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and...mr. rink, the "c" stands for cancer. not...anything else a grief striken, soon to die, gonna live my way, sort of woman might be referred to behind her back. cancer. now, thats funny.


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Skip to comments.Andrew Breitbart's final message to the left
Posted on 03/03/2012 5:04:57 AM PST by rhema
If you think about it, Andrew Breitbart's untimely passing from this life, at age 43, might be seen as the ultimate message that this man of media could deliver.
Breitbart famously used his media talent, particularly his facility with new media and new journalism, to fight the agenda of the left.
And what could strike more effectively at the heart of the left's premises than the inscrutable death of a young and prodigiously talented, successful man -- a husband and father to four young children -- who still was scaling the heights of achievement?
The inconceivable and unanticipated are the rule of our lives, rather than the exception. Nothing more clearly delineates the political left from the political right than appreciation of this fact.
The left, after all, is about the pretense of planning, power and control. It's about the belief that man -- political man -- can define and control the world and can appoint himself the final authority to determine what is fair and then mete out justice.
The first words on this subject were spoken by the serpent to Eve about the prohibition on eating fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
"You will not surely die," the serpent told Eve, "for God knows that on the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."
In his new book, "Coming Apart," social scientist Charles Murray provides a troubling snapshot of America, showing how the collapse of traditional values corresponds with our growing economic and achievement problems.
Murray quotes a 19th-century European immigrant to America, Francis Grund, who anticipated exactly what is happening today:
"Change the domestic habits of Americans, their religious devotion, and their high respect for morality, and it will not
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The left hated Breitbart for his effectiveness in getting out the truth.
It's the same culture that forces me to get police protection to talk about personal responsibility on college campuses.
The final irony is that truth and compassion come from humility, not pride. Sadly, a cold and cruel left will not grasp this truth from Breitbart's unexpected death.
If there "are" no tapes to be seen...............
.....then we CAN BE SURE it was PREMEDITATED MURDER.
"The Left does not win its battles in debate. It doesn't have to. In the twenty-first century, media is everything. The Left wins because it controls the narrative. The narrative is controlled by the media. The Left is the media. Narrative is everything. I call it the Democrat-Media Complex -- and I am at war to gain back control of the American narrative."
His drive, fearlessness, passion, energy, zeal and conviction are irreplaceable. Rush, I believe, to respect the memory of Breitbart and to show he himself would carry the Bretbart-torch got embroiled in this Fluke flap.
We lost one hero, the other day; I pray that loss gives birth to a million more like him.
People keep saying that...
I dont think they tapes were supposed to be released on March 1.
Any comments he made about March 1 refer to Sherrif Joe's investigation/presser, correct?
Good. The Democrat Propaganda Ministry is captioning Ms. Fluke as a "Women's Rights Activist." The more that regular people learn about her, the more they will agree with Rush that she's a promiscuous, exhibitionist skank whose agenda is purely ideological, not financial.
Wow! Those posts by folks from the left are disgusting. I hope that when some figure on the left like Michael Moore passes that conservatives don't fill the net with such vitriol. And they accuse Breitbart of 'hate'.
"Andrew Breitbart's final message to the left"
Could it be "Live Free or Die"(trying)?
I've seen those vague references...
Steve Bannon referred to these as "Obama Harvard Tapes" - so, I think this is going to be pretty limited - not his whole college career. Some of this stuff is already online in some form.
I cant imagine AB would pick the same day as Sherrif Joe's well publicized presser to make his revelation...especially when AB was not really in the birther camp(correct me if Im wrong here)
Amazing that the Red Star ran this article. Reading comments on the link is more informative about the reasoning mechanisms of the left than any 1,000 word piece. Even worse, the snarky little thumb up/down poll after each comment makes the state of affairs even more clear - the barbarians aren't at the gate; they're in the keep.
The day he died was the Anniversary of the Weathermen's bombing of the Capital.
Odd to me.
Did Ayer's leave his calling card?
March 1, 1971
A bomb explodes in the Capitol building in Washington, D.C., causing an estimated $300,000 in damage but hurting no one. A group calling itself the Weather Underground claimed credit for the bombing, which was done in protest of the ongoing U.S.-supported Laos invasion.
Who saw Andrew fall?
Was there someone who walked by him moments before he fell?
Could someone knowing he had a bad heart, zapped him to give him a heart attack?
Will we ever know?
I love Star Parker! Off the "plantation" and living in FREEDOM.
Star Parker is a Romney supporter, I believe.
replying to myself - looks like Jamie Weinstein...
Sorry the gift bag looks a bit dainty...
Those comments sum up the political environment around Minneapolis. Thus I turn my back on that place.
Rush has the audience, broad shoulders and the platform. God Bless him and those who will stand up to *Democrat Propaganda*. Ms. Fluke looks like a fool and just got a lesson into what it's like to play with the big-dogs.
Whomever invited her to speak to the committee hearing, sure showed their hand.
Hopefully Rush will have this additional information for Monday, that Ms. Fluke is not an ordinary promiscuous college twat, but a professional agitator whose sole reason for enrolling at Georgetown was to try to have that once-Catholic institution forced to hand out contraceptives.
Law Students for Reproductive Justice...I just glanced over their website and still don't know what *reproductive justice* is. Heh.
I do know that they are very against *criminalizing abortion*. Well, what is it, but murder? These people are so warped.
I think "reproductive justice" means that whatever choices they make regarding reproducing or not reproducing, someone else will pay for everything. If they don't want to have children, then contraceptives and abortion must be provided at no cost and no inconvenience to them. If they do want to have children, then they will do so at no cost to themselves, and with no interference from the sperm donor, whether he was present at the time of conception or not, and the costs of rearing the child will be borne by the public, not by themselves.
Cool, it's like naming one's own reality and Critical Race Theory..it means whatever I say it means. Thanks for the explanation...now we can expect more radical multiculturalists like Ms. Fluke running around shoving their deconstructionism tripe down our gullets. Next she'll be telling us that she is a victim of decades/centuries of phallogocentric thinking.
That is a flaw, but I still love her for divorcing herself so far from the Dim party...
I've said it before and I'll say it again: If these people want "reproductive justice" I'm sure there are lots of folks who would volunteer their money to have them all sterilized. I would, but only if it is irreversible.
"Activists" like this usually don't want sterilization, no matter who's paying, because their egos might call for a mini-me at some point in the future. "Justice" is having what they want when they want it, not limiting their options.
Oh I totally understand that. But I still vote for sterilization for the left. Without anesthesia.
I had the same impression. Rush spent the better part of two days on this subject, to the point that he repeated himself a few times, and it struck me as very unusual. That's when I thought of Breitbart.
That would be he.
Quoth Andrew, "For the rest of my life, I don't know how I can repay him."
As lives go, that's a vast overpayment.
"These people live the life of the one percent. This was the greatest one-percent dinner I've ever been to."
Star Parker, Tammy Bruce, Andrew Breitbart ... there is nothing the left both fears and despises more than a person who was once one of them.
