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22 Apr How to Handle Bundled Payments
Medicare and Medicaid programs are making structural reforms regarding entitlement reform intensities. They plan to add prevention initiatives that will reduce or slow the growth in chronic disease prevalence, introduce care coordination in the Medicare program, and reform how healthcare providers are paid. One of the main objectives is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is implementing the Bundled Payment for Care Improvement (BPCI) initiative.
Bundled Payment for Care Improvement
In November 2016, CMS released a preliminary list of 48 "episodes of care." These specify what would be paid at a targeted rate lower than the actual service payment fee. These episodes of care will cover around 70% of all Medicare expenditures if applied to all providers, and for all the 48 episodes. Under this initiative, providers will identify which of the conditions should be tested. The purpose of the Bundled Payment for Care Improvement initiative is to replace flawed sustainable growth rate and offer strong financial incentives to integrate inpatient care with post-acute care services.
More than 75% of Medicare program spending is associated with patients under treatment for five or more medical conditions. Additionally, all the growth regarding Medicare spending since 1987 is related to people with multiple chronic health conditions. Under the Bundled Payment for Care Improvement (BPCI) initiative, Medicare will provide coordinated care for chronically ill patients. This requires "team-based care," which includes health coaching, transitional care, comprehensive medication management, and a care coordinator among other elements.
CMS to Test Three Bundled Payment Models
The BPCI complements other Medicare initiatives, such as accountable care organizations (ACOs). Designed to address population costs, ACOs also evaluate quality and include preventive initiatives to reduce incidence/prevalence of chronic medical conditions. The BPCI complements many initiatives and efforts, and is a way to manage overall spending within one episode of care. CMS is also interested in exploring three payment models.
The BPCI has promise to offer strong financial incentives across inpatient care and post-acute care in the Medicare program. Medicare spending for Part A and B services are to be included in each model, along with Part D spending outside the scope of an initiative. The three models to be tested include:
- Payment for inpatient state – For one of the 48 specified conditions, the provider will receive payment for the inpatient stay, plus targeted payments for services provided 30 or90 days post-discharge. This method pays providers using the fee-for-service payments, and then compares the total payments to the standard (minimum of 3% discount for episodes 30-89 days after discharge and 2% for 90 days or more.
- Payment for post-discharge services – When services provide after discharge are linked to one of the 48 conditions, the bundled model provides payment. This includes post-acute care services and hospital readmissions. In addition, provider payments will use fee-for-service payment with a reconciliation compared to a predetermined target.
- Payment for inpatient stays – These payments will include both physician-provided and inpatient services, as well as any related hospital readmissions. This approach differs from the other models, as it would be prospectively determined amounts provided for the services. Also, the hospital would distribute payments to doctors from the bundle.
Bundled Payments lead to Health System Reform
Payment bundles will require several changes in how medical facilities and providers interact in order to meet the discounted targets. Hospitals will contract with, vertically integrate with, or establish joint ventures with post-acute care provider practices to create the capacity of managing and coordinating services for patients after discharge. Joint ventures accelerate between hospitals and home health agencies anticipating these payment changes.
Another key component to after care for the patient involves effective care coordination services, which are offered to patients in the original Medicare program. To accomplish this, the incentive will involve efforts to provide effective traditional care, as well as links to nurse care coordinators, transitional care, and health coaching. Health information technology is critical for tracking expenditures across many sites of care, along with monitoring changes in the patient's health status.


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I recently read this post on Behance and thought that it was definitely worth sharing with all of you.
Contrary to popular belief, creativity can exist in bureaucratic environments. You can see it in the form of brainstorms and "exciting days" in offices across the corporate world. A new idea flourishes, but then it enters a bureaucratic mess that substantially reduces the likelihood of execution.
"Don" (real name protected) had an internship this summer at a social networking startup that shall go nameless. As he explains, "ideas for changes and small improvements would originate in a brainstorm, and then be preserved for a meeting with our design agency. A week later, a meeting with designers would end with a series of questions for the programmers. The programmers (some work on the opposite coast and some work in India), would have to agree on a meeting time with the designers and with the executives. By the time that meeting happened, everyone would need a refresher on the topic, weeks would have passed, and money evaporated." Painful.
To make ideas happen, creative professionals must work in a system that values a bias-to-action and boundaryless collaboration.
- Brainstorm meetings should include the resources required for execution. If the plan for implementation involves designers, programmers, accountants, lawyers, etc…then they should have representation.
- Strive to have everyone at the table (physically or metaphorically). It is no wonder that small all-in-house start-ups are especially productive in developing new businesses.
- For dispersed groups, extra effort must be taken to engage the right resources in a timely manner.
When an idea is brewing, your first action should be to get everyone involved who will actually need to take action to make the idea happen.
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Vaccination Outcome Study of 6 to 12 yr olds
This is apparently the first US study on the outcome of vaccination dated 2016 of 666 US home educated children which portrays health outcomes within the group of vaccinated v un-vaccinated children. In my opinion this Mawson Study is a must read for parents who have yet to vaccinate their children. MAWSON-STUDY Lynne Shrubb, Homeopath.


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On The Possibility of an iPad mini
The thought of a smaller iPad strikes fear into the hearts of many, with some going so far as to call the idea a large smartphone. True, there's a lot of speculation surrounding the tablet and many reports have claimed that it will be unveiled next month during a special Apple event at which the next iPhone will also be either released or previewed.
There's so very much information to gather about this rumored device that one could spend days looking for it all. Even the good John Gruber wrote an in-depth article exploring the many possibilities of a smaller iPad. I, however, have decided to jot down my own thoughts on the idea along with some useful information for all of you wondering what such a device would be like.
The biggest aspect of a smaller iPad is definitely the display. According to the majority of reports, it'll be a good 7.85 inches diagonally with a resolution of 1024 by 768. This would mean that the device could keep the same 4:3 aspect ratio that the current iPad has. It also suggests that the pixel per inch ratio would be 163, as opposed to the 264 count on the Retina iPad — i.e. it will not be a Retina display device.
I think this is better than a Retina display since all original iPad and iPad 2 apps will work perfectly with the device. If the device adopted a different resolution then things would get complicated for developers. Apple's not going to make this device one that introduces an Android-like ecosystem of apps that are only compatible with certain displays. On the other hand, if you were to leave out developers entirely, the user experience could be less than satisfactory since you would be seeing pixels again.
Specs and Design
Other than the display, this smaller iPad could bring quad-core processing technology to Apple's devices. Such an increase in speed was rumored to be included with the new iPad released earlier this year, but the device only received a quad-core graphics processor. The smaller iPad may also accommodate a good amount of internal storage — more than 8 GB but less than 64. Apple won't be aiming for the cloud market like Amazon did with the Kindle Fire, but it will probably offer less storage for a smaller device since people presumably won't be watching videos on it.
As for design, there has been much speculation on the matter. Some say the device will be an exact replica of the iPad 2, but smaller. Others claim that Apple will be taking things to a new realm with a complete redesign that'll also come to the full-size iPad next year. Most reports just go with the idea that the smaller iPad will in fact be a larger iPod touch. I can see this being more likely, but Apple will not be using the shiny aluminum design on it.
One of the biggest factors that this new iPad will be judged on is pricing. Users aren't going to purchase it if it costs over $350, but that seems very unlikely. Most sources believe that the device will be priced from $200–250 to compete with the Kindle Fire and Nexus 7. Apple, of course, always has its own ideas in mind when it comes to the pricing of things. It might just keep the base price at $250 to challenge the market.
What would you use this iPad for? Reading, gaming and other activities that are better for a smaller tablet that can be held in one's hands effortlessly, I'd expect. It'd be the more portable device, even though that's what a regular iPad is supposed to do. However, you could carry this one in your bag without taking up as much space, or you could throw it in your purse.
I don't think Apple will ever use E Ink technology, but they probably want you to have a good reading experience. Making a tablet that's very close to the proportions of an average book would be perfect. In fact, I'd prefer one that size if I were reading or playing a game. However, I'm not sure how many other reasons there are to get a smaller device. Obviously, gaming is easier when you have something that actually fits in your hands well, but the same cannot always be said for other activities. Watching a film or TV show, for instance, is more fit for a 9.7-inch iPad than a smaller one.
You're probably wondering why Apple would even enter the micro tablet market. Is it because their competitors are winning with smaller tablets? I highly doubt it. Apple's reasoning would be to satisfy the minority of users who prefer smaller, handheld devices like a Kindle Fire. I can understand that rationale since the Retina iPad is not something that I can hold in my hand for an extended amount of time; it's not good for reading a book at such a size.
Release Date
According to iMore, the "mini" iPad will be announced on September 12th along with the new iPhone. AllThingsD's sources have a different view, asserting that the device will be announced at a different event in the month of October. There's no word on an exact release date or even confirmation that this particular device will be spoken of at Apple's event next month, but all signs point towards that since it'd prepare them for a good holiday season. As you may recall, the corporation released its iPhone 4S in October of last year — just in time for the holiday season. Apple clearly enjoys introducing products just before Christmas for better sales.
Your Input
I've given my two cents with lots of information about this potential iPad and I'm sure you have something to say about it. I have but two questions: would you buy the device if it had the specifications you desire (explain them) and do you think it's a good idea for Apple to enter this market? Give all your thoughts on the matter and let's generate some discussion.


