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Unknown Manager Joins Arsenal
Arsenal have made the biggest shock tonight as they have Replace the respected and long serving manager Arsene Wenger with unknown rookie Nathan Holmes who has only experience from the football manager game series, where in FM 2012 won the Premier League with Luton Town and won the Septuple with Arsenal.
Holmes as already stated that he has got several transfer targets, including players from both England and abroad and has stated that he will not be shy at spending the whole of his 23 Million transfer budget aswell as any money made on outgoing transfers to improve the squad ahead of the upcoming season..
The Luton born manager has stated that he will probably play his preferred formation of 4-4-2 But wont be scared of shacking things up if need be. he has also stated that the must for this season is bringing back a cup to Arsenal who haven't won a trophy for 7 years since the penalty Shoot out Victory over Man U in the 2005 F.a cup final.
Arsenal Pre Season will start with a game against the reserves as Holmes hopes to Evaluate the whole Squad . Next the players will travel over to Belgium were they will play Lierse. The players will then move on for a tour of Spain which starts against Eibar before moving on to play Murcia Oviedo and Finishing against Getafe. the final game of pre season will be at home to Scottish premier league champions Celtic.
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Mar 21, 13 at 3:03pm ^re: Arsenal A New Beginning
Looking forward to see how you do mate,
Keep us updated. Started a arsenal
Save before but didn't finish the season and have never done.
I'm currently Tottenham at the moment, only
4 games in.
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Mar 22, 13 at 2:05am ^re: Arsenal A New Beginning
Pre Season
First off all the players out Squillaci (2 million Fulham ) Arshavin (5 million Inter) Gervinho (15 million Porto ) Diaby ( Loan fee 240k Porto) and several reserves went on loan in the football league.
Now to the Ins:
Transfer Number 1: Jack Cork 6 Million
the 23 year old joins from newly Promoted Southampton. Holmes has said he is very happy to have brought in such a good English Midfielder for such a low price.
Transfer Number 2: Neven Subotic 9 million
Subotic joins from Bundisliga champions Dortmund. Holmes said you don't get into a league winning team at such a young age unless your something Special.
Transfer Number 3 Jonas Gutierrez 7.75 million
The Argentine joins from Newcastle United after there Great league finish that saw them qualify for Europe. Holmes said he was glad to get his man after watching him during pre season.
Transfer Number 4 Wilfred Bony 20million
The Ivory Coast international joined from Eredivisie side Vittese. Holmes said that despite the high price tag he feels that Bony will be worth every penny.
Pre Season Results:
I will go more into results when the season starts but this is a brief of what happened during pre season.
Arsenal 2-1 Reserves Podolski x2
Lierse 2-3 Arsenal Giroud Podolski x2
Eibar 2-4 Arsenal Akpom Cazorla x2 Walcott
Murcia 2-4 Arsenal Podolski Arteta Vermaelen x2
Oveido 0-3 Arsenal Akpom Watt Podolski
Getafe 1-0 Arsenal
Arsenal 1-3 Celtic Carzola
decent pre season despite losing are last two games hoping to start well in the league with Games against Wigan and Southampton
Spoiler:Tagwhat do people think things that need improving also wanted to see what looked better bigger or smaller pictures will edit later accordingly
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Mar 22, 13 at 2:10am ^re: Arsenal A New Beginning
Great start so far, nice to see another Arsenal SOMS around here after mine fizzled out. Interesting transfers too. Tag me please!
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Mar 22, 13 at 3:36am ^re: Arsenal A New Beginning
Interesting transfers there mate. Absolute bargain for Subotic. Although, you now have 4 highly rated defenders, so that might be hard to keep pleasing them. Bony £20m is alot, but could be a good gamble. I want to go back to the 4-4-2 I've been playing for years, but my assistant's always say that the midfield if being overun.
Have you got any money left? I usually get rid of Djourou and Gibbs too.
Whats your starting line up gonna be?
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Mar 22, 13 at 4:40am ^re: Arsenal A New Beginning
Some different signings there, should do well though. Good start, tag me in future updates please
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Mar 22, 13 at 4:20pm ^re: Arsenal A New Beginning
August Results:
Arsenal 2-1 Wigan
First League games are always tough and this was no difference a pretty boring first half saw just one goal after Bony was taken down outside the box Walcott fired in the free kick. the second goal came in the 65th Minute again from a set piece this time Koscielny put the ball into the box which was cleared only as far as Chamberlain who put the ball into the path of Cazorla who smashed it in from just inside the box. Poor defending lead to there consolation goal as Watson was allowed to run from just past the half line into the box and fire it home.
Southampton 2-5 Arsenal
the game started Poorly when Subotic was sent off after just 9 minutes for a deliberate handball. things then went from bad to worse When Scheniderlin got onto the end of a Lallana cross and made it 1-0. They seemed to dominate most of the first half but Arsenal managed to get an equalizer 5 minutes from the break When Cazorla played it into Walcott who took one touch to Podolski who ran into the box and finished well. the second half saw arsenal start the brightest and soon found themselves ahead after Cazorla's corner ended in a goal mouth scramble the ball came to Walcott who calmly finished well. Cazorla then made it 3-1 from a free kick after Chamberlain was brought down just outside the box.The 4th goal also came from a set piece this time Gutierrez with the corner Walcott controlled the ball before smashing it in from close range.Southampton then pulled a goal back 10 minutes from time after Davis put a ball over the top of the defense Lambert controlled it before smashing it home. Walcott completed his hattrick in injury time after he was brought down in the box he smashed in the resulting penalty to make it 5-2.
Month Summary
Great to make it two wins from the first two games have drawn Newcastle Away in the Carling cup Whilst my champions league group will consist of Schalke Ajax and Zilina the league sees me play two home games against Sunderland and Everton during next month before away games to Swansea and Chelsea.
Parmar1993 The gaffa pumlicker Jake
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Mar 23, 13 at 2:22pm ^re: Arsenal A New Beginning
September Results
Arsenal 3-1 Sunderland
Arsenal went into this Monday night game knowing a win would see them go top of the league before the international break.It wasn't long before they were ahead Walcott got brought down in the box and Arteta took the penalty and finished calmly.It was then 2-0 almost straight after Arteta cleared from a Sunderland corner to Walcott who was given time on the ball to run from almost the half way line before finishing well. Sunderland pulled a goal back on the hour mark Johnson played a free kick into Mangane who shot into the back of the net. Not long after they found themselves down to 10 men after Lee Catermole was given a second yellow. Arsenal then put the game beyond doubt When Walcott was quickest to react after Mignolet fumbled a Podolski shot and tapped it into an empty net.
Arsenal 1-0 Everton
Tbh this game was fairly poor and created little talking points the only one from the first half when Giroud was left one on one with the keeper but ended up smashing it straight him. The winner did come but very late Coquelin played the ball into Walcott who beat his defender and slotted it home.
Arsenal 4-0 Zilina
Holmes first champions league game was against Slovakian side Zilina. It wasn't long before the home side were ahead The goal came after a Podolski corner was cleared only as far as Gnarby who put the ball back into the box to Koscielny who tapped it in. The same two players then combined for the second goal this time from a free kick Gnarby wiped it in and it seemed to confuse everyone as Koscielny was just aloud to knock it into an empty net. There was a bit of fortune in the third goal, Akpom knocked it out wide to Jenkinson and he went for the return ball but it came off Piacek and into the net. The 4th and final goal came 20 minutes from time Gnarby played the ball through to Bony and he finished well out of the keepers reach into the bottom left corner.
Chelsea 1-0 Arsenal
A disappointing game for the second league game in a row we created very little.We did however end up with the ball in the back of the net after less than a minute Chamberlain crossing and Gutierrez with the finish unfortuantly Bony was deemed to take the keeper out and it was disallowed. Chelsea then got an early goal Ba playing the ball through to Hazard and the Belgium finished with ease.
Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal
Holmes decided to name a young team for the league cup game and it seemed to be a risk to far as after 16 minutes his arsenal team found themselves 1-0 down. The goal came from a mistake by Gibbs as his clearance went straight to Cabaye who passed it through to Vuckic who knocked it into Cisse who finished fairly easily. Both teams continued to create chances and Arsenal found themselves level after 86 minutes Ramsey put the ball out to Walcott who cut inside passed a couple of defenders rounded the keeper and knocked it into an empty net. Extra time came and after Picking up a yellow card just before the full time whistle Subotic then made another couple of fouls and was given a Red card his second in only his third start for the club. Despite being down to 10 men Arsenal were the team to find the winner the goal came after Gnarby played the ball into the middle to Chamberlain who then who placed it to Walcott who was given plenty of time to finish well.
Swansea 2-2 Arsenal
This game couldn't of got off to a worse start as Arsenal found themselves 1-0 down after 4 minutes De Guzman with the corner and Williams headed it in. Arsenal soon found themselves level though as Bony played the ball to Giroud who shot it past the keeper Davis tried to clear it but ended up just helping it in to the net. Poor defending lead to them getting back in front as Shechter played it into Dyer who was left one on one with the keeper and finished well. Arsenal pushed for an equalizer and it came 20 minutes from time Bony whipped a ball across the 6 yard box and Podolski finished well.
Monthly Summary
currently sat 4th in the league which is a decent league position for this stage of the season also glad to get through to the next round in the cup were i will play Barnsley away hoping we can start getting a few more league goal scorers as are 13 league goals have come from just 4 players(and an own goal.)
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Mar 23, 13 at 2:25pm ^re: Arsenal A New Beginning
Great update! Also, I'm now receiving emails for updates, so you don't need to tag me anymore!
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Mar 25, 13 at 2:57am ^re: Arsenal A New Beginning
October Update
Schalke 2-3 Arsenal
Holmes got his first trip in Europe travelling to Germany to take on Schalke. They got of to the perfect start as Cork passed it Through to Akpom who got a quick one two with Giroud before finishing this goal made him the Youngest ever Champions league goal scorer. The lead lasted less than a minute though as Jones played a long ball to Huntelaar who controlled it well before running into the box and smashing it home. Arsenal re took the lead shortly after as the same three players combined Akpom played a short pass to Cork who put the ball into Giroud to finish with ease. Shalke managed to get level just before half time Sagna cleared a Bastos shot Straight to Farfan and he couldn't miss from 8 yards out. The winner came early on in the second half Ramsey whipped in a corner and Jenkinson was there to get on the end of it.
Man City 1-2 Arsenal
A trip to the premier league champions is never gunna be easy but this was an impressive comeback for Holmes Gunners. City got the first goal early on when Kompany got on the end of a Ben Arfa corner. Arsenal were level shortly after Giroud played it out to Gutierrez who whipped it back into the box for Walcott to finish.
Early on in the second half Arteta had a chance to put Arsenal ahead From the spot but it was saved by Hart shortly after Gutierrez had a Goal ruled out for offside. The winner finally did come when Sagna played the ball down the flank to Chamberlain who knocked it into the 6 yard box and Walcott got on the end of it with a diving header.
Arsenal 1-1 Villa
Villa went into this game having not won since the opening day. They hadn't lost either as this would end up being there 7th straight Draw. Arsenal took the lead early on when Walcott found Podolski on the wing who cut inside and finished well. Villa though found an equalizer Ireland whipped a free kick into the box and Vlaar headed it in. Arsenal dominated the game but Villa defense held strong as they got a lucky point.
Arsenal 3-1 Ajax
Ajax came to the Emirates as Holmes was looking to make it 3 wins out of 3. From the go they looked the most likely to win and took the lead early on when Cazorla scored from a 30 yard free kick. they then doubled there lead when Ramsey ran into the box but was tackled by Alderweireld unfortuantly for Ajax the ball fell for Akpom who knocked it into an empty net. A defensive error from Subotic lead to Ajax getting back into it as he tried to head it out it fell for Babel who on the second attempt gave Ajax a lifeline. Late on Substitute Giroud was sent of for seemingly elbowing Alderweireld and was later given a 3 game ban meaning he would miss the rest of the group stage. Despite playing with 10 men arsenal managed to seal the victory when Walcott Crossed it into an Unmarked Cazorla to volley in.
Arsenal 3-0 Norwich
Arsenal spent most of the first half wondering why they hadn't scored as they completely dominated the game. The lead did finally came in first half injury time when Chamberlain played it through to Gutierrez who finished and there was no doubt about this goal after his previous two goals for the club had been ruled out. Arsenal then doubled the lead in the second half when Podolski scored from the spot. The game was put beyond doubt late on when Walcott played the ball across to Giroud who had an easy finish.
Barnsley 0-2 Arsenal
A goal in both halves from Bony was enough to put arsenal into the quarter final of the league cup. The first came after just ten minutes Ramsey played the ball through to Bony and he smashed it in from just inside the box. the second came late on Cazorla played it up to Bony and with a bit of luck found himself one on one with the keeper and he finished well.
Monthly summary
So sat in a fairly comfortable position in third place in the league table next month sees us Travel to Reading and Fulham before West Ham and QPR come to the emirates also have two champions league games a draw at Ajax would mean i would travel to Zilina already Qualified. Next month will also see the first north London derby as we host Spurs in the League cup quarter final.
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Mar 25, 13 at 2:41pm ^re: Arsenal A New Beginning
November Update
Reading 2-4 Arsenal
Arsenal got off the best of starts away to Reading as they took the lead after 8 minutes. The goal came When Giroud got on the end of an Arteta corner and it was deflected in by Robson-Kanu. They then doubled the lead when Arteta headed down to Giroud who lobbed the ball over the defense to Bony who finished well. Arsenal seemingly sealed the victory when Arteta played the ball to Walcott who cut inside before chipping it over the diving keeper. Two corners then lead to Reading getting back into the game. The first Saw Shorey knock the ball in which Mcanuff headed down to Hunt to tap in. Shorey then took another corner in which Pogrebnyak headed in. Arsenal sealed the victory late on with there own corner from Walcott which Giroud got on the end off.
Ajax 2-2 Arsenal
Arsenal traveled to Holland knowing a point would confirm Qualification. They got off to the perfect start when Vermaelen got on the end off a Wilshire corner. Ajax leveled just before the half hour mark when Sigporsson played in De Jong for an easy finish. Arsenal then re took the lead when Monreal chipped the ball into the 6 yard box and Wilshire beat the keeper to it and tapped it in his first goal since returning from injury. Ajax grabbed a late equalizer when Sigporsson headed it down to Fischer who smashed it in from close range.
Fulham 2-1 Arsenal
A very tough afternoon for Holmes men as they lost only there second league game. Fulham took the lead early on when Ruiz played the ball across the box and Berbatov knocked it in. Berbatov then become provider as he passed it to Dejagah who shot seemed to Fool Szcezney who just stood there as it went in. Giroud pulled a goal back just before half time When Giroud headed in a Walcott cross. It was then a frustrating second half as Walcott Arteta Cazorla and Bony all missed clear cut chances as arsenal pushed for an equalizer.
Arsenal 4-0 West Ham
Holmes men bounced straight back in amazing fashion with there biggest win so far this season. Arsenal took the lead after 20 minutes when a Gutierrez shot bounced off the post and caught Jaaskelainen on the back of the head and went in.Gutierrez was then involved in the second as he played it through to Walcott who squared it Bony to tap in. Bony then got his second and Arsenal third when he was quickest to react after Akpom shot was Parried. The 4th was a solo goal from Walcott as he cut in from the right before finishing neatly.
Zilina 0-4 Arsenal
Arsenal are often criticized for there lack of British talent but it was 4 young Brits who stole the show in Slovakia. The first goal came from Wilshire as he got on the end of a Gnarby through ball and tapped in from close range. Ramsey then doubled the lead early on in the second half when he volleyed in from just outside the area. 17 year old Akpom then got his third goal of the tournament when he Fired in from 10 yards out. Chamberlain then completed the scoreline late on winning the ball about 30 yards out before running with the ball and smashing it in from outside the box.
