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Skyrocketing college tuition rates have plunged college students into deep financial holes. If car prices had increased as much as college tuition, the average new car in 2015 would cost more than $80,000. College students and their parents have resorted to debt financing college costs that include tuition, books, computers, and housing. According to the Department of Education, the typical ...Read More »
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I've been in love with both flying and photography since I was a kid so it's only natural I put the two together as I got older. These days I look for almost any chance to get out and see what's in the air and to connect with those that fly them.
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WebManiacs Follow-Up
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After WebManiacs, I thought it would be good to jot down some thoughts on conferences, and ColdFusion development in general. I was asked to speak at WebManiacs, which was my first conference speaking engagement, and although my session was somewhat small (last session that day), I had a great group who seemed to really enjoy my presentation, with a lot of questions, comments, and discussion afterwards. All in all a lot of fun. That being said, the conference was... lacking a little. Now, in all fairness, it was the first of it's kind, the first for FigLeaf (of this size), and a learning experience for everyone involved.


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Federal prosecutors seek new trial against former Sen. Joseph L. Bruno
Prosecutors pursue new indictment under redefined law
ALBANY -- Former Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno may get another chance to take the stand to defend himself against the same fraud charges for which he was convicted in late 2009.
"There will be another trial; it's almost a certainty," said Peter Henning, a former federal trial attorney who now teaches at Wayne State University Law School in Detroit. "It's a do-over."
U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York Richard S. Hartunian asked a federal appeals court on Thursday for the right to bring the 81-year-old Republican icon back to U.S. District Court to be retried on two counts of fraud for which he was convicted, and a third count where jurors could not reach a verdict.
A jury acquitted Bruno on five other fraud charges after a month-long trial during which the politician sometimes grew agitated and whispered his disdain for the proceedings, but never joined the long list of witnesses who testified. The case focused on his running afoul of the so-called federal honest services statute. After Bruno's conviction, the law was challenged in an unrelated case before the U.S. Supreme Court. The high court ruled that prosecutors must reach a higher standard for conviction -- a finding of bribery or kickback scheme.
Hartunian argued in court papers he can meet that requirement. He said Bruno, who was one of the three-men-in-a room on state budget negotiations as recently as 2008, is guilty of mail fraud by accepting $280,000 from former Albany businessman and thoroughbred horse owner Jared E. Abbruzzese, who received benefits such as member item grants inserted in the state budget and later disbursed at Bruno's direction.
The case should be retried, the government prosecutor asserts, because the original case, built upon the law as interpreted in New York at the time, only proved Bruno committed fraud by failing to properly disclose his outside business dealings, such as working for financial firms seeking deals for New York labor unions' pension funds and representing his friend, Abbruzzese, who paid him in cash for vague advice and with the arranged $80,000 purchase of a worthless racehorse.
The court papers allege Bruno remains guilty of honest-services mail fraud for taking $280,000 from Abbruzzese disguised as "consulting" and "horse" payments." The prosecutor said he wants to re-indict Bruno and prove to a new jury how Bruno used his powerful state position in the Senate to steer grants to a Troy company, Evident Technologies, which Abbruzzese partially owned with a partner, Wayne Barr, who Bruno appointed to the New York Racing Association board of trustees.
Bruno has maintained since his indictment in January 2009 that he would fight the charges and win in court. The government initially accused the Brunswick political veteran of hiding $3.2 million in illicit payments.
Henning, who recently published a book on honest services cases, said the retrial will benefit the government prosecutors because they've learned what works with a jury.


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A fourth Vermont Catamount has joined the Indy Fuel in forward Matt White, whose signing was announced today.
White recently completed his four-year career at Vermont, where he was a roommate of Wednesday's Fuel acquisition, defenseman Nick Bruneteau. White was also a teammate of Fuel players Pete Massar and Anders Franzon at UVM.
He is a left-shot forward who brings much size to the Fuel attack, standing 6-2, 198.In four year at Vermont, he played 134 games, with 15 goals and 29 assists. He had a goal and six assists last season, including an assist on the game-winner in the Hockey East first-round tournament win over UMass-Amherst. As a junior, he was fourth on the Catamounts in assists and points, with six goals, 10 assists and 16 points.
White has been a solid performer in the faceoff circle at UVM.
"Matt is a big, rangy centerman with a strong skill-set and great attention to detail in the defensive zone," Fuel coach Scott Hillman said in a team release. "His game has a lot of pro tendencies and will translate very well to the ECHL."
Prior to joining Vermont, he played two seasons for the USHL Des Moines Buccaneers from 2007-09, and the 2009-10 season for an 18U AAA team in Pittsburgh. He is a native of McMurray, Penn. White is 22 years old.
White becomes the Fuel's 14th player, including the 10th forward, the 11th to have played four years at a U.S. college, and the 10th rookie.
White's University of Vermont bio
Feature on Vermont's senior class
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Indy Fuel roster as of Aug. 29
Forwards (10)
Rhett Bly (R). 5-10, 185. Age 24. Shoots L. 2013-14: Merrimack College (NCAA)
Dean Chelios (R). 6-2, 185. Age: 25. Shoots L. 2013-14: Michigan State University (NCAA)/Toledo Walleye (ECHL)
Garrett Klotz (V). 6-6, 250. Age: 25. Shoots L. 2013-14: Allen Americans (CHL)
Taylor Law (R). 6-2, 200. Age: 24. Shoots L. 2013-14: Canisius (NCAA)/Elmira Jackals (ECHL)
Pete Massar (R). 5-9, 180. Age 25. Shoots R. 2013-14: Vermont (NCAA)/Missouri Mavericks (CHL)
Kenton Miller. 6-0, 196. Age: 23. Shoots L. 2013-14: Utah/Fort Wayne (ECHL)
Brett Perlini. 6-0, 202. Age: 24. Shoots L. 2013-14: Greenville Road Warriors/Toledo Walleye (ECHL)
Cory Thorson (R). 6-2, 200. Age: 24. Shoots L. 2013-14: St. Cloud State (NCAA)
Matt White (R). 6-2, 198. Age: 22. Shoots L. 2013-14: Vermont (NCAA)
Klarc Wilson (R). 6-2, 206. Age: 21. Shoots R. 2013-14: Prince George Cougars (WHL)
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Nick Bruneteau (R). 5-10, 182. Age: 22. Shoots: R. 2013-14: Vermont (NCAA)/Reading Royals (ECHL)
Kyle Follmer (R). 5-10, 202. Age: 27. Shoots L. 2012-13: Northern Michigan (NCAA)
Anders Franzon. 6-3, 196. Age 25. Shoots R. 2013-14: Missouri Mavericks (CHL)
Zach Sternberg (R). 6-0, 187. Age 23. Shoots R. 2013-14: Lake Superior State (NCAA)
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A couple of months ago, I heard Counterfeit's song, "Come Get Some," on YouTube. Within the first 30 seconds of the song, I knew that I had found a new favorite band. I immediately forced all of my friends to listen to them, purchased all of their available songs, and pre-ordered their debut album, Together We Are Stronger, which released March 17. This five-piece band from London, England, has a sound that falls somewhere between punk and rock. The lead singer of this band is Jamie Campbell Bower, an actor known for his roles in various movies.
The first song, "Washed Out," begins the album with a strong introduction that is pretty representative of the rest of the tracks. The repeated line "I'm too old to live, I'm too young to die," is one that really sticks out to me. "Close To Your Chest," starts with its chorus. Even though it is one of the shorter songs on the album, it still has a great instrumental section in the middle of it. It's about the anger you feel after a failed relationship, something that many can relate to. "Romeo" has a really smooth, catchy sound. To me, each part of the song sounds a bit different, but I love how they all work together and make for a song that is bound to get stuck in your head.