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There are a few important things to improve on when it comes to my marathon running. First one is nutrition before, during and after the race. Second is to establish more strength in my core. Third is to endure more pain in order to keep a steady pace-keeping a steady pace will be my key issue from now on. Fourth is to do some more research when it comes to what marathon-race is best suitable for what I'm trying to achieve.
1. Total amount of training since 1th of January:
237,6h/ 7,2h pr week(Running: 187,9h/1.752,9 km)
Verticals: Not monitored before 6th of June
2. Total amount of training since 12th of July:
86,4h /7,9h pr week (Running: 79,6h/ 734 km)
Verticals: 10.930 m( Running: 10.293 m)
3. Total amount of training this week:
3h 44m(Running: 3h 44m / 42,2 km)
Verticals: 146 m(Running: 146 m)
4. Body weight: 71,7 kg
(Saturday morning)
5. Shoes:
-Mizuno Wave Ronin (purchased 8.4.10) : 512 km
-Puma Concinnity (purchased 30.4.10) : 220 km
-Montrail Masochist (purchased 14.5.10) : 415 km
-Mizuno Wave Aero 8 (purchased 28.7.10) : 146 km
-Saucony Kinvara (purchased 9.9.10) : 56 km
-Puma Trailfox (purchased sep 2006) : 40 km


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Relax with your family on the Norfolk Broads
Family time is precious, and children grow up very quickly. With work, household jobs, running errands, and finding time to sleep, the very few hours left can often fly by without much thought at all. With quality family time in such short supply, it's essential that you make the most of your leisure time.
Cosy-Norfolk-HotelsVisiting the Norfolk Broads for a holiday or short break can be one of the very best ways to rediscover family values, enjoy the simpler things in life, and let everything else go. You may even find that you make this trip an annual event; such are the pleasures of a stay in Norfolk!
Quality accommodation
Spending holidays in the UK is now more popular than ever, with many families keen to explore the wildlife, events, attractions, and sights that lie a little closer to home. Norfolk has all of these in abundance.
The Norfolk Broads is a seemingly never-ending landscape of waterways, lush marshlands, rich grassy banks, and well-populated marinas, as well as the odd vintage windmill (actually wind powered pumps to drain the marsh) or two. As you can imagine, accommodation on the Norfolk Broads is similarly beautiful, with houseboats, cottages, apartments, and lodges aplenty; if you fancy staying beside the river, on the edge of a wood, or in the heart of the country, you'll be spoiled for choice.
Whether you enjoy quiet afternoons sailing from pub to pub; visiting a Norfolk seaside resort, trying the adventure parks of BeWILDerwood and Pleasurewood Hills; wandering around local art galleries and exhibitions, or if you are content to find a boutique café and sample some of the local cuisine, Norfolk has enough to keep the whole family entertained, well-fed, and thoroughly spoiled.
Norfolk is a haven for photographers, artists, cyclists, horse riders, and ramblers, so a break – long or short – is a great way to spend uninterrupted, quality time together as a family. You may even discover that you're more creative than you previously thought!


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Thursday, February 10, 2011
World Choir Games
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I had at least 4 friends send me the link to this contest, and initially I was thrilled. I think it's a great honor for our city to be hosting the Choir Games (especially after an unsuccessful bid for the Olympics). It's also a plum project for a character designer. I actually worked out 3-4 rough designs before reading the contest rules, and was disheartened to find this:ReplyDelete
"All entries become property of Sponsor and none will be returned. Contestants acknowledge and agree that Sponsor shall have the right to edit, adapt, modify, reproduce, publish, promote, create a sound recording with, broadcast, or otherwise display or use entries in any way it sees fit without limitation or compensation to entrants."
This states pretty emphatically, that you could lose the contest (which is partly determined by a public vote), not be paid a penny, and still have your creations taken away from you and used to sell merchandise at this event or a future event by this same group. As for exposure: Even if you won first prize, there is no guarantee that you'd even see your own work in print. The sponsors claim the right to revise your art to any extant they see fit.
If the promoters pulled the entire award budget, they could probably hire a decent professional artist who would happily do the project at a reduced market rate. The benefit would be this: the artist and the client would form a partnership: they could engage in mutual consultation, share ideas at the brainstorming stage, pore over rough sketches together and generally lay the foundation for a good design before putting a lot of tedious work into a final mark. This is the way professionals work together. Today, crowd-sourcing and contests are the rage, and the fine art of art-direction is going the way of the dodo.
I would "like" your response here Chuck if I had the option.ReplyDelete
Thanks, Oliver.ReplyDelete
I'm not trying to make enemies, but when prices are in the gutter (as they've been for a long time), copyright becomes a HUGE issue.
I LOVE contests too myself. They're so tempting and often just seem fun to do without any real pressure. But often is the case, I think, that statements like this are really the best answer.ReplyDelete
"If the promoters pulled the entire award budget, they could probably hire a decent professional artist who would happily do the project at a reduced market rate"


