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The application period has ended for the Fall 2019 Academy.
Submit yours today for the 2020 Academy!
What skills do you need to be a chaplain?
Our Chaplains are from all walks of life and have different professional and personal backgrounds. They bring their own personal character to the organization which includes a respect for law enforcement and first responders, compassion for others, and a quiet and calm presence in crisis.
what are the requirements to become a chaplain?
People often ask if they need to be clergy in order to be a Chaplain with the Law Enforcement Chaplaincy Service in Sonoma County (LECS). The answer is, no. Some of our LECS Chaplains are ordained ministers but many are not.
To become a Candidate for the LECS Chaplain Academy you must have the following:
High School Diploma or GED.
Be a permanent resident of Sonoma County.
Have a valid California drivers license.
Have current liability and property damage insurance on any vehicle used while on Chaplaincy business.
Pass a law enforcement records check.
Have no felony convictions.
what is the application process?
Complete the Chaplain Academy application.
Attend a panel interview.
Be fingerprinted at the Sonoma County Sheriff's Department and pass a records check.
What is the Chaplain Academy?
Each Candidate must attend the 5 month Chaplain Academy.
The Chaplain Academy is held once a year in the fall.
Classes are one night a week, with the exception of some weeks around the holiday season.
Candidates must attend 100% of academy classes (with the exception of a prearranged vacation, illness, and emergencies), participate in class discussions, complete all assigned homework, go on one law enforcement ride along assigned by the Director of the Chaplain Academy, and complete an on call shadow phase.
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Choose two 24 hour on call dates each month.
Attend five Chaplain meetings per year.
Be apart of the Chaplaincy's once a year fundraiser, Tour de Fuzz.
Re-certify with LECS every two years.
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We are a few months in and the feedback from the world has been tremendous. We are starting to meet with cafe owners and the responses are all positive. Up until now we have been working to perfect the innerworkings of Rickaroons and foundation to build upon. Today we accomplished something big - our first test bake. We walked in with a whole bunch of healthy ingredients and walked out with 600 Rickaroons - 300 Megaroons and 300 Origiroons. AND every one of them is individually wrapped - ready to be shipped, stored, OR unwrapped and eaten.
In other news, we are making huge strides towards getting Rickaroons in cafes. Our very first retailer will be JA Java, 1100 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA.
By next week we expect to be in Temana Cafe. http://www.temanacafe.com/ and hopefully a few other places. Stay tuned. The Rickaroons train is just getting started.


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- Wedding: October 2014
Quick post guys!
Fiance and I are vegetarian, borderline vegan. I would love to have our reception meat free but my sister informed me it would really piss people off.
whatwe were planning on doing was a vegetarian Italian dinner. Lots of hearty yummy pastas and pizza to match our vineyard wedding. I was also planning I making it gluten free!
so bees, as non vegetarians would you be offended if there wasn't meat at the reception KNOWING the bride and groom are vegetarian, if the food was still really filling and good?


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When last we checked in on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's posthumous intellectual property enforcement activities ("Conan Doyle Estate Down for the Count"), his estate's attempt to enjoin publication of a collection of original Sherlock Holmes stories, A Study in Sherlock, was rejected in an opinion written by Seventh Circuit Judge Richard Posner. In that case Doyle's literary heirs argued that although only the final 10 Sherlock Holmes stories (first published after 1922) remain under copyright, while the remainder of the canon is in the public domain, any secondary work using characters and story elements that were not fully "rounded out" until those final installments–most notably Holmes and Dr. Watson–infringed the still-extant copyrights.
Judge Posner, however, ruled that the copyrights on the final 10 stories protected only those literary elements that were "original" to those stories, for example, Holmes's late-life change of attitude toward dogs. Using the road map Judge Posner provided, the Conan Doyle Estate has now filed a complaint against Miramax Films seeking to enjoin release of its forthcoming film, Mr. Holmes, which allegedly uses story elements that were first introduced in the Conan Doyle stories that remain under copyright.


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Family-Based Treatment
It is animal instinct to protect our young.
When your child is sick, you draw them in, comfort them, nourish them, and fiercely love them until they are strong again.
Childhood and Adolescent eating disorders are serious illnesses . . . and pernicious interlopers. They are hard to detect before physical consequences emerge and almost always have been living in your house longer than you think, rendering their young host a mere shell of their former self. Eating Disorders not only threaten your child's medical safety but also the precious development of their sense of self. Early detection is critical.
Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is an early intervention designed to empower parents to play an active role in their child's recovery process. It offers a safe alternative to a disrupting inpatient hospitalization or day treatment program and has an evidence base to back it up as the first-line treatment approach for youngsters with eating disorders.
If you suspect your child may be flirting with or fully engaged in an eating disorder, get in touch. We strive to arm parents with the knowledge and support they need to protect their children and play an active role in setting them back on a healthy course of development.
Resources for parents:
- Maudsley Parents: A site for parents of eating disordered children
- F.E.A.S.T - Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders
- NEDA - Parent Tool Kit
- Stories of Hope: If I Knew Then What I Now Know, By Laura Collins


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There are 4 posts tagged Jobs (this is page 1 of 1).
Local jobs for local people
Wandsworth's Workmatch service was officially launched with a small ceremony at its new Lavender Hill offices earlier this week.
Nine Elms: from vision to reality
I represented Wandsworth on a tour of Nine Elms by Greater London Assembly regeneration committee members yesterday.
Unemployment in Wandsworth
I have been tracking, on here, the figures for Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) claims in Wandsworth for well over a year.


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63 budding entrepreneurs from throughout the whole school have set up 24 businesses as part of the Young Enterprise initiative, the Tenner Challenge. The challenge ran from 22 February to 18 March and within that time pupils worked to turn the £10 that they were each given as business start-up capital into as much money as possible.
Pupils set up a variety of businesses from; selling bags of kindling, mobile phone cases, sweets and cakes, paracords that they had learnt to make at Scouts, whilst others provided a car washing service.
One of the most successful companies within the Tenner Challenge were Notorious Products made up of Jack Nicholas, Sean Heaney and Josh Walker who have created phone cases with custom wooden designs. Having generated a substantial amount of profit within the Tenner Challenge they have gone on to secure an order of 700 cases and will continue to run their business now that the challenge has ended.
Ella from the business 'Dunkendollers' said:
"Our team tried to make a profit by thinking about what students would want to buy, we decided on food so we looked at different retail stores and found our cheapest option. We bought in bulk; doughnuts, crisps, cans of drinks, chocolate bars, sweets and biscuits. Starting the challenge with £30 and ending up with £42.08. I have learned a lot from the experience, thank you Miss Tresidder and Miss Thompson for organising this event, and I hope we can do it again next year."
Of all the 24 teams, 22 have secured profits from their initial capital and certificates will be presented to everyone who has taken part next term.


