
4. The white cat is 9 months old.
5. Michelle's cat has a "fishy" name, while Lisa's is named for a spice.
6. Each girl gave their cat a meaningful name.
7. Paula has been deathly afraid of tigers since she was little.
8. The 5 cats are: Tunafish, the 2 month old cat, Nicole's cat, the one given by a friend, and Olivia's cat.
9. Michelle is an only child.
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The following are excerpts from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports.
Illegal Fishing Doesn't Pay — May 21, Game Wardens made a sweep on the Angelina River removing all illegal fishing devices. Wardens found several unattended and illegal trotlines and hoop nets.
Reason To Run — May 22, a Tyler County Game Warden and a Cadet responded to a fishing violation call on the lower Neches River where several fishing camps are located. While driving through a hunting club to gain access, the wardens met a truck with the tailgate down and noticed a hoop net and ice chest in the bed. Upon observing the wardens, the suspects fled and a short pursuit ensued. After a short foot chase, both men were arrested by the warden for possession of marijuana, resisting arrest and fleeing.
A Day in the Busy Life — May 25, an Orange County Game Warden had a busy hour while patrolling the Sabine River. He cited two local men for possession of drug paraphernalia, another man for possession of eight hoop nets, and then arrested one local man for Boating While Intoxicated. Cases are pending.
Amazing Recovery — Recently, Chambers County Game Wardens responded to an auto accident where an individual had driven off the road into Turtle Bayou. They were able to recovery the body, but they were not able to locate the vehicle due to recent heavy rain that caused strong currents. Four days later, the water level receded, and a vehicle was pulled from the bayou. Once the vehicle was on land, it was discovered not to be the vehicle they were searching for. Inside the vehicle pulled from the bayou was another body. After further investigation, it turned out the body and the vehicle had been missing for nine years.
Double Tragedy — May 30, Polk County Game Wardens responded to a call involving a double drowning on Lake Livingston. A 52-year-old League City woman fell off a pontoon boat during rough waters and was injured. Her 48-year-old brother jumped in to assist. The boat was still underway and both family members drowned. Both bodies have been recovered.
In the Nick of Time — May 30, Harris County Game Wardens were patrolling the San Jacinto River near Magnolia Gardens. People on the bank were waving and yelling and pointing toward a recliner chair type air mattress that was in the middle of the river. They approached the air mattress and discovered a 3-year-old girl on the float. The crying child was rescued and returned to her mother.
Multiple Charges Filed in North Texas Incident — May 30, a Grayson County Game Warden, Grayson County Sheriff's Official, and Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission agent checked a boat and found six adult men videotaping three girls, ages 17-18 as the young girls stripped. All nine individuals in the boat were arrested. Charges of making alcohol available to minors, public intoxication, minor in possession, water safety violations and possession of dangerous drugs were filed. Cases are pending.
Driving Me Crazy — May 31, a Titus County Game Warden responded to Lake Bob Sandlin reference a car in the lake. Apparently a jealous boyfriend used his vehicle to push his girlfriend's vehicle into the lake. The boyfriend was charged with Driving While Intoxicated.
A Violator With a Conscience — May 22, an Abilene resident called a Taylor County Game Warden and advised that he had just bought a boat and it had an expired decal on it. The man was headed to Brownwood to go fishing. The warden advised him that he would probably get a citation if he went. On Monday, the same person came into the office and inquired about transferring the boat. At that time, he advised an administrative assistant that he had paid $6,500 for the boat. The next day he came in and presented an application that indicated that he paid $1,000 for the boat. The assistant called the warden and he contacted the suspect and explained the law to him. The man came back in and advised the assistant that he couldn't sleep at night because he actually paid $10,000 for the boat and needed to pay about $500 more in sales tax.
Accurate Assessment — May 23, a Game Warden checked a couple of bank fishermen in Rockport. When asked how their day had gone, both subjects simultaneously answered "great" and "terrible." He asked to look in their ice chest so he could determine how their day had been. A 33-inch black drum revealed that their day was "great" and about to go "terrible." Case is pending.
Wrong Answer, Pal — May 22, a Grayson County Game Warden observed a spotlighter shining his light from a road in the south part of Grayson County. Upon contact, the warden found that the person had a loaded gun beside him. When asked what he was hunting, he replied, "Anything that moves." Hunting in closed season charges were filed. Cases are pending.
Unhappy Days — On May 30, a Grayson County Game Warden, Grayson County Sheriff's Official, and Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission agent arrested an individual for BWI. The subject refused to give a breath sample but was convinced he was "The FONZ." He performed the nine-step walk and turn continuously for three repetitions. Case is pending.
The Hat Won't Keep You Afloat — May 30, a Parker County Game Warden filed a felony BWI on a person on the Brazos River. The man was riding a Personal Watercraft wearing a cowboy hat but no lifejacket. Case is pending.
Still Wrong — May 15, a Jefferson County Game Warden was checking fishermen and found a person with two untagged redfish and had exceeded the bag limit. The next day, the warden was again checking fishermen and saw the same person. He asked what he had caught and the person said, "No redfish." But when his cooler was checked, he found two oversized black drum! Cases are pending.
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A s we make a mad dash to beat the April 15 tax deadline, it's probably a good bet we have forgotten our New Year's resolution to improve our golf games. While the rains of January cut into our practice time, February doesn't have enough days, and March means spring break with the kids. Now it's tax season and you've only touched the clubs twice this year. The idea of practicing is almost comical.
Does this sound familiar?
While some of us would like to lay the blame on a nagging spouse or an unbending supervisor, the real culprit is ourselves and our inability to make the time we deserve to enjoy the game we love.
Golf is hard to master and can require many hours of practice, especially if that practice time is not well organized. Tell me if you have heard this statement "I hit 100 chip shots each of the last two days. I was hitting every one of them close to the hole. Then the first chip I had today I skulled over the green. I don't know why I bother practicing!" I hear statements like this almost daily. Remember, to improve, you must practice proper technique and practice with a purpose.
The golden rule for all short game success goes like this, "Always putt if you can, if you can't putt, chip the ball, if you can't chip, pitch the ball, if you can't putt, chip, or pitch — you need a lesson!"
Remember that the goal of a chip shot is to have minimum air time and maximum roll.
