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Historian and China expert Paul French uncovers the truth behind the notorious unsolved 1937 murder of Pamela Werner, and offers a rare glimpse of the last days of colonial Peking.
how the murder of a young Englishwoman haunted the last days of old China
The body at the Fox Tower
The police of Peking
Wild dogs and diplomats
The investigation
An old China hand
Armour factory alley
Cocktail hour at the Wagons Lits
Into the Badlands
Of rats and men
Under Peking earth
A respectable man of influence
Radical chic
The element of fire
The rising sun that chills
Journey to the underworld
Chuanpan Hutong
The hunters
Invitation to a party
The wound that wouldn't heal
The writing of midnight in Peking
Historian and China expert Paul French uncovers the truth behind the notorious unsolved 1937 murder of Pamela Werner, and offers a rare glimpse of the last days of colonial Peking.
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Add a CommentI gave this three stars only as it is incredibly irritatingly written. The story, in and of itself, is utterly compelling – no question at all BUT there are no notes AT ALL. No bibliography to speak of. None of this matters, of course, if writing a novel, but with non-fiction, a much more rigorous process is required, particularly with some of the detail presented. I find it to be igregious padding to write what someone is thinking (! For G*od's sake) as he walking down the street, or looking out a window! Now, if the author had a personal diary or a made a statement to that effect, then the author should say where it came from. Otherwise, it's just turning a fascinating story into just that - a mere story. This happened a lot - not just once or twice. In places, it was used to turn plot in a different direction. Unacceptable. Additionally, much hinged on the geography of old Peking - a better map than the end papers would have been extremely useful. As would a list of the personae dramatis. A time line (at the end) that worked in parallel to show what happened and how the investigation unfolded would have made it so much easier to understand (Werner's main problem) and much more compelling. In short, worth the effort BUT it could have been SO MUCH better!
Endlessly fascinating and extremely well-written. Wonderful piece of historical true crime. Highly recommended!
An interesting read delving into the workings of 1930's China and the British foreign office still wrapped in colonial customs. More importantly, a look into the excrutiating efforts of a father determined to find out who had killed his daughter, and the circumstances of her last hours.
This is a compelling book. Though non-fiction, it reads like fiction and I found it impossible to put down. Plus, the historical context is extremely interesting. It was enlightening to learn about the inner workings of the British foreign office as they made fateful decisions based on saving face rather than achieving justice for the murdered Pamela Werner.
Facinating story - a real life murder set in turbulent pre-WWII China. I found the description of time and place very interesting as it is something I know littel about. The story is compelling - all the more because the murderer or murderers were never caught, although the author does find some answers.
Wow. What a story. I feel bad for Pamela. I also feel bad for her dad so tried to hard to solve her murder but encountered no help from the Chinese or the British authorities. Corruption has always been big in China and this story shows the rich and powerful can always get away with it.
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Posted: Fri Jul 17th, 2009 02:30 am |
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CleburneFan Member
Just received my copy of Sickles at Gettysburg by James A. Hessler and published by Savas Beatie. The subtitle on the cover sums up rather well what Hessler says about the scoundrel Sickles. It calls Sickles--The controversial Civil War general who committed murder, abandoned Little Round Top and declared himself the hero of Gettysburg. I've had the book only a day, so I haven't even finsihed the first chapter. I just have to say this though. I found an egregious error right away. The book places the Order of Battle of the Third Corps of the Army of the Potomac at the very front of the book. You'll never guess who is named as the commanding general of the AOTP. None other than George G. George! That's right, George G. George--not George G. Meade. I know this was just a proof reading error, and most books have a few, but how awkward is it that the error would be one that is so prominent. Having gotten that problem out of the way, I have to congratulate Hessler for making a general who never interested me much seem compelling indeed. I knew he was a scoundrel, but had no idea just how low he had gone. I ahven't finsihed the first chapter, but it starts the book off witha bang. I'm convinced this will be great reading...a hard book to put down. Hessler is a Licensed Battlefield Guide at the Gettysburg National Military Park. He has taught courses about Sickles at the college level and speaks to Civil War Round Tables. If you have any interest in Sickles or perhaps Day Two of the Gettysburg Battle , definitely check this book out. P.S. Why did I order the book from Amazon if Sickles has turned me off. I have Susan Sweet to thank because she mentioned the book might be one of the upcoming chat books. So I looked it up and thought it did sound promising. |
Posted: Fri Jul 17th, 2009 12:20 pm |
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Naim Peress Member
Unfortunately, that's the state of book editing these days. Editors rarely have the time to really work on a book these days. Literary agents do the bulk of the editing these days. Enjoy the book and perhaps let the group know how it is. |
Posted: Fri Jul 17th, 2009 09:51 pm |
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CleburneFan, I did not notice this typo. I have completely read "Sickles at Gettysburg," and consider it a superlative narrative of Sickles' controversial life. Not sure if you had seen my previous post, but I recently interviewed Jim on the Gettysburg Battlefield. He is a top notch scholar and very knowledgable on Gettysburg. Here is a link to my interview. http://ThisMightyScourge.com/2009/07/05/interview-with-james-a-hessler-author-of-sickles-at-gettysburg/ |
Posted: Sat Jul 18th, 2009 02:27 am |
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Mike, I have listened to the first part and really enjoyed hearing how both you and Hessler became interested in the Civil War by different routes and also why Hessler chose to study and write about Sickles. Like Hessler, I too prefer to read about the less saintly characters such as the cavalry general James Hugh Fitzpatrick, a favorite scamp of mine. But for some reason, Sickles always seemed too much of a DOM for me to be comfortable reading about. I'm glad you asked Hessler which Civil War writers he admires and how he settled on the style for this book. I will listen to a piece a day, maybe more if one is short. I'm through Chapter Two now of the book...up to where Sickles finally finagles a brigadier generalship. Your interviews make a really good companion-piece to the book and enhance it. Thanks for the heads up. By the way, I am really enjoying this book and the way Hessler writes. He brings the characters to life. |
Posted: Sat Jul 18th, 2009 04:10 pm |
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susansweet3 Member
The Book group which meets on line Sunday night at 9 eastern time will read the Sickles book after we finish the A. P. Hill book we start tonight. There is a chance the author will join us. Susan |
Posted: Sat Jul 18th, 2009 08:51 pm |
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SicklesatGB Member
Hi CleburneFan and All, As the author of Sickles at Gettysburg, needless to say your post caught my attention. As a first-time author, I am thrilled to hear you say that you are enjoying the book despite your reservations on Sickles the individual. That was certainly a goal of mine going into this-- to get those who dislike Sickles to read and enjoy with an open mind. I also very much appreciate your comments on my "bringing the characters to life". As I noted in my interview with Michael, I wanted to let the participants speak as much as possible in order to make us readers better understand what the actual participants thought, saw, and said about their time at Gettysburg. In Sickles' case, what he said sometimes contradicted what he did, but that was part of the enjoyable challenge in sifting through the wreckage of Gettysburg's second day. We have probably all read biographies where we came away thinking that we learned nothing about the people. Alot of biographies tell us WHAT people did, but not WHY. Or bios often fail to let us discover what kinds of people the subjects were. So I wanted to include commentary on who Sickles was--his speech patterns, his views on religion, alcohol, romances (of course), etc etc. Interestingly, some of the heaviest "flack" I have received has been regarding my view of Sickles' view on religion-- if he was "violently anti-Catholic" then why did he have that big Catholic funeral? (Sorry you'll have to read the last chapter to find that one out!) Sigh....as far as typos....thanks for enthusiastically highlighting George George. Actually you haven't gotten to the chapter yet where Reynolds dies at the George George House and Mr. George takes command of the Army of the Potomac... I can assure folks that ALOT of care and attention went into putting this book together. It wasn't a haphazard effort and hopefully that shows in the length, maps, photos, notes, dustjacket, etc. My editor and I went back and forth debating and dissecting several things and unfortunately it's a human process and mistakes happen on a deadline. Frankly, this book is longer and more complex than alot of what is being published today, so unfortunately that increases the odds of human error. In the case of the OOB, George George WAS caught in the editing process and someone neglected to change it. (Ironically, the OOB was included at the last minute at my insistence for the "convenience of the reader"!) But I'm generally pleased with the final product and thankfully the reviews have thus far been favorable. So thanks to everyone and keep reading! I'd be happy to discuss the book with your group; all we have to do is arrange the details. Jim Hessler |
