4 Elements II Collectors Edition

Misfortune has befallen the magic kingdom again! A careless charm made the formerly wondrous ancient world overcast, beset with darkness and despair. Four fairies of the elements were deprived of their magic power. Be the hero the kingdom seeks: set the fairies of earth, air, fire and water free, and restore the book of magic! 

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Diabetes: Some Good News

Those who suffer from this debilitating and often deadly disease may be in line for some good news for a change. FoIB Holly R sent me links to two potentially wonderful breakthroughs.

First up:

"Surgeons at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center are innovating new ways to treat diabetes using techniques from weight-loss surgery"

There's a sort of "d'unh!" moment here: morbidly obese folks tend to be more prone to developing diabetes. But this technique is sort of the obverse side of the coin, in that the doc's are using treatments that were originally designed to treat weight gain and pointing them at the diabetes itself.

The folks at NY-P/C are looking to use a procedure called "sleeve gastrectomy" to target a side-effect of diabetes, astroparesis. They're also "offering weight-loss surgery for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes as part of an ongoing clinical trial."

So far, things look promising.

Half a world away, Israeli researchers have developed "[a]n implantable gastric stimulator with electrodes attached through laparoscopic surgery to the outer stomach muscles." Basically, it's a little "teaser" that both fools you into thinking you're already full, and promotes the release of certain hormones that suppress your desire for just one more Big Mac.

They've already implanted to little widget in over 200 people around the globe, and seen that "the system reduces blood glucose levels significantly."

Very cool.

4 Elements 2 Collectors Edition

Misfortune has befallen the magic kingdom again! A careless charm made the formerly wondrous ancient world overcast, beset with darkness and despair. Four fairies of the elements were deprived of their magic power. Be the hero the kingdom seeks: set the fairies of earth, air, fire and water free, and restore the book of magic!

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Nine Signs You Should Fire Your Patient

This post is a response to the article 9 Signs You Should Fire Your Doctor.

A doctor keeping a patient that is medically non-compliant, or who displays unacceptable behavior, may seem the easier path to tread, but actually such patients are a detriment to one's medical practice as well as a malpractice suit waiting to happen. Here are nine signs that it’s time to fire your patient.

1. You don’t mesh. In today’s contentious legal atmosphere it is important that you have a patient that will listen to and take your medical advice and recommendation. As payments to physicians move from fee for service to payment on outcomes it is even more important that your patient follow your medical instructions. If there is a mismatch, then it's in your best interests to sever the relationship.

2. The patient doesn’t respect your time. How many times have you opened the exam room door to a patient on the cell phone asking you to wait for them to finish the phone call? Or, you have checked your schedule and your patient waltzes in 14 minutes late and still expects to be seen, regardless of the fact that there are other patients to be seen? If your patient does not want to take the time to listen to your medical advice but instead only wants some meds so he can leave, that is a problem. If your patient’s chronic lateness is disrupting the office why keep the patient?

3.The patient keeps you in the dark. A patient should be open and thorough about why he has come to see the physician. A physician learns many facts and techniques, however, mind reading is not found in any medical curriculum. A patient endangers himself when he does not reveal his entire medical history at the first appointment. Without proper medical information, a physician could prescribe a medication that interacts negatively with another medication or prescribe a treatment that would not be as effective if all medical information was known. Your medical practice is too important to feel confused or uninformed.

4.The patient doesn’t listen. Does your patient answer your questions with enough information to make a medical decision? When you ask for medical information does the patient jump to a conclusion about what you want to hear instead of providing you the facts? It all comes down to communicating to the patient and ensuring that the patient fully comprehends the information you are giving.

5.The patient is rude to the office staff. The receptionist is the link between you and the patient. As a physician, you put time and effort into ensuring that your staff is professional, trained and has the correct skill sets to manage both your office and your business. As medical professionals, your staff expects to come to work each day and be treated with the respect that matches their job, education, and experience. Even if your patient is pleasant with you, if the patient is rude to your staff this is a signal that you need to ask your patient to look elsewhere.