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Saturday, December 30, 2006
Farewell to life as a gallery owner
Today was the final day for me as a gallery owner of Cool Mountain Art! I barely made it into the gallery, because I think I am just done with it. I am done sitting in there, feeling like I am a zoo animal, stuck in a cage for people to gawk at and poke fun of. Fortunately, I did make it in, since many good things happened in the gallery today. I can't write about it yet, because none of the things that happened have solidified, but the day held a lot of promise, and it was a magical, wonderful feeling. I needed the hope, since I was a little teary-eyed this morning before going in, about the whole closing thing. I think with big changes like this, there is always a mixture of excitement and sadness.
I was going to post a photo of the gallery, in the final days, however, I forgot to bring the camera home with the digital images on it, so maybe I can add the photo tomorrow. Instead, I am going to post a photo of a pastel painting I did in Hawaii, called "The Woodland Fairy." She is not the fairy you might have imagined a woodland fairy to be. As you can see, this is a Fairy you shouldn't mess with. I like that about her.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Post holiday post
Christmas is over now. THAT went fast! sheesh. It was a Merry Christmas here, despite the fact that my husband wasn't here. He is in Hong Kong, and he starts his new job with Cathay Pacific Airways tomorrow. (Hong Kong is one day - 14 hours ahead, so I am not entirely sure if it would be considered today or tomorrow, but whatever!) At least there is Skype, so we talked last night for about half an hour.
Yesterday morning, My dad and I took the dog for a walk, as always, along the river. It was cold, and when it is below 10 degrees, the river steams. It is quite something, and I have written about it before. So yesterday, I took some pictures and I am sharing one with you. I am no photographer, but at least you can get an idea! This is the Arkansas River on a cold winter morning.
I am trying to decide whether or not to go into the gallery today. I only have 5 days left in there, so I think it would be good. I won't sell art if I don't go in. I would like to sell two more big paintings before Saturday. Just so that I have two less paintings to pack and move. I am not looking forward to the packing, but I think it will go quickly, since I am getting good at it by now.
I have been struggling to finish a large oil painting, and since I have had people in and out of the gallery, I have it hidden behind my easel. I can't paint when I am constantly interrupted, and I am NOT a performance artist. I don't really want people to see it, or to ask me questions about what I am going to do to it to finish it. It is amazing, but there have been at least 3 people who have seen it, partially hidden back there, who have asked about it. !!! It isn't finished yet! I even had one man tell me to email him if I finished it before Christmas. Does he think I am painting in the middle of the night after working in the gallery all day? I also wonder if he thinks that since a lot of my other paintings have been discounted that he is going to get a brand new painting for 30% off??? I wrote down his email address, but I did think, deep down, that it was unlikely that I would be getting a sale on an unfinished painting.
Now all of you sales people out there are saying to yourselves "well, she isn't much of a sales person, if she has that kind of attitude!" You are right! When it comes to my paintings I am really not much of a sales person - I am an artist. For one thing, I am not about to sell a painting that isn't even finished yet. I don't care how much I need the money! I wouldn't be able to live with myself. The art has to come first, and my commitment to the quality of my own art is paramount. So you must understand that my talent is painting, not selling. Selling is something I have learned from necessity, and I know I have a long way to go before I am really a good salesperson. That's okay with me, as long as the art improves.
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Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Thank you to collectors and art appreciators
It is almost my bedtime, so this will be a short post. I don't know if it's the short days, but December is flying by. I will only be a gallery owner for another week and two days. Wow. Three years of owning a gallery, almost completely over with!!! It has been a success, but I am looking forward to having more time to focus on my art, and promoting my art. It should be good. Of course there are things I will miss. I will miss those moments when someone comes in for the first time and falls in love with my art. There is nothing as rewarding as connecting with a person who loves my paintings, and acts as though they have been missing out because they only just NOW have discovered them. It's so cool.
I guess it's a little difficult to explain how it feels to have someone respond so favorably to my art. I don't know why, but it usually surprises me a little bit. Not because it doesn't happen much. It actually happens quite a lot. You would think I would get used to it, or not be surprised. Yet there is a certain amount of self doubt that is always present for me about my art. I mean, if I thought I had already painted my masterpiece, I would quit doing art right now! The main thing that drives me on is the knowledge that I am capable of more. So I look at my work with a certain amount of dissatisfaction. That is not to say that I don't like my own work. No, in fact, I really love my art. I just know that it has not reached its apex quite yet. Even still, admirers of my work are so important. Essential, really. Sometimes, my flagging spirits can be lifted up tremendously by my fans. And of course if it weren't for people buying my work, I would NOT be able to continue to create. It costs money to keep making art. New paints, brushes, paper, canvas, and other art supplies are amazingly expensive. So I thank all those who have invested in my work, and in so doing, have invested in the future of my art. I would not continue to improve without you!! Mahalo.
The monotype I have posted today is one of the most recent ones. These look so much better in person. This one is especially wonderful from a distance. The colors are so vibrant, and the two circles in the center almost pop out like lights in a dark doorway. It is a fairly small monotype, about 5 x 7". I have titled it "lights in the doorway". Enjoy.
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Tuesday, December 19, 2006
White Christmas?
We woke up this morning to almost a foot of snow, and it snowed most of the day. It is amazingly beautiful. I am not a big fan of the cold, but if it snows, then I will forgive it for being cold. Snow is awesome. Pono the dog loves it. He loves to lay down in it, roll onto his back, four paws kicking straight up in the air, and then he will turn his head so that he can scoop up the snow and eat it, without getting up. Fun!!!
I haven't done much art in the past couple of days. I did rework some of the monotypes with pastel on Sunday, but that's about it. Too busy getting ready for Christmas. Wrapping presents, mailing out cards, etc. It is such a busy time of year. The monotypes are still selling, and I am thrilled about that. So not only do I have fun creating the monotypes, but I am selling them, too! Heavenly.
I was going to be in the gallery today, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. My husband, Matthias is leaving for 6 months of training in Hong Kong on Thursday, and I have been following him around the house like a puppy. I don't really think there would have been much in the way of business with snow like this. Maybe I was wrong about that, but with less than two weeks left of the gallery, I definitely have that short - timers syndrome going on. It's just too hard to really care that much about a business that will cease to exist when the year ends.
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Wednesday, December 13, 2006
More on the figure
Today is Wednesday, the day the figure drawing group meets. I need to go, since my drawing is a little rusty. If I don't draw often, my skills are definitely not as sharp. I think I did mention this in my last post. It's NOT like riding a bike!! Maybe the reason fewer artists persue figure drawing now is because you must practice relentlessly. All of the great masters of art from history were masters of the figure in a way that would humble most artists of today. They could draw the human body as beautifully from memory as they could from life. That is a goal of mine.
