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The United State politic was in really messed. The Democrats are opposing good relationship with Russia and they will oppose everything the President Trump does. The Democrat politicians do not want to see the President Trump's succeed.
The Democrats will hound the President Trump all the way from the start to finish line.
In the end, she will be deported to the Russia without charge because FBI doesn't have enough evidence against her.
She ain't all that considering some of the Russian beauties out there.
It doesn't take Michelangelo to paint a barn.
She ain't all that considering some of the Russian beauties out there.
Russia isn't even trying hard anymore now the Republican Party has capitulated to a foreign power....
@blacklab We= our country
You do not speak for me. No one speaks for me. You've repeatedly divided the country up into 'you guys' and whichever group you claim to represent. It's the United States of America where individuals are allowed free thought, not the United States of Trump.
fake news=Emily Singer,
So you meant a single source in the media. 'Media' is a plural term.
Until leaders and their representatives at every level, until opponents of the leader at every level, can be honest, the divisions in the US can't improve. But that seems to be what some extremists want.
We= our country
fake news=Emily Singer, "senior political reporter" of left leaning media went viral on Twitter with her fake accusations of this Russian being in the Oval Office based on a pic she found on the internet of someone with red hair.
Cameron Kasky gets his talking points from anti-gun groups and Dem politicians now that he is internet famous. A kid who was involved in a horrible tragedy who is being used for partisan politics.
The law also applies to Planned Parenthood and many other groups it's not specific to just the NRA, so that's quite misleading.
@blacklaa Yeah she was in the Oval Office too according to the fake news media.
Which 'fake news media' reported this?
That's what we
As a serial bifurcator, which 'we' are you referring to?
connect anything Russian
Some Americans, including those you've said aren't sufficiently 'patriotic', are concerned that Russia might be involved in trying to affect US politics. Not all Americans relish Putin's globalist faction meddling in US affairs, which many of us believe happened. Some Americans want US intelligence agencies to limit foreign involvement in US politics.
Yeah she was in the Oval Office too according to the fake news media.
Oh wait that was someone else with red hair, never mind.
That's what we have become by now in the haste to try to connect anything Russian to all the people/organizations liberals hate.
The Russian Central Bank, the NRA, a National Prayer Breakfast and 'sex for job'--we're fast approaching the GOP's wheelhouse.
Republican Party, Donald Trump, NRA, prayer breakfasts, FSB, Russia. It's all just co-incidence, right?
Waiting for 'can't prove it, can't prove it'.
"Wait, hold on, this is getting lost in the fire:
The NRA was LITERALLY colluding with a Russian spy and within 24 HOURS, there's a law that saves them from having to disclose their dark money donors to the IRS. That's a thing that happened."
Wow; Government doesn't get much more corrupt than that.


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Players are reporting a serious bug with the latest DLC for Ubisoft's Assassin Creed III. The bug occurs when users download the Hidden Secrets DLC—a compilation of all the pre-order bonus levels and outfits—and erases the game's save data. Ubisoft has acknowledged the bug and is working on a fix, according to Eurogamer.
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This place has many pluses! Unfortunately, the food is marginal, at best. My friend would've sent her food back at a restaurant. And after one meal I have no desire to eat there again.
So while the food wasn't overly bad, it doesn't hit the bar of good food, either.
NOTE: We never received 2 cups of soup and one order of fruit that we ordered. Server also forgot ketchup and had to be asked again. You can image that if this is the service for visitors with an employee sitting at the table, the regular service must be pretty poor.
Also they (like most places) don't offer enough vegetables. They did have a vegetable of the day, which was lima beans. But what we're looking for is a place that can meet the governments 3-5 servings of rainbow vegetables plus 2-4 servings of fruit. Heck, even one serving of a green vegetable like broccoli or green beans would be welcome.
Nice. Current deal is wonderful if we can make decisions quickly enough.
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I'm writing this review because I have been constantly surprised by such a high level of excellent service, genuine caring for other's needs and warmth of hospitality…it's time to share what a gem Brookdale of Castleton truly is…
While I was looking for an assisted living setting…I popped into Brookdale unannounced three different times. Staff always took the time to show me around. I was impressed by the number of groups being held and the number of residents that were actively participating. This center has a board of residents (Ambassadors) that are very active at Brookdale. Their life experience is valued and incorporated…providing a sense of purpose in serving others…what a wonderful benefit for everyone!
The nursing staff is truly amazing. Three key concepts come to mind when I think of them…experienced, respectful and compassionate. To discover how long these individuals have worked at Brookdale is very impressive. We are grateful for their consistency, experience and warmth of personality.
The food service and maintenance staff is key to our family member's sense of belonging and stability. They take care of needs promptly, warmly and with excellence. This shows us that the resident's needs are valued. Our family member brags about the delicious food and the wonderful variety to choose from on the menu. His room was recently remodeled and maintenance staff completed adjustments to meet his special needs.
The Administrative Staff is also hands-on with meeting the needs of the residents. It's a joy to see that they truly know the residents. It is their vision and positive focus that sets the tone for the whole building. This Center has retained quality staff for years…that speaks highly of how people are valued and treated.
