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Are we finally on the cusp of systemic change? If so, what might we be changing to, and when? Here's our examination of healthcare's biggest problems — and suggested fixes — from the top thinkers on reform, from all sides of the political spectrum.
The cost of care
Can we agree, to begin with, that American healthcare costs too much?
It's certainly not hard to make this point: Healthcare expenditures, which have exceeded overall economic growth for decades, accounted for more than 16 percent of America's GDP last year, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a greater percentage than any other country. It is now the largest sector of the U.S. economy, by far.
And the projected growth trajectory of healthcare costs continues at an alarming rate: Costs will grow another 70 percent by 2015, when nearly one in five dollars Americans spend, or about $4 trillion, will be spent on healthcare. In 1980, this sector represented 8.8 percent of GDP.
What is going on here? Why is it so much more expensive to get healthcare in the United States than it is anywhere else in the West? Is it because we have "the best healthcare in the world"? Even if that's true — and we won't dispute it, though many have — does that quality difference account entirely for the spending disparity? Consider that in 2004, Americans spent $6,100 per capita on healthcare, compared to $3,000 in Belgium (to cite one example). Is healthcare so much better in Boston than in Brussels that it accounts entirely for the difference?
A recent PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) report estimates that $1.2 trillion of the total $2.2 trillion spent on healthcare in this country is wasted. The top culprits, according to PWC:
- Ineffective IT use;
- Claims processing;
- Defensive medicine; and
- Medical errors and poorly managed diabetes.
Not everyone pins the problem entirely on these usual suspects. "The major factor contributing to rising costs is the federal tax code," says Greg D'Angelo, a policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation. Favoring employer-based coverage "has created a payer-centered healthcare system in America, [and] driven healthcare inflation," he says. "Either the employers or the government own health plans. It's not patient-centered, so it hardly resembles a market."
Additional theories abound: Our pill-popping, fix-it-now culture; our shouldering of a disproportionate share of the world's drug R&D budget (thanks to other countries' pharmaceutical price controls); our outsized malpractice fees and awards, to name a few. But many ultimately point back to medicine's dearth of market forces.
The Washington State Board of Health, in a 2006 report prepared for the Blue Ribbon Commission on Health Care Costs and Access, notes that "most economic sectors in the country rely on the markets to drive decisions — we expect the 'invisible hand' of Adam Smith to guide us — but in health care, there is no functioning market; the invisible hand is either absent from the picture, or as is more often the case, guides us in the wrong direction because of false incentives or disincentives."
A consumer-directed approach
Many have had high hopes that so-called consumer-directed healthcare would solve this problem. Force people to spend more of their own money on healthcare, goes the thinking, and pretty soon consumers will start demanding efficiency.
Consumer-directed healthcare often takes the form of a high-deductible, lower-premium health plan coupled with a health savings account. The lower premiums are attractive to employers looking to cut costs and the tax advantages of health savings accounts, which can be used to fill the gaps in high-deductible coverage, are compelling to consumers.
Family physician Brian Forrest has built a successful practice around this theory. The solo physician quit accepting insurance of any type in 2002, and instead developed a prepay system that gives patients access to a raft of primary care services for $300 a year and $20 a visit. Forrest says his concept is cheaper for uninsured patients and even for some who are insured with high-copay plans, and is more lucrative and simpler for him.
He says he encourages uninsured patients to enroll, if possible, in high-deductible, low-premium plans with health savings accounts to cover major health expenditures like a hospitalization. Now he's helping other physicians set up similarly styled cash practices. (Read his account titled "Cash-only Healthcare Still Works.")


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Thick white envelopes are landing in the mailboxes of thousands of high school juniors nationwide this summer, with hip graphics in greens and blues and colorful photos of happy looking people just like them.
In simple but carefully chosen language, the mailings try to persuade these students of something that research shows they don't necessarily believe: that they can get into, and afford to go to, college. The contents include a very specific list of fairly selective colleges – customized especially for them – with vouchers they can use to apply to eight schools for free.
It's not a marketing gimmick. It's one of several earnest attempts by reputable backers to plug a massive leak through which many smart but poor high school graduates are cascading at the very time policymakers are trying to increase the proportion of the population with university degrees.
Using sophisticated combinations of test scores, census data about neighborhood characteristics and university admissions histories, these initiatives are zeroing in on students who are low income but high achieving, yet end up at poorly chosen colleges and universities with abysmal graduation rates – or forgo a higher education altogether. The effort hopes to steer them into institutions where their backgrounds suggest they are most likely to succeed.