In some ways, it does seem rather pointless to persist with figure drawing as a modern artist. Most buyers of art do not buy figurative art, unless it is highly stylized. I have never been much of a fan of stylized figurative art. Maybe because honesty is so important to me when it comes to the human figure. I am not interested, nor am I particularly impressed by the common practice of this kind of figurative art. I know you have seen it. If the figure is rendered with the least amount of realism, the body is a "perfect" nude, what common culture dictates for us as beauty. The face of the figure is hidden, or partially obscured by hair or a hat, or even a carefully placed shadow. The breasts are perky and round, the stomach flat, the arms and legs carefully muscled, but not to the point of weight lifter standards. I think it is repulsive. Have these artists even LOOKED at a real human body recently? Or should I say have they looked at a body that was over 20 years old??!!! I can see "perfect" airbrushed versions of the human form in magazines any day I want. In art, I prefer to see the REAL. The slightly rounded belly, the slightly or very drooping breasts, the not so muscular arms and legs. I want to see who this person IS. Do they look right at me? Do they look off to the side, as if they have something to hide? I suppose this is the reason I am so obsessed with drawing from life, with the person right there in front of me. If you faithfully draw what you see, rather than what you KNOW, discoveries are made. Things that do go beyond an idealized, stylized version of the world.
Many people may not realize this, but the main difference between Van Gogh and Gauguin is that Van Gogh believed it was better, more honest, to work directly from life. In contrast, Gauguin believed in working from the imagination. It was one of the things they argued about, causing the rift between them. I have to say, one of the reasons I am such an admirer of Van Gogh is that I agree with him. I think it is more honest to work from life.
Yes, I realize I am an abstract artist. I suppose that is why when I DO paint or draw something recognizable, I work from the source. If I am not working from something directly in front of me, it is the reason why I no longer want it to refer to something recognizable. If I want reference to the visable world in my abstract work, it is only symbolically, as metaphor. So there is a split in my work. The figure seems to command my most honest attention, whereas the abstract work remains my poetry: Symbolism and metaphor, where interpretation is essential.
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Thursday, December 7, 2006
Drawing and Painting the human figure
It has been a busy week. Tomorrow night will be the last opening I have in my gallery, Cool Mountain Art. So I have been busy with preparations, and getting some new art framed and matted to sell. I always love a good opening. I guess I do like throwing a party! However, I won't miss the work that goes into each and every opening. There are so many details. I am thankful that I have had this experience of running my own gallery and owning my own business.
I did get a chance to draw this week. I met with the drawing group here in town, and I did a drawing of my friend, Carla Sonheim. It wasn't a drawing I am particularly happy with, or I would post it here. The good part is that I have been drawing long enough to know that there are days when drawing goes well, there are days when drawing is like a gift from heaven, and then there are those days when you can't remember if you have ever had a pencil in your hand!!! The more frustrating days you have, the more good and great days you have coming. So that is my consolation. I won't take so much time in between drawing next time, that is for sure.
I do love to draw the human figure. People are so fascinating, with their infinite variety. The challenge of capturing the uniqueness of each person is rewarding. It is also gratifying to know that all the persistance is worth it, and does pay off with better and more successes. I know there are artists out there who have such an ease with drawing. They make it look effortless. I don't think it is that way for me. I have worked hard at drawing, and as I said, I still have my bad days, even after 15 years! Yet, I really do have the passion for drawing and painting the human figure. I suppose it is because I have a great passion for human beings!! I love the silent communion that occurs between model and artist. It is without words. It is beyond words.
I did get a chance to draw this week. I met with the drawing group here in town, and I did a drawing of my friend, Carla Sonheim. It wasn't a drawing I am particularly happy with, or I would post it here. The good part is that I have been drawing long enough to know that there are days when drawing goes well, there are days when drawing is like a gift from heaven, and then there are those days when you can't remember if you have ever had a pencil in your hand!!! The more frustrating days you have, the more good and great days you have coming. So that is my consolation. I won't take so much time in between drawing next time, that is for sure.
I do love to draw the human figure. People are so fascinating, with their infinite variety. The challenge of capturing the uniqueness of each person is rewarding. It is also gratifying to know that all the persistance is worth it, and does pay off with better and more successes. I know there are artists out there who have such an ease with drawing. They make it look effortless. I don't think it is that way for me. I have worked hard at drawing, and as I said, I still have my bad days, even after 15 years! Yet, I really do have the passion for drawing and painting the human figure. I suppose it is because I have a great passion for human beings!! I love the silent communion that occurs between model and artist. It is without words. It is beyond words.
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Sunday, December 3, 2006
a cold morning walk
It was 0 degrees F this morning when I took the dog Pono for his walk. The Arkansas River was so beautiful. There was steam rising from the surface of the water, and all the trees were coated with white frost. I looked downriver, into the sun, and the mist from the water glowed. It was amazing.
On the walk, I ran into another dog owner who I see from time to time. Her name is Laura, and her black lab is named Virgil. She was telling me about an alzheimer's patient who she met through hospice. This woman was elderly, and Laura visited her at her home. She said when she first met this woman, she just thought of her as an old Salida housewife. Something amazing happened during the last visit Laura had with her. The woman was barely lucid when Laura got there. Laura managed to turn the television down, and began looking around the room. She noticed a large number of paintings on the wall. She got up to look more closely at the paintings, and the woman tried to get up, as if she had something important to say to Laura. Laura helped her up, and the woman headed into her bedroom. She was gone a long time, and Laura wondered if she was getting into some kind of trouble. So finally, Laura headed toward the bedroom, to see what the old woman was doing. Apparently, she had a book in her hands, and when she saw Laura, she pushed the book toward her, and indicated it was for her to look at. As Laura leafed through the book, she realized she was looking at an artists' portfolio, and the artist was none other than the woman standing in front of her. This elderly woman, who Laura first thought was a Salida housewife was actually once an accomplished artist. The memory of her art, and the sight of her old paintings caused the woman to begin forming sentences. She was able to communicate to Laura how she accomplished things with her painting, and used analogies that Laura, who is a writer, was amazed by. After a fairly lucid conversation with Laura about art, she looked my friend in the eye and said, "Painting knitted me. It is so sad now, because I cannot do it anymore." Laura asked her why not, and the woman just shook her head. Perhaps, in time, Laura can encourage this woman to go back to her brushes, and find once again the joy she experienced with her painting.
The thing that I find so intriguing about this story is that when Laura first got to the house, this woman was unable to even form a complete sentence. Yet, after the encounter with her old portfolio, it was as though something brought her "back", and she was able to communicate with my friend. I see this as an example of the power of art. I have heard other stories, regarding art, and its ability to connect people and to heal. These are the stories I like to remind myself of, when I begin to wonder why I spend so much time in the studio, brush in hand.
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Where does 'Tshika Tshikaaa' come from?Well, if you were not around in the 80's, then you probably don't know about a song called Oh Yeah by Yello. If this song rings a bell, then you've probably seen the emblematic movie defining youth of the 80's: Ferry's Bueller Day Off.
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Guest Artists
At Forevermore we are very proud to have regular guest spots from some world renowned tattooers. From the UK to Europe to Worldwide we are always working hard to bring the best artist there are to Glasgow. Spaces do tend to book up fast though so make sure you keep an eye out for new guests being announced so as not to be disappointed and even if you don't manage to make a booking you can still drop by the shop to say Hi and check out some of their work.


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The difference between observation status and inpatient status at the hospital can hit you where it hurts, in the wallet!
By Carole B. Larkin
+Alzheimer's Reading Room
This article is not only for families with a member who has a dementia, but also for all families who have an elderly or disabled family member who is on Medicare.
When one goes to the hospital, there are two admitting statuses, a fact that is not widely known.
