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With the Travelers – Day Three
Greg Porter doubles in Sean Rodriguez in the bottom of the 1st to give the Travs a 1-0 lead in Game #1 of yesterday's twinbill. He homered in the bottom of the 7th to win the game.
To paraphrase A Tale of Two Cities, it was the best of games, and it was the worst of games.
The Springfield Cardinals came into town for a five-game series, starting with a doubleheader last night. In the minors, twinbill games are seven innings each, so a 6:30 PM start wasn't as bad as it might sound.
I was interested to see and hear the fan reaction, because this is a Cardinals market and the Cardinals were the Travs' parent club from the mid-1960s through 2000. The divorce was nasty & mdash; one irreconcilable difference was the Cardinals wanting a new ballpark that Travs' management couldn't provide — so the Redbirds left town. The Angels, meanwhile, had been terminated by the Erie SeaWolves, their Double-A affiliate. Erie wanted a local affiliation and eventually signed with the Detroit Tigers.
The Angels were happy with Little Rock, because the Texas League was the closest Double-A league to Anaheim. Although Ray Winder Field was built in 1932 and its facilities were antiquated by modern standards, any differences remained private and the Angels reportedly offered to help improve the playing field.
Not all the locals took kindly to the Cardinals' departure. Season ticket holders got to put placards on their chairbacks with their personal or corporate names. I remember seeing signs such as "Cardinals Fan" on seats that remained empty.
All that pouting did little good, because two years later the Cardinals bought the El Paso Diablos and moved the franchise to Springfield, Missouri. Obviously, because they directly own that franchise, there's no way they're going to chuck it overboard and return to Little Rock.
Meanwhile, Bill Valentine finally found a way to put together a deal for a new stadium, Dickey-Stephens Park, across the Arkansas River in North Little Rock. The Angels' patience was rewarded with a state-of-the-art facility that could be Triple-A if they expanded the capacity.
So last night was my first opportunity to randomly sample customer reaction to the Springfield/Arkansas rivalry.
I heard several say variations along the lines of "I wish the Cardinals were still here," but few people seemed willing to root for Springfield instead of the Travelers. Those who did were often admonished by their neighbors. I had others say they don't care who is the parent club, they just come out for the entertainment or to root for the local nine. I did hear many comments from people saying they didn't care about the Angels at all, although after the Angels beat St. Louis in their home park the last two nights I resisted the temptation to rub their noses in it. (smile)
In the end, it doesn't really matter, so long as the turnstiles spin and people buy plenty of food and merchandise.
Greg Porter is a local favorite, now in his third year with the Travelers. He was off to a slow start, with only one homer entering the homestand, but yesterday had to be his best day of the season.
Porter opened Game #1 with a two-out double in the bottom of the first to drive home Sean Rodriguez for a 1-0 lead. The game went into the bottom of the seventh tied 3-3, and it looked like we might be headed for extra innings, just what you need in a doubleheader. But Sean Rodriguez singled to lead off the inning, and on the first pitch he saw Porter hit a mammoth shot to right-center to give the Travs the win.
Click Here to watch Porter's homer.
When the players returned to the dugout before Game #2, I showed many of them the video of Greg's dinger. They seemed very upbeat, especially riding a four-game winning streak that put them within hailing distance of the North Division lead despite their horrid season to date. A win in Game #2 would put them four games behind Springfield for second place, and five games behind Tulsa with ten games left on the first half schedule, including three at Tulsa and four at home against last-place Tulsa.
A personal note … If you watch Porter's video and the others I've posted, they're mostly shot from the stands. When this park was designed, someone took "camera well" literally. You have to climb down a ladder to get into the well! It's so deep that it's virtually useless for photography or videography. Even if you tried, you'd have to shoot through the protective netting and padding around the well. So the local photographs and camera crews choose to go up in the stands, finding empty seats. On the other hand, it's kinda cool because you pick up on the audio track what the fans are saying so you the viewer get a sample of the local chatter.
Anyway, Game #2 began. In the bottom of the first, Adam Morrissey led off with a walk and then Freddy Sandoval hit a two-run homer to right-center to give the Travs a 2-0 lead.
Click Here to watch Sandoval's homer.
But the Cardinals eventually tied the game 2-2 going into the 7th, and that's when it all unravelled.
The key moment, in my opinion, was with one out and 2B Casey Rowlett on first. LF Sean Danielson hit a comebacker to reliever Rafael Rodriguez, who whirled and threw to SS Ryan Leahy for the force. Leahy then threw on to first, but the umpire ruled that Danielson beat the throw. I was standing nearby and thought Danielson was out, but my opinion doesn't count.
Springfield eventually scored two runs to take a 4-2 lead, and Bill Edwards relieved Rodriguez. On a pickoff attempt at 2B, Edwards threw it into center field, where CF Sean Rodriguez missed the ball and had to chase it, allowing the runner to score. And the Travs lost, 5-2.
The mood in the dugout afterwards was as if someone had died.
Anyway, time to head to the ballpark.


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RoboCup-2001: The Fifth Robotic Soccer World Championships
RoboCup-2001 was the Fifth International RoboCup Competition and Conference. It was held for the first time in the United States, following RoboCup-2000 in Melbourne, Australia; RoboCup-99 in Stockholm; RoboCup-98 in Paris; and RoboCup-97 in Osaka. This article discusses in detail each one of the events at RoboCup-2001, focusing on the competition leagues.
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Philip Rivers: Season stats:Just second time in career has more interceptions (six) than touchdowns (five). Other time was after second game of 2007 season. Passer rating of 82.1 ranks 13th in NFL. Still, has three 300-yard games and 1,286 total yards (fifth in NFL). October is historically his best month (104.4 career passer rating). vs. Mia(10/2): Completed 21 of 31 passes for 307 yards, one touchdown (season-long 55 yards to Vincent Jackson) and no interceptions. Season-high 110.6 passer rating. Also ran twice for first downs (15 and 7 yards). vs. KC (9/25): Completed 24-of-38 passes for 266 yards. Intercepted twice, no touchdowns. Third game in a row with two interceptions for first time in career (83 regular-season games). Passer rating of 62.0 lowest in past 39 games. [Story] @ NE (9/18): Completed 29-of-49 for 378 yards, 2 TD, 2 int., 97.7 passer rating. Just fourth time he has been intercepted twice in consecutive games. [Story] vs. Min (9/11): Completed 33-of-48 passes for 335 yards, 2 TD, 2 int., 85.0 passer rating. Had just 24 games in 81 career starts with lower passer rating. Has thrown two picks just 16 times; never thrown three in a game. [Story] Notes: Offensive captain for sixth consecutive year has not missed a start since taking over job at beginning of 2006 season ... Coming off season in which he lead NFL with 4,710 passing yards. His 103.8 passer rating from 2008-10 was best in the NFL ... Making $6.6 million this season. Signed six-year, $92.3 million extension in August of 2009 that will keep him under team control through 2015 ... 55-25 record in first 80 starts of career (through 2010) is fourth-best all-time behind Kenny Stabler (60-19-1), Tom Brady (60-20) and Danny White (57-23) ... Played in first Pro Bowl following 2010 season. Had been voted to participate after the '06 and '09 seasons but pulled out due to injury and the birth of his first son ... Fourth pick of 2004 draft by New York Giants; acquired by Chargers in exchange for Eli Manning. Chargers also received a third-round pick (used to select kicker Nate Kaeding), 2005 first-round pick (used to select linebacker Shawne Merriman) and 2005 fifth-round pick (used in trade for offensive tackle Roman Oben).
Billy Volek: Season stats: Has not played. Notes: Sixth season with Chargers. Signed two-year contract in August that pays him $2.5 million this year and a total of $6 million if he is the team in 2012 ... Has never appeared in a loss for the Chargers, who are 13-0 when he plays ... As a Charger, he is 25-for-44 for 249 yards with one TD and two interceptions in the regular season ... In the Chargers' divisional playoff game at Indianapolis after the 2007 season, took over for an injured Rivers in the fourth quarter. He completed all three of his passes (for 48 yards) and ran the final yard of an eight-play, 78-yard touchdown drive that won the game ... Chargers traded 2007 seventh-round pick to Tennessee to acquire Volek in September 2006 ... Played in 37 career games, including 10 starts. Completed 337 of his 561 career passes for 27 TDs and 15 interceptions. Career 84.9 passer rating.
Ryan Mathews: Season stats: Has 61 carries for 288 yards (4.7 average), 3 touchdowns. Ranks 12th in NFL in rushing yards and 11th in average per carry. Has 19 receptions for 254 yards. His 542 scrimmage yards rank fourth in NFL. vs. Mia (10/2): Tied career high set week before with 149 scrimmage yards. Ran 16 times for 81 yards, caught five passes for 68 yards, including career-high 42 yards on a screen. Played 36 snaps. vs. KC (9/25): Career-high 149 yards from scrimmage. Ran 21 times for 98 yards and two TDs, caught four passes for 51 yards. Played 52 snaps. [Story]@ NE (9/18): Ran 12 times for 64 yards. Scored on 10-yard run. Seven of his carries went for four yards or more. Never gained fewer than two yards. Caught seven passes for 62 yards. In for 36 snaps. vs. Min (9/11): Ran 12 times for 45 yards and caught three passes for 73 yards. Started and played total of 36 snaps. Norv Turner called it Mathews' best game of career based on combination of running, blocking and receiving. [Story] Notes: Played in just 12 games in 2010 and was limited to 158 carries (for 678 yards and seven touchdowns) after suffering a high ankle sprain in his second NFL game ... Fumbled five times, lost three of them ... Will make $450,000 in base salary this season and got a $5.183 million reporting bonus. His rookie contract after being the 12th overall pick was for five years and a possible $25.65 million ... Played just 291 snaps in 2010. Technically, since he didn't participate in 35 percent of the Chargers' offensive snaps as a rookie, he remains tied to the team through 2015. Still considered a given he will be a free agent after '14, since he has to participate in just 45 percent of the offensive snaps in any of the next four seasons ... Chargers traded up 16 spots (sending 40th and 126th picks and Tim Dobbins to Miami) to take Mathews 24th overall in 2010 draft.
