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PITTSBURGH -- Much was made of the electric atmosphere at PNC Park last Tuesday, when the Pirates eliminated the Reds and fans believed they rattled Johnny Cueto in their National League Wild Card Game win. The blackout is back for the NL Division Series. The noise is, too. But the Cardinals don't believe it will be all that different than the environments of postseasons past.
As players talked about preparing for a pair of NLDS games in Pittsburgh, several said they expected the atmosphere to be similar to the ones they faced in the 2011 and 2012 NL Championship Series.
Milwaukee's Miller Park brought the added challenge of playing in an enclosed setting. AT&T Park in San Francisco is rowdy all year long -- and with the visiting bullpen nestled in right-field foul ground, nearly adjacent to the stands, it makes relievers easy targets for harassment.
The Cards anticipated that PNC Park will have a similar feel.
"The atmosphere here is amazing," Shelby Miller said. "They bring a good crowd. It's loud because it's compact. It's a good atmosphere to pitch in. You can't let that stuff get to you, but it gets crazy here. You have the fans all over you, trying to get you. You have to try to stay locked in on the mound."
Playing in hostile environments is something that has been addressed in the Cardinals' clubhouse in recent days. Holdovers from previous playoff clubs have talked to those getting their first taste about how to minimize distractions and channel noise for the positive.
"It's amazing when you hear these guys talk about environments like the one we'll have today, you talk about the intensity like this series is starting to look like," manager Mike Matheny said. "You couldn't help but see that they had a smile on their face. Not all of them always worked out for the best. But just the intensity, just the competition, those sort of things you dream about when you're coming up playing this game. You just hope that you can rise to the occasion."
After years of playing in front of so-so crowds in Pittsburgh, St. Louis did play some key games this season at a packed PNC Park. The Bucs and Cards drew sellout crowds for all three games of their final regular-season matchup in Pittsburgh. The Cardinals went 1-2 in that series. A five-game, four-date series in late July drew an average attendance of 32,406.
"I think what sometimes gets overlooked is players would typically prefer to have a live atmosphere rather than just silence," Matheny said. "And yeah, it's going to be very pro the other team while we're here, but that's still a fun environment to play in. So I encourage them to embrace it and enjoy it, because there are a whole lot of players who have played significant Major League careers that have never had a day like they'll have with the excitement and the energy."


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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Mobile applications developed by two undergraduate students from the Penn State Department of Computer Science and Engineering may influence the future of assessing mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
The students, computer engineering senior Robert Dick and computer science senior Nick Doyle, worked with Nikki Hill, a postdoctoral fellow in the College of Nursing, to translate her theories on the use of apps in MCI assessment into a testable product.
MCI, a brain function syndrome, impairs cognitive function and can interfere with normal daily activities. It is sometimes considered the stage between cognitive decline associated with normal aging and dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
Hill believes that mobile applications hold the key to maximizing common functional abilities of older adults with MCI and to helping health care professionals screen for MCI.
Dick and Doyle used Hill's specifications to create two applications: one that provides attention training, which has been shown to improve cognitive performance in older adults, and one that administers the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, which can be used as a screening tool for MCI.
Providing these apps on a mobile platform such as a smart phone or tablet would, Hill believes, make them more accessible and convenient for a wider population as well as help facilitate future community-based research with older adults experiencing, or at risk for, cognitive decline.
Development of these apps started as an application programming class project for Dick and Doyle then matured into their Schreyer Honors College senior theses, all under the mentorship of John Hannan, associate professor of computer science and engineering.
Through an iterative process of refining the design and the interface of each app, along with input and feedback from Hill and Hannan, the students built truly impressive products.
"The apps (the students) developed are fully functional and ready for initial testing by individuals within the target population. These are not simply mock-ups or prototypes," Hannan said.
The students valued being involved in a project that not only provided them with practical experience but also will be used to help people. "Having the opportunity to work on a real-world app that needed to meet someone else's expectations was an amazing experience," Dick said. "The whole process was a great learning experience."
The apps are now entering user testing where a sample group of older adults will be asked to assess the tool and provide valuable feedback.
Hill's research is funded by a fellowship from the National Hartford Centers of Gerontological Nursing Excellence and a grant from Penn State's Social Science Research Institute.

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This is Brutus the bear celebrating his 11th birthday. I won't offer any other details, because Brutus's b-day bash was a super intimate affair and it wouldn't be cool to gossip about it.
But look at how much fun Brutus is having! He's got his cake, plenty of balloons to eat, and his all-time favorite log. Shout out to whoever remembered to bring the log—the party wouldn't have come off so well without it.


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JR Dugas shot some pics our way of his truck he affectionately calls "Clemintine." After a three-year search, he finally found an Apache last summer. We'll let JR tell ya the full story.
"Being a classic car mechanic by trade, I wanted as clean of a body as possible with the intent of eventually having it painted a really cool orange. When this truck was spotted on Ebay, it had everything we wanted except it was a longbed. At the time I was trying to sell a 1966 stepside that I was hoping would lead me to my '55-'59 Chevy that I really wanted. Even though we hadn't sold the '66 yet, I had to have the '58, so I borrowed a trailer and drove to Southern New Jersey (about eight hours away). After nearly leaving it behind because it was way rougher than advertised, I bought it. Turns out it was a mechanics dream. The body was painted pretty nice and still in decent shape; Mechanically it was awful. Everything from the lack of a charging system, no headlights, everything worked without the key on (including the electric fuel pump) poor running 283, lousy brakes, loud exhaust, and a trans that wouldn't stay in gear. Also an interior that was pathetic, though painted nicely. It had "racing" bucket seats sticking up in the back window, even though they were bolted flat to the floor, a 10-inch steering wheel (no power steering), and all the wiring was done incorrectly and in purple. The gas tank was not mounted properly, the windshield was broken, the carpets were faded, the center console was plastic, and with more squeaks and rattles than you could believe. To top it off, it had a rotting bed wood and a tailgate was held shut with vacuum tubing; I was in heaven. I drove it home through the worst rainstorm I've ever been in with the driver's window half open (trailer had tall sides, so I had to climb out the window once it was loaded). We thought it's just "washing off its past life."
Since then it now runs like a top, stops great even on all four drums (for now), sounds awesome thanks to an H-pipe, all of the electricals work and are safe, the interior has a new wheel from Classic Parts, most of the squeaks are fixed, a new split bench seat from a '99 Caddy, and fresh carpets. We also just completed a complete redo of the bed wood with "Heirloom Cherry" from my girl's Dad's wood shop that has been stored there for decades. We started with rough cut lumber and did all the finish and fit ourselves. The finish materials were from Horkey's, and we couldn't be prouder. Well, maybe if we saw "Clemintine" in "Readers' Rides" we might be a bit prouder!"
Ask and you shall receive, JR. Looks like you guys are doing a great job getting the old girl back on the road! CCT
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People who want to contribute to Gambit development will need to learn something about how the Gambit-C runtime and compiler are organized. While we intend that source code documentation be included in the source itself (currently there is very little documentation), we intend that descriptions of program design or algorithms used in the runtime and compiler could be included here.
Namespace handling
See Namespaces.
Runtime Library
Memory Management
General notes on internal object storage and memory consumption is on the Debugging page. Also see Notes on Memory Management.
Thread System
I/O System
Arithmetic implementation
Continuation manipulation
The manual lists
continuation-capture, and
continuation-return but doesn't describe them. The REPL debugger, and possibly other things, use them. See Marc Feeley's paper A Better API for First-Class Continuations.
The REPL has some fairly interesting functions and variables, especially for hackers.
- Should the REPL give relative or absolute pathnames. Note: When using emacs with gambit, it is useful to set it to #f, especially if you change the current-directory.
- where x is a REPL command letter (typed after a comma from the REPL). Executes that command as if it was executed inside of the REPL. For instance
##cmd-bdisplays a backtrace.
Record system
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define-type. Based on SRFI-9, but extensions not documented.


