Who will survive on 'Grey's Anatomy'?

By Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter

Karen Neal / ABC

Who will survive when "Grey's Anatomy" returns?

It's "the most devastating event of their lives," only who will survive? To quote the Chief, if you think you're prepared for this clip, you're not.

STORY: 'Grey's Anatomy's' Shonda Rhimes: 'Any number of people could be departing'

Following the plane crash that has already claimed Lexie's (Chyler Leigh) life, Arizona (Jessica Capshaw) and Mark's (Eric Dane) fate was -- pardon the bad pun -- left up in the air as both were clinging to life.

Arizona was coughing up blood with a severely injured leg, while Mark had internal injuries that forced Cristina (Sandra Oh) and Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) to perform a risky surgery in the middle of the woods.

STORY: 'Grey's Anatomy's' Eric Dane leaving after six seasons

The short promo finds the survivor (or survivors?) at a hospital that clearly isn't Seattle Grace -- perhaps they did make it to Boise Memorial? -- and being rushed into surgery.

Showrunner Shonda Rhimes told The Hollywood Reporter in late July that it's "possible" that there will be other fatalities to come and that "any number of people could be departing at this point." Dane, for his part, has already confirmed that he'll be exiting the series, but will McSteamy be joining Lexie or leaving by choice?

STORY: 'Grey's Anatomy': Shonda Rhimes confirms two stars will exit

Check out the clip below and then go to our Facebook page and tell us who you think will survive. "Grey's Anatomy" returns Thursday, Sept. 27 at 9 p.m. on ABC.?

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U.S. On Pace To Cut Imported Crude Oil Reliance

Bloomberg:

A boom in oil production from the shale formations of North Dakota and Texas has the U.S. on a course to cut its reliance on imported crude oil to about 42 percent this year, the lowest level in two decades.

Read the whole story at Bloomberg

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Tim Richardson Running for Secretary of the Florida Physical Therapy

Statement: I would be honored to serve my fellow physical therapists as Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA).

The FPTA Board of Directors?is a responsibility I take very seriously since the FPTA is the largest organization representing physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in the State of Florida.

I believe our voice is strongest when we speak, not from our own self-interest, but from the perspective of our patients. I believe we should ask ourselves, when developing FPTA policy:

"What can I do, as an FPTA member, that can improve my ability to provide?care or the ability of my patients to access my services?"

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Online voting for FPTA offices began on Tuesday, August 14 at 9:00 am and will close on Friday, September 14 at 8:30 pm. FPTA will use the emails on file with APTA for contacting members regarding elections and voting procedures.

During the FPTA Annual Conference in Orlando, candidates will have the opportunity to speak during the Chapter Caucus.? Additionally, the Nominating Committee has scheduled a "Meet the Candidates: session during the Exhibit Reception. Members will have the opportunity to chat with candidates and ask any questions they feel necessary.

Biography: Tim Richardson graduated from the University of Florida in 1992 with a Bachelor's in Health Science (Physical Therapy).

Tim received Manual Therapy Certification from the University of St. Augustine in 2001. Since 1996 he has owned and managed private physical therapy clinics in Manatee County, Florida.

Tim is returning from a one-year sabbatical in Spain where he provided cash-based musculoskeletal and vestibular physical therapy services to Spanish-speaking people.

Tim just recently (June 2012) was elected to the North Central Florida Health Information Management Systems Society (HiMSS) Health Information Exchange Committee, which advises the HiMSS Board of Directors.

He is also a founding member of the Florida Physical Therapists in Private Practice (FLPTPP), serves on their Board of Directors and serves as their Legislative Chair.

Tim is serving his third year on the Florida Physical Therapy Association (FPTA) Government Affairs Committee and has served on the Web Site Task Force responsible for the FPTA logo. Tim also serves on the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Orthopedic Section Practice Committee and the Health Policy & Admin Section Technology Special Interest Group.

Tim advises the Florida Medicare Administrative Contractor, First Coast Service Options Inc., as a member of the Provider Outreach and Education Advisory Group.