Arsenal 4-0 QPR
Arsenal then recorded there 3rd straight 4-0 victory at home to bottom club QPR. The first came when Bony won the ball in the box played it into Chamberlain who smashed into the bottom corner. They then swapped roles Chamberlain this time the provider putting the ball across the 6 yard box before Bony slid in a finish. Arsenal then found themselves 3-0 up before half time when Wilshire free kick was finished by Koscielny. Arteta then made it 4-0 late on after his free kick got deflected straight back to him and he smashed it into an empty net after the keeper had all ready dived for the original kick.
Arsenal 0-2 Spurs
Arsenal youngsters had one challenge too far as two first half goals saw Tottenham win the first north London derby of the season. the first came when Adebayor played the ball into Sosa and he drove it in from close range. The lead was then doubled when Adebayor bundled in a Bale cross. Holmes afterwards said he is happy with the way the boys played in the tournament but also stated that he feels for the fans after lossing in a derby.
Monthly Summary
2 league wins in 3 and qualification for the knockout stage in the champions league is nether bad disappointed to be out of the cup but it was my least important priority next month sees us play 7 league games with Away trips to Liverpool Man u Newcastle and Stoke and home games to Spurs West Brom and Southampton. also have my final game of the champions league which will probably be used for the youngsters as we have already won the group.
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Mar 29, 13 at 11:37am ^re: Arsenal A New Beginning
December Update
Liverpool 0-1 Arsenal
One goal was enough as arsenal started a tough month with a fantastic away win. The goal came 10 minutes before half time when Giroud headed in a Arteta corner.
Arsenal 3-1 Schalke
Holmes decided to make 10 changes for there final champions league game. Schalke took the lead early on when Huntelaar headed in an Afellay free kick. Arsenal soon found themselves level when Akpom knocked it in after Podolski original shot had been saved. Arsenal started the second half well when Wilshire played in Walcott who used his pace to beat his man and smash home from close range. Arsenal confirmed the victory late on Gutierrez played it to Rosicky who beat the offside trap before running into the box and shooting into the bottom right corner out of the keepers reach.
Man U 0-0 Arsenal
A game that showed how even the two sides are as neither could break down the other team. United were slightly better and did come closer in the first half when Giggs hit the post.
Newcastle 1-1 Arsenal
Newcastle went into this game having not lost since Martinez took over and it looked to stay that way from the off. The home side finally took the lead just before half time When Sissoko played the ball through to Cisse who chipped it past the oncoming keeper. Unfortuantly for Newcastle they couldn't hang on as 13 minutes from time Ramsey played a ball across the 6 yard box that was tapped in from Podolski.
Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham
After defeat in the first North London derby Arsenal were hoping for revenge. The game started well When Vertonghen lost the ball to Podolski who tapped it into the path of Giroud to finish. Spurs leveled late on though when a Vermaelen header fell to Toivonen who shot into an empty net.
Arsenal 3-1 West Brom
With some fairly difficult matches during December Holmes was hoping for a comfortable victory and he got just that at home to West Brom. Arsenal took an early lead when Koscielny smashed it home from 12 yards out. They then doubled there lead before half an hour When Podolski volleyed in a Wilshire cross. The game was put beyond doubt when Podolski played the ball to Bony who slotted it past the keeper. West Brom got a late consolation goal When Long played the ball through to Brunt who had no trouble finishing.
Stoke 0-0 Arsenal
I don't know about a cold Tuesday night but Arsenal certainly couldn't cut it on a cold Wednesday afternoon at Stoke as they drew 0-0 for the second time this month. Both teams created very little although Stoke did have the ball in the back of the net but Walters Strike was Questionably ruled out for Offside.
Arsenal 4-0 Southampton
Arsenal ended the month Unbeaten and with a 4th clean sheet in 7 League games, Arsenal took the lead very early on Ramsey played the ball through to Podolski who ran into the box before firing home. A goal in either half by Gibbs put the game beyond doubt the first came when Walcott played the ball across the 6 yard box and He tapped it in from close range. His second came when Cork played it to him on the edge of the box and he smashed in a lovely finish. Bony completed the rout when he bundled in a Wilshire corner.
Monthly Summary
mixed bag month too many draws but glad to be unbeaten also disappointed in Walcott lack of goals after starting the season so well next month Starts with what should be 2 easy league games away to wigan and Sunderland with a home cup game against Middlesbrough in between the rest of the month sees a massive match in the race for top 4 at Home to Chelsea before traveling to Everton the Month will end with another possible cup game and then at home to Swansea.
will have two updates next month one for transfers and one for Results PumLicker the gaffa Jake
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Mar 29, 13 at 2:29pm ^re: Arsenal A New Beginning
January transfer window
Transfers out:
The only first team players to leave in January was Coquelin(loan) to Marseille and Fabianski 1.6 million to Chelsea.
Transfers in:
Number 1 Andre Ayew 15.75 million
Ayew joins from French club Marseille. The Ghanain international was signed by Director of Football Pantaleo Corvino and will join his new team after the ACON
Number 2 Martin Olsson 4.4 million
Martin Olsson joined from Championship leaders Blackburn. Despite having a poor season so far Holmes saw enough potential in the Swedish international to bring him in.
Number 3 Ben Foster 7.5 million
Foster joins from fellow premier league team West Brom. The former england international will add experience to the keeper position and replace Fabianski who left.
Number 4 Luke McCarthy 2million (could rise to 10 with Clauses)
McCarthy joins from MLS club New York Red Bulls. Clearly a player for the future he has been sent on loan to Belgium club Leirse as he failed his work permit,
Number 5 Carlos Fierro
Fierro joins from Mexican club Chivas. Another one for the future Holmes is undecided whether to loan him out or let him play a bit part between now and the end of the season.
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Mar 30, 13 at 1:11pm ^re: Arsenal A New Beginning
Just read through this.
And I am pleased to say that I am loving it, Nice transfers to:)
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Mar 31, 13 at 9:05am ^re: Arsenal A New Beginning
January Update:
Wigan 1-1 Arsenal
The Year started for Arsenal with a trip to Wigan. It started well when Mikel Arteta converted a penalty after Mertesacker was bundled down in the box. they couldn't hold onto the lead though as 17 minutes from Time Watson played the ball through to Kone who ran into the box before finishing.
Arsenal 3-0 Middlesbrough
Arsenal entered the fa cup in the third round as Holme was hoping they could progress. It wasn't long before Arsenal were ahead Wilshire with the corner and Giroud Headed it in. It was a similar situation that lead to the second goal this time though Giroud header came of the keeper and went down as an own goal. The game was put beyond doubt 20 minutes from time when Arteta smashed home a penalty after being brought down in the box.
Sunderland 1-5 Arsenal
Arsenal recorded their biggest league win so far this season when they traveled to Sunderland. Arsenal found themselves in front early on when Walcott played the ball through to Podolski who finished well. Sunderland found themselves level 10 minutes before half time when Johnson played it to Colebeck on the edge of the box who fired it past the keeper. Arsenal would soon retake the lead just before half time Podolski playing it through to Chamberlain who finished Well. Arsenal then went on a late surge first Giroud playing it to Walcott who scored his first league goal in 9 games.Ramsey made it 4 shortly after when Gutierrez played it through to Ramsey who finished well. The 5th came right at the end from a counter attack Szczesny played the ball up field Giroud knocked it down and Walcott finished it off.
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea
Arsenal went into this game hoping to gain a massive 3 points. Arsenal took the lead early on When Gutierrez played a long ball up to Walcott who smashed the ball past the keeper. Chelsea hit arsenal on the counter to Equalize Hazzard passing it to Adrian who managed to run from half way before firing home. Arsenal grab a late winner When Chamberlain played a free kick into the 6 yard box and Koscielny tapped it in.
Everton 0-2 Arsenal
Two goals inside the first 20 minutes was enough for Arsenal to get the three points. The first came from a complete defensive mess up that saw Walcott through on goal to finish with ease. The second came when Arteta played the ball down the wing to Chamberlain who lobbed the keeper from a very tight angle.