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my daughter is teething, and she already has 6 full teeth. she has 2 on bottom and 4 on top. she is also getting in all 4 one yr. molars and her right canine. so she accidentally bit me about 1 1/2 days ago. needless to say I reacted by pulling away, and that pulled away skin from my actual nipple. the pain is awful, and it has some yellow puss on the open area. I can't stop nursing on that side cause it's my better breast(the nipple sticks out more so it is easier for her,so it produces more milk). I have tried nipple cream, neosporin(after shes done). I am in sooooooo much pain and I really need some advice. I am also walking around without a bra, hoping the open air will heal it faster. of course every time she has nursed that side it seems and feels WORSE. Please Help.
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I go through this periodically with my DD. What I have to do is nurse less on the side with the sore. I usually tell her "that breast is resting" when she wants to latch on to it. And it keeps her happy most of the time. I let her nurse on the affected side two or three times a day max while it is healing. And it usually heals in three days.
That pain is the worst though.
Thanks for your help and kindness. I am glad to know I am not alone, especially with the terrible pain it is causing me. I also feel bad for her cause I can't offer myself totally, like I am keeping something precious from her. It is great to know though that in about another day it should be over. Thanks again
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Bless your heart! I pray you heal soon!
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Out beyond our ideas of right and wrong, there is a field. I'll meet you there.
That hurts! Oh, I hope it gets better fast! When you have an open wound on the breast you need to make extra sure that you do not bring to much bacteria to the area so that the sore get infected. After nursing you may take a few drops of the milk and apply to the wound and let it air dry. This will help keeping unwanted bacteria away and help with the healing. I see that you do not wear a bra now. That is smart. If your clothes stick to the wound you can take a tea sifter and put it on your breast and put a bra on top. That will ensure airflow without sticking. Normally liniments and ointments are not recomendes unless you have a hard crust on the wound.
I hope you feel better, and that nursing becomes more enjoyable soon!
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Oh GemiJeni, I am also healing a bite and it hurts SO much! I can say from experience, unfortunately, it usually heals up in 3-4 days. Here si what you can do:
# Offer your baby short, frequent feedings to encourage a less vigorous suck on the sore side.
# Nurse on the least sore side first, if possible.
# When removing your baby from your breast, break the suction gently by pulling on baby's chin or corner of mouth.
# Warm, moist compresses applied to your nipples (if a yeast infection is not present) may be soothing.
# Freshly expressed breastmilk applied to your nipples will not only soothe your nipples but also reduce the chances of infection, as human milk has antibacterial properties. (Again, do not use if thrush is present.)
# Moist wound healing has been shown to be very effective for healing sore nipples. Keeping your nipples covered with a medical grade (100% pure) modified lanolin ointment or hydrogel dressing will encourage any cracks to heal without scabbing or crusting. If it scabs or crusts over, each time the baby latches it will remove that crust and have to re-heal itself.
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Skip to comments.First hookers, now an AFFAIR? Eliot Spitzer refuses to deny claims he's cheating on his wife
Posted on 08/01/2013 6:19:31 PM PDT by BunnySlippers
Eliot Spitzer has refused to deny claims that he is cheating on his wife Silda - again. The New York City comptroller candidate was given three opportunities this morning to defend himself against allegations he has a girlfriend, but instead chose to dodge reporters' questions.
'I am so tired of the personal attacks and I've answered all those questions,' he said at a Brooklyn campaign stop.
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So...who cares?
Whether it's with the taxpayers or hookers, commie 'RATS just can't keep their fly zipped.
If his wife doesn't care why should I ??
if he is so tired of the personal attacks, then why doesn't he quit the race and retire from public life? He brought all this on himself, and now we're supposed to feel sorry for him???
Politics is not for the faint of heart. He is about as arrogant as they come.
He said Weiner should quit the mayor's race. Maybe Spitzer should take his own advice. He does not have any divine right to public office.
Amazing that Spitzer and Weiner are NORMAL for Democrat leaders
Isn't he also a regular guest on that Bill Maher show or whatever its called?
He is who we already knew he was.
In 20 years, we'll be like France or Italy, where any politician who does not have a mistress is looked slightly askance at.
This guy is just classy enough to be a New York City politician. There is scum and scum. Bloomberg is scum. So is Spitzer. Maybe it's a requirement.
I think it is curious and oh, so appropriate, that These two guys, Wiener and Spitzer, are running for major jobs in NYC.
And the feminists love them for it.
When there is no sense of right and wrong, they start thinking there is no right and wrong.
Whatta kontry!
Yeah..hadn't thought of that, but its sick, isn't it?
Spitzer doesn't have 2% of the high principles and integrity of Weiner, the Democratic [sic] party's best and brightest luminary.
Pencil neck geek.
I've never seen dark green as a color on them.
Usually it's kind of "pastel" green.
At first glance I thought it was a black stripe.
Which would make it all German or African-like.
Private life...consenting adults...lying about sex is honorable...thank Bill Clinton...he and his millions of enablers paved the way for you.
For Demonrats, it will also include having bed-boys.
Looks like it's not just Spitzer and dims.
hope whoever she is gets regular std testing.
I would count Powell as a dim. And if this charge is true, he'll be elevated on up the ladder.
Why is she hanging around this scumbag until the election??
Is she a "campaign manager" bringing in big bucks out of his political fund in a typical sleaze deal??
Silda has already secretly admitted she will divorce Eliot after the primary. Spitzer is a madman and now that we know he continued and continues to use hookers puts him on a course to repeat Weiner's recent meltdown. They were all good for some media hype and now they will fade away.
Both those creeps are so F-ugly, how could any self respecting hooker have sex with either of them.
Hank Greenburg continues to unveil his investigative results on Spitzer.
Spitzer ruined AIG and took it away from Hank who has billions and a long memory.
If this keeps happening he'll wind up President of the United States!
Thanks BunnySlippers.
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I live in Ringgold,Ga and im looking for a team that plays at Insane Paintball in Chattanooga,Tn i know its Tennessee but i live in Georgia please somebody send me a reply
looking to goin a CFOA D5 team
Started by Insanepaintballer12, Jul 22 2009 11:38 AM
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Posted 06 June 2012 - 07:56 PM
Hey man i have a field at my place in the woods. (speedball course). i live in ringgold GA also. we need more players and we go to insane to.
Posted 28 October 2012 - 04:00 PM
I live in Knoxville, TN, and my team and I are thinking about trying out Insane. Granted we are all 15, probably not your age group, but we are thinking about playing CFOA spring 2013.
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013
NAVAIR Flight Tests Autonomous Aerial Refueling
The Navy is continuing the development of its Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration (UCAS-D) program, recently completing another phase of its Autonomous Aerial Refueling (AAR) tests with an optionally piloted Learjet.
(Calspan Learjet, shown with inert probe in aerial refueling observation position, flies as a surrogate autonomous aircraft and is outfitted with the X-47B's navigation, command and control, and vision processor hardware and software. Photo, courtesy of CTSI, via NAVAIR.)
