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Pop Justice sat down with British pop queen Lily Allen and had a rather refreshing interview.
The interview went something like a conversation between two F bomb loving friends. No room for pretending, Lily kept it real. When asked about her ambition, Lily made it known that she's not about world domination.
"I do give a fuck...I just want enough people to buy this record for my record company to let me do it again. It's a great job and I really enjoy the process of making music. And if I can keep doing that then I'll be really happy" said Lily.
She divulged on a couple of her favorite people and personal songs. One of the songs happens to be her recently released single "Sheezus," the title track off of her upcoming third studio album. She admitted, "I'm still LOLing to myself. I think it's hilarious. Some people are just so offended by it, it makes me laugh how up in arms people get about these things."
In regards to her personal life, she emphasizes that she too is an everyday human. Unlike most celebrities, she refuses to drag her daughter's into the spotlight. "...I don't think it's my right to say that they're for public consumption. It's their lives." And she definitely won't be feeding them with a golden spoon either, "if you want to be fucking famous go and do it yourself like your mum did."
Lily also took the time to answer questions that were given by fans via Twitter. You can read the full article at Pop Justice.
Sheezus is set to be released on May 6th and you can pre-order it through Amazon.
For Lily Allen's latest music, news, and tour dates, check out her Zumic artist page.

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Venue: Belasco Theater
Address: 111 West 44th Street
Length: Two hours and 10 minutes, including one 15 minute intermission
Opened: April 2, 2012 (Open-ended)
Category: Play with Music
End Of The Rainbow Tickets are on sale now for the play with music. The story tells of American icon Judy Garland and the performance of her "comeback." Written by English playwright Peter Quilter, the story centers around Judy Garland in the months leading up to her death in 1969. After performances running in London and Northampton since 2005 "End Of The Rainbow tickets are on sale for 2012 Broadway performance. The production is scheduled for an open-ended run at the Belasco Theatre. Previews is running from March 19 with an official opening night set for April 2, 2012.
It's December 1968 and Judy Garland is staying in London, along with young new fiancé Mickey Deans and faithful confidant and pianist Anthony, preparing for her five-week run of shows at The Talk of the Town. Garland aspires that her act will help her look after her celebrity profile, especially considering a fresh chain of dreadful press against her. Garland battles with a whirlwind of drugs and alcohol as she tackles the tedious series of concerts. The set of circumstances leads to strained relationships with the gentlemen around her. She attempts to regain her crown as the greatest talent of her generation.
Peter Quilter's work first premiered at the Sydney Opera House in Australia back in 2005. The production included Caroline O'Connor playing the lead as Garland. The play then transferred to the Theatre Royal in Sydney with O'Connor continuing her role. End of the Rainbow tickets eventually sold for performances on the West End at the Trafalgar Studios in 2011. The London performances included Tracie Bennett as Garland. The West End production was nominated for four Oliver Awards, including Best Actress for Bennett. The play then went out on tour throughout the U.K. A U.S. production premiered at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, running in early 2012. The production was directed by Terry Johnson and included Tracie Bennett repeated her role as Garland. The Broadway production also includes Mrs. Bennett in the lead role with a cast which features Michael Cumpsty as Anthony, Tom Pelphrey as Mickey Deans, and Jay Russell under the direction of Terry Johnson.
While the work is not a full musical, the production is considered "a play with music." Songs include:
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Did you know that it usually takes around seven to eight weeks to fully prepare for a move? Yet somehow, the stress and the hassle are still present. That is also the reason why removalists North Brisbane advise movers to set an appointment as early as possible. The more time there is for preparation, the better.
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Purchase of Safe Harbor holdings to form nucleus of cyber delivery capability
Cubic Defense Applications Inc., a unit of Cubic Corp., has acquired Safe Harbor Holdings Inc., a supplier of customized hardware and software for cyber solutions.
Financial terms were not reported.
Safe Harbor, of Vienna, Va., provides specialized cybersecurity and networking infrastructure solutions, including systems design, cross-domain product development and deployment, according to a Cubic announcement today.
Safe Harbor also provides enterprise network architecture and engineering, access controls, and common cross-domain framework solutions comprised of multilevel controlled interfaces.
The acquisition is the first step in Cubic's strategic cyber initiative to expand its presence in the rapidly growing cybersecurity market, the announcement stated.
Safe Harbor's solutions and customer relationships will form the nucleus of Cubic's cyber delivery capability in the Washington, D.C., area, said Jeff Snyder, vice president of Cyber Solutions for Cubic Defense Applications, in the announcement.
Cubic Corp. is the parent company of three business segments: defense, mission support and transportation systems.
In April, Cubic Defense Systems formed an executive advisory board composed of defense, intelligence, counterterrorism, industry executives and former flag officers to help evaluate strategic growth opportunities for the company.
Board members include retired Navy Adm. Vern Clark, former chief of Naval Operations; and Roger Cressey, former director for transnational threats at the National Security Council.
Cubic Corp., of San Diego, ranks No. 75 on Washington Technology's 2010 Top 100 list of the largest federal government prime contractors.
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Bailyn, Bernard. The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution. Massachusetts: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1992.
Reviewed by James Booker
At the turn of the twentieth century progressive historians denounced that the American Revolution was fought over ideas. They unknowingly advanced the Tories version of events, according to Bernard Bailyn. For instance, the idea of personal gain was promulgated. These progressive historians had great influence until the 1950s. But it was not until the publication of Bailyn's book in 1967 – The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution – that set the record straight. By studying and referencing over four hundred pamphlets, it became clear that the war for independence had a clear ideological core. And Bailyn's book is largely based on those pamphlets.
Pamphlets were the major way to convey ideas; debate issues, and refine nuances. The pamphlet wars was not new to the colonists; they inherited that tradition from Britain – especially during the English Civil War (1642-1651). Contained in the pamphlets ranged from sermons, to poems, and to political debates. The pamphlet wars revealed three parts of the Revolution: pre-Revolution (1763-1776), after the war started, with each state setting up its own constitutions (1776-), and in (1787-1788) the restructuring of state constitutions and establishing a new Federal Constitution.
The central focus contained in the pamphlet wars were colonists' Rights, in light of the British constitution. The British Constitution was the culmination of law and tradition over many years. It was the envy of the world. British subjects were the freest people in the world at that time. Thus, liberty was connected to it. Moreover, the British Constitution reflected a three level social order: the royalty, the nobility, and the commoners. It was a "mixed" and well balanced constitution. To tinker with the balance of power was to tip the scales of power; threatening the liberty of all. Based on this understanding, and others, the colonist saw the British constitution out of balance when Parliament began to interfere with their internal affairs.
The pamphlets – along with newspapers, sermons, speeches, and letters – reflected a plethora, and in-depth knowledge of the colonists' rich cultural heritage and historical literacy. They knew their history. Greek and Roman ideas dripped off the pages. Constitutional issues were debated by laymen. The colonist were proud of being British subjects. They clung to the common law. The ideas of justice and liberty possessed their thinking. Puritan covenant theology helped frame their consciences. There were many intellectual strands that came together to form a clear opposition. Above all, it was the English Civil War that shaped the colonists constitutional understanding, John Locke's treaties on government, and John Trenchard and Thomas Gordon's letters, called: Cato's letters.
One major feature Bailyn brought to bare were the shifts on the issues. For instance, from 1763 to 1776 (before the publication of Thomas Paine's book Common Sense) much of the debate focused on Rights within a British Constitutional construct. Of course, the colonist understood Locke's ideas of Rights being in nature, but once in a civil society laws were constructed to protect certain Natural Rights. Therefore, the colonist looked to the British Constitution to establish their Rights as British subjects. But Pain helped to change this paradigm. He gave the colonist another view of the constitution and liberty. Bailyn's book is replete with these types of changes and nuances – that untimely carried the debate over issues of liberty, constitutionalism, and Rights to a new level. That eventually culminated to the ratification of the United States Constitution in 1788.
One interesting point Bailyn addressed is the issue of social norms. He adamantly rejects the notion that the Founders and most of the founding generation wanted to change societies' social structure. For the most part, they fought on legal grounds. Constitutionalism is the central key to understanding the minds of the colonists, as established above. They did not set out to change societal norms, however, society was changed none the less.
Bailyn is a scholar. And because he is, sometimes he is difficult to follow – although it had a chronological and natural flow. Since it appears he did not use a lot of transitional words, his thoughts kind of flowed into the next – but this is just my opinion. Over all, this was a superb book. Bailyn showed both sides of each debate: whether they were Patriots and Tories or the Federalist and Anti-federalist. He seemed not to leave a stone unturned. It ought to be required reading for all undergraduate and graduate American history courses. It should be a classic.
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I've just learned about another great resource out there. This one is FREE for Florida residents, and available for a charge to non-residents. Considering how many military families maintain Florida residency, this has the potential to benefit a lot of people.
Military kids have a wide variety of different reasons to be searching for online classes. Perhaps their moving has meant that they've missed something, or they want to graduate early, or they are homeschooled but prefer to use a set curriculum. There are a wide variety of online classes available, at a wide variety of costs. Just in my family, we've tried a few, with varying levels of satisfaction.
And then I discovered the Florida Virtual School (FVS) program.
FVS is a comprehensive, state-run, K-12 school program. All Florida residents may choose to use the Florida system for their educational needs, and that includes military families stationed away from the state. You can choose to do an entire courseload, or just individual classes as needed.
Enrollment is a little tricky. First, you enroll through the FVS system. Then, depending on your situation, you might also have to register with your home county. I had a little trouble convincing the secretary at our home county's Board of Education that, yes, we were actually residents despite the fact that we don't live there at this moment. However, I really think that is just because we reside in a little county that doesn't deal with military people very often.
If you have kids who are looking at online classes for any reason, definitely investigate the Florida Virtual School options. If you're a resident, the only cost will be your paperwork. Non-residents can use the same program, via the Florida Global School, for a fee.
This program is going to save my family a lot of money, and it might be a good fit for your family, too.


