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WGL Holdings, Inc. and Washington Gas Light Company Declare Dividends
WGL Holdings, Inc. and Washington Gas Light Company Declare Dividends
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WGL Holdings, Inc. (NYS: WGL) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.4000 per share of common stock. The quarterly dividend is payable Nov. 1, 2012, to shareholders of record as of Oct. 10, 2012.
Washington Gas Light Company, a utility subsidiary of WGL Holdings, declared regular dividends today on all classes of its preferred stock as follows:
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Preferred Stock
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4.25 Series
4.80 Series
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Dividends on the utility's preferred stock also are payable Nov. 1, 2012, to shareholders of record as of Oct. 10, 2012.
Common stock dividends have been paid for more than 161 years.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., WGL Holdings, Inc. has four operating segments: (i) the regulated utility segment, which primarily consists of Washington Gas, a natural gas utility that serves over one million customers throughout metropolitan Washington, D.C., and the surrounding region; (ii) the retail energy-marketing segment which consists of Washington Gas Energy Services, Inc., a third-party marketer that competitively sells natural gas and electricity; (iii) the commercial energy systems segment, which consists of Washington Gas Energy Systems, Inc., a provider of energy efficiency solutions to government and commercial clients and (iv) the wholesale energy solutions segment, which consists of Capitol Energy Ventures Corp., a non-utility asset optimization business.
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Very disappointed. I prefer my old My Yahoo page. Can't get local news or weather to stick. Keeps switching to a city 100s of miles away!
Also can't see totals for My Portfolios. I don't want to have to click three pages away to find the total value for a portfolio and I'm not as interested in individual stock's movement. Why can't I see a total like my old page had?
Hey guys,
If you're default location within your Yahoo Account settings is correct, I'd recommend posting on Yahoo Answers – My Yahoo for assistance from our Community Support team:
Thanks for using My Yahoo!
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Debbie commented
I agree with Dan. They are going in and deleting out threads with HUGE volumes of comments concerning the old homepage and how everyone hates this one.I was with Yahoo for over 17 years and I loved my homepage, but like Dan says below they are not listening and they don't care, so people it's time to leave them behind like they did us. There are other sites out there to include Protopage, MSN, Google, uStart, Hotmail, and many more. I left over a month ago and have a new homepage and I really like a lot. And an awesome feature!! My weather is now located where I live not in Sunnyvale, California. Also there is a website within Petition.org where you sign a petition to bring the old homepage back. I doubt it will work but it's worth a try. Here is the site: http://www.change.org/petitions/yahoo-give-my-yahoo-users-the-option-of-using-either-the-old-or-the-new-formats-instead-of-only-offering-the-new-format But what you really need to do is LEAVE so they get no money for their advertising. Who know if there advertising stops maybe then they will listen, but by then it may be too late.
Dan commented
Well looks like Yahoo is at it again. This #1 used to have nearly 1100 comments posted. Now only showing little over 200. They are going to stick with this abomination so you don't like it you might as well find something else. I have and now I don't miss it at all. I was a Yahoo user for ten years or more but not any more. I just come back occasionly to see the comments. It's obvious they are not listening and think if they stall long enough people will stop complaining and just accept it. I've switched to ighome and couldn't be happier. Yahoo bury your head in the sand pretend you know what's best for your users. I'm not a tablet user and this format stinks for laptops and desktops.
Absolutely ridiculous page. Now we have to put up with that Cap 1 add.
Rhonda commented
Just for giggles, I did as he asked and guess what....my location IS current and set for my hometown BUT IT DOESN'T MATTER. My weather still only shows "general" Illinois and since the changeover, my "local" news is always Chicago area stories. Which is almost 5 hours away from me! Before this lovely, unwanted conversion, at least my weather was for my hometown and local news was the St. Louis MetroEast area, WHERE I AM! And it's been over 2 weeks now and no fixes for this. Epic FAIL Yahoo.
I cannot for the life of me understand how you can take something that worked perfectly and replace with something as dumb and stupid and unreliable as the New My Yahoo. It is a fathomless mystery. Yikes!
At first my location was 30 miles wrong North. Now it is 60 miles wrong South. Not sure if this is a good or bad thing.
K S commented
Admin, your reply does not help at all. I am unimpressed with yahoo breaking something that did not need to be fixed and then instead of fixing the problem sending us to another support team for help. Now I am unable to open my mail from the myYahoo page. Apparently you do not want any users left.
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In response to the "Product Support (Admin, Yahoo)" response - are you kidding/??? Please, you KNOW the "answers" at Yahoo Answers don't help becaus you know that the real problem is that Yahoo decided to set our locations for us via the location of our ISP provider. THAT is the problem, and THAT is what we want you to fix. The problem is not that we don't know how to click "detect," it is not that we have set the wrong language (really??? come on), it is not that we are not trying to set our TEMPORARY locations correctly. You know perfectly well that our ISP providers can be hundreds or even thousands of miles away, and you know perfectly well that WE can't change that. We used to be able to just set our location ourselves. For reasons unexplained, Yahoo no longer allows users to do that. Until you change that and allow us to set our location ourselves, this problem will never be fixed. So, the real question is why is Yahoo so defiantly refusing to just give us back the very simple "set your location" option? It's been over 4 months since your users started complaining about this - what is the issue?
At least let us turn off the location detecter function WHEN IT IS ALWAYS INCORRECT!!!
I agree with anonymous...new page and lay-out very frustrating..
John Lenz commented
I couldn't agree more. My new page sucks! News articles freeze and then locks my computer. Incredibly slow reminds me of dial-up! Takes several minutes just to change pages! I have lost out pn auctions because the reload time is extordinary or not at all. What a mess!
Shan Meils commented
I've found a new home page, but checked back to see if there was any change to the MESS that the Yahoo page has become. Imagine my surprise to find that not only has it not improved, it's WORSE!!! Remember the "New Coke"????
I love the response from "Product Support (Admin, Yahoo). It just proves how completely clueless Yahoo is about customer service. Do you think we should explain to them that their ad revenue depends on how many users will actually see the ads?
Russ Cottrill commented
Why when yahoo responds they act like the person is the only one in the universe with this issue? Hint YAHOO if the person has the third highest rating from OTHER users you can bet that your simplton plat answer from a customer support cheat sheet is not THE CORRECT solution and THOUSANDS IF NOT more have this problem, when given simplton answers written for a computer neophite those of us looking for a real solution (and we wouldnt contact you for a simple little setting adjustment) are for the most part offended you think so low of us and then get ****** at Yahoo because with thousands of users having real issues with your "services" you never seem to give a real answer or make corrections, dont talk down to us, some (most) of us are quite computer savy, Dont ask for our comments or suggestions or concerns if you dont intend to do anything about the issues, if you would admit it when there is a true issue, listen, and react positively to the users and your customers you would be a giant in the buisness, as it is I do not expect Yahoo to be in buisness in the next 3 to 5 yrs if not sooner.
Janet Hughes commented
Hey product Support guy/gal, are you joking with your comment? you must be because you clearly have not used the product. There is no way to set your location as default and I have tried and tried and tried. Simply refreshing the page sends my location to anywhere USA other than where I am (and my information says I am).
It is getting close to time to move to another provider I think if you cant fix even the basic items
Bob commented
Hey - Admin, Yahoo
Answers - My Yahoo - DOES NOT have an answer to this problem!
All it gives is the way to "set" it. Problem is that the city 100's of miles away is NOT selectable as an option to delete.
