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Washington (CNN) – The 2012 campaign was expensive. Like, twenty-eight Boeing 787s expensive. Or seventy private islands expensive. Or 50 billion polio vaccines expensive.
In total, candidates, parties and outside groups spent $7 billion during the 2012 election cycle, a record breaking – though not surprising - figure for campaign expenditures, according to the Federal Election Commission.
"That's not really unusual. They're all record breaking," FEC chairwoman Ellen Weintraub said during the panel's meeting Thursday.
Seven billion dollars is higher than an estimate offered in October by the Center for Responsive Politics, which predicted $6 billion would be spent on the 2012 contests.
According to the FEC's breakdown, candidates spent $3.2 billion in 2012. That includes all races, including the presidential contest and congressional battles across the country. Party committees, like the RNC and the DNC, spent $2 billion. Outside groups (including super PACs) also spent $2 billion, though that number is still being calculated by the FEC and could rise.
Weintraub said Thursday it could be the first time those outside groups outspent political parties. Of that outside spending, $1.2 billion was spent by traditional PACs, and $950 million by super PACs, which are allowed to raise and spend unlimited amounts of money as long as they don't coordinate with the campaigns.
And the numbers will continue to rise in coming years, according to Weintraub. Aside from the unlimited amounts that super PACs can raise, contributions to campaigns themselves are poised to spike. The FEC increased the limits on contributions to campaigns to $2,600 per election to keep up with inflation. The annual limit for individual contributions to party committees increased to $32,400.
In all, the FEC processed 11 million pages of documents filed during the 2012 calendar year, Weintraub said.
CNN's Robert Yoon contributed to this report.
"At least the $7 billion were voluntary donations, not force taking of money to be squandered."
Well, Tom. If our congressionals being bought and paid for by corporate lobbyists doesn't seem to bother you, then I guess there is no sense in arguing that it isn't we the people that our elected officals are representing, but rather it has become the coporations who have all the power over what is or isn't getting passed in Congress.
No doubt we will soon be disgusing changing our bill of rights from "we the people" to "we the coporations".
This amount of money spent on politics is truly absurd. Winners are the media, advertising, graphics, and printing industries.
There outta be a law....
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so all the lefties complaining about all the money in politics now didn't send money to obama last year? obama is the one that declined government election funding in 2008 after he said he would take it. and then in 2012 said he wanted to raise a record 1 billion dollars.
Since Republicans couldn't match the number of small donors that Democrats could gather, they decided to change rules of the game and threw out campaign donation limits altogether, just so they could "level the playing field" for themselves. The GOP has aligning itself for a flying leap onto the dust bin of history if they keep up with this sort of stuff, and then try to defend it arguments that are so offensive to one's intelligence. They play people for complete uneducated fools.
You can thank our corrupt conservative-dominated Supreme Court for that ridiculous amount of money spent. After all they approved "Citizens United" – a law pushed by the infamous Koch brothers. Now our elections are fully corrupted by money not credibility or candidate qualification or integrity to actually serve the PEOPLE.


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Statement of George French, Deputy Director, Policy, Division of Risk Management Supervision, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on Oversight of Basel III: Impact of Proposed Capital Rules before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; U.S. Senate; 538 Dirksen Senate Office Building
November 14, 2012
Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Shelby and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on behalf of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) regarding the recently proposed changes to the federal banking agencies' regulatory capital requirements. The FDIC has had a longstanding concern for stronger bank capital requirements, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss these important proposals. The federal banking agencies have received and are carefully reviewing a significant number of comments on these proposals.
As you know, in June of this year, the federal banking agencies issued for public comment three separate Notices of Proposed Rulemaking, or NPRs, proposing changes to the regulatory capital requirements. Two of the NPRs would implement the recent Basel III standards developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and update our regulations in conformity with Section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act). The first of these, the Basel III NPR, would strengthen the quality of bank capital and increase its required level for all institutions, including community banks. The Basel III NPR also includes selected Basel III capital requirements applicable only to banking organizations that use the agencies' Advanced Approaches capital regulation. The second NPR, the Advanced Approaches NPR, proposes additional requirements from the Basel III agreement and other Basel standards for these large Advanced Approaches organizations. The third NPR, referred to as the Standardized Approach NPR, proposes changes to the risk-weighting of assets and replaces credit ratings in the agencies' capital regulations in accordance with Section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Act. This NPR would apply to all institutions. The comment period on all three NPRs closed on October 22, 2012. Also, in June of this year, the agencies finalized regulations that change the way banks with a large volume of trading activity calculate capital requirements for market risk.
The agencies proposed the NPRs to address deficiencies in bank capital requirements that became evident in the recent banking crisis. A number of banking organizations failed or required federal assistance during the crisis, and the U.S. government provided capital, liquidity and guarantees to a significant portion of the financial sector, including depository institution holding companies and their affiliates. Since January 1, 2008, 463 FDIC-insured banks have failed.
In light of this experience, strengthening bank capital requirements seems to be an appropriate and important step. All banks need strong capital to navigate periods of economic turbulence while continuing to serve their important role as financial intermediaries to the economy. The changes proposed in the NPRs are intended to address identified deficiencies in the existing capital regime and provide greater comfort in the capital adequacy of our banking system. At the same time, reviewing the numerous comments received will help us address concerns about the costs and potential unintended consequences of various aspects of the proposals.
My testimony will describe the proposed rules in more detail, along with some of the most frequently identified concerns among the more than 1500 comments we have received. It is worth emphasizing that the rulemaking process is ongoing and the agencies have not yet reached final decisions regarding how to address the various issues that have been raised with respect to the NPRs.
The Basel III NPR
One of the critical lessons learned from the recent financial crisis was that high-quality, loss-absorbing capital is essential to ensuring the safety and soundness of financial institutions. As such, in the aftermath of the crisis, the FDIC and the other U.S. banking agencies participated in an intensive international effort to strengthen bank capital standards. The result of these efforts is the Basel III capital agreement. In broad terms, the Basel III capital standards aim to improve the quality and increase the required level of bank capital. Collectively, Basel III and other standards published by the Basel Committee address a number of features of capital regulation that allowed for an excessive use of leverage in the years leading up to the crisis.
The FDIC Board of Directors voted to issue the Basel III NPR for public comment on June 12, 2012. The Basel III NPR proposes to strengthen the definition of regulatory capital to better absorb losses than under current rules, and to increase the required level of capital. These changes are proposed to be phased in over time. The NPR also includes selected requirements that apply only to banks using the agencies' Advanced Approaches capital regulation.
The Basel III NPR proposes a number of changes to strengthen the definition of capital. The most important of these changes are described below.
We are carefully considering the comments we have received on each of these proposed changes to the definition of capital.
As noted above, the Basel III NPR proposes to establish a new risk-based capital requirement for "common equity Tier 1" capital. Under the NPR, banks would need to hold common equity Tier 1 capital in an amount that is at least 4.5 percent of risk-weighted assets in order to be considered "Adequately Capitalized." The NPR also proposes to increase by two percentage points the minimum and "Well Capitalized" levels for the Tier 1 risk-based capital ratios that are part of the agencies' Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) regulations.