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When the Missionary Ridge Fire erupted in June 2002, it was hardly a surprise. Conditions in Southwest Colorado and across the West were tinder-box dry and warnings had been issued far and wide about taking great care with any potential fire source. Still, the speed and scope that the Missionary Ridge Fire took on was difficult to anticipate, respond to and recover from. Its impacts are still felt today and will be for decades to come.
Throughout the 39 days that the fire gripped the regions attention and resources, it consumed nearly 73,000 acres, including 56 homes. One firefighter lost his life. The skies were darkened and thick with smoke. The combined effect was nothing short of devastating. But it was also an uplifting example of a far-flung community coming together to respond to a disaster in the best way possible: supporting and appreciating the fire crews that took such great risk to battle the blaze and taking in and meeting the needs of those displaced by the fire. It was deeply moving to see the community rally to counter the shock that the fire wrought for so many in the area. By providing a network of support, residents, responders and volunteers helped recharge the depleted energy that so many felt during the fires intense tenure.
Once it was extinguished, the Missionary Ridge Fire was far from done affecting the region. Erosion problems and unstable snags made for mitigation and emergency response challenges all their own. Homes were flooded and inundated with mud. Trails and public lands were full of dangers for visitors: Falling trees and mudslide potential posed real risks. Awareness and mitigation were key in the early months after the fire.
They continue to be today. Homeowners and fire specialists are working together to stave off the risks that caused so much destruction during the Missionary Ridge Fire.
Education about the importance of thinning vegetation and removing fuels has become far more widespread in areas prone to damage from wildfire, and the impacts of Missionary Ridge drove that lesson home.
As conditions this year are alarmingly similar to those in 2002, the challenges and lessons taught by the Missionary Ridge Fire should be on the forefront of all our minds heading into the summer. They are lessons best not learned twice.


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You cannot read the description of the personal stock trading allegedly conducted by Rep. Spencer Bachus and other members of Congress during the financial crisis and conclude anything other than the following:
Our government is completely corrupt.
Yes, this behavior may be technically legal, because of an absurd loophole that makes insider-trading rules not apply to Congress.
Yes, this behavior may be widespread on Capitol Hill.
But there is no universe in which a reasonable person would consider this behavior ethical or okay. And for the 300+ million Americans who aren't members of Congress, it would be just plain illegal
Many members of Congress seem guilty here, including John Kerry, Dick Durbin, and Jim Moran. But Spencer Bachus takes the cake.
According to a new book called Throw Them All Out by Peter Schweizer, as relayed by Dave Weigel at Slate, Rep. Bachus made more than 40 trades in his personal account in the summer and fall of 2008, in the early months of the financial crisis.
The fact that Bachus personally traded on private information he received as a result of his job is bad enough. The fact that he was the ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee at the time is simply outrageous.
In one case, the day after getting a private briefing on the collapsing economy and financial system from Ben Bernanke and Hank Paulson, Rep. Bachus effectively shorted the market (by buying options that would rise if the market tanked.)
A few days later, after the market tanked, Bachus sold his position and nearly doubled his money.
If a corporate executive or Wall Street trader did this--cashed in personally after getting private, non-public information from his work--Rep. Bachus and every other member of Congress would be screaming from the rooftops about how the financial system is deeply corrupt and how the executive should be charged with insider trading.
And they would be right.
Rep. Bachus should return whatever money he made by betting on the direction of the markets (or anything else) in the fall of 2008. He should apologize for his behavior and jaw-dropping lack of judgement. He should urge his fellow members of Congress to immediately enact legislation that defends the fairness of the markets by holding Congress to the same insider trading laws as everyone else. He should then resign in disgrace.
Here's the passage from Throw Them All Out, as relayed by Slate's Dave Weigel. According to Weigel, it is only one of many examples of Bachus's insider trading:
On the evening of September 18, at 7 p.m., Bachus received [a] private briefing for congressional leaders by Hank Paulson and Federal Reserve Bank Chairman Ben Bernanke about the current state of the economy. They sat around a long table in the office of Nancy Pelosi, then the Speaker of the House. These briefings were secretive. Often, cell phones and Blackberrys had to be surrendered outside the room to avoid leaks.
What Bachus and his colleagues heard behind closed doors was stunning. As Paulson recounts, "Ben [Bernanke] emphasized how the financial crisis could spill into the real economy. As stocks dropped perhaps a further 20 percent, General Motors would go bankrupt, and unemployment would rise . . . if we did nothing." The members of Congress around the table were, in Paulson's words, "ashen-faced."
Bernanke continued, "It is a matter of days before there is a meltdown in the global financial system." Bachus was among those who spoke. According to Paulson, he suggested recapitalizing the banks by buying shares.
The meeting broke up. The next day, September 19, Congressman Bachus bought contract options on Proshares Ultra-Short QQQ, an index fund that seeks results that are 200% of the inverse of the Nasdaq 100 index. In other words, he was shorting the market. It was an inexpensive way to bet that the market would fall. He bought options for $7,846 on a day when the Dow Jones Industrial Average opened at 8,604. A few days later, on September 23, after the market had indeed fallen, he sold the options for over $13,000 and nearly doubled his money.
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Isha Vidhya, a not for profit education initiative, works for the economic and social empowerment of rural children in the villages across southern state of Tamil Nadu, India. Through this effort, the foundation is committed to raising the level of education and literacy in rural India and to helping disadvantaged children realize their full potential.
The foundation through its Isha Vidhya schools offer a nurturing approach to education in villages. Isha Vidhya has been an active supporter of promoting education among female children in the villages and all our schools have seen an increased enrollment of girl children.
This has created the possibility for the rural children to pursue higher education or find gainful employment and thus build a strong foundation for the future of these children and alleviate themselves out of poverty.


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The 2010 Olympic host city of Vancouver, which has become the source of criticism in the international media over a string of controversies, could look like a church picnic compared to what might be in store for the world in 2014, according to an analyst with a prominent think-tank.
Russia, the location of the next winter games in the Black Sea resort town of Sochi, will be the host to the first-ever Olympics in a war zone region, according to Alina Inayeh, a Bucharest-based analyst for the German Marshall Fund of the United States.
She said international media observers who got excited by Vancouver's drug-plagued Downtown Eastside, or police tactics to contain anti-Olympic protesters, are in for a shock when they arrive in Sochi, nestled in the beautiful but violence-plagued Caucasus Mountains region.
"Vancouver is nothing compared to Sochi when it comes to bad neighbourhoods. The entire region is an extremely bad neighbourhood," Inayeh told Canwest News Service in an interview Friday.
"If the bad side of Vancouver has gotten so much attention, then I'm surprised that nobody paid attention to what's going on around Sochi. Really, we are talking wars here."
She described Vancouver as an ideal location to embody the Olympic ideals of peace, international co-operation, human development and progress.
Sochi, favoured by holidaying Russian leaders from dictator Joseph Stalin to Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, borders Russia's six autonomous republics of the Northern Caucasus region that has been plagued by human rights violations, according to Human Rights Watch.
The region is "home of the Chechen wars and violent feuding that surfaced after the breakup of the Soviet Union and continues to date," Inayeh wrote in an essay published this week.
On Friday, she said that Chechnya is now a "piece of cake" compared to the Islamist insurgency in another nearby republic, Ingushetia.
The entire region of southern Russia and the eastern Black Sea region "is also plagued by poverty, corruption and organized crime," she wrote in her essay.
"It is both a source and a route for trafficking people, drugs, and weapons - including documented instances of radioactive materials - into Europe."
Putin promised a massive effort to ensure strong security when Russia won the bid in 2007. Subsequent media reports have indicated that the Russian military will install advanced surface-to-air missiles and deploy special forces troops.
Inayeh, while stressing that she is not an expert on Olympic security, said the Games would provide a natural target for nearby rebels fighting Moscow's authority over their territory.
"If you want to do a terrorist attack, the Olympic Games gives you the most attention you could possibly get," she told Canwest.
"But it's even more true when it's being held very close to a conflict zone."
Her essay, while warning that Sochi's location clashes in a symbolic way with traditional Olympic ideals, said the Games could provide Russia with an opportunity to resolve longstanding social, economic and political problems at the root of the regional conflicts.
"In all likelihood, taking on the large, until-now unsolvable conflicts will be too daunting. Instead, Russia might seriously address rule of law issues and crack down hard on corruption and organized crime, including trafficking," she wrote.
"If Russia is not serious and makes no real effort to improve the situation, the tension between rival athletes during the Games will be nothing compared to the real tensions only miles away from the Olympic village."


