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My son, Oliver, who is 7-years old, was inspired by a friend who was selling home-made cookies in order to donate a flock of chicks to Heifer International. He loved the idea of helping needy families by donating an animal that could provide food as well as a way for the family to make money.
He wanted to do something similar, so he decided to sell prints of his artwork. He created about 100 prints and sold them at the ArtWalk in downtown Lafayette, Louisiana. His goal was to be able to donate a goat. He ended up more than doubling his goal! He pored over the Heifer International gift catalog and eventually decided to donate a water buffalo. He loved the fact that a water buffalo helped make it easier to plow, which in turn could provide larger crops and more food, as well as nutrient-rich milk.
He was so proud to be able to help and he learned a lot about kindness and generosity. And as his Mom, I could not be more proud of him!
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"When I grow up, I want to go to these places and help the people," first grader Diego Reyes, reflected on his experience with Heifer International's Read to Feed program. Diego is one of four extraordinary first-graders along with a big brother who participated in the Read to Feed program at Pietrini School, located in Franklin Park, Illinois... Please click the title of the story to read more!!
Members at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Complete Puzzle for $5,000
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Right before Christmas last year, Wheatland's Finest 4-H Club decided to do more for their community service project than the traditional canned food drive and ringing of the bell for the Salvation Army. As a club they began investigating what they could do to help a family and a community. The club found the charity Heifer International (HI) fit the bill... Please click the title of the story to read more!
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This map shows the areas where heifers were distributed in Western Germany through August 15th, 1950. They reached their immediate goal for this project of 1,200 heifers.
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Govt introduces 100% FDI in defence, civil aviation
In order to provide major impetus to job creation in India, the government announced major reforms in its foreign direct investment (FDI) , notably in aviation, pharmaceuticals and food processing sectors, further opening the doors for the inflow of enhanced overseas capital.
Civil aviation policy: Big 5 changes in the sky
Airlines will now need a fleet of 20 planes — and not an additional requirement of 5 years of...
Government shelves proposal for Civil Aviation Authority
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The government is likely to allow up to 100 % FDI in civil aviation via approval route, said sources.
Govt likely to allow up to 100% FDI in civil aviation
The government is likely to allow up to 100 % FDI in civil aviation via approval route, said sources.
Govt. clears civil aviation policy, makes flying cheaper
Govt. clears civil aviation policy, makes flying cheaper<br/>Script by -Sapna Bhardwaj
Civil Aviation Policy to benefit passengers: PM Narendra Modi
He said the government aims to make air travel affordable and after implementation of the policy, scheduled commercial flights will increase from 77 in 2016 to 127 by 2019.
Cabinet clears civil aviation policy, travel to get cheaper
While details of the changes to the draft policy, which was revised in October 2015, are awaited, sources suggest the new policy will amend the 5/20 rule. The new rule is also likely to make overseas flying easier and will subsidize fares for regional routes.
Cabinet clears civil aviation policy, travel to get cheaper
While details of the changes to the draft policy, which was revised in October 2015, are awaited, sources suggest the new policy will amend the 5/20 rule. The new rule is also likely to make overseas flying easier and will subsidize fares for regional routes.
No plans to sell Air India stake: Civil aviation secy
Civil aviation secretary Rajiv Nayan Choubey, says Air India has started making operational profits in this financial year and there are no plans to sell the stakes.
No plans to sell Air India stake: Civil aviation secy
Civil aviation secretary Rajiv Nayan Choubey, says Air India has started making operational profits in this financial year and there are no plans to sell the stakes.
Civil Aviation Ministry to appoint people on deputation to AAIB
While regulatory framework has been put in place for functioning of AAIB as an entity independent of DGCA, the recruitment rules are yet to be finalised.
Modi government bites FDI bullet, relaxes norms in civil aviation, defence, pharma
The other sectors that have benefitted include the broadcasting, pharmaceuticals, civil aviation, single brand retail among others.
New civil aviation policy faces delay over auction proposal
When asked, aviation secretary RN Choubey said the ministry had not sent the Cabinet note on the policy yet as "internal discussion are continuing".
Civil aviation policy: AirAsia, Vistara biggest beneficiaries of 5/20 rule change
Now an airline has to scale its fleet up to 20 planes or deploy 20% of capacity on domestic operations, whichever is higher, to qualify for overseas flying.
Government will not allow a repeat of Kingfisher: Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju
The government was open to "light handholding" should any airline face financial crunch, the minister said answering questions during an interview.
Civil Aviation Minister to review Air India performance on May 16
The minister will be reviewing the "operational and financial performance" of the national carrier on May 16, according to senior officials.
Civil Aviation Ministry gives 'site clearance' for four airports this year
The Civil Aviation Ministry has given in-principle approval for a greenfield airport in Gujarat as well as site clearance for four airports in AP and Rajasthan this year.
