Monthly Archives: August 2011

Pirates trade OF Diaz back to Braves (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Pirates have traded outfielder Matt Diaz back to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations. The 33-year-old Diaz hit .259 (56-for-216) with 12 doubles and 19 RBIs in 100 … Continue reading →

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Economists Caution: ACOs May Not End Wasteful Health Spending

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Health News

With its well-regarded hospitals dominating Northern Virginia and $2.3 billion in net operating revenue last year, Inova Health System must be the envy of many hospital groups. But in a sign that even the strongest players feel pressure to save … Continue reading →

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Maroney acquitted of misdemeanor marijuana charge (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ST. LOUIS – Veteran NFL running back Laurence Maroney has been acquitted of a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge, a move his attorney says frees him up to try and join a new team. Maroney, who is from St. Louis County, … Continue reading →

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GOP Governors Say U.S. Fiscal Fix Should Let States Decide Medicaid Rules and Spending

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Health News

Medicaid should be custom-designed by each state to best provide care to children, the poor and disabled without federal rules and the waivers required to get around them, their report said. “We should not have to come to Washington on … Continue reading →

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No. 1 Oklahoma honoring late LB Austin Box (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

NORMAN, Okla. – When Landry Jones arrived at Oklahoma, he took the No. 12 jersey simply because it was the one he’d always worn. Now, it takes on a whole new meaning. The top-ranked Sooners plan to honor the late … Continue reading →

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Taming High Health Costs Takes Taming High-Tech

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Health News

Expensive technologies like proton beam therapy and hot chemo baths are among the reasons America’s health care spending is rising at an unsustainable clip and making the federal deficit so hard to tame. But two of the nation’s top health … Continue reading →

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Tiger honored at being Presidents Cup pick (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

VERONA, N.Y. – Tiger Woods is honored to be a captain’s pick for the Presidents Cup and believes he merited the selection. The former No. 1 player was at a charity event hosted by his college roommate Wednesday when he … Continue reading →

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Jobs recovery sputters along

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Job News

The labor market is showing signs of improvement. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Don’t look to August for a robust jobs recovery. According to a report out Wednesday, the U.S. economy added jobs during the month, but not nearly at the … Continue reading →

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Why President Obama’s Health Care Plan Missed The Mark

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Health News

Image via Wikipedia Over the weekend, Standard Poor’s downgraded the credit rating of the United States Government.  Referring to the recent deficit reduction agreement, an Obama Administration official criticized the credit downgrade as “facts-be-damned”.  To illustrate why that official is … Continue reading →

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De La Hoya admits addictions in TV interview (AP)

Written on August 31, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

Former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya said thought about suicide and has been going to rehab because he has become dependent on drugs and alcohol in an interview with Spanish-language network Univision. “Rock bottom was recently,” De La Hoya … Continue reading →

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