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The fallout from the scheduled lease of Munroe Regional Medical Center to a for-profit healthcare company is being seen as the hospital's president and CEO makes his exit.
The fallout from the scheduled lease of Munroe Regional Medical Center to a for-profit health care company is being seen as the hospital's president and CEO prepares his exit.
Steve Purves, 57, has accepted an offer by Maricopa County's public health care system to head Maricopa Integrated Health Systems, a publicly funded health system based in Phoenix. The system features a medical center, several specialty clinics and a dozen associated family health centers.
Purves applied for the job after hospital trustees began negotiations to turn control of Munroe over to a partnership between Naples-based Health Management Associates and University of Florida Health Shands Hospital. HMA could sign its lease with the Marion County Hospital District trustees, which owns the hospital, as soon as September.
Purves said his decision was not a reflection on HMA, but rather an opportunity to continue working in a nonprofit setting.
"It's a different role when you're a CEO in an investor-owned (hospital). I could have stayed here and added value to HMA, but I had to weigh that against other opportunities," he said Tuesday.
Purves said he wanted to work at a hospital "where I'm going to have the largest impact" and "more in keeping with my personal interests."
He said the Phoenix hospital system, which includes a medical residency program, gets public financial assistance and is the areas's only public hospital system.
Purves said his talents are working with independent boards of nonprofit health care facilities. He said that fortunately his experience working for for-profit HCA (during the 1980s) gave him the opportunity to understand "the business side" of an investor-owned hospital, and that he was able to bring those skills to bear in helping Munroe watch its bottom line.
Before coming to Ocala, Purves was CEO of Columbia, S.C.-based Sisters of Charity Providence Hospital.
His contract with the Munroe board requires that he give a 90-day notice of his intention to leave the post. Purves said he is still talking with the board of directors in Phoenix about when he will begin working there.
He said that although both Munroe and the Phoenix hospital system are both nonprofit facilities, the health care philosophies are starkly different. Arizona provides financial help to the Maricopa Integrated Health Systems, reflecting a state commitment to the hospital, he said.
That is in stark contrast to a recent effort by supporters of Munroe to convince voters last year to approve a property tax increase to subsidize Munroe and temporarily stave off having to find a new lease holder.
Purves said the 421-bed Munroe will have many challenges in the future, regardless of HMA's role in the lease.
Health care will continue to remain a competitive environment and Munroe should work hard to maintain its preferred hospital status, he said.
But HMA has put together a "substantial" financial package to improve and lease Munroe that will leave the hospital in a much better position to face the future, Purves said.
HMA is committed to making a $150 million facilities plan improvements and another $50 million over the next five years. In addition, HMA is paying trustees $200 million for the 40-year lease.
Purves said Munroe saw many advancements during his seven-year tenure. Among those he's most proud of are the hospital's pediatric emergency care facility, revitalization of Munroe's cardiovascular services, and also keeping costs down but quality service high.
But Munroe's greatest asset, he said, are its employees, who needed only little direction and performed admirably and have given him the greatest sense of satisfaction.
Purves also oversaw the planning for Munroe's new stand-alone Wound Care Center and creation of Munroe at the Oaks, a secondary market facility near The Villages. He also oversaw the launch of Munroe's new Munroe Orthopedics and Munroe Surgery brands.
As for Munroe's future CEO after HMA takes the reins, Purves said it would be best for the hospital if the new CEO became involved in the community.
HMA recently reported it had adopted a shareholders rights plan after one of its investors positioned itself for a possible takeover of the company. A shareholders rights plan is a defensive maneuver to prevent a takeover.
Hedge fund Glenview Capital Management filed notice with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that it had a 14.56 percent stake in the company and that it might "engage in communications with relevant parties regarding the company and ways to enhance shareholder value."
Earlier this month, HMA announced in a press release that its president and CEO, Gary Newsome, planned to retire, effective July 31.
More recently, hedge fund manager Larry Robbins asked HMA's board to raise its cap restricting share ownership from the current 15 percent to at least 25 percent. HMA announced that it hired Morgan Stanley and law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges to help review its options.
All of this comes amid federal inquiries into the company's business practices. The U.S. Justice Department launched an investigation this year after "60 Minutes" aired allegations that HMA pressured its emergency room physicians to boost admissions.
Last month, the company also disclosed that it was under investigation by the SEC, which had subpoenaed billing and accounting data.
Former Munroe board member Stan Hanson, who was one of the board members who hired Purves, said he wasn't surprised by Purves' move.
"I thought he would consider not staying," Hanson said.
As for what kind of leader HMA should send Munroe, Hanson said: "Another Steve Purves."
Munroe would benefit from someone who can keep costs down, but still understand the services that are important to the community, Hanson said.
Hanson helped lead the failed effort to create a hospital tax.
Former district trustee and Munroe board member Kulbir Ghumman said he doubts Munroe's next CEO will be from the immediate Ocala area.
"I think HMA would want its own person in that position," he said.
Ghumman said Purves was a good CEO who was willing to talk to anyone interested in the hospital and keeping its board members well informed.
"The man was totally committed to making this a better hospital," he said.
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Because of early holiday deadlines, the movie listings for Co-ed Cinema and Epic Theatres of Hendersonville were unavailable at press time.
Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, 5-8 p.m. today at the Historic Courthouse on Main Street. Info: 828-233-3216.
Ole Timey Christmas, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Henderson County Curb Market. Info: 828-692-8012.