Arsenal 2-1 Brighton
The F.a cup saw a few young players given a chance again. They soon found themselves ahead when Gnabry fired home from a Chamberlain corner. They had a chance to double the lead just before half time when Akpom was brought down but Podolski penalty was saved. Brighton found themselves down to 10 men just before half time when Barnes was shown a straight red for a two footed Tackle on Jenkinson. Despite playing with 10 men Brighton found an equalizer when Buckley played the ball over the defence to Ulloa who rounded the keeper before slotting it into an empty net. Arsenal found a winner though 18 minutes from time when Cork fired home after the ball fell to him during a goalmouth scramble. Brighton found themselves down to 9 men when Crofts picked up two yellows in 4 minutes.
Arsenal 2-0 Swansea
Arsenal finished another month unbeaten in the race for the title. They took the lead 10 minutes before half time when Koscielny played a long ball to Giroud who ran into the box and smashed it home. The victory was sealed late on when Cazorla played the ball across the 6 yard box and Gibbs finished well.
Monthly Summary
forgot to take screenshot of table before playing on sorry about that great month sees us right in the title hunt and also good to get through in the cup next month sees us return to champions league action against SLB whilst the league sees us play Villa and Norwich Away and Man City at Home
no F.a cup game due to postponement in other games.
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With the move to Battle Creek, Malia has experienced a spike in business.
The Kellogg Co. recently moved 600 employees into downtown Battle Creek, and they help fill seats during the week.
At 11:30 a.m. on a Tuesday, the restaurant was packed. There was a party of 16 and the kitchen counter was lined with plates ready for pickup — smoked salmon and brie salad ($14), farm salad ($11), flank steak pappardelle ($15) and wild mushroom fettuccine ($11).
Samson took a quick break, sat down and talked about his business.
"This is the tough part," he said. "We're full and will have to turn away 30 people in the next half hour."
The restaurant also has a liquor license. It did not in Marshall and that has made a big difference at its new location. About 90 percent of the wine list is composed of wines that are not available at area stores, Samson said. The eatery works with a small batch wineries.
On a recent Saturday night, our table was adorned by a vase of colorful tulips. Decor at Malia is modern and a little dark.
"What are these for?" my daughter Ava, 12, said pointing to white plates on the table that all had a decorative hole at their edges.
"We call them conversational pieces," the server said.
We arrived at 5 p.m., when the restaurant opened. We asked for a table beside the front window but were denied because we did not have a reservation. The entire time we were there, those tables remained empty and business wasn't exactly bustling when we left at 6 p.m. They could have given us one of those window tables and easily reset them after we left.
I asked the server for a meal recommendation. The wild mushroom fettuccine ($17-dinner price) must be a customer favorite as she mentioned it without hesitation. The texture and flavor of the homemade pasta sold me. There were no left-overs that night for me.
The pappardelle pasta in daughter Lena's chicken marsala ($18) was tasty as well, great thick ribbons with a slight chewy texture. Fresh tomatoes were a wonderful accent to the sweet saltiness of the sauce. The dish also had meaty mushrooms.
The only disappointment was the dessert, the red velvet tower ($6) — layers of red velvet cake, chocolate ganache and walnut cream frosting.
"It was nice but not excellent," my companion said. "Like a big slab of ganache. I'm not opposed to ganache — I have a bowl of it in the fridge at home — but would have liked more cake and cream cheese and just an accent of ganache."
The dessert was not even close to the caliber and refinement of the appetizers, salads and entrees. It was made by Continental Bakery, of Battle Creek.
Malia sets a high bar. All steaks are prime. The eatery receives deliveries of fresh fish four times a week. But desserts are no place to cut corners. They are the last part, the walk-away note, of one's dining experience.
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MONTGOMERY -- Alabama lawmakers are considering a bill that would give doctors and other healthcare providers legal immunity for refusing to provide a health care service that violates their conscience.
The bill has been proposed unsuccessfully in the past, but sponsor Rep. Mary Sue McClurkin, R-Indian Springs, said she scaled the bill back to address only four key issues: abortion, cloning and stem cell research, and sterilization.
The House Health Committee held a public hearing on the bill Wednesday.
"This bill only protects people from having to provide those services," said Eric Johnston, president of the Alabama Pro Life Coalition. Johnston said past versions of the bill included protecting providers from lawsuits for refusing to prescribe and dispense birth control, but this year's does not.
The immunity would not apply when failure to provide the service "would immediately endanger the life of a patient." The bill also would prevent employers from discriminating against employees who refused to provide the service.
Allison Neal, legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama, spoke out against the bill, saying it could open the door for people to use their religious beliefs to discriminate against others.
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VIDEO: Highlights and Reaction to Concord's victoryWilliam Chapman scored 10 3rd quarter points as Concord broke open a tight game at halftime into a 64-46 victory over St. Elizabeth Friday night.
Concord was down one in the final seconds of the first half when a bounce pass led to a 2-hand jam by Daquan Smallwood which put the Raiders up 26-25 at the break.
That basket sparked what ultimately was a 12-0 run bridging the half, as Chapman, who was scoreless in the first half, buried 3 field goals during the game-changing stretch.
Concord ended up winning the 3rd quarter 21-7 as their deficit became a 47-32 lead going into the final eight minutes.
Tenacious pressure kept most of the Vikings at bay, despite freshman Jordan Money nailing three 3's in the final quarter, and Concord (2-0) picked up their second win in two days.
Joe Cooper backed up Thursday's 29 points against Howard with 25 points, while fellow guard Chapman scored 13, and Smallwood finished with 10.
Money ended with seven 3-pointers and 26 points, while Mike Piekarski managed 8 points while fighting foul trouble for St. Elizabeth who dropped to 1-3 on the season.
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Citations have been mailed to 169 vehicle owners whose cars were speeding through the work zone on Interstate 90 at Snoqualmie Pass.
The $137 citations will begin arriving in mailboxes soon for drivers caught speeding between Sept. 17 and 21. The Washington State Department of Transportation started using automated speed enforcement in the I-90 work zone to help reduce speeds and improve safety for workers and travelers.
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Rep. Mike McMahon (D-Staten Island/Brooklyn) joined with his New York congressional colleagues in co-sponsoring a resolution honoring the pilot, crew and rescuers of US Airways Flight 1549, which emergency-landed in the Hudson River on Jan. 15.
"It is clear that all on that plane owe their lives to the quick maneuvering and skill of the pilot, Chesley B. Sullenberger III, as well as the crew's upmost professionalism and calm, deft tactics, which allowed the plane to stay afloat upon impact," said McMahon. "Further, it cannot be forgotten that Mr. Sullenberger's critical decision to land in the Hudson and avoid an emergency landing in a densely populated area saved countless other lives."
The lead sponsor on the resolution was Queens Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley. The measure passed the House, 402-0, this week.
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The City Council on Thursday was considering an ordinance to extend an interim zoning district that establishes design controls over new multiple-family housing in eastern New Orleans, and neighborhood leaders, worried that Councilman Jon Johnson might let the measure lapse, had turned out in force to make sure the council passed the renewal.
One of the speakers, a minister, took a unique approach to winning Johnson's support. After briefly discussing the issue, he told the councilman, "You have been a positive influence in our community for over 25 years. ... I hope that one day we can build a statue in New Orleans East to honor your commitment to public service."
The proponents were running out of time, but Johnson replied with a laugh, "Reverend, let me just say to you, you can keep talking."
The council passed the statute 6-0. No vote was taken on the statue.
ASSESSING THE PURPOSE: The City Council on Thursday passed an ordinance providing for more permits for "accessible" taxicabs capable of accommodating wheelchairs. At least, that was the intention. The ordinance's preamble actually said it would "provide for assessable taxicab service."
Well, the city certainly could use more tax revenue, so maybe the purpose really was to increase assessments.
