Jeff Reed

Jeff Reed, In a season where the Steelers have been losing so many field goals in nine games as they had in the past three years the club has released the veteran kicker Jeff Reed.

Reed, who began the season as one of the 10 most accurate kickers in NFL history, cemented his fate on Sunday night by shanking a field goal from 26 yards against the Patriots.

It was Steelers kicker from the middle of the 2002 season, but will be replaced by former kicker for the Redskins and Cowboys Shaun Suisham.

He was drafted by the Steelers on Tuesday at Heinz Field. He missed seven of 22 attempts this season, including his four attempts from 40 – and 49-yard lines. He lost only eight combined in 62 attempts in 2008 and 2009 seasons.

Shaun Suisham

Shaun Suisham, On the night of Sunday, the Steelers kicker Jeff Reed said he expects to retire as a member of the Steelers.

If so, you better leave now.

Jay Glazer of FOX reports that the Steelers have cut Reed and signed Shaun Suisham. For the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, kicker Suisham was only brought to Pittsburgh for a test Tuesday Gong Show. Worked out for coach Mike Tomlin and director of football operations Kevin Colbert at Heinz Field on Tuesday.

Suisham made 18 of 21 shots from the field of the Redskins in 2009 but was cut after missing a short field goal in overtime of a potential upset on the Saints. Suisham ended the season with the Cowboys, so two of three field goals in two regular season games and missing two of three in a playoff loss to the Vikings, including a 48-yard attempt that would have given the Cowboys a 3-0 lead.

As the team’s franchise player in 2010, Reed received a salary of 2.814 million guaranteed. If it is claimed on waivers, Reed’s new team will have to pay for it and 1.15 million over the balance of the season. If not claimed, Reed will pocket the balance of his salary for the Steelers – and he will be able to receive payment for his next team.

The Bengals currently do not have a kicker on the roster. But we can not imagine the Bengals pay no stimulation and 1.15 million for seven games.

Tribune Review

Tribune Review, Most adults with aging parents can attest to the extra time and effort needed to make sure mom and dad are fine.

They may have to call every day to remember to take their medicines. Or you can receive a call from a neighbor concerned about the newspapers piling up on the doorstep of her parents.

But a new generation of wireless devices is the promise of being the eyes and ears of members of the family in question.

These gadgets are more sophisticated than traditional medical alert systems, as the life of alert, which typically use a pendant and a console button for help.

Some gadgets can transmit data on weight, blood pressure or levels of blood sugar to a remote location. A system GrandCare uses motion sensors that can alert an adult child by email, text message or voicemail if there is an unusual move – or lack thereof – in the home of his parents.

Home> Health Solutions Murrysville makes a computerized pill dispenser automatically notifies a family member or caregiver if the user forgets to take medication.

Many tout the technology as an alternative to move a parent to costly assisted living or nursing facility. They can also help relieve the guilt and anxiety of adult children, who often work full time and raising children of their own.

But some question whether such arrangements violate the privacy of an individual. And others consider inhumane to track down a man in most of the way biologists tag and track a grizzly bear.

When Betty Rapin was knocked unconscious after a fall at his home in Penn Township in 2007, bought the Life Alert for her and her husband, Richard. The couple each has slopes that can push to request help through a console at home.

“It was a blessing,” says Rapin, 79.

But she says she could not bear his replacement technology that every move her daughter, who lives a mile away.

“They know I’m going to the kitchen.’ll Know I’m going to the bathroom. It is redundant. It is, like, too much information,” says prey. “Like if I was in my medicine chest and came back three times, I do not want calling me, saying,” It took too much medicine? It would drive me crazy. “Sikov Carol Gross, a lawyer who specializes in the care of older people, expressed qualified support for new technology.

“I think there could be privacy issues,” she says. “Hopefully it is something that children talk to their parents and reach an agreement of parents to do it.” Elias Janetis MobileHelp founded in 2006 after he got tired of trying to maintain control over their widowed grandmother who had Alzheimer’s disease. He lived in Williamsport. His grandmother lived in Florida.

“It was a very frustrating situation,” says Janetis. “You call home and not get a response and derailed days. I was flying on a couple of times a month. I called a couple of times a day.” The traditional medical alert systems are usually limited to a range of about 600 meters, Janetis says. MobileHelp includes a wireless GPS device that can work outside the home. Use AT & T network. The cost is approximately 35 per month. An initial activation fee may also apply.

“I knew that traditional medical alert systems only work at home,” he says. “Many older people live very active lives and would like a button that works outside the home. I saw a need in the market and an underserved population.” Matthew Lee, a doctoral student in Human Computer Interaction Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, is part of a team working on the Quality of Life Technology Center. The Centre, a joint effort between theCarnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh, designs technology to help seniors and people with disabilities.

Is designing and testing devices that are more thorough commercial sensor systems, as GrandCare? In housewares preparation with sensors and accelerometers, wireless transmitters, which can record the movements of older people as they perform everyday tasks such as making coffee.

“We chose coffeemaking because it is a multi-step task,” says Lee. “Certain things have to happen before other things happen. So we can keep track of the different parts of the task. We notice when people make mistakes.” These flubs could indicate a decline in cognitive or motor function may be early signs of Alzheimer’s disease or other diseases.

Clemson Football

Clemson Football, Clemson, South Carolina (AP) – Kyle Parker announced Wednesday that he will play for Clemson football team for the 2010 season.

Parker, who helped the Clemson baseball team reaching the final four of the 2010 College World Series, was selected by the Colorado Rockies with the 26th selection overall pick in this year.

However, Parker said the only option was to play baseball ruled exclusively for the Rockies. He said negotiations will continue with the Rockies, but meanwhile will play football for the Tigers.

“I am thrilled with this decision,” said Parker. “I’m ready to return to Clemson, working with my teammates and coaches football and get ready for the season. The closer we get to the soccer season to think about playing in Death Valley, running down the Mount and be part of the tradition of Clemson football. ”

In 2009, Parker led the Clemson football team to a 9-5 record and victory over Kentucky in the Music City Bowl. He completed 205-of-369 passes for 2526 yards and 20 touchdowns with 12 interceptions in 14 games.

“We are very pleased that Kyle back,” said Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney. “Whenever you have an athlete returning starter at quarterback who took the title of the Atlantic Division, which is a real advantage for your team. It is dynamic, which brings many positive things to our offense.”