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The Oilers are on the road tonight against Chicago, after thrilling the hometown fans with a win over the Penguins. It's important to remember that this Oiler team are not road warriors, and that Chicago is a dominant team. A win tonight is too much to ask for, but more of that "thinking man's hockey" we saw Friday night at Rexall would be a tremendous sign. Small victories are big steps, and cutting down on turnovers, going entire games without those chaos 'chasing the puck' shifts that result in a goal or a penalty, and effective play for 60 minutes are all good signs for this hockey club. That Pittsburgh game could be something to build on, or it could be a one game mirage during a season spent in the desert.
This is Billy Ashley. He was a monster outfielder for the Dodgers and 20 years ago a big time prospect. Ashley lit up the PCL with homers and it was thought the big man would have a tremendous major league career. As it turned out, he played in an 'extreme' hitter's park in the minors, and once all the air was let out of those numbers he couldn't make enough contact to stay in the lineup.
Ashley had some amazing slumps during his big league career, one of which caused him to utter the hilarious "I think the pitchers are reading me" line. I think the Oilers may have that problem, certainly Ales Hemsky has (imo) been easier to defend all these years due to predictable moves. Hemsky will deke and pass 99% of the time, dump and shoot about 1% of the time. That's a tell, and has had an impact over the years. Now, we know that possession is 9/10′s of the law and the zone entry data we're getting now is brilliant, but a "controlled" dump once in awhile might open up the game for a fellow.
- Craig MacTavish on Taylor Hall: "He hunted down the forecheck, got it over to Sam, Sam back to Ference, through a simple play. Where before he would try and beat those two guys and take it to the net, turn it over and it would be going to the other way. So that is a big structural change in the game, the way that he's thinking. When you watch good teams — and these are the things we are trying to impart on these players — you watch good teams. We went to New York and watched Anaheim play. Arguably the best line in the game is Getzlaf, Perry and at that time it was Penner, they've made a change since then. And I watched them play throughout the game and Perry had two chances to score the whole game, but he made the right play with the puck all the time. And that's what we're trying to impart on our players."
A lot of this is working hard on the forecheck, but for me it's always been galling to see Edmonton's skill players driving right into the teeth of the defense. Send it into the corner, well placed, and then gain possession that way. Not all of the time, but at those times when the defenseman won't give the zone (standing up at the blueline) and a one-on-one deke will leave the player exposed (jailbreak the other way). I'm not even suggesting Taylor Hall do it more than once in awhile, but being aware of the defensemen and calculating the risk/reward has value, and it's nice to know the Oilers are asking their young guns to be open about new ideas. God love Ales, he never did do it much, and Robyn Regehr that rat bastard made him pay.
- Craig MacTavish: "We've got Curtis Hamilton who's finally started to develop and take a turn. It looks like he's going to be a player. He's 215 pounds. He can get some zone time. Pitlick has started to develop. Marincin is here, he looks like he's going to be a good player. He's played well. Gernat has started to develop. So there are a number of guys. Klefbom, he's developing. What we have to do now is we've got to get these competitive guys into our organization. I'm happy with the high end forwards. I believe that we very much can win with the talent level that we have. Now we have to develop the competitiveness."
I've made this point forever, but we really do need to wait five seasons on a draft crop. The long and winding road needs to run its course, and even then we can never be sure. If we use that rule (5 years) then we can safely call the 2008 entry draft: Eberle home run, no second round pick, no third round pick, Johan Motin the 4th round pick is a regular in the Swedish League but played only one NHL game, Phil Cornet the 5th round pick played 2 NHL games and is trying to make it with another NHL team via the Charlotte Checkers, Teemu Hartikainen the 6th round pick played 52 NHL games and may get some more but is a draft success by any measure, and then Jordan Bendfeld the 7th rounder is out of hockey.
I honestly don't know how we can be critical of Stu MacGregor's 2008 NHL draft. Home run, wait two rounds, draft a couple of kids who end up getting a cup of coffee but don't make the grade, and then a late round curio who had enough talent to get several auditions amounting to 50 NHL games. The 2008 draft was what we thought it was, with really no exceptions.
- Craig MacTavish: "I want to make a deal. And every deal that I try and make is, especially if I'm going to lose a pretty valuable piece, I want to make sure we're getting a piece back that is going to be a part of the championship team. Will I do some peripheral moves where guys that are just stop gap guys for us that will bring in somebody else that will be a stop gap guy, I'll do. There's probably a deal or two or so, probably one decent size deal and probably some smaller ones as the trade deadline comes about. My day is I come in here and I go through the Rolodex of GMs and try to figure out things that would make sense to both. I want to see continued development of our core group . I want those guys to continue to improve their decision-making. I want more gamesmanship out of them. We've got strength and conditioning. We have specific objectives for every guy. I want the coach to continue to instil the work ethic that he's instilled so far. He's building a much greater commitment to off-ice training and work ethic in this group. Ference has been an unbelievable resource and supporter of that."
The bigger deals are probably for defense and added grit up front, the smaller deals are probably UFA's for picks. Treena S. Oil had the Bruins scouting Nick Schultz and Anton Belov Friday night, and the Islanders looking at Sam Gagner and Ales Hemsky, so maybe that's Travis Hamonic or Andrew MacDonald and maybe that's Brock Nelson, but there's chatter out there.
And maybe the Oilers go on a roll and the trade talk dies away. I don't think so, though.
- Craig MacTavish: "(Aaron) Ekblad is the right-handed defenceman that seems like a book-end for Nurse. …There's some good players. The type of player we need is a guy like Curtis Lazar, like that type of driver. He and Nurse are kindred spirits, they're just good leaders and good foot soldiers, that's the type of guy that we could use. We get Ekblad, that's another big piece."
I'll tell you this: I don't think the Edmonton Oilers draft Aaron Ekblad. There's so much already in the system, and if he were the only option available, sure. However, the guy they'll take—if they make the pick—is Leon Draisaitl.