Fletcher Christmas Tree Lighting, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Fletcher Park Community Park. Music: Fletcher Community Chorus. Info: 687-0751 or visit www.fletcherparks.org.
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Cypress Cellar, 321-C N. Main St. Entertainment, 8 p.m. till midnight in the bar on Fridays, and 6 to 9 p.m. in the dining room Saturdays.
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Southern Appalachian Brewery, 822 Locust St., Hendersonville. Hours: 4 p.m to close Wednesday-Friday; 2 p.m-close Saturday and Sunday. Entertainment: 8-10 Friday and Saturday. Today: Peggy Ratusz; Saturday: Circus Mutt; Sunday: Dan Keller Trio; Wednesday: Todd Hoke; Thursday: Klarcnova. Info: www.sabrewery.com.
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"Much Ado About Nothing," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28-Dec. 1, 2 p.m. Dec. 1-2, Patton Auditorium at Blue Ridge Community College. Tickets: $7; $5 students, faculty, staff. Info: 694-1849.
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"A Christmas Carol," Dec. 6-23, Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St., Asheville. Performances 7:30 p.m. with matinees at 2:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Call 254-5146 for tickets or more information.
Henderson County Heritage Museum observing the 150th anniversary of the Civil War will be 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 31, 1 Historic Courthouse Square, Hendersonville. Info: 694-1619.
The Hendersonville Film Society, Smoky Mountain Theater at Lake Pointe Landing, 333 Thompson St., Hendersonville. Showtime: 2 p.m. Sunday: "The Greatest Show on Earth." Info: 697-7310; email email@example.com.
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Ball Room Dance Club of Hendersonville meets Fridays, 6:30 to 10 p.m., in the downstairs ballroom of the Elks Lodge, 546 N. Justice St. Admission: $5 members, $7 nonmembers. Dance music by DJ Fred Young. Free lessons by Pat Smith, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Singles and couples of all ages invited. Annual dues $10. Info: 808-7080 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Only tourist ger camps can be available in touristy destinations. Ger is Mongolian traditional dwelling made of felt layers and wooden construction in which the Mongols have lived since the time immemorial. Ger camps also have western style showers and WCs (mostly shared). A few ger camps offer en-suite gers at additional charge. Due to remoteness some tourist ger camps may not excel in service, so travelers may not always expect high pressure showers, gourmet food etc.
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Torrid stretch earns Cano Classic MVP
SAN FRANCISCO -- Robinson Cano knocked baseballs all over the field and kept the Dominican Republic offense rolling through three different stops on the road to a championship. He deftly made defensive gems look effortless and celebrated with his talented teammates, showing a wide smile and a confident swagger.
In other words, he played like Robinson Cano, and for that he was honored as the Most Valuable Player of the 2013 World Baseball Classic, picked from among a star-studded cast on the championship team from the Dominican Republic as the best of the best.
After the Dominicans closed out their undefeated run to the Classic title in convincing fashion with a 3-0 defeat of Puerto Rico on Tuesday night at AT&T Park, Cano carried the MVP trophy around with him but made it clear he shared it with his teammates.
"Well, this is something that you never are going to get it done by yourself, so I want to thank the guys, my teammates, the manager, also the Dominican team for giving me that opportunity to be here with all these guys, all this great talent," Cano said. "Without my teammates, I would have never won an MVP, so I would say it's not only me, it's about the whole team."
Cano, the All-Star second baseman of the New York Yankees, won MVP honors in pool play as well as group play before doing the same for the tournament following the championship round at AT&T Park, where the Dominicans beat the Netherlands in Monday night's semifinal before topping rival Puerto Rico on Tuesday to win their first Classic title.
Cano finished the tournament batting .469 (15-for-32) with four doubles, two home runs, six RBIs and six runs scored, leading all Classic players with 15 hits -- a single-Classic record. Pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka of Japan was the MVP in each of the first two editions of the tournament.
A 30-year-old left-handed hitter, Cano was a fixture in the No. 3 spot in a star-studded Dominican lineup and provided the offensive fireworks to propel the D.R. to San Francisco. In pool play -- at San Juan, Puerto Rico -- Cano went 9-for-15, following that up with a 5-for-12 performance in group play, which took place at Marlins Park in Miami. Cano, who went 1-for-2 with a pair of intentional walks in the semifinal and drew another intentional pass in the first inning on Tuesday, finished with a Classic-leading 25 total bases.
Cano's contributions went beyond what he did at the plate, as he made several slick fielding plays throughout the tournament, teaming up in a double-play combination with Blue Jays shortstop Jose Reyes.
"I have to feel blessed to get to play in a combination with Robinson Cano," Reyes said when the club arrived in San Francisco. "He's a superstar, a great player. He makes me better."
Participating in his second Classic, Cano is coming off a 2012 season in which he earned his fourth Silver Slugger Award and his second Gold Glove Award while making his fourth All-Star appearance for the Yankees. Although he struggled in the playoffs, he bounced back to his normal form in the World Baseball Classic.
In fact, Cano might have taken his overall team presence to another level, for Dominican manager Tony Pena said Cano became more of a vocal leader on the club, helping captain Miguel Tejada keep the team in the balanced state of being loose and focused at the same time.
"Now, Robinson Cano is starting to see himself like a leader," Pena said. "He's starting to see himself like giving direction to all the players and talking to the young players."
How much that leadership role translates over to his position with the Yankees remains to be seen, and Cano points out that there are established veterans like Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera to fill that role for the Yanks. Also, Cano is heading into his final year before free agency, but his contract situation was far from his mind during this thrilling run to an international title and MVP honors.