Brookdale's Activity Director, [name removed], is so active/busy with programming that she truly must have a room somewhere in the building. The daily calendar is full of activities and outings that are not only enjoyable but also stimulating to the mind, body and spirit. This past week she organized a family night Halloween party. Games and activities were set up around the building (hosted by staff members that chose to come back that evening with their families and Brookdale residents handing out candy to grandchildren and great grandchildren). Brookdale's activities promote a sense of belonging and encourage the residents to stay active and share their stories and experience with others. Staying isolated in rooms is not encouraged…[name removed] reaches out, invites and includes. She has a heart for these folks and it shows.
Families truly feel comfortable and at peace with their loved one living at Brookdale. Perhaps, it is due to every staff person embracing the goal of performing their job with excellence. That is rare to find…but it's at Brookdale of Castleton.
Seemed cozy and personal
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They are at the top of the list so far. Large rooms, 2BR available, very good move-in specials and one of her church members is a resident there.
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I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.
They didn't tell me they would charge me $500 a month to help me with medication and they did a worse job than me. I couldn't adjust the thermostat. The maintenance man tried to adjust it and there was nothing he did to fix it. I was there for 13 days and they owe me $7,000 dollars. They said I would get my money back and I still haven't seen it. I was depressed because I had to go home and I thought I would get quality service there, I was wrong.I thought I would get better care for what I was paying. I asked the maintenance guy to fix my a leaky faucet three times and he didn't. The building was thirty years old and they didn't do up keep maintenance. A lot of things were broken.
The nurses were overworked and had way more than they could handle.They only paid their aides $12 dollars an hour, they should be able to hire more staff. I would not recommend this community to anyone.
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Good place for Mom
The staff is very friendly and helpful. They seem responsive to any concerns we had. Nursing staff are very thorough and competent.
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Very Nice Respite Stay Experience
My mother is here at this community for a respite stay. So far everything is working out pretty well, and I'am satisfied. It is very nice community, and they do a good job with keeping the facility neat and tidy. The staff is very good. They are great with keeping me inform on up to date information. She has met some new friends, that she enjoys having lunch with. She says the meals are pretty good. The only issue I've had is I had a late payment, and they tired to charge me $250 dollars for the late fee, which is a crazy. Other than that issue it has been a good experience, and this is a good community.
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Care for dad
This is a excellent community. The staff has gone above and beyond with helping me get my father moved in. The meals here are good, but he is really likes the service at the dining time. He likes the food and is happy with the way he can order a la carte. This community allows him to take care of himself for personal needs in which we are not charged for. We find the community to be very clean and taken care of. We would recommend this community for many great reasons and suggest other families to check out what is offered.
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Very nice but was more expensive the originally planned due to their al la carte expenses.
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Brookdale, So Far So Good
My Dad has only been a resident for a couple of months. He is still in an adjustment period, but seems to like it.
The facility is very nice and the location is excellent. There is plenty of shopping and various activities in the area. There seems to be many activities for the residents if they choose to participate.
The only issue that I have is the lack of communication of staff. I have been contacted several times by different staff members asking the same questions. I'm also getting the feeling that they may also lack a little in getting back to the individual responsible for family member.
We are still new to the community, but overall, so far, I would highly recommend Brookdale Senior Living Castleton.
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Seemed like a nice place, could have been clearer about extra fees
Overall I thought Brookdale Castleton seemed like a very nice place. The service and care they provide is good, the facility is clean, and the food is excellent. I also thought the staff all seemed very friendly. However, one big issue I had was that when they said transportation was provided for doctors appointments they did not mention that there were extra fees involved, that came as a surprise to us.
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Not sure I believe the hype...
Brookdale [removed] was very impressive initially. I made the decision to move Mom after having the initial tour and conversation with the admin and everything that was promised seemed great. Since moving Mom in things went downhill. We promised some type of buddy for Mom the first couple of weeks until she was acclimated and that never happened. The staff are not quick to respond at all. When the button is pressed for assistance we have to wait 10-15 minutes for someone to respond which I find to be quite ridiculous. Activities for the residents are consistently cancelled and the dining experience is not a good one at all. The residents have to wait anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour for their food and hope the order is correct. Not sure I am completely happy but I feel like it will be the same everywhere. I can only hope it will improve.
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Good place
Brookdale Castleton is a very good place, clean, safe, good location, close to medical services. It's very clean, they do a good job keeping it clean. It is affordable, much moreso than some other places. One problem we have is that the heat in my brother's apartment is stuck on and his room is around 89 degrees, which is not good for his health to be in high heat. The maintenance has said they'll need to shut down the whole system to fix it.
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you have the option of two meals
I really like that at Berkshire Of Castleton you have the option of two meals so we can take my mother-in-law out for a meal and we aren't still having to pay for that third meal at the facility. That is a big plus as far as value. When I ate with her last weekend the server was trying so hard and being so helpful even though it was obvious they were short staffed. One thing that bothers me is the staff will offer a certain service and then later charge for that service without letting us know upfront. For example my mother-in-law needed her wheelchair brought to her and they ended up charging her for helping with her wheelchair. They also originally asked her if they would like her medicine brought to her and then she would get a bill for that service. I just think they need to give you a menu of services that will be offered and charged upfront. My mother-in-law also goes to physical therapy there and they were pushing her as they do in physical therapy but it turned out she had a fracture. She does love the physical therapist but sometimes they need to know when to not push so much. Overall I am really pleased with this facility.