On Sept. 6, in Niagra Falls, N.Y., Northrop Grumman assisted the Navy with AAR test flight using a Calspan Learjet equipped with navigation and vision processor software from the X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator aircraft. The Calspan Learjet was used as a "surrogate" aircraft, and flew autonomously with a pilot onboard, behind an Omega K-707 aerial refueling tanker equipped with a refueling interface system and tanker operator station.
"The AAR segment of the UCAS-D program is intended to demonstrate technologies, representative systems, and procedures that will enable unmanned systems to safely approach and maneuver around tanker aircraft. We are demonstrating both Navy and Air Force style refueling techniques," said Capt. Jaime Engdahl, Navy Unmanned Combat Air System program manager.
NAVAIR is using the AAR test flights to assess the capabilities of X-47B AAR navigation systems, for possible future use aboard aircraft carriers. Engdahl said the test flights are proving that the concept of of the distributed control of UAS systems launched from aircraft carriers can be transferred to the airborne refueling environment.
(From the pilot's perspective, the Calspan Learjet inert probe approaches an Omega Tanker drogue. Photo, courtesy of Northrop Grumman.)
The government-industry team used the systems architecture for the AAR test flights that it did for its carrier launched X-47B trials earlier this summer.
"By demonstrating that we can add an automated aerial refueling capability to unmanned or optionally manned aircraft, we can significantly increase their range, persistence and flexibility," said Engdahl. "This is a game-changer for unmanned carrier aviation."
Later this fall the Navy will resume aerial refueling testing using a completely autonomous setup.
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Can easing job stress lower your cholesterol levels? The experts weigh in.
Some days your job feeds stress like kindling feeds a fire. Now scientists have learned that job stress stokes something else as well: high cholesterol levels. A 2013 Spanish study, involving more than 90,000 workers, reports that people suffering from job stress are more likely to have abnormally high levels of LDL, or bad cholesterol, and low levels of HDL, the good cholesterol. RELATED: The Best Foods to Lower Cholesterol� That could be affecting many of us: According to the American Psychological Association�s 2012 Work and Well-Being Survey, more than one-third of American workers experience chronic work stress. So, what�s happening in our bodies as we stress? When we�re feeling anxious, our body�s fluid levels drop, increasing the proportion of cholesterol in our blood, says Dr. Binh An Phan, director of the Preventive Cardiology and Lipid Program at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Ill. �Long-term stress also raises levels of hormones such as cortisol, which can affect cholesterol,� says Phan. Stress causes a fight-or-flight reaction in our bodies, releasing cortisol, which in turn ups cholesterol levels in order to provide our bodies with more energy and to help with cell repair. RELATED: Quick and Easy Low-Cholesterol Recipes!� Another possible explanation, says Phan, is that stress raises inflammatory markers: �The rise in inflammatory markers may alter cholesterol metabolism and increase the risk for heart disease.� A 2012 study at Ohio State University College of Medicine involving 53 caregivers and 77 non-caregivers, for instance, found that stressed caregivers had higher inflammatory markers such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) and c-reactive protein (CRP) than did the non-caregivers. Your best bet is to put a lid on your stress.� Here�s how. Overhaul your coping strategies. �Replace eating junk food, smoking, and drinking alcohol with healthy behaviors like exercise, meditation or talking with friends and family,� says Dr. David W. Ballard, assistant executive director for Organizational Excellence, American Psychological Association. �Such behaviors can be difficult to change, so focus on changing one behavior at a time.� If you need help, ask your doctor to refer you to a mental health professional, he says. Or check with your Employee Assistance Program to see if it offers stress management resources, including online information, counseling, or referrals to mental health professionals. Make health a priority. �Eat right, get enough sleep, drink plenty of water, and engage in regular physical activity,� says Ballard.� These enhance both physical and mental health, he says. A 2013 survey of 256 paramedics at Austin-Travis County EMS in Austin, Texas, found that medics who got only 5.5 hours of sleep a night felt more job stress and coped with it in more unhealthy ways�like alcohol, drugs, and overeating�than those who got more sleep.� Most of us need 7 to 9 hours a day, according to the American Sleep Association. Exercising regularly can be one pathway to better sleep�and a way to lower stress. �It also improves cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of heart disease,� says Phan.� He suggests exercising at least five times a week, 30 minutes at a time. Ring the recess bell. �Take a minute or two throughout the day to stand up, stretch, breathe deeply and shake off tension,� says Ballard.� �Breaks can help you feel you�ve wrapped up one thing before moving to the next.� Control your bells and whistles.� Turn off your cell phone and let emails go once you get home, says Ballard. Tell colleagues when you�re off duty. �Let technology be a tool that works for you, not the other way around,� he says.�It may be a good idea even to limit how often you read emails at work. In a 2012 study, researchers at the University of California-Irvine and the U.S. army found that when they limited workers� email access for five days, workers� felt less stress and were able to focus better on tasks. Hang onto personal time. �No matter how hectic life gets, make time for yourself, even if it�s just simple things like reading a good book, listening to a favorite album, or enjoying a Sunday brunch,� says Ballard.�According to a 2013 University of Southern Maine of 74 veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder, two days of fly fishing was just what the doc ordered: Their stress, anxiety, and depression lessened.� A day or two of play can work wonders. Brought to you by: Spry Living


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GSHS exists to serve all people through exemplary health care, education, research, and community service. As part of its mission and commitment to the community, GSHS's Affiliated Entities provide financial assistance to patients and members of the community who qualify for financial assistance pursuant to this Policy.
All patients will be eligible to apply for financial assistance at any time during the continuum of care, except for those services excluded from this Policy. Each patient's situation will be evaluated according to relevant circumstances, such as income, assets or other resources available to the patient or patient's family when determining the ability to pay the outstanding patient account balance. Taking this information into consideration, the attached Financial Assistance Eligibility Discount Guidelines (Attachment B) are utilized to determine what amount, if any, of the outstanding patient account balance will be discounted after payment by all third parties.
PLEASE NOTE: The financial assistance offered under this Policy does not apply to some physician services or other professional fees billed separately from the hospital fees, or cosmetic and not medically necessary procedures. GSHS reserves the right to further limit the services covered by this Policy.
2.1 Application Process
Applying for financial assistance can be initiated by a patient requesting assistance in person, over the phone at 1-800-766-4762,through the mail or via the GSHS website (www.gsmc.org). Additionally, GSHS can initiate an Assistance Application on behalf of the patient. It is ultimately the patient's responsibility to provide the necessary information to qualify for financial assistance. There is no assurance that the patient will qualify for financial assistance.
2.2 Community and Charitable Programs
Patients of certain approved community and charitable organizations and programs qualify for financial assistance under this policy. The Financial Assistance Committee will be responsible for determining the approved organizations and programs.
2.3 Presumptive Eligibility for Financial Assistance
GSHS may review credit reports and other publicly available information to determine, consistent with applicable legal requirements, estimated household size and income amounts for the basis of determining financial assistance eligibility when a patient does not provide an Assistance Application or supporting documentation.