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15 Ways to Throw the Best Decorated Picnic EVER
Sunny days are here, and there's no better time to throw a fancy picnic. If your friends have been texting you about plans for your next lunch date, text them back and tell them you have a better idea. And while you're at it, why not make it a good-looking event? Get ready to up your picnic game with this picnic decor inspo.
Bold + Geometric
We love the idea of customizing everything for a picnic day and making it on your own. While you play catch up with your BFF, feel free to brag about all your rad geometric-inspired DIYs. (via Brit + Co)
Indigo Shibori Blanket
If you want a fancy picnic, it all starts with the blanket. You will definitely be a trendsetter with this fab shibori DIY. (via Say Yes)
Summer Fruit Basket
Cute baskets are the perfect excuse to pack up your lunch and eat outside. Pick a fruit, any fruit, and use it as inspiration to make your own. (via Studio DIY)
Pop of Color
Is someone's birthday coming up? How sweet would it be to surprise them with a ballon-filled picnic and cake? No one can turn down balloons. (via The House That Lars Built)
Washi Tape Garlands
It's not a summer party without a garland. And it's not a summer picnic without a pretty DIY garland. (via Brit + Co)
Tie Dye + Florals
This setup makes us want to run to the forest and have a picnic right away. This rustic decor approach can be used for a formal picnic or as wedding inspo. Don't forget the candles for the perfect summer night. (via Paula Bartosiewicz Photography )
Party Hats
Every get-together should be treated like a party. Surprise your friends and make some Instagram-worthy accessories for them. (via Studio DIY)
Beach Scene
If you think having lunch at the park is overplayed already, that's okay. Why not switch the scene up and go to the beach? Come on, we know you want to. (via Sarah Flugo)
Fruit Centerpiece
Pineapples taste AMAZING and they look pretty too. Invite your friends over for a tropical picnic in the backyard. (via Sugar & Cloth)
Love Is in the Air
We love a good romantic theme. Floating hearts, pink cake and flowers call for a one-on-one with your honey. Don't worry — you don't have to wait until Valentine's Day to spread the love. (via With Love & Embers)
If you love to plan ahead when it comes to everything and anything, then invitations will probably be on your to-do list. These watermelon ones are pretty sweet. (via Sweet Peach Paperie)
Just Add Flamingos
Lawn games are an essential part of picnicking. Go traditional with some cornhole or whip up these Alice in Wonderland-inspired croquet mallets. (via Home Depot)
Remember how relaxing it was to take a nap outside when you were a youngin'? Who said it can't still be done? Make a tiny shade using lace and you're all set. (via Poppy & Blush)
Family Reunion Style
Summer season has arrived, and those HUGE family reunions are coming up. Take note from some picnic-style weddings to make this year's the best yet. (via Paige Jones Photography)
Drop Cloth Fruit Blanket
This is the sweetest way to upgrade a boring old drop cloth. (via Brit + Co)


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Polish director Robert Gliński has spent 35 years making films about socio-political themes in Poland and Germany (Nazi occupation, the collapse of communism, and working-class problems under capitalism), many of which were period pieces or coming-of-age dramas. In 2014, Gliński succeeded to merge his two approaches in adapting Stones for the Rampart, Aleksander Kamiński's well-known novel about a group of scouts during the Nazi occupation of Warsaw. With his latest film, Be Prepared, the director once again tells a coming of age story, this time focusing on the rise of nationalism.
Gliński's twelfth feature tells us a story about a group of present-day Polish boy scouts spending their summer camping in a local forest, learning the basic skills of surviving in nature, responsibility, friendship and also about important figures in Polish history. Every year, the camp also welcomes new recruits from less wealthy families outside of Poland: for the latest edition, they end up getting a group of young Nazi hooligans from Ukraine. The peaceful camp suddenly becomes torture for its more virtuous residents, when Polish scout Tomek (Maciej Musialowski) dies under suspicious circumstances. As one of only three people who know of Tomek's death, senior scout Jacek (Mateusz Wieclawek) must investigate the murder on his own.
Gliński has made a teenage horror-cum-mystery movie with a deeper message, but his good intent has gone wrong in every possible way. Be Prepared combines hand-held footage in black-and-white, as if shot by the scouts themselves, with a more conventional storytelling perspective. The found footage scenes try to get us closer to the characters, bringing horror vibes into the movie. In their imitation of such footage (irrational, shaky camera), these scenes are more irritating than useful in any way.
But the in-film amateur footage is not the only thing that is black and white. Be Prepared is filled with characters that are either good or bad, which in the end doesn't really matter because they are all built on a bunch of stereotypes. Focusing on senior scout Jacek who desperately wants to be authority in the camp, other characters are ignored. Piotr (Michal Wlodarczyk), leader of the hooligans in the camp, appears to be malevolent just for the sake of it, so we never actually get any deeper psychological insight as to what is happening within him. The camp leader is there only to tell scouts (and us, the viewers) the camp rules and there is also a young on-site nurse, Ewa (Magdalena Wieczorek), who serves more as a sexual object than a fully developed character. Other scouts and other hooligans (and some illegal fishermen who are also around) pop up from time to time just to remind us why Jacek, Ewa and Piotr are in the forest.
Maybe the biggest disappointment in the film is the revelation of who killed Tomek (and others, at later points), mostly because the murderer doesn't really get much screen time. The killer is a secondary character that has no real motivation for his deeds, but that doesn't make any difference for Gliński because the whole film is just a stage to say a few thoughts about the rise of right wing politics in the world. Be Prepared takes 90 minutes to express, through dialogue in its final moments, a thought that our biggest enemies don't come from the outside, but rather from within.
FIPRESCI Young Critics Warsaw Project
Călin Boto is a Romanian emergent film critic and the editor-in-chief of Film Menu, a film magazine edited by students of the Film University in National University of Film and Drama in Bucharest (UNATC). He has written articles for several cultural publications such as Dilema Veche,Dissolved Magazine, SUB25 and he coordinates Film Menu's weekly cineclub. At the moment he's working on a bachelor's degree on the films and film criticism of Jonas Mekas.
Barbara Majsa was born and raised in Hungary, but currently resides in Sweden and attends Stockholm University for Cinema Studies. She has worked as a journalist since 2009, and has covered several film festivals. Barbara is the managing editor at Cinema Scandinavia, where she interviews film-makers and focuses her work on artistic and cultural products that reflect upon society - films concerning social, societal, economic and political issues.
Yulia Kuzischina is a film journalist, based in Moscow. She studied visual culture at Higher School of Economics and later started to write for two film-related websites, RussoRosso and Kinomania.ru. Currently she also works at a film sales company Ant!pode Sales & Distribution. Her main field of interest is Eastern European cinema.
Tomáš Hudák is a programmer and a film critic based in Bratislava, Slovakia. Programming at independent cultural centre A4 – Space for contemporary culture, which focus on challenging and experimental art, is his main occupation throughout a year. He is also associated with IFF Cinematik in Pieštany, Bratislava IFF, and Film Festival 4 Elements in Banská Štiavnica. Regularly writing for film magazine Kinečko, his texts also appeared in other publications such as Senses of Cinema, Tess Magazine etc. In past, he worked as a film archivist at Slovak Film Institute and his archival research resulted in two papers on local film history.
Daria Badior is a film critic and a Culture Editor of LB.ua, one of Ukraine's biggest online newspapers. Focuses on writing about contemporary Ukrainian cinema. Also she co-curates a project on LB.ua named Short-list about young Ukrainian filmmakers. Since 2017 takes part in selecting films for Kyiv Film Critics Week, a new film festival held at the end of October. A member of FIPRESCI.
Łukasz Mańkowski Half of the Asian Cinema focused blog 'Referat Filmowy', Japanese Studies and Film Theory graduate from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, specializing in Asian Film. Occasionally photographer, translator and theatre-film journalist who simply loves ramen. Previously member of 5 Flavours Film Festival People's Jury, FEFF Udine Student Campus and EIFF Student Critics Competition.
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Yoana Pavlova is a Bulgarian writer, researcher, and programmer currently based in Paris.Her field of work includes cinema, VR, digital culture, and the New East. She is the foundingeditor of Festivalists.com (a playform for experimental media criticism), with bylines fornumerous print and online publications in Bulgarian, English, and French. Contributor to thefollowing books: Cinemas of Paris (2016, St Andrews Film Studies), Eastern Promises (2014,Festival Internacional de Cine de Donostia – San Sebastián), The Bulgarian Nouvelle Vague(2012, Edno).
Tommaso Tocci is based in Italy, where he works as a film critic and translator covering filmfestivals across Europe for international publications. He has also worked for BerlinaleTalents and for the Edinburgh International Film Festival, and he currently serves as Co-Programmer for the Saas-Fee Film Festival in Switzerland.


