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PYONGYANG, North Korea -- North Korea marked the 60th anniversary of the truce that ended the Korean War with a lavish and painstakingly choreographed military parade through Pyongyang's main square, a solemn gathering led by leader Kim Jong Un at a newly opened war museum that features prominently the USS Pueblo spy ship captured in 1968 and a fireworks display that filled the night sky and drew huge crowds who watched from along the Pothong river. This year's parade, which also included floats and thousands of civilians waving colorful fake flowers, appeared to offer more flash and pageant than new revelations of the secretive North's military capabilities, though one unit prominently carried kits marked with the bright yellow nuclear symbol, a reminder of the North's claims that it is preparing itself against a nuclear attack by the United States and is developing a nuclear arsenal of its own. The extravagant assembly of weapons and goose-stepping troops on Saturday was reminiscent of the marches held by the Soviet Union and China at the height of the Cold War. It is one of the few chances the world gets to see North Korea's military up close. Although Pyongyang frequently uses the occasion to reveal new, though not always operational, hardware, there didn't appear to be any major new weapons in Saturday's parade. Overlooking a sea of spectators mobilized in Kim Il Sung Square to cheer and wave flags, leader Kim Jong Un saluted his troops from a review stand. He was flanked by senior military officials, the chests of their olive green and white uniforms laden with medals. As fighter jets screamed overhead, a relaxed looking Kim smiled and talked with China's vice president. China fought with North Korea during the war and is Pyongyang's only major ally and a crucial source of economic aid. Kim did not make a speech. Saturday's parade marked a holiday the North Koreans call "Victory Day in the Fatherland Liberation War," although the 1950-53 Korean War ended in a truce and the Korean Peninsula remains technically at war. In Washington, President Barack Obama marked the day with a speech at the Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall, saying the anniversary marks the end of the war and the beginning of a long and prosperous peace. "Here today, we can say with confidence, that war was no tie, Korea was a victory," with 50 million South Koreans living in freedom and "a vibrant democracy" in stark contrast to dire conditions in the North, Obama said. He said the U.S.-South Korea partnership remains "a bedrock of stability" throughout the Pacific region, and gave credit to the U.S. service members who fought all those years ago and to the men and women currently stationed there. Chang Yong-seok, a senior researcher at the Institute for Peace and Unification Studies at Seoul National University, said North Korea intended to use the anniversary to highlight Kim Jong Un's leadership. ' 'It was a political performance meant to show off that Kim Jong Un remains powerful and strong," said Chang Yong-seok, a senior researcher at the Institute for Peace and Unification Studies at Seoul National University. He said Kim standing side by side China's vice president was a reminder of the Cold War when North Korea and China stood against South Korea and the U.S., he said. It also indicated that North Korea wants to demonstrate its ties with China are on a path to recovery, which could send a message to the U.S. "The fact that China's vice president was standing next to Kim Jong Un could have a symbolic meaning. That North Korea joining hands with China against South Korea, Japan and the U.S. reminds of the Cold War era. North Korea probably wanted to show off that its relationship with China is improving," Chang said. "It is like telling the U.S. that even if you don't want to talk to us, you'll end up having dialogue with us" as North Korea gets close with China. Kim's rule, which began in late 2011 after the death of his father, Kim Jong Il, has been marked by high tensions with Washington and Seoul. He has overseen two long-range rocket launches and a nuclear test that drew widespread condemnation and tightened U.N. sanctions. North and South Korea have turned to tentative diplomacy in recent weeks, but March and April saw North Korean threats of nuclear war against Washington and Seoul in response to annual South Korean-U.S. military drills and U.N. condemnation of Pyongyang's February nuclear test, the country's third. Long-stalled North Korean nuclear disarmament talks show no sign of resuming. Last year's parade in Pyongyang, held to commemorate the April celebrations of the 100th birthday of the late national founder Kim Il Sung, Kim Jong Un's grandfather, created a buzz among military watchers when the North rolled out a mysterious long-range missile known abroad as the KN-08. Most outside observers now believe the missiles were mock-ups, but they were carried on mobile launchers that appeared to have been obtained from China, possibly against U.N. arms trade sanctions. Meanwhile, in South Korea, President Park Geun-hye vowed not to tolerate provocations from North Korea -- Seoul says North Korean attacks in 2010 killed 50 South Koreans -- but she also said Seoul would work on building trust with the North. "I urge North Korea to give up the development of nuclear weapons if the country is to start on a path toward true change and progress," Park said in a speech. North Korea is estimated to have a handful of crude nuclear bombs, but many analysts don't think it has yet mastered the technology needed to build warheads small enough to fit on long-range missiles. The North's parade tradition goes back to the founding of the country in 1948. Few countries -- including North Korea's communist models -- continue to trot out their military forces in public squares with such pomp and pageantry. But Pyongyang has stuck with them because its leaders believe they are a good way to show the world those things about the military they want to reveal, while at the same time sending a potent message domestically of the power of the ruling elite. "The beauty of a parade is that weapons systems don't actually have to work in order to be impressive -- a missile launcher looks good even when the missile won't launch," said David Stone, an expert on the Soviet and Russian militaries at Kansas State University. That can be risky, however. Almost as soon as last year's parade was over, military experts around the world said they thought the stars of the show -- the long-range KN-08 missiles -- were mock-ups of a design that is still being perfected and probably couldn't actually fly, despite North Korea's claims that it has the capability to strike the United States with nuclear-tipped ICBMs. Associated Press writers Hyung-jin Kim, Youkyung Lee and Elizabeth Shim in Seoul, South Korea, and Darlene Superville in Washington contributed to this report.
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there seems to be some different behaviour with the parsing of NVROM (aka SYS:Kickstart/nvrom.txt) between cold and warm reboots.
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The NVROM seems to be parsed, everyting's perfect. My variables can be seen in screenshot "kb.png".
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Due to the fact that the kick modules aren't loaded (again) here - of course, it's a warm reboot - the NVROM didn't seem to get parsed. This leads to rather long reboot times, 'cos the kickstart is scanning the 3112-SATA bus for devices and doesn't seem to know anything about my NV variables. After the reboot my "variables" look like this (see "wb.png"). This is only an example, sometimes Ranger shows nothing here or total rubbish entries (like NAME "2????x323o0"/VALUE "ae22??..." ), maybe the corresponding memory area is trashed/overwritten...