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I Have spent the last few days touring different Sr. Communities for Dad. My advice, Call Mary Candler with 'A Place For Mom.' She will ask you a few questions and then set you up to tour as many places as you want. After 100s of questions on several tours, with much deliberation, Dad will be moving into Brookdale Of Castleton in a few days. Lea Ann is awesome. Brookdale is a bright cherry place, and although they offer many different levels of care, they don't have a nursing home atmosphere. I talked to several randomly chosen by me residents who all said they were happy with their home. The residents take it upon themselves to welcome new residents. All family are welcome to come visit and dine with Mom or Dad for really reasonable prices. There are tons of activities and Srs are encouraged to stay as active as they are able with guidance and help when needed. I will comment again in a month or two to say how Dad likes his new home.
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Berkshire of Castleton is a great new home for your parent
Berkshire of Castleton is a great facility. Everyone on the staff is great and they really care. They know all the residents by name and say hello to them. The food is high quality and serviced in a restaurant setting.
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Nice place, friendly and communicative staff!
I think they do a very good job overall at Berkshire of Castleton! The facility is well kept and clean, and the care staff are all very friendly. They're very communicative when it comes to the status of your loved ones! My only complaint is that I feel like the staff in the dining room could use a bit more training when it comes to dealing with the elderly, they can be a little thin-skinned if someone is frustrated or has an outburst. But overall it is a very nice place, and I would recommend it others looking into senior living!
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Very nice looking place!
Overall things have gone well with Berkshire of Castleton. The staff here are friendly and professional, and any issues we've had they have responded to and corrected quickly. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they take good care of the people who live here.
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Very disappointing. We stood at the front desk for a full five minutes in full view of three people, none of whom acknowledged us. Lea Ann was not available for the appointment until long after we arrived, as she was with someone else. The package that was prepared for us was missing information, and also included wrong information. The sofa in the lobby is stained and dirty, and the coffee table is pretty bashed up. The rooms are small - no central air. Woodwork and doors are very cheap. Rooms not well maintained - the "Model" has broken doors. Closet space near non-existent in all models. Staff eating food and leaning against walls in lobby. Person we were left with has been there two months, yet couldn't answer basic questions, or did answer, and provided incorrect information; e.g., she didn't know the model was the small one bedroom, and told us it was the large one. Based on the poor condition and observation of the staff, we did not stay to dinner.
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Very nice place!
So far I think things have gone very well with Berkshire of Castleton! The staff here have all been incredibly friendly and attentive! Even though my loved one is only in the independent living portion she still has members of the nursing staff checking in on her and the maintenance staff have been absolutely fantastic! They also do a good job, Mom can be a very picky eater but she usually finds something she likes.
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Contented resident
My mom is still looking for bridge partners. Has enjoyed the newly released movie showings. Loves the dining room.
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Very happy here!
We're very happy with the Berkshire so far! It's a nice looking place, and while they are currently undergoing renovations they do a good job of keeping things clean. The staff have all been very friendly, and the care they provide is excellent. I've had a chance to try the food a few times and it has been good!
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Several Levels of Services Offered
They offer several levels services which can be added as needed. My mother has issues with her short-term memory but wants to remain independent.
At first she wanted to make her own lunches but has changed to going to the dining room for all 3 of her meals - just easier for her.
We may add the service of having them administer her insulin but she will keep track of her other medications.
I like the fact that we can pick and chose the services she needs today and add additional ones in the future as those are needed.
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Bad Facility to put loved one
I'm not sure if the people who gave this facility excellent reviews lived @ Berkshire. My lovedone lived in independent section 5yrs & assisted living 9 months.The aprtments are old & with outdated appliances. A/C units barely work. Assited living is complete joke with sub par RNs & CNAs. Director of Assisted Living unit only see $$. Horrible place & people.
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Great Option
My mother is very happy here! She has a lot of friends, is very active and enjoys the staff. The staff seem very happy and are caring individuals who work hard to make this a nice community. Everyone working for the community is wonderful. The doctor who visits patients on-site - not so much. If you can avoid using him, I would recommend doing so.
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Feels Like Home
Well it is very good and we are very happy with it. It is very comfortable, residents are very friendly and we enjoy it very much. It feels like home. I live here with my wife.
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This place was great, but too much tr...
This place was great, but too much traffic
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was a nice facility. At least IL was...
was a nice facility. At least IL was inside, so Mom would not have to go outside. Meal was nice,sit down,take your order. Had a small stove in apt. Ran into a friend of Mom's, who lives there now.
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Great place. Staff very efficient and...
Great place. Staff very efficient and helpful.
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Director took all the time in the wor...
Director took all the time in the world with me even though I was late. She listened and that alone was impressive. I really liked this place for her and her friend who also needs assisted living but isn't yet resigned to the thought of moving into assisted living.
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Berkshire of Castleton provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our Brookdale community delivers Inspired Independent Living, with the promise of Exceptional Experiences Everyday. In choosing this community, our residents have made a conscious lifestyle decision designed to deliver enhanced opportunities for pursuing health and life fulfillment through the exceptional services, amenities and opportunities we offer. And, our residents can rest assured that as their needs change we provide a variety of ancillary services and a Personalized Assisted Living environment that encourages our residents to continue to live as they please while respecting individual preferences.
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What to do with IHG Priceless Surprises points/
At this point I assume everyone who is planning to participate in the IHG Priceless Surprises promotion has done so, which means you either are or will soon be in possession of roughly 50,000 IHG Rewards points (assuming you scored at least one or two 1,000 and 2,000 point prizes).
If, like me, those 50,000 points are your entire IHG Rewards balance, then three possible approaches to redeeming them suggest themselves.