No extension for second in line at Bureau of Civil Aviation Security
The search for the key posts at BCAS is a long process as it involves various wings of the govt such as the home ministry and the PM-led Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
Central Information Commission pulls up Civil Aviation Ministry for 'casual' approach in RTI
Chief Information Commissioner Bimal Julka made these hard-hitting observations while hearing the case where the ministry could not satisfactorily answer queries
Government likely to unveil new civil aviation policy next month
More than five months after coming out with the revised draft of aviation policy, the ministry had earlier this month sent it for inter-ministerial consultations.
Civil Aviation P Ashok Gajapathi Raju named hereditary Trustee of temple
The Minister later reviewed the development activities of the temple with District Collector N Yuvaraj and Endowment Department officials.
Cost audit requirements become stricter
Cost audit is mandatory for various classes of companies, including those in the areas of healthcare, construction and education.
India aims to be global aviation hub by 2020: Ministry of Civil Aviation official
India plans to be a global aviation hub and one of top three aviation markets worldwide by 2020 as the passenger traffic at airports here is expected to increase to 450 million by then from 159.3 million in 2012-2013, a senior Aviation ministry official said.
Implementation of Uniform Civil Code 'duty' of the State: Government
The government's written response came on questions asked by Vishambhar Nishad (SP), Prabhat Jha (BJP), Shantaram Naik (Congress) and D Raja (CPI).
5/20 rule 'anarchic', trying to change it: Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju
Raju said in Lok Sabha the government wants more Indian airlines to fly to foreign destinations but as long as the 5/20 rule is not changed, they cannot fly abroad.
Import of UAVs, drones will require license and clearance: Commerce Ministry
The norm has been introduced as a "policy condition" under chapter 88 of ITC (HS), 2012. ITC (HS) is Indian Trade Clarification based on Harmonised System.
Civil aviation policy gets delayed; likely in early next fiscal
The draft policy was unveiled in October last year and after extensive consultations with various stakeholders, some issues are still being sorted out.
Civil Aviation Ministry suggests shifting from airport-based security to aircraft-based security at smaller airports
Analysts, however, slammed the idea on the grounds that aviation security cannot discriminate on the size of the aircraft or airport.
5/20 rule set to be tweaked: MoS for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma
"(We) have sent the revised 5/20 rule for consultation... it should be back in 10-15 days and then can be taken up by the cabinet anytime," he told reporters.
Comics give voice to the ghosts of Spain's civil war
The graphic novel depicts the bloody 1936-9 civil war, General Francisco Franco's subsequent dictatorship and the fragile transition to democracy.
Ready to assist India in developing civil nuclear energy, says China
The statement by the Chinese diplomat however is not any indication whether China will alter its position at the extraordinary meeting of NSG in November in Vienna.
Civil aviation policy to get Cabinet's approval by March end
The national civil aviation policy, which proposes various tax sops and setting up of no-frills airports, is likely to get Cabinet approval by this month.
Civil society members from 11 states discuss land acquisition
The day-long event was attended by about 40 participants from various states including Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Telangana.
Airlines reluctant to fly to many airports: Aviation Minister
Raju said even though adequate infrastructure is in place, airlines are not flying to many airports in the country. There are 32 airports which are non-functional.
No prejudice if civil, criminal cases go together against AAP: Arun Jaitley
Jaitley has filed a criminal defamation complaint alleging Kejriwal and five AAP leaders-Raghav Chadha, Kumar Vishwas, Ashutosh, Sanjay Singh and Deepak Bajpai.
Cash collateral not required while placing bids for SGB: BSE
Instead of the cash collateral, members will have the facility to effect funds pay-in for the SGB bids placed on BSE SGB platform, the exchange added.
Civil Aviation Ministry 'tweaking' international flying norms?
The Civil Aviation Ministry is all set to "tweak" the existing norm for international flying by domestic carriers with certain riders, despite major Indian airlines favoring its continuation.
New civil aviation policy to focus on regional connectivity: President Pranab Mukherjee
The government is working on a new civil aviation policy which seeks to provide connectivity to the smaller cities even as domestic air traffic.
Centre urged for civil, commercial usage of Advanced Landing Grounds for Arunachal
Ering urged the ministers to work together on the matter to utilize the ALGs for both commercial and civil purposes.
No court orders required to protect government or public land: Madras HC
Madras High Court directed Tamil Nadu government to examine it and entrust it to officers concerned for more effective mechanism at district level.
Consensus must for implementing uniform civil code: Karunanidhi
Karunanidhi said veteran RSS leader Guru Golwalkar had reportedly argued against implementing such a code. "The BJP rulers at the Centre should keep this in mind," he said.
Major shift in attitudes required to improve relations between India, Pakistan: Former Pak envoy to US Husain Haqqani
Haqqani said this when asked to assess Modi's efforts to improve relations between India and Pakistan which was quite promising at the beginning of his tenure than it is now.