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Ankara Festival Los Angeles 2012
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- Client Name Ankara Festival LA (AFLA)
- Completion Date 08/03/2012
Ankara Festival Los Angeles was created in 2010 with the aim to increase the visibility of African culture through fashion, arts, music, dance and food. The goal is to showcase modern African designs in African print (Ankara), established African and African inspired designers, up and coming designers, who want a venue to showcase what they can do, and also develop their entrepreneurial ambition in the international fashion arena.
Nwani Design's task was to use the photography created for the 2012 festival and turn it into a web presence to promote and market the annual festival. The website was built on the Drupal Content Management System (CMS).


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Swing Into Spring is held annually on the weekend of the first Sunday in May. Through a 3-day weekend of square and round dance activities, Swing Into Spring seeks to provide a year-end dance activity to improve the general skill level of dancers. It does this by providing an opportunity to dance to and receive instruction from visiting callers and cuers who have been carefully selected to provide interesting workshops and fun dancing.


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5.) While drinking, choose lighter colored drinks than darker colored ones. For example, choose vodka instead of rum. Darker tinted spirits contain higher levels of congeners, which is toxic to humans.
4.) Avoid caffeine like coffee or tea. It will make you more dehydrated and might cause you to get dizzy
3.) Drinks loads and loads of water. This will keep you hydrated. If you prefer sports drinks, you can drink that too, but it will give the same effect as water.
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Chile's northern Antofagasta Region, home to the Atacama Desert — the driest place on Earth — has immense potential to produce massive amounts of energy through solar power. Now, thanks to investments from the European Union, that potential is being tapped into with the construction of the largest solar thermal power plant in Latin America.
The proposed plant will generate 110 MW plant of concentrated solar power (CSP) with the ability to store 17.5 hours of power, meaning it will be able to provide energy even when the sun is not shining. The system will utilize a series of mirrors (heliostats) that track the sun as it cross the sky on two axis, and concentrating the solar radiation on a receiver. That radiation is then transmitted to molten salts which then transfer the heat to a water current which generates superheated and reheated steam, used to feed a turbine.
The estimated US$1 billion price tag for the project will be covered by the European Union, the German development bank KfW, and the Chilean government. The Spanish company Abengoa won the contract to construct the ambitious plant. The EU Ambassador to Chile Rafael Dochao noted in a press release he is particularly excited that a European firm will be a part of this project, furthering ties between the EU and Chile.
"We are proud that a European company has been awarded the contract allowing us to share experiences, innovation and technology in Chile. [This opportunity] will also create new jobs in the Antofagasta Region," Dochao said.
The project will help Chile meet its sustainable and green energy goals. In November 2013 the government announced it was more than doubling its renewable energy goals pushing companies to source 20 percent of its energy intake from renewables such as solar, wind, or tidal power.
The Andean country has the means to fulfil this dream of severing dependence on fossil fuels. Thanks to the arid Atacama Desert, Chile is home to the largest potential resource of solar energy on the planet, and with its extensive coastline the country is also poised to be a leader in tidal power as the technology develops.


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Dr. Jeff Hittenberger serves as Chief Academic Officer (CAO) at the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE). Prior to joining the OCDE team, he served in the Santa Ana Unified School District, at the Monterey County Office of Education, and at Vanguard University, where he most recently served as provost/vice president of academic affairs.
Dr. Hittenberger has been an educator for more than 30 years. He holds a Ph.D. in educational policy, planning, and administration from the University of Southern California. He has taught elementary school, high school English and History, and was a university faculty member teaching education courses and ultimately serving as Dean of the School of Education.
Dr. Hittenberger has done research and training globally, serving on United States Agency for International Development funded projects in Cameroon and Mali, and working on research projects in South Africa, Israel, and Haiti. He was also a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar for a year in Morocco. He was a co-founder of the Global Business Academy at Valley High School in Santa Ana, and currently serves on the California Partnership Academies state advisory council and the California International Studies Project advisory board.
Jeff and his wife of 28 years, Christine, are the proud parents of a daughter and a son, both of whom are products of the Orange County public school system.