Posted: Sun Jul 19th, 2009 12:41 am |
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CleburneFan Member
Mr Hessler, many thanks for stopping by. Your book is one of those I hate to put down and the pages just fly by. I wish I had more unbroken time to just sit and read until my heart is content. One thing I began to feel as I have been reading your book is that it would make a really good movie or at the very least a fine History Channel biography based on your book. (Of course, you would have to get some on-screen time commenting on your research.) As for the typo about the mysterious general George G George. Every one here knows I have never made a post here that did not contain at least one typo and usually many more. I'm a good one to be pointing out erros others make...the true pot calling the kettle black. |
Posted: Sun Jul 19th, 2009 03:46 am |
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SicklesatGB Member
LOL--- I HAVE been pestering people to set us up with a History Channel documentary and even have dreams of "Sickles: The Movie". (Did you know there was some minor hopes for a Sickles film in the 1940s? That would have been interesting...) So many people have told me that the book would be good material for a documentary and/or movie. But not sure who is making good CW documentaries these days and we can't decide who would play Dan in a movie? Jim |
Posted: Sun Jul 19th, 2009 08:43 am |
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fedreb Member
Last night I watched Jim Hesslers' mini video tour of the Sickles story on the Gettysburg Daily site. I'll be ordering the book today and as for "Sickles, The Movie", now that would be worth waiting for. Last edited on Sun Jul 19th, 2009 08:43 am by fedreb |
Posted: Sun Jul 19th, 2009 07:20 pm |
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Marty Member
I picked this book up twice at my local borders before finally buying it. I was skeptical at first. Finished it in three days. I still can't really tell how the author feels about Sickles (the mark of a good historian, I think, of course it depends on the sort of book you are writing.) I did not see a single typo (in fact did not even see the George George in the battle order!). I used to get ticked about typos, but I don't any more. Unless they are of the substance variety and really call into notice the author's credibility. So since it is obvious the author would never think the Union army leader was George George--why even mention it? I don't get that. Anyway, this was one of the best bios I have read in a decade. Great book well designed (that cover!!) and attractive all the way around. Good job Mr. Hessler (to the publisher, too. They always do really good quality books.) Marty |
Posted: Sun Jul 19th, 2009 09:55 pm |
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pamc153PA Member
I'm glad to see so much feedback here, including from Mr. Hessler himself. I became interested in the book thanks to watching Mr. Hessler's Sickles tours on Gettysburg Daily. I, like Fan, love to read about the "characters" in the war! It's always been my feeling that the South had more of them than the North, so hearing about what sounds like a detailed and highly readable book on Sickles is a true find. I haven't bought the book, yet, but I was actually saving the buying for next week, when I travel to Gettysburg for a few days of tramping around the battlefield on foot. Now, I'm definitely looking forward to the trip and the book--that is, if I don't get lost trying to find Neill Avenue, the "lost" avenue, this time around! Thanks for the impromptu reviews, everyone! Pam |
Posted: Mon Jul 20th, 2009 02:33 pm |
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Marty Member
Pamc You are in for a treat! Fine book all the way around. Marty |
Posted: Wed Aug 12th, 2009 01:51 am |
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CleburneFan Member
Finally finished Hessler's book today and say it is a MUST READ for anyone who is a student of Day Two (July 2) at Gettysburg, a fan of Meade, or a student of Civil War scoundrels. It is also a MUST READ for those who love the Gettysburg National Military Park, because in spite of however much of a rascal Sickles may have been, he did do much to help establish this park. I was not aware that inspite of his labors no statue or monument to him exists anywhere in the park! It was also a surprise to me that efforts surface at times to disinter Sickles from Arlington Cemetery and bury him at Gettysburg. The book taught me so much I didn't know about Day Two, about the long running Meade/Sickles controversy, about the Joint Congressional Committee investigation into how Meade conducted the battle and how various historians have looked at Sickles both as a person and as a "political" general. Hessler also delves into the unmitigated mess that was Sickles's personal life. As a woman, myself, I have to wonder why he treated his own children and his two wives so miserably. How can you be so cold to your own children? Yet Sickles always showed great concern for Civil War veterans. Hessler is an interesting writer. It was always hard to put down his book. There were times when I wished I could just jump up and fly to Gettysburg to see the areas he was describing. I'm glad to have Hessler's book in my personal library and feel enriched by having read it. |
Posted: Sat Aug 15th, 2009 04:58 pm |
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SicklesatGB Member
Hi Again CleburneFan, Thank you very very much for the review. I especially appreciated your comments about this being a "MUST READ for anyone who is a student of Day Two." From the beginning, I really wanted this to be a readable account of the July 2 fighting on that part of the line. Almost a "Sickles vs. Longstreet". Rather than simply being a "Sickles biography", I almost look at the book as being a July 2 narratve--- the before, during, and after-effects of that battle -- with our man Dan Sickles being the leading character. Hopefully then, if someone still feels like they "hate Sickles" too much to read a biography (and I've met a few of those folks!), they can still gain something of value regarding Gettysburg's biggest, bloodiest, and messiest day. Because I do think, love him or hate him, in order to really understand Gettysburg (again-- before, during, and after the battle) then one should have a good understanding of General Sickles. Again, thanks for the great review! I'm looking forward to meeting with the book club and especially discussing what was going on in my thought process "behind the scenes" when I was wrting this. I think the last I heard was that we might kick off sometime in September. Regards, Jim Hessler |
Posted: Fri Oct 16th, 2009 05:20 pm |
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fedreb Member
I had to revive this thread as I have just finished reading Mr Hesslers "Sickles at Gettysburg" and wanted to add my thanks to him for writing such a very good book which is, as said before, a "must read" for anyone interested in Day 2 and the Third Corps AotP. I have other books on Sickles, Keneally's "American Scoundrel" and Swanberg's "Sickles the Incredible", both decent enough books which have now been eclipsed by Mr Hesslers style, and depth of knowledge of his subject. "Sickles at Gettysburg" I think sets a new standard in Gettysburg writing, pretty good for a first time author. What next Mr Hessler? |
Posted: Fri Oct 16th, 2009 07:26 pm |
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susansweet3 Member
The on line discussion group has been reading the Sickles book and on Sunday evenings discussing the book with the Author. All of us I think that have been in the group feel it is a major plus to the Sickles story. The author has been a wonderful addition to the group also . We are still reading and discussion if anyone wants to join. Check out the information here on this website . Susan |
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Crazy Amish Bars....
