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We heard you like files, so In this episode we Git to Automatically EXPLAIN DHH's JBuilder and Report what we've seen, as well as get some Early Access to Objects. It's Ruby5!
This episode is sponsored by Top Ruby Jobs. Everyone deserves to love their job (and it's probably in Ruby).
ActionParameter, Purgatory, Promise.rb, Sharing Rails sessions, JRuby 1.7.9
What does Spring have to do with Rails 4.1, Rails security news, a few cool tips like pundit, pry rescue and RASK, good advice for upgrading to capistrano 3, and the plan to sunset bundler all in this RubyLoco-powered Ruby5.
This week we watch, lint, memoize, error handle, say hello to and write more idiomatic Ruby.
Ruby fixes a heap overflow, Rack::Attack protects your app from abusive clients, a proposal for changing Rails Session Storage, learn about Rake File Tasks and Demystify the Ruby GC.


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One word... Icebreaker. One place.. Trims.. or Mountain Designs or their own shop on Rundle St.
Do not pass go, do not collect $200, go directly out and buy an Icebreaker Bodyfit 200 baselayer. They are awesome. I think I worked out I've had mine for about 6 years and I wear it all the time during autumn to spring. It basically helps regulate body temperature so even if it's warm it's still good. It wicks sweat from your body and, as you know being merino, it doesn't need to be washed after every ride.
Last year I got a sample of one of Icebreaker's jersey/ adventure wear and it is the same weight but with a zip. I also wear it as a baselayer. I've also got a heavier long sleeve t-shirt that is not meant to be a baselayer as such but it's great too.
It's from sheep, it's merino and there is only one Icebreaker! Get some socks while you're at it!
I bought a Merino LS base layer from Mountain Designs ( their "home brand" as the prices for the rest were really stupid but had pretty patterns on them!). A guy that works there is a cyclist and recommended going no "warmer" than their lightest range (which from memory was 175 or 200??). He was spot on for me, but I run hot within minutes of any exercise. His advice was to avoid synthetics like the plague as they are a nightmare with sweat - tick. Merino breathes and wicks well. Doesn't stink at the end of the day either!
Annapurna didn't have any short sleeve baselayers when I was in there recently. Bought Mens 200 Lightweight Sprint Tanks instead. Very comfortable under a short sleeve jersey.
ditto on the Merino..
I bought mine from Ground Effects and it works a treat. Made in New Zealand and to a really high standard. I'm expecting mine to last years and so far after a season they still look brand new. I sweat big time in summer and the vest keeps me super warm and wicks away the sweat. Riding in temps down to 5C I only need Merino Vest (suggest getting t shirt perhaps to stop drafts between arm warmer) Jersey, arm warmers and a windbreaker and all is sweet. I hate the cold too!! I also wear Merino longs which again I don't get all hot and sweaty in or get too hot in...they'll do me from any temp I've faced so far up to around 20C without me feeling too hot. I pretty much wear them for commuting once it gets below 13C or so. I can't recommend this stuff enough.. pricey but well worth it. I've done the cheap leg warmers that stretch and fall down all the time and won't ever go back to that.
So ground effects or ice breakers...either way Merino all the way. Also if you get referred to Ground Effects from a current member you'll get a $30 voucher off your first purchase!!!!
I'm happy to refer you if you choose ground effects and don't already know a current member.
I hear Icebreaker may be worth a look.
Do they have pretty patterns? I hear florals are in :)
So they wick the sweat away & you dont wash them after a ride? Where does the smell & salt go?
Yes. Badly. Take it from someone who had to walk behind them for miles when I was a kid!
Little Bo Peep?
Well they help me regulate my body temp so I don't overheat in the first place. I don't think I actually sweat much at all when I wear them...although I notice sweat where they tuck into my nicks. My top is sleeveless so this helps to reduce any odour build up. I wash them with my merino longs every week or two on the woolen setting so I don't stretch/damage them.
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Human-rights giant Nelson Mandela dies at 95
Nelson Mandela, who became one of the world's most beloved statesmen and a colossus of the 20th century when he emerged from 27 years in prison to negotiate an end to white minority rule in South Africa, has died. He was 95.
Did Carrie Underwood bomb or shine in 'The Sound of Music Live'? (poll)
In the annals of television Twitter history, The Sound of Music Live will likely best Sharknado for insta-reaction.
Sports announcer Dave Armstrong is ticketed after fight on golf course
He is accused of fighting with another golfer during a dispute Nov. 15 at the Fred Arbanas Golf Course in Longview Lake Park. Armstrong said he was the victim in the assault and planned to contest the ticket.
Latest News
Kansas seeks dismissal of science standards lawsuit
Did Carrie Underwood bomb or shine in 'The Sound of Music Live'? (poll)
Belton police seek man who threatened student at bus stop
Independence police investigate officer-involved shooting
Teen arrested in theft of part from Paul Walker crash
Its the season of shopping and stealing
U.S. soccer team will learn World Cup opponents Friday
National panel grills Kansas officials over KanCare's reduced services for disabled
Southwest Airlines dropping Branson operations
Billboard sparks debate, shows 9/11 feelings still raw
Aspen Contracting is adding 300 employees
Top photos
- Kanye West concertgoers at the Sprint Center
- Chiefs vs. Broncos tailgaters
- Toys and crafts shows at KCI Expo
- City Markets Whoville Holidays
- Frontier Feline Fanciers Cat Show
- Breakfast with Santa at Mahaffie
- Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting
- Black Friday at Zona Rosa
- Pilgrim Run 5K
- Salvation Army Thanksgiving Dinner
- Thanksgiving travelers Wednesday at Kansas City International Airport
- Thanksgiving travelers Tuesday at Kansas City International Airport
Editor's Picks
More snow likely this weekend as arctic blast hits KC and icy storm moves into Missouri
Like an unwanted house guest, the bitter cold front that moved into Kansas City is going to stay awhile, and it's likely to bring a friend — more snow. The storm on Thursday brought sleet, freezing rain and snow to Missouri, creating hazardous driving conditions and prompting Gov. Jay Nixon to activate the State Emergency Operations Center.
Despite rough few weeks, Chiefs confident in their defense
The stats have been ugly recently, but it's the losses that have bothered Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson. So when he learned that the Chiefs' once-vaunted defense ¯ you know, the one that was dominant during their 9-0 start this season ¯ has allowed over 400 yards in four consecutive games, Johnson was, well, somewhat taken aback.
Henry Joseys comeback from knee injury is a microcosm of Mizzous turnaround
Two years ago, Henry Josey took a pitch and darted left toward the sideline. It would be the last time hed carry a football in a game for 659 days after suffering an knee injury so bad that doctors told MU coach Gary Pinkel it was more likely to occur in a car wreck. But not only has Josey made a comeback, so has Mizzou, which plays Auburn for the SEC title on Saturday in Atlanta.
Mizzou defends, then holds off West Virginia 80-71
Early season games present an opportunity for college basketball teams to work on all facets of their games. For Missouri, closing out a contest will be the teaching moment from its 80-71 triumph over West Virginia in a Big 12/SEC Challenge game on Thursday.