At the low end: PointsBreaks list and more remote properties
Everyone knows about the IHG Rewards PointsBreaks list, a rotating list of properties which can be redeemed for just 5,000 points per night. It's always worth a quick glance on the off-chance that you're planning to visit an area with a participating property. I was living in Brno one summer when the Holiday Inn there was on the list and considered simply moving in for 5,000 IHG Rewards points per night!
Besides that promotional list, there are properties which belong to the lowest rungs of IHG's award chart. If you're passing through Sheridan, Wyoming, why not stay at the Candlewood Suites for 10,000 IHG Rewards points per night?
Your Priceless Surprises points haul will even get you 5 nights at The Lodge At Eagle Crest Holiday Inn Resort in central Oregon. The place looks nice!
In the middle: Category 4 and 5 properties
Category 4 IHG Rewards properties cost 25,000 points, meaning your 50,000-point Priceless Surprises haul will get you 2 nights at places like the Intercontinental Presidente Merida in Mexico, the InterContinental Mar Menor Golf Resort & Spa in Spain or the InterContinental Bucharest.
I always find it annoying when bloggers treat being married as a travel hack, but if you participated in Priceless Surprises with a partner/child/dog, you might have enough points for 4 nights at one of those properties. That begins to sound like a real vacation, or at least a long weekend.
Unfortunately, 25,000 IHG Rewards points isn't even halfway up the IHG Rewards chart, and most centrally located or desirable properties are going to be more expensive than that. One popular option to widen your options is purchasing additional IHG Rewards points for as little as 0.6 cents each. Buying an additional 15,000 points at that rate would get you above 60,000 points, allowing you to book 2 nights at a Category 5 property like the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa or InterContinental Kuala Lumpur.
At the top: Category 11 properties
Meanwhile, 50,000 IHG Rewards points isn't even enough for one night at top-tier IHG Rewards properties after their February 17, 2016, devaluation. After that date, you'll have to buy an extra 10,000 IHG Rewards points to get up to the 60,000 points required for a single night at properties like the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort Thalasso Spa or InterContinental Le Moana Bora Bora.
Alternatively, if you had a willing partner, you could imagine both applying for the IHG Rewards credit card and receiving 80,000 IHG Rewards points each. If you were willing to wait until your first account anniversary to receive two additional bonus night certificates, you'd end up with enough points and certificates for a six-night stay between the two of you. That wouldn't be too bad a redemption for a $49 annual fee and $46 in stamps per person.
That Rube Goldberg machine requires you to assume, of course, that IHG Rewards won't devalue again before your plans come to fruition!
Other redemptions
Of course, if you don't actually have any upcoming hotel needs and just participated in Priceless Surprises on a lark, you may just be looking to cash out your points at a profit. In that case, you could pick up two $50 Walmart gift cards for 40,000 points, or transfer your IHG Rewards points to airline miles at a 10,000-point to 2,000-mile ratio.
Buying 10,000 miles for $46 and a few hours of work may not sound like a great deal, but it's better than letting your IHG Rewards points sit in your account unredeemed. After all, your least valuable point is always the one you don't redeem.


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"What is your favorite color?"/
Thanks to reader Charlie for submitting this year's leader in the clubhouse for Rally Killer of the Year Award.
Q: Your father is not your caddie anymore. Do you miss having him on the bag?
MICHELLE WIE: Honestly, not really. (laughter)
Q: What don't you miss?
MICHELLE WIE: Umm, well he is in the room. No, but it was fun when he caddied for me, but he is getting old. He cannot carry that big bag around. He wouldn't make it around. (laughter)
Q: What is your favorite color?
MICHELLE WIE: I like all different kind of colors, purple, pink, blue, green. Pink I like, obviously because I am a girl. I really like all different kind of colors. It really depends on my mood. When I am really, like morbid, I really like black. But I like all different kinds of colors.


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How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons from America's Favorite Medical Examiner
Three Rivers Press, 2009 - Health & Fitness - 274 pages
Thousands of people make an early exit each year and arrive on medical examiner Jan Garavaglia's table. What is particularly sad about this is that many of these deaths could easily have been prevented. Although Dr. Garavaglia, or Dr. G, as she's known to many, could not tell these individuals how to avoid their fates, we can benefit from her experience and profound insight into the choices we make each day.
In How Not to Die, Dr. G acts as a medical detective to identify the often-unintentional ways we harm our bodies, then shows us how to use that information to live better and smarter. She provides startling tips on how to make wise choices so that we don't have to see her, or someone like her, for a good, long time.
• In "Highway to the Morgue," we learn the one commonsense safety tip that can prevent deadly accidents—and the reason you should never drive with the windows half open
• "Code Blue" teaches us how to increase our chances of leaving the hospital alive—and how to insist that everyone caring for you practice the easiest hygiene method around
• "Everyday Dangers" informs us why neat freaks live longer—and the best ways to stay safe in a car during a lightning storm
Using anecdotes from her cases and a liberal dose of humor, Dr. G gives us her prescription for living a healthier, better, longer life—and unlike many doctors' orders, this one is surprisingly easy to follow.
From the Hardcover edition.
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A sincere attempt to help prolong life.User Review - Lithuanian Lady - Borders
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How Not to Die: Surprising Lessons on Living Longer, Safer and Healthier
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6 Twitter Accounts to Follow in November
Happy November! I am obsessed with Twitter. I've been using it, albeit with different accounts, since 2009. One thing I miss is Follow Friday, but I decided that once a month, I'd like to do an equivalent. I am going to suggest six accounts that I love that you should check out if you're looking for more fun, interesting people on your feed.