A quick note to thank David Staples for his brilliant 4-part interview with Craig MacTavish, which I've quoted heavily here (and really didn't touch the surface). It's rare to get a wide-ranging interview with a management person that focuses on issues and questions that go beneath the surface, but Staples clearly did his prep and asked very good questions. MacT didn't answer them all to my satisfaction, but he was extremely open and the overall feel of the series is a revelation. Thanks Mr. Staples, who by the way will be a guest on LDWLT tomorrow morning.
Barons photo by Rob Ferguson, Oil Kings photo by Lisa McRitchie. All rights reserved.


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Two Top Xbox Execs Leaving MicrosoftYesterday, the Wall Street Journal ran a story that Microsoft planned to shake-up its entertainment division. That prediction played out quickly with a press release today from Microsoft announcing two significant departures from its Entertainment and Devices division -- the home of both Xbox and Games for Windows.
The changes start at the very top with the retirement of the division's president, Robbie Bach. Bach managed the global launches of both the Xbox and the Xbox 360 and has been a key figurehead for the Microsoft's entertainment efforts addressing both E3 and CES attendees on multiple occasions. Bach graciously thanked Microsoft for his time there and said of his decision to leave now, "I'm at the time in my life where I want to dedicate more time to my family and my nonprofit work, including my work with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. I have the utmost confidence in Steve, Don and Andy and their ability to see through our mission of bringing extraordinary entertainment and mobility experiences to life for people around the world." Though announced today, Bach will remain at the company through the fall to help with the transition.
Also departing is senior vice president of Design and Development for the division, J Allard. Often referred to as the "father of the Xbox" for his role in driving the technical development of Microsoft's console, Allard had been serving in a broader capacity to champion innovations within the company including the recently shelved Courier tablet project. While he is stepping down from the internal position, the announcement states that he will be an official strategic advisor to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. No direct comment from Allard was available but Ballmer said, "we're absolutely delighted that J's role with the company will evolve in a way that lets all of Microsoft benefit from his business insight, technical depth and keen eye for consumer experience."
For the short-term it appears Microsoft plans to handle day-to-day business without much change despite these prominent departures. The announcement confirmed that senior vice president Don Mattrick will continue to run the Interactive Entertainment Business. Mattrick joined the Microsoft family relatively recently, coming over from Electronic Arts in 2007 where he'd held a number of senior positions. He certainly looks to have his hands full as it's just coming up on a year since the head of Xbox Live and Microsoft Game Studios John Schappert left Microsoft last June (ironically to return to EA). Given Mattrick's strong publishing background it will be interesting to see what impact, if any, that has on the future direction of the Xbox and gaming business at Microsoft.
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At a glance
For those who want basic heart rate-based features to keep their fitness training simple.
- Shows when you're improving fitness based on your heart rate
- Displays calories burned
- Comes with comfortable textile transmitter and coded heart rate transmission to avoid cross-talk
- Suitable for swimming
›Smart Coaching Features
Smart Calories
Lets you know exactly how many calories you've burned.
› Images
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› FT4 Smart Coaching Features
Smart Calories
Lets you know exactly how many calories you've burned.
OwnCal is the most accurate calorie counter on the market. It calculates the number of calories expended during a training session based on your weight, height, age, gender, your individual maximum heart rate (HRmax) and how hard you're training.Calorie calculationTip for using OwnCal
- Manual target zone – bpm / %This feature enables you to define the target zone as you want and is suitable for your training. You can set the target zone for your training as beats per minute (bpm), as a percentage of your maximum heart rate, or as a percentage of your heart rate reserve (HRR%).
- HRmax (user set)
- Polar OwnCode® (5kHz) – coded transmissionCoded heart rate transmission automatically locks in a code to transmit your heart rate to the training computer. The training computer picks up your heart rate from your transmitter only. Coding prevents interference from other training computers.
- Polar OwnCal® – Smart CaloriesThe most accurate calorie counter on the market calculates the number of calories burned. Calculation is based on your individual data: your weight, height, age, gender and the intensity of physical activity. Smart Calories are available in heart rate monitors and activity trackers.
- HR-based target zones with visual and audible alarmYou can define your target zones for a training session based on heart rate to help define the right intensity. When you are out of the preset zones, the training computer will give a visual and audible alarm.
- Average and maximum heart rate of training
- Automatic age-based target zone – bpm / %To help you train safely and effectively, the training computer determines your heart rate target zone limits automatically according to your age-based maximum heart rate (220 minus age). The limits are determined either in beats per minute (bpm), as a percentage (%) of your maximum heart rate, or as a heart rate reserve (% HRR). See also Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and Manual target zone.
- Heart rate – bpm / %Heart rate is the measurement of the work your heart does. Heart rate can be expressed as the number of beats per minute or as percentage of your maximum heart rate. Heart rate can also be expressed as a percentage of your heart rate reserve, meaning the difference between your resting heart rate and maximum heart rate (HRR = HRmax - HRrest). In Polar software or during strength training, heart rate can be displayed as a graphical trend.
- HeartTouch – button-free operation of wrist unitWhen HeartTouch is on, different training information during training can be accessed without pressing buttons, for instance, when gloves make pressing buttons difficult, by bringing your training computer close to your transmitter.
- Graphical target zone indicatorThis feature points out graphically on the display the zone you are in during a training session helping you to stay on the desired intensity zone.
- ZonePointerZonePointer is a visible and moving symbol on the training computer display indicating whether you are inside the pre-set or desired target zone. This feature helps you to reach the desired intensity/pace/speed/cadence targets.
- TotalsTotals includes your training data starting from the last reset enabling you to follow your long-term training.
- Training files (with summaries) – 10
- Backlight
- Date and weekday indicator
- Display text in English, German, Finnish, Swedish, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian
- Dual time zone
- Button lockBy activating button lock, training computer buttons are locked, and accidental presses do not cause problems, for instance, during training.