In KC and elsewhere, rallies call for higher fast-food wages
The goal of $15 an hour is about double the current minimum wage of $7.25 an hour and about $6.50 more an hour than what the average fast-food worker is earning in the Kansas City area.
K-State hands Mississippi its first loss
On one end of the court, Thomas Gipson fought his way to the rim and made a contested layup. On the other, he blocked back-to-back shots and helped his teammates score in transition. The crowd at Bramlage Coliseum, easily the largest of the season, roared in approval. That sequence didn't go down as the decisive moment in Kansas State's 61-58 victory over Mississippi in Thursday's Big 12/SEC challenge, but it might have been the most important.
Woman unknowingly tweeted about death of husband
A Washington state woman who regularly monitors police scanner traffic unknowingly live-tweeted about her husband's death in a freeway crash.
Its the season of shopping and stealing
Experienced thieves working in teams distract shoppers and steal their wallets, purses or shopping bags. As holiday shoppers descend on restaurants, malls, shopping districts and grocery stores, police are watching for those who target them.
High-tech driving range TopGolf coming to Overland Park
TopGolf, a high-tech driving range, bar and restaurant complex, is coming to the metro. The Dallas-based company wants to build a 70,000-square-foot, three-level center at the northeast corner of 107th Street and Nall Avenue in Overland Park. If all goes as planned it will open in the second quarter of 2015.
Man who died outside Arrowhead Stadium was punched repeatedly, authorities say
Witnesses at Arrowhead Stadium saw a tailgater pummel a man who apparently had climbed into the wrong vehicle Sunday, according to new details obtained by The Star. After the beating, the tailgater and his friends went back to their vehicles to watch the Chiefs game on TV. But when someone noticed the man was not breathing and summoned police, the tailgater fled the stadium.
Texas A&M leader will be the new University of Missouri chancellor
R. Bowen Loftin "is regarded as one of the top academic leaders in the nation and one of the most beloved and respected presidents in the history of Texas A&M, and we are honored to have him join us at the University of Missouri," said UM System President Tim Wolfe.
Royals get outfielder Aoki from Brewers for Will Smith
The Royals landed a new outfielder Thursday morning, but it wasn't free-agent Carlos Beltran, who held a much-publicized visit earlier this week at Kauffman Stadium. The newcomer is Norichika Aoki, whom the Royals acquired from Milwaukee for left-handed pitcher Will Smith. Aoki, 31, is a left-handed hitter who spent the last two years with the Brewers after eight seasons at Yakult in Japan's Central League. He batted .286 last season with a .356 on-base percentage in 155 games.
Music experts choose their top albums for 2013
For several years now, weve asked notable musicians, writers, music professionals and fans to give us their top albums. And as has been the case for a long, long time, no single album has emerged as the years consensus best or favorite. A few names and titles show up on several lists. And two of them are recordings by local bands: the Grisly Hand and PedalJets.
Blogs and columns
- Teen arrested in theft of part from Paul Walker crash
- Did Carrie Underwood bomb or shine in 'The Sound of Music Live'? (poll)
- National Geographic confirms George Brett photo was Lorde's inspiration
- Handwritten manuscript of Bruce Springsteen's 'Born to Run' sells for $197,000
- Serious ESPN news bumps Ron Burgundy off 'SportsCenter'


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Wed, 11 Apr 2012 HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color Printer M451dn review
A great small office or home office (SOHO) printer with somewhat expensive ink costs
- Manufacturer: HP
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- Min specs: Colour laser printer; Technology HP ImageREt 3600; Printer Resolution: 600x600dpi; CPU Speed 600MHz; USB 2.0; RJ-45; 128MB RAM; 10/100 Base-TX network ready; HP PCL 5c, HP PCL 6, HP Postscript Level 3 emulation ; Power Consumption Printing: 425 W, Standby: 15.20 W; Duplex Unit; Double Sided Printing (Duplex) Type Automatic (Standard); Media Supported Paper (bond, brochure, coloured, glossy, letterhead, photo, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), postcards, transparencies, labels, envelopes; Paper Trays (Standard/Maximum) 2/3; Paper Handling Manual Feed 50 Sheet Multipurpose Tray; Paper Handling Input 1 250 Sheet Input Tray; Paper Handling Finisher 1 Sheetfed; 405x484x322mm; 23.64kg
- Price: 378
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The £378 HP LaserJet Pro 400 M451dn colour laser printer produces extremely nice output - including photos - and is very speedy for a model in this price range. It also has an automatic duplexer, a feature missing from the HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color M451nw that we recently reviewed. It sounds great - until you examine the toner costs, which are steep for a relatively high-volume printer.
The controls on the HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color Printer M451dn are minimal but adequate. A two-way rocker button lets you navigate the two-line LED; the panel also has a warning light, along with the usual OK, cancel, and back buttons. Software installation is easy via either USB or ethernet, and the printer dialog procedure is well thought-out.
Paper-handling features include a 250-sheet bottom main tray, an automatic duplexer, a 150-sheet output tray, and an optional bottom-mounted, 250-sheet auxiliary paper feeder. With a monthly duty cycle of 40,000 pages and a recommended actual monthly print volume of up to 2000 pages, the HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color Printer M451dn can handle a fair amount of printing.
In terms of access, the HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color Printer M451dn is extremely well designed. From the front you can fold out a small part of the panel to reveal the 50-sheet front multipurpose tray, or you can move a larger part of the panel to access the paper path and the slide-out toner tray. A pop-off panel on the right side of the printer makes it easy to upgrade the standard 128MB of memory to 384MB.
That brings me to the Achilles' heel of this printer: toner costs. The standard black toner cartridge costs £87 and lasts 2200 pages, or 3.9p per page. A high-yield black cartridge, available for £106, lasts for 4000 pages, reducing black costs to 2.6p per page. The costs are a little higher than average compared with those of other colour lasers we've tested - and incidentally, some business inkjets have significantly cheaper consumables. See Tech Savings.
HP offers no high-yield option for the HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color Printer M451dn's cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges, so if you print a lot of colour pages, this is not the printer for you. The standard sizes cost £123 each and last for 2600 pages, working out to just under 4.8p per page per colour. Next to other standard-size cartridges, these costs are a little cheaper than average, but compared with high-yield toners, they are far more expensive than average. The starter-size cartridges that ship with the printer last approximately 1400 pages. See also: Group test: what's the best colour laser printer?
If you can hack the toner costs, the output of the HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color Printer M451dn is impressive and arrives quickly. Text is dark and sharp, and colour photos are very good for a colour laser at this price. Our full-page test photo showed a cool colour palette and nice details. Text pages rendered at 11.4 pages per minute on the PC and 11.0 ppm on the Mac. Normal-size photos printed at 3.2 ppm to plain paper and 1.5 ppm on glossy paper. Full-page photos printed at about 0.8 ppm.
Output quality and speed are the HP LaserJet Pro 400 Color Printer M451dn's strong suits. If you need the Wi-Fi connectivity that it lacks, its otherwise identical cousin, the M451dw, is only a little more.