Once financial assistance has been approved, it is effective for all outstanding patient accounts and for all services provided within six (6) months after the Assistance Application is signed by the patient or their responsible party or the GSHS employee ("Date of Completion"). Financial assistance may be extended for an additional six months with affirmation of the patient's income or estimated income and household size.
Approval under Section 2.3 above will only apply to the date(s) of service on the patient account balance being evaluated. Eligibility will not apply to accounts for future dates of service.
The level of financial assistance will be based on a classification as Financially Indigent, Medically Indigent, or Catastrophic Medically Indigent, as defined.
"Financially Indigent" means a patient whose Yearly Household Income (as defined below in section 5.2.i) is less than or equal to 225% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines ("FPG"). These Financially Indigent patients are eligible for a 100% discount on outstanding patient account balances based on Schedule A of the Financial Assistance Eligibility Discount Guidelines. Example: A patient with a Household Size of 3 (as defined below in section 5.2.ii) and Yearly Household Income of $36,620 is eligible for a financial assistance discount of 100%.
"Medically Indigent" means a patient whose hospital bills from all related or unrelated providers, after payment by all third parties, exceed a specified percentage of their Yearly Household income (ranging from 5%-10%), whose Yearly Household income is greater than 225% but less than or equal to 500% of the FPG and who is unable to pay the outstanding patient account balance. These Medically Indigent patients are eligible for a discount as set forth in Schedule A of the Financial Assistance Eligibility Discount Guidelines.
Example: A patient with a Household Size of 4 and Yearly Household Income of $85,000 (between 350-400% of FPG) is eligible for a financial assistance discount of 60%. If the patient's total outstanding bills, after the third-party payments, exceeds 10% of the Yearly Household Income. Assuming the patient's account balance is $10,000 (which is greater than 10% of the Yearly Household Income), the patient is eligible for a 60% discount ($6,000). The patient's remaining obligation would be 40% ($4,000).
The Financial Assistance Eligibility Discount Guidelines are attached and are made a part of the policy. The Financial Assistance Eligibility Discount Guidelines will be updated annually in accordance with the FPG as published in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The discount percentage will be adjusted annually and approved by the Financial Assistance Committee to ensure patient's outstanding account balances after discount are no more than amounts generally billed to individuals with insurance coverage.
4.4 Uninsured discounts. All uninsured patients who qualify for less than 68% financial assistance and complete necessary application process, will receive the discount under an uninsured adjustment. This amount is based on an average of GSHS managed care contracts deepest discounts. This amount will be reviewed annually by the FAP committee to adjust for changes as appropriate.
Determination of financial assistance will be in accordance with procedures that may involve:
5.1.i. An application process, in which the patient or the patient's guarantor is required to supply information and documentation relevant to making a determination of financial need;
5.1.ii. The use of credit reports and other publicly available information that provide information on a patient's or a patient's guarantor's ability to pay;
5.1.iii. A review of the patient's available assets, and all other financial resources available to the patient. If other assets are available, GSHS reserves the right to not grant financial assistance.
Determination of financial assistance will be based on the household income and size provided by the patient and/or by an estimated household income and size obtained from a third party vendor.
5.2.i. HOUSEHOLD INCOME
I. Adults: If the patient is an adult, "Yearly Household Income" means the sum of the total yearly gross income or estimated yearly income of the patient and the patient's spouse, defined by marriage or common law.
II. Minors: If the patient is a minor, "Yearly Household Income" means the sum of the total yearly gross income or estimated yearly income of the patient, the patient's mother, father, or guardian.
5.2.ii. HOUSEHOLD SIZE
I. Adults: In calculating the Household Size, include the patient, the patient's spouse, and any dependents (as defined by the Internal Revenue Code).
II. Minors: In calculating the Household Size, include the patient, the patient's mother, the patient's father, dependents of the patient's mother, and dependents of the patient's father.
Household income will be documented through any of the following mechanisms:
5.3.i. Third Party Documentation. By the provision of third party financial documentation including IRS Form W-2 Wages and Tax Statement; pay check remittance; individual tax return; telephone verification by employer; bank statements; Social Security payment remittance; Worker's Compensation payment remittance; unemployment insurance payment notice; Unemployment Compensation Determination Letters; response from a credit inquiry and other publicly available information; or other appropriate indicators of the patient's income.
5.3.ii. Participation in a Benefit Program. By the provision of documentation showing current participation in a public benefit program such as Medicaid; County Indigent Health Program; AFDC; Food Stamps; WIC; Tex-Care Partnership; or other similar means tested programs. Proof of Participation in any of the above programs indicates that the patient has been deemed Financially Indigent and therefore, is not required to provide his or her income on the Assistance Application.
5.3.iii. In cases where third party documentation is unavailable, verification of the patient's Yearly Household Income can be done in either of the following ways:
I. Obtaining the patient's or responsible party's Written Attestation. By obtaining an Assistance Application signed by the patient or responsible party attesting to the veracity of the patient's income information provided;
II. Obtaining the patient's or responsible party's Verbal Attestation. Through the written attestation of the Good Shepherd employee completing the Assistance Application that the patient or responsible party verbally verified the patient's income information provided.
In both above instances where the patient or responsible party is unable to provide the requested third party verification of the patient's income, the patient or responsible party is required to provide a reasonable explanation of why the patient or responsible party is unable to provide the required third party verification. Reasonable attempts will be used to verify patient's attestation and supporting information.
5.3.iv. Expired Patients. Unmarried expired patients may be deemed to have no income for purposes of calculation of Yearly Household Income. Documentation of income is not required for expired patients; however, documentation of estate assets may be required. The surviving spouse of an expired patient may apply for financial assistance.
5.3 v. Charity Care for Gregg and Harrison County Patients. Patients will be eligible for charity coverage from Good Shepherd Medical Center provided they:
1. Reside in Gregg or Harrison County and intend to remain in Gregg or Harrison county
2. Receive services from Good Shepherd Medical Center
3. Otherwise meet the eligibility criteria, including income and asset testing for Gregg or Harrison County Indigent Care Program and/or as further outlined in Good Shepherd Medical Center policies.
5.4 Financial Assistance Disqualification
Disqualification after financial assistance has been granted may be for reasons that include, but are not limited to one of the following:
I. Information Falsification. Financial assistance will be denied to the patient if the patient or responsible party provides false information including information regarding their income, household size, assets or other resources available that might indicate a financial means to pay for care.
II. Third Party Settlement. Financial assistance will be denied if the patient receives a third party financial settlement associated with the care rendered by a GSHS Affiliated Entity. The patient is expected to use the settlement amount to satisfy any patient account balances rendered by a GSHS Affiliated Entity.
The following measures are used to publicize the Policy to the community and Patients. The FAP application form, a plain language summary of the FAP and the FAP are available without charge through the following means:
6.1.i. Posting on the GSHS website at the following location: https://www.gsmc.org
6.1.ii. Providing information when a patient calls the 1-800-766-4762 contacting a GSHS Affiliated Entity.
6.1.iv. Posting of a notice in the emergency department of a GSHS Affiliated Entity, admitting areas and business offices and other patient access points as determined by GSHS management.