A person can be admitted under what we think of as normal "inpatient" status, or they could be admitted under what is known as "code 23" or "observational" status.
When admitted as an inpatient, Medicare uses Part A pays 80% (after the deductible) of all costs, including hospital charges, doctors' bills, and drug costs.
When admitted on an "observational status" Medicare uses Part B and does NOT pay 80% for all costs.
It may pay 80% (after the deductible) of bills, but does not pay for things like x-rays, drugs, lab tests, or room and board. Also, the ambulance bill will not be paid, and if the person is ordered to go to rehab, that bill won't be paid, nor will ordered home health be paid for.
You may be kept up to 24 - 48 hours under observational status by law.
After that you are supposed to either be changed to an inpatient status or discharged.
A person on observational status is considered an outpatient.
Your doctor is the one who is charged with making the decision to admit you or not.
Sometimes your doctor at the moment is the emergency room physician; sometimes it's another doctor, like your normal doctor. A number of doctors do not make it clear to the hospital that they want you admitted on an inpatient basis (although they are supposed to).
There is a portion of hospitals administration called Utilization Review (UR) who can and do make decisions on the status (observational or inpatient) of a person in their hospital if the "admitting" doctor does not make a declaration of the persons status.
Sometimes these decisions are made (for example: changing an inpatient status to an observational status) long after the person was initially admitted and AFTER THEY ARE DISCHARGED. How's that for being after the fact?
If you are admitted on an observational status the hospital is supposed to give you an Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) that you are considered an outpatient and are not covered by Medicare Part A.
The following is an excerpt from CMS Internet Only Manual (IOM); Publication 100-02, Chapter 6, 220.5:
"If a hospital intends to place or retain a beneficiary in observation for a noncovered service, it must give the beneficiary proper written advance notice of noncoverage under limitation on liability procedures (see Pub. 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual; Chapter 30, "Financial Liability Protections," §20, at http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/downloads/clm104c30.pdf for information regarding Limitation on Liability (LOL) under §1879 Where Medicare Claims Are Disallowed). It is a Medicare expectation that all hospitals have a process that is in compliance with CMS regulations regarding non covered services."This situation has caused quite a bit of chatter on the Geriatric Care Manager Listserve with comments such as this:
CMS has hired auditors who get paid incentives based on the money they save Medicare.And this comment:
Their job is to review and adjust the billing codes. Guess what their incentive is.... observation vs. inpatient.
This has significant and negative implications for the clients, who by the way are usually not informed of how their stay is coded so cannot advocate for themselves. This means the hospitalization, if observation, becomes an out of pocket expense as do many of the medications and procedures. Only some of these can be billed under Medicare B.
Then comes the after care.... SNF (Skilled Nursing Facilities) stays and Home Health coverage...There are clients right now, getting hooked with bills they believed Medicare would cover. They have already been residing in SNF's post 3 day overnight hospitalization and were never informed that they weren't coded as admissions or that the CMS auditors changed the code to observation after they were discharged. Wait for litigation on the matter...
There is greater incentive for observations due to the 30 day readmission penalties that hospitals will be charged with which total 1% of ALL MEDICARE revenues to the hospital annually for 2013 up to 3% penalty in 2015. Plus additional penalties for other quality and satisfaction markers. It is terrible.
What does this mean for all of you (the public)?
It means that you need to check what your loved ones admitting status is with the admissions people before 24 hours into your loved ones stay in the hospital. If the status is "observational" immediately question not only the admitting doctor but also question the UR (Utilization Review) hospital staff. The question should be:
" Why after 24 hours of observation isn't my loved one either admitted as a regular inpatient or discharged? And where is my ABN (Advanced Beneficiary Notice)".
That notice serves as the vehicle for you to submit an appeal of the status later, if needed.
A word to the wise… You need to advocate for your loved one, or your (their) wallets will hurt too!
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For the holiday season, Miami area retailer Mr. R Sports has teamed up with Converse for Custom Converse Christmas, a sneaker design contest that will give two lucky winners the opportunity to receive their custom designs for free.
Between now and Tuesday, December 20th, head over to Converse and customize and model you'd like and proceed with the following steps:
-Follow both @Converse & @MrRSports
-Submit an image or screen shot of your design to firstname.lastname@example.com with "Custom Converse Christmas" in the Subject line.
-Retweet this: "I just entered the @MrRSports Custom @Converse Christmas giveaway http://bit.ly/sBabJF #CCC"
Designs will be shared online and critiqued by the sneaker community. On Christmas Day, two winners will be chosen - one male and one female. Winning designs will be made and shipped out for free.


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The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has completed the first and most intensive phase of review for NuScale Power's design certification application (DCA). This is the first and only small modular reactor (SMR) application to ever undergo NRC review. The NRC is expected to certify the reactor's design, and the company's first customer, Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems, is planning a 12-module SMR plant in Idaho slated for operation by the mid-2020s based on this certified design. During the 115 000 hours the NRC spent reviewing the DCA, it issued far fewer requests for additional information compared to other design certification applications, demonstrating the simplicity of the design and quality of the application.
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Google has started providing the factory images for Android 6.0 Marshmallow for many Nexus devices. Nexus 5 is among them. Android 6.0 OTA will be rolled out in batches so not all Nexus 5 devices will receive it together. If you want to manually install it, follow the guide below.
Disclaimer: Follow the instructions at your own risk. The writer cannot be held responsible for any bricked or unusable devices. Even though the chances of your Smartphone getting bricked are negligible, the owner of the device must take full responsibility of it!
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- Make a Backup of the SMSs, Call logs and Contacts using the Super Backup App
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Cover Art - Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
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Oooooh. I love Charlaine Harris. I'm going to start begging the publisher for the book right now.ReplyDelete
i love Harris's books and have some of this series of covers but they don't appeal to me particularly. I get the books in spite of them rather than because of them.ReplyDelete
What's the lowdown on these books? I am in desperate need of "smart, sassy, and funny" books for my wife, who has plowed through the normal series she reads. All the better if its something I might be interested in as well!ReplyDelete
What do you mean you haven't seen it posted anywhere else? I see how it is, you like my monthly newsletters but you don't read them? :PReplyDelete
I want to say it's the final art since it's also posted on her website.
Geek Monkey - This is a great series if you haven't read it yet. If you're wife has plowed through these novels, she might be interested in Kimberly Raye's Dead End Dating series or Gerry Bartlett's Glory St. Clair series.
SQT Good luck with that LOLReplyDelete
Hagelrat illustration style isn't always popular but her books are uniquely branded and distinctive.
Chris the Sookie books are one of fav series right up there with Kim Harrison' Hollows and Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake. The books are indeed sassy and fun. I believe Amazon has a boxed set deal on the first 7 books that would make an ideal gift.
Oh Jackie, yours was the first site I checked to look for the cover art which is why I went to Charlaine's website. You had it listed in New Releases, but it completely slipped by me where you had it placed further down the page.