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Future uncertain, McCann focusing on present
ATLANTA -- Brian McCann has spent the past couple of months attempting to avoid questions about his future. But as he drove to Turner Field on Friday afternoon, he could not overlook the fact that he would be preparing for what could potentially be his last home game with the Braves.
But instead of focusing on the riches that await him on the free-agent market, McCann attempted to keep his focus on the challenge that awaited the Braves in Friday evening's Game 2 matchup against the Dodgers in the National League Division Series. Atlanta fell victim to Clayton Kershaw's excellence while losing the opener of this best-of-five series on Thursday night.
To guarantee at least one more home game this year, the Braves will have to win at least two of the next three games.
"When I think about [my future], it's definitely there," McCann said. "But at the same time, I mean, what we're doing here today is way more important than what's going to happen to me after the season. You know, I'm just focused on today's game."
With Tim Hudson sidelined with a fractured right ankle, McCann stands as the longest-tenured Braves player on the NLDS roster. The seven-time All-Star catcher made his Major League debut on June 10, 2005. Four months later in his first career postseason at-bat, he homered off Roger Clemens in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Astros.
McCann's decisive homer off Clemens provided the Braves what stood as their most recent postseason home win entering Friday.
The Braves have now lost Game 1 in eight of the past nine NLDS in which they have participated. Their only series win after losing the opener in any of these best-of-five series came in 1999, when they eliminated the Astros in four games.
"We're professional around here, and some of us have been in this position before," McCann said. "We're just down one game. They threw Kershaw at us; he took it to us. Tip your hat and move on."


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Yellow Tail Bubbles Sparkling Wines
Seeking the best value for the buck.
Continuing on with our journey though all that is Yellow Tail, we've moved into the land of bubbles. While last week we tried several different Yellow Tail whites, this week we're tasting their two sparking wines—one white and one rosé.
While I would love to tell you which grapes go into the juice, neither the label nor the website discloses such details, simply calling it "Sparkling White [or Rosé] Wine". Rumor has it that the white sparkler is predominantly Chardonnay, which would make sense given the flavor profile of the wine.
Mystery grapes aside, the bubblies are roughly aligned with the prices of the Yellow Tail varietal bottles, coming in at around $8 to 10, depending on where you buy. And each comes with a novel, resealable closure called a "Zork". I suppose this is an appropriate name for it because it does look a little space-agey. Basically, you peel off a spiral of plastic (like some milk gallons have) and shimmy off the remaining closure. Less exciting without the pop one normally looks for in a sparkler, but it should keep the bubbles in the bottle for longer.
But is the stuff beyond the Zork any good? We won't keep you waiting any longer to find out.
The Winner: Sparkling White Wine
The white sparkler poured out with a large bubble that fizzled out pretty quickly, and the aroma reminded us a bit of stone fruit. This stuff is a bit sweeter than we expected—much sweeter than standard brut Prosecco or Cava. Apple notes were supplemented with a few bready, biscuity flavors. And the creamy mouthfeel gave way to candied grapefruit on this finish. Overall, this sparkler was pretty easy drinking—it could be a potential crowd pleaser.
But what about the other bottle?
Sparkling Rosé Wine
The rosé had a pale pink color color in the glass with bubbles that were a little finer than the white version. It smelled a bit like strawberries, and had more fruity, berry flavors than the other bottle. It's still sweet, though. This wine was neither particularly offensive nor particularly interesting, so we'd likely try something else next time we're looking for wine in the supermarket aisle.
Have you ever tried the bubbly from Yellow Tail? Did it strike your fancy? Let us know in the comments section!
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Monday was a big day for us as we had our second ultrasound and discovered we are having a baby boy! To say we were overjoyed does not even cover it, although as both John and I are more private in our excitement and I think the sonographer was more than a bit disappointed at our quiet smiles at the news. After the scan we headed straight over the Next to buy some blue baby grows, although I have to say I am on autopilot to the pink section and looking at boys clothes did feel somewhat unnatural. We shared the exciting news with our family and friends, once of which gave us a smug 'I told you so' as the ever-reliable chain test she had undertaken so many weeks ago had proven correct.
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Apart from these events, however, this week has been a quiet one. With the return to work of my closest mummy friend and my parents away in Spain, I decided to use the down time to sort through the two (yes TWO!) suitcases of Holly's old clothes. As I picked through the tiny vests and pretty summer dresses my daughter had spent her baby days in, I did feel a twinge of sadness with the realisation my baby is no longer a baby. However with the bit of money we gained from selling her newborn clothes, we now have something to put towards Baby Boy's new wardrobe. Any excuse to go shopping!
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The weekend was spent reorganising the house with my hubby and although I didn't really do much lifting I was shattered afterwards. I am 20 weeks now, and the bump has certainly made itself known, both visually and physically! Although I am smaller than I was at this stage with Holly, being only 4ft10 gaining much weight at all makes a huge difference. However I am feeling a lot more kicks now, which is lovely.
So that's my weekly roundup. Head over the Mummy, Daddy & Me and share yours.


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REAL ESTATE- ON THE BLOCK- McGuffey morsel: Walk Downtown to deposit rent check
Address: 412 Altamont Street
Neighborhood: North Downtown
Asking: $399,000
Assessment: $374,200
Year Built: 1920
Size: 2,118 fin sq. ft., 100 unfin.
Land: 0.14 acres
Agent: Jim McVay, Roy Wheeler Realty Co. 434-951-5122
Curb Appeal: 7 out of 10
Just off High Street, this house is within a stone's throw of downtown. That proximity raises the parking issue, but a partial solution is that all residents get two dedicated spots by the curb. It's a quiet dead-end street, and no through traffic may be a bonus for folks looking to live in the city with young ones.
Lots are small, and homes sit close to the sidewalk. Here, the deep front porch seems to be the extent of outdoor living space that residents can use–- as the backyard slopes sharply down towards McIntire Road overlooking the County Office Building. It's not likely a new buyer would find much use for the space, but it does provide a buffer from the busy road.
One funny thing is the garage. Previous owners attempted to tear it down but couldn't get approval from the city because of its historic designation. It's understandable why they wanted to bulldoze it: its dilapidation means it's unfit to shelter a car. Think of it as a big historic shed. Given the sharp dip in the driveway, no one is likely to take a car all the way down to the garage anyway.
Inside, the living room with working fireplace is to the left of the entryway. The fireplace surround is inlayed with small smooth stones and has a contemporary feel thanks to earthy paint. On the right, the dining room opens to the kitchen, which has been updated from the original but isn't new. Buyers may want to think about factoring in the cost of cabinets, counters, and appliances for the long term (ka-ching!). A pantry off the kitchen has open shelves and inexplicably opens to the living room, which could be a turnoff for folks who like to entertain but want to keep the cans of peas out of view.
Here, square footage can be a little misleading. A basement apartment means that much space is off limits to owners. The mostly finished basement has a separate entrance from the driveway, and an unfinished section at the bottom of the basement stairs can be shared (or not).
Buyers have the option of locking the door to the basement or the interior door to the apartment. That decision will determine who gets the smidgen of storage. The one-bedroom apartment has a long narrow room the agent is calling a sitting room. In the past, the rental unit brought in $600 a month.
Upstairs, two identical bedrooms are at the front of the house. A smaller one at the back just fits a bed and looks like a good spot for a guest room or office. All three bedrooms get plenty of light.
At the top of the stairs, a window in a tiny nook brings in more (and calls out for a chair or table). A linen closet was sacrificed to make way for a stacked washer dryer outside the bathroom, which has been partially updated but the tub and tile surround look original. Some additional storage is available in an attic with partial flooring (accessed by a pull-down staircase), but there isn't a lot in the way of other storage space in this house, thanks to the '20s-era closets and the basement apartment.
Buyers looking at the bottom line can find cheaper houses with the same space and probably better amenities in the county. This house is priced with comps in mind: the rental income could offset the premium added for the location, but buyers looking here, even in this depressed market, are paying for the urban lifestyle as much as the house.
Each week, a brave local seller invites the Hook to provide an impartial, warts-and-all look at their real estate listing. E-mail yours today!