But before I get into the list, I want to pimp my own social media accounts for this blog. The Facebook is @millennialnotxennial and the Twitter account is @notxennial. I'm thinking about adding an Instagram, but in the meanwhile you should follow those accounts if you'd like.
I would also like to throw up a disclaimer that because of the weird political climate in the world right now, literally everyone gets political at some point on Twitter. If you're not down with that - why are you on Twitter?
Now, without further ado, six Twitter accounts that aren't me to follow.
1. @JillTwiss
Jill Twiss is a "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" writer, and co-writer of the better Bundo book, A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, but she's also a relatable and real human being. She's the reason I finally got around to watching "The Good Place." She's been urging people to get out to vote and offering help to make sure they can. She is a treasure.
The Tweet I'm going to share with you is the first in a series, and it is her pinned Tweet. So settle in for story time:
Hello, as that I am laid up on painkillers after spending today at the dentist, I would like to tell the story of the that I was informed by my building's super that I had two rotten chicken breasts under my mattress. Settle down and prepare to think less of me.— Jill Twiss (@jilltwiss) July 24, 2018
2. @DevonESawa
Look, we're all Millennials here. Who among us didn't have a crush on Devon Sawa? The lesbian women and straight men, maybe, but even then - sexuality is fluid and are you sure? And his Twitter account is just lovely. He's smart and he's funny.
And now the Tweet I'd like to share with you:
Just explained to my five-year-old what a Dutch oven is. He's mesmerized, to say the least.— devon sawa (@DevonESawa) October 28, 2018
Next up: crop dusting at a movie theater.
3. @commentiquette
There's something I'm not even going to try to hide - I am obsessed with Internet Comment Etiquette. I am one of his many Patreons. I've seen all the lessons at least five times. If I can find a way to fit him on a list, I will. He is just so funny and smart, which are qualities I find to be irresistibly attractive. He's a little crass, which is my kind of humor, but his Twitter account is always delivering.
Here's the Tweet:
I'm pretty sure there's a way to watch the entire original Night of the Living Dead just by how often it's playing on TV in other horror movies— Comment Etiquette (@commentiquette) October 13, 2018
4. @pizzaatmcds
I have a favorite
Strange that pizza, what many call the "food of the future", seems not to be a part of these modernization efforts. https://t.co/PkvzfNtaS6— Whatever Happened to Pizza at McDonald's? 🍕 (@PizzaAtMcDs) October 22, 2018
5. @TheBloggess
The Bloggess, as her name implies, is a blogger who has a wonderful blog and even more lovely Tweets. She recently Tweeted about a scammer that proposed marriage to her over the phone. It was weird and funny. But the Tweet isn't that. She also posts things she finds on Amazon, and this one is the most recent:
The most baffling thing Amazon recommended today: https://t.co/fe7ednVRYD— Jenny Lawson (@TheBloggess) October 28, 2018
6. @MichaelCMaronna
Loving Michael C. Maronna's Twitter isn't a Millennial thing, even though it could be - he's Big Pete Wrigley. No, loving Michael C. Maronna's account is because when I was younger, one of my favorite pasttimes was trolling trolls. It is so funny to see their schtick backfire and see them get so mad. Michael C. Maronna had the same troll going for a month back in September and it was hilarious. He also has a podcast with Danny Tamberelli, which is a Millennial thing.
And I want to share what happened when someone finally realized they had been trolled:
When they finally study with MSC pic.twitter.com/zT18G5wTXf— Michael C. Maronna (@michaelcmaronna) September 5, 2018
So those are the six Twitter accounts that I think you should at least check out. Are there any Twitter accounts you're totally loving? Let me know!


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No Puedo
I always say "I can't" in Spanish. Analyzing that today. I don't like to say I can't do something… so perhaps I soften the blow if I don't say it in my native tongue. Ha! You know how we learn to say "I love you" in various languages? I should learn to say "I can't" from around the world. That way, I could proclaim it with gusto depending upon the setting.
Well… I can't be held hostage to patterns and instructions. It's that stubborn streak. I want to do things my way, and I'm very likely to wear it like some badge of honor. I'm not conforming to the standards of this world! I won't be told which colors are "in" this year. When my parents asked that all important question, "If everyone was jumping off a building…???", I apparently took that to heart.
So I create my own system for doing the spreadsheets. I cook without recipes. I use dot-dot-dot a lot when I write. I make up quilts as I go along.
Aha! I've finally come to the point. I've tried, friends. I've had it out two or three times. I've told myself to get going on this block-a-month quilt pattern. February will soon be over. And all I can say is "No puedo!"
It's that packet I bought a few years ago. I saw a quilt made with the pattern. It's fun, and yet gorgeous. It's wool. It's snowmen of every month of the year. Snowmen in June? Well, trust me… the whole thing is just wonderful… with rich, warm, wintery colors. I got carried away at a quilt show in Houston and paid a pretty penny for this "Snowpenny" kit with appliqué fabric included. It calls for lots of embroidery work, which I love. But if I'm going to spend this much time doing embroidery work, it's going to be on something else of my own choosing. I'm admitting it here. This thing has me feeling trapped, and I cannot be held hostage by a quilt pattern.