One of the best methods to achieve this is for the golfer to take a putting grip rather than a traditional grip that we would take for a pitch or a full swing. This is significant since our full swing grip is held deeply into the fingers of our hands to allow our wrists to hinge.
With the putting grip the stroke requires finesse and not power thus the club should be placed more in our palms. By placing the golf club in this manner, you make it harder for the wrists to be involved in the stroke. Any putting grip is sufficient as long as it fulfills the requirement of holding the club in the palms of your hands.
Next, we must set up to our ball in a way that will encourage a slightly descending blow on the golf ball. When putting we want to distribute our weight evenly between our feet since our goal is to roll the ball the entire distance to the hole. When we chip we are trying to overcome a slight obstacle (sprinkler head, divot, rough, etc.) in front of the ball.
To elevate the ball we must strike it with a descending blow. This is important for all of you who have trouble topping/sculling your chips. It is more efficient to use our set-up rather than rely on our hands to create the descending blow.
There are three elements of set-up. First, your weight should be 70 to 80 percent on our front foot. Second, we need to elevate the shaft angle from the ground. If the club normally sits at 45 degrees on the ground, it should rest at 75 degrees. This also helps us establish the grip in our palms. It is OK if the heel of the club slightly lifts, as it will keep the heel from contacting the ground and closing at impact.
Third, the ball position should be slightly back of center. This position is easy to find, just to the right of the buttons on your golf shirt (right-handed golfer). At this point you are ready to hit the shot. You simply make a putting stroke.
This method is great because once you learn the stroke; you can use a ratio to hit the ball the proper distance to the hole. You start by making a two-foot square one full pace on the practice green. This will give you a nice margin of error.
From the square, you will take three paces toward the fringe. Using the stroke I have explained, you will begin chipping balls that land in the square.
It is important that you have a relatively flat area to get a true feel for the distance the ball will roll after it carries into the square. Hit 15 balls into the square. You will find the median distance the balls traveled and pace off that distance from the square.
This will give you the amount of roll you can expect with three yards of carry. If you use a pitching wedge and the ball rolls about three yards after it lands, your ratio for a pitching wedge would be one to one. Proceed through your bag learning the different ratios for your clubs. It is important to also try this from the rough as the ball will tend to roll a little more due to lack of spin on the golf ball. As you practice your chipping, make sure to use different clubs and different lies on each shot.
Eric Lippert is an assistant pro at Del Monte Golf Course. He can be reached at email@example.com.


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I'll believe it when I see it, that's all I have to say...
My husband and I are among the unlucky 7% that have to buy their own insurance. We're just fortunate to live in a state that won't let insurance companies drop you if you get sick.
In the letter, the two insurance industry groups said their members are willing to "phase out the practice of varying premiums based on health status in the individual market" if all Americans are required to get coverage. Although the letter left open some loopholes, it was still seen as a major development.
Sounds like they want to force everyone to purchase health insurance, just like your auto insurance. Need a Dr. and don't have insurance, get a what, ticket??? So many people can not afford food, how do the expect them to purchase insurance for their health? This is not a good time to try and force this issue.
I'll believe it when I see it, that's all I have to say...
My husband and I are among the unlucky 7% that have to buy their own insurance. We're just fortunate to live in a state that won't let insurance companies drop you if you get sick.
My husband and I are in the same group as you. We have to buy our own individual policy. In the 18 months since I first went to the doctor I have had over 30K in out of pocket expenses not including the monthly premium. We just got informed they are raising out out of pocket and the monthly premium. My husband found out that we have no options because we cant change policies. If we change they can cancel our policy. I feel that they are just waiting for us to be late with a payment so they can cancel us. At times I worry what I am doing to my family financially. But I also worry that if we go to some sort of mandatory insurance that it will be rationed and those of us with cc will be deemed not worth the cost of treatment because of poor prognosis/statistics and may be denied some/any treatments.
I thought I would resurrect this thread since I have been reading online about the health care debate and found this:
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/07102 … imony.html
After doing some reading, I think what is abundantly clear is that many people who are in favor of health care reform have had to battle an insurance company, either for themselves or on behalf of a family member or friend and have seen the shortcomings of our system firsthand.
On the other side, there are many who say, I have coverage, why should I pay for other people? What they don't realize is that they can lose their coverage at any time and that we are already paying for other people. If they are laid off, they will be forced to pay COBRA just when they lose a paycheck, does that make any sense? Or many, like Jamie, use up savings to pay for what insurance does not cover. Insurance is great when you are sick, just don't get too sick!
I think this is particularly important for cc patients because many of the treatment options are expensive and/or experimental.
I agree that those of us in favor of health care reform have all been touched in one way or another by these battles and short comings. I think everyone that is pro private health insurance needs to read this. I had the opportunity to talk to someone who worked for BCBS which at one time was consider one of the best health insurers and was told much of the same as what was stated in that article along with a lot more on how they got away with not paying for things that should have been covered, etc. He, in all good conscience, could not continue working for them as these practices continued to escalate. His current employment does not generate the income he had before, but atleast he is happy and can sleep nights knowing he is not a part of all that deceit.
I am very conflicted on the proposed health care reform.
COBRA payments and medical co-payments are making it impossible for me to keep my home. I just found out that my plan changed so that I have a $120 co-pay every time I get an infusion. It's horrible to have financial stress when you are dealing with terminal cancer.
But on the other hand, as Jamie said, the new system would have to enforce rationing, and who would be the first ones to be rationed? The elderly and people like us with an incurable cancer diagnosis. There would be no incentive to keep people like us alive when we cost the gov't so much money.