SPEAKING IN CODE: Last week's ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the Vieux Carre Commission could have been a bit awkward, coming just a few days after officials of Mayor Mitch Landrieu's administration defended their plans to cut the commission's budget and staff and move its offices out of the French Quarter, much to the dismay of many commission supporters.
However, everyone was all smiles at the Cabildo ceremony, and there were no direct references to the earlier debate before the City Council.
Landrieu told the audience only that "it's all going to be all right," and Councilwoman Kristin Gisleson Palmer said she is "very confident that we have an administration that will protect" the Quarter, even if "we may differ on how to do that."
Commission Chairman Ralph Lupin, often famous for speaking his mind, made just one oblique reference to the controversy. Accepting an anniversary plaque from Landrieu and Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne, he said, "I know just where it should go, and I'll do my best to make sure that it does."
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So – What About Religion in The Last Election and Going Forward?
Some say, "No big deal." I disagree. Clearly Romney's Mormonism was not a big deal to the Evangelicals that voted, but was it an "energizer" to the left as it was to the hardcore Evangelicals in Iowa in 2008 and did it have an suppressive effect in Evangelical turnout generally? Turnout was way down in an election that should have had high conservative turnout. I keep noting similarities between this general and Iowa 2008:
We've heard very little about what went wrong on the record from top-level campaign staff. Today Romney's political director Rich Beeson gave a very perplexing interview to National Review's Katrina Trinko. He told Trinko,
"We hit the numbers we needed to hit. Our ground game turned out the people it needed to turnout. They just turned out more. They turned out 18 to 29 [year olds] at a higher level. They turned out African-Americans at a higher level. They turned out Hispanics at a higher level."
That sounds remarkably like what we heard after Iowa 2008, just different demographics. I have seen no data on religion in this mix – it would be interesting.
Is the Evangelical Right now dead? Is it now up to Catholics? We concluded long ago that the Catholics hod now taken the lead in the Evangelical/Catholic coalition. But I think there is a bigger rethink than just demographics in order when it comes to the religious approach to all of this. There are some good ideas in this Powerline post, but it is still demographic/issue focused. There are also some good thoughts in the messaging focused Breitbart offering. But what I am talking about is something much deeper than issues, demographics, or messaging. I think Romney actually lead the way on this.
The back cover of the advance reading copy says that "the 'Age of the Martyrs' is a fiction" and that "these stories were exaggerated, invented, and forged, often centuries later, in order to fight heresy, inspire the faithful, and fund churches."
The book's author is a professor of New Testament and early Christianity at the University of Notre Dame.
You see, there is some deep sickness even in the church and its institutions. Then I turn to a favorite Catholic blogger, The Anchoress:
What we're seeing with the Petraeus sexcapades is a classic magician's misdirection. Two months past the attack on Benghazi, which resulted in the death of an American Ambassador and three others — an attack we are told the White House watched while ordering no response; an attack the mainstream media helpfully blacked-out, at first, then allowed to be spun — we are now being served The Prestige, where all of reality is being turned on its head, and the audience isn't even sure what it's seeing, so it simply becomes giddy, and content to be led.
I agree, and I wonder if there is more being covered up than simply Benghazi. With reports of precincts with 100% of the votes cast for Obama and others with turnout in excess of 100% one can see where a major misdirection might be needed for the administration. But the fact that the public is taking the bait is where I see the real issue.
So what is the approach I see going forward that Romney lead the way on? Simple – goodness and character. No one that matters, left or right, denies the essential decency, goodness and outstanding character of the man. The humility born of such prevented Romney from making an issue of it – but we look around and we see a church denying its own founding principles and a nation enthralled by sex over substance.
When it is about issues and demographics people tend to value winning the issue over matters of character. Presidents don't decide issues, legislatures and courts do. We should, as a nation, be rising above demographics, and yet we are sinking into them like tribes in some very unsavory parts of the world. I have witnessed first hand tribalism in some of its grossest forms. It makes the segregation of the South that I witnessed in my youth look quite decent.
We need leadership now that does not decide issues but that models character. Nobody really knows what an administration is going to face and any agenda they may proclaim will likely be overcome by events. Presidents react far more than the act. In point of fact, my greatest hope for the next four years lies in the fact that events are likely to force this administration to set its agenda aside. He is likely to make bad decision about those events, but at least they will present us with an opportunity to discuss and will take him off what we know he wants to do that will be bad.
In such a model it is character and ability that matter, not issues and demographics. Had we succeeded in making this election about those things we would have won going away. To some extent we have to overcome our own humility on these matters. More, when appropriate, we have to be willing to make the charge about a lack thereof in our opponents. No one of character likes to play that rough – but do we have a choice?
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BRECKSVILLE, Ohio - Senior quarterback Tim Tupa was a perfect 16-for-16 passing for 228 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Bees past visiting Amherst in a Southwestern Conference game Friday.
Tupa also ran 10 times for 40 yards and a touchdown. He completed seven passes to his brother, Tyler Tupa, including a 24-yard touchdown in the third quarter.
Bees defensive lineman Eli Sorna collected two fumble recoveries in the game, including one in the first quarter that he jumped on in the end zone for the game's first touchdown.
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Nursing Organizations Respond to Challenge to Improve End-of-Life Care
Representatives of 23 organizations met in June 1999 at George Mason University, Fairfax, Va., to draft an agenda for the nursing profession to improve end-of-life care.
The meeting was organized by AACN, under a grant from the Soros Foundation, Open Society Institute, Project on Death in America, in response to the social mandate for change and the challenges issued by the Institute of Medicine and the U.S. Supreme Court, among others. The nursing organizations involved represent a combined membership of more than 700,000.
Leading the conference were Cindy Hylton Rushton, RN, DNSc, FAAN, of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Md.; Colleen Scanlon, RN, JD, of Catholic Health Initiatives, Portland, Ore.; and Betty R. Ferrell, RN, PhD, FAAN, of City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte, Calif.
The three-day meeting was facilitated by the Department of Communications at George Mason University. An innovative interactive management method was used to tabulate the group process and achieve consensus on goals and priorities.
Following are the priorities established by the group:
• Developing nationally recognized nursing standards for care of the dying
• Improving end-of-life care content in undergraduate and graduate education
• Increasing nursing research on end-of-life care
• Increasing nursing efforts to remove regulatory and reimbursement barriers to comprehensive palliative care services
• Improving mechanisms for sharing information on end-of-life care between nursing organizations and individual nurses
• Making the relief of pain a priority in improved end-of-life care
Nurses, who represent the largest group of healthcare professionals, are intimately involved in all clinical settings in caring for dying patients. The nursing organizations that attended the meeting recognize the need for nursing's professional involvement to meet the challenges for better care at the end of life and for collaboration with other professions.
The participating organizations, individually and collectively, will now pursue activities to address gaps in care of the dying.
Other organizations that participated in the meeting are the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses, American Society of Pain Management Nurses, American Academy of Nursing, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Colleges of Nursing, American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, American Nurses Association, American Nurses Credentialing Center, American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses, Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses, Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Student Nurses Association, Oncology Nursing Society, Project on Death in America, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Sigma Theta Tau, International and Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates.
For more information about this effort, contact Barbara Mayer, RN, MS, director of professional development at AACN, (800) 809-2273, ext. 342.
Work Group Focuses on Ethics Issues
In addition to participating in the end-of-life consortium, AACN has an Ethics Integration Work Group. This volunteer group will identify an ethics agenda for AACN and resources that will assist nurses in dealing with ethics issues.
Meet the Board
The elected members of the AACN Board of Directors make valuable contributions to the association and to critical care nursing practice. They represent diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Throughout this fiscal year, members will have a chance to get to know these national leaders better through this new "Meet Your Board" feature. Each has responded to a set of questions about their practice and volunteer experiences.
Nancy L. Munro
Munro is an acute care nurse practitioner in the cardiovascular recovery room at Surgical Critical Care Services, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C.
Q:What attracted you to the practice of critical care nursing?