I started the quilting while watching CSI last night. Of all the CSIs out there, I really like the Las Vegas one the best. The other two (NY and Miami) just have charactors that I can't get into. I try. But sometimes if a charactor is too weird, I just can't.....as is the guy who plays on the Miami one. Horatio? He just gives me the creeps! *LOL*
It was a chilly night, perfect for a fire in the fireplace....and away I went on quilting the amish crazy bars. I got 4 blocks and part of the sashing done. I'm doing the blocks by quilting whatever wherever. The sashings are getting a twisted rope/cable. Pain in the butt to quilt though, it isn't continuous! And you either have to end your thread with every 'S' curve, or carry it under, about two needle lengths to where the next one starts, and I'm not sure how I feel about carrying the thread through that length. Any ideas on that?
I need to be a good girl today and focus on this large customer quilt that is in the machine. It's a sampler in brights with alot of white open area, and I'm doing a fancy curling amish feather design in there, and tiny micro stippling behind. If there is ever a terrible time for tennis elbow/lateral epicondylitis to flare up..it is when doing tiny micro stippling! The pic shows part of the top border..I've done the microstippling on the top of the plumes, I just need to come back the other direction and do the bottom..then I can advance and actually get started on the BLOCKS! I'd like to see this quilt 1/2 done today. That's my goal...I'll let you know if I got there or not!
I like jazz music and old standards...the MP3 player has been really fun because I have all my old standards set on 'random play'...what fun to listen to these oldies, singing along and quilting away!
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Hi Bonnie, the quilting on the Amish piece is looking awesome already..love the shadows that the quilting creates..*S* It's been so long since I did a cable on lattice or border, I can't even remember, but it does seem to me there is a way..maybe in one of Gwen's books..her earlier ones, or maybe in the magazine articles. I wonder if maybe Tonya doesn't have that information..she has the older LCPQ magazines, as do I. When I sit later, I'll take a look and see if I can find it.
Beautiful customer quilt!! You do such great work!!Bonnie, I've hand quilted many quilts in which I've traveled two and even three needle lengths to go from one spot to another. And many of these quilts have been well used and well washed. There has never been any trouble doing this. The main thing to remember when hand quilting is not to do a long straight line anywhere - even when cross hatching. Change directions a little at least every 6-12 inches, as a long straight line of stitching might break from stress if the quilt is used a lot.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful feathers and stippling - but you be careful - no "longarmer's elbow" allowed.
the amish quilt is looking soooo excellent. At first I couldn't figure out what you were doing with the machine quilting and then I realized that was the basting. Ah.
I know it's possible and it works to travel the needle through that distance, but does it take more effort than to just end the thread and start over?Your are so very multi-talented, Bonnie!
The machine quilting is absolutely fabulous. But I do know what you mean about the pain. Remember to take lots of breaks!!! And blink!!!
The Amish quilt and your hand quilting is just wonderful! You are amazing!
We are big CSI (the *original* LV one!) fans too!!!You are so amazing. I stand in awe. You have pure talent and a great heart. microstippling- I have sympathy pains- I'm doing some, now, myself- though I am sure not so tiny or fine as yours. I find that it helps my shoulder pain if I bump the hopping foot up against my left-hand fingers. Dangerous maybe, but it seems to keep everything where I want it.
ReplyDeleteBonnie, the custom quilt is looking wonderful! I love how it is coming out so far - but then I often love what you put on the quilts!
Your amish quilt is looking so fun too. At first I couldn't tell what the large squiggle lines were - but then figured out it must be your basting! Do you use washaway thread? I've used that on smaller pieces and I love that I don't need to rip out the basting afterwards!
And I only watch CSI LV!Bonnie, the customer quilt is coming out beautiful. I'm an original CSI fan too...the Miami one is too intense and bright and the NY one is too dark and slow. Boy do I sound difficult to please! I did just change from the original Law and Order to loving the Criminal Intent...it's an "acquired taste."
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The Seattle Mariners are the only team to report to spring training thus far (due to their two-game spring training trip to Tokyo), but some notables pieces of news have begun to trickle out as spring approaches.
—Matt Harvey, the Mets' 2010 first-round pick who tore up the Florida State League last season and held his own in Double-A, has added a two-seamer to his arsenal. Baseball America, in its Top-10 prospects write-up (subscription needed), notes that Harvey already throws a two-seamer, but if he says he's adding one, then I'll assume that he didn't throw too many last season.
As a pitcher with plus velocity but a lack of fastball command, how he takes to the two-seamer could end up being the difference between him remaining a starter down the road and a possible move to the bullpen, where he could no doubt be a strong late-inning reliever.