So! I will give it to the first person who e-mails me asking for it. Send me your address and I'll mail it to you. firstname.lastname@example.com
If you hurry, you can whip out January and February and be right on schedule with a wonderful 2011 project. Meanwhile, I'll go buy some fabric and toss some squares together – no pattern – and we'll all be happy!
By the way… this all started with "Do I Quilt?"
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Ah, too bad I wasn't up earlier!!! I would have even paid you for it. Sounds so like my kind of quilt. And I'm a conformist I guess. I LOVE patterns and get frustrated if I can't follow them exactly. Now cooking…that's another story. I do use recipes but am prone to not measure very well and add things as the mood strikes me. BTW I think the recipient should be required to post the progress so we can all enjoy it!! HA…just a thought.
Too funny. Just last night, Landon told me that he wished all his cousins could speak Spanish. Then he wished every one in the world could speak Spanish.
No clue – maybe they had a special Spanish lesson in class yesterday.
He'll be glad to know that cousin Sandy (with the barn!) can speak Spanish!
Sandy, these blogs are so much fun……
You are just too much…….
Would love to see pictures once it is finished! Oh and I LOVE dot…dot…dot… when I write too!


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In our last post, we shared billing and reimbursement tips, discussed how to set your rates, how to file claims and whether outsourcing your billing activities makes financial sense for your business. There are countless posts on our blog that cover the how-tos of billing and reimbursement, and we hope you find them helpful. In fact, we wrote a book on nutrition reimbursement!
You may have felt a little uneasy about filing your first claim when you became an in-network provider, but by now, you understand how the system works! Or—you handoff your billing to an outside firm to manage (such as Healthy Bytes, wink wink), which is just fine if you find it challenging or taking time away from seeing patients. After all, you became an RDN or CNS to counsel clients – not to spend time on hold with insurance companies appealing claims or conducting eligibility checks.
Tips for Getting Paid
Let's be real – we all want to make more money. Yes? And when we think of "billing and reimbursement" pertaining to your nutrition counseling business, we ultimately think of how you are getting paid. Quickly. Correctly. Here are three tips for receiving that money in a blink of the eye – so that you can buy that standing desk, treat yourself to a new book, or save up for a Caribbean cruise:
- Manage denied claims: If a claim is denied, call the insurance company immediately and have the following information ready: your NPI number, tax ID number, patient's name, date of birth, member/client ID, and claim ID, and the service date of the denied claim. Inquire about the status of the claim and the reason for denial. Learn what you can, correct the mistake, and refile in a timely manner.
- Establish a relationship with your insurance carrier: When you choose to accept insurance, you set your billable rate, but the insurance company sets the reimbursement rate. Research what's considered a competitive rate for your geographic location, and when possible, negotiate for a higher reimbursement level from the carrier – establishing a good relationship with your contacts can ease the path to making that ask.
- Outsource (hint hint) your billing: You don't have to go it alone. Reduce the time that it takes to receive payment in your bank account – who wouldn't like that? Healthy Bytes reduces errors and speeds processing, taking only 45 seconds to file a claim. Healthy Bytes' in-network providers increase their revenues by more than 300% within the first year. That's a lot of cruises.
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Course: Civic Media Collaborative Design Studio - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Partners: Lucia Liu, Declan Keefe, Samer Hassan, Micky Metts
Tools: Axure RP and Adobe Photoshop
Our project, Co-Everything, involves developing the concept and prototype of an online marketplace for co-ops by analyzing existing platforms that serve similar functions as our envisioned product. Thus, we were able to collaborate with Loconomics, an online marketplace for freelancers, and gain valuable feedback and data about its current website model.
Loconomics is a service-providing website and app co-founded by Joshua Danielson. This platform is similar to TaskRabbit, in which users can search for freelancers through the app and, alternatively, freelancers can set up a profile and list their services to be hired. Loconomics is currently in its beta stage, and we are working in collaboration with Joshua to gather user feedback. The feedback will not only serve to improve Loconomics but also give us insight on which models would work best in our development of Co-Everything.
Co-ops need help connecting to other co-ops, connecting to clientele, advertising their services, and formalizing their transactions. On the other hand, consumers need help finding providers that match their values. Co-Everything will fulfill these needs and target consumers who are looking for specific services and those who want to support co-ops, local businesses, or freelancers. Collaborating with Loconomics on their user testing and prototyping process will advance our research in determining a platform model that would work best for Co-Everything.
Though it currently only exists as a prototype, Co-Everything is a single platform or reference list meant to foster a network of cooperatives, local businesses, and future clientele in the Boston area. We aim to develop this platform to form an accessible, easy connection between co-ops and their consumer base. We also envision Co-Everything providing a more efficient method for clients to buy co-op services, which would encourage consumers to buy more from co-ops.
From our interviews with potential users, some common themes were:
- Primary source of networking and/or referrals is by word of mouth
- Always looking for more networking/advertising opportunities and a more stable workflow
- Interest in local network, but nobody likes meetings or conferences because it requires much effort and is not an efficient way to get actual results
- Fear of competition from other co-ops/freelancers
- Existing stable relationships with other co-ops/freelancers (e.g. subcontracting)
- Social media (Yelp, Facebook, mailing lists) is important for outreach, but it requires time and effort that could be spent on co-op/freelancer work
In agreement with some of the feedback comments from last time, we studied various existing platforms, including Loconomics, TaskRabbit, and even non-coop related companies such as Airbnb, in order to develop the structure of our website.