They gave me the last one.... Actually, Charlaine herself got me hooked-up with Penguin books. Very nice lady.ReplyDelete
Oh I so hope Sookie chooses Eric. I doubt I'll ever forgive Bill.ReplyDelete
I'm for Eric too, but I think Bill gets too much poor press. I think his big mistake wasn't so much that he originally met Sookie under false pretenses but that he never told her that once he truly loved her before she found out on her own.ReplyDelete
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She has to forgive Bill, because he is the only one who truly loves and understands her.ReplyDelete
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Article courtesy of United Healthcare newletter
Article courtesy of United Healthcare newletter
8 satisfying secrets of happy people
Adding these simple habits to your day may help boost happiness
|Some people always seem to be cheerful and upbeat. So what's their secret?
Turns out, it isn't having loads of money or a perfect body, home or job. Instead, happy people tend to make time for healthy, fulfilling and feel-good activities.
Here are eight simple but powerful ways to follow their lead — and cultivate more happiness in your life:
1. Nurture social ties
Do you rely on texts, social media and email to stay in touch? That can be good. But don't let technology entirely replace face-to-face time.
2. Give thanks — for joys big and small
Even better: Make it a practice. Writing in a gratitude journal gives you a place to record and reminisce about all that's right with your world.
3. Lend a hand
4. Talk nicer to yourself
5. Find joy in moving
And here's a happy little secret: Give yourself a quick mood booster with mini bursts of activity. Even a 10-minute walk or kitchen dance party can perk you up.
6. Create and play
7. Get your pillow time
8. Look on the brighter side
Remember, you have choices. You may find your bliss by choosing those that add more meaning to your life. And that's certainly something to be happy about.
-Originally published by United Healthcare
[ Sometimes I read an article so great I have to forward it to all my readers. This recent post by fitness expert Jon Benson is one of those articles. See if it doesn't help you with your goals. Thanks! ]
I took a big, huge, massive sigh of relief today.
Finally… the FDA did something right when it comes to bogus "magic" diet-fatburn pills.
A panel of experts reviewed Vivus Inc.'s new wonder-pill "Qnexa" today.
They gave it the thumbs-down.
Oh… pesky little reported side-effects like… (are you ready for this?)…
Heart Attacks
Increased Risk of Suicide (yikes!)
Memory/Concentration Loss
You know… "minor" stuff like that.
GEEZ. What the hell are these drug companies thinking?
Oh, right…
Quick-Fix =
Got it.
So, I am going to believe that YOU are much smarter than the morons who tried to get this drug past the FDA.
I'm going to assume you want a solution to this obesity pandemic and your own fatloss issues (if you have them) that do NOT involve risking your life for a thinner you.
"Oh, Marge… she looks so thin in her casket…"
Listen: I get it. I really do.
I'm an athlete and we are always looking for tricks to help increase our performance. But your body is simply too smart for these fatloss-pills people are trying to pass off as "a break-through medical discovery."
Nonsense… more like heart-breaking medical waste of time.
One day… perhaps even in my lifetime… someone will invent a chemical that actually works to shed bodyfat without harming the body. That will be a great day for all of us.
Even so, I can all but promise you that this chemical will have its nasty side-effects and/or be limited in duration or power.
Nothing, repeat NOTHING you can pop in your mouth will give you the JOY that managing your dietplan and bodyweight can give you.
It's one of the greatest feelings in the world.
And here's a fantastic clue for you: The reason we want to be thin is because of the FEELING it gives us. Most everything we do is based on feelings.
Quick-fixes negate the most powerful thing about feelings: Earning the right to have them!
Think of it this way: Would you feel more alive and powerful if you climbed a mountain or if you took a helicopter ride to the summit?
Sure, the helicopter is easy… but which is more personally rewarding?
Think of your own body transformation goals as your personal mountain to climb.
No helicopters… just really good guides (I volunteer) and solid climbing tools (like a great real-world dietplan, solid workouts that work WITH your schedule, and realistic but exciting goals.)
Your goals will become your base camps along your summit of your personal journey to the best you possible.
Color me silly, but I think that sounds FAR more empowering and rewarding that popping pills.
As you probably know I wrote one of the top books in the world on "real-world" weighttloss (spelled that way so the spambox won't eat your email… : ) I made this dietary System as easy as possible… but NO plan is "easy" and there is NO quick-fixes out there without serious pricetags.
That said, I have some "rebel tricks" to share with you today… and they won't put you six feet under before your time.
Just click on the page below and then click on "Articles"… then you'll see it. It's the first article, "3 Diet Secrets Revealed".
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You can't sell this stuff in a bottle… but it works to get the bodyfat off and keep it off.
Don't Quit… Get Fit.
—-> SPECIAL NOTE: On the article page above, be sure to read until the bottom. If you like that article you can now just click a button and share it with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, or any number of cool sites.
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P.S. If you pick up my dietplan (on the article page above) you'll find in the Member's Area three supplements that actually DO work to help you burn-off-fat… but they do not work like magic. They work like they're supposed to: Realistically, and without harming your body. I take them. So should you.
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Well, we have all been back in business for at least a month now. How is the new school year going for all of you? We have made some changes to our homeschool environment to make things a little more functional and easy to deal with like adding a new iMac and Macbook Pro to our little family of technology.
I have to say the fifth grade looks bright but super busy. There is definitely more
work to be done in the fifth grade. We just received our favorite box of books from school a couple of weeks ago. Our book delivery is like an early Christmas in our house. We get so excited to see that big box filled with school books for the year. Who knew a family could be so excited about receiving a yearly curriculum? I just like the new shiny books and that new book smell. LOL!
As I am always honest with all of you loyal readers, I have to admit I was not the best homeschool mom this past year. I slacked a great deal. Harmonie was given the entire month of December off so I could focus on my finance class that was kicking my scholastic butt. Then we took a week vacation to Tulare to hang out with my cousin and my nieces and nephews. We were expecting a new baby back then. Then shortly after that, about a week or two to be exact, my brother passed and we took two weeks off for that. There were other times when a day or two were taken off and before we knew it, it was summer and we were swamped with swim and dive practice. We worked through that time, however, we are still a bit behind.
So, as we do in our house when we don't do what we are supposed to, we take responsibility and fix the problem. We have decided to double up to catch up. We are not a year behind, but we are behind enough for it to be a big deal to me.
Sometimes in homeschooling you have to just suck it up
and keep it moving. This is the great thing about homeschooling. You have the freedom to do what you have to do to get done what you need to get done.
How has the new year been going for you? Are you where you want to be or has this year begun to fall apart for you already? Let's chat about it!


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Medical malpractice happens. When it does, it can comprehensively change the life of a patient. You may suffer significant financial loss simply because an accident happened or an injury occurred. When negligence is involved, hiring a Jacksonville personal injury attorney is critical. This is one of the most important ways for you to secure the complete compensation owed to you. When negligence occurs, it's important to have an attorney to help you prove your case and to fight for the compensation owed to you.
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Meeting with an attorney can be the first step in ensuring you and your family receive the compensation owed to you after an accident occurs. These types of accidents occur for many reasons – mistakes, negligence, and fraud. Yet, proving someone is guilty of negligence is never simple. In every situation, you will need to show the individual had a responsibility to keep you safe, knew he or she was not doing so, and failed to do so. The first way an attorney will help you is by providing you have a case.