Larry Daniels commented
I agree with most of the reviews. We should have had a choice to keep what we had-more accurate, weather wise and I miss the seasonal themes. Over half of what's offered has no appeal to me. Bring back what you had!!!!
The "new" My Yahoo is terrible - flawed with bugs and usability issues. Your Quality Assurance manager should be fired!! Bring back Classic.
Beverly D. Davis commented
I know you gave fair warning that the home page would change on 3/31. However you did not and should have had an opt-out option. I've had the same theme and layout for over ten years. Granted you can change on your laptop, PC, etc. I'll give you that. However, I use my Iuse my Ipad about 95% of the time and only use my laptop when I print. You've now made it impossible to change themes on the home page on IOS devices without jail breaking which I don't believe in. PLEASE give us this option. I for one don't like anything being forced upon me. Just because Yahoo thinks it is better, let the end user, the consumer decide. We are the ones that made you wealthy. Bottom line all I want us the option and you've taken that right away. Think you.
Lawrence commented
yahoo - it's like I tell my kids. If you don't know what your doing, leave it alone.


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This exciting and dynamic 3-day course introduces learners to the lifecycle of managing IT services to deliver to business expectations. As well as an engaging, case study based approach to learning the core disciplines of the ITIL best practice, this course also positions the student to successfully complete the associated exam, required for entry into the future ITIL intermediate level training courses.
The ITIL best practice is composed of five core disciplines:
§ Service Strategy
§ Service Design
§ Service Transition
§ Service Operations
§ Continual Service Improvement
These disciplines represent a service life cycle framework that further enhances alignment to the business while demonstrating business value, ROI and enabling IT to solve specific operational needs.
Course runs 9:00 – 5:00 each day – online exam is scheduled on the last day 18 hours of personal study are required to be put in for Foundation course
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
§Identify the key principles and concepts of IT Service Management.
§Identify the benefits of implementing ITIL in an organization.
§Identify the Service Management processes and how they map to the Service Lifecycle.
§Identify the basic concepts and definitions related to the Service Lifecycle.
§Identify the activities and roles involved with the Service Lifecycle.
§Identify the relationship of each component of the Service Lifecycle and how they map to other components.
§Identify the factors that affect the effectiveness of the Service Lifecycle.
The ITIL Foundation course will be of particular interest to:
IT Management, IT Support Staff, IT Consultants, Business Managers, Business Process Owners, IT Developers, Service Providers, System Integrators
There are no formal prerequisites for this course, although a familiarity with IT service delivery will be beneficial.
Examination Information
The exam is a closed book, forty (40) multiple choice questions.
The pass score is 65% (26 out of 40 questions).
The exam lasts 60 minutes.
Sample exam paper will be given during the training
Please note that this schedule is a guide, deviations from this plan are possible.
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|Service Management as a Practice
|Day 1 Review
|Day 2 Review
|Service Lifecycle
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Q. What is Bio Cremation™?
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Q. Can I use other similar chemicals such as Sodium Hydroxide?
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Q. Does the operator have to handle the chemicals?
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Q. What are the exiting liquid pH requirements to water recycling?
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Q. Is Acid used in the Bio Cremation process?
A. No. No acid is used in this water/alkali based cremation process. The catalysts used for Bio Cremation are water (95%) and (5%) potassium hydroxide. Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) is an inorganic compound and it has many commercial applications. KOH is noteworthy as an ingredient in numerous health and beauty cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, soft soaps and cleaning supplies you would commonly find at home. For Bio Cremation, its reaction in water is strongly exothermic, meaning the process gives off significant heat which contributes to the hydrolyzing or breakdown of the human tissue in the sealed cremation chamber.
Q. Is this a boiling process?
A. No. This is a hydro-chemical process, accelerating natural decomposition processes with science and chemistry. The process water does not boil at this high temperature due to the pressure developed in the controlled environment in the cremation chamber. The human remains and process fluids are superheated in the water and KOH solution under pressure. This sophisticated environment hydrolyzes the human remains, leaving only bone fragments.


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Hello everyone. I hope that you and those you care about are doing well. I wanted to write about kettlebell instructor certifications. I am only going to speak about the benefits of the Russian Kettlebell Challenge & Hardstyle Kettlebell Challenge (Dragon Door) programs because that is what I am certified in. Since, I have no idea how and what the other certifications entail I am not going to bash or speak of any other kettlebell certification program. Just not how I like to do things anymore. I will let you read this post and then make the decision for yourself.
It will make you a better fitness professional
-Many of you are (or should be) constantly striving to become better, to take yourself as a profesisonal and your business to a higher level. The RKC system is what you need. Nowadays people are sick and tired of the gym approach to machine based training, they are tired of not getting the results that they so badly want. They are looking for something new, exciting, and that EMPOWERS them to be a stronger, healthier person (body, mind, and soul). This is what the RKC provides. Many top instructors say, "It is not the kettlebell that delivers what you and your clients need, its the RKC SYSTEM". This system provides you the tools necessary to get the most out of your clients. To get them moving BETTER, with more EFFICIENCY, which corresponds to moving MORE, which means better results.
-The HKC/RKC SYSTEM provides you with the proper tools to develop a solid strength foundation with your clients, understand imbalances and asymmetries and how to correct them with foundational kettlebell drills, and take them metabolically to the next level. This is why the HKC is a full day of training and you learn the 3 foundational exercises. That is why the RKC is a full 3 days of drilling, learning, and teaching the exercises that have been shown to produce fantastic results.
-Lets face it, would you take yoga lessons from me if all my "training" included watching a video or DVD? Would you let me show you how to use a pilates reformer if I have not had extensive training in how to properly use, progress and challenge clients in a safe way? HECK NO! Then why would you ever train or want to be trained by someone who is not certified?
-In a world where liability and negligence is on the rise, why would you risk training someone in which you are not certified in? Some day SOON, there will be a case where a fitness professional gets sued and loses due to not having a kettlebell certification.
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-IF you don't want to take my word for it, look at how many Top Level Fitness Professionals in the world today who have become a part of the RKC and they all came from different aspects/specialities.
- Gray Cook (physical therapy, and strength and conditioning)
- Doug Nepodal (body building, personal training)
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201702/15/2017 Firmware update now available for the new Leica M10 A new firmware update for the Leica M10 can now be downloaded from the Leica website (www.leica-camera.com). Owners can update their camera with firmware update 18.104.22.168 and enjoy the benefits of numerous improvements to the camera's handling.
- 02/08/2017 New Leica M-Sets as an introduction to rangefinder photography Like no other camera, the Leica M stands for a special kind of photography – discreet, close to the action and concentrated on essentials. In addition to the existing sets with Leica M (Typ 262) and M7 cameras, Leica now presents a new range of attractive sets featuring the Leica M (Typ 240), M-P (Typ 240) and the M Monochrom (Typ 246) models that offer customers numerous options for discovering and experiencing the fascination of Leica M-Photography.
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- 01/17/2017 Joel Meyerowitz receives the Leica Hall of Fame Award The acclaimed photographer Joel Meyerowitz will be honoured for his lifework with the Leica Hall of Fame Award and a major exhibition in the course of the 'A Celebration of Photography' event being held by Leica Camera AG on 18 January 2017. The exhibition in the Leica Galerie Wetzlar opens on 19 January and can be seen until 31 March 2017.