The features we added to our second prototype included:
- A dashboard (including upcoming bookings and new messages)
- Scheduling and calendar functions
- A client list (including their booking history and a fast way to reach their profiles)
- An inbox feature for accepting bookings and answering inquiries
Although Joshua's current Loconomics platform is essentially pretty intuitive, we made some changes that would decrease the amount of clicks necessary to reach a certain task as well as making the site more visually appealing without sacrificing its functionalities.
For our third iteration, we decided to stay true to our original idea of creating a marketplace for co-ops by creating a co-op centered side of Loconomics and proving the benefits of including co-ops on this platform as opposed to the original idea of solely freelancers. I edited the prototype so that a user could now sign up as a cooperative. Differences include the option to be able to select a specific person to service you from the co-op as well as different areas necessary to fill out during sign-up that are co-op centered. The rest of the features on the co-op side of the prototype are identical to those on the freelancer side.
Micky, Declan, and Lucia were able to attend the DiscoTech on May 1st, 2016. The DiscoTech, which stands for Discover Technology, was sponsored by the MIT Co-design Lab and other Boston organizations that support the cooperative movement. The event invited the general public to stop in and experience a sampling of technology displayed by the four cooperatives in this course, along with other local developers and creative makers who wish the promote cooperatives. The Placetailor team set up a workshop for user testing both our team's prototype as well as Joshua's prototype of Loconomics. Our process included prompting the users with certain tasks to perform for each prototype (for example: we asked them to sign up as a housecleaning freelancer named Kimmy Schmidt) and asking them to fill out a post-test feedback form. The subjects were encouraged to speak their thoughts during the user testing, which we found very informative about their user experiences. The feedback form gathered information about their backgrounds (if they were involved as a freelancer or a cooperative member) and their general thoughts on the two prototypes.
The current version of the prototype is updated with changes based on user feedback gathered at the DiscoTech. During this testing session we were able to see what may have not been as intuitive as we had thought as well as gather suggestions for how to improve it. In addition to these areas of confusion that we were able to fix, users also had suggestions for additional features in the prototype. For example, a user said he'd like it if, when clicking on a message in the inbox, a pop-up would appear where the co-op or freelancer could message the client back. Following along this idea, we decided that the freelancer or co-op accept an inquiry and message back the client (but only after accepting the request). After accepting, the co-op or freelancer can see the client's address and additional notes about the service request so that there is no breach of privacy and a client isn't sharing their personal information with those they have not hired.
From user feedback at the DiscoTech, we identified key issues with Loconomics' current signup process for freelancers and modeled a new approach. In addition to sending them our prototype with suggestions, we paper prototyped a proposed model for other important suggestions we weren't able to adapt into our clickable prototype with the time we were given. We've sent all of our findings to Josh and he plans to use our suggestions in his next version of the Loconomics platform.


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086: Masonic Conferences
Jason and Eric discuss their experiences with Masonic conferences. It's not about the program, it is about the people you meet there. We also propose a new type of conference for Masonic Week.
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We know steel, concrete and timber are common foundation material. In many cases these materials are subjected to environmental adverse conditions. Corrosion problem in foundation are an important factor in choosing foundation construction material and also in design purposes as well. We have discussed different aspects of foundation corrosion mainly on piling. We use different types of foundation like isolated footing, combined foundation, mat or raft foundation, pile foundation and other deep foundations. Of these piles are often driven or bored in weak soil formation, sometimes through water logged ground or through water in case of marine or other water structures.
We have severe corrosion problem with steel piles and timber piles as well. Concrete piles are more resistant against corrosion when special care is taken.
The corrosion environments that often foundation engineers have to face are:
a. Foundation on pollute ground like older sanitary landfill
b. Areas where dead vegetation found in backwater.
c. Shoreline close to sewer outfall from old industrial plants.
d. Areas where tidal action affects the foundation
Time dependent corrosion is involved where wet and dry cycles results corrosion to foundation elements. Concrete is usually resistant to corrosion, if there have no sulfate in ambient environment. In case of sulfate contamination, sulfate resistant concrete is necessary. Sometimes it is necessary to introduce air-entrainment in concrete to make concrete foundation corrosion resistant.
The salts of sulfate that affect concrete foundation elements are:
a. Magnesium sulfate
b. Sodium sulfate
Sulfate attack is accelerated greatly if it is accompanied by time-dependent corrosion i.e. alternating wetting-drying. Dear reader we will discuss elaborately about sulfate resistant concrete in our upcoming post. But we like to include that sulfate resisting concrete is sometimes disadvantageous when it is suspected to have chloride ions within concrete; for further clarification you have to wait for these posts.
We know that PH=7 is neutral condition, in pile foundation when PH becomes less than 4.0 or above 9.5, metal piles like steel should be replaced by timber. The timber piles should be properly treated.
Monographs 58 & 127 by National Bureau of Standards and Technical Manual-27 by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are only publications about steel piles to treat against corrosion. They recommended to use steel piles in conditions where they are submerged consistently, that is, not included wetting and drying cycles, this recommendation is also applicable for timber piling.
They were not recommended to use steel piles in marine environment where time dependent corrosion is observed. They have provided limited use of steel piles with proper coating that not subjected to alternate submergence which is almost impossible and so we provided that they did not recommend to use.
