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Deification: The Radical Nature of our Relationship with God
Wes English
- Wes is a Staff Worker in London with UCCF: The Christian Unions. He has a BA in biblical studies and an MA in philosophy of religion, and has an interest in the Eastern Orthodox Church. View all resources by Wes English
If youve been a Christian for a few years and you move in evangelical circles, you are probably familiar with a scenario like the following:
The scene is a courtroom. You are on trial for rebellion against God. All the evidence has been presented, and the case against you is airtight. Your punishment is death and eternal separation from God. There is no chance of getting off on a technicality or because of some legal loophole. The judge (in this case, God himself) sits at the bench with gavel in hand and is about to pronounce judgement. He opens his mouth, and it is a matter of milliseconds before you hear the dreaded word guilty. But to your astonishment, a not precedes the word, guilty, and the gavel falls with a resounding crack. Not guilty how can that be? You know youre guilty, and everyone else in the courtroom knows it, too. You look at the judge for an explanation. He proclaims that you are declared not guilty not based on the life youve lived, but based on the life that Jesus lived. You are declared righteous because Jesus was righteous; his righteousness has been imputed to you and your punishment was placed on him That is justification: The moment you put your faith in Christ, you are declared righteous.
Such illustrations, whether completely adequate or not, are trying to communicate that for the Christian, our salvation is not based upon what we do but upon what Christ has done for us. Our righteousness would never be enough to save us in fact, as Isaiah 64:6 says, All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away (NIV). A common tendency when we hear such courtroom illustrations is to focus on what we have been saved from that is, our sins and Gods wrath, rather than what we have been saved to/for that is, relationship with God. But when we put our faith in Christ, we are not simply criminals now set free from the consequences of our crime; rather, we are set free to enjoy relationship with God.[1] As Francis Schaffer puts it, The legal circle of justification does not end statically; it opens to me a living person-to-person communication with the God who exists.[2]
The news that because we are justified by God we can have a relationship with him is no groundbreaking or unheard of truth for most Christians. I, like many reading this, was brought up singing hymns with words like, what a friend we have in Jesus[3], and he walks with me and he talks with me and he tells me I am his own[4]. Having a relationship with God is part of any basic understanding of Christianity, right? But perhaps the very familiarity of such a truth is what has caused me not to recognise just how groundbreaking, breathtaking, and spectacular it really is. As with a lot of things, we often need a shock to wake us from our dogmatic slumber (to borrow a phrase from Kant). What woke me up in this regard was reading Eastern Orthodox theology and reading and teaching on various parts of Johns gospel, particularly chapter seventeen. In what follows Ill share some thoughts from the East and then move on to look at John, and, hopefully, doing so will help highlight how significant it is that Christians can have a relationship with God.
Thoughts from the East - Deification and Relationship with God
You dont have to read Eastern Orthodox theology too long before you come across the concept of divinization, deification or theosis (all synonyms). Timothy Wares The Orthodox Church provides a very concise understanding of deification: the final goal at which every Christian must aim: to become god, to attain theosis, deification or divinization. For Orthodoxy our salvation and redemption mean our deification.[5] When youve grown up in conservative evangelical churches all your life and have been educated at a conservative Baptist Bible college like I have, you read something saying you should aim to become God and you immediately start thinking heresy. But often times, and this was true for me in the case of deification, it is the scent of heresy (whether true or perceived) that forces you to examine what is said more closely, and, in turn, examine your own understanding. In what follows I will not give a full and faithful exposition of the Orthodox doctrine of deification for a couple of reasons. One is that to do so would take too long. Secondly, and primarily, my intention here is not to give a faithful account of the Orthodox position on deification, but, rather, to present a few things about and surrounding the doctrine that have helped me better understand the fullness of what relationship with God means. Ill start by briefly highlighting the centrality of the doctrine of deification in Orthodox theology. Ill then quickly mention a few things that may help quiet (though perhaps not totally silence) the heresy alarm bells, and, finally, Ill spend most of my time examining the incarnation as it relates to the doctrine of deification, before moving on to Johns gospel.
The Centrality of the Doctrine
The doctrine of deification is not an obscure or tangential doctrine in Orthodoxy that you have to go to some neglected, dusty tome to find. It is at the very heart of all Orthodox thinking. You catch a glimpse of this in the last part of Wares quote above, For Orthodoxy our salvation and redemption mean our deification.[6] You can see from this that deification is tied to the very heart of the gospel our salvation and redemption. The centrality of deification is expressed differently, though just as emphatically, by another prominent figure in modern Orthodoxy, Vladimir Lossky. At the beginning of his book, The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church, Lossky speaks of the churchs struggle with various heretical ideologies throughout the centuries, such as Gnosticism, Arianism, Nestorianism, Apollinarianism, Monophysitism etc. He shows how deification relates to all these struggles and concludes, All the history of Christian dogma unfolds itself about this mystical centre [mans deification], guarded by different weapons against its many and diverse assailants in the course of successive ages. The theological doctrines which have been elaborated in the course of these struggles can be treated in the most direct relation to the vital endthat of union with God [deification]to the attainment of which they are subservient.[7] This statement by Lossky not only shows the supreme importance of deification for the Orthodoxall the history of Christian dogma unfolds itself about itbut it also begins to give some content to what is meant by deification. In the above quote Ive supplied in brackets the word deification because from the context it is clear that is what Lossky is referring to, but you can see that in one of the instances above he uses the words union with God. This is what deification is about it is about union with God, and, as Ill argue below particularly with the discussion of Johns gospel this union is of an intimately personal/relational character. Recast in these terms, then, deification is about mans union/relationship with God, and put this way, it may begin to sound a little less alarming. Before moving on to look at the incarnation in relation to deification, Ill mention a few more points that may quiet the alarm bells a bit further.
Quieting the Alarm Bells
Before quickly writing off the doctrine, it is important to remember at least three things. First, as has been mentioned, deification is central to the Orthodox faith, and something that is so central to a branch of Christianity with millions of adherents should not be lightly brushed aside. Secondly, the doctrine has foundations in major Christian thinkers from very early in church history, such as Irenaeus (I will say more about him in the next section). Neither of these considerations necessitates the truth of the doctrine, but they should at least give us pause before we dismiss it entirely. Thirdly, and more importantly, the Orthodox do not simply believe this on the basis of the teaching of the church fathersthey think there is scriptural evidence for the idea of deification. A key text is 2 Peter 1:4: Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires (NIV emphasis mine). Johns gospel, particularly chapter seventeen, is also a place that scriptural warrant is found.[8] It is not my intention to explain or defend an Orthodox understanding of these passages, although as Ive already mentioned, I will turn to Johns gospel with some of my own thoughts below. I mention these scriptures here to show that the Orthodox adhere to the doctrine on scriptural grounds and not simply on philosophical or historical grounds.
Looking at a few things that deification is not should also help clear up some misunderstanding. In the last section I mentioned how deification is thought of in terms of union with God. One thing to flag up here is that this union does not entail our being absorbed into God and becoming a part of his essence. Union with God does not entail a loss of distinctiondeified Christians are still themselves, while at the same time being united with God. This important point is made in different ways by several writers, both ancient and modern. In arguing against the position of the Arians, Athanasius says that our being in God does not mean our union with the Father is identical to Jesus union with the Father. Rather, we receive this union by grace through the Spirit, where as Christ is in the Father by nature.[9] Maximus Confessor also makes the point that the nature of the believer is not changed due to deification, For it is clear that He who became man without sin (cf. Heb. 4:15) will divinize human nature without changing it into the divine nature.[10] And Lossky echoes this, while adding a bit more precision: The union to which we are called is neither hypostaticas in the case of the human nature of Christnor substantial, as in that of the three divine Persons: it is union with God in His energies, or union by grace making us participate in the divine nature, without our essence becoming thereby the essence of God.[11] Lossky speaks of why union with God does not result in the Christian being absorbed into Gods nature by saying it is union with God in his energies. The Orthodox make a distinction between Gods essence and his energies, and because the union with God is with his energies, his essence and the essence of the believer do not fuse into one, but remain distinct. I will leave to the side a discussion of what is meant by Gods energies as opposed to his essence because that goes beyond the scope of this article.[12] The significant point for my concerns is that the union is not hypostaticas in the case of the human nature of Christnor substantial, as in that of the three divine Persons. This is critical because it means that the deified believer does not become a fourth (or fifth or millionth) member of the Trinity (which would, of course, then cease to be Trinity).[13] This is a crucial clarification, and for me at least, significantly helps quiet the heresy alarm bells that start ringing when I read a passage like Wares above that tells me I must aim to become God. However, although such considerations quiet my concerns about heresy, they also dull some of the initial excitement (albeit perhaps a wary excitement) by such a raw expression of deification Wares. Part of the reason the excitement wears off, I think, is because saying that participation in the divine nature means you are not a member of the Trinity states things negatively: It doesnt tell you what participation in the divine nature does mean.[14] A more positive understanding of what this participation entails should begin to unfold in the next two sections, and hopefully, therefore, some of the excitement should return as well.