Air India may start making net profits from 2019: Civil Aviation ministry official
Air India is expected to start making net profits from 2019 and operational profits from the current fiscal on the back of better passenger yield and load factor, a top Civil Aviation ministry official said.
Uniform Civil Code short-hand for imposing RSS view: Jairam Ramesh
The Department of Legal Affairs had in June asked the Law Commission, a recommendatory body, to submit a report on the issue of a common civil code.
NPT not a requirement for NSG but adherence is a factor: US expert
One way out of this dilemma would be for India to meet specific criteria or approach certain benchmarks as a condition for membership, Hibbs observed.
Uniform civil code: Congress for public hearing, all party meet
Digvijaya Singh said it's not easy to implement uniform civil code in a multi-ethnic and multi-religion country like India.
Civil aviation ministry calls Federation of Indian Airlines to finalise aviation policy
The civil aviation ministry has called the Federation of Indian Airlines to discuss their reasoning on the civil aviation policy.
Civil Aviation Ministry seeks service tax exemption for MRO works
To provide a boost to the domestic aviation sector, the Civil Aviation Ministry has sought service tax exemption as well as customs duty relaxation for MRO activities.


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Couscous Salad With Dried Cherries
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From the Cherry Institute. You can substitute almonds for the pine nuts or leave the nuts out. Use water or vegetable broth for a meatless dish. A very nice take on the North African classic--and quite simple.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 236.59 ml water (or a combination) or 236.59 ml chicken broth (or a combination)
- 177.44 ml couscous, uncooked
- 118.29 ml dried tart cherry
- 118.29 ml carrot, coarsely chopped
- 118.29 ml cucumber, chopped unpeeled
- 59.14 ml green onion, sliced
- 59.14 ml pine nuts, toasted (optional)
- 44.37 ml balsamic vinegar
- 14.79 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 14.79 ml Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Bring water or broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in couscous.
- Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork; let cool 10 minutes, uncovered.
- Put cooked couscous, dried cherries, carrots, cucumber, green onions and pine nuts in a large bowl; mix well.
- Combine vinegar, olive oil and mustard in a small container; mix well.
- Pour over couscous mixture; stir to coat all ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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This is great. Even though another time I may reduce the balsamic vinegar (and I used only 2 tbs of it, and 1/2 tbs of olive oil). I used sliced almonds instead of pine nuts. I used 1 cup of carrot cause I didn't have cucumber and green onion. But I'll have to try with cucumber and green onion. I used low sodium chicken stock. I like this couscous with the cherries (but DH didn't like). Thanks Chef Kate. Made for Holiday tag
Made this to take on our outing to the park picnic, went over really well. At room temperature it does impart more flavour, and I did add a little zucchini to it also, and shredded the carrots as to me that was simplier and then those bits were not so hard. Thanks.


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Security scarce at courthouse when Ronnie Lee Gardner murdered attorney
O. Wallace Kasteler, Deseret News archives
SALT LAKE CITY — A woman roaming the courthouse hallway, likely armed. A gun exchanging hands inside the courthouse. A prisoner attempting to escape, shooting a bailiff and an attorney in the process.
While this sounds like something drummed up from the imaginations of Hollywood writers, it was all too real for the people inside the old Salt Lake County Courthouse on April 2, 1985. Ronnie Lee Gardner — shortly after arriving at the courthouse for a hearing on another murder charge — obtained a gun on the first floor and shot and wounded bailiff George Kirk and shot and killed an attorney, Michael Burdell.
In today's age of magnetometers, bans on guns in the courthouse, thorough security checks and heavy bailiff presence, it's hard for most people to imagine anyone bringing a gun into a courthouse unnoticed.
"Pre-Gardner, there was very little if any security," said veteran prosecutor Bob Stott, who has been with the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office for 35 years.
The old 3rd District Courthouse, 240 E. 400 South, was used from 1966 until 1998. Located on Library Square, the block was also home to the old Salt Lake County Jail, underneath the "building on stilts" as it was called because of its unique design. By the time the jail was moved in 2000 to its current location in South Salt Lake, security there was an issue. Escapes through decaying drywall or a false ceiling weren't uncommon.
In the days of the old 3rd District Courthouse, at least one veteran prosecutor said the assumption was that despite the lack of security, everyone was going to follow the rules.
"Nobody worried about guns back then," said former prosecutor Kent Morgan. "I thought all the crime was outside and never imagined there would be a crime in the courthouse. We had infinite faith in our police and bailiffs. Gardner took us by surprise. We thought death and wounding could happen anywhere in the city, but we really thought we were safe inside the county courthouse.
"It was an odd era where people actually listened to the judge when he said, 'Sit down or I'll put you in jail.' "
The courthouse was much less crowded in the early- to mid-1980s, and the building handled far fewer cases.