The next song, "You can't Rely" is one of my favorites on the album. The first time I heard it, I had to play it over again to hear it more. Like the rest of the songs, it has its own sound that I haven't heard in many bands. One line in the song, "you can't rely on someone else," basically sums up what it is about. A few of the songs had been released before the rest of the album, including its next three tracks. "Addiction" is my favorite of those. From the beginning, the strong beat of the song is sure to draw you in. "Letters To The Lost" ends the album on a solemn note. Although it is a slower song, it is still heavy and fit in with the rest of the tracks, wrapping it all together for a solid ending to an impressive debut album.
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It's another beautiful morning here today: blue skies & sunshine, birds tweeting, blossoms blossoming, the works. Best of all though, it's Friday. Not just any Friday, though - it's the start of a Bank Holiday weekend here. That's right, Monday is a holiday and rumour has it the weather is planning to stay good for the whole weekend. Woo hoo! I think I can now safely say that winter is finally over for a while :-)
My li'l sister is coming to visit from London this evening for a few days. You know what that means, don't you? Too much wine, too much talking and too much shopping. Over-indulgence at it's finest.
Needless to say I won't be spending too much time on the computer this weekend.
So before I disappear into the real world for a few days, I thought I'd pop a quick post up here to keep you company in case you think I'm neglecting you. So here are today's announcements:
First I'd like to congratulate my Cousin, Del and his other half who brought a bouncing baby boy into the world this week. Can't wait to meet him, Cuz... and... Pictures! We want more pictures!
Second, if you have some time and a shortage of reading material, you may want to mosey on over to The Clarity of Night. Jason has been running a short fiction contest and the response has been fantastic. Entries closed yesterday. You can read mine here or on my terristories blog. All the entries were superb and it's interesting to see how the same picture inspires such a variety of stories.
And third, I'm outta here. Have a great weekend, wherever you are!
Friday, April 28, 2006
Friday quickie
It's another beautiful morning here today: blue skies & sunshine, birds tweeting, blossoms blossoming, the works. Best of all though, it's Friday. Not just any Friday, though - it's the start of a Bank Holiday weekend here. That's right, Monday is a holiday and rumour has it the weather is planning to stay good for the whole weekend. Woo hoo! I think I can now safely say that winter is finally over for a while :-)
Posted by Terri at 9:00 AM 8 comments
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Just Because
I just had to share this photo with you 'cos I want to and 'cos I like it. One of these days I'm going to get soooo distracted taking photos in the morning when the sun is on our side of the building that I'm going to miss my train. I just know it. Oh well, a girl has to stop and smell the roses sometimes, eh? Yes, I know this is not a rose, but you get the idea :)
Did I ever mention that one of my 'things' in life is that I love to be surrounded by beauty? That sounds a bit silly - I'm sure everyone does - but I really mean it. I love pretty things. Scenery, clothes, flowers, furnishings, people. Does that sound terribly shallow? Well tough sh*t if it does. [Yes, I know - beautiful language is not necessarily my strong point...]
Being surrounded by beauty lifts my spirits.
So, just because I can, here's another one.
Posted by Terri at 7:13 PM 11 comments
Unlocking Angel's mind
That's right people, it's time for the second interview in my list of interviewees... Angel, this is for you.
Angel is a single mom who lives in Johannesburg, South Africa. Although she's been blogging for almost a year now, I haven't, and I only discovered her blog a few months ago.
What I have learnt about Angel so far is that she's bright and artistic and has her hands full raising her 15-year old son Damien, who is as bright and artistic as she is. He also has ADD which makes single parenting just that much harder. They often clash, which results in heated arguments, but it is obvious from her posts that they love each other as much as any two people can.
Reading her "100 things about mois" post gives one enormous insight into what makes Angel the unique person she is: clever, loving... and a survivor.
Angel loves dragons and she loves cats. She has three tattoos.
She posts a Flash Fiction story pretty much every week - I discovered Purgatorian's weekly FFF challenge through Angel's blog.
Angel, you volunteered to be interviewed by me (silly girl - what were you thinking?!). So take a deep breath, loosen those fingers and prepare to type, because here are your questions:
Question 1:
You have never been married, and you don't intend to get married because of some bad experiences you had when Damien was little. You made this decision selflessly because you believed it would be better for your son. Nonetheless, you collect wedding magazines and express a wish to one day be a wedding planner. You have even started another blog, Angel's Weddings, devoted to to wedding tips and bits and pieces.
Do you still want to get married yourself one day? Do you hope to meet that special someone when Damien has gotten to an age when your own relationship will be less likely to affect him?
Question 2:
I'm not really sure how you feel about Damien's father. I get the feeling you resent him, but I also get the feeling you still harbour feelings towards him, although what those feelings are exactly is a little hazy. When you fell pregnant it was not just your decision not to get married - his parents played a big role in that. How did you really feel about it all at the time, and how do you feel about it now? Do you wish a different decision had been made?
Question 3:
Your family is very close. You've lived in more or less the same area your whole life, even went to the same school as your parents did. Have you done any travelling, and would you like to? If so, where would you like to go / what sort of trip would you like to take?
Question 4:
You love dragons and everything to do with them. Your Flash Fiction stories often feature dragons or mythical science-fiction creatures. Is what we read on you blog the only writing you do? Or have you written other stories or have a desire to do other writing, perhaps have something published?
Question 5:
Short and sweet and to the point: Why did you start blogging?
Well I hope you're not regretting your decision to be interviewed... seemed like a good idea at the time eh? mwahahahaha!
I (im)patiently await your responses...
Posted by Terri at 7:58 AM 7 comments
Saturday, April 22, 2006
A house in the Sun... well, sort of.
The time has come for us to buy a house here. After nearly 5 years in Ireland we are finally in a place where we can - and we'd better do it soon because with house prices having risen on average by about €30,000 in the first quarter of this year, if we don't do it now the market is going to move out of our reach again.
So we've started looking, in earnest. We saw one during the week that we made a tentative offer on. Tomorrow we'll go check out what we think will be that one's opposition. Things work really differently over here though.
In SA, if you want to sell your house you put it on the market and then the buyers beat the price down until you settle on the final amount.
Here, people advertise their house for sale at a minimum price, and then the bidding begins and the price keeps going up until eventually the house goes to the highest bidder. This system definitely does not favour the buyer.
Trouble is, the population here is just exploding - people are moving here in droves and there are just not enough houses to keep up. The amount of construction going on is phenomenal, and still people are queuing in their cars overnight to secure the purchase of houses not even built yet.
It's all terribly frustrating for people like us, who just want to find a home to live in. You'd think it would be easier than this, but finding a house is like hunting for hen's teeth.
But apart from the frustration, I am getting so very excited. If all goes according to plan, then within the next few months we'll be living in our OWN place, with a garden, and I will be able to hang pictures wherever I please, and paint the walls whatever colour I choose, and, and... oh boy, it will be so nice to have our own space!
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Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Questions for BeadinggalinMS
In my enthusiasm for being interviewed I now have 3 people lined up who want the same, so I'll be posting their interview questions over the next few... posts [let's not limit ourselves with time, okay ;)]
Since Beads was first, here we go...
I don't remember the first time I wandered over to Mississippi Mud Pie. Perhaps that is because it feels like I've been visiting there my whole life. Owned by BeadinggalinMS, the blog is like a favourite Aunt's kitchen that is always full of visitors and where everyone is welcome.
Linda is one of the warmest, most down-to-earth and likeable people I know. For those of you who don't know her, she has a twin sister, Lori, of LoriNFlorida fame, and a younger brother, JP.
She loves chocolate and she loves where she lives - it is a secluded place where she can sit on the deck in the evening and enjoy the sights and sounds of Mother Nature in Mississippi.
Apart from being a wonderful, loving mother, she is also very creative and one of her favourite things to do is to make things out of beads, hence the name BeadinggalinMS.