"I don't pay attention to the contract," Cano said. "I'm just trying to enjoy this to the maximum extent. We have people like Jose Reyes, [Hanley] Ramirez, [Edwin] Encarnacion, [Octavio] Dotel, [Fernando] Rodney, [Santiago] Casilla -- all of those players. How can I put this? We're just trying to enjoy to the greatest extent possible our time here."
Oh, the D.R. players enjoyed themselves in a big way, to be sure. And while Cano takes home the MVP trophy, what he really takes with him is a part of that larger team trophy and the memories of doing something great for his country with a group of players he admires.
"You come into this wanting to win the big trophy, and that's what happened," Cano aid. "And without my teammates, this [MVP] wouldn't have happened. Every time I went [into the clubhouse], there was music, we had our spirits high. You know what? We were blessed by God, and this has been a privilege. It's a pride to be able to give this back to the D.R. and to my people."


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As if the Machine Mother herself heard our prayers, we'll finally be able to buy Looking Glass's phenomenal System Shock 2 again. The cyberpunk survival horror FPS-RPG has been mired in rights issues for yonks, but Night Dive Studios has managed to free it enough to re-release this wonderful, wonderful game on GOG tomorrow at $9.99. It's pretty good.
Right-minded people have been yearning for a re-release for years but, it's been widely believed, rights to the game and name were split across publisher EA and an insurance company that scooped Looking Glass assets when it shut down, and no one had managed to reconcile this.
"The rights are still held in a very complicated tangle and going into all of it makes for very dry reading," Night Dive CEO Stephen Kick told Rock, Paper, Shotgun. "The short version is that negotiations began in October of last year. I pitched the rights-holder with the focus being on the digital distribution of System Shock 2 and–as much to my surprise as anyone's, possibly–here we are today."
GOG managing director Guillaume Rambourg painted RPS a richer picture:
We have contacted lots of publishers, developers and lawyers over the past 4-5 years – mostly industry veterans actually – to better understand the big legal puzzle behind this game and identify who owns the trademark, the IP, the code, distribution rights and so forth. We got lots of answers, sometimes aiming at the same direction, sometimes pointing in conflicting ones. You know the drill: one step forward, two steps back. It was a real investigation a la Tex Murphy. A very tough case, definitely, but we never lost hope.
Night Dive has SS2 working just dandy on modern PCs, and it supports pre-existing mods like the System Shock 2 Texture Upgrade Project and Rebirth high-poly model pack. GOG's also chucking in the soundtrack, maps, the first pitch document and more as digital extras.
Word of this did eek out earlier in the week but, well, the only source was Night Dive's website, which offered no proof or credentials for anything. One can't go raising people's hopes about System Shock 2 until you're sure; that'd just be cruel.
So who is Night Drive, anyway? Kick himself was formerly an artist at Sony Online Entertainment, but things are a bit of mystery beyond that. Supposedly they're working on an original game, as well as having an interest in bringing back old games.
Tomorrow. 3am Pacific. $9.99. Glory to the flesh. Glory to the mass. Glory to the Many.


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FirefoxSync for DolphinHD is a plugin for DolphinHD to keep information such as passwords, bookmarks, tabs, and history synchronized between you desktop Web browser and you mobile Web browser by using Mozilla Weave/Firefox Sync. It lets you access open tabs from the desktop on Dolphin and the other way around. It is not produced by the Mozilla Foundation.
CreditCardNanny is a Web browser extension for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox that detects forms that otherwise look secure (with a proper and valid SSL certificate, encrypted, and seemingly safe to enter sensitive data such as credit card details) but actually then submit this form data in a cleartext email to the site administrators. This extension detects such forms and warns you of the possibility that sensitive information may be exposed in clear-text, putting you and your sensitive data at risk. You can test the extension by browsing to https://cc-nanny.appspot.com/test-secure-page, a dummy credit card form that uses a form emailer script, a very common pattern used on an alarmingly large number of Web sites.
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Call The Midwife "S1 E5" When Nonnatus House cleaner Peggy's brother Frank is diagnosed with cancer, Jenny and the nuns are called upon to care for him. Jenny comes to know the siblings better, learning of their upbringing in a workhouse. Other residents become involved in helping Fred with his latest money-making venture - a pig named Evie. Part 5 of 6G
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CHARLOTTE - Duke Energy has named Heath Shuler as senior vice president of Federal Government Affairs, effective Jan. 4.
Shuler currently serves as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He has represented North Carolina's 11th District since 2007. His term expires Jan. 3.
"We are pleased Heath will be joining our team in Washington," said Keith Trent, Duke Energy's regulated utilities executive vice president. "Heath is well known in Washington for working with leaders from both political parties and for bringing people together in his district in Western North Carolina."
Shuler's focus in 2013 will be on building the federal affairs team and working with leaders in energy associations in which Duke is involved to support federal issues important to the company's customers and shareholders.
He will also focus on helping employees become more informed and involved with federal issues that impact the company's customers in the Carolinas, Florida and the Midwest.
In accordance with U.S. House of Representatives ethics rules, Shuler will not vote on any matters affecting Duke Energy for the remainder of the 112th Congress.
Shuler will be based in Duke Energy's Washington, D.C. office.
Before being elected to Congress, Shuler founded a real estate company in eastern Tennessee that grew into the one of the largest real estate companies in the region. Prior to that he played quarterback for the Oakland Raiders, New Orleans Saints and Washington Redskins.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and played college football at the University of Tennessee, where he was a 1993 runner-up for the Heisman Trophy.