"It seems unbelievable as you look back," Stott added. "What a difference there was. Anybody off the street could walk into the courthouse carrying a briefcase. People did it all the time. Judges' offices were very accessible back then. There was no bailiff barring you from going back. Even when you entered a courtroom, they didn't check, even if you had something concealed. Hard to believe now as we look back, all those many years there wasn't an incident."
Even when a person entered the courtroom, they weren't searched, he said.
On the day of the shooting, Stott said the woman who went to court that day to provide Gardner the gun was spotted walking throughout the Metropolitan Hall of Justice hours before Gardner was transported from the prison. It is believed that she roamed the hallways of the Hall of Justice, armed the entire time.
Gardner entered the Hall of Justice from the underground parking area — the same area used by the public and court employees — and the woman reportedly was able to hand the gun off to him.
Stott, however, said the gun was taped to the water fountain in the small foyer area on the first floor. Gardner pretended to get a drink and found the gun that was waiting for him.
"Obviously he knew what he was looking for," Stott said.
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Bon Island is a small island located to the south-east of Phuket Island,Thailand. It can be reached by boat from any of Phuket's main beaches, but for a shorter trip it is best to go from Rawai Beach. It is a rocky island with several small beaches on the west side, a medium sized beach on the north where Bon Island Restaurant is situated and a longer beach on the east side where the Everson Hotel runs a resort


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1. Cyber security and resilience of intelligent public transport: good practices and recommendations
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Cubs Invite 19 to Spring Training
The Cubs are going to have a full house in Mesa this spring, inviting 19 non-roster players to camp. To the list:
LHP: J.R. Mathes, James Russell
RHP: Andrew Cashner, Casey Coleman, Thomas Diamond, Jeff Kennard and Vince Perkins
Catchers: Robinson Chirinos, Steve Clevenger, Blake Lalli and Chris Robinson.
Infielders: Darwin Barney, Matt Camp, Starlin Castro, Bryan LaHair, Bobby Scales and Josh Vitters
Outfielders: Brett Jackson and Brad Snyder
I started to keep track of past non-roster invitees at Wiklifield as well and if anyone can help fill in the gaps, it would be much appreciated, even if it's just a link.
In other news, Ted Lilly has already begun throwing after an offseason shoulder scope and Foxsports says the Cubs have shown interest in Kiko Calero, but are worried about his shoulder.
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from the conference,
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Is it just me or is that conference mind-numbingly boring, at least to a Cubs fan?
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Why aren't the Cubs in on this, again?
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We've promised the closer spot to a guy gives up a free base runner per inning.
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nobody f's with Dejesus
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We don't have any prospects in Haiti do we?
What a bummer for those already unfortunate folks...
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Compassion International does a terrific job and is extremely cost-effective. $35 donation will provide food and clean water for a family for a week.
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Thank you.
Lou's an Idiot
Believes McGwire HOFer w/out steroids
He's Dave Kingman at best without the roids.
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"I'm not one to judge."
...yet he just judged him to be a HOF'r who's going through a tough time. just because your view isn't negative doesn't mean you're not one to judge...damn humans. i'm not even trying to be all technical here...the guy is an embarrassment to those who played the game clean in the roid era.
And So is Carol Slezak
A rare anti-Cub article from the dim one
Must have ran out of peanut butter for her Great Dane, Muff Muff.
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oh nos...a 140 million team with good pitching up top and 3+ legit sluggers in the middle. woe. woe!!
1st rounders
26 of 45, but nobody drafted before Dunston
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You didn't get Rick James in 1965?
F' your couch!!!
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I don't dare see how bad I would do. However, I'm proud to say I aced playoff opponents. Let's see "the greatest fans in baseball" do that with their rube team.
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Actually the Cubs have $116.875M (not more than $125M) committed to their 11 signed players, plus $1M paid toward Aaron Miles 2010 salary, plus a projected estimated $10M for the eight (not nine) arbitration eligibles, plus another $3.5M for auto-renewal guys (including $1M in split salaries for players on option to the minors), for a grand projected estimated total of about $131.375M (so far).
So the Cubs probably have about $9M in available 2010 payroll left (presuming the limit is $140M). It could be more than $9M if the 2010 payroll budget exceeds $140M, although Hendry probably will save some of it for mid-season trade acquisitions.
BTW, the Cubs are presently committed to $98.225M in 2011 salaries for nine players (Derrek Lee and Ted Lilly are the only free-agents), although it could go down to $83.625M if Aramis Ramirez opts to be a FA (player option). In addition to the nine signed players, the eight players presently eligible for arbitration will be joined post-2010 by Geovany Soto and possibly Micah Hoffpauir (could be a "Super Two"), although Hoffpauir would have to spend less than 20 days on optional assignment to the minors in 2010 to be reasonably sure of qualifying as a "Super Two." (If Hoffpauir spends 20 or more days on optional assignment to the minors in 2010 he probably won't have enough MLB Service Time to qualify as a "Super Two").
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Read it yesterday at ESPN, but I think it's an Insider-only article there.