I could probably write a whole essay on my friend Beads, but that's not the point of this. The point is, she has very bravely volunteered to be interviewed by me in the same way I volunteered to be interviewed by Buddess, so why don't we all settle down and prepare to get to know this bundle of fun just a little better.
U ready Beads? Here are my questions:
Question 1:
You often mention Hurricane Katrina on your blog. You were right there, in the middle of it, and your sister Lori wrote on her blog how terribly worried she was about you at the time because all communication was cut off and she didn't hear from you for ages, causing much consternation in Blogland. The next thing we knew you had made it to Lori's place and were staying there until it was safe and OK to go back home.
You have posted some pictures on your photo blog of the devastation and you still mention the destruction caused by Katrina. And let's not even mention the trouble you have had getting your phone lines to stay up permanently since then! My question is, now that it's over and life is being rebuilt, how do you feel about the whole experience looking back, and has it affected the way you look at the future at all?
Question 2:
It is obvious to anyone who reads your blog that you adore your children. Your oldest is on the verge of getting married, but your youngest is still very much a child, if I read correctly. Considering your age, you must have married quite young, and you have devoted your life to raising and loving your children. How different do you think your life would be now if you hadn't married when you did?
Question 3:
You chose to home-school your children. Did you home-school all of them? Why did you decide to do it this way? It must be really rewarding but also quite difficult at times. I've never met anyone who home-schooled their kids - do you have a set syllabus that you follow, and do they write tests and exams same as children their age that attend regular school?
Question 4:
You and your twin, Lori, are very close. You talk on the phone all the time and have a very special bond. You are both also close with your younger brother. But there was a period when you and Lori lost touch. I know you don't like to talk about this part of your life but it's kind of a complete blank. How long did you lose touch for, and what brought you together again and where did your brother fit in in all of this?
Question 5:
Beads, you have a wonderful sense of humour and you're always laughing and teasing. Visiting your blog brightens up everyone's day. Have you always been like that? Do you laugh as much in real life or is your blog an outlet for the naughty, playful woman inside you who never really stopped being a teenager? OK, let's make this a 2-part question. Do you think the people who know you in 'real life' see you the same way as we do?
OK Beads, you can breathe again. It's over - no more questions... for now, lol! You can take as much time as you like in posting your answers on your blog. As long as it's done by tomorrow, hahaha {{jokes!!}}
Me being the mushy person I am (NOT!!!) I'm only going to say one more thing:
Linda, meeting you online added a bright spot in in my life on some very dark days.
Don't ever change.
Posted by Terri at 6:23 PM 8 comments
Friday, April 14, 2006
Interview with a... well, you decide.
My good friend Buddess elected to be interviewed by Reluctant Nomad recently. She'd made reference to this upcoming interview a couple of times but I had no idea what it was all about... and then the Interview happened and was posted on her blog. The honesty of her answers and the insight it gave me into someone I have known a long time prompted me to volunteer for her to interview me in the same way, even though she was uncertain if I would do so because I am a "very private" person (her words).
Perhaps it was that which made me sit up and take notice. I never really thought of myself that way. In fact, I would say "repressed" might be more accurate. I tend to be hesitant about volunteering my deepest thoughts and feelings, partly because I'm afraid of backlash, and partly because, well, I'm not really sure people are that interested in me.
But it's amazing what I'm willing to talk about when I'm asked.
So, here are the answers to Buddess's questions. The questions themselves are quite long, so if you want to take a look at them, you'll find them here.
Question 1:
Yes, I would love to write a novel, have it published, and have people who don't know me read and enjoy what I have written. In fact, last year I even considered quitting my job and taking three months or so off so I could do just that. I've actually started a novel - well, more than one, really - the trouble is in finishing it ;) But it's something that I still consider a serious possibility. Writing is something I have always enjoyed doing... no, it's more than that; it's something I have always needed to do, although when I was younger it was much more private and not something I took seriously at all. It's only recently that I realised I may have a talent there. Winning a prize in that short story competition gave me such a buzz! And it also proved to me that it is something I could do if I set my mind to it. Unfortunately, I am my harshest critic and I battle to judge if what I write is any good. Hence the blogging.
The photographs are something I do just for fun. I'm a lazy photographer - I couldn't be bothered to remember all the details about aperture and shutter speeds, etc. Most of my best shots look good because the natural light at the time is just right. So that's just a hobby, just because I like to take pretty pictures. But the writing... well, I'll keep you posted on that.
Question 2:
Buddess, this is a question I've asked myself many times. I honestly don't know how I would feel about moving back to SA. I miss my family and friends immensely, and I miss the country itself more than I ever thought I would. On the other hand, as you say, I have always wanted to travel and living here in Ireland I am getting to fulfill that dream. It is also much easier to live here than in SA - better quality of life in that there is much less crime and the earning potential is so much greater. You just get more for your salary here.
On the other hand, the weather really, really sucks! We are lucky to get two weeks of proper summer weather here in a year... and by that I mean anything over 21 degrees. It plays a bigger role in life than you would imagine.
How would I feel if Dave said we were moving back? I don't know, quite honestly. I think I'd be happy to be going home, but also sad to be leaving this life behind because I don't know if we'd get the opportunity again. But I would go, and happily, because I trust Dave to do what is right for us and I would follow him anywhere. I know as long as we're together we'll be just fine. I came here with him and that worked out fine, didn't it? It was a 5-year plan, and those 5 years are up this August. We had discussed it and decided that yes, we would stick to our plan and go home at the end of this year. His kids play a big role in that - being apart from them has been incredibly difficult and we didn't want to miss out on any more of their lives.
However, the decision has more-or-less been taken out of our hands now. When his daughter said she wanted to come over here and live with us, because she thought it would be better for her in the long run w.r.t. school and studying, we didn't even hesitate. So now she's here, and we'll be staying for at least another few years while she finishes school and goes on to study or whatever. And I'm happy with that.
I think the uncertainty was the thing that unsettled me the most. Now the decision is made and I can settle down here properly. I love my job and I'm glad I'll stay around for that a while longer. We're planning on buying a house here and everything that goes in it. So for me, the best part is that I can put down roots instead of living a 'temporary life' like we were before. And yes, I'm glad I'll be able to do more travelling before we go home for good... if we ever do.
Question 3:
Oh boy, do I ever get sentimental! Sometimes Dave and I sit at home & have a bottle of wine or whatever and reminisce about the bad ol' days for hours. Especially about biking. We haven't been to a rally here yet, but then we only got a bike again late-ish last year.
Winter here is definitely NOT good biking weather. The roads are bad at the best of times, and in winter they are icy and muddy and slippery... and OB's is great for South African cold but I'm afraid it would take a bit more than that to warm me up here in the middle of winter! However, we are planning to take a couple of weeks this summer & go across to mainland Europe on a ferry and cruise around there on the bike. I can't wait! The Blackbird was just made for the Autobahn!!!
Getting the bike was the best thing we've done here. It gives us something to do. We're bikers, we've always been bikers. It's what we do. This morning he took me to work on the bike - what a way to start the day!
But it's not the same. I miss the rallies too, and I miss the friends we had in the biking crowd. Do you remember the Hen Party you girls threw for me at The Handlebar before my wedding?
Wow! I wish I had known then how precious those times were. I had so many good woman friends there, so different from here. The people are different here. I have a friend from SA who's moved over here but is staying in Cork, a few hours away. Plus I have my sister who is living in London now. Apart from that there are 2 or 3 women at work I get along well with but I just don't have the good friends I had in SA and that's been one of the hardest things to deal with here.