- Low battery indicator
- Time of day (12/24h) with alarm and snooze
- User replaceable battery
- Water resistant – 30m
›User testimonials
›I absolutely LOVE this watch -Maribeth
I purchased my Polar FT4 Heart Monitor Watch back in July and have been using it 6 days a week ever since. It works perfectly and gives me an acurate reading of my calories burned and keeps me on track when my heart rate gets too high. I absolutely LOVE this watch and I know you will too!
›I now use the FT4 exclusively to set goals -Stu Katz
I'm currently in Cardiac Rehab and wanted a monitor that I could use on days when I wasn't there and for when the program completed. On the suggestion of one of the nurses I started using my FT4 while there and found that the heart rate reported by both the telemetry equipment in the Rehab. Center and my FT4 were identical and did not interfere with each other. I now use the FT4 exclusively to set goals and difficulty levels when working out. The user replaceable batteries and the "coded" transmitter on this model were key selling points when shopping for a heart rate monitor.
›I have already dropped a dress size -Anne Fry
I purchased a my polar FT4 training computer on impulse whilst in a department store in the UK. I was thinking of purchasing a training computer but hadn't made any firm decisions on what I wanted to purchase or how I wanted to use it. Since purchasing the training computer I have increased the number of visits per week to the gym and have started to notice a difference in my physical wellbeing. I use the polarpersonaltrainer.com website to keep track of my gym and fitness sessions and how many I have managed to do in a week. Since using polar I have seen my average heart rate decrease which shows that my fitness is improving and that I have to work harder to increase my heart rate. I have already dropped a dress size and have received comments on how good I am looking and how much weight I have lost. I will continue to use the polar training computer to motivate and monitor my fitness journey and achieve what I want to achieve.
›I am now far more conscious of my fitness level -Maggie Koumi
I am a 60 year old female and I have been attending group fitness aerobic excercise classes for many years. I have found them to be enjoyable and the experience is very social. Since purchasing my Polar FT4 I have found I am now far more conscious of my fitness level and am inspired to 'do better' and work harder. I am sure if I monitor myself regularly I will hopefully be able to keep up my training for another 20 years!
›so much more comfortable -Trevor CJ Stewart
Way back in my jogging days I decided to train smarter and bought a Polar Edge. This served me well and I completed six or seven Sydney City to Surf runs many times without stopping (even up Heart Break Hill!). I am a keen tennis player and have also worked out in the gym. More recently I read about the value in getting ones heart rate to a higher level inshort bursts and at that time decided I should up grade my Polar product. The FT4 has worked well for me and is so much more comfortable and has the advantage of an owner replaceable battery.
›Thankyou Polar! -Leanne Callahan
I thought I was fit but after using my F4 for a month, I realise that there is a whole new fitness level I never knew about! I've started to lose those last couple of kgs that have been super tough to budge! I still have a couple more kgs to go but I'm so happy with my F4 that after one week, I bought my Mum one as a Christmas present! I will happily recommend to others ;o) Thankyou Polar!
›essential aid to keeping fit and healthy -Mark Stallbaum
The FT4 is great in making sure that I work hard enough to keep my heart rate in the training zone and allows me to compare my performance to previous sessions. A well designed, essential aid to keeping fit and healthy.
›I enjoy watching the calories being burned -Jo Birkenhead
I joined the Michelle Bridges 12WBT and purchased my FT4 to keep track of my calories when exercising 6 times a week. I enjoy watching the calories being burned but also it allows me to know when to boost my heart rate when I want to burn a few more. I absolutely love the past data that can be used and I wouldnt be without it now. It has actually encouraged me to keep on going and am now eating healthily, have lost nearly 4 kilos in the process and my fitness has improved within 4 weeks. I never leave the house without it when Im in training mode. I even wear it to my zumba class to see how many calories I can burn.
›I thought getting fitter meant going harder for longer ... then I learnt -Colin Gordon
I just thought getting fitter meant going harder for longer, which really was just a subjective assessment. Then I learnt that using a HRM, training smarter using heart rate zones, monitoring my recovery and applying some simple science to my training meant that I didn't have to flog myself everytime I worked out to achieve my fitness goals.
›It teaches you to workout safely and keeps you on track. -Bernadine Grant
The Polar Trainer taught me out to exercise to my optimal level. Without it, I would never had known how much energy to exert. It teaches you to workout safely and keeps you on track. I always recommend it to people who are just starting to workout because I believe it will keep them exercising longer showing them that exercising is easier than they think.
›I decided then to lose some weight -Walter Penor
Back in January 2010, I had Hernia surgery performed. When I was weighed in I was told I weighed 314 pounds. I also saw my doctors chart which stated that I was severly obese. I decided then to lose some weight. In working with my Chiropractor/Nutritionist, he told me that I should use your product to know where my heart rate was in order to lose weight. I found that using my Polar FT4 that it pushed me to maintain a certain level of heart rate. this in turn caused me to Lose 64 pounds to date. I am very happily 250 pounds with my goal only 25 pounds away. I will continue to use your product and have mentioned it to many friends as an aid for sports and weight lose. I would like to thank you for offering such a user friendly product that has helped me significantly in reaching my goals.
›I have reached my goals -Marcel Sylvain
My FT4 has helped me to manage my training in a more efficient way and therefore I have reached my goals of loosing 15 pounds.
›easy to use and I love that it keeps training files right on my wrist! -Donna Jones
I bought my FT4 specifically for when I run.I was teaching a running clinic and also encouraged some of the other runners to buy one to help focus their work out. Now I hate excercising at all without it and use it for my all my activities from spin classes (I'm an instructor) resistance training to walking and everything in between. I'm pretty fit so having the read out show me specifically where my heart rate is at lets me know if I'm working at the intensity I'm aiming for while staying safe. Before buying my FT4 I tried another brand (Sportline), but returned it to the store because it was way to complicated to use. The Polar training computer is easy to use and I love that it keeps training files right on my wrist! Also with so many models to choose from there is one that is right for everyone.