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Responsible Research with Biological Select Agents and Toxins (2009)Board on Life Sciences
Each report is produced by a committee of experts selected by the Academy to address a particular statement of task and is subject to a rigorous, independent peer review; while the reports represent views of the committee, they also are endorsed by the Academy. Learn more on our expert consensus reports.
The issue of laboratory security gained heightened public prominence after the FBI's 2008 revelation that they had identified an employee at a U.S. Army biomedical research lab as the perpetrator of the 2001 anthrax mail attacks. While a substantial body of regulation exists to oversee laboratories that study biological materials that might be used malevolently, the anthrax case raised questions for some as to whether further security measures are necessary This National Research Council report addresses concerns about personnel reliability and physical security at laboratories that study biological agents and toxins. The report recommends some modifications to current practices and procedures, but concludes that there is no "silver bullet," no single measure that will guarantee the security of every research facility. The key imperative is the need to help establish a balance between maintaining laboratory security and ensuring that vital research can thrive.
This project is related to several federal regulations and proclamations including the following:
- Executive Order 13486, "Strengthening Laboratory Biosecurity in the United States," issued by President George W. Bush, January 9, 2009.
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention: CDC Select Agent Regulations (42 CFR 73)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture: APHIS Select Agent Regulations (7 CFR 331 and 9 CFR 121)
- Select Agent and Toxin List: HHS and USDA Select Agents and Toxins
- BMBL: Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories
- NSAR: National Select Agent Registry
- Congressional Research Service: Oversight of High-Containment Biological Laboratories: Issues for Congress (March 2009)
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The resolution, entitled "Birth registration and the right of everyone to recognition everywhere as a person before the law", seeks action for universal registration at birth of all individuals, in order to reduce the high number of individuals throughout the world who are not registered and may never be registered during their lifetime. HMN and WHO participated in consultations on the draft resolution and provided technical input.
Registration of birth – critical to better health
WHO estimates that 40 million, or approximately one third of, births are not registered each year. Many barriers can prevent people from registering births including: poverty, social exclusion, remote geographical location, disability, discrimination and vulnerability, as well as a country's laws, administration and infrastructure. It is critical that registration of a birth is followed by the issuance of an official birth certificate.
"Recent emphasis and action on the long-neglected, but critical, issue of registering births, deaths and causes of death will lead to better health, equity and accountability," says Dr Marie-Paule Kieny, Executive Secretary ad interim, HMN and WHO Assistant Director-General for Innovation, Information, Evidence and Research. "I welcome this latest commitment by countries towards universal birth registration."
"Lack of birth registration not only impacts the enjoyment of rights to which all persons are entitled, but may also hinder access to a range of essential services, including health care," says Dr Flavia Bustreo, WHO Assistant Director-General for Family, Women's and Children's Health. Moreover, without data on births, national governments will not have credible evidence as a basis for planning, implementing and monitoring public health policies and programmes, and the global community will have less facility in reaching internationally-agreed development goals. "The Council's resolution is therefore important and timely, and will provide further incentive for countries to ensure birth registration for all children."
HMN: key partner
In 2011, the Commission on Information and Accountability for Women's and Children's Health, co-chaired and hosted by WHO, recommended that by 2015 "all countries [would] have taken significant steps to establish a system for registration of births, deaths and causes of death,…" HMN has been designated as a key partner to lead actions for the realization of objectives of this first recommendation of the Commission. WHO and partners are currently facilitating a series of intercountry workshops on the Accountability Framework in which country teams start planning for a national roadmap to follow up on the recommendations of the Commission. Strengthening civil registration systems is a key component in this effort.
Lessons learned and guidance
Through its ongoing Monitoring of Vital Events, through the use of information technology (MOVE-IT) country projects in Africa and Asia, HMN will be generating lessons learned and guidance on best practices for improving civil registration in developing countries. These will be presented at the 8th Africa Symposium for Statistics Development and the Statistics Commission for Africa meetings in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire in November 2012, and will provide an important input to governments in designing appropriate approaches to reach universal coverage of birth registration
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"Never imagine yourself not to be otherwise than what it might appear to others that what you were or might have been was not otherwise than what you had been would have appeared to them to be otherwise."1
While MERS may be named as the actual mortgagee
or its equivalent on the security instrument, in
substance its role is that of a nominee or agent.23
The language in the mortgage generally states:
"'MERS' is Mortgage Electronic Registration
Systems, Inc. MERS is a separate corporation that
is acting solely as nominee for Lender and
Lender's successors and assigns. MERS is the
mortgagee under this Security Instrument."24 Here
then begins the magic that is MERS—the dual claim
that it is both a principal (mortgagee) and
nominee/agent of the lender/factual mortgagee.25
MERS undertakes these roles but never lends
money and never gives value for the mortgage, nor
does it benefit from the proceeds of foreclosure
and/or collection actions.26 Were MERS's
involvement in the mortgage market insignificant,
it might not pose much of a legal problem;however,
MERS appears to be involved in sixty
million loans—roughly half of all U.S. home
mortgages.27 The legal role MERS attempts to fill
and MERS's argument as to standing is: 1) provide
a mortgage clearinghouse and eliminate recording
obligations by having MERS itself act as mortgagee
of record;28 2) allow the promissory note
evidencing the debt to be transferred freely among
MERS members ad infinitum; and 3) when default
occurs, act as the nominee of the current note
holder and mortgagee of record (rejoining the two
interests) even though the current "lender" did
not appoint MERS as mortgagee and may never have
had the right to do so. Ultimately, the argument
is something akin to a merger argument where MERS
claims that the severed interests, that of
security interest and note, are recombined in MERS
at a later date even though it received those
interests from separate entities. As others have
pointed out, MERS is attempting to derive powers
as an agent greater than the sum of the powers of
its principals.29
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'Gangnam Style' Has Broken Justin Bieber's YouTube Record
The insanely catchy Korean Pop song "Gangnam Style" has become YouTube's highest watched video ever, snatching the title away from Justin Bieber's "Baby."
At the time of writing "Gangnam Style" has amassed 805,055,375 views ahead of Bieber's 803,732,561.
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Swimming & Diving Day Four National Championships Recap
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - (Results) The Oklahoma Baptist men and women's teams were crowned national champions Saturday at the 2013 NAIA Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving National Championships. It was the second title in as many years for the men and the first ever title for the Lady Bison, who finished runner-up in 2012. For both programs, this is only the second year of competition.
The Bison men won with a final team score of 881. Condordia (Calif.) finished runner-up with a team score of 448.5, barely edging out Olivet Nazarene (Ill.), who finished with 428.5.
On the women's side, the Lady Bison finished with a team score of 845, followed by SCAD Savannah (Ga.) with 600. Cumberlands (Ky.) came in third place with a final team score of 367.
Saturday night began with the longest race of the competition, the 1650-yard freestyle. A pair of SCAD swimmers captured the women's top spots, as Caroline Lepesant came in first followed by Heather Librizzi. On the men's side Andrew Fischer from Olivet swam the fastest time.
Another pair of Lady Bees' came in first and second in the women's 200-yard backstroke. Hannah Legg edged out her teammate Kelsey Bobzien to win the title. The Bees' Ryan Searles was the reigning national record holder coming into the event, and he scorched the competition on the men's side, winning by more than two full seconds.
The Bison's Daniel Ramirez established a new national record in the Men's 100-yard freestyle. The only other record that fell Saturday was the women's 400-yard freestyle relay. The Lady Bison established a new top time in the event with a team of Laura Galarza, Emma Forbes-Milne, Lisa MacManus and Nicole Wilson. Concordia took home the championship in the men's 400-yard freestyle relay with a team of Kevin Donnelly, Lucas Spencer, Parker Simmons, and Cody Ditsler.
Galarza of Oklahoma Baptist won the swimmer of the meet, while fellow Lady Bison teammate MacManus was awarded the swim of the meet for her swim in the 100-yard backstroke. Ramirez from Oklahoma Baptist captured both individual awards for the men, with the Bison's performance in the 100-yard backstroke winning the swim of the meet. Ian McNair of Illinois Tech won the award for men's diver of the championships, with the women's award going to Kristen Brimage of Oklahoma Baptist.
The men's coach of the year was awarded to Chris Conlon of SCAD Savannah. Eric Skelly of the Cumberlands was honored as the women's coach of the year.
National Event Records Broken During the Championships
Men's 100-Yard Freestyle - Daniel Ramirez, Oklahoma Baptist (43.42)
Women's 400-Yard Freestyle Relay - Oklahoma Baptist (3:25.63)
Women's 200-Yard Freestyle Relay - Oklahoma Baptist (1:32.88)
Men's 200-Yard Freestyle Relay - Oklahoma Baptist (1:19.50)
Men's 100-Yard Butterfly - Nick Schuttinger, Oklahoma Baptist (47.30)
Men's 100-Yard Backstroke - Daniel Ramirez, Oklahoma Baptist (47.61)
Men's 200-Yard Medley Relay - Oklahoma Baptist (1:27.66)
Men's 50-Yard Freestyle - Nick Schuttinger, Oklahoma Baptist (19.83)
Men's 200-Yard Freestyle - Nick Schuttinger, Oklahoma Baptist (1:36.87)