6.2 Personal Notification
6.2.i. Financial Counselors visit as necessary, with patients in person at GSHS hospital facilites.
6.2.ii. Billing statements will include a phone number for inquiries about financial assistance.
6.2.iii. GSHS staff will discuss when appropriate, in person or during billing and customer service phone contacts with patients.
7.1 During the verification process, while information to determine a patient's income is being collected, the patient may be treated as a Private pay patient in accordance with the other GSHS Policies, including the Debt Collection Policies. No extrodinary collection efforts would be pursued until review is being undertaken.
7.2 After the patient's account is reduced by the discounts based on the Financial Assistance Eligibility Discount Guidelines, the patient is responsible for the remainder of the outstanding patient account balances which shall be no more than amounts generally billed to individuals who have insurance coverage. Once the patient qualifies for financial assistance, GSHS will not pursue collections on the amount qualified for financial assistance. Patients will be invoiced for any remaining amounts in accordance with other GSHS Debt Collection Policies.
7.3 GSHS reserves the right to bill and collect a reasonable copayment for Services rendered from patients who qualify for financial assistance.
7.4 The Policy does not affect any GSHS Affiliated Entity's obligation under "Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)". The Policy also does not alter or modify other policies concerning efforts to obtain payments from third-party payers.
8. Periodic Audits
Reviews will be done to assure that this policy is being adhered to, and that proper documentation is present. Required levels of monthly review are as follows:
Customer Service/Collection Supervisor — 100% of all claims and accounts
System Business Office Manager — 100% of all Claims and accounts, excluding outlier charity greater than $10,000.
System Director of Revenue Cycle — All Presumptive Charity over $25,000, and all claims over $25,000.
Chief Financial Officer — 1% of all claims and all accounts greater than $100,000.
When used in this policy these terms have the following meaning:
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE: A committee comprised of a representative from the following departments: Financial Operations, Tax Management, Revenue Cycle, Legal department, Director of Budget and others appointed by the Chair of the Committee deemed necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the Committee. The Chair of the Committee shall be appointed by the Chief Financial Officer.
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Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 311
Internal Revenue Code Section 501(r)
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I would like to summarized what I've learned about Yixing clay for the past 1 week from a teashop (TC). Previously I know nothing about Yixing clay, and I hope what I've learned is correct, so correct me if I've learned wrong
General Info
Yixing is the name of a place where it is famous for producing clays for teapots, there are other places which produces those similar clay out of Yixing such as Chao Zhou, Sado, etc. Place to mine clays are usually from Mountain or Mines.
Some of Yixing clay is getting depleted/extinct, where new teapots are made based on previous harvested clay which was mined and stored long ago. Government has even prevent some of the mining from certain area and not releasing new license to mine them.
Back then, there is this Factory No. 1. It is the main factory that produces Teapots. The Factory is no longer operational but there are many sub studios in it that is making teapots. There are also many artist and freelancer who are doing it too out of the studio.
Types of Clay
The word Zisha is the general word for the clay. There are 3 sub categories of Zisha:-
-Zini (Purple clay) - Also known as Zisha
-Hongni (Red Clay)
-Duanni (Green Clay)
There are many sub categories for the 3 types of clays too, Eg, Zini has a subcategory called Di Cao Cing, etc, Hongni has a subcategory called Zhuni, etc.
In general in order to make a teapot, the clay is mixed, cause by itself it is too soft to form the shape. It is a matter of what they mixed. Mixed with own kind of clay / cooked clay? Mixed with sand? Mixed with chemical to produce/mimic certain kind of clay? The level of mixture?
Firing method/temperature for baking the teapot will also differ the colour of the teapot of the same category. And for some kind of teapots, some chemical are purposely put in to make it become black, other colours and glossy.
So in terms of functionality how does it defers?
-Smoother feeling on the throat
-Reduces bitterness, astringency
-More porous
-Retain heat lesser
-Produce lesser smooth feeling on the throat like Zini. The feeling is more on the tongue and mouth area
-It will beef up the aroma and flavor of the tea compared to Zini. Bringing the higher note of the tea
-Less porous
-Retain heat better
-Not as smooth as Zini
-Not as aroma and flavor as Hongni
If the tea itself is bitter, Hongni will boost it up so it would be better to go for Zini that is able to absorb it better it is more porous. But if the tea itself is the kind of roasted (oolong) or has weaker aroma and flavor, using Hongni would be good as it improves it.
Choosing which clay for which tea can differ from one person to another depending on how the person likes his/her tea. So there is no rule for what can go in or not in the pot, or what is better or lesser good for the pot. So trial and error till you find yourself what you liked. But it is always best to dedicate the pot for a certain kind of tea and not mixing too much.
Modern vs Old clay
People usually say Old teapots are better as it is better/purer clay. It may be true, but workmanship and firing techniques used back then may be of lesser quality and consistency as Modern teapots. And clay no matter Modern or Old are still clay from thousands of years old from the ground. Clay did not come out of yesterday.
How to check a teapot?
-The front spout and the back handle should be aligned
-Look out for hairline cracks. This is usually more obvious after the teapot is rinsed with hot water and cooled down
-Pour some hot water in, let it sit for a while. Pour out the hot water. Smell the inner pot for any weird chemical smell
-Holding and pouring of the water should be smooth. There shouldn't be a lot of leakage from the cap
-The shorter the time for it to pour the water out, the better it is for not over steeping the tea leaves
-Tilt the teapot 90 degrees and cap should not fall off. Be very careful
-Depending on the design of the teapot, while pouring, cover the hole on the cap and the water should stopped instantly
-If the hole is not reachable, put in some water (3/4 full), while holding the hole on the spout, turn the pot upside down and the cap should not fall off. Be very careful
How to open a new teapot
Traditional method is to boil it, then put in some tea leaves you want for the pot to be dedicated, and cook it. But this method may be dangerous as it may clog the pores of the teapot and also may cause uneven glossiness next time.
This was recommended instead:-
-While washing the teapot with water, use something soft and wipe the inner and outer part of the teapot
-If it is dirty, you can use a toothbrush and gently scrub it
-Once done, fill up the teapot with normal temperature water and let it sit for a while
-Pour hot water on the outer side of the teapot
-Then pour hot water into the teapot which has the normal temperature water in it and let it overflow
-Pour out all the water, and fill it up with hot water on the inner to the max and wetting the outer pot. Repeat this step couple of times
Teapot Maintenance
While using the teapot for brewing, use a brush and brush away the leftover water on the outer teapot so that it will not be stained on the particular area
After cleaning the teapot (just remove the leaves, rinse with hot water, don't use soap), open up the lid and leave it to dry. Leave the lid open for couple of days. It may look dry on the outside, but inner side may be still wet.
Whether or not to polish the teapot, some say it is not advisable as it will make the teapot look too glossy or unnatural glossy.