Question 4:
It has been easier than I thought it would having Cinderella here. She is a very easy-going girl and I love her to bits. Although, as you quite rightly pointed out, I don't want children of my own, she and her brother have filled that part of me that might otherwise have yearned to have children. She's very self-sufficient and yes, she has slotted in really well here. When we first went to see the headmaster at her school he expressed concerns that she might battle with the standard of education here... well bah humbug to that :) OK, she has an advantage in that she is an extremely bright girl (our little over-achiever, hehe) but I think people tend to underestimate South Africa's education system. It may be classed as a 3rd-world country but in some ways it's actually ahead of this place. In fairness, though, in other ways it is way behind, but that's normally in things that are impacted by economics.
Getting back to the first part of your question, yes, it was an adjustment. But it's not like having a lodger in the house - she's family. We're a family. So in that respect, it's hardly an adjustment at all. I just need to remember not to get up & go make coffee in the nude in the mornings, hehe!
Question 5:
This question evokes a bunch of thoughts. First, it tugs at my heart a bit, as does any mention of my father. That's probably why I don't talk about him, or my early life. I was very young when he died, but believe it or not it still hurts and I still miss him. I often wonder what he would think of me now - would he be proud of me? Am I like him? It's another part of my repressed self, but one that I am trying to come to terms with.
As for my 'tomboy' tendencies... I have no idea where they come from!
I have always had male friends. I find it easier to make friends with men - much less 'issues', haha! My first serious boyfriend (actually I think you know Mac, Buddess?) taught me how to play pool - we'd go to the Marine Hotel at the beachfront on weekends and play there. They had about 6 tables, if I'm not mistaken. Misspent youth and all that ;)
Whaddaya know - turns out I have good aim.
Same with the shooting. Actually the first time I ever fired a gun was when I was working at a security company as a bookkeeper in the early '90's. Remember the riots? Well our building was right in the middle of the trouble spot, in Korsten. So my boss, who was a Kommandant in the army, decided all the ladies in the office had to learn how to shoot, just in case. Up till then I hated guns. But we went along to the shooting range and I was handed a .38 special and told how to use it.
Again - turns out I have good aim. My boss was really p*ssed off because I was shooting straighter than him... with his own revolver, haha!
Then when I met Dave it was inevitable that I would do more shooting. He belonged to a rifle club and actually shot at provincial / national level. I'm not quite as good a shot as him though
I took an interest in bikes and racing when my older sister was going out with a guy who had a bike and was mad into stock-car racing etc. when we were teenagers. The interest stuck. That's also where I realised I'm a bit of a speed-freak, hence the whole love-to-bike thing.
So there you have it. I'm afraid my unconventional interests may have been cause for worry on my Mother's part at times, but what can you do?!
Oh, and just in case you're wondering - I'm not good at everything. I can't catch a ball for love nor money, and I always sucked big-time at sports and athletics. The only thing I was good at was ballet - and as you mentioned, I do love to dance!
Well that's it, I think.
Thank you, Buddess, for the lovely things you said about me on your blog. I'm really glad that we are able to keep in touch via blogging.
And thank you for these questions. I really enjoyed answering them.
One of the things I'm trying to do is be more open with people - repression only leads to problems, as I have found out in a big way over the last few years.
So if there's anything else you - or anyone else, for that matter - want to ask me, fire away.
I won't bite.
I may bark occasionally, but no, I don't bite
And now for the technicalities. Since this is a 'meme' of sorts, it has rules, and the rules are as follows:
For those of you who may want to be interviewed in this fashion, here are the Official Interview Games Rules:
If you want to participate, leave a comment below saying, "interview me".
I will respond by asking you five questions - each person's will be different.
You will update your journal/blog with the answers to the questions.
You will include this explanation and an offer to interview others in the same post.
When others comment asking to be interviewed, you will ask them five questions.
Posted by Terri at 4:33 PM 14 comments
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
bureaucracy rules
We had this wonderful idea of booking a week's holiday somewhere sunny for next week while Cinderella is on her Easter break. There are always holidays available at the last minute for next-to-no-cost if you're not too fussy about where you're going. And right now we aren't, as long as it's somewhere sunny. Spain or the Canary Islands are favourites at this time of year.
Only... we had to get young Cinderella a visa. Hah!
First off, this particular wicked stepmother may be just a tad hormonal at the moment, if the vicious cravings for chocolate and high levels of irrational irritation are anything to go by. Not a good place to start.
Second, I'm working a slightly later shift this week, which means I only have to wake up at 8am. I love this; I resent mornings and I hate getting out of bed at the best of times, so these little sleep-ins are very much appreciated. Only... we had to go to the embassy early today, so I was up at 6.
Thirdly, the embassy in question is oh, maybe 20 - 25km away (what's that, about 18miles or something? I don't know, but you get the idea.) We left home at 7am. We arrived at the embassy at 8:30am. An hour and a half of sitting in traffic jams. AAARGH!!!! That, people, is why I choose to take the train to work, when hubby drives in and we work 2 blocks away from each other.
Today, somewhere along the road, a crane had overturned, which of course didn't help matters. I thought my normally slightly-low blood pressure was going to go through the roof and my head would explode...
But, it didn't, although I must apologise to Hubby for the beating I gave his shoulder at one point. I suppose it was a little unfair, considering his only crime was teasing me a little. But really, he should've known better ;)
Anyway, we got there only to find that we didn't have everything we needed. So, no visa = no holiday. The document we need has now been ordered from SA via the embassy here. Apparently we can expect to see it in about 6 to 9 months time.
What, are they giving birth to it?!
I give up.
Ya move halfway across the world to escape things like the delightful South African Home Affairs office, only to find that it's still gonna get you!
At the risk of repeating myself... AAaaaarrgh!!!
Posted by Terri at 6:10 PM 13 comments
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Oh hello!
You still here? Ja, um, I haven't been the most diligent blogger the last week or two, have I? Sorry 'bout that. I'm here now though. What's that? My excuse? Ah, well.... don't really have one. You know, work and such... although, it's not that I've been working late or anything. Heh, shouldn't have told you that - I could've just lied & given you some sob story about being slave-driven at work. Hmf, well, actually I'm a terrible liar.
Truth is, I've been trying to stay off the computer in the evenings. My little family was beginning to think I didn't like them anymore, I was spending so much time with you guys. We couldn't let that happen now, could we? So I've made a concerted effort to not even turn the computer on when I get home in the evenings. Not even to check email. And unfortunately my work environment is such that I don't really get too much time to blog from there, although I do sneak in the occasional read and comment. I mean, I have to keep up with what's going on in everyone's life, don't I? And then of course there's the other problem - has anyone else been battling to leave comments? Bah humbug (yes I know that's unseasonal but pfft!, that's how I feel).
Today being Saturday hubby suggested we go shopping. Yes, you read that right, he suggested we shop. Understand, my husband is an extremely reluctant shopper, so Cinderella and I weren't about to argue. We were out to the car in no time, hehe. We drove to a shopping center miles away from where we live, partly because we felt like a change of scenery, and partly because they have a restaurant there called The Spur. The Spur is a chain of restaurants that is HUGE in South Africa, and when we moved to Dublin almost 5 years ago we were thrilled to find a little piece of home here. So that was our main motivation for going so far today - the Spur's Cheddamelt Steak. Mmmmmmmm, yummy!!! That fortified us for the shopping that was to follow. Well, colour me surprised: Cinderella and I each got a pair of jeans (about which I'm very excited 'cos I love jeans and these ones fit really well) and she got a jacket. Hubby, on the other hand, really went to town, coming home with six new shirts. Six!!! Boy, when he shops, he shops properly! ;) But then he'd had enough so we came home and he's been happily ensconced on the couch watching rugby ever since.
I, on the other hand, have been on a technological adventure. Yep, for the very first time today I did my grocery shopping online. It's scheduled for delivery tomorrow afternoon. What a pleasure! No queues, no screaming children... marvellous idea. I'll still get my fresh veg and meat at the local supermarket here, probably tomorrow, because, well, just because. But the rest of the mundane stuff will be delivered to my door. Don't you just love the internet?!