A:I think I was attracted because of some of my "retentive" personality characteristics, which love to deal with detail. Many critical care nurses have a similar perspective. I wanted to work in critical care since I graduated from school, and I have never regretted my decision. Caring for critically ill patients and then watching those patients return to everyday life makes me feel like I make a difference.
Q:What is the most rewarding aspect of your practice?
A:Two aspects are very rewarding for me. One is the aspect of helping people return to a life pattern that will hopefully improve their lifestyle. The other is helping develop other nurses. I am very proud of the nurses with whom I have worked and trained over the years, because I can see that they make a difference in other people's lives. Most importantly, these nurses believe that they do "make a difference," even in these difficult times in healthcare.
Q:What motivated you to commit your time to volunteer service at the national level?
A:Through volunteer service, I believe I am making a contribution to nursing outside of my job. AACN is a great resource for professional development and, through my participation at the national level, I believe that I can help strengthen this resource and help association members use their talents, which will promote the longevity of AACN. I plan to continue to use AACN resources long after I complete my national service. In addition, I am having a great time!
Q:What personal rewards do you receive because of your volunteer service?
A:The best aspect of volunteer activity is the relationships and friendships that have enriched my life. Describing how wonderful an experience this position has been is difficult. Simply being able to get to know people from all over the country has made me a different and better person, because I have gained perspectives on issues that I probably would not have considered in the past. However, this is not a transient experience, because some of these friendships will last a lifetime. The best way for me to summarize my experience is to say that AACN's vision is my personal vision, and this volunteer opportunity has helped me live it.
Elizabeth M. Nolan
Nolan is a clinical nurse specialist in the University Hospital/Heart Care Program at the University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Mich.
A:Actually, the general medicine unit where I worked was converted to a cardiac care and step-down unit in the late 1960s. My "critical care orientation" consisted of a few days with the nurse manager going over the manual (Meltzer and Pinneo). The work was challenging, and I had the opportunity to learn and apply new skills, including arrhythmia interpretation and defibrillation. The CCU also allowed for more patient-centered practice, with time to teach patients and provide them emotional support, whereas, nursing on the general medicine unit often felt like "beat the clock."
A:Being part of a team of committed professionals, who put patients and families first. In evaluating our cardiovascular ICU Bereavement Program as well as distributing the Critical Care Family Needs Inventory, I have been reading comments by families about the kindnesses provided by the staff as well as about the staff's skills and knowledge. This experience has been a reminder for me of the contribution these critical care nurses make to patients and families.
A:My initial nursing education was in a diploma program. Although we were encouraged to be active in a professional organization, as a younger nurse, I did not feel connected to my nursing organization or see the benefit of involvement. When I returned to school to get a bachelor of science in nursing degree, I once again heard this message about being involved. It was at about this time that AACN was established. Its programs and publications were targeted to a thinking, clinical nurse, and the information was timely and relevant. After attending my first National Teaching Institute, I was hooked! AACN is a great organization and I wanted to be a part of it.
Some colleagues and I formed an AACN chapter in Ann Arbor, Mich. My involvement at the local level made me more aware of opportunities to contribute at the national level. Although volunteering requires a time commitment, whether at the local or national level, I have always felt that I have gained more from participating than I contributed. AACN resources are available to all members, but participation makes you more aware of these resources.
I have been able to apply skills I learned from my AACN activities to my job. Because my boss recognizes that I have brought ideas and skills to my work, which I learned via AACN, I was able to negotiate the time necessary to serve in my national board position.
A:I am reminded of the expression "think globally, act locally." Trying to make a difference in healthcare seems overwhelming for one person. Being a part of a 65,000-member association enhances the chance of having an impact.
As an AACN volunteer, you gain a broader perspective and a larger network of colleagues. You have the opportunity to talk to nurses who often are facing the same challenges you are. In addition, I am familiar with the myriad resources to meet clinical, education and research needs, because I have been able to work closely with the AACN national office staff that produces the publications, educational programs and certification programs.
Denise Thornby
Thornby is a nurse educator in the Education & Professional Development Department at Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, in Richmond, Va.
A:I graduated in the mid-'70s, when there was a significant nursing shortage. I wanted to work at an academic medical center, and thought obstetrics-gynecology would be fun, but there were no open positions. I inquired about positions in the recovery room, because I had enjoyed that clinical experience while in school. Again, there were no open positions. At the hospital where I had worked while in school, I had admired the nurses who knew how to take care of very sick patients. This small hospital had no ICU, only a room. I was told there were positions available in the ICU. I was pleased to be employed, but a little concerned about being an ICU nurse. I had only seen, not touched or cared for, a ventilator patient.
So, I ended up in critical care by luck. Although naive, I was a motivated new graduate who fell in love with critical care nursing and caring for adult and pediatric cardiac surgery patients. I stayed in that unit for eight years, eventually becoming the nurse clinician-education coordinator. It was quite a journey for someone who at first wasn't even sure what types of patients were cared for in a cardiac surgery ICU.
A:As a clinician for many years, I found caring for very sick, challenging patients—especially pediatric cardiac surgery patients—most rewarding. As an educator, I have found a great deal of satisfaction in helping new staff become competent and comfortable in their practice. I also have enjoyed setting standards and influencing how we care for patients. I planned to be a clinical nurse specialist when I finished graduate school, but again there were no positions available. Instead, I became the nurse manager in a surgery trauma ICU. This was a challenging but rewarding position, because I now could influence the patient care environment. I also found coaching and mentoring extremely rewarding. In addition, I served in a director-level position, where I had the opportunity to coach and influence managers to create an optimal environment within their units.
Today, I am working in my hospital's Education & Professional Development Department, where I work with managers and staff to create healing, caring patient care environments. In this position, I believe I can make the biggest difference in working with staff and managers to create effective teams as well as in promoting AACN's vision. Professional renewal activities and coaching are a current focus and, perhaps, the most personally rewarding aspect of my job, because I help nurses and their managers deal more effectively with changes and stressors so that they, in turn, can make their optimal contribution.
Although I no longer provide care for patients at the bedside, I know I make my optimal contribution by assisting and supporting other nurses so that they can.
QvWhat motivated you to commit your time to volunteer service at the national level?
A:I became involved in my local chapter after I was invited by a member to participate. This affiliation was an important turn in my career, because I acquired skills such as conducting an educational program, leading a committee, working with a group to lead the chapter, learning to use the computer and dealing with conflicts. I served my chapter in a variety of roles, including two terms as president.
When I saw a call for volunteers in AACN News for the Chapter Coordination Committee, I thought I had something to offer. I consider chapters a very important part of AACN and have always been committed to their support.
AThis is difficult to describe. The rewards are many, including:
• Learning and growing in my leadership, speaking and writing skills
• Working with people who share a common vision and values
• Having the opportunity to meet people from all over the country
• Participating in the work of our association, and seeing my part in a project or initiative
• Having the opportunity to coach and mentor others
• Making new friends and establishing relationships that will last a lifetime
I have found AACN to be an oasis in times of personal and professional struggle. Being part of something that is positive, future-focused and principle-centered has helped sustain me. I appreciate the opportunity to give back to people and to an association that has given me so much.
South American Tour an Opportunity to Exchange Practice Information
AACN will sponsor an international study tour to South America from September 20 to 30, 2000. Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, are included on the itinerary.
Professional visits will include tours of healthcare facilities as well as ample opportunity to exchange clinical practice information with colleagues in both countries. The professional program is expected to provide up to 14 contact hours of continuing education credit.
Cost for the tour is $2,895 per person for a shared twin room. For single occupancy accommodations, $695 will be added.
Included in the cost is round trip airfare from Kennedy Airport in New York, New York, or Miami International Airport in Florida. Also included are eight nights of hotel accommodations; breakfast each day; and four lunches. In addition, organized sightseeing tours are planned in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro as well as to Iguazu Falls, where Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay converge.
For more information about the South America Study Tour, contact Interport, Ltd., 510 31st St. Suite G, Newport Beach, CA 92663; phone, (949) 673-3596; fax, (949) 673-1007.