- 01/10/2017 Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2017: The latest round of the prestigious Leica Camera AG photographic competition begins Candidates wishing to enter this year's 'Leica Oskar Barnack Award', the long-established, international photographic competition for professional photographers, and the 'Leica Oskar Barnack Award Newcomer' for up-and coming photographers under the age of 25, may submit their entries between 1 March and 10 April 2017. The competition calls for the submission of self-contained series of between ten and a maximum of twelve images in which the photographers perceive and document the interaction between people and their environment in creative and groundbreaking style. Eligible for submission are series of photographs captured in 2016 and 2017 or work from long-term projects including at least some photographs made in this period. From 1 March 2017, entry forms and the terms and conditions of entry will be available from the competition website at www.leica-oskar-barnack-award.com.
201612/13/2016 Available from today: a new firmware update for the LEICA SL and the Leica Summilux-SL 50 mm f/1.4 ASPH. Firmware version 2.2, the latest update for the innovative Leica SL mirrorless camera system, is now available. The firmware update provides improved support for the MAC versions of Leica Image Shuttle 3.5 and Tethered Plug-in 1.1.0., and now also supports the new Microsoft Windows version of Leica Image Shuttle 3.5. Registered camera owners can log in to the Leica Owners' Area (https://owners.leica-camera.com) and download the new software and firmware updates, or take advantage of the opportunity to have their camera brought up to date by the free update installation service offered in all Leica Stores.
- 11/15/2016 LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH. is available in a red anodised version The Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH. has been given a brand new look. The world's sharpest standard lens is the first ever Leica lens to be offered in an alternative, red-anodised finish from December. The uniqueness of this eye-catching special edition is further underlined by the planned production of only 100 red-anodised versions of the lens.
- 11/08/2016 Leica presents the TL-System Building on the Leica T camera system, which has been continually advanced in terms speed, ease of handling and flexibility since its launch in 2014, the Leica TL embraces all the perfected features and leads the innovative camera concept into a new generation with even more innovations and new aspects of its design. One of these innovations is the doubling of the size of its internal buffer memory to 32 GB. Other new features are improved autofocus, especially in AF-C mode, and optimised compatibility with lenses from other Leica camera systems. For instance, the Leica TL now supports SL-Lenses with OIS and allows the use of Leica R-System lenses in combination with the R-Adapter L. A new Leica TL app with revised functions offers additional options for sharing pictures by email or on social networks and is now available for the first time for Android as well as iOS devices.


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Ayaan Hirsi Ali's flight from Somalia to the Netherlands, tortuous and full of dangerous twists and turns, was an intellectual pilgrim's progress from the 10th to the 18th century.
Her family, devout Muslims all, sought political asylum in Kenya after her father, who had studied in Italy and the United States, had openly opposed Siyad Barre, the president of Somalia. Hirsi Ali's father also opposed the Somalian practice of female circumcision, but her grandmother had the girl circumcised at five years old when her father was abroad. Promised in marriage by her father to a distant Canadian cousin, Hirsi Ali, while traveling from Kenya to visit family in Düsseldorf and Berlin, Germany, fled to the Netherlands instead of Canada.
Filing under a false name, Hirsi Ali (nee Hirsi Magan) was given political asylum and received a resident permit. Owing to a civil war and a serious famine in Somalia at the time, refugees were routinely granted asylum on humanitarian grounds and, on the advise of her aunt, Hirsi Ali told the authorities that she had come directly from Somalia, though she had been a resident of Kenya for eleven years at the time she applied for asylum in the Netherlands.
Once her feet had touched free land, Hirsi Ali took root and began to put forth flowers. She was offered a position in parliament by the conservative VVD party and qualified for a seat in January, 2003. On November 2, 2004, film maker Theo Van Gogh, a relative of the artist Vincent Van Gogh, was found shot to death on a street not far from his office. Dutch Moroccan terrorist Mohammed Bouyeri had murdered Van Gogh and thrust a knife through his chest. Pinned to Van Gogh's chest by the knife was a rambling, six page religious manifesto.
VanGogh was murdered because he had committed the unpardonable sin of assuming he was a free man in a free country, shaped by the same Enlightenment period that here in the United States had produced a Tom Paine and a Thomas Jefferson. VanGogh had made a film, Submission, that dramatized the plight of women in Islamic culture. The knife in the chest and the rambling manifesto, addressed to Hersi Ali, were radical Islam's answer to the perceived insult. Following the murder of VanGogh, the notorious Hofstad Network vowed that Hersi Ali, Submision's author, would meet the same fate.
One day Hersi Ali was eating at a restaurant, surrounded by body guards, when she was approached by young student, a recent convert, who tapped her on the shoulder.
''I turned around,'' she recalled in a New York Times magazine story, ''and saw this sweet, young Dutch guy, about 24 years old. With freckles! And he was like, 'Madam, I hope the mujahedeen get you and kill you.' ''
Hersi Ali handed him her butter knife and said, "Why don't you do it yourself."
Naturally, all this attention from murderous thugs had her neighbors understandably nervous, and now the Dutch government gamely has decided that since Hersi Ali entered the country on false premises, herstatus as a Dutch national is questionable.
It must have come as a relief to her adopted land when Hirsi Ali announcedon May 16, that she would leave parliament, move to the United States and accept a position with the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank in this the land of the free and the home of the brave.
So, with any luck – Ayann means good luck -- we may be receiving yet another stormed tossed wretch at our golden door sometime in September.
But why haven't US liberals – women's liberationists, morally charged atheists, Democrats who regularly sup at Jackson Jefferson dinners, editorial writers sucking at the teats of the Enlightenment – raised their boisterous voices in her defense? Why is her name not on every liberal lip in the land of the First Amendment?
The unnatural reserve of liberals towards Hirsi Ali may have something to do with the following lines from her recent book The Caged Virgin, which unashamedly celebrates the liberators of caged virgins everywhere, George Bush and Tony Blair: "The adherents to the gospel of multiculturalism refuse to criticize people whom they see as victims. Some Western critics disapprove of United States policies and attitudes but do not criticize the Islamic world, just as, in the first part of the twentieth century, Western socialist apologists did not dare criticize the Soviet labor camps."


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Artisan Application
Apply Today
We Invite You
We invite you to apply for the 49th Annual Madison Chautauqua
Festival of Art & Craft
on September 28 & 29, 2019
Eligible categories include: painting (2D artists may sell prints but must include originals, as well), drawing, photography, sculpture, weaving, folk art, jewelry, fiber, wood, baskets, clay, glass, paper and leather. The number of artists in each category is limited to protect the integrity of the show. (Individual consideration of a media not listed may be given upon request.)
Only work of the quality and type illustrated in submitted digital prints may be exhibited. All work must be handmade and individually designed by the artist. Multiples of the same general design must be signed by the artist. Nudes in product is prohibited. Items made from kitwork or patterns and items manufactured or mass-produced are not allowed. The Chautauqua committee reserves the right to remove unsuitable works at the time of the festival.
Applicants are juried immediately following the Zapplication deadline.
Incomplete applications will not be juried.
Jury fee $25. Balance due upon acceptance. 10 ft. x 15 ft. standard space $300.00. Corner additional $50.00
(Limited, 10' x 20' $350.00).
Booth spaces are for artists and craftsmen exhibiting their own work. (Artists making same item with partner may share a booth.)
Each artist is responsible for paying Indiana State Sales Tax to the Indiana Department of Revenue. Log onto www.in.gov/taxes.htm. Indiana Tax ID# required upon acceptance.