Little noticed, and often concentrated in urban and rural schools with poor college-going rates and scant college counseling, "low-income students – even if they are high achieving – simply don't apply to college," said Mike Reilly, executive director of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers.
Many have parents who didn't go to college, either, he said. With no experience of the complicated application process, their parents are dubious that they can get their kids into – let alone afford – a high-quality institution.
"You can overcome bad advising or a bad high school environment if you've been raised with the expectation that you're going to go to college," Reilly said. "But if you're first generation, you don't have that college-going expectation as part of your family fabric."
Nine out of 10 children whose parents are among the nation's richest 25 percent go to college, compared with only six out of 10 whose families are among the poorest, according to the Century Foundation, an economic and social policy think tank.
The envelopes now coursing through the mail are from the College Board, best known for administering the SAT college admissions exam. They're based on research by a Stanford University economist who found that reaching out to poor but smart students and providing them with information is a cheap way to boost the chances they'll apply to colleges, including the most selective ones.
The economist, Caroline Hoxby, along with Sarah Turner, who teaches economics at the University of Virginia, mailed similar packages to 40,000 students whose SAT scores and high school grades suggested they were smart but lived in poor neighborhoods, based on census data. They provided individually tailored lists of institutions whose track records indicated they'd be good matches for given students, and information about the college application process, including admissions deadlines and the actual net tuition charged.
Once the data were collected, the cost of the experiment came to $6 per student. And the return on that investment was dramatic: Students who received the packets submitted 48 percent more applications than their classmates who didn't, and they were 40 percent more likely to apply to colleges that matched their academic qualifications, Hoxby and Turner found.
Improving the path to college for low-income students is such a priority among policymakers that a high-level conference on the matter was held Wednesday at the National Press Club featuring Hoxby, former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin and William Fitzsimmons, dean of admissions and financial aid at Harvard University.
Similar work has gotten under way through a project called College Match in eight low-income schools in Chicago, after research at the University of Chicago found that only 59 percent of high school seniors who said they aspired to go to college ever actually applied. Among the students who were qualified for admission to very selective colleges, only 38 percent enrolled in one.
The project, administered by the nonprofit organization MDRC, a social policy group previously called the Manpower Demonstration Research Corp., assigns advisers to work with the highest-achieving students and has so far increased the likelihood they'll apply to college.
This more labor-intensive approach costs $725, MDRC says.
"We really believe that information strategies are good for students who only need information, but there are students out there who need a little bit more," said D. Crystal Byndloss, a senior research associate at MDRC. "Ours is more of the heavy touch, more intensive intervention."
The idea will be expanded to New York City this fall.
The sudden interest in these students isn't simply altruistic. The number of high school graduates has been declining since 2010, according to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, and is projected to decrease again next year. College enrollment, too, is down, the National Student Clearinghouse reports.
Of those students who are still graduating from high school, a declining percentage are affluent or white and increasing numbers are ethnic minorities and the children of immigrants. By 2020, the Western Interstate Commission estimates, minority students will make up 45 percent of the nation's public high school graduates, meaning colleges will have to recruit them to fill seats.
"If you look at the demographic future of America, it's not only the right thing to do educationally, but it's the smart thing," said Daniel Porterfield, president of Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa., which has increased its financial aid budget by 40 percent in the last three years, as well as its proportion of low-income students, from 14 percent to 21 percent.
The fact that many of these students' high school classmates still don't go to college is "a largely preventable tragedy," Porterfield said. "America was built on exactly this idea, that economic background should not (prevent) young people from becoming leaders in a democracy."
Some observers are skeptical about other colleges' commitment to this idea, however. Low-income students, they point out, require more financial aid, and – even if they're smart – academic support to compensate for poor preparation in high school.
"There's been a lot of focus on making sure that universities are racially and ethnically diverse, which is a good thing," said Richard Kahlenberg, a senior fellow at the Century Foundation. "But they haven't shown the same passion for socioeconomic diversity."


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The ListView control that comes with MSCOMCTL.OCX isn't too bad. It supplies us with most of the things that we need, and makes them incredibly easy to code. As a VC++ developer I can tell you that most of the features that we all take for granted can be a real pig to implement using the MFC and API calls.
One thing that this control is sadly lacking in, however, is the ability to sort by number or date. It would also appear to be something that a lot of people are asking for.