OK I think I've now given you enough thrills, telling you all about the exciting time I've been having, so I'm outta here. For now. My writing skills are a bit rusty so hopefully I'll be back soon with something a little more interesting.
Posted by Terri at 5:48 PM 14 comments
Saturday, April 01, 2006
thoughts of the day
Before we begin, I invite you to take a moment to enjoy the pink sunset we had yesterday. In between cloudbursts, the sun broke through as it was setting and this was the result.
Allow the tranquility of this moment to seep into your busy mind; Relax, take a breather.
Feeling nice and calm yet?
Let us begin.
I don't know if it's because the weather has suddenly improved - and by that I mean temperatures have at last reached double figures and there's a possibility they might actually stay that way for the foreseeable future - or if it is something else, but today is my third good day in a row.
By that I mean I have been able to get out of bed without a feeling of dread for what the reality of the day might bring. I was scheduled to work late both Thursday and Friday, and my boss was kind enough to suggest I come in an hour or two late on both days to make up for it. I did. I woke up after 9am on both days. I took my time getting ready, had two seats to myself and read the newspaper on the train, with sun streaming in the window to warm me up. Spring was in the air - the distinct aroma that comes from wet earth drying in warm sun, mingled with twittering and chirping of birds that have found their way home after a winter away.
I don't think that's all it is - surely it can't be that simple? - but I have been infused with a feeling of well-being that has been distinctly lacking in my demeanour for... well, a while.
As if woken from a dream, I have been working hard but happily. Today I had so much energy that I have cleaned the kitchen, scrubbed the toilet, polished the tables and looked after a sick husband, fetched my stepdaughter from her friend's house, topped up the water in the car which is leaking like a seive, done the shopping, disposed of the garbage... and all of it with a smile on my face. I have been chirpy and alert. It feels good. I hope it lasts a while because my batteries are in serious need of a recharge.
With this resurgence of energy my mind has opened up. I have been reminded of thoughts and memories outside of the whirlpool that lives inside my head. Leaving work last night, I walked past a pub I used to go to with a bunch of people from work, and some of those people were there. One of them was a guy who left about a year ago. He was my first gay friend, and on those nights when we'd all go out we would have so much fun together. I stopped to say hello but I had to leave in a hurry or miss the train... it was just so nice to see him. It was nice to see that he was as pleased to see me as I was him. I haven't gone out with those people in a very long time, but in those few moments last night a flood of good memories came back of the times I've had with them. Good times, lots of laughs... the Craic for which the Irish are famous.
And this morning I remembered the person my husband married. She was so much fun! She didn't care what she wore and was quite happy to be seen in public in a pair of ancient jeans and a non-trendy jacket. She used to love being in big crowds of people and would talk to anyone and everyone. We haven't seen her in a while, and I'd forgotten what she was like. This morning I remembered and I really hope I can hold onto that memory. Maybe, that way, she'll come back sometime. We miss her.
I've also been remembering my home. My South African home, that is. The bright blue of the sky, the warm wind that blows from inland, the smell and sound of heat and the crackle of dry grass as it breaks underfoot when there hasn't been any rain for months. Things I have tried to forget, rather than coping with the ache in my heart they cause when I remember them because I'm not there anymore and I don't know when I will be again.
I know this all sounds terribly morbid but that's not how I feel today. Today I feel good, because I do feel. Something, anything, other than numbness. It's what makes me remember I'm alive, not just existing.
I don't know why I feel different now, but I'll take what I can get and enjoy it while it lasts.
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Our Team
David Morris Managing Director
This is David, our Managing Director, FM Consultancy Director and principal tutor. David is the driving force behind the Xenon Group and wrote all of the original course material. A vastly experienced Facilities Manager, David was once credited with providing FM services for Noah's Ark. Just watch out for his sense of humour in classes!
Sue Morris Director
This is Sue, our Training Director, with overall responsibility for all the training programmes we offer. Sue is a former teacher and nurse, so has the perfect skillset to coax you through your assignments. Don't be fooled by the friendly exterior though - if your work isn't up to standard, she'll be sure to let you know!
Chris Morris Director
This is Chris. If you attend workshops in London, you'll see him nearly every week. No-one is really sure what Chris' actual role in the company is, but he seems to get involved in nearly everything! Look out for him at BIFM events, particularly those organised by the Rising FMs group for which currently serves as Chair.
Sophie Buck Director of Recruitment
As her title suggests, Sophie runs our recruitment division so if you're looking to hire staff or find a new job, she's the one you'll want to talk to. Sophie is incredibly friendly, exceptionally helpful and a true asset to the Xenon team. This description is 100% accurate and definitely not influenced by the fact that Sophie's other half happens to be a student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Naomi Birch Centre Manager
Naomi is the Centre Manager for our Leeds facility as well as acting as a teacher, assessor and personal tutor for our qualification students. A former Xenon student herself, she knows exactly what it's like to study for a BIFM qualification and is well placed to pass on her wisdom.
Melissa Howland Customer Relations Manager
Melissa's voice is probably the first one you'll hear if you contact us about an FM training course or qualification. She enjoys nothing more in life than responding to enquiries and helping people identify the right course for them or their teams - at least, that's what she tells us and we have no reason not to believe her!
Our Tutors
Victoria Glover-Ward CBIFM BEng CEng MIMechE
Over 20 Years FM Experience
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Over 20 years FM Experience
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Excursion to Essaouira
Departure at 8 am. After about 3 hours, we reach the ancient port of Mogador, built by the Portuguese in a narrow peninsula with a huge sand crescent. Perfectly sheltered by stunning French-built walls of the eighteenth century, the city is largely pedestrian and is divided into various districts for design in grid form. From the top of Skala you can see the colorful fishing port and Spanish fortresses and guns.
Essaouira is also famous for its fine handicrafts, especially wooden objects (tuya) perfectly interspersed with lemon wood, ebony, nacre or copper or silver threads. If you like fish, enjoy a meal in the port. Evening return to Marrakech.
Excursion to Ouarzazate and Ait benhadou
This long tour will drive us through the High Atlas by an impressive mountain road that winds through the picturesque valleys and numerous Berber villages and gemstones sellers up to Tizi N'Tichka, the highest mountain pass in the Atlas to 2,260 m. In the south, beyond these impressive mountains covered with snow from November to April, there a different semi-desert landscape emerges, dotted along the river on the way to Ouarzazate with Kasbahs and small houses of mud and straw that contrast sharply with the emerald green fields around him. The visit to Ouarzazate, a modern military town, built by the French on the edge of the Sahara, including the former home of Pacha Glaoui, the kasbah of Ait Benhadu Taourirt and a picturesque old mountain town declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco and famous among film directors, and Atlas studies, making it one of the most interesting visits.
Excursion to Ouzoud Waterfalls
Departure at 8 am at the most famous waterfalls of Morocco, Ouzoud waterfalls, located near a village with the same name. His impressive 100 meters high are what give strength to the waters of el-Abid. Back to the afternoon to Marrakech.
Excursion to Ourika Valley
Visit the lush Ourika valley and many small little towns along the valley. We continue to Setti Fatma where you can enjoy delicious local cuisine and a short walk along the waterfalls. Back in the afternoon to Marrakech.