Public Policy Update
AACN engages in a variety of activities to address and protect the needs and interests of its members and to ensure that AACN positively contributes to advancing the nursing profession. Following is a summary of the types of activities in which AACN has recently been involved:
• Letters were sent to U.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer (Calif.) and Diane Feinstein (Calif.) asking that a significant portion of the tobacco settlement funds be returned to the states for use in tobacco prevention programs.
• Letters were sent to President Clinton and to U.S. Reps. Ron Packard (Calif.) and Christopher Cox (Calif.) urging them to oppose any amendments to the supplemental appropriations bill that would waive the federal share of the tobacco settlement to the states without requiring that states spend a significant portion on tobacco control.
• Signed Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids—AMICUS Brief to U.S. Supreme Court in support of Federal Drug Administration (FDA) jurisdiction over tobacco products.
• Signed on to Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids "Fix It" ad in support of using tobacco settlement funds for tobacco prevention.
• Letters were e-mailed or faxed to Boxer and Feinstein as well as to U.S. Reps. Packard and Randy Cunningham (Calif.) requesting their support of the "Dear Colleague" letter by U.S. Sen. Michael Crapo (Idaho), which opposes the proposed tax on association investment income.
• Signed on as an organization to support the Coalition for Nursing Research Funding (CNRF) for the 106th Congress as well as the CNRF Appropriations Subcommittee Letter advocating $90.2 million for the National Institute for Nursing Research (NINR).
• Signed letters from the Coalition for Consumer Health & Safety in support of bicycle helmet legislation in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and North Carolina.
• Signed Coalition for Consumer Health & Safety Transportation Committee letter to U.S. Sens. John McCain (Ariz.) and Ernest Hollings (S.C.), chairman and ranking member, respectively, of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, in support of the transfer of the Office of Motor Carriers (OMC) within the Department of Transportation from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
• Signed letters as a member of the ComCARE Alliance supporting S.B. 800, the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999. Letters went to the Senate Commerce Committee and to the cosponsors.
• Signed statement supporting $17 million for the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) grant program for FY2000.
• DuAnne Foster Edwards, RN, MN, CS, will represent AACN on the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) Organ Donation Panel to develop hospital guidelines for organ donation.
• Darlene Bradley, RN, MSN, MA, CCRN, CEN, will represent AACN on the American Heart Association task force to revise the "Guidelines for CPR and Emergency cardiovascular care."
• AACN Executive Director Phyllis Reading, RN, MN, will represent AACN on the Coalition for Women with Heart Disease Advisory Board.
• AACN Public Policy Specialist Janice Weber, RN, MSN, CCRN, will serve on the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) FY2000 Public Policy Committee.
For-Profit Healthcare System Driven by Cost
The inclusion of shareholders in the healthcare delivery system has shifted the emphasis from access and quality of care issues to cost issues, Barbara Safriet, associate dean at the Yale Law School in New Haven, Conn., pointed out in a special presentation titled "Health Care Regulation and the Critical Care Nurse" at the recent National Teaching Institute™ in New Orleans, La. The session was cosponsored by Atrium Medical Corporation and GE Marquette Medical Systems.
According to Safriet, a tremendous amount of waste, inefficiency and fraud existed in the not-for-profit system long before its conversion to a for-profit system.
"The major difference is that we now have different stakeholders," she said. "We now have investors who expect a return on their investment."
Instead of profits going toward patient care, research or development of new treatments, they are being returned to shareholders in dividends.
Although nursing is normally listed on the expense side of annual hospital income statements, Safriet argued that nurses are actually essential revenue producers.
Other cost-associated changes include the fact that providers were once paid more for doing more, she noted. Now, healthcare providers are paid a set amount for a set procedure, regardless of whether they choose to do more.
To compound the changes, the market has become more fluidic and chaotic with increasing mergers, company downsizing and acquisitions.
Get Help With Your Financial Planning
Are you interested in enhancing your personal and retirement financial planning?
AACN members can get planning assistance through a member benefit agreement with Merrill Lynch. A variety of services are available, including educational seminars.
Under the agreement, Merrill Lynch will waive the first year's IRA account fee for AACN members. This no-fee option can be continued in subsequent years through Merrill Lynch's Retirement Asset Builder Service.
For more information about the accounts and services associated with this member benefit, call (888) MLSAVES (657-2837) and ask for ext. AACN (2226). Merrill Lynch has also established a Web site for AACN members. The site can be accessed through the AACN Web site at
http://www.aacn.org. Click on "AACN Member Info;" then on "AACN Member Benefits Directory."
Protect Yourself From the Rising Costs of Long-Term Care
Earmarking a portion of your monthly retirement savings for long-term care can help protect you from the escalating costs of long-term care. In addition, choosing long-term care insurance can help avoid placing an undue burden on those you love.
AACN members are eligible for insurance through John Hancock to help cover the costs of long-term care in a variety of settings, including at home, in an adult day care, in a residential care facility, or in a nursing home. Services from nurses, home healthcare aides, therapists and other types of caregivers are covered.
For more information about the AACN Long-Term Care Insurance Plan or to request an enrollment package, call the John Hancock Customer Service Center at (800) 708-0706 or visit the John Hancock long-term care Web site at
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The National Perinatal Association will present a conference titled "Shaping the Future of Perinatal Health Care" on Oct. 21 and 22, 1999, in Milwaukee, Wis. For more information, call (813) 971-1008, or visit the association Web site at
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In a recent Speak Out a writer 'spoke out' about fraud, lies and deception as relates to the war in Iraq. I would like to relate my perception.
A cease-fire had recently been declared in the Korean War when in 1954 the United States entered into a contract of obligation and promise called the Manila Pact (SEATO - South East Asian Treaty Organization). That pact called for all member nations to come to the aid of the others when it was threatened with Communist expansion/incursion.
Apparently the writer has forgotten (or didn't know) that Saddam Hussein used poison gas to kill thousands of Kurds who were opposing his dictatorial regime of opulence and butchery (poison gas equals weapon of mass destruction).
The writer also opined that we wasted 4,000 American lives in the Iraq War and that the U.S. was responsible for the loss of tens of thousands of Iraqis and that Iraq is worse off now than it was before we went over there.
Where does the writer get his/her information from? Apparently this is the writer's own expert opinion, opinion that is based on supposition, conjecture and misinformation. Does the writer get their 'information' from the likes of a 'Tokyo Rose' or "Hanoi Hannah'?
By the way, I volunteered and fought in Vietnam 1966-67 because of the U.S. participation in the Manila Pact (SEATO) of 1954. Don't you believe that we should honor our obligations?
I do.
I believe that America has been deceived and lied to by those who have been attempting to perpetuate a fraud upon the American people, gullible people. We are our brother's keeper.
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For the next two weeks, The Times will be profiling the seven candidates for the District 5 seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. All the stories will be available by April 14. Get all the latest election news on our Campaign 2010 page.
Last week: Democratic candidates
Monday: Mitchell Howie
Tuesday: David Maker
Wednesday: Steve Raby
Thursday: Tazewell Shepard
This week: Republican candidates
Monday: Mo Brooks
Tuesday: Parker Griffith
Today: Les Phillip
HUNTSVILLE, AL -- Les Phillip, at the end of a recent interview with The Times, summed up the focus of his nearly yearlong campaign for Congress this way: "Jobs, jobs, jobs. The only way to get jobs is to make a friendly business climate."
According to Phillip, that means cutting both the tax rates and the environmental regulations that create obstacles for financial growth. He said the loss of manufacturing jobs, such as textile plants, has led to too few jobs and no tax base in some areas.
"If we were making stuff and selling it to the world," he said, "we'd be healthy."
He also worries the U.S. government is losing its focus on the development of new weapons and technologies for national defense. He said the Chinese aren't slowing their weapons research. "They want supremacy," said Phillip.
Phillip, a former Navy pilot and a first-time political candidate, announced his intention to run for Congress in June 2009. Today he finds himself in a heated Republican primary with attorney Mo Brooks and U.S. Rep. Parker Griffith of Huntsville.