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"If only I were in the wilderness! Now, where are all of those miracles that I performed for you? And so it is written, "Who will place Me in the wilderness?" (Jer. 9:1), where I was exalted, as it says, "The wilderness and the wasteland will rejoice over them; the desert will jubilate and blossom like a rose..." (Isaiah 35:1).
What is this like? A prince once entered a city. The townspeople saw him, and they ran away. He entered a second city, and once again, the people ran away. Then the prince arrived at a barren town. This time the people greeted him and praised him. The prince announced, "This town is the best. Here I will built a fine palace, and here I shall live."
So it was with the Holy One. He approached the sea, and the waters fled before Him - "The sea saw and fled" (Ps.114:3). The mountains also "skipped like deer." But when He came to the wilderness, it greeted Him and praised Him, as it says, "The wilderness and the wasteland will rejoice...." God announced: This is the best place. Here I will build a palace [the Tabernacle], and here I will dwell.
The Strong Man and the Dilapidated Town
This Midrash is difficult to understand. What was so special about the wilderness? To explain the Midrash, the Maggid used the following parable:
There was once a man who was extraordinarily strong. He would travel all over, displaying
One day the strong man came across a small, broken-down village. The residents were poor and lived in rickety houses that had sunk unevenly into the earth. They did not have the means to raise up the walls and place their houses on firmer ground. When the strong man saw this, he lifted up the houses with his shoulders and placed them straight on firm
Like the people in the big city, the residents in the poor town were amazed by the man's tremendous strength. But there was a big difference between the two cases. When he knocked down walls and shattered windows in the big city, the owners were upset at their loss of property. In the broken-down village, on the other hand, his acts of strength were greeted with joy and thanksgiving. They were amazed by his remarkable strength -- and also pleased that their homes had been fixed.
Making the Desert Bloom
When God came to Egypt, a land of great wealth and abundance, God laid the land barren with ten terrible plagues. The Red Sea also was a scene of great destruction. But God does not take pleasure in destroying His world. As the Midrash says, God rebuked the angels, "My creatures are drowning in the sea, and you sing songs?"
However, when God led the Jewish people to the Sinai desert, the wilderness was elevated in His honor. The many miracles of the wilderness - the manna, the well of Miriam, the clouds of glory that protected the Israelites from the hot sun and the elements, the paths that were made straight and the dangerous snakes and scorpions that were scattered - all of these miraculous events made the wilderness a better, more viable place. The Jewish people were happy, and even the wilderness rejoiced, as it became a place of life and order.
(Adapted from Mishlei Yaakov, pp. 309-310)


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Dates for all our class assemblies this term are as follows: parents, we hope this will allow you plenty of time to put the dates in your diary so that you can come along and support your child on the day.
All assemblies take place in the Barn at 8.55am.
Tuesday 26th September – Year 6
Tuesday 3rd Oct – Year 5
Tuesday 7th November – Year 2
Tuesday 14th November – Year 1
Tuesday 21st November – Year 3-4*
Nursery and Reception will have their next class assemblies in Spring Term.
Here are some happy memories from assemblies last term!


