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Arthur Yoria's "Brinca Tu Y Brinco Yo" wins the 2014 5SongSet Listeners Choice Contest
Protest Jingle Tour 2010
5/15 Checkpoint Charlie's - New Orleans, LA 5/17 Matthew's - Birmingham, AL 5/19 Longbranch Saloon - Knoxville, TN 5/20 Hideaway Saloon - Louisville, KY 5/21 Fire On Water - Milwaukee, WI 5/23 Elbo Room - Chicago, IL 5/25 12 South Taproom - Nashville, TN 5/26 T-Roy's - Chattanooga, TN 5/28 Brownstone's - Hattiesburg, MS
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Arthur Yoria picked as one of "The Next Big Names in Texas Music" by the Dallas Morning News
The next big names in Texas music POP MUSIC: Our critics tell you which Texas acts deserve success in 2008 06:05 PM CST on Sunday, January 6, 2008 This time of year, plenty of music publications like to tell readers which up-and-coming acts will become big in the coming months. Is that interesting? Sure, if you like to dive headfirst into the murky pools of hype that still churn outside many recording labels' headquarters. Instead, music critics Thor Christensen, Mike Daniel and Mario Tarradell would like to inform you about some Texas music acts that actually deserve success. "The big time" isn't necessarily inevitable for these nine notable artists. But in our judgment, it should be. Arthur Yoria Beyoncé, Blue October and chopped-and-screwed rap aside, Houston has the weakest music scene of any of Texas' major cities. But Mr. Yoria's astute and reverential songwriting makes him the city's current indie-pop king. His most recent release, Handshake Smiles, nearly swept Houston critics' 2007 best-of lists not just because his imaginative and reassuring songcraft is of major-league quality, but he's become unabashed about weaving Southwestern sounds (pedal steel and Tejano accordion on "Should Be," swamp-blues guitar on "Clean For Free," harmonica and spaghetti-echoed honky-tonk licks on the title song) into his oeuvre. Also known for recording in Spanish, the Chicago-born Colombian-American could easily catch a ride on the burgeoning wave of multiracial, multilingual pop stars. M.D. http://www.guidelive.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/music/stories/DN-2008musicpicks_0106gl.State.Bulldog.14f391e.html
Handshake Smiles is the Houston Calling's #1 Local Release of 2007
Handshake Smiles makes Houston Chronicle Top 10 list
"Should Be" makes the TOP 15 in the American Songwriter Magazine Song Placement Contest.
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4 Nominations in the 2007 Houston Press Music Awards!
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When fall rolls around, the change of seasons is apparent by the beautiful, multi-colored leaves and the cool change in temperatures. It may be your favorite time of year, but how will the cooler temperature and falling leaves affect your water feature? Can ponds and trees live together peacefully in the fall? With a couple precautions and a little maintenance, they can!
Barley + Lavender: A Natural Algae Inhibitor
After The Clean-Out: Maintenance + What To Expect
Pump Maintenance & Toubleshooting
When it comes to pond pumps, it's always a good idea to be proactive and stay on top of maintenance so you can prevent problems before they happen. Every pond owner knows that a broken, non-working pump can create a headache with water quality and fish health, so use these tips to prolong the life of your pump.
4 Ways To Keep Your Fish Safe From Predators
Pond Stars: New TV Show for Water Garden Enthusiasts!
A backyard is a terrible thing to waste, especially when it has the potential to invigorate the surrounding ecosystem. But, what's a homeowner to do? Beginning this fall, they can call the Pond Stars – a group of some of the world's best pond builders, who can turn any barren plot into an attractive, inspirational and even, healing oasis.
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Pond maintenance doesn't have to be complicated or frustrating! Hundreds of our pond clients spend less than 15 minutes a week on pond maintenance and enjoy a beautiful, sparkling water feature year-round. Read on to find out which maintenance products we use in our water features to achieve that straight-from-the-Cascades look!
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We are happy to announce that we have just received a shipment of Baby Koi and Plants! Just in time for the pond season, stock your pond with high-quality, beautiful fish and plants to help keep your water feature naturally balanced. Stop in Monday through Saturday, from 10 to 5 to view our great selection of pond fish and plants.


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Here's a link from Survival Intent to help you get that fire started wherever you are!
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How to BBQ and Chill the Brazilian way, thanks to the Telegraph online (opens a new window).
The rain could not stop us! We put up the Gazebo and lit the eco grills 13 Adults and 18 children toasted marshmallow for S'mores andd sang camp songs until the eco grills burnt to nothing.
The mini-Vousdens love nothing better than Al-fresco dining with an Ecogrill. Always followed by S'mores of course!!
on Friday, 12 June 2015.
Here is a great link from the BBC Website for a great Father's Day BBQ Feast:
BBC Food - BBQ Feast (opens in new window)
on Monday, 01 December 2014.
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An igloo with a view in the Alps at 1400m.
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on Thursday, 27 November 2014.
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A massive green urban development planned for Cairo next year comprising 4.8 million square feet of offices, apartments and shopping using all the latest energy saving building ideas.
At a cost of £3.9 billion a standard two bed apartment of 700ft2 will cost nearly £570,000 to build so they won't be cheap!
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on Tuesday, 25 November 2014.
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I saw this in Leeds city centre the other night after seeing a local band. What a great way of providing parking for bikes.
on Thursday, 21 August 2014.
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Campfire magazine's visit to North Wales.
on Monday, 18 August 2014.
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What a great idea, a portable house you can tow with your bicycle - and it's for sale here:
Micro Gypsy Bicycle Caravan for Sale
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Apparently 32 million electric bikes were sold in China in 2013!
Buy one of these and help do the same in Europe!
The Copenhagen Wheel (a link to an article by CITYLAB online)
on Monday, 28 July 2014.
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A seasonal reminder to be safe with your BBQ.
Never use a BBQ in your tent or other un-ventilated space!!
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on Thursday, 10 July 2014.
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An interesting way to use your waste.
Daily Mail On-Line - House Made of Waste
Family fun around the grill :-)
on Friday, 22 November 2013.
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Here are a couple of interesting sources which clearly demonstrate that increased cycle usage will result in a safer environment for riders.
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Bryn got through his surgeries pretty well. The doctors got the structure back in place, but now it's a matter of controlling the pain levels, swelling, and his red blood cells. He is better each day, but I have never seen anyone in so much excruciating pain, femur is not a good bone to snap:( morphine doesn't seem to offer reliefmuch anymore either.
He's doing as well as he can at this point though. Had a good chat with our buddy Grizz who broke his pelvis last year at us national champs. And cam mccaul who did his femur last year too. They both had insightful stories :) having gone through similar scenarios.
No real word though on how long till he's back up to normal. No walking for 6-8 weeks:( since he's fit and healthy coming into this injury, he'll be quicker out of it. Think he just has to get the swelling down, and should be able to fly home in like a week, Or until he can get the staples out maybe, but thats not official yet. Few more days to know for sure.
Had some visitors and real nice cards/ well wishes. So thank you for the support , keep em coming:) although groggy, he appreciates it.
My mom is flyin out tonight from Seattle to take over my shifts:) I have to continue to handle business on the racing front. Pretty gnarley, but gotta do it on Bryn's behalf, and my own. That has really been the most difficult part for me. We ride together an spend every single day together, gonna be tough leaving my little friend behind:( I can do it though, and have more motivation than ever to do well.
I'll keep ya posted. He's just getting a blood transfusion at the moment from losing a lot of blood in surgery. Later.


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Pie Susu
Ingredients :
For the Dough :
- 200 gr All Purpose Flour
- 140 gr Margarine, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tbsp Granulated White Sugar
- 2 1/2 tbsp of Ice Cold Water
For the Filling :
- 7 Egg Yolks
- 250 ml of Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 3/4 tbsp of Vanilla Extract
- 120 ml of liquid milk
How To Make It :
- Preheat the oven to 170°C (338F) & place the rack in the center of the oven.
- For the Base : Mix flour, margarine and sugar in a large bowl.
Knead all the ingredients by your hand until the mixture gets a texture like sand.
Then add 3 tbsp ice cold water.
Knead it again until it become elastic & no more sticky in your hand.
- Insert enough dough into the mold, make sure it is not too thick.
Puncture the bottom of the dough with a fork. Set aside.
- For the Filling : Mix sweetened condensed milk, liquid milk, eggs and vanilla extract.
Then strain and pour it into the pie shell mold or you can strain it in another bowl before transferring to the dough.
- Make sure all the milk mixture is spread equally into the pie mold.
- Bake the pie until the filling is set & fully cooked. The length of baking is adjustable, depending on the oven that you have at home, with gas oven it will take about 50 minutes.
- Once it is cooked, remove from the oven and let it cool completely. When it is cold, then you can remove the pie from the mold and cover it with transparent film. You can store it in an airtight container & place it in a refrigerator. It can be consumed up to 3-4 days.