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Qatar's foreign minister has rebutted accusations by his Saudi counterpart that Qatar is trying to politicise the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.
Adel al-Jubeir, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, appeared to accuse Qatar on Sunday of politicising the issue and "declaring a war" against the kingdom by demanding the internationalisation of the Hajj.
The claim was rejected by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in an interview with Al Jazeera.
"Qatar never politicised the issue of Hajj," he said.
"It was Saudi Arabia trying to politicise the Hajj pilgrimage amid the Gulf crisis.
"There has been no suggestion by any Qatari official about internationalising the issue."
The Hajj is an annual pilgrimage to Mecca attended by hundreds of thousands of Muslims from around the world.
Jubeir was quoted by Al Arabiya's website as saying: "Qatar's demands to internationalise the holy sites is aggressive and a declaration of war against the kingdom … We reserve the right to respond to anyone who is working on the internationalisation of the holy sites."
Jubeir's statement
In a separate statement in the Bahraini capital of Manama on the same day, Jubeir denied what he called claims that Saudi Arabia was trying to politicise the Hajj.
"We reject attempts by Qatar to politicise the issue and consider it disrespect to the Hajj and pilgrims," he said.
Qatar accused the Saudis of politicising the Hajj and addressed the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion on Saturday, expressing concern about obstacles facing Qataris who want to attend Hajj this year.
Qataris are allowed to go to Hajj by Saudi authorities, but they can access the country via only two designated airports: King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah and Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Airport in Medina.
READ MORE: Qatar accuses Saudi Arabia of politicising Hajj
The citizens of Qatar who are abroad will have to return to the country, during the Hajj period at the end of August and beginning of September, to be able to enter Saudi Arabia by way of one of the designated airports.
Furthermore, Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation has said Qatar Airways flights are banned even for pilgrims during the Hajj period.
The land border with Saudi Arabia has been closed since June 5, preventing pilgrims from reaching Saudi Arabia via land.
The fact that Qatari diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia are also closed means there is no authority to appeal to for Qataris in case issues come up during Hajj.
The moves are designed "to set obstacles for the pilgrims from Qatar to Mecca", according to Qatar's Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf).
'Registrations reach 20,000'
Ali Sultan al-Misifry, director of Hajj and Umrah department at Awqaf, said the number of registrations by national and resident pilgrims had reached 20,000.
"Many of these registrants have joined Hajj campaign to begin their holy ritual. However, then the Saudi ministry's refusal to communicate and to provide safety guarantees led to the apprehension of the pilgrims," Misifry said, according to Qatari news media.
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Bahrain previously issued a list of 13 demands for Qatar, which included curtailing its support for the Muslim Brotherhood, shutting down the Doha-based Al Jazeera channel, closing a Turkish military base and downgrading its relations with Gulf enemy Iran.
On Sunday, foreign ministers of the four countries said they were ready for dialogue with Qatar if it showed willingness to tackle their demands and "fights terrorism".


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Hi all, its been a while! I've been in Chicago for about three months now, and culinary school has started for me. Chicago is an amazing city and I love it here. I have also gotten a job at Honey Butter Fried Chicken and I have learned a lot from there. I have still been cooking and baking at home, but I didn't get the chance to pick up some photo-worthy dinnerware until two days ago. I can't really give a solid reason as to why I haven't been blogging (its many reasons, really), but I'm back with a review on the Fish Bar!
This was my and J's (my boyfriend) second time here, and we came here knowing that we wanted the gumbo again. The gumbo is incredibly flavorful, spicy and full of chicken flavor. It has great sausage chunks, some seafood (I believe), and rice. Its perfect for a cold day. I would highly recommend the gumbo, perhaps even getting it again should we go back.
The lobster bisque was the soup of the day, and it was finished with butternut squash. I am a big fan of crustaceans in general, and the soup shouted "LOBSTER" to me. It had butternut squash in it as well, so it ended on a sweet note, and they seem to like their soups spicy so there was that as well. There were no garnishes for this soup, which is very traditional of lobster bisques, but I would have appreciated perhaps a couple of cubes of butternut squash or lobster.
We ordered lemon rings to share. Last time, we ordered tater tots, which are fingerling potatoes with herbs and olive oil. J opted for lemon rings to change things up a little. Lemon rings are deep fried lemon slices, onions and jalapenos. The lemons were very bitter, of course, but with a tang that you would expect from a lemon. I suspect the dish is as an accompaniment to beer, as I could see the bitterness working out. We did not order any drinks, so we were not a big fan of the lemons. Too bitter for J's taste and I don't really like lemons or limes. However, the onions and the jalapenos were very good and we ate all of those. The jalapenos can get a little spicy, but paired with onions they were amazing.
The Crabby Patty, which is a crab cake sandwich, was really good as well. It had great crab flavor. I do wish they put a little more mayo on it, or the mayo tasted more strongly of old bay, which would have really brought the sandwich over the top.
Finally, I got the Octopus a la plancha, which means grilled. Its served with cannellini beans, zucchini, lemons, capers, and parsley. I probably should have thought twice about ordering this dish, because it is very obviously a summer dish. The bright and acidic flavors were good, but not very warming on a cold October day. The beans were also a little undercooked to my liking. The octopus was grilled to perfection, tender and not chewy. The octopus tasted buttery and zesty, but it didn't taste like octopus at all. It was a well executed dish, but I probably wouldn't get it again because of the lack of octopus flavor.
Despite my (seemingly) negative review, I would go back to this place again. I love that they only use wild caught or responsibly raised seafood, and although the portions are small, the flavors are big. Have you been to Fish Bar before? What do you think about it?
Fish Bar
2956 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL
(773) 687-8177


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Boing Legend Monday 28/01/2013, 17:31
For a whole month, from 28/01 to 01/03, every day at 5pm and 9pm (GMT +1:00), it's Happy Hour on Urban Rivals.
Load up on Clintz for an hour.
1 damage = 1 Clintz.
Just turn up in any room (except the Training, Guild and Events rooms) and get playing!
Don't hang around. Make the most of it.
edited by Boing monday 28/01/2013, 17:31
FatAlbert2020 Imperator Open Casket Sunday 03/03/2013, 04:35
Play a match in a DT, play during a happy hour (now gone), watch videos that give you clintz, play in the "Duel" game room, and do free credit offers. Please stop complaining about earning clintz.
ThatBoyMC Senior Sunday 03/03/2013, 06:08
@TUE-MrKazejin: Nooo! Reallllyyyy?! I had no idea I could do those things! How the hell am I not rich yet??
Good advice - I'll make sure to write it down.
maki_mUR Senior Dragons Cro Clan Monday 04/03/2013, 02:44
Complaining won't get you anywhere, just playing a lot will... try different game modes and see what works for you
-Bakuryu Senior Monday 04/03/2013, 03:14
You don't have to! Just write down the page!
You've been playing the game for a few months and you expect to be rich?
ExTurbo Novice Monday 04/03/2013, 08:56
@ThatBoMC- If you want to rich that quickly just buy a lot of credit that you can,
Or not just play hard like every people else..
ThatBoyMC Senior Monday 04/03/2013, 15:17
@maki_mUR: "playing a lot" = grinding all day = not fun = nobody wants to/can do that.
"try different game modes" - All game modes = low clintz payout.
@ClourgBeyne: "you expect to be rich?" - Did I say that?
@ExTurbo: "just buy a lot of credit" - I don't spend my money on foolish things.
"just play hard" - a.k.a. grinding all day...see above about grinding.
hashburki Guru REIGN OF THE SUPREMES Tuesday 12/03/2013, 13:44
Watch videos that give you clintz? Whats that?