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Physics Games – Red Remover
Get rid of the red shapes, while preserving the green ones.
Get rid of the red shapes, while preserving the green ones.
Simple concept, but I like it – You play pong, but you're not the bats, you're the ball!
is a gorgeous looking flash game, a sort of particle simulation puzzle set to music, also available for download on the iphone. A neat way to while away a few minutes, though the music gets tiresome after a while.
Run Jesus Run a.k.a. The 10 Second Gospel.
Made in 4 days for the Experimental Gameplay Project – theme "10 seconds" is a short (Literally, 10 seconds) browser game made under specific constraints, with retro sprites and a very cheeky attitude to the subject matter (Although not really disrespectful, I don't think)
Robot Unicorn Attack – A Free Online Flash Game From Adult Swim.
Have you ever wanted to be a robot unicorn dashing through the skies making all your dreams come true? No?
Wow you're weird. Because veryone is enjoying playing Robot Unicorn Attack on the adult swim website.
The game is reminiscent of Canabalt, a previously reviewed flash game in that you run uncontrollably forward and only have a jump and dash action to avoid or destroy obstacles.
I'm not quite sure what the secret of this game's success is but people seem charmed by it's straightforward and unapologetic fabulousness. The 80s soundrack also goes down easy.
You remember all those action movie finales when the hero or heroes run out of the building or evil villain's lair, right ahead of an explosion, collapse or other such catastrophe? Well that's the starting point of Canabalt, a free flash online browser game with only one control, the jump button.
Your dude is in a hurry, and he's not stopping for anything, so your task is to make sure he jumps over, through and across all the obstacles on his mad dash along the rooftops of his city. A city that, judging by the cleverly made background graphics, seems to be under attack by some sort of alien force of giant mechas and zooming spaceships. In your path you'll find, aside from normal obstacles such as leaps between buildings, containers and glass windows, collapsing buildings, unexploded missiles and terrified flocks of birds (Not actually an obstacle, more like ambiance, but they can distract you)
here's a tip – the non lethal obstacles will help you by slowing your mad dash down a little to more manageable proportions. However two obstacles in a row will probably rob you of too much momentum and you'll end up plummeting to your death or faceplanting on a window.
Oh yeah, did I forget to mention? The skyline is randomly generated so no two runs of cananbalt will be the same, so there's no point in trying to learn the jumps, it's only going to change the next time around.
Ever wanted to use a giant magnifying glass to burn people alive like ants?
If you answer yes then there's probably something very wrong with you, but in any case, you're in luck since that's exactly the premise of this little flash minigame, Ant city
Don't look back is a free browser based (With download option) platformer from Kongregate games, based loosely on the myth of Orpheus who descended into hades to recover the soul of his deceased wife, however she would return with him as long as he didn't look back, and if he did this she would fade away.
This is a mercifully short but fiendishly difficult game, you'll die multiple times per screen as the old style unmerciful traps get you in the back when you least expect it, but with a bit of planning and twitch reflexes you'll triumph in the end. Conquering hades is all in a day's work.
Another entry into the field of 3d browser based game sites, Instant action is a free games portal featuring multiple 3d solo and multiplayer games such as Marble Blast Online, Cyclomites, Think Tanks, and Screw Jumper, with a Tribes-like called Fallen Empire: Legions to be added shortly.
No download required, just a browser!
They do, don't they? 🙂 This site delivers what it promises, with multiple flash based browser games such as pixel blend, elite forces: Defend (A demon themed tower defense game), doll dressup games and more.
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This 7 days tour "Golden Triangle Tour" is most interesting and popular in North India.
In each city you will enjoy different life style, language, dresses, culture and food. Enjoy Rajasthani folk Dances in Jaipur with dinner. In Pushkar enjoy Camel Safari. In Agra visit Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world and feel the love of Shahjahan and Mumtaj.
Routing: Delhi – Jaipur – Pushkar – Agra – Delhi
Duration: 6 nights/7 days
Highlights: Elephant Safari in Amber Fort in Jaipur, Rajasthani Folk Dances (live show) (optional),Camel Safari in Pushkar. Sunset & sunrise view of Taj Mahal (Taj closed on Friday)
TOUR COST IN USD: (Valid till March 2020 – Except 22/Dec to 4 Jan)
Rates updated in January 2019
|Tour cost in USD
*All private tours*
|Standard Tour Package
Car: Swift Dzire/Toyota Etios
|Deluxe Tour Package
Car: Swift Dzire/Toyota Etios
|Luxury Tour Package
Car: Toyota Innova
|1 pax Travelling Alone
|USD 629 Per Person
|USD 765 Per Person
|USD 1155 Per Person
|2 pax Twin/Double Room
|USD 330 Per Person
|USD 399 Per Person
|USD 589 Per Person
|Hotel Category
|Mix of 2 & 3 Star Hotels
|Mix of 3 & 4 Star Hotels
|5 Star Luxury Hotels
|Includes: Accommodation, Breakfast, Airport pick-up & drop, Sightseeing/excursion trips and more. CONTACT US
NOTE: Extra/Additional night on pro-rata basis.
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Welcome/assistance at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (T-3) and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Morning half day city tour of New Delhi. Visit: India Gate, President House, Parliament House, Indira Gandhi Museum, Lotus Temple and Qutab Minar. Later drive to Jaipur.
Dep: Delhi/Jaipur By Car with an English speaking tourist driver
Arrive Jaipur and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Morning excursion trip to Amber Fort. En-route visit Pink City and stop at Hawa Mahal for Photography. Continue drive to Amber Fort. Enjoy Elephant Safari to ascend hill top Amber Fort. Visit Amber Fort with an English speaking tourist guide. Drive down by local jeep. Later visit Jal Mahal and take some nice photographs of Jal Mahal. Continue drive to Jaipur. Afternoon visit City Palace and Royal Observatory. Rest of the day free for shopping. Evening enjoy Rajasthani Folk Dances live show followed by drinks and dinner. (optional)
Morning free time. Later drive to Pushkar. Afternoon visit local Bazaar, Holy Pushkar Lake and Temple of Lord Brahma. Evening enjoy Camel Safari and witness sunset. Rest of the day free and
overnight at hotel.
Morning drive to Agra.
Dep: Pushkar/Agra By Car with an English speaking tourist driver
En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri – also known as Ghost City. Continue drive to Agra.
Arrive Agra and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit Agra Fort and Taj Mahal. Stay in Taj till sunset.
Evening free time for shopping and overnight stay in Agra.
Early morning again visit Taj Mahal and stay in Taj till sunrise. (optional)
Return to hotel for breakfast. Later visit Agra Fort and free time for shopping in Agra.
Afternoon drive to Delhi by Yamuna Expressway.
(Agra/Delhi by YAMUNA Expressway)
Yamuna Expressway, formerly known as Taj Expressway, is a 6-lane, 165 km long, controlled-access expressway, connecting Greater Noida with Agra in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
Dep: Agra/Delhi By Car with an English speaking tourist driver
Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel.
Morning half day city tour of Old Delhi. Visit: Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Raj Ghat – cremation place of Mahatma Gandhi. CHECK-OUT hotel at 1200 hrs.
Rest of the day free for shopping and transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.
Dep: Delhi By Air
**End of 7 Days Golden Triangle Luxury Tour with Pushkar **
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Chic to Chic goes to Dubai!
This month I am really excited to share an interview with an extraordinary local stylist, editor and producer Lydia Santangelo of TESstylist, a Boston production and styling company which she founded after years of event production and trend forecasting for a major retailer. Her styling expertise for TESstylist spans from runway to print to broadcast styling and production and she is one of Boston's top stylists. She recently had an incredible project in Dubai and brought some of her favorite Chic to Chic styles along. We had the opportunity to sit down with her this month to hear a little bit more about her project in Dubai, the highlights of her trip, what the women of Dubai thought of our pieces and even a bit about the spring trends she presented!
Tell us a little bit about your project in Dubai, how did it come to be?
I was invited by Al Tayer Insignia based in Dubai. They were seeking an editor and stylist who could bring a New York & US perspective to their clients and host workshops to a very specific audience interested in fashion. All women in Dubai are fashionable but this was a private event targeted to an elite group. They asked me to create a presentation focused on what is trending, and how to incorporate these trends into your wardrobe.
The event took place in their Bloomingdale's store at The Dubai Mall which was wonderful because it enabled the clients to shop with me post-workshop and discuss trends on a personal level. I was able to share what I saw at Spring '14 – New York Fashion Week shows and it became a very intimate and engaging experience – the women loved it, and so did I! It was proof that no matter where a woman lives in the world she is starving for this same knowledge as her counterparts across the globe. Most of what I presented, I would have shared if the event were in the United States, Fashion is a universal language.
You selected some styles from the Chic to Chic Private Collection, were you going for any specific looks for your project? In other words, how did you arrive at styles you did for your event?
During the selection process I was like a kid in a candy store. Who doesn't love to play with diamonds and raw uncut gems? I love Beth's collection. She does an amazing job of selecting pieces that are not mass produced. They are often times one of a kind, and that is one of the compelling reasons I am drawn to Chic to Chic because each piece is unique. I also liked the idea of supporting and representing a local brand's collection abroad.
For this particular project, I was going with the intent to personally wear some Chic to Chic pieces while I was presenting, so I gravitated towards sliced diamonds & raw stones. I stayed away from gold because the gold souks in Dubai are renowned worldwide.
I love the oxidized and industrialized finishes in the Chic to Chic collection. Beth has an incredible mix of high and low price points as well.
Two pieces that I wore every day from the Chic to Chic collection were the cuff with sliced raw diamonds, and the chocolate sliced diamond snake bracelet. I just stacked it with the other bracelets that I have on my wrist; I have a collection that keeps growing which includes bracelets from my travels, vintage finds, & a piece done by a designer in NY with a personal message, one that I will never take off.
As for necklaces, I chose a horn shark tooth that hinged and wore it in combination with my father's dog tag. I like to pair my new jewelry finds with something very personal. When someone asks me 'diamonds or crystals?' I say both! Highly fashionable women can mix and combine their jewelry, and they should.
This is the first time Chic to Chic has been shown in Dubai {thanks to you}, we are dying to know, how did the audience in Dubai react to the pieces?
I definitely had a great response to the pieces. My wrist became rather conversational and an icebreaker of sorts. It started a dialogue about finding treasures that are personal to you, mixing colors and stones.
It also encouraged women not to be afraid of making a statement, that there are no rules, and if you wear something confidently or you feel good in something, chances are it is true to your personal style. I felt Chic to Chic was a beautiful compliment to my look, it epitomized my advice to women on how to approach style. The pieces were a conduit to the conversation on how to wear jewelry well and with selfexpression.
Like you we are always looking at fashion trends, what would you say were some of the biggest trends amongst women's fashions in Dubai?
The women of the UAE are a highly-versed and fashionably astute audience. They are equipped with a pulse on emerging trends and were thirsty for a western perspective. Some highlights included forecasts in handbags and the new view on shoe collections. What's refreshing this season is the designer's response to a sensible shoes – flatbed sandals, gladiators, athletics, and point toe flats, that spare us some reflexology sessions.
We discussed the latest "it" bags, the micro bag, and its unique shape, textures, and finishes that commanded the runways.
Additional trends of the season included:
• Artful prints
• Metallic for day
• The athletic trend {and yes you can wear diamonds and stilettos when done right}
• Evening and red carpet looks
What would you say were some of the highlights of your trip?
The overall experience is one that just might top my career. I have been invited back and I am very humbled by that. I look forward to my return and sharing an editor's eye on Fall 2014 collections in a city that is arguably one of the next fashion capitals of the world.
There was also just this genuine ease amongst the women and to one another. Having never been to that part of the world, I had done my research and had anticipation of how things might be; and yet when I arrived there was such a comforting welcome both by Al Tayer, and the women of Dubai. They were completely gracious, warm and so engaging. By the end of the trip, I left with new friends and we've since connected through social media so we can keep in touch. They send me pictures and ask for styling advice — we formed a relationship. It was this personal side of the project that I found extremely rewarding.
I really enjoyed visiting the souks and local markets as well. As for food, the hummus was delicious! It has the texture of whipped cream — I ate it everyday. The dates were amazing too, who needs chocolate? I liked that it was very easy to eat healthy which can be a challenge when you are traveling.
I have to say, overall this was an enlightening experience for me, and I am very thankful for all that has come to me professionally, including my relationship with Beth and Chic to Chic. This entire project and collaboration has been such a rewarding experience and is part of why I love my job so much. Truly blessed!
Oxidized large chain link 36 inch necklace with mother of pearl horn and pave diamond tear drop findings set in
oxidized sterling silver
Sliced diamonds set in oxidized sterling silver
Pavé diamonds set in oxidized sterling silver with pyrite
Sleeping beauty turquoise, moonstone and rose cut diamonds set in oxidized sterling silver with 18kt gold
Rose cut gray diamonds surrounded by white diamonds set in
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Single cut champagne diamonds and yellow diamonds with 14kt gold and rhodium and set in oxidized sterling silver
Chocolate diamond slices set in rhodium sterling silver with
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Sliced diamonds set in oxidized sterling silver with 18kt gold
Moonstone and pavé diamonds set in oxidized sterling silver with 14kt gold