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Detroit City Council members clash at Tuesday night community meeting
Councilwoman JoAnn Watson, Councilman Ken Cockrel clash over Detroit emergency financial manager
DETROIT – Detroit residents packed Greater Christ Baptist Church for Tuesday night's City Council community meeting which displayed some clashing between council members.
During a question and answer session Councilwoman JoAnn Watson said residents should be more concerned about their Constitutional rights being taken away after listening to Councilman Ken Cockrel tell residents that they were the reason the city will be under the direction of an emergency financial manager appointed by the state of Michigan.
Cockrel said Detroit residents didn't seem concerned about showing up to vote in previous gubernatorial elections but now they complain about what the governor wants to do.
"The city of Detroit by far is the largest city in the state of Michigan. We also have the largest concentration of voters. But you know what the problem is? Most of those registered voters don't go to the polls. They don't vote," Cockrel said. "There is absolutely no reason that the city of Detroit doesn't hand-pick a governor every four years."
However, Watson said it's "Right-Wing agenda" at work and residents have had their rights stripped away.
"No one has the right to take away the Constitutional rights of the people. And the people who vote in Detroit voted for us. So what we need to do is stand up and fight! Voting rights are under assault in this city and we ought not be blaming the victims," Watson said.
The next community meetings to be hosted by the Detroit City Council are May 21 and Jun 18.
Emergency Financial Manager Kevyn Orr will take the reigns of the city on March 24.
Orr's appointment has come under scrutiny after it was learned he had liens on his property in Maryland. Orr claims the liens were an oversight on his part. He has taken full responsibility and has paid the liens, he said.
Councilwoman Saunteel Jenkins and Councilman Ken Cockrel
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WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), in a May 21 statement applauded 43 dioceses, hospitals, schools and church agencies for filing 12 lawsuits around the nation saying the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services mandate violates religious freedom.
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"We have tried negotiation with the Administration and legislation with the Congress – and we'll keep at it – but there's still no fix. Time is running out, and our valuable ministries and fundamental rights hang in the balance, so we have to resort to the courts now. Though the Conference is not a party to the lawsuits, we applaud this courageous action by so many individual dioceses, charities, hospitals and schools across the nation, in coordination with the law firm of Jones Day. It is also a compelling display of the unity of the Church in defense of religious liberty. It's also a great show of the diversity of the Church's ministries that serve the common good and that are jeopardized by the mandate – ministries to the poor, the sick, and the uneducated, to people of any faith or no faith at all."
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Local Guy necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 64 diseños de 24 diseñadores freelance.
InnSite (one word, no dotcom)
InnSite.com is a well established, but dated, directory of specialty lodging facilities such as Inns and Bed & Breakfasts. We are updating the site with new content and features and need to give it a design overhaul to bring it to current standards.
Our audience is made up of recreational travelers, mostly families & couples, looking for alternatives to hotels when traveling. This sort of lodging is used more for specialty getaway trips (winter getaway, romantic getaway, weekend getaway), rather than the more commercial trips like taking the family to Disneyland. However, we may expand into other types of lodging options, such as specialty hotels and vacation rentals.
The current logo is VERY dated and amateur-ish. The new logo should give the feeling that this is a professionally produced site, rather than the "mom and pop" feel that it currently has. The logo needs to be flexible enough to fit into a new web page design that will be produced in the future, which will most likely follow standard web page design conventions (e.g. logo in top left with nav bar underneath). Even though Inns and B&Bs often focus on romantic travelers, the logo shouldn't be "cutesy" or "frilly."
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Even child sex offenders have free speech rights.
The question for a federal judge Monday was whether those rights can be limited by a voter-approved requirement that registered sex offenders turn over vital online information such as social media passwords, usernames and Internet service providers to law-enforcement officials.
U.S. District Judge Thelton Henderson didn't say much during the nearly three-hour hearing in San Francisco, giving no indication of how he will rule in the coming weeks. Henderson earlier put that provision of Proposition 35 on hold pending the outcome of a lawsuit filed by two convicted sex offenders represented by the American Civil Liberties Union and the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
The ACLU and EFF argue the rule violates their clients' free speech rights because it prevents them from expressing their views anonymously like other Web surfers. The lawyers also argue that the requirement will "chill" — or dissuade — sex offenders who have served their sentence from exercising their free speech rights online.
"There is no historical preference of stripping people of their 1st Amendment rights because they were convicted of a crime long ago," ACLU attorney Michael Risher said. "They have the same rights as everyone else as soon as they finish probation or parole."
Proposition 35, which passed with 81 percent support, also set higher prison sentences for sex traffickers while requiring those convicted of that crime to now register as a sex offender. The lawsuit doesn't challenge that portion of the law.
California deputy attorney general Robert Wilson on Monday defended the reporting provision as a necessary and helpful tool for law enforcement officials seeking to stop sex crimes before they happen while also investigating those that did.
"It's not so we can monitor what books or groceries they are buying," Wilson said. "It's for if something bad or suspicious pops up."
He said the sex offenders' online anonymity is protected because what they report is not a public record. Wilson said police who disclose the information or mishandled it are subject to discipline, including dismissal and even criminal charges.
James Harrison, a lawyer who represents former Facebook executive Chris Kelly and other backers of Proposition 35, told the court that the information offenders who have to register have to report is limited.
"Nothing in Proposition 35 requires a registrant to report what Web sites he visits," Harrison told the judge.
The judge said he would "rule as soon as possible."


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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
healing the wounded
Now I'm not claiming to have the power to perform miracles... but there are a few friends living at our place, who are in need of some tender loving care. And I think I can help them out.
My plan is to deal with them today, so that I can clear them out of my 'craft zone' and move ahead with my plans for Christmas.
First up is this sorry looking snake. He's been part of our family for about eight years now, and the kids are very attached to him... so it would be such a shame to throw him away if he can be fixed. Alas, their favourite game to play with him seems to be 'tug of war'... not only has he lost his tongue as a result... but has developed a gaping wound in his mouth in the process. He also appears to have had some oral hygiene issues, leading to a mouth full of fur balls... so we'll work on that too!
Big Ted has a severe neck wound... and is losing his innards at an incredible rate...
And although Rosebud doesn't appear to be severely impaired, the stitching has been broken at her mouth. Apparently she is not to be in the company of the other beanie kids until her 'lipstick is pretty again'
12 comments:
- Beth said...
Sounds like you've started a toy hospital!
I love it!
- November 19, 2008 at 11:42 AM
- Sam said...
Lots of TLC needed there, lol. And we have that snake - recently renamed...Daisy! Ho hum ;-)
- November 19, 2008 at 11:57 AM
- Karen said...
Well, Dr. Laughing, you have your work cut out for you and you have me in stitches!
- November 19, 2008 at 12:34 PM
- Lauria said...
Too Cute! Can't wait to see the healed!
- November 19, 2008 at 3:04 PM
- heklica said...
Lol :D Do report on the recovery of the patients :)
- November 19, 2008 at 3:36 PM
- Lucky-1 said...
Like watching animal hospital...LOL
Hope the patients heal up nicely and the snake doesn't bite the hand that fixed him;P
- November 19, 2008 at 4:19 PM
- laughing purple goldfish said...
beth - it certainly feels that way, too
sam - was yours from IKEA too??? and soes she have a tongue???
karen - sounds like one of us has been into the laughing gas :)
lauria - thanks
misha - check back tomorrow... for their progress report!
lucky - too funny :)
- November 19, 2008 at 9:06 PM
- Sam said...
We have two Ikea snakes - Daisy and Snakey (who is brown, with a rattle). They both still have tongues, but they're a little thin in the middle.
- November 20, 2008 at 12:40 AM
- pink dogwood said...
wow - do you make house calls?
- November 20, 2008 at 6:41 AM
- Lucky-1 said...
I have an award for you Purple, your such a gift for our planet with your ways of recycling "stuff" and making it usable again:D
I so hope you'll except it.
- November 20, 2008 at 1:22 PM
Haha, been there, done that. I am the resident toy doctor in my house. Glad that I am not alone in my job.
- November 20, 2008 at 6:04 PM
- laughing purple goldfish said...
sam - ahhh... I see you are a breeder ;)
pink dogwood - I think it is a full time job just keeping up with my own sick and wounded
lucky - much appreciated
everyday housewife - no... definitely not alone, are we?
- November 21, 2008 at 1:25 AM