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- Country: AU
- City: Margaret River
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A truly welcome respite for tranquillity seekers and wine connoisseurs, Cape Lodge is set in its own secluded vineyard. Stunning forest, lake and parkland scenery, gourmet food and excellent wines make this an unmissable place to stay in the prestigious wine region of Margaret River. It is just like staying at a private country estate where the chic, spacious rooms, suites and cottages are designed for privacy and spread throughout the extensive gardens. The highly-acclaimed restaurant serves delicious local cuisine complemented by an impressive wine list featuring 150 Margaret River vintage wines. With 20 acclaimed vineyards within five minutes drive of the hotel, wine connoisseurs can hire the Cape Lodge Bentley and enjoy a vintage wine tour of these famous Margaret River vineyards. The nearby coast also provides plenty of opportunities for whale-watching, surfing lessons and scuba diving. Cape Lodge is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.
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I purchased the wreath as a gift for friends and helped hang it on the front door. This wreath is lush and vibrant and holding up nicely in Nothern California.
Sent as a gift and got rave reviews by the recipient. Arrived fresh and smelling great. I've bought wreaths as gifts for Christmas for years and O.co seems to have the best prices and the product comes direct and fresh from Maine. I will definitely order more next year.
This is my third year ordering wreaths from Overstock. I have always been pleased, including this year. As noted above, I was concerned that the wreath would not be fresh as it was sent UPS ground and didn't have any protection. However, it is still fresh and green after 3.5 weeks, so it must have been really fresh when packaged. Would have given this product 5 stars if the ribbon would have been the color pictured.
These make great gifts for family and friends. I had mine direct shipped to loved ones. They did not include the gift message I typed, but that's ok. My parents and brother loved them! Quality item!
This is a wonderful gift at Christmas. I sent one to my friends plus ordered one for myself. Quick shipping and was completely satisfied.
I buy these every year for myself and friends and I am always pleased with the quality.
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Reforming Health Care Reform: Fixing Obamacare
Monday, October 29th, 2012In the first two installments in this series, which were posted concurrently on October 22, I compared and contrasted basic features of the Affordable Care Act, generally referred to as Obamacare, and the Romney/Ryan alternative for health care reform.
I believe that the Affordable Care Act offers many positive benefits to our nation's people and moves us in the right direction for fixing our broken health care system. At the same time I am aware that the act in its present form presents significant problems that must be resolved in implementation. This installment addresses two of the most daunting issues – fears of overwhelming our system through extending coverage to an estimated 30 million additional Americans, and fears concerning adverse repercussions to seniors that may result from alleged cutbacks in Medicare outlays over the next 10 years.
Fear of overwhelming the system
Many doctors and health care administrators fear that our health care system will be overwhelmed with extension of insurance coverage to an estimated 30 million additional citizens, beginning in 2014. As a public health professional I believe our nation has a moral responsibility to provide coverage for all Americans; this is particularly true as we are the only developed country that does not provide universal health care coverage. At the same time I am keenly aware that the newly covered persons must be brought on board in a manner that does not unduly burden doctors, hospitals and other providers, and does not impose an inordinate disruption of care to the over 255 million Americans who are currently insured
Obviously this will require careful planning involving all stakeholders, working in concert to ensure a smooth transition in the most effective and efficient manner. As discussed below, this will require unprecedented levels of cooperation among widely disparate factions, together with implementation of boldly innovative approaches to improve health care access while focusing on skillful provision of that care which is truly needed. Effective implementation of the Affordable Care Act will also require dramatically increased use of preventive services while both enabling and encouraging doctors, nurses and other providers to empower their patients to take charge of their health.
To gain a perspective on the problem, let's look at the composition of the 30 million new health insurance enrollees to be brought on board beginning in 2014. Over the past several decades our country has undergone a serious erosion in provision of health coverage by employers. As a result, we now have large numbers of working people, self-employed people and their dependents who are uninsured, together with historically high ranks of unemployed Americans who in most cases are uninsured.
Many of the projected 30 million new enrollees are currently in the system, while lacking any form of coverage. Instead, they tend to defer care until it is absolutely necessary and then either pay for services out of pocket, until their resources become exhausted, or use hospital emergency rooms, public clinics and public or charitable hospitals as their primary source of care. Of course when these people can no longer pay for care the government steps in, in one form or another and we all pick up the tab as taxpayers.
These Americans are either wholly or partially medically disenfranchised, and are often forced to either forego early treatment of their conditions, or utilize highly expensive portals of care, particularly hospital emergency services. This forced use of emergency services as a primary care resource poses a considerable cost burden on our nation's hospitals, privately insured patients and taxpayers, as hospitals are forced to engage in "cost-shifting" in an effort to cover costs of uncompensated care that they are legally obligated to provide.
This non-system of providing care for uninsured patients is impractical, highly inefficient and inhumane. Our de facto policy of forcing millions of Americans to repeatedly visit hospital emergency rooms for primary care is highly inefficient, and the resultant fractionated care results in both duplication of services and astronomical increases in overall costs of care. It also imposes a heavy burden of economic and human costs in the form of unnecessary suffering, avoidable disability and premature death.
In reality, making affordable health care coverage available to 30 million additional Americans offers unprecedented potential for cost containment and cost reduction by granting these people access to appropriate care, provided in the right place at reasonable costs. Furthermore, by requiring presently uninsured Americans to purchase health insurance at affordable prices, the Act will reduce out-of-pocket costs for the majority of Americans. This will be accomplished by reducing cost-shifting through spreading the overall cost burden of providing care on a more equitable basis.
It is imperative that policy makers be fully aware that minimizing the disruption of service that may result from extending coverage to 30 million more Americans will require diligent cooperative efforts and decisive action on the part of all parties.
On the plus side, the Affordable Care Act contains positive incentives to increase the supply of primary care providers and to incentivize more doctors to provide primary care for both Medicare and Medicaid patients through providing more equitable reimbursement for these essential services.
As a nation, we must waste no time in eliminating our shortage of primary care resources. We need to dramatically increase our supply of primary care providers, particularly nurse practitioners and physicians assistants.
As a stopgap measure, serious consideration should be given to establishing an entry level category for nurse practitioners who would be able to provide a wide range of primary care services, provided that they concurrently adhered to pre-established requirements for completing their training and certification as full-fledged nurse practitioners within a designated time frame. Likewise, we must give serious consideration to fast-tracking certification of former military medical corps-men and corps-women as primary care providers. Given our pressing shortage of these front line providers, requiring these veterans to go back to square one in completing training for advanced health care occupations is both wasteful and counterproductive.
Problems in ensuring access for Medicare patients
Theoretically, traditional Medicare assures that patients are given free choice in accessing qualified physicians and other providers. In actuality millions of seniors, my wife and myself included, experience serious difficulty in finding a doctor they want to see who will accept Medicare patients. This is especially true in retirement meccas such as Tucson where Medicare enrollees make up a large part of the population. In Tucson trying to find a well qualified primary care doctor who accepts Medicare can be extremely frustrating. The same holds true for many medical specialties.