Enjoy! En Guete! Selamat Makan!
Sharlotka Apple Cake with Snickers
Ingredients :
- 4 Big Green Apple. Wash, peel, and dice
- 200 gr Granulated Sugar
- 130 gr All Purpose Flour, sift
- 3 Eggs
- 2 Snickers, chop
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
- a pinch of Salt
- Powdered Sugar, for dusting
How To Make It :
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350F). Place a parchment paper on top of round cake pan.
- Wash, peel and dice the apples into small pieces. Set aside.
- In another large bowl beat sugar and eggs using standing mixer or electric mixer until it is doubled in volume.
Then add a little bit vanilla extract.
- Using spatula gently fold flour, baking powder and salt into the batter until it is fully combined.
Then add dice apples and chopped snickers.
- Pour the batter into the cake pan, place the cake pan in the pre-heated oven and bake for about 50-55 minutes. Check if the cake is done, by sticking the bamboo stick, if it stands upright & comes out clean with no batter on it, then the cake is done.
- Remove from the oven, and let it cool. Dust powdered sugar on top of the cake. now your cake are ready to serve.
Enjoy! En Guete! Selamat Makan!
Classic Churros
Ingredients :
- 120 ml Water
- 21 gr Unsalted Butter, room temperature
- 60 gr All Purpose Flour, sifted
- 1/2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 tbsp of Granulated White Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- A pinch of Salt
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Canola Oil, for Frying
For Sugar Coating :
- 50 gr Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 tsp of Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup of Nutella Chocolate, optional
How To Make It :
- Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add water, butter, sugar, vegetable oil and salt, bring it to boil.
Then turn the heat to medium-low, and add the flour.
Stir it constantly using a wooden spoon until all the mixture became a soft dough. Shut off the heat and transfer the dough from the saucepan into a bowl.
- Add vanilla extract and 2 eggs once at a time.
Mix all the ingredients until well combined and it become a soft batter.
- In another pan, add canola oil, heat it over medium heat.
- Spoon the dough into the piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Directly pipe approximately 4-5 inch of dough into the hot oil. Make sure you only cook a few at a time. Let it cook for a few minutes or until it become golden brown.
- Drain them on a kitchen paper to remove axcess oil, then directly dip them into the cinnamon sugar.
Repeat all the process until you finish the remain batter.
- You can dip it again with Nutella Chocolate for another taste. Serve it right away.
Oreo Cream Cheesecake Cupcakes
Ingredients :
- 20 Oreo Cookies, (8 coarsely chopped & 12 whole Oreo Cookies)
- 100 gr Sour Cream, room temperature
- 400 gr Cream Cheese Philadelphia, room temperature
- 95 gr Granulated Sugar
- 2 Eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- a pinch of Salt
How To Make It :
- Preheat the oven to 140°C (275F) & place the rack at the center of the oven.
- Line 12 regular sized of muffin cups with paper liners. Place 1 whole Oreo cookie in every each cups.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and beat it until well combined.
Add eggs one at a time and vanilla extract, beat again until well combined.
- Add sour cream and a pinch of salt. Mix it for a minute & don't let the butter overmix. Remove from the standing mixer.
- Grind Oreo cookies until smooth in a food processor.
- Add chopped oreo cookies into the batter and stir until well combined.
- Divide the batter among the muffin lined cup.
Bake the cupcakes until the filling is set. It will take about 30-35 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to let it cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight, before serving.
Enjoy! En Guete! Selamat Makan!
Chinese Fried Rice
Ingredients :
- 3 Cup of Cold Rice
- 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 3 Garlic, Crushed
- 3 Eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Can of Peas
- 1 Can of Sweet Corn
- Salt & Pepper, just to taste
How To Make It :
- Cook rice in a rice cooker. When its done, let it cool. Tipp: Cold rice has a stronger structure and therefore you will have a better texture.
- Heat a wok over medium heat, let the wok turn to be really hot. Add vegetable oil, sautee garlic until fragrant and turn to golden brown. Push the garlic to the side, add a little bit of oil and add beaten eggs. Stir it until it becomes cooked scrambled eggs.
- Add the cold rice to the wok, stir it together with other mixtures until the grains of rice breaks apart (this methode of cooking is also to warm up the rice). Add soy sauce, salt and pepper. Stir until everything is well combined.
- At last add some peas and sweet corn to the wok, continue to stir it again for another 5 minutes. Serve it while it is still hot.
Enjoy! En Guete! Selamat Makan!


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When trying to diagnose issues with your connectivity to our sites we may ask you to provide us with some debug information, such as your IP address (from WhatIsMyIP) or connectivity tests.
The most common ones are listed below...
Ping is a simple utility that is used to check that a server is both active and responding to your requests. It's actual use is to monitor how long it takes packets of data to travel between your computer and the server - but it's great for testing connectivity in general.
For Windows users ping is already configured and ready to run on your machine. Simply load a command window (Start Button->Run-> cmd) and enter ping www.mydomain.com see below:
C:\Users>ping www.betterwebspace.com
Pinging betterwebspace.com [220.127.116.11] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 188.8.131.52: bytes=32 time=41ms TTL=53
Reply from 126.96.36.199: bytes=32 time=15ms TTL=53
Reply from 22.214.171.124: bytes=32 time=16ms TTL=53
Reply from 220.127.116.11: bytes=32 time=17ms TTL=53
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Linsey is a leasing agent in an apartment complex in North Austin. She first met Marcus 3 years ago when she leased him his apartment. How romantic. On their first date, she indulged in beers while he delicately partook of margaritas and it's been love ever since. They plan to marry in September and I couldn't be happier for them. They are wonderful together, they make you happy just spending time in their presence. Good luck with the rest of your planning and your big move you have coming. See you soon.
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Federal water officials must rewrite the rules governing their giant water pumps near Tracy because the current regulations are killing too many fish, a federal judge said Friday.
Federal water officials must rewrite the rules governing their giant water pumps near Tracy because the current regulations are killing too many fish, a federal judge said Friday.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service failed to show with certainty that its efforts to minimize harm to the tiny Delta smelt actually work, District Court Judge Oliver Wanger said in his 120-page ruling.
That throws into question future operations of both the federal and state pumps, which send water to farms and cities from the Bay Area to Southern California.
The state pumps have already been targeted earlier this year. An Alameda County Superior Court judge ruled that they must be shut down unless the state can get proper permits to inadvertently kill smelt there. The state is appealing that decision.
Friday's federal decision doesn't demand that the pumps shut down, but it does require that officials find a temporary solution to the smelt problem while the rules are rewritten.
The rules - called "biological opinions" - are important because the government uses them to justify exporting water out of the Delta.
The biological opinions were issued in early 2005, less than a week after a survey showed smelt had declined to record lows. Yet Fish and Wildlife ignored the new data and relied on earlier smelt surveys for its reports, the judge said.
"The agency's opinion doesn't pass the laugh test," said Kate Poole, an attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council, a plaintiff in the case.
Fish and Wildlife spokesman Al Donner said his agency has worked with the Bureau of Reclamation, which operates the pumps, for nearly a year to come up with a new biological opinion for the smelt.
Surveys this spring that found even fewer smelt prompted the government to decrease pumping. "As we speak, all of the relevant agencies are working together to try to reduce impacts," Donner said.
A Bureau of Reclamation spokesman said the agency hadn't seen the judge's ruling and couldn't comment on it. A spokeswoman for the Westlands Water District, which receives water from the federal pumps, also declined to comment.
Contact reporter Alex Breitler at (209) 546-8295 or email@example.com.


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has been cleaned up and is now packed with loads of earrings and necklaces for the holidays! More jewels will continue to be added every couple of days so be sure to keep checking for new items. And for the month of December, we are offering Free Shipping (USPS Priority Mail to anywhere within the US). So get on it!
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I was with Gemma Draper in Barcelona last Christmas
and she talked about her new project.
"I want to announce the launch of a new project www.lagerminal.com
and invite you to be a part of it in the way you feel appropriate.
La Germinal is a place to do and undo.
Because creative tasks also need time for testing and training.
La Germinal is the space to grow up and gone wild, a place of stimulus.
Because we can enjoy and learn different ways to cultivate and implement ideas.
La Germinal is a fertilizing soil, a place where things happen.
I'll welcome your comments, suggestions ... and thank you for spreading this news to others who might be interested in this project."


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The Avengers #26, Mar. 1966
Incredible script by: Stan Lee
Inconceivable art by: Don Heck
Indescribable inking by: Frank Ray
Indelible lettering by: Artie Simek
Wow, way to follow up a fight with Dr. Doom, you bring back Attuma, idiot of the deep, and the Wasp to boot. I think this is the story that eventually leads to Wasp and Giant Man rejoining the Avengers, and that fuckin' sucks. I hate them so much, and they're part of the reason I hate Attuma so much. The dude was once beaten by Giant Man just because all he did was change size in front of the underwater overlord and it freaked him out. Attuma is the worst.