In such case, concrete piles are recommended which is properly proportion. So, now-a-days, time dependent corrosion is becoming a key factor for installing steel piles considering previous experiences of corroded foundation. Some useful liks are:


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Paddle for the Peace - Vancouver
On July 8th, our friends up north will be hosting the 12th Annual Paddle for the Peace to celebrate and defend the beautiful Peace River (https://paddleforthepeace.ca/).
Why here?
Here in the Lower Mainland, we want to give people who cannot make it to the Paddle an opportunity to show their solidarity with the Treaty 8 First Nations and the farmers who are losing their land to Site C - as well as their opposition to a project that will affect all of us for years to come!
You're invited!
Please join us on July 8th at 1 pm at Vanier Park in Vancouver to stand in opposition to this ridiculous dam and to enjoy a fun, family-friendly carnival themed afternoon of entertainment. The speakers and festival will take place on land. Please share our Facebook page and help us by inviting your friends: https://www.facebook.com/events/150633972144427/
Our featured speaker will be Helen Knott, an incredible poet and activist from Prophet River First Nation. We are honoured and thrilled to have Helen joining us!
Want to paddle?
The BC Sea Wolves will lead a symbolic paddle from Granville Island to Vanier Park. If you would like to join the paddle, please meet at Granville Island at 12 pm sharp. You can rent kayaks from Ecomarine Paddlesports. You must sign up in advance if you wish to join the paddle; sign up here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FFBRFYN . Please note that only experienced paddlers should join this paddle, as we are not able to provide guarantees for your safety on the water.
Please see the bottom of this page for detailed paddling information.
We are also issuing a call for acrobats, street performers, puppeteers, and entertainers of all kinds, especially those related to carnivals! Performers, please sign up at https://goo.gl/forms/NelcMSduWiUrjHom1.
More details to come - stay tuned, and invite your friends and family to help STOP SITE C! Please like and share the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/150633972144427/.
To help with the organizing, or if your organization would like to endorse or support this event, please email email@example.com.
This event is presented by FightC, Force of Nature, Wilderness Committee and Climate Convergence Metro Vancouver.
We are grateful for the endorsement and support of:
Alliance 4 Democracy
Amnesty International Canada
BC members of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment
BC Sea Wolves
BC-Yukon Kairos
The Council of Canadians
David Suzuki Foundation
Peace Valley Environment Association
Poets for the Peace
Rolling Justice Bus
Sierra Club BC
Unitarian Church - Vancouver BC
Vancouver Ecosocialist Group
Vancouver Socialist Alternative
Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
We acknowledge that this event takes place on unceded and occupied Coast Salish territory, specifically that of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and mi ce:p kʷətxʷiləm (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Paddle Info:
Please begin making arrangements for your kayak, canoe or other watercraft, whether you're renting or bringing your own.
Since people will be launching from multiple locations, we've chosen a central meeting place.
Please meet us under the Granville Bridge, on the South side (Granville Island side) at 12:05pm. The BC Sea Wolves will be there with a visible flag (design to be announced). They'll wait for 10 minutes or so to give latecomers a chance to join.
At 12:15pm, the paddle will begin and carry on to the Carnival Landing at Vanier Park.
We suggest renting at Ecomarine Paddlesports on GI for an easy launch and paddle. Find rentals here:
It's a short paddle around Granville Island to the Meet Up Spot under the south side of the Granville Bridge.
Bringing your own:
The Sea Wolves are going to launch from Vanier Park boat launch at 11:40am. Please join us if it works for you or just make sure to be at the Meet Up Spot under the Granville Bridge at 12:05pm.
What about the boats while you enjoy the carnival?
We will have a boat "storage lot" for people to store their watercraft up on the grass within sight lines. Please take care not to damage the grass. You can leave your small vessel there at your own discretion, none of the organizing groups nor volunteers will be responsible for any loss or damages to any item in the storage lot.
Please remember:
Force of Nature, Wilderness Committee, Climate Convergence, and FightC, including all employees and volunteers are not responsible for:
- Guarding your watercraft while it's in the storage lot or elsewhere.
- Any loss or damages to your watercraft and/or gear at any point during the day.
- Any injury or harm you experience while paddling or launching/disembarking. You are entirely responsible for your own safety.
Can't wait to see you there! If you want to discuss any of this with a Sea Wolf, please email email@example.com


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Welcome to Day 3 of the Gina K. Designs/Faber-Castell Blog Hop! We are so excited to team up with the Faber-Castell designers! Both design teams are sure to WOW you with their many beautiful, creative ideas for using Gina K. and Faber-Castell products together. We've got another incredible day of inspiration for you, so let's get started! Don't forget to keep those comments coming as you hop through the blogs to enter to win a Gina K. Designs stamp set of your choice (up to a $24.95 value)
Stamper's Big White pen, which is hands down the BEST white pen I've tried, and worked beautifully on this Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury Kraft cardstock for my sheep (Gina K. Designs Fleece Navibaa set by Debbie Corbari), snow and drift; their neutral watercolor pencils to add some gray shadows to the body and brownish gray for his ears and face, both blended with a water brush; and finally silver and gold metallic pens to fill in the lights. Of course add a dot of white highlight over the gold and silver for dimension and twinkle! These pens and pencils I will be using again and again! Red Hot cardbase, Black Onyx ink pad, Kraft button and ribbon are of course all Pure Luxury from Gina K Designs. :)
Thank you Faber-Castell for your outstanding products and hopping with us today!
Now please go visit the lovely and talented Michelle Woerner!!