6.You don’t feel comfortable with the patient or wonder about his competence. As a doctor you need to know intimate details of your patient’s life in order to offer proper treatment. If the patient is not comfortable sharing this information, this hinders your ability to adequately treat the patient and opens you up to malpractice. A sense of unease as to whether or not the patient will follow you directions is a perfectly legitimate reason for cutting the cord. Beware of sloppy medical decision-making on the part of your patient since mistakes and misinformation in the chart can lead to a malpractice suit.

7.The patient does not coordinate his care with other doctors. As a specialist, the patient’s primary care doctor should be the quarterback of his healthcare team. If the patient does not share with you his primary care physician or does not inform his primary care physician of his treatment with you, then an important piece of your care could slip through the cracks.

8.The patient is unreachable. A good patient always ensures that the physician can reach him in the event of an emergency. If the patient is argumentative over providing correct demographic information or refuses to do the yearly demographic form, then you as the physician are missing a vital piece of that patient’s information. As important as your patient is in your care, it is also important that the patient realize that when the office is closed and they are having a medical emergency, the best place for them is the emergency room or urgent care center. As a physician, your primary duty is general care, not emergency care.

9.The patient is rude or condescending. I attended a workshop many years ago on the proper ways to manage health care information. During that meeting, the speaker asked if we had any Celebrity Patients. I responded no, but a lot of them think they are. Do you have a patient list of CP’s? Does your patient walk away when you are trying to give directions, or simply too important to deal with the policies and procedures of your office. Then it is time to part ways, as this patient will always trivialize both you and your staff.

The article does not have an ending paragraph, but I will include one:

Healthcare is one of the most stressful, busy, and under paid career fields that one can enter. People who enter the healthcare field do so not merely for money, but because of a true empathetic and sympathetic calling to help their fellow man. Many times, this character trait is taken advantage of by people who truly believe that they are the center of the universe. As empathic/sympathetic people, it is in our nature to try to make things right. However, since we are all truly mortal, sometimes things cannot be made right.

The article discusses abrupt behavior by physicians. I do concede that physicians can be abrupt at times; however, it is often due to the amount of information that they must process during the average appointment. The physician is the master of multi-tasking: listening, talking, taking notes, and making decisions very quickly and efficiently. While I am not dismissing the attitudes of physicians, as a patient you need to remember you are seeking a physician for his medical expertise, not as your personal confessor, confidant, or even close friend, but as a professional in the medical field that can treat and mend your injuries and illnesses.

Why You Need an Umbrella (Liability) Policy, Part II

Because you just never know:

"This was the moment when a woman driver caused a £700,000 five-car pile-up as her Bentley collided with a Mercedes, Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin."

All orders for group one customers are complete!

Starting group two today...

Although the caster has been shipping the orders within a few days of the dates promised, I am having issues with miscasts and missing parts. They are working hard to replace these parts, as am I...

I spend much of my days in the workshop casting replacements, trying to keep things moving. I know its a small milestone, but I feel great about completing all orders for group one :)

All the best,
Mark-

Historically High. No, Wait: Historically Low

Do you sometimes (often?) get the feeling that the rocket surgeons in DC have been inhaling again? Take, for example, two emails I received today, just hours apart.

The first one breathlessly exclaims:

"Healthcare spending to reach new heights ... will account for almost a fifth of the nation’s economy by 2020, with government making up almost half of it, Medicare’s actuaries project"

Oh noes, the sky is falling!

Maybe not, as the second one explains:

"Today, the CMS Office of the Actuary released its report on how much the United States spends on health care now and in the future. The report shows a 3.9 percent growth in health spending in 2010 – an historic low."

So which is it?

One possibility is that these actuaries are, in fact, delusional, and that they don't have a clue as to what's really going on, let alone what will happen down the road as ObamaCrap kicks into high gear. While I'm by no means unconvinced that this is the case, a more charitable conclusion is that both reports are accurate.

But how can that be?