The Wasp is on her way to warn the Avengers about the run-in she and Hank had with Namor in Tales to Astonish #77, but during one of her rests on the ocean she's captured by a big dumb machine operated by the big dumb Attuma. He thinks she must be a spy, there to sabotage his machine that is slowly raising the tides of all the oceans in the world. She escapes and warns the Avengers, and they all head down there to help her, except for Hawkeye, who's too busy showing off his Avengers ring to a bunch of girls in a bar. Oh Hawkeye, you scamp.
The Avengers are quickly beaten by Attuma because the atmosphere in his underwater ship is hard for them to breathe. Apparently Attuma's men think it wasn't fair, so he releases them, gives them air helmets, then fights them again. Basically the same thing happens again, except this time they let water into the room and obviously the Atlantean has no problem fighting while underwater.
So, at one point Attuma says that the Wasp is there to sabotage his water-making machine, then later when Quicksilver tries to find it to blow it up, he claims that it's nowhere near where they are now. SO WHY DID YOU THINK SHE WAS THERE TO SABOTAGE YOU, YOU FUCK?! Also, why do Attuma's men complain about him beating them in humid, hard-to-breathe air, but not about them being clearly much more hindered while fighting underwater? This whole thing is a bunch of crap if you ask me.


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So one of my oddball kids, every time he opens his locker, looks at the picture of his cat inside and says, "hey, Nutter."
I didn't know if he really realized he was doing this until today when I was helping him get organized (and you know this kid's in bad shape when he's asking for my organizational help and it's the fifth day of the school year). He opens the door, greets the cat picture and then sort of looks to me to do the same thing. You know, that sort of nudging glance like, "hey, now, don't be rude to my cat picture here. tell it hello."
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The Challenge - To minimize the interruption of normal system activity while, at the same time, providing mechanisms to protect and reliably restore data lost when either the primary server system or a client system fails.
The Solution - BRU Server Disk Staging in concert with core BRU™ functionality reduces the perceived backup window at the client level, reduces the backup verification window at the server level, and provides the high speed recovery of files from disk, rather than tape.
BRU Server Disk Staging - The concept of disk staging is the writing of backup data to hard disk first rather than directly to tape, traditionally a slower technology. Then, at the system administrator's discretion, the data contained in the disk staging area is committed to tape in a background process.
BRU Server Disk Staging uses a centralized disk farm attached to the server system running BRU Server. The Disk Staging area can be configured as all, or part of an attached Xserve RAID subsystem, or on a simple external Firewire disk. Because disk access is asynchronous, BRU Server's Staging allows multiple client systems to send their backup data streams simultaneously to minimize the effect of backup window downtime. Performance is limited only by the network's bandwidth.
BRU Server Disk Staging can be implemented on any filesystem that is available to the physical server system - locally attached, Fibre-Channel SAN, or Network attached (depending on network bandwidth). BRU Server incurs very little overhead and can effectively be installed on the primary network server as shown in Figure 1 when the server is not task intensive. Backup data stream paths from client groups A, B and C can be directed to the Staging area.
When the primary server is task intensive, it is suggested BRU Server and its associate Disk Staging area be implemented as a separate backup system server attached on the network as shown in Figure 2. The separate BRU Server backup system can be implemented on a G4, G5, or an Xserve system. Whether or not the primary server is task intensive, implementing a separate backup system server is recommended because it removes the data protection function from the primary server's duties and provides the highest level of performance.
The benefits of implementing BRU Server Disk Staging include:
A Caveat - The ultimate goal of backing up data is to protect it from irreplaceable loss. While writing to a disk farm staging area provides significant benefit to minimize the intrusion of a backup process, the ultimate commitment of data to tape provides the long-term assurance of data availability and recoverability. A good tape backup strategy that includes off-site tape storage in concert with disk staging delivers the highest backup system performance, reliability and data availability.


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SET PIECES Vol. 1 with Pete Chatmon
In this expanded installment of SET PIECES we look at the production of Pete Chatmon's short film BLACKCARD. It would be just another day for Leonard, except The Commission, a shadow organization tasked with keeping members up to snuff on their "blackness", is hot on his trail for his latest infraction. An afternoon with the love of his life, Lona, goes off course as a missing ID card escalates into questions of loyalty, life, and love. BLACKCARD was shot over the three days with a crew of fifteen. Budget for the project was funded by Double 7 Images.. Filmmaker Pete Chatmon shares insight & advice from over 20 years in independent filmmaking.
BLACKCARD has screened at multiple Festivals including the UrbanWorld Film Festival Shorts program in New York City and The Austin Film Festival. It is now streaming and available to view on HBO Now & HBO Go. In September 2015 director Pete Chatmon was selected to participate in the prestigious Sony Pictures Television Diverse Director's Program. Participants shadow directors on episodes of scripted SPT series and helps talented artists of diverse backgrounds build TV industry relationships for a possible career path as a DGA scripted TV episodic director.
SET PIECES offers an on the ground look inside independent filmmaking through five unique filmmakers and one day on their film set. This series was originally featured on our Instagram channel TEN FRAMES.


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Site Build
- 2 beds
- 3 baths
- $400,000 price
- 175232 mls id
- Square Feet: 3,860 sqft
- Year Built: 2011
- Status: ACTIVE
Motivated Seller!!! This is country living at its finest, the perfect place for the outdoorsman or horse lover or that person looking for peace and quiet. This property provides plenty of privacy. The barndominium has an open concept 1800 heated square foot home built into the second floor of this property. It includes three roofs for insulation and is surrounded by a 16 X 60 screened porch with 4 ceiling fans and a 6 foot balcony on the other three sides. It has a floored attic with stairs for more storage and easy access. There is also a craft room/office located on the second floor. It overlooks an 100 x 80 foot riding arena. The first floor below the living space includes an office, store room/bunk room, kitchen, utility room (for washing horse blankets) and a bathroom. It has 6 heated horse stalls that have new stall fronts to replace the present ones. Bug Stomper is included to kill the flies, and insects in the stall area. There are horse corrals and a breaking pen along with an RV connection and septic dump for RV and horse trailers. The property has a small orchard of apple, peach, plum, pear, cherry, persimmon trees and grape vines. The fenced acreage includes a creek with 3 pound bass, turkeys, and deer plus plenty of wild blackberries for picking. Part of the land is wooded and part is cleared. A new wood fence has been purchased to replace the current fencing. This is a must see because there are too many amenities to name.
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Listing Agent: Jimmie Ann Grant
Updated: 21st September, 2019 3:56 AM.
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"If Americans eat shit, we would do it, too."
This is something I was told last year by a German friend who was born—and has spent his whole life—in the Deutschland, noting an attitude of reverence from his countrymen and women over the past decade. An odd piece of anecdotal, culinary-based trivia, but it's enlightening all the same.
The idea of American exceptionalism as the predominant force in an ever-globalized world seems outdated, even if still true in certain ways. You can bleed all the red, white, and blue you want, but it doesn't change the fact that clout now comes from all over, at rapid speeds and rates of success, like never before. The internet, cheap travel, and plain-old human curiosity have increased the rate at which cultural diffusion weaves people and systems together, creating connections that never would have existed even a decade ago.
But America's near-stranglehold on pop culture and worldwide trends hasn't fully diminished. Just because the playing field has become more even, doesn't mean the U.S. is any less talented in terms of accelerating ideas that become phenomena. It'd be safe to say Vegas wouldn't place as favorable odds on other countries changing the way Germans source their food.
No matter how many walls—virtual or real—are broken down for the sake of shared international authority, the sheer inertia created by American ingenuity is still hard to avoid, its pull constantly bringing many toward its orbit. When it comes to beer, that universe is ever-expanding with no signs of slowing down.
Iceland in February possesses a multitude of personalities. A schizophrenic climate delivers thunderous snowfalls that pile thick flakes on sidewalks and streets, only to be melted away by warming rays of an afternoon sun just hours later. As a visitor, it's hard to pinpoint if you should be sheltering indoors by a radiator that's spewing warmth from the country's geothermal power sources or heading out in the right combination of layers that you'll inevitably shed to enjoy a sun-drenched moment outside.
It's enough to make you want to hunker down with a rich, chocolatey Stout, only to immediately question that decision, pivot, and sit in a sunbeam with a bright, bitter IPA. In theory, the drinking options could easily reflect the climate: malleable.
"We have a saying here: 'if you don't like the weather, just wait a minute,'" says Hinrik Carls Ellertsson, a Reykjavik resident and brewer with KEX Brewing. "We have to be on our toes all the time."
From an outside perspective, the situation seems perfect for enjoying an array of beer. Not only does the weather encourage a near hourly question of what style may feel most appropriate in that moment, but the dining options do the same. Fish is everywhere, prepared smoked, fried, or fresh, and accompanied by rich sauces that are both spicy and sweet. The light meat calls for something hoppy and crisp, the flavorful gravies pair nicely with the depths of dark malts.