›definately been an asset to my training -Bill MacIntyre
I have become a Mental Game Coaching Professional recently and decided to address my health issues with setting goals to become more fit and healthier at age 53 . When setting a goal you obviously have to have a starting point which I had a full physical and then had a metabolic test done. I now have target areas to train in and a short term goal. In order to start with my process goals I need a heart rate computer to ensure I am within my target areas. Once I decided on the FT4 i was off to the races. I was overweight (5'11", 229, waist 44 1/2), and high cholesterol. Started walking July 1 averaging 2 - 3 times per week with a goal to drop 16lbs from 229 to 213 in 8 weeks. I have met my first goal within the 8 weeks & have dropped my CHOL/HDL ratio from 8.93 to 5.33 & my CK from 217 to 131, (with the assistance of 5mg crestdor), and recently been as low as 210lbs as of Sep. 17. I have gained a couple of lbs to 215 recently, as I have reduced my training due to personal schedule. Have started back walking with my next target of 200 for Dec. 1, 2010. I have found that the FT4 computer as definately been an asset to my training plan and probably could not have met my target without it. Knowing my target zones and staying within them was probably the main reason for my weight loss. I plan to take full advantage of the polar web site and start using the personal trainer to assist me in obtaining my next target.
›I have lost 18 lbs. and I couldn't be happier -Mike Brown
I grew tired of using the heart rate monitors that were built into the cardio machines that I used. On a cold morning it would sometimes take five or minutes for the monitor to work and even then who's to say that the registered heart rate was accurate? I finally purchased an FT4 and right from the start of my workout I know what my heart rate is and I know where I need to be so I can burn the most fat during my cardio workout. I have lost 18 lbs. and I couldn't be happier.
›helps motivate -Millie Wilcox
With the FT4, I am able to track my progress toward my goals as I do my training with various cardio equipment at my gym. It helps motivate me and makes it much easier to keep track of where I am.
›This product is GREAT! -Deb Swanlund
I have lost 28 lbs since wearing my FT4. I wanted to know how many calories I was burning when do an activity and get the most for the activies I was choosing. I started out walking and soon found out that I needed to push harder to burn carlories. Than I got the opportunity to do Zumba. My instructor is continually introducing new rountines and my calorie burn goes up regularly, so I realize how important it is to change things, even though it is still Zumba, it is different moves. This way I can continue doing something I love. Without the FT4 I am sure I would not be pushing my self so hard, because I know what my zone is and when I go higher I am still alive! This product is GREAT!
›I've found my way back to my inner athlete, and I feel stronger and healthier than I ever have -Lisa Palmer
When I started taking spin class over a year ago I found the workout very challenging. Although in the past I had always been active, over the last few years I hadn't been working out as hard or consistently as I needed and I could feel the difference. However, once I bought a Polar heart rate monitor, things started to change. I could easily track my heart rate and be certain I was in the correct heart rate zone for my body so the workouts felt good but I didn't overexert myself. With the Polar heart rate monitor as my guide, month after month I got stronger and leaner, losing 12 pounds and slimming down to a size 6. With my increased cardio strength, I decided to enter a half marathon event through Team in Training, something I didn't think I'd ever be able to do. I'm raising funds for a great cause and challenging myself physically in a whole new way. Recently I completed a 9-mile training run, the longest run I've ever completed in my life. I keep training every week, always wearing my Polar. The half marathon is Nov. 14th and I know I will be ready! I didn't know that by buying the Polar heart rate monitor I would end up on this path. I've found my way back to my inner athlete, and I feel stronger and healthier than I ever have. Who knew a little device could provide so much guidance and inspiration! Buying the Polar is one of the best decisions I've ever made. Thanks Polar!
›thrilled -Esther Peasley
When I first began to use the FT4, I was thrilled that it showed me the amount of calories I burned as well as consistently showing my heart rate, and at the end, my average heart rate during my workout. This has helped me make sure I am training at the right level and that I am working hard enough. This is my second Polar product, and I am very pleased with it. :)
›very amazing
Like this watch veryit's so simply to use and gives you so much information about your training(s)...just can say, this is a very amazing watch :)thx very much
›Helps motivate -Nikki
Very easy to you and helps motivate me to push myself a little bit harder. I wanted a heart rate monitor I could wear for aerobics, running/walking and for my yoga class, and this one works great. You can silence it so the notifications don't go off in classes and the strap is really comfortable and moves with you. I would definitely recommend.
›So easy to use -Laura
Just got my FT4 and already I'm in love! It's great! So easy to use, and looking back on past fitness levels helps me motivate myself to keep getting even better! I recommend it!
›It was very easy to set up -Kim
Heard awesome reviews about this product, very excited to use it. It was very easy to set up, so I'm stoked to track my training sessions.
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HOWELL (WKZO) -- Outgoing Congressman Mike Rogers has endorsed former Michigan Senate leader Mike Bishop to replace him in the 8th Congressional District.
Rogers announced his retirement from the House of Representatives last week and has issued a statement calling Bishop the "right conservative" for the district seat. The district covers all of Livingston, Clinton and Ingham counties and portions of Oakland and Shiawassee counties.
Bishop lives in Oakland County and called Rogers's endorsement "an honor".


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85 percent of Americans claim to be healthy and continue to make healthy
lifestyle changes
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 5, 2010 – Eighty-five percent of
Americans characterize their lifestyle as
somewhat or very healthy, according to a survey released today by the American Public Health Association.
"The trend of Americans making healthier lifestyle changes,
such as eating better and exercising more, shows that the U.S. population is taking the
necessary steps to becoming a healthier nation," said Georges C. Benjamin, MD,
FACP, FACEP (E), executive director of APHA.
"Americans need to 'start small, think big,' in transforming our nation
into a healthier nation. Individuals recognize that their personal changes can
result in broader community impact."