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Modern and Contemporary Art Chocolate Grinder (No. 2) 1914 Marcel Duchamp, American (born France), 1887 - 1968 Oil, graphite, and thread on canvas * Gallery 166, Modern and Contemporary Art, first floor 1950-134-70 The Louise and Walter Arensberg Collection, 1950 |
LabelAfter a chance encounter with a chocolate grinder displayed in a confectioner's window in the French city of Rouen in 1913, Duchamp made the machine the subject of two paintings, adopting a representational style that recalls the precision of an engineering diagram. His rendering flattens the image and conflates the artist's hand with mechanical reproduction.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |


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Publication Information - Mexico, Aztec, Spanish and republican : a historical, geographical, political, statistical and social account of that country from the period of the invasion by the Spaniards to the present time; with a view of the ancient Aztec empire and civilization; a historical sketch of the late war; and notices of New Mexico and California. Published by: S. Drake and Company, Hartford, Connecticut, 1853
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12/20/2013Degree Award Date
5 hours ago400th Chapter of Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society opened at Rockford University
12/6/2013Enroll now for spring 2014 classes
12/4/2013Local elementary students receive 400 new books for library
11/25/2013Faculty participate in a variety of professional activities
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Volume 51 (2014), 2 issues per year
Advisory Board Members:
Dr Joan Allen (University of Newcastle, UK)
Professor M. C. Cross ( University of York, UK)
Professor R. B. Dobson ( York, UK)
Professor D. G. Hey ( University of Sheffield, UK)
Dr A. J. L. Winchester ( University of Lancaster, UK)
Dr D. J. Lamburn (Warwick University, UK)
Dr C P Lewis (VCH and Institute of Historical Research, University of London, UK)
Professor D M Palliser (University of Leeds)
Dr C. B. Phillips ( University of Manchester, UK)
Mr A W Purdue (The Open University, UK)
Professor D. Read (University of Kent at Canterbury, UK)
Professor G. W. S. Barrow ( Edinburgh, UK)
Professor P. H. Sawyer ( Trondheim, Norway)
Northern History was the first regional historical journal. Produced since 1966 under the auspices of the School of History, University of Leeds, its purpose is to publish scholarly work on the history of the seven historic Northern counties of England: Cheshire, Cumberland, Durham, Lancashire, Northumberland, Westmorland and Yorkshire. Since it was launched it has always been a refereed journal, attracting articles on Northern subjects from historians in many parts of the world. It aims to stimulate and encourage serious research, professional and amateur alike, on the history of all parts of the North, including the Borders, from Roman times to the twentieth century. Archaeological reports are not accepted, but papers which use archaeological evidence and articles based on all kinds of historical sources and methods of research are welcome. The journal includes articles on topics treated regionally, and on the history of particular localities set in a wider context; it seeks to publish contributions which examine historical topics in different parts of the North, or which draw comparisons between different areas and explain the historical distinctiveness of particular districts. Northern History also includes papers which discuss general Northern subjects or which compare the history of the North with that of other parts of the country. |
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The 2012 JCR for Northern History shows a rise of 173% on its Impact Factor, now at 0.161. For full details, including Scopus figures, view the journal bibliometrics.
Online archive
The complete back archive for Northern History extending back to Volume 1, 1966 is available online to all subscribers.


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Author signings
TRAVERSE CITY — Horizon Books will hold book signings by the following authors on Saturday, Sept. 28:
n Kathryn Madeline Allen, author of "A Kiss Means I Love You," 12-2 p.m.
n T.A. Cline, author of "The Old Corner Post," 2-4 p.m.
Author signings
TRAVERSE CITY — Horizon Books will hold book signings by the following authors on Saturday, Sept. 28:
n Kathryn Madeline Allen, author of "A Kiss Means I Love You," 12-2 p.m.
n T.A. Cline, author of "The Old Corner Post," 2-4 p.m.
Benzonia Academy Lecture Series continues; Kingsley Lions meet; TSO's "Home for the Holiday's concerts; Dance Center holiday concert; and more.
Continued ...Library holiday open house; book and bake sale; Grawn Church hosts "Sweet Shoppe"; and more.
Continued ...Can any readers identify the children in this photo?
Continued ...Historical photo information, provided by readers, for the Dec. 2 image:
Continued ...Honor man bucked drifts with auto — When he reached here his machine showed the effects of hard usage.
Continued ...Rain doesn't dampen support for Cooks' House pig roast fundraiser for Traverse Health Clinic.
Continued ...Christmas Cookie Walk; Christmas dinner.
Continued ..."Perry Hannah's Gifts: Then and Now," is expected to arrive in town this week, fresh from the printing press and just in time for the holidays.
Continued ...Owen Walters is one of the lucky ones. "It was hard for me to do things," he said, as his mom, Terra, reached over to squeeze his hand. "It's really hard still."
Continued ...For years I've been on the receiving end of gifts lovingly made by hand — gifts like a picture frame decorated with beach stones I helped its creator collect, caramel and chocolate sauces for a favorite baked pear recipe, quilted wall hangings depicting my wedding and my beloved pets.
Continued ...This fall we have been using our fireplace more than in years past. The season made its appearance and the first snow arrived before a final leaf raking.
Continued ...Illustrator visit; Author discussion.
Continued ...Best-selling books in northern Michigan and across the country:
Continued ..."Cabin Fever" artist talk; Bayside Travellers dance; Betsie Valley Library open house; and more.
Continued ...David MacDougall considers himself the kind of singer who sounds better singing with a crowd than on his own.
Continued ...'Whatever you do, don't make eye contact" I said to myself. "It's OK to look at your hands, look at your shoes, look at his beard or look at anything else, but just don't make eye contact."
Continued ..."Pangea's 4 Peace" fundraiser; Parkinson's Support Group Christmas party; Christmas cookie sale; and more.
Continued ...Where to donate blood in the region:
Continued ...People in the news:
Continued ...What began two decades ago on Hilton Head Island as a free clinic using retired physicians and volunteers to care for the working poor has become a model for dozens of similar clinics nationwide.
Continued ...People shopping for insurance on the federal marketplace may be informed they're eligible for Medicaid and that their information is being sent to state officials to sign them up.
Continued ...A newly released court judgment says that doctors were medically justified in forcing a woman to have a cesarean section last year because it was in her best interests.
Continued ...Child care for holiday shoppers; old-time country dance.
Continued ...The following local graduating seniors were named Kiwanis Club of Traverse City Students of the Month:
Continued ...For years, Las Vegas tourists have had no place to pay their respects to one of the glitzy town's founding fathers.