But beer in Iceland, like every other country on Earth, is led by Lager. Viking Ölgerd's Viking Classic (a Vienna-style Lager), Bruggsmiðjan Kaldi Lager (a Czech Pilsner), and Borg Brugghús Brio (a German Pilsner) are easy to find. Einstock, the most popular craft brewer in the country, added a Blue Moon-like boost to flavor options when it started in 2011, its Belgian wit a mainstay in bars and restaurants.
If local enthusiasts have their way, however, the future will have a distinctive American taste.
"I only drink IPA," a bearded Reykjavik resident tells me while sipping a mango-infused Pale Ale that would look more at home in New England than Iceland.
"I love IPA," agrees Ellie, a Latvian who left her home country in 2014. She came to Reykjavik to seek new opportunities and, in taste, found comfort in American hops. Her boyfriend, Kaspars, typically avoids the hoppy stuff, but can't refill a glass quickly enough with Kindred Spirits, a lacto IPA made by Denmark's Alefarm Brewing.
Like me, they're spending time in the downtown of Iceland's capital as part of an annual celebration that marks the end of the country's prohibition, which concluded a 74-year ban of "strong" beer above 2.25% ABV in 1989. Wine and spirits had been reinstated more than 50 years prior, but the decades in between continued to dismiss beer as a low-cost alternative that might only act as a catalyst to spur addiction.
Once again legalized nearly 30 years ago, beer began its slow, deliberate crawl toward a craft-focused modernity. Like so many other places scattered across the world, whether with their own beer history and traditions or not, the greatest influence on how to play catch up has most commonly come from America, where brewing rules were made to be broken, styles exist to be mashed up and, above all other ingredients, hops rule supreme for the vast majority of breweries.
"Our market is small, the brewers are few, so there aren't that many people to learn from," says Árni Theodór Long, brewmaster at Reykjavik's Borg Brugghús. "We have to get our learning from somewhere else, and it definitely helps when we get the American and experienced European brewers here."
For a country of roughly 330,000, where its beer industry is still in its infancy, there's no greater concentration of brainstrust than at the Icelandic Beer Festival. In 2017, a record number of international breweries included American hop purveyors Boneyard Beer, Founders Brewing, Stone Brewing, Other Half, and Aslin Beer, the latter of which has garnered increased attention for its New England IPA-influenced brands. Over the course of the three-day event, the plurality of beers served are IPA or a Pale Ale masquerading as one, hopped to high heavens and occasionally murky as a milkshake. Drinkers couldn't get enough.
One after another, festival denizens made it clear: the beer they think about most is IPA.
"Every other beer I make is an IPA or an APA," a Reykjavik homebrewer says in passing. "It's good because at a party, you can drink IPA all night long."
Taken in its collective context, the interests of locals starts to sound of the same sentiment heard in the U.S. not long ago. Drinkers are looking for something unique and different, manifesting itself in a rebellion of beer palate. If Lager was Iceland's start post-prohibition, IPA becomes a logical endpoint, offering a way to easily distinguish flavor and experience. A generation ago, U.S. craft brewers stuck their middle finger up toward an adjunct establishment. Now it's evidently Iceland's turn.
"The New England-style IPA, that's what everyone wants," says KEX brewer Steinn Stefánsson. "Doesn't matter if you're from the States or Iceland or Fairview Islands. If you know a little about beer, that's what your craving is."
By the estimate of Borg Brugghús' Long, there are only six or seven year-round IPAs made in Iceland, and he's responsible for two of them, including the first recognized, mass-release Icelandic IPA in 2011.
For Borg, Ulfur ("Wolf" IPA) and Ulfrun ("The Wolf" session IPA) comprise about 40% of his brewery's production, bumped up a few percentage points further by the seasonal release of Ulfur Ulfur ("Wolf Wolf" double IPA). The ingredients used across all three sound straight outta the West Coast, featuring hops like Citra and Mosaic (session IPA), Amarillo and Simcoe (IPA), and Centennial and Amarillo (DIPA).
"General interest has been changing a lot in the last few years," Long says. "Two years ago, maybe, the majority of people didn't relate to hearing the name 'IPA.' Now, an average beer drinker knows what an IPA is and I think it's going to be a very normal thing a year from now. People are demanding more IPAs from us and they can't get enough."
U.S. influence in Reykjavik is hard to miss, from three popular hot dog stands scattered across several blocks in the city's center to the nearby Chuck Norris Grill—not to mention other restaurants plainly called American Style and American Bar. A storefront proudly advertises "Texas Pizza Pie," whatever that is. At a downtown flea market, one booth is full of U.S. military-style clothing.
There are plenty of ways from which to view the weight of American culture (especially in beer), but Icelandic brewers are still trying to find ways to highlight their own country through small batch one-offs using foraged fruit like bilberries and crowberries—tarter, tougher versions of a blueberry. After last year's Icelandic Beer Festival, Ellertsson and Stefánsson made an "Icelandic version" of Surly's beloved Imperial Stout, Darkness, with Surly head brewer Jerrod Johnson, using birch syrup, locally produced chocolate, and roasted coffee. Recently, the pair collaborated with Sweden's Brewski brewery to make a sour ale inspired by skyr and blueberries, an Icelandic dessert found everywhere, from rural dining room tables to upscale restaurants.
Other interpretations of what makes a beer "local" sound more exotic. "Since we don't have any forests, the traditional Icelandic way of smoking meat is with sheep manure," explains Borg's Long. (Here's hoping the Germans are more focused on America than Iceland if shit is a part of beer making process in the latter now.)
"We made our own smoked malt with this method for a German-style Rauchbier and now most foreigners that Google us find stories about this malt," Long continues. "It wasn't supposed to be a big thing, but when we go to festivals abroad, everyone wants a taste of it."
But a curious thing has happened on this path of creativity: it got paved over by the steamrolling power of the hop. The youth of Iceland's beer scene, coming of age now as IPA can be found all over the world, coupled with the ease of which its brewers can travel abroad and learn from others, has pointed them in the same direction. With so many breweries starting in recent years, both in America and elsewhere, the relationships forged among newcomers means that trends and ideas carry among their cliques. Even across oceans.
"We get inspired by a lot of breweries, but not Icelandic breweries," Stefánsson says.
Kai Leszcowitz' first trip abroad to represent Aslin Beer Company was for this year's Icelandic Beer Festival. He got a personal invite from the KEX crew when they visited his not-yet-two-year-old brewery in Herndon, Virginia last year. How did Scandinavian brewers wind up at a small American brewery that doesn't sell outside its own taproom due to demand? Simple: Aslin, like the other American breweries in Reykjavik for the event, is known for its IPA. But especially its hazy, hop-bombed, New England-style versions.
"What most of American craft breweries are known for are these interesting, hop-forward beers," Leszcowitz says. "The fact that Iceland is adopting that as their first go-to beer is a positive sign."
In Iceland of all places, the words "Tree House" and "Trillium" are consistently dropped by beer lovers, which also explains why breweries like Other Half and Boneyard appear alongside established international hop artists like Pirate Life. All these breweries are connected by their relative youth, finding inspiration amongst each other like members of the same high school class. They're growing up together in the ultimate foreign exchange program, sending ideas and experiences back and forth, more often than not surrounding the lupulin-laced trend that brought them together in the first place. The siren song of Columbus, Cascade, and Citra is heard all over, translated into every language.
A trio of Russian tourists stand next to me at the bar of Bryggjan Brugghús, a brewpub nestled in a trendy area of Reykjavik's downtown harbor. Along with an array of in-house brands, a small cooler behind the bar holds cans of Stone Go-To IPA and assorted hoppy products from BrewDog.
Ordering two Bryggjan IPAs and an unusually cloudy Pilsner, the outlier of the three, in her best English, succinctly explains why she didn't choose a hop-focused beer like her friends: "I do not like the bitter," she says.
The chalkboard at the bar makes it clear it would like visitors to like otherwise, showing a Pale Ale made with Columbus, Citra, and Mosaic hops, and an IPA boiled with Columbus and Amarillo, then dry-hopped with Citra, Mosaic, and Centennial. This does not feel out of place from what I might find in my home of North Carolina. A waitress says the Pale Ale is their most popular choice.
Both beers, unabashedly American in their creation, taste like something from the East Coast in the early 2000s. The Pale Ale is piney as hell, bitter all the way through, a stark contrast to how the style is often now made Stateside, using a lower ABV base as a mode of transport for "juicy" hops. Bryggjan's IPA is similar, but with more vague citrus flavors hiding throughout. Both would have made for solid additions to a Dogfish Head portfolio 15 years ago.
Put in context of where Icelandic beer is heading, they fit right in. This book has been written before, authored by American brewers. Large scale Lager factories will probably never go away, but change can start with extreme tastes that will eventually make way to more nuance. An exercise to find new and opposing drinking experiences is clearly underway.