Mike Tolbert: Season stats: Leads team with four touchdowns. Has run 31 times for 81 yards and two TD. Leads team with 25 receptions, second behind Vincent Jackson with two receiving TDs, ranks third with 206 receiving yards. Targeted team-high 31 times. One special teams tackle. vs. Mia (10/2): Scored on one-yard jump over goal line. Carried six times for 17 yards. Caught five passes for 51 yards. Played 36 offensive snaps. Played on both kickoff teams. Made tackle on kickoff. vs. KC (9/25): After missing two days of practice (calf), carried four times for 19 yards and caught three passes for 24 yards. Played 20 snaps. @ NE (9/18): Carried nine times for 10 yards. Six of nine carries went for one yard or less. Long run of seven yards. Fumble in fourth quarter ended Chargers' scoring threat. Caught eight passes for 73 yards. Played 36 snaps. [Story] vs. Min (9/11): Scored all three Chargers touchdowns (one-yard pass, seven-yard run, 19-yard pass). Carried 12 times for 35 yards and caught team-high nine passes for 58 yards. Played total of 48 snaps. Notes: Undrafted free agent (2008) was team's leading rusher in 2010 with 182 carries for 735 yards and 11 touchdowns ... Ran a total of 28 yards for his touchdowns, longest of which was eight yards ... Fumbled five times, lost three in 2010. Of the lost fumbles, one was at Oakland's 1-yard line and another at Seattle's 7 ... Signed second-round RFA tender for $1.835 million this season. Scheduled to be unrestricted free agent in 2012.
Jordan Todman: Season stats: Has not been active. Notes: Sixth-round pick in 2011 signed four-year, $2.14 million contract ... Carried 28 times for 112 yards in preseason.
Jacob Hester: Season stats: Three carries, 13 yards. Four receptions, 15 yards. Played 95 offensive snaps. Has been charged with allowing 1½ sacks. Three tackles, one assist on special teams. Two kickoff returns for total of 48 yards. vs. Mia (10/2): Carried once for no gain on a third-and-one. Played 20 snaps. Charged with allowing half-sack. Made tackle on kickoff. vs. KC (9/25): One carry for one yard, one catch for two yards. Played 23 snaps. Allowed one sack (Tamba Hali). Played on all four kick teams. Returned one kick 24 yards. @ NE (9/18): One 12-yard run. Combined on tackle on kickoff. vs. Min (9/11): Started and played 36 snaps. Caught three passes for 13 yards. Tied for team high with two special teams tackles. Returned first kickoff of season 24 yards. Notes: Special teams captain in 2011 ... Played career-high 411 snaps in 2010 ... Will make $1.2 million this year. Final year of four-year, $3.18 million rookie contract ... Drafted in third round in 2008 after Chargers traded up to get him, sending 2008 fifth-rounder and 2009 second-rounder to New England.
Vincent Brown: Season stats: Two receptions for 26 yards. Has played 38 offensive snaps. vs. Mia (10/2): First NFL reception was for six yards on third-and-2. Made another 20-yard reception on third down. Finished with the two catches for 26 yards. Played 23 snaps. vs. KC (9/25): Played 15 snaps in NFL debut. Targeted once (technically, it was a throwaway). @ NE (9/18): Inactive. vs. Min (9/11): Inactive. Hamstring injury suffered in second practice of training camp ended up sidelining him most of August and limited him in practice the week before this game. Notes: First of two third-round picks (82nd overall) ... Expected to be a significant part of offense before hamstring injury. Played in just one preseason game (Arizona), making two catches for 23 yards ... Signed four-year, $2.63 million contract, which included $586,068 signing bonus and $375,000 base salary in 2011 ... First of two third-round picks in 2010 (82nd overall).
Patrick Crayton: Season stats: Six receptions for 50 yards. Did not play first two games (ankle). Three punt returns for 22 yards (7.3 average). Has played 105 offensive snaps. vs. Mia (10/2): Caught one pass for three yards. Returned three punts for 22 total of yards. Played 49 offensive snaps. vs. KC (9/25): Started and played 56 snaps. Caught five passes (tied for team high) for 47 yards. @ NE (9/18): Inactive. vs. Min (9/11): Inactive. Not recovered from Aug. 22 surgery to remove bone spurs from his ankle. Notes: Led Chargers in receiving (33-420) for five-game stretch in 2010 before fracturing his wrist scoring a touchdown on Nov. 22 against Denver. Did not play again ... Will make $2.35 million in 2011, the final year of his contract ... Acquired via trade from Dallas (2010 seventh-rounder) on Sept. 4, 2010 ... Played in 91 career games going into 2011, including 35 starts. Has 224 receptions for 3,402 yards and 24 touchdowns.
Richard Goodman: Season stats: Averaging 22.4 yards on seven kickoff returns. Has played 29 offensive snaps. No receptions. Targeted once. vs. Mia (10/2): Played four snaps at receiver. Was not thrown to. Returned one kickoff for 21 yards. vs. KC (9/25): Returned one kickoff for 20 yards. Played four offensive snaps. Gunner on punt team, played on kickoff team. @ NE (9/18): Returned three kickoffs for 63 yards (21.0 average). Long of 27. vs. Min (9/11): Returned two kickoffs for total of 53 yards (26.5 average). Played two snaps at receiver. Long of 27. Notes: Made team on strength of special teams play -- in coverage and as returner. Undrafted free agent (2010) spent three weeks (six through eight) on active roster as a rookie. Only catch was for a 25-yard gain against New England. He promptly placed ball on ground without being touched. Play was ruled to have been a fumble, which the Patriots recovered ... Base salary of $450,000 in '11.
Malcom Floyd: Season stats: Nine receptions for 158 yards. Targeted 18 times. Has played 144 of 294 offensive snaps. vs. Mia (10/2): Caught two passes for 26 yards. Played 51 snaps. Did not practice until Friday (groin). vs. KC (9/25): Two catches for 28 yards. Did not practice all week (groin). Played 22 snaps. First Chargers player (of 70) listed as "doubtful" by Norv Turner to play in a game. @ NE (9/18): Caught two third-down passes for 23 and 36 yards in first quarter before leaving game in second quarter with groin strain. Played 11 snaps. vs. Min (9/11): Started. Caught three passes for 45 yards. In game total of 60 snaps. Notes: Ranked third in league from 2008-10 with 18 yards per catch ... Been with Chargers since signing as undrafted free agent in 2004. Injuries limited him to 62 total games (through 2010) ... Had more than 700 yards receiving each of past two seasons ... Signed two-year, $5 million deal in August. Will make $2 million this year, which includes a $1.19 million roster bonus.
Vincent Jackson: Season stats: Ranks fourth in NFL with 374 yards on 20 receptions. Every reception has made a first down. Three touchdowns (long of 55 yards). Average per catch (18.7 yards) third in league among receivers with more than 15 catches. Has played 245 snaps. vs. Mia (10/2): Caught three passes for 108 yards and a touchdown in the first 18 minutes and then played just five more snaps (22 total) due to strained leg muscle. Missed two days of practice during week with strained abdominal muscle. vs. KC (9/25): Tied with Patrick Crayton for team-high five receptions, led team with 63 yards receiving. One carry for one yard. Played all but three of 72 offensive snaps. Missed practice Thursday due to sore abdomen. @ NE (9/18): Caught 10 passes for 179 yards, both career highs. Targeted career-high 15 times. Two touchdown receptions (three and 26 yards). Every catch went for a first down. Long of 29 yards. Played 71 of 72 offensive snaps. [Story] vs. Min (9/11): Started. Caught two passes for 31 yards. Targeted three times. Targeted fewer times just four games since 2008. Caught fewer passes just three times since '08. In game for 83 of offense's 84 snaps (including six penalties). Notes: Led league with 17.8-yard average between 2008-09. Caught 127 passes for 2,265 yards over those two seasons ... Played in Pro Bowl after 2009 season ... Played just 221 snaps (in five games) in 2010 due to contract dispute that caused him to not report to the Chargers until Oct. 30. Caught 14 passes for 248 yards and three TDs ... Will make $11.424 million this season as the team's franchise player ... Second-round pick in 2005.
Bryan Walters: Season stats: Eight punt returns for 45 yards (5.6 average). Three receptions for 27 yards. vs. Mia (10/2): Inactive. vs. KC (9/25): Returned two punts for nine yards. Long of five. Did not play on offense. @ NE (9/18): Played 57 offensive snaps and caught one pass for six yards. Two passes thrown his way. Lost two yards on only punt return. vs. Min (9/11): Played 20 snaps and caught both passes thrown to him for a total of 21 yards. Both went for first downs on a second-quarter drive. Returned five punts for total of 38 yards (7.6-yard average). Notes: Cornell graduate made team on his second try. Undrafted free agent cut after one week in 2010 after suffering a knee injury. Strong preseason included 103-yard kickoff return vs. Seattle and 10 catches for 122 yards ... Base salary of $375,000 in '11.