Well, we all know the old saw about statistics, and how they can be made to tell whatever story one wishes to hear. So for those who think the sky is, in fact, falling, there's ample evidence that we should be running for cover. On the other hand, those with a more optimistic outlook have plenty to be cheerful about.

As for me, I think it's perfectly obvious where we're actually heading: an aging population, with the chronic and expensive claims that go with it, presages much higher costs; the implementation of ObamaCare© and it's intrinsic rationing will create even greater anguish.

[Hat Tip: FoIB Holly R]

Hips, Knees, Tonsils and the MVNHS©: Oh, my!

Those rascally rationers at the Much Vaunted National Health Service© are on a roll. Not content to deny essential medical care to cancer patients and patients dying in the hallways, they've set their sites on the more mundane.

To wit:

"Hip replacements, cataract surgery and tonsil removal are among operations now being rationed in a bid to save the NHS money."

If memory serves (and it most assuredly does), proponents of ObamaCrap based most of their advocacy on the "fact" that British-style medical "care" delivered excellent care at substantial cost savings compared to our "broken" system.

The truth is: not so much.

Here's a sample of that superior, yet more cost-effective, health care "system:"

■ Cataract operations being withheld from patients until their sight problems "substantially" affect their ability to work

■ Tonsillectomies only to be carried out in children if they have had seven [seven!] bouts of tonsillitis in the previous year

On the other hand, they did get one thing right:

■ Funding has also been cut in some areas for IVF treatment

Paging Dr Berwick!

Incredible Express

Maria has just inherited an old and shabby steam locomotive! Help Maria build her own railroad company in Incredible Express! Build a railway, operate railroad points and semaphores to help your trains avoid crashes and to deliver cargo in time! Avoid random animals on the tracks, make your deadlines, and earn tons of cash in this fast-paced Time Management game! Can you make the Incredible Express company the best railroad system in the world?

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Piooner Lands

Pioneer Lands is unique game with a fascinating combination of business simulation and strategy set on the frontier of America's Old West! A true Western casual game! It's a story about about brave pioneers who lived in early America. You're one of the first to head west into all sorts of adventures. Your mission is to develop new tracts of land! You'll discover eight unique locations, 99 levels, and an unbelievable number of various tasks which will require strategic thinking!
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Macabre Mysteries Curse of the Nightingale CE

Explore the Nightingale Theater, which was ravaged by a devastating fire 40 years ago, and uncover a dark mystery! After receiving a letter and a golden ticket in the mail from your grandfather you are off to see an amazing ballet performance. With fantastic graphics and an incredibly mystery, Macabre Mysteries: Curse of the Nightingale will draw you in to a beautiful world. Explore Hidden Object scenes and more!

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EMTALA vs DIY

It's not clear from this story, but it appears that the gentleman may have benefited from the services of an emergency room under the auspices of EMTALA:

"A 63-year-old American man with a hernia plunged a butter knife into his abdomen to try to fix the problem, and later put a lit cigarette in the wound."

As the young people say, "you're doing it wrong."

But believe it or not, this was the most eye-opening part:

"Lorenz ... was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol."

The good news is that Mr Lorenz "was taken to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center ... The hospital was expected to perform the surgery to fix his hernia."

Under the care of a professional surgeon, one presumes.

One can't help but wonder, though, if there's a lesson on the effects of ObamaCare© in here somewhere.

MLR Revisited

In the law, there's an aphorism that goes "he who is his own lawyer has a fool for a client."

I would argue that as regards insurance, and especially health insurance, "he who is his own agent has a fool for a client."

[Click here for a detailed explication of why this is so. HGS]

Basically, the agent is the interface between the carrier and the client, and serves as both advisor to and advocate for the latter. Over the years, we've recounted countless experiences where agents have helped clients, both large and small, out of a bind.

Remember also that deleting the agent from the equation represents little, if any, real savings: after all, carriers still have to pay for Customer Service (such as it is) and marketing. If anything, I suspect that most agents who ultimately decide to "stay in" will move to a fee-only model, and clients without access to professional advice and advocacy are the ones who will be most hurt.