The survey, conducted in anticipation of National Public Health Week 2010
(NPHW), running today through April 11, uncovered what Americans believe
constitutes "a healthier America," and measured how Americans characterize
their personal health and their ability to make a personal or community
Key findings include:
percent of Americans want to be an inspiration for healthy living
for their children;
percent of Americans have helped friends or family make healthy lifestyle
changes in the past 6 months;
Although 85 percent of Americans characterize their lifestyle as somewhat
or very healthy, 20 percent perceive
the lifestyle of the U.S.
population as somewhat or very healthy; and
While 64 percent of Americans have already made healthy changes to their
lifestyle, an additional 21 percent
are thinking about making healthy changes.
"It's encouraging that many Americans are taking steps
towards healthier living, but unfortunately these same adults don't view our
nation as making these same strides," said Dr. Benjamin. "This disconnect shows that we need
to commit to promoting good health in our communities, which can create a
ripple effect across our neighborhoods, our cities, states and, hopefully, our
APHA established National Public Health Week, April 5 – 11, to
educate and engage the U.S.
public with ways to protect and improve our nation's health. This year's theme,
A Healthier America: One Community at a
Time, encourages communities across the country to commit to making America
a healthier nation.
"Healthy behavior is contagious and it begins with each of
us," said Dr. Benjamin. "If every American took just a few small steps towards
a healthier lifestyle, the next generation could quite possibly be the
healthiest in the world."
For full survey results, click here.
APHA has created a new online video, A Healthier America, to view and share with others on ways to
educate individuals about the importance of personal engagement in creating a
healthier America.
Please click here to view the
Founded in 1872, the APHA is the oldest, largest and most diverse organization of public health professionals in the world. The association aims to protect all Americans and their communities from preventable, serious health threats and strives to assure community-based health promotion and disease prevention activities and preventive health services are universally accessible in the United States. APHA represents a broad array of health providers, educators, environmentalists, policy-makers and health officials at all levels working both within and outside governmental organizations and educational institutions. More information is available at www.apha.org.
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5 U.S. Code § 6335 - Termination of medical emergency
(a) The medical emergency affecting a leave recipient shall, for purposes of this subchapter, be considered to have terminated on the date as of which—
(1) the leave recipient notifies the employing agency of such leave recipient, in writing, that the medical emergency no longer exists;
(2) the employing agency of such leave recipient determines, after written notice and opportunity for the leave recipient (or, if appropriate, another person acting on behalf of the leave recipient) to answer orally or in writing, that the medical emergency no longer exists; or
(1) The employing agency of a leave recipient shall, consistent with guidelines prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management, establish procedures to ensure that a leave recipient is not permitted to use or receive any transferred leave under this subchapter after the medical emergency terminates.
Source(Added Pub. L. 100–566, § 2(a),Oct. 31, 1988, 102 Stat. 2836.)
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Why I Prefer Having A 'Mom and Pop' Podiatry Practice
- William Fishco DPM FACFAS
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What is the best practice model for today's podiatrist? I can tell you from experience that I have tried just about everything and I think I have figured it out.
Most of us have had the same dream starting out in podiatry school when we envisioned our practice as an empire. In your dream, you may have envisioned multiple offices blanketing all corners of the metropolitan city. Most of us dream and think big because we are motivated and intelligent people. After all, that is what got us to where we are now.
When I finished residency, I started to work as an associate for a well-established podiatrist. After a year, I started to buy into that practice. I think I did that because that was what I was supposed to do. I soon realized, for multiple reasons, that I was doing the wrong thing. The podiatrist that I was working with at the time was gracious enough to return the money that I paid him and I ultimately left to find work in a larger city.
For a while, I worked in a physician-owned multispecialty clinic. There were benefits such as having all specialists under one roof and linked electronic medical records to facilitate patient care. It was easy to bounce a case off an orthopedist, dermatologist, rheumatologist, etc. It was comforting feeling knowing that you had a team working with you.
However, I realized that I was just a number in the grand scheme of things. My contract could be terminated at any time. The business folks running the practice could tell you that "you are not working hard enough" or "your numbers are down," or "you can't buy that for the office because we found an alternative that is cheaper."
I have also worked as an independent contractor in other podiatrists' offices. Generally speaking, I was given patients that had the worst contracts such as capitated HMOs and the like.
I have started podiatry offices from scratch, literally with no patients to speak of. I have watched my practice grow throughout the years. I have had associates work with me but they have not lasted long. I am not sure if it was me or them, but I have learned what works for me.
I have found that the simpler you keep it, the better. I have two offices, one of which I will phase out after the lease runs out. I own my main office building and have two employees, a receptionist and a medical assistant. I can still see 30 patients a day and that is enough for one day. If I see any more than that, I feel I am rushing and not providing adequate time and care for my patients. With a small staff, I personally know everything that is going on at any time. My employees have to be efficient and responsible for their actions.
I have limited hospital staff memberships (only two hospitals) so I do not have to travel all over the place. I do not take emergency room calls and do not do hospital consults unless it is for my existing patients. That way, my schedule is very predictable. It took years to build a practice like that. I personally do not want to be at the hospital after office hours to do an incision and drainage. I personally do not like to do wound care so I refer these patients out to a wound clinic. You do not have to do everything. Pick and choose, and pretty soon you will be doing exactly what you want to do.
Yes, there are downsides for a "mom and pop" podiatry practice such as needing practice coverage when you are out of town or not being able to share costs and utilize economies of scale as large groups can do. Just remember that you can always make more money. However, stress and conflict in your practice will eventually undermine everything that you have worked to achieve. My modus operandi is the KISS principle ("Keep It Simple Stupid"). It works for me.
I hear you, Dr. Fishco. It sounds like you've had all the types & styles of practices that Podiatry has to offer. The Cool thing is that before you were an "old man" you got it "right or the way you wanted it to be.
After 3 major offices in southern Orange Co. Calif., with up to 6 associates & 5 hospital, 6-8 podiatric residents, I came back to the Veterans Administration.
I was in the VA back in the 80s. I liked it. I was happy there was an opening in my city,
I agree , KISS, works every time. Glad you got your practice life where you want it. That is the beauty of our profession. Isn't it great!