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guys getting away with using roids/hgh on your teams is good managing, imo. hehe...
that said, while i believe larussa most likely knew about it...or at least had a damn good idea it was happening...i imagine the players knew better than to actually make it a public display in front of superiors.
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Same reason Bernie Madoff did it... huge financial incentives for everyone. Bernie Madoff can't get away with it though.
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here's what I found:
SI Jon Heyman...heard beltran had knee surgery today. expected to need 8 weeks rehab. may miss start of year. #mets
nyp_joelsherman: Trying to get 2d confirmation, but hear that Beltran had microfracture knee surgery today without #Mets permission
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Since when does he need the Mets' permission?
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So how much money must each game make to break even? About 140 mil for players, another 20 for management/office/scouts. A certain amount of that comes from TV. Beer is ? a can now? I send in 20 bucks a month for MLB.TV...anybody have any idea? Not that I'm scared for "Da Family."
Casey Coleman is a good baseball name. Thomas Diamond is #2 in that category.
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adding names to The Good Baseball Name thread...
Prince Fielder
Steve Swisher
Homer Bailey
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Joshua S. Outman belongs on any list of good baseball names.
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on XM last night the Reds team orthopod, Dr Tim Kremchek was interviewed...apparently Beltran had a knee scope by Dr. Richard Steadman out of Colorado (who is known as a specialist in microfracture work). Supposedly Beltran will not be able to resume baseball activities for 12 weeks (mid April) since after microfracture surgery the patient isn't allowed full weight bearing initially in order for the cartilage surface that was drilled to bring in blood supply and give healing cells a head start. I only caught the end of the interview but they were discussing that playing with knee arthritis is somewhat unpredictable because the symptoms can come and go. I doubt the Mets have any issue with who Beltran selected for this procedure since he's still considered a national expert in this area. The only issues might be notification and timing but apparently Beltran felt OK when the season ended but his symptoms became more severe in the past month.
Baseball can be played with arthritic knees but it might take some working around and a decent pain threshold... the best example is Andre Dawson.
here's a link about microfracture surgery that even mentions Dr Steadman. Actually it's not all that new of a procedure. An earlier version was developed by arthroscopic surgery pioneer, Dr Lanny Johnson, in the 1980's.
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another Joel Sherman tweet about Mets not happy with Beltran's decision to have surgery without their "blessing":
Stoopid Mets.
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Boras (Beltran's agent) plus Mr Anonymity's comments in USA Today...
A person (wearing a bag over his head) with knowledge of the situation said Beltran did not obtain advance written consent from the club to have the surgery, which was performed by his personal physician, Dr. Richard Steadman, in Colorado. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Mets didn't discuss the matter publicly.
Beltran's agent, Scott Boras, said the guarantee language in the slugger's contract requires advance written permission only for elective operations.
"This was necessary surgery, necessary surgery to work," Boras told The Associated Press.
Boras said Steadman spoke with Mets medical director Dr. David Altchek on Monday and again after Beltran was examined in Colorado on Tuesday, and that Steadman obtained Altchek's consent for the surgery.
Boras also said he called Mets executives Monday to tell them Beltran was going to see Steadman and that they should keep in touch with Altchek.
The person with knowledge of the situation said Altchek was not authorized to give consent because he is not a Mets official.
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This is clearly gamesmanship although I don't think the Mets "have a leg to stand on"
The definition of "elective" surgery to me means it's ultimately the patients decision to go ahead with surgery which is any procedure that isn't life or limb threatening and (big AND) doesn't have a short timeline to make that decision before a good outcome can't be achieved (ie. fixing significantly displaced fractures which if not treated in a timely manner would lead to a bad result).
The definition of "necessary" surgery is harder to define, since other than cosmetic surgery most surgeons who recommend a procedure think it's necessary based on a particular outcome trying to be achieved (albeit the chance of the surgery achieving it's goal or a good outcome can vary based on the specific medical problem and the track record for a procedure). Certainly the fracture scenerio I mentioned above fits here. In Beltran's case the outcome trying to be achieved is knee pain relief which is more subjective and can't be (ideally) objectively measured. Microfracture surgery is unlikely to restore the damaged articular cartilage to "good as new" condition. It's a procedure recommended to try to achieve pain relief.
So using the terminology being used, it's more of a legal (contracts) issue, not a doctor recommendation issue. Beltran's surgery was clearly elective. It certainly can be considered necessary although I don't like that term (I prefer to use the term "reasonable") since "necessary" has a different meaning to each person involved here...a patient, a doctor, a lawyer, a sports agent and a baseball GM.
Cosmetic surgery (elective, yes; necessary, no) isn't covered by most insurance plans (although it's lucrative work because it's a cash up front business).