Duke Energy, the largest electric power holding company in the United States with more than $100 billion in total assets, is headquartered in Charlotte.
More information about the company is available at www.duke-energy.com.
Duke Energy taps Shuler to lead Federal Government Affairs
CHARLOTTE - Duke Energy has named Heath Shuler as senior vice president of Federal Government Affairs, effective Jan. 4.


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Al-Anon, Ketchikan, Tuesdays and Fridays, noon-1pm, Sunshine Brown Bag AFG, Methodist Church, 400 Main St. Dianna: 247-2451
Al-Anon, Petersburg, Fridays noon-1pm, Mitkof Island AFG, Petersburg Hospital Conference Room. Ruth, 772-4573 or Sue, 772-3858
Al-Anon, Sitka, Tues. 7:30-8:30pm, Lutheran Church basement, 224 Lincoln St. Kris: 966-2607
Diabetes Support Group, 7-9pm SEARHC Behavioral Health Board Room. Meets the second Tuesday of each month. Contact Christy 364-4457.
Family Caregiver Support Group 7-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Bridge Adult Day Center, 1803 Glacier Hoy. Support for all individuals caring for an elderly friend or family member either locally or long-distance. Info: Jim or Mary Lou at 463-6177.
Grief Support Groups through Hospice & Home Care of Juneau; Pet loss, first and third Fridays, 11am, 957-6266; Men's grief, second and fourth Tuesdays, Michael, 586-1023.
Juneau Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Family Support Group Meets monthly at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. Call 463-5161 or 209-4988 for date and time.
Juneau Head Injury Group Meeting, individuals who have experienced a head injury, their families and friends interested are invited to a group discussion 3:30-5 p.m. first Wednesday of each month at Juneau Job Center, 10002 Glacier Highway, Glacierview Conference Room. Info: Margie Thomson at 465-3199 or Jeff Irwin at 586-4920.
NAMI of Juneau, meets at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday of the month at Polaris House on Willoughby Street.
Narcotics Anonymous, Tues 7-9pm, Games & activities, Rainforest Activity Center, 3240 Hospital Dr.; Wed. 6-7:30pm, Rainforest Activity Ctr; Thurs. 8-9pm, Rainforest Activity Ctr; Sat. 7-8:30pm, Public Health Center lower conference room, 3412 Glacier Hoy.; Sun. 7-8pm, Rainforest Activity Ctr. 790-4567.
Native Women's Cancer Support Group Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m. at 358 West Willoughby Ave., (next to the Andrew Hope building). Info: 500-9741
New Parents' Support Group, Wed, 1:30pm, Family Birth Center. 586-1203.
Overeaters Anonymous, Wed. Noon-1pm, 119 Seward St. Room 1; Saturday, 10-11am, Public Health Center. 789-8884.
Parents Anonymous, Mon. 6:30-8pm, Children's Community Center, 211 Cordova; Wed. 6:30-8pm, Gastineau Human Services, 1613 Anka; Thurs. 6-8pm, St. Vincent de Paul, childcare and dinner provided.
Parents Anonymous for Parents of Special Needs Children Tues. 6-8pm, St. Vincent de Paul, 8617 Teal; Fri. Noon- 1:30pm, REACH, Behrends building, childcare & lunch provided. 790-4102.
Parents Anonymous en Español Viernes, 12-1:30pm. Proveemos cuidado de niños y la cena, REACH, 790-4102.
Senior Diabetes Support Group second Monday of the month from 1-2 p.m. at Juneau Senior Center 895 W 12th St. Info: Cynthia Nickerson 789-9800.
Talking Circle from 6:15-8 p.m. on Mondays at the SEARHC Behavioral Health Department offices, Suite 109, Room 121, in the SEARHC Annex at 3200 Hospital Dr. The talking circles are free and open to all Juneau residents and visitors. Info: Norene Otnes at 463-6670 or Cathy Wellwood at 364-4472.
Widowed Persons Support Group, Second and fourth Thursdays of each month, except for holiday weeks at 6:30 p.m., Parlor Room at Fireweed Place, 415 Willoughby Avenue. Dinner meetings first and third Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Rodfather's Restaurant in Nugget Mall. Brunches first Sunday of each month at The Capital Café at the Baranof Hotel. Info: Sue at 586-6424 or email@example.com or Sandy at 789-0355.
Yoga Sadhana Support, Saturday,5:30-8 am, downtown, 1109 C St., open to everyone, 586-6952.
Juneau's Cancer Support Group Program, A group of cancer survivors and others working through the trauma of these times. Meets the third Tuesday of each month - 6:30 p.m. at the new Juneau Family Health & Birth Center located at 1601 Salmon Creek Lane. For more info, please call 796-2273.
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Bridges of Hope class, 10:15-11:10 a.m. Sunday in the Trinity Room at St. James Episcopal Church, 766 N. Main St., Hendersonville. Information on mental illness and how it affects individuals, families and communities. Info: 693-7458.
Benedictine Day, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. today at Calvary Episcopal Church, Fletcher. Theme: "Working for the Good of All." Suggested donation: $15. Facilitator: the Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Canham. Lunch: Potluck. Registration required. Info: 684-6266. Fourth annual Puzzlefest,
beginning at noon Sunday in the Fellowship Hall of Mills River Presbyterian Church, 10 Presbyterian Church Road. Info: 828-891-7101. Clown skill day, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 2 at Calvary Episcopal Church, 2840 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher. Cost: $15, including lunch. Registration required. Info: 828-684-6266.
