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Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
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Rated 5 / 5 stars
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Haha, but seriously; This was great. I'm giving this full credit was something I played in my teenage years and enjoyed, though frustrated it was incomplete. For someone to go back, take an old project like this and then still work on it, complete it and then release it back to the fans, that's dedication. So all in all, respect.
However, with all that being said, this game is still very limited. On the surface; I understand the game is dated, and because of that so is the art. But it would be SO much better if the art was improved upon significantly. I see you are already addressing this issue with your upcoming game Lovemore, which I did look over and must say am looking forward to, and hopefully get to play it. The concept art looks very good, very promising. Other than that, there were a few grammatical and English errors here and there. Not a HUGE problem, but if you are really trying to go for a (somewhat) serious vibe here, and even inspire emotion/feelings, such little errors can take a player right out of it. (Though it could be funny sometimes; "Ryuji: I must revenge!" I was laughing so hard, all I read/heard was a Japanese man yelling "I must REVENGE!!!!! XD ) I would just suggest looking over it a couple of times, maybe hire/recruit a capable translator if you need it. (I am unaware where your organization/team is based, apologies.) So other than that I would recommend the addition a music, preferably a few varied tracks (possibly one's that the play can choose from) and noises for appropriate moments and scenes, and I would suggest(better) animations as well, it would be amazing to have your next game to have really well made sex scenes (or other scenes animated if possible).
But all that is the superficial stuff. It's really nice to have and improves the experience, but if you are looking to make an experience, you need to have (quality) content. My main issue with this game is that at times it feels empty/meaningless. There would be moments where the writing was good, and it pulled me into the game/story (or a sex scene turns me on because it was written well), but then either the writing fails, or more crucially, I have a lack of choice in the matter. For example, after the modeling competition on day 98, your girlfriend(s) get drugged and all have sex with "SimMan". It actually bothered me that I couldn't stop it, take the attention, or even kick his ass/fight him. I'm supposed to care for these girls and I just stand there and let that happen? Having more choice and interaction would have made this into an even greater game, adding onto the experience. I think it was attempted with Tomoko's Birthday Scene, where the player has to make the choice of either having her as just some sex thing or really going for that "True Love" scenario with her, but the experience was 2D and felt fulfilling. This game is a HUGE improvement over the previous one, and for that we thank you. It's just there is so much more that it could be/you could create. Complicated relationships and interaction between all the characters (including the Player) make the experience. You've made strides toward that in this update but I can see you doing so much more!
Lastly; feedback. The game lacks it. You added a few guides to it (like Ami explaining dates and what not) and even task explanations here and there, but the game still can be convoluted and sometimes gives no feedback at all. Just something you should look into.
Now just to finish off; I wanted to point out that I understand that this was a salvage of a pretty old and indie game. A free internet one at that. My critique is less focused on this game in particular, but more so on the project you are working on now. As I've said it looks promising and I wanted to add a little of my opinion in hopes of helping somehow. Story is a lil weak in the part where the super mega playboy Player goes and screws the world bearing 100s of children, but I guess that makes sense for the "Ultimate Ending" in this game. I hope you can create a rich story, or if nothing else; a really fun game to play!
Again, thank you for making this and I wish you luck and success!
Dennis D.
Thank you for taking the time to write the review. The next game Simgirls Lovemore will be professionally polished for sure.
Rated 5 / 5 stars
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Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
My broyher loves this game
Nice brother love. We have new Simgirls coming, goto blackspears.com for more.
Rated 0.5 / 5 stars
I adore this game, and have for years. However, BEWARE downloading from the blackspears website; for the game content comes with the ever so lovely "MYWEBSEARCH"/"VISUALBEE" pup/virus. (Have yet to figure out whether it's a virus or just a pup). Either way, pup's are a huge hassle. Now in the process of having to wipe my computer to rid visual bee. Not even Revo can remove it. This makes me very upset that blackspear would equip their file with something like this. Can you please clean the download? (Or is it intentional?) Either way, INSTALLERS, BEWARE. I'd trade the save feature (which with install is outdated, anyway) for the pup. Much love, Alice.
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Unrelated Stroke After Disability Rating/helpless
Posted 05 November 2010 - 07:17 AM
Posted 05 November 2010 - 09:10 AM
I assume the claim was filed that way.
"He cannot speak, his whole right side of body is paralysed" My husband was basically in that condition as well after a major CVA.VA gave him speech therapy and he talked again and although the VA said he would be confined to a wheelchair gfor the rest of hs life- I determined they were unwilling to consider therapy,which he got after a battle and he did walk again.But he was 45 at the time. Still CVAs have so many residuals that I know how difficult this is for you and your husband.
My husband's stroke was in 1992 and last year I proved it was directly service connected.So nothing is really impossible.But it can involve a lot of work.
Is it possible his 20% SC disability involves a blood circulation problem that could have caused a clot to form in his blood stream and then cause the stroke?
Is it possible any med he is on for the SC disability has a pronounced clotting factor?
Is it possible his stroke stemmed from HBP that VA failed to treat properly?
Can you give us the exact medical diagnosis of his stroke (such as ischemic or hemmoragic?)
And the exact etiology his medical records show as to the cause of his stroke?
What is the nature of the service connected disability?
Edited by Berta, 05 November 2010 - 09:11 AM.
Posted 05 November 2010 - 09:59 AM
What is HBP? His stoke stemmed form an a fib heart condition....causing a bloood clot, that went to his brain. You make excellent sense with the questions you asked. I am so grateful to have somebody to talk to about this. He is deteriating very fast on his left side. This morning he was barely even able to feed himself his own breakfast, Mornings are usually his best time of day. He was extremely active prior to his stroke..worked 2 jobs...six days aweek..with the attitude and energy of a 30 year old...even tho he is 72. Thank you for your hep. You went thru alot also with the VA and your husband. Thank you for your reply :)
Posted 05 November 2010 - 11:10 AM
"His stoke stemmed form an a fib heart condition....causing a bloood clot, that went to his brain."
Was he being treated by the VA for the atrial Fib heart disease? and/or High blood pressure?
Do you have copy of his medical records?
My husband was found to have had his stroke due to untreated heart disease as well as his high blood pressure had been found to have been inadequately treated by the VA.It was malpractice.Years after that was resolved I re opened due to another condtion they were negligent on and they awarded a direct SC AO death.