Avik Roy, an adviser to the Romney campaign on health care issues, correctly points out that the problem boils down to doctors' frustration with Medicare reimbursement levels. This issue has been festering for decades, as Medicare has repeatedly cut back on reimbursement to physicians and other providers. This is a key reason why reform is necessary!
According to the Congressional Budget Office, the Affordable Care Act will cut $716 billion from Medicare over the next 10 years. It is reported that the largest chunk – $415 billion – will come from slashing reimbursement rates to hospitals, doctors and nursing homes.
In actuality, as I have previously discussed, the act increases Medicare reimbursement for primary care doctors in recognition of their vital role as both a point of entry and a coordinating hub for the health care system. This provision will definitely alleviate the accessibility problem for Medicare patients.
Getting back to the projected $716 billion dollar reduction in Medicare outlays, will this deter our nation's seniors from accessing their doctors of choice and the care they need? The answer depends on who you're talking to. The Romney campaign adamantly asserts that the Affordable Care Act will saddle Medicare patients with enormous barriers to accessing care. On the other hand Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, states that the near term reduction in Medicare outlays will serve to strengthen Medicare by extending the Trust Fund's solvency for eight more years.
In attempting to ascertain the impact of the near term reduction in Medicare outlays, we must pursue two specific lines of questioning:
- Will the projected reduction result in substantially reduced reimbursement to specialists and other providers? If that turns out to be the case, then these reductions would do a gross disservice to Medicare patients by further exacerbating their difficulty in accessing their doctors of choice. Ensuring that this does not happen will require both earnest dialoging and concerted action on the part of government officials, working in concert with power brokers representing physicians, hospitals and other health care providers. As I will discuss below, I am confident that this highly undesirable outcome can be avoided. I must emphatically add, however, that earnest bipartisan dialoging and concerted action by all stakeholders must begin NOW to ensure that Medicare patients will not penalized by the near term cost reduction.
- The corollary question – Is there excessive fat in the system that can be eliminated without compromising quality of care or access to providers? Given the estimated 2011 spending of slightly over $11,640 per Medicare enrollee – a rather hefty amount – there are indeed a number of viable options that would collectively achieve the necessary cost reductions without penalizing either Medicare patients or providers. Again, I must emphasize that resolving this issue will require immediate good faith dialoging and action on the part of all stakeholders. We cannot afford the luxury of partisan bickering in resolving this issue! As a bonus, if we are able to reach agreement on responsible cost-cutting measures, then we will be well on the way toward accomplishing HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius' stated objective of extending Medicare's solvency for eight more years!
The following are some of the options that need to be actively explored in achieving the necessary cost reductions to extend the solvency of the Medicare trust fund for eight more years:
- Follow recommendadtions of the Institute of Medicine: On September 6 the prestigious Institute of Medicine released a consensus report titled "Best Care at Lower Cost". This blockbuster report attests that the American medical system squanders 30 cents of every dollar spent on health care! The report, developed by a panel of 18 world class clinicians, policy experts and business leaders, details how our health care system wastes an estimated $750 billion a year while failing to deliver reliable top-notch care. Some 210 billion dollars are wasted on repeated tests and unnecessary services, $130 billion are spent on inefficiently delivered services, $75 billion is eaten up by fraud, $55 is lost on missed prevention opportunities, and an astronomical $190 is spent of unnecessary paperwork and administrative costs. By way of reference, the projected reduction in Medicare outlays over the next 10 years under the Affordable Care Act totals $716 billion. Quoting from the report's authors, the bottom line is that "Money should not be spent on unnecessary administrative costs, inefficiencies and care that does not improve health (and may actually harm the patient)". Highlights of the Institute of Medicine report include:
- Doctors need to partner with patients – Less than half of patients surveyed receive clear information on benefits and trade-offs associated with treatment for their conditions – and less than half of patients are satisfied with their level of participation and control in medical decision making.
- Hospital care is alarmingly unsafe – An estimated one-third of patients are harmed during their hospital stay, and 30 percent of Medicare patients are rehospitalized within 30 days of discharge. Underlying these frightening statistics are untold suffering and thousands of unnecessary deaths among patients, accompanied by the generation of billions of dollars in unnecessary costs as a result of these avoidable errors and inefficient practices.
- Inefficient transfer of medical records and duplication of tests is rampant throughout the system – Twenty percent of patients report that their test results and records are not transferred from one place to another in time for their appointment. Twenty five percent report that their doctors have had to reorder tests and procedures to obtain needed diagnostic information.
- Improved transparency of information is needed – Patients and clinicians should have easy access to prices of tests and procedures, and to reliable information concerning outcomes and quality of care from one provider to another.
- Improved teamwork, communication and coordination of care must be aggressively promoted – Fifty percent of adults report serious problems with coordination of their care, notification of test results and communication with their doctors.
- Implement and effectively administer Affordable Care Organizations – In previous postings in this series I have referred to provisions of the Affordable Care Act that incentivize providers to band together to create Affordable Care Organizations (ACOs) to promote better coordination of care for Medicare patients across care settings. The Medicare Shared Savings Program will reward ACOs that lower growth in health care costs while putting patients first and meeting performance standards on quality of care.
- Drastically reduce medical malpractice costs – Medical malpractice litigation makes a substantial contribution to unnecessary medical costs by forcing doctors to practice defensive medicine. By definition, defensive medicine is a deviation from sound medical practice to avoid the threat of malpractice litigation. The American Medical Association reports that over 90 percent of physicians admit to practicing defensive medicine. This ranges from "positive" defensive medicine, like ordering unnecessary tests, performing unnecessary procedures and making unnecessary referrals to consultants; to "negative" defensive medicine in which doctors avoid treating high risk patients or performing high risk procedures out of fear of being sued. A post by a physician addressing this topic claims that defensive medicine is expensive, has no basis in evidence-based research, and exposes patients to risks of complications. Costs of defensive medicine are difficult to quantity as for obvious reasons doctors to not keep their records on this basis. One study which attempted to arrive at a "ballpark" estimate was conducted by Kessler and McClellan, who analyzed the effects of malpractice liability reforms using data on Medicare patients who were treated for serious heart disease. The researchers concluded that liability reforms could reduce defensive medicine practices, leading to a five to nine percent reduction in medical expenditures without any adverse effect on mortality or medical complications. If one were to extrapolate these findings to total U.S. health care spending in 2005, the year on which the study focused, one could surmise that total defensive medical costs ranged between $100 billion and $178 billion for that one year. One physician writing on this topic advocates that standard clinical evidence-based guidelines be globally applied to malpractice cases, thus lessening the impact of "hired gun" experts whose testimony can be used to support whatever standard of care is convenient to the lawyers. At any rate, concerted efforts to curb unnecessary malpractice litigation and exorbitant settlements need to be applied in achieving responsible cost reduction under the Affordable Care Act.