Ellertsson says that in 2010, 98% of beer sales in Iceland's liquor stores were Lager, and that that number was down to 78% in 2016. Fact or not, it's part of this tale that would be easy enough to believe. It's hasn't even been 30 years since full-strength beer was produced on the island, but six years is a lifetime of trends in beer. IPA is sold in the airport duty-free shop.
"Icelanders are fast at picking up things," he says.
Does that lead to assimilation or merely experimentation? It could go either way when it comes to beer. The degree of which one is chosen over another can easily get lost in a sphere of influence that expands rapidly. When trend-watching, it's important to keep an eye on what's in the middle pushing outward, as much as what comes from new changes along its edges.
In countries all over, even Iceland, a thirst for new beer experiences is increasingly satiated by the aromas and tastes cultivated thousands of miles away in America. Influence can come from anywhere, but a 72-hour peek into what makes beer a culture in Reykjavik presently feels oddly right at home.


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Travel by car
From east - via Newhaven. Travel through Newhaven staying in the left - hand lane of the one way system which will bear left up a hill. Continue for two to three minutes into Peacehaven. Piddinghoe Avenue is the third turning on the right. There's a brown sign which says BIG PARK. Travel over the mini- roundabout and into the car park area 100 metres ahead.
From west - via Rottingdean. Travel for around ten minutes from the main crossroads in Rottingdean east bound, passing through Saltdean and Telscombe Cliffs along the South Coast Road. Once you are in Peacehaven go over the roundabout using the right hand lane. You will pass a small Sainsbury's and then a BP garage on your left . Piddinghoe Avenue is the second turning on the left. Travel over the mini- roundabout and into the
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By train/bus via Newhaven
Arrive at the station and exit around the back and over the walkway and tracks to the bus stop to the left of the station. A number 12 or 14 bus will bring you to the Sunview Avenue stop in around five to ten minutes. Head north onto Arundel Road, then head to the mini-roundabout on Piddinghoe Avenue and turn right to the ground.
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This is different than how Big Bird is operated on the TV series (Sesame Street performer Caroll Spinney looks at a small monitor inside the suit.)
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Currently Big Bird wears a striped multicolored tie.
At some point he had a solid purple tie:
And at some point he had yellow spots on a purple tie:
I don't know if there were other variations.


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Right after booking a session with me panic mode kicks in... WHERE DO I FIND SEXY LINGERIE PIECES THAT DON'T BREAK THE BANK?! Today I will bring you 7 online stores that you can buy sexy lingerie from for your boudoir session.
1.) Victoria's Secret
Let's just get the obvious out of the way first. Victoria's Secret is clearly the leader in lingerie. They have an array of pieces in a range of prices that won't make you swear bullets.
If you are a novice when it comes to styling then the best starting place is Victoria's Secrets. I have also noticed that Victoria's Secret has really stepped up their styling game.
Pro Tip: Try to shop in the larger Victoria's Secrets. The bigger stores house more inventory. These stores tend to get more of the online inventory and often hold some of the better pieces in the back. Always ask sales associates if they have any cool new pieces in the back that haven't made it to the front.
DON'T OVERLOOK: The bodysuits. Victoria's Secret has some of THE SEXIEST bodysuits in the game!
Some of my Favorite Bodysuits:
- High Neck Lace Teddy
- Long Sleeve Plunge Teddy
- Long Sleeve Lace Bodysuit
- Strappy Teddy
- Cut Out High Neck Teddy
2.) Yandy.com:
Yandy has some of the most incredibly priced lingerie out there. They probably have over 2000 online SKUs. If you can imagine it they probably have it. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to Victoria's Secret with more color options then Yandy.com may be your site.
Don't Overlook: The color choices from Yandy
Some of my Favorite Bodysuits:
- Strappy Lace Halter Bra & Panty
- Eyelace Teddy with Garter
- Burgundy Multi Strap Bra Set
- Satin & Sequin Romper
- Metallic & Lace Deep Plunge Thong Panty
3.) MissGuided:
I have to say this is ONE of my FAVORITE places to find bodycon dresses. If you are looking for a sexy dress to wear as part of your boudoir session then MissGuided will be your place. One of my favorite things about this UK based company is that your shipment comes to the States really fast! I'm not sure if they have hubs in the US as well, but they are fast and efficient and I never have to wait too long for my package to show up.
PRO TIP: Check the site often as that always have flash sales from 30-50% off.
5 of the HOTTEST bodycon dresses for boudoir
- Strappy Scuba Black Bodycon Dress
- White Long Sleeve Midi Bodycon Dress
- Red Lace Cami Chocker Dress
- Bandage Cage Midi Bodycon Dress
- White Applique Flower Midi Bodycon Dress
This is another amazing UK based fashion site. I have to say that the British really know a thing or two about good fashion. Like MissGuided, the shipping from ASOS is unbelievably fast. I will tell you that I get my packages faster from ASOS than I do Forever 21, which is an American company.
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Alexis is my stylist, friend, and client that put me to Adore me. Adore me is a subscription based site that specializes in lingerie. While their pieces are super cute I can say that they don't feel comfortable. At least for me. I feel that the pieces are better suited for women with a smaller chest. If you are heavy chested I would not 100% recommend Adore Me. However, Adore Me has a great selection of pieces for you to pick from. You can get these sets for $40.
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Sandy has been with OCECD since 2000. As of September, 2018 Sandy became the Preschool Parent Mentor for Northern Ohio on the Parent Mentor Oversight & Professional Development Project. She is also the lead trainer for the Northwest to the Southwest side of the state for the "It's My Turn" transition training provided for students ages 14-21. Previously, Sandy provided information, training and support to parents in her northern Ohio area. Sandy holds a degree in Early Childhood Education. Before joining OCECD, she served as a Parent Mentor for several years. Sandy has five sons; two have been identified with learning disabilities and one is challenged with AD/HD.
Robin has been with OCECD since 1990 and as a consultant prior to that time. She provides information, training and support to parents in her area. Previously she provided services to families as an employee of the Southwest Special Education Regional Resource Center for ten years from 1979-1989. Robin has a love for early childhood education and has taught pre-school and kindergarten in the public school system. Robin has a hearing impairment and is the parent of a son and a daughter with learning disabilities.
Marbella has been with OCECD since 2006. She is currently the Statewide Multicultural Director and the Interim Co-Executive Director. Her responsibilities include working with Lee Ann Derugen, Interim Co-Executive Director as of December 1, 2018 and coordinating multicultural trainings and groups for empowerment and education for multicultural families, supervising and training the multicultural information specialists/trainers across the state. She translates materials for families from English to Spanish and is involved in the development of trainings that address the cultural needs in the state of Ohio. She also serves multicultural families across the state regarding information and provides individual assistance concerning their rights. She started a statewide support group which the parents have titled P.L.A.N.E.O. (Latino Parents Associated for Special Children in Ohio). Marbella currently serves on the State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children and as a volunteer for National Alliance on Mental Illness in Franklin County. Marbella is the mother of a child with special needs, as well as a gifted child.
Marbella Cáceres ha sido parte de OCECD desde el 2006. Ella es actualmente la Directora Estatal Multicultural. Sus responsabilidades incluyen la coordinación y desarrollo de los entrenamientos multiculturales para ayudar con las necesidades culturales en el estado de Ohio y los grupos de apoyo y empoderamiento, como también la supervisión y entrenamiento del personal multicultural a través del estado. Ella traduce materiales de inglés a español para las familias hispanoblantes, y desarrolla entrenamientos que se enfocan en las necesidades culturales en el estado de Ohio. Ella también sirve y apoya a las familias multiculturales con limitación del idioma inglés a través del estado con información y asistencia individual acerca de los derechos de los padres en el proceso de educación especial. Ella es co-fundadora del primer grupo de apoyo a nivel estatal para padres Latinos llamado Padres Latinos Asociados por los Niños Especiales en Ohio (P.L.A.N.E.O.) Marbella actualmente se desempeña en la Junta Estatal Asesora para Niños Excepcionales (State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children) y como voluntaria para la Alianza Nacional contra las Enfermedades Mentales en el condado de Franklin (NAMI). Marbella es la madre de un niño con necesidades especiales, así como de una niña súper dotada.
Pam has been with OCECD since 2008. Prior to 2008, she served as a consultant. Pam provides information, training and support to parents in her area. Pam became interested in advocating for children with disabilities when she found herself overwhelmed while navigating the educational system on behalf of her own daughter who was non-verbal and had cerebral palsy. She is passionate about training parents in their rights under IDEA, and supporting them in acquiring the skills to advocate for their child. Pam is a Registered Nurse and graduate of Rhodes State College and Bluffton University.
Nancy has been with OCECD since 2004. She provides information, training and support to parents in her area. For 4 years prior to joining OCECD, she provided advocacy services for parents as a volunteer. Nancy's interest is in children with behavioral challenges and in empowering parents to advocate for their child. Nancy has 2 children. Her son has AD/HD and needed specialized supports when he was in school.