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Microsoft Edge, the new web browser in Windows 10 is fairly impressive. Although the current version of the Edge lacks several features and options offered by its rivals, the new browser from Microsoft loads webpages faster than Internet Explorer and some other third-party browsers.
If you have been using Edge as your primary browser on Windows 10 PC, you probably are looking for a way to quickly launch the browser. One way to launch Edge quickly is to pin Edge shortcut to the taskbar.
But if the taskbar is already crowded with icons of other programs, you can create Edge browser shortcut on the desktop so that you can quickly launch with either using mouse or keyboard shortcut.
Two ways to create Edge shortcut on desktop
Following are the ways to create Edge browser shortcut on the desktop in Windows 10.
Method 1 of 2
Step 1: Open Start menu, click All apps, and then navigate to Microsoft Edge.
Step 2: Drag and drop Microsoft Edge entry from the search results on to the desktop to create Edge browser shortcut on the desktop. As simple as that! You can use this method to create any app shortcut on desktop in Windows 10.
Method 2 of 2
Step 1: Right-click on the desktop, click New, and then click Shortcut to launch Create Shortcut wizard.
Step 2: Under Type the location of the item field, copy and paste the following path.
Click Next button.
Step 3: Enter the name as Microsoft Edge or anything else that you would like to call the shortcut. Click Finish button to create a new shortcut called Microsoft Edge on desktop.
As you can see in the picture above, the newly created Edge shortcut on the desktop automatically uses Edge browser's icon.
Create keyboard shortcut to open Edge browser
If you want to create a keyboard shortcut to open Edge browser, follow the directions given below.
Step 1: Create Edge browser shortcut on desktop by following above mentioned instructions.
Step 2: Right-click on the Edge browser shortcut on the desktop, and then click Properties.
Step 3: Under the Shortcut tab, select the Shortcut key field, and then simultaneously press keys that you would like to use to launch Microsoft Edge. Click Apply to set the shortcut.
Note that Windows automatically prefixes Ctrl + Alt to the shortcut. So it's a good idea to simply press E key on the keyboard so that you can use Ctrl + Alt + E to open Edge browser.


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Surviving Cancer: A WSJ Editor's Experience
Wall Street Journal news editor Geoff Rogow has spent a year battling cancer. He joins Lunch Break, in remission after a PET scan showed there is zero cancer activity in his chest, with his story. Photo: Geoffrey Rogow.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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Welcome to our practice. We were recently recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Medical Home. The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards emphasize the use of systematic, patient-centered, coordinated care that supports access, communication, and patient involvement.
Robert Shavelson, M.D., and his team are committed in providing all patients with personal, individualized care and look forward to your visit at our office in Tinton Falls.
4001 Asbury Avenue
Tinton Falls, NJ 07753
Phone: 732-922-1222
Fax: 732-922-7708
Practice Hours:
Monday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday*: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
*Please note: Every other Wednesday, the office only schedules appointments for patients having laser therapy. Call the office for more details.
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RALEIGH - Akysia Resper has transitioned from primary scorer to complementary player as a junior due to the arrival of major-college transfers Kristen Hanzer and Shuanda Ashford at Fayetteville State thi season.
But the junior guard showed again Wednesday she's still capable of stepping up and making the big offensive play when it's needed by scoring on a layup with 13 seconds to play to lift the Broncos to a 66-64 upset of the nation's No. 9-ranked NCAA Division II team, Shaw, on the Bears home court.
Resper grabbed a rebound of a missed jump shot by Shaw's Sequoyah Griffith with 19 seconds to play and raced up court for the driving basket. The Bears immediately called a time out to organize a game-tying or go-ahead shot, but Ronika Ransford failed to convert a layup with four seconds to go and FSU's Shuanda Ashford grabbed the rebound. Griffin fouled Ashford with a second remaining, essentially sealing the victory for the Broncos.
The winning basket by Resper gave her 18 points in the game, well above her season average of 10.8. She led FSU in scoring last season with a 12.9 average, but Hanzer (UNC Wilmington transfer) and Ashford (East Carolina) have taken over as scoring leaders this year. Hanzer, who had 19 points against Shaw, leads the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association with an 18.5 average and Ashford is scoring at a 13.8 clip.
Fayetteville State, which was picked to finish fifth in the CIAA's Southern Division in the league's preseason poll, improved its record to 17-3 overall, 9-1 in the CIAA and 3-1 in the Southern Division.
The setback ended a nine-game winning streak for Shaw (17-3, 8-2, 3-1), which is the defending CIAA champion and preseason favorite for the 2012-2013 crown.
The Broncos battled back from a 58-53 deficit in the final seven minutes to pull out the victory. Back-to-back baskets by Alicia Person and Hanzer pulled FSU within 58-57 with 4:28 to play Shaw's Ransford sank a jumper to push the lead back to 60-57. The score would wind up being tied at 62 and 64 before Resper's game-winning shot.
The victory evened the long rivalry between Fayetteville State and Shaw at 31-31. The series dates back to the 1947 season.
FSU returns home to Capel Arena on Saturday at 1 p.m. to take on Saint Augustine's in CIAA play.