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SANTA CRUZ, CA -- Parks and Recreation is offering lots of inspiring classes to help you reach your goals in 2013. We can help you get in shape, learn a new skill or just have fun!
Check out these NEW classes for winter-spring and register now online on instaReg: TEENS Teen Fused Glass Jewelry CHILDREN Mixed Media Art at Westlake, After School Animal Art, Acro Hip-Hop ARTS & MUSIC Ukulele Level I and Level 2 FITNESS Hoop Dance, Gentle Yoga, Family Circus Yoga, Tai Chi Chih, Kick-Box Aerobics, Get Fit! Semi-Private Personal Training Program OUTDOORS Disc Golf for Beginning and Intermediate Players, Map and Compass Navigation Class, Two-Day Backpacking Trip in Point Reyes, Pinnacles Rock Climbing DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA Boost your Business with Pinterest, Boost your Business -- Plan your New Website, Boost your Non-profit's Reach with Social Media, Take Great Portraits, Introduction to Digital Photography, Intermediate Digital Photography, Introduction to iPhoto Digital Editing SPECIAL INTEREST The Cook's Workshop, and Mediterranean Wines.
Also new this winter-spring, Friends of Parks and Recreation (FOPAR) is offering scholarships for low-income residents of the City of Santa Cruz. FOPAR scholarship information
The 44-page Winter-Spring guide features events and trips through May 2013 and includes advance news of exciting spring and summer programs at Harvey West Pool and Jr. Guards. Special events include the Clam Chowder Cook-off, Saturday, February 23 at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
For winter-spring classes, sign up online, by phone at 420-5270, by mail and in person at 323 Church St. For more information visit the Parks and Recreation website at santacruzparksandrec.com or call 831-420-5270.


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Below are the stimulus contracts, grants, and loans in this city. You can click on an award to read (and add to) its description. You can also discuss the award and vote on whether you are satisfied with it or not. For a more local view, you can drill down to awards in a particular city. Just choose a city from the following list.
The total of cost of all the projects submitted by Herriman is $999,091.81
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Services for Miami-Dade attorney Neil Jay Berman, a founder of the law firm Berman Wolfe & Rennert, will be held at noon on Monday at Temple Beth Am in Pinecrest, where he lived.
Berman died Sunday of lung cancer at age 63.
Mourners will gather at noon at the temple at 5950 SW 88th St. Burial will follow at Mount Nebo/Kendall Memorial Gardens at 5900 SW 77th Ave.
A Connecticut native, Berman was born in Hartford and after graduating from the University of Connecticut Law School in 1975, began practicing law in Miami-Dade where he eventually founded his law firm, now Rennert Vogel Mandler & Rodriguez, P.A.
Berman retired in 2011 due to his illness.
For nearly four decades, Berman had a thriving bankruptcy and commercial litigation practice, representing many real estate developers, his wife said.
An avid runner since the 1960s — long before it was popular — and a computer whiz with a seven-monitor set-up, Berman was also passionate about his family.
"His love for us was boundless and everything he did, he did for us," said his widow, Jill.
Those who wish to make a contribution in Berman's memory can do so by donating to Temple Beth Am, the University of Connecticut Law School Foundation or Miami Jewish Health Systems.
Besides his wife, Berman is survived by his mother, Bunny and sons, Zack and Ben. He is predeceased by his father, Bob, and sister, Joy.
Arrangements are being handled by Blasberg Rubin-Zilbert. For more information, 305- 865-2353.


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Workshop 1: Making an Impact
What would happen if an asteroid were to hit the surface of the earth? How large a crater would the impact create? In this workshop, the ideas of force and motion are introduced, as seventh-grade students drop balls to simulate asteroid impacts. By varying a ball's mass, the height from which it is dropped, or the material being struck, the students explore what factor
Discovery - First Time Machine
What does a cup of coffee have to do with the speed of light? Watch this clip taken from the Discovery Channel documentary 'The First Time Machine' (05:31) to find out.
Practical and Creative Writing Lessons-Children's Book Writing Ideas
Tips come from a produced playwright, Laura Turner, in this video on writing a book for children that catches their imaginations. She uses the example of "The Wind in the Willows" to talk about characters and illustrations (3:05).
Balancing History and Fiction in Historical Fiction
The video is about how does historical fiction help us understand what is happening in the world today? These interviews are for more mature students as there is a great deal of talking with very few examples students can use.
Parts of a Story
This video describes the parts of a story - setting, plot, character(s), conflict, and point of view. For each of these categories slides are presented while an off-screen narrator discusses the slide. discuss what is included for each one. Good information. Slides are text heavy. (8:20)
How to Write a Short Story
Learn how to write a short story, pick three or four characters, narrow the scope of the plot and create a solid conclusion that contains a moral. An english professor show you how in this video.
How to Write an Interesting Story
An interesting story contains detailed characters, entertaining
plots, diverse settings and creative writing styles. Discover how to
write an interesting story to hook the audience with this free video
from a professional writer.
How to Write Romantic Love Poem
Express love in a poem, expanding on the comparisons to a grand idea, with tips from a published author and English professor in this video on writing presented by that author. For high school students wanting to write to their sweetheart, or are thinking of a future in writing - this one's for you.
Introduction To Singapore Math
This is a brief introduction (slide show) to Singapore Math.
Singapore Math Training for Parents and Teacher: Part 1 of 4
A review of Singapore Math concepts with parents of 5th and 6th grade students. (11:00)
Sound Waves and Mathematics
Uses a graphing calculator to explain sound (sinusoidal) waves through advanced mathematical formulas. Color and sound, but mostly shows views of graphing calculator and equations. Grades 10-12. 9:17 min.
Math in the Real World
This is a photo slide show presentation designed to engage students to think about "How might math have been used to ...". showing several examples: a building, a space shuttle, a cell phone, etc. No narration. Thought provoking. Hosted by Slideshare. Viewer sets the pace by clicking through the 8 slides.
Donald Duck In Mathmagic Land (Part 2 of 3)
Math Lessons : How Doctors Use Math
Doctors use math to check ratios in things like cholesterol levels. Discover how doctors use math with tips from a mathematics teacher. Fernando Millan is the owner and founder of Math Specialists LLC and has taught college mathematics courses at Miami Dade Community College, Barry University, and University of Florida, among others.
Finding Sales Tax
Instructor demonstrates finding the sales tax to be paid on an item with a given price at a specific sales tax rate. Four examples are modeled and a calculator is used to perform calculations.
Try As You May, You Just Can't Get Away From Mathematics!