Antonio Gates: Season stats: Eight receptions, 74 yards, all in the season opener. Targeted 14 times. Left in fourth quarter at New England (9/17) and has not played since. vs. Mia (10/2): Inactive. vs. KC (9/25): Inactive due to lingering pain in right foot. [Story]@ NE (9/18): Played 64 snaps. Targeted just one time, and pass was intercepted. Double-covered virtually entire game. Has never been targeted fewer than two times since rookie season. Had been held without a reception just one other time since his rookie season. vs. Min (9/11): Even for Philip Rivers' favorite target on an annual basis, this was busy. Targeted 13 times and caught eight passes for team-high 74 yards. Has been targeted more just three times in his career, and Drew Brees was the Chargers' QB for two of those games. (Third time targeted 13 times.) Caught more passes just six times in his 120 career games. (Eighth time he had caught eight passes.) Started and played total of 79 snaps. Notes: Played in just one preseason game and participated sparingly in training camp practices as he and the team were cautious with his recovery from plantar fasciitis. The injury limited him to 10 games (558 snaps) in 2010. Caught 50 passes (fewest since his rookie season) for 782 yards and eight touchdowns. Still a brilliant season, as he three times surpassed 100 yards and battled through the injury until early December. Did not play after Dec. 5 game against Oakland ... Voted to Pro Bowl every season since 2004 ... Signed five-year contract extension in July 2010 that contained $36.175 million in new money. Base salary of $5.2 million in '11. Contract runs through 2015 ... Undrafted free agent signed for $7,500 in 2003 after All-American basketball career at Kent State.
Randy McMichael: Season stats: Has 11 receptions for 102 yards. Charged with total of two sacks. Has played 221 of 294 offensive snaps. vs. Mia (10/2): Three receptions for 25 yards. Started and played 54 of the 66 offensive snaps. Played on kickoff return and punt team. Charged with 1.5 sacks. vs. KC (9/25): Four receptions for 51 yards. Started and played 70 of 72 offensive snaps. Played on kickoff return. @ NE (9/18): Caught one pass for six yards. Charged with half-sack. Started and played 45 snaps. vs. Min (9/11): Played 52 snaps. Caught all three passes thrown to him for total of 20 yards. Notes: Filling in for Gates in 2010, caught 20 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns. Both TDs came at Houston ... Joined Chargers as free agent in June 2010. Re-signed this August for $810,000 for one year ... Entered 2011 with 390 receptions for 4,237 yards and 24 touchdowns in 132 career games (126 starts).
Kory Sperry: Season stats: Has played 66 offensive snaps. No receptions. Has had two passes thrown his way. No receptions. vs. Mia (10/2): Played season-high 33 offensive snaps. Also played on both return teams. vs. KC (9/25): Started and played 25 snaps. Targeted on one pass. Played special teams. @ NE (9/18): Played four offensive snaps. Also played on both punt teams and kickoff return. vs. Min (9/11): Played four snaps on offense. Also played on all kicking teams. Notes: Earned kudos from coaches and teammates for gain in knowledge and size despite lockout ... Expected to see many more snaps than the 84 he played for the Chargers in 2010. Should also catch more than the four passes for 73 yards he had last season ... Undrafted free agent originally signed with Chargers in 2009. Spent time with Miami and Denver, re-signed to Chargers practice squad last September. Appeared in seven games, made four catches for 73 yards in 2010 ... Base salary of $525,000 in '11. Scheduled to be restricted free agent in 2012.
Jeromey Clary: Season stats: Has played every offensive snap at right tackle. Charged with 2.5 sacks. vs. Mia (10/2): Played every offensive snap. Played on field goal team. vs. KC (9/25): Played 71 of 72 offensive snaps. @ NE (9/18): Played every offensive snap. Charged with 1.5 sacks. vs. Min (9/11): Played every offensive snap (84). Charged with allowing a sack. Notes: After playing on five one-year contracts, received four-year, $20 million contract in July. Will make $8.6 million of that this year. Started all 16 games at right tackle in 2010 and 48 of the past 54 regular-season games. Missed final six games in 2010 due to broken ankle that required surgery ... Drafted in sixth round in 2006. Spent rookie year on practice squad.
Kris Dielman: Season stats: Has played every offensive snap at left guard. vs. Mia (10/2): Played every offensive snap. vs. KC (9/25): Played every offensive snap. @ NE (9/18): Played every offensive snap. vs. Min (9/11): Played every offensive snap (84). Notes:Former undrafted free agent (2003) was moved from defensive line to offensive line after rookie training camp. Spent first five weeks of that season on practice squad ... ... Missed just three starts since taking over left guard in the third game of 2005 ... Played in past four Pro Bowls ... Signed six-year $36.5 million contract in 2007 which will pay him $4.5 million in base salary plus a $1 million roster bonus this season.
Brandyn Dombrowski: Season stats: Has played only on field goal units. vs. Mia (10/2): Played on field goal units. vs. KC (9/25): Played on field goal units. @ NE (9/18): Played on field goal units. vs. Min. Played on field goal units. Notes: Backup at right tackle and left tackle. Undrafted free agent (2008) started first five games of 2010 in place of left tackle Marcus McNeill, out in a contract dispute. Has started 13 games in past two years ... Base salary of $525,000 in 2010.
Nick Hardwick: Season stats: Has played every offensive snap at center. vs. Mia (10/2): Played every offensive snap. vs. KC (9/25): @ NE (9/18): Played every offensive snap. vs. Min (9/11): Played every offensive snap (84). Notes: Voted offensive captain for second straight season ... Started 16 games in 2010 for just second time in career. Missed 13 games of 2009 season after surgery to repair ankle in September. Returned to play in final two games and playoff loss to New York Jets ... Scheduled to make $3.675 million this season, final year of renegotiated contract signed in 2006 ... Chargers' second third-round pick in 2004.
Tyronne Green: Season stats: Has played 11 snaps at right guard, seven as a tight end and also played on kickoff return unit. vs. Mia (10/2): Played two snaps as tight end and played on kickoff return team. vs. KC (9/25): Played five snaps as tight end in jumbo package. Played on kickoff return unit. @ NE (9/18): Played on kickoff return unit. vs. Min (9/11): Played two series (11 snaps) at right guard in place of starter Louis Vasquez. Played on kickoff return. Notes: Made seven starts in 2010, six at right guard and one at left guard. Also played 10 snaps at left tackle (vs. Jacksonville) ... Fourth-round pick in 2009, originally slated as a guard and center. His versatility works against him being a starter ... Base salary of $525,000 this season is part of four-year, $2.2 million rookie contract that expires after 2012 season.
Marcus McNeill: Season stats: Has played every offensive snap at left tackle. Allowed one sack. vs. Mia (10/2): Played every offensive snap. vs. KC (9/25): Played every offensive snap. @ NE (9/18): Played every offensive snap. vs. Min (9/11): Played every snap. Charged with allowing sack. Notes: Did not play in preseason after arthroscopic knee surgery in early August. Also had knee surgery in offseason ... Agreed to a six-year, $48.985 million contract on Sept. 25, 2010, the day before the third game of the season. Had sat out the preseason and first two games displeased over not getting a long-term deal ... Made first start of '10 season on Oct. 17 at St. Louis. Played all but 27 snaps over final 11 games ... Making base salary of $10 million this season ... Chargers' second-round pick in 2006 started 16 games his rookie season, as well as in 2006 and '09. Missed first two games of 2008 season with neck injury ... Pro Bowler after 2007 and '08 seasons.
Scott Mruczkowski: Season stats: Has played on field goal units. vs. Mia (10/2): Played on field goal units. vs. KC (9/25): Played on field goal unit. @ NE (9/18): Played on FG unit. vs. Min (9/11): Played on FG unit. Notes: Seventh-round pick in 2005 has made 14 career starts, including 13 in place of center Nick Hardwick in 2009. Other start was at left guard in 2007 ... Signed one-year contract in July that paid him a $200,000 signing bonus and $100,000 roster bonus along with a $685,000 base salary.
Louis Vasquez: Season stats: Started three games at right guard and played all but 11 of 288 offensive snaps. Allowed one sack. vs. Mia (10/2): Played every offensive snap. vs. KC (9/25): Played every offensive snap. Charged with one sack. @ NE (9/18): Played every offensive snap. vs. Min (9/11): Started and played 73 snaps, all but two series in the middle of the game, when he was replaced by Tyronne Green. Notes: Third-round pick in 2009 started 14 games in rookie season and 10 games in 2010. A knee injury in 2009 and knee and neck injuries in 2010 accounted for the missed games ... Base salary of $525,000 in 2011 as part of four-year, $2.589 million rookie contract that expires after next season.
Luis Castillo: Season stats: One tackle, 32 snaps. Underwent surgery Sept. 12 to repair fractured tibia and is expected to miss at least the first half of the season. vs. Mia (10/2): Inactive. vs. KC (9/25): Inactive. @ NE (9/18): Inactive. vs. Min (9/11): Started at left end. Fractured tibia on his 32nd snap of the game and did not return. Made one tackle. Notes: Entered 2011 with 78 starts, including 45 over the previous three seasons. Shed injury label after struggling through 2006 and '07 seasons in which he started nine games in each due to ankle and foot injuries. Tore tendons in ankle in 2007 game at Minnesota ... Led defensive line in snaps played from 2008-10 ... Career: 19 sacks ... Signed renegotiated contract in 2008 that will have paid him $28 million by the end of this season and could be worth $44.2 million by the time it expires in 2014. Base salary of $4.5 million in 2011.