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You have a few bills. Perhaps you have a lingering backache. But, you want to get the funds you need fast. You are tempted to just settle the case with the negligent company's insurance company. Doing this could limit your compensation opportunities. In many situations, it can make it very difficult for you to obtain the funds you need to cover all of your losses.
More so, insurance companies are not working for you. They want to minimize the compensation paid out. This is why they typically set dates by which you need to respond. It is a way to limit the compensation they pay out. With the help of your personal injury attorney Jacksonville residents can get complete compensation for what is owed to you.
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I'm sure many of you have heard the term Household 6 or HH6. In a unit the leader uses 6 in his/her call sign. This is not my favorite military term because we do so much more than lead our "household". When I was a young girl, my mom and other spouses used the term Whiskey 6. Stemming from the w in 'wife' the phonetic alphabet dictates that 'w' is whiskey. If you combine that with the leader call sign you get Whiskey 6.
After 25 years as an Army Brat I dedicated my life to another soldier, the Army, and our country. I have met some of the greatest military spouses… and some not so great 😉 Here I want to share with you great stories, tips and tricks and anything else you'd like to hear about! I plan on including some of my own and some from military spouses past and present. I've had a heart transplant. Another friend has three children, two of them have disabilities and two of them have battled/are battling cancer. I know spouses who have lost mothers, children, and yes… their soldiers. I want this blog to make you feel like you're not alone. If you feel that no one is going through what you are, please reach out. This community is a strong one and we are here to support you.
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Home made yorkies. i make in batches and freeze, then pop in oven from frozen for 4 to 5 mins like you would aunt bessies, only way better.
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Please take a look at our latest vacancies
Do you want to support and develop young people? Do you enjoy creating new events, activities and opportunities? Are you passionate about making a difference? Then we would love to hear from you.
Our History
Learning to Work is a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status; set up to facilitate links between education and the world of work.
Business engagement is at the heart of everything we do and is what sets our activities apart when it comes to giving young people an insight into the world of work and what employers will expect of them when they enter the workplace. We are extremely passionate about the work we do and the impact we have on the lives of young people.
Learning to Work achieved matrix Standard accreditation in 2014 and 2017 recognises our information, advice and guidance services and accredits our capability to support our schools with their responsibility for careers education.
Our Impact
Each year we work with over 18,000 young people on a variety of different activities including; Work Experience, Work Ready Activities, Business Insight Days, Careers & Apprenticeship Events, Enterprise Activities, Inter-school Competitions, STEM, IAG (Information, Advice & Guidance), as well as support for Specials Needs and students struggling with mainstream education.
With the support of our Business Volunteers, these activities aim to bring the World of Work alive for Young People and give them the skills they will need to be successful.
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On Jan 12, 2006, at 8:55 PM, firstname.lastname@example.com wrote: > > My preferred approach is: if we have a true one way MEP, then it's > not > supported on HTTP. Thus there's no tricky choice to be made in > WSDL. The > mapping of in-only to HTTP is request/response with no envelope coming > back. The WSDL-determined code around the binding should in fact > ensure > that a 202 rather than a 200 has been received, or else we've got a > signal > that the server didn't believe it was in-only after all. My (current) > view is that the one way MEP should be used on protocols like UDP > that are > inherently fire-n-forget. It might also be a good match to certain > JMS-like queuing protocols. > I have to confess that this thread has me quite puzzled and I really don't understand the assertion that you can't support a fire-and- forget MEP on a request-response based protocol. Even "one-way" APIs like JMS can generate error conditions, e.g. javax.jms.Queue.send (Message) can throw an exception when something goes wrong as can java.net.DatagramSocket.send(DatagramPacket). It seems to me that there's little difference to the user between one of these methods throwing an exception and getting. e.g., a HTTP 4xx or 5xx status code. If you want to do fire and forget then just ignore any returned status code and/or exceptions. Marc. >> TCP/HTTP support my "entire response is optional" proposal and > effectively Fire-N-forget. > > I'm not convinced. Rich and I have agreed that the reason it > doesn't work > isn't quite the one I said in my note last night, but I still > believe that > HTTP is a request/response protocol, and that it's always good > practice > for the receiver of an inbound HTTP request to respond with a > status code > (I.e. a response) as opposed to just closing the connection. Any HTTP > experts want to disagree with me on that? > > Noah > > -------------------------------------- > Noah Mendelsohn > IBM Corporation > One Rogers Street > Cambridge, MA 02142 > 1-617-693-4036 > -------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > > "David Orchard" <email@example.com> > 01/12/06 07:11 PM > > To: <firstname.lastname@example.com>, "Rich Salz" > <email@example.com> > cc: <email@example.com> > Subject: RE: The deep difference between request/ > response > and fire-and-forget > > > I feel yet another "leaky abstraction" emerging. > > IIUC, TCP/HTTP support my "entire response is optional" proposal and > effectively Fire-N-forget. I'm really against generalizing away from > this awfully common case. > > Let's do the thought experiment. If we have an MEP for > request-optionalresponseenvelope and an MEP for fire-N-forget, then > somebody will have to say which one they want for a wsdl one-way. In > the case of HTTP, they will have to choose between them. I guess that > request-optionalresponseenvelope is the default for in-only in wsdl > 1.1 > and wsdl 2.0. I would also expect that the HTTP Binding for the MEPs > will be very similar. They will both put the request property on the > wire and then the FAF mep would be implemented by transitioning from > sending state to the Success state, whereas the r-ore mep would > transition to the sending+receiving state. > > This difference, the specification that the client will or will not > wait > for a response is the major difference between the two meps. And the > reason to have them is so that the sending node can "know" that it > doesn't have to wait. > > Is that right? > > If that's roughly right, I'll then observe that the choice of the SOAP > MEP is dependent upon the binding. For a wsdl in-only, the binding > might only support faf. In the case of HTTP that supports both MEPs, > the designer will be deeply aware of the connection mgmt issues - just > as we are talking about it. So now we have the knowledge of the > binding > affecting which soap mep is used to implement the wsdl in-only. A > leaky > abstraction imo. > > Further, let's look at the 2 scenarios where the sender and receiver > "disagree" about which MEP is in use. In both cases, the receiver > does > not intend to respond with an envelope. > > Scenario #1: Sender thinks faf, receiver thinks r-ore. Sender closes > connection after send. All good. Receiver gets message then > socket is > closed before it can respond. It might get confused about whether to > move into the Success or Fail state, but seems that the Success state > for a one-way is the logical place to go. > > Scenario #2: Sender thinks r-ore, receiver thinks faf. Sender > waits for > response. Receiver closes connection after receiving request and > moves > into the success state. Sender notices that connection has closed. > Sender has choice of moving into the Success or Fail state, but it > seems > that the Success state for one-way is the logical place to go. > > If you believe that that the Success state is the right place for a > sender and a receiver to goto after a connection close for a one-way, > then there's no need to differentiate between faf and r-ore. > > After this little bit of analysis, it seems that the only reason to > have > the 2 different MEPs is specify what a connection close after send > means, specifically what the next state is. For faf, connection close > after send means Success. For r-ore that is different than faf, > connection close after send would mean