I think your fears are overblown re: the Gov't paying and the reform bill in general. It will actually force companies to cover people regardless of their medical condition. Too often they drop people in the middle of serious illnesses that cost them too much-I've never heard of any gov't programs doing that. Also, we already deal with rationing by insurance conmpanies now. All you have to do is read on here about the experiences of many of our friends. The private insurers really pick and choose who is going to live and who will die by denying coverage and calling life saving treatments "experimental". I honestly don't think things will be any different as far as coverage. I think it will actually be better because they will push for more preventative care and people may actually catch cancer and other diseases in the early stages. I'm sure you will be helped by it. COBRA really is a sad joke for most people and it will only be in effect for 18 months. What will you do from that period until you can be on Medicare? You have to wait 29 months from the day you received disability status until you are eligible for Medicare. I hope you get things figured out. I would turn the TV off because a lot of what you hear is just not true. We went to a small gathering with our Congressman the other day and he explained it very well. Take care, Mary
Mary, I don't trust the same government that runs the DMV, Post Office, and Cash for Clunkers to efficiently run a health care system Medicaid and Medicare don't reimburse providers for the real costs of care, and Medicare forces people to purchase supplemental insurance anyway. Both programs bleed cash from the US Treasury. There is no reason to doubt that a new government run health care system would be any different. In fact, the Congressional Budget Office says that it will cost money, and lots of it, and won't save any money. We already know that cholangiocarcinoma is not a cancer that can be really caught in its early stages, except by accident. We don't have enough CT machines and MRI machines in this country to screen every single person once a year - and that it what it would take to catch some cancers early.
BC/BS has not yet denied any procedure or medication for me. Yes, I am concerned about what to do between when Medicaid kicks in and BC/BS runs out. But I'll cross that road when I come to it. Should we upend the entire health care system based on those cases that slip through the cracks? Or should we address the cracks in the system, like the gap between COBRA and Medicaid?
My relatives are Canadian, and they tell me of the wait times that they have for procedures. It's ridiculous. My aunt had a very painful foot condition, and had to wait 9 months for surgery. My other aunt had breast cancer and had to wait three months for surgery.
This is a link to the official Canadian gov't agency for wait times for surgery:
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/transformat … ic_mn.html
Also, the death rates from cancer in Canada and the UK are greater than they are here.
I think we do need insurance reform, especially tort reform, but I don't think we need socialized medicine.
I think we have a respectful disagreement here...
Lisa, I agree. It's all very scary. And yes we are becoming very socialized. You mentioned the clunkers and I will add the Loan Modification. I tried and its a crock! T and I are 76 and 69 and we still don't understand Medicare. Thank goodness we seem to have good insurance companies....so far. NOBODY who has served their country, paid their taxes for years, no one in this country should have to go through what a lot of our friends are going through. I feel so bad for those of you who do not know where you will fit in. That is not the America we were raised in.
I live in a country with socialised medicine and love it. I never have to worry about a thing. I am not being rationed. I get scanned so regularly that I know the radiologists at hospitals and they know me. I have had 2 major surgeries, loads of ercps. I get my gemzar and the nurse just hands me pills for vomiting...I dont even have to go to the pharmacy. Since cc is so rare, my doctor is working in conjunction with Sweden's cc specialist and I will have meetings with her at the start of new treatments and when I request it. I am sent before the surgery team after every scan, without fail.
Sweden doesnt have a cyberknife machine, but if I get my tumors to a small enough size, I can be sent to france...everything from hotels, flights,and treatments paid for.
I found a phase II study about adding Erbitux to gem and cisplatin and brought it into my doctor. This was already being discussed as part of my new treatment plan, though they hadnt decided yet. Let me repeat...a phase II trial. Most insurance companies would deny coverage because it was only phase II. I had Avastin in my first chemo regime which is also a new and expensive drug that many cc patients dont get. All these new drugs are given without consideration to cost, just on if they could possibly help.
The overall thinking is that spending the extra money will pay for itself over the years through being a productive member of society. Keeping parents with their children, keeping people in the workforce, and having a healthier society will pay for more expensive treatment...or so they think in Sweden. Plus they see health as a right for everyone. They take pride in that everyone from politicians, royalty to autoworkers get the same treatment. You can go private, but it is so looked down on that rarely do people use private doctors.
I have never been told no to any treatment I have question due to cost, just no because it could not be used given my circumstances and tumor location and size.
I wish people would not be so scared of rationing through a government plan, because frankly insurance companies ration far more than the socialised medicine I receive. The one thing I will say, is that it also has to be far more cost effective. I have to go to a hospital 3 hours away for a PETscan. Theyrun the PET machine 2 days a week and cover a very large region. It is frustrating to have to make the journey, but think of the money that is saved by consolidating resources. I think many people are so used to wanting things NOW and in the hospital 10 minutes away from their house, they dont understand the absolute waste in duplicating services and how that impacts on prices.
Other thing I found out is that I often have ultrasound with contrast in addition to my MRI and CT scans. Doctors in the US have not heard of ultrasounds with contrast. But if you look on Pubmed, you find out they have the same diagnostic accuracy as MRI and CT scans but they cost MUCH less. Why doesnt the US use this technique, because they need us to use the more expensive equipment so every hospital can have the mri and ct machines no matter how small the hospital.
That was well stated & I totally agree with everything you said. Unfortunately here in the US I am part of the minority of people who feel that it could work like that here, too.
I am so glad that you are getting such good care in Sweden. But Sweden is not the US - the US has many times the population of that relatively small country. We have many challenges that Sweden - a relatively insular nation - does not have. And our politicians would not be caught dead (haha) on public medicine. They will keep their own gold-plated plans, as they keep their other gold-plated perks that are denied to us common folk.
I am certainly not saying that our health care system does not have problems. It does - such as the gap between COBRA and Medicaid.
The devil is in the details of the plan that apparently many members of Congress haven't even read. One part that steams me is that citizens are required to pay into the plan in order to get benefits, but illegal aliens are not required to pay into the plan, but they will still be covered by it. How is that fair to the US, legal, taxpaying citizen?
By the way, I don't care what race anyone is, but if a person is coming to this country to live here permanently, it is only fair that he or she does it leagally.
If I immigrated to Sweden illegally, would I get the same health care that a legal citizen or resident of Sweden gets? Just wondering!
I was nervous about resurrecting this post but I am glad to see the debate has continued in a respectful way. This is a complex issue and I have been doing a lot of reading. I found this paper on the history of the health care system in the U.S., it is long but well worth reading:
There is a helpful feature on this site that lets you compare the plans being discussed:
I also think that it does not make sense to tie insurance to employment, see this article from 2007:
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industrie … -net_N.htm
I know people who are working just for the insurance because their spouses have jobs that do not provide insurance and they could not afford to purchase it separately if they quit. I think American workers would have more choice and power in terms of their work if they didn't have to depend on their employer for health insurance and it would also help small businesses compete for qualified workers.