The Basel III NPR also proposes a capital buffer incorporating a sliding scale of dividend restrictions for banks whose risk-based capital ratios are less than 2.5 percentage points higher than the regulatory minimums. The purpose of the buffer is to encourage banks to maintain a cushion of capital above the regulatory minimums so they will be able to continue to lend during periods of economic adversity without breaching those minimums. The Basel III buffer is similar to the statutory requirement that the agencies' PCA regulations include a capital ratio threshold for banks to be considered "Well Capitalized."
In addition, the Basel III NPR requires banks that use the Advanced Approaches capital regulation to comply with a supplementary leverage ratio that includes certain off-balance sheet items in the denominator. The FDIC views the leverage ratio as a foundational measure of capital, and we are highly supportive of its inclusion in the Basel framework. The complexities specific to the Basel III leverage ratio, however, are mainly relevant for very large institutions with extensive off-balance sheet activities. For that reason, the agencies have proposed that the Basel III leverage ratio would be a supplementary requirement, and only applied to banks using the Advanced Approaches capital regulation. The existing U.S. leverage ratio requirements would remain in effect for all U.S. banks.
The Basel III NPR also requires Advanced Approach banking organizations to hold additional capital in the form of a "countercyclical buffer" if the agencies determine that the banking industry is experiencing excessive credit growth. The NPR indicated that the countercyclical buffer initially would be set at zero, with the agencies acting jointly to raise that level, if and when credit conditions warranted putting this buffer into effect. If a determination was made that the buffer was necessary, the amount of the buffer could be as much as 2.5 percent of risk weighted assets. The countercyclical buffer would serve to provide additional capital for the losses that often follow a period of excessive credit growth, and may itself serve as a check on excessive growth. Again, the NPR indicates that the countercyclical buffer would only be in effect when credit conditions warrant and would be zero at other times.
The minimum capital ratios and capital buffers proposed in the Basel III NPR were developed as part of a Basel Committee effort, in which the agencies participated, to estimate the amount of bank capital needed to absorb losses in severe economic scenarios including the losses experienced in banking crises in different countries over time. The results of this analysis were published in October, 2010.2 The results suggest that bank capital ratios at the levels agreed to by the Basel Committee and proposed in the Basel III NPR would provide reasonable assurance that banks would be able to absorb losses during a period of economic adversity while continuing to be able to lend -- and certainly greater assurance than exists under the current rules.
While working as part of the Basel Committee to develop the capital ratios that were proposed in the Basel III NPR, the agencies were mindful that while the requirements should be sufficient to enable banks to withstand a period of economic adversity, they should not be so high as to choke off prudent lending or normal economic activity. The agencies participated in international efforts to evaluate the potential effect of the higher bank capital requirements on economic activity. This work focused on two issues. One issue is the potential costs to the broader economy of an insufficiently capitalized banking system. Experience suggests that banking crises have consistently been followed by large and long-lasting reductions in economic activity. The other -- and competing issue -- is the costs that higher capital requirements might impose by increasing the cost of credit and reducing the volume of lending.
The literature reviews and other analysis conducted as part of these international efforts generally concluded that within the range of capital requirements being considered, the economic benefits of higher capital requirements from reducing the frequency and severity of banking crises would exceed the economic costs resulting from a modest increase in the cost of credit.3 This analysis supports the overall conclusion that an increase in bank capital requirements from current levels is warranted. Pre-crisis increases in leverage permitted by the current capital rules did stimulate financial institution growth and earnings for a time, but the real economy ultimately suffered a significant cost when the financial cycle turned. In addition to the financial institution failures and government assistance mentioned earlier in this testimony, the U.S. economy experienced a loss of over eight and a half million payroll jobs as a result of the recession, and it suffered a 35 percent decline in home prices as well as over 10 million new foreclosures. The decline in employment and economic activity reduced revenues at all levels of government, with fiscal effects that reverberate back to the real economy.
While we view strengthening bank capital requirements as an appropriate goal to reduce the likelihood and severity of future banking crises, the agencies also are mindful that the proposals in these three NPRs represent significant change. The review of comments that is now underway is expected to shed considerable light on the potential for unintended consequences associated with specific aspects of these proposals.
Advanced Approaches NPR
In addition to the Basel III NPR, the FDIC Board of Directors approved a separate NPR on June 12 that proposes a number of enhancements to the calculation of risk-weighted assets for the large, complex banks using the Advanced Approaches. This NPR proposes to implement aspects of Basel III that are designed to improve and strengthen modeling standards, the treatment of counterparty credit risk, credit risks associated with securitization exposures, and disclosure requirements. The proposal also contains alternatives to credit ratings consistent with Section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Act. The proposals in this NPR would strengthen the existing Advanced Approaches capital rules, particularly those related to capital requirements for derivatives.
The FDIC has had a longstanding concern about the reliance in the Advanced Approaches rule on a bank's own models and risk estimates. Section 171 of the Dodd-Frank Act (the Collins Amendment) addresses this concern by placing a floor under the Advanced Approaches capital requirements that ensures that the Advanced Approaches capital requirements are not less than the requirements that are generally applicable to other banks.
Standardized Approach NPR
The third NPR, the Standardized Approach proposal, includes a number of proposed changes to the calculation of risk-weighted assets in the agencies' general risk-based capital rules. The proposal also includes alternatives to credit ratings consistent with Section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Act. The capital requirements proposed in the Standardized Approach NPR are separate and distinct from those under the Basel III framework.
The Standardized Approach proposal was designed to address shortcomings in the measurement of risk-weighted assets that became apparent during the recent financial crisis. In part, this is addressed by implementing certain changes based on the Basel II Standardized Approach contained in the Basel international regulatory capital standards and by replacing credit ratings consistent with section 939A of the Dodd-Frank Act. The proposed risk-weightings and segmentation methodologies for residential mortgages were developed by the federal banking agencies in response to issues observed during the financial crisis. Among other things, the proposed rule would:
We have estimated that the large majority of insured banks would meet the capital requirements resulting from the combined implementation of the Basel III NPR and the Standardized Approach NPR. The attachment to this testimony describes the methodology for these estimates and the results for banks in different size groups. These estimates suggest that for most insured banks, the proposals would not result in a need to raise new capital. It should be emphasized that these are estimates, and that institutions themselves will have better information about the specific factors used in the proposed capital calculations than the agencies currently collect in financial reports. In particular, our estimates did not attempt to address the extent to which institutions might feel the need to hold additional capital buffers beyond those specifically proposed, for example, to offset future changes in AOCI. Our review of the public comments is expected to shed additional light on such issues.
Final Market Risk Rule
On June 12, the FDIC Board of Directors also approved the final regulation making improvements to the Market Risk Rule. This final regulation, which takes effect on January 1, 2013, addresses important weaknesses of the current Market Risk Rule to reflect lessons learned in the financial crisis. Leading up to the crisis, low capital requirements under the current Market Risk Rule encouraged institutions to place illiquid, high-risk assets in their trading books. Large mark-to-market losses on these assets played an important role in fueling the financial crisis during its early stages. The final regulation requires an appropriate increase in the stringency of the Market Risk Rule that will better address such risks.