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Achievement Network (ANet) Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Full Time
Manager, Sales Operations Location: Flexible Position is available: I mmediately WHO WE ARE Every student deserves opportunities in life, and every educator committed to providing those opportunities, deserves support. Those beliefs drive us to work alongside schools to support great teaching so that we can work towards guaranteeing that all students are receiving high quality instruction. We partner with over 900 schools - both district and charter - in underserved communities around the country, thus impacting more than 330,000 students. Third-party evaluations confirm that when schools have the right basic conditions in place and partner with ANet, they achieve 6-8 months of additional learning over a two-year period compared to schools not partnering with ANet. At ANet we are committed to living out our core values(http://www.achievementnetwork.org/what-drives-us/) , both across our organization and with our partner schools. We acknowledge that systemic inequities impact student access to opportunities and that in order to ensure educational equity for all students, we must center on the experiences of those from marginalized communities to guide our work. We work to deepen our understanding of how race, class, power and privilege influence the education system as well as influence our own perspectives. To do so, we provide ongoing learning opportunities through org-wide professional development, affinity groups, working groups, and resource sharing. Individuals who join ANet have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, values driven, and team-oriented organization that is committed to having impact in schools by investing in each other and learning together. We were named as The NonProfit Times "Best Nonprofits to Work For" and work tirelessly to foster a working environment where the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and identities of our staff members are valued. THE OPPORTUNITY The Manager, Sales Operations will play an important strategic and operational role in setting up our partnerships with schools and districts. On a daily basis, they will connect with and advise colleagues across the country on scoping and pricing new and returning school and district partnerships. They will serve as an in-house expert on ANet's menu of services and pricing, and will use strong judgment to advise others on a proposed partnership's potential impact and sustainability . They will oversee the t racking of many crucial partnership details including pricing, service, and other key data essential to the organization's ability to serve partners, accurately project revenue, plan for capacity, and conduct impact analysis. They will provide cultivation strategy support to each region, helping to research and identify new target districts and track their cultivation along the customer journey. They will act as a project manager supporting across a team of several staff members within their assigned regions, set up and execute efficient processes to secure these partnerships, and progress monitor sales leads in meeting their annual partnership goals. They will also coordinate with central teams as needed, doing what it takes to help launch our partnerships smoothly and efficiently while ensuring we have the data we need to make key decisions related to staffing, growth, and impact . The Manager, Sales Operations will report to the Managing Director, Partnership Development. WHAT YOU'LL DO Serve as a business development liaison to ANet regions and networks o Project manage annual sales/partnership cycle in each assigned region/network to ensure each region remains on track to meet partnership execution goals o Lead customized weekly or bi-weekly meetings with sales leads and other relevant staff members in each of our local sites to monitor progress to goals, gather information needed for partnership execution, and advise/strategize on pricing and service scoping for partnerships. Local sales staff includes Regional Vice Presidents, Directors of Partnership Development, Executive Directors, and others as needed o Train and support local staff and others in the use of Salesforce , providing appropriate and individualized guidance and feedback to users on how to enter and analyze data in Salesforce o Advise and train local sales staff on various aspects of our service offerings, including pricing , service design, resource materials, etc. o Surface issues related to unique pricing, procurement, or contracting elements; use strong judgment and experience to independently troubleshoot questions and customized requests, problem-solve along sales teams options and approaches for accommodating unique requests from schools. Escalate/bring in additional support as needed o Flag certain out-of-model service recommendations (using criteria) for further review by senior central ANet staff members using our escalation protocol, providing sufficient detail/information solicited by sales team to ensure senior staff members can provide input and decide on whether to approve scope o Draft customized proposals, using custom pricing calculators, for local teams to use in their conversations with partners, and update proposals as conversations happen accordingly o Provide cultivation strategy support to each region early in the sales cycle, research prospective partners, identifying new target districts, research budget timelines, and advise regions in their tracking of cultivation efforts to move partners along the customer journey o Independently communicate prof essionally with external district/school level clients to respond to their questions related to info-gathering, contracting, invoicing, etc. Design and maintain sales resources and tools o Design and implement tools needed for sales staff to gather information required for partnerships and contracts o Maintain and update proposal and contract program description templates o Design, maintain, and update sales resource guides including Salesforce training materials Conduct database operations o Complete bulk data uploads and manipulation of data in Salesforce o Implement regular on-going data quality checks to ensure consistency and accuracy in data collected across the organization o Refine fields needed for tracking information, after consulting with other teams, and provide input around system changes o Delegate data entry as needed to operations associate and monitor accuracy on an on-going basis Report and analyze regional and network progress to goals o Design and maintain dashboards reflecting progress to annual sales goals and review progress regularly with regional/network teams . Pull out relevant data insights to guide region/network in taking action to move their partnerships forward o Report weekly on ANet's progress on growth, retention, and revenue goals to inform key decision-making by senior leadership o Respond to questions about data and reporting and run ad-hoc reports to help us have a clear picture of the schools we are supporting Coordinate with other central teams around cross-matrix operations o Trigger contract creation and work closely with other SalesOps and Finance team members to ensure they have information needed for generating contracts and collecting payment o Work together to align with Contracting and Finance teams to manage complex contracts, ensuring partnership details and context are shared; weigh in on itemized pricing/service details as needed o Align with other key org partners, such as Program Operations Team and National Network Team, to ensure strong set up of processes and systems for smooth service delivery and tracking of relevant details across various systems to meet other team's goals WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING You have a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of schools, along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels; you believe in the power of formative assessment, coaching, and professional development as critical levers in school improvement You are motivated by working in an environment where we live out our core values daily; you are eager to examine personal archetypes and biases while discussing topics related to race, class, and privilege which relate to ANet's Advance Equity and People Matter values You have about 3 years of relevant experience , preferably at a nonprofit organization or in a business/sales operations role. You have the ability to quickly learn ANet's service models, pricing structures, partnerships, and internal org structure/priorities along with an understanding of key variables that impact partnership development. You have exceptional judgment and a strong ability to assess and navigate complex situations. You have experience managing projects across remote teams, including building stakeholder buy-in, developing strong supportive relationships, implementing rhythms and tools, and customizing the approach to reflect local context. You have an ability to "get stuff done", whether that's managing your own workflows or managing others to move projects forward; you also approach your work with flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changing priorities You have experience conducting data analysis and reporting , including monitoring progress to goals and pulling out trends to influence decision-making. You bring prior experience using Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. You bring prior experience using a database or CRM; direct experience with Salesforce ideal. WHAT WE OFFER ANet offers highly competitive compensation based on prior experience and qualifications as well as comprehensive benefits in order to best support our people. Benefits we offer include: health, dental and vision insurance where ANet pays 80% of the cost of these benefits for employees and their families/domestic partner; 3 weeks of vacation (4 weeks after two years with ANet); 10 paid holidays with paid days off between the Christmas and New Year's holidays; a paid floating holiday; paid sick & personal days; paid parental leave; retirement plan options; commuter benefits; tuition reimbursement; flexible spending accounts; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance. HOW TO APPLY We are now accepting applications for this position, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please click on the blue "Apply" button. 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Until recently, it was uncertain whether food addiction really existed. However, in the past few years, more and more studies have shown that food addiction is real. Research presented at a recent meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behaviour (July, 2011), has shown that people can become dependent on highly palatable foods and can engage in compulsive eating patterns much like the behaviour seen in drug addicts and alcoholics. In this study, people identified as being food addicts also showed a number of other traits. They were also more likely to suffer from depression and show symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. They had more impulsive personality traits and were more likely to 'self-soothe' with food.
This study reinforces the view that food addiction is an identifiable condition that can also be recognised by certain psychological and behavioural profiles. This information may also be valuable for individuals who are concerned that they may have a food addiction and that they can compare themselves against some of these traits listed here.


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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thursday, July 17, 2014
Location: Sennott Park, Cambridge on the corner of Norfolk and Broadway
Neighborhood: The Port
Contact: Wade Lindhorst, 617-349-6307
Children can enjoy an hour of Arts & Crafts, followed by a Performance.
Free for all residents and camps in the neighborhood from Pre-school up to 3rd grade.