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|Conditions for Magnetism in Pu Systems
|HAVELA Ladislav; JAVORSKY Pavel; WASTIN FRANCK; COLINEAU ERIC; GOUDER THOMAS; SHICK A.b.; DRCHAL V.
|Proceedings of Plutonium Futures - The Sciences 2006 - A Topical Conference on Plutonium and Actinides vol. UCRL-PROC-222342 p. 61-62
|U.S. Department of Energy by University of California, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
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|While light actinide elements are Pauli paramagnets with the itinerant 5f states at the Fermi level, the localization for actinides behind Am leads to magnetic ordering analogous to lanthanides. The specific position of Pu just before the localization threshold should make it very sensitive to external variables, but various Pu allotropic phases have surprisingly nearly identical weak magnetic susceptibility, despite a large volume expansion exceeding 20% for the fcc -Pu comparing to monoclinic -Pu. This situation poses a problem for theoretical description, because LDA or GGA calculations indicate the formation of magnetic moments for the expanded phases1. Our recent LDA+U calculations2 (around mean field version), which yield a non-magnetic ground state (S = 0. L = 0) and correct cohesion properties, suggest that the key, at least for Pu, can be the 5f-count approaching the nonmagnetic 5f 6 state, i.e. much higher than the originally expected value close to 5.0. The calculations also indicate3 that the magnetic order is not established, when the lattice is expanded by Am doping, or if the dimensionality is reduced. For the terminal concentration of pure Am the LDA+U calculations3 correctly reproduce the non-magnetic 5f 6 state. The main characteristics of the Pu-5f states is the density of one–electron states concentrated around 1 eV binding energy, while the empty states of the 5f7/2 character are about 4 eV above EF. Variations with increasing Am concentration in the fcc Pu-Am solid solution were found negligible. If this picture is credible, the high value of the g-coefficient of low-temperature electronic specific heat, as well as high-intensity f-emission observed close to EF by PES, should have been due to many-body states, as suggested in Refs.4,5. One way to test the adequacy of our LDA+U calculations is to study experimentally the behaviour of expanded Pu. For this purpose, the doping by Am is the most efficient tool. Unlike the common -phase stabilizing dopings by Al or Ga, the doping by Am expands the lattice, and the expansion is larger than e.g. for the Ce doping. Considering the alternative scenario, at which a narrow 5f band at EF is the key ingredient bringing -Pu to the verge of magnetism, such expansion should lead to increase of g, presumably to onset on magnetic order, and all properties would undergo a dramatic development due to the changing density of one-electron states at EF, increasing up until it is suddenly forced to leave the Fermi level due to incipient localization.
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The Clubhouse is one of the original structures on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, constructed in the same era as the Malaga Cove Plaza and the La Venta Inn. The Clubhouse opened in November, 1924.
During the ensuing years, modest modifications and updates have been made to the Clubhouse.
The membership approved a major renovation and expansion in 2004. The exterior was modified to restore consistency with the Clubhouse's original Mediterranean style. An additional 8,600 square feet was added for a new Grand Banquet room, and the entire lower level was constructed to provide more space for members. The facility now provides sufficient room to accommodate special events and member activities simultaneously.
The Clubhouse interior was completely renovated in 2007 with the objective of retaining the historic perspective of the original design in an elegant and modern manner. The Clubhouse provides a wide variety of rooms and options for member and community events, dining, and social activities. Complimenting this excellent facility are unsurpassed views of the coastline from Redondo Beach to Malibu, the city lights of Los Angeles, and the distant mountain ranges to the east.


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9. 2006 product -- Sales OnDemand
Learn the response to the ninth question in SearchCRM.com's exclusive mobile CRM quiz. Read the answer and more detailed information on mobile vendors and SFA.
9. New product -- Sales OnDemand
Which large CRM vendor announced a product called Sales OnDemand -- comprised mainly of SFA features including lead and pipeline performance management -- at its 2006 user conference?
a) Siebel
b) Oracle
c) SAP
d) None of the above
SAP announced Sales OnDemand, its own subscription-based CRM application for large and upper midmarket customers at Sapphire 2006.
The Web-based CRM software's first release is comprised mainly of sales force automation (SFA) features including lead and pipeline performance management. Marketing and on-demand call center functionality with a service offering will be issued in quarterly releases later this year.


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Fraggle Imperator HK's fox on typewriters Thursday 27/03/2008, 07:46
In order to fix things up today with the leaders, we have block the sale of them on the market (public/private/kate) temporary.
It should be allowed again tomorrow or maybe early.
Captnlitew Guru • » вєαυтιƒυℓ αηgєℓz « • Thursday 27/03/2008, 07:51
Thanx for the info...i thought that there's something wrong with my ur account!
question-wat r u fixing things in leaders....stats or abilities?
Force Majeure Imperator Open Casket Thursday 27/03/2008, 08:01
It's ok..to at least keep things in order until UR arrives in a decision on what to do next or how to fix the recent complains on "leader issues" and people who encountered "leader bug" problems..
LOA_PuppyChow Guru Legends of America Thursday 27/03/2008, 09:30
I only hope that nobody exploited the bug, and acquired 8 Vholt cards... that'd be 800k easy, and a huge exploit.
OC-Anthony H- Titan Thursday 27/03/2008, 10:30
I do believe a lot of people exploited the bugg already, I just wonder if they will give them back or just "cheat" to get a lot of clintz though?
Gryazzie Titan Thursday 27/03/2008, 11:18
ReadTheRules Titan Maracanaso Thursday 27/03/2008, 11:21
I thought some crazy people bought up all the leaders, haha
Fraggle Imperator HK's fox on typewriters Thursday 27/03/2008, 11:53
We are in the process of fixing the situation, if you have been affected by the bug (in a good or bad way), you'll receive a private message from kate explaining what actions have been taken on your account.


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New legislation aims to give the public a stronger voice in Illinois elections.
The measure, sponsored by Senator Dan Biss of Evanston, creates a small donor match program for constitutional officers and legislative elections. He says that way, everyday people, not just the wealthy can make an impact in political races.
"What it says is there are going to be two ways to fund a campaign. You can fund a campaign in the old way, with big money, or you can fund a campaign the people's way, by having ordinary people contribute $25, $50, $100, $150, and have those contributions matched at a 6:1 level so that it will be enough resources to allow you to communicate your message."
Illinois Campaign for Political Reform's David Melton.
"The point of the system is not to give all candidates all the money they need to be at a parity with the highest spending candidate, you do have instances where people get outspent significantly. The point of this program is to enable ordinary candidates, rather than super wealthy candidates, who don't have their own resources, to be able to get their message out to the public and run an effective race."
The cost of the program is estimated at $1 per Illinois resident annually, according to The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.