This final rule applies only to the largest institutions that have significant trading activities. It is based on reforms that were agreed to internationally with the Basel Committee's 2009 revisions to the Basel II market risk framework. These revisions are part of what is generally referred to as the Basel II.5 reforms.
Concerns have been expressed that the Market Risk Rule, while improved, is still too reliant on internal models. The idea of establishing a simple, non-modeled and higher minimum capital floor for all trading book capital requirements is worthy of further study, and is in fact being considered as part of a fundamental review of trading book capital requirements being conducted by the Basel Committee.
Outreach and Comments
As the primary federal supervisor for the majority of community banks, the FDIC is particularly focused on ensuring that community banks are able to properly analyze the capital proposals and assess their impact. Since the Basel III NPR and the Standardized Approach NPR would affect all banks, the FDIC undertook an outreach agenda to assist community banks in analyzing the impact of the proposals.
First, both the Basel III NPR and the Standardized Approach NPR contain a relatively short and concise addendum designed to aid smaller banks in identifying and understanding the aspects of the proposal that would apply to them.
Second, FDIC staff hosted six community bank capital outreach sessions, one in each of the FDIC regional offices. Each session included an FDIC staff overview of the NPRs that identified the most significant changes for community banking organizations, and a question-and-answer session for the bankers in attendance.
Third, the FDIC posted an on-demand video on its Website that contains the same information provided by the FDIC in the live outreach sessions. Copies of the materials provided to bankers at the live outreach sessions are also posted online.
Fourth, FDIC staff hosted a national call to address the questions most frequently asked by attendees at the live outreach program sessions.
Finally, the FDIC, along with the other banking agencies, developed a Regulatory Capital Estimation Tool designed to assist community banking organizations and other interested parties in evaluating the potential effect that the Basel III NPR and the Standardized Approach NPR could have on their capital ratios.
We believe that these outreach efforts have helped many bankers understand these proposals and identify the issues that are of concern to them. As of November 8, the FDIC had received more than 1500 comments. The vast majority of these comments are from community banks. Their comments have been highly substantive and provide significant information regarding the possible impact of the proposals.
The FDIC is in the process of reviewing all of the comments received. To date, many commenters have raised concerns about the generally higher level of capital requirements for community banks. A number of commenters have requested that the agencies not apply the Basel III or Standardized Approach NPRs to community banks. Some commenters have requested that the agencies withdraw the Standardized Approach NPR.
In addition to these general comments, a few more specific topics have been mentioned quite frequently. First, many commenters have expressed concern that the Basel III NPR proposes to include AOCI in the calculation of regulatory capital, thereby including gains and losses on available-for-sale debt securities. These commenters believe that the inclusion of AOCI will increase the volatility of regulatory capital, forcing banks to hold additional capital buffers, and complicate their ability to manage interest rate risk and comply with legal lending limits. Also with respect to the Basel III NPR, many commenters have expressed concern that trust preferred securities issued before May 19, 2010, by community bank holding companies with less than $15 billion in assets are proposed to be phased out of Tier 1 capital.
With respect to the Standardized Approach NPR, many commenters have expressed concern about the increased complexity and systems costs of the proposed new methods for asset risk weighting, as well as the proposed increase in risk weight for certain exposures, particularly past due exposures and residential mortgages. Many community bank commenters have indicated that the proposed risk-weightings for residential mortgages will force them to curtail or exit residential mortgage lending because of what they view as the excessively high level of some of these risk weights. Commenters also express concern about how the new risk weights might interact with a number of pending mortgage regulations whose final form remains uncertain.
In conclusion, along with our fellow regulators, the FDIC is carefully reviewing the comments we have received regarding the NPRs. These are proposed rules and we expect to make changes based on the comments. The basic purpose of the Basel III framework is to strengthen the long-term quality and quantity of the capital base of the U.S. banking system. In light of the recent financial crisis, that would appear to be an appropriate and important goal. However, that goal should be achieved in a way that is responsive to the concerns expressed by community banks about the potential for unintended consequences.
1 Under existing regulations, unrealized gains and losses on AFS debt securities are not included in regulatory Tier 1 capital. Unrealized losses on AFS equity securities with readily determinable fair value are included in Tier 1 capital, while a portion of unrealized gains on AFS equity securities can be included in Tier 2 capital.
2 "Calibrating Regulatory Minimum Capital Requirements and Capital Buffers: A Top-down Approach," October, 2010, Basel Committee on Bank Supervision; http://www.bis.org/publ/bcbs180.htm.
3 "An Assessment of the Long-Term Economic Impact of Stronger Capital and Liquidity Requirements," August, 2010; Basel Committee on Bank Supervision; http://www.bis.org/publ/bcbs173.htm, and "Assessing the Macroeconomic Impact of the Transition to Stronger Capital and Liquidity Requirements (MAG Analysis)," December, 2010, Financial Stability Board and Basel Committee on Bank Supervision; http://www.bis.org/publ/othp12.pdf.
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TCT Stainless Steel, Inc., Lebanon, TN, has commissioned a new 64-in.-wide heavy-gauge (0.035 to 0.3125 in.) Emag slitter. The machine can handle coils to 40,000 lb. and 72-in. OD, and includes an Alcos eight-position carousel packing line. The new slitter joins the firm's 20-in. Stanat light-gauge slitter commissioned late in 2012.
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The Harvard men's soccer team played the Cape Verde All-Stars to a 1-1 draw (Penny Ashford).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. –The Harvard men's soccer team hosted the Cape Verde All-Star team in an exhibition match Friday night to benefit Coaches Across Continents and the Cape Verde Football Federation in front of 1,176 fans at Harvard Stadium. Cape Verdean led most of the second half, 1-0, before Harvard's Zack Wolfenzon tied the score in extra time. With the match officially ending in a tie, Cape Verde outscored the Crimson, 7-6, in nine frames of penalty kicks.
Coaches Across Continents is an international development organization that educates local communities to design and implement social development programs using soccer as the teaching tool. The Coaches Across Continents organization was founded by Seamus Malin '62, who was on hand at the game, and Nick Gates '91.
A collection was also taken during the game to benefit the Cape Verdean Football Federation.
Harvard had three shots in the first half, while Cape Verde took seven. Connor McCarthy was the lone Crimson to get an attempt on goal, a deflection off of a long pass that went to Cape Verde's goalies hands. Cape Verde had three shots on target in the first 45 minutes, as each was denied by Harvard goalkeeper Brett Conrad.
Cape Verde took two corner kicks in the first half.
The Cape Verde All-Stars broke the scoreless tie in the 51st minute. Zico Antunes controlled a corner kick on the far side of the goal, ripped a shot that Conrad saved, before Danny Xavier knocked in the rebound at 50:06.
Harvard had a pair of scoring chances in the 59th minute when a header in the middle was blocked and a crossing pass from Hiroki Kobayashi nearly found the back of the net. Kobayashi's pass hit the side of the defender's leg, took one hop and looked like it was headed to the right corner of the goal, but Cape Verde's goalkeeper changed direction to make a diving save just before the ball crossed the line.