- Negotiate discounts for pharmaceutical products – The pharmaceutical industry in this country is highly profitable. Despite the economic downturn, many pharmaceutical companies rack up profits in the neighborhood of 20 percent per year, and stock prices are riding high, with price to earnings ratios often running twice the average for the S&P 500. When the Bush administration initiated the Medicare drug benefits a number of years back, to my knowledge no attempt was made to apply the government's purchasing power to negotiate discounts with the drug companies. It is also technically illegal for U.S. citizens to purchase prescription drugs by mail from Canada and other off-shore sources, which are often available at a fraction of the cost of domestic pharmaceuticals. If the government is serious about reducing Medicare costs while preserving full benefits for Medicare enrollees, then it needs to exercise its muscle in negotiating discounts with big pharma. In addition, while I am generally a staunch supporter of "buy American", if our pharmaceutical companies refuse to make their products available to consumers at a reasonable price, then I believe that Americans should be able to order prescription drugs from Canada and other off-shore suppliers without fear of being penalized.
- Making the system work smarter - To its credit, the Affordable Care Act requires insurance to plans cover a number of preventive benefits at no out-of-pocket costs to patients. It also provides entitles Medicare enrollees, for the first time, to schedule annual wellness visits with their doctors. While these represent impressive breakthroughs, they barely scratch the surface in terms of realizing the cost saving potential inherent in incentivizing physicians and other health care providers to place a major emphasis on wellness and prevention – empowering patients to take charge of their health! I am confident that this shift in emphasis would be welcomed by the vast majority of patients as well as by many health professionals – particularly members of the nursing profession and primary care physicians. This topic will be the focus of the final installment in this series, "A New Paradigm for Health Care Reform".
Concluding Remarks
While I firmly believe that the Affordable Care Act provides a sound basis for beginning to reform our broken health care system, I am also aware that the Act as it presently stands poses some significant problems that need to be resolved in implementation. This installment has addressed two key issues – fear of overwhelming the system by bringing on board 30 million insured patients, and the need to ensure that Medicare patients have timely access to care provided by their doctors of choice. While I strongly believe that the projected $716 billion in cutbacks to Medicare outlays can be dealt with in a manner that will ensure timely access to needed services while actually effecting significant improvements in overall quality of care, I also believe that achieving this outcome will require immediate good faith dialoging and decisive action on the part of all stakeholders. I also believe that, if our nation's leaders set their minds to it, that we can use the Affordable Care Act as a springboard for effecting truly positive and revolutionary changes in the manner in which health care is delivered in this country. This will be the topic of my final installment in this series, "A New Paradigm for Health Care Reform". Stay tuned!
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So we have all of 15-20 people blogging on the subject, including myself. For the most part, these blogs are just chatter amongst a small group of people. It has always been that way.
There are 7 (seven) members on our City Council. The first vote taken was 4 to 3, with the 3 new members voting as a block on the losing side of an issue. They all voted with the same "technique" which leads me to believe a "pre-discussed" stategy.
One of the 3 candidates won by 184 votes. I would hardly consider that a "Mandate" from the voters, when over 500 voters did not see the back side of the Ballot mand did not vote al all. The only reason I mention this is because in past elections, a majority of the actual voters (the total) had elected the Council members. And while I heartfully congratulate the victorious Council members, only 1, I repeat, 1, of the new members won by a majority of the voting Public. This is NOT "spilled milk", rather a reminder to all members of Council to always fight for and vote for the majority of voters as much as possible. Remember, the Pendulum swings very easily !!!
I would caution the newly elected candidates to be careful about Sunshine Law violations and avoid discussing Council issues amongst themselves outside of Council Chambers.
Most of their supporters are the very same that have brought these violations to light in the past.
I look forward to good discussion and debate from Council and I expect each and every Council member to vote on issues as they each see them, individually.
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Your guys lost lost lost. Don't worry about sunshine laws no sneaky letter writers on our team. Get over it Ed no one cares what you think anymore. Your on the losing team now.
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Thus began the "marvelous work" of the latter days to bring souls to a knowledge and testimony of the Savior.
As the Saints matured in gospel understanding, the Prophet Joseph advised, "Let every man, woman and child realize the importance of the work, and act as if success depended on his individual exertion alone."4 The Prophet Joseph called for each member to exert "fresh zeal and energy in the cause of truth"5 and to push forward "the interests of the Church and Kingdom of God."6 "For, behold," the Lord revealed, "I will bless all those who labor in my vineyard with a mighty blessing."7
1. Quoted in Joseph Knight, "Reminiscences," Church Archives, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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The time in which we now live. The days (or dispensation of time) just before the Second Coming of the Lord (The Guide to the Scriptures, "Last Days, Latter Days," 145–46).
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August 12, 2009 Driving To The Net Koivu To The Ducks, Part 2
by Timo Seppa
Previously, we looked at the impact of Anaheim's free agent acquisition of former Montreal Canadiens' captain Saku Koivu. In addition to pleasing Ducks' fans out there in hockeyland, we saw the impact of the dream signing on Finland's "Keikko Nation". An entire country's puck faithful are enthusiastic over the prospect of C Saku Koivu (+7.6 GVT) uniting with fellow "Lion" RW Teemu Selanne (+10.8 GVT), with an eye towards putting forth the most cohesive national team for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Saku and Teemu seem destined for plenty of ice time together with the Ducks. As was so eloquently stated: "There can't be a coach dumb enough in the world that wouldn't at least try to play them together".
Yet the $64,000 question remains: Who's going to play left wing on the line with Saku Koivu and Teemu Selanne? As the acquisition of 33 year old Koivu was clearly intended to increase both his production and that of the 39 year old Selanne through their established chemistry, the missing piece of Linemate X may either perfect the line or ruin it.
At the time of the Saku Koivu signing, an intriguing option was another Finnish greybeard, Ville Peltonen, who with Koivu and Jere Lehtinen made up the national team's so-called Huey, Dewey and Louie line of the 90's. The line was on the ice for all four goals of Finland's 4-1 shocking home ice defeat of Sweden in the 1995 IIHF Hockey World Championship finals, with Peltonen registering the hat trick. Yes, 14 years is a long, long time ago, but maybe the boys could have had one last run left in them.
The now 36 year old Peltonen (79 Games, 12 G, 19 A, 21 P, +6 plus/minus, +3.7 GVT for the Panthers in 2008-9) could likely have been acquired for very little, and may have paid dividends by clicking with familiar linemates to the tune of a higher GVT, perhaps even in the range of the +7.7 he posted in 2006-2007. Alas, Peltonen's NHL career appears to be over. The veteran winger did not resign with Florida, Anaheim or any other NHL club; last week he inked a contract with HC Dynamo Minsk of the KHL, becoming a teammate of NHL journeyman Ossi Vaananen.