And that's one of the effects of the Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) provision in ObamaCare©. By mandating a specific disbursement threshold, agents' commissions go away, making it impossible for us to continue servicing existing clients, let alone obtaining new ones.

Of course, that's easy for me to say; after all, I have a vested interest in the outcome. What if I told you, though, that Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA), who voted for ObamaCare© so that she (and we) could see what's actually in it, is having second thoughts about doing away with us? In a letter to HHS Secretary Shecantbeserious, Ms Landrieu writes:

"(A) certain provision regarding [ObamaCare©]'s MLR requirements is unintentionally* harming an important sector of the small business community - health insurance agents and brokers - and may also harm other small businesses that rely on their services."

[ed: it's far from clear that this was, in fact, "unintentional"]

So, contra Mr Rockefeller, agents do in fact bring value to the table.

But then, we already knew that.

[Hat Tip: FoIB P Paule]

Cavacade of Risk #136: Riskiest Sports edition is up!

Jacob Irwin presents this week's collection of risky posts, all centered on risky sports, from horse racing to cave-diving (and don't miss the cheerleaders!).

The Lost City: Chapter One

Timothy’s father has been kidnapped by the leader of a gang! Find him and discover where a legendary stash of artifacts is hidden The Lost City: Chapter One! Follow clues left by the archaeologist to find an underground city and avoid the traps left behind by the protectors. Use your Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure skills to survive this epic adventure and discover the mysteries of the world! 

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Season Match (repost)

Season Match starts when the Snow Queen has her magic mirror broken, and decides to make winter stay forever. Match pieces to complete levels and to locate the pieces of the broken mirror to defeat the wicked Snow Queen.
Get ready to use the wisdom of 3 beautiful princesses and complete 260 collapse style arcade levels with one hundred bonus levels which are unlocked after you collect all the trophies.

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Weather or not....This is kinda cool [UPDATED]

About two months ago, our little corner of southwest Ohio was treated to a major thunderstorm, complete with "golf ball sized" hail.

As an aside: I had heard the term "golf ball sized hail" before, but never seen it myself. I imagined a roughly 2" diameter sphere. What came from the sky was, in fact, a rather flat piece of ice about 2" in diameter. Very scary.

All the west-facing windows at my office were smashed, and the damage around us was widespread. My brother-in-law was driving home from his son's baseball game and ran smack into the middle of the storm; his windshield was cracked in several places (luckily, there were no injuries).

Now, re-wind that a bit, and consider this: how helpful would it have been to my BIL if he'd had "Live:Wire® HailZone™ data and radar analytics to provide advanced warning of severe hailstorms?" This new program, a joint venture between Progressive Insurance and Weather Central, provides "automatic alerts via text message up to thirty minutes before hailstorms, high winds, or other severe weather."

Currently, this program is available only to Progressive insureds, but don't be shocked when we see the Weather Channel team up with State Farm, or whatever.

Very cool.

UPDATE - MORE COOL (NEW) TECH: Recently, I had some trouble writing a new life insurance policy on a gentleman who was, as we knew upfront, a diabetic. After doing a routine pre-screen, we applied; as part of the process, he had to undergo a brief medical exam. Unfortunately, his A1c "score" came back at 12.3%.

After a bit of Googling, I determined that this was almost twice as high as a "controlled" diabetic; we're still noodling out how to proceed.

But I really didn't know what an "A1c" score actually was or meant, and had to go Googling to find out. Not a huge deal, granted, but still: wouldn't it be nice to have that kind of info at my fingertips? What if I was away from my desk and had no immediate web access?

That's where the "first free mobile app to help consumers decipher their medical tests" comes in. Developed and offered by Lab Tests Online, this little widget "connects consumers to reliable, unbiased information that enables them to have more informed conversations with their doctors."

It seems to me that it would be just as handy as a quick reference for just about any medical test, even when it's just for one's own peace of mind.