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Flexeril and Ambien intereaction
Last reviewed by Editorial Team on September 5th, 2018.
Can you take Flexeril and Ambien together
What is Flexeril
Flexeril is a Brand name for a medication containing cyclobenzaprine as an active ingredient that is used as a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses responsible for pain sensations that should be sent to the brain.
As a muscle relaxant it is used together with physical therapy and other measures for relaxing muscles and relieving pain and discomfort that can be caused by sprains, strains, and different muscle injuries.
Cyclobenzaprine can relieve local muscle spasm with no interruption of muscle function. Flexeril is available in a form of tablets in dosage strengths of 5 and 10 mg. For most patients, usual and recommended dose of Flexeril is 5 mg three times a day.
The dose may be increased to 10 mg three times a day, depending on individual response. This drug should be used only for short-time period (no more than 2-3 weeks).
Other common products on the market containing cyclobenzaprine are: Amrix, Flexmid, Flexiban, Cyclo/mag and Therabenzaprine.
What is Ambien
Ambien is a Brand name for a sedative (hypnotic) drug containing zolpidem as an active ingredient that is used for the treatment of insomnia and other health conditions where major problem is difficulties with falling or staying asleep.
Ambien can slow the activity of the brain and thus enable to falling asleep. It is available in 5 mg and 10 mg strength tablets for oral use. This drug is indicated for the short-term management of insomnia which is characterized by with sleep initiation difficulties.
The dose that is needed for anticonvulsive and muscle relaxant effects is 10-20 times greater compared to the dose needed to cause sedation. This is why Ambien is not used as anticonvulsant and muscle relaxant.
Recently, in the UK, zolpidem has been cited in different medical reports as waking persistent vegetative state patients, and it can dramatically improve health conditions of patients who have brain injuries.
Other common products on the market containing zolpidem are: Edluar, Intermezzo, Zolpimist Dormizol, Nimadorm and Hypnogen.
How does Flexeril and Ambien work in the body
Cyclobenzaprine is a skeletal muscle relaxant and a depressant of the central nervous system. Cyclobenzaprine has effects on the structure in the brain called locus coeruleus, where increases the release of norepinephrine, through the gamma fibers that innervate and inhibit the motor neurons located in the ventral horn the spinal cord.
Cyclobenzaprine can also reduce muscle tone by binding to the 5-HT2 serotonin receptors, antagonizing them and decreasing the activity of descending serotonergic neurons.
Cyclobenzaprine exhibits anticholinergic activity and reseprine antagonism. Structurally it is similar to antidepressant Amitriptyline.
Zolpidem is a nonbenzodiazepine short-acting hypnotic substance that potentiates effects of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), the strongest inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, by binding to benzodiazepine receptors places located on the GABA-alpha receptors with chloride channel macromolecular complex.
In contrast to the benzodiazepines which non-selectively interact with all three subtypes of GABA –alpha receptors, zolpidem predominantly and selectively binds to the GABA – alpha-1 receptor.
Indicated for the short-term therapy of insomnia, zolpidem works very quickly, generally within 15 minutes, and has a short half-life time of approximately 2-3 hours.
Can patients take Flexeril and Ambien together
Patients should not use Flexeril and Ambien together without consulting their doctor first. Combination of these drugs may increase side effects such as: drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating.
Some people, especially the elderly, may experience impairment in judgment, thinking, and motor coordination. If combination of these drugs is taken, patients shouldn't drive or operate machinery.
The table below shows side effects after Flexeril and Ambien administration in recommendable doses. The incidence can be significantly increased if these drugs are overdosed or taken together.
|Very common side effects >10%
|Drowsiness (up to 39%), Dry mouth (21-32%), Dizziness (5-12%), Headache (7-19%),
|Common side effects 1-10%
|Fatigue (6%), Palpitations (6%), Indigestion (4%), Bad taste in mouth (1-6%), Myalgia (4%), Sinusitis (4%), Allergy (4%), Hallucinations (4%), Blurred vision (3%), Memory disorder (3%), Visual disturbance (3%), Constipation (1-3%), Confusion (1-3%), Asthenia (1-3%), Nausea (1-3%), Nervousness (1-3%), Pharyngitis (1-3%), Lightheadedness (2%), Constipation (2%), Asthenia (1%)
|Rare side effects <1%
|Arrhythmias, Palpitation, Tachycardia, Hypotension, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Vasodilation, Syncope, Immune hypersensitivity reaction, Anaphylaxis, Cardiac dysrhythmia, Cholestasis
|Postmarketing reports
|Respiratory depression, Oral ulcers, blisters, and mucosal inflammation
Special precautions and warnings during Flexeril and Ambien administration:
- Patients should tell their doctor and pharmacist if they are allergic to Flexeril or Ambien or any other medicines, or any of the inactive ingredients in Ambien or Flexeril products.
- Patients should also tell their doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medicines, nutritional supplements, herbal products or vitamins, they are taking or plan to take. It is important to mention if they are using any of the following medicines: antidepressants including imipramine and sertraline, chlorpromazine, itraconazole, ketoconazole, rifampin, drugs for anxiety, colds or allergies, pain, mental illness or seizures, or other sedatives, sleeping pills and tranquilizers. Doctor may need to change the doses of medicines or monitor carefully for side effects.
- Patients should avoid alcohol while using these medications. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of these medications. Alcohol may add the side effects that can be caused by taking Flexeril and Ambien.
- Patients using Flexeril should tell their doctor and pharmacist what nonprescription or prescription drugs they are taking or have taken within the last 2 weeks, especially drugs for seizures, depression, allergies, coughs, or colds, MAO inhibitors (phenelzine, tranylcypromine), sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives and vitamins.
- Patients should also tell their doctor if they are using Flexeril and have an overactive thyroid gland, glaucoma, heart disease or difficulties with urinating.
- Patients should tell their doctor if they are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. Flexeril and Ambien should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Patients who are 65 years of age or older should talk to their doctor about the risks and benefits of taking Flexeril, because it is not as effective and safe as other medications indicated for the treatment of the same conditions.
- In most cases Flexeril and Ambien can make patients drowsy. They should not drive a car or operate machinery during Flexeril or Ambien administration.
- Patients should not take more than one dose on the same night. If they have taken Ambien or some other sleeping pill, and if they wake up in the middle of the night, they shouldn't take a sublingual form of zolpidem such as Intermezzo or any other sleeping pill.
- Patients should know that there were cases of somnambulism (sleep-walking) in patients who were on zolpidem therapy. Such patients have: prepared and ate food, got out of bed and drove their cars, had sex, made phone calls, or were involved in other activities while not fully awake. After they woke up, these people were usually unable to remember what they had done. Patients should call their doctor immediately if they find out that something similar happened to them.
- Patients have to know that their mental health and behavior can change in unpredicted ways while they are taking Ambien.


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The following articles provide information on freshwater and saltwater fishing areas throughout the Mid Atlantic region. This list includes offshore fishing areas, bays, sounds, coastal towns, fishing piers, jetties, lakes, reservoirs, rivers, creeks, streams, and other locations where fish can be caught.
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Fractal Terminology
Before we get into any more detail, we need to cover some basic terminology that will help you understand the unique qualities that fractals posess.
All fractals show a degree of what's called self-similarity. This means that as you look closer and closer into the details of a fractal, you can see a replica of the whole. A fern is a classic example. Look at the entire frond. See the branches coming out from the main stem? Each of those branches looks similar to the entire frond. They are self-similar to the original, just at a smaller scale.
These self-similar patterns are the result of a simple equation, or mathematical statement. Fractals are created by repeating this equation through a feedback loop in a process called iteration, where the results of one iteration form the input value for the next. For example, if you look at the interior of a nautilus shell, you'll see that each chamber of the shell is basically a carbon copy of the preceding chamber, just smaller as you trace them from the exterior to the interior.
Fractals are also recursive, regardless of scale. Ever go into a store's dressing room and find yourself surrounded by mirrors? For better or worse, you're looking at an infinitely recursive image of yourself.
Finally, a note about geometry. Most of us grew up being taught that length, width and height are the three dimensions, and that's that. Fractal geometry throws this concept a curve by creating irregular shapes in fractal dimension; the fractal dimension of a shape is a way of measuring that shape's complexity.
Now take all of that, and we can plainly see that a pure fractal is a geometric shape that is self-similar through infinite iterations in a recursive pattern and through infinite detail. Simple, right? Don't worry, we'll go over all the pieces soon enough.


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Globalization moves an ever greater number of objects to increasingly faraway places. Simple and complicated transportation problems can be found the world over, each fascinating in the variety—and scale—of their solutions.
Since humans could walk upright, they have been able to use their hands to take along their indispensable objects. But even a typical weekend trip to the grocery store can quickly push a person to her or his limits. Even in prehistoric times, people tried everything to expand their transportation capacity: simple vessels, bags, stretchers, and sleds must have been invented very early on. They were, in fact, the prerequisite for human kind's increasing mobility, a critical success factor for continued survival.
The evolution of transportation
The invention of the wheel made this movement immensely easier. Not only could more material be moved more quickly from A to B, the distances increased as well. A logistical revolution began, even more profound than the steam engine, car, plane or space travel. Human history can definitely be interpreted as the evolution of transportation—of people, information, and above all, time and time again, the transportation of goods.
The challenge was always to move precious cargo to its destination in the easiest and cheapest manner, but also as quickly and as safely as possible—whether by land, sea or later even air; or on foot, like the ice man mummy Ötzi, or like the bicycle courier, the captain of a Chinese junk, or an Arab dhow; or in semi-trailer trucks, mile-long freight trains, intercontinental freight airplanes or well protected in refrigerated trucks; or by drone or conveyor belt. In the search for such solutions, inventiveness is virtually limitless.
Even transportation technology is pushed to its limits
Type of cargo, routes, investments and the calendar are determining factors. They sometimes require unconventional measures to successfully combine them. Quite often, mastery is achieved, even earning mention in the Guinness Book of Records.
But occasionally even sophisticated, cutting-edge technology is pushed to its limits, requiring the use of archaic solutions because the route is impassable or resources are not available: Pushcarts, llamas,camels and yaks are still the best choices in some regions. And sometimes people have to do it themselves, particularly when it comes to loading.