This is a very simple video that can be used as an attention getter in math class. It's a basic song that tells all the different ways we use mathematics in life. Students always want to know why they should learn about fractions etc... Lyrics are printed on a blue screen. Run time 01:42.
Learning Basic Math for Everyday Life
Learning Basic Math. Part of the series: Basic Mathematics: Basic math is learning the concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Use basic mathematics concepts for everyday life, like counting money and balancing a check book. Run time 01:44.
How to Write a Five-Paragraph Essay
A teacher gives tips to middle school, high school, and college students on how to setup and begin work on a five-paragraph essay.
Basic Essay Writing
This is part of a larger video segment called Living With Essays that explores how to construct a basic four-paragraph essay, but the viewer will be able to glean ideas from this shortened five-minute clip. The instructor does explain how to write the first paragraph.
How to Write An Informative Essay
This clip, made by a student for an English class, tells how to write an informative essay. The narrator discusses the purpose of an informative essay, resources for information, choosing a topic, how to start the essay, and provides a link to help with formatting.


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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Marion hotel with an indoor pool
Situated in the historical district, this hotel is close to Rent One Park, Illinois Centre Mall, and Kokopelli Golf Club. Local attractions also include Heartland Regional Medical Center and Williamson County Historical Museum.
Hotel Features
Recreational amenities at Comfort Inn Marion include an indoor pool and a fitness facility. Other amenities include a business center and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
Room Amenities
Televisions come with cable channels. Guestrooms also feature kitchenettes, complimentary wireless Internet access, and refrigerators.
Renovations & Closures
- Details
- The property is undergoing renovations. The following areas are affected:
- Spa tub
- Swimming pool
Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
Hotel Amenities
- General
Comfort Inn Marion features an indoor pool and a fitness facility. This hotel offers access to a business center. A complimentary breakfast is offered.
- Total number of rooms - 56
- Free breakfast
- Free outdoor parking
- Business center
- Fitness facilities
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Free outdoor parking
- Room Amenities
- Free local calls
- Air conditioning
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Cable TV service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Wheelchair accessible
- Dining
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
- Recreation
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness facility.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Bowling alley nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
Policies & Fees
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB International, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets not allowed
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:
- A 12.5 percent city/local tax will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.


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The Lincoln Park District has need for a full-time Property and Maintenance Worker. 40 Hours per week, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend hours.
Position is responsible for labor-intensive work outdoors in all seasons to assure a safe and clean environment. Duties include but are not limited to:
Maintenance of all park district grounds, which includes mowing, planting, mulching, trimming, leaf collection, collection of exterior trash, recycle items and parking lot maintenance. Daily Basic maintenance of all grounds equipment. Snow removal, de-icing of walkways and parking lots during winter months.
Knowledge of basic landscaping and grounds maintenance is a must. Should be experienced in using the tools, equipment and materials of the trade.
Must have mechanical skills needed to maintain commercial lawn and snow removal equipment including diesel engines. Knowledge of HVAC and plumbing a plus. Must be able to work independently or as a member of a team. Should have the ability to move and lift heavy items, bend, stoop, reach and pull to work on grounds or equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Submit cover letter and resume on or before October 11, 2013 to:
Marcia Greenslate Lincoln Park District 1400 Primm Road Lincoln, IL 62656
State Bank of Lincoln is a locally owned, $340 million bank with branches in Clinton and Lincoln Illinois. It is one of the top performing banks in the State of Illinois. Currently we are seeking a Farm Manager/Ag Lender with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience to join our team in our Lincoln Illinois branch. This Officer position will be responsible for servicing farm management and commercial loan account relationships and new business development.
The individual chosen must have a Bachelors Degree in an agricultural related field. Prefer formal credit training and agricultural background. Strong analytical skills, business knowledge, and excellent communication and computer skills required.
We will offer an extremely competitive compensation program and excellent benefits. For full consideration, submit a resume, cover letter, salary history and references to:
Dave Irwin
Vice President-State Bank of Lincoln
P.O. Box 529
Lincoln, Illinois 62656
or email to
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Kennel help needed
Dependable permanent part time kennel help needed 2-4 days a
week, 5-12hrs a week. Must have a valid Driver's License.
Application can be picked up at 1415 N.
Kickapoo Lincoln, IL (No calls please)
Little Lambs Day Care is currently taking applications for an early childhood teacher
Teacher - 60 hours of college with 6 hours related to early childhood education or 30 hours of college with 6 hours related to early childhood education and 1 year experience in early childhood education)
You may pick-up an application
or send resumes and transcripts to: Little Lambs Day Care 1500 N. McLean St. Lincoln, IL. 62656 217-732-4411
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Instructor
in Lincoln
Mental Health Centers of Central Illinois is seeking FT Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Instructor for the Logan-Mason Rehab Center, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Position will assist developmentally disabled individuals in a treatment setting. Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in state of Illinois. Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check and drug test.
MHCCI is an Affiliate of Memorial Health System Visit our website www.mhcci.org to view a detailed description & to apply.
2nd and 3rd shifts
Apply at:
Super 8
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Q&A with Sophie Chatas
Columbus School for Girls
The selection process
All nominees were eligible for all scholarships. Winners were chosen by a panel of
Dispatch judges, who considered academic and athletic performance, school leadership,
community service and other criteria.
The Sneed honor
This award is presented on behalf of Capt. Warren B. Sneed, a 1991 Dispatch scholar-athlete
from Circleville High School who died in November 2000 in a military accident over the Sea of
Japan. The award has been presented annually since 2001.
The photography
The photos of the scholarship winners were taken at various public and private sites in
Columbus, including Bicentennial Park, the Franklin Park Conservatory, the lobby of the LeVeque
Tower and near murals in the Short North, the Grandview Heights area and the Ohio State campus.
The Dispatch thanks managers of the conservatory, the LeVeque and This 'n That on the
The photos were taken by
Dispatch photographers Eric Albrecht, Brooke LaValley, Kyle Robertson and Chris Russell,
with photo imaging done by Ted Kibble
Questions, comments
If you have a question or comment about the section or
The Dispatch's Scholar-Athlete program, contact Sports Editor Ray Stein at 614-461-5236 or
by email at
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First runner-up female scholar-athlete
Grade-point average: 4.0
Sports played: Track (four years), soccer (three), cross country (three).
Academic highlights: National Merit Scholar; Williams Book Award winner; Honda-OSU Math Medal
winner; scored 35 on ACT.