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WHEREAS, right now more than 23 million Americans suffer from alcohol and drug addiction and need treatment but only one in 10 of them (2.4 million) receives the treatment they need; and
WHEREAS, the gap between the millions of people who need addiction treatment and the few who get it is taking a toll on our health care system. Broadening insurance coverage for treatment programs, increasing public funding for treatment, and achieving greater program efficiency and quality, will alleviate the significant burden that is currently weighing on our health care system; and
WHEREAS, even though addiction is an acknowledged, treatable disease, cost continues to be the number one factor keeping those who want help from the treatment they need. Of those who say they need treatment but do not get it, 31.2 percent say they do not receive treatment because they do not have health insurance coverage and cannot afford to pay for the cost of treatment. Addiction is a health issue and it should be treated and covered as one; and
WHEREAS, untreated addiction taxes our health care system. One out of every 14 hospital stays - an estimated 2.3 million stays a year - is related to substance use disorders. More than 1.7 million emergency department visits a year are associated with drug use. Inpatient, emergency room and total health care costs decline by 39 percent, 35 percent and 26 percent respectively after patients who suffer from alcohol or drug addiction receive treatment; and
WHEREAS, untreated addiction is known to result in lost productivity, crime and criminal justice, family and community problems, and even death. In addition to its significant impacts on health and health care costs, it causes an increased demand for public services from child welfare and family support to public safety - undermining the strength of our communities and causing family distress; and
WHEREAS, treating addiction yields significant, proven positive economic benefits. When people are treated for addiction the costs associated with crime, accidents, absenteeism from work,and other areas, are all reduced. In fact, total savings associated with treating addiction can exceed the costs of that treatment by up to 12 to 1, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the United States Conference of Mayors encourages that the science of addiction asa preventable and treatable disease drive alcohol and drug policy at a federal, state, and local level, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the United States Conference of Mayors calls on the Congress to pass legislation expanding funding for alcohol and drug prevention, treatment, and recovery services for all who need them, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the United States Conference of Mayors calls on the Congress to repeal discriminatory laws against people with addiction histories who have been in the criminal justice system , including, but not limited to, the ban on welfare assistance and food stamps; access to higher education funding; drivers license restrictions; and employment barriers, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the United States Conference of Mayors urges cities to implement alternatives to incarceration programs for non-violent offenders with serious drug and/or alcohol addiction, where treatment would be more effective than incarceration, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the United States Conference of Mayors stresses the importance of federal, state, and local governments to provide specialized prevention, treatment, and recovery support to veterans returning from active duty -particularly veterans who are suffering from or are at high risk for post traumatic stress syndrome and alcohol and drug problems.


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The Sport of Cricket: Equipment
With a rich history that spans centuries and continents, cricket is a pastime that brings people together around the world. Though the games can be long, and the rules are slightly complicated to newbies, this sport continues to grab people's attention because of the friendly nature of the game and the rich traditions involved. Like many sports, players require some equipment before they're ready to play. In this video, WatchMojo.com gets a rundown of all the equipment needed to participate in cricket, and why each piece is important. Suit up and get down to the pitch! For more information, click Here.


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By KEITH SHELTON
For The Daily News
MARQUETTE – The shot was up, and there was no doubt about that, but in which order did the following events occur? The whistle, the buzzer, the potential tying basket.
That will likely be debated for some time, but all that matters is the result.
Freshman guard Jason Whitens was sent to the line with zeroes on the clock, North Central down two points, to take the first shot of a 1-on-1, by himself.
Inevitably the free throw didn't fall and the Cedarville Trojans stormed the court in jubilation having knocked off the undefeated Jets 81-79, Tuesday night in this Class D state quarterfinal.
"He's stepped up for us in big game situations," said North Central head coach Adam Mercier. "He wants to be in this position again, the next time the ball goes up. Jason will bounce back. He'll have a moment to do the same thing the next time out. I'll take him over any freshman in the U.P.
"Next time it happens, you'll see different results." The game, however, was likely lost before that fateful free throw.
The Jets allowed a slim lead in the fourth quarter to evaporate on some untimely turnovers and fouls down the stretch that put Cedarville players on the line, of which they made 7-of-8 down the stretch.
In a furious final minute of action, Rob Granquist hit a clutch three-pointer from the left. Cedarville's Joey Duncan made both free throws, the Jets flung it to Travis Vincent who hit a layup to tie the game at 79 with 15 seconds to go. Brad Causley was then fouled and sent to the line, where he made both foul shots. With seconds on the clock and the Trojans pressuring, Rob Granquist launched a long three-point attempt from well beyond the arc, that missed. Whitens grabbed the rebound and got it to Vincent, who also missed. The Jets got another rebound and bounced it back out to Whitens who put up a shot with one second on the clock. The shot went in, and then there was discussion.
"They told me that they called it on the ground, that he was tied up," said Mercier. "I got together with them but I couldn't overrule that. That was their call. We've been on the good side, we've been on the bad side, and things happen in the game of basketball.
"I don't think those two points would have cost us the game anyway."
What did cost North Central was a slow start defensively.
The Trojans came out guns blazing and they shot the lights out with a 30 point first quarter, rushing out to a 30-15 lead before Vincent hit a triple to make it 30-18 going into the second.
"We came out very flat defensively and they took it right to us," said Mercier. "We had some possessions in that stretch, we had some key turnovers, and that cost us the game in the end. Missed free throws aren't going to cost us."
Cedarville's deadly duo of Joey Duncan and Dan Stenback took the Jets to task. Duncan always had a big triple ready, and at one point, two in a row, to boost his team when they needed it. He hit five from deep en route to a career high-tying 34 point effort.
"I was just trying to put my team in position to win the game, and I tried to make plays whenever I had the opportunity," said Duncan. "The ball fell our way tonight, and it's a blessing."
Of going to the Breslin Center, Duncan said, "It's great, it's something I've dreamed about since fourth grade. I've seen my brothers do it, from the bench, but there's no better feeling than this."
Stenback was a beast on the boards, drawing lots of fouls, hitting putbacks and even hitting shots from the perimeter. He also scored 34 points.
"Joey Duncan and the Stenback boy, they didn't miss," said Mercier. "Stenback had 25 points in the first half and I can't say enough about their performance. We didn't have an answer for Duncan. We had three different guys guarding him and we couldn't guard him. They played well tonight."
North Central drew within 46-41 at the half, and came out of the break on fire.
Vincent quickly hit a layup and drew the foul, followed by a Whitens jumper. After a Trojans free throw, Rob Granquist tied it up on a lay-in. But the Jets weren't done. Vincent put North Central ahead for the first time since the first possession of the game, followed by two Granquist free throws and another bucket from Vincent. The 13-1 run pushed North Central ahead 53-47 and was capped off by Cedarville's Caleb Williams picking up his fourth foul. The Jets (25-1) had four players in double figures, led by Vincent's 23. Whitens added 20, Rob Granquist scored 18 and Trevor Ekberg put in 10.
But the Trojans eventually battled back and after Duncan hit consecutive three-pointers later in the quarter, the score was tied at 60.