Nowadays people change jobs much more frequently than they used to and when you change employers, you have to change insurance, learn all about the new insurance coverage, you may have to change doctors, etc., and that is not a very efficient system. I had the same doctor from the time I was born until he retired when I was in my teens. Since then I cannot count the number of doctors I have been through. Having a long term relationship with a doctor is very important to your overall health.
Well, I am going to stop replying to myself now and go to bed, I promise!
Oh Patty, don't stop replying to yourself. I enjoy every bit of it.
Yep, sweden covers everyone...illegal immigrants, exchange students.Like I said, they see health as a right.
Yes, Sweden is smaller, but that doesnt mean it wouldnt work. The problem is that Americans dont want to pay for it. It is a mentally issue. If I had a baby, I would get 18 months off of work at 80% pay with my job guarunteed when I returned. Hans gets over 6 weeks paid vacation. He got sick leave when I was rediagnosed so he could spend time with me. All these are paid through higher taxes. In Sweden, there is a deep belief in a good quality of life for everyone, not just those in white collar jobs. Taxes are roughly 50%, but you are truly taken care of cradle to grave. Free education including college. When you are older, the gov. supplies an equivalent to Meals on Wheels, a nurse that stops by to check and administer medicine, and someone to help do laundry and clean the house...all in an attempt to keep people in their homes and independent. When Hans dad became sick, the government installed ramps, took out the bathtub and installed a special shower, widened doors for wheelchair, installed a garage door opener, supplied an oxygen tank system which ran in the basement and tubes were connected throughout the house. They adapted the toilet and supplied a hospital bed and even supplied feet that his mother could attach to her bed so it would be the same height as the hospital bed so they could still sleep next to each other. When you need more care, you are placed in a nursing home that corresponds to the level of care needed.
Homelessness really doesnt exist except for people with drug issues. If you commit a crime while on drugs, you have the option of going into a year long drug treatment residental program to get off drugs instead of going to jail.
Everything is paid for by taxes. Americans would never go for this because we have the American dream in which we are told if you work hard you will be successful and the concept of pulling yourself up by your bootstraps. We are more individualistic, not community centered. But how much do you think Americans pay out of their paycheck when you add taxes,insurance, deductibles, childcare, and education. The quality of life her is amazing. Though I do complain since it has made everything samey-samey. There is not much individuality here. The need to treat everyone the same and give the same quality of life means nobody whats to stand out too much so everyone has the same house, the same car, the same look.
And please let me defend Sweden as being insular. It has a very big global outlook. People are incredibly aware of what is going on in the outside world. In fact, Sweden is known for its diplimats in international circles...probably since any form of extreme emotion is very frowned upon here. And one town on the outskirts of Stockholm has actually taken in more refugees than the entire US has....each given the same medical attention and education as Swedish residents.
It isnt perfect, by any means and I cant wait to move back to the US, but I cant because of healthcare. I dont qualify for any programs unless I divorce Hans...no thanks.
Well, Ill jump in and say we have a different system again ,not perfect but not too bad.When studies have been done of Western nations,Australia and France have come out best.
I have studied health systems as part of postgraduate study and Joel studied health systems with his degree in politics ----- the US system really needs reform,it must find a solution that works and that is acceptable but at present the money that is spent on health per head of population seems to be going into the wrong pockets.
Forgive me for putting my 2 cents worth in but I have real concern for the people on this board and debts and health problems should not go together.
I agree with Kris,Sweden is definitely not insular.Countries with smaller populations tend to be more outward looking.
addit -you may think what does someone outside this country know-but we nurses are always concerned
What I meant by Sweden being insular is that it really isn't on the radar of most people. People don't learn Swedish as a second language as they do English. People aren't clamoring to get in to Sweden, and Sweden doesn't have the influence as a global power like the U.S. does. I don't have anything against Sweden - it sounds like a wonderful country. I'm half Finnish myself and would love to visit Scandanavia. But it certainly doesn't face the same challenges that the U.S. does.
I do agree with you that it is a mentality issue. We Americans were raised with the idea that anyone can be successful. Our Revolution was based on a rebellion against British taxation, among other things, so the idea of higher taxes and the gov't taking care of us from cradle to grave does go against the grain of the American psyche. Our Founding Fathers believed in less government, not more, and carefully structured the Constitution to keep government intrusion in our lives to a minimum.
As I said before, I am still conflicted about health care reform. I do need the help, and sometimes we can't just pull ourselves up by our bootstraps. I'm literally going broke and in danger of losing my home because of insurance premiums and co-pays.
However, when I think of health care reform, I think of the long lines and poor service provided by other gov't agencies such as DMV, Post Office, DSHS. If the gov't can't provide enough staff to meet demand for something as basic as the Dept. of Motor Vehicles, how can it guarantee doctors and services for the increased demand of "free" health care?
My uncle is a dentist in Ontario, and he basically takes a month off every year after his quota is made. He is only paid a certain amount by the gov't, and after that, any service he provides he is not paid for.
This is a very interesting discussion, and something that we are all intimately concerned about.
I also agree that it is a mentality issue, but one that we need to look beyond. I do realize the differences between the US and smaller countries, but our health care system as it is, is broken, and I for one would gladly pay higher taxes to be taken care of from birth to death. In the long run it would actual cost less than the way it is now. I don't think the quality and care would be much different than it is now and could possibly be better. I think the quality of life would improve and people would be happier & less stressed, too, as an added benefit. So anyway, this is just my 2 cents worth for what it is worth!
This really is an interesting discussion and although we alone can't solve anything, maybe we can all learn a little if we all keep an open mind. There are pros & cons to both sides.
If the plan is so good, why are the politicians proposing the plan exempting themselves from it the way politicians exempted themselves from the general social security program?
I have to agree with you on that point, Louise. It is questionable. As Kris mentioned, in Sweden everyone is treated the same.
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Kenner — The city's quest to find ways to make its historic Rivertown a financially viable part of the city has taken a new turn with the city's plan to apply for a designation as a cultural and arts district by the state of Louisiana.
The Kenner City Council authorized the city's planning department to apply for the designation Thursday. Planning Director Jay Hebert said the designation would be a perfect complement to the city's push to garner a "Main Street USA" designation for Rivertown, and the area's status as a historic district.