Athletic highlights: League champion and three-time team MVP in cross country; two-time
league champion in track.
College: Williams College (anticipated major: undecided).
Home front: My parents are Katie and Geoff, and I have a 15-year-old brother, Jack, who is a
freshman at St. Charles.
Favorite subjects: I pretty much like everything, but if I had to choose, I guess it would be
math and English.
Least-favorite subject: I had to take Spanish throughout middle school, and did not enjoy it.
We got to choose a language in high school, and I chose Latin, which I've liked much more.
How I relax: I like to read, listen to music and walk my dogs.
Prized possession: My stuffed animal duck, Quack Quack, which I've had since I was a baby.
Favorite movie: Probably
The Parent Trap. I loved it when I was younger and still love to watch it.
Favorite book: I can't choose a favorite, but one I read recently that I loved was Yann
Life of Pi.
Favorite musician: Jack Johnson.
Favorite website: I'm obsessed with my friend Bridget's baking blog —
Essential technology: Definitely texting, because I am a really social person and texting is
the most common and frequent way I communicate with my friends.
Favorite home-cooked meal: Fettuccini with creamy tomato Alfredo sauce made by my mom and
chocolate-chip pancakes made by my dad.
My cooking specialty: I like to bake, and my specialty is anything with chocolate.
Favorite restaurant meal: My favorite restaurant is Northstar Cafe, and my favorite thing to
get is the sweet basil burrito.
Proudest sports moment: Finishing 13th in the state cross country meet this year after
kicking it in to pass a huge group of girls in the last 400 or so meters of the race.
Sport I'd like to try someday: I did some rock climbing while at camp in North Carolina and
would love to get to climb in other parts of the country and even other parts of the world.
Favorite athlete: Jesse Owens, because of the absolutely incredible things he accomplished
despite the discrimination and racial barriers he had to overcome.
Person I'd most like to meet: The president. And who knows, with all his campaigning in Ohio,
I could have a chance!
Place I'd most like to travel: Thailand. I've never been to Asia before and would love to
experience the wildlife (I love elephants!), the food and the exotic landscape.
Something most people don't know about me: I've read almost every Nancy Drew, Agatha Christie
and Sherlock Holmes mystery there is.
Least-favorite household chore: Washing the dishes.
Something I cannot get right no matter how hard I try: I'm really bad at tying my shoes, and
they come untied at least once during every cross country or track practice.
Where I see myself in five years: I see myself graduated from college and living in New York
City, where I've wanted to live my whole life, hopefully employed and doing something I love.
What I'll miss about high school: I'll miss the amazing CSG community and all the people I've
become so close with over the years.
What I'm looking forward to in college: I'm looking forward to everything, but to name a few:
I can't wait to be in the Berkshire Mountains, to meet new people from all over the country and to
be an Eph and cheer on the Purple Cows!
Advice for an underclassman: Enjoy your time in high school, no matter how tedious it can
seem at times, because it truly does go by quickly. You should especially cherish the people that
are important to you, because before you know it, you'll all be headed off in different directions.
Words to leave by: "But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of
life; and thanks to a benevolent arrangement of things, the greater part of life is sunshine." —
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Inclusion London's letter to Leveson inquiry
Inclusion London's letter to Levenson inquiry
November 2011
Inclusion London, together with 10 supporting organisations and networks of disabled people made a submission to the Leveson inquiry to voice our growing alarm and concern at the increasingly hostile and inaccurate portrayal of disabled people in the media, and what we believe are clear links between this media coverage and the rise in harassment and hate crime of disabled people. We also share a wider concern about the Government's apparent role in contributing to this sustained level of unfair and inaccurate reporting.
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Miguel Cabrera won't go into detail about his injuries, but conceded, 'After the season, I can rest.' (Robin Buckson / The Detroit News)
Oakland, Calif. -- Armchair doctors abound in sports. Most of us have taken our turns there, even if medical school transcripts can�t quite be located.
And most of us have gotten involved in assessing Miguel Cabrera�s situation, which, in this view, is the player issue that must be overcome if the Tigers this month are to play in another World Series.
Cabrera waltzed into the interview room Thursday at Oakland Coliseum and looked as if he had just finished the season hitting .400.
�It�s media time,� he chirped as he strode to the podium, wearing an off-white Tigers cap etched in a bright orange �D.�
He was upbeat. He smiled as easily as he talked. He looked like anything but a player who for two months has been dealing with a miserably sore lower body.
Cabrera�s blue-sky assurances that he was fine gave way to darker words:
�After the season, I can rest,� he said, meaning the playoffs are a time to bite the bullet � November and December are a time to heal.
Jim Leyland arrived a half-hour after Cabrera departed and the Tigers manager was a master of balancing competing tasks: leveling about Cabrera�s injury, while painting it in the brightest of hues.
Looking in the crystal ball
Leyland said Cabrera is �getting better.� And then he said �he�s nowhere near 100 percent.� In a non-news moment, Leyland acknowledged: �I truly believe, for a while, it was tough for Miguel to use his lower half.� This was followed by the skipper�s firm view that �he is getting better � but he�s nowhere near 100 percent.�
So, make of that what you will. But when the Tigers and A�s opened the Division Series on Friday, we were prepared for about the same Cabrera we have seen since a conveyor belt loaded with lower-body ailments dumped its ills on a Tigers superstar during the regular season�s second half.
If he can pull inside fastballs and breaking pitches for power during Game 1, Leyland will have been on to something when he said Cabrera last weekend in Miami was driving the ball with his old flair.
But if he cannot lay into pitches with Cabrera�s one-of-a-kind fury, the Tigers artillery will have been reduced, perhaps in series- and season-ending fashion.
Fans are right to wonder just how this situation became so dire. What could have, and should have, been done to protect a man who might go down as the greatest and most important hitter in Tigers history?
We will get � hopefully � a full and detailed account at the end of the season once Leyland, front-office chief Dave Dombrowski, doctors, trainers, and Cabrera tell us in sequential fashion what happened and how an initial back strain led to an injury that has demolished Cabrera�s power and left him gimping around the bases.
As best as conversations have informed us � they include some pointed questions Thursday to Cabrera and to Leyland � a rough time line can be deduced.
Lingering on
Cabrera had back problems in July that briefly knocked him from the lineup. He next had hip-flexor issues that the Tigers medics said were shared with an abdominal-wall ailment.
Later, as August�s maladies moved into September, Cabrera�s affliction expanded into the groin.
What is clear, and Cabrera admitted as much Thursday, is he will not recover until a long offseason offers him extended rest and a chance for his body to bounce back.