Timothy J. Byron, DPM, MS
Chief , Podiatric Surgery, VA, Med .Ctr. Nashville, TN.Reply to this comment »
I completely feel you. I am a medical assistant (graduated from http://www.scitexas.com a while back) and I have had experience with both big hospitals and small medical offices.
With big hospitals, I frequently heard words and ideas associated with corporations. Management would be constantly concerned with how long the patient requires care, patient turnover, avoiding law suits, and hiring marquee doctors that attract more patients.
With smaller medical offices, we were more concerned with the happiness and health of our patients. Big difference.Reply to this comment »
Dr. Fishco:
I couldn't agree with your outlook more. I have been a solo
practitioner for many years now and it's been wonderful. KISS works everytime!
Dr M.B. Lawson
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ATHENS – Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham recently agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Bulldogs that pays him $825,000 a year and keeps him among the highest-paid assistant coaches in the country.
The buyout clause in his contract – $60,000 the first year, $40,000 the second and $20,000 in the third – is waived if Grantham leaves for a head coaching or NFL coordinator's job. While he insists he is in no hurry to do so, Grantham is not shy about sharing that his ultimate goal is to become a head coach.
Grantham sat down for an interview this past week. Here are 10 things you should know about him:
Happy camper
First, he is clear on how his ambitions mesh with his current job.
"First of all, I like the job I have," said Grantham, the Bulldogs' defensive coordinator since 2010. "I enjoy being the defensive coordinator at Georgia. I enjoy coordinating and I enjoy football in general. But I think any time you're in a profession, you're always looking to take on the next challenge. What's the next challenge? Being a head coach. … It's something I would like to do in time, but I'm not looking to do it right now."
Impressive coaching pedigree
Grantham is a Virginia Tech graduate and former Hokie offensive lineman whose first job was working for coach Frank Beamer as a graduate assistant. He also coached defensive line and served as assistant head coach for Nick Saban at Michigan State and coached in the NFL for 11 years under Jim Mora, Dom Capers, Romeo Crennel and Wade Phillips. So who had the greatest influence on him?
"I've been fortunate to be around a lot of quality coaches and I'd say I've got a little bit of all of them in me," he said. "But I think Frank Beamer and Nick Saban probably had the greatest influence on me because I played for Coach Beamer and that was my first full-time job. So I got to see how he worked and how he was organized. With Nick, I'd say he's been the greatest influence on me from a defensive perspective. … It was just the volume of defense that I learned. There's a reason Nick is successful and is really good at what he does."
UGA a perfect fit
Grantham said he always intended to return to the college game and actually had a number of opportunities over the years. But he said was he was looking for the right situation and couldn't find it until he met Mark Richt.
"The thing that excited me about coming [to Georgia] is I felt like I could really enhance the program," Grantham said. "If you go back and look, they've been really good on defense here and they've had some really good players drafted. I know the type of players they have within a five-hour radius of this school. So the components were there. To me, that was something that was intriguing and excited me about taking this job. And obviously working with Mark was a big part of it. There's a reason he's had the stability he's had, too, the type of person he is, his beliefs. Those things played a part in it."
Loves recruiting
Unlike a lot of coordinators, Grantham loves recruiting. He said he enjoys the process of identifying young talent, evaluating them and getting to know them on a personal level.
"When I saw Nick go into a home, I saw how he'd get the players' attention because he had been in the NFL and I knew I wanted to get that on my resume," Grantham said. "I didn't realize I'd stay 11 years necessarily, but I knew I wanted to coach there and see what it was like. And I did believe that it could help in the college game because kids want to play pro football. Well, if you've been there, you've experienced it and you know what they're looking for and you run that type of system, then that eases the transition for everybody."
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At Virginia Tech, Grantham was a good player but not great. He actually was recruited by Vince Dooley's brother, Bill Dooley, who resigned after Grantham's sophomore season.
"I was the overachieving guy," Grantham said. "I was an offensive lineman and I played all positions on the line — center, guard and tackle. I was voted captain my senior year and played on the first team to win a bowl game. We won the Peach Bowl my senior year. That was the first bowl win in the history of Virginia Tech."
Found love in Blacksburg
It was at Virginia Tech that Grantham met his wife, Paige. They dated for five years before getting married after he moved on to Michigan State.
"I was a GA when I met her, which was a good thing because she was introduced to what it was like to be with a coach from the get-go," Grantham said. "She knew what she was getting into so there was no excuse. Paige is really the strength of the whole thing. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't be able to do what I do because our jobs require the investment of a lot of time."
Football and family
Grantham is a certified workaholic and rarely goes a day without analyzing some football video. But if he's not up to his neck X's and O's, he's probably at one of Oconee County's ballparks. Son Corbin, 11, "loves anything with a ball" and is playing one sport or another every season. Daughter Olivia, 8, also plays softball and enjoys equestrian. So and Paige carry their Georgia "G" fold-out chairs everywhere they go so they can sit back and watch their kids.
"I enjoy watching them play more than anything," Grantham said. "It's fun. Both of them like to fish, too, which is something I like to do. They like to fish because I like to fish."
Friday night lights
Grantham didn't grow up on a farm but calls himself "a country boy," same as many young men raised in South Georgia. And that goes double when it comes to football. Grantham cut his football teeth at Pulaski County High, where he played for legendary coach Joel Hicks, a hard-nosed disciplinarian. He calls Hicks and his offensive line coach there, Randy Flinchum, two of the most influential men in his life.
"It was really fun playing there," Grantham said. "Football was important in the town. Everybody was at the game on Friday night. You might have 6,000 or 7,000 people there, which is pretty good for high school football. That had a huge influence on me from a competitive standpoint."
Modest upbringing
Grantham grew up in Pulaski, Va., about 26 miles southwest of Blacksburg, with two siblings. His brother, Tony Grantham, coaches linebackers at Navy and his sister, Angie Phillips, still lives in Virginia. His father, Gale Grantham, worked for a heavy equipment company and sold cars at different times and his mother Linda worked at a mill.
"They both worked and made sure we had everything we needed," Grantham said. "I never felt like I went without anything."