Phillip said Griffith, because of his vast financial reserves, remains the front-runner. "He is a politician," said Phillip. "He is very smooth."
But Phillip expects to get into a runoff election with Griffith. Brooks, who serves on the Madison County Commission, has too narrow a base of support, said Phillip. "You need to know not just South Huntsville, but the entire district."
Like all three candidates, Phillip calls himself a conservative. But Phillip said he is not necessarily the Tea Party candidate, although he said his values largely coincide with theirs.
And Phillip said he could never have considered becoming a Democrat based on his belief opposing abortion alone. But Phillip said he is also interested in what seem like more progressive issues, such as providing educational opportunities for all children and ending structural poverty.
But his strategy to achieve those goals is decidedly conservative. One way to combat poverty, he said, is create more high-paying jobs for people who don't want to go to college, for people who may want to become a mechanic or work in a plant.
He talks of high taxes and environmental regulations driving manufacturers to China. Take the textile industry. "The EPA, along with taxes, basically drove them out of business," said Phillip.
No one wants dirty water, said Phillip, but he would end the enforcement authority of the U.S. Environmental Protect Agency and hand that duty back to the states.
Age: 46
Birthplace: Trinidad, W.I.
Now lives in: Huntsville
Occupation: Business owner
Experience: Co-owner of Budding
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Phillip said he would limit federal intervention in public schools, as seen in President Bush's No Child Left Behind Act and President Obama's Race To The Top initiative. He also objects to the government directly handling student loans or mandating health insurance.
"I'm in the race because I'm very concerned about the direction this country is headed," said Phillip. "I saw our jobs going away and I saw our freedoms going away."
Phillip argues that Congress should decrease the size and scope of the IRS, which he points out wasn't created until 1913. Phillip said he would support reliance on sales taxes over the federal income tax. He mentions that drug dealers and illegal immigrants don't pay income tax, but they do pay sales tax.
Phillip spent his early childhood in Trinidad in the West Indies. At a young age, his parents emigrated and later became U.S. citizens. Phillip attended school in Baltimore and then entered the U.S. Naval Academy.
He became a helicopter pilot and spent eight years on active duty. After working in Florida, Phillip came to Huntsville. Here he said he worked at Arrow Electronic for several years, as program manager at the end, then spent a year at Vulcan Materials. Now he and his wife Merle run a restaurant, catering business and cooking school in Madison called The Budding Chef.
Phillip graded the performance of President Obama so far as a C-, saying that the federal stimulus reached too few people and involved too much bureaucratic overhead. He said the federal government could have suspended paycheck deductions, such as FICA or Medicare, to put extra money directly into the hands of consumers.
"Whatever you tax, you get less of it," he said, coming to the crux of his pro-business platform. "You tax production, you get less of it."


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HERSHEY - Tie game. Time running out. Big game. Big crowd. Crunch time. And a trip to the district championship game hanging in the balance.
And Shaquon Sheppard delivered.
The 6-5 senior who also answers to the name "Shoop" was the hero for Harrisburg on Tuesday night.
Sheppard's plucked Ashtin Cooksey-Easter's miss and banked home the rebound as time expired, giving the Cougars a 58-56 win over Wilson in a District 3-AAAA boys' basketball semifinal game in the Giant Center.
Wilson led by as many as four points late, but the Bulldogs missed four free throws in a row down the stretch, leaving the door open for the Cougars.
In the game's final sequence, Harrisburg's Jerel Patterson fed Cooksey-Easter, who drove the lane and tossed up a runner. His shot missed. But Sheppard was there for the stickback, and his follow-up fell through the net as the clock hit zeroes, putting the Cougars in Saturday's district title game against York at 1 p.m. back in the Giant Center.
Had the cam rolling for Harrisburg's last possession, which ended with Sheppard's game-winner - and ensuing celebration.
Obviously a tough loss for Wilson, and some of the Bulldogs' players had a tough time getting up off the floor after the horn. But in a classy move - as you'll see - Harrisburg's players came back to the court and helped a few kids up and congratulated them on a great game. Take a look.


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Just out of curiousity, what kinds of flights do you enjoy? What do you like to do with your time in FS? Do you like long haul, short, or medium? VFR or IFR? What do you find most exciting about FS? Do you have favorite approaches that give you "white knuckles" that you would challenge others to do?
I'm asking these questions to see if I can get any ideas, because sometimes I just wonder what can I do with FS to keep me going? I just finished a flight today, the third time since I've tried it, and well, I'm thinking about changing it because I guess I'm looking for some more excitement and challenge. Any ideas, and comments are welcome, thanks ahead of time.


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Tonle Sap is a large lake in the middle of Cambodia which is actually a part of the Mekong River. When the river rises each year Tonle Sap dramatically increases in size, with water levels rising over 10m. There are several floating villages in Tonle Sap that move with the seasonal changes in the lake. These kids are playing on the closest thing they have to a front yard.
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Rutgers coach Greg Schiano called junior linebacker Steve Beauharnais into his office a couple of days before the start of preseason camp last week and broke the news to him. His master plan during spring practice of sliding Beauharnais from middle linebacker, where he was solid if unspectacular last season, back to the strong-side spot, where he was a game-changing playmaker as a freshman, was being scrapped.
In an attempt to make his defense faster and more athletic, Schiano originally wanted to move junior Ka'Lial Glaud, who showed flashes as a reserve strong-side linebacker, to the middle to replace Beauharnais, who was elated about the proposed switch.
"I guess the secret is out," Beauharnais said today. "That's what coach wants. He pulled me into his office before camp and told me he feels more comfortable with me on the inside. He said he knew I wanted to play the outside, but it's better for the team if I play inside.
"I'm doing what's best for the team. You have to trust your head coach. You have to trust that he's leading you in the right direction. ... I'm not disappointed. I'm on the field. Everybody is making sacrifices as far as what position they feel they should play. (Safety Khaseem Greene) is moving down to linebacker. I don't hear a word. (Glaud) has moved back to (the strong side). He hasn't said a word. Everybody is doing what they have to do."
Schiano didn't announce the move of Beauharnais back to the middle, where he will have significant responsibility in calling the defense for the Scarlet Knights' ever-changing defensive packages. Beauharnais has done that job before, whereas Glaud is still getting familiar with the nickel and dime sets.
"We moved Steve back to (strong side) with thoughts of one thing," Schiano said. "Then, we looked at him at the end of spring at (middle linebacker) again and we just think he's naturally really, really the best we have there."
Though Beauharnais had 79 tackles, 1 1/2 sacks, an interception, four forced fumbles and a fumble recovery last season, he has admitted that the added responsibility of being the defensive signal-caller slowed him down because he had so many other things on his mind, such as ensuring everyone was lined up correctly.
But this season, Beauharnais says a second season calling the defense and some tweaks to his job description, such as being a defensive end in some third-down packages, should help return him to his play-making days as a freshman when he had five sacks.
"I'm not going to let out any schemes but I think the (middle linebacker) position will be a little bit more active this year," Beauharnais said. "Will moving me around help me make more plays? Let's just let the action speak for itself."
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DETROIT, MI -- Jamel Witcher Jr., 4, was killed Jan. 16 when his 4-year-old cousin accidentally shot him in the chest while unsupervised at their grandparents' home.
The gun was owned but Witcher's grandfather, Harvey Witcher, 56, who was scheduled to appear in court Wednesday for sentencing along with his co-defendant, Patricia Johnson, 53.
They never made it to the hearing.
WDIV, Channel 4 News reports that the pair ditched their court appearance. Their bonds have since been revoked and arrest warrants issued.
Detroit police representatives in the Public Communication Office said they did not know the status of Witcher and Johnson but were looking into it further.
Johnson, originally charged with involuntary manslaughter, second-degree child abuse, and being a felon in possession of a firearm; and Witcher, charged with involuntary manslaughter, being a felon in possession of a firearm and felony firearm, both accepted plea deals for reduced charges last month.