If he is a VA patient -have they adequately treated his heart condition-which caused his stroke.
Malpractice sure doesn't happen often in the VA system.
It is always a point to consider when one tries to find a way to service connect a veteran who has no known other service nexus for their disability.
When they diagnosed his heart condition (I am assuming he got VA health care but could be wrong)some research on your part along with his medical records will show what the 'standard' medical community would do to treat his heart problems.
If that info does not really compare with what VA did-he could possibly have basis for a Section 1151 claim.
I studied Cardiology and cerebravascular disease in 1995 to succeed in my claims and it was long tedious work. The internet today has made this much easier then it was then.
If his heart disease was not medically treated properly, it is most likely the cause of his stroke.
Then again it might well have been properly treated.
I am just looking at every way I can to seek a way for him to attain SC at higher level.
Do I understand he never arrived at Vietnam? Or did he arrive in Vietnam and continue to serve with the left forearm condition?
If he did step on Vietnam soil, was his heart condition described as ischemia by any doctor?
Posted 05 November 2010 - 11:33 AM
Congtars to you and all your long hours of research you spent looking into your claim. It paid off. Yes , Internet today has been huge help. I could not have this great chit chat without it. I am so glad to be able to talk to somebody about this.
He was NEVER on foreign soil. His severed arm kept him here. I dont know if the word ischemia was used by any doctor in any of the diagnosis paperwork. What will that word mean? They always refer to it as an "a fib" condition, it never was a hemerrage.
Question, what if we just made it simple and looked at his SC left arm/hand as it is now/ post stroke, regardless ? He cant do hardly anything..except MAYBE on a good day, feed himself in the mornings..after that..his SC arm/hand goes downhill...and now his hand is a bit deformed. It is odvious he is totally helpless. Hard to even get him to hold a pen. Seems I remember reading somplace "helpless" affects SC ratings. Let me know. thanks so much :)
Posted 05 November 2010 - 12:25 PM
some terms I mentioned would only apply to him if he served in Vietnam.
"What is a section 1151 claim?"
That is a rating by VA if negligence is proven in VA treatment that results in an additional disability caused by the negligence.
He certainly should be able to get a higher rating of the SC with the stroke causing these problems to hs SC condition.I only hope the VA sees it that way.
The term "helpless" usually is involved in claims for Aid and Attendance.
Those regulations are in this BVA decision.
Posted 05 November 2010 - 01:02 PM
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Posted 05 November 2010 - 03:17 PM
"In my mind it is a simple "yes" But...help put me back into reality :)"
I do see your logic and agree with it to an extent but claims are controlled by the regulations and not logic.
But I did some research and I can add one thing-
A & A is NOT dependent on a 100% SC rating.There must be a SC rating but it doesn't have to be 100%.
I think you should formally request Aid and Attendance (you could use a 21-4138 form or send them a letter with his C file number on it and then state how his SC disability has been compromised and made worse by the stroke.Give as many details as possible.
And then in this claim -ask the VA to refer your (his) request for A & A to VA Central Office in Washington DC for an Advisory opinion immediately 0 if the VARO cannot make an award of A & A.
Cite: M21-1MR Part IV, subpart ii 2.H.34
and also Veterans Benefits Manual, by National Veterans Legal Services Program,2010 Edition Footnote 471, page 349.
It would be good to have a vet rep on the POA who understands the A & A benefit and will support the need for it as well as support a higher rating for the SC disability. Ask them too for expeditious treatment due to his age and catastrophic illness.
I dont know how this will work out but it is definitely worth trying for the A & A benefit.
I sure hope others will chime in here as they might see something I dont see to help you.
Posted 05 November 2010 - 10:25 PM
Posted 05 November 2010 - 11:19 PM
Is he receiving social security??? If so, retirement or disability?? If not he should apply, now.
Edited by Philip Rogers, 05 November 2010 - 11:21 PM.
Posted 06 November 2010 - 07:36 AM
I found some medical links to support exactly what you said as to the amputation -then I realised it appears this was a severed
forearm that did not mean loss of arm and hand:
"severed his left forearm which affected his arm and hand. there was never a fight to get SC disability. It started at 10% , then in 2006 was re rated at 20%. He was wanting to go in for re rating again prior to"
This needs to be clarified by Sammy104.
Posted 06 November 2010 - 10:02 AM
Posted 06 November 2010 - 10:12 AM
What a wonderful website this is!! So goood to talk to somebody over all this :)
Posted 06 November 2010 - 10:14 AM
"You stated he was a military retiree?" yes- that indicates retiree pay ----
If he gets retiree pay then his SC would have to significantly increase (or be CRDP or CRSC eligible) for any additional award from VA to really be a monetary benefit.
Posted 06 November 2010 - 10:16 AM
He is 72 and also gets social security retirement in addition to his non medical military retiement. ..and of course he also gets his VA compensation each month. :)
Posted 06 November 2010 - 12:10 PM
Posted 06 November 2010 - 12:12 PM
Posted 06 November 2010 - 12:22 PM
Posted 06 November 2010 - 05:47 PM
"in addition to his non medical military retiement. ..and of course he also gets his VA compensation each month. " and is his check from Military retirement reduced by the amount he gets from VA?
correct...military retirement reduced by VA amount :)
Posted 06 November 2010 - 05:59 PM
my thot also..now that I'm thinking about all this...Question>> Is there something special I have to do right now, if I suspect he was improperly rated from the very start? OR do I wait till we go to our firist doctor visit to reopen his claim? Then, at that doctor visit, then tell the rating doctor that I suspect he was never properly rated? Not familiar how the system works Thanks :)
Now I'm thinking did they rate him properly, when he was first rated, at 10%, especially w/the nerve damage, etc??? Just thinking outloud.
Posted 06 November 2010 - 09:21 PM
You having copies of diagnoses and failure of them acting on these which ultimately resulted in his strokes should be the ammunition you need for proof of their doubt. Get an independent medical opinion evaluation from a physician who can like his problems/diagnoses with the stroke. Perhaps the physician who has been treating him could do this for you.
You have to be his advocate as he is no longer able to for himself. Keep coming here and posting and Berta is very familiar with the problems he is experiencing and she can lead you in the direction you need to travel. She is HIGHLY respected and VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE first hand with similar problems too.