text: A collection of vintage watches. alexkerhead/Flickr hide caption toggle caption alexkerhead/Flickr Blog Of The Nation Six O'Clock On The Swatch Watch, 20 Years Later July 21, 2011 Wristwatches went the way of the dinosaur when cell phones took over as timepieces. Or did they? Turns out the T-Rex — or rather, Timex — is making a comeback, along with Rolex, Swatch, Seiko and Casio.


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Wisconsin Hunt Zone Portage Deer
- ID:Portage
- State:WI
- Species:Deer
- Area:823 square miles
- Elevation:1,000 ft - 1,300 ft
- Public Lands:None square miles
- Percent Public Lands:None
- Campgrounds:0
- Fishing Access Sites:0
- Trailheads:0
- National Forests:None
- Lat-Long:44.476456, -89.501529
The Portage unit regulates hunting opportunities for deer in Wisconsin and covers 823 square miles. The greater region is best serviced by Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, and Arnott. This area does not have land available to the public. The elevation of the region ranges from a low of 1,000 feet to a high of 1,300 feet above sea level.
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Entry for the Dance Film Associations 2009 "What Moves You?" 48-Hour Challenge. Choreographed, edited, and directed by Jacob Niedzwiecki; featuring Robert Stephen (second soloist, National Ballet of Canada) and Cristina Tucciarone (Ballet Jorgen). Inspired by classified ads published by prison inmates. Copyright Ingenue Pictures 2009. Upload attempt #6.


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For the times that most of us are in bars and taverns, it is nice to not smell of smoke when you leave, and it seems most businesses have survived, despite the early warnings. But reports that the city is considering banning "happy hour" specials may be impossible to bring to fruition.
People have brought to court the issue that "ladies' night" specials were sexist or discriminatory, but for the most part, a lot of that falls on state law, and New York has pretty lax state laws in regard to selling alcohol compared to other states.
What is not legal is giving alcohol away for free, even though some places try to get around that with certain specials. However, selling alcohol at a discount for a select period of time may be hard to crack down on for a government agency.
Let us say that a fancy hot spot lowers the prices for their drinks for a period of time, but by lowering them, the drinks are still on a par with the prices at most other bars. Is that really a discount? If a glass of scotch is $15 in one place, and $7 in another, is getting half off at 4 p.m. at the expensive place any different?
The city is right to be thinking about these things. The Department of Health needs to explore ways to have fewer people visit emergency rooms, and this is how that starts. Not every idea needs to become a law, but we want them to be thinking about drugs and alcohol in all sorts of ways.
But until there is a law, it is simply brainstorming on how to solve a problem. It's not too much government, until it is too much government.
Bars in the city have gotten great at staying tightly within the law in regard to serving minors, and few bars try to get around the non-smoking laws, although I have seen a few in Queens and Brooklyn that have not enforced it. Likewise, the state tried to ban the idea of the pub-crawl years ago, as a means to keep people from hopping from bar to bar and getting very drunk.
All of this falls on the bartenders' shoulders, and another law would burden them even more. The New York economy has gotten to a point where job paths are limited. You either work some place in government, some place in a cubicle, or in the service industry. There is no reason to put added pressure right now on that large of a portion of the workforce.
The idea of limiting "happy hour" specials, however, is an exercise in futility. A little financial break now and then is what people have grown to look for in all kinds of consumerism. The real concern is for the bar and restaurant workers, who should not have to worry about losing any more business to a struggling economy.
Now is not the time for this law, but maybe in the future it may be a better fit. Happy days may not be here again – not yet, anyway. But happy hours can still live on for a little while.