Jacques Cesaire: Season stats: Played 61 of 174 defensive snaps. Six total tackles. One quarterback hurry. vs. Mia (10/2): Inactive. vs. KC (9/25): Started at right end in place of injured Corey Liuget. Played 25 snaps. One Q hurry. Strained right knee in third quarter and didn't return. Expected to miss at least two games and possibly return after the bye. @ NE (9/18): Played 26 of 72 defensive snaps. Two tackles (assists). vs. Min (9/11): Played 10 snaps. Made one tackle for a two-yard loss. Notes: Started 30 of 32 games in 2009 and '10 ... Undrafted free agent (2003) became super sub. Started 63 regular-season games and played in 113 in first eight seasons ... Career-high four sacks in 2006, when he made 10 starts in place of the injured Luis Castillo and Igor Olshansky. Has 12.5 sacks in career ... Signed two-year, $2.135 million contract that paid him a $500,000 signing bonus and a base salary of $810,000 in 2011.
Antonio Garay: Season stats: Has 18 total tackles, including one for loss. One sack. Three quarterback knockdowns. Started every game at nose tackle, played total of 138 of 231 defensive snaps. vs. Mia (10/2): Started and played 34 snaps. Three total tackles vs. KC (9/25): Started and played 37 snaps. Three tackles, two assists. @ NE (9/18): Started and played 40 snaps. Six tackles, including one for a one-yard loss. Two quarterback knockdowns. vs. Min (9/11): Started. Played 27 snaps. One sack, one quarterback knockdown, four tackles. Notes: Career that began in 2003 as a sixth-round pick of the Cleveland Browns really began in 2010. Healthy for first time in many years. Started 15 games, played 465 snaps, had 5.5 sacks and 59 total tackles ... Leg, ankle and knee Injuries limited him to 14 games from 2003-07. Out of game in '08 ... Signed to Jets practice squad Oct. 20, 2009 ... Chargers signed to active roster Dec. 9, 2009. Played in three games (43 snaps), including playoff loss to New York Jets ... Base salary of $715,000 in 2011, final year of two-year contract.
Tommie Harris: Season stats: Played in one game (18 snaps). vs. Mia (10/2): Played 18 snaps (13 on pass plays). Notes: Three-time Pro Bowler (2005-07) ... Former first-round pick started 90 games for the Chicago Bears from 2004 to '10. Released in February 2011 after subpar season marred by knee trouble … Spent '11 preseason with Indianapolis Colts … Signed one-year contract on Sept. 28 that will pay him prorated portion (14 weeks) of $810,000. Replaced Bob Sanders on roster.
Corey Liuget: Season stats: Two starts at right end, total of 74 snaps. Three tackles (one for loss). One quarterback knockdown. vs. Mia (10/2): Started and played 27 snaps. One QB knockdown. vs. KC (9/25): Inactive (ankle). @ NE (9/18): Started and played 48 snaps. One tackle. vs. Min (9/11): Started at right end in NFL debut. Played 26 snaps. Two tackles, including one for loss. Notes: Selected 18th overall in the 2011 draft ... Signed four-year, $8.312 million contract. Received $4.547 million signing bonus. Base salary of $375,000 in 2011 ... Earned starting job with excellent preseason
Vaughn Martin: Season stats: Has 12 total tackles (one for loss). Three starts at left end. His total of 158 snaps in four games is just 27 shy of his 2010 total. vs. Mia (10/2): Started and played 42 snaps. Two total tackles. vs. KC (9/25): Started and played 47 snaps. Five tackles. @ NE (9/18): Made first NFL start and played 50 snaps, most among defensive linemen. Four tackles, including one for one-yard loss. vs. Min (9/11): Played 19 snaps rotating with, then replacing injured Luis Castillo. One tackle. Notes: Fourth-round pick in 2009 out left Canada's University of Western Ontario after his junior season. Much hype for his athletic ability was followed by two years of learning. Exceptional training camp and preseason indicated he was ready to contribute. Now will step in for Castillo ... Forced into action at nose tackle early in rookie season due to injuries on line. Inactive for six games midseason. Played total of 169 snaps in '09. Had four tackles ... Active the final 11 games of '10. Played 185 snaps. Made one sack, 12 total tackles ... Base salary of $525,000 in 2011, third year of four-year rookie contract worth $2.281 million.
Ogemdi Nwagbuo: Season stats: Three games, 59 snaps. Two tackles (one for loss). vs. Mia (10/2): His one tackle was for two-yard loss. Played 15 of 57 defensive snaps. vs. KC (9/25): Played 22 snaps. One tackle @ NE (9/18): Played 22 snaps. vs. Min (9/11): Not on roster. Signed Sept. 13 to provide depth on line with Castillo out until at least November. [Story] Notes: Signed to practice squad in December 2008. Made roster out of training camp in 2009 and remained with team for two seasons. Cut Sept. 3, 2010 ... Played 12 games with five starts in 2009. Had 12 tackles, one sack in 282 total snaps, primarily at nose tackle ... Played in 15 games (no starts) in 2010. Had 24 tackles, half-sack in 260 snaps at end and nose tackle ... Signed with Giants as undrafted free agent in 2008 ... Making prorated portion (sixteen weeks) of $525,000 base salary.
Cam Thomas: Season stats: Four tackles, including one for loss. One quarterback hurry. Has played 65 total snaps. vs. Mia (10/2): One tackle in 13 defensive snaps. vs. KC (9/25): Played 19 snaps. Two tackles, including one for loss. @ NE (9/18): Played 26 snaps and was in on one tackle (assist). One QB hurry. vs. Min (9/11): Played total of seven snaps. Notes: Fifth-round pick in 2010 was active for six games. Played 79 snaps. Two sacks, eight tackles ... Base salary of $450,000 in 2011, second year of four-year, $2.026 million rookie contract.
Antwan Barnes: Season stats: Has played 50 of 231 defensive snaps. Two sacks, Three quarterback knockdowns, one hurry. vs. Mia (10/2): Played eight defensive snaps. Also played on kickoff, kickoff return and punt teams. vs. KC (9/25): Played 15 snaps. One sack, on third down. Played on all four special teams. @ NE (9/18): Played 15 of 72 defensive snaps. vs. Min (9/11): Pass rush specialist lined up at end and played 12 snaps. Fourth-quarter sack on third down was Vikings' final play. Two QB knockdowns and one hurry. Notes: Has not started any of his 52 career regular season games. Entered 2011 with 9.5 career sacks, including 4.5 in 11 games (209 snaps) for the chargers in '10 ... Signed two-year, $3.2 million contract to return to Chargers in July. That includes $600,000 signing bonus and $1 million base salary for 2011 ... Fourth-round pick of Baltimore Ravens in 2007.
Donald Butler: Season stats: has started all four games, playing 179 of 231 defensive snaps. Has 27 tackles (three for loss), one sack. Three QB knockdowns, one hurry. vs. Mia (10/2): Five total tackles, including two for loss. Two quarterback knockdowns, one hurry. Played 32 of 57 defensive snaps. Played on punt team. vs. KC (9/25): Started and played 36 of 57 snaps on defense. Team-high eight tackles. [Story] @ NE (9/18): Started and had first NFL sack. Played 70 of 72 defenive snaps. Eight total tackles, one QB knockdown. vs. Min (9/11): Started in NFL debut and played 41 of 45 snaps at inside linebacker. Six tackles, including one for a two-yard loss on Adrian Peterson's final carry, dropping Peterson from 100 to 98 yards. That kept Peterson from having his 25th career 100-yard game. Notes: Third-round pick in 2010 tore Achilles' in second week of rookie training camp and went on injured reserve ... Starting job at "Mac" linebacker his to lose when team pulled out of Kevin Burnett sweepstakes. Won spot with solid camp ... Base salary of $405,000 in 2011 as part of four-year, $2.598 million rookie contract.
Stephen Cooper: Season stats: Played in all four games. Saw first action on defense against Kansas City. Has played on special teams in every game. vs. Mia (10/2): Played two defensive snaps and on punt team. vs. KC (9/25): Played eight defensive snaps. One assist. Played on punt team. @ NE (9/18): Played on special teams. vs. Min (9/11): Played on punt unit. Notes: Signed Aug. 12 as depth at inside linebacker ... Undrafted free agent (2003) became the starter at "Mike" linebacker in 2007. Started 55 of 64 games between '07-10 ... Led team in tackled in 2007 and '09. Made 500 tackles, 14 for loss in four seasons as starter ... Knee injuries kept him out five games in 2010 ... Scheduled to make $810,000 on one-year contract.
Na'il Diggs: Season stats: Played in three games, 39 defensive snaps. Five total tackles. vs. Mia (10/2): Played season-high 24 defensive snaps, had three assists. Played on punt return and kickoff return teams. vs. KC (9/25): Played 14 defensive snaps and on kickoff coverage. @ NE (9/18): Made Chargers debut, played two snaps at inside linebacker and assisted on one tackle. Played on special teams. vs. Min (9/11): Inactive while still learning defense. Notes: Signed Sept. 3 after being released Aug. 29 by St. Louis Rams. Never played in 3-4 defense before arriving in San Diego ... Fourth-round pick of Green Bay Packers in 2000 has also played for Carolina Panthers (2006-09) ... Started 12 games at "Sam" (outside) linebacker for Rams in '09 ... Entered 2011 season with 480 tackles, 11.5 sacks in career ... Base salary of $910,000 in '11.