The Incarnation and Deification
For the Orthodox, deification is the goal of the Christian the reason for his being. In this section Ill explore how through the incarnation, Christ makes this goal attainable for the believer. As mentioned above, Irenaeus in one of the early writers in which you can find ideas of deification. Irenaeus is perhaps best known for his monumental work Against Heresies, where he describes and refutes a myriad of Gnostic heresies. In this work, Irenaeus seeks to defend a doctrine of Christ that accords with apostolic witness and Scripture. This is crucial because it is only the Christ of Scripture, who is both divine and human, who can, therefore, effect our salvation and draw the believer into God. For example, he writes against those who assert Jesus was just a man saying, But, being ignorant of Him who from the Virgin is Emmanuel, they are deprived of his gift which is eternal life...He [The Word] speaks undoubtedly these words [referring to Psalm 82:6-7] to those who have not received the gift of adoption, but who despise the incarnation of the pure generation of the Word of God, defraud human nature of promotion into God, and prove themselves ungrateful to the Word of God, who became flesh for them.[15] So those denying the divinity of Jesus lose his gift of eternal life and promotion into God. He makes a similar statement against the Ebionites saying, how can they be saved unless it was God who wrought out their salvation upon earth? Or how shall man pass into God, unless God has passed into man?.[16] In order for man to attain this end, God first had to pass into men: i.e., God had to become a man. Irenaeus does not explicitly use the terminology of deification, but his language of passing into God foreshadows the explicit language of thinkers such as Athanasius a couple of centuries later. Irenaeus comes even closer to the formulations of Athanasius in book five of Against Heresies when he says, the Word of God, our Lord Jesus Christ through His transcendent love, [became] what we are, that He might bring us to be even what He is Himself.[17] This is God coming down in order to raise men up, and this is the theme that Athanasius picks up on a couple of centuries later.
Near the end of Athanasius On the Incarnation we find one of the classic expressions of deification: For He [the Word] was made man that we might be made God.[18] Athanasius returns to different expressions of this idea in many of his writings. One comes in his second discourse against the Arians, in which Athanasius makes several points that are relevant for our discussion:
For therefore did He assume the body originate and human, that having renewed it as its Framer, He might deify it in Himself, and thus might introduce us all into the kingdom of heaven after his likeness. For man had not been deified if joined to a creature, or unless the Son were very God; nor had man been brought into the Fathers presence, unless He had been his natural and true Word who had put on the body. And as we had not been delivered from sin and the curse, unless it had been by nature human flesh, which the Word put on (for we should have nothing common with what was foreign), so also the man had not been deified, unless the Word who became flesh had been by nature from the Father and proper to Him. For therefore the union was of this kind, that He might unite what is man by nature to Him who is in the nature of the Godhead, and his salvation and deification might be sure.[19]
Athanasius is continuing in the vein of Irenaeus here, stressing that it was essential that Jesus be both divine and human for at least two critical reasons: Jesus had to be a man in order to deliver us from sin and the curse because our sin is a human problem that needed a human solution. Secondly, he had to be God in order to deify us and introduce us into the kingdom of heaven and the presence of the Father. Put in the terms that I began the article with, this is not just salvation from sin and judgement, but salvation to or for relationship with God. Granted, Athanasius does not speak here in terms of relationship with God, but he does provide some positive content to what deification entails; e.g., entrance into the kingdom of heaven and the presence of the Father. Being brought into the Fathers presence has particular relational overtones when viewed in light of passages from Johns gospel that will be examined below. However, before moving on to those passages in John it will be useful to look at one more perspective on the incarnation and deification.
Recall that according to Ware it [deification] is the final goal at which every Christian must aim,[20] and for Lossky the ultimate end is union with God or deification.[21] I have shown how for both Iranaeus and Athanasius the incarnation of the divine Word secures not only the believers salvation from sin and death but also his promotion into God or deification. Pairing these two ideas then, deification as the ultimate end and the incarnation of the Word securing deification, can lead to the conclusion that some Orthodox thinkers hold that the Word would have become flesh whether or not man sinned. The Incarnation, writes Ware, is an act of Gods philanthropia, of His loving-kindness towards humankind. Several eastern writers, looking at the Incarnation from this point of view, have argued that even if humans had never fallen, God in His love for humanity would still have become human: the Incarnation must be seen as part of the eternal purpose of God, and not simply as an answer to the fall.[22] This point of view is stated very provocatively by George Gabriel when he writes, The Incarnation did not take place for the Crucifixion; the Crucifixion took place so the Incarnation and the eternal communion of God and man could be fulfilled despite Satan, sin, and death.[23] Such a view carries with it the idea that the communion or union God has with believers through the incarnation is greater than or more intimate than what he shared with Adam and Eve before the fall. The incarnation, from this perspective, does more than just restore mankind to his pre-fall state; rather, as Archibald Roberts puts it describing the understanding of Irenaeus and the Asiatics, man had been created for a destiny which he had never realised; the interruption in the history of our race introduced by sin was repaired by the Incarnation, which carried back the race to a new head, and so carried it forward to a destiny of which under its original head it was incapable.[24] Roberts goes on to associate Athanasius with Irenaeus, saying for both of them the incarnation was, an advance upon, the original state of man.[25] Roberts cites Athanasius second discourse against the Arians (section 67) where the following passage can be found to substantiate this claim: Mankind is then perfected in Him [Christ] and restored, as it was made in the beginning, nay with greater grace[26] And according to the likes of Gabriel, this greater grace, this deeper communion achieved through the Word taking on humanity was always a part of Gods design for mankind.
Admittedly, asserting that the Word would have become flesh even if man had not sinned takes us into the realms of speculation. However, I think consideration of such a position highlights something important. Such a view places the love of God for humanity and his desire to be in the most intimate communion with humanity right at the centre of the incarnation, and, therefore, causes us to marvel at the amazing love of God for mankind. Perhaps this is because it shows that Gods great love for man, displayed in the incarnation, is not simply reactionary, responding to sin, but is part of his settled intentions toward humanity as a means of bringing man into the most intimate communion with God. However, the potential danger in speculating that the incarnation would have taken place apart from the fall is that such a view could lessen the seriousness of humanitys sin and the importance of the cross. The reality of the world we live in and the way that world is portrayed by the Bible is that man did sin, that the Word did become flesh and the cross is central to the incarnation. According to John Behr, Athanasius in his On the Incarnation uses the term incarnation to refer broadly not just to the Word being born as a man but also to his death on the cross. Behr writes, In other words, incarnation does not simply refer to the birth of Jesus from Mary, conflating Jn 1.14, which does not speak of a birth, with the infancy narratives, which do not speak of a previously existing heavenly being, but rather refers to this birth when seen from, and then described in, the perspective of the Cross.[27] Throughout the gospels Jesus makes it clear that he came to die (for example, Mark 10:45). And other places in the New Testament highlight the eternal nature of the purposes of God through the death of the son (1 Peter 1:18-20; Revelation 13:8). It is in the sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross that mans salvation from sin and death, as well as his elevation to intimate communion with God are made possible. And both these aspects of our salvation are found in Johns gospel, to which we now turn.
John's Gospel
In Johns gospel we see both what we are saved from and what we are saved to. Quite early in the gospel we are confronted with the problem of mans sin and are shown Jesus death is the solution. We also see that Jesus death provides eternal life for those who believe in him. The meaning of eternal life is fleshed out in chapter seventeen, and although John does not mention deification his language does resonate with some of the ideas discussed above.