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Walford's residents think Kat is dead.
Albert Square's residents are in for a shock when Kat Slater makes a surprise return as they are making plans for her funeral.
Jean and Mo Slater (Gillian Wright and Laila Morse) have already returned to the soap, with Mo claiming that Kat is dead.
The people of Walford rally together and hold a fundraiser in her honour to raise money for a send off.
Little do they know that all is not as it seems, and Kat (Jessie Wallace) is actually on her way back to the Square and is heading straight for The Vic.
How will the residents react when they discover the truth – and what is really going on?
Meanwhile, actress Lacey Turner, who plays Stacey Slater, has said the family reunion spells big trouble for her character.
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"I love being around them and I love working with them and I think it's lovely for Stacey to have her family back," she said.
"We're quite useless working together because all we do is laugh. We spend most of our time laughing and trying to get some work done."
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Our chickens started to lay again. Yea, big smile for fresh eggs!
Rich told me he was watching Antiques Road Show the other day and one of the items they critiqued was chicken glasses. Rich told me the agent said the originals are very rare and priced them at around $500. Crazy. The image I had in my head was pretty much this.
But in reality, they sort of make sense, in an odd, too much work type of way. If a chicken has a wound other chickens will peck at it. So in the 1930's some people would put rose tinted classes on their chickens and then the chicken would see everything with a red tint. Which means they would not see the blood on another chicken and peck at her.
I think these are the ones Rich saw on the show. They have a mudflap design.
I think these have a steam punk thing going for them. If your chicken is going to wear glasses, why not steam punk ones? right?
Apparently they have modern ones out now that look like this.
Honestly I think it would just be way easier to separate the wounded chicken until she has time to heal. But to each his own, right?


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10. Freedom Foods Group limited
Famous for its organic brand So Natural brand and a recent deal of offering an Australian Swimmer Ian Thorpe an equity deal for marketing the product Freedom Foods group is a diversified health and well-being company headquartered at Melbourne, Australia.
It is a public listed company with market capitalization of $ 454 million and annual revenues of $ 194 million. Majority stake hold of the company is Perich Family which is listed as one of the top 200 richest families of Australia.
The company follows a unique marketing strategy and is famous for its "Free from" tag line. As the name suggest company sells product to health conscious people and people suffering from specific allergies. For ex: consider nuts. The company markets its products like cereals, gluten to be free from nuts and has delivered to such promises since 1890. It is probably one of the oldest companies to target the health-conscious segment and considering the recent trends it has great prospects to increase its revenues. The company claims to follow a strict testing policy and differentiates based on that by claiming that it doesn't believe in parts per million testing philosophy. Company's business operations are mostly based out of Australia and New Zealand and it is slowly venturing into other markets like the U.S through strategic alliances.
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April 15, 2010
Well. This is a surprise. At the beginning of the '09 season I figured that someone would transfer, but I just thought that it would be Scott Suggs, not Elston Turner.
Elston has a very high opinion of his game, to wit:
"I feel like it would be more of the same how it was this year, up and down with the minutes and having a hard time to get a rhythm going when you get in the game," Turner said. "No disrespect to the coaches, it was a hard decision. We had two great players in me and Scott and it's hard to figure out who you are going to play and I feel like it is going to be more of the same for me if I was going to stay for the next two years."
He's a kid, so I'll forgive his myopic viewpoint of the (basketball)world and his place in it, but there is no part of his game that is "great," good in parts (three-point shooting, defense), perhaps, but great? No.
He laments the fact that he's somewhat pigeonholed as a three-point specialist, but that's what he's good at; and he fails to see his extreme limitations and his inability to do much else on the offensive end. He has no handle, he's not a distributor (.64 assists per game), doesn't rebound (1.08 per game) is not quick with the ball, isn't a great finisher, and is an embarrassingly bad free-throw shooter for a guard … (60% career… 55% last year).
So, while I will miss this:
I will NOT miss this (his standard "move" that causes me to want to burn the neighborhood down):
I fully understand why he wants to leave. He'd like to have an opportunity to play more consistent minutes and showcase more of his "talents," but he's completely out of his mind if he thinks that he's going to get a better chance at a place like Texas or Texas A&M.
He'd have a better chance to pull an Adrian Oliver and head to San Jose State or some lower-tier school in the WCC (e.g. Pepperdine, San Diego, Santa Clara).
So, Elston, you will be missed (partially) and without his play, UW would not have made it out of the first round of the Tournament.
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Thursday, June 12, 2014
Marc Faber: Unbanked Developing World Not Ready for Bitcoin
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FILLES A PAPA: A move into maximalist footwear
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Imagine a dream shop. There would be chocolate (because obvs) and other beautiful treats to adorn your feet and arms with.
That dream sequence is pretty much what the team at Mansur Gavriel (designers Rachel Gavriel and Foriana Gavriel) have brought to life with their new Soho pop-up store.
Opened to the public today, the pop-up is dedicated to the brand's new S/S17 aptly named Candy Shop (see what they did there).
This latest store follows the brand's strong DNA, luxury- check, Instagram-worthy- check, key seasonal colors- check. The brand which is a favourite of global fashion editors, broke on the scene with its luxury accessories (bucket bags and Millennial pink mules) plus a killer social media strategy to back up its great products. By crafting this signature look of its stripped-back, functional collection of bags and shoes in eye-popping brights, minimalist footwear and accessories brand Mansur Gavriel stands out from the crowd.
And the new Soho pop-up in New York is just a further extension of this. At the press opening yesterday guests were treated to chocolate in the most beautifully packed boxes, as the new season shoes and bags were perfectly curated around the store, soft pinks, bright yellows and powder blues were everywhere. It's the product, the presentation and the price (an aspirational product at a mid-range price point) that makes this brand a true success. With the announcement that the designers will soon be offering ready-to-wear head to toe looks later this year, this is definitely a womenswear brand to watch.
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September 8th, 2016
TAURON Arena Krakow
KINGS OF LEON return to Poland. After three magnificent festival appearances, it's time for their first headline show. They will perform at TAURON Arena Krakow on September 8th. Tickets: www.eventim.pl.
Royal Capital City of Krakow now becomes a prestigious club member of locations marking the concert route of the band. The joy of polish fans should get even bigger, once mentioned that Krakow show is only second announced date for Europe in 2016.
According to band members' statement during last New Year's Eve gig in their hometown Nashville, they are up to finish writing songs for their new record, which is supposed to be released by the end of this year. Hopefully we will hear some of the new songs live at their September show. See you in Krakow!
Comprised of three Followill brothers – Caleb (guitar), Nathan (drums), and Jared (bass), as well as first cousin Matthew Followill (guitar) – Kings of Leon formed in 2000. Their debut album Youth and Young Manhood was released in 2003 and became an immediate sensation in the UK and Ireland, where NME declared it "one of the best debut albums of the last 10 years". The first 3 albums led to Kings of Leon headlining Glastonbury Festival in 2008, followed later that year by the release of Only By The Night, the record that catapulted the band into the mainstream in the U.S. The multi-platinum selling album topped the charts, selling more than 6.5 million copies worldwide, and earned Kings of Leon four Grammy Awards. The album's success also led to the band gracing the covers of Spin and Rolling Stone, performances on Saturday Night Live, sold-out shows at New York City's Madison Square Garden, and headlining slots at the World's biggest Festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza & Rock am Ring/Rock im Park twice, Roskilde and many more, but not to forget two epic shows at Poland's Open'er Festival, which are amongst the band's all-time favorite live experiences.
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This top is 3 blocks by 4, and currently sewn together in rows. Today I'll tackle connecting the rows, and adding on a border or two.
Amazingly, this quilt hardly made a dent in the batik strips and squares. There's definitely enough left for another quilt. I could make this one bigger, but frankly, I'm done. Time for something else!
To see more about this quilt, check out these posts about the fabric, and the block.
Now for the thank you. I have a had quite a number of new followers over the last few weeks, and I would like to say welcome and thank you! I appreciate each and every one of you who takes the time to follow my quilting journey. I hope that I have inspired you in your own quilting, because it's more about the process than the result. Each and every time I make a quilt, I learn something new, and hope you do to. That's the beauty of quilting.
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To get this forum started, an old favourite:do you support the Death Penalty? For the moment, let's assume just for murder.
In my case, no. Let's start with the fact that if you still execute people you are in the select company of such countries as Iran, China and Saudi Arabia.
Next, it's not a deterrent, if that's your justification. It never has been. This should be obvious when you think about the types of murder. Most murders are almost spontaneous. They are crimes of "passion" between two people who know each other, probably well. The intention to kill was formed only seconds before the crime took place, so the murderer has no time to think of the penalty. Next up are multiple murderers. Like most people who take their time over murder, they don't think: "if I get get caught I will be executed", they think: "If I do X and Y I won't be caught." You can't deter a person who doesn't think they will be detected. And finally we have fanatics who simply don't care if they are executed - they may even welcome it.
But at the bottom is the moral question: if they state says it wrong to kill, why is it OK for the state to do so? Aren't you just lowering yourself to the level of the murderer?