The Crimson's scoring chances continued in the 74th minute when Zack Wolfenzon headed a throw-in on net, straight into Cape Verde's goalkeeper.
Harvard had two more chances to tie the score in regulation, with four minutes and two minutes left. Kobayashi sent a header just wide of the left post at the 76-minute mark and Michael Innocenzi took a blast from 15 yards out that Cape Verde's goalkeeper tipped just over the crossbar.
In extra time, Tim Schmoll slipped a pass to his left, finding Wolfenzon in the center of the box. Wolfenzon ripped a quick shot that hit just underneath the cross bar, tying the game, 1-1.
The Crimson took 11 shots in the game, with five on target, while Cape Verde had 17 shots and seven on net.
Conrad made six saves in the contest.
To break the 1-1 tie following regulation, the team's engaged in a best-of-five penalty kick series. Harvard and Cape Verde were tied after five stanzas, 4-4, before the Crimson fell, 7-6, in nine frames.
Harvard will host another charity game Sunday at 5 p.m., when the Haiti National Team visits Harvard Stadium.


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Another commute along the National Mall. I've become quite taken with it, at least in the mornings when it's empty. Except for runners. So many runners. People just love running. If you ever feel like a loner or a social outcast or in any way out of the mainstream, my advice is to 1) go to City Sports and buy a branded shirt and 2) run around on the National Mall. Then you'll be just like 10 million other people. Instant assimilation! (Also, if you feel like a loner or an outcast don't expect riding a bike to solve these problems. In many ways, it amplifies them)
Instead of riding on the Rock Creek trail, I decided to cut through Foggy Bottom. 23rd street is essentially terrible, at least until Virginia Avenue. One of the worst side effects about the over-securitization of already lifeless federal buildings is how the street life is deadened even further, allowing city streets to essentially be converted into freeways. Freeways aren't the best for bicycling. I mean, they'd be ok if there weren't speeding cars on them. A bit boring maybe.
I rode through Washington Circle with the intention of taking 23rd street north until I found out that 23rd street becomes one way south at Washington Circle, so I continued on to 24th street, rode through Hotel Alley (what I call 24th street between Pennsylvania and N) and then found myself at 24th and N, which is approximately the way to nowhere.
So, there's some public service in case you ever wanted to know about that. You could get to Massachusetts via Observatory Circle, but that's more east-west than north-south.
I'm wrapping up this post now because MY BROMPTON IS HERE and I'd like to go get it. I haven't figured out the best way to get everything home, including the bike I rode in on, but whatever. It'll get sorted out. Or folded out. Or something like that.
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1. Seriously, what is with the citysports shirts? Do they shoot them out of tshirt cannons, just, straight into cars at rush hour or something? Everyone has one.ReplyDelete
2. I made literally the exact same routing mistake a month or so ago when I was leading my new-to-bike-commuting friend and looked like an idiot. Whoops.
3. I appreciate your inclusion of the Gap on your map of the gap.
Enjoy your Brompton!
I lived on 22 & Q for a year while working in Friendship Heights/going to school in Foggy Bottom and commuting in all ways between the three and yet neglected to notice this gap - although I almost always salmoned up the sidewalk on 23rd around the park oopsie sorry pedestrians.ReplyDelete
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Part of Speech: Noun, mass (no plural)
Meaning: 1. Telling someone's fortune from the noises of the stomach interpreted as words (a giant leap forward from the use of entrails for the same purpose). 2. Fortune-telling using a clear pot-bellied glass bowl filled with water placed in front of candles (a forerunner of crystal-ball gazing).
Notes: Did you ever wonder what people did before television? Today's word names a popular 17th century after-dinner pastime that declined in the 18th century when people discovered that practitioners of gastromancy were using ventriloquism (gastriloquism?) to deceive their audiences. (Some have suggested that the US Office of Management and Budget still uses it for predicting US budgetary needs.) The adjective and agent noun is gastromantic [gæs-trê-mæn-tik].
In Play: Are you getting tired of watching TV after dinner? Then just stay at the table and introduce gastromancy with an off-hand comment like: "I just adored the cabbage, black beans, and sausage, Frederica. Now, let's see what we can predict about tomorrow's market through gastromancy." If you don't want to play, you at least have a more sophisticated term for stomach-rumblings, "After a few beers your stomach is a gastromantic chorale, George. I predict you are in for a long night of heart-burn and indigestion." Finally, we could use it rather like "Gesundheit" after a sneeze: "Gastromancy!" after a gurgle, could mean "Happy digestion!" (Without clicking, place your cursor where the lines meet in the picture to read the fortune of the fellow in it.)
Word History: This Good Word is the English version of Greek gastromanteia "divination by the belly" made up of gaster "pot-belly" + mant-eia "power of divination." Gaster, which may be related to English graze and that which is grazed upon, grass, though the connection is shaky. Manteia, however, is related to Latin mens, mentis "mind, soul, feelings", found in English mental and the suffix -ment. Sanskrit mantar "thinker" and Russian mudryi (from *mond-riji) "wise" are also relatives.
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Google Apps scored a major victory when the U.S. Department of the Interior chose to use Google's office suite rather than the usual software from Microsoft.
The contract, valued at $34.9 million over the next seven years, will affect more than 90,000 employees, according to the Wall Street Journal. It's kind of a coup for Google because in 2010, Google sued the department for allegedly favoring Microsoft when it gave the Redmond, Wash. company a five-year $59.3 million contract. (Google later dropped the suit.)
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar called the new, cost-cutting contract "good government." He also said shifting to a cloud-based e-mail system will bring the department into the modern era.
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Google Apps includes a suite of Google products including Gmail and Google Docs, which competes directly with Microsoft's Outlook and Word applications. Businesses pay a fee of $50 per year for each user Google Apps account versus an average of $13 per user account per month with Microsoft.
Although a small part of Google's business, it seems that Google is gunning for Microsoft -- notably its Office 365, a cloud-version of its office suite accessed from the Web. So far, Google Apps' bargain price in a tough economy is helping the Internet titan, but it's unclear if users find it a better suite of products. However, if Google Apps continues to make inroads into government agencies it can easily become the first-choice software for federal offices everywhere.


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Footballers have long come in for mockery over their choice of cars.
There's an image that the highly-paid superstars of the sport like to splash the cash on fancy motors with little thought for things like taste, subtlety or practicality.
As if trying to prove this point, online marketplace Autotrader has just released details of several cars for sale through its site which have the dubious honour of once belonging to footballers.
It's not all terrible news, ex-England player and manager, Mark Hateley's old Ferrari 512 TR is as cool and original as the day it rolled out of Maranello 26 years ago. Peter Crouch's 2004 Ferrari 360 is equally restrained, but wait until you get a load of George Boateng's Porsche Cayenne.
An Auto Trader spokesperson said: "Personalisation seems to be key for footballing legends, from having their shirt numbers stitched into seats, unique colour wraps, to even stocking their own mini fridge."
Peter Crouch's Ferrari 360 Spider, £69,990
One of England's top scorers, Peter Crouch, used to own this 2004 Ferrari Spider. The 395bhp 3.6-litre convertible stands out thanks to its Bordeaux red leather interior, aluminium trim package and 18-inch alloys. With just 28,000 miles on the clock it also has a full Ferrari service history and has avoided any tasteless customisation.