Grand Rounds: Good Care edition

The folks at the Prepared Patient Forum host this week's round-up of medblog posts, focusing on what it takes to find good care and make the most of it. Do check it out.

Mayan Puzzle

Solve a Mayan Puzzle in this challenging Match 3 game! Tackle four different game modes in a gorgeous Mayan surrounding! With awesome special effects, and an incredible soundtrack, Mayan Puzzle is sure to keep you entertained for hours. Complete every level in Classic mode, meet the target time in Time Trial, up the difficulty in Challenge mode, or just play for as long as you can in Marathon mode! 

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Fraud, Shmaud: Medicare/Medicaid edition

The folks at Cato have just released this video which shows just how rampant and out-of-control Medicare and Medicaid fraud have become. The numbers - our tax dollars! - in play here are truly astounding. What's perhaps more disturbing, though, is the sense one gets that this kind of abuse is considered by leadership to be a feature, not a bug:

Medical Necessity Redux

It's time once again to open up the can o'worms known as "medical necessity." This caused an interesting kerfluffle some years ago when we discussed it as regards IVF. Yet here we go, once more into that (metaphorical) breech.

Last week, Bob wrote about "free" prescriptions, and their true cost. In that post, he noted that the "Institute of Medicine wants women to get free birth control pills ... [w]ith some pills running $90 per month."

That's just shy of $1,200 a year for a "medication" with but one purpose, to prevent a potential consequence of an easily avoided behavior, and for which numerous other "therapies" are available.

Now, it's true that these "meds" are sometimes used for other purposes (eg endometriosis), but again, all of these alternative - "off label," if you will - uses are easily (and often more effectively) substitutable by other protocols.

To put it another way: there is no justifiable medical reason for birth control pills to be covered by insurance. And, quite frankly, asking the 50% of the population who gain no benefit from these little pills to subsidize their cost is unfair, and unjustifiable.

But there's a larger issue here:

"The Obama administration seems ready to force insurance companies to include birth control coverage in their plans. So much for the president's promise of bending health care costs downward."

In fact, it gives HHS Secretary Shecantbeserious the "authority to compile a list of female preventive services that all new health insurance plans will have to cover without employing deductibles or charging co-payments."

These are known as "first dollar" benefits, meaning that there is no deductible, co-insurance or co-pay required of the recipient. It's "free." So much for "skin in the game," as well: we already know what happens to costs when benefits incur no out-of-pocket costs. And again, who's punished by this?

You'll notice that I don't advocate that plans cover Viagra, or prostate exams, or Rogaine. At all.

Those, too, increase costs, and only one can be considered medically necessary. But if we're going to go down this road, how about a little fairness?

California Health Care

Sacra Terra: Angelic Night Collector's Edition

Greed... Lust... Pride... These and four other Deadly Sins have held mankind in their sway since the fall. In the wake of a magic ritual that spiraled out of control, the demons of these vices have broken free of their fiery prison and taken up residence in Sacra Terra, a hospital that is now an extension of Hell on Earth. Waking up in the mental ward with no memory of the last few days, you must use your cunning to defeat each demon and rescue humanity from destruction! As you explore a decaying hospital, unlock the secrets of a medieval abbey, and search eerie catacombs, you will learn who opened the portal between worlds. Along the way, you'll summon an alluring Succubus, resist the enticement of untold riches, and receive help from a pure spirit known only as Angel. Who she is and what happened to her is just one of the shocking truths you will uncover as you find well-hidden clues, gather useful items, and solve cleverly designed puzzles. The Collector's Edition of Sacra Terra: Angelic Night contains a bonus chapter with a surprising connection to the main game, a step-by-step walkthrough, high resolution desktop wallpapers, and concept art that offers a glimpse into the creation of the game's vivid locations. Can you overcome the demons of the Seven Deadly Sins and save the world? Pray you do!

Thanks Etoile and Joshua :)

Game Size 413 MB

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The Missing A Search and Rescue Mystery (Standard)

A group of college students have gone missing from a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. You are called in to rescue them, but nothing is as it seems as the island is haunted by a mysterious evil! Use all your skills to complete Hidden Object scenes and solve perplexing puzzles as you delve deeper into the island’s sinister secrets. Find the students and unlock the mysteries of The Missing: A Search and Rescue Mystery!