Hindsight, second-guessing � whatever you care to call it � will invite questions about how this might have been averted. Specifically, should Cabrera have been shipped to the disabled list in July or August, before this injury became all but incapacitating?
The Tigers and their medical team (trainer Kevin Rand, who with the counsel of doctors provides necessary physical facts) had determined in late July and early August that Cabrera did not need the disabled list. His situation was not serious, they said. A few days rest would be fine, but Cabrera did not require 15 days on the shelf.
It must be mentioned that this coincided with a critical point on the Tigers schedule. They had games on the road against the Indians and Yankees, and the Tigers wanted to avoid any slipups, any forfeiture of a lead they had steadily built and hoped to craft into something much larger, at which time Cabrera would have plenty of time to rest.
Not for one moment, based on their consultations with medical professionals, was Cabrera�s long-term health placed in jeopardy by the Tigers. They do not operate in that manner. Nothing in their past dealings, with any player at any level, would invite any doubt about ethics or the responsibility to Cabrera and to his long-term career.
But, clearly, this situation turned more serious and more painful for Cabrera, and more ominous for the Tigers. And when it worsened, it converted a baseball demolitions expert into a singles hitter who for eight weeks has been running the bases as if he were a hobbled thoroughbred.
The world will see beginning tonight if one of baseball�s all-time glorious hitters can function at anything close to the celestial level on which Cabrera, when healthy, performs.
If he can come even close, the Tigers have a lovely shot at another World Series bid.
If not, the team will be heading home. Cabrera will retreat to Miami for the healing rest he requires, and could not seem to get during the 2013 regular season.


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Amid signs of early snags in the federal health law, President Barack Obama on Tuesday acknowledged it could face a rocky rollout this fall but said officials are racing to get the new insurance system ready in time.
With less than six months before most of the federal health law starts, the Obama administration faces the prospect of high-profile glitches with few options to fix them. Louise Radnofsky explains. Photo: Getty Images
The main goal of the 2010 law is to bring health-insurance coverage to Americans who lack it, yet two of the measure's key ways of doing this have hit obstacles.
More than half of the states are on track to sit out the law's Medicaid-expansion goal initially—which means millions of low-income Americans won't have access to health insurance through Medicaid as the law anticipated.
Meantime, 33 states have opted against running their own insurance exchanges, the websites where the law envisions consumers shopping for health policies and finding out whether they qualify for tax credits to help pay for them starting Oct. 1. While these residents will be able to use a federal exchange to buy policies, the federal government has had limited funding to set up the exchanges on behalf of the states and to provide consumer assistance for people trying to pick among insurance policies.
President Barack Obama, at the White House news conference on Tuesday, says most Americans won't feel disruptions from the health-care overhaul. Associated Press
Moreover, state and federal officials have had limited opportunities to fully test the complex computer technology behind the exchanges before consumers start shopping.
"Even if we do everything perfectly, there will still be glitches and bumps," Mr. Obama told reporters Tuesday. He added that most Americans wouldn't feel disruptions from the law, and that the country will benefit from covering the uninsured over time.
The stakes are high for the administration since the outcome of Mr. Obama's signature domestic-policy legislation could shape the course of his second term. Republicans are preparing to seize on any early flaws to further their campaign against the law, and make gains in 2014 elections.
"Obamacare was a political nightmare for Democrats in the 2010 election. In 2014, it's shaping up to be a political tsunami," wrote Brad Dayspring, a communications strategist for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, in an email to supporters.
Obama administration officials say the insurance exchanges will open as scheduled Oct. 1. They say they have been working behind the scenes for three years and already have hit key deadlines for starting the exchanges, and that they can make up for limited funds by drawing on the wider resources of the federal government.
"Our experience running Medicare for nearly 50 million people has given us valuable skills and lessons for preparing to run the health-insurance marketplace," said Michael Hash, director of the office of health reform at the Department of Health and Human Services. "Open enrollment will begin on time."
None of the early problems are fatal to the law's broad goal of extending generous insurance to most Americans. But the hiccups worry even staunch supporters. Sen. Max Baucus, the Montana Democrat who was a chief architect of the law, recently told HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at a hearing that he feared "a huge train wreck" if federal officials didn't step up their preparations.
Earlier this year, federal health officials appeared to have some success in coaxing reluctant governors to expand their Medicaid programs under the law after the Supreme Court made such participation optional. But several governors, including Florida Republican Rick Scott, are struggling to persuade their legislatures to go along with them, and legislative sessions are drawing to a close. The latest activity in the states suggests that more than half could end up sitting out the expansion, at least in 2014.
Administration officials have said there is little they can do to insure the lowest-income people in states that choose not to expand the federal-state Medicaid program. HHS officials have said they expect states eventually to change their minds over the expansion, as they have with programs such as the Children's Health Insurance Program.
The health law assumed that states would take on the main tasks of helping people sign up for insurance, including public education campaigns and hiring "navigators," or workers who will help consumers choose plans. But the main funding for that was baked into federal grants to help states run their own insurance exchanges.
The result is that New York, which is running its own exchange, will spend $27 million on its navigator program while Ohio, which isn't running an exchange, is set to get about $2.2 million in federal funding for the effort. Kathleen Gmeiner, project director at the Universal Health Care Action Network of Ohio, which backed the health law, worries that won't be enough to reach the state's 1.5 million uninsured.
Federal health officials say they are trying to bridge such gaps. The administration is setting up a round-the-clock call center for consumer assistance, and awarded an initial $8 million contract to the public-relations company Weber Shandwick Worldwide for a consumer-education campaign.
Mr. Hash said the "aggressive outreach effort" will tap private and nonprofit partners, and HHS also plans to work with the Small Business Administration, Department of Agriculture and Department of Education.
Some lawmakers and consultants have warned that computer systems behind the exchanges may not be ready on time or will have snags. Some point to computer problems with the rollout of Medicare Part D in 2006, the prescription drug-coverage program that was considerably less complicated.
HHS officials say they still could be smoothing wrinkles after Oct. 1. But the officials also said the agency had a key portal ready on April 1 to receive carriers' insurance-plan proposals.
The department plans to let insurers see the way their policies are displayed on the online portals before open enrollment so they can request corrections, and will test online systems that verify eligibility for financial assistance before consumers begin using them.
A draft of the paper form that consumers would use to apply for subsidies toward the cost of premiums had been up to 21 pages in length, prompting fears that people wouldn't complete it. The administration on Tuesday unveiled a version that is three pages long for individuals and seven pages for families.
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