All exhibit spaces are approximately 10 ft. x 15 ft. wide (unless otherwise specified), in an outdoor setting. Artists and craftsmen must furnish their own tent and any other booth set-up needed (including manpower needed for setup/teardown). Exhibitors are required to clean up their area before leaving. No stakes may be driven into the pavement. Shims may be needed.
Exhibitors display at their own risk. The Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art, the City of Madison, VisitMadison, Inc nor the Chautauqua Committee are responsible for damage, theft, loss or injury. Each exhibitor must provide his/her own insurance.
Booth check-in and set-up may begin depending on booth location on Friday, September 27, 2019 (unless otherwise specified). Vehicles will have to be out of the show area by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 28. Limited security will be provided overnight and streets will be closed to traffic at that time. Booth break down can take place after 5:20 p.m upon coordinators approval. on Sunday, September 29, 2019.
- Artisans, not a representative, must exhibit and be present with their work during the complete show from 10am through 5pm on both the 29th and 30th of September
- No electricity is supplied, pease do not ask. NO GENERATORS. Battery operated lights only.
- No single day entries will be accepted
- If for any reason the artist cannot attend the show after being accepted, the artist must notify the Madison Chautauqua in writing or by phone before the show opens if artist wishes to be invited back.
- There is no rain site or date. The show will open, rain or shine. (Bring sufficient protections.)
- Artists must cover displays and products overnight.
- Any person who cause any disruption to a volunteer or committee member will be asked to leave and will not be invited back
- Madison Chautauqua is publicized and advertised with television, national magazines, brochures, posters, radio and regional newspapers.
- On-site jury during the event by panel and photographers is required for re-entry. If we may use photo/video of your product in promoting the show, check box on application.
For further information see the application on zapplication or contact:
Amy Fischmer
For accommodations and other tourism information, contact:
VisitMadison, Inc.
812-265-2956 / 800-559-2956


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One of the UK's top NHS Trusts, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, implements Intuitive Dashboards, empowering staff with enhanced visibility of their performance at every stage of the patient pathway.
Using Intuitive Dashboards, the Trust gains fast, real-time, graphical access to a vast array of operational data, which will enable senior managers to view, report and share critical performance information with the Executive team. The dashboard solution is currently being used to deploy information on ward statistics to the Divisional Units and ward managers, supporting work being undertaken by the Trust's Business Sustainability Programme. This will enable the monitoring of key performance targets at ward level. The Business Intelligence Team is now working on dashboards relating to contract monitoring, waiting lists and outpatients.
Commenting on its selection of Intuitive Dashboards, Michael Brown, Deputy Director of Performance and Informatics at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn, said, "We have recently been independently recognised as one of the top 40 hospitals in the UK, based on an array of 23 key performance indicators covering safety, clinical effectiveness, health outcomes, efficiency, patient experience and quality of care. Therefore, performance management is at the heart of everything we do. We needed an effective way to view and analyse the key factors driving our performance against operational and Government-based targets. Intuitive Dashboards gives us a vastly superior approach to reporting, so we can quickly highlight issues before they have a negative impact. Combined with the ability to drill-down to the root cause of potential shortfalls, we can now take decisive action immediately."
Brown continues, "Intuitive Dashboards delivers real-time Web-based reporting and the ability to share the information quickly and easily with the people who need it most. As Intuitive Dashboards is highly customisable, we can provide different users with the most relevant information needed by their team or department. Intuitive Dashboards is critical in enabling us to enhance our performance and identify operational aspects of the Trust that demand remedial action. As a result of using Intuitive Dashboards, our goal of putting information at the fingertips of key staff is now a reality".
Roger Stocker, Director of Intuitive Business Intelligence, comments, "Access to and visualisation of data is critical to being able to manage the complex activities of a modern healthcare provider. Intuitive Dashboards delivers advanced capabilities to empower business users with real-time access to their most critical information which typically resides in numerous disparate systems. I'm delighted to welcome The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Trust to our expanding list of healthcare clients."
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Help for people with complex needs
The Outliers Outreach Team in south London offer intensive, peer-led help to vulnerable adults with complex needs around issues such as homelessness and the criminal justice system. The individuals helped by Outliers are chronically excluded and require careful support to help them stabilise and progress their lives.
The team work in partnership in Bexley to offer support to prolific offenders in this south east London borough. They also work with drug and alcohol services to provide direct support to clients and offer the Peer Advisor Programme to clients who are suitable to train as Peer Advisors.
Working as part of the Kings Health Partnership Pathway Team, our staff work across the Partner Hospitals in South London. They aim to improve the quality of care for both homeless patients admitted to A&E and patients with mental health issues who are facing discharge from one of the hospitals. Working closely with clinical teams, they help to smooth the process of transition into housing and other support services from discharge.


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Kicksteps & Office Steps
Kicksteps and other small office steps are invaluable for warehouses, storerooms, mailrooms, schools and libraries as they provide employees with a safe way to access items at height.
All our office steps and kicksteps are lightweight, durable and fully mobile.
Kick stools or kick steps and safety steps help you and your staff reach items stored at height, for example on shelves. We offer a wide range of different types of safety steps, suitable for a wide array of purposes in offices and other workplace environments. From lightweight plastic step ups to five tread safety steps with a handrail, we have the right equipment for your workplace.
All safety steps are easy to move around the office, with light and compact versions which can simply be carried and placed in position and larger versions which are equipped with castors or wheels for smooth and effortless moving around the workplace.


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USPS Cycling Team Doctors, Trainer Suspended For Life
(CNN) — Two doctors and a trainer associated with Lance Armstrong's former U.S. Postal Service team were suspended for life Tuesday by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.
Dr. Michele Ferrari, a consultant; Dr. Luis Garcia del Moral, team doctor; and Jose "Pepe" Martí were part of a large-scale doping conspiracy, according to the USADA. The agency says Armstrong, who won six Tour de France championships while with U.S. Postal, was also involved in doping.
Each was given a Monday deadline to accept sanctions or contest the charges. Armstrong was granted a five-day extension.
Among the charges against the two doctors and Marti was the accusation that they trafficked performance-enhancing drugs and masking agents.
"Permanently banning these individuals from sport is a powerful statement that protects the current and next generation of athletes from their influence, and preserves the integrity of future competition," USADA CEO Travis Tygart said in a written statement.
On Monday, Armstrong, who says he is innocent, asked a federal court to grant a restraining order against the USADA, but his lawsuit was dismissed Monday. Armstrong's attorneys said they plan to file another request.
Former USPS team manager Johan Bruyneel and Dr. Pedro Celaya also have been charged by the USADA. The agency's release did not specify whether they also were granted extensions for their cases or had opted for an arbitration hearing.


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Using Non-Participating Health Care Providers or Facilities
As a participating care provider, you must utilize participating care providers and facilities within the member's benefit plan network (i.e., Liberty Network). We have a compliance program to identify participating care providers who regularly use non-participating care providers and facilities. We take the appropriate measures to enforce compliance.
If a member asks you for a recommendation to a non-participating care provider, you must tell the member you may not refer to a non-participating care provider. The member must contact us to obtain the required prior authorization. They may obtain required prior authorizations by calling 800-444-6222.
If you contact us for authorization to perform a non-emergency procedure at a non-participating facility on a member who does not have out-of-network benefits (HMO and EPO benefit plan members), we may deny the services based on the benefit plan.