Kim has been with OCECD since 2005. She provides information, training and support to parents in her area. She previously worked as a Parent Mentor for Gallia County Local School District in Southeastern Ohio. She is a parent of a daughter who was born deaf and received a Cochlear Implant at the age of 3 ½ years of age.
Lee Ann Derugen is currently the Interim Co-Executive Director and the Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center Director. She works along side Marbella Caceres, Interim Co-Executive Director as of December 1, 2018. She was the Co-Director for 20 years. She was the financial manager and program coordinator for six grants from various funding sources. For 11 of those years she was the Regional Co-Director for the Alliance Region 4 Parent Technical Assistance Center where she provided technical assistance to the 14 parent centers in the Midwest states. Since 1979, she has worked beside Executive Director, Margaret Burley. Starting out as a volunteer answering the phone in that home based office to managing 28 staff in 15 offices across Ohio. Lee Ann became involved with OCECD because of her compassion for individuals with disabilities and her interest in the field. Her youngest brother has multiple disabilities. As his guardian, Lee Ann continues to be his advocate and supervises the staff in his own home through a supported living program.
Valorie has been with OCECD since 2002. In June, 2017, she became OCECD's Statewide Preschool Parent Mentor for the Southern part of Ohio. She works with the Parent Mentors, SST Family Consultants and provides information and support to parents in her area focusing on preschool. Before coming to OCECD, she was a Parent Mentor serving families in Athens and Meigs Counties. She is also the former director of the Special Education Parent Advocacy Network (SEPAN) when she also worked with OCECD for several years. Valorie is the parent of a son with a learning disability.
Joseph Farry started working as Information Specialist/Trainer for OCECD August, 2019. He covers the north central area of the state. Joe received his Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and his Master's Degree from Ashland University. He has been a Family Services Consultant for State Support Team Region 11 for 15 years. Joe provided professional development and assistance to families, districts and agencies to better understand and meet federal and state special education regulations. He provided surrogate parent training, worked closely with the Central Ohio Parent Mentors. Prior to his
work at SST 11, Mr. Farry served as a Director of Special Education for both Fairbanks and North Union Local Schools. In that capacity, he supervised and evaluated programs and teachers, oversaw compliance issues, and coordinated all services for students. In 1995, Mr. Farry developed the inaugural Option IV Program for Eastland Fairfield Career Centers, supervising staff and placing students into job sites in three counties. He served on the Option IV State Task Force. Mr. Farry's early career began as a special education classroom teacher at Whitehall-Yearling High for 21 years where he restructured the special education department, implemented the first inclusion classrooms as well as serving in leadership capacities throughout the district. Mr. Farry
has been a National CEC Convention Presenter, a recipient of the Whitehall
Teacher of the Year Award, and a Walter-Horn Partnering for Progress Award winner.
Cheryl has been with OCECD since 1998. She copies and collates training materials for regional trainings and state conferences. She fills publication orders, completes mailings and assists staff in various ways. She also assists the librarian in disseminating library material. She has previous worked at Mobile Meals, Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and Compass Group Homes. She has two daughters and three grandchildren.
Connie has been OCECD Conference Coordinator since 2004. She coordinates the annual conferences and events such as: Partnering for Progress, Leadership and the Horn/Walter Awards Banquet. She previouly wrote the FUN Newsletter which was geared to families of young children 0-9. She was a Parent Advocate from 1998 to 2004 for the West Central office. She graduated from Columbia College with an Associate Degree in Business Administration. She became interested in special education after having two children with special needs. Connie is the parent of three children; a daughter who has A.D.D. with Depression and a son who is medically fragile with Cognitive Disability. She has served on the board of Family Voices of Ohio and is a member of Logan County Supported Living Advisory Council.
Martha Lause has been with the OCECD since 1997. Martha assists parents by phone, refers parents to other area OCECD Information Specialists, Parent Mentors, ODE or other agencies. She also researches and keeps OCECD staff up-to-date on disability related topics. She has a master's degrees in Library Science and in Education. Martha is the mother of three children; her eldest son, a college graduate, has attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and learning disabilities. As of July 1, 2016, Martha became the Information Specialist/Trainer for Central Ohio counties too.
Iliana has been with OCECD since June 2010. She is from Mexico D.F. She serves the Hispanic/Latino families in Mid Ohio regarding information and individual assistance on their rights through trainings and advocacy skills. She also supports with the coordination of P.L.A.N.E.O. (Latino Parents Associated for Special Children in Ohio), a statewide support group for Spanish speaking families. She holds a B.S. in Biology Science. Iliana has two sons, which one of them has learning disabilities.
Iliana Martinez aboga y entrena a las familias Latinas en la parte Central de Ohio y también ayuda con la organización del grupo De apoyo PLANEO en Columbus.
Barbara has been with OCECD since 2002. She is the grants manager and bookkeeper for all OCECD projects. She previously coordinated conference events and all activities for the Parent Mentors of Ohio. She holds a bachelor's degree in Education. Her background in is social services and casework through Marion County Job and Family Services. Active in her church, she helped establish Prospect Christian Preschool and served on an all female work team in West Virginia through the Appalachia Service Project. Barbara is married to Greg for more than 40 years. They have two daughters, two son-in-laws, three grandsons, and a granddaughter.
Jeanith Ryle1959-2017
The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities is sad to report the passing of Jeanith Ryle. She was one of the strongest and most passionate advocates for the rights of children with disabilities that you could meet. She passed away on December 20, 2017, following a ten year battle with numerous medical ailments.
For thirty-seven years, she was an advocate for her daughter, Katie. Further, she had been a member of the Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities for over ten years. She dedicated twenty years of her life assisting other families in Ohio as an Information Specialist with the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities.
She touched the lives of many families of children with disabilities. Her legacy will continue to thrive through the lives of these children. Those who worked with Jeanith experienced her passion first hand and knew how selflessly she worked on behalf of the educational rights of Ohio's children with disabilities.
For the past ten years, Jeanith had received bad news on top of bad news, but that never stopped her. Despite fighting renal failure, cancer, dialysis, and chemo, she never stopped her fight for Katie and Ohio's children with disabilities. Her strong will and determinations helped her endure the unthinkable. Ten days before she died, from her bed at The James Cancer Hospital at OSU, she was strategizing for an upcoming Manifestation Determination meeting. What strength of character and determination to see the case through to its resolution.
The Ohio Coalition hereby acknowledges her dedication to the thousands of Ohio families of children with disabilities that she served for twenty years.
Ivette works in the Multicultural Department of OCECD as an information specialist/trainer assisting the Latin-American community in Northeast Ohio since September 2014. Her responsibilities include providing resources, training, and guidance to families that have children, teenagers, and young adults with special needs. She also attends school meetings and collaborates with school personnel to improve outcomes for children. Ivette has a BA in Psychology and a Minor in Spanish from The Ohio State University. Before coming to OCECD she assisted adults with developmental delays, physical disabilities, and mental illness in a residential adult group home. In Chicago, she assisted the Latin and American communities with legal issues related to substance dependence and abuse. Additionally, she managed group counseling, taught remedial education classes and provided progress reports and affidavits to the courts, probation and the Secretary of State's office. Ivette's mother is from Mexico City and she learned Spanish by visiting family every summer. She has dedicated her career to helping the Latin American community and understands the unique challenges associated with preparing and educating special needs children for the future from a personal and professional experience. She also looks forward to being a resource and advocate to parents. Ivette trabaja en la sección multicultural de OCECD como consultante bilingüe, apoyando a la comunidad Latino Americana desde Septiembre 2014. Sus responsabilidades incluyen proporcionar recursos, entrenamientos y asesoramiento a familias que tienen niños pequeños, adolescentes y jóvenes adultos con discapacidad. También asiste a las reuniones escolares y colabora con el personal de la escuela para mejorar los servicios y resultados para estos niños. Ivette tiene una Licenciatura en Psicología y Español de la Universidad Ohio State. Después de graduarse, trabajo en el área residencial ayudando a adultos con retrasos en el desarrollo, discapacidades físicas y enfermedades mentales. En Chicago, asistió a la comunidad desarrollo un grupo de asesoramiento y proporcionó reportes y declaraciones bajo juramento a los tribunales, oficiales de probatoria y oficinas del Estado. La madre de Ivette nació en La Ciudad de México. Ivette aprendió el español viajando a México todos los veranos, para visitar amigos y familiares. Ha dedicado su carrera a ayudar a la comunidad Latino-Americana, y entiende las dificultades asociadas con preparando y educando niños con necesidades especiales por tener experiencias propias en lo personal y profesional. Su meta es ser una fuente de suporte y apoyo a los padres y a sus hijos con discapacidad.