Gareth Bales' Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, £114,895
There's no questioning the Real Madrid winger's abilities on the field but his decision-making in the showroom isn't quite so clear cut. He owned this 700bhp Brabus-fettled G Wagon from new and had it customised to his own tastes, with a matt grey wrap, black quilted leather upholstery, and ridiculous 23-inch alloy wheels with low-profile tyres.
George Boateng's Porsche Cayenne, £44,990
This show-stopping Porsche Cayenne is, thankfully, a one-of-a-kind, having been made exclusively for former footballer George Boateng in 2008 by tuners and enemies of taste Techart. As well as host of horrific body additions, it's been wrapped in metal flake ice white, with chrome details and 22 inch wheels. The red, white and black diamond-stitched leather and red leather trim everywhere makes sure passengers can't escape the horror even once they've climbed on board.
Alex Song's Rolls Royce Wraith, £139,949
Ex-Arsenal player, Alexandre Song, decided to sell his beloved Rolls Royce when he moved to Switzerland in 2018. Built in 2014, this "triple black" example of the 6.6-litre coupe has just 19,120 miles on the clock. Along with massage seats and an in-car TV, this Wraith features a starlight headliner packed with LEDs designed to recreate the night sky above the driver's head.
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The August 14, 2006 print edition of U.S. World and News Report is a treasure trove of various mysteries of historical firsts from who did it first to who invented it first. The first sentence of the article states:
We may never know the answers to some of history's most baffling questions, such as why Stonehenge was built or what happened to Amelia Earhart. But when it comes to other groundbreaking achievements, we may just never agree on who deserves the credit.
The introduction to the article is found here and provides links to such interesting tidbits as:
The Mystery of 4,000 Miles discusses past and present day exploration of the Nile River
After Lots of Small Steps It Adds Up concerns the invention of the computer and how it took the trials and errors of many different people to come with an item that has revolutionized most of the world.
Washington? Get In Line is yet another examination of our presidency and who was really first. I myself have posted on this very topic here with So Who Was Our First President Anyway?
The Most Influential Song You Have Never Heard asks the question who was the first rock and roller anyway?
How could I not include Musings for the Millions which examines who could possibly have been the first blogger. It certainly wasn't me!
And finally, how I could I not provide you a link to this title, Does Being First Matter? which examines the imporatance, if any, of being first.
So, as my title states does it really matter who is first? It may not matter to the rest of us, but I think it does matter to the person themselves especially if they have worked extremely hard to do something.
And just because I can mention it……I was the FIRST to link to these articles unless Technorati is being incredibly slow with updating their links…..not that it matters though. :)
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Does It Matter Who Is Really First?
Posted by EHT at Saturday, August 12, 2006
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3 comments:
- Dan Edwards said...
Interesting. Was I the first to read your post today?
- EHT said...
Nice to see you are going along with the theme here, Polski3. No, you were not the first to read it per my site meter, but you do have the distinction of being the first to post a comment. Congratulations!
- Chance said...
What a great collection of links and essays. I was particularly amazed by the Washington one, as I have never heard this spoken of before.
This would be an interesting springboard for older students' projects on the truth of "common knowledge" and, indeed, whether it matters much.
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FCC chair paints a picture of wireless devices as open as PCs
The end of the cellular walled garden
Comment The chairman of the US regulator the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Kevin Martin came out this week and told a US newspaper just what he has in mind for the 700 MHz spectrum auction in late 2008, talking about an open network which lets any wireless device connect to it, and which places no limits on the services that can be offered across it.
In other words, he wants a pure mobile web, where customers can download any broadband application and have no restrictions on the content that is served.
It sounds to us like a flat rate, open IP architecture where devices will need only the most cursory adherence to the air interface, but where applications are pure IP, and most services are delivered over the web. In fact, it sounds like the halcyon days of the Personal Computer, where just about anyone could write an application.
If the chairman gets his way, this will spark the end of the cellular walled garden, and offer a form of wireless network neutrality at least in this spectrum. The likely winner of such a bid would be an OFDM network, which is perhaps best suited for IP packet delivery of all the wireless protocols, and that suggests WiMAX now, though LTE could possibly be defined enough by the time of the auction.
He gave a passing nod to the idea that no downloadable software should be illegal, or should be able to harm the network, but apart from that hinted that there would be no restrictions allowed by the operator on applications – a far cry from the issues surrounding the recently-launched iPhone.
This would not only create a challenge for bidders, and give the whip hand to device makers and software suppliers, but in giving way to a period of wireless innovation along the lines of the first days of the internet, it would put huge competitive pressure on existing services which are not regulated in this way, to follow suit.
In Europe we have already seen what one rogue player (for instance 3 Group) can do when it offers flat rate broadband, forcing other, larger players to follow in its footsteps or lose customers. Much the same would happen here.
Martin described the auction as providing the elusive "third pipe" to the home and said he was concerned that overseas network customers were benefiting from greater innovation and thought it was time the US public got the same treatment, and specifically referred to the idea of US operators stripping Wi-Fi out of handsets that were designed work with it, and locking phones so they only work with one network - a criticism that has been levied at the Apple iPhone as hackers this week have tried to find the code that ties it to the AT&T network, so "gray" imports of iPhones can be sold all over the world.
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Del. Frank Turner said he doesn't like increasing the gas tax, but "to do nothing is irresponsible." Turner, a Columbia Democrat, served as Democratic floor leader for the heated gas tax debate, which was eventually passed by the House of Delegates, 76 to 63.
He was one of 76 Democrats voting for its passage. Voting against the bill were 41 Republicans and 22 Democrats.
If passed by the Senate, it would be the first gas tax increase since 1992.
The gas tax is expected to raise $600 million for transportation needs when it is fully implemented in 2016. Residents will first see a nearly four-cent increase in gas prices July 1. After a series of increments by 2016, the gas tax will be raised 16 cents from its current 23.5 cents.
Turner argued that it is better to "be proactive rather than reactive," citing recent bridge failures and the condition of some bridges in the state.
Howard County delegates were split on the gas tax vote.
Democrats Liz Bobo, Guy Guzzone and Shane Pendergrass joined Turner in supporting the measure.
Republicans Gail Bates and Warren Miller voted against the increase along with Democrats Steve DeBoy and James Malone.
Guzzone said funding created by the increase will be used for an expansion of the emergency medical system, a new digital communications system for emergency responders, improvements to the MARC rail service on both weekends and mid-days, and improvements to local transit bus lines.
"Without the funding included in the transportation bill, none of these things would be possible," he said.
Merriweather legislation heads to Senate
A bill that would relax noise limitations on Merriweather Post Pavilion has passed the House of Delegates and now heads to the Senate.
Del. Liz Bobo, a Democrat whose district includes Merriweather, has opposed the bill, but said it is "much stronger" after amendments in the Environmental Matters Committee.
The bill was amended to give county government the authority to adopt regulations on noise levels at Merriweather beginning Oct. 1.
Merriweather had asked for a bill preventing the county from having this authority but later amended their request to operate at a maximum of 95 decibels.