This means the reimbursement to the non-participating facility is subject to the member's out-of-network deductible and coinsurance obligations. The non-participating facility's charges are only eligible for coverage up to the reimbursement levels available under the member's benefit plan, using either a usual, customary and reasonable (UCR) fee schedule, or a Medicare reimbursement system (called the Out-of-Network Reimbursement Amount for our New York members).
Members are responsible for paying their out-of-pocket cost and the difference between the UCR fee or other out-of-network reimbursement and the non-participating facility's billed charges. Remind the member their expenses may be significantly higher when using a nonparticipating care provider.
If you contact us for authorization to perform a non-emergency procedure at a non-participating facility on a member who does not have out-of-network benefits (HMO and EPO benefit plan members), we will deny the services.
If you ask for an exception we may consider it only when our medical director determines in advance that:
- Our network does not have an appropriate participating network care provider who can deliver the necessary care.
- Medically necessary services are not available through our network care providers.
In such cases, we must approve the referral, and it must include a treatment plan approved by our medical director, the PCP, and the non-participating care provider.
Exception Process for the Use Of Non-Participating Care Providers (New York and Connecticut)
For participating care providers, the use of participating care providers is required unless:
- We have approved an in-network exception.
- The member explicitly agrees prior to the service (no more than 90 days before the scheduled date of the procedure) to receive services from a non-participating care provider by signing the applicable consent form and understands that the use of this care provider is:
- Out-of-Network: For members with out-of-network benefits, we pay non-care provider claims at the outof- network benefit level. Out-of-network cost shares and deductibles apply.
- Denied: For members without out-of-network benefits, we deny non-participating care provider claims as not covered because the member has no coverage for services provided by non-participating care providers. Members are therefore responsible for the entire cost of the service.
You can get more details and copies of the Non- Participating Provider Consent Form, on OxfordHealth. com > Providers > Tools & Resources > Medical Information > Medical and Administrative Policies > Medical & Administrative Policy Index. Specific policies include, but are not limited to:
- Par Gastroenterologists Using Non-Par Anesthesiologists: In-Office & Ambulatory Surgery Centers (New York)
- In-Network Exceptions for Breast Reconstruction Surgery Following Mastectomy (Oxford Service Area)
- New York & Connecticut Participating Surgeons Using Non-Participating Providers for Intraoperative Neuro-Monitoring (IONM)
- New York Participating Provider Laboratory & Pathology Protocol
Hospital Services, Admissions and Inpatient and Outpatient Procedures
Facilities are responsible for providing admission notification and obtaining prior authorization as needed for all of the following types of inpatient admissions:
- Planned/elective admissions for acute care
- Unplanned admissions for acute care (admission notification only)
- Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) admissions
- Admissions following outpatient surgery and observation
- Newborns admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and who remain hospitalized after the mother is discharged
- The facility must request prior authorization even if the care provider supplied a prior authorization and a preservice approval is on file.
Care providers and ancillary providers are responsible for getting prior authorization for outpatient surgical and major diagnostic testing performed in an outpatient clinic or any ambulatory or freestanding surgical or diagnostic facility.
Concurrent Review: Clinical Information
Upon admission, Clinical Services will accept concurrent review information provided by the admitting care provider or other health care professional and/or the hospital's Utilization Review department. The hospital must also provide us with the discharge plan on or before the discharge date. If a member requires an extended length of stay or more consultations, call our Clinical Services department at 800-666-1353 for prior authorization instructions.
- For mental health/substance use, direct all calls related to inpatient prior authorization to 800-201-6991.
- You must cooperate with all requests for information, documents or discussions for purposes of concurrent review and discharge. When available, provide clinical information using electronic medical records (EMR).
- You must cooperate with all requests from the interdisciplinary care coordination team and/or medical director to engage our members directly face-to-face or by phone.
- You must return/respond to inquiries from our interdisciplinary care coordination team and/or medical director. You must provide complete clinical information and/or documents as required within 4 hours if you receive our request before 1 p.m. local time, or make best efforts to provide requested information within the same business day if you receive the request after 1 p.m. local time (but no later than 12 p.m. the next business day).
- Oxford uses MCGTM Care Guidelines, which are nationally recognized clinical guidelines, to help clinicians make informed decisions in many health care settings.
Inpatient Maternity Stay and Subsequent Home Nursing
It is crucial the member, or their care provider, notify us of a pregnancy as early as possible to help ensure the proper application of benefits. Oxford follows state mandates regarding the length of an inpatient maternity stay and the coverage of subsequent home nursing visits. Regulations vary by state as outlined below.
Inpatient Maternity Length of Stay
Oxford will cover inpatient maternity stays for both mother and newborn as follows:
- 48 hours following a vaginal delivery
- 96 hours following a cesarean delivery
Post-Discharge Home Nursing Visits
- Connecticut: Oxford will approve two (2) home nursing visits if both mother and newborn are discharged before the mandated length of stay described above.
- New Jersey and New York Plans: Oxford will approve one (1) home nursing visit if both mother and newborn are discharged before the mandated length of stay described above.
Newborn coverage varies by benefit plan and state. For more details, refer to OxfordHealth.com > Providers or Facilities > Transactions > Check Eligibility & Benefits.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Level of Care
We base NICU bed levels on the intensity of services and identifiable interventions received by the neonate. NICU bed levels are linked to revenue codes defined by the National Uniform Billing Committee. Based on our medical necessity review we will assign a bed day level for those facilities contracted with more than one level of NICU. Claims are reimbursed based on what has been authorized per a medical necessity review of the NICU bed day per the facility contract.
Hospital Responsibilities
The hospital is required to notify us of:
- Newborns admitted to NICU and who remain hospitalized after the mother is discharged.
- inpatient stays (notification prior to discharge).
- Any member who changes level of care. The member must be enrolled and effective with us on the date the service(s) are rendered. But, if CMS or an employer or group retroactively disenrolls the member up to 90 days following the date of service, we may deny or reverse the claim.
The hospital must also:
- Provide daily inpatient census log by 10 a.m. ET including all admits and discharges through midnight the day prior.
- Provide notification of all admissions of our members at the time of, or before, admission. The hospital must notify us of all emergencies (upon admission or on the day of admission), and of "rollovers" (i.e., any member who is admitted immediately upon receiving a pre-authorized outpatient service).
- Get prior authorization for any transfer admissions of members before the transfer unless the transfer is due to life-threatening medical emergency.
- Communicate necessary clinical information daily, or as requested by our case manager, at a specified hour that gives us time to create our End of Day Report (EDR).
- Verify the accuracy of the admission and discharge dates for our members listed on the EDR.
If the hospital does not provide the necessary clinical information, we deny the day. We give reconsideration only if we receive clinical information within 48 hours (72 hours for New Jersey facilities).
If we conduct onsite utilization review, the hospital will provide our onsite utilization management personnel reasonable workspace and access to the hospital, including access to members and their medical records. It is the responsibility of all care providers to deliver letters of non-coverage to the member before discharge. This includes hospitals, acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, and home care.
We will consider appeals if the hospital can show that the necessary clinical information was provided within 48 hours, but we failed to respond in a timely manner.
Retrospective Review of Inpatient Stays (Notification of Admission After Discharge)
If we request it, the hospital will provide the necessary clinical information to perform a medical necessity review within 45 days of discharge. If the hospital does not provide the necessary clinical information, we deny the day. We will give reconsideration only if clinical information is received within 48 hours (72 hours for New Jersey members).
Our Responsibilities for Inpatient Notifications
- We will maintain a system for verifying member eligibility/status and use reasonable efforts to transmit a decision regarding an emergency/urgent admission to the hospital.