"One Accord" gospel group
performs at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Carillon Assisted Living, 3851 Howard Gap Road, Hendersonville Info: 693-545-8326. Sunday night singing, 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Edneyville UMC Church, 799 Bearwallow Road. Refreshments follow. Info: 828-685-7344. Concert by the Prison Ministry,
11 a.m. Sunday at Tracy Grove Baptist Church, Tracy Grove Road, Hendersonville. Pastor: the Rev. James Maybin. Info: 828-693-7733.
Open house
An open house for the UU Fellowship renovations,
2-4 p.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2021 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville. Info: 828-693-3157.
Caregivers seminar, 9:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m. today at Grace Lutheran Church, corner of Sixth Avenue West and Blythe Street, Hendersonville. Open to anyone interested in learning about caregiving responsibilities, resources for caregivers, assisting other caregivers or what you need to know about being a caregiver. $5 lunch. Register by Monday. Info: 828-693-4890
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Looking to the Future: Women's Bible study of the Book of Daniel, 10 a.m. Tuesdays at Mount Pisgah Lutheran Church, 2606 Chimney Rock Road. Info: 692-7027. Wonderful Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 900 Blythe St., Hendersonville. Info: trinitypresnc.org; 692-6114. Men's Majestic Humanity of Jesus Bible study of Mount
Pisgah Lutheran Church meets at 8 a.m. Thursday for breakfast at Denny's with Bible study. For directions and info: 692-7027.
St. James 101 class, 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Wednesday through Feb. 6 at St. James Episcopal Church, 766 N. Main St., Hendersonville. For newcomers and to learn the Episcopal faith.
Info: 693-7458.
Calvary Kids Club meets from 3-4:30 p.m. the first and third Sunday at the church, 2840 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher.
Info: 684-6266.
Celebrate Recovery group meets 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Drive. For those in addiction recovery. Info: 692-1262, Ext.
Celebrate Recovery meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at Living Water Baptist Church, Sugarloaf Road. For anyone dealing with an addition. Info: 606-9259.
Divorce Care meets 6:30-8 p.m.
Thursdays through April 4 at First United Methodist Church, 204 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville. Info: 693-4275.
Extended Family meets at 6 p.m. on third Mondays at Blue Ridge Prison and Jail ministries house, 410 E. First Ave. For families facing the trauma of incarcerated family members. Info: 696-0607.
Freedom That Lasts meets at 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Sunday at Progress Baptist Church, 1935 N. Rugby Road. For those who are hurting or have fallen. Info: 4190722; 545-9177.
Good News@6 will be at 6 p.m.
the fourth Sunday of each month at Calvary Episcopal Church, 2840 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher.
Welcoming all ages to a different service of worship. Info: 6846266.
Grief Share Ministry meets 5-7 p.m. Sundays at Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Drive. For those experiencing a season of grief or loss. Info: 6921262 ext.135.
Grief Share grief recovery group meets from 2-3:30 p.m.
the second and fourth Tuesdays at Hendersonville First United Methodist Church at Sixth Avenue and Church Street. Info: 6933410; 693-1550; 693-4275.
Intercessory Time of Prayer,
5:15 p.m. the second Tuesday and 12:15 p.m. the fourth Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 6th Ave. W., Hendersonville. Info: 693-4890.
LIFT: Living in Faith Together
group meets 10:45 a.m.-noon the first and third Tuesday of the month at Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Drive. For those living with a chronic illness or condition. Info: 692-1262 ext.135.
Taize Worship, 6 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at Calvary Episcopal Church, 2840 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher. A quiet and reflective worship. Info: 684-6266.
Memory Caregivers Network
meeting for caregivers (Fletcher group), 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at Fletcher Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1141 Howard Gap Road, Fletcher. Info: 645-9189 or 2304143.
Mothers of Preschoolers ( MOPS) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays through May at Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Drive, Hendersonville.
Info: 692-1262.
Sacred Secrets to Healthy Relationships class meets 5-7 p.m. Sundays at Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Drive. For discover the secrets to healthy, real relationships in all areas of your life. Info: 692-1262, Ext.135.
Stay Married for Life class meets 5-7 p.m. Sundays at Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Drive. For all married or engaged couples. Cost: $20. Info: 6921262, Ext. 135.
A free children's ministry, 1-5 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of each month at Cummings Memorial United Methodist Church, Banner Farm Road, Horse Shoe. Free children's clothes for up to 6 years old, along with diapers, supplies and equipment at the BEAR closet. Info: 891-9413 or 891-1557.
My Sister's Closet, will be open 9 a.m.-noon Mondays at First Methodist Church, 204 Sixth Ave.
W. Clothing of different styles for work. Info: 693-4275.
Bread ministry — free bread from 3-4 p.m. Mondays at Balfour United Methodist Church, Highway 25 North, across from Hunter Chevrolet. Info: 692-5501.
Ministry for Separated and Divorced Catholics support group meets alternate 5-6:30 p.m. Sundays at Immaculate Conception Church, at Seventh Avenue and Church Street, in Meeting Room 1, lower level of the church. Info: 693-7054.
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All-Star catchers make a difference with bats
Backstops contribute more in Midsummer Classic at the plate than behind it
From the first of April through the end of October, no position player on a Major League field is as important as the catcher.