"It would all work together," Hebert said.
If the state approves Kenner's request, it could create new tax benefits for Rivertown businesses and help revitalize the consistently troubled area. Hebert said he's been in contact with state officials for some time and feels confident about Kenner's chances of qualifying for the designation.
"I feel good," Hebert said. Typically, it takes a few months for the state to make its decision. The application is due by March 1.
Under the program, income and corporate franchise tax credits can be awarded for work done to rehab owner-occupied or revenue-generating historic sites in the district. That creates an incentive for property owners and business owners to invest in improving properties that are older than 50 years old, according to the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development.
In addition, the sale of unique, original artwork in the district is exempt from sales tax, according to the guidelines passed in 2007. The program requires local governments to track the impact of the cultural district and make reports to the state twice a year. Councilman Greg Carroll praised the program as yet another way to help Rivertown improve its standing.
"This is just one more thing that the historic area of Rivertown is not only offering to the residents of Kenner but to the surrounding areas," Carroll said.
In order to receive state approval, an area must show that the designation as a cultural district will revitalize the area, stimulate the economy, provide a sense of community, and enhance property among other items. The state already has 63 cultural districts in 25 different parishes
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, a former lieutenant governor, pushed for the cultural districts as a way for the state to use its culture to create economic development. When he unveiled a massive cultural district in New Orleans, he argued that culture is big business in the state, and officials need to take advantage.
Typically cultural districts include art galleries and other cultural significant businesses. New Orleans has more than 20 designated districts, while Jefferson Parish currently has cultural districts in Gretna and Grand Isle.
Kenner officials have been searching for way to create economic development in Rivertown for years. Several years ago the city closed several museums in the area to reduce the subsidies from the city's general fund. The city has contracted with private companies to run theaters in the area, and the state has announced plans to move an Office of Motor Vehicles satellite office to the area.
Councilman Joe Stagni said that he thinks the designation as a cultural and arts district could provide a big boost to Rivertown.
"This may be one of the steps towards things really taking off in the Rivertown," Stagni said.
Carroll noted that ultimately the cultural district and Rivertown in general will only go as far as the city residents take it, and he encouraged them to spend their money and time in Rivertown.


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Hazing is defined here as any activity sponsored by or any method of initiation into a group, team or organization which is likely to cause, or does cause mental or physical discomfort or embarrassment, or places any person into a demeaning or physically dangerous situation.
Hazing at state colleges and universities is a violation of the law and is punishable by a fine or imprisonment, as well as by dismissal from the university. (La. R.S. 17:1801). It is also a violation of the Nicholls Code of Student Conduct Article 1.24.
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At this popular club you'll hear a mix of funk and electronic tunes played loudly to entertain the punters. There's a great drinks selection to choose from too.
Location: Adriano 10.
Opening hours: Tues-Sun 11pm-5am.
Kennedy's Irish Bar
Jim Barton says:
Kennedy's Irish Bar, where you can watch all the Celtic games!
Hostelworld.com says:
You'll be able to watch a great selection of live sporting events here in this Irish pub while you sip on a pint of Guinness as well as a wide variety of other tempting tipples. Food is also available here.
Location: Calle Cardenal Bueno Monreal.
Opening hours: Daily, 8am-late.
Jennifer Marie Garza says:
Robotica, small, fun, noisy, crowded, and a bucket of mojito for 4 Euros. Good times!
Hostelworld.com says:
One of the most popular spots along the bar-filled Calle Alfalfa, Robotica is often crowded with drinkers who come to sample some of the best cocktails in all of Seville. The speciality here is the 'mojito', which is served up in large jugs at very reasonable prices.
Location: Calle Alfalfa.
Michael William Purvis says:
Phoenix in Plaza de Cuba is a pretty great place. Drinks are cheap, the food is good, the staff are nice and the atmosphere is friendly.
Hostelworld.com says:
Opened by an Irishman and an Australian, Phoenix is a popular bar where people get together to watch a game while enjoying a cold beer and some food. A number of theme nights are held here too, including karaoke sessions and more.
Location: Plaza de Cuba.
Big Ben
Michael William Purvis says:
Big Ben, just round the corner on calle betis, is an excellent second stop. More cheap drinks, great music at the weekend, and a young lively crowd.
Hostelworld.com says:
Drinks here are pretty great value with regular specials on beers on shots. At the weekend, things really get going as a mix of locals and visitors pack into Big Ben to enjoy the loud music and animated atmosphere.
Location: Calle Betis, 54.
Sala Fun Club
Michael William Purvis says:
There's only one proper way to round off the night. Straight to la alameda and into Fun Club, an amazing indie/alternative disco in Sevilla's best barrio.
Hostelworld.com says:
Regular live rock, indie and heavy metal shows are just part of what makes this club such a popular venue in Seville. If you want to go dancing, show up on Thursday nights when a live DJ spins the tunes. This club stays open until 8am so it's the place to go if you're looking to party the night away…literally!
Location: Alameda de Hercules 86.
Los Coloniales
Mary Koplovich says:
The best tapas bar in Seville is "Los Coloniales".
Hostelworld.com says:
At Los Coloniales you'll be treated to a friendly atmosphere in which to enjoy a few beers and sample some of the delicious tapas dishes. Both food and drink are very reasonably priced.
Location: Plaza Cristo de Burgos.
La Carbonería
Yvonne Tizard says:
For flamenco, try la Carboneria.
Hostelworld.com says:
Flamenco dancing is one of the major attractions here in Seville and if you're looking to catch a show while you're here make sure to check out La Carbonería in the Barrio de Santa Cruz area of the city. Free performances take place here each and every night.
Location: Calle Levies 18.
Eva Lisby says:
"Levies" is a another very good tapas bar.
Hostelworld.com says:
Popular both during the day and at night, this café-bar serves up a wide variety of tapas dishes accompanied by plenty of beers and lots more.
Location: Calle San José 15.


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Patrol officers in the Chula Vista Police Department don't get enough time to do activities that help prevent crime, according to a personnel report to the City Council on Tuesday.
An independent review conducted this year found that the police department's patrol officers have about 22 percent of "proactive time" available, compared with the 40 percent recommended by law enforcement experts.