Without the wild card of Peltonen available, two options within the current Anaheim roster are former-now-current-Duck Joffrey Lupul (+8.2 GVT)–acquired in the Chris Pronger deal with Philadelphia–or budding young star Bobby Ryan (+12.0 GVT), although the latter would require breaking up the current first line of Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry and Bobby Ryan. Let's take a look at the career stats of the two top quality internal choices:
Joffrey Lupul – Career stats, including offensive GVT, defensive GVT, total GVT
Team Season Age GP G A P +/- Val OG Val D Total ANA 2003-4 20 75 13 21 34 -6 +3.3 +1.5 +4.8 ANA 2005-6 22 81 28 25 53 -13 +5.6 +0.4 +6.0 EDM 2006-7 23 81 16 12 28 -29 -1.6 +0.3 -1.3 PHI 2007-8 24 56 20 26 46 +2 +8.7 +1.7 +10.4 PHI 2008-9 25 79 25 25 50 +1 +7.2 +1.0 +8.2 Total 372 102 109 211 -45 +23.3 +4.8 +28.1
Bobby Ryan – Career stats, including offensive GVT, defensive GVT, total GVT
Team Season Age GP G A P +/- Val OG Val D Total ANA 2007-8 20 23 5 5 10 -1 +0.3 +0.4 +0.7 ANA 2008-9 21 64 31 26 57 +13 +9.1 +2.9 +12.0 Total 87 36 31 67 +12 +9.4 +3.3 +12.7
Players are more than just numbers, though, and the mix of playing styles needs to work well. To get a little more insight, let's lean on what they're saying in Finland about this hot topic, as we did in Part 1:
While it's of course natural for Selanne fans to want to see the younger and more talented Bobby Ryan on the line with their heroes, the point of needing some grit and youth with the wily old Finns is valid. Further, looking at the 2008-2009 postseason, first liners Getzlaf and Perry had a measure of success without Ryan, both posting higher GF/60 and lower GA/60 than their frequent linemate. Since Ryan is the weakest link on the top line, experimenting with the 22 year old on the Koivu-Selanne line would be worth a try, perhaps achieving chemistry that he may be lacking with the Getzlaf-Perry line. Another message board post brought forth another possible internal candidate, another Finn:
Petteri Nokelainen – Career stats, including offensive GVT, defensive GVT, total GVT
Team Season Age GP G A P +/- Val OG Val D Total NYI 2005-6 20 15 1 1 2 -1 -0.2 +0.1 -0.1 BOS 2007-8 22 57 7 3 10 +0 +0.0 +0.8 +0.8 ANA 2008-9 23 50 4 5 9 +2 -0.2 +0.9 +0.7 Total 122 12 9 21 +1 -0.4 +1.9 +1.5
On the surface, the young journeyman's near-replacement level career GVT's wouldn't suggest a trial, but Nokelainen is worth a try, just to see if he can "speak the same language" as Koivu and Selanne, and if he can fit the role of the mucker of the line.
What isn't suggested by me, or by the posts I've seen, is what I consider the failed experiment of teaming Selanne with Andrew Ebbett:
Andrew Ebbett – Career stats, including offensive GVT, defensive GVT, total GVT
Team Season Age GP G A P +/- Val OG Val D Total ANA 2007-8 25 3 0 0 0 +3 -0.4 +0.4 -0.1 ANA 2008-9 26 48 8 24 32 +8 +3.7 +1.8 +5.5 Total 51 8 24 32 +11 +3.3 +2.2 +5.5
While the University of Michigan product scored 32 Points and posted a decent +5.5 GVT, remember that Ebbett has played a mere 51 games in his NHL career by age 26. One might surmise that playing with a future Hall Of Famer may have inflated his stats to the adequate levels of last season. Conversely, playing with a career minor leaguer may have dragged down that future Hall Of Famer's production. The line was a disaster in the playoffs.
An ideal scenario for the wingman of Saku Koivu and Teemu Selanne? Alex Tanguay, Koivu's linemate in Montreal last season, is still available. Tanguay (50 Games 16 Goals 25 Assists 41 Points +13 plus/minus, +9.3 GVT) is underrated for a star player, though signing what is the best remaining free agent would first require finding a taker for Jean-Sebastien Giguere and his $6 million salary to free up the requisite cap space.
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The webserver is broken in current Eden builds, and the remote relies on that.
Eden is, after all, still in development.
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I have a strange problem with the remote control of this app / XBMC
First some background: I have 2 android devices both with the latest version of the app: HTC desire phone Nook Color tablet running cm7 I also have 2 clients: yavdr PVR XBMC (pre eden built 22/10/11) OpenElec (eden beta 1 built 28/12/11) Now my phone can control both perfectly as a remote control, so I know the web server is working on both. My Nook can control the OpenElec without a problem, but with the YAVDR XBMC the remote control portion does not work. I can browse the media files and play them, even press on the playback timeline to skip forward or backward, but no key presses on the remote control work. Any ideas? |
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hmm might downgrade from beta to stable
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mine works fine on eden beta.
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well downgraded and same issue. went back to beta and same thing.
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I have Eden with the latest version from Android Market. Like others, I can only start videos but not use the remote control portion of the app. I have a Galaxy S2 as well.
Here's a pastebin of the debug log. I seeked, spammed remote control buttons, and seeked again so relevant information should be between the 2 seeks.
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Remote works fine for browsing and starting my movies and TV shows, but I can't pause or stop with the remote functions.
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Located in beautiful Laurel Park, this spacious semi-detatched villa adjoins the Laurel Park Lodge, the owner's residence. The apartment has a private drive and private entrance. Enjoy it's shady porch with your morning coffee and privatge hot tub. Plenty of room for 4 adults with 2 bedrooms and a large living room with a large high-definition TV and central heat and air. The kitchen is fully equipped with dish washer and a cute dining table. There's also a washer and dryer. The bathroom, although small, has a walk-in shower. The apartment's most unique feature is its workout room with treadmill, trampoline, punching bag and more. Main Street Hendersonville is a 10 minute bike ride away and there's lots of great streets to explore walking. The apartment also has free wifi and a partial view of our chicken run! If you are lucky, you may get to gather some eggs and also maybe meet our sweet Great Dane, "Lilly". We also own 11 other properties if this one doesn't suit you. Search Cranmore Cottages.
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May 14th, 2013 01:21 PM #1Senior Member
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How important is popularity to you and where is your cut off?
Is popularity something that is important to you or do you just use whatever name you like regardless of popularity?
Also what is your cut off by that I mean will you not use names that are in the top 10? Top 20? 50? 100? 500? Etc.
I have a very popular name Samantha and I have a really boring filler type middle name. No only did I go to school with 4 other Samantha in my grade but two of them had the same first and middle and one of them had a last name that started with the same letter so our entire initials were identical. Several times there was me and another Samantha in a class and we had to use a last initial or go by Sam. I hate the nick names for my name but likes my full first name except for it being popular.
I had my daughter at 17 I was naive thinking if I had never met anyone with that name then obviously it must be somewhat rare so I used my favorite name with our thinking of the actual popularity and used Izabella. It fits her and I think it's beautiful but it's scared me away from using popular names ever again. My sons are named Holden and sawyer and though they are somewhat popular they aren't in the top 100. For boys I won't use a top 200 names. For girls I like to use nothing in the top 500 with the exception of one of
My current considerations Cecelia.