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Millennium Secrets 2 Roxannes Necklace

A terrifying explosion has destroyed a secret bunker and you have been called in to investigate! Capture the culprit before it’s too late in Millennium Secrets: Roxanne’s Necklace! Help solve an ancient mystery and stop the evildoer from striking again! Find clues and work through a tangled chain of events in this exciting Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game.

Download:  Mirror 1  Mirror 2

Helpful Alzheimer's News

Back in May, we brought to our readers' attention a new online resource for (pretty much) all things Alzheimer's-related. While this horrible disease continues to claim lives (both metaphorically and actually), there may be hope that it can be staved off, if not eradicated:

"A provocative new analysis identifies the biggest risk factors for Alzheimer's disease — and concludes that more than half of all cases are potentially preventable"

Are you kidding me??!!

"Nearly half" of those who have, or might become afflicted with, Alzheimer's could have avoided such a fate?

Okay, I'll bite: what's the magic pill?

Turns out, it's not a "magic pill," but something far more practical:

"[S]imple lifestyle changes, such as exercising, quitting smoking and losing weight."

Really? Who knew??!!

Of course, these steps won't guarantee success, primarily because we still don't know what, precisely, triggers Alzheimer's in the first place. But it's kind of like the old joke, "what harm can it do?"

BONUS NEWS: Can a simple shot prevent heart disease? Maybe:

"An injection could reverse the ravages of heart disease, effectively curing the condition ... The gene injection takes just 12 weeks to start working."

[ed: that link is sketchy, just keep trying]

Based on so-called "gene therapy" techniques, it's still a ways from actual implementation, and of course, who knows if it'll be covered under ObamaCare©. Still, for those interested, more details are available here.

Wait Times in the Medical Office

It seems that wait times in the doctor’s office has been as big an issue in civilizations as food and shelter. The new twist on this age old problem is to have physician’s pay patients for “unusual wait times”. Patient Elaine Farstad told CNN "to date, she's sent bills to six physicians who have seen her more than 30 minutes late, three of which have paid.” As a medical manager I have focused many man hours and extensive resources in our office to assure we stay on time. However, being a medical office, we do have medical emergencies that may cause us to run behind. While we attempt to minimize these emergencies through better triage at the front desk, many patients would rather wait until the physician walks in the room to announce that they have a pain in their chest.

Both as a manager and as a patient I would ask Mrs. Farstad a simple question: When you are in the exam room and you have an irregular, though in normal range blood pressure, what do you want your doctor to be thinking:

1) “This blood pressure is somewhat irregular, maybe I should make sure there are no other issues?"

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2) “This blood pressure is a little irregular, but within parameters and if I run late with this patient I will have to pay the next patient. ”

Mrs. Farstad I would definitely want my doctor to think thought number 1. As we explain to our patients, we apologize for the wait but we assure them that the physician will take as long with them as necessary when it is their appointment.

The real issue is why do doctor’s run late. The answer is time. Physicians normally work more than 8 hours a day. In my office, one physician has 42.5 hours a week of patient time and the other has 46.25 patient hours a week. These patient hours do not include paperwork, charting, or any other medical or business matters. The standard patient appointment time is 15 minutes. How many of us could do our entire job in 15 minute increments, 25 to 28 times a day? Physicians do their jobs each day, every day in 15 minute increments, without mistakes and with measurable evidence of medical treatment. For this they receive a whopping $65.00 from contracted insurance companies.

The next time you are in a medical office and getting angry about the wait, remember there is a patient in the room right now, being treated by an exceptional professional who in 15 minutes must determine what is wrong, make a diagnosis, explain that to the patient and present a treatment that will take care of the issue. I am sure you would want nothing less.

Cavalcade of Risk #136: Call for submissions

Jacob Irwin hosts next week's CavRisk. Entries are due by Monday (the 25th).

NB: We're now using this submission tool: The BC WorkAround

Once there, you'll be asked to provide:

■ Your post's url and title
■ Your blog's url and name
■ Your name and email
■ A (brief) summary of the post ("Remarks")

At the bottom of the form, you'll see a drop-down menu; simply select "Cavalcade of Risk" then press "Submit" and you're good to go.

And PLEASE remember: ONLY posts that relate to risk (not personal finance tips and the like).

Captain Obvious meets ObamaCare©

Breaking hard:

"Healthcare law could leave families with high insurance costs"

In related news:

■ The sun may rise in the East tomorrow morning.

■ Putting your hand on a hot stove may cause discomfort.

■ Drinking water may avert thirst.

[Hat Tip for ObamaCare© item: FoIB Holly R]

Bluebeards Castle BETA

New Hidden Object - Adventure Game from BFG.

Thanks To Joshua!

Beta Closed!Thanks For Playing!

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Grim Facade: Mystery of Venice Collectors Edition

Two young ladies have gone missing and it’s up to you to find them in Grim Façade: Mystery of Venice, a terrifying Hidden Object Puzzle Adventure game! The two young women had just left a masquerade ball in a gondola when they went missing. The driver of the gondola was a man wearing a mask of Medico Della Peste. Track him down and discover the terrifying secret! 

Game Size 710 MB

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Unsolved Mystery Club: Ancient Astronauts Collectors Edition

Five explorers have disappeared while searching for evidence of Ancient Astronauts! Join the Unsolved Mystery Club in the hunt for the missing explorers and unlock ancient secrets of the past. Explore exotic locations around the world and uncover artifacts supporting the existence of visitors from other worlds in Unsolved Mystery Club: Ancient Astronauts!

Thanks Etoile and Vovan:)

Game Size 631 MB

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Health Wonk Review: Get it while it's HOT!

HWR co-founder Julie Ferguson presents this week's red-hot round-up of healthcare wonkery, sizzlin' with great posts on everything from Medicaid in Oregon to cost curves and EMR. It's so hot, it's cool!

ObamaCare© kills jobs, too

It's not just Grandma and Grandpa being pulled off life support, it's our jobs:

[Hat Tip: Ace of Spades]

Glowfish

In Glowfish, the evil Dr. Urchin has kidnapped Coralline, Glowfish’s best gal. Players must navigate beautiful levels set in the deep sea to take Glowfish’s other friends to safety before Dr. Urchin’s goons snag them, too.

Glowfish features 50 platform-adventure levels and eight Super Chums that can be unlocked. Players are able to collect coins throughout each level of play to upgrade Super Chums with stronger powers. The scoring system challenges players to achieve four stars on each level, or replay levels to try to get the coveted high score. In addition to the fun and diverse action-filled levels, the overarching goal in Glowfish is to free sweet Coralline from the clutches of Dr. Urchin. Each level is beautifully rendered in bright, vibrant colors and filled with exotic, playful sea creatures creating an immersive atmosphere which will delight and challenge players. 

New version: August 27, 2011

Game Size 70 MB

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Elizabeth Find MD Diagnosis Mystery Season 2

Unravel medical mysteries in Elizabeth Find MD, Diagnosis Mystery: Season 2, a dramatic hidden object adventure! Follow Elizabeth through complicated cases with her fellow doctors, staff, and some rather interesting sales reps. Search for clues to diagnose and then treat medical problems in a variety of patients. Study X-rays, draw blood, and complete other medical minigames to improve the health of your patients. Elizabeth Find is on the case!

Game Size 67 MB

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Bubble Bonanza

Weird bubble creatures are trying to take over our world! They've already overtaken city streets, highways, and sunny beaches, but there's still hope to prevent catastrophe. Take a paint gun and destroy them all in Bubble Bonanza! Grab your weapon and start out on deserted streets that are filled with various obstacles. Enjoy 3 game modes and hours of bubble-bursting fun in Bubble Bonanza.

Game Size 26 MB

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