- We will request any necessary clinical information. If we do not ask for such information the day's services will be our liability.
- We also agree to provide concurrent and prospective certification for all services with a daily EDR when the hospital provides timely necessary clinical information.
- We will assign a first day of review (FDOR) for all elective inpatient services, and certify all days up to and including the FDOR. We will provide coverage decisions for the next day on the EDR.
- We will notify the hospital and attending care provider or other health care professional either verbally or in writing of all denied days.
- We will perform clinical review of days that fall on the weekends and holidays for which we or the facility is closed, and days upon which there are unforeseen interruptions in business on the following business day. Such reviews will be considered concurrent.
We will not deny services retrospectively or reduce the level of payment for services that have been preauthorized or received concurrent review approval unless:
- The member is retroactively disenrolled.
- The certification or concurrent review approval was based on materially erroneous information.
- The services are not provided in accordance with the proposed plan of care.
- Hospital delays in providing an approved service to prolong the length of stay beyond what was approved.
Mental Health, Substance Use and Detoxification Treatment
Inpatient Care
All inpatient mental health/substance use treatment requires prior authorization.
Partial Hospitalization
Partial hospitalization always requires certification through the behavioral health department. If clinical criteria are met, the case manager will facilitate certification and management at a contracted facility with a partial hospitalization program. The case manager will continue to follow the member's treatment while he or she is in the program.
Prior Authorization Outpatient Mental Health Services (New York)
Covered services are those received on an outpatient basis from duly licensed psychiatrists or practicing psychologists, certified social workers, or a facility issued operating certificate by the commissioner of mental health, a facility operated by the Office of Mental Health, a professional corporation or university faculty practice corporation including:
- Diagnosis
- Treatment planning
- Referral services
- Medication management
- Crisis intervention
We will provide coverage to the maximum number of visits shown on the member's Summary of Benefits.
Inpatient Mental Health Services (New York)
Members receive covered services on an inpatient or partial hospitalization basis in a facility as defined by subdivision 10 of section 1.03 of the Mental Hygiene Law, as well as by any other network care provider we deem appropriate to provide the medically necessary level of care.
We cover a required inpatient stay as a semi- private room. If we authorize partial hospitalization, two partial hospitalization visits may be substituted for one inpatient day. We provide coverage for active treatment to the maximum number of days shown on the member's Summary of Benefits.
Visits for biologically based services will apply to this limit. Active treatment means treatment furnished together with inpatient confinement for mental, nervous or emotional disorders or ailments that meet standards prescribed within
the regulations of the commissioner of mental health.
Laboratory Policies and Procedures Ancillary Services
Our network of laboratory service providers consists of an extensive selection of walk-in patient service centers, many regional and local laboratories and a national provider of laboratory services, Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp).
Participating vs. Non-participating Laboratory Provider Referrals
It is important that you refer your patients to participating service centers and laboratories to help them avoid unnecessary costs. Referrals are not required (only a care provider's prescription or lab order form is required).
We review laboratory ordering information periodically, if our data shows a pattern of out-of-network utilization for your practice, we will contact you to share this information and engage you to use the contracted network.
Participating Provider Laboratory & Pathology Protocol (New York)
You must follow specific guidelines when you are recommending the use of, making a referral to, or involving a non-participating laboratory or pathologist in a member's care.
For additional details and/or to obtain a copy of the Non-Participating Provider Consent Form, refer to the complete policy at OxfordHealth.com > Providers > Tools & Resources > Medical Information > Medical and Administrative Policies > Medical & Administrative Policy Index > New York Participating Provider Laboratory & Pathology Protocol.
In-Office Laboratory Testing and Procedures List
The in-office laboratory testing and procedure list outlines the laboratory procedural/testing codes that we reimburse to network care providers when performed in the office setting.
For the most up-to-date list, refer to: OxfordHealth.com > Providers > Tools & Resources > Medical Information > Medical and Administrative Policies > In-Office Laboratory Testing and Procedures List.
One of our network laboratories must perform laboratory procedures/tests not appearing on this list. See the How to Contact Oxford Commercial section for contact information.
Specimen Handling and Venipuncture
A care provider's prescription or lab order form is required when using participating laboratories to process specimen. If you bill specimen handling and venipuncture codes along with a lab code on the In-Office Laboratory Testing and Procedures List, we only reimburse the lab and venipuncture codes.
If you bill specimen handling and venipuncture codes without a lab code on our In-Office Laboratory Testing and Procedures List or with other non-laboratory services, we will reimburse the specimen handling and venipuncture codes per our fee schedule.


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AJM--A world-class good project
Six reasons to choose AJM:
First, the technology is leading the world
- AJM is based on blockchain 4.0 technology and has surpassed Bitcoin, Ethereum, which is more secure and convenient.
- With dual wallet design, decentralized storage, anonymity and security, AJM wallet is a cross-chain wallet.
Second, resonance mode, industry leader, financial perpetual motion machine
Self-regulation, benign and balanced financial fulcrum, the market is open and with freely pricing.
Third, the original intention is good, the pattern is high
AJM relies on blockchain 4.0 technology to establish digital bank through resonance mode to achieve cross-border settlement.
Fourth, deploy the world and create the future
At present, it is mainly deployed in Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Russia, Taiwan, ASEAN, Africa, India and other countries and regions, and it is the best time to participate.
Fifth. Strategic goal: to build a digital bank
The establishment of digital bank core technology and cross-chain wallet have been realized, the operation mechanism has been designed, and has been approved by experts.
Sixth, the Jewish spirit is changing the world
Tough and intelligent, 0.3% of the population controls 30% of wealth, political, economic, scientific, financial, artistic and other talents come out in succession, they are the maker and inventor of financial rules.
Here are some related links for the AJM project.
AJM+ Global Website - ww w.worldajm. c om
AJM+ Business School (Mobile version) - ww w.ajmjt. C om
AJM+ Twitter - h t tps://twitter.com/AJM2019future
AJM+ official community
China - ht tps://t.me/ajmofficial_CN ht tps://t.me/ajmofficial_TW
United States - ht tps://t.me/ajmofficial_EN
Japan - ht tps://t.me/ajmofficial_JP
Russia - ht tps://t.me/ajmofficial_RU
Korea - ht tps://t.me/ajmofficial_KR
Vietnam - ht tps://t.me/ajmofficial_VN
Global Operations Center - ht tps://t.me/AJMCNEF
AJM+ White Paper (Chinese) - ht tp://ww w.worldajm. C om/zhongwenbaipishu.pdf
AJM+ White Paper (English) - ht tp://ww w.worldajm. C om/yingwen/AJM%20project%20whitepaper%E3%80%90EN%E3%80%91(2).pdf
AJM+ Youtube - ht t ps://w w w.youtube. c om/channel/UCHVxu_adkN6cTP6s3UImprw?view_as=subscriber
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It was in the middle of '69 when the loyal Dariusians and Dariusettes sprung forth to life. The object of their affection was the unassuming singer who, everybody came to know via "Everybody Knows."
"That song made me," says Darius Razon, top balladeer of the 70s and now, a councilor of Mandaluyong City. "Ako ang pambato ng Alpha (Records) noon. Sa babae, si Nora Aunor."
He is Darius Apacionado in real life. But when he joined showbiz in the late 60s, he was given the screen name Darius Razon by Alpha's top honcho Buddy de Vera. "Natuwa naman ako dahil rhyme na rhyme," he says.