He's the field general, part quarterback, part middle linebacker. He studies video endlessly, calls pitches, guides the pitching staff. He blocks pitches in the dirt and encounters hard-charging athletes trying to beat tags at the plate. He keeps baserunners honest with his arm. He crouches 100 to 200 times a game and takes a beating on foul tips.
Amid all of that stress, he's asked to retain enough focus -- and leg strength -- to go up and deliver with the bat in late-game pressure situations.
You don't win it all in late October, or contend, without a quality defender -- several quality defenders in most cases -- behind home plate. That applies for 162 games plus whatever it takes to decide the World Series. Yes, the defensive game is vital. But for one day in mid-July, your priority should be having someone who can drive a ball out of the yard or off a wall serving as your catcher.
In the All-Star Game, no longer an exhibition showcase because home-field advantage in the World Series is at stake, every at-bat counts.
Ideally, you'd want a Johnny Bench or Ivan Rodriguez, a catcher who can do it all. Yadier Molina, the current defensive gold standard, has developed into a threat with the bat. Reigning National League Most Valuable Player and batting champion Buster Posey takes care of business at the plate and behind it. Joe Mauer is a three-time batting champion with three Gold Gloves. The Royals' Salvador Perez is a star in ascent.
The landscape is rich in solid, established receivers: Matt Wieters, Carlos Santana, Carlos Ruiz, A.J. Pierzynski, Jonathan Lucroy, Ryan Hanigan, Jose Molina, Brian McCann, Alex Avila, Miguel Montero, A.J. Ellis, Kurt Suzuki, Chris Iannetta and Jarrod Saltalamacchia.
Those are all men you'd be happy to have on your side at New York's Citi Field on July 16. But if you have to make a choice, you'd take the hot bat -- Santana, Wilin Rosario, J.P. Arencibia, Pierzynski, John Buck -- over the smooth defensive operator. One swing can decide an All-Star Game. We saw that in 2010 at Angel Stadium, where the Braves' McCann drove home all the runs with a bases-clearing, seventh-inning double in the NL's 3-1 victory.
Any pitcher good enough to be selected to an All-Star Game can call his own game. He also is aware of the hot zones to avoid when he's facing All-Star hitters. There are few secrets when players get to this elite level.
Given how they rarely go more than one inning, pitchers accustomed to pacing themselves as starters get the rare opportunity to air it out. That tends to make for close, low-scoring games. Offenses have generated an average of 6.7 runs total in the past seven All-Star shows, including the 15-inning game in New York taken by the AL in 2008 at old Yankee Stadium.
The NL's 9-0 knockout in 2012 in Kansas City was a rare blowout. Manager Bruce Bochy's Giants factored heavily in the rout and later in the year made it three World Series championships in a row for the NL, two by San Francisco bookending the 2011 Cardinals' implausible title run. All three were in the aftermath of NL triumphs in the All-Star Game.
In the previous seven Midsummer Classics under the new format unveiled in 2003, the American League prevailed each time. Its league champion went on to win four of those seven World Series.
Seven of 10 championships have gone to the club with home-field advantage since it has been determined by the All-Star Game outcome. Five of those 10 All-Star affairs have been one-run games. Two were decided by two runs, only three by more than two runs.
Posey and Mike Napoli, then with the Rangers, were the starting catchers last year. Posey is the favorite to return, but Napoli is Boston's first baseman now. The backups last year were Mauer and Wieters in the AL, Molina and Ruiz in the NL.
The catching position is loaded, in both leagues. With McCann on the shelf, Evan Gattis, the everyman from everywhere, has become an endearing story in Atlanta with his booming homers. Santana, Rosario, Arencibia, Buck, Nick Hundley and Russell Martin are racking up impressive numbers while elite receivers such as Posey, Molina, Montero, Wieters, Lucroy, Perez and Avila are searching for their consistent strokes. Ruiz is back from a 25-game suspension for a positive amphetamine test.
When McCann was named MVP of the 2010 All-Star Game, he joined four other catchers in that select club: Gary Carter (1981 and '84), Terry Steinbach ('88), Mike Piazza (1996) and Sandy Alomar ('97). Carter -- the late, great "Kid" of Expos and Mets fame -- homered twice in the NL's 5-4 victory in '81 in Cleveland and also went deep in San Francisco in a 3-1 NL triumph in '84. McCann is the lone member of the group who did not homer in claiming his MVP trophy.
Defense is indispensable, the most underrated element of the game. But for one Midsummer Classic evening, the lasting impact usually comes from the sound a loud bat makes.
Lyle Spencer is a reporter for MLB.com.


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Born in Cambridge, Mass. June 7, 1918, he earned a BA from Brigham Young University in 1942 and served in the Army during WWII (1943-45). After the war he arrived in Ashland as an assistant professor at Southern Oregon College in 1946. During a long and distinguished career at SOC (now SOU) Dr. Kreisman worked his way through the ranks becoming a full professor, then English Dept. chair, Humanities Dept. chair, Dir. General Studies, Dean of Arts & Sciences (1966-77), Dir. Curricular Affairs (1978-80), and finally, Prof. Emeritus (1981) and Univ. Historian. In addition to serving the college he dearly loved, he often spoke at conferences across the country; his writings appeared in academic journals and books throughout his career. Awards and honors given him over the years are too extensive to mention. Always the consummate professor, Dr. Kreisman loved teaching almost as much as his students loved him!
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Yankees haven't considered shutting down captain for rest of year
NEW YORK -- It's weird not to see Derek Jeter on the left side of the lineup card, Joe Girardi said. The Yankees manager is so used to penciling him in at shortstop that it's hard to not see him in the lineup.