For my second attempt, I decided to take a step back, and try something simpler. I decided to make use of the alphabetical sort that has been implemented with the control. It involves locking the window so that no changes in the data are reflected on-screen, re-formatting the list items so that they may be sorted alphabetically, sorting them, and then restoring the original data before unlocking and refreshing the ListView. I know that this is a pig of a way to do things, but it works!
The good news it that the sort is surprisingly fast. On my machine (a PII 350 with 64Mb RAM running NT4), sorting by number takes about 0.4 milliseconds per listitem (when running in the IDE), and by date takes around 0.35ms.
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Somewhat surprisingly, Andorra topped the list of popular Airbnb destinations, with a 312% increase in reservations from 2012 to 2013. Barbados was second, with a 184% increase.
"What we found is that many of the fastest growing destinations are the next-door alternatives to popular destinations (Andorra instead of Spain or France, Nicaragua or Guatemala instead of Costa Rica, Malaysia instead of Thailand, Bosnia and Herzegovina instead of Croatia)," Airbnb said in a blog post. "Many have a pure under-the-radar appeal, and some, like the Bahamas, are travelers finding new ways to enjoy already popular destinations by staying in a home."
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NerdWallet is here to help you win Black Friday, while leaving your budget intact. We spend the time, you save the money. Visit regularly for tips and announcements about the best holiday deals from your favorite retailers. Black Friday is Nov. 23.
If last year was any indication, the best cell phone deals will likely come from retailers rather than carriers. �Electronics sellers and wholesale clubs offered gift cards valued �from $100 �to $300 with purchase of new phones, such as the iPhone 8 and Samsung Galaxy S8.
It's always a good idea to read the fine print when looking at cell phone deals. Often you'll find that a good deal on a phone means committing to a certain wireless carrier or plan to get the full benefit. You might be able to save money �upfront but lose out in the long run.Best Black Friday cell phone deals, 2018
We're starting to get our hands on retailers' Black Friday ads. Check out our picks for some of the best 2018 Black Friday cell phone deals for iPhone and Android devices:iPhone dealsTarget shoppers can �score a $150 Target gift card with qualified activation of the iPhone 8, 8 Plus or X on Sprint, Verizon or AT&T (deal available from 7 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 23, through Sunday, Nov. 25).Get a $250 Target gift card with iPhone XS or XS Max activation on Verizon, Sprint or AT&T at Target (offer available from 7 a.m. on Black Friday through Sunday).At Walmart, purchase of the iPhone 8, 8 Plus or X comes with a free $400 Walmart gift card (in store only).Get a $300 Walmart gift card free with purchase of the iPhone XS, XS Max or XR at Walmart (in store only).At Best Buy, save up to $200 �on the iPhone X and up to $150 on the iPhone XR, XS and XS Max with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.Android dealsGet a $300 Target gift card with qualified activation of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 on Verizon or AT&T at Target (available from 7 a.m. Black Friday through Sunday).Target will give away a �$200 Target gift card with qualified Google Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL activation on Verizon (7 a.m. Black Friday through Sunday).At Costco, get a $300 Costco Cash Card via online redemption with purchase of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, S9 or S9 Plus (in store only).Get a $300 Walmart gift card free with purchase of the Samsung Galaxy S8, S8 Plus, S9, S9 Plus or Note 9 at Walmart (in store only).At Best Buy, save $300 �on Samsung Galaxy Note 9, S9 and S9 Plus phones with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint. Save $200 when you buy these models unlocked.Save $400 on the Google Pixel 2 XL or $200 on the Pixel 3 �and 3 XL at Best Buy when activated on Verizon.The Samsung Galaxy S8 64GB is $449.99 ($150 off) unlocked at Best Buy.The Total Wireless Samsung Galaxy J3 Orbit no-contract phone is $64.99 at Target (regularly $129.99).Target is also selling the Total Wireless Samsung Galaxy J7 no-contract phone for �$99.99 (regularly $189.99).At Walmart, the Samsung GS7 on Straight Talk �is $199 ($130 off).The 64GB Motorola Moto X is $299.99 ($120 off) unlocked at Best Buy, in store only.Best Black Friday cell phone deals, 2017
Take a look at �last year's �highlights:iPhone dealsTarget �offered a $250 Target gift card free with purchase of the iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus when activated �on Verizon, Sprint or AT&T networks.The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus were up to $200 off with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint at �Best Buy.At �Walmart, AT&T and Verizon customers on qualifying payment plans �could pay $0 down and score a $300 �Walmart �gift card with activation of the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone X.Sam's Club shoppers �got a $100 gift card with purchase and activation of select iPhones on an installment plan.Android DealsThe unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus was �$150 off �at Microsoft.Shoppers got �a free $300 Target gift card with activation of Samsung Galaxy Note8, Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus at Target through Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.Best Buy �gave Samsung fans a couple of deals to choose from: Save $300 on the Samsung Galaxy Note8, S8 or S8 plus with qualified activation on Verizon or Sprint " or " save $150 with the purchase of these phones unlocked.For those who switched to Sprint, the network cut monthly payments in half �for the Samsung Galaxy Note8, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Plus or the new Galaxy S8 Active with Sprint Flex. �Sprint had a similar deal on the �Moto �Z2 force edition: Switch to the network and save 50% on monthly payments with Sprint Flex lease, plus �get �a free MotoMod.