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I made this for fun. I got the idea from PaperCrafts January Issue (with my own twist of course). I got a deck of cards at the dollar store and everything else came from my stash. The word "Lucky" is stickers that I got at the dollar store when they had a nice assortment of scrapbooking items. And the hearts are rubons. I think it's cute.
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Lucky In....Love Card
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Live and Lets Live AIDS Day Concert
Nollywood actress, comedian, and international singer Patience Ozokwo (MaMa G) is lending her extraordinary talents and support to the "Live and Lets Live World Aids Day Concert " set for November 27, 2010 at 9:00 p.m., where Mama G will exercise her humanitarian bent in an effort to aid Save Africa Concerts Foundation and the Department of Economics and Social Council of the United Nations Congo and UNAIDS to promote their agenda of HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, and screening throughout various African countries.
The concert will be hosted by Lola Jimoh who performed in Law & Order, Spike TV, the soap opera "All My Children," and appeared in Avalon hair product and Makara Skincare commercials and owns her own jewelry company "Aburoy." Other African talents such as Nigerian pop singer Flavour Nabania, Daddy Showkey and American idol contestant Nnenna will also headline and add excitement to the concert in support of the Kingdom Project, a new project implemented by Save Africa Concerts Foundation in the city of Ajegunle, in Lagos, Nigeria. The project will oversee human rights violations, HIV/AIDS education, testing and screening in the region.
Known for such hits as "National Moi Moi," and "This Kind of Woman," Mama G is well known throughout the Diaspora, Europe and African continent. Flavour Nabinia rose from virtual obscurity via his introductory album "N'abania" which topped virtually all the charts in the East, and made its way to other parts of Nigeria. He has since gone onto critical acclaim with "Nwa Baby" and his recent video OYI (I dey catch cold). Daddy Showkey has risen to stardom via his songs "Somebody Call My Name," "Ghetto Soldier," and "Dyna."
The "Live and Lets Live World AIDS Day Benefit Concert" will be held at the 630 Ballroom located at 630 Second Avenue (bet. 34th and 35th Street) in Manhattan. As part of the concert, the first 300 people who agree to be tested and take part in "WHEELS ON THE MOVE" a special SACAIDS Testing Program, from 12 noon to 7:00 pm on November 11, 2010, will receive a free ticket to attend the "Live and Lets Live World AIDS Day Concert." These first 300 people will also qualify for the raffle draw with a prize of a round trip air ticket and hotel accommodation for a 7 night stay in Lekki Peninsular Lagos, Nigeria. Courtesy of Arik Airline, Gilead Science, Xtreme Brite, and Tibotec Therapeutics.
Over the years, Save Africa Concerts Foundation has been successful in disseminating vital health information through education and entertainment as well as information on topical issues that concern several African countries.
SAC is very happy to have formed an alliance with UNAIDS, CONGO and DESA, Tuff Gig Entertainment, Mon Utopie Ideale PR, ORIOUS Media, Incognito Amebor and Royalty Lifestyle to promote awareness about the need for health education.
Advanced tickets for the "Live and Lets Live World AIDS Day Concert" are $25.00. Door charge is $35.00. VIP tickets are $40.00. Tickets can be purchased at www.Smarttix.com or by calling 212-868-4444, 917-656-5975 and/or 646-305-3000.
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I know that meaningful use and the EHR incentive regulatory process has been an eye opening experience for many of us that weren't as familiar with how the government put regulations in place. However, most hospitals are quite familiar with this process since they have been having to deal with it for a very long time.
Even with all this background and expertise, I've heard more and more organizations telling me that "they just can't keep up with all of the healthcare regulations."
Think about all of the regulations in just healthcare IT. It's overwhelming and the healthcare IT regulations pale in comparison to many of the other regulations that hospitals must know about and follow. Plus, we're just getting started with the fun of 5010 and ICD-10 is right around the corner.
With all of these regulations I was intrigued by a new offering from HCPro I saw during the AHIMA convention in Chicago this year. While HCPro has long been a publisher of healthcare content, they have a new product they are just launching called HCPro Comply. I think the best way to describe HCPro is a portal into every healthcare regulation imaginable. Certainly you could find all these regulations in other locations for free, but there was something beautiful about having them all available in one easily searchable place.
Plus, HCPro Comply does a lot of things to add value to the regulations they make available. For example, they chunk out sections of the regulations that really matter. I remember my shock when I heard that the Meaningful Use regulation was 692 pages. Then, as I looked at the regulation, I realized that there were really only a small number of pages in the middle that really mattered since the beginning was a bunch of overview. From what I understand, HCPro uses its clinical regulation experts to help you identify and bring out those sections of the regulation that matter most.
The other part of HCPro Comply that I found quite interesting was their "Ask An Expert" feature. While many hospitals likely have someone (or multiple people) in their organization that understand regulatory changes very well, there are always situations where it's beneficial to get outside advice and analysis about a particularly challenging regulatory change. I'm quite familiar with meaningful use, but I'm often emailing a number of other experts to either make sure my interpretation is correct or to ask about nuances I haven't quite figured out.
One thing that I think HCPro Comply should consider adding is allowing the experts from the various hospitals share their expertise with their colleagues. I can easily see a community of healthcare regulatory compliance experts interacting on their platform to discuss the latest regulatory changes. I'm sure that HCPro has many experts on their staff, but a network of the top hospital compliance experts would be an even more powerful offering.
Now that Obama won the Presidential campaign, ACA, HITECH and other healthcare reform are here to stay. I can see portals like HCPro Comply being a great asset in the ever changing healthcare regulatory environment.


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Right about now, HBO subscribers are probably in a high over the debut of the second season of Game of Thrones or the impending summer return of season five of True Blood. But there is a new series on the premium network you should keep an eye on. It seems that Aaron Sorkin (The West Wing) has a lot of venting to do and he gets everything off his chest in this brilliant first trailer for the new HBO drama, The Newsroom. Starring Jeff Daniels, Sam Waterston and Emily Mortimer, The Newsroom keeps a familiar politico-centric feel to Sorkin's The West Wing but now features a newsroom setting replacing the White House. In this first trailer, nationally recognized news anchor Will McAvoy (Daniels) loses his objectivity (and possibly his audience) when responding to a question from the crowd at a college panel. Daniels immediately won me over by saying everything a rational and informed human being should say in spite of the political backlash it was bound to incur. Hit the jump to check it out.
Newsroom is the third series in Aaron Sorkin's Behind the Scenes trilogy, following Sports Night and Studio 60. The one-hour drama is set at a 24-hour cable news network. The story revolves around an anchor (Daniels), his new executive producer ( Mortimer), his newsroom staff (Alison Pill, John Gallagher, Jr., Olivia Munn, Dev Patel, Thomas Sadoski) and their boss (Waterston).
Jane Fonda will also recur as Leona Lansing, the CEO of the network's parent company: "She's a titan and her corporate concerns often conflict with the reporting of the news outlet she owns." TV Line likens the character to Ted Turner, the CNN founder whom Fonda was married to from 1991-2001. The character's name is a tribute to two powerful women: the late Leona Helmsley and Sherry Lansing, the first female studio head. Here's the first trailer for the HBO drama, The Newsroom:


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|Bomb attack targets Yarmouk refugee camp in Syrian capital
|[Iran Press TV] A bomb attack has targeted the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp in the Syrian capital, Damascus.
According to reports, a bomber blew himself up inside the refugee camp in the suburbs of the capital on Wednesday.
There have been no immediate reports of casualties due to the attack.
Meanwhile, heavy clashes reportedly broke out between the Syrian army forces and the militants following the explosion in the camp.
Earlier in the day, twin car bomb attacks on a military complex in the city of Palmyra in the province of Homs left 20 people wounded.
The incident occurred amid ongoing clashes between Syrian military forces and foreign-backed militants at the entrance of the Jobar suburb, to the south of Damascus.
On February 3, one person was also killed and two others injured after an explosive device planted underneath a vehicle detonated near al-Hijaz Square in the capital.
Many people, including large numbers of soldiers and security personnel, have been killed in the turmoil that erupted in Syria nearly two years ago.
The Syrian government says certain Western states, especially the United States, and their regional allies are fueling the deadly unrest.
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O ya.
No, really- that's the name of the restaurant "O ya" in Boston, MA.
where I enjoyed the most phenomenal sushi last week.
The tasting menu, aprox. 14 courses, only partially shown here and not in any particular order, was a sublime experience.
Yes, a little saki and beer was in order, so a couple of pics might not be as sharp as they could be.
So su-shi me 🙂
(sorry. Not even drinking when I wrote that)
I don't have our menu at hand, therefore we'll have to let the sushi speak for itself.
Elegantly pared down, yet rich with robust flavour combinations that burst in the mouth like a thousand beads of outrageous caviar, chef Tim Kushman's menu is serious culinary art.
Wild forest mushrooms basking in a frothy nectar.
Can you read the name of this delicious white ale?
How can beer be this good? I can't describe it, other than it tastes like the colour lavender.
Not the flavour, the colour.
It's delicious. I'm on the hunt.
This dish was served under a canopy of smoke. Absolutely outrageous.
Homemade la ratte fingerling potato chip with black Oregon truffle
Kumomono oysters with watermelon pearls & cucumber mignonette.
How many can you eat? You tell first.
We ended on a delicate yet decadent note with this exquisitely prepared bite of foie gras (Sorry California, they're still being naughty in MA)
"Foie gras with balsamic chocolate kabayaki, claudio corallo raisin cocoa pulp, sip of aged sake"
If your travels are taking you anywhere even near Boston, DO book way ahead to secure a reservation at this special little gem of a restaurant.
There are only 37 seats (17 are at the bar) and when asking the hotel concierge for directions I was informed, rather haughtily, that unless I'd already made reservations (my friend had) I had no hope of dining there.
I won't say what hotel, but "O ya" is within walking distance of THE RITZ CARLTON.
The Ritz Carlton by the park. 🙂
As Strange Fates would have it, upon returning to unsaid hotel, one of the films available on pay per view was the new documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi". After professing I couldn't possibly look at one more piece of poisson I then sat mesmerized for the next 90 minutes just glued to this fascinating glimpse into the world of Japanese sushi culture and one chef's quest to create The Perfect piece of sushi. At 85 years of age and still going to work every day, Jiro, considered by many to be the world's best sushi chef, is still not there yet. At least by his standards.
Catch it if you can. Click the link below to watch the trailer ;
"I feel ecstatic all day" Jiro.
If that's not a statement to make one think twice about early retirement…
Lastly, if your not full, please just take one more minute to watch this sweet little short and tell me if some Japanese cuisine might not be on your agenda in the coming week!
Link to "O ya" and check out the dinner menu.


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Why buy property in bodrum Turkey
Property buying and investment go hand in hand in Bodrum, with the peninsula being popular for many years with a variety of international visitors from across the globe, arriving by air, land and sea.
By far the current hotspot property investment area in Bodrum is the elite area of Yalikavak with the exclusive Palmarina attracting the rich and famous, therefore, commanding extremely high rental yields for any investors money.
The peninsula offers many other resorts, peaceful fishing village like Gundogan to highly popular lively area such as Gumbet all within a short drive from the airport and Bodrum town, also making Bodrum an ideal area for anyone thinking of relocating to Turkey for a complete lifestyle change, with ample local amenities of international schools, shopping centres and hospitals etc.
Whatever your reason for buying a new home in Bodrum, investment, personal holiday home or a permanent home for all year living. the area offers everything, nightlife, beaches, excellent restaurants, nature, history, diverse culture and of course a wonderful Mediterranean climate.
Property for sale in BODRUM Turkey
Tuzla sits on the Bodrum peninsula with the Aegean Sea on one side and the stunning Tuzla lake on the other, located just 15 minutes from Milas/Bodrum International airport.
A growing area for golf enthusiasts, and an ever popular area for nature lovers. Tuzla has an 18 hole professional golf course with a training academy and practise courses which has recently started to attract many golf lovers.
The Tuzla Lake area is also protected as a national nature reserve, with 100's of species of wildlife and thousands of birds visiting too, at certain times of the year you will see the lake as a sea of pink from the visiting Pink Flamingo's.
The Tuzla did see a lull in its real estate market in recent years, however, since the development of the golf course it has seen a revival with much development in the area with many large apartments and villa complex which are being snapped up at very affordable prices by clever investors who can see the full potential that Tuzla holds.
Real Estate in Tuzla
Anyone looking to buy property in Tuzla, Bodrum will for the time being enjoy great value for money as Tuzla property for sale is still quite low compared to the prices of property in other resorts around the peninsula.
Apartment accommodation for sale in Tuzla can be easily picked up in the region of £50,000 for a 2 bedroom apartment in hotel style complex with excellent facilities, and for a little extra you can find similar properties in stunning waterfront locations.
Accommodation in Tuzla, Turkey can all so offer villa often on similar style hotel like complexes with prices for a 4 bedroom villa starting in the region of £150,000, however, as the resort is now reviving itself and becoming popular once again, the time to buy is now before the town starts to see hefty property price increases in the not so distant future.
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Scripps Health has made a starting bid of $10.7 million for San Diego Hospice's real estate and other assets and plans to advance the nonprofit $5 million so that it can continue to make payroll, a new bankruptcy filing shows.
The hospice announced Wednesday that it would cease operations and begin laying off employees within 60 to 90 days, and its latest bankruptcy filing paints a picture of an organization on the edge of financial collapse.
The latest filings include a 15-page declaration made by William H. Parker, the hospice's chief operating officer, which says San Diego Hospice "was only able to make payroll for the week ending Feb. 8, 2013, by not paying its vendors."
Without a short-term loan from Scripps, Parker states in his declaration, San Diego Hospice will "run out of cash beginning the first week of March" and would likely "miss its upcoming Feb. 22, 2013, payroll."
The hospice announced on Feb. 4 that it had declared bankruptcy due to the ill effects of an ongoing Medicare audit of its billing practices. The audit focuses on whether the hospice properly followed government guidelines that pay for hospice care only if a patient is likely to die within six months. In some instances, the hospice's executive director, Kathleen Pacurar, has said, San Diego Hospice received payment for patients who did not technically qualify for the benefit, creating a situation where the organization may have to return millions to Medicare.
Since the hospice announced the audit, and a round of layoffs, its daily patient census has dropped from about 1,000 patients per day to about 450. That drop, bankruptcy documents show, has been financially disastrous.
"The net effect of these issues has been a 50 percent decline in revenue over the course of the past 90 days. Expenses exceed revenue by over $16 million and the (hospice) is left facing an annual operating loss of approximately $19 million," Parker's declaration says.
San Diego Hospice's bankruptcy proposal calls for the auction of its main 8.24-acre property on Third Avenue in Hillcrest. That property includes a main 24-bed, 45,000-square-foot main hospital building, a smaller 26,000-square-foot office building and a 2,600-square-foot engineering building. The entire property, and all of the buildings on it, are part of the auction proposal.
Scripps offer of $10.7 million for the property will serve as the "stalking horse" if the bankruptcy court approves the hospice's auction proposal. Scripps has also offered to absorb about 300 of the hospice's existing patients.
It its filing, San Diego Hospice says that it must lay off 240 of its 507 current employees, and $1.5 million of the $5 million loan from Scripps would go toward making those layoffs. An additional $1.3 million would be used to make the hospice's next payroll on Feb. 22 for its remaining employees, while the remaining $2.2 million, plus another $2.2 million in current accounts receivable, would pay for operations while the transition of patients continues.
The bankruptcy filing proposes an auction on April 30, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. before Judge Margaret M. Mann in Room 118 at the federal courthouse on West F Street in downtown San Diego.
Given the hospice's short-term cash flow issues, it requests a shortened time frame, and a hearing on Feb. 20, where a judge would decide whether or not to grant the auction request.
Proposed bidding requirements included in the filing ask for a $300,000 deposit for each bidder who wishes to compete against Scripps in the auction, and any competing bid would have to be at least $100,000 more than Scripps' bid of $10.7 million. Scripps also proposes to buy the hospice's computer system and other property.
If Scripps wins the auction, it would receive a credit of $5 million, plus 5 percent annual interest. If Scripps loses, San Diego Hospice would have to pay off the loan from the proceeds of the sale.