"It was a really wild game, and we're playing for a lot more than the quarterfinals," Duncan said. "They're a great team. It was a crazy end, and there were a lot of people here, and I think they got their money's worth tonight."
Cedarville (23-2) will take on Adrian Lenawee Christian in the state semifinal at Michigan State's Breslin Center in East Lansing, Thursday night.
N. Central 18 23 21 17 – 79
Cedarville 30 16 16 19 – 81
North Central – R. Granquist 18, J. Granquist 4, Vincent 23, Whitens 20, Martin 4, Ekberg 10; FT: 9-16; F: 23; Fouled out: None; 3-point field goals: R. Granquist, Vincent.
Cedarville – Causley 10, Williams 3, Duncan 34, Stenback 34; FT: 20-30; F: 16; Fouled out: none; 3-point field goals: Duncan 5, Stenback 2.


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Conservation Status
While manatees have no natural predators, their numbers are threatened by human activities. Because of their low reproductive rate, it is difficult for the species to rebound from a decline in numbers. Although the population in Florida has historically been hunted by Native Americans and, later, by the European inhabitants, it was never the victim of commercial hunting. In other parts of their range West Indian manatees have been exploited commercially and, in some cases, this continues. Although protection laws exist in countries such as Costa Rica and Venezuela, illegal poaching still occurs.
One of the main causes of manatee mortality is collisions with motorboats. Manatees are also killed in canal locks and found entangled in fishing nets. They are also threatened by the loss of (or damage to) sea beds due to agricultural and industrial runoff. These same pollutants have been shown to accumulate in the tissues of manatees and some could be toxic to the animals.
Manatee conservation efforts were initiated as early as the eighteenth century, when the English established Florida as a marine sanctuary for the species. In 1893 a state law was established to protect manatees. At the start of the twentieth century fines were established for the killing of a manatee. Manatees are now protected by the U.S. Marine Mammal Act (1972), the U.S. Endangered Species Act (1973), and the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act (1978).
(Marsh 1994, Oshea 1998, Reynolds 1995, FPL 1989)


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Senior Behavioral Scientist
RAND Corporation
Dr. Lisa Meredith's research touches on a wide variety of health issues. In her position at the RAND Corporation, she conducts research on health provider attitudes and behaviors, mental health services, the doctor-patient relationship, psychological factors in health and health behavior, and the psychological consequences of terrorism and other public health disasters. She has also worked in many other areas including environmental risk perception, smoking cessation, racial/ethnic disparities in health care, and military quality of life. She says that "One of the wonderful aspects about working in a non-profit research organization like RAND is the opportunity to apply my skills as a human behavior expert across a number of different contexts, content areas, and to work with a diverse team of colleagues from both my own and other disciplinary backgrounds."
Even as an undergraduate, Lisa knew that she wanted a career in psychology doing research applied to solving real-world problems of public policy. RAND was a perfect setting for her, and she began her career there as a Research Assistant after she earned her Masters in General Experimental Psychology. She continued to move up through the ranks at RAND as she worked on her Ph.D. in Applied Social Psychology at Claremont Graduate University.
Lisa says, "The coursework that I found most useful for my career includes everything I learned about the scientific method, which I find is an advantage that other social scientists do not share with us. I also benefited from learning a variety of different analytic methods. The ability to combine a theoretically driven foundation to a practical problem is what I have found to be most valuable in my day-to-day life."
Lisa condenses her advice to students into a single word: "perseverance." She says, "If you have a sense of what you want to do later in life, then it might take a while to get there and seem a bit challenging, but stick with it. In my experience, even when I deviated slightly from tradition, it always worked out smashingly when 'I did it my way.' Of course, that is not to say that teamwork is unimportant, but I believe that everyone should follow his or her convictions."
She is currently Principal Investigator on an NIMH-funded study of how primary care clinicians identify and manage patients who present with post-traumatic stress disorder, including trauma resulting from terrorism. She is also leading a collaborative study with staff from the County of Los Angeles Departments of Health Services / Mental Health and the Emergency Medical Services Agency to assess hospital and clinic mental health needs resulting from a terrorist incident or other public health emergency, and to develop training curricula and tools for hospitals and clinics to use in providing such care. Other current research includes a study of optimal treatment for depression among adolescents seen in primary care settings where she is leading the work on barriers to care and the clinician evaluation for that study. She is also Co-PI on a NIDA-funded study of adolescents in primary care settings to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief intervention to prevent substance abuse.
Dr. Meredith is a member of the advisory board for the NIMH-funded UCLA/RAND Research Center for Research on Managed Mental Health Care (Kenneth Wells, M.D. M.P.H., Director) and also Co-PI of a Center study to evaluation incentives to improve the delivery of appropriate care for depression in a managed behavioral healthcare organization. Lisa is an affiliated faculty member of the Pardee RAND Graduate School, and a Research Associate at the VA/UCLA/RAND Center of Excellence for the study of Health Care Provider Behavior, a VA HSR&D Field Program.
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Those are words I never thought I would say! My son, who is 3, is still in the process of potty training. I am now at the point where I am PROUD that he is wearing pull ups! Just last week when someone said "Is he still wearing diapers? He is not trained yet?" I turned to them and this flew out of my mouth:
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size ¼ of recipe
Calories 224
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Sodium 534 mg
Total Carbohydrate 37 g
Dietary Fiber 7.5 g
Protein 10 g
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients Measures
Reduced-sodium vegetable broth 1 (14-ounce) can
Water 14 ounces
Olive oil 1 tablespoon
Small white onion, finely chopped 1
Garlic, minced 2 cloves
Carrot, peeled and thinly sliced 1
Celery stalk, thinly sliced 1
Yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch squares 1
Dried thyme ¼ teaspoon
Flat-leaf parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons
Salt ½ teaspoon
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Tomatoes, seeded and chopped 2
White (eg, cannelloni) beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14.5-ounce) can
Grated Parmesan cheese, divided 4 teaspoons
- In a large saucepan, bring the broth and water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook for 2-3 minutes, until onion is tender. Add carrots, celery, and potatoes, and cook for 3-4 minutes, until carrots are tender.
- Add hot broth and water to vegetable mixture and stir. Season with thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and beans, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Let stand a few minutes before serving.
- Top with Parmesan cheese.


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By DONNA WINCHESTER
Published April 14, 2007
All during second-period English, Tina Mars thinks about the black-and-silver cell phone in her purse. She knows it's against the rules to have it turned on during school hours. But she can't bear the thought of waiting until day's end to check her messages.
The minute the teacher's back is turned, Tina's phone is in her hand and switched on - an offense that could cost her dearly if caught. But to Tina, who uses 500 cell phone minutes a month and sends as many as 200 text messages a day, the risk is worth it.
"I'd feel left out if I didn't get to talk to my friends," says Tina, a Dixie Hollins High School senior. "The only way I could stop using my cell phone at school would be if everyone else stopped using theirs."
Despite what goes on behind teachers' backs, the Pinellas district for years has had a strict policy banning the use of cell phones and other electronics during school hours. Hillsborough County's policy is more strict, and district officials there are talking about possibly clamping down more.