Although Bobo said the amendments improve the bill, she still voted against it in committee because she didn't feel confident the 95-decibel level was appropriate.
If passed by the Senate, the Columbia concert venue could operate at 95 decibels within a quarter-mile radius of the pavilion from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. There are no residential properties within that radius.
At residential property lines outside the radius, Merriweather would have to abide by a 72.5 decibel level, up from the current 65 decibel level.
The county's current noise ordinance requires the decibel level at surrounding residential properties to drop from a maximum of 65 during the day to 55 at 10 p.m.
Village managers require no license
A bill that would have required Columbia village managers to hold a license has stalled in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee.
Passed by the House onMarch 7, the bill would have required community managers throughout the state to be licensed by a newly created State Board of Common Ownership Community Managers within the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
The bill passed by the House excluded the Columbia Association from the requirement, but not Columbia village managers.
Village managers will not have to worry about being licensed this year as a Senate committee issued an unfavorable report on the bill March 14 and Sen. Delores Kelley, sponsor of the bill, said it would not come back for consideration during the session.
The committee had concerns with funding for the new department and other structural issues with the bill, she said.
Kelley said she has "always honored the request" of excluding Columbia village managers from this requirement, which was killed in the Environmental Matters Committee last year.
The House version of the bill originally excluded Columbia's village managers before being amended in the Environmental Matters Committee.
With a few changes, Kelley said it could be considered again next year.
Kittleman co-sponsors marijuana legislation
The Senate last week voted 30-16 to approve a bill decriminalizing the possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana.
Instead of facing jail time, Marylanders caught with up to 10 grams of marijuana will face a $100 fine if the bill is passed by the House.
Republican Sen. Allan Kittleman co-sponsored the bill and said it will alleviate the court system and law enforcement, allowing police officers to focus on more serious crimes.
He said the bill will also allow the state to use its resources on treatment rather than punishments.
Kittleman said a discussion on legalizing "may come in the future," but that was not the purpose of this bill.
The bill was sponsored by Prince George's Democratic Sen. Bobby Zirkin.


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Artist Istvan Laszlo combines the bone structure of famous artists, activists, and politicians with their trademark features and hair lines to create unique portraits of what lies beneath and above their skin.
Up top is Laszlo's skull portrait of Freddie Mercury, complete with mustache marks. The skulls may not be anatomically accurate, but they certainly do carry a lot of their subjects' personalities.
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The Urban Development Department is the "youngest" City department. Perhaps that helps explain some of the dissimilar functions included under the UDD umbrella. Beginning in the late 1970's, UDD managed Lincoln's share of federal Community Development Block Grant funds. That's still one of our primary responsibilities, but several others have been added: coordinating acquisition and sales of City property, serving as the City's Redevelopment Authority, and managing public parking resources.
Even with the disparity of those responsibilities, these ideals guide our efforts:
- Vitality of Lincoln's core - downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods
- Increased private investment and economic opportunity
- Safe, affordable housing options for lower-income households


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Avoiding the temptation to overreact to the physical play of the Philadelphia Union was an important part of the Houston Dynamo advancing through the Eastern Conference semifinals. After passing that test, Houston faces another physical challenger in Sporting Kansas City in Sunday's Eastern Conference final. Like the Dynamo, Sporting is known for blending a physical brand of soccer with a potent offensive attack – and it's a trait that's caused some opponents to label them as "dirty."
"I don't think [Sporting] deserve a reputation as a dirty team, because every team has players at positions on the field that need to be physical," Houston head coach Dominic Kinnear said on a media conference call on Friday after a Kansas City reporter cited Colorado head coach Gary Smith's post-game comments. "You can't have people playing soft out there, especially at this time of year, and you need players to make sure every challenge is challenged."
Finding that blend down the stretch has helped put both teams one game away from the MLS Cup final. While the Dynamo know the need for physical play, their 2011 track record against Sporting shows its dangers. Houston's regular-season games against Sporting were marred by red cards to Colin Clark, Brian Ching, and Carlo Costly.
Ching's red card is indicative of the dangers of succumbing to agitation brought about by physicality. Ching battled Aurélien Collin all night in Houston's 1-1 draw on July 16, going head-over-heels one time on a 50-50 challenge at midfield. The big Frenchman worked his way under Ching's skin enough to provoke the usually calm Dynamo captain into a rash kick from behind that ended Ching's night.
Ching was Collin's second victim that night – the defender was on the end of a red card challenge from Clark earlier in the evening. Avoiding those kinds of plays while still maintaining their physical edge is high on the list of the Dynamo's priorities.
"We're not going to hold back on the physical side of things," said midfielder Adam Moffat, who got into a shoving match with Philly's Sheanon Williams in the first leg of the semifinals after the latter's ugly, two-footed tackle. "Maybe they've got some guys that are known around the league as being a little cheap, but we can't give in to that."
That was the formula Houston used to combat Philadelphia's physical play. The Dynamo were able to match Philadelphia's physicality without giving the Union an advantage by avoiding red card-worthy retaliation. It's a bit of wisdom Kinnear hopes his side have taken to heart.
"Everybody plays the game hard, and it depends on how you react to certain situations," Kinnear told MLSsoccer.com after Friday's training. "We've reacted poorly in the past, but I think we've learned our lesson."
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Anti-war demonstrators may have had their First Amendment rights violated, but the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals says that doesn't mean they get to sue.
If you haven't done so already, go ahead and cancel those Jemez mountain camping plans. The Thompson Ridge Fire has grown by 5,000 acres since yesterday.
Friendly advice: Don't try to get rid of your baby via Craigslist.
George Zimmerman's lawyers would like you to believe that a video of "two homeless men fighting over a bike" will help you understand why Zimmerman had to kill Trayvon Martin.
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A young boy is quickly learning that in the world of potty training, you can't always pee where you want.
Caroline Robboy tells NBC10 she was inside a clothing store Sunday night on South Street in Philadelphia with her family when her two children told her they had to go to the bathroom.
"While we're in the store my 9-year-old and 2-year-old needed to use the bathroom," said Robboy. "They asked if they could use the bathroom and were told no."
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As Robboy left the store with her elderly in-laws and three children, she says her 2-year-old son Nathaniel ran to a traffic light pole and took matters into his own hands.
"I told him to go over to a grassy patch and make pee," said Robboy. "Next thing you know I have an officer giving me a police ticket for public urination!"
The officer wrote on the $50 ticket that Robboy told her son to go in the street and never acknowledged it was an accident. Robboy then claims the officer gave her a lecture on parenting.
"He said, 'I'm doing this for your own protection because God forbid there might have been a pervert out there looking at my son,'" said Robboy.
NBC10 showed the ticket to two women on the street to get their reaction.
"That's terrible," said one woman.
"Unbelievable," said the other. "He's two! Can we donate or something for her to pay the ticket? Seriously, he's two!"
Robboy tells NBC10 Nathaniel is a bright child who, aside from Sunday's misfire, is doing well with his potty training. She also says she plans to fight the ticket.
"It's not about the $50," said Robboy. "I want a place that feels friendly to me where my children feel safe and have positive experiences with police officers."