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This came up in the blog comments yesterday, but it really deserves a post of its own. A few days back, I was googling for code and articles that have been written regarding the use of Python 2.5 generators to build coroutines. All I got were many dead ends. Nothing really seemed to have any substance nor did materials dive into the depths in the manner I wanted and was hoping to find. I was at a loss... until I came across a blog post by Jeremy Hylton.
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This curriculum based support group engages youth in building successful strategies for healthy maturation and social development, and covers a range of topics, such as: being "out" in school, healthy relationships, body image, drugs and alcohol, and healthy role models. This group, for ages 14-20, is held on Monday nights from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. If you are new to Side by Side, please try to arrive a bit early to be introduced to the world of Side by Side and to fill out a confidential form. For more information contact Mary A. Sullivan at 434-987-8975.
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-- Preview of New Comedy Series "Austin & Ally" to Follow --
The cast of Disney Channel's hit family sitcom "Good Luck Charlie"-- Bridgit Mendler, Leigh-Allyn Baker, Bradley Steven Perry, Mia Talerico, Eric Allan Kramer and Jason Dolley -- star in "Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!," a Disney Channel Original Movie premiering FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 (8:00 p.m., ET/PT). The story follows the Duncans as they scramble to reunite with each other in time for the holiday after they are separated en route to their family vacation in Palm Springs.
In "Good Luck Charlie It's Christmas!," it's a holiday season the Duncans won't soon forget. The adventure begins when the Duncans, who are en route to Palm Springs to celebrate the holidays with Amy's parents, are separated after Teddy makes a snap decision to give up her seat on the flight for a free ticket. Unwilling to stand by and let her daughter travel alone, Amy also disembarks the plane only to discover the next flight to Palm Springs departs after Christmas. Meanwhile, the rest of the family arrive in Palm Springs, but things aren't any easier as Bob tries to care for Charlie under the watchful eye of Amy's mom Petunia; PJ learns the pros and cons of his grandparents' pool and Gabe quickly realizes the downfalls of teaching grandpa Hank how to play his video game.
Leading up to the premiere, the cast of "Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!" will share inside scoops from the set, including an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie. The hosted wraps begin airing Sunday, November 6 and continue every Sunday night up until the premiere.
Beginning Friday, November 4, kids and families can visit DisneyChannel.com and experience new games inspired by the movie, including "Christmas Fix It!," where users can help spruce up grandma's condo after Charlie has a bit too much fun playing with Christmas decorations, and "Vacation Vehicles," where fans can travel with various vehicles to get the entire Duncan family together for the holidays.
Immediately following the movie is a special preview of the new comedy series "Austin & Ally," which centers around the partnership between two polar opposites -- Austin, an extroverted musician/singer, and Ally, a brilliant yet shy songwriter -- and their two best friends, Trish and Dez.
The multiplatform premiere schedule is as follows:
· "Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!" exclusive preview available via Disney Channel On Demand, a video-on-demand service available to a variety of major affiliates including AT&T, Cablevision, Time Warner and Verizon customers.
· The premiere of "Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!" (8:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel with simulcasts on Sprint TV and MobiTV.
· Preview of "Austin & Ally" (9:30 p.m., ET/PT). In the pilot episode, unbeknownst to Ally, Austin and Dez "borrow" one of her songs, record it, create a video and post it on the Internet, after which it and Austin become an overnight sensation. When Trish convinces Ally to tell the world she wrote the song, Austin pleads with her to write another hit for him. Instead, the two combine their talents to create a true musical tour-de-force.
· "Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!" is available on iTunes, Sony and Xbox Live.
Rounding out the cast is Debra Monk ("Damages," "Grey's Anatomy") as Petunia and Michael Kagan ("Desperate Housewives") as Hank.
Based on Disney Channel's family sitcom "Good Luck Charlie," "Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!" is executive-produced by Sheri Singer and television veterans Dan Staley, ("Cheers," "Love & Money"), Phil Baker and Drew Vaupen ("Suddenly Susan" and "What I Like About You"). Baker and Vaupen are also the series creators. The movie was written by Geoff Rodkey ("R.V.," "Daddy Day Care") and directed by Emmy Award-nominee Arlene Sanford ("Ally McBeal," "Boston Legal"). Bridgit Mendler co-wrote and performs the song "I'm Gonna Run to You," which is featured in the movie.
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Contractors fret about freeze-out
Washington's national security contractors are bracing for criticism after learning one of their own was responsible for last week's explosive national security leaks.
But they also defended their critical role in the nation's intelligence-gathering, saying they should not be scapegoated or frozen out because of one leaker.
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Their argument: Intelligence leaks are just as likely to come from the government as from contractors, and one individual's decision to break the law and disclose sensitive information shouldn't reflect on the community as a whole. Given the co-dependence between the private sector and government, the industry players said, Washington has no choice but to make its existing relationships work.
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Edward Snowden, a 29 year-old computer technician working for the consulting giant Booz Allen Hamilton, asked The Guardian and The Washington Post to identify him as their source for documents that detailed National Security Agency surveillance and U.S. cyber-strategy.
But one leading advocate for Washington-area contractors said that just because Snowden happened to work in the private sector, it doesn't mean there needs to be a shakeup in the close relationships in the national security apparatus.
"I certainly hope it wouldn't have any effect, because it really doesn't have anything to do with the fact that there was a contract employee involved," said Stan Soloway, CEO of the Professional Services Council, a trade association that represents more than 330 government contractors.
( Also on POLITICO: 10 things to know about Edward Snowden)
"Clearances are clearances. And the process, whether it's polygraphs or lifestyle assessments or interviews or whatever else goes into it is the same regardless of who you work for," Soloway said. "Whether he was a government employee or a contractor employee or Private Manning, he would have been through the same process."
Besides, when someone is determined to leak secret information, it doesn't matter whether he's a contractor like Snowden or an active-duty soldier like Manning — there's only so much prevention anyone can do, the industry says.
"It's hard to see how this really could be blamed on contractors," said defense consultant Loren Thompson, of the Lexington Institute. "Bradley Manning was still in the government while he was leaking, and Mr. Snowden got most of what he knew from the government. So the fact that he was working for a contractor seems incidental."
But Thompson added that the government's appetite for tech-savvy workers may have made leaks of this type more likely.
"There is such high demand for cyber talent in the government right now, that normal hiring rules are being loosened," he said. "People in the government will tell you that they are going out and hiring hackers, which is not a great way to keep secrets."
( WATCH: Who is Edward Snowden?)
So no matter who was paying Snowden's salary, the blame may more closely rest with the process that allowed him to gain high-level clearances, despite washing out of Army training and never finishing high school.
"What we have here is a person who was a hired grunt who managed to get clearances that are quite rare, which made him a valuable commodity to contractors," Thompson said. "If there's a problem here, it's in the government process for awarding clearances … This is really a repetition of the Manning episode, in that a junior person appeared to have very extensive access to sensitive information."