Contact Information:
email: TimRichPT@MedicalArtsRehab.com
LinkedIn profile: http://linkd.in/zPc0EH
Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/#!/timrichpt
Skype name: TimRichPT
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/timrichpt

Thank you for your consideration.

Remember, in a democracy its not "Majority Rules", but the majority of people WHO VOTE that make the rules.

Source: http://physicaltherapydiagnosis.blogspot.com/2012/08/tim-richardson-running-for-secretary-of.html

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"The Ledges", The Summer Home Of The Cushing Family

When Robert M. Cushing, a member of the wealthy Cushing family from Boston, came to Newport RI looking for a place to build a home for his family, he knew exactly what he was doing. Newport was the Social Capital of America, where those in Society (and those wanting to be in Society) summered during the season. It was just the place for Robert and his wife, Olivia, to raise their three children, Grafton, Howard and Andreas, to become prominent members in Society. Robert M. Cushing, Whose Family Had Made A Fortune In The China Trade, Was A Prominent Character In High Society

The lot Robert chose was one of the most spectacular promontories on Ocean Drive, overlooking Bailey's Beach. Robert commissioned Boston architect John H. Sturgis to design a large, elegant, Stick style cottage, with plenty of rooms for entertaining and his family.

An Imposing View Of "The Ledges" From Bailey's Beach, Which Robert Cushing Was An Incorporator Of

The ground floor of "The Ledges" mixed comfort with elegance, thanks to the wonderful tastes of Mrs. Cushing. For entertaining the dining room, library and drawing room were used, while the family used the living room, sunroom, breakfast room and the study.

The Porch Overlooking The Sea, Was Normally Where The Cushing Children Played During The Day ?Robert eventually retired to "The Ledges" and he lived there year around. As several of his children displayed artistic talent, Robert had a studio added on the the side of the house, where Howard painted many of his most famous pieces of art. ?Howard had married Ethel Cochrane and they lived (along with their children) at "The Ledges". Howard Had Married The Beautiful Ethel Cochrane And They Lived With His Parents During The Summers At "The Ledges"

When Robert died, his will stipulated the "The Ledges" be shared by his children, who each got a cash bequest of more than $3 million. Andreas preferred traveling the world and rarely spent time at "The Ledges", while Grafton visited occasionally. Howard and Ethel made "The Ledges" their permanent home and soon it was filled with their growing collection of art.

Ethel Commissioned Minor Renovations To "The Ledges", Such As Refurnishing The Sunroom And Adding A Bedroom

Howard was able to manage his finances well, turning his $3 million inheritance into a $10 million fortune, not to mention he made a more-than-comfortable income from selling his paintings. He was a good friend of Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney and he even convinced her to begin a career in art. Howard was a fun parent, always playing with his children (at time when most fathers saw there kids twice a day). The Cushing Family loved living at "The Ledges" and they lived a perfect life, up until Bamboo arrived.

For Decades The Cushings And The Clews Had Lived Side By Side At Their Estate "The Ledges" (Left) And "The Rocks" (Right)

The problem began when Henry Clews Jr. sent his son, nicknamed Bamboo, to summer with his grandparents at their estate "The Rocks", a rambling mansion overlooking Bailey's Beach. Bamboo whined, cried and screamed right under Howard's window, right when he was trying to paint. The next three summers were torture for the Cushings because Bamboo was a frequent houseguest.

Henry Clews III (Bamboo) Returning From A Trip To France, With Him Is His Dog, Doggie, And In The White Bag Is His Parrot Mrs. Gray In Her Cage

By the time Bamboo was six, he was making twice as much noise. The Cushings took matter into their own hands. Grafton armed himself with a large hoe and shovel and began building a fence. "What's that horrid thing you are building?" Henry Clews II said, upon hearing what it was Clews decided he would plot his own revenge. He decided to use it as a canvas and he painted a farm scene. The situation was eventually resolved, but there was always an icy frost between the two families.