But Pinellas is toying with a different approach: developing an "acceptable use" policy that would relax the present ban. The shift comes as educators, struggling to monitor a policy some say is unenforceable, wonder if they're fighting a war that already has been lost.
"Kids and their electronics are joined at the hip," said Michael Bessette, a Pinellas superintendent in charge of middle and high schools. "There were good reasons why we said no to cell phones in the past, but I think it's time we started asking, 'Are there acceptable times when kids can use them?' "
Issue provokes debate
The cell phone issue came to a head recently when School Board member Janet Clark tried to leave a message on her daughter's cell phone during school hours. To Clark's surprise, her daughter answered.
When Clark mentioned the incident at a meeting, superintendent Clayton Wilcox said he would ask principals whether the phone policy should be revisited.
That provoked lively discussion at an April 5 principal's meeting. Leading the charge for a more lenient policy was Raymond J. McNulty, a consultant at the International Center for Leadership in Education. McNulty, who occasionally attends district meetings at Wilcox's invitation, told principals schools should be teaching appropriate use of technology rather than fighting kids about phone use.
"You begin the school year by establishing the basic parameters," McNulty said in an interview last week. "You basically say, 'Here's an acceptable cell phone use policy at our school.' "
Some Pinellas schools already have moved away from the "turned-off-and-out-of-sight" policy. Palm Harbor University High, for example, allows students to use cell phones before school and at lunch. A similar policy exists at Gibbs High.
"We definitely don't want cell phones on during instructional time," said Gibbs principal Antelia Campbell. "But the schools that completely outlaw them and collect them from students have bins full of them. That's not a battle I'm willing to fight."
Other schools adhere strictly to the policy. Dixie Hollins principal Michael Bohnet's well-worn copy of the Code of Student Conduct has a yellow sticky note marking the page on cell phones. The text is highlighted in green and underlined in black.
"When parents come in to pick up their child's cell phone and say, 'Show me where it says they did something wrong,' I make them a copy," Bohnet said.
And then there are principals like Fred Ulrich at Largo Middle School, who try to enforce the rules without being too hard on kids. Ulrich thinks a friendly reminder to put their phones away works better than the threat of punishment.
"They're not making drug deals or calling bookies," Ulrich said. "I try to work with them."
Some like phones on
More than 2,000 students arrive each morning at Largo High, and freshman Sunshine Green estimates at least 90 percent of them bring cell phones.
Sunshine, 16, got her first cell phone at 12. Her grandmother recently bought her a $300 phone with a built-in MP3 player. Her friend, Danielle Larson, 15, has a phone that takes pictures and video.
Each estimates racking up 100 text messages a day. Mostly, they communicate with friends. But the phones also come in handy when they need to talk to their parents, they say.
Many parents want their children to have cell phones at school, and some even want the phones turned on, at least in vibrate mode. Jeff Mars, Tina's dad, doesn't approve of using phones during class, but it eases his mind to know his daughter is reachable.
Wilcox told board members last week about a recent conversation he had with Clearwater High principal Keith Mastorides. "Keith basically said, 'This is a war you're going to lose,' " Wilcox said.
Wilcox acknowledges the increase in students bringing phones to class has fueled teacher frustration. That's one reason he thinks an "acceptable use" policy might be good.
Tracey Keim, an English teacher at St. Petersburg High, said hounding kids to keep their phones off detracts from teaching time, and she thinks if students were allowed to use phones during breaks, they might not be as tempted to use them in class.
In Hillsborough County, where students are allowed to carry phones on campus but not other electronic devices, administrators are forming a committee to explore ways of reducing phone violations without suspending children.
Assistant superintendent Lewis Brinson said it's not likely the district will relax its policy. "To say that everybody is breaking the rule, so we should get rid of the rule, would be like saying everybody on the interstate is speeding, so we should relax the speed limit."
'Kids ... bend the rules'
Back in Tina Mars' English class, she has learned through text message that a friend can't attend track practice after school. Now she's wondering if another friend might want to go shopping Sunday.
Does Tina think allowing cell phone use during breaks would stop students from text messaging in class?
"Probably not," she says. "Kids will always bend the rules. They'll always try to push things a little further."
Fast Facts:
Schools' cell phone and electronic device policies
Pasco County: Students are allowed to have cell phones in their possession, but they are not permitted to have them turned on or in use during school hours without prior administrative permission.
Hillsborough County: Cell phones shall not be activated or used during school hours or on buses. The policy also bans personal electronic devices such as CD players and electronic games from school.
Pinellas County: Middle and high school students can carry cell phones and other electronic devices, but they must be turned off and out of sight, unless an administrator gives permission to do something else. Elementary students are not allowed to have them at school, unless an administrator has given them written permission.
By the numbers
A survey of students in five classes at St. Petersburg High School showed that:
95% have cell phones.
97% of those who have cell phones bring them to school.
88% know the district's policy on cell phone use.
90% of students who know the policy disobey it.
95% of the students who disobey the rule text message during class.
24% say they have used their cell phones to cheat.
28% say they have had their cell phones confiscated.
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quote tfaIt's absolutely horrendous in the lower leagues - they shoot from miles out constantly and it usually goes out for a throw in. There appears to be no concept of holding it up - if there's no options in front of the player he just shoots. Woeful.My pet hate about this game is the Long Shot option in player tactics. Always have it on Rarely but they just shoot from 40 yards out all the time and never powerful shots, tame pathetic shots which the keeper saves with his feet easily!
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quote constantplanckAgreed. Not a patch on FM11 for example.The "passenger" point is especially true...even though there are more things to manipulate than ever I have never actually felt that my decisions have mattered less in a FM game.
quote savage7784They are updating this thread as they make the current updateI completely agree with i think this game has just gone a bit too far. I understand a few will like how depth you have to go but the feeling you get from the majority is that this year is one of the poorest yet from football manager.
I've had good games don't get me wrong but also games that have been horrendous and couldn't do a thing right. I've not done anything different from game to game either, not tried any harder not gone more in depth yet the differences are drastic.
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Introverted Kids Need to Learn to Speak Up at School, writes Jessica Lahey, an English teacher, in the Atlantic. "The parents of introverts complain that I am not meeting their child's unspoken educational needs, or that I am causing serious emotional trauma by requiring their child to speak up in school."
Class participation is factored into students' grades.
. . . we spend a large percentage of our of class time in dialogue. How does Pip change once he receives his Great Expectations? What does Edmund mean when he says, "Thou, nature, art my goddess; to thy law / My services are bound"?
After reading Susan Cain's Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking, Lahey "made a number of changes to my classroom in order to improve learning opportunities for my introverted students." But she's not dropping the class participation requirement.
As a teacher, it is my job to teach grammar, vocabulary, and literature, but I must also teach my students how to succeed in the world we live in — a world where most people won't stop talking. If anything, I feel even more strongly that my introverted students must learn how to self-advocate by communicating with parents, educators, and the world at large.
Are these kids introverts — or very, very shy? Or do they have nothing to say about Pip or Edmund?