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This idea popped into my head one night at the end of a busy day. As I have written about in the past, one of our specialties at Outdoor Design Group is to work with large residential and commercial properties to renovate their landscaping to save water and maintenance. We call these our Site Renovation services. Often times the landscape is drastically changed, as we convert high water-use areas (usually irrigated lawns) into more sustainable Xeriscape style landscaping with trees, flowering shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses. I already knew what these changes looked like on the ground, but I wondered what they might look like from the sky…
In the project above, we worked with a home owner's association (HOA) to design and oversee the installation of a water-saving landscape renovation. Significant drainage problems were also addressed in the design. The aerial photo above shows Phase 1 of the improvements. Because the high water-use turf areas were replaced with low water-use Xeriscape plantings, the renovation shown above will result in water savings of over 900,000 gallons of water per year that will no longer be needed for irrigation. Because of the success of the project, the client asked us to design 2 more large phases that were subsequently completed.
The site in the second example, shown above, included a long narrow strip of irrigated lawn along the border of a multi-family property. The lawn area was not being utilized by the residents, and since it was on a west facing slope the grass did not grow well and the irrigation water often produced wasteful run-off onto the parking lot and into the storm drain. Furthermore, the adjacent wood fence along this strip was getting severely damaged by the overspray from the irrigation. As I noted in a previous post, this is a condition to avoid.
The design solution for this landscape renovation was to limit the lawn areas to smaller, yet large enough to be usable, areas for the resident and their dogs. We also utilized non-irrigated native seeding (visible in the lower left hand corner of the site) in the back areas along the fence. This landscape renovation project resulted in significant reductions in water-use and maintenance, saving the community association a substantial amount of money in their annual budget.
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Because it's a means-tested program, Medicaid is often thought of as a public program guaranteeing health insurance for America's poor.
"But that's just not true," Susan Reinhard, head of AARP's Public Policy Institute, told a panel on Capitol Hill last month. Yes, Medicaid eligibility is based partly on income and assets—so you do have to be poor to get it. But under current federal law Medicaid is not required to cover adults—no matter how poor—unless they are pregnant, caring for dependent children, severely disabled or elderly. If you're an able-boded, childless adult under 65 years of age, it doesn't matter how poor or sick you are—in many states, you're out of luck.
Another, equally common misconception is that Medicaid is somehow tied up with federal cash assistance, i.e. is a part of "welfare." That was true before welfare was overhauled in 1996: back then, people enrolled in Aid for Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), the nation's major welfare program, were automatically signed up for Medicaid. But when AFDC was eliminated and replaced with the more flexible and less generous Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) in '96, the Medicaid-welfare link was severed.
Unfortunately, many poor families don't know this. They assume that because they are not receiving "welfare," they're not eligible for Medicaid.
So we have two mistaken assumptions: that all the poor get health care through Medicaid, and that only those on welfare can enroll in the program. Both need to be addressed if we want to improve Medicaid and health care for low-income Americans.
Expanding Medicaid Eligibility
The simplest way to address the misconception that all poor people receive Medicaid is to make it true. That would mean eliminating the five-category eligibility structure mentioned above and instead setting a uniform income level below which everyone would qualify for Medicaid.
Doing so would insure a great many of people. A 2006 Health Affairs article
authored by the Lewin Group estimates that even if we only reformed
Medicaid so that all adults with income below 133 percent of the
federal poverty line (a low bar) are eligible for coverage we still
would insure 4.7 million more low-income Americans.
For a family of three, 133 percent of the federal poverty line equals joint income of $23,408 a year. Given that a quarter
of the 55.9 million households that earn under $25,000 lack health
insurance, Lewin's estimate is probably on the conservative side.
Either way, expanding Medicaid so that it was truly universal
low-income health insurance would have a huge potential impact on the
uninsured. (It would be particularly beneficial for adults 55-64 years
old who don't qualify for Medicaid, a group that's old enough to need
significant medical care but may not be disabled or live with dependent
As it stands now, states do have some flexibility in expanding Medicaid
coverage. There are currently 21 "optional" eligibility
categories—groups that states can choose to cover beyond mandatory
populations and still receive matching funds from the federal
government. But these groups are generally variations of the five
eligibility categories (for example, nursing home residents, which tend
to be elderly and/or disabled). And while states can apply to the
federal government for waivers that allow them to extend coverage
beyond even optional populations, the federal government doesn't provide additional funds to help them do so.
Obviously, expanding Medicaid in the way I've described would be very
expensive. But in the context of the new federal-state model that I
outlined in my previous post,
there would be some fiscal wiggle room. The federal Medicare program
would take full responsibility for 7.5 million Medicare/Medicaid dual
eligibles who are currently responsible for a whopping 40 percent of
Medicaid costs. Even though states would probably asked to contribute
something toward the care of these low-income, elderly and/or disabled
patients, it'd likely be significantly less than what they pay now to
cover them under Medicaid, in large part because, coordination of care
would improve if it were to all fall within the Centers for Medicare
and Medicaid. Better coordination of patient care would also help make
a dent in Medicaid's administrative costs, which constitute about 5
percent of the program's total costs. And in some cases expanding
access to care actually reduces costs in the long-run expenses.
A 2004 CMS study found
that the system can save millions of dollars when family planning
services are expanded to include more Medicaid patients, due to a
reduction in unwanted, often medically complicated pregnancies.
Broader access to community-based care can also produce major savings:
the National Council of State Legislatures reports that community
health centers can cut Medicaid costs by 30 percent by regularly
addressing chronic illnesses and thus lowering hospital admission rates.
Expanding Medicaid to more people might also help counter the
misconception that Medicaid is a part of our welfare/cash assistance
system. If an expansion is coupled with community outreach and public
education campaigns, eligible families, would be likely to hear about
neighbors—people who they know are not on welfare—enrolling in
Medicaid. And they would be likely to follow suit.
The Stigma of Welfare
The issue of "welfare stigma" may seem like a fluffy, abstract concept—but it's very real. Consider a 2002 report
from the Kaiser Family Foundation which discussed the findings of ten
focus groups comprised of low-income, Medicaid-eligible seniors. When
the participants were asked about Medicaid, many of them dismissed the
program as a last-ditch option for the lowest of the low: you have to
have a welfare-level income in order to be able to receive it," they
said. "Medicaid is for homeless people … super poor [people]. None of
us qualify." (All of them actually did).
Yet while the participants didn't like the idea of "handouts," they
were still very interested in applying for Medicaid once the program
was described to them, and it was made clear that it was a health care
program, and not the flip -side of welfare. When they better understood
the nature of the program, the stigma disappeared.
In 2004, researchers from Georgetown University explored
the association between welfare stigma and Medicaid enrollment through
a larger lens, the National Survey of America's Families (NSAF), a
large national survey that oversamples poor households in 13 states.
The survey asks several questions about how respondents perceive
welfare—and answers to these questions predicted the probability of
Medicaid enrollment for eligible persons.
More specifically, the authors found that "an eligible survey
respondent who strongly agrees that welfare 'makes people work less' is
about 8 percent less likely to enroll than otherwise similar
respondents who disagree with that statement. Similarly, eligible
respondents who strongly disagree that welfare 'encourages babies
before marriage' are 8 percent more likely to enroll than respondents
who agree." Four years earlier,
researchers from the Academy for Health Services Research and Health
Policy surveyed 1055 Medicaid-eligible families and found that 34
percent of them thought the program was only for people on welfare and
26 percent had a negative perception of Medicaid because they thought
it was a government hand-out.
Public outreach probably has a big role to play in eliminating these
misconceptions. When I was in college, I worked with the Boston Earned
Income Tax Credit Coalition to help make sure that eligible workers
received the credit. The coalition was careful to distinguish the EITC
from welfare policies by using the tagline "Earn it! Keep it! Save
it!"—a motto that clearly delineates the assistance as something earned
rather than something given out of pity. While obviously Medicaid is
different in that its benefits are not framed as a refund for working,
the "it's not welfare!" message is definitely something that could use
some more airtime.
But maybe the most effective way of distinguishing between welfare and
Medicaid is for states to administer them separately. As it stands
today some states manage Medicaid from their social services office,
the same way it was administered when Medicaid and federal welfare were
connected. In a May report,
the Medicaid Institute of New York notes that in states like
California, Florida, and Ohio, the same state and county agencies
responsible for TANF and food stamps also retain primary responsibility
for processing Medicaid eligibility.
The problem with this set-up is that it perpetuates the link between
cash assistance and Medicaid—a link that stops eligible people from
signing up for Medicaid. Indeed, the Georgetown researcher note that
"states that combine multiple welfare programs under one umbrella, in
an attempt to minimize logistical obstacles to enrollees, may be foiled
by an increase in stigma if Medicaid suffers a loss in reputation as a
consequence of association with other need-based assistance programs."
The alternative can be found in states like Massachusetts, Louisiana,
and Kansas, where "the Medicaid agency is entrusted with sole
responsibility for organizing and administering the Medicaid
eligibility process, rather than using a system shared with or managed
by the state's public assistance, human services, or social service
agency." Here, Medicaid eligibility and enrollment is handled by a
single Medicaid agency, hopefully creating what the Medicaid Institute
calls a "health care front door" to public benefits.
Proof of Citizenship
There are, of course, more concrete barriers to Medicaid enrollment
beyond shame or a lack of knowledge about the program. One is the
requirement that applicants show proof of citizenship in the form of a
birth certificate, a passport or other official document—a requirement
introduced in 2006 after House Republicans insisted that the Deficit
Reduction Act of 2005, which included many Medicaid stipulations, crack
down on illegal immigrants. (Before the reform, potential Medicaid
beneficiaries had to attest to their citizenship under penalty of
The problem is that many low-income people do not have passports, and
after years of moving from one rental to another, birth certificates
were lost long ago. Thus the citizenship requirement has kept a large
number of eligible citizens from accessing their Medicaid benefits. In
2007, the Kaiser Family Foundation reported that,
during the first nine months after the requirement was put into effect,
Medicaid "enrollment of children fell by 11,000 in Virginia, and 19,000
individuals lost or were denied coverage in Wisconsin. Kansas estimated
18,000 to 20,000 individuals left without Medicaid coverage due to lack
of documentation and delays due to backlogs." This, despite the fact
that available evidence reveals "that virtually all those who have been
unable to provide the required documentation are U.S. citizens."
That same year, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found
that almost half (22) of the states reporting declines in Medicaid
enrollment at the time attributed the drops to the citizenship
requirement—mostly through denied or delayed coverage for individuals
who "appeared eligible." Further, GAO reported that while the
requirement was meant to save the system money, the added
administrative burden of the new requirement offset these savings.
Health Care IT
Finally, it's worth pointing out how IT systems could make Medicaid
enrollment far more efficient. Like so much else in health care, the
Medicaid eligibility/enrollment process takes a lot longer when its
done on paper rather than online. In Oklahoma, a pilot online system is
getting newborns enrolled
in Medicaid before they're even discharged from the hospital; before
the project began, enrollment could take up to three weeks thanks to
the time it took to process paper work .
Luckily states are experimenting with improved IT services in their
Medicaid programs. The Medicaid Institute notes that in Florida, a
computer system called ACCESS "can be used through any computer with
Internet access, and applications and re-determinations can be filed
around the clock, seven days a week. The state operates regional call
centers through the Department of Children and Families, and relies on
over 3,000 'community partners' to provide local assistance to
consumers. Community partners include aging resource centers, child
advocacy centers, county public health departments, faith-based
organizations, food banks, hospitals, libraries, homeless organizations
and schools."
Such collaborations enroll people faster while saving taxpayers money:
Florida's Department of Children and Families workforce was cut by
about 40 percent, from 7,000 to 4,100 since ACCESS was introduced.
Massachusetts's electronic Medicaid management system allows the state
to cover over one million beneficiaries with a small field staff of 305
eligibility workers.
Most Americans believe that Medicaid provides a guaranteed health care
safety net for the poor; others feel that it's welfare. Right now it's
neither—but to make it the former, we need to remove many significant
barriers related to eligibility and enrollment.