Check out our complete Black Friday coverage for up-to-date deal news from a wide range of retailers.
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Does your bedroom need a new look? What style feels comfortable to you? Maybe all that is needed is a little something — not much.
Something as simple as bedding might be all that you need. Sheets, pillowcases, comforters and maybe shams might be all you need. Those alone can be expensive enough, but if a major remodeling isn"t in the plans, a little expense in the bedding department might be just enough to redo the bedroom.
Go for color and/or pattern. Find the color or color combination that is appealing and go for it. A bed skirt and comforter will probably be the most expensive items, so choose wisely and don"t skimp. The sheets and pillowcases then can be a complementary pattern and they can be solid colors. Changing the sheets each week with a new color or new pattern will make the room "new"-looking all the time.
The headboard can be the focal point in your bedroom if you should so choose. Upholstered headboards have come and gone in popularity, but nevertheless they have been and always will be common. If an upholstered headboard isn"t for you, choose an impressive stand-alone headboard that grabs your attention. It does not have to match the rest of the bedroom furniture, but can be a style and color all its own. Think about the impact that would make.
The foot of the bed can be spruced up with a seat of some sort. A bench with or without a back will bring interest to the room plus give you a place to sit and put your shoes on. It will also be a place to put extra pillow shams or whatever sits on the bed during the day but is unnecessary on the bed at night. If not a bench, how about two ottomans side by side? And if they are storage ottomans, you have a bonus. If the setting is right, a storage trunk, perhaps a hope-chest type, will work beautifully at the foot of the bed.
What about nightstands? Well, how much space do you have? Nightstands do not have to match each other, so you can have a table on one side of the bed and a storage night table on the other. Or you can have a desk on one side and a nightstand on the other. Here again, as with the headboard, the furniture pieces do not have to match, they just have to coordinate.
Lighting is important in any room. In the bedroom there should be enough light for reading if that is what appeals to you, plus soft lighting just for atmosphere. Overhead lighting isn"t always necessary, but it"s still nice to have when you need more illumination.


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In case you've missed it, there's quite row going on over the Department of Labor's efforts to rewrite its definition of fiduciary advice for advisors to pension plans. Not only have the usual suspects such as SIFMA and FSI come out against it, even the Consumer Federation of America and the American Society for Pension Professionals and Actuaries have expressed reservations. And in a political environment where both side of the aisle in Congress can't agree on what day it is, there's even been a bipartisan call for the DOL to go back to the drawing board.
For financial advisors who work with qualified plans, the fate of the DOL's rule changes has, of course, been on the front burner. But while events in the pension arena don't affect the majority of advisors, the outcome of the ERISA battle will undoubtedly have implications for the looming debate over advisor reregulation under Dodd-Frank. For one thing, there have been calls from many quarters for coordinating the fiduciary standards under the DOL and the SEC (although, considering the glacial pace of the "underfunded" SEC, this could be as much a delaying tactic as a real concern). And of course, the same old objections by the same cast of characters have been cut and pasted into the DOL debate: the new regulations will increase costs, limit investor choice, reduce access to much needed financial advice, yada, yada, yada.
It's very possible, though, that the most important takeaway from the current pension advisor debate is the difference between the DOL's approach and how the SEC has handled its responsibilities to regulate investment advisors, both under Dodd-Frank and historically. If the DOL is successful in fending off its detractors and establishing a more consumer-oriented fiduciary standard, it may well provide a blueprint for successfully establishing an SRO for independent RIAs as an alternative to FINRA.