In chapter seventeen John records Jesus prayer to his Father for his disciples and those who will believe in him through their message. Jesus begins his prayer by saying that his hour has come. A survey of the rest of Johns gospel reveals that what John has in mind when referring to Jesus hour is his death, and this death involves being lifted up on the cross (cf. particularly 3:13; 12:23-36). So Jesus death, the resulting glory for himself and the Father and the securing of eternal life for those the Father has given him form the context of the rest of the prayer (17:1-5). And in verse three Jesus defines eternal life: knowing God and knowing him, the one sent by God. From the rest of the gospel and the rest of the prayer, it is clear that the knowledge referred to here is no simple mental assent. In verses six through eight we see that this knowledge involves obedience to Gods word and truly understanding that Jesus came from, and believing he was sent by, God. As Jesus broadens from praying for his disciples to those who will believe as a result of their message (vv. 20-26), the picture of what this knowledge of God entails/leads to is expressed in the most intimate terms. A few comments from these verses and other places in Johns gospel where similar things are expressed will help to highlight this intimacy.
In 1:18 we see that Jesus is in the bosom of the Father. This is an expression which speaks of intimate relationship (the TNIV and NIV 2010 translate it, as in closest relationship with the Father). The Word, who eternally shares in this intimate relationship with the Father, as the rest of the verse goes on to say, is the one who makes Him known. And, as Jesus says to Philip in chapter fourteen, if you have seen him, you have seen the Father. In this exchange with Philip he goes on to say that the Father is in him and he is in the Father. Moving to chapter seventeen, we encounter similar language: Jesus being in the Father and the Father being in him, but here Jesus prays that those who believe in him should also be included in this intimate union shared by the Father and Son. The eternal life that comes from knowing the Father and Son involves being one in the Father and the Son (v. 21) and having the Son dwell in the believer (v. 23). This eternal life also involves believers being with Jesus where he is so that they can see the glory given to him because of the Fathers love before the creation of the world (v.24). This harkens back to 1:18 which tells us where Jesus is: in the Fathers bosom. And as Athanasius writes, the believer can only be introduced into the kingdom of heaven and into the Fathers presence if Christ took on flesh. The incarnation in the very full sense of the word that includes Christs death and resurrection opens up the possibility of believers being where Christ is, which is in the midst of the intimate communion he has with his Father.
So in Johns gospel, particularly in chapter seventeen, we see the connection for the believer between knowing Jesus and the Father, being in Father and Son, and having the love of the Father dwelling in them, as well as having the Son dwelling in them (v.26). This, indeed, is union with God, and, as Ware puts it when commenting on this passage, Christ prays that we may share in the life of the Trinity, in the movement of love which passes between the divine persons; He prays that we might be taken up into the Godhead.[28] This is the groundbreaking, breathtaking, spectacular truth of having relationship with God. The Orthodox doctrine of deification, whether one agrees with it at all points or not, helps to awaken us to some of the amazing scriptural truths about eternal life, such as union with God.
It is very easy to become numb to the radical message of the gospel, both in what it says about what we are saved from and what we are saved to. And even if we were able to fully grasp all that the coming of Christ in the flesh means for these two areas, there would still be infinite depths to mine. For as Athanasius says,
The achievements of the Saviour, resulting from His becoming man, are of such kind and number, that if one should wish to enumerate them, he may be compared to men who gaze at the expanse of the sea and wish to count its waves. For as one cannot take in the whole of the waves with his eyes, for those which are coming on baffle the sense of him that attempts it; so for him that would take in all the achievements of Christ in the body, it is impossible to take in the whole, even by reckoning them up, as those which go beyond his thought are more than those he thinks he has taken in.[29]
May Christians never cease to be amazed at the infinite wonders that are ours because of the incarnation of the Word.
[1] Granted, this in not a fully orbed picture of justification. Even in the above courtroom illustration, the picture is not wholly negative, we also positively receive Christs righteousness. The point is that we often focus on the negative. We could also say that we are saved to live obedient/holy lives (cf. Romans 6 and 1 Peter 1:1-2), which could fall under the heading of sanctification. However, although there are certainly links between relationship with God and sanctification, sanctification will not be a focus of this article.
[2] Francis A. Schaeffer, The God Who is There, in The Francis A. Schaeffer Trilogy, (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 1990) p. 172.
[3] Joseph M. Scriven, What a Friend We Have in Jesus
[4] C. Austin Miles, In the Garden
[5] Timothy Ware, The Orthodox Church, (London: Penguin Books, 1997) p. 231. [Hereafter, Ware]
[6] Ware, p. 231, emphasis mine.
[7] Vladimir Lossky, The Mystical Theology of the Eastern Church, (Crestwood: St. Vladimirs Seminary Press, 1976) p. 10-11. [Hereafter, Lossky]
[8] Ware mentions both passages in his discussion of deification, p. 231ff.
[9] Athanasius, Four Discourses Against the Arians, in Nicene and Post-Post Nicene Fathers, Second Series, Volume 4, St. Athanasius: Select Works and Letters, eds. Philip Schaff and Henry Wace. (Peabody: Hendrickson Publishers, 1999) p. 403-407. [Hereafter, Athanasius, followed by the page number in this volume]
[10] Maximus Confessor, in The Philokalia: The Complete Text, Compiled by St Nikodimos of the Holy Mountain and St Makarios of Corinth Volume Two, trans. G.E.H. Palmer, Philip Sherrard and Kallistos Ware, (London: Faber and Faber, 1990) p. 178.
[11] Lossky, p. 87.
[12] For more information about Gods energies, see chapter four in Lossky entitled Uncreated Energies, p. 67-90.
[13] Lossky, p. 69-70.
[14] For an in-depth, positive exposition of deification, see chapter four of Lossky, p. 67-90.
[15] Iranaeus, Against Heresies, in Ante-Nicene Fathers Volume 1, The Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr, Iranaeus, eds. Alexander Roberts and James Donaldson. (Peabody: Hendrickson Publishers, 1999) p. 448, emphasis mine.
[16] Ibid, p. 507, emphasis mine.
[17] Ibid, p. 526, emphasis mine.
[18] Athanasius, p. 65.
[19] Athanasius, p. 386.
[20] Ware, p. 231.
[21] Lossky, p. 9.
[22] Ware, p. 225. Ware cites Maximus Confessor and Isaac the Syrian as proponents of such a view from the East. He also mentions Duns Scotus, from the West, as holding such a position.
[23] George S. Gabriel, Mary the Untrodden Portal of God, (Ridgewood: Zephyer, 2005) found at http://fatherstephen.wordpress.com/2010/03/25/the-annunciation-the-cause-of-all-things/, last accessed on 21 December 2010.
[24] Archibald Roberts, from the Prolegomena to Nicene and Post Nicene Fathers, Second Series, Volume 4, St. Athanasius: Select Works and Letters, eds. Philip Schaff and Henry Wace, (Peabody: Hendrickson Publishers, 1999) p. lxxi.
[25] Ibid, emphasis his.
[26] Athanasius, p. 385, emphasis mine.
[27] John Behr, Formation of Christian Theology Volume 2, The Nicene Faith: Part One True God of True God, (Crestwood: St. Vladimirs Seminary Press, 2004) p. 185.
[28] Ware, p. 231.
[29] Athanasius, p. 65.


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(G) Application and enforcement of State consumer protection and quality standards
(i) In general A waiver granted under this paragraph to an organization with respect to licensing under State law is conditioned upon the organization's compliance with all consumer protection and quality standards insofar as such standards— Such standards shall not include any standard preempted under section 1395w–26 (b)(3)(B) of this title.
(ii) Incorporation into contract In the case of such a waiver granted to an organization with respect to a State, the Secretary shall incorporate the requirement that the organization (and Medicare Choice plans it offers) comply with standards under clause (i) as part of the contract between the Secretary and the organization under section 1395w–27 of this title.
(iii) Enforcement In the case of such a waiver granted to an organization with respect to a State, the Secretary may enter into an agreement with the State under which the State agrees to provide for monitoring and enforcement activities with respect to compliance of such an organization and its Medicare Choice plans with such standards. Such monitoring and enforcement shall be conducted by the State in the same manner as the State enforces such standards with respect to other Medicare Choice organizations and plans, without discrimination based on the type of organization to which the standards apply. Such an agreement shall specify or establish mechanisms by which compliance activities are undertaken, while not lengthening the time required to review and process applications for waivers under this paragraph.
(H) Report
By not later than December 31, 2001, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Finance of the Senate a report regarding whether the waiver process under this paragraph should be continued after December 31, 2002. In making such recommendation, the Secretary shall consider, among other factors, the impact of such process on beneficiaries and on the long-term solvency of the program under this subchapter.
(b) Assumption of full financial risk
The Medicare Choice organization shall assume full financial risk on a prospective basis for the provision of the health care services for which benefits are required to be provided under section 1395w–22 (a)(1) of this title, except that the organization—
(1) may obtain insurance or make other arrangements for the cost of providing to any enrolled member such services the aggregate value of which exceeds such aggregate level as the Secretary specifies from time to time,
(2) may obtain insurance or make other arrangements for the cost of such services provided to its enrolled members other than through the organization because medical necessity required their provision before they could be secured through the organization,
(3) may obtain insurance or make other arrangements for not more than 90 percent of the amount by which its costs for any of its fiscal years exceed 115 percent of its income for such fiscal year, and
(4) may make arrangements with physicians or other health care professionals, health care institutions, or any combination of such individuals or institutions to assume all or part of the financial risk on a prospective basis for the provision of basic health services by the physicians or other health professionals or through the institutions.
(c) Certification of provision against risk of insolvency for unlicensed PSOs
(1) In general
Each Medicare Choice organization that is a provider-sponsored organization, that is not licensed by a State under subsection (a) of this section, and for which a waiver application has been approved under subsection (a)(2) of this section, shall meet standards established under section 1395w–26 (a) of this title relating to the financial solvency and capital adequacy of the organization.
(2) Certification process for solvency standards for PSOs
The Secretary shall establish a process for the receipt and approval of applications of a provider-sponsored organization described in paragraph (1) for certification (and periodic recertification) of the organization as meeting such solvency standards. Under such process, the Secretary shall act upon such a certification application not later than 60 days after the date the application has been received.
(d) "Provider-sponsored organization" defined
(1) In general
In this part, the term "provider-sponsored organization" means a public or private entity—
(A) that is established or organized, and operated, by a health care provider, or group of affiliated health care providers,
(B) that provides a substantial proportion (as defined by the Secretary in accordance with paragraph (2)) of the health care items and services under the contract under this part directly through the provider or affiliated group of providers, and
(2) Substantial proportion
In defining what is a "substantial proportion" for purposes of paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary—
(A) shall take into account the need for such an organization to assume responsibility for providing—
(i) significantly more than the majority of the items and services under the contract under this section through its own affiliated providers; and
(ii) most of the remainder of the items and services under the contract through providers with which the organization has an agreement to provide such items and services,
in order to assure financial stability and to address the practical considerations involved in integrating the delivery of a wide range of service providers;
(B) shall take into account the need for such an organization to provide a limited proportion of the items and services under the contract through providers that are neither affiliated with nor have an agreement with the organization; and
(3) Affiliation
For purposes of this subsection, a provider is "affiliated" with another provider if, through contract, ownership, or otherwise—
(A) one provider, directly or indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the other,
(B) both providers are part of a controlled group of corporations under section 1563 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
(C) each provider is a participant in a lawful combination under which each provider shares substantial financial risk in connection with the organization's operations, or
(4) Control
For purposes of paragraph (3), control is presumed to exist if one party, directly or indirectly, owns, controls, or holds the power to vote, or proxies for, not less than 51 percent of the voting rights or governance rights of another.
(5) "Health care provider" defined
In this subsection, the term "health care provider" means—
(A) any individual who is engaged in the delivery of health care services in a State and who is required by State law or regulation to be licensed or certified by the State to engage in the delivery of such services in the State, and
Source(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XVIII, § 1855, as added Pub. L. 105–33, title IV, § 4001,Aug. 5, 1997, 111 Stat. 312.)
References in Text
The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (d)(3)(B), (D), is classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
Change of Name
References to Medicare Choice deemed to refer to Medicare Advantage or MA, subject to an appropriate transition provided by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in the use of those terms, see section 201 ofPub. L. 108–173, set out as a note under section 1395w–21 of this title.
Committee on Commerce of House of Representatives changed to Committee on Energy and Commerce of House of Representatives, and jurisdiction over matters relating to securities and exchanges and insurance generally transferred to Committee on Financial Services of House of Representatives by House Resolution No. 5, One Hundred Seventh Congress, Jan. 3, 2001.
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Introduction to Astronomy is an algebra-based introduction to the science of astronomy, designed to give the student an appreciation for the size and complexity of the universe. Topics covered include the solar system, the Milky Way galaxy and the large-scale structure of the universe. Particular emphasis will be placed on reconciling the current understanding of cosmology with Biblical accounts. A laboratory session is required.
Covers classical physics that includes mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and optics. Modern concepts such as quantum physics will also be discussed. Students will engage in experiments that demonstrate the concepts discussed in lectures using various equipment and the computer.
The second of a two-semester sequence, providing a general introduction to physics. Covers electromagnetism and modern physics using precalculus methods. The course has three hours of classroom time and three hours of lab per week. (Prerequisite: MAT 231 Pre-Calculus, PHY 121). Note: There are lab fees for these courses.
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Little Room, Big Impact: Bold Paper in the Powder Room
I am terrified...of wallpaper. Sure, it looks lovely in other people's homes, but I recall a traumatic experience I had as a child when I bought the most perfect wallpaper, covered in teeny tiny flowers, for the living room in my dollhouse and it wrinkled. To this day, there are bumpy spots on the wall of my dollhouse. I imagine the dolls strategically placing paintings and potted plants, deeply ashamed at my clumsiness.
But you know, I've decided that facing one's childhood fears is an important part of growing up. Maybe this will be the year I dip my toes in the wallpaper pool. I think I'll start with the powder room.
I am tremendously lucky to have a powder room. It's one of my favorite rooms in the house, because I hardly ever go in there, so it's almost always clean. It's also approximately the size of an airplane bathroom, which seems to make it an easy target for my budding wallpapering skills. And thanks to the internet, I have lots of inspiration.
1. A lovely toile from Lonny.
2. I know this is tile, and not wallpaper - but I love the way the design extends to cover the whole room. From Design*Sponge.
3. Somehow this combination of gold mirror with light blue wallpaper is airy and ornate all at the same time. From the Decorista.
4. Bold graphics enliven a little room in this photo from HGTV.
5. From Better Homes & Gardens, further proof that the ubiquitous Cole & Son 'Woods' wallpaper works absolutely everywhere.
6. The Cole & Sons crops up again, although the bathroom seems like an unusual place for a bookshelf. From Houzz.
7. This is not wallpaper, I believe, but something akin to mod-podge. It's like a craft project you can do your business in. I have tremendous respect for that. From Lonny.
8. Just modern enough to be pretty without being precious. From Lonny.
9. I might never leave the bathroom. Made By Girl.
10. Or, inspired by this room from House Beautiful, I could just forget about paper entirely and cover the room with cork. Gives you something to think about.


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A winner was selected from 97 designs submitted by 18 freelance designers.
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In business more then 10 years.
Luke Sheridan is the owner, his clients believe he's a good person, who spend special attention to the workmanship and details. Every job is a love affair. No details are overlooked, the duct work, lines, tubes, and product line is installed to the highest standards.
Sheridan offers a 10 year quality pledge. Not working just for the sale. This is a long term, client referral business. Warranty is critically important with Heating and Air Conditioning investments. Sheridan is no exception.
Sheridan is also uses the latest technology, green technology, energy efficient, saving consumer money and lowering carbon foot print.
The Green Technology push is really important to Sheridan.
Gender 50/50 (male to female decision makers).
95% White Buyers
Income level $50,0000 + household income
More customers are college or higher educated
Women want to know a Sheridan professional is presentable, knowledgeable and trusted.
75% of Sheridan clients are retired. Clients choose Sheridan because of their reputation for delivering quality workmanship. This is key.
All Sheridan contractors are approachable, knowledgeable, and capable of putting the Sheridan touch on any Heating or Air installation.
Target Area is Ontario, Canada, specifically the York Region (north or Toronto).
Looking for creative ideas. Something that will really make Sheridan stand out. We want professional, differentiated, quality workmanship, some kind of creative logo that represents comfort and quality air for consumers.
Let the collaborative process continue from their.
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Mark Thompson is back home at his lake house in North Carolina, where he and wife Lynda are ready for their first daily podcast Monday morning. The site www.markandlynda.us has attracted 22,000-plus members who chat, upload photos and videos and are keeping the site active until the couple unveils the new show.
Thompson e-mailed, "Our first podcast will set the tone for what the show is, which is about family and relationships. My wife and I have been successfully married for 30 years and we may be able to help those that find themselves in a difficult place.
"The podcast will be available to you through iTunes and our website, www.markandlynda.us but we encourage anyone that can, to listen live by going to our website at 8 a.m. (Pacific) and click on the listen live button. You can call us toll free at 888-973-3971 or through Twitter or Facebook, both of which are found on our site.
"Also know that if you go to www.markandlynda.us and get signed up we send each day's podcast directly to your inbox each day and the podcast is free."
We've covered Brian Phelps and Jill Whelan's daily podcast, now it's time to check out Mark and Lynda's. Email us and tell us what you think. Responses will be posted here next week.
"I can't imagine my mornings beginning with anyone else but Ellen K, as she's the consummate co-host," said Ryan Seacrest, host and producer of 'On-Air with Ryan Seacrest," 6-10 a.m. weekdays on Top 40 102.7 FM.
And what prompted the comment? Clear Channel and KIIS/102.7FM announced a contract extension for Ellen K through 2015. She started at KIIS -FM in Los Angeles in April of 1990. Last May, she got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and became the first woman to receive that award as an individual for FM entertainment radio.
"Ellen is a total pro," said John Ivey, senior vice president of programming for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. "She is genuine, honest and compassionate on the air and off, making her relatable to the audience and adored by the staff and management alike."
Seacrest added, "She is wicked, smart, funny, and cares about people. She's amazing in her zeal and professionalism, and I'm excited she's extending her time at KIIS." More information: www.kiisfm.com.
As soon as you see the ranger hat on CBS LA Market Manager Steve Carver's head, you know there must be news about Shotgun Tom Kelly. And there is. Kelly has signed a new three-year contract to stay on classic hits K-Earth 101 through 2015. He's on 3-7 p.m. weekdays and will get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2013.
OK, last week we teased there would be news about one of the "family" members of the KLOS-FM Mark and Brian Show. If you guessed Kelli Gates, you would be right. She has been named announcer for the new "Marie" (Osmond) weekday talk show on The Hallmark Channel. It airs at noon on most cable systems. I'm guessing she'd still love to work in a radio gig sometime, too.
Radio personalities always know that when a job ends, they better be ready for finding new challenges. Randy West is a voiceover artist whose talents have also been heard on CBS-TV's "The Price Is Right." There was a Las Vegas stage show edition of the game show, but it's been revamped to criss-cross the country and West is the announcer. He told LARadio.com's Don Barrett,
"It's all very high-tech. The huge investment is paying off royally as an experiment in touring the show in a series of one-nighters that has sold out theaters coast-to-coast.
"I was happily lured back as they wanted the 'A Team' to embark on this new venture. This year's Emmy winner for best game show host, Todd Newton, and I are reunited and having a ball. An 18-wheeler that usually schleps 'American Idol' carries the set and tows the NEW CAR that is de rigueur for any show. The $1 million tour bus that brought the Glee 3D show to the hinterlands carries a dozen of us – talent, producers, stage managers, electronics techs, a lighting director, a set designer and a road manager – to the hotels along the way. Local crews as large as 25 members do an amazing job interfacing with our crew to load-in and load-out on a killer schedule. It's a trip in every sense of the word!"
Orange County resident and former radio broadcaster Bob Shannon, aka R.J. Adams, has always kept busy with his acting workshops. Now he is a writer-actor on the new movie "The Studio Club," being filmed in Los Angeles and Orange County for release in 2013. The movie is a mystery thriller set in the late 1950s in Hollywood. Scenes will soon be shot in Fullerton, Shannon said. He uses the Adams name in the credits.
Shannon e-mailed that he and director/actor Brian Krause "have successfully resurrected The Studio Club from Hollywood's golden years 1958/59. The street in from of the historic landmark was lined with classic cars from the late 50's and the building was a glow with lights, activity and beautiful women all decked out in vintage wardrobe."
See more information the film here.
Broadcasters and other media professionals attended a one day summit Oct. 11 in Los Angeles hosted by Talkers Magazine. Publisher Michael Harrison said, "It was a packed house as some 275 talk media broadcasters from across the country rocked the old Steve Allen Theater in Hollywood. Among the 50 speakers were KFI's Robin Bertolucci and Bill Handel, Cable Radio Network's Michael Horn, Tom Leykis, KNX's Andy Ludlum, and syndicated talker Lars Larson. Full reports on the event are available at www.talkers.com.
"It struck the perfect balance of schmooze and panel-news and talk," said Patt Morrison of KPCC-FM.
SiriusXM is offering subscribers "Scare Nation," an all-Kiss limited-run channel showcasing the band's career. The service said will also offer a Halloween edition of SiriusXM's "Town Hall with Kiss."
The "Scream Radio" channel will feature what the network calls "creepy, spooky sounds for trick-or-treating and partying; includes exclusive scary-sound mixes by Larry the Cable Guy, Christopher Lloyd, and more."
If you're in a party mood, there will be broadcasts from top Halloween parties: Lance Bass from the "Halloweenie" party at The Lot in Hollywood; Frank DeCaro, from Bette Midler's "Hulaween"
Additional channels will be dedicated to scary stories and classic Halloween episodes of radio shows. More info: www.siriusxm.com.
Orange County Register business writer Jon Lansner is on KFWB/980 AM at 8:12 a.m. Fridays.
"The Pet Place Radio Show" airs 7:30 a.m. Sundays on K-Mozart 1260 AM. The Oct. 21 show with Orange County host-producer Marie Hulett features Kathy Thorsell previewing the Orange County Pet Days event and Orange County Register's Maryanne Dell with her book reviews. More info: www.kmozart.com, www.petplace.org, and www.facebook.com/PetPlaceRadio.
Meghan Reyes, ex-KNX-AM traffic reporter, was in "Sky 5" this past week reporting on a police pursuit for KTLA/5.
Keri Tombazian will be at Spaghettini in Seal Beach Sunday (Oct. 21) for KTWV/94.7 FM's "Wave" Sunday Brunch. KTWV is also at The Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel. More info on the OC brunch: www.spaghettini.com.
Orange County chef Jamie Gwen is on KFWB/980 AM 8-10 a.m. Sundays. The Oct. 21 show features The Food Network's Ina Garten new cookbook and Iron Chef Jose Garces on Latin cuisine. More info: www.chefjamie.com.
Jeff Gehringer spotlights the Lettermen on "Jazz at the Spa" at 4 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 21) on KSPA/1510 AM. Also check out Manny Pacheco's "Forgotten Hollywood" weekly at 3 p.m. Saturdays. More information: www.forgottenhollywood.com, www.thesparadio.com.
Bob Goodman's "Whole 'Nuther Thing" at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 offers its 10th annual Frank Zappa Halloween Special. More info: www.ksbr.org. Previous shows are available for download at bobksbr.podomatic.com.
Pat Matthews '10 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 21) show celebrates hit singles of the Beatles. More info: beatlesarama.com.
Mari Frank hosts two Monday morning shows on KUCI/889.9 FM starting at 8 a.m. One is "Privacy Policy" and is followed by "Prescriptions for Healing Conflict." More information: email@example.com.
John and Larry Gassman's "Same Time Same Station" salutes the radio work of William Conrad; also "The Big Story" 1947 with Dorothy Kilgallen; and a "Bold Venture" episode with Lauren Bacall, who turned 89 in September, and Humphrey Bogart. It streams on demand beginning every Sunday at Jerry Haendiges's OTR site www.vintageradioplace.com. It is available from Radio Out Of The Past beginning Monday or Tuesday. Download it at www.radiooutofthepast.org.
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Mx Justin Vivian Bond is a trans-genre artist living in New York City. As a performer both on and Off-Broadway, Mx Bond has received numerous accolades winning an Obie (2001), a Bessie (2004), a Tony nomination (2007), the Ethyl Eichelberger Award (2007), The Peter Reed Foundaton Grant, and a New York Foundation for the Arts Grant for Artists. V authored the Lambda Literary Award winning memoir TANGO: My Childhood, Backwards and in High Heels (The Feminist Press, 2011).
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Washington Beach is a small district in Vice City. The Washington Mall, a small open-air mall, is located in the area. Situated in between Vice Point and Ocean Beach, the district is only a few blocks long. 1102 Washington Street is located here, right across from Ken Rosenberg's office. The district seems to have several small shops, all inaccessible. This is where Tommy Vercetti begins his adventure (in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City). The area hasn't changed significantly between the events of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, although the mall has yet to be constructed in GTA Vice City Stories, and the Washington Beach Fairground no longer exists in GTA Vice City.
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- DBP Security Headquarters
- Galeria Musical
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- Washington Beach is the biggest and longest beach in any 3D Universe games.
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7 U.S. Code § 1626 - Definitions
When used in this chapter, the term "agricultural products" includes agricultural, horticultural, viticultural, and dairy products, livestock and poultry, bees, forest products, fish and shellfish, and any products thereof, including processed and manufactured products, and any and all products raised or produced on farms and any processed or manufactured product thereof, and the term "State" when used in this chapter [1] shall include the Virgin Islands and Guam.
[1] See References in Text note below.
This chapter, referred to in text inserted by Pub. L. 92–318, probably means title II of act Aug. 14, 1946, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1621 of this title and Tables.
1972—Pub. L. 92–318 inserted ", and the term 'State' when used in this chapter shall include the Virgin Islands and Guam" before period at end.
Amendment by Pub. L. 92–318 effective after June 30, 1970, see section 506(n) of Pub. L. 92–318, set out as a note under section 326a of this title.
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Confused about what to invest in today? Join the club! The stock market has made up most of what it lost during the recession, but some say it's gone too high. Gold is down from its peak, yet worries about inflation may push it back up. Real estate appears to be coming back, but for how long? Safe investments, like certificates of deposit and government bonds, are available but are paying near-historic low rates.
So there's uncertainty and worries in the investment world. This isn't new. There are always worries, confusion and unpredictability with investing. Investing deals with the future and, of course, no one can perfectly foresee what's ahead.
What's an investor to do? Fortunately, there are some traditional investment rules that I believe still apply to today's turbulent times. There's no guarantee that following them will make you rich, but I'm hopeful they will prevent you from making some big mistakes.
Here are my top five rules.
Risk and return move together: One of the most frequently asked questions in my 35-year career has been, "Where can I invest my money to get higher earnings yet take no risk?" My answer is always short – nowhere! One of the basic rules of investing is that risk and return move together. To get a higher return on your money, you must take more risk. And to have less chance of losing some or all of your money, you have to accept a lower return.
This relationship should make sense. The only way someone will expose their hard-earned invested money to more risk is with the expectation — if things work out — of earning more on that money.
This is not to say people shouldn't take some risk in investing. Indeed, most experts say some risky ventures should be part of any investment portfolio. But investors should know the level of risk they're taking. Also, investors shouldn't think they can have the free lunch of low risk and high returns!
Learn, and only then, leap: I can remember by late mom and dad sitting around the kitchen table 50 years ago and listening to someone making pitches for investments. My parents never went to college — indeed, neither finished high school — and while intelligent, they simply didn't understand the terminology or ideas of investing. I know they had no clue as to what the salesperson was saying.
Any investment worthy of consideration should and can be presented and explained to you in an easily-understood fashion with a minimum of jargon and complications. And if it can't be explained to your satisfaction, then you should walk away. For any investment, you need to know exactly how your money will be working, what can go right and what can go wrong. Don't let someone wave their hands and say, "It's complicated, but it will work out – trust me." That's not good enough.
Find fees: Investment managers and companies have to earn money. So somehow they will be compensated. That's understandable. But before you put your money in any investment, find out exactly how the compensation occurs. Sometimes it will be when you initially invest the money, sometimes when you withdraw the money, sometimes while the investment is working and sometimes a combination of the three. The point is, know how you pay and what you pay.
And beware, fees do vary. So if an investment charges higher fees, ask what you are getting in return for those costs.
Decide to diversify: A traditional way of dealing with risk — as well as with the reality that knowing which investments will do best in the future is difficult — is diversification. Diversification means putting your investments eggs into many baskets. How many baskets? Experts say to consider stocks, inflation hedges like gold and real estate, short-term "cash" investments such as money market funds and long-term bonds paying a fixed interest rate. Mutual funds are a great way to access most of these baskets.
How much money you put in each is a personal choice, but having greater percentages in safer investments — like cash and bonds — as you age is usually recommended.
Timing is tough: Most investors have dreams of timing their investments, meaning moving money in just as the investment is ready to take off, then moving money out prior to a drop or crash. It's good to have dreams, but this is one that is very, very difficult to achieve. Many have tried — and may succeed for a while — but eventually the odds catch up to them. So rather than trying to hit a home run with your investments, the alternative is to go with singles and doubles!
These investment rules have made sense (and cents) in the past. Do they still make sense today? You decide.
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Dr. Mike Walden is a William Neal Reynolds Professor and North Carolina Cooperative Extension economist in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics of N.C. State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He teaches and writes on personal finance, economic outlook and public policy. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences communications unit provides his You Decide column every two weeks. Previous columns are available at http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/agcomm/news-center/tag/you-decide
Related audio files are at http://www.cals.ncsu.edu/agcomm/news-center/category/economic-perspective/


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Legislators express their frustration over problems with the Health Connector's troubled website.
Gov. Deval Patrick's new special assistant in charge of overseeing the repair of the Health Connector's troubled enrollment website told lawmakers on Wednesday that the state was seeking a six-month extension from the federal government to keep subscribers enrolled in current coverage plans beyond the March 31 deadline to give ample time to repair the faulty site.
Sarah Iselin, on leave from her job at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, testified before the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing, offering frustrated and at times angry legislators assurances that health officials recognize the turmoil that has been created by the botched rollout and are working to provide access to coverage.
"I don't care what is promised, because we've heard that before," said Rep. Jay Barrows, a Mansfield Republican. "There is no way you can deliver by March 31."
Iselin, who acknowledged it would be difficult to right the ship in the next two months, traveled to Washington D.C. last Friday, the day after she was named by Gov. Patrick to oversee the Connector website fix with Health Connector Executive Director Jean Yang and Medicaid Director Kristen Thorn.
The trio met with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Marilyn Taverner to ask for federal approval to extend current coverage plans and some temporary health plans through Sept. 30 to provide time to fix the website, which was supposed to be the principal portal for consumers to sign up for health care coverage.
Iselin said she was "optimistic" that CMS would grant an extension through at least June 30, and reassess the progress made over the second quarter of the year before deciding on a further extension.
"While clearly there were things that did not go right here in implementation, they get it. It didn't go right for them either," Iselin said, adding, "The signals they sent us in the meeting were very positive."
Iselin, Yang and Thorn faced more than three-and-a-half hours of questioning on Wednesday as House and Senate members of the Health Care Financing Committee grilled the officials on steps being taken to fix the website, how those involved in failure to deliver a functioning website on time are being held accountable and how their constituents struggling to enroll will be helped.
"We spent a lot of money. Some of it may be federal, but it's all taxpayer money however it's collected. We spent a lot of money for something that doesn't work," said Sen. Richard Moore. "It's a wonder we don't have as series of mental health crises because of people's frustration."
Iselin said she was working with a new technology vendor Optum, the existing vendor CGI and Connector and MassHealth officials to immediately develop a short-term plan to improve the "workaround" systems that have been developed to enroll consumers in new plans without the help of a functioning website.
"We are managing this vendor on an extremely short leash and articulating expectations on a day-by-day basis," Iselin said, detailing the 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily meetings at a new Quincy command center to go over goals for the day and assess whether those expectations are being met.
Suggesting many in Massachusetts may have "underestimated how complex" the transition to the ACA would be because the state had experience with health reform in 2006, Iselin said she is also aware of the need to be transparent with the public and lawmakers on progress being made, and plans weekly updates with measurable benchmarks.
"I want to be very honest that this process needs improvement and we are working day and night," Yang said.
While Iselin just arrived on the job and said she was there to focus on the future and the steps being taken to improve the enrollment experience, many lawmakers expressed their frustration that no senior members of the Patrick administration, or the governor himself, appeared before the committee to explain why the rollout went so badly.
Even after it was explained that Administration and Finance Secretary Glen Shor had his second child on Tuesday and Health and Human Service Secretary John Polanowitz was dealing with a family illness, lawmakers said they were disappointed the secretaries were not in attendance.
"So the guys ducked and covered and sent the women to do the house work," said Rep. Ruth Balser (D-Newton).
Though the committee never directly questioned Yang, who was part of the steering committee overseeing CGI and implementation of the website from the beginning, on what went wrong over the past year, Yang in her testimony did point to problems with the management structure that have been outlined in an independent report produced by Bedford-based MITRE.
Yang noted deadlines and expectations were repeatedly scaled back as it became clear that CGI, which has taken much of the blame for the website, could not meet its targets, and said that as deadlines grew nearer the collaborative nature of the oversight steering committee made rapid decision-making difficult. The steering committee, which included MassHealth, the Connector and UMass Medical School, was disbanded when Iselin was appointed.
Rep. Jennifer Benson (D-Lunenburg), the vice-chair and ranking House member on the committee, said she found it "concerning" that the Patrick administration would send Iselin to appear before the committee given her inability to address what has happened to reach this point of dysfunction, and questioned how involved the governor has been prior to last week when he named Iselin to the job.
"His public comments on this have been almost dismissive of the depth of the situation we are facing," Benson said.
Sen. James Welch, the Senate chair of the committee, also questioned Iselin on whether the state had anyone with the technical knowledge to properly oversee CGI and Optum moving forward.
Iselin said final accountability rests with her, and said she does not need the technical know-how to properly oversee the work on the site. In addition to Optum, who helped turn around the federal health enrollment site, the state's new Chief Information Officer Bill Oates and the chief information officer at MassHealth are lending assistance.
Iselin said that of the approximately 259,000 people who get health coverage through the Connector, 130,000 were successfully transitioned to MassHealth under the Affordable Care Act's expansion of Medicaid. Yang said another 31,000 new subscribers have been able to access temporary subsidized coverage and 7,000 have been enrolled in non-subsidized health plans.
Consumers, however, to continue to struggle to use the website. Many continue to face long wait times when they call by telephone for help and some have shared stories with their representatives of making payments and having checks cashed by the Connector only to find their insurance has not kicked in, their ID cards have not arrived in the mail, or their doctors can't access their insurance.
"The governor keeps saying no one will fall through the cracks, but we see constituents every day who are falling through the cracks," Welch said.
Connector officials said anyone who started the application process before Dec. 31 will have coverage retroactive to Jan. 1 regardless of when officials finally process their applications. Those who started the enrollment process after Jan. 1 will have coverage in place retroactively to Feb. 1. The remaining population of Connector subscribers have either been transitioned to MassHealth, enrolled in temporary coverage or had their existing plans extended through March 31.
"We don't want to say it's not working, because we don't want people to give up," Yang said.
Yang said the most worrisome population is those previously uninsured seeking coverage or those trying to access subsidized coverage for the first time under the new ACA guidelines, and she encouraged lawmakers to put constituents in touch with the Connector for assistance.
Balser encouraged the administration to be more upfront and apologetic with the public. She suggested that Patrick record a message that consumers can listen to while they wait on the phone for a call-center representative that takes responsibility for state's failures, apologizes and lets them know exactly what they can expect moving forward.
Iselin said Optum had 50 people on the ground in Boston working through the technical problems with the website and would be bringing in 300 people to assist with improvement to call-center performance and the workaround solutions being employed to enroll people without the benefit of fully functional technology.
Iselin has also hired former Patrick press secretary and communications director for the Health Policy Commission Kim Haberlin to assist her in her new role.
To the concern of many on the committee, Iselin said that the website would very likely not be fully functional after four months when she is scheduled to return in May to her job at Blue Cross Blue Shield, but said she would leave with a plan in place that accounts for a smooth transition to whatever comes next.
Some lawmakers left the hearing feeling let down by what they heard, or didn't hear.
"I'm not leaving this hearing feeling any more comforted than when I came in," said Rep. Majorie Decker, a Cambridge Democrat.
Decker said she was concerned Iselin would not see the project through and felt questions went unanswered about the overall cost of the fixes, who will be held accountable and how the state will protect those residents who need care but can't access coverage.
Iselin told the committee that before she took the job she had consulted with the Ethics Commission about potential issues with her role at Blue Cross Blue Shield and had been upfront with Patrick that she could not commit to more than four months.
Rep. Sean Garballey, of Arlington, also articulated the concerns of many on the committee that CGI continues to work on the project after missing repeated deadlines and failing to deliver the website it promised.
Iselin said CGI hasn't been paid since October, and won't be paid for anything it doesn't deliver. However, Iselin repeated what Gov. Patrick said last week - that severing ties now with CGI would create problems involving the proprietary nature of the computer code already written by CGI and their understanding of the program that a new vendor would be unfamiliar with.
"I don't see how you can be successful with CGI involved," Garballey said.
Welch said he anticipated additional committee meetings in the future to receive progress reports from Iselin and others and to invite testimony from other affected parties such as the insurers and providers.


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Be proud, Marylanders. After a 90-day session, our one-party state government could not agree on a budget. Now, after meeting in secret, Gov.Martin O'Malley, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, and House SpeakerMichael E. Buschannounce that they have an agreement to raise taxes.
The Sun agrees that this is a "fairer solution" ("A balanced solution," May 10). I question how any arrangement can be fair that is agreed upon out of the public eye.
M. Link, Baltimore


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10 Eco-Friendly Cleaning Brands You May Not Know About
One used to have to look far and wide for eco-friendly cleaners, or make your own. But now brands like Seventh Generation, Ecover, Method, and Mrs. Meyer's are household names. But despite their market dominance, smaller independent cleaning brands continue to develop, and they're distinguishing themselves by focusing on locally-sourced ingredients and manufacturing. Here are a few great eco cleaning companies you may not have heard of:
1 Murchison-Hume: Made in Australia and sold online and in stores like Anthropologie, Murchison-Hume is cornering the high-end eco-cleaner market. They advertise that they're the "world's first ever Premium Organic Housecleaning Product." Some of the products (dishwasher, laundry, personal care) come packaged in a 6-pack renewable timber cleaning caddy. Available online.
2 Common Good: Brooklyn-based Common Good was started on the belief that people were using too much plastic, so they designed their cleaners to be bought in bulk and refilled. They carry laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaner, hand soap, and dish soap, all of which are made of 100% biodegradable, plant-based ingredients. All the cleaners also come dye and fragrance-free (although you can choose an essential-oil scent if you want), and are free from dyes, masking agents, synthetic perfumes, chlorine bleach, and phosphates. Available online and at select stores in Brooklyn.
3 Beauty Engineered forEver (B_E_E): This New Zealand line of cleaners use essential oils and natural ingredients like coconut and sugar. They're also the only range of cleaning products in New Zealand to receive the Environmental Choice accreditation and an endorsement by the New Zealand Ministry for the Environment. The line includes Laundry Liquid, Laundry Powder, Delicate Fabric Wash, Multi-Surface Cleaner, Dishwash Liquid, and Whitener. Available from these New Zealand stores.
4 Replenish: Replenish is a non-toxic, readily biodegradable, and 98% plant-based cleaner that is designed to help you save money, water and plastic. The kicker is that the recyclable PET #1 plastic bottle is shipped with a removable, concentrated cleaner pod that attaches to the bottle's base. Just flip, squeeze the cleaner into the bottle, and then mix with water. When you've used up the cleaner, simply replace the pod and reuse the bottle! Each bottle is guaranteed to last 3 years, while each concentrate pod can make 4 bottles (64 ounces) worth of cleaner.
5 IQ Clean: IQ cleaners come in a tiny, 3 1/2-inch tall cartridge that pops into a reusable spray bottle. Fill it up with tapwater, and you're ready to go. The cleaner itself is plant-based and nontoxic. When the spray bottle empties, just replace the cartridge. Buy at these retailers in Canada and the US.
6 Nellie's Cleaning Products: Nellie's is a Canadian-based cleaning company. Their line of all-natural laundry and kitchen cleaner products includes biodegradable, non-petroleum based laundry soap, dishwasher powder, oxygen brightener, and dryer balls. Shop online at their website or at one of their North American retail locations.
7 Zum Natural Cleaning Products from Indigo Wild: a favorite of Sarah Rae's, who wrote a raving review of it here, this Kansas City company prides itself on its pronounceable ingredients list— pure essential oils, goats milk, glycerin, meadowfoam seed oil, shea butter, soy wax, certified organic botanical extracts, and juju. Their cleaning line includes laundry soap, a sink and surface scrub, and a granite and countertop cleaner. They also have a full line of personal care products (soaps, lotions, etc).
8 The Laundress: Founded by two women with fashion backgrounds who did not want to take their expensive clothing to the dry cleaners! The Laundress line started out as a non-toxic washing detergent that was safe to use on delicate fabrics like cashmere and silk, but it now includes a complete line of speciality laundry detergents and home cleaning solutions. All the products are allergen, phthalate, phosphate and paraben free and are 100% biodegradable.
9 The Good Home Co: Uses aromatherapy and tests their products on people not animals to abide by their "cruelty-free" mantra. Their laundry products are biodegradable, paraben-free, phosphate-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, cruelty-free and 100% vegan, although they are scented with essential oils. They also have kitchen and bathroom cleaners. Buy online or at the following US retailers.
10 Sapadilla: Canadian-based Sapadilla's cleaning products are made with pure, plant-based ingredients (palm and coconut oil, and vegetable glycerin) and essential oils. Find the dish soap, laundry soap, countertop, and all-purpose cleaners at these retailers or online.
If you've used any of these cleaners, please give us your review below!
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The Top 4 Reasons Your Kids Should Learn To Play An Instrument
Yamaha's back to school promotion has got us thinking about all the great things that come with learning an instrument. Many of us here at Dolphin first started playing as kids because we wanted to emulate our rock heroes, but if you're a parent there are plenty of other reasons why you might want your child to get involved in music.
1. It's a fun hobby that's not watching TV or playing computer games
You might like the fact that it gives them an interest away from TV and computers - but modern equipment like the PSR-E243 or PSR-E343 portable keywords with built in interactive Yamaha Education Suite and iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch compatibility mean there's still plenty of digital bells and whistles to keep them interested.
2. Playing an instrument improves teamwork and social interaction
Conductor of the Miami Symphony Orchestra, Eduardo Marturet, says that "Socially, children who become involved in a musical group or ensemble learn important life skills, such as how to relate to others, how to work as a team and appreciate the rewards that come from working together, and the development of leadership skills and discipline" (more on that in a minute). The added structure of socialising around a particular topic can also be helpful - but it needn't simply be orchestral music at schoool; learning to play pop or rock music with a group of like-minded kids offers all the same social benefits.
A great starting point to getting your kids thinking about playing music socially is gear like Yamaha's entry-level electric guitars.
3. Playing an instrument helps with patience and perseverance
The sense of reward that comes with practising an instrument - playing a first gig or finally managing to play the whole way through their favourite song - shows kids that persistently working hard at something pays off. Michael Matthews of Effective Music Teaching says "Most people can't play every piece of music perfectly the first time. In fact, the majority of musicians have to work on difficult sections of music multiple times in a row before they can play it correctly [but] overcoming musical challenges that you thought you'd never quite master can give you a great sense of pride about yourself."
(By the way, "perseverance" doesn't have to mean "annoying you with their practising all evening", thanks to Yamaha's silent instruments certified with the Quiet Mark.)
4. Playing an instrument helps with literacy and numeracy
There's strong evidence to suggest that learning an instrument helps with the development of language skills in children's growing brains: "Playing music engages the ability to extract relevant patterns, such as the sound of one's own instrument, harmonies and rhythms, from the 'soundscape'. Not surprisingly, musicians' nervous systems are more effective at utilising the patterns in music and speech alike" according to neuroscientist Professor Nina Kraus.
On the numeracy front, meanwhile, studies have shown that students who play instruments are often better at maths than students who don't. Mathematical aspects of music theory, such as counting notes or rhythms while reading music, are particularly beneficial. If you're particularly interested in the rhythm counting side of things, there's no better training tool than the Yamaha DTX400K Electronic Drum Kit with Guitar Hero-style iPhone app.


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The 2013 Virginia Software Summit will take place on August 5, 2013 at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The program is tentatively scheduled to run from 8am to 3pm. More information, including registration, will be available soon. In the meantime, please save the date.
About the Summit
The Virginia Software Summit brings together higher-ed and our software vendor partners to discuss innovative, improved, and more cost effective ways to provision software for faculty, researchers, staff and students. From licensing negotiation to tracking and reporting software use, managing software is complex. The emergence of cloud computing and continued economic pressure adds complexity to an already challenging software management environment for platform vendors, application vendors and higher education software consumers
See the Virginia Software Summit site for information on past events.


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Friday, March 16, 2007
Pinocchio Part 4
3 comments:
- Michael Sporn said...
I have to admit you really encapsule a scene with the choices you're making in representing those scenes. These "mosaics" are worth saving, and the commentary that follows is even more valuable. I can never say it enough, "nice job, Mark!"
- March 17, 2007 2:09 PM
- Mark Mayerson said...
At the very least, I try and find a good pose. I'm always impressed with the rhythms and lines of action in Disney poses.
And yes, I do try and find a frame that tells the story. It's the director in me, I guess.
- March 17, 2007 4:25 PM
- J. J. Hunsecker said...
I really appreciate what you're doing with these Pinocchio mosaics. Thanks for the valuable information! Keep up the good work and good luck.
- March 20, 2007 5:39 PM
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Here's my advice of the day: Try your best to store all of the data relating to your database in the tables.
Sounds pretty obvious, I know, but you might be surprised just how much data in your application is not in your tables, where it belongs, but rather nestled away in your code.
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Music genre centered around autotune and vocoder applications. The purpose to synthesize voice, music and sound to other sounds or pitches not humanly or mechanically capable.
Autotunes and Vocoders are not just for pitch correction and sounding like a robot, Derpitchtune is for the future.
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Elliott, Blues blank Red Wings
Detroit, MI – Brian Elliott was spectacular in a 28-save shutout as the St. Louis Blues posted a 1-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday.
Thanks to Elliott's first shutout of the season, St. Louis now has 44 points on the season and moved from the eighth playoff spot to the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
Chris Porter scored the only goal of the game on assists from Barret Jackman and Patrik Berglund for the Blues, who have won four straight.
Jimmy Howard stopped 24 shots as the Red Wings lost for a fourth time in their past six games to fall to the eighth spot in the West.
"I thought it was a real good game and our guys competed hard," said Detroit head coach Mike Babcock. "We executed real good and both sides had their chances, but it was them who got one to go in. This was playoff hockey."
Porter's goal came at the 16:28 mark of the second period as the puck bounced around in the slot and went on net. It then sat in the crease before Porter whacked it in for his second of the year.
After stopping 20 shots through the first two frames, Elliott was called upon several times in the latter half of the third period to preserve the lead.
His first nice stop came on a save off a Henrik Zetterberg floating backhander from the slot with eight minutes left. He then stopped Pavel Datsyuk down low and Niklas Kronwall a bit later during a sequence in the St. Louis end with under five minutes to play.
Elliott came up with his finest stop with Howard pulled for an extra attacker as he made a glove save on a Datsyuk shot from the slot through a screen with 20.9 seconds to play to preserve the win.
Game Notes
Elliott has 19 career shutouts ... St. Louis plays in Nashville on Tuesday ... Detroit hosts San Jose on Thursday ... The Blues won three of the five games against the Red Wings this season.


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SAN ANDREAS - A man died when his motorcycle collided with a pickup early Wednesday in San Andreas, another tragic story in the saga of a troubled family that has been decimated by drunken-driving accidents and arrests in recent years, authorities said.
SAN ANDREAS - A man died when his motorcycle collided with a pickup early Wednesday in San Andreas, another tragic story in the saga of a troubled family that has been decimated by drunken-driving accidents and arrests in recent years, authorities said.
Michael David Thein, 26, sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision, the California Highway Patrol said. The accident occurred almost exactly three years after Thein's brother, Matthew, was arrested for vehicular manslaughter following a collision that killed their father, 50-year-old Michael Robert Thein, and his 54-year-old girlfriend, Karen Lundy, authorities said.
According to officers, Michael David Thein was going south on Pool Station Road, south of Oneto Ranch, at a high rate of speed on a 2004 Suzuki motorcycle about 6:40 a.m. Wednesday. At the same time, Michael McPhee, 32, of San Andreas was pulling out of his driveway, preparing to make a left turn on Pool Station Road, officers said.
McPhee said he looked both ways and did not see or hear any oncoming traffic, the CHP said. As he exited his driveway, McPhee said he saw the motorcycle come over the crest of a hill at a high speed. Thein applied the brakes sharply and skidded into the left front corner of McPhee's pickup, officers said. He was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Thein had been arrested multiple times for driving under the influence and auto theft, the CHP said. Authorities are trying to determine whether he was riding a stolen motorcycle and whether he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, officers said.
In December 2008, Michael Robert Thein, Matthew Thein and Lundy were arrested along with two other people after the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office broke up an alleged burglary ring, authorities said.
On July 28, 2010, Matthew Thein and Michael David Thein were arrested on suspicion of drunken driving following a deadly collision that killed Lundy and their father, officers said. Michael Robert Thein was the son of former Calaveras County Supervisor Lucy Thein.
According to the CHP, Matthew Thein was driving south on Gold Strike Road in San Andreas in a 1993 Dodge Caravan when he swerved into the northbound lane and struck another vehicle. Matthew Thein later pled guilty to vehicular manslaughter after authorities said he was driving drunk.
Michael Robert Thein was called to the scene and then arrested when officers determined that he also was driving under the influence, the CHP said.
Contact reporter Jason Anderson at (209) 546-8279 or email@example.com. Visit his blog at recordnet.com/crimeblog.