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CHICO — Alcohol became a natural part of the conversation Wednesday when just days into the spring semester, members of the campus and city community came together to discuss priorities for the year.
The Town and Gown Committee recalled that the three leading priorities have been safety, resources such as police staffing and economic development, and inclusivity. While alcohol abuse was not specified, it certainly plays a part in the goals, they seemed to agree.
In the wake of the "call to action," a proclamation by campus and community members to address alcohol abuse in Chico, students want to be part of creating the positive "Chico experience we all talk about," said Associated Students president Jaypinderpal Virdee.
"Students were really taken aback that they were not part of the call to action," he said, noting students were not among those named in the publication. "But I think that's a good thing — they want to be involved."
It was certainly not intended as a slight that students were not included, but probably an assumption they were behind the message, said Drew Calandrella, vice president for student affairs.
He said he soon will announce a time and date for the town hall meeting where the entire community is invited to voice concerns and ideas for solutions. He's hoping to get input from students, bar owners, land owners, law enforcement, the university, the public and others.
Before the call to action, students were already talking about how to address Labor Day revelry, Virdee said. Ideas ranged from pursuing an alcohol ban on the river, creating a wristband system and hosting safe alternate events more attractive than the river float.
Such ideas need to be addressed as soon as possible, said C.C. Carter, director of the Cross Cultural Leadership Center.
"If we don't get the planning in this semester, it's too late," he said. "We are going to get through another Labor Day and be back at the table again."
The design, development and funding will need to be a joint venture between the university and the community, he said.
Trisha Seastrom, director of the Campus Alcohol and Drug Education Center, said her students have come up with a great idea, although still in the early stages. They want to create a memorial event to honor all students who have died in Chico as a result of alcohol or drugs, where the entire community pledges to stay sober for the weekend.
Labor Day weekend could be the inaugural kickoff, she said.
Mayor Mary Goloff liked the idea, as did many other members of the committee.
"It's a great consciousness raising, and it sets a tone," she said. "And what a great thing to be recognized for as a community."
The final topic of the evening was the "Good Samaritan" overdose prevention law, which took effect Jan. 1 and encourages witnesses to a suspected drug or alcohol overdose to seek emergency help immediately without fear of arrest. Lindsey Siegel, student director of university affairs, wanted to know how it would be interpreted locally with regard to Chico State.
Chico police Capt. Lori MacPhail said it's a good law and compared it to the Safely Surrendered Baby Law for newborns. The ultimate goal is safety.
Both she and Robyn Hearne, chief of the University Police Department, said they want to help educate about the need to call before it's too late.
"We know we say sometimes you just have to do the right thing and not think about the sanctions," MacPhail said, noting peer pressure can sometimes be an even more difficult obstacle to overcome.
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And he doesn't even appreciate how deranged it all is! He just published some fan mail titled "Overheard in a locker room" (it's a fundagelical locker room, apparently, so don't expect anything crude: the strongest word used is "crap", and even that gets edited out.) But wow, does this letter ever highlight a bunch of the under-appreciated tropes of the modern creationist movement.
I wanted to offer a word of encouragement. I recently returned from visiting the Creation Museum. I was at the gym, in the locker room, telling a pastor how great the museum was. Pastor Jack asked me, "You believe in a literal 6 days?"
"Absolutely!" I replied.
Then out of nowhere, a man came around the corner who overheard our conversation said, "Ken Ham is a piece of c—."
This man went on to tell me that he has four degrees, studies fossils, bends light, is a Christian, and is a follower of Reasons to Believe and its president Hugh Ross.
[1. Notice that this is a conflict between a young earth creationist and a slightly more liberal Christian (very slightly, if he's giving Hugh Ross any credibility). They don't care much about atheists except as boogiemen, like Satan, and see the real battle as one between slightly different Christian sects.]
But out of his same mouth he called a fellow Christian a piece of c—. There was no sign of the humble heart of a Christian.
I thought: You have got to be kidding me, right!?
I stood in my underwear arguing with this man (possibly a professor) about God being big enough to do what He said in Genesis.
[2. "We're sooooo humble, but our god is so much bigger than their god."]
I can't believe that I have fellow brothers and sisters wanting to side with "scientists".
[3. On the one hand, the creationists desperately desire to don the mantle of the "True Scientist"; on the other, they deeply distrust and despise scientists. We are their "other"…but weirdly, we are the "other" that they wish they were.]
This has been a real eye-opener for me.
I lead a men's morning study and I am very excited to take the men down this road. Thank you for the resources, and thank you for being willing to stand on God's Word while we have brothers and sisters scoffing at us. May our God strengthen you in your work.
[4. Two things: this is an evangelical young earth creationism. The reason creationism is so widespread in the US is that they have effectively coupled what was once a fringe belief in the Christian community, that the earth is only 6000 years old, to proper beliefs in god and morality. And they are damn sure going to make their neighbors follow the straight and narrow, which now includes creationism. The other thing to notice is the reinforcement of sex roles in these churches. Why should there be male and female guidance in understanding the Bible? Why do men and women need separate Bible study sessions? Because they're reinforcing boundaries.]
I am one of the millions of young people who was struggling with the idea of millions of years. But Ken spoke at my church in Boise, Idaho, 8 years ago, and God really used this AiG ministry to strengthen my faith.
Thanks again.
In Christ's grip,
[I'm sorry, but I have never received a letter that closes with "In Christ's grip", and I'm so jealous. I'm also thinking that these are the first words appropriate to a locker room conversation.]
– J.C., Boise, Idaho
Ken ham is a demented ideologue with scientific and religious beliefs that ought to be way out on the fringe, but never forget — and this is the scary part — he has equally deranged minions threaded through every community in the country. They're here in Morris, Minnesota, and they're there in your town. And they are dedicated: they are running church groups to spread that nonsense further, they are running for school boards to destroy public education, and they are effectively collaborating to elect their candidates to the city council, to state representative, to governor and senator.
The shit-house rats are cunning and organized. And they're trying to take over the country.