A plan to improve that statistic could cost the city $80,000 more than it budgeted for next year.
The city hired the Palo Alto-based Matrix Consulting Group in January for an amount not to exceed $75,000 to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the department's personnel and operations. The result so far is a report amounting to more than 100 pages.
"As you know, our police department has been very successful," City Manager Jim Sandoval said. "We were named the best police department station in the country, and our crime rate has dropped significantly. The national crime rate is on a decline, that's certainly true here. That said, the police department budget is also the largest budget in the city, and we want to make sure they're funded and equipped in the most expeditious and efficient way, going forward."
Matrix Project Coordinator Greg Mathews said the group uses "proactive time" as the primary metric for determining how efficient and effective police departments are. He defined proactive time as the amount of time that is left after patrol officers perform their primary administrative duties.
"It's that free time left over after responding to calls for officers to essentially perform other duties," he said, and it impacts a police department's response time to calls for service, and its ability to consistently and effectively participate in crime prevention activities.
To get its data, the consulting group conducted one-on-one interviews with police personnel, conducted a survey and analyzed an assortment of documents and personnel records.
"You would have to hire approximately 20 new officers to improve proactive time to the desired level, if staffing is all you looked at," he told the City Council. "But of course there are other things that can be done to help improve it."
His primary recommendations for the Chula Vista Police Department are:
• Adopt a 12-hour shift program
• Hire non-sworn civilian officers who can assist in performing administrative duties
• Ensure residential and business building alarms are validated before responding
• Hire more patrol officers
Police Chief David Bejarano told the council that the quality of the analysis in this report is among the highest he has seen in 30 years of law enforcement. He presented a plan that included hiring two new officers, implementing a new shift schedule, responding only to verified burglary alarms, revising dispatch protocols and patrol guidelines and establishing performance objectives for dispatch operations.
Bejarano said that based on the plan, the department would be up to 38 percent proactive time in fiscal year 2013, and 43 percent in 2014.
Some of the items mentioned are in the city manager's budget proposal for next year. About $80,000 worth of them are not. Councilman Steve Castaneda said he needs to see a copy of the report before he can make an informed decision on the recommendations.
"I understand the methodology and everything you have come up with, but I'd like to see the full report," he told Bejarano.
Mayor Cheryl Cox applauded the police chief for welcoming the chance to improve operations.
"We as a council have worked hard to be very disciplined in our expenses and be careful not to dip into spending more than we have," she said. "Thank you, chief, for being willing to seize this opportunity of having an outside expert come in and say, 'If you did it this way, things just might be better."
The report shared on Tuesday is the first of two. The second phase of the review process will begin in June. The city manager said that although he hadn't counted on an additional $80,000 request, he is open to discussing it with council members at a budget workshop Thursday.
"From my perspective, this is a matter of public safety and is something that should be supported," Sandoval said.


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July 11, 2014 6:31 am
Ben's time as a BP author and editor comes to a close.
I know where I was when I got the email: sitting in the Georgetown cafeteria between classes, eating lunch alone. It wasn't the only time I soloed the delicious cuisine at Leo J. O'Donovan Dining Hall in the middle of the day during my senior year—not because I was bad company, but because I was the only one of my friends who was still paying for a meal plan (food preparation isn't my strong suit). To pass the time (and to try to look less forlorn), I'd usually bury my face in a book, glancing up only occasionally to stare at the cafeteria worker who went by "Bone" and sometimes stormed around the room with a football helmet held under his arm, looking as if he was dodging invisible linemen. Lately, however, I'd had something besides books and Bone to distract me: a direct pipeline to Baseball Prospectus.
I'd been a BP research assistant the previous summer and had transitioned to intern when I went back to school, at which point I was added to "Chatter"—a now-defunct listserv that pinged everyone at BP, as well as some alumni and outsiders with ties to the staff. In late October of 2008, where our scene is set, I hadn't been back at school long, and I still hadn't acclimated to the idea that messages from writers I'd read and admired for years were ending up in my inbox, as if by some behind-the-scenes screw-up at the local NSA surveillance station. This was just before BP became BBWAA-certified, when the staff was still widely regarded as an assortment of "outsiders." Still, I'd never felt closer to baseball's beating heart. An email from work was a source of excitement. I willed my phone to flash.
July 2, 2014 1:08 pm
The best and worst receptions, with glorious GIFs and graphs.
At the end of April, I brought back my weekly catcher framing series from 2013 in a new, monthly form (and came back for more after May). I mentioned this then, but as a refresher, here's where you can find catcher receiving stats at Baseball Prospectus:
July 1, 2014 7:45 am
Time heals all wounds, but in Washington's case, it will also inflict them.
You'd think Bryce Harper's comeback from his latest long-term injury would be cause for unbridled celebration, and in some contexts, it has been (see the standing ovation Harper received from the fans at Nationals Park before his first plate appearance on Monday). However, the 21-year-old outfielder's return also been cause for consternation. Harper's presence, coupled with Ryan Zimmerman's throwing problems from third, have given the Nats more qualified position players than they have open positions, which has made everyone around the team wonder: Where will they put their surplus player(s)?
Most teams suffer from the opposite issue—too few productive players—so the Nationals' quandary is an example of the proverbial "good problem to have." Still, it seems as though there's no easy answer, and so the discussion has staying power. Twice last month, two weeks apart, I appeared on MLB Network's MLB Now; both times, Washington's positional logjam was a featured topic, and both times, the panel was split over what manager Matt Williams should do. The discourse in print hasn't been much more decisive.
June 27, 2014 7:35 am
Let the no. 1 starter sweepstakes begin.
Judging by research Baseball Prospectus published in January, we know what internet commenters are willing to trade for David Price: not much, because that's what many of them think it would take to get a deal done. Of course, it's much easier to mock the uninformed, biased evaluations that lead to proposals like "Price for Ivan Nova and Zoilo Almonte" than it is to put together a package that might make professional trade partners perk up. As BP commenter mblthd quite reasonably observed at the time:
June 25, 2014 9:36 am
Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter had the second-highest Game Score ever. Is that as significant as it sounds?