Becoming a successful singer was a childhood dream of Darius. "Nag-a-awol ako sa eskuwela para sumali lang sa kahit anong singing contests, kahit sa mga piyestahan. Kahit nakakatuwa itsura ko, hindi ako nahihiya noon kasi talagang gusto kong maging singer."
"Lola's boy ako," he admits. "Hindi ko naranasan ang pagmamahal ng kapatid at magulang. My grandma from mother side, Lola Miling took care of me. She was very solicitous, and she taught me the value of hard work. At times, nagtatampo ako dahil istrikta but now, I appreciate her style of discipline dahil inihanda niya ako.
"When she learned that I was fond of singing, she requested me to sing in her birthday held at Roxas Boulevard. Nakita ako nila Berlin Villapando, a veteran music arranger and Sandy Contreras. They brought me to Channel 11. Libre lang ako doon. But when they saw that the audience liked my singing, they gave me fifty to 100 pesos. Noong araw, malaki na yon."
His first recording, "Shadows of the Night" later evolved as the theme music for the promo girls' spots in between TV programs. "Among my songs, my favorite is 'And I Love You So.' I recorded many singles, like 'El Condor Pasa,' 'In the Middle of An Island,' 'Beautiful Sunday,' yung 'Never Say Goodbye' revived by Sex Bomb, yung 'Ibigay Mo Na' revived by Jessa Zaragoza, akin din yun.
"When 'Marsha,' the first adult film was shown here, pumasok pa ako sa sinehan para makuha lang ang lyrics ng kanta. Noon kasi, most of our songs were adaptations of popular American music."
Darius is also among the first batch of artists who became exclusive talents of a TV network. "Dati walang contract stars ang TV studios. Kauna-unahan kami noon sa ABS- CBN. Kami nila Vilma Santos, Edgar Mortiz, Perla Adea, Rhodora (Silva) and Geraldine.
"My first films, dalawa agad, 'The Sensations' and 'Pen- Pen de Sarapen' starring Efren Montes. 'The Sensations' was the first local movie shown in Cinerama, which is occupied by Isetann now. Ang laki-laki ng screen noon. It was also the first local film that was done partly in color. Before that, puro black and white ang pelikula."
His was an easy ride to fame. He was a part of reel and real love triangle with Rhodora Silva and Geraldine (Atencio). "We're the younger version of Pepito (Rodriguez)-Rosemarie (Sonora)- Ricky (Belmonte) love triangle. Kasabay namin yung loveteam nila Rudy Fernandez at Aurora Salve," he continues.
"I realized that I was already famous when fans started to frequent our apartment in Sta. Ana. Noon, nag-e-excursion ang fans not on TV stations but at our homes. Dudungaw ka lang sa bintana at kakaway, tuwang-tuwa na sila."
To this day, Darius treasures his fond encounters with his followers. "When I had my personal appearance somewhere in Bulacan, the stage collapsed due to the swarm of fans who wanted to shake my hand. Damang-dama mo talaga ang pagmamahal ng fans."
On DZXL, he did "Tall, Dark and Handsome," the "Wow Generation" with Manolo Favis and "Everyday Holiday". On TV, he appeared in "Stop, Look and Listen" and the award-winning sitcom "Pamilya Kontra – Partido" that starred Martin Marfil on Channel 5. "Lumalabas din ako sa mga drama-drama noon nila Liberty Ilagan, yung 'Salamisim' ni Lupita Concio and 'Mama Cita at Mary Rose,' also on Channel 5."
That time, when regional films became a fad, he did "Ang Bikolana" with Aurora (Salve) a native of Sorsogon, and Rhodora (Silva), who hails from Itogon. "Ako naman, I was an adopted son of Tabaco, Albay," he adds.
"While I was in showbiz, I was also studying. I was an honor student of Don Bosco. I also attended Thomas Earnshaw Elementary School. When I was in school, I'd win in oratorical and declamation contests sponsored by Caltex and the Knights of Columbus. I was determined to finish school, just like Espie ( Judge Esperanza Fabon)." Darius finished Business Management at Jose Rizal College
"Alam mo naman kung ano nangyari sa buhay ko," he says. " Now I can say that my life is blooming again. Aside from being a public servant, eto ako ngayon, unti unting lumalabas sa TV. Ang akin lang, maipakita at mai- share yung kakayahan ko. Noon kasi, akala basta kumakanta lang kami, pa-tweetums, pa- cute. Now, fans are rediscovering us. My directors even joked that if what they wanted was a man who could cry a bucket in a snap, ako yun. Kasi, malalim ang pinaghuhugutan ko."
Darius is a regular talent in 'Daisy Siyete.' He also wrapped up two episodes for "Count Your Blessings" on Channel 4. And after doing the indie film, 'Telebisyon,' another indie project is in the offing.
"Nagulat din ako na inilabas ng Alpha ang aking first CD," he continues. "Dati kasi, rpm record lang tayo. Alpha just released 24 cuts of my songs in 'The Best of Darius'. I was told that abroad, there are demands for old-timers like me. I may visit Canada for a show but before that, I'll do the 'Jukebox of the 70s' concert on November 29 at Metro Bar. It will reunite me with other idols of the 70s like Victor Wood, Tirso Cruz III and Edgar Mortiz. Nag -commit na ring dadalo sila Vilma (Santos), Perla (Adea) and Espie (Fabon).
"Above all, I'm happy because I have custody of my two aponitas, the two daughters of Denver. Natutuwa ako sa mga blessings sa akin. Talagang marunong ang Diyos. 'Pag binigyan ka man ng problema, talagang gagawa din siya ng paraan na maayos muli ang buhay mo," he says.
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Editor's note: This story was originally published on March 9. The NFL's competition committee has since announced its proposed three elements for a new catch rule: Control, in bounds and a "football move" (or the ability to perform a football move). The proposal mirrors the discussion below, most notably the potential for swapping one set of controversies for another.
The easy part is done. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in January that the league's pesky catch rule must change. Then New York Giants co-owner John Mara said last week that there is a consensus among competition committee members to prevent future instances of two notorious catch controversies: Calvin Johnson's in 2010 and Dez Bryant's in 2014.
But figuring out how to do it, Mara admitted, is harder than it sounds.
"We're going to try," he said. "It's easy to say the rule has got to be changed, but coming up with the right language is a challenge."
The committee hopes to eliminate the source of the controversy -- a requirement to maintain control of the ball throughout the process of going to the ground -- while avoiding new pitfalls. Some people with deep experience in this long-running conundrum are skeptical it can be done, even as Goodell pushes for a proposal to present to owners during the March 25-28 league meetings.
"The first rule," said former competition committee member Bill Polian, "is 'do no harm.'"
So what next? Let's examine where the committee appears likely to land, then we'll consider the potential flaws and present a few more radical ideas. Let's do this!
Hold up. What exactly is the problem here?
There are three parts to a legal catch. The first two are simple: A receiver must (1) control the ball and (2) establish himself in bounds.
The third part is trickier. Before possession is awarded, the receiver must have control and be in bounds for a period of time. It's especially problematic when the receiver goes to the ground. NFL rules currently say that he must control the ball throughout the process of falling. Both Bryant and Johnson, and perhaps Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Jesse James last season, lost control before they completed that process.
So what will the committee propose to fix it?
As I understand it, the idea is to reconceptualize the third part. There would no longer be a distinction for players going to the ground. In its place would be a requirement to perform an act "common to the game" -- a "football move" -- that could apply both to players who are on their feet or falling.