The Department of Labor's rationale for rewriting its fiduciary standards was captured by Fi360's Kristina Fausti, writing in her July 2011 report to the American Bar Association: "Interestingly, while most regulatory initiatives are initiated as the result of policymakers observing trends in the market, in the case of the DOL's fiduciary definition proposal, investigators and enforcement staff found the definition of fiduciary to be unworkable in trying to prevent and sanction misconduct by advisors whom plans and participants often view as acting in a fiduciary capacity. Therefore, investigators approached policymakers seeking a solution to make it simpler to determine the fiduciary status of advisors in order to reduce conflicts and promote greater transparency and accountability."
Contrast the DOL's consumer-oriented approach to improving its rules with the SEC's behavior over considering the Dodd-Frank-mandated fiduciary standard for brokers, in which "additional costs," a "level playing field," and "business model neutrality" have been the primary considerations. We might also compare the DOL's intended course of action in the face of unprecedented opposition: "The DOL, however," wrote Fausti, "will likely move forward with its proposal to replace the decades old five-part test in order to give its investigators the tools they need to protect plans and participants." No foot dragging, no series of study after study, no plausibly ignorable reports by its staff; the DOL simply identified a problem through its investigators last November, and swiftly proceeded to draft a solution. If it's too consumer oriented for the financial industry, well, that's not whom the DOL is charged with protecting.
As the independent advisory profession moves toward its own SRO to ensure the consumer-oriented regulation of its fiduciary standard, the DOL appears to be a far better model than either the SEC or FINRA. But perhaps advisors should take one page out of the securities industry's book, and point out how the FINRA regulation of RIAs will raise costs, limit investor choice, and limit investor access to independent, fiduciary investment advice. After all, large brokerage firms are able to absorb the costs of complying with FINRA's bureaucratic, rules-based standards thanks to their other (often conflicting) business lines such as principle trading or proprietary products. Independent, fiduciary investment advisors, however, are restricted from such highly profitable side businesses, due to the inherent conflicts with the best interests of the clients. That's an argument worthy of the DOL.


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Here's the low-down on Twitter, in fewer than 140 characters: Twitter has been having a topsy-turvy week on the stock market -- but one analyst predicts its future could rest with photo sharing tools.
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A quantity of Twitter stock was unlocked earlier this week, allowing long-standing shareholders to dump their shares, subsequently sending the company's stock tumbling nearly 18 percent.
While its common to see a stock fall after a lock-up period ends, Twitter's nosedive was especially jarring compared to Groupon, which dipped nearly 9 percent, while Facebook's stock jumped more than 12 percent, according to an analysis by Statista.
"I think one of the reasons is the market is trying to figure out if Twitter is ever going to be a mainstream platform," Arvind Bhatia, an analyst at Sterne Agee, told ABC News.
"That's what we hear from investors. Can this be as large as Facebook?" Bhatia said. "The last two quarters' growth has not been sufficient for people to make that conclusion."
Twitter did not respond to a request for an interview, however other media outlets have reported that key stakeholders plan to hold onto their Twitter shares.
Read More: Why Foursquare Is Splitting Into Two Apps
This week, the site appeared to put a special emphasis on directing users to its photo sharing tools, urging them to "tell your story in pictures" -- kind of like the popular Instagram, which is owned by Facebook.
Bhatia said he thinks Twitter's move to feed the photo sharing appetites of users could help the company move from being a niche platform to something viable in the long run.
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GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany - With the sun out and the slope feeling like a second home, Christof Innerhofer had little to worry about.
The Italian won his third World Cup downhill of the season Saturday, on a course where he has a history of good results.
Innerhofer topped three Austrians to earn his sixth career victory, covering the 2.58-kilometre (1.6-mile) Kandahar course in one minute 37.83 seconds to beat Georg Streitberger by 0.12 seconds.
"It's like a home run for me, I have nice memories from here," Innerhofer said.
Streitberger was the 30th runner out of the gate — last of the top skiers — and Innerhofer wiped his brow symbolically when the Austrian crossed the line. Klaus Kroell, the defending World Cup downhill champion, was 0.16 seconds back in third. Streitberger has two career wins in the super-G but this was his first podium in a downhill.
Hannes Reichelt was fourth and world champion Asked Lund Svindal of Norway finished fifth in the first men's race since the world championships concluded a week ago in Schladming, Austria.
The Kandahar course was shortened after heavy snow over the past few days made the preparation of the entire run impossible, but was still longer than the super-G slope.
Innerhofer failed to win a medal in Schladming, but he won three medals when the worlds were held in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in 2011 — gold in the super-G, silver in the super-combined and bronze in the downhill.