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At last, holiday shopping season is almost over! The traffic has been horrible, no? This song is scientifically formulated to relax and please you. Seriously, Glenn Miller studied with a guy named Joseph Schillinger, whose Schillinger System formulaic patterns of rhythm, melody, harmony, and other tenets to create music deemed "emotionally descriptive" by the method's champions. In addition to Miller, the New School professor taught many of the early 20th century's musical greats, including George Gershwin, Benny Goodman, and even Léon Theremin.


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Whistleblower launches blog to expose federal agency's ridiculous policies
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A former TSA screener turned blogger who is now causing embarrassment for the federal agency has revealed that TSA officers routinely laugh at and make fun of passengers' nude body scanner images in back rooms.
In a blog entitled Taking Sense Away, the anonymous ex-TSA worker reveals how he, "Witnessed light sexual play among officers, a lot of e-cigarette vaping, and a whole lot of officers laughing and clowning in regard to some of your nude images, dear passengers."
The revelation was in response to a reader who asked, "Tell us, please, what really happens in that private room and why the TSA does not want it seen in public nor recorded."
The ex-TSA screener also ridiculed the existence of I.O. rooms (image operator rooms) where naked images produced by body scanners are viewed by TSA agents.
"The most ridiculous thing is that these I.O. rooms even exist, to begin with. The backscatter machines are useless, as I and many, many others have previously pointed out. They should never have been put into use to begin with; TSA officers should never have been viewing nude, radiation-rendered images of passengers in those private rooms, period," he writes.
"That's why there are federal lawsuits pending against TSA (Ralph Nader, Bruce Schneier, et al) and why TSA is trying to backpedal and sweep the radiation scanners under the rug away from oversight committees and the public at large, as quickly as possible, right now. The entire thing was, as usual, a hare-brained, tax payer money-wasting, disaster of an idea."
In a separate blog post, the whistleblower explains how TSA higher-ups are fully aware of the public's disdain for the agency and that, the, "TSA is the laughing stock of America's security apparatus," with most employees desperate to transfer into a more respected government agency.
The whistleblower also highlights how TSA screeners would punish passengers who displayed a bad attitude by subjecting them to pointless bag searches with zero justification.
In a series of "confessions," the former TSA screener also rails against the federal agency's more ridiculous policies, including the ban on snow globes.
"The entire ban on snow globes was just another of the many intelligence-insulting rules that I was often forced to follow during my time at TSA. Imagine having to look, year after year, into the faces of innocent children and tell them and their parents that their Pretty-Princess-in-a-Blizzard snow globe has to go into the trash. "But why," little Angie would ask, puppy dog pouting, tears trembling," he writes.


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General anesthesia is the use of medications to put the entire body to sleep. It puts you into a state of unconsciousness. During this time, the brain cannot feel any pain.
Doctors trained in anesthesia carefully balance the amount of medication needed by keeping an eye on vital signs.
Reasons for Procedure
General anesthesia is used for a surgery or a procedure that would make you uncomfortable if you were awake. The medications will help to:
- Prevent pain
- Relax the muscles
- Helps manage certain bodily reflexes
- Prevent awareness of what is happening
Possible Complications
Every precaution is used to prevent complications. Often, medications are given in advance to prevent certain problems, such as nausea and vomiting. Even so, complications may occur. These may include:
- Allergic reaction to anesthetic used
- Nerve damage or skin breakdown from positioning on the operating table
- Sore throat or damage to throat, teeth, or vocal cords
- Lung infections
- Anesthesia awareness—a rare complication where the patient becomes aware during the surgery
- Stroke
- Heart attack
Certain factors can increase your risk of complications. Before your procedure, talk to your doctor about ways to manage factors such as:
What to Expect
Prior to Procedure
You will meet with an anesthesiologist before surgery and will be asked about:
- Your health history and your family's health history—Tell your doctor if you have had anesthesia before and your reaction to it. Tell your doctor about your family's history with anesthesia.
- Medications that you take, including herbs and supplements—These can have an effect on how the anesthesia works.
Before the procedure:
- You will need to fast the night before surgery.
- You may need to take certain medications in the morning before surgery.
Description of the Procedure
General anesthesia is broken down into three phases:
- Induction phase—Medications will be given that result in the loss of consciousness. These will be given through an IV or through gas into the lungs. A breathing tube will be placed down your windpipe. This will be attached to a machine that helps you continue to breathe normally.
- Middle or maintenance phase—Medications will be given based on your responses. They will help to keep you asleep or regulate your body functions.
- Recovery or emergence phase—The doctor will slowly reverse the anesthesia. New medications will allow you to wake up. When you are starting to awaken and are breathing on your own, the breathing tube will be removed.
Immediately After Procedure
As you wake up, you will be watched closely for any problems. Any pain and discomfort caused by the surgery itself can be managed with medications.
How Long Will It Take?
The length of time anesthesia is needed will depend on the type of surgery.
How Much Will It Hurt?
General anesthesia numbs all pain. Since you are asleep, your brain will not sense any pain signals.
Average Hospital Stay
How long you spend in the hospital depends on:
- Type of surgery
- Your reaction to the surgery and anesthesia
Post-procedure Care
When you have recovered from anesthesia, you will be sent to a hospital room or home. For the first 24 hours or longer, avoid doing activities that require your attention, such as driving.
During your stay, the hospital staff will take steps to reduce your chance of infection such as:
- Washing their hands
- Wearing gloves or masks
- Keeping your incisions covered
There are also steps you can take to reduce your chance of infection such as:
- Washing your hands often and reminding your healthcare providers to do the same
- Reminding your healthcare providers to wear gloves or masks
- Not allowing others to touch your incision
Call Your Doctor
It is important for you to monitor your recovery after you leave the hospital. Alert your doctor to any problems right away. If any of the following occur, call your doctor:
- Signs of infection, including fever and chills
- Persistent nausea or vomiting
- Cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain
- Lightheadedness or fainting
If you think you have an emergency, call for emergency medical services right away.
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Gas Mileage 11 mpg City/17 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V12, 5.9L
EPA Class Subcompact
Style Name 2dr Cpe
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car
Transmission 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
EPA Classification Subcompact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 4134
Interior Dimensions
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Second Hip Room (in) NA
Front Head Room (in) 35.4
Second Leg Room (in) NA
Passenger Capacity 2
Front Hip Room (in) 57.1
Front Leg Room (in) 43.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) NA
Passenger Volume (ft³) 78
Second Head Room (in) NA
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Track Width, Front (in) 60.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 75.7
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Wheelbase (in) 105.9
Track Width, Rear (in) 60.2
Height, Overall (in) 51.9
Length, Overall (in) 183.7
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Trunk Volume (ft³) 8.5 Max, 6.0 Min
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 11
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 17
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 520 @ 7000
Displacement 5.9L/362
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 425 @ 5800
Fuel System MPFI
Engine Type Gas V12
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.80
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.30
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.66
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.63
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.69
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.78
Reverse Ratio (:1) - TBD -
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.9 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.0 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.73
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -
Rear Tire Size P285/40ZR19
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
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Front Tire Size P255/40ZR19
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 19 x 9
Spare Wheel Material Alloy
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in) 19 x 10
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Safety Features
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Driver & front passenger airbags w/occupant sensors
3-point seat belts w/pre-tensioners
Electronic traction control
Side-impact door beams
Driver & front passenger airbags w/occupant sensors
3-point seat belts w/pre-tensioners
Electronic traction control
Side-impact door beams
Basic Miles/km Unlimited
Basic Years 2
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 2
Drivetrain Miles/km Unlimited
Drivetrain Years 2
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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Ordered your iPhone 3GS yet? it may be too late for June 19th.