On Howard's Death, His Son Howard II (The Man In The Red Pants) Inherited "The Ledges" And Most Of The $15 Million Fortune

Howard II and his children were just the right people for Newport, they had money, taste and pedigree. Howard II was a patron of The Newport Country Club and had a strong passion for golf. Howard's daughter, Mary "Minnie", was a Newport beauty and the perfect debutante. Howard's son, Howard III, was a ?member of Bailey's Beach and later became it's president. Howard's other son, Thomas G., was a prominent socialite, known for his looks,Howard final child, Frederick "Freddy", took after his grandfather and was a passionate artist.

The Cushing Brothers Regularly Surfed The Waves On The Surfboards That Their Father Had Bought For Them In Hawaii

The Cushings were natural hosts and regularly held parties at "The Ledges", which quickly became the scene of many important events. One of the most important events held at "The Ledges" was the wedding of Minnie to photographer Peter Beard.

The Beautiful Minnie Cushing's Marriage To The Handsome Photographer Peter Beard Didn't End Happily Ever After, But Rather In Divorce

In a fitting finale to the feud between them and the Clews, the Cushings bought "The Rocks" estate from Henry Clews III, demolished it and then incorporated the land into theirs. Now the Cushing family could have the entire view of Bailey's Beach without having "The Rocks" in the way. On the former Clews property, the Cushings added a large shed, green house and guest cottage.

The Cushings Now Occupied The Entire Promontory On Ocean Drive, One Of The Most Desired Lots In All Of Newport

"The Ledges" was passed down to Minnie, Freddy, Thomas and Howard on Howard II's death. They continued to live the same lavish lifestyle the always had and continued to purse their different interests.

Minnie Passed Away In 2010, The Same Year That Her Artist Brother, Fredddy Cushing, Also Passed Away Today Howard And His Wife, Nora, Are The Heads Of The Cushing Family And They Live At "The Ledges" With Their Family

"The Ledges" will probably never be for sale, the determination of the Cushings is so great that the house hasn't aged a bit. It was, a couple of years ago, featured in a film titled "Evening" starring Glenn Close, Meryl Streep and Vanessa Redgrave. The interior and exterior of the house were used in the film.

Today "The Ledges" is still owned and occupied by Howard III and his wife, Nora, who live there with their two sons. It is still in immaculate condition and that will probably never change.

Source: http://thegildedageera.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-ledges-summer-home-of-cushing-family.html

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Gamer Escape ? Gaming Community featuring News, Wikis ...

One thing that we love to have the opportunity to do here at Gamer Escape is to be an outlet for those in the community who go above and beyond the average player and help contribute to the player community. Today we have a wonderful write up from Italian gamer Francesco (otherwise known as Dorian Weil on Balmnung) Who recently attended Gamescom 2012 and got to see the game play presentation of A Realm Reborn first hand!

Francesco was kind enough to do a write up for us talking about his impressions from the event as well as telling us about the gift that he and his friends gave to Naoki Yoshida.

You can check out his full write up after the jump!

*please note that English is not Francesco?s main language, some small edits have been made to ease readability

Hello Gamer Escape readers,

My name is Francesco, (Dorian Weil on Balmung) and I?m an Italian Final Fantasy XIV fan. Myself and two of my friends Fabio (Atlas Rubicante) and Pierpaolo (Ilmarinen Bardur) embarked on a thrilling trip to Gamescom 2012 in Cologne to see the very first game play presentation for A Realm Reborn and to meet Yoshi-P. We also linked up with Jon, an old friend FFXI friend of mine who came from England to join us.

We decided to book flights and tickets to Gamescom 2012 even before FFXIV?s presence was announced. We did it as soon as we heard about the game?s marketing campaign starting in August. We just hoped it was going to be there, and we won the bet.

I guess by now, everyone has seen the presentation, I?ve taken a video myself, but I can assure you it was even more amazing live seeing Yoshi-P playing it in front of us on his Hyur with the full RSE and then as a Dragoon in full AF and Relic. The game looked really fluid, fast, and detailed. The UI looked highly responsive, making the battles even swifter.