Tammie started with OCECD in September, 2011. She provides information, training and support for parents in Cuyahoga County and manages social media for OCECD. Previously Tammie was an advocate for the Tapestry System of Care. Her focus before coming to OCECD was the Juvenile Justice System and helping families getting the schools to evaluate children that were not getting the proper services they needed and therefore ended up in the court system. Tammie has two daughters, one who is challenged with AD/HD and one who has the diagnosis of Autism and Anxiety.
Lily Tsai began her job as a Multicultural Specialist/Trainer for OCECD in April 2012. Prior to that, she worked as a Registered Nurse in Taiwan's largest military hospital for several years before coming to the US. She graduated from Columbus State Community College with a Respiratory Therapist degree and worked as a national licensed RRT in most of the hospitals in metropolitan Columbus for more than 10 years. She almost finished her Art degree in Columbus Art and Design. She has been involved in a lot of volunteer activities such as teaching Mandarin Chinese in the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program. She has been working at AACS (Asian American Community Service) as a Mandarin/Taiwanese interpreter in most of the hospitals and juvenile courts in Columbus metropolitan area for many years. She organizes and supports Asian parent support groups for special needs children in central Ohio. She has been living in Worthington with two boys and twin girls.
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Richard Smith from our ZMET global partner, BDRC Continental, sends along this interactive BBC story about a murder case in Iceland.
It is a fascinating read, and is a great example of memory distortion at work. The police investigators essentially browbeat a group of innocent people into confessing they committed these murders – although the evidence suggests they clearly did not.
In fact, even today, 40 years later, these folks still question whether they really might have been involved in the crimes, even though they have no memory of it whatsoever.


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The Next Big Thing Blog Trail
The Next Big Thing is a blog chain for writers and artists linking together and talking about their current projects. It gives you a chance to discover new writers and blogs but also brings together writers across different genres. Each creator is required to answer a set series of questions and then pass the baton to someone else. Click back and forward through the links to follow the trail.
Last week children's author Katrina Roe shared about her upcoming picture book 'Emily the Energetic Elephant', illustrated by Leigh Hedstrom, which will be published later this year by Wombat Books. I've read Marty's Nut Free Party so I can tell you that Emily will be a great little story. Katrina kindly asked me to follow her in the chain. So here's my contribution.
1. What is the working title of your next book?
Invisible. It was supposed to be something lame like 'Feeling Invisible' but my 13 year old daughter has an eye for what works and what doesn't, so she deleted the unnecessary words.
2. Where did the idea come from for the book?
I knew I was going to write a YA novel - I just needed a plot starter. It came in the form of Mollie, my friend's daughter who told me she wanted to be an actress. At the time she was a very quiet, shy person and I was a bit surprised when her mum said that she came to life on the stage. "That's my story" I thought. From there I just had to work out the conflicts and characters, but that was the basic theme.
3. What genre does your book fall under?
It's a young adult novel which you'd probably characterise as drama or realistic fiction. No vampires, ghosties or other paranormal critters. It's also for the younger YA readers - girls ages 11-14.
4. What actors would you choose to play the parts of your characters in a movie rendition?
My daughter picks beautiful, melancholy 'everygirl' Birdy to play Jazmine and her fave boy actor Logan Lerman to play Liam.
The inimitable Toni Collette would do a great job as Jazmine's mum.
Kristen Stewart could play the bully Shalini pretty well and Elle Fanning would make an enthusiastic Gabby.
My first pick for Miss Fraser was Tina Fey and my daughter agreed. But she might be on the older side. Tina Fey ten years ago would be perfect.
5. What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
13 year old Jazmine comes out of her shell when she's forced to be in the school play, but can she stand up to the jealous bully, and is she strong enough to face the truth about what really happened to her dad?
6. Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
I've just self-published it, which took a lot of getting over my own pride about not 'doing it properly' but I have the consolation that an editor from Penguin really did like it - she just said it wasn't right for their list at the moment. State of publishing at the moment, yada yada yada. So I've joined the ranks of the 'indie' publishers.
Just for a little treat, I'm giving it away for FREE as an ebook. You can find it at www.smashwords.com, on itunes or on Amazon (soon). If you must have a paper copy, you can order from lulu.com soon but you'll pay for postage and paper.
7. How long did it take you to write the first draft of the manuscript?
About four or five months I think. Then I did a second draft and a third draft. All in all from start to finish it was about a year and a half from idea to publication.
8. What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
The closest writer is probably Jacqueline Wilson, who writes for young teen girls with lots of great characters as well as strong issues.
9. Who or what inspired you to write this book?
I've been inspired since I was 8 years old and won the 'White Essay Cup' at my primary school, the British Overseas School in Karachi, Pakistan, beating out all the 9, 10 and 11 year olds in the school to the prize (which was one of those impressive looking perpetual trophies. If they still have it, my name is on it twice.) Until I was 35 though, I didn't feel ready to write. I knew I needed more life experience. Finally I'm old enough and I've honed down my ambitions, which are to write great, realistic early teen YA novels.
10. What else about the book might pique a reader's interest?
Let's see: references to classic book The Secret Garden, some baboons, a chocolate loving, handball playing hero called Liam, painted ceilings, nose hair, a suicide and some pretty cool costumes in the drama production.
Just for something new, the heroine Jazmine wears a hearing aid (it's important for the plot) and in the final chapters there's a whole lot of ripping up paper and destroying stuff.
Plus, the cover is pretty fantastic. My graphic designer friend Jo put it together. Everytime I look at it I get goose bumps.
I've also got a website dedicated to this area of my writing. You can take a look here.
Coming up on The Next Big Thing Blog Trail: next week on Wednesday Feb 6, YA author Rosanne Hawke will tell all about her upcoming novel Shahana on her website and writer Kristen Young will blog about her work in progress.


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A Guide to Scleral Lens Fitting (2 ed.)
Eef van der Worp
A new, updated version of the Guide to Scleral Lens Fitting has been launched recently. As the editor of the guide, I had the pleasure of working with an international team of over twenty experts in the field – from all over the world.
Personally it feels like the guide only now is finalized, after so many years since its first edition. What started as a 'simple' revision of this first edition ended up as a complete makeover of the entire guide. Most probably – almost literally – not a single sentence came out untouched. Although some questions surely remain in the scleral lens arena – the overall consensus and agreement on things is much better than it was back in 2010 at the time the first edition took shape. It tries to be a state-of-the-art resource – well balanced between the benefits that we know sclerals can have, and the risks and pitfalls that it involves.
As an illustration of the growing-up process: in terms of volume of publications on the topics, the reference list expanded from 2.5 to 5 pages in total. It seems that the amount of relevant publications since 2010 exceeds that of the number of publications before that time – a wealth of information – all of which of course were incorporated in the new guide. Based on the available literature and the priceless clinical input from the international board, a new guide is created that seems to be a comprehensive and complete overview of everything we know about the topic today in a useful format.
NOTE: A corrected version has been posted as of January 5, 2016.
Access the first edition of this guide here.
This publication is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Bausch + Lomb.
Stories that Women Tell
Patricia Cheyne (Exhibit Curator)
In honor of Women's History Month 2014, the Kathrin Cawein Gallery at Pacific University will exhibit artist books by 11 women artist-storytellers. Storytelling is a timeless part of the human experience. From the early sharing of oral traditions to the first written word to today's social media, humans seem hard-wired to love a good story. In this exhibition, 11 women artists will tell their own stories through the media of handmade artist books.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS | Shu-Ju Wang, Susan Collard, Laurie Weiss, Helen Hiebert, Diane Jacobs, Nancy Pobanz, Laura Russell, Andie Thrams, Trisha Hassler, Claire Carpenter, Patty Grass.
Atiyeh! The Governor Victor Atiyeh Collection
Eva Guggemos, Curator
Atiyeh! provides an introduction to The Governor Victor Atiyeh Collection at Pacific University and commemorates the opening exhibition of the collection in October 2013.
Victor Atiyeh served as Oregon's 32nd governor from 1979-1987. Serving at a time when budget crises were at the forefront, he took a challenging situation and created his legacy: a more efficient government and a more diversified Oregon economy. His governorship, his public service, and his private life tell of a second-generation immigrant success story, of a native Oregonian devoted to his home state, and of a leader who led in trying times, emerging widely admired.
The exhibit, and this accompanying catalog, provides an overview of Atiyeh's life and a sampling of the rich documentary history within the Victor Atiyeh Papers at the Pacific University Archives. The complete collection includes more than fifty boxes of letters, photographs, documents and memorabilia.
Fiber Arts Now: Exhibition Catalog
Rebecca Twist
Fiber Arts Now, a celebration of the first fiber class at Pacific University, features the work of fiber arts faculty members from Oregon College of Art and Craft: Jiseon Lee Isbara, Shelley Socolofsky, Judilee Fitzhugh and Helen Hiebert. This exhibition demonstrates the aesthetic and conceptual qualities of using various fiber media in making art. The artwork made by these four women show that any material can be used in ways to make art that is extremely thoughtful and filled with the excitement of making unique fiber artworks.