But for at least the next few games, that's exactly where he'll be. Jeter was removed from Saturday's game with soreness in his surgically repaired left ankle, and the Yankees are going to give him a few days off before re-evaluating the oft-injured shortstop.View Full Game Coverage
Jeter had a precautionary CT scan after Saturday's game, and the results came back negative. The Yankees also sent the results to Dr. Robert Anderson -- the Charlotte, N.C., physician who performed Jeter's ankle surgery in October -- as an extra precaution.
"During his career, he's played through so much," Girardi said. "He's been nicked up before. You play as long as he has, you've probably been nicked up a lot. As I said yesterday, there was some concern over the way he was moving for me. I just thought we needed to get it checked out."
The Yankees haven't considered shutting Jeter down for the rest of the season, Girardi said. The plan now is to give him at least two days off before re-evaluating his ankle and going forward from there.
"He understands," Girardi said. "I know he's frustrated and he wants to be out there. It's tearing him up inside. As much as he doesn't like it and he wants to be out there, I think he understands our point of view about trying to give it a couple of days to calm down."
Jeter was removed from Saturday's game because Girardi said he didn't like the way the shortstop ran to first on his sixth-inning RBI single. Girardi and general manager Brian Cashman also said they thought Jeter's ankle affected him on his wide throw to first on Red Sox left fielder Jonny Gomes' single.
"That was probably when it stuck out to me more than normal," Girardi said. "That's why I decided to basically say, 'Let's pinch-run for him and see where we're at. He's not coming out.' If you ask him, he won't come out."
If and when Jeter does return to the Yankees' lineup, Girardi said his expectations for what the shortstop is able to do will have to continue to change.
"I think I've somewhat altered that over the last couple of years [by] giving him more days off," Girardi said. "But I think at this point, with the way his ankle has been, you probably have to watch him even closer than before."
The Yankees have had to be extra cautions with Jeter this season considering all he's been through with injuries. The Yankees captain missed the first three months of the season while recovering from a fractured left ankle suffered in the 2012 postseason. Since returning from that injury on July 11, Jeter has gone on the disabled list two more times; once with a right quad strain and once with a right calf strain.
Jeter has played in just 17 of the Yankees' 142 games this season, batting .190 with one home run and seven RBIs.
"[It's] probably his worst [season] ever for him, to have to live through this, and you can probably go back to when he started when he was 6 years old," Girardi said, "because he loves to be out there and he loves to compete. And this is the time that he probably loves being out there more than anyone. It's been difficult."
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Layers are great for organizing a project. For construction lines alone I sometimes use 3 and more layers. And then there are more layers for each part I design. Each with its own colour.
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It's common knowledge that dogs should go for walks, play fetch and exercise, but did you know that your cat should be squeezing in fitness time too?
Periodontal disease in dogs can contribute to the development of kidney, liver, heart and bone disease, so toothbrushing and regular veterinary cleanings are as important to your dog's health as they are to your own. Good food and habits, however, can also fight tartar and the whole host of dental issues, such as a malodorous mouth, which go along with it. Dr. Katy Nelson, a Virginia-based veterinarian, explains the importance of dental care and its relationship to diet.
Recognizing Dog Dental HealthAccording to Nelson, healthy dog gums are pink as opposed to red, with no buildup of tartar around the gum line. What's more, a healthy mouth does not produce intolerably stinky breath. "Your dog's vet should always do an oral exam," says Nelson. "In older dogs especially, [teeth] can get abscesses with no easily visible signs. A thorough assessment may require sedation."
Maintaining Dental HealthThere are three ways you can make sure your dog stays dentally healthy: at-home brushing, professional cleaning, and dog food and treats containing sodium hexametaphosphate (HMP).
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"Brush as often as your lifestyle allows -- daily if possible. They get used to it quickly if it's a regular part of their lives," says Nelson. Put your pet on a raised surface, such as a table, hold its jaw firmly in one hand, and brush with the other. Choose a time when your dog is relaxed and stop if your pet gets too agitated.
2. Professional cleaning Not every dog needs its teeth cleaned yearly. With the right genes, some dogs never develop much tartar. But for the rest, regular cleanings, which require anesthesia, are necessary up to twice a year.
"We use an ultrasonic scaler, which makes a high-pitched noise and vibrates really quickly. There's not a dog on the planet who will sit still while its teeth are cleaned this way," explains Nelson.
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To boost the effectiveness of foods with this additive, Nelson suggests serving wet and dry foods separately -- if you normally provide your dog with both types. "The chemical works best when it is activated by saliva, so other types of moisture can water down the process," she explains.
Nelson also says to look for a food or treat with a seal of approval from the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC). "If it's got the seal, it's guaranteed to be a good dental treat or food." Nelson advises you proceed with caution, though, if your dog is overweight. "A lot of dental-specific diets can be high in fat, so make sure whatever diet you choose is designed for the whole dog, and not just its mouth."
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During his time at NPR, Huizenga spent seven years as a producer, writer and editor for NPR's Peabody Award-winning daily classical music magazine Performance Today, and for the programs SymphonyCast and World of Opera. He produced the live broadcast of Gershwin's Porgy & Bess from Washington National Opera at the Kennedy Center, concerts from NPR's Studio 4A and performances on the road at Summerfest La Jolla, the Gilmore International Keyboard Festival and New York's Le Poisson Rouge.