The lighting in the new Black Shroud was dynamic and beautiful, I guess we can confirm that what Yoshida usually says about A Realm Reborn being the MMO with the most advanced graphics created so far.

We were pleasantly surprised watching the video about Limit Breaks, and Meteor was simply amazing!

We went to the event twice during our visit. The first day was was right after we arrived in Germany. We arrived a bit late and Fabio and myself started walking really fast inside the large hallways until we reached the FFXIV stand a few moments after the presentation had started. Seeing Yoshida in person for the first time after all that struggle was a great sight! We were also able to sign up for the upcoming beta.

At the end of the presentation, Yoshida threw various items into the crowd including FFXIV themed fans, and T-shirts. The fan helped during the unusually warm days in Germany! Here you can see Fabio with the Fan:

That same day, After the presentation concluded, we saw Yoshida walking back and forth from the stage and I asked if we could get a picture together:

(From left: Me, Pierpaolo, Yoshida, Jon, Fabio)

Yoshida looked very friendly even if he was really busy. When I asked him if we could take a picture he just said ?Okay!? with a voice that sounded almost flattered. Then I told him we were going to meet the day after for the autograph session. Another ?Okay!!? from him.

We also spotted Foxclon that day as well!

My friends and I decided to buy Yoshida a present. Since we?ve read his ?Letters from the Producer? we know he works a lot and loves coffee, so we brought him a container of Italian espresso coffee and a moka pot, hoping it would give him the boost to work during the hardest hours of the rebuilding of the new Eorzea.

Here you can see Pierpaolo with the moka pot and Fabio with the coffee package, which I bought in my town. We also gave him a letter along with the gift that talked about our trip.

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That day, we relied on the cooperation of the really kind and professional Ben Bateman, Online Content Producer from Square Enix, whom I contacted before the trip. He was the intermediary between us and the Japanese side of Square Enix, and I handed off our gift to them and they told us that Yoshida would thank us somehow. Don?t be surprised if he writes something in his next letter! We couldn?t give it to him directly because of his hectic schedule.

Later that day, we got our autographs. We took some screen shots in game a few days before we left, edited and laminated them. Yoshida signed the screens for us. You can also see a picture of mine next to a German souvenir I picked up.

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The high emotions weren?t over for the day however. Ben interviewed us for the Square Enix blog, and you can see our video below:

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the fans who followed me on Twitter (@tremulans) throughout the event and Andrew Copeland (Fusionx) from Gamer Escape. I hope you liked our little fan report.

I sure enjoyed every instant at Gamescom and trying to report my impressions of the event.

Cheers!
Francesco / Dorian Weil, Balmung

Source: http://gamerescape.com/2012/08/22/gamescom-2012-fan-impressions/

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Baseball cheaters should get stiffer penalties

LOS ANGELES -- If sport is about mythmaking, then clean sport might be the biggest myth of all.

Baseball was reminded of this the hard way Wednesday when Bartolo Colon of the Oakland Athletics was suspended 50 games after testing positive for testosterone. Melky Cabrera of the San Francisco Giants was suspended 50 games last week for the same reason.

Two pennant races, two key players, two suspensions - and you say your sport is clean?

No sport can ever be completely clean, not with competitors eternally in search of the slightest edge. But, as fans debated Wednesday whether the two suspensions might indicate a new wave of drug use in the sport, the commissioner?s office was taken aback.

?We caught a couple of people,? a high-ranking executive said, ?and it?s almost like we didn?t.?

Baseball has come a long way. There was no drug testing a decade ago.

The chemists have gotten better. Baseball should too.

Colon, 39, could have been paid millions of dollars by prolonging his career. Cabrera, 28, could have received dozens of millions in free agency this fall. The possibility of a 50-game suspension did not deter either, so perhaps a one-year suspension might be more appropriate for a first offense.