Larry English: Season stats: Three games, 62 snaps. Two sacks, five tackles. vs. Mia (10/2): First two-sack game of career. Three tackles. Played 21 defensive snaps. Also played on punt, punt return and kickoff return teams. [Story] vs. KC (9/25): Played 18 snaps on defense. @ NE (9/18): Season debut. Played 23 snaps in season debut. Two total tackles. vs. Min (9/11): Inactive. Healthy enough to practice all week, deemed by Norv Turner to not be ready to play. Notes: Fractured foot early in training camp and started the first two games before undergoing surgery Sept. 27. Missed five games post-surgery. Played in six of final eight games but was still bothered by foot. Had second surgery in March and began training camp on Physically Unable to Perform list. Participated in just the second preseason game ... Two sacks in rookie season, while making transition from college defensive end to outside linebacker. Three sacks in 2010 ... Has played total of 710 snaps in two seasons, 150 of those in 2010 ... Making $740,000 in 2011 as part of five-year, $12.639 million contract.
Andrew Gachkar: Season stats: Played on special teams. vs. Mia (10/2): Played on special teams. vs. KC (9/25): Played on special teams. Made tackle on kickoff. @ NE (9/18): Played on special teams. vs. Min (9/11): Played on kickoff and punt teams in NFL debut. Notes: Drafted as a special teamer in the seventh round in 2011. Signed four-year, $2.085 million contract that provides base salary of $375,000 in 2011.
Darryl Gamble: Season stats: One game. Played on special teams. vs. Mia (10/2): Inactive. vs. KC (9/25): Inactive. @ NE (9/18): Inactive. vs. Min (9/11): Played on kickoff teams in NFL debut. Notes: Due to injuries to veterans and his own high level of play, got more than 200 snaps in preseason and was only rookie undrafted free agent to make team to start season ... Got $7,500 signing bonus and signed three-year contract with 2011 base salary of $375,000.
Travis LaBoy: Season stats: Four starts, 148 of 231 defensive snaps. Has made 10 tackles (one for loss). Two quarterback knockdowns, three hurries. Mia(10/2): Started and played 36 of 57 defensive snaps. Two tackles, including one for loss. vs. KC (9/25): Started and played 30 snaps. Two tackles, one QB knockdown, one hurry. @ NE (9/18): Started and played 47 snaps. Four tackles, including assist on tackle for one-yard loss with Takeo Spikes. One QB knockdown. vs. Min (9/11): Started and played 35 snaps. One tackle, two quarterback hurries. Notes: With fourth NFL team. Signed as unrestricted free agent to two-year, $2.9 million contract that included $400,000 signing bonus and $1 million salary in 2011 ... Entered season with 28.5 career sacks with Tennessee (2004-07), Arizona ('08) and San Francisco ('10) ... Did not play in 2009 due to torn tendons in his foot that required surgery three months after he played 17 snaps for the Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII ... Titans' second-round choice in 2004.
Jonas Mouton: Season stats: Was not active in first two games and placed on injured reserve on Sept. 21 (shoulder). @ NE (9/18): Inactive. vs. Min (9/11): Inactive. Notes: First of Chargers' two second-round draft picks in 2011. Started off camp strong. Hurt shoulder in preseason finale ... Signed four-year, $3.2 million contract that pays him $375,000 base salary in 2011.
Shaun Phillips: Season stats: Started every game, played 202 of 231 defensive snaps. One interception, three passes defended. One sack, two QB knockdowns, two hurries. vs. Mia (10/2): Started and played 47 snaps. Four total tackles. vs. KC (9/25): Started and played 51 snaps. Two tackles, two assists. @ NE (9/18): Started and played 59 snaps. One sack, four total tackles. vs. Min (9/11): Played all 45 defensive snaps. Tipped pass and brought down interception at the 6-yard line on Minnesota's first offensive play. Chargers scored game-tying touchdown three plays later. Finished with one quarterback knockdown and two hurries. Three tackles. Notes: His 57 straight starts are longest current streak on defense. His 3,031 snaps from 2008-'10 were second-most on the defense, behind only Quentin Jammer ... Ninth in league with 52.5 sacks between 2005 and '10 ... team-record seven forced fumbles in 2009. His 18 career forced fumbles also a team record ... Played in Pro Bowl in 2009 after recording 11 sacks ... Base salary of $3.9 million in second-to-last year of $31 million deal he signed in February 2007 ... Fourth-round pick in 2004.
Takeo Spikes: Season stats: Three starts. Team-high 32 total tackles. Has played all 231 defensive snaps. One sack, two tackles for loss, one pass breakup. vs. Mia (10/2): Started and played 57 snaps. Eight total tackles. First sack as a Charger. vs. KC (9/25): Started and played 57 snaps. Two tackles, four assists. One tackle for loss. @ NE (9/18): Started and played all 72 defensive snaps. Seven total tackles (six assists). Combined with Travis LaBoy on a tackle for one-yard loss. One pass breakup. vs. Min (9/11): Played all 45 defensive snaps. Game-high 11 tackles. Notes: Named captain for 11th time in career, with fourth different team ... Playing 14th season. Has also played for Cincinnati (1998-2002), Buffalo ('03-06), Philadelphia ('07) and San Francisco ('08-10) ... Started 16 games in seven different seasons, including in 2010 with the San Francisco 49ers. Has played in 188 games, starting 183. Started fewer than 11 games just once in a season ... Ranks eighth in NFL since 2008 with 1,519 tackles ... Has 18 career interceptions. Had three in 2010 ... Pro Bowler after 2003 and '05 seasons ... Cincinnati Bengals' first-round pick (13th overall) in 1998 ... Unrestricted free agent signed three-year, $9.5 million contract in July. Received $2.1 million signing bonus and has $1.525 million base salary in 2011.
Antoine Cason: Season stats: Four starts, played all but five of the 231 defensive snaps. Four passes defended. Alowed 17 receptions on 26 passes his direction (231 yards). Has 14 total tackles. vs. Mia (10/2): Started and played every snap. Four tackles, one assist. Played on kickoff. vs. KC (9/25): Five tackles, one assist, one pass defended. Played every snap. Played on kickoff. @ NE (9/18): Started and played 67 of the 72 defensive snaps. Six receptions on six passes thrown his way (87 yards). Three total tackles. vs. Min (9/11): Played every snap. Three passes broken up. Only completion in five passes his way was 12-yard gain for third-down conversion. Notes: Chargers' first-round pick in 2008 is in second season as starter. Solid debut campaign, in which just 51 percent (53-of-104) of the passes his way were caught. That percentage was 10th among the 33 players targeted more than 80 times. Tied for seventh in league with 17 passes defended. Led Chargers with four interceptions ... Two interceptions in each of first two seasons ... Fractured finger in right hand in training camp and played preseason games with giant cast on his arm ... Base salary of $665,000 in 2011, second-to-last year on $7.17 million rookie contract.
Marcus Gilchrist: Season stats: Has played 89 defensive snaps. Played on defense in three games, one start. Played on special teams every game. vs. Mia (10/2): Made first NFL start and played 55 of 57 snaps. Interception on Dolphins' first drive (at 14, one-yard return). Two passes defended. Allowed five receptions for 56 yards on eight passes thrown his way. Also played on kickoff team and punt return team. [Story]
KC(9/25): Entered game early n third quarter in place of injured Quentin Jammer and played the remaining 33 defensive snaps. Did not allow completion on pass his direction. One tackle, two assists. Played on kickoff, kickoff return and punt return units. @ NE (9/18): Played on special teams. vs. Min (9/11): Played one snap at nickel, allowed 11-yard reception. Played on special teams. Notes: First of two second-round picks in 2011 ... Four-year contract paid a $1.378 million signing bonus and provides $375,000 base salary in 2011 as part of $3.95 million total compensation.
Dante Hughes: Season stats: Has played 65 defensive snaps. Allowed two receptions on three passes his direction (38 yards). Played on special teams. vs. Mia (10/2): Played 24 defensive snaps. Had three assists on defense, one assist on special teams. Played on kickoff, kickoff return and punt return teams. KC(9/25): Played 21 defensive snaps. Three tackles. Also made tackle on kickoff and played on punt return unit. @ NE (9/18): Played seven snaps at nickel. Allowed one reception on two passes his direction (17 yards). Shared tackle on kickoff with Jacob Hester. vs. Min (9/11): Played 13 snaps as nickel. Notes: Took over nickel job from Donald Strickland in Week 11 last season and virtually assured he would have job again in '11 ... Third-round pick of Indianapolis Colts in 2007 was cut after 2009 training camp ... Signed with Chargers last Oct. 20 and appeared in 12 games (200 snaps) ... Re-signed in July a two-year, $2 million deal that paid him a $300,000 signing bonus and $700,000 base salary in 2011.