Today's theme is Story Telling
Performer: Lady Jonkonnu
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The YFGM Office is based at Friends House in London, staffed by the YFGM Coordinator. They will be happy to let you know what's going on, or put you in touch with other Young Friends. The office is usually staffed Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm.
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Each week your child will be given a list of spellings to learn. Your child will need to learn these spellings, ready for the test which will take place on a Friday.
Times Tables
Times tables is a really important part of your child's education. Children by the end of Year 4 should be able to recall all of the times tables (up to 12×12) off by heart. In Kilmar Class we test times tables weekly. Your child will need to learn their individual times tables which they will be given, and they will be taking part in the challenge on a Friday.
Maths homework will be set online. To access the homework, follow these simple instructions:
- Search 'active learn' in browser, (Google Chrome works best), or click on this link: https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk/
- Log in (use personal logins- which the children should know and which are also in their homework books)
- Use school code 'lewa'
- Go to My Stuff
- The homework will be there
Should they have difficulty in accessing the homework, there is a homework club that they can attend on a Wednesday lunchtime.
If homework is not completed, the children may have to complete it during their 'Discovery Learning Time.'


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The Organ Kundabuffer: that which blocks access to free will.
The music of Kundabuffer: an ironic pulse on the dance floor; that which demands free expression of the dancers. A beat that takes one Nowhere. In that space, all associations belong to the dancer. We must experience our own best stories. Nostalgia pairs with novelty without invoking direct reference, only sense. The play of the dancer follows: pay attention and move. With no thing given, the job of the DJ becomes simple: get out of the way of the music.


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text: Hi, With Dan reporting on the success of Visual C++ 2005, I thought I would post my findings of various casual (and other) games. In general, my observations are that: 1/ the games themselves tend to work very well (and have done for a long while now thanks to the great work CodeWeavers did in getting DirectDraw and Direct3D working); 2/ the major issues appear to be in the application launchers used by different game providers (most of which are in the current wine implementation of the IE browser ActiveX control); 3/ the success varies from provider to provider, but the same tricks usually work for a given provider; 4/ a game is usually distributed by more than one provider, so you should be able to find a provider that works with wine that distributes the game; 5/ the recent Xrender support has provided major improvements to games (to the point where Azgard Defense is actually playable :D). Oberon Media Oberon Media have two versions of their game launcher. The older one renders with the buttons drawn, but the text and links are not functional; installing IE6 causes the text to render and the links to work, but when registering the games, you cannot enter any text in the text fields and there is no visible cursor. The newer launcher (which has a different UI) causes an SEH exception; I suspect that this is due to tightened DRM in the launcher. In addition to this, entering the details directly into the registry doesn't appear to work any more (and in the newer versions of the launcher, a different mechanism is used). Verdict: Rubbish! PopCap Games The PopCap games launcher works without problems out of the box. I haven't tried registering/buying a game through their launcher interface, though. Verdict: Flawless Blizzard Entertainment I have successfully installed and registered Warcraft III (and the expansion), StarCraft and Diablo II using the installer/launcher from the download version. StarCraft and Diablo II work flawlessly; WarCraft III crashes at random points (usually when transitioning between parts of a scenario). Verdict: Almost-but-not-quite Flawless Big Fish Games These use a special downloader client that makes extensive use of IE to provide its functionality. Although this does not currently work with wine out of the box, it works flawlessly in IE6 (using winetricks to install) -- the games download (although the download animation button background does blink), launch and you can successfully register/purchase them from the Big Fish Games UI. NOTE: Using IE7 results in a crash when starting the Big Fish Games launcher, and I have not yet been able to get IE8 installing/working properly from winetricks (using the IE7 recipe). Verdict: Excellent Awem Studios The Awem Studios game launcher works flawlessly in a clean wine prefix (only gecko is needed). The games launch and you can even register/purchase the games from within the Awem game launcher. Verdict: Flawless YoudaGames The launcher used by YoudaGames does not work in wine out of the box, but requires IE6. I haven't tried registering/purchasing any of their games yet, so I don't know how well this works. Verdict: Excellent - Reece


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Today, healthcare fraud is throughout the news. There undoubtedly is fraud in health care. The exact same holds true for each business or endeavor touched by human hands, e.g. banking, credit, insurance, politics, etc. There's no question that healthcare providers who abuse their position and our trust to steal really are a problem. So are those from other professions who do the same.
Why does healthcare fraud appear to obtain the'lions-share'of attention? Could it be it is an ideal vehicle to drive agendas for divergent groups where taxpayers, healthcare consumers and healthcare providers are dupes in a medical care fraud shell-game operated with'sleight-of-hand'precision?
Have a closer look and one finds this really is no game-of-chance. Taxpayers, consumers and providers always lose because the issue with healthcare fraud is not merely the fraud, but it is our government and insurers use the fraud problem to help expand agendas while at the same time neglect to be accountable and take responsibility for a fraud problem they facilitate and allow to flourish.
1. Astronomical Cost Estimates
What better way to report on fraud then to tout fraud cost estimates, e.g.
- "Fraud perpetrated against both public and private health plans costs between $72 and $220 billion annually, increasing the price of medical care and medical health insurance and undermining public rely upon our healthcare system... It is no longer a key that fraud represents one of the fastest growing and most costly kinds of crime in America today... We pay these costs as taxpayers and through higher medical health insurance premiums... We must be proactive in combating healthcare fraud and abuse... We must also ensure that police has the tools so it must deter, detect, and punish healthcare fraud." [Senator Ted Kaufman (D-DE), 10/28/09 press release]
- The General Accounting Office (GAO) estimates that fraud in healthcare ranges from $60 billion to $600 billion each year - or anywhere between 3% and 10% of the $2 trillion healthcare budget. [Health Care Finance News reports, 10/2/09] The GAO is the investigative arm of Congress.
- The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association (NHCAA) reports over $54 billion is stolen annually in scams designed to stick us and our insurance companies with fraudulent and illegal medical charges. [NHCAA, web-site] NHCAA was created and is funded by medical insurance companies.
Unfortunately, the reliability of the purported estimates is dubious at best. Insurers, state and federal agencies, and others may gather fraud data related with their own missions, where the type, quality and level of data compiled varies widely. David Hyman, professor of Law, University of Maryland, tells us that the widely-disseminated estimates of the incidence of medical care fraud and abuse (assumed to be 10% of total spending) lacks any empirical foundation at all, the small we do know about medical care fraud and abuse is dwarfed by what we don't know and what we know that is not so. [The Cato Journal, 3/22/02]
2. Health Care Standards
The laws & rules governing medical care - vary from state to state and from payor to payor - are extensive and really perplexing for providers and others to know since they are written in legalese and not plain speak.
Providers use specific codes to report conditions treated (ICD-9) and services rendered (CPT-4 and HCPCS). These codes are employed when seeking compensation from payors for services rendered to patients. Although created to universally apply to facilitate accurate reporting to reflect providers'services, many insurers instruct providers to report codes based about what the insurer's computer editing programs recognize - not about what the provider rendered. Further, practice building consultants instruct providers about what codes to report to have paid - sometimes codes that not accurately reflect the provider's service.
Consumers know what services they receive from their doctor and other provider but may not have a clue in regards to what those billing codes or service descriptors mean on explanation of benefits received from insurers. This insufficient understanding may lead to consumers moving on without gaining clarification of what the codes mean, or may result in some believing these were improperly billed. The great number of insurance plans available today, with varying quantities of coverage, ad a wild card to the equation when services are denied for non-coverage - especially if it's Medicare that denotes non-covered services as not medically necessary.
3. Proactively addressing the health care fraud problem
The government and insurers do very little to proactively address the problem with tangible activities that will result in detecting inappropriate claims before they are paid. Indeed, payors of health care claims proclaim to operate a payment system based on trust that providers bill accurately for services rendered, as they can not review every claim before payment is made because the reimbursement system would shut down.