"I am more motivated when I go to the start here and I also have many fans here," Innerhofer said.
The Italian now has four career downhill wins in the World Cup.
Erik Guay of Mont Tremblant, Que., was the top Canadian, finishing in a tie for 22nd.
Innerhofer prefers to race in good weather and the conditions played in his favour, after two days of fog and heavy snow in the build-up to the downhill.
"I could take double the amount of risks because I know I always do well here," Innerhofer said.
Innerhofer jumped to third place in downhill standings, behind Svindal and Domink Paris of Italy. Svindal surged past Paris and is now 10 points ahead of him and 15 points ahead of Innerhofer, with two downhill races remaining in the season.
"I am having fun and when I have fun the points come," Innerhofer said.
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The Austrians had a good showing after failing to medal in the downhill at the worlds at home.
"It's a huge success for me, I am not disappointed at all about missing the win," Streitberger said.


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Two young girls on their way to see loved ones wound up alone in strange cities after Continental airline employees escorted them onto the wrong airplanes in separate incidents last weekend.
The first victim was 8-year-old Taylor Williams from Texas who was heading to North Carolina to visit her dad, but wound up in Arkansas, according to the Houston Chronicle. Her mother, who had paid extra for her child to travel in the unaccompanied minors program, brought her to Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport and left her in the care of an airline employee who directed the girl onto the incorrect aircraft.
"I have never seen so much incompetence in all my life," said Taylor's mom, Wendy Babineaux.
The next day on the other side of the country, Jonathan Kamens escorted his 10-year-old daughter Miriam to her Continental flight in Boston's Logan airport. He walked her all the way up to her gate and watched her walk through the boarding door, according to WCVBTV Boston. Her grandparents were expecting her at the Cleveland airport so they could take her to horsebackriding camp, but she didn't get off the plane. She was in Newark, N.J.
"For 45 minutes I was panic stricken," Kamens said.
"The flight crew on the Cleveland flight was supposed to check that they had the right number of passengers, and they didn't do that," the dad added. "The number of people who must have failed to do what they're supposed to do is mind boggling."
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Especially living halfway across the globe from old friends and new (and I'm always halfway across from somebody), connecting on the ol' interweb makes me feel like I'm a part of something just a bit bigger than my actual location.
So... what I'm asking you to do is send me a postcard.
Not an actual postcard (save the trees and all), just a postcard in the comments below.
All you have to do is answer the following:
1. Where are you living now?
2. Where is a place that holds a fond memory?
3. Where are you dreaming of going next?
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2. Bali is the place that took my breath away, probably because it's where Dan first told me he loved me on my 24th birthday. Also, it's just stunning.
So, go on and send me a postcard. No postage, so no excuse. I can't wait to see all the places we've got covered between us.
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What is a front strut or shock absorber?
While they serve similar purposes in your suspension system, struts and shocks are actually different parts.
Struts are a structural part of the suspension system that support the weight of the vehicle. In many cases, struts are also part of the steering system, pivoting whenever the steering wheel is turned.
Shocks do not support the vehicle weight, nor are they part of the steering system. They only provide vehicle dampening by controlling spring and suspension movement.
How does the front strut or shock absorber work?
A loaded front strut assembly, often called a MacPherson strut, consists of a coil spring and a shock absorber. The coil spring is in place to support the weight of the vehicle and to absorb large bumps. It allows the front suspension to travel up and down so that the vehicle body can remain stable. The shock absorber runs through the center of the spring and eases smaller bumps, dampens vibrations, and lends stability to the vehicle.
The top of the strut assembly bolts to the vehicle body in the strut tower, where it is able to pivot when the steering wheel is turned. The bottom is connected (by way of the steering knuckle) to the lower control arm and wheel hub. The strut assembly allows the vehicle suspension to rotate while it absorbs impact from rough terrain, helps maintain contact between the tires and the ground, and offers a smoother ride for passengers.
What are the symptoms related to a bad strut or shock absorber?
Struts and shocks that are broken or failing can cause a number of symptoms, most of which will make for a less comfortable ride. They include the following:
- A knocking, rattling or thumping noise while driving
- A bumpy ride, or the nose or tail end of dipping down during hard braking and acceleration.
- Body roll when turning.
- Abnormal, "cupped" tire wear
- Leaking hydraulic fluid
Can I drive with a front strut or shock absorber problem?
A vehicle with worn front struts can be driven, but the ride quality won't be great the vehicle's handling will be compromised. A car depends on its struts to remain level while turning.