Huizenga's radio career began at the University of Michigan, where he graduated in 1986. During his four year tenure, he regularly hosted several radio programs (opera, jazz, free-form, experimental radio) at Ann Arbor's WCBN. As a student in the Enthnomusicology department, Huizenga studied and performed traditional court music from Indonesia. He also studied English Literature and voice, while writing for the university's newspaper.
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Positron emission tomography (PET) is a specialized radiology procedure used to examine various body tissues to identify certain conditions. PET may also be used to follow the progress of the treatment of certain conditions. While PET is most commonly used in the fields of neurology, oncology, and cardiology, applications in other fields are currently being studied.
PET is a type of nuclear medicine procedure. This means that a tiny amount of a radioactive substance, called a radionuclide (radiopharmaceutical or radioactive tracer), is used during the procedure to assist in the examination of the tissue under study. Specifically, PET studies evaluate the metabolism of a particular organ or tissue, so that information about the physiology (functionality) and anatomy (structure) of the organ or tissue is evaluated, as well as its biochemical properties. Thus, PET may detect biochemical changes in an organ or tissue that can identify the onset of a disease process before anatomical changes related to the disease can be seen with other imaging processes such as computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
PET is most often used by oncologists (doctors specializing in cancer treatment), neurologists and neurosurgeons (doctors specializing in treatment and surgery of the brain and nervous system), and cardiologists (doctors specializing in the treatment of the heart). However, as advances in PET technologies continue, this procedure is beginning to be used more widely in other areas.
PET is also being used in conjunction with other diagnostic tests such as computed tomography (CT) to provide more definitive information about malignant (cancerous) tumors and other lesions. The combination of PET and CT shows particular promise in the diagnosis and treatment of many types of cancer.
Until recently, PET procedures were performed in dedicated PET centers. The equipment used in these centers is quite expensive. However, a new technology called gamma camera systems (devices used to scan patients who have been injected with small amounts of radionuclides and currently in use with other nuclear medicine procedures) is now being adapted for use in PET scan procedures. The gamma camera system can complete a scan more quickly, and at less cost, than a traditional PET scan.
PET works by using a scanning device (a machine with a large hole at its center) to detect positrons (subatomic particles) emitted by a radionuclide in the organ or tissue being examined.
The radionuclides used in PET scans are chemical substances such as glucose, carbon, or oxygen used naturally by the particular organ or tissue during its metabolic process. A radioactive substance is attached to the chemical required for the specific tests. For example, in PET scans of the brain, a radioactive substance is applied to glucose to create a radionuclide called fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), because the brain uses glucose for its metabolism. FDG is widely used in PET scanning.
Other substances may be used for PET scanning, depending on the purpose of the scan. If blood flow and perfusion of an organ or tissue is of interest, the radionuclide may be a type of radioactive oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, or gallium.
The radionuclide is administered into a vein through an intravenous (IV) line. Next, the PET scanner slowly moves over the part of the body being examined. Positrons are emitted by the breakdown of the radionuclide. Gamma rays are created during the emission of positrons, and the scanner then detects the gamma rays. A computer analyzes the gamma rays and uses the information to create an image map of the organ or tissue being studied. The amount of the radionuclide collected in the tissue affects how brightly the tissue appears on the image, and indicates the level of organ or tissue function.
Other related procedures that may be performed include computed tomography (CT scan) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Please see these procedures for additional information.
In general, PET scans may be used to evaluate organs and/or tissues for the presence of disease or other conditions. PET may also be used to evaluate the function of organs, such as the heart or brain. Another use of PET scans is in the evaluation of the treatment of cancer.
More specific reasons for PET scans include, but are not limited to, the following:
There may be other reasons for your doctor to recommend a PET scan.
The amount of the radionuclide injected into your vein for the procedure is small enough that there is no need for precautions against radioactive exposure. The injection of the radionuclide may cause some slight discomfort. Allergic reactions to the radionuclide are rare, but may occur.
For some patients, having to lie still on the scanning table for the length of the procedure may cause some discomfort or pain.
Patients who are allergic to or sensitive to medications, contrast dyes, iodine, shellfish, or latex should notify their doctor.
If you are pregnant or suspect that you may be pregnant, you should notify your health care provider due to the risk of injury to the fetus from a PET scan. If you are lactating, or breastfeeding, you should notify your health care provider due to the risk of contaminating breast milk with the radionuclide.
There may be other risks depending on your specific medical condition. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your doctor prior to the procedure.
Certain factors or conditions may interfere with the accuracy of a PET scan. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
Notify your doctor if any of the above situations may apply to you.
PET scans may be performed on an outpatient basis or as part of your stay in a hospital. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your doctor's practices.
Generally, a PET scan follows this process:
While the PET scan itself causes no pain, having to lie still for the length of the procedure might cause some discomfort or pain, particularly in the case of a recent injury or invasive procedure, such as surgery. The technologist will use all possible comfort measures and complete the procedure as quickly as possible to minimize any discomfort or pain.
You should move slowly when getting up from the scanner table to avoid any dizziness or lightheadedness from lying flat for the length of the procedure.
You will be instructed to drink plenty of fluids and empty your bladder frequently for 24 to 48 hours after the test to help flush the remaining radionuclide from your body.
The IV site will be checked for any signs of redness or swelling. If you notice any pain, redness, and/or swelling at the IV site after you return home following your procedure, you should notify your doctor as this may indicate an infection or other type of reaction.
Your doctor may give you additional or alternate instructions after the procedure, depending on your particular situation.
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American Academy of Neurology - Public Education
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Brain Injury Association of America
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institutes of Health (NIH)