May 14th, 2013 02:55 PM #3
Yes, popularity is a big deal for me. I had quite a lot namesakes too (when I was in school) and eventhough I love my name, I hate to share it with so many people. But that was nothing. Wait until you have a fight/problem with one of them and you'll hate it even more to see your name used by the people you really really dislike (luckily we're okay by now but still, back then it wasn't pretty).
Basically, I don't think I'll ever use top 50 names. Will try to avoid 100 too. But, maybe (just maybe), I will still use a popular name if it has a significant meaning, or if I really love it and just can't find a replacement I love as much.No kids right now.
Clemency/Clementine | Juliette | Helena | Isabelle/Annabelle | Evangeline/Seraphina | Cherie | Rosalind |
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May 14th, 2013 03:01 PM #5
I usually try to avoid top 20 names for my area. I would prefer a name out of the top 100, but there are some top 100 names that I love and would use anyway. My son's name isn't even in the top 1000, but I wish it was. It is a great name, imo, and it makes me sad that others don't seem to think so. The only really popular names I would consider using are classic names like Elizabeth.
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I don't have a cut off, or a hard rule about popularity. Perhaps because of my own experience - my name's been in the top forty or so for the past few decades, yet I can count on one hand the number of others I've met with my name. I think I'm fine with a name as long as it's not in the top twenty. Even the current most popular names aren't being used as much as names like Jennifer, Jessica, etc were back in the day.
May 14th, 2013 03:44 PM #9
Yes. That is what I do.
I've lost count of the number of 'does popularity matter?' threads I've seen/responded to. My reasoning is here: http://nameberry.com/nametalk/thread...-pros-and-consWilliam - Peter - Thomas ~ Rose - Morwenna - Eliza


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12/11/2013 |
A's acquire speedy Burns from Nats for Blevins
The A's made their second deal in as many days Wednesday, acquiring speedy outfielder Billy Burns from the Nationals for lefty reliever Jerry Blevins.
12/10/2013 |
A's get results while division foes spend away
There have been repeated attempts to purchase the American League West title in recent years. Those attempts have failed.
12/10/2013 |
Former All-Star lefty Mulder to attempt comeback
Two-time All-Star left-hander Mark Mulder will attempt to make a comeback, four years after he had announced his retirement following a pair of surgeries on his throwing shoulder
12/10/2013 |
A's land two pitchers from Rockies for Anderson
Dealing from a position of strength, the A's traded Brett Anderson to Colorado for a pair of pitchers -- lefty Drew Pomeranz and righty Chris Jensen -- on Day 2 of the Winter Meetings.
12/9/2013 |
With most work done, A's expect quiet Winter Meetings
The A's worked in fast fashion last week, reeling in five players in four separate moves in a matter of two days, so it's of no real surprise they're not exactly zealous to get another deal done this week at the Winter Meetings, which conclude Thursday.
12/9/2013 |
La Russa's election to Hall of Fame brings A's pride
He said he was "stunned" upon hearing of his election to the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, but those who played for Tony La Russa weren't the least bit surprised by Monday morning's announcement at the Winter Meetings.
12/9/2013 |
La Russa, Torre, Cox going into Hall of Fame
Former managers Tony La Russa, Joe Torre and Bobby Cox were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Monday by a unanimous vote of the Expansion Era Committee.
12/6/2013 |
A's go to Meetings with Major work nearly done
A's officials will head to the annual Winter Meetings on Sunday with a short to-do list. Oakland already has been busy addressing many of the club's offseason needs, but strengthening the farm system could be on the agenda.
12/5/2013 |
Anderson aware of swirling trade speculation
A trade involving pitcher Brett Anderson seems inevitable for the A's. Oakland has a surplus of arms for its Major League staff, and the 25-year-old left-hander might be an asset the Athletics move to help restock the farm system.
12/4/2013 |
Kazmir lured by A's talent, ballpark
Left-hander Scott Kazmir, who's two-year, $22 million free-agent deal with the A's was made official on Wednesday, chose to come to Oakland because of the club's recent success and its pitcher-friendly ballpark.
12/4/2013 |
Next year's Draft deeper, packed with pitchers
Though the Astros still have seven months to determine whom they'll take at No. 1, North Carolina State left-hander Carlos Rodon has established himself as the frontrunner. Owner of a mid-90s fastball and a wipeout slider, Rodon topped NCAA Division I with 184 strikeouts last spring and led the Wolfpack to their first College World Series appearance in 45 years.
12/4/2013 |
Beane does heavy lifting before Winter Meetings
With the additions of closer Jim Johnson and starter Scott Kazmir, Billy Beane has addressed the A's biggest needs prior to the Winter Meetings.
12/4/2013 |
A's aren't waiting for Winter Meetings
GM Billy Beane's fast-paced maneuverings Monday and Tuesday perfectly encompassed the frenzy that is the predictably unpredictable offseason, as he lit up the Hot Stove with a flurry of impactful moves that could make for a low-key Winter Meetings next week in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
12/3/2013 |
Choice-Gentry trade shows mettle of Beane, Daniels
The Athletics and Rangers just made the kind of trade that only really smart, really confident general managers make. In this case, it was Billy Beane of the A's and Jon Daniels of the Rangers. It's the kind of trade that reflects plenty of organizational swagger on both sides. To put it another way, these boys aren't afraid to fail.
12/3/2013 |
A's acquire Gentry, Gregerson on another busy day
On Tuesday, A's general manager Billy Beane gained further traction in his push to take his club on a deep postseason run, first by acquiring outfielder Craig Gentry and right-hander Josh Lindblom in exchange for Michael Choice, Oakland's top outfield prospect. Texas also received Minor League infielder Chris Bostick in the swap. Hours later, the A's announced they had traded outfielder Seth Smith to the Padres for yet another bona fide reliever, righty Luke Gregerson.
12/3/2013 |
Gentry, Lindblom acquired by A's from Rangers
The A's aren't slowing down. They're only gaining traction in their push toward a deep postseason run. A day after landing hurlers Jim Johnson and Scott Kazmir, Oakland made an intradivision deal with the Rangers, acquiring outfielder Craig Gentry and right-hander Josh Lindblom in exchange for Michael Choice, the club's top outfield prospect. Texas also received Minor League infielder Chris Bostick in the swap.
12/3/2013 |
A's make another deal, land Gregerson from Padres
The Padres and A's pulled off a one-for-one deal late Tuesday afternoon, sending reliever Luke Gregerson to Oakland in exchange for outfielder Seth Smith.
12/3/2013 |
Baseball America names Beane exec of year
A's general manager Billy Beane was named the 2013 Major League Baseball Executive of the Year by Baseball America on Tuesday. It is the second time he has received the award, the first time coming in 2002.
12/3/2013 |
Rangers add run producer Choice in trade with A's
The Rangers have acquired outfielder Michael Choice and infielder Chris Bostick from the Athletics for outfielder Craig Gentry and pitcher Josh Lindblom.