As the condition worsens, the loss of control and even the chance of vehicle rollover will increase. If a front strut is broken (rather than worn), the vehicle should not be driven until the strut can be replaced.
How often do struts or shock absorbers need to be replaced?
There is no replacement schedule for front struts, through many vehicles will need to have them changed at some point. Rough driving habits may shorten the life of these parts.
Struts may need to be replaced anywhere between 50,000 and 100,000 miles. If the struts start leaking, or become broken or damaged, they should be replaced immediately. Struts should always be replaced in pairs.
How are strut or shock absorber issues diagnosed?
If the vehicle bounces easily up and down, even just by pushing on it, the struts are likely worn. Many times, a strut is diagnosed when a technician is replacing other related parts. A damaged strut may also be discovered during a wheel alignment.
How is a front strut or shock absorber replaced?
To change a front strut, a technician has to lift the vehicle and remove the front wheels. The brake caliper and rotor are removed and the sway bar link is disconnected. The technician then disconnects the strut from the steering knuckle and strut tower to remove it from the vehicle.
If the entire strut assembly is being replaced, installation is relatively simple. But it's common to reuse the coil spring from the old assembly. In this case, the worn strut will need to be compressed and disassembled, and the new strut will need to be put together before being installed.
RepairPal Recommendations for front strut issues
RepairPal recommends replacing the front struts in pairs. Ride quality and performance will suffer if the struts don't match.
When have the struts replaced, a full inspection of the steering and suspension should be performed to identify any other problems, and a wheel alignment should be done. The new struts can change the vehicle's ride height, which will change the wheel alignment.
What to look out for with front strut or shock absorber issues
To replace a strut, it may be necessary to compress the old one during the repair. This involves compressing the coil spring so that the strut assembly can be dismantled. During this time, the compressed coil spring is extremely dangerous. If the spring slips from the compressor that's applying the tension, it could cause serious injury.
Can I replace the front strut or shock absorber myself?
It depends. Replacing the entire front strut assembly as a unit would be an intermediate DIY repair. On the other hand, if the coil spring needs to be transferred from the old strut to the new strut, this repair should be left to a professional technician.
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J. Craig Venter Institute Announces November 9, 2013 Black Tie Event to Celebrate Opening of New California Sustainable Laboratory
J. Craig Venter Institute Announces November 9, 2013 Black Tie Event to Celebrate Opening of New California Sustainable Laboratory
Capital One Bank is Top Sponsor for Event
ROCKVILLE, MD and SAN DIEGO, CA—July 2, 2013—The J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) today announced November 9, 2013 as the date for a black tie fund raising event to celebrate the opening of their new sustainable laboratory in La Jolla, CA. Capital One Bank has generously signed on as the highest level, "Visionary Sponsor" for the event. Other sponsors to date include: ZGF Architects and McCarthy Building Companies, who have been named as "Explorer Sponsors".
The beautiful steel, wood and concrete JCVI building, designed by ZGF Architects and constructed by McCarthy Building Companies on the University of California, San Diego campus, will be the first true carbon neutral biological laboratory in the world. The 45,000 square foot facility will embody the philosophies of much of the genomic research that will take place inside the building. JCVI is financing the building through Capital One Bank.
"The new JCVI building is the realization of many years of planning and coordination with our colleagues at UCSD, the city of San Diego, ZGF and McCarthy Building Companies," said J. Craig Venter, Ph.D., JCVI Founder and CEO. "This building has also been a personal dream of mine in that it allows me to return to the intellectually stimulating and collegial environment that is San Diego. We are very pleased that Capital One is part of the team that is making this building a reality and we are grateful for their very generous support for the November 9 celebration."
Approximately 125 scientists and staff who are engaged in some of the most advanced genomic research will be housed in the building. Scientific programs include: human genomic sequencing and analysis, synthetic genomics and exploration of new vaccines using this technology, and environmental and single cell genomics to explore the vast unseen world of microbes living in the human body, the ocean, soil and air.
"We are delighted to join the J. Craig Venter Institute in celebrating the opening of this remarkable new facility," said Adam Ostrach, Senior Vice President, Capital One Bank. "We share the Institute's commitment to environmental sustainability, and we look forward to supporting their ground-breaking genomics research in the future." The black tie opening event will use the new building as a distinctive backdrop for the theme, "Step into the Genome." Unique musical entertainment, roving visual acts, and special food and beverages will tie into the extraordinary science of genomics happening at JCVI.