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As the leading employer in our industry in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle Genetics is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the whole lives of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more. To learn more about Seattle Genetics, please visit www.seattlegenetics.com.
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3.5e Armor and Shield Feats
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|Armor Focus
|Proficient with armor, Base attack bonus +1
|You move around in a certain type of armor without effort.
|Armor Manipulation
|Armor Proficiency (Light), Armor Proficiency (Medium), Armor Proficiency (Heavy), Shield Proficiency
|You may activate the special abilities of any armor or shield that you wear.
|Armor Penetration
|Int 13, Combat Expertise, Base attack bonus +4
|You are skilled at seeking out weak points in your opponent's armor.
|Armored Caster
|Dex 13, Armor Proficiency (in Armor Worn)
|You can reduce your chance of arcane spell failure when wearing armor.
|Armored Vigilance
|Proficient in armor donned or removed.
|You can hastily don and remove armor.
|You sleep well under any circumstances.
|Improving Nature's Blueprints
|Oaths of Iron
|Strength of a Warrior
|Agile Shield Fighter
|Shield Proficiency, Improved Shield Bash, Shield Specialization, Two Weapon Fighting
|Similar to two-weapon fighting but this is for shields.
|Improved Shield Evasion
|Reflex Shielding
|Shield Cover
|Shield Defender
|Shield Edge Deflection
|Shield Evasion
|Shield Expertise
|Shield Focus
|Shield Harmony
|Shield Mastery
|Shield Skill
|Shield Ward
|Shield Proficiency, Shield Specialization
|May add your shield bonus to additional scores.
|Tunnel Fighting
|Base Attack Bonus +1
|You know how to fight with no room to maneuver.
|Weapon and Shield Offensive Harmony


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Bank of America Feeding America
Bank of America has been partnering with Feeding America's Give A Meal campaign over the holiday season in the USA. In a major effort to fight hunger this year, for every $1 given through the Gift for Opportunity fund before January 9, 2012, Bank of America is giving $2 to Feeding America. The campaign, online at feedingamerica.org/bankofamerica, was promoted using an animated commercial featuring "Place to Be", a track by Nick Drake.
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"One in six Americans struggles with hunger. That's why Feeding America offers the support they need to thrive. And you can help. For instance, a $10 donation helps provide 80 meals for your neighbors in need. And this holiday season, Bank of America will triple your gift for a total of 240 meals. Together we can make three times the difference: Visit bankofamerica.com/give."
Feeding America Credits
The Feeding America campaign was developed at Hill Holliday.
The animated spot was produced at Brand New School by executive creative director Jonathan Notaro, art directors Christopher Palazzo, Mario Sader, designers Stephen Kelleher, Kaya Ono, 2D animation team Ben Hill, Erica Gorochow, managing director Danny Rosenbloom, executive producer Devin Brook, producer Madison Brigode, production coordinator Misha Brea.
Filed under: Bank of America, Commercials, Feeding America
Tagged: Brand New School, Hill Holliday
Location: USA


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Western blot analysis of cell lysates from HeLa, NIH/3T3, C6 and COS cells using SET7/SET9 Antibody.
Confocal immunofluorescent analysis of HeLa cells using SET7/SET9 Antibody (green). Actin filaments have been labeled with Alexa Fluor® 555 phalloidin (red).
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Reprobing of an existing membrane is a convenient means to immunoblot for multiple proteins independently when only a limited amount of sample is available. It should be noted that for the best possible results a fresh blot is always recommended. Reprobing can be a valuable method but with each reprobing of a blot there is potential for increased background signal. Additionally, it is recommended that you verify the removal of the first antibody complex prior to reprobing so that signal attributed to binding of the new antibody is not leftover signal from the first immunoblotting experiment. This can be done by re-exposing the blot to ECL reagents and making sure there is no signal prior to adding the next primary antibody.
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Protocol Id: 10
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revised November 2013
Protocol Id: 24
SET7/SET9 Antibody detects endogenous levels of total SET7/SET9 protein. This antibody does not cross-react with other SET domain-containing proteins.Species Reactivity:
Human, Mouse, Rat, Monkey
Polyclonal antibodies are produced by immunizing animals with a synthetic peptide corresponding to the human SET7/SET9 protein. Antibodies are purified by protein A and peptide affinity chromatography.
SET7/SET9 is a member of the SET domain-containing family, and can specifically methylate Lys4 on histone H3 (1). Like most other lysine-directed histone methyltransferases, it contains a conserved catalytic SET domain originally identified in the Drosophila Su(var)3-9, Enhancer of zeste and Trithorax proteins. Histone methylation is a major determinant for the formation of active and inactive regions of the genome and is crucial for the proper programming of the genome during development (2,3). Methylation of histone H3 Lys4 enhances transcriptional activation by coordinating the recruitment of BPTF, a component of the NURF chromatin remodeling complex, and WDR5, a component of multiple histone methyltransferase complexes (4,5). In addition, methylation of lysine 4 blocks transcriptional repression by inhibiting the binding of the NURD histone deacetylation complex to the amino-terminal tail of histone H3 and interfering with SUV39H1-mediated methylation of histone H3 Lys9 (1). SET7/SET9 is highly active on free histone H3, but only very weakly methylates H3 within nucleosomes (1). Besides histones, SET7/SET9 also methylates Lys189 of the TAF10, a member of the TFIID transcription factor complex, and Lys372 of the p53 tumor suppressor protein (6,7). Methylation of TAF10 stimulates transcription in a promoter-specific manner by increasing the affinity of TAF10 for RNA polymerase II, which may potentiate pre-initiation complex formation (6). Methylation of p53 at Lys372 increases protein stability and leads to upregulation of target genes such as p21. Thus the loss of SET7/SET9 may represent another mechanism for the inactivation of p53 in human cancers (7).
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Condominium owners cannot stop paying their assessments because they are unhappy about how the property is taken care of, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled March 20.
Such is the verdict in a long-running dispute between a Highland Park condominium association and one of its owners.
Spanish Court Two Condominium Association in 2010 sued Lisa Carlson for nonpayment of assessments under the Forcible Entry and Detainer Act. This law allows associations to take temporary possession of a unit and rent it out until the delinquency is paid. Carlson countersued, citing the association's alleged failure to repair a leaking roof that severely damaged her unit.
The trial court ruled in favor of the association.
The 2nd District Appellate Court in 2012 disagreed. It found the relationship between owners and associations analogous to the relationship between tenants and landlords. Tenants may withhold their rent when a landlord does not live up to the terms of the lease.
The appellate court agreed with Carlson.
The Illinois Supreme Court differed: It said the relationship between a tenant and landlord is created by an agreement of the two parties, while the relationship between an owner and association is created by statute. Under the Illinois Condominium Property Act, board members have a duty to maintain the common elements, and owners have a duty to pay their proportionate shares of the common expenses.
"Because of the interdependence that exists among unit owners, the condominium form of property ownership only works if each unit owner faithfully pays his or her share of the common expenses," the court wrote in a 4-3 opinion.
"The opinion clarifies that the duty to pay assessments exists independently of the board's duties to repair and maintain the common elements," said Spanish Court's attorney, Diane Silverberg of Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit in Buffalo Grove.
Assessments are more appropriately compared to taxes than to rent, said Dawn Bauman, senior vice president of governmental affairs at the Community Associations Institute in Falls Church, Va.
"An association is a nonprofit association with a zero-based budget," she said. "Other unit owners have to pick up the slack and pay for the individual who is not paying, and that's not fair."
The organization filed an amicus curiae, or friend of the court, brief in support of Spanish Court.
In an email to the Tribune, Carlson's attorney, Norman Lerum, advocated amending the condo act. He wrote: "There is an unfair imbalance in favor of a board that fails to fulfill its obligations to maintain or repair common elements. The Court's decision promotes and encourages condominium boards to delay or refuse to repair and maintain common elements of the property. Dysfunctional boards and boards who operate in bad faith can continue to collect all monthly assessments and simply tell the aggrieved condominium owner to spend a lot of money on attorney fees for the purpose of chasing the board in court."
The Illinois Supreme Court noted that owners have several options available for disputing assessment charges and board performance. The options include challenging the association's record-keeping and manner in which the assessment was adopted, taking steps to remove offending board members, seeking election to the board and filing a lawsuit.
Carlson has a separate lawsuit against her board over the water damage that is pending in Lake County.
The verdict is good news for associations, but it does not allow them to shirk their responsibilities, said Jim Stoller, president of The Building Group management company in Chicago.
Stoller expects to see an increase in lawsuits against associations for not properly maintaining property or funding reserves. During the recent recession, many associations delayed or postponed capital projects and still haven't caught up, he said.
"Boards can't hide behind this ruling," he said. "All it says is owners can't withhold assessments. Boards still have to keep up the common elements and put adequate reserves aside."