Quentin Jammer: Season stats: Three starts, played 140 of231 defensive snaps. Allowed one eight-yard reception on three passes his way. Seven tackles, one pass defended. vs. Mia (10/2): Inactive. Missed first start since 2007 and just third start (second game) since 2003 due to hamstring injury. Stopped streak of 57 straight starts. vs. KC (9/25):Started and played 23 snaps. Left game early in third quarter after hurting hamstring. Played on kickoff team. @ NE (9/18): Played every defensive snap. Allowed one reception (eight yards) on three passes his way. Four tackles. vs. Min (9/11): Played every snap. No passes thrown his way. Three tackles. Notes: Entering season, had missed one game since taking over starting job at left corner at beginning of 2003. Started 126 of past 128 games, including 54 straight (second on team to Shaun Phillips' 55) ... Longest-tenured Charger. His 130 career starts (through 2010) most by any current Charger ... Two interceptions in '10. Has 18 picks in career ... Allowed receptions on 54.8 percent of passes (199 of 363) thrown his way from 2007-10. Just six players in NFL have been targeted more in that span. Only one (Ron Bartell of St. Louis Rams) allowed lower reception percentage (53.4) ... Led defense in snaps played (3,151) FROM 2008-10 ... Base salary of $3.75 million in 2011, second-to-last year of six-year, $30.5 million extension signed in August 2006.
Shareece Wright: Season stats: Has not played. vs. Mia (10/2): Active but did not play. vs. KC (9/25):Active but did not play. @ NE (9/18): Inactive. vs. Min (9/11): Inactive. Notes: Second of Chargers two third-round picks in 2011 ... Missed significant practice time and in training camp and did not play first preseason game due to injury. That missed time and players ahead of him could keep him inactive all season ... Base salary of $375,000 in 2011 as part of four-year $2.584 million deal that also paid him a $544,140 signing bonus.
Steve Gregory: Season stats: Four games, two starts. Played 134 of 231 defensive snaps. Has 12 tackles, one pass defended. vs. Mia (10/2): Started and played all 57 defensive snaps. Five tackles. Played on kickoff team and punt return team. vs. KC (9/25):Started at strong safety in place of injured Bob Sanders. Played all 57 snaps. Four tackles, one assist. Still played on kickoff, kickoff return and punt teams. @ NE (9/18): One tackle. Broke up only pass his direction. vs. Min (9/11): Played 13 snaps. One tackle. Also played on special teams. Notes: Undrafted free agent (2006) has not only stuck but become a big part of the defense over the years at safety, corner and nickel. Has played 71 games in career, including 18 starts over past three seasons (at both safety spots and at nickel) ... One interception in 2009 and two in '10 ... Base salary of $1.02 million in 2011, final year of four-year, $4.585 million contract signed in August 2008.
Paul Oliver: Season stats: On roster for two games, active for one. Has not played defense. vs. Mia (10/2): Played on kickoff team. vs. KC (9/25): Inactive. Notes: Selected by Chargers in fourth round of 2007 supplemental draft ... Played in 44 games between 2008-10. Made 11 starts, including eight in 2010. Has played both safety positions. Signed for depth at strong safety ... Spent training camp with New Orleans Saints … Signed one-year contract. Making prorated portion (15 weeks) of $685,000 salary.
Bob Sanders: Season stats: Placed on injured reserve Sept. 28 due to recurring knee injury. [Story] Played in two games, starting both. Had 12 tackles in 102 snaps. vs. KC (9/25):Inactive (knee). @ NE (9/18): Started and played 67 snaps. Six total tackles. vs. Min (9/11): First game in 364 days. Started and played 35 of 45 defensive snaps. Tied for second on team with six tackles. Notes: Playing on one-year contract that provided $1 million base salary and had $1 million in possible incentives ... The 2007 NFL Defensive Player of the Year played in just six games in 2008 (knee) two in 2009 (knee, biceps) and one last season (biceps) for the Indianapolis Colts. Finished 2009 and '10 on injured reserve. Also played in the Colts' one postseason game following the 2008 season ... Had interception in Indianapolis' Super Bowl XLI victory over the Chicago Bears after the 2006 season.
Darrell Stuckey: Season stats: Team leader with three special teams tackles. Has yet to appear on defense. Mia (10/2): Played on special teams. Tackle on kickoff. vs. KC (9/25):Played on all kick teams. @ NE (9/18): Tackle on kickoff. vs. Min (9/11): Two special teams tackles, both on punts. Notes: Fourth-round pick did not play a defensive snap in 2010, his rookie season. Only action was on special teams in the third game of season (Seattle) ... Due to injury in training camp and in week following that Seattle game, he was too far behind to contribute … Base salary of $450,000 in 2011 as part of four-year, $2.341 million rookie contract.
C.J. Wallace: Season stats: Played special teams in only game. vs. Min (9/11): Played on special teams. Notes: Released Sept. 13 to make room on roster for defensive end Ogemdi Nwagbuo.
Eric Weddle: Season stats: Three starts, played all 231 defensive snaps. Has 27 total tackles. Two interceptions, both in fourth quarter to end scoring threats in close games. One quarterback knockdown. vs. Mia (10/2): Interception at the Miami 47-yard line (20-yard return) gave the Chargers the ball with 2:53 remaining to seal 26-16 victory. Played every defensive snap. One pass defended, one QB knockdown. Played on kickoff team. vs. KC (9/25):Interception with 55 seconds remaining stopped potential game-tying or go-ahead drive and sealed victory. Played every defensive snap. Also played on kickoffs. @ NE (9/18): Led team with 12 total tackles. Played every defensive snap. Also played on kickoffs. vs. Min: Played every snap. Four tackles. Notes: Has started 45 of past 48 games. Missed three games in 2009 with knee injury. Played third-most defensive snaps (3,010) between 2008-10 ... Two interceptions in each of the past two seasons, though he has acknowledged he is known more for the picks he dropped in both years … One of just eight players in NFL with an interception returned for a touchdown in each of the past two years ... Led team with 96 tackles in 2010 … Signed five-year, $40 million contract in July. Received $13 million signing bonus with base salary of $1 million in 2011 ... Chargers moved up 25 spots to take with 37th overall pick (fifth pick of second round) in 2007. Chargers sent 62nd (second round), 93rd (third round) and 167th (fifth round) picks in '07 and third-round pick in '08 to Chicago Bears.
Nate Kaeding: vs. Min (9/11): Tore ligaments in left knee trying to make tackle on season-opening kickoff, which Percy Harvin returned 103 yards. Placed on injured reserve on Sept. 14. Notes: Most accurate kicker in regular-season history, having made 173 of his 200 attempts (86.5 percent) … Has made 76 of of past 77 regular-season attempts from 40 yards or closer ... Set franchise record for single-season field goal percentage (91.4) when he went 32-for-35 in 2009. Voted to Pro Bowl but withdrew after one practice with groin injury … Missed three games in October 2010 with groin injury, only time missed prior to this season … Just eight-for-15 in postseason ( percent). Misses include 40-yarder in overtime that would have won 2004 wild card-round game against New York Jets, a 54-yarder that would have tied game as time ran out against New England Patriots in 2006 divisional round and attempts from 36, 57 and 40 yards in 17-14 loss to the Jets in the 2009 divisional round ... Four field goals were Chargers' only points in 2007 AFC Championship game against New England ... Making $1.8 million in 2011, the second-to-last season on the contract renegotiation signed prior to September 2006. Has already made $10.625 million of the $12.625 million in that contract … Third-round pick in 2004.
Nick Novak: Season stats: Made all six field goal attempts and all seven point-after tries. Seven touchbacks in 16 kickoffs. Of 16 kickoffs, 14 have gone to end zone. vs. Mia (10/2): Field goals from 27, 48, 23 and 38 yards. Four touchbacks on seven kickoffs. vs. KC (9/25):Made field goals from 35 and 41 yards. @ NE (9/18): Made three PAT. Handled all four kickoffs. Two touchbacks gave him three for career (92 kickoffs). vs. Min (9/11): Not on roster. Notes: Signed to two-year contract on Sept. 13. [Story]Will make $600,000 base salary in 2011 on a two-year contract … Novak entered the season just 19-for-30 in his NFL career. Most recent NFL kick was Oct. 19, 2008 for the Kansas City Chiefs … Has played for Washington and Arizona as well.
Mike Scifres: Season stats: Nine punts (45.3 average, 36.9 net). Four inside 20 (three inside 10). No touchbacks. vs. Mia (10/2): Three punts, including 53-yarder that was fair caught at 8. vs. KC (9/25):Two punts, including 54 yarder that was returned 37 yards. Other punt downed at 11-yard line. @ NE (9/18): Punted only once, a 35-yarder downed at 8-yard line in the first quarter. Holder on PATs. vs. Min (9/11): Punted three times (42.3 ave., 36.7 net), handled all but opening kickoff (two touchbacks on four kicks), made three extra point tries and first career field goal (40 yards) on only attempt. [Story] Notes: Signed five-year contract extension on Sept. 9. Deal featured $18.124 million in new money. Received $925,000 signing bonus and $3 million option bonus. Base salary in 2011, last year on previous contract, remains $1.155 million … Set dubious record in 2010 for having biggest disparity in NFL history between his average punt (46.7) and net average (30.8). That was due to Chargers allowing four blocked punts and one deflection and allowing an NFL-record 18.9 yards per return … Between 2005 and '09, ranked third in the league in net average (39.1) and kicks downed inside the 20 (138). Just 39.5 percent of his punts (128-of-324) in that span were returned, the second-best ratio in the NFL … Fifth-round draft pick in 2003. Took over job in 2004.
Mike Windt: Season stats: Handled all snaps on punts and field goals. vs. Mia (10/2): Tackle on punt. Handled all snaps on punts and field goals. vs. KC (9/25):Handled all snaps on punts and field goals. @ NE (9/18): Handled all snaps on punts and field goals. vs. Min (9/11): Handled all snaps on punts and field goals. Notes: Fifth-and-final long snapper Chargers used in 2010. Joined team Oct. 13 and played in 11 games ... Signed two-year contract that includes $450,000 base salary in 2011 ... Signed with Cincinnati as undrafted rookie in April 2010.