File now and seek everything you need. Get your date in asap. Perhaps they may not retro back when they should so another date is needed while you fight. Good luck Sammy and seek out help that may be available via county health dept or other volunteer site there may be in your area. Are you close to his treatment facility where he goes to the VAMC?
Posted 06 November 2010 - 11:30 PM
my thot also..now that I'm thinking about all this...Question>> Is there something special I have to do right now, if I suspect he was improperly rated from the very start? OR do I wait till we go to our firist doctor visit to reopen his claim? Then, at that doctor visit, then tell the rating doctor that I suspect he was never properly rated? Not familiar how the system works Thanks :)
Posted 07 November 2010 - 07:43 AM
file the claim for higher SC rating, and for Aid and Attendance.
During the wait for input for VA you can gather copies of all of his medical records and also obtain an independent doctor who could prepare an IMO for both the higher rating and for the A & A benefit.
There is a possible negligence issue here as well but that would take a strong opinion from an IMO doctor too.
There have been commercials lately on sattelite TV about how atrial fibrillation can lead to strokes.If his atrial Fibrillation was not diagnosed properly or treated properly by the VA there could be a basis for a Section 1151 claims for medical negligence.
Section 1151 claims only cover VA health care.
There is significant Sec 1151 info here at hadit.
Posted 07 November 2010 - 09:54 AM
"Treating atrial fibrillation is an important way to help prevent stroke. That's why the American Heart Association recommends aggressive treatment of this heart arrhythmia. "
In Section 1151 claims one must clearly associate VA health care records with any charge of negligence under Section 1151, 38 USC or the FTCA.
In a successful award of compensation under 1151, the VA will rate and pay comp "as if" service connected for the level of additional disability that the VA negligence caused.
If the VA causes a veteran's death and it is proven- they will award DIC under Section 1151 to the surviving spouse.
This type of DIC is not the same as regular SC death DIC and has limited ancillary benefits.
The VA care of the veteran has to raise to a level that was not consistent with the care that would have come from the "usual and standard" medical community.Or as in my case-I proved there was complete omission of proper medical care that the non VA medical community would have given him.
What the VA did or did not do can be the basis of these types of claims.
For my FTCA and 1151 claims- the lack of usual and standard care consistent with the regular non VA medical community was the criteria I had to prove was lacking in my husband's care,along with medical records that supported medical malpractice had occurred.
If your husband was not treated aggressively (as a VA patient) for his At fib condition, then his care was not up to the aggressive standards in the usual medical community.
However I cannot determine if he had full VA health care after his discharge = Were his Tri care doctors all from the VA?
Were his meds all from the VA?
Have you been able to determine if his meds were appropriate for aggressive At Fib treatment prior to his stroke?
Did the VA fully consider his blood flow and/or normal clotting ability was compromised by his severed arteries? I am, assuming this is the type of injury he had which is service connected now.
If they didnt , then his VA treatment might well not have been proper.
Any good vet rep should be able to help with the A & A and higher rating claim.
They too might well suggest getting an IMO however.
Any Section 1151 claim or FTCA claim should definitely have an IMO.
It is difficult to determine if an IMO will in fact support a malpractice or negligence issue.
An IMO doctor will need to thoroughly review the entire clinical record.
It pays however to do this yourself -if you can-to be able to highlight for the IMO doctor anything in the record they must focus on.
For my last claim (another malpracticed issue but completely different claim basis)I did obtain 3 IMos and spent $4000 on them which was well spent.
I knew beyond any doubt before I contacted the IMO doctor that his opinion would support my claim because my evidence was solid for the additional claim.IMOs can be very expensive.
If there could be any possibility at all that VA care caused your husband's stroke, this is something that should be pursued.He could file a FTCA claim as well. FTCA info is here in the FTCA forum.
My evidence for both 1151 and FTCA claims was the same.
VA wanted to settle with me within a few months after they got the FTCA claim.They had pbtained a medical report from a VA cardiologist that supported my case completely.
Then the VA lawyer and the cardiologist retired and the critical malpractice report disappeared.
VA told me it had never even existed.
I spent 3 more years of fighting with them to prove my cases. Years after I won I asked for additional copy of my C file and the critical malpractice report (that never existed)was right in the C file.
I used it as evidence for my present claim.
I cannot determine with limited info here if your husband was malpractice on.
But if there is any possibility of that, he should definitely pursue it.
I will be checking the FTCA forum today to see if there is ample Section 1151 info.
The format is pretty cut and dried.
Documented proof of malpractice (not easy to find for laypeople)
and a documented disability directly caused by the malpractice.
My cases were similiar to what you might have same basis for.
My husband had a heart attack while employed at the VA and was misdiagnosed.They said he had sinus condition.
He also showed signs of untreated diabetes and trancient ischemia.misdiagnosed by VA same year.
Four years later he had Major CVA (also misdiagnosed for 3 weeks and then improperly treated)
After giving him an ECHO the Cardiologist told me he had nothing wrong with his heart.Sept 1992.
He dropped dead 2 years later in our barn.
I proved the VA had caused his death by misdiagnosing and maltreating all of the above far below any usual standard of medical care consistent with the non VA medical community.
It was the initial misdiagnosis of his ischemic heart disease and the lack of proper medication and treatment for it that was the basis of my past claims.
It only takes one misdiagnosis to have a snow ball affect and cause other misdiagnoses and improper medical meds and treatment.
VA saves thousands of lives a day.But still they have malpracticed on some veterans too.Even the non VA medical community does.
All vet reps are trained in handling Section 1151 claims as well as the other claims you are filing.
It would good to find a vet rep to help you on these claims.
Edited by Berta, 07 November 2010 - 10:12 AM.
Posted 08 November 2010 - 07:36 AM
The claim on that basis would have to show that his SC disability aggravated the NSC disability.Which is possible.It is one point that could be raised in applying for a higher SC rating. He cannot fed himself or do other things with the SC arm because it is aggravating his NSC condition.
There is good discussion on 'aggravation' here:
Please read the CRDP and CRSC info here available under a search because his SC would have to get to- at least 50% I believe- before there would be any monetary gain regarding his SC compensation.
I posted some more info in the FTCA forum as to Section 1151 claims.
If he had both VA and non VA health care under Tricare, the Section 1151 claim would only apply to any VA medical errors in treating his Atrial fibrillation.
Posted 08 November 2010 - 07:38 AM
The claim on that basis would have to show that his SC disability aggravated the NSC disability.Which is possible.It is one point that could be raised in applying for a higher SC rating. He cannot fed himself or do other things with the SC arm because it is aggravating his NSC condition.(which will not allow him to use the right hand and arm)
There is good discussion on 'aggravation' here:
Please read the CRDP and CRSC info here available under a search because his SC would have to get to- at least 50% I believe- before there would be any monetary gain regarding his SC compensation.
The CRSC CRDP criteria is here:
I posted some more info in the FTCA forum as to Section 1151 claims.
If he had both VA and non VA health care under Tricare, the Section 1151 claim would only apply to any VA medical errors in treating his Atrial fibrillation that could have been possibly mitigated by non VA doctors at some point.
Posted 08 November 2010 - 08:32 AM
Posted 08 November 2010 - 09:28 AM
The VA raters ,when they receive a claim, rate on the medical evidence.
Posted 08 November 2010 - 10:58 AM
In the meantime...if we go to our local doctor and he sees hubby needs physical therapy on his arm asap..can we just start pt. thru our local MD? I am not a military person/ so in my mind i don't see how this MAY or may NOT mess up a VA dr vist months later...pleade advise :) thank you :)
Posted 08 November 2010 - 11:03 AM
Posted 08 November 2010 - 11:56 AM
The VA will then consider the results of the C & P exam as to whether his rating should be higher or not.
Then the VARO will prepare a decision.
This all takes a significant amount of time.
The VCAA letter will require a response. Any medical evidence that can help the claim should be copied and sent to the RO (Regional Office)along with the response form.
If a non VA doctor feels his present condition now is stemming from his SC condition this would be good evidence to have the VA consider.If the doctor would be willing to prepare an IMO (the criteria is in our IMO forum here) this would possibly help his claim and the VA would consider it -if this is his service connected arm.
8 months is about right for C & P time frame.or longer.
Once the claim is filed then they will at some point schedule the C & P.
"Eventually, pay changes go into efect." That will depend on the CRDP CRSC criteria I posted a link to.
A change could happen- but it might have no monetary benefit at all.Maybe larger check from VA and then Retirement check reduced by same amount.
Edited by Berta, 08 November 2010 - 11:57 AM.
Posted 09 November 2010 - 08:24 AM
Do harship notes really work in getting in quicker? Wondering if anybody has experience with hardship request....in a way it seems all Va Sc claims are hardships......what have any of you guys experienced? :)
Posted 10 November 2010 - 10:34 AM
My husband has had a 20% disability rating for his left arm and hand for over 10 years. Last year he had a huge stroke and almost died. He is age 72 and has been retired for many years. The stroke was at home, not service related. I care for him at home. He cannot speak, his whole right side of body is paralysed. After his stroke tho, his left arm/hand has gotten so bad, he can hardly even lift a spoon to eat meals. He cannot survive without help, period. He is totally helpless. Next week, , we go in for his first rating of his left arm/hand, AFTER his stroke suffered in april 2009. This is NOT the side that was paralysed, by the stroke. How tho, do they calculate a rating now, that he is totally helpless, cannot walk speak etc...but this stroke was not service realted? Stressed here to say the least. Thanks for your help
My most positive thoughts are with you, 'sammy104', and your husband, as you go through this ordeal. He is a fortunate vet to have a loving spouse such as you.
Thank you.
A fellow Vet...
Posted 13 November 2010 - 08:27 AM
My most positive thoughts are with you, 'sammy104', and your husband, as you go through this ordeal. He is a fortunate vet to have a loving spouse such as you.
Thank you.
A fellow Vet...
Thank you for your kind words Commander Bob. Big challenges, faced head on.... bring big blessings!!! :)
Posted 17 November 2010 - 11:25 AM
PS PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I HAVE LEFT OUT ANYTHING THAT I SHOULD ALSO BE DOING AS WE WAIT.....ANYBODY? what has worked for you? PLEASE CHIME IN :)
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Posted 11 May 2012 - 01:30 PM
it is often impossible here to really know every nuance to advise on-
this site keeps growing, so many questions daily----
so I am glad the info you needed was here anyhow.
VA recently (January)awarded my husband the HB award due to a stroke (I had thought they would award A & A instead) but since he had been dead for almost 17 years it was a victory. (result of a successful CUE claim)
I prepared my evidence geared toward A & A however .
I used the A & A regs here and in 38 CFR, gave a detailed lay statement as his caretaker, referred directly to his VA Day Treatment records, and other documentation VA had, his original SSA award (He had 2 SSDI awards) and I also had an IMO from a past awarded claim that also came into play again I think on the SMC S award.
Also he had been given (after I gave VA some heat) a new shrink and a battery of psychological tests that took most of 2 days at the VA in which the results assessment fully separated his 100% PTSD SC from his then NSC, and now 1151, and then in January direct SC Stroke due to AO, which VA recently granted 100% for as well as the SMC S.
So I experienced Stroke disabilities as to how VA rates them but.....does your husband expect to get TDIU or 100% SC? or does he get that now and has additional claims pending?????
It can be a long road to the SMC S award because the veteran first has to establish either TDIU or 100% SC first.
In my husband's case, as an example, VA had rated him at 80% NSC for the stroke in a 1998 decision I called a CUE on.
The Nehmer award letter rated him posthumously at 100% for 6 months then for residuals and awarded the SMC S (HB/A&A) for those 6 months of 100% then continued the residual rating up to his death.
If the VA does award your husband TDIU or 100% SC, then the VA itself should consider the SMC S award along with the TDIU or 100% SC decision.
Part of my CUE was that ,in my husband's case, they knew the 1998 award was for multiple malpracticed disabilities to include his stroke and failed to rate the stroke properly, failed to grant the stroke as SC under 1151,38 USC and worse of all they failed to even consider him for SMC, even though the medical evidence warranted that they use this mandated statute of SMC, as every medical statement in their 1998 decision legally warranted it.
It was clearly spelled out in the decision ( all this might help someone else out there) that even with an inaccurate 80% stroke rating ,on the rating sheet he already had established 100% P & T SC solely for his PTSD.
Thus SMC was granted under 1151, and subsequently under Nehmer AO ,direct SC for his major disabling stroke.
Unless this regards a wartime pension instead of Service connection?
Going back to one of your older posts:
"My husband has had a 20% disability rating for his left arm and hand for over 10 years"
You mentioned the stroke was NSC.
It is possible his medical issue with the SC he as now has caused or contributed to the NSC stroke and they would have to consider that.
However what I mean is if a circulatory problem in the SC extremity could have caused a clot that caused the stroke.
I am not a doctor but this is the only way I foresee getting the stroke service connected as secondary and it would take strong medical evidence from an IMO doctor.
Is that the basis of the claim???? To attempt to get the stroke SCed?
If he is seeking a wartime pension and if he is eligible for one, that might be higher than the SC rating he has now.
There are income limits regarding wartime pensions but medical costs can impact a pension claim favorably .
I am not explaining the pension well here- we have concise NSC Wartime pension info here under a search.
Maybe you are claiming a SC disability has aggravated a NSC disability? That too will take strong medical evidence.
Do you have a veteran's service rep helping you?
Edited by Berta, 11 May 2012 - 01:47 PM.


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Nairobi — The cashless fare payment mode in Public Service Vehicles did not take off as planned on Tuesday as operators failed to meet the deadline.
The Matatu Welfare Association Chairman Dickson Mbugua attributed this to the lack of proper coordination between the stakeholders in the transport industry and the government.
He further pointed out that many operators and even commuters still don't know how the system will work and emphasised the need for a sensitisation exercise to be undertaken first.
"Most people do not know what is entailed in this whole process. It is something new and though it is good, there has to be some way of educating people about its advantages and what benefits it will bring," he stated.
While stating that only about 500 vehicles in Nairobi had complied, he stressed the need for the change to be gradual so as not to affect commuters.
He further indicated that government needs to ensure that all stakeholders are on board before going on to implement the initiative.
He stated that the cost of the system has to be looked into so that PSV operators are not ripped off.
Nairobi Traffic Commandant Edward Mwamburi told Capital FM News that no crackdown would take place since he had not yet received any instructions to do.
The new cashless pay system is set to revamp the transport sector once Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) comply with the requirement.
The "My1963″ card is to be used on all PSVs around the country to help bring order to the system.
According to the Matatu Owners Association, the cashless mode of payment will also ensure 100 percent returns on revenue earned.
Speaking to Capital FM News, Chairman Simon Kimutai indicated that the system which was to take effect on July 1 will reduce corruption as transactions will be through the swiping of a card loaded with credit on a reader machine.
He stated that currently, 30 percent of revenue earned is lost due to corruption and points out that the system will streamline the PSV sector and return sanity on the roads as the operations will not overlap in a bid to earn extra money.
"We will be able to provide a better employment structure for workers. When this new structure was proposed, the benefits are for every one the employer, passenger and employee," he said. "It is better for the operators to earn at the end of the month as opposed to giving them money on a daily basis. They would be able to take advantage of the various benefits there are."
He encouraged commuters to take advantage of the system by buying the cards from various outlets as this will ensure that they get efficient services.
"This is a very simple technology where we will be able to have machines where cards are provided to service users which are then loaded with credit. When you embark on a journey, the amount paid will be in direct proportion to the distance travelled," he said.
A spot check by Capital FM News revealed that despite the July 1 deadline for the vehicles to comply, passengers were still paying cash for their fares.
A number of Kenyans on Twitter expressed different opinions on the introduction of the system. @KennStiffler this one is a great initiative. Come to think of no more corrupting police, standard fare etc #cashlessmatatu I support it.
#cashlessMatatu is great idea but disadvantage is how will someone get fare back when a matatu breaks down or police arrest the driver.
#cashlessmatatu is a good idea but it needs to run in parallel with cash for a while to get Kenyans used to the idea.


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Numerical weather prediction uses current weather conditions as input into mathematical models of the atmosphere to predict the weather. Manipulating the huge datasets and performing the complex calculations necessary to do this on a resolution fine enough to make the results useful requires the use of some of the most powerful supercomputers in the world. Use of model ensemble forecasts helps to define the forecast uncertainty and extend weather forecasting farther into the future than would otherwise be possible.
Operational numerical weather prediction (i.e., routine predictions for practical use) began in 1955 under a joint project by the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Weather Bureau.
The forecasts are computed using mathematical equations for the physics and dynamics of the atmosphere. These equations are nonlinear and are impossible to solve exactly. Therefore, numerical methods obtain approximate solutions. Different models use different solution methods. Global models often use spectral methods for the horizontal dimensions and finite difference methods for the vertical dimension, while regional models usually use finite-difference methods in all three dimensions. Regional models also can use finer grids to explicitly resolve smaller-scale meteorological phenomena, since they do not have to solve equations for the whole globe.
Models are initialized using observed data from radiosondes, weather satellites, and surface weather observations. The irregularly-spaced observations are processed by data assimilation and objective analysis methods, which perform quality control and obtain values at locations usable by the model's mathematical algorithms (usually an evenly-spaced grid). The data are then used in the model as the starting point for a forecast. Commonly, the set of equations used is known as the primitive equations. These equations are initialized from the analysis data and rates of change are determined. The rates of change predict the state of the atmosphere a short time into the future. The equations are then applied to this new atmospheric state to find new rates of change, and these new rates of change predict the atmosphere at a yet further time into the future. This time stepping procedure is continually repeated until the solution reaches the desired forecast time. The length of the time step is related to the distance between the points on the computational grid. Time steps for global climate models may be on the order of tens of minutes, while time steps for regional models may be a few seconds to a few minutes.


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They didn't want to have to think about the fact that the Wildcats failed to get a hand on any Indiana player in 5.6 seconds when they had two fouls to give. They didn't want to recall the Hoosier faithful streaming onto the floor of Assembly Hall to celebrate.
For anyone who didn't want to hear about that play that's been replayed countless times over the past week, a Kentucky practice was not the place to be. Anytime John Calipari notices one of his players failing to listen, he doesn't hesitate to remind them of what happened when the Cats did just that on the final sequence in Bloomington, Ind.
"Every time they don't listen in a drill or to what I'm saying, I stop practice and I say, 'Five-point-six seconds left and there's a timeout,' " Calipari said. " 'We're going to pick up three-quarter court and when they get near half-court, we're going to foul. Do you hear me?' "
It may not have been pleasant for his players to hear the instructions Calipari barked out in the timeout huddle at IU over and over, but they knew it served a purpose.
"He always talks about that last play when someone doesn't listen," freshman forward Anthony Davis said."He always brings up that last play talking about you have to listen and if you don't, this is what happens. He always brings it up just to remind us that we have to pay attention and focus."
Davis and his teammates were forced to dredge up that painful memory more times than they care to count as they bided their time for a full week before Saturday's return to action against Chattanooga (3-7) at 8 p.m. in Rupp Arena. As badly as the Wildcats wanted to get back on the floor, they know all the practice time has done them well.
"Anytime you lose you want to go out there and play again just to get that win," Davis said. "Unfortunately, we don't play 'til (Saturday) and we had a whole week off. We had lots of practices every day and went hard. I think (Calipari) prepared us very well for this game tomorrow."
Davis may never have experienced a loss at the college level, but that doesn't mean he didn't have an idea of what to expect out of his coach in practice once Kentucky fell for the first time. As soon as the Wildcats lost to Indiana last Saturday, Davis knew intensity in practices would be turned up a notch.
"We knew practice was going to be a lot tougher and more intense with people really going after each other," Davis said. "That's what we expected and that's what he's been doing. It's done nothing but make us better."
Calipari has mentioned before how he is more effectively able to capture the attention of his team in the wake of a loss, but he went a step further on Friday.
"I'll be honest with you," Calipari said. "If we had won, I probably would have stuck my head in the sand and not said, 'We're not in good enough condition and we're not tough enough, let's go.' I would have said, 'Let's keep this ball rolling.' This was a wakeup for me and hopefully I'll do a better job helping these guys."
Taking notice of his team's need for improvement in terms of toughness and conditioning, Calipari has tweaked practice.
"The one thing that I learned after the game last weekend with Indiana is that we need to have a little more roughhouse practices, a little tougher," Calipari said. "And we needed more conditioning so we did that this week."
The other primary focus coming off two games when UK allowed Indiana and North Carolina to make a combined 20-of-33 (60.6 percent) 3-pointers was closing on shooters and forcing the opponent to put the ball on the floor and cope with the nation's best shot-blockers.
" 'Let them drive into the teeth of our defense,' " Calipari said. " 'Do not let them play HORSE. I know they can beat us playing HORSE and shooting free throws. We're not fouling them and we're not letting them play HORSE. Make them play basketball.' "
Chattanooga will be a good test to see if UK has improved in that area. The Mocs have attempted 42.2 percent of their field goals from beyond the arc and scored 40.3 percent of their points from 3-point range, seventh-highest in Division I. Vanderbilt transfer Keegan Bell distributes 7.1 assists per game, many of which go to shooters like Omar Wattad (28 made 3's) and Ricky Taylor (18 made 3's).
For all the talk about intense practices, becoming tougher and boning up on perimeter defense, Calipari isn't losing perspective. His team is 8-1 and ranked third in the nation. They have ways they must improve, but Calipari is pleased for the most part with his young team.
"To win the games that we've won, play the way that we've played for this time of year defensively and be one of the best teams in the country defensively with a lot of room for growth, we're pretty good for this stage," Calipari said.
Beckham set to make debut
Almost a year ago, Twany Beckham arrived in Lexington as a transfer from Mississippi State. Since then, the junior guard has been practicing with his new teammates but unable to play due to NCAA transfer rules. On Saturday, Beckham's waiting will be at an end as he'll be eligible to suit up in a Kentucky uniform for the first time.
"I'm ready to go," Beckham said. "This has been a long time coming. I have been with this team for a whole year and I'm ready to get out there on the floor with my teammates."
Waiting hasn't been easy for Beckham, who has played in Rupp Arena multiple times in college and high school as a Ballard Bruin, but the time has given him a chance to learn a new system and get to know his teammates. Davis expects Beckham to make his impact felt quickly, especially on the defensive end.
"Twany is very aggressive on defense," Davis said. "He's a very talented player (with) a lot of energy. There are key things he can bring to this team."
At 6-foot-5, 205 pounds, Beckham has played point guard for much of his basketball career, but Calipari expects him to play at shooting guard and small forward when he does enter the game. Calipari will be looking for Beckham to "make the easy play" when on the floor with a willingness to use his size and athleticism to get after it on the defensive end.
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this is the perfect bag, not too big, not too small. I got the 175, and fit 2 boards (a 158 with bindings, and a 159, deck only) all my gear, and my size 11 boots. i'd be a little hesitant to pack a larger size boot, but with my set-up the bag filled out nicely, and minimized my luggage. I would recommend getting a bag sized larger than your board. A+
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Pop #TBT: Relive Janet Jackson's 2001 'MTV Icon' Special
We dug back into the archives and pulled up 14-year-old footage from MTV's 2001 'Icon' special — the very first of which was dedicated to the great Janet Jackson.
We dug back into the archives and pulled up 14-year-old footage from MTV's 2001 'Icon' special — the very first of which was dedicated to the great Janet Jackson.
Pink and Dallas Green of City and Colour sound incredible on their latest collaboration, 'Break the Cycle.'
Pink is is baring it all on the cover of Who magazine's June 23 Body Issue -- and for good reason.
Pink certainly knows how to make an entrance -- the platinum blonde began her 2014 Grammy Awards performance dangling from a harness.
Pink's latest smash hit "Just Give Me A Reason" is an international smash, but it's also a big hit on Youtube where more than 150 million people have watched the 33-year-old singer romp around with her husband, Carey Hart
If Pink's latest single "Just Give Me a Reason" struck a chord with you, this cover version by Kylee and YouTube veteran Sam Tsui will blow you away.
Anyone who has ever been lucky enough to see Pink live knows that she puts serious work into her performances -- live vocals, crazy aerial stunts and choreography -- to ensure an amazing show. So when she had to bail on a concert in Birmingham, England, she was bummed.
So were her fans, some of whom sent her hate mail. That didn't sit well with the feisty songstress, who was forced to cancel due to a pretty serious series of infections.
Pink has never been one to shy away from exploring the eclectic in both her music and videos, so the surreal new video for her ballad "Just Give Me A Reason" shouldn't strike anyone as surprising.


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Act 1533 of 1999
An ACT TO AMEND ARKANSAS CODE ANNOTATED '' 13-6-406, 13-6-407, AND 13-6-408 TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR DISPLAYING HUMAN SKELETAL BURIAL REMAINS AND DESECRATING BURIAL GROUNDS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
Subtitle: "AN ACT TO INCREASE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR DISPLAYING HUMAN SKELETAL BURIAL REMAINS AND DESECRATING BURIAL GROUNDS."
Be it Enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas:
SECTION 1. Arkansas Code Annotated 13-6-406 is amended to read as follows:
"13-6-406. Trade or collecting of remains.
(a) Anyone who knowingly buys, sells, or barters human skeletal burial remains or their associated burial furniture is committing a Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony on the second and subsequent offenses.
(b) Artifacts as defined in this subchapter and private collections legally acquired prior to July 15, 1991, are exempted from this section.
(c) Nothing in this subchapter prohibits the collecting of such artifacts by landowners or others who do so with the landowner's permission."
SECTION 2. Arkansas Code Annotated 13-6-407 is amended to read as follows:
"13-6-407. Display of remains.
Anyone who knowingly displays human skeletal burial remains for profit or to aid and abet a commercial enterprise is committing a Class C felony with each day of display being a separate offense."
SECTION 3. Arkansas Code Annotated 13-6-408 is amended to read as follows:
"13-6-408. Desecration of burial grounds and burial furniture.
(a) Anyone who intentionally or knowingly desecrates or permits desecration of a burial ground and associated burial furniture is committing on the first offense a Class D felony and on the second or subsequent offenses, a Class C felony.
(b) The presence in the ground of grave markers, caskets, or casket hardware creates a rebuttable presumption that these are burial furniture and of the existence or presence of a human burial ground.
(c) Exempted from this section is disturbance of human skeletal burial remains or burial furniture by landowners or agricultural tenants as a consequence of agricultural activity."
SECTION 4. All provisions of the Act of a general and permanent nature are amendatory to the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated and the Arkansas Code Revision Commission shall incorporate the same in the Code.
SECTION 5. If any provision of this Act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Act are declared to be severable.
SECTION 6. All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are hereby repealed.
©2014 Arkansas Archeological Survey


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PREP (Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance) is a statewide network of partners designed to work in concert to deliver vital business assistance services across 10 regions of the commonwealth.
Our local and regional PREP partners have the experience and know-how to assist individuals who have an idea and need help with the basics of starting a new venture. PREP also meets the demands of existing companies that seek assistance in all aspects of successful business development and growth.
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700 Acre Island, Islesboro, ca. 1905
Contributed by Islesboro Historical Society
700 Acre Island is located just off Islesboro to the southeast. Charles Dana Gibson, celebrated artist and creator of the Gibson Girl, built a summer "cottage' here in 1904. Gibson spent most of his summers on the island until his death in 1944.
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- Title: 700 Acre Island, Islesboro, ca. 1905
- Creation Date: circa 1905
- Subject Date: circa 1905
- Local Name: 700 Acre Island
- Town: Islesboro
- County: Waldo
- State: ME
- Media: Tinted Postcard
- Local Code: Postcards, Summer Cottges
- Object Type: Image
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PO Box 301, 388 Main Road, Islesboro, ME 04848
(207) 734-6733
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There's a timeless, glorious quality to the Jersey/Philly sound from the '60s that captures white boy soul, pop hooks, catchy lyrics, and garage rock. This music has served as the matrix for Bruce Springsteen, Hall & Oates, and other notables, but Ben Vaughn catches its vibe better than others of more recent generations. He understands its wild, rebellious nature whether it's conveyed in a nasty electric guitar lick or the rhythms of a conga drum. It's more than an attitude. It's a groove. If you want to understand what I'm talking about, pick up a copy of Vaughn's reissued 1987 Restless Records release. He catalogs everything from snappy girl groups ("Shingaling with Me"), to formal folk rock, ("Big House with a Yard"), to bass heavy, guitar-plucked surf instrumentals ("Desert Boots"), to romantic R&B ("The Apology Line") to whatever strange and beautiful noises came out of old 45s back in the day. Vaughn wrote 11 out of the dozen songs here, sings, plays lead guitar, harmonica and produced this effort that bathes in the joy of listening to the radio as a kid and remembering the pleasures summoned forth.
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NEW YORK—Vizio Medical Devices LLC, Infoscitex Corporation (IST), and Columbia University's School of Engineering and Applied Science jointly announced today the receipt of a $1.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to advance development of Vizio's ambulatory wearable device for dialysis patients suffering from hypertension and excess fluid retention.
The two-year award, funded through the NIH's Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, will support research and development activities at IST and Columbia. Edward F. Leonard, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at Columbia Engineering School, and Anna Galea, PhD, of IST, are the principal investigators.
Under the grant, the team will continue the development of a microfluidics-based device that continuously removes excess fluid for several days without anticoagulants, thereby enabling a new modality of treatment for dialysis patients that reduces the number of weekly hemodialysis treatments from three to two. Vizio's prototype version of this device is currently undergoing preclinical testing; under the grant this device will be miniaturized and readied for human clinical trials by the end of the Phase II award. Approximately 90 percent of patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) are treated by hemodialysis, at an annual cost of approximately $10 billion in the United States alone.
Hemodialysis, however, is far from a perfect solution, in that it requires thrice-weekly visits to a clinic and results in patients being hypertensive and fluid overloaded. Like home hemodialysis—but at lower cost and greater ease of use for patients—the Vizio device will reduce hypertension and enable the maintenance of normal volume, thereby improving patient quality of life.
About Vizio Medical Devices, LLC
Vizio, based in New York City, is the commercialization partner under the NIH STTR grant. Vizio licensed the intellectual property associated with the device from Columbia on an exclusive, worldwide basis in 2008. To date, Vizio has raised nearly $12 million from non-institutional sources. Its development pipeline is built around a common extracorporeal, microfluidic platform for removal of excess fluid from heart failure and dialysis patients, ambulatory hemodialysis, and the collection of circulating tumor cells from cancer patients for diagnostic, drug discovery and therapeutic purposes.
About Infoscitex Corporation
IST is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the U.S., providing technology services and products to customers in the environment, defense, life science, aerospace, energy, and security markets. IST Biomedical, a division of IST, develops innovative technologies to maintain health and optimize physiologic condition in humans and animals. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, IST has offices in Dayton, Ohio and Washington, D.C., with additional personnel at customer sites around the continental U.S. IST currently has 130 full-time employees and recorded $35 million in revenue in 2011.
About Columbia Engineering
Columbia University's Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, founded in 1864, offers programs in nine departments to both undergraduate and graduate students. With facilities specifically designed and equipped to meet the laboratory and research needs of faculty and students, Columbia Engineering is home to NSF-NIH funded centers in genomic science, molecular nanostructures, materials science, and energy, as well as one of the world's leading programs in financial engineering. These interdisciplinary centers are leading the way in their respective fields while individual groups of engineers and scientists collaborate to solve some of modern society's more difficult challenges. http://www.engineering.columbia.edu/


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By Jeremy Lee, campaignlive.co.uk, Monday, 04 February 2013 04:12PM
The rules require ad networks delivering behaviourally targeted ads to make clear that they are doing so – most are expected to do so through an icon in the corner of online ads.
They must also allow consumers to exercise control over receiving ads by providing an opt-out tool.
The ASA will take action against those ad networks that fail to stop OBA being received by consumers who have opted out.
Guy Parker, the chief executive of the ASA, said: "The new rules will provide greater awareness of and control over OBA, demystifying how advertisers deliver more relevant ads to us and allowing those of us who object to say 'stop'.
"We'll be there to make sure that the ad networks stick to the rules."
Last year, the European advertising industry bodies ran a pan-European consumer advertising campaign to boost education and awareness about OBA.
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Graze the neighborhood for candy on Halloween in style when you wear this Zebra Tutu Child Costume! Off the shoulder animal print tutu dress adds a splash of pink to mix up the traditional black and white look and comes with leg warmers, wristlets and ears.
If you have a little sassy princess on your hands the 2 Piece Set Infant Tights are perfect this Halloween. Keep your little wild child warm in these super cute animal print tights, featuring a faux shoe graphic, so you have no fuss this Halloween.
Earn your stripes in this clever and sexy Zebralicious adult womens costume. The black and white, hooded dress features pink lined ears and an eye-catching mohawk mane along with a black waist corset, matching tail and leg warmers.


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Pasta Boat Instruction Manual
Pasta has two major types pasta boat, refreshing pasta and dry pasta. Eggs, salt, olive oil mixed in durum wheat flour is called pasta. To make refreshing pasta dough, take plain flour, eggs, olive oil, salt and combine them by your hand otherwise you can do that in dough machine or processor. your pasta dough is ready now put it in a pasta machine and make any shape while you want. Pasta can be mixed with nearly anything from meat to fish, veggies to fruit and it is even delicious served with easy herb sauce. Most pasta is produced from durum wheat flour and contains protein and carbohydrates. It is a good source of slow-release power and has the extra advantage of becoming value for cash.
I've been working as a chef for final twenty five years in my own continental meals restaurant. My specialties are continental pasta, light meal and soups, but I think in experimental cooking and its fun, so, prepare for entire new flavor. Always use a big saucepan for cooking pasta and deliver lightly salted water to the boil. Include the pasta and 1tbsp olive oil, but do not cover or the water boil more than. Rapidly deliver the water back to a rolling boil and steer clear of overcooking. When the pasta is tender, but nonetheless company to the bite, drain and toss with butter, olive oil or your prepared sauce and serve as soon as possible. Unless you've entry to a good Italian delicatessen, it is most likely not worth purchasing refreshing offer .
Best of all, would be to make refreshing pasta at home. It takes a little time, but is quite easy and well well worth the effort. Try this and also you will appreciate cooking or creating pasta, it is indeed a fun.
It's very easy to visit the store and pick up a box of pasta noodles or spaghetti. It's even simpler to pour them right into a pot of boiling water and cook for a couple of minutes. Why mess with something that is currently so easy and easy? Pasta is quick, it is easy, and it is delicious.
What if I informed you there was a way to make cheaper and much better tasting pasta? Your initial thought may be 'what could perhaps make it cheaper and how much much better could it flavor?
I'm not suggesting heading out and purchasing the most affordable box of pasta possible simply because that frequently has an inferior flavor, and I am not suggesting obtaining the best tasting simply because that is usually probably the most expensive. What I am suggesting you do will take a little bit much more of your time, but it will give you a feeling of satisfaction as well as satisfaction.
What I am suggesting is that you make your own pasta. What? Make my own pasta, you ask? Sure. Making pasta is not common for your typical person. I wager numerous of you may not even have a clue how it's done. Making pasta has numerous benefits.
It preferences much better whenever you make refreshing pasta equally as anything else preferences much better refreshing. It is a great way to impress your friends and loved ones whenever you have them more than for supper. It may be a great way to have a good time with your children or to just relax and also have a undertaking. It's cheaper than purchasing it simply because it only uses wheat flour and eggs and perhaps a few other ingredients. I believe the better tasting pasta alone is enough.
If you want to make your own pasta, there are several ways to do it. You can do it with or with no pasta maker. In the event you plan on creating pasta only on very unique events each and every few of years, performing it by hand makes sense since you do not have to buy a pasta maker.
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Dear Dr. Bill,
My 12-year-old is getting bad grades in math, and is generally disorganized. Her 8-year-old brother is slow with his reading skills and is also struggling with math. I love my children dearly and want to help them — but I get so stressed out that I don't know where to start! What should I do?
Dear Laura,
I can empathize with your situation. It's obvious that you care deeply about your kids and want the best for them in life. The first thing I would recommend is cutting back on your own commitments.
A single mom with a full-time job who is going to school part-time has enough on her plate. Although it may be difficult for you, I'd suggest that you let your church know that you'll be stepping down from the youth director position at the end of the school year. Right now your kids and your physical and mental health should be your priority
You may also need to cut back on your class schedule. Take a break next semester and devote the extra time you have to working with your kids on their academic problems. Ask your kids principal about tutoring or remediation options. If the district doesn't offer any, consider looking into a commercial tutoring program like "Learning RX" or Mathnasium.
Thanks for writing Laura.
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