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Encompassing arid desert, sandy coastlines, and lush tropical jungle land, Mexico is a biologically diverse country that boasts myriad plant, tree and flower species. There are a number of common Mexican plants that can be cultivated with a little care in home gardens spread throughout various climate zones.
Mexican Petunia
Mexican petunia (Ruellia brittoniana) is a perennial evergreen notable for its vigorous, fast-growing tendencies. A common sight in its native Mexico, as well as many regions throughout the United States, Mexican petunia can be cultivated with ease in USDA zones 8 to 10. The plant sports long, green leaves accented by silk flowers in a range of blue colors, from lilac to purple and blue-tinged white. The plant does best in part shade to full sunlight, in fertile, moist soil. The plant is highly tolerant of wet conditions and will grow in water-logged soil. Mexican petunia is considered invasive in some states, so check an invasive plant list before cultivating the plant.
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Money Habitudes®
A perspective on the curriculum byLois A. Vitt, Ph.D.,Founding Director,Institute for Socio-Financial StudiesCharlottesville, VA
As every personal finance teacher knows, the topic of managing money can make some people's eyes glaze over. They know it is important and necessary, but they would just as soon have a root canal than plan for or follow a budget. Even if you told them that it is possible to like the process of becoming good money managers, they aren't likely to believe you. But they're wrong.The surprise is that getting smart about money can be full of fun, self-discovery, and adventure. And that is just what Money Habitudes®: How to be Rich in Love and Money will help you accomplish with and for your students. Following the lessons in your teacher's guide will soon inspire students to tap into their own money psychology: step-by-step with facts and enjoyable exercises, until—voila! They "get" their strengths and weaknesses and "see" their values, and that's not all. They re-discover their financial role models, recall what they learned from them, and understand how they formed their "habitudes" in the first place. For many, it just isn't possible to become emotionally savvy and competent money managers without laying this necessary groundwork.Adventure, of course, always requires curiosity and determination. So to enjoy the process of becoming financially capable, your students will first need to be curious ("What do I need to know and do?") and determined enough ("Where do I start?") to become smart about money. If they come into your course without these traits, soon enough they will acquire them. That's the promise of Money Habitudes® and it delivers! Students learn that knowing how to manage, save, and invest their money is giving themselves a gift of self-efficacy. They experience that inner spark of excitement when they discover, "Yes, I can do this!" and "Yes, I want to do this!" And little else can be more satisfying for your students than that—except, well, managing their finances successfully in a romantic relationship.Anyone who ever worked on a project with a schoolmate, a co-worker, or the boy or girl-next-door, can recall that however boring or difficult the project, just working together on it made the job easier and fun to do. The key in joint money management is always communicating honestly and respectfully. Working together—while establishing valued goals and benchmarks—then practicing to get it right is how mutually satisfying money relationships happen. Again, Money Habitudes® delivers. Exercises prod students to think critically and to develop the relationship skills that can make jointly managed finances enjoyable and rewarding for years to come.This Guide does not promise students a high credit score or perfect relationship, but it will help them lower, or better yet abandon, money stressors that are rooted in childhood and lurk as future anxieties and relationship destroyers. As such, it goes beyond the numbers—a necessary place to build real financial security.Lois A. Vitt, Ph.D.


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Appalachian Trail: Day #31
Hot Springs, North Carolina –> Spring Mountain Shelter: 11 miles
Total AT Miles: 284.7
Morning in the Laughing Heart Hostel on our final day in Hot Springs is a depressing, stressful time. At least before the walking begins. But I always feel like this during the transition between stationary and moving. And it always passes once my pack is swung onto my back or my leg over the bar of my bike.
I cook breakfast for myself, Orion, and Bahala Nah whose birthday is today. I scramble another dozen eggs while the spaghetti ingredients – onion, sausage, and tomato – cook. I fry the eggs and add the filling. To top the omelettes, I add leftover spaghetti sauce made by Orion last night and as much parmigiana as I dare. Delicious, filling, and fun to make. I miss cooking on a "real" stove.
Orion leaves heading up the trail. I spend a while longer working on the blog then walk out of town myself ending the anxiety of the morning. My pack is heavy and the walk is a bit of an uphill slog. We make it to camp before dark just in time for snow to fall.


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DDR2 memory prices have been recently going up thanks to supply and demand catching up with the computer memory industry. Sets of DDR2 RAM that cost $40 just a month ago are now nearing $100. At the same time, DDR3 prices are falling slowly, as more computer enthusiasts use the new technology in desktop builds, and computer makers start to offer DDR3 memory in lower priced systems.
What this means for the computer memory industry is that DDR3 sales will be taking over DDR2 sales, and technology will be moving forward once again. DDR3 prices are now affordable and are still dropping. Due to this, much less people are buying DDR2, so the price is rising. DDR3 is about to become cheaper than DDR2 due to this effect.
If you need DDR2 memory it is best to buy now, before prices rise even more. As the technology gets older, demand will fall, and prices will rise. If you plan to keep DDR2 compatible motherboards for a while, stock up on the RAM. If you end up not needing it later, you will most likely be able to sell it at the same price you bought it for, or even higher, and make a profit. Now we wait for DDR4.


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This week is Will Ferrell Week across the talk show universe. Ferrell is promoting The Other Guys, a new film that also stars Mark Wahlberg, Samuel L. Jackson and Dwayne (The Rock?) Johnson. The movie opens this Friday.
Ferrell will be on Letterman tonight (Monday), The Daily Show on Tuesday, Live With Regis and Kelly on Wednesday, Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday and Lopez Tonight on Thursday. So you can get your Ferrell fix pretty much every day this week.
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