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Hey Cubster, this is somewhat unrelated, but I'm curious what it means for Carlos Silva if he is trying to pitch through shoulder impingement. How much more damage can he do to himself by pitching through pain in that case? Is it a matter of simply taking anti-inflammatory drugs, pain killers, and prepping differently for games? Is their a surgery option? What route to baseball players usually go with shoulder impingement? Am I wrong that that's what he has?
Cubs 2010 Outfield-Sori, Byrd, Fuku....Dye???
Called it last month(pats self on back)
Paul Sullivan on WSCR this am, said a source of his told him yesterday Cubs looking at Dye to "play 3-4 games a week" to give "Soriano more rest".
Huh?? Sori still sore?
Stay tuned.
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on wscr with Sully they also wanted Soriano to play some 2B if they brought in Dye (unless Fuky would play 2B...didn't he start out as a SS?).
Those goofy sportswriters.
They also speculated that Dye's current price tag has dropped into the $3M with incentives range. Dye would be interesting if he's willing to become the platoon RF and 4th OF. One point I liked was what happens if Fuky or Byrd goes out with an injury. Right now it's Micah Hoffpauir as their next option (although I'd rather see Brad Snyder), so that puts Dye in a bit of a different light. The other options are Xavier Nady (who I like) or Reed Johnson (who at least can play CF too).
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I missed the whole second base thing, which is stupid.
But I figure Dye would be like a Reed Johnson like signing around start of ST.
Padres have no cash.
But the interesting thing I thought was getting Sori rest, which means he'll need to get out of outfield soon, which I think gets him over to first base next year unless they can trade him.
Regarding Dye's status...Padres.com: The source characterized the team's interest in Dye, who has 325 career home runs in 14 Major League seasons, as "low on likelihood."
Here's Sullivan's Tribune link to his Dye comments:
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Great plan.... it's FOOLPROOF!
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If Dye gives Soriano a rest "3-4 games a week," doesn't that make Dye the starter?
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We've all seen this said elsewhere,
1. Starlin Castro: Castro has a full tool shed to work with, including quick wrists that aren't hitting for much power now but should support average power as his body fills out...
but, Castro already has average power, so I'm confused by what they mean. He's a minor league career .403 slugger.
The average major league shortstop hitter is pretty much Ryan Theriot. The 26 SS's with at least 400 PA's last season only put these numbers up, .273 .331 .389 and .712 (which is the average OPS rather than the sum of the average OBA and SLG).
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Not sure what Theriot has to do with the "average power" of a SS. Theriot was 16th out of 18 qualifying MLB SS's in SLUG last year.
But a .403 SLUG would place Castro 11th.
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You're talking median, Nav is talking average.
I personally think median probably matters more here, though.
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No... I am talking about how Ryan Theriot isn't very relevant in talking about the average power of a SS.
Ryan Theriot isn't the average, or median, SS in terms of power.
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I mentioned Theriot (in a separate paragraph) because we're all familiar with him and he's arguably an average hitting SS. In my example above his OPS of .712 sets the average for major league baseball. If I expand my list of shortstops to all ML SS's with 250 PA's or more, Theriot's SLG ranks 18/35. ( http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/batting/_/positi... ) I'd say that's average power by that measure. But most of us don't think Theriot has any power at all.. not really.
So, when writers say Castro has below average power now but may grow into average power, what are they all talking about? That's what I'm asking. As far as I can tell, he's already there power wise.
Big Z on ESPN 1000 today
-Said he's in "best shape ever"
- Wants to help team win
-Said he had "6 pack abs" lifted up his shirt, Waddle said atleast a "4 pack" and could not believe Z was 265, but he looked so fit
-Talked about Lou visits to mound and what he says, (Z doing Lou's voice)-"Ya gotta throw strikes. Cmon. ALot of people are watching"
-Most feared hitter Pujlos then Carlos Lee
-Goals for next year "stay in shape" and help the team win
-Did not play softball last year
-Didn't want to address Sosa and McGwire but said he had baseball friend who took "asteroids"(no joke)
The friend did not make MLB but had warning track power and when he took "asteroids"(second time) he could "smash the ball"
Good to see a MLBer admit aster... I mean steroids help you cheat.
Sounded great. Go get'em Z!!!!
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Levine has a new post up on his blog, where he is attending the owners meetings in AZ.
He concludes, "Hendry will put his GM hat on again this evening when he hopes to talk to other GMs about possible player movement scenarios. The San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays and Colorado Rockies are all teams that have players the Cubs are interested in."
I assume he is refering to Heath Bell, Jason Fraser and Ryan Spillborghs.
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Ahh! Great call.
It did kinda sound like "esteroid".
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I have a lot of faith in Baez that he's going to turn into a more consistent, solid player. It looks like it took him about a half season or so of futility at the plate to figure out he was not talented enough to get away with the crazy approach he had. I think his running game will eventually have a more measured aggression.
I hope the D and bullpen show up. Cubs haven't had much luck against Davies, and he's been going well lately. A little uncomfortable with the Cards only 6.5 back--feels like they're right on our tails compared to the 11 game lead I've grown accustomed to.