Scleral Lens Case Report Series: Beyond the Corneal Borders
Eef van der Worp
[From the introduction]
Large diameter contact lenses that have their resting point beyond the corneal borders are believed to be among the best vision correction options for irregular corneas; they can postpone or even prevent surgical intervention as well as decrease the risk of corneal scarring. For true clearance of the cornea, without any mechanical involvement, it seems advised to avoid contact between the lens and the cornea by bridging over it. A few years ago, only a handful of very specialized lens fitters around the world were capable of fitting scleral lenses successfully, and only a few manufacturers were making scleral lenses. Now many contact lens manufacturers have scleral lens designs in their arsenal. Improved manufacturing processes allow for better design, make lenses more reproducible and decrease costs, which combined with better lens materials has contributed to better ocular health, longer wearing time and ease of lens fit. This, in return, has broadened up the indication range for scleral lens fitting. But scleral lens fitting is still in its infancy, and this scleral lens case report series will share and discuss knowledge gained by practitioners who regularly work with these lenses.
Atkinson: Pioneer Oregon Educator
Donald J. Sevetson
George Atkinson arrived in Oregon at the right time. A turbulent, energetic period of scattered settlement and political uncertainty was about to end. An officially sanctioned government was about to be formed. He came expecting to stay, and to make a difference. His wide-ranging skills and irrepressible optimism made valuable contributions during the formative stages of the region and state.
He arrived in 1848 with the expectation of spreading Congregational churches across the Pacific Northwest. That was slow to occur. He saw little growth in numbers of members or of churches until the completion of the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1884. Those long years were a disappointment to his sponsoring mission society, but he used the time effectively to advance the cause of education. The staid newcomer who had hoped to plant the institutions of the East soon came to adapt appreciatively to his new setting. Whether it was settlers staking mile-square claims, neighbors rushing off to newly opened mines, extemporaneous 'stump speakers', climbing a mountain, planting his garden or building his house, he accepted life in Oregon on its own terms. He rarely passed up an opportunity to take part in it, sing its praises and trumpet its potential.
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A Guide to Scleral Lens Fitting
Eef van der Worp
A new version of this guide is available here.
[Revised edition posted 12.04.2013]
This guide is based on an extended literature search on the subject of scleral lens fitting and provides an overview of the latest knowledge and understanding on this exciting vision correction method.
This guide serves as an introduction to scleral shape, scleral topography and scleral lens design as well as a generic guide to fitting scleral lenses to help the practitioner get more comfortable with the concept of scleral lenses. It provides a general overview, supported by the main experienced scleral lens fitters worldwide. Its goal is to give practitioners a framework to oversee and integrate scleral lens fitting into their practices. Being a general overview, it can never cover all of the specific scleral lens designs available and cannot be a fitting guide for all lens types available.
Modern scleral lens fitting still is in its infancy, which makes it a modality with great potential. However, fitting scleral lenses is not very black-and-white, and many differences exist among fitters, cultures, manufacturers and countries. This clinical guide tries to find "common ground" among the mentioned philosophies. For specific lens fitting rules and guidelines, the lens manufacturer and the laboratory's consultant and specialists have the most knowledge regarding their specific lens design, which practitioners should take advantage of.
This publication is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Bausch + Lomb.
Integrated Technologies, Innovative Learning (Vol. II)
Steve Rhine and Mark Bailey
Hundreds of teacher education programs throughout the United States are currently working to determine how to best prepare teachers so they can effectively harness the potential of technology for learning. Hundreds of school districts and institutions of higher education throughout the nation are working to maximize the return on their investment in technology. The over 400 consortia of the Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to use Technology (PT3) program have redesigned undergraduate and graduate curricula, addressed issues of digital equity, and established innovative ways of transforming teacher education through the power of technology.
The two volumes of this book document significant insights of PT3 projects around the country. Volume I is available in paperback from ISTE and includes 20 chapters filled with a wealth of ideas and approaches for integrating technology in teacher preparation. The chapters in this second volume of the book further document implemented and tested strategies that represent geographically broad and economically diverse contexts.
Splendid Audacity: The Story of Pacific University
Gary Miranda and Rick Read
Splendid Audacity, The Story of Pacific University draws us into the fabric of American history and the stories of the dreamers, pioneers, and visionaries who believed in preparing students to serve their changing society. Reading this story, we learn that Pacific University is linked through the founding Congregationalists to other significant colleges and universities in the United States, and to their legacy of excellence in liberal arts education.
Through the years, Pacific has been able to shape and focus its identity to include, within its core liberal arts heritage, the additional responsibility of preparing graduate professionals to work in the fields of health and education. Now, at the edge of the millennium, Pacific is a comprehensive university of almost 2,000 students, thriving as a connected and sustaining community.
The story of Pacific as researched and interpreted by our authors, Gary Miranda and Rick Read, demonstrates how Pacific maintained a sense of vigor and optimism despite many daunting challenges, and shows how it has gradually achieved a new level of maturity and self-confidence that will carry it through the next periods of transformation.
-from the President's Foreword
Ten papers on WESTERN FLEAS in which are erected two new genera and fourteen new species
C. Andresen Hubbard
This text is a collection of original papers published in Volume 37 (1940-1941) of the Pacific Bulletin.
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Please Note: We do not take OHP, Medicare or Medicaid Programs yet.
We check insurance on Tuesday and Fridays!!
If you need to check your insurance urgently, here is what you need:
What you should have ready when you call your insurance company
- Your Name as it appears on their documents
- Your subscriber ID / Member Record Number (Kaiser or CHP) / Social Security Number
- Your Date of Birth
- They may need other information to verify who you are.
Call the number on the back of your card to talk to a representative. Most insurance companies also provide information on their website. You may need to log in to access personal plan information. Sometimes Acupuncture falls under "Complementary Care" benefits
What do you want to find out?
1. Do I have Acupuncture benefits?
2. Do I have to meet a deductible?
3. How many visits or $ amount per year?
4. How much do I pay per visit?
That should be it.
Questions in Detail
1. When you call your insurance company, ask for "Medical - benefits and eligibility".
2. When talking to a representative,
- ask for "In-Network benefits" if you have the following insurance plans: Regence, BlueCross BlueShield, Regence Federal Employee Program, Kaiser, Complementary Healthcare Plan (works with Kaiser), Providence, HealthNet, American Specialty Health Systems (Works with Providence and HealthNet), Moda Health (previously ODS), Aetna, Cigna and Cigna GreatWest, Lifewise and Pacific Source.
- or ask for "out-of-network benefits", if you have the following insurance plans: UMR (Legacy)
- Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance, Workman's compensation - call or email us. You are already covered for Acupuncture. No referral needed.
- Insurance we DO NOT take:
- Oregon Health Plan: Acupuncture under OHP only covers Drug dependency or pregnancy for now. Things change so check with OHP. Call them to find an In-Network Provider. They are very helpful people.
- Medicare: For now, Acupuncture is not covered under medicare programs, but that may change soon.
- f you do not see your Health Insurance company mentioned above, please ask them for both In-Network and Out-of-Network benefits.
3. Please ask for the following on your benefits
- Do I have Acupuncture benefits on my plan? If yes, then you can ask the following questions
If yes: Do I have to meet a deductible before my insurance company starts to pay for my Acupuncture visits? If yes, how much. (Some insurance companies like Regence waive the deductible)
If you have a very high deductible, then ask: Do I have a Health Savings Account or something comparable to help me with my high deductible. (Companies like Intel may have high deductible plans, but their employees and families have Health Savings Accounts or flexible spending accounts as an additional benefit which help pay for Acupuncture visits or copays before they are able to meet the deductible).
If yes; can the provider bill the insurance plan directly or do I have a debit card given to me for this kind of a situation?
How many visits do I have per year or how much in (US$) dollars is allocated to the benefit?
How much do I pay per visit to the provider?
For Kaiser patients Only - All Kaiser patients have Acupuncture benefits but they fall under to 2 plan types:
Self-Referral – Kaiser works with Complementary Health Plan to give patients Acupuncture benefits with a dollar maximum allowance per year, no referral needed, no deductible to meet.
Patient Needs a referral from their Primary Care Provider or a specialist. These are given especially when a patient has a consistent issue that is not being resolved with western medicine like drugs, or therapy. Most situations are pain related. A patient has to see their doctor to assess the situation, but if you recently saw your doctor for the issue, you can call or email them and ask if they can give you a referral? Every situation is different so please consult with your PCP first. Please note: Some Kaiser patients may need to meet a deductible first even if they are given a referral.
4. Provider's Name or Clinic: Wade McCulloch or The Qi Spot
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be "reasonable and necessary." If your health insurance company determines that a particular service is not
reasonable and necessary, or that a particular service is not covered under
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Beneficiary Agreement:
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services unknown to my provider. If my health insurance
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coinsurance that applies.