Other companies involved in the design and construction of the JCVI building are: Integral Group / IDeAs, KPFF Consulting Engineers, Jacobs Consultancy, Andropogon Associates with David Reed, Landscape Architects, David Nelson & Associates, SC Engineers, Inc., and Sustainable SoCal, Inc.
About the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI)
The JCVI is a not-for-profit research institute in Rockville, MD and San Diego, CA dedicated to the advancement of the science of genomics; the understanding of its implications for society; and communication of those results to the scientific community, the public, and policymakers. Founded by J. Craig Venter, Ph.D., the JCVI is home to approximately 250 scientists and staff with expertise in human and evolutionary biology, genetics, bioinformatics/informatics, information technology, high-throughput DNA sequencing, genomic and environmental policy research, and public education in science and science policy. The legacy organizations of the JCVI are: The Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR), The Center for the Advancement of Genomics (TCAG), the Institute for Biological Energy Alternatives (IBEA), the Joint Technology Center (JTC), and the J. Craig Venter Science Foundation. The JCVI is a 501 (c)(3) organization. For additional information, please visit http://www.JCVI.org.
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Morrow scratched and other notes
There is one guarantee: if you don't show up, that's when news happens.
So, it was with some hesitation that I decided not to attend the Jays' game against the Astros in Kissimmee this afternoon. Sure enough, as I was watching Dustin McGowan pitch in a Minor League game in Dunedin, I checked my blackberry and read the following note:
"Morrow was scratched today."
Brandon Morrow, scheduled to start against Houston, was a late scratch due to a sore right shoulder. Apparently, Morrow has felt some discomfort for a few days and decided not to start after warming up for his outing in Kissimmee.
MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez, filling in for me on the road, reported that Morrow "will rest for a couple of days, but besides that, the plan for him moving forward is unknown." Morrow indicated that he has had bouts of shoulder soreness in previous springs and he did not seem concerned that the issue would linger
"It's always been a thing that's kind of popped up and then just gone away and really hasn't bothered me after I've gotten it to calm down," Morrow said. "It's kind of a getting-over-the-hill thing."
Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston said Morrow would be re-evaluated in the next few days and the pitcher would likely be examined by team doctor's in Dunedin. If Toronto needs to start Morrow on the disabled list to begin the season, that likely opens the door for Brett Cecil or Dana Eveland to slide into the rotation.
- 3B Edwin Encarnacion took part in batting practice for the first time in a couple weeks, testing out his surgically-repaired left wrist. Encarnacion said he did not feel any pain in the wirst, which has bothered him some throughout the spring. He said he feels there is still enough time to be ready for Opening Day. CLICK HERE for more.
- Chatted some with Mike McCoy today, who is a leading candidate to grab the 25th spot on the Opening Day roster. The Jays have been impressed with McCoy this spring, especially with his bat and ability to man many infield and outfield spots. McCoy is currently battling a sore right shoulder, though he said he expects to be back in games by Monday. CLICK HERE for more.
- RHP Dustin McGowan continued his comeback from right shoulder surgery with a Triple-A start on Friday, allowing no runs and two hits over 1 2/3 innings. McGowan walked two and cut his outing off once he reached 36 pitches and two outs in the second. The righty topped out at 88 mph on the radar gun and struggles with his command. After the start, McGowan said he does not expect to make the Opening Day roster. CLICK HERE for more.
- I also took some time to chat with Aaron Hill and Vernon Wells about how the clubhouse environment has evolved this spring. A few pitchers have commented that the atmosphere around camp this year seems to be looser and more fun, and part of the reason is that Roy Halladay is no longer around. CLICK HERE for more.
Hill's dog, Mr. Banks, watches the Jays' morning workout
For complete Blue Jays coverage this spring, make sure you're reading bluejays.com and following me on Twitter at @MLBastian. You can also find spring photos on TwitPic.com.
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Great photo Jordan, your work this spring has simply been outstanding. As fans, we're fortunate to have you as the Blue Jay MLB writer. Thanks a lot for what you do.
I notice that Casey Janssen is quietly putting together a very good Spring Training for himself.


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YouTube Gets Real-Time Comment Search
You know what the world needs? A quicker way to search the on-going intellectual salon that is the YouTube comments section. Last night The Google-owned video site gave the world what it has cried out for for so long, by introducing real-time comment searching, ala Twitter.
The site rolled the feature of with little fanfare--likely because real-time searching has yet to be added to more engaging parts of the site, such as the videos themselves.