Cardinals, stop that. Right now.
In a year or two, a lot of fans are going to point at trading him as a mistake. He'll probably be slashing something like 280/400/480 for Seattle at the time. Of course, by WAR, he'll still be worth less than 3, since we're talking zero defensive value.
vogelbomb debut for tacoma (AAA SEA)... 3-3, 1bb, 1 HR, 1 double...DH'd.
while he mostly played 1st considerably more than DH for AAA CHC, DJ Peterson is probably going to see most of the time at 1st for AAA SEA.
Carl Jr.! Very nice!
Baez with another "WTF?" play trying a delayed steal with a runner on 3rd and one out.. Remarkable talent, needs to make better decisions.
m.montgomery up in the pen with a man on 2nd, 2 out, and rondon 20 pitches into the inning.
...and rondon ends it 22 pitches in with a popout to RF.
I gotta say with the crappy defense the Brewers have displayed outside of Fowler I'm pretty disappointed the offense hasn't shown more and Rizzo seems to be very swing happy lately. That said my god am I happy Madden has finally given Carl Edwards a chance after multiple times up with nothing. I don't think he could handle a starting role with his body frame but his stuff plays so well in a relief role and he seems to be able to handle high stress situations very well.
2nd at bat. Fowler is good for the Cubs run differential.
welcome back fowler.
More slow news...
Did Davey Martinez have to bring the shotgun?
glad to see almora going to AAA to get work.
.265/.291/.422 through 86PA...2hr, 7 doubles.
i don't expect too much of an improvement when he's taking over CF next year, but the team doesn't really need him right now as much as they need him to get regular work (imo).
CHITOWNMVP01: The Cubs MLB Reserve List (40-man roster) has had one slot open since 7/6 (when RHRP Joel Peralta was Designated for Assignment).
The problem with the September roster is all of the pitching changes. They should find a way to limit pitchers to twelve except for extra inning games. More pinch hitters or pinch runners do little to slow the game down and are more fun than endless calls to the bullpen. I also think the fans get cheated when they use position players to pitch because employed a half dozen pitchers with righty-lefty switches. Having as few as four positions players on the bench to start a game also leads to some pretty ugly defensive substitutions.
CHITOWNMVP01: Joe Nathan's 30-day Article XIX-C minor league rehab assignment expires tomorrow, but he doesn't have to be reinstated from the 60-day DL tomorrow.
Also, I think 40 man roster should be full, not at 39, unless I counted wrong. I'm in a hurry to leave the house.


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"Fox News Sunday" is heading to Louisville, Ky. Jack Conway, Kentucky's attorney general and the Democratic candidate for Senate , and Rand Paul, the Republican nominee and son of Representative Ron Paul, Republican of Texas, have agreed to a live debate on "Fox News Sunday" on Oct.3 at 9 a.m. (Eastern time).
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#46156 Aug 23, 2012
Frank that is real stupid talk ?
#46157 Aug 23, 2012
Exactly how is he owning it by still blaming Bush? You talk out of both sides of your mouth. Typical of the Libtads.
More jobs are heading overseas because of Obama's constant war on business. Obama is fixing nothing. Unemployment is still at 8.3% with no end in sight. Actual unemployment is near 13% when you include the people that have stopped looking for work.
People like you are sheep. Just doing what your told so you can keep sucking on the welfare teet.
I could say you were stupid, but that would be an insult to the stupid.
#46158 Aug 23, 2012
Uncle spew at it again,Employment is climbing,By God I think you might actually have a point on this because all ya have to do is climb the wall and it's yours,You will soon get your work permits and SS#s.Courtesy of one Barak Obama!!!!
#46159 Aug 23, 2012
LOL ... you actually figured that out - I'm so proud of you!
#46160 Aug 23, 2012
With a 132 fillibusters over the last 2yrs it's kinda hard to fix anything wouldn't you say?
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#46161 Aug 23, 2012
Someone's jealous as sh it of tilisa
#46162 Aug 23, 2012
A Moral Outrage
Senate Democrats Poised for Power Grab
Senate Democrats are going to be working over the Christmas break to deliver a lump of coal to the American people in the form of a radical changing of the Senates rules. This is a naked power grab by liberals in the Senate pure and simple.
The National Journal reports that Senate Democrats are laying the groundwork to chip away at the filibuster on January 5, 2011. They are going to push the idea that a simple majority of the Senate can abolish the filibuster rules, or radically change the rules, in a new Congress.
All Democratic senators returning next year have signed a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., urging him to consider action to change long-sacrosanct filibuster rules. The letter, delivered this week, expresses general frustration with what Democrats consider unprecedented obstruction and asks Reid to take steps to end those abuses. While it does not urge a specific solution, Democrats said it demonstrates increased backing in the majority for a proposal, championed by Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., and others, to weaken the minoritys ability to tie the Senate calendar into parliamentary knots.