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That Cup of Coffee Might Be Compromising Your Smile
An issue that doesn't seem to get enough traction, among coffee drinkers, is the beverage's affinity for producing stains. The longer coffee remains on your teeth, between brushing, the more likely you are to see discoloration along your enamel. If you're one of those people who craves a cup, during late evenings, to get you through the last of your favorite television reruns, you're doing better than most. Still, taking the proper steps to protect your teeth is essential. The first thing you should understand is how coffee stains occur and why being proactive is vital to your oral health.
Protecting Your Enamel
Anytime you eat or drink, bacteria, food particles, and liquids become trapped in the tiny clefts in your enamel. Pigmented drinks, like coffee, are especially problematic and will cause permanent stains if not they are not quickly addressed. Some experts suggest brushing or rinsing, at the very least, after consumption, but others say neither will effectively prevent stains. Flossing regularly, and using an electric toothbrush is recommended; however, the best prevention method and the most practical solution for preserving adequate oral hygiene is periodic visits to the dentist.
Does Rinsing Really Help?
Those who warn against brushing as a sole means of protecting your teeth do so for good reason. The acid in coffee eats away at enamel. If you're like many people, coffee is an absolute necessity. In that case, rinsing after every few sips can be helpful as a temporary solution, but keeping up that habit can be exhausting. Just be sure to check daily for any changes to your teeth, and schedule teeth whitening with your South Carolina dentist as soon as you notice any yellowing or other discoloration.
Using a Straw Won't Prevent Stains
You've probably heard, at least on one occasion, someone suggest a straw as a way to send the liquid straight down your throat. "Does this method really work?" you're probably wondering. To answer your question, "yes and no." It may help prevent coffee stains from appearing on the visible areas of your teeth, but the acid still splashes against backs of them, leaving your enamel vulnerable to dangerous erosion. Once that protective layer starts to break down, you'll lose the best natural defense you have against not only stains, but also tooth decay. When using a straw, you should still remember to take additional precautions just to be safe.
Are Teeth Whitening Strips Overrated?
Using Whitening strips is certainly one method of getting rid of coffee stains if they happen to occur. However, you'll want to avoid using them as an excuse to gratify that coffee addiction. The problem is not that they don't work, but you should always be reluctant when considering any supermarket solutions. Some whitening strips are laced with an acid called chlorine dioxide, used to sanitize swimming pools. Inside your mouth, this substance does much more harm than good, eating away enamel and ruining the hard work you've invested into maintaining your impeccable oral hygiene.
The best way to protect your teeth is distancing yourself from all things espresso, but since that's not a reality for most coffee drinkers, cutting back on refills could also be helpful. Some sources, including NPR, say around three cups of coffee per day is acceptable. Of course, that won't help keep your enamel intact. The best alternative for combating stains and holding on to that winning smile is scheduling a consultation with Davis and Dingle Family Dentistry.


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With the burn up of Venus Express in late 2014-early 2015, one of our two eyes to the inferior (inner) planets was extinguished. Unfortunately, it seems that this week, by the end of April, after nearly 11 years in space and more than 4 years and 4,000 orbits around Mercury, MESSENGER will meet its fate as well.
NASA's MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging spacecraft (MESSENGER) was launched from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) Space Launch Complex-17B (SLC-17B) on August 3, 2004 on a Boeing Delta II rocket to study the first rock from the Sun.
After 7 years of flyby's and gravity assists, MESSENGER became the 1st spacecraft to orbit the 1st planet on March 17, 2011 (18th UTC time) where it remains today, imaging and sending back never seen before data. A survivor of mission extensions, and corrections to boost its orbit, it seems MESSENGER will not survive much longer. As fuel runs dry MESSENGER's orbit has gotten lower and lower and is days from impacting the surface, hopefully sending data back through the entire descent. What a great mission it's been and I never cease to be amazed at the imagery and knowledge gleaned through this spacecraft and its team.
The next mission to Mercury is slated to be BepiColombo, a joint ESA/NASA mission sending a pair of spacecraft to the 1st planet in 2024 to study the planets sore, composition and magnetic field. Launch will likely be sometime in 2017.
NASA & Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab (JHUAPL) Messenger: http://messenger.jhuapl.edu/
NASA Messenger site: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/messenger/main/index.html
Where is Messenger: http://messenger.jhuapl.edu/whereis/index.php
Where is Mercury: http://messenger.jhuapl.edu/education/whereMercury/
JHUAPL Messenger image gallery: http://messenger.jhuapl.edu/the_mission/gallery.html
JHUAPL Messenger image gallery (all images): http://messenger.jhuapl.edu/gallery/sciencePhotos/view.php?gallery_id=2
JPL Photojournal: MERCURY: http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/targetFamily/Mercury
Planetary Society Bruce Murray image library of Mercury images: http://www.planetary.org/multimedia/space-images/mercury/?keywords=messenger
Great Mercury images: http://cseligman.com/text/planets/mercury.htm
Messenger on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/MESSENGER-Mission/143392389006241
Messenger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MESSENGER2011


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Getting things done is a pretty important part of life. I loooove chatting with you guys about all things having to do with organization and productivity. Today I wanted to share 5 simple ways that you can be more productive in your daily life!
1. Create a scheduling system
I feel like I talk about planners way more than I should. Honestly though, you NEED a planner. I don't know how I would remember anything ever if I didn't have my planner to use every day of my life.
I have this post talking all about how I organize my planner, and this post on color coding! It's important to find a system that works well for you. Personally, color coding just makes sense to me. If you find what works for you, you'll be able to stick with it and schedule your life efficiently.
2. Get enough sleep
Okay, sleep is SO important. Sometimes I think I'm a middle aged woman living in a 20 year old's body, because I NEEEEED my sleep. I have never liked staying up late, which is definitely a good thing.
Some people are just natural night owls. If you're one of those people, try your best to always get your 8 hours of sleep. Not getting enough sleep isn't good for your body, and it certainly isn't good if you want to be productive the next day.
3. Time blocking
I first read about time blocking on The Skinny Confidential. She discusses those fancy time blocking cubes (which I haven't invested in yet, but I definitely will soon...). In the meantime, I've just been using the timer on my phone to block out time.
Here's how time blocking works: all you have to do is plan to work on a specific task for a specific amount of time and ACTUALLY stop when that time is up.
For example, I'll say "Okay, I'm going to work on my blog for 1 hour and then I'm going to work on my essay for 40 minutes, I'm going to study for 1 hour" and etc. etc.
It's a super easy way to boost your productivity to the max.
4. Listen to music
When I'm trying to get work done, I prefer to listen to relaxing music that doesn't have any words. I usually use a study playlist on Spotify and it always gets me in the zone.
Some people prefer faster and super upbeat music when they're studying or working, so whatever you prefer will obviously work.
I've found that listening to music keeps me on track and minimizes outside distractions.
5. Create a routine that maximizes your productivity
One of the best tips I've ever heard for being more productive is to create a routine that allows you to do so. What is your most productive time of day? For me, I find my most productive time to be midday. Kind of weird... But I can never get anything substantial done after 8 PM.
I know this about myself, so this helps me figure out when I'm most motivated and should be doing my work throughout the day.
What's your BIGGEST productivity hack?