Fail. > > However, I think that we can hit the 80/20 by providing a r-ore mep > and > specifying that connection close after send results in Success. > > Cheers, > Dave > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: email@example.com [mailto:xml-dist-app- >> firstname.lastname@example.com] > On >> Behalf Of email@example.com >> Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 3:12 PM >> To: Rich Salz >> Cc: firstname.lastname@example.com >> Subject: Re: The deep difference between request/response and > fire-and- >> forget >> >> >> Rich Salz writes: >> >>>> A subtle problem occurs if you try to implement true FAF on a > req/resp >>>> protocol like HTTP. Repeating the sender code from above: >>>> >>>> s = socket.new(destinationURI); >>>> s.send(Message); >>>> // note that client does not wait here >>>> s.close(); >>>> >>>> Depending on the local implementation, I don't think the >>> above obligates >>>> the messaging system to even send the message. >>> >>> I think it does. It depends on semantics of the API, but I am not >>> aware of any "socket" library that allows a close() to bypass the >>> normal TCP close mechanism, which requires that all bytes in-transit >>> have been received. Not providing this guarantee (proper TCP >>> connection shutdown) would mean that every TCP-application would >>> have to build its own exit protocol on top of the TCP streams. >> >> Thanks, I think you're right in the specific case of TCP and HTTP. I >> actually realized it this morning and then saw your note. In some > sense, >> this traces to the fact that the TCP streams are reliable and happen > to >> each have a sort of Fire-N-Forget semantic, not just at the API >> level, > but >> also at the packet level. The packets that close the connection are, > I >> believe, ordered with respect to those that send the final data. >> Even > if >> they are delivered in the wrong order, I expect that the data is in >> general reliably transmitted, unless the network partitions or >> retries >> fail. >> >> Having acknowledged that, I should note that the above pseudo-code >> was > not >> intended to be HTTP/TCP specific, but rather a model for the API that > you >> typically use with Req/Resp. As you say, what actually happens > depends on >> the semantics of the API (and, I think, the protocol it's >> driving). I >> believe that a Req/Resp MEP is best designed to work with a broad > range of >> underlying protocols, and I think it's easy to imagine the design >> of a >> lightweight req/resp transport that responds to a close by >> immediately >> suspending further attempts to deliver. >> >> Bottom line: I acknowledge that I was wrong about TCP, but I >> continue > to >> suggest that it would be imprudent to make the entire response > optional in >> you req/resp MEP. I remain OK with our current plan to make the > response >> envelope optional. Do I have the facts right now? I think so. > Thanks. >> >> -------------------------------------- >> Noah Mendelsohn >> IBM Corporation >> One Rogers Street >> Cambridge, MA 02142 >> 1-617-693-4036 >> -------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> > > > > --- Marc Hadley <marc.hadley at sun.com> Business Alliances, CTO Office, Sun Microsystems.
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Facing the Music: Kim Campbell Talks Alzheimer's, Caregiving and Disco Meets Country
My husband, country music star Glen Campbell, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2011. In 2014, the documentary film "Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me" shared Glen's 151-concert "Goodbye Tour" with millions of people. It was empowering to share our family's story with the world, but it was just the beginning of our continuing journey with this devastating disease.
Throughout his life, Glen demonstrated how the power of love, laughter, friendship, faith and music helped him overcome many obstacles. I am determined to continue sharing his message with the world through my website, www.CareLiving.org, where others can find hope, humor and direction from my own experiences as well as through guest articles and posts from doctors, specialists, friends and fellow caregivers.
Don't Become The Second Victim
Beyond the inherent depression of caregiving, it can also be financially and emotionally devastating for many families. Husbands, wives and children often become the second victim of the disease. Although the experience can strain a family in many ways, it can also be a blessing when you change your perspective and search for hope and inspiration amid the sorrow.
Alzheimer's has opened up a whole world of new friendships and peers for me. I've built up a support group of caregivers who have become some of my best friends and who help me get through these tough times with positivity and determination. I've also been introduced to doctors and experts whose tireless work and research provide the much-needed optimism that a cure is on the horizon.
The Alzheimer's Association's website was the first place I went to for information when Glen was diagnosed. I was at home with nowhere to turn when I opened up my computer and went to Google to search for help and learn more about the disease. Finding www.alz.org was a godsend; I think it's one of the best web resources out there, and I am so happy to have found it.
Music City Cares
Our participation within the Nashville music community, as well as with the Alzheimer's community, has created a perfect pairing leading up to the Disco Party. Thanks to Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, this event will be a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness of both Alzheimer's and the plight of caregivers. Brad appeared in "I'll Be Me," and I was deeply inspired by Kimberly Williams-Paisley's book about her mother who died of Alzheimer's. They both care so much about this cause, and we all want to support the efforts of the Alzheimer's Association.
If you've been affected by Alzheimer's, help us "turn the beat around" at Nashville's Wildhorse Saloon on Sunday, June 4 to help raise funds for the Alzheimer's Association and to see what happens when disco meets country!
About the Author: Kim Campbell has been married to country/pop star Glen Campbell for 35 years. As a devoted mother, wife and caregiver, Kim has made it her mission to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their families. In 2016, she launched www.CareLiving.org, a website to provide information, inspiration and hope to caregivers.
2 Responses to "Facing the Music: Kim Campbell Talks Alzheimer's, Caregiving and Disco Meets Country"
Praying the benefit is a huge success. The Fan Club is so honored to be able to attend. Brad and Kim are genuine folks bringing awareness to a horrific disease that doesn't discriminate. Kim your book was awesome read it in one day, couldn't put it down. Thank you for putting your feelings and what many of us as well are feeling. Got bless you all for the love and comfort you always show!! See ya Sunday!!
I was so sad to hear of Mr Campbell's passing. I know he is in a better place now and is at peace. My husband also suffers with Alzheimer's and I am his only caregiver . I love my husband with all my heart and soul and am learning to take one moment at a time. I am participating in the walk to end Alzheimer's and I just wanted to take this opportunity to send my condolences to you and your family . Our journey is underway,I am scared but I am also strong. I think of Glen often and I know he is watching over us all. God Bless
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Fred Kiefer <fredkiefer <at> gmx.de> writes: > > Gregory John Casamento wrote: > > With a clean checkout and a clean install, I still get this: > > > > Compiling file set_show_service.m ... > > Linking tool set_show_service ... > > ../Source/./obj/libgnustep-gui.so: undefined reference to `nsanimation_progressMarkSorter' > > collect2: ld returned 1 exit status > > I had a look at the code and perhaps it helps to remove the "static > INLINE" declaration for this function. Marking it as inline does surely > not help, when it is only used as a function pointer. I wrote that with the hope the compiler might do some optimization here, as the function pointer is used in an inline function... I think it might be a GCC 4.1.1 bug : i just tried with mingw-gcc3.4.2 and it compiles without error. regards Xavier
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In case you missed it, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson had a really good year in 2013, landing the top-grossing actor spot to the tune of $1.3 billion in box office receipts. So it goes without saying that major motion picture studios would like to welcome Johnson into the fold for their tentpole projects going forward. One of those studios just happens to be Warner Bros., which just so happens to have a partnership with DC Comics (you may have heard about Man of Steel and its highly anticipated sequel). Johnson recently teased his Twitter followers about a meeting with WB's CEO regarding a DC property. Hit the jump to find out more, including his comments on his other upcoming films.