In the wake of 26-year-old Clayton Kershaw's dazzling no-hitter last Wednesday, a 26-year-old statistic got its own moment in the sun. When Bill James introduced Game Score in the 1988 Baseball Abstract, he called it "a kind of garbage stat that I present not because it helps us understand anything in particular but because it is fun to play around with." Unlike Micro Machines and Dolly Surprise, Game Score remains one of our favorite toys in 2014, so it's safe to say that James undersold it. Despite (or maybe because of) its lack of sophistication, it's still one of the most intuitive methods we have to convey how effective a given outing is. Thus, it wasn't long after Kershaw sealed the deal with his 15th strikeout that the internet noticed that his Game Score of 102 was the second-highest ever for an outing of no more than nine innings, behind only Kerry Wood's 20-strikeout start in 1998, which got a Game Score of 105. (Remove the innings restriction, and Vern Law's 18-inning effort in 1955 takes the cake.)
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June 23, 2014 10:34 am
The firing of Josh Byrnes ends a period of unprecedented GM job security. Did he deserve to get the axe?
In March, I wrote about the unprecedented job security major-league general managers have enjoyed over the previous two-plus years. Led by the long-tenured Brian Sabean, Billy Beane, Brian Cashman, and Dan O'Dowd (who was forced to share the throne but hasn't been relieved of his duties), GMs have seen their occupation, historically a high-turnover one in which on-field success was the only sure route to remaining employed, morph into one that comes standard with the owner's commitment to stay the course, even if it means suffering through some lean times. Accordingly, I dubbed the new strain of nearly unemployment-proof GMs the "Duracell GM Generation"—a cohort of front-office head honchos who last.
On Sunday, Josh Byrnes' battery died. Byrnes, the Padres' GM since October 26, 2011, became the first GM fired since the Astros axed Ed Wade on November 27, 2011. That's a streak of 938 firing-free days—by far the longest such streak over at least the last four decades, even though baseball's expansion to 30 teams has created more opportunities for a change to take place.
June 19, 2014 10:05 am
Hitters and pitchers who've defied their preseason PECOTAs, and players who've changed the projection system's mind.
Among the things a Baseball Prospectus subscriber might like to know, as we approach the midway point of the season, are the names of the players who've roundly beaten (or fallen fall short of) their preseason PECOTA projections, and the names of the players who will continue to do so. The first list of names is much easier to provide than the second. In Russell Carleton's article today, he alludes to some relevant research by Mitchel Lichtman, who recently studied the subject of breakouts. Here's how Russell explains what Lichtman did:
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June 17, 2014 2:48 pm
Giancarlo Stanton finds a new way to impress us with his power.
On Monday's episode of Effectively Wild, I named Giancarlo Stanton to my All-MLB.TV team—a short list of players so compelling that I'd change channels solely to see them do their thing. Stanton's thing is hitting homers, which he's done more often than any other National Leaguer in 2014. His brand of dinger is particularly pleasing to the eye, consisting mostly of majestic shots that we have plenty of time to admire before they finally touch down in some remote part of the park where we didn't know gravity would allow a baseball to trespass. The Marlins' right fielder is responsible for the longest homer hit this season, as well as the longest launched since 2009, and he also owns 2014's highest average home run distance. If I switch games to see Stanton, I'm tuning in on the off chance that he'll hit one out of the stadium or at least destroy the scoreboard.
On Monday, Stanton hit a home run as awe-inspiring as any of the 135 that preceded it, but it wasn't breath-taking because it took down a light tower or broke the 500-foot barrier. In fact, it brought down his 2014 home run distance by a few feet. In ESPN Home Run Tracker terminology, Stanton hit it "Just Enough," which means that it "cleared the fence by less than 10 vertical feet, OR that it landed less than one fence height past the fence."
June 13, 2014 2:12 pm
In his final season, Bud Selig gets his wish: a year in which almost no one is out of the race early.
On Thursday morning, MLB.com writer Richard Justice noted that all but a handful of teams were within hailing distance of the closest playoff spot.
June 11, 2014 10:42 am
Why bringing an end to the strikeout scourge might require some three-dimensional thinking.
Even if you've missed Rob Neyer's midnight ride to warn the world about the Strikeout Scourge—one if by land, two if by sea, three strikes you're out—you can't help but have noticed how many plate appearances are ending in punchouts. Baseball's strikeout rate is up this season (from an old-record 19.9 percent last year to a new-record 20.4 percent in 2014), and batting average is at its lowest ebb in the DH era. As a result, action seems scarce, unless you prefer seeing swings-and-misses to watching balls in play.
Everyone has a pet fix for this state of affairs, or at least a way to prevent it from growing worse. Although recent research by Russell Carleton revealed that educating hitters might help turn the tide, most proposed solutions suggest hamstringing hurlers. Tighten the strike zone. Limit the number of permissible pitching changes. Politely ask Stephen Strasburg to retire for the good of the game.
June 4, 2014 10:16 am
Framing leaders, best and worst receptions, and a bunch of glorious GIFs.
Earlier this year, I brought back my weekly catcher framing series from 2013 in a new, monthly form. I mentioned this then, but as a refresher, here's where you can find receiving stats at Baseball Prospectus:
May 30, 2014 3:43 pm
This week's bunts, a chat with Chip Hale, and a new trend in defensive shifts. Plus: Ted Williams.
Last month I started a season-long series (continued here, here, here, here, and here) devoted to tracking bunts for base hits with the infield shift in effect; this is the seventh installment. To bring you up to speed on the series' premise and methodology will take but two brief excerpts. Excerpt one:


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Muskingum University professor's lecture featured at
conference in Spain
Muskingum University Assistant Professor of Spanish Dr. Beth Butler presented
a lecture at a conference held recently in Salamanca, Spain, and her insights
were featured in the Spanish newspaper Todo Castilla y Leon. To see the article (in Spanish), click here.
The Conference on Detective Novel and Film, was themed "Crime without
Borders. Borders of Crime." Dr. Butler learned of the conference during a
previous trip to Spain, and submitted an abstract to present her research
Dr. Butler's lecture focused on the work of Spanish author Jordi Sierra i
Fabra and his novel, Las Chicas de Alambre (Wire Thin Girls), which is
an adolescent novel of the "novela negra" genre. The book critically examines
the fashion industry and its negative influence on young, female models by
investigating the disappearance of a fictional Spanish model who is anorexic.