They claim to use sophisticated computer programs to look for errors and patterns in claims, have increased pre- and post-payment audits of selected providers to detect fraud, and have created consortiums and task forces consisting of law enforcers and insurance investigators to study the problem and share fraud information. However, this activity, for the most part, is dealing with activity after the claim is paid and has little bearing on the proactive detection of fraud.
4. Exorcise health care fraud with the creation of new laws
The government's reports on the fraud problem are published in earnest in conjunction with efforts to reform our health care system, and our experience shows us that it ultimately results in the government introducing and enacting new laws - presuming new laws will result in more fraud detected, investigated and prosecuted - without establishing how new laws will accomplish this more effectively than existing laws that were not used to their full potential.
With such efforts in 1996, we got the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It was enacted by Congress to address insurance portability and accountability for patient privacy and health care fraud and abuse. HIPAA purportedly was to equip federal law enforcers and prosecutors with the tools to attack fraud, and resulted in the creation of a number of new health care fraud statutes, including: Health Care Fraud, Theft or Embezzlement in Health Care, Obstructing Criminal Investigation of Health Care, and False Statements Relating to Health Care Fraud Matters.
In 2009, the Health Care Fraud Enforcement Act appeared on the scene. This act has recently been introduced by Congress with promises that it will build on fraud prevention efforts and strengthen the governments' capacity to investigate and prosecute waste, fraud and abuse in both government and private health insurance by sentencing increases; redefining health care fraud offense; improving whistleblower claims; creating common-sense mental state requirement for health care fraud offenses; and increasing funding in federal antifraud spending.
Undoubtedly, law enforcers and prosecutors MUST have the tools to effectively do their jobs. However, these actions alone, without inclusion of some tangible and significant before-the-claim-is-paid actions, will have little impact on reducing the occurrence of the problem.
What's one person's fraud (insurer alleging medically unnecessary services) is another person's savior (provider administering tests to defend against potential lawsuits from legal sharks). Is tort reform a possibility from those pushing for health care reform? Unfortunately, it is not! Support for legislation placing new and onerous requirements on providers in the name of fighting fraud, however, does not appear to be a problem.
If Congress really wants to use its legislative powers to make a difference on the fraud problem they must think outside-the-box of what has already been done in some form or fashion. Focus on some front-end activity that deals with addressing the fraud before it happens. The following are illustrative of steps that could be taken in an effort to stem-the-tide on fraud and abuse:
- DEMAND all payors and providers, suppliers and others only use approved coding systems, where the codes are clearly defined for ALL to know and understand what the specific code means. Prohibit anyone from deviating from the defined meaning when reporting services rendered (providers, suppliers) and adjudicating claims for payment (payors and others). Make violations a strict liability issue.
- REQUIRE that all submitted claims to public and private insurers be signed or annotated in some fashion by the patient (or appropriate representative) affirming they received the reported and billed services. If such affirmation is not present claim isn't paid. If the claim is later determined to be problematic investigators have the ability to talk with both the provider and the patient...
- REQUIRE that all claims-handlers (especially if they have authority to pay claims), consultants retained by insurers to assist on adjudicating claims, and fraud investigators be certified by a national accrediting company under the purview of the government to exhibit that they have the requisite understanding for recognizing health care fraud, and the knowledge to detect and investigate the fraud in health care claims. If such accreditation is not obtained, then neither the employee nor the consultant would be permitted to touch a health care claim or investigate suspected health care fraud.
- PROHIBIT public and private payors from asserting fraud on claims previously paid where it is established that the payor knew or should have known the claim was improper and should not have been paid. And, in those cases where fraud is established in paid claims any monies collected from providers and suppliers for overpayments be deposited into a national account to fund various fraud and abuse education programs for consumers, insurers, law enforcers, prosecutors, legislators and others; fund front-line investigators for state health care regulatory boards to investigate fraud in their respective jurisdictions; as well as funding other health care related activity.
- PROHIBIT insurers from raising premiums of policyholders based on estimates of the occurrence of fraud. Require insurers to establish a factual basis for purported losses attributed to fraud coupled with showing tangible proof of their efforts to detect and investigate fraud, as well as not paying fraudulent claims.
5. Insurers are victims of health care fraud
Insurers, as a regular course of business, offer reports on fraud to present themselves as victims of fraud by deviant providers and suppliers.
It is disingenuous for insurers to proclaim victim-status when they have the ability to review claims before they are paid, but choose not to because it would impact the flow of the reimbursement system that is under-staffed. Further, for years, insurers have operated within a culture where fraudulent claims were just a part of the cost of doing business. Then, because they were victims of the putative fraud, they pass these losses on to policyholders in the form of higher premiums (despite the duty and ability to review claims before they are paid). Do your premiums continue to rise?
Insurers make a ton of money, and under the cloak of fraud-fighting, are now keeping more of it by alleging fraud in claims to avoid paying legitimate claims, as well as going after monies paid on claims for services performed many years prior from providers too petrified to fight-back. Additionally, many insurers, believing a lack of responsiveness by law enforcers, file civil suits against providers and entities alleging fraud.
6. Increased investigations and prosecutions of health care fraud
Purportedly, the government (and insurers) have assigned more people to investigate fraud, are conducting more investigations, and are prosecuting more fraud offenders.
With the increase in the numbers of investigators, it is not uncommon for law enforcers assigned to work fraud cases to lack the knowledge and understanding for working these types of cases. It is also not uncommon that law enforcers from multiple agencies expend their investigative efforts and numerous man-hours by working on the same fraud case.
Law enforcers, especially at the federal level, may not actively investigate fraud cases unless they have the tacit approval of a prosecutor. Some law enforcers who do not want to work a case, no matter how good it may be, seek out a prosecutor for a declination on cases presented in the most negative light.
Health Care Regulatory Boards are often not seen as a viable member of the investigative team. Boards regularly investigate complaints of inappropriate conduct by licensees under their purview. The major consistency of these boards are licensed providers, typically in active practice, that have the pulse of what is going on in their state.
Insurers, at the insistence of state insurance regulators, created special investigative units to address suspicious claims to facilitate the payment of legitimate claims. Many insurers have recruited ex-law enforcers who have little or no experience on health care matters and/or nurses with no investigative experience to comprise these units.
Reliance is critical for establishing fraud, and often a major hindrance for law enforcers and prosecutors on moving fraud cases forward. Reliance refers to payors relying on information received from providers to be an accurate representation of what was provided in their determination to pay claims. Fraud issues arise when providers misrepresent material facts in submitted claims, e.g. services not rendered, misrepresenting the service provider, etc.
Increased fraud prosecutions and financial recoveries? In the various (federal) prosecutorial jurisdictions in the United States, there are differing loss- thresholds that must be exceeded before the (illegal) activity will be considered for prosecution, e.g. $200,000.00, $1 million. What does this tell fraudsters - steal up to a certain amount, stop and change jurisdictions?
In the end, the health care fraud shell-game is perfect for fringe care-givers and deviant providers and suppliers who jockey for unfettered-access to health care dollars from a payment system incapable or unwilling to employ necessary mechanisms to appropriately address fraud - on the front-end before the claims are paid! These deviant providers and suppliers know that every claim is not looked at before it is paid, and operate knowing that it is then impossible to detect, investigate and prosecute everyone who is committing fraud!
Lucky for us, there are countless experienced and dedicated professionals working in the trenches to combat fraud that persevere in the face of adversity, making a difference one claim/case at a time! These professionals include, but are not limited to: Providers of all disciplines; Regulatory Boards (Insurance and Health Care); Insurance Company Claims Handlers and Special Investigators; Local, State and Federal Law Enforcers; State and Federal Prosecutors; and others.
Published by Samantha Brown