Here's what Johnson had to say about WB and DC:
Dwayne Johnson @TheRock We just had a big meeting w/ Warner Bros CEO re: @DCComics 2014 we will partner up and create the cool bad assery. #RockTalk
Not much in the way of details. Knee-jerk reactions will probably have people screaming, "Lobo!" but "Johnson himself said the project "went away." That was a year ago, however, so perhaps things have changed. It's just not enough to even speculate on at this point, but feel free to do so in the comments.
He also went on to talk about his upcoming films:
Hawaii is my fav. Cool to announce my next film, SAN ANDREAS will be filmed in Brisbane, Australia. #April#AussieLove#RockTalk
I'll clarify. SAN ANDREAS (my next movie shooting in April) is the first ever big 3D earthquake disaster film. #RockTalk
Im cautiously excited to start shooting NOT WITHOUT HOPE. To tell this story and become this man is truly an honor. #RockTalk
New Line has set an April start for San Andreas. Relativity's Not Without Hope is based on the Nick Schuyler book recountimg a 2009 fishing trip he took with four of his friends (including NFL players Marquis Cooper and Corey Smith) in the Gulf of Mexico that turned disastrous when their boat capsized, stranding them at sea.


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In most discussions of antimicrobial resistance, the menace of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) is mentioned. This family of bacteria, which includes E.coli and Klebsiella species, often cause hospital-acquired infections and are extremely difficult--if not impossible to treat.
The carbapenem class of drugs are, in many ways, the last line of resort and include the drugs: imipenem-cilastatin, meropenem, ertapenem, and doripenem. CRE employ one of 3 enzymes to inactivate this class of drugs:
- KPC: the most common mechanism in the US
- NDM-1: reported multiple times in the US and also linked to medical tourism in India
- OXA-48: only reported twice in the US
A team from the University of Pittsburgh led by Yohei Doi--who I am honored to have been a co-fellow with--recently reported Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from a patient in Pittsburgh that produces both OXA-48 and NDM-1. The isolate also possessed mutations that conferred high level aminoglycoside resistance.
The patient was a woman initially hospitalized in India for a neurologic condition who was subsequently transferred to Pittsburgh for further care. Once in Pittsburgh, she bounced between the hospital and long term acute care facilities-- a common theme amongst patients who harbor pathogens such as this one. Fortunately, this pathogen was merely colonizing the patient's urinary system and not causing an overt infection meriting treatment.
This case highlights the fact that bacteria, who have dominated the earth for billions of years, are genetically very plastic and can possess several modes of resistance due to selection pressure from antibiotics, uptake of plasmids from other bacteria, or other reasons. Also, the fact that this patient had been hospitalized in India should serve to remind clinicians of the high prevalence of these resistant isolates in other countries (see this excellent review on medical tourism for more information).


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As a woman who appreciates not only the beauty in clothing and accessories but one who admires a stylish, put-together home, I've always been interested in interior décor. And when I heard about WeMontage, an innovative adhesive product that allows customers to create large-scale personal photo collages and hang them in their home like wallpaper (and the fact its founder and CEO James Oliver lives in Neenah and works out of Madison), I had to learn more.
The New York native and business plan consultant has a diverse background in accounting, finance, sales, marketing and entrepreneurship. It was a chance viewing of a popular HGTV show that sparked his idea into a full-blown business. Read on for six interesting facts about this Neenah-based entrepreneur (technical co-founder is Chris Schmitz) and his super-stylish product.
It's instant wall décor—for less.
WeMontage is essentially fabric wallpaper that you can customize into a collage of your personal photos. It's all done online through their website (wemontage.com). Sizes range from six by four feet to unlimited square footage. The adhesive is also removable and doesn't damage your walls or paint. It can even stick to textured surfaces! The collage prices start out at $10 per square foot. "When you compare that to a frame that would be that large, it's incredibly affordable!" notes Oliver. (Shown in the photo below is Oliver's own children in a WeMontage that's up in his nursery).
It all started with HGTV.
"I was watching an episode of Home by Novogratz and they were covering this family that had these black and white collages [in their home]. At the time I was looking for work, and decided to work on WeMontage while also owning a business plan consulting company. So I was doing that to bring some money in while I was working on WeMontage. Then I pivoted and decided to focus one hundred percent on WeMontage.
"I did a bunch of research on companies who do printing. From there I settled on a really amazing company that does my printing and fulfillment for me. They're based in Michigan. Your order usually goes to print the same day; sometimes within one to two days. We have free FedEx ground shipping, and it takes about five days to get your order. We have a money back guarantee as well."
He got a big break.
Oliver was chosen for gener8tor, a startup accelerator/entrepreneurial bootcamp based in Milwaukee and Madison. Sessions are three months long and it's competitive to get in. Oliver's business was chosen based off of his presentation during the Wisconsin Tech Council's Early Stage Symposium Elevator Olympics. "gener8tor helps validate your business model, and helps with product development and customer acquisition. I'm still pinching myself! I always believed it could happen. I had an epiphany that I could actually raise money for this project, and started putting together my financial projections."
His other big break was at the BlogHer conference (a large annual blogging conference for women) that took place in Chicago July 25-27. Not only did Tiffany Brooks, who just won HGTV's Design Star, design WeMontage's booth, but serial entrepreneur Guy Kawasaki stopped by the booth and took a picture and ended up tweeting with Oliver afterward. "It was great—our business is new and no one knows us—but people would walk by our booth, glance and their mouth would just fall open," says Oliver.
Being an entrepreneur can be tough.
"On January 2, my kids were born prematurely and unexpectedly at twenty-eight weeks. The next day I was supposed to leave for gener8tor and be gone every weekday for three months and only back on weekends. But the only way I was going to get [WeMontage] off the ground was to go to gener8tor. I was like, 'I can't leave,' but my wife insisted I go because she thought it was so important to WeMontage and the success of the family. So the next two and half months were difficult, and I cried almost every day. It was really, really hard."
He's on to the company's next step.
"We're working on a next stage development which will provide users more flexibility in terms of where they can put their images. Right now in our current design, we took math equations and turned them into code to optimally arrange them on a canvas based on size and resolution. In our current design though, people can't just put pictures wherever they want [in the collage]. We're currently designing software to give people more flexibility and freedom because we've gotten a lot of questions about that."
WeMontage really is about family and friends.
When asked how he came up with the name WeMontage, Oliver says he gathered a bunch of friends, broke out some wine "and we sat around and came up with some awesome names. That's how we came up with WeMontage!
"It's been amazing [so far]! The one thing I've learned about our business is that it's about the feeling that people get when they see their loved ones in the moments that matter most to them in a large unique format."
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