They are angry that they could not railroad through the Senate legislation imposing Card Check, a Public Option for ObamaCare and Climate Change. Now it is pay back time
Ironically, it is Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) who has caused the unprecendented number of Senate filibusters with his strong arm tactics. Bill Wichterman, former high ranking Senate Republican leadership staffer and expert in the Senates rules, wrote over at at National Review Online in a piece titled Blame Ried, Not Republicans, for Obstructionism that Reid is to blame for the large numbers of filibusters over the past two years.
Weve all heard the complaint: Republicans are the Party of No. But the GOPs historic number of filibusters is the only viable response to Sen. Harry Reids unprecedentedly authoritarian rule of the Senate. Senator Reid has blocked the minority from amending bills more than any Senate majority leader in history and more times than the last four Senate majority leaders combined.
Wichterman explains the way Senator Reid has abused his authority as Majority Leader to stifle the free amendment process in the Senate. Republicans responded with filibusters.
Yes I know this says 2010
#46163 Aug 23, 2012
It's been awhile since I've read a comment on here that made me laugh out loud but this one did it! Purrrr-fect!
#46164 Aug 23, 2012
Understanding the Filibuster And Why it Has to Go
130 Filibusters Attempts in Last Two Years Thats Around 129 Too Many
Between January 9th, 2010 and the end of the year, the 111th Congress has registered a whopping 132 moves to filibuster. That means 132 senators formally threatened to take to the Senate floor to rant for hours on end in order to halt the political process. By way of contrast, in the entire period of 1955-1961, this happened just once. But back then, a filibuster was a filibuster any senator who wanted to prevent a vote on a bill that the majority was about to pass actually had to get up and talk, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington-style: Video
Now, nothing of the sort in fact or fiction ever happens.
Now, US Senate rules have gradually mutated to allow a mere threat of a filibuster to grind proceedings to a halt. This effectively means that each and every bill that passes the Senate must have a minimum of 60 votes (thats how many it takes to override a filibuster). Clearly, this isnt democratic. Over the last 20 years, the use of the filibuster has risen exponentially, utilized both by Democrats and Republicans when each party is in power. Liberals point to the last couple years as being particularly egregious, but the trend for falling back on the filibuster has been growing for decades now. Neither partys hands are clean.
To put all this in context, Independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders 8-hour speech protesting tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans wasnt even an official filibuster there was never any motion to cloture. It evoked the principles of a filibuster and it embodied what a filibuster should be, but it didnt obstruct the bills passage. However, it was undeniably a stirring piece of political theater.
#46165 Aug 23, 2012
Are you a real Wiccan?I didn't think Wiccans believed in God. I thought that was " Mother Earth" they believed in. I'm serious, I would love to know.
#46166 Aug 23, 2012
Some ignoramus thinking with half his brain cells makes a stupid comment and the whole Republican party is suddenly declaring rape legitimate? Are you friggin serious? What a stupid statement!!! So, Joe Biden makes hundred's of stupid statements all the time, does this mean we can hold the whole Democratic party liable and agree they are all on the same thinking plane???
Guess so, according to you!
So you think there's some miraculous God's plan to send a hurricane toward the convention? Use your head and before you talk nonsense and make yourself look like a jerk, please think, then delete!!
#46167 Aug 23, 2012
Oh........poor baby. Obama that is.He puts in long hard days on the the golf course working his little buns off.
#46168 Aug 23, 2012
...so you choose socialism? so you understand what that means?
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Montana remains Romney country.
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely Montana Voters shows Mitt Romney earning 55% support to President Obamas 38%. Four percent (4%) prefer some other candidate in the race, and another four percent (4%) are undecided.(To see survey question wording, click here.)
#46173 Aug 23, 2012
Dear John, well maybe since im in the mood for ,socialism,communism, Totalitarianism, subsistenance pig farming, Somali pirates and economic ruin today, I might vote Romney. I cant really make up my mind today.
#46175 Aug 23, 2012
Quit frontin', you know you are a total Obamoron and we know who you will vote for in November. Got to keep that check comin' don't ya? You won't bite the hand that feeds you. Thank God you ARE the minority now.
#46176 Aug 23, 2012
My point is I loooooooove debates.
#46177 Aug 23, 2012
American Lady,Thank you for letting everyone know why Obama has such a hard time getting anything passed.
#46178 Aug 23, 2012
Oh great, just what this forum needs, another crybaby teenybopper with "I know you are but what am I" comments. Thank goodness somebody is stopping Obama from passing his brain farts. Look at the few things he has passed, how much they have cost, no positive results so you can only imagine what kind of "unfixable" mess our country would be in if they hadn't of stopped him from putting more failed Obama policies into place. Congress (republicans) have kept Obama's damage to a minimum and what damage Obama has actually done can easily be "unfunded" in 2013.
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