12/3/2013 |
Johnson eager to join talented A's bullpen
Saying goodbye to the only organization he's ever known hasn't been easy for Jim Johnson, who is joining the A's as part of a trade on Monday. At the forefront of the All-Star closer's worries is his Florida-based family. But less than 24 hours after learning of his pending move, Johnson sounded eager to start work for an organization that's eyeing a third straight division title.
12/2/2013 |
O's send Johnson to Oakland for Weeks
The Orioles made their first big move of the winter late Monday night, trading All-Star closer Jim Johnson to the Athletics in exchange for infielder Jemile Weeks and a player to be named.
12/2/2013 |
Kazmir could be A's next comeback story
Veteran left-hander Scott Kazmir hopes to add to the Oakland A's legacy of getting the most out of players thought to be risky free-agent signings.
12/2/2013 |
Rebound season nets Kazmir two-year deal with A's
The A's are in the final stages of adding lefty Scott Kazmir to their rotation on a two-year agreement, a Major League source confirmed to MLB.com on Monday.
12/1/2013 |
Decision looms on A's longest-tenured player
Daric Barton's future is among the decisions the Athletics face Monday in advance of the 8:59 p.m. PT deadline for Major League clubs to tender contract to their arbitration-eligible players. |


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Ethan Hunt comes face to face with a dangerous and sadistic arms dealer while trying to keep his identity secret in order to protect his girlfriend.
J. J. Abrams is the writer and director for this film and he wanted a big blockbuster with an intricate storyline.
Preview shows Owen Davian's (Philip Seymour Hoffman) promise to Ethan Hunt. Compilation of action sequences follow suit.
Here is a behind the scenes look at some of the stunts from Mission: Impossible III.
Short trailer that introduces the new villain, played by Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Ethan Hunt's new romantic interest, played by Michelle Monaghan.
TV trailer suggests that Ethan is under Owen Davian's control, as they have planted an 'explosive charge' in his head.
In this film, there is more of an emphasis on the team and how they work together.
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This is a must for anyone that wants to challenge themselves to the toughest mountain marathon anywhere. The young runners will be surprised by the old runners. I wake up and look at the mountain every morning and remember the feeling.
I just finished this marathon 2 days ago on 11/22/03. I heard it's the toughest course in CA. I was proud to come in under 6 hrs (limit 7 hrs). I ran this one because Santa Clarita Marathon got canceled due to the fires. The race directors Randy & Vicki Davis, along with all the support personnel were absolutely wonderful. The 5 aid stations were well stocked with terrific goodies, and everyone was so encouraging and helpful. I was actually full the whole time. At the finish there was chicken noodle soup, cabbage soup, chocolate dipped strawberries, etc... Too much good stuff to list (can you tell food is a big issue with me?!). I gave 5 stars for spectators even though there weren't any because unless you're a runner/hiker, you wouldn't be up in those trails. Besides, who needs spectators when the view is absolutely wonderful and you're one with nature and focused on finishing the race. The race is limited to only 150 entrants. This was my 11th (but first trail) marathon and it was the most challenging but rewarding race. I've heard my next race (Catalina Marathon) will be easier!
Been running with Baz or in his races for twenty years and this marathon course is one tough SOB... When you think the climbs are over after reaching Bear Springs think again. You still have another 1100 feet of up to go. The reason the spectators only rate 2 stars is because they have to be as fit as the runners to go anywhere on the course. On those years I haven't run the race I've manned an aid station. I prefer running it... the drive is too tough on my SUV.
Ran this race in 2000. It's a tough hilly course, beautiful scenery, and stocked aid stations. No mile markers, no spectators, no bands, etc. My slowest marathon time ever, but I enjoyed it as much as any marathon I've ever run. The toughest race you'll ever love.
I didn't train for this race like I should have, but I wasn't out to compete. I ran this race for the second time because I loved the people I ran with, from the year before. There's a lot of team camaraderie. People are always there if you need them. I've known Baz since I was 10 years old, and he always puts on great races. He always goes out of his way to please everyone. I've never had any problems with any of his races I ran. Its a tough race, but well worth it. I'd do it again and again. Unfortunately I didn't run this year because I was injured.
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Eighty-four-year-old James Hagins is a retired Lancaster resident. He spends his days taking it easy, napping in his recliner when he feels like it. When he lost his wife of 60 years, Peggy, in September of 2012, he found an unusual outlet for his grief – quilting.
"My mother quilted, and with eight of us children, she definitely had help when she needed it," he said. "I didn't mind helping her, and sometimes I was the only one she would let help, because I did things the way that suited her."
If you can't make it the mountains to choose and cut your Christmas tree there's no need to worry – Lancaster County has it covered.
Papa John's Christmas Tree Farm, located at 6980 Flat Creek Road in Kershaw, offers six different varieties of trees customers can choose and cut, including Blue Ice, Carolina Sapphire, Eastern Red Cedar, Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pine and White Pine.
KERSHAW – With early-season county hardwood bragging rights on the line, rivals Lancaster and Andrew Jackson each had reason for a hoops boast Friday, Dec. 6 in the AJ gym.
The Lady Vols garnered a solid win in the varsity opener, downing the Lady Bruins, 53-46.
The welfare state is now omnipresent in every part of the United States. The federal budget is dominated by entitlement spending, with 45 percent of federal spending in 2012 going to Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare (among other health care entitlements).
Simultaneously, states are struggling under the fiscal burdens imposed on them by mandatory entitlement programs: for example, spending by the S.C. Department of Health and Human Services (primarily on Medicaid) has averaged $1.21 billion over the last three budget years.
In an age of zero tolerance school weapons policies, is it appropriate for an elementary school to have a mascot that is itself a weapon? This was the basic question at the center of a Lancaster County school board discussion at their Tuesday, Dec. 10, meeting over the appropriateness of the proposed Tomahawk mascot for Indian Land's new elementary school. The discussion came during consideration to affirm the name, school colors and mascot for the Harrisburg Road school chosen by a naming committee as part of a process that began in September.
The proposed cluster development ordinance passed first reading at the Lancaster County Council meeting Nov. 25. The reason stated was to get the issue on the table and talk about it.
The values of the important parameters included in the cluster development version passed by council are the very small numbers required to permit Mattamy Homes to develop the Treetops site to 933 homes. We will call these values the Mattamy Homes Treetops profit numbers (MHTPN).
Buford split a non-region twin bill with visiting Great Falls on Tuesday, Dec. 3 in the Jackets gym.
The Lady Jackets improved to 2-0 with a 47-42 win over the Lady Red Devils.
The surging Andrew Jackson Lady Volunteers continued their solid hoops play with a 63-60 win over Lee Central to give AJ a split with host Stallions on Tuesday, Dec. 10 in Bishopville.
The AJ boys fell in the nightcap, 81-55.
Fall's finest in Lancaster High School fall sports garnered the blue and gold spotlight Thursday, Dec. 5 in the school's auditorium.
KERSHAW – The AJ Lady Vols hope experience leads to a banner hoops campaign this season, while the AJ boys are bidding to overcome youth.
The 2013-14 Andrew Jackson Lady Vols are the preseason pick of the Region IV-AA coaches to capture the league title.