Reserving judgment
Grantham sounds very Saban-esque when the conversation turns to Georgia's 2012 defense. The Bulldogs return 10 full- or part-time starters from a unit that finished fifth in the nation in total defense a year ago. But Grantham is very careful to not let the cart get in front of the horse when asked to handicap the team's ability.
"I think we have good players," he said. "But the way I've always looked at it and this is what I've told our guys, 'Never forget where you come from.' The reason people are talking about us now is basically because of the things we did last year. But this time last year, they weren't talking about us.
"I told them, 'The way they're going to talk about you in the future is for what you do now.' So what's really important is what we do now. Once the 2012 season kicks off, this team has no wins and no losses. It's what we do in the next 12 weeks that will determine this team's success."
June 25th, 2012
11:16 am
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June 25th, 2012
11:58 am
Maybe he will ultimately go to Texas since Muschamp vacated.
June 25th, 2012
12:00 pm
…..or Ohio State in a couple of years when Urban can't take the pressure again.
June 25th, 2012
12:19 pm
Maybe he needs to demonstrate success against some decent offenses before being considered for the next level. He's been a DC for only one year, and his defense, while statistically impressive last year, stopped nobody with offensive talent. And that include LSU.
June 25th, 2012
12:34 pm
Maybe 6th?
June 25th, 2012
12:47 pm
GATiger, Grantham been DC at Georgia for 2 years , lsu 237 yards total offense .
June 25th, 2012
1:10 pm
Todd can keep on dreaming about that
June 25th, 2012
1:17 pm
This retread article has been on the board for weeks. I love how the AJC tries to repackage old news into something relevant. Anything new happening in Athens? Oh I forgot, that might take some actual work…
June 25th, 2012
3:18 pm
He's a great DC and he will prove his worth this season.
Shout Out: Hey GA Dawg in Meridian, TX.
June 25th, 2012
3:41 pm
TG is UGA's next head coach. Mark it down!
June 25th, 2012
3:52 pm
KMac we all dream that you will disappear permanently into the TROLL VILLAGE
June 25th, 2012
4:05 pm
He'd make a improved head coach at Georgia.
June 25th, 2012
4:13 pm
I, for one, am happier with our results since the departure of the former coordinator, BUT, before we go rewarding our new coordinator too much more, I would love to see us beat some top ranked teams a couple of times. Get these boys believing in themselves and their abilities. The talent is there, and more will be lining up with a few quality wins!
June 25th, 2012
4:44 pm
GA Tiger, what D did better against your offense than Grantham's? (I am assuming you are a Auburn fan)
The truth is, if you go back and watch UGA's games last season, and I have, our D was very good, even in our losses.
I would love to see Grantham as our HC.
June 25th, 2012
5:05 pm
Hey dbc (don't bother commenting?), how much did you pay to read this blog? Yes, zero, that's right. And that's why newspaper employment is WAY off from what it used to be.
June 25th, 2012
7:00 pm
I love Grantham and his attitude for this defense. I believe they're going to be even better next year and it won't be long before he get's a HC job offer. Maybe even Kentucky next year if they have another bad season and fire Joker Phillips. I for one hope he yells at a couple more opposing coaches or something this year so he has to stay a little longer. These guys are bigger and stronger now. And even better, they are mean. I love it. Go Dawgs!
June 25th, 2012
8:15 pm
Grantham is a 5-star loudmouthed jerk. Dress him in a clown costume and make him earn his keep. At least he'd be mildly entertaining then.
June 25th, 2012
8:37 pm
Todd Grantham knows what Ga fans want and he recognize that you can win championships with the talent in the state of ga. I have no problem with him coaching the dawgs.
My top head coaches to coach the dawgs:
1) Chris Petersen(I'm not a big fan of hiring away a hc from another football team but Petersen is my kind of a coach.)
2) Todd Grantham
3) Trent Dilfer I believe this guy will do well as a hc in the sec.
4) Herman Edwards I also believe Edwards will do well in the sec.
June 25th, 2012
9:19 pm
Richt better watch out, he stapped me in the back in Cleveland. Got me fired and himself as the interim HC. Backstabber!!
June 25th, 2012
9:20 pm
Choke this fat boy.
June 25th, 2012
9:21 pm
Wish we could play his D every game.
June 25th, 2012
9:22 pm
I will await judgement when he can do well against a top 20 team. His D gave up 20 points to the worst Gator offense since 1979, and against a 1-legged QB (Brantley).
June 25th, 2012
9:29 pm
Buffalo 17 – UGA 14
June 25th, 2012
9:51 pm
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June 25th, 2012
9:22 pm
I will await judgement when he can do well against a top 20 team. His D gave up 20 points to the worst Gator offense since 1979, and against a 1-legged QB (Brantley).
You might want to check again because the gators only scored 7 points on Todd's defense.
June 25th, 2012
10:15 pm
Age is obviously having an effect on Grantham's memory. He claims that VT won the Peach Bowl his Senior Year (when he was captain) and that he played for Frank Beamer. VT won the Peach Bowl in 1986 – in Bill Dooley's final game as HC. It took Beamer 7 years to even get to a bowl game (1993 Independence Bowl).
Grantham was a sophomore on the Peach Bowl team.
June 25th, 2012
11:06 pm
TG is a good defensive coordinator. I don't know what kind of head coach he will make. A good one if he keeps on coaching the defense. Hard to do. Let's hope he stays for a few more years though. I like our defense. Keeps us in games when the offense does not perform. Which is most games.
June 25th, 2012
11:53 pm
I've read most of this before. Why is it being re published?
June 26th, 2012
3:52 am
It will not be the defense that wins or loses the games this year, it will be whether the offense can help win the games , and not lose them.
June 26th, 2012
6:07 am
I like Todd Grantham, but lets just wait and see how we do this year.. we have the talent, schedule, etc.. need to show a shut down defense !!
June 26th, 2012
8:17 am
Good Grief, 800K to a NO class Jerk….. I hope the hell he likes his job… Only at UGA do they pay for mediocre coaching…. Priceless….