The idea makes sense in a vacuum.
Fox Sports analyst Dean Blandino listened to numerous proposals during two separate efforts to rewrite the catch rule when he was the NFL's senior vice president of officiating from 2013 to 2017. Based on the clues Mara and others have provided, here's how Blandino said he would word the pending proposal:
"If a receiver has control, has two feet or another body part down and then clearly performs an act common to the game -- and you define that act, whether that's reaching the ball out for additional yardage, whether it's tucking the ball away, whatever it is -- and he clearly performs that act common to the game, then any subsequent loss of control does not make the pass incomplete.
"By performing an act common to the game, you have demonstrated possession and completed the catch. I think that's the easiest way to make those plays catches."
It seems that the precise definition of an "act common to the game" is quite important.
Indeed, that's what Mara referenced when he mentioned the challenge of "coming up with the right language."
What is the best way to define it? One suggestion is to count steps. After a receiver establishes himself in bounds, he would need to take, say, two or three steps. That would qualify as an act common to the game, or a football move. A receiver going to the ground can still take steps, as Bryant did during his 2014 play.
"That's easily officiated by replay," said Polian, now an ESPN analyst. "That would be a nod toward the fact that replay is not going away, and it would make it easier to officiate."
It's fair to ask, of course, whether the NFL really wants a rule that relies on replay to officiate.
"Of all the passes in a season," Blandino said, "maybe 100 or 150 of them go to replay. You have to be careful about writing rules for that minority of plays when the majority of plays are being officiated in real time and not even going to replay."
Former NFL official Jim Daopoulos, on the other hand, proposed general terms that afford on-field officials maximum judgment and discretion.
"If he has the ball," Daopoulos said, "can he pitch back to another player? Can he move forward with it? Can he put it away and run with it? Those are the things that I would look for in a football move. Can he do something with that football?"
Why can't the NFL just trust officials to "know it when they see it"?
Daopoulos would be all in favor of that.
"I think the guys on the field know what a football move is," he said. "You get a feel for what goes on when a guy is in the process of making the catch. Sometimes you have to make gut calls on that. I really think that the individuals on the field are capable of making the decision of what a football move is and has he made the catch? That's their job. That's what they get paid to do. We put the best guys out there to make this decision and let them use their experience and knowledge to make a judgment."
Either way, wouldn't this just swap the source of controversy?
That's a very likely outcome.
"If the receiver performs an act common to the game," Blandino said, "if he performs a football move, whatever you want to call it, on the way to the ground, if you say that supersedes him having to hold the ball all the way to the ground, then that adds another layer of judgment for the official and in replay.
"You're just shifting the debate from, 'Was he going to the ground and did he hold on to it?' to 'Did he make a football move?'"
Then why can't the NFL just eliminate that third "time" element entirely? A catch could be control and in bounds. Period.
That sounds nice, but there are at least two obstacles in that suggestion.
First, it would mean that control, even for an instant, would count as a reception. There would be a fair number of "bang-bang" plays -- when the ball lands in the receiver's hand(s) but is immediately separated by a defensive hit -- to be ruled a catch. Would that look any better than an incomplete pass when going to the ground?
"Control, two feet down and a big hit has to be an incomplete pass," Polian said. "Why? Because if those are complete passes, they will have to be considered fumbles. And we do not want more fumbles. They cause melees. Players are out of control, diving for the ball. They're very difficult to officiate. We've done that for decades. Bang-bang plays have to stay incomplete passes. That's wholly my view."
What's the other obstacle?
In 2015, the NFL gave "defenseless player" protection to receivers who are in the process of making the catch. That prevents defensive players from hitting them in the head or neck area before they have a chance to protect themselves.
"So, anytime you shorten that time period to make it a catch," Blandino said, "you're now going to shorten the time that the receiver is protected. So that is another challenge, because obviously you're dealing with player safety."
The NFL isn't going to do anything that can even be perceived as a risk to safety.
So in reality, the idea of eliminating the time element is a nonstarter.
Then how about if the NFL just removes the catch rule from replay? After all, two of the three plays in question -- Bryant's and James' -- were reversed by replay from catches to incompletions.
That would solve just about everything, according to Daopoulos. In his view, a catch rule needs to have subjective interpretation, something that is fundamentally impossible if it is subject to replay.
"My feeling is that replay has screwed this whole thing up," he said. "That's why I'm thinking that we should let these guys who have all the experience and do all the games, let them make these decisions. You talk about the obvious calls. How many of the very obvious ones are they going to miss?"
It might be tough to stuff that genie back in the bottle, however. Fans and teams would still see the replay, probably in slow motion, and could be equally frustrated to realize there is no replay remedy available.
"As technology has gotten better," Blandino said, "and fans have the ability to look at these things and run them back and forth, you kind of feel the need to be able to do it with replay on the officiating side."
Shouldn't replay officials be told not to reverse anything other than clear and obvious mistakes?
Actually, they already are. "Clear and obvious" is the precise mandate in the NFL rulebook. But everyone agrees that the competition committee must find a way to reinforce that requirement after a number of interpretative stumbles in 2017.
"I would write the rule in such a way," Polian said, "that the last sentence or the last couple of sentences are, 'The replay official will not overturn any portion of the rule without complete and indisputable visual evidence.' I would underline the phrase 'will not.' It has not been emphasized enough. Give him his marching orders. Stay with the call on the field unless you have absolutely indisputable evidence."
What are players and coaches saying about this? Will they like the change?
Probably, although most of them simply want to know what the rule is so they can do their best to follow it. Most would appreciate the removal of what they consider an inorganic insertion into the rule book. Here's how Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien put it in December: "I do think if it's a catch in the backyard, high school and college, then all of a sudden you get to the NFL and it's not a catch, there's something we have to look at."
Don't some people think the problem is the "Emanuel rule?"
They do. As you might recall, Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Bert Emanuel had what appeared to be a reception ruled incomplete because the ball touched the ground -- even though he had clear control -- on a key play in a 1999 NFC Championship Game loss to the St. Louis Rams.
At the time, NFL rules said a pass was incomplete whenever the ball touched the ground. The league changed the rule after the Emanuel play to allow officials to judge whether the ball was under control by the receiver when it hit the ground. If so, the play could be called a catch.
Polian, for one, believes that it led to much of the current confusion. It is more difficult to officiate, because a referee -- or replay official -- must determine whether the receiver controlled the ball when it touched the ground.
It also lessened the need for players to keep the ball off the ground in the first place. Even under the current rule, a player can avoid the "going to the ground" mess if he simply keeps it in his hands.
"This would make players more conscious of putting the ball on the ground," Polian said.
Wouldn't that also trade one set of headaches for another?
Perhaps. Those of us who are old enough can remember a few Emanuel-type plays arising every season. It is easy to officiate but sometimes hard to accept as an incompletion.
So where does this all leave us?
The informed guess is that the competition committee will propose a rewriting that eliminates the requirement to go to the ground and redefines what it means to make a "football move" in order to account for the time element. Ultimately, it will be up to officials to interpret what it means and put it into practice on the field.
In other words, the "Calvin Johnson/Dez Bryant" debate will end, but new controversies likely will arise.
"What gets lost in this is that the sheer number of pass plays every year is 17,000 or 18,000," Blandino said. "And we're only talking about, what, five or six of them? That's what it seems to be every year. Obviously they're controversial, but I think [previously] the committee ultimately felt they didn't want to make a change for five or six plays that could impact more plays in other ways. That's part of the challenge they have now."


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