?Fifty games with no pay? I don?t understand why people don?t think that?s harsh,? Los Angeles Angels outfielder Torii Hunter said. ?It?s no pay!?

Said Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson: ?I think one-third of a season is pretty stiff, and you?re publicly shamed for a long time after that.?

However, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and Angels outfielder Mark Trumbo endorsed a tougher sentence.

Said Kershaw: ?We should have the harshest penalty possible. If it takes a full season for guys to understand it, whatever it takes. I?m good with where it?s at now. If they want to increase it, I?ve got no problem with that.?

Said Trumbo: ?I wouldn?t be opposed to there being a bigger deterrent. Fifty games without pay is pretty stiff, but it?s obviously not enough to scare some guys away from it.?

Neither is random testing that is all too infrequent.

Testosterone injected into the body becomes all but undetectable in about eight days, according to Gary Wadler, a physician and past chairman of the World Anti-Doping Agency?s prohibited list committee.

(c)2012 the Los Angeles Times. Distributed by MCT Information Services

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Genome sequencing used to control hospital infection

When a disease outbreak is confirmed, it's a race against time to track the source of infection and control its spread. Technology that can sequence a bacterial genome within a few days has proved crucial after being successfully used to track an outbreak last year.

On 15 July 2011, a 43-year-old woman was discharged from the 243-bed National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center ? a research hospital in Bethesda, Maryland ? following treatment for a drug-resistant strain of Klebsiella pneumoniae. Three weeks later, despite a rigorous quarantine procedure, hospital staff discovered a second case.

But the traditional technique for genetic fingerprinting, known as pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE), was unable to distinguish between the strains in the two confirmed cases. The technique was too crude, says Tara Palmore, deputy hospital epidemiologist at the NIH Clinical Center. Even if the two strains had been acquired on different continents, PFGE would have suggested they were identical, she says.

So Julie Segre of the National Human Genome Research Institute and her colleagues, who were part of a research team at the hospital, decided to sequence the genomes of the strains. "This was some of the most interesting work I've ever done in my life," says Segre. "We were in a real crisis here, trying to figure out what was going on."

The infection spread to 17 people at the rate of about one new case per week. Six patients died directly as a result. But the sequencing data ? which showed up precise differences between instances of infection, down to single genetic letters in the bacterial genome ? allowed hospital staff to work out exactly how it was spreading.

When sequences taken from two patients were genetically similar, these patients' shared characteristics were scrutinised. Equally, if the infections of two patients were not genetically close then that avenue of investigation was not pursued.

The researchers found that the original patient had infected two people, neither of whom were the second confirmed case. "The measures taken to control patient one were not sufficient," says Segre. The finding also showed that symptoms could remain hidden. "It's changed our sense of vigilance," she says.

The work helped to identify and eradicate transmission paths ? for instance, plumbing in hospital sinks was replaced to control the rate of spread. "We used the information to change the practice of the hospital," says Segre.

"It blows pulsed-field gel electrophoresis out of the water," says Palmore. But genome sequencing won't work for all pathogens. For example, Mycobacterium tuberculosis ? the pathogen behind TB ? has a very "tight" genome, says Segre, which means small differences between generations probably wouldn't show up.

With genome sequencing equipment becoming cheaper and faster, could sequencing become part of the standard response to hospital outbreaks?

"It's great to see this study," says Sharon Peacock of the University of Cambridge, who has previously advocated the use of genome sequencing for outbreak control in hospitals. "It's going to lead to a step change," she says. But we're not there yet.

For a start, the NIH Clinical Center benefits from research funding and a close-knit team of clinicians and researchers, making it an atypical subject for a case study. "One of the barriers will be in the interpretation [of sequencing results]," she says. "You're not going to want a roomful of bioinformaticians in every hospital."

Peacock sees the need for automated interpretation tools ? such as an online encyclopaedia of sequences for many different microbial species ? where the results of analyses can be looked up and cross-referenced. "The quality of answer will only be as good as the database," she says.

Journal reference: Science Transactional Medicine, DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3004129

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