The term "novela negra" refers broadly to what Americans would call a detective
Following the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975, the detective novel
became a popular vehicle for examining the social issues of the dictatorship and
that culture's transition from that dictatorship. Dr. Butler maintains that one
of those issues is anorexia, which became a significant health concern and
literary theme in Spain in the 1990s.
In her presentation, titled "Investigating anorexia in Las Chicas de
Alambre: the use of detective fiction for social criticism," Dr. Butler
offered her analysis that the novel is another way of investigating and
criticizing a world which promotes anorexia.
Dr. Butler joined the Muskingum University faculty in 2009. She earned her
doctoral degree from Florida State University.
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A funny thing happened last week after BlackBerry's annual general meeting. The news and outlook shared at the meeting weren't of the brightest nature, and the troubled smartphone maker made it clear the company has a long way to go to dig itself out of an early grave. BlackBerry clearly wanted the media to talk about something other than its weak smartphone sales and shaky financials.
Lo and behold, pictures, videos and spec sheets of the unannounced BlackBerry A10 smartphone popped up everywhere. BGR.com was the first to publish a picture of the A10. It is a slab smartphone that looks a lot like the Z10, only it is bigger. The picture was followed by a short video tour of the device (since removed) that more or less confirmed what the device looks like and some of its features.
On Tuesday, a full A10 spec sheet appeared online, and it tells us almost the entire story of this phantom BlackBerry smartphone. The smartphone will boast a 5-inch 1280 x 720p AMOLED screen, which improves upon the Z10's display by 0.8 inches. It will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with each core clocked at 1.7 GHz and accompanied by 2 GB of RAM. Other features include support for HSPA+, LTE and CDMA wireless networks, in addition to NFC, Bluetooth and 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi. It sports microUSB and microHDMI ports, and supports microSD memory cards. It will have an 8-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel user-facing camera. The A10 will ship with BlackBerry OS 10.2.
What was that you said about BlackBerry's financials? I can hardly remember anymore.
[ Want to know more about how BlackBerry is trying to soothe anxious investors? See BlackBerry Woes Lead To Job Cuts. ]
BlackBerry may not confirm the A10 until it is ready to release the device closer to the holiday shopping season, but it is doing its best to build buzz (or build a distraction?) long in advance of the device's debut.
One bit of news BlackBerry cannot escape is that of the Z10. The Z10 has been in the market now for a hair longer than five months. It debuted in the U.S. the first week of February. The device cost $199 when purchased brand new with a two-year carrier contract. That's the average cost of a new smartphone. Recently, however, U.S. carriers have dropped the price of the Z10 to as low as $49.99 with a new contract. The Wall Street Journal says the price drop is due to weaker-than-expected sales of the device. BlackBerry recently noted that it sold only 2.7 million BlackBerry 10 devices (about 1 million fewer than analysts expected), but the company didn't say how many were Z10s and how many were Q10s.
Based on this info, it is easy to conclude that the Z10 isn't the comeback device BlackBerry thought it might be. At the same time, it is worth pointing out that devices are often discounted several months into their product lifecycle. This is exactly the type of spin BlackBerry put on the Z10's price drop.
"[Price drops are] part of lifecycle management to tier the pricing for current devices to make room for the next ones," said a BlackBerry spokesperson to the Journal. "This is just one element of our marketing strategy that will ensure we remain aggressive in a very competitive market landscape." Nearly six months after its U.S. debut, it should not be considered unusual that carriers are dropping the price of the Z10, though a drop from $199 to $99 would probably make people feel better.
BlackBerry can perhaps take solace in the fact that the Z10 isn't the disaster that the HTC First was. The First went on sale in mid April with a $99 price tag, and AT&T cut it to $0.99 within several weeks.


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Lee Keyes grabbed a six-timer as Carterton Rangers kept up the pressure on Witney & District FA Division 2 leaders Combe with an 8-0 thrashing of Ducklington Res.
Adam Lee and Tom Clapham were their other marksmen.
Pace-setters FC Hollybush got back to form with a 2-1 win at Bampton Town, thanks to goals from Eddie Brookes and Ally Laing. Ian Bilton scored for the hosts.
Shane Probitts netted both Kirt-lington's goals as they stayed in the hunt for promotion by ending Fin-stock's unbeaten run with a 2-0 success.
Tom Senior, Sam King, Bernie Crumlish, James Bassoon and Marcello Guitherme were on target for Witney Wanderers as they won 5-2 at Milton. Jim Littlewood and Harry Lake replied.
Carterton Town B need four points from their last three games to lift the Division 3 title after a Dan Sollis hat-trick capped a 5-0 stroll at Spartan Rangers Res.
Adam Harris and Olly Bush were also on target.
Wootton stayed in touch with the promotion race following a 4-0 win at Charlbury Res, who were relegated as a result.
Charlie Bough (2), Mitch Larman and Graham Berry got the goals.
Bourton Rovers Res look likely to join Charlbury in the drop after going down 8-0 to Chipping Norton Res.
Sam Philpotts picked up a four goal haul, with Matt Smith grabbing a hat-trick.
Kieran Watts completed the rout, with Jake Oakey (2) replying.
Ducklington A moved themselves out of the drop zone after a 2-1 win over Middle Barton.
Charlie Yeomans scored for the hosts, with Paul Dunsby and Jamie Bauer getting the important goals for Ducklington.
Tower Hill earned promotion as Division 4 champions after a 6-1 thrashing of FC Hollybush Res, thanks to a treble from Jamie Goodwin.
Luke Bolley, Eddie Dunn and George French completed the rout, with Doug Mulvihill replying.
Aston Res look favourites to join them after a 2-0 win over Wootton, with a double from Paul Herbert.
Bampton United Res hit seven past basement boys Milton Res in a 7-1 mauling, Dan Oyston scoring a hat-trick.
Sammy Hancock (2) and Danny O'Shea and Tom Madden sealed the rout.
Simon Miles scored the consolation for Milton, who remain rooted to the foot of the table.
Tom Nickleson and Ben Powell each bagged a brace in Wychwood Forest's 5-0 success against Spartan Rangers A.
Paul Townsend sealed their tally.