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Ryan energized on campaign trail
Paul Ryan opened up about his first week as Mitt Romney's running mate and defended the GOP ticket's views on Medicare and budget cuts in an interview broadcast Saturday on WJLA.
Ryan went on the attack on Medicare — especially relevant this weekend, as the Wisconsin congressman campaigns in one of the country's largest retirement communities in Florida — telling WJLA's Rebecca Cooper that the Obama campaign is the one suggesting seniors make sacrifices.
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"You've got to remember, President Barack Obama is the one who took $716 billion from the Medicare program to spend on the Obamacare program," Ryan said in the Springfield, Va., interview "… What Mitt Romney is saying, what Paul Ryan is saying is, senior citizens have already retired. They've already organized their lives around the promise of Medicare. We should keep that promise."
He stressed that the plan put forward by Ryan and Romney is a bipartisan one, and bristled at opponents of the plan labeling it a "voucher program."
"We're saying that there is a bipartisan solution in Congress —I've offered this with Democrats, it came from the Clinton Commission in the late 90's — on how to save and strengthen Medicare for the next generation, for our generation when we retire," he said. "And it's the best way of guaranteeing the promise of Medicare for current seniors."
Ryan said the Romney team's attack ads against Obama — including a Medicare-specific ad released earlier this week — are necessary to make the contrast between the candidates' visions for the country.
"What we're trying to do is give the country a very clear choice," he said. "We don't like the direction the president has taken the country. We think his leadership has failed and has created more joblessness, higher deficits, and it's put our country on the wrong track. So we need to identify that — but we are also offering solutions."


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Discussion in 'Star Trek: Voyager' started by Melakon, Dec 28, 2012.
What gave you the impression the Borg Queen was an authority on time travel?
Just asking.
She implied she was on the Cube Locutus was using to attack Earth, then escaped using time travel. Plus the Collective apparently has the ability to open time portals on a whim as demonstrated in First Contact.
After you've assimilated a million or so individuals you probably think you are an expert on everything.
Seven of Nine certainly did.
Heck, if I had assimilated a million folk I would hardly be humble about it. Gives "been there, done that" a whole new meaning.
And what about the magic door they left in Earth orbit that temporally shielded ships, and could allow protagonists to chase the Borg into the past and route them before they even got a foot hold on their target?
Once you realize that the Queen could have time travelled back in Borg space where it was safe, the only feasible reason that she went all the way to Earth first was so that she could pick up her boyfriend first.
Maybe she knew the future Temporal Starfleet would be expecting that and never would think she'd time travel in the middle of a huge battle with witnesses and uh... yeah? Right..?
That's an interesting way to look at it.
I took it to mean that she's more than just a physical representation but rather she exists as pure conscious thought within the collective itself. So even if her body dies, a little bit of her is within ever Drone. So it still keeps to the idea, the Borg are one. They are her and she is them. Thus: "I am the Borg."
Like she's more of a computer program than an actual physical being and she just downloads into a new body upon each "death".
She could have been there physically.
Refugees/assimilated Starfleet crew from Wolf 359 made it all the way to the Delta Quadrant and had group-sex with Chakotay.
Yeah, could have been sent back on a sphere.
She was there physically, doesn't mean her mind was.
Well the three dimensional terms comment was a take on "you think so two dimensionally."
The forth dimension in many sci-fi settings is time after all.
Is it?
I wasn't aware of that.
Can you explain it further?
Back to the future has us believe that thinking fourth dimensionally is about anticipating how the future will impact on your current planning, that unbuilt bridges will be built by the time you timetravel over them, or it's like how Fry in Futurama was taught that time with Space Invaders that you shoot where the space invaders are going to be, and not where they're at already right now.
Then if you think back to Wrath of Khan, they took him out easy because he was only thinking two dimensionally
Dimension uno = length.
Dimension two = width.
Dimension 3 = height.
Dimension IV = Time
Dimension 6 = The ability to recognize a sarcastic question.
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Bought a Nokia Lumia 920? Here is how to claim your free wireless charger
Nokia has already designed the form to show possible dates of purchase that go back 14 days or longer. Nice job there. Where we have to laugh is with the color choice which is either red or white. After you indicate your first choice, the form asks for your second color choice. Hmmm. That's a tough one. Still, we can't be too hard on the Finnish handset manufacturer because after all, they are giving you this wireless charger for free.
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1. Owlet (Posts: 450; Member since: 21 Feb 2011)
How can I get one without buying one of those undoubtedly great Lumias? :) That's a tough one.
7. aaronkatrini (Posts: 242; Member since: 06 Jun 2012)
You wont be needing one since no other Phone/Device/Hardware supports it :)
8. Owlet (Posts: 450; Member since: 21 Feb 2011)
Yeah? I think you're wrong. My HTC Droid DNA will lay on it quite nicely. It uses a standard technology called Qi.
18. aaronkatrini (Posts: 242; Member since: 06 Jun 2012)
Mea Culpa!
9. -box- (Posts: 3991; Member since: 04 Jan 2012)
I believe any device that uses the Qi-standard wireless charging tech will be able to use it. Supposedly Nexus4 and HTC DNA will meet that standard, and there are also shells/accessories to enable the feature in other phones.
13. Owlet (Posts: 450; Member since: 21 Feb 2011)
Exactly right, box.
2. digitalw (Posts: 74; Member since: 20 Dec 2011)
it's not a stupoid question. The color is very importand. It's the first thing that ours eyes and brain recceives about some object. The first impressions are mosly the ones that say: buy or don't buy. :))) The color is linked to the form and that is why some objects looks bether in red and other in yellow and so on, And that question is very very importand!
4. Owlet (Posts: 450; Member since: 21 Feb 2011)
I think you misunderstood a little. They were sarcastic in the article. Because you have only 2 choices, and when you pick your first choice, then the second is obvious. They didn't say it's stupid to choose your color.
10. -box- (Posts: 3991; Member since: 04 Jan 2012)
Also that there's only 2 colors. One thing I don't like about my Lumia 900's charging/data cable is that it's white. It's high-capacity, so it charges fast, but it looks silly, and, honestly, a bit apple-ish. I bought some cyan cables online that match the color perfectly, but aren't high-capacity.
3. Credo (Posts: 749; Member since: 19 Apr 2012)
Is this for the hole globe or only US?
5. Owlet (Posts: 450; Member since: 21 Feb 2011)
Good question, Credo. You brought up a point.
This is for the UK ONLY. Terms and conditions: "Open to residents of the UK and Republic of Ireland...". PhoneArena should check the facts before posting. Shame they don't always do.
6. raunak (Posts: 507; Member since: 12 Oct 2011)
i think its *06#
11. -box- (Posts: 3991; Member since: 04 Jan 2012)
*#06# is correct. It can also be found in Settings > About > More Info
12. andrew1953 (Posts: 176; Member since: 13 Nov 2011)
So any strength to questions about 920's battery life. Nokia had to give me a new N9 because the processor went into melt down mode. Reason I prefer phones you can pull the back off.
15. MC1123 (Posts: 1256; Member since: 12 Nov 2012)
i know right! non-user replaceable sucks!! i really dont know why companies follow the iPhone-way! the non-user replaceable sucks big time!!! that's why i prefer the likes of mid-range phones....
14. MC1123 (Posts: 1256; Member since: 12 Nov 2012)
i didnt failed my algebra in high school! but in college..... :P
16. clevername (Posts: 1436; Member since: 11 Jul 2008)
Owlets right its for UK and Ireland residents only. Furthermore only for those who purchased promotional 920s or 820s from certain retailers and got a unique code. Kinda bummed about that.
19. Cyan3boN (Posts: 446; Member since: 23 Feb 2012)
I'm pretty sure they will bring it to india. they have such a huge following here.
20. RazaAsad (Posts: 100; Member since: 24 Nov 2011)
Can anyone tell if I can claim free charger if I buy from Rogers Canada?
23. Owlet (Posts: 450; Member since: 21 Feb 2011)
Is Rogers Canada in the UK or Ireland? If it's in one of those places, then yes.
21. zaryab_hussain77 (Posts: 104; Member since: 30 Jun 2011)
*#06# is the right code to check IEMI
22. Bfrenz (Posts: 238; Member since: 26 Aug 2012)
I love math. Not a nerd


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Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, August 8, 2007, 12:00 AM
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Why are so few running for Palo Alto City Council?
Original post made on Aug 9, 2007
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, August 8, 2007, 12:00 AM
Comments (9)
a resident of Downtown North
on Aug 9, 2007 at 10:53 am
Vic, why not run again, yourself? You were an excellent City Council member - measured, and thoughtful, with strong leadership qualities. Why not make a return appearance?
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 9, 2007 at 6:57 pm
I found Vic Ojakian's GO full of the usual bureaucratic platitudes that one would expect from a former Mayor and Council person from Palo Alto. He had no new ideas on how to attract suitable candidates for City Council. Mr Ojakian failed to even mention one positive solution - reduce the size of our City Council from 9 to 7 members. We have quantity and we badly need quality. Council has made some very poor decisions lately i.e. $20 Million for Enron and an abysmal website just to mention two Another four years of this kind of performance will permanently degrade our City.
a resident of Fairmeadow
on Aug 10, 2007 at 12:06 am
Sadly, On the contrary, Mr. Ojakian set out a number of concerns and initiatives, with ideas about where potential candidates might come from. His GO is a plea for more participation in public service.