June 26th, 2012
8:18 am
@Paul in NH
Nobody said he was very smart… But hey, he fits right in with his players….
June 26th, 2012
8:20 am
Grantham is a good defensive coordinator.. its a big job at the SEC level… he seems comfortable and knows the UGA recruiting advantage.. $900 K salary is a very nice life style in Athens, Ga.. he has been around coaching long enough to know when he's got it good !!!
June 26th, 2012
8:23 am
gt4ever.. this is not a TECHie blog and I'd rather have Todd than GranPa Groe for sure !!
June 26th, 2012
8:24 am
or is it Groh ??
June 26th, 2012
8:36 am
@Destin Dawg…
You would rather have a classless jerk than a coach who is the definition of class… Not so surprising coming from a UGA fan… You people are very entertaining to say the least…. Delusional, but entertaining … LMAO…
June 26th, 2012
9:43 am
@gt4ever….well, you're certainly right about one thing, UGA and their fans are entertaining unlike you which BTW also describes your football team.
June 26th, 2012
9:22 pm
Thanks for talking so favorably of GRANTHAM………………………….He got his training from SABAN……………….LOL
June 27th, 2012
5:50 am
[...] Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham hopes to become a head coach one day. He recently agreed to a new deal with the Bulldogs that gives him the money of one of the highest paid assistants in the country. "First of all, I like the job I have," said Grantham, the Bulldogs' defensive coordinator since 2010. "I enjoy being the defensive coordinator at Georgia. I enjoy coordinating and I enjoy football in general. But I think any time you're in a profession, you're always looking to take on the next challenge. What's the next challenge? Being a head coach. … It's something I would like to do in time, but I'm not looking to do it right now." [AJC] [...]
June 27th, 2012
8:12 am
Since some of you are convinced Steve Spurrier has one foot in the grave and will be retiring sooner than later, maybe GRANTHAM will be the next coach at South Carolina.
June 27th, 2012
8:50 am
I do not want to lose Grantham.
June 27th, 2012
9:25 am
June 27th, 2012
1:42 pm
@GATiger: Wow you really need to check your statistics. The GA defense absolutely did stop the LSU offense. LSU didn't have a first down in the first half. LSU had a total of 237 yards of offense. LSU was 1 for 9 on third down and only held the ball for a little over 23 minutes. The GA defense was not the problem in that game. The problem was three turnovers by the offense and 157 yards given up on kick/punt returns. 14 of LSU's points were scored when the GA defense wasn't on the field. 14 more points were scored when turnovers or punt returns set LSU up at the GA 26 yard line or closer. In fact, LSU had 14 possessions, and only three went for more than 30 yards, one of those was a punt.
So, it does actually take more than looking at the final score to judge how a team played. GA's defense was fine in the LSU game; the GA offense and special teams were the ones that lost that game.
June 27th, 2012
1:49 pm
@Student Athlete: Another person who thinks they know what they're talking about. Please go back and actually look at the game recaps and full box scores for the UGA losses last year. Let's just look at the South Carolina game, for example. South Caroline scored 45 total points. Seven points were on a fake punt, and 14 points were off of turnovers returned for touchdowns. That's 21 points that were not given up by the defense. An additional touchdown was scored after a UGA fumble that gave SC the ball on the UGA five yard line.
Once again, we have someone who thinks they know something about football looking at the scoreboard and thinking they can make broad, sweeping statements about a game from that limited information. Once again, in that game, UGA's defense did just fine; it was the offense and special teams that let the squad down.
Seriously guys; if you wanna take legitimate shots at UGA, you really should be focusing on an under-achieving offense and a special teams unit that dropped off the planet last year.
June 27th, 2012
3:23 pm
[...] 21. Defensive coordinator Todd Grantham — naturally — hopes to a be a head coach someday. [...]
June 27th, 2012
6:36 pm
Why not stay at UGA and help get the top talent that running a pro style defense can bring? We could use another "junkyard dog" defense. And I think he can get us there.
June 27th, 2012
9:53 pm
Grantham has got to get best D- lineman, D-ends that stop the run and get to the SEC quater-back in two seconds. He got beat ALA-LSU-FLA on regular basic. His D has to made the plays at the right time. GO DOGS!!!! UGA will win a national championship this year, if the players stay out of trouble and listen to the coaches. Player please do not smoke pot, do drink and get in trouble. Do not steal, and drive drunk. If you do have a drivers remit, do not drive. Player and coaches put these writing on your wall in your dorn. Read them and do right. Just go want is right. God bless you. Now get out there and the national championship this year. Joe L!!!!!
June 27th, 2012
10:59 pm
(non) Student (non) athlete,
Hey there! I don't know if you weren't alive or just have a bad memory. There were some guys at Alabama over the past 20 years (Mike Shula, Dennis Franchione, Mike Price,Mike Dubose) with some pretty impressive records (.303, .680, null, .510). Mark Richt's winning percentage is .736 since arriving at UGA in 2001. Usually it's a good idea to do a little research before posting about our coaches. Once again, Alabama fans don't have very good research skills (see Harvey Updyke Jr). What a joke you are… Alabama's school is not too bad if it weren't for the inbred fans like you who probably NEVER stepped foot on the campus for an education. Thanks for the entertainment!
June 28th, 2012
11:23 am
When UGA plays defense for 4 quarters like they did the 1st two quarters against LSU last year he will be ready for head coach. Not there yet.
June 28th, 2012
11:45 pm
Yeah, he's done a good job. I'd give him a chance at HC. Especially if it means getting Richt to move on to greener pastures sooner rather than later.
June 29th, 2012
1:13 am
Yea, if offered a spot at any other school why would he stay at uga? He can't stop anybody if the game is on the line. The D will cost us the AU, USC, and Missouri games. Sad but true!


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A British tourist has been shot dead in an apparent mugging in Honduras.
The man was taking photos in San Pedro Sula, the Central American nation's second city, when he was attacked by two armed men, police said.
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