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TETRIX Samantha Module
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TETRIX → TETRIX Samantha Module
Gather the Required Information
Flash the Samantha Module
|You must now update the Samantha Module's firmware and install the config file you created using the Network Config tool; otherwise the Samantha Module will not recognize your network.
|1. Unplug the USB flash drive from your computer and (making sure the battery is unplugged) plug it into the Samantha Module. Plug in the battery while holding down the red/black button on top of the module. Release the button approximately 3 seconds after the red light appears on the module.
|2. The Samantha Module will flash the red light twice in rapid succession and then flash the white repeatedly. You may also see the flash drive's LED flickering (if applicable). This means the Samantha Module is installing the firmware. When it's done, it will flash the red, white, and blue lights in sequence, then repeat the process. Be patient; this process normally takes 20-30 seconds and as long as 2-3 minutes. When it is done it should have a solid red light and a blinking white light (meaning it is connected to the network).
Installing and Updating the NXT
|1. Like all other Windows devices, the NXT requires a driver in order to work properly. You can find the NXT drivers here on ROBOTC's website. Download and install it.
|2. Next, download ROBOTC's firmware to the NXT. To do this, connect the NXT to the computer and turn it on. Navigate to the Robot menu in ROBOTC and make sure that "LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT+TETRIX" is chosen as the 'Platform Type' and that 'Physical Robot' is chosen in 'Compiler Target'. Then, click Download Firmware->Standard File to download the ROBOTC firmware to the NXT (this should take anywhere from 10 seconds up to a minute).
|3. Navigate to File->Open Sample Program->NXT->Samantha Module->samostat.c. Compile and download this program onto the NXT brick.
|4. Navigate to Robot->NXT Brick->Communication Link Setup and change the 'Search Selection' drop down menu to "USB, Bluetooth, or Wifi". This will enable ROBOTC to search your network for the NXT once it is connected. Click close to save the changes.
Connecting the NXT and Samantha Module
|1. Keeping the USB-B end connected to the NXT, disconnect the USB flash drive from the Samantha Module and the USB-A connector from the computer. Connect the USB cable to the Samantha Module instead.
|2. Turn on the NXT and th Samantha Module if you have not done so already. The NXT will show that it is connected via USB and the Samantha Module's 'NXT' LED should turn a solid blue (it may flicker from time to time; this means that it is transferring data to the NXT).
|3. If the blue NXT does not light up, press the red/black button on top of the Samantha module.
|4. Run the "samostat" program on the NXT. After a few seconds, it should connect to the wireless network through the Samantha Module and display information such as the SSID, IP address, etc. You can then type in the IP address displayed into a web browser to pull up the Samantha Module's NXT Status Page.
|5. Open a program in ROBOTC, compile it, and download it to the NXT. If everything is setup correctly, the program should download and compile with no issues. Congratulations! You've successfully set up and connected your Samantha Module through ROBOTC.


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Laem Yai beach is a secluded beach on the very North West tip of the island of Koh Samui. Beautiful sunsets, shallow seas and idyllic coconut palm lined beaches await you. You can walk along the beach, take a kayak out on the ocean, or just chill.
Many small restaurants are dotted along the main ring road in this area. For more upmarket eateries try The Terrace Restaurant - which is part of The Passage Samui Resort.
Coming from Nathorn, head 3 miles north, then take a left just before the road rises steeply and turns East.
Coming from Chaweng, head west approximatly 12 km along the Northern ring road, take a right turn at the bottom of the hill when the road veers to the left. A taxi from Chaweng will cost 600 THB. We recommend your own transport - Hire a motorbike or 4 wheel drive vehicle.
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|Juncker now opposes "ever closer Union"
"People feel that the EU is heading in a direction that they never signed up to. They resent the interference in our national life by what they see as unnecessary rules and regulation. And they wonder what the point of it all is. Put simply, many ask 'why can't we just have what we voted to join - a common market?"
David Cameron
"I'm ready to be insulted as being insufficiently democratic, but I want to be serious ... I am for secret, dark debates"
Jean-Claude Juncker
Sweet victory for David Cameron!
In a major speech to be given in London next week, EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will admit that Cameron is right; The European Union should give up its goal of "ever closer Union".
Juncker and Cameron have met several times in secret in order to discuss Cameron´s Europe agenda. During these meetings Cameron was able to convince Juncker that the EU should return to its original concept - a primarily free trade organisation without any ambitions to grow into a federation.
Juncker and Cameron are planning to introduce their new plan for Europe at an EU summit to be held in Brussels in May. Several EU leaders have already announced their support for the Cameron-Juncker plan.
The reason for this unexpected turnaround is, according to a source who has been involved in the discussions, the growing opposition against the present German dominated model of the Union. A UK led loose free trade area is in the present circumstances much more appealing to many of the present member countries.
The new Cameron-Juncker plan would bring an additional much welcomed benefit: The number of EU bureaucrats could be reduced from the present 170,000 to about 7,000.


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Congratulations to Mark Stout of Cardiac Rehabilitation at Lexington Medical Center-Lexington on completing the Boston Marathon this week!
Mark is an inspiration to our heart patients and staff because he is an excellent example of how to take care of yourself to decrease the risk of heart disease.
It was Mark's seventh marathon, but his first time running Boston. His wife Leesa and his family were there at the race to cheer for him. The heat was brutal this year. The temperature mid afternoon was in the 80's.
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The Centre is home to one of the largest collections of Birds of Prey in Ireland with scheduled flying displays daily.
A Gouda style Traditional Farmhouse Cheese made from cow's milk produced here at the Farm Shop. Popular flavours include – Garlic & Nettle, Smoked and for the more exotic Piri Piri.
A one in a life time opportunity to interact with one of nature's top predators awaits you. An hour long "Walk with a Hawk" guided and instructed by our experienced Falconers.


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Slender: The Eight Pages was one of the more beguiling successes of last year—a weird, super low-rent thriller that combined the popular Slenderman mythos with simple jump-scare design. Its stripped-down look and basic design were part of the appeal.
Its sequel, the upcoming Slender: The Arrival, looks to have upped the ante in just about every way you would expect. Better graphics, multiple areas to explore, and a story from the writers of the popular Marble Hornets series of Slenderman videos.
More isn't always better, of course, especially when it comes to horror. But after spending a little bit of time messing around in the game's new beta, it would seem that at the very least, an up-res'd version of the original isn't half bad.
As far as I can tell, that's more or less what the beta is—an up res'd version of the original game. The entire Arrival will be out on March 26, and if you pre-order through the game's site for $5, you'll get the game and instant access to the beta, which is what I'm playing in the video above.
I decided to start recording as I came up out of a valley toward an area full of barrels. (The game itself is viewed as if through a handheld camera, a la Marble Hornets.) I didn't know what would happen next; indeed, I was actually curious if there was any real threat the beta, or if it was just to show off the new graphics. So… see for yourself. At the end, you have to imagine me going "OKAY THEN!" in a louder-than-I'd-intended voice.


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At least, seven Filipino soldiers and five militants were killed on Saturday when the Philippines military launched a raid on the al Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf militants, who are suspected to be behind recent kidnappings for ransom in the area.
Nine other soldiers and about 10 militants were injured in the encounter, which took place in the outskirts of the coastal town of Patikul in Sulu province, military spokesman Brig. Gen. Domingo Tutaan said, AP reported.
More troops have since been sent to the area to track down the militants, who are suspected to have been behind the kidnapping of a Filipino marine's wife last week. The woman was freed unhurt two days after she was abducted, the BBC reported, citing Tutaan.
The militants were led by Julaswan Sawadjaan, an Abu Sayyaf commander blamed for kidnappings of a Jordanian journalist and two European tourists, who are still in the custody of militants, AP reported.
Recently, Abu Sayyaf also abducted two government employees working on a road project in Patikul. The two were freed last week but it was not clear if a ransom was paid, AP reported citing officials.
The Islamist militant outfit is active in the Southern Philippines and Malaysia. Its stated goal is the creation of an independent Islamic state encompassing parts of Southern Thailand, the island of Borneo, the Sulu Archipelago, and Mindanao, areas where Moro Muslims, a minority ethnic group in the Philippines, make up the majority of the local population, as recorded by the U.S. government data.
Abu Sayyaf militants commonly target Filipino and Western Christians in the Southern Philippines. The group orchestrates extortion rackets and kidnapping-for-ransom schemes to fund its operations.
The extent of the group's cooperation with al-Qaeda is thought to have declined post-9/11. However, Abu Sayyaf members are said to have undergone training in al-Qaeda camps in Afghanistan and some continue to receive operational guidance from al Qaeda-affiliated terrorists hiding in or passing through the Philippines.


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