[Update: As of Monday, June 15th, Apple indicated that online orders would still be delivered on the 19th (Apple in store pickup is first-come first serve, even if you pre-ordered). AT&T has also reaffirmed that they are indeed sold out of pre-orders for delivery or in-store pickup.]
I've been meaning to go down to my local AT&T store all week to pre-order an iPhone 3GS. I was ready to go down there on Friday but for one reason or another held off, thinking I'd have more time today (Saturday). Well, I went down to pre-order this morning and to my dismay they told me that they will no longer guarantee one for the 19th. Apparently AT&T issued a company wide guidance that said pre-orders taken after Friday afternoon will be delivered "within the next 7 to 14 days." He was clear to tell me that this also included ordering online from att.com. So getting an iPhone 3GS directly from AT&T is no longer an option if you want to take posession on the 19th.
I had read online with TUAW.com and Gizmodo.com that if I pre-ordered I could just go get it in the 19th and not have to take my chances, I'd have it "reserved." Well, that reservation ended Friday. The only way I could get one now on the 19th was to wait in line and take my chances. They also told me that last year the people that got them on release day had camped out all night (not an option for me). I went home, slighly discouraged to see what I could do online.
Online pre-orders for Apple stores made it clear that reserving one via the web did not guarantee I'd get one, even if I went down to the Apple store saying that: "iPhones are sold on a first come first serve basis." Now I am getting worried I'd have to wait… until I noticed that ordering online for delivery at home showed: "delivery on the 19th." I was saved! I imediately went through the order process and sure enough, on my order confirmation it says "Delivers by June 19th."
For those that are still hoping to get your iPhone on the 19th will likely find that their only option now is to order online from apple.com. So, what are you waiting for? The longer you wait the less chance you have of getting it on the 19th.


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PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt scored three runs, Martin Prado got three hits and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Diego Padres 8-6 on Tuesday.
Prado had an RBI double and is 10 for 15 this spring.
Leadoff man A.J. Pollock doubled twice, singled and scored twice. Goldschmidt had two hits and Aaron Hill added an RBI double.
Carlos Quentin homered in his first at-bat of spring training, connecting on a 3-0 pitch from Arizona starter Randall Delgado in the second inning. Quentin had not appeared in a game since injuring his right knee in July and welcomed the live action.
"You take batting practice over and over, you need games to gauge where you're at," he said. "It was nice to get out there and see the ball out of the pitcher's hand. I was able to see it well and fortunately be successful in the first at-bat to get a hit out of the way."
As for swinging away on a 3-0 pitch, Quentin said he had the go-ahead from manager Bud Black, but he might not have done the same thing in the regular season.
"To be honest, I'm never comfortable doing it," Quentin said. "Spring training is the time to work on things and in some cases Buddy wants you to swing on that pitch. It was a good swing and I got a hold of one."
Diamondbacks: Delgado gave up two home runs in his second outing of the spring. He worked a 1-2-3 first inning, but allowed four earned runs on five hits and a walk while striking out two in 3 2-3 innings. The right-hander could win a spot at the back of Arizona's rotation or pitch out of the bullpen.
"He threw the ball really good for us as a starter last year," manager Kirk Gibson said. "We've seen him come out of the bullpen as a guy with some length. He also could be a seventh-inning guy. ... We like what we see with Randall."
Padres: Eric Stults was hit hard in his second outing this spring, which lasted only one inning. Stults threw 43 pitches, allowing three earned runs on two doubles, a single and two walks. He struck out one.
"There are things I do want to work on," he said. "The main thing is getting a feel for pitches and finding a good tempo with my delivery. I feel like that's been a little bit off this spring."
Diamondbacks: Bronson Arroyo was scratched from his scheduled start because of a stiff back. Gibson said Arroyo did not throw Tuesday, but the manager wasn't concerned that Arroyo would miss a considerable amount of time. The veteran right-hander signed a two-year contract with Arizona in February.
"We've got a long ways to go," Gibson said. "He's never really had a history of missing starts so I feel confident he'll be fine."
Journeyman Matt Tuiasosopo's shot at making Arizona's 25-man roster might have improved when he drilled a bases-loaded, one-out single in the first inning that scored two runs.
Gibson said the 27-year-old's experience playing multiple positions is a plus. Tuiasosopo can play both corner outfield spots, third base and first base.
"He definitely could be a guy who comes into play for us with his versatility, which I like," Gibson said.


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The best women's watches are found right here, at The Little Green Bag. We offer the newest trends when it comes to women's watches, but you also find the coolest and best brands, such as Olivia Burton, WoodWatch, Henry London, IKKI, KOMONO, Daniel Wellington, CLUSE, TRIWA and Renard.
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In our collection you find clock cases in a variety of sizes. So with a smaller version, you can go for a more subtle style. The bigger versions go well with an outspoken, striking and trendy look. Even the clock-faces can be adjusted to your own style. They are available in white, but also in black, marble and with prints on it. This way, you always find something that matches your style and personality.
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These elegant and comfortable two bedroom apartments are the ideal size for a small family or group looking for either a serviced vacation rental or for long-term accommodation close to Bangkok Hospital, shopping and nightlife. Each bedroom has its own 32-inch LCD TV, and bathroom. The living area has a 40-inch LCD TV, a fully outfitted kitchen and dining area for six, and includes a full range of amenities. We invite you to turn this executive property rental into a home away from home for you and your family.


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Welcome to the Park Falls Public Library Teen and Young Adult Services area, also called The Lair. We are proud of our high quality collection of young adult material in many formats. The goal of our Teen and Young Adult Services collection, programs, and events is to enrich, challenge, educate, and entertain teens and young adults from ages 13 to 21.
Library staff members are experienced in assisting teens with finding books to read for leisure. We are also pleased to help students at any education level with their homework using both print and online materials. Our experienced staff are dedicated to helping teens succeed in school, develop crucial real-world literacy skills, and maintain a lifelong love of books and reading.
The Lair includes a wide variety of fiction and graphic fiction for teens and young adults, as well as audiobooks on both CD and Playaway. We have a large circulating collection of DVDs for teens, including a number of anime series box sets. We also have a library collection of board games which teens enjoy playing, as well as a new and growing collection of Wii video games.
Programming for teens includes the Chequamegon Anime Screening Events anime club, Teen Summer Reading events and activities, our annual Extra Life video game marathon, and participation in the annual All-Night Party during National Library Week. Teens interested in giving input on teen programs at the library are encouraged to join BookForce, our teen advisory superheroes, who meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month to organize our awesome teen events.