Rather than attack the messenger, perhaps it might be better to put yourself in the race.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 10, 2007 at 8:04 am
I have though about this issue for a long time and have the following conclusions:
1. If you are an engineer or scientist you will have no chance as you look for truth, logic and equity in the issues facing the city. None of these fit in politics even in Palo Alto.
2. You have to have full support of the big businesses, developers and the newspapers. Newspapers run down ordinary residentalists as unfit and unworthy.
3. Almost all or a majority are there to promote, take care of their businesses, friends and neighborhoods and the part of their section of town. Over the past few years a few have been elected from the "undesirable" sections of town and it turns out they ran to be wined and dined by the business people and developers and have no interest in the issues in the part of town they live in.
a resident of Charleston Meadows
on Aug 10, 2007 at 10:48 am
The council members he praises are the supporters of chamber of commerce developers, like himself. Just drive past El Camino and Charleston and see what you can get more of.
Anyway, Hewlett Packard already has its required representative running, so what's the problem?
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 11, 2007 at 10:03 am
I'm going to vote for 4 candidates who haven't got a hope in blank of winning because I don't want to look back and say: "Did I really vote for those candidates who make such dumb decisions".
a resident of Fairmeadow
on Aug 11, 2007 at 12:04 pm
There are now 13 candidates running for 4 positions; that's a pretty good field. We may see a few more.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 11, 2007 at 3:00 pm
I'm voting for Sid Espinosa, at a coffee this morning (8/11/07) he said he was in favor of reducing the size of City Council. He felt that the present size of our Council slowed the decision process down. I agree.
a resident of Fairmeadow
on Aug 11, 2007 at 6:15 pm
Espinoza's idea is a good one. I'm not surprised at this, as Garry Fazzino has wanted for some time to shrink the Council and elect a mayor. Espinoza may be a Fazzino protege.
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Discussion in 'Sports and Fitness' started by Deckerd, Apr 15, 2013.
According to Stirling Moss.
Link Hogthrob
Is he right or a relic?
Dunno. Make some more female F1 drivers and then we can find out.
Link Hogthrob...
well considering he said he didn't want a gay actor to play him if they ever made a film about him, Relic.
I've never heard of him and I don't think his views are worth my time
Well F1 has had a few female drivers over the decades, sooner or later we'll see one lining up on the grid. And good luck to them.
You could almost raise a concern about the strength issue, even if that's a flimsy argument... but this fellow has it backwards. Hopefully he'll get a well deserved lawsuit from the next rejected female applicant.
He's either senile or been drinking brake fluid...
Also, last month he was very vocal about not wanting to be played "by a poofter or anything like that, he'd have to be masculine" in any biopic of him...
ETA- ah, somebody already mentioned that.
Why? Does the race not end until you parallel-park your racecar?
Five, actually.
Williams has a Scottie lass as their test driver just now. I don't think she's good enough to make the first team but that's quite an achievement at that level of competition.
That would be Scottish lass, Susie Wolff though it might help that her husband is Toto Wolff is executive director of the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team.
Moss should have a talk with Michele Mouton, who came second in the 1982 world rally championship and won loads of races. i doubt she'd stand for someone calling her lacking mental skill.
Never heard of Stirling Moss, one of the most famous drivers in the history of auto racing?
But then, I wouldn't be able to name ten current American baseball players.
I couldn't name ten current American baseball players but then I'm not American
The skill is a load of nonsense and I have no doubt women would be mentally able to drive in F1
But I have heard that the physical requirements of F1 mean you need to be in comparable shape to an elite triathlete.
If there is a difference made by physical strength then women will never be a part of F1 at the top end, you can't beat genetics and women are not built with the same phsical strength as men.
That's not being out of date, it's biology 101
What would they sue him for, being a stupid old bugger?
He has no say over who does or does not become an F1 driver.
Possibly both.
That attitude is rightly a thing of the past - if a woman is physically tough enough to compete there is no reason why she shouldn't. However, studies of the brain have shown that there are differences between the sexes, so there MIGHT be something in what he says, although I doubt it. The car is more important than the driver anyway - Schumachers return proved that.
More to the point - why would a woman want to drive around in circles for hours ? I can't understand why the men do it. Pointless 'sport'.
Hey Hollywood, cast Chris Colfer as young Stirling, Rupert Everett as adult Stirling and Ian McKellen as old Stirling.
But make it quick, I want the movie released before the guy dies ... whoever he is. Am I supposed to know who Stirling Moss is?
he's a racing driver from the 50's generally regarded as the best to never win a f1 championship. so if you aren't a motorsport fan you probably wouldn't know of him
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Taxpayers are covering this unneeded cost for Medicaid and Medicare patients. And insured patients get higher rates when the uninsured cant pay, said Dr. Ned Calonge, president of The Colorado Trust, which sponsored the survey. The study of emergency room use, released Oct. 24, was based on answers in the Colorado Health Access Survey given in 2011. The survey also found that 79 percent of Coloradans using the ER for nonemergencies said they did so because it was after doctors hours.
Nearly as many 63 percent also said they were unable to get an appointment to see a doctor as quickly as they needed.
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Francisco Martinez is one of the many Coloradans who ended up in an ER last month, because his 7-year-old son Joseph left school at midday with a severe headache, which has been an ongoing ailment. Martinez, a single father who works 60 hours a week as a cook, had to leave his job to pick up his son.
I told the boss, Im sorry, Ive got to go, said Martinez. A doctors appointment would take days, so they headed to Denver Health Medical Center.
He said he knows the emergency room is more expensive than a doctors office, but when it comes to taking care of his kids, I cant wait until the next day or something.
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Routine medical care is just impractical for many patients, he said. The U.S. health system has failed them, he said. We need to adapt to our patients needs, more than trying to make them adapt to our needs.
Denver Health, like St. Marys Hospital in Grand Junction, now has an urgent-care clinic next door to its ER. Patients coming into emergency are checked out and diverted to the clinic if the problem is not serious. Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins has an urgent-care clinic across the street.
Denver Health also is considering adding weeknight and weekend hours to its primary-care clinics, Colwell said.
Dr. Jerry Solot, who works in that urgent-care clinic, says theres a long waiting list for appointments in the Denver Health primary-care clinics, which treat people who cant afford care elsewhere. It can take awhile to get in, he said.
So the urgent-care clinic was created to ease the burden on the ER and take care of the urgent, and sometimes the not-so-urgent patients, quite frankly, Solot said.
The findings of the study contrast with statements from representatives of the American Congress of Emergency Physicians, which recently convened in Denver. Spokesman Dr. Robert OConnor of the University of Virginia said it was a myth that many patients go to the emergency room for minor problems. He cited a study showing less than 10 percent of patients could wait 24 hours to be seen. That doesnt actually conflict with the Colorado results showing patients said they had minor ailments that needed urgent attention.
Hospital emergency rooms make money on paying patients who come in for minor ailments. So theres no financial incentive for the hospital to move those patients to a less expensive urgent care clinic, Calonge said.
Solot also blamed part of the problem on a shortage of family doctors, both nationwide and in Colorado.
We probably see too many people who could be seen in primary care but by the same token, we also know that there are not enough primary care doctors in our country to take care of these patients.
That is a shortage expected to worsen in 2014, when the new health-care law is to provide coverage for millions more patients.
The survey released this week also found 22.3 percent of respondents statewide had been to an emergency room in the previous year.
The numbers of people using the ER for nonemergency care varied widely among different areas of the state. In the mountain counties of Eagle, Garfield, Grand, Pitkin and Summit, only 12.3 percent of respondents visited an emergency room in the previous year, and only 30 percent of the visits could have been treated by a regular doctor.
Grand Junctions Mesa County had the highest percentage of respondents reporting a rush visit to the hospital with 31.5 percent, and nearly half that could have been treated in a doctors office. In the northeastern corner of the state Logan, Morgan, Philips, Sedgwick, Washington and Yuma counties 60 percent of emergency room users said they could have gone to a general doctor had one been available.
The study found that uninsured people actually use emergency rooms less than average.
Higher use was found among people on Medicare, the government health-insurance program for people 65 and older, and Medicaid, the government health-insurance program for people with low income. The study suggested that might be the result of a shortage of doctors who accept new patients from those lower-paying federal insurance programs.
High users were children younger than 5, who typically need quick care for asthma, ear and respiratory infections; people 65 and older than; non-Hispanic blacks; low-income; and people with poor health status or health issues that limited their activities. As incomes rose, use of emergency facilities dropped.
Colorado Public News, a nonprofit news organization, reports on issues of statewide interest. It partners with Colorado Public Television 12, Denvers independent PBS station.


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So any director updates? And how exactly will the final movie be made?
"There are no formal plans yet," Deep Twi tells us.
Uh, well, want to know why that is? We've heard a bit of incredibly juicy info...
Execs over at Summit are going back to the idea of splitting BD into two films.
Remember, last time we checked in with Deep Twi it was looking like Dawn would only be one movie, but recently everyone internally has been referring to it as "the Breaking Dawn films." That's right, you didn't imagine the plural ending there.
Still, nothing has been decided yet. Most likely what's happening is Rob 'n' crew agreed to a fourth…not fifth. Once the cast determines if they are up for five, then Melissa can plan accordingly about how to pen out this fourth flick.
Thanks, Coral!