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Creating a Calculated Field with Access 2007
A calculated field takes information from another field in your Microsoft Access 2007 database and performs some arithmetic to come up with new information. In fact, a calculated field can take data from more than one field and combine information to create an entirely new field if that's what you want. You can perform simple arithmetic, like addition and multiplication, or use Access's built-in functions, such as Sum and Avg (average), for more difficult calculations.
The first step when creating a calculated field (also known as an expression by Access) in a query is to include the tables that contain the fields you need for your calculation. Access can't pull the numbers out of thin air for the calculation, so you must make sure the fields that contain the numbers are present in your query.
Access uses a special syntax for building calculated fields. Here's how to create a calculated field:
1. Click an empty column in the Field row of the query grid.
The good old cursor will blink in the row. Access puts the results of the calculation in the same grid position as the calculation itself, so if the calculation sits in the third column of your query grid, the calculation's results will be in the third column, too.
2. Enter a name for your calculation followed by a colon (:).
Access will refer to this calculation from now on by whatever you enter before the colon. Keep it short and sweet, like Amount or Tax, so it's easier to refer to later on. If you don't name your calculation, Access will put the generic Expr (followed by a number) as its name. It has to be called something, so why not Expr1 or Expr2, right?
3. Enter your calculation, substituting field names for the actual numbers where necessary.
You don't have to exclusively use field names in your calculations. You can also enter formulas with numbers, like this:
Tax: Quantity * UnitPrice * .06
If a field name contains more than one word, put square brackets around it. Access treats anything else it finds in the calculation as a constant (which is math lingo for it is what it is and it never changes). If the field name contains no spaces, Access will put the square brackets in for you after you enter the field name. That's why you should always use one-word field names — so you don't have to type those darned square brackets.
When creating formulas, keep these general guidelines in mind:
- You must manually type the field names and constants into your formula. You can't just drag and drop stuff from the table list.
- Don't worry if your calculation grows past the edge of the Field box. Access still remembers everything, even if it doesn't appear on the screen.
- To make the query column wider, aim the mouse pointer at the line on the right side of the thin bar above the calculation entry. When you get it right over the line, the pointer changes into a line with a horizontal arrow through it. When that happens, click and drag the mouse to the right. As you do, the column expands according to your movements. To fit the width to just the right size, position the mouse to size the column as described above then double-click!
- If it's a really, really, really long calculation, press Shift+F2 while the cursor is somewhere on the calculation.
- This opens the Zoom dialog box so that you can easily see and edit everything in a pop-up window.
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Bridgeport keeps right to vote for school board
BRIDGEPORT -- Thanks anyway, but we'll keep our right to vote.
City voters on Tuesday soundly rejected a well-financed plan backed by Mayor Bill Finch that would have empowered him and future mayors to appoint members of the Board of Education -- taking the choice away from registered Bridgeport voters.
The charter revision effort was defeated by an unofficial tally of 11,121 to 9,231, according to figures from the mayor's office.
The dramatic rejection came despite a well-orchestrated effort -- backed by Finch and city business leaders -- to persuade voters that an appointed board would improve the school system and take the politics out.
But others, including teachers, clergy and members of the Working Families Party, instead said the effort would disenfranchise voters and do nothing to improve a school system that is last in the state in just about every measure of student performance.
And Republicans and other critics charged it was nothing more than a power grab by Finch and the Democratic Town Committee, who feared losing control of the failing district -- and it's $224 million budget -- after a trio of WFP candidates won election to the board.
Lindsay Farrell, executive director of the Connecticut Working Families Party, called it an astounding victory.
"We though it was important to stand up against big money and special interests. This ballot measure was undemocratic and misleading. Disenfranchising voters wouldn't have improved Bridgeport's schools. I'm proud we defeated it in the face of such opposition," she said.
"Our residents have spoken and I respect their decision," said Finch in a statement. "While I believe that the New York, Boston and Providence model would have ensured greater progress for our schools and better results for our students, I will devote an equal amount of energy to improving our schools, accepting that the current model of government means that I have no legal authority to direct our school system."
"The people have spoken," said Andres Ayala, a city educator elected Tuesday as a Democratic state senator from the 23rd district. "I hope now when we do have Board of Education elections people remain engaged."
Others called it a David vs. Goliath fight. Every polling place in the city was awash in yellow Vote Yes for Better Schools signs, carried by supporters wearing bright yellow "Yes" T-shirts.
`No" signs were also there, but tended to be smaller and handheld.
The `No" faction said they were fighting to preserve voting rights, feared giving too much control to one person and party and faulted an underfunded budget -- not school board dysfunction -- for the troubled district's sad performance.
Ralph Ford, a community activist who worked to defeat the question, called it a great victory for democracy in Bridgeport.
"I wasn't trying to call this, I was just trying to work hard and educate people about what this was all about," Ford said.
Still, many who went to the polls were confused.
Leaving Central High School after voting Tuesday afternoon, Lionel Harris said he voted yes. When asked why, he said because people should be able to voice their opinions, not just have one person. Told that a "no" vote would have kept the board in the voters' hands, Williams looked crestfallen.
"Really? Wow, " he said, calling the question was too confusing.
The question asked voters if the city should make charter changes that included education governance reforms. It did not explain what the reforms were. If it passed, the nine-member elected board would have been replaced, over four years, with an appointed board. A `no' vote was to keep an elected board will stay in place.
"The way they worded it was really tricky," said Schawanda Plummer, leaving Blackham. She said she wasn't fooled and voted no.
Finch, who first worked behind the scenes with Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's office to orchestrate a July 2011 state takeover of a school board, then a charter change that he said would allow him to put qualified individuals on the school board, called the question controversial but important.
The takeover was overturned seven months later by the State Supreme Court, but not before the seven-member, state-appointed school board sealed a large budget deficit and hired Paul Vallas, previously of New Orleans, Philadelphia and Chicago, as its school superintendent.


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Distance to Lake 1.2 km
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apartment, 2 - 5 people, 2 room/s, 1 bedroom/s, 1 bathroom/s, approx. 45 m², 1 floor/s, apartment on ground floor, north-facing location. Furnishing: friendly, laminate floor. Equipment: satellite TV; electric heating. Room layout: Living room/bed room: double sofa bed, exit to balcony. Dining area: in the living room. Cooking corner: separate. Kitchen/ cooking equipment: 2 electric plates, refrigerator, coffee machine. Bedroom 1: double bed, single bed. Sanitary 1: shower, WC. Exterior (private use): Plot description: balcony, furnishing provided.
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€ 15 per person and stay (depending on occupancy), children up to 1 year free of charge. Electricity according to consumption approx. € 0,20/kWh. Holiday resort tax. Linen/towels available. Change of bed linen, € 8 per person, Change of towels, € 6 per person. Deposit € 200 (in cash). Cot free of charge (on order). Pet not allowed.House/Residence
Feature: Property in an apartment house (max. 2 floor(s), 2 building(s) in total, 9 units in total). Situation: suburbian area. Access/parking: parking on the estate; parking on the road near the house. Estate (shared use with holiday guests): approx. 1500 m², flat, trees, with plants, with garden, lawn. Outdoor facilities(shared use): barbecue area. Pool (shared use): 9.0 x 4.0 m, 30.05.20-19.09.20, depending on the weather. Pool area: deck chairs, sunshades. Sports facilities/ leisure time: shared use (free of charge): table tennis table, children's playing equipment. ● Distances: Center Velden in approx. 1.5 km. Villach in approx. 20 km. Klagenfurt in approx. 25 km. Next supermarket (Velden) in approx. 1 km. Motorway in approx. 150 m. Lake in approx. 1.2 km. Public outdoor swimming pool in approx. 1.2 km.
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450 m a.s.l. >>All the region with its resorts such as Klagenfurt, Portschach, Velden and Reifnitz has a mediterranean climate where the 3 countries meet: Austria, Italia and Slovenia. Numerous sports activities, night life. Well-known, busy bathing centre directly by the lake. In the resort: supermarket, restaurant, bar, disco, casino. Indoor aquatic centre, sauna.Summer
Bathing lake. Outdoor swimming pool. Diving, surfing, sailing school, water skiing, canoeing, rowing. Tennis, golf course 18 hole in Velden / Köstenberg, 5 more golf courses within a radius. Riding. Fishing. Beach volleybally court. Hiking paths. Bicycle paths.Winter
Ski-region Schleppe Alm. 1 chair lift, 1 drag lift. Snow park, halfpipe. Cross country ski tracks, winter walking paths. Further ski-regions: Villach at 15 km.
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Engine2.0L turbo I4
Horsepower/Torque208 hp @ 5,500 rpm 258 lb-ft @ 1,250-4,000 rpm
Transmission7G-DCT 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Fuel Economy9.6 L/100 km (City) 6.6 L/100 km (Highway)
Engine2.0L turbo I4
Horsepower/Torque208 hp @ 5,500 rpm 258 lb-ft @ 1,250-4,000 rpm
Transmission7G-DCT 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
Fuel Economy9.9 L/100 km (City) 7.3 L/100 km (Highway)
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A cabin that's a step ahead. And a cut above.
The true value of the CLA is how it delivers the luxury leadership and advanced innovation that earn the Star in its grille. From its winglike dash, big yet sleek 8-inch screen and high-back front sport seats, to its panoramic sunroof and multimedia systems, the CLA cabin sets you apart from the crowd. And ahead of it, too.
Styling sent from its racing soul, to your racing heart.
Like every Mercedes-Benz, a CLA 250 has racing in its blood. The Sport Package wears its soul on the surface with AMG styling and radiant chrome grille pins, and where it meets the road with 18-inch AMG wheels. The Night Package cloaks the Sport Package elements in gloss black accents on the bodywork and bicolour wheels.
Goes green at red lights. Gets red-blooded at green lights.
Beneath the twin power domes of the CLA 250 hood beats a powerful heart. A 208-hp turbo inline-4 turns less fuel into more torque with advanced Direct Injection and rapid-multispark ignition. ECO Start/Stop automatically pauses the engine at red lights to save fuel. DYNAMIC SELECT lets you dial in a mode to fit your driving mood.
Seven quick speeds. Twin shift paddles.
Fuel-friendly and fun like a manual, with the relaxing comfort of an automatic: The 7-speed DCT transmission gives you both. The racing-derived dual-clutch design makes every shift lightning-quick yet liquid-smooth. DYNAMIC SELECT offers different modes for your driving mood. Shift paddles on the steering wheel put power in your hands.
The most powerful 4-cylinder. Thoroughly bred to perform.*
The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45's handcrafted engine pours out 375 hp and 26.1 psi of maximum turbo boost, the most of any 4-cylinder engine in production. It holds the road with torque-vectoring AMG Performance 4MATIC, 18-inch AMG wheels, and an available 2-stage adaptive suspension. And with 0 to 100 in 4.2 seconds, it holds its own in any crowd.
Turns torque into traction. Turns corners into action.
Quick to respond, light in weight, and remarkably efficient, variable-torque 4MATIC all-wheel drive can take the CLA 250 to higher levels of agility and all-season confidence. As the grip changes at each wheel, 4MATIC can instantly and variably send up to 50 percent of the engine's power output to the rear wheels, on demand.
The world is your playground. It's also your playlist.
With a standard 8-inch colour screen, intuitive central controller, and Bluetooth wireless audio streaming, a CLA can make going anywhere more fun. And with listening options that includeSiriusXM Radio and 450 watts of harman/kardon LOGIC7 surround sound, plus standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you won't miss a beat.
Works like high-tech. Feels like second nature.
From COMAND Online navigation to Active Parking Assist, the CLA offers advanced options to help you go far and near. Standard technology can even lend a hand before you get in: KEYLESS-GO lets you unlock the doors with just a touch, and you can open the trunk with a convenient foot motion under the bumper.
Watches the driver ahead. And the one behind the wheel.
Active Brake Assist uses radar to help you avoid some frontal collisions, and can even initiate braking. ATTENTION ASSIST looks out for a drowsy driver. And in addition to a rearview camera, every 2019 CLA also includes the helpful alerts of Blind Spot Assist. Available Active Parking Assist helps park your CLA with expertise and finesse.
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The largest Witchcraft festival held in the World within recorded history is to be held in Croydon, London on the Saturday November 7th 2009.
There are more talks and workshops than ever before given by the most famous Witchcraft/Wiccan authors and experts in the world.
Saturday 7th November 2009, 10:00am - 1am
Witchfest International, 7 Nov
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Who owns the land? Only the land knows. We mortals are passersby, and our lives are but a brief moment in the great span of time and space. We are born, we live out our lives, and most of us do the best we can with it, but the wind is forever, and the rivers flow forever to the sea, and all the seasons of the weathers will come and go after we are gone. But the Earth endures, the Earth is eternal" - Earl Hamner
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text: AT&T really wants the head of whoever cut the fiber optic cable leading to a network outage in the San Jose area: They've just bumped the bounty from $100,000 to $250,000. It says the reward is for is for info "leading to arrest/conviction of CA vandals," which means "dead or alive," right? [AT&T News]


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How COLLABORATOR Happened & Why The Actors Did It/
If you couldn't make it to the IFC Center in NYC on June 18th, you missed having Hal Hartley moderate a Q&A session with Martin Donovan, David Morse, Melissa Auf der Meur, and myself on how Martin wrote, directed, and got his debut feature made.
Ah, but no worries, the glory that is the internet brings the past back to you for your eternal enjoyment. COLLABORATOR is currently available on VOD and will return to the IFC Center tomorrow July 6th, and then the Egyptian in LA on July 20th. Please check it out.
Certain highlights to check out:
Hal Hartley & Martin Donvan on "What is directing" approximately 1745- 2250
David Morse, Hal Hartley, Martin Donovan, and me (Ted Hope): "What makes a director someone an actor (or producer) wants to work with" approx 25:00 - 31:00
For more of Martin's secrets, check out his interview with Marshall Fine here.


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Bernard Pollard unapologetic for latest big hit on Pats
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- In the locker room, players were calling him the "Patriot Killer."
He's also one of the biggest reasons the Baltimore Ravens are going to the Super Bowl. Defensive back Bernard Pollard's helmet-to-helmet strike of Stevan Ridley made the New England Patriots running back go limp as he coughed up a critical fourth quarter fumble.
The hit was the fourth time since 2008 that a Pollard tackle injured a Patriots offensive player.
BOX SCORE:Ravens 28, Patriots 13
RECAP:Ravens extend Ray Lewis' ride
POLLARD:Safety delivers devastating hit
It all started with a hit (while with the Kansas City Chiefs) that injured Tom Brady's knee and forced him to miss almost a full season. Patriots receiver Wes Welker tore an anterior cruciate ligament on a Pollard tackle in the final game of the 2009 season, and tight end Rob Gronkowski sprained his ankle during a hit by Pollard in last year's AFC Championship.
On Sunday, the Ravens won 28-13, Ridley never came back in the game, and Pollard had no regrets.
"It's just a tackle. It's football," he said, as teammates donned white and purple AFC Champions hats and t-shirts. "He broke a hole and we filled. That's fine. That's football. I hope he's okay. We're competitive in the moment. But when everything calms down you want that guy to be okay."
The hit was within the rules, but it's precisely the kind of collision the NFL would like to get rid of -- players lowering their heads into contact and sustaining concussions.
"That's football," defensive tackle Pernell McPhee said. "The league can say what they want to say and do whatever they want to do. But that's football, man."
None of the other hits was as vicious as Sunday's strike, when ball carrier and tackler lowered their heads, and Pollard delivered the boom. The Ravens say they've been able to get this far with such physical play by knowing when to pick their spots.
"Teams who get penalized for all those things really don't succeed in the end, because it's always a bad call," defensive tackle Terrence Cody said. "I wouldn't call it luck. We just know how to play physical and be smart at the same time. Knowing when it's worth it, when you can do those things and it doesn't hurt you."


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text: The challenge this month is all about one thing: having fun! We've seen a few examples over the years of how our trusty heroes enjoy their time out of uniform and off duty. Whether it be a game of three-dimensional chess, a rigorous match of Parrises Square or a trip to Risa, there has never been a lack of recreational activities for the characters to enjoy. Your challenge...show us your idea of a good time in the 22nd-24th century. Give us a new spin on something we've seen or chart a new course for fun. As long as it's something a Trek character would do to relax or have fun, it'll fly. And perhaps most importantly, have fun creating your entry! Make sure you get your final entry to Ptrope before midnight, August 31st! Can't wait to see what you guys come up with.


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The mother of a mentally ill man who was found dead in a police cell in Samoa hopes the death will lead to a better understanding of mental illnesses in the Pacific Island country.
New Zealander Hans Dalton, 38, was found dead, upside down inside a gallon of water at Tafa'igata Prison on Boxing Day, the Samoa Observer a reported.
Mr Dalton, who requires daily medication for his condition, was visiting relatives in Samoa when Cyclone Evan hit. Mr Dalton could not find his medication on the night of the cyclone and the following night when he tried to take his tablet he could not keep it down.
"So he missed two doses; and that was enough to make him very ill," his mother, Christine Bowker Wilson, told the Observer.
His sister Natasha took him to a psychiatrist in Motootua, where he was given an injection. However, this made him agitated and angry.
Mr Dalton reportedly punched a door, and as there was nowhere to keep him at the unit, he was referred to the police station in Apia.
According to Ms Dalton, police were told by hospital staff the man was not a prisoner and needed to be looked after. Instead he was taken to Tafa'igata Prison.
On Boxing Day, as his family were getting ready to visit Mr Dalton at the prison, police arrived at their home and told them he had died.
Mrs Wilson was given the bad news at Faleolo Airport after flying in from Auckland. She said the family was able to see Mr Dalton's body at the hospital.
She told the Observer her son had brain fluid coming out of his ears and bruises all over his body.
"I know he banged his head on the wall, because people do that when they're in that condition; but if you see someone doing that, you don't just let them - you try and stop them from hurting themselves."
Assistant Police Commissioner Le'aupepe Fatu Pula said Mr Dalton's death was "an alleged suicide", the Observer reported.
Le'aupepe said Mr Dalton was transferred from the police station in Apia to the prison as the station was "too busy".
The cellblocks at Tafa'igata Prison have gallons of water for the toilets, he said.
"It is alleged that Mr Dalton jumped inside the gallon head first, and that is why we suspect it was a suicide."
Mrs Wilson said it was dangerous to assume how her son had died.
"I don't know if it was another prisoner or one of the staff. I think at the back of it all is a lack of understanding of mental illness," she told the Observer.
"One thing I'm very sure of is that my son did not take his own life."
Mrs Wilson described her son as "a gentle and sensitive person with the most beautiful soul".
She said her son's death highlights the need for better mental healthcare services and facilities in Samoa.
Mr Dalton's body was flown to back to New Zealand early Monday morning and her family were today preparing for his tangi. Mrs Wilson said the New Zealand Coroner is investigating the death.
- nzherald.co.nz


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Join us every Saturday morning for lots of inside information on the game of golf, its big names and a healthy dose of light hearted fun.
Podcasts of the Hooked on Golf radio programs are now available. They will stay on the knbr.com site for about one month.
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BERLIN, March 18 (UPI) -- Germany temporarily shut down seven of its nuclear plants for precautionary safety checks in the wake of Japan's nuclear crisis, Chancellor Angela Merkel said.
Merkel, speaking to the Bundestag, the lower house of Parliament, urged Germans to donate money to help Japan rebuild following last week's 9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami that damaged the six-reactor Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, the BBC reported Friday.
"This is help between friends," Merkel said.
She also said Germany should redouble its efforts to develop safe renewable energy sources.
Merkel said Germany's nuclear power plants are among the worlds safest, but "when, in Japan, the apparently impossible becomes possible and the absolutely unlikely reality, then the situation changes."
The nuclear crisis in Japan has countries around the world reassessing the safety of their nuclear power plants.
Bulgaria is considering a freeze on a nuclear project near a seismic fault line and France, the worlds most nuclear-dependant state, has ordered tests on its 58 reactors.


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Ask the pharmacist: Expert advice for navigating Medicare Part D enrollment
If you're confused about health care reform and Medicare, you're not alone. Medicare Part D open enrollment is underway and thousands of Americans are looking for answers. Whether you are preparing to enroll into a Medicare Part D plan or you're helping a family member or friend, here are some expert tips to simplify the process.
(BPT) – If you're confused about health care reform and Medicare, you're not alone. Medicare Part D open enrollment is underway and thousands of Americans are looking for answers.
A new survey from Express Scripts titled, "Fifty States of Confusion," confirms that seniors are misinformed about how health care reform will impact their Medicare benefits.
"It's worrisome; one-in-five seniors think they'll be able to enroll in a health or prescription drug plan through a public health insurance exchange," says Paul Reyes, an Express Scripts' pharmacist and host of Ask the Pharmacist radio series. "These exchanges are part of the Affordable Care Act, but are only for uninsured people under the age of 65."
Although Medicare Part D has been around since 2006, with some states offering upwards of 36 different plans, the survey revealed that 60 percent of seniors still think that choosing the right Medicare plan is confusing. And with more than half of seniors falsely believing they'll be paying more for their prescriptions drugs as a result of health care reform, they are taking matters into their own hands.
"Seniors are skipping doctor's appointments, delaying medication refills and skipping medication doses," says Reyes. "These misconceptions may not only cost seniors, but could also lead to decisions that may be bad for their health."
Whether you are preparing to enroll into a Medicare Part D plan or you're helping a family member or friend, Reyes provides some tips to simplify the process.
* Know the basics: You are eligible for Medicare Part D when you turn 65. Enrollment begins on Oct. 15, 2013, and ends on Dec. 7, 2013. If you miss this deadline, you won't be able to enroll again until fall of 2014, unless you qualify for a special election period. If you're eligible (age 65), and neglect to enroll in Medicare Part D on time, you will be faced with a penalty when you do join the program.
* Do your homework: Consider the premium, deductible and co-pays when assessing the overall cost of the plan. Make sure that the drugs you need to take are on the plan's formulary (the list of covered medications). Also, look at the plan's network of pharmacies. Some plans, like the Express Scripts Medicare Choice Plan, offer a preferred pharmacy network, which could save you money.
* Care and convenience: Consider a plan with round-the-clock pharmacist access to help you get the support you need and the savings you want from your plan. Pharmacists can identify shortcuts to help you stick to your treatment regimen and avoid potentially harmful drug interactions.
* Making the most of your Medicare dollars: To achieve the most value from your Part D plan, make sure to take your medications as prescribed, use generic medications when clinically appropriate, ask about home delivery and take advantage of the free preventative screening and vaccinations under Medicare Part B.
To help seniors and caregivers make informed decisions, Express Scripts' developed a consumer eGuide titled "Navigating Medicare and Reform: A Roadmap for Seniors and Caregivers," available at www.roadmapformedicare.com. Seniors can also visit www.medicare.gov to learn more about the available Medicare Part D plans in their region.


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Shop Designer Lehenga Choli & Gagra Choli for Women & Girls
Lehenga choli is standout traditional attire among Indian traditional attires. This dress is paired with a beautiful designer choli (i.e. similar to saree blouse) which is heavily embroidered. It is basically decorated with heavy flourishes embellishments like Mirror, Stone, Lace Work, Embroidery work, pearl work, Sequins work, Zari work and so on to gives a beautiful and attractive designer looks. Let's see some popular types of lehengas can make a statement in every special occasion you attend.
Flared Lehenga Choli
As the name suggests, it has a considerably wide flare that forms an imperfect circle at the edge/border. It is known for its accentuated volume and numerous folds that provide this lehenga type its unique charm and flair. You can experiment with different boarder styles making it short or wide and heavily or lightly decorated.
A-Line Lehenga Choli
This type forms an A shape (more and less) from the waist to the bottom. It is slimmest at the waist and smoothly flares as it moves towards the border, but doesn't provide the same amount of folds that you'll get with a flared lehenga. A-line lehengas are a perfect companion of pear-shaped women as they seamlessly hide and divert attention away from the hips.
Fish-cut Lehenga Choli
Now the design of a fish-cut lehenga is as intriguing as its name. Taking the inspiration from a mermaid's striking figure, this type snugs at the waist and hip area and starts to flare considerably from the knees. This type is surely going to attract a lot of attention to your lower body and as such it is more appropriate for rectangle body types.
Half Saree/Lehengas
Many people might have a discussion over whether it's a saree or a lehenga. It might be seen as an enchanting fusion of both for those who don't want to waste time in draping a saree but want its elegance. It has a lehenga, a choli, and a dupatta, but the dupatta is draped in the traditional saree style. As this style could cover most imperfections (thanks to the dupatta), it looks good on most body types. You can also experiment with different types of fabrics with this particular lehenga type.
Lehenga choli is the best attire in al traditional functions like in wedding Mehendi, Sangeet, Tilak & Reception. It is also a popular wear on festivals like Navratri, Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Chaturthi, Janmashtami, Holi, Diwali and so. Get the best for upcoming festival or occasion from a wide collection of GebaStore, and get Free courier service in India, express door delivery in USA, UK, UAE, Canada, Malaysia, Australia, Germany, France, Fiji, Mauritius and more.


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To become a Young Urbanist, simply check the Young Urbanist box when you join or renew. There is no additional cost.


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This Is How Pipes Are Born
See, when glass and a fire love each other very much...
The process of crafting a new piece, as the guys from MetaMorphosis Glass are doing, is strangely hypnotic.
My first time robotripping!
I know what I'm doing this weekend, TRIPPIN' BALLS. Seriously though kids, it's not that tough to find weed these days.
How Guns are Made: One at a Time (1969)
Nothing says loving from the oven like a HANDCRAFTED KILLING MACHINE. Seriously though, it's absolutely fascinating how many other technologies go in to making just this one product.
Kids Now Smoke More Weed Than Cigarettes
According to the CDC, some 23 percent of high schoolers admit to having toked recently, compared to just 18 percent that had smoked a butt. Well, it's a start at least. [AP]
It's music that gets you high—much like smoking a joint and putting on some Zeppelin. Again, it's really not that tough to find weed in your town.


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It is tantalizing, the prospect of Kevin Love donning a Nuggets uniform.
But is it viable?
The NBA rumor mill is in full swing a week before the June 26 draft, and the Nuggets, who have pledged to be aggressive while attempting to improve their roster, are being linked to numerous potential trades.
The Nuggets are known to be kicking the tires on Love, the disgruntled Minnesota star forward, but there is nothing close to happening — not with Love or any other player.
Right now, teams throughout the NBA are jockeying to get involved in the Love sweepstakes. The Timberwolves are in a bind eerily similar to that of the Nuggets in 2010, when Carmelo Anthony made it clear he would not sign a contract extension to stay in Denver. He wanted a trade out of town, and it took until the trading deadline in February 2011 to get it done.
Like Anthony, Love is the star and primary scorer on his team, boasting career averages of 19.2 points and 12.2 rebounds per game while shooting 45.1 percent from the field. Last season, he averaged 26.1 points and 12.5 rebounds.
There's a heavy price to be paid to get a talent such as Love. Minnesota is unhappy with the initial offers coming its way. Franchises are wary of mortgaging their futures for a player who may walk at the end of the season.
The Anthony trade was precedent-setting. It will take a similar deal, asset-wise, to land Love, who might not even be signed when he is traded. He can't be signed until at least July, when contracts can be extended.
The Timberwolves need leverage. They need more teams in the mix, or at least appearing to be in the mix. The fact the Nuggets were mentioned in a Boston Herald report concerning talks with Minnesota, but with no players or draft picks linked to them, is a clear sign of leverage. The Nuggets used the Nets' interest in Anthony to leverage a better deal with the Knicks.
With the tables turned, do the Nuggets want to mortgage their future to get Love, who plays with … who? And risk having Love depart after next season?
In the last three years, the Nuggets lost Anthony, whom they drafted, and Andre Iguodala, whom they thought they could persuade to stay long-term in Denver